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A flashing kit for use in the installation of a roof penetrating structure in an inclined roof surface, comprising a plurality of flashing members adapted for being arranged along top, bottom and sides of a roof penetrating structure, such as a roof window , each flashing member having an exterior side adapted for facing the exterior of a building in the mounted state and an interior side adapted for facing the interior of the building in the mounted state, and each flashing member including a first leg adapted for lying substantially in the plane of the roof between a load-bearing structure and a roofing material and a second leg extending at an angle with respect to the first leg and adapted for lying substantially parallel to an outer side of the roof penetrating structure projecting over the load-bearing structure, and at least one sealing member comprising an exterior surface adapted for coming into contact with the roofing material , an interior surface adapted for being attached to the flashing member and two side surfaces extending between the exterior surface and the interior surface, said sealing member having a height direction extending from the interior surface to the exterior surface, a length direction (L) extending in parallel to the exterior surface, the interior surface and the side surfaces, and a width direction extending between the two side surfaces perpendicular to the height direction and the length direction, where the sealing member is made of a compressible material and that slits and/or weakening sections extend into the sealing member from the exterior surface towards the interior surface, each slit and/or weakening section extending from one side surface to the other side surface, wherein the slits and/or weakening sections extend in parallel planes, each plane being substantially parallel to the height direction and extending at an angle (α) of 15-75 degrees to the length direction, preferably an angle of 30-60 degrees to the length direction, still more preferred at an angle of 45 degrees to the length direction, said sealing member being attached to the exterior side of at least one flashing member or adapted for being attached to the exterior side of at least one flashing member during installation of the flashing kit so that it may be located between a flashing member and a roofing material in a mounted state of the flashing kit.
An apparatus for obtaining a bodily-fluid sample from a patient, the apparatus comprising: a distribution member forming at least a portion of a pre-sample reservoir and defining a fluid flow path in fluid communication with an outlet ; and a flow controller in fluid communication with the distribution member and configured to be placed in fluid communication with the patient, the flow controller having a first configuration in which the flow controller is in fluid communication with the pre-sample reservoir to transfer a first volume of bodily-fluid from the patient to the pre-sample reservoir, the flow controller configured to transition from the first configuration to a second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is transferred into the pre-sample reservoir to sequester the first volume in the pre-sample reservoir and transfer a second volume of bodily-fluid to the fluid flow path , the distribution member configured to be coupled to a sample reservoir after the second volume of bodily-fluid is transferred into the fluid flow path , the outlet configured to place the fluid flow path in fluid communication with the sample reservoir when the distribution member is coupled to the sample reservoir to transfer a sample volume of bodily-fluid from the fluid flow path into the sample reservoir. a distribution member forming at least a portion of a pre-sample reservoir and defining a fluid flow path in fluid communication with an outlet ; and a flow controller in fluid communication with the distribution member and configured to be placed in fluid communication with the patient, the flow controller having a first configuration in which the flow controller is in fluid communication with the pre-sample reservoir to transfer a first volume of bodily-fluid from the patient to the pre-sample reservoir, the flow controller configured to transition from the first configuration to a second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is transferred into the pre-sample reservoir to sequester the first volume in the pre-sample reservoir and transfer a second volume of bodily-fluid to the fluid flow path , the distribution member configured to be coupled to a sample reservoir after the second volume of bodily-fluid is transferred into the fluid flow path , the outlet configured to place the fluid flow path in fluid communication with the sample reservoir when the distribution member is coupled to the sample reservoir to transfer a sample volume of bodily-fluid from the fluid flow path into the sample reservoir.
A method of fabricating a ceramic turbine engine article, the method including building a wall of the article from preceramic layers , wherein the building includes arranging the preceramic layers around one or more sacrificial core elements , converting the preceramic layers to ceramic, and removing the one or more sacrificial core elements to leave one or more cavities in the wall, wherein the article is a ceramic airfoil piece that defines a portion of an airfoil profile (AP), and the wall is an exterior wall of the ceramic airfoil piece ; characterised in that the exterior wall includes inner and outer wall portions (1176a/1176b) that define the internal cooling circuit there between, the internal ribs connect the inner wall portion to the outer wall portion and define circuitous circuit passages of the internal cooling circuit , the wall includes a first internal rib and a second internal rib , the first internal rib including an impingement orifice that opens toward the second internal rib , and the wall also includes an outlet hole opposite the second internal rib configured to serve as a pressure dump to urge bleed air flow (F1) around the second internal rib , wherein the second internal rib is in an impingement passage , wherein at least one of the cavities is an internal cooling circuit in the wall .
A method of operating a receiver for use with user equipment, UE, the method comprising: receiving primary and secondary synchronization signals; detecting a partial cell identity from the primary synchronization signal; and detecting a cell identity group from the secondary synchronization signal that is derived from two sequences taken from a same set of N sequences and indexed by an index pair (S 1 , S 2 ) with S1 and S2 ranging from zero to N-1, wherein the index pair (S1, S2) is contained in a mapped set of index pairs corresponding to the same set of N sequences, wherein a first and second frame timing value corresponds to an index pair condition of (a) S1>S2 and S2>S1, respectively or (b) S2>S1 and S1>S2, respectively. receiving primary and secondary synchronization signals; detecting a partial cell identity from the primary synchronization signal; and detecting a cell identity group from the secondary synchronization signal that is derived from two sequences taken from a same set of N sequences and indexed by an index pair (S 1 , S 2 ) with S1 and S2 ranging from zero to N-1, wherein the index pair (S1, S2) is contained in a mapped set of index pairs corresponding to the same set of N sequences, wherein a first and second frame timing value corresponds to an index pair condition of (a) S1>S2 and S2>S1, respectively or (b) S2>S1 and S1>S2, respectively.
Multi-pole assembly consisting of a catheter having a catheter shaft ; the catheter shaft has at least one lumen and has a distal and a proximal end; and consisting of an electrode array being self-expandable from a collapsed structure to an expanded structure and being arranged at the distal end of the catheter shaft when expanded, and wherein the electrode array comprises a plurality of multipole coils with poles wherein each multipole coil is made of a plurality of insulated coiled wires running in parallel and the poles are bare areas of the insulating layer and are formed by spot-removing the insulating layer; the multipole coils are grouped around the longitudinal axis of the assembly and each multipole coil has an electrical supply region and a sensing region , characterized in that the sensing region of each coil has a plurality of poles being arranged adjacent to each other; wherein each coil has a lumen through which a preformed wire of shape memory metal is guided, wherein the preformed wire has a distal and a proximal end, and wherein the expanded electrode array is shaped according to the pre-shaped wire of shape memory metal running inside the coils so that in the position of use the poles have close contact to the endocard tissue.
A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample within a collection container, comprising: a separator body having a through-hole defined therein, the through-hole adapted for allowing fluid to pass therethrough, the separator body comprising: a float , having a first density; a ballast , having a second density greater than the first density, wherein at least a portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast ; and an initial engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body , wherein upon applied rotational force, the separator is adapted to transition from a first initial position in which the through-hole is oriented in an open position for allowing fluid to pass therethrough, to a second sealing position in which the through-hole is oriented in a closed position for preventing fluid from being received therethrough, and the transition of the through-hole from the open position to the closed position coincides with the rotation of the mechanical separator from the first initial position to the second sealing position. a separator body having a through-hole defined therein, the through-hole adapted for allowing fluid to pass therethrough, the separator body comprising: a float , having a first density; a ballast , having a second density greater than the first density, wherein at least a portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast ; and an initial engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body , a float , having a first density; a ballast , having a second density greater than the first density, wherein at least a portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast ; and an initial engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body , wherein upon applied rotational force, the separator is adapted to transition from a first initial position in which the through-hole is oriented in an open position for allowing fluid to pass therethrough, to a second sealing position in which the through-hole is oriented in a closed position for preventing fluid from being received therethrough, and the transition of the through-hole from the open position to the closed position coincides with the rotation of the mechanical separator from the first initial position to the second sealing position.
A composite carbon fiber comprising a carbon fiber having an amine-functionalized polymer electro-grafted onto a surface thereof.
Method for repairing a ring of a turbomachine rotor end plate, this ring including at least two plate-securing holes and at least one balance-weight securing hole located between the two plate securing holes , each plate-securing hole being equipped with a crimped nut , the ring including a damaged portion between two plate-securing holes , the method including the steps of: - removing the two crimped nuts ; - removing the damaged ring portion, for example by machining; - attaching a bar in the form of a ring portion making up for the removed ring portion , this bar including at least one balance-weight fixing hole , and two mounting holes ; - attaching the bar to the ring by means of two crimped nuts passing through the mounting holes while each being crimped in a plate-attaching hole . - removing the two crimped nuts ; - removing the damaged ring portion, for example by machining; - attaching a bar in the form of a ring portion making up for the removed ring portion , this bar including at least one balance-weight fixing hole , and two mounting holes ; - attaching the bar to the ring by means of two crimped nuts passing through the mounting holes while each being crimped in a plate-attaching hole .
A thermoelectric module comprising: a base ; first and second thermoelectric elements set in the base and electrically isolated by the base , wherein the base defines a first aperture extending through the base for receiving the first thermoelectric element and a second aperture extending through the base for receiving the second thermoelectric element ; a bottom layer coupled to: a bottom surface of the base , a bottom surface of the first thermoelectric element , and a bottom surface of the second thermoelectric element , the bottom layer electrically connecting the first and second thermoelectric elements ; a first link layer coupled to a top surface of the base and partially surrounding the first aperture ; and a second link layer coupled to the top surface of the base , partially surrounding the second aperture and electrically isolated from the first link layer . a base ; first and second thermoelectric elements set in the base and electrically isolated by the base , wherein the base defines a first aperture extending through the base for receiving the first thermoelectric element and a second aperture extending through the base for receiving the second thermoelectric element ; a bottom layer coupled to: a bottom surface of the base , a bottom surface of the first thermoelectric element , and a bottom surface of the second thermoelectric element , the bottom layer electrically connecting the first and second thermoelectric elements ; a first link layer coupled to a top surface of the base and partially surrounding the first aperture ; and a second link layer coupled to the top surface of the base , partially surrounding the second aperture and electrically isolated from the first link layer .
Bag for contamination-free free freeze-drying of a substance, comprising: a top side and an underside , wherein the top side comprises a vapour-permeable film which is at the same time impermeable to germs; at least three side surfaces (4-7) which are arranged between the top side and the underside ; wherein a respective joint (8-11) is arranged between two laterally adjacent side surfaces (4-7), which joint extends from the underside to the top side ; and a storage compartment having a top side and an underside both comprising a vapor-impermeable film, wherein the storage compartment is attached to a side surface (4-7) of the bag from the outside and its interior is in communication with the interior of the bag . a top side and an underside , wherein the top side comprises a vapour-permeable film which is at the same time impermeable to germs; at least three side surfaces (4-7) which are arranged between the top side and the underside ; wherein a respective joint (8-11) is arranged between two laterally adjacent side surfaces (4-7), which joint extends from the underside to the top side ; and a storage compartment having a top side and an underside both comprising a vapor-impermeable film, wherein the storage compartment is attached to a side surface (4-7) of the bag from the outside and its interior is in communication with the interior of the bag .
A device for performing transanal irrigation comprising: a. an elongated neck having a proximal end and a flushing liquid channel passing therethrough, said flushing liquid channel adapted to communicate with a source of flushing liquid ; b. an insert positioned on the proximal end of the neck, said insert adapted to be inserted into a body cavity of a user and having a flushing liquid opening that is in fluid communication with the flushing liquid channel of the neck; c. a handle connected to the neck; and characterized in that the device further comprises d. a pair of support arms pivotally attached to the neck so as to pivot between a use position and a transport position where, when in the use position, the pair of support arms are configured to rest on a sitting user's legs on tops of the sitting user's thighs so that a fulcrum is formed with the insert positioned below a body cavity of the user. a. an elongated neck having a proximal end and a flushing liquid channel passing therethrough, said flushing liquid channel adapted to communicate with a source of flushing liquid ; b. an insert positioned on the proximal end of the neck, said insert adapted to be inserted into a body cavity of a user and having a flushing liquid opening that is in fluid communication with the flushing liquid channel of the neck; c. a handle connected to the neck; and characterized in that the device further comprises d. a pair of support arms pivotally attached to the neck so as to pivot between a use position and a transport position where, when in the use position, the pair of support arms are configured to rest on a sitting user's legs on tops of the sitting user's thighs so that a fulcrum is formed with the insert positioned below a body cavity of the user.
A transport vehicle that travels along a container shelf provided with a plurality of levels of shelf portions arranged in a vertical direction (Z) and configured to support containers (W), thereby transporting the containers (W), the transport vehicle comprising: a support region where a container (W) is supported; a container transfer apparatus that inserts/takes a container (W) into/out of the container shelf ; a recognition apparatus that recognizes at least one of an article stored in a container (W) in a first state in which the container (W) is supported in the support region and an article stored in a container (W) in a second state in which the container (W) is supported by the container transfer apparatus ; and an article transfer apparatus that transfers an article recognized by the recognition apparatus between a container (w) in the first state and a container (W) in the second state, characterized in that the containers (W) are configured to be stackable in the vertical direction (Z), the support region is configured to be capable of supporting a plurality of the containers (W) in a stacked state, and the transport vehicle further includes a rearrangement apparatus that changes the order of the containers (W) in a container group (WG) stacked in the support region , the container (W) that is positioned uppermost in the container group (WG) being a container (W) in the first state. a support region where a container (W) is supported; a container transfer apparatus that inserts/takes a container (W) into/out of the container shelf ; a recognition apparatus that recognizes at least one of an article stored in a container (W) in a first state in which the container (W) is supported in the support region and an article stored in a container (W) in a second state in which the container (W) is supported by the container transfer apparatus ; and an article transfer apparatus that transfers an article recognized by the recognition apparatus between a container (w) in the first state and a container (W) in the second state, characterized in that the containers (W) are configured to be stackable in the vertical direction (Z), the support region is configured to be capable of supporting a plurality of the containers (W) in a stacked state, and the transport vehicle further includes a rearrangement apparatus that changes the order of the containers (W) in a container group (WG) stacked in the support region , the container (W) that is positioned uppermost in the container group (WG) being a container (W) in the first state.
A touch panel defining a non-display area and a display area , the touch panel comprising: an opaque shielding layer disposed on a side of a substrate , wherein an area of the substrate covered by the shielding layer defines the non-display area ; a sensing electrode layer disposed on the substrate at the same side as the shielding layer , wherein at least a portion of the sensing electrode layer superimposes the display area ; a first protecting layer disposed on the display area and covering the sensing electrode layer ; and a second protecting layer disposed on the non-display area and covering the shielding layer , characterized in that said first and second protection layers are made of different materials, wherein the first protecting layer is a refractive index compensating layer, wherein the refractive index of the refractive index compensating layer is larger than or equal to the refractive index of the sensing electrode layer , and the second protecting layer is an attaching layer, providing a reliable adhesion to the shielding layer . an opaque shielding layer disposed on a side of a substrate , wherein an area of the substrate covered by the shielding layer defines the non-display area ; a sensing electrode layer disposed on the substrate at the same side as the shielding layer , wherein at least a portion of the sensing electrode layer superimposes the display area ; a first protecting layer disposed on the display area and covering the sensing electrode layer ; and a second protecting layer disposed on the non-display area and covering the shielding layer , characterized in that said first and second protection layers are made of different materials, wherein the first protecting layer is a refractive index compensating layer, wherein the refractive index of the refractive index compensating layer is larger than or equal to the refractive index of the sensing electrode layer , and the second protecting layer is an attaching layer, providing a reliable adhesion to the shielding layer .