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A method of manufacturing a thermoformable shape-memory device, to be applied on the human body and to be used in a use temperature range, method comprising the steps of: forming a first layer (11-15, 16a, 16b, 17) of a thermoformable material that is inelastically deformable in a range of thermoforming temperatures higher than the use temperature range and comprised between 50 and 100°C, forming a second layer (1-7) of a viscoelastic material that is elastically deformable in a temperature range including the thermoforming temperature range and the use temperature range, wherein the thermoformable material is, in the use temperature range, elastically deformable and rigid than the viscoelastic material, the thermoformable material being less rigid than the viscoelastic material in the thermoforming temperature range , and joining the first layer to the second layer over a contact surface between the first layer and the second layer, by chemical bonding or mechanical bonds (21-24, 24, 27) distributed over the contact surface, wherein - the first layer which is more rigid than the viscoelastic material in the use temperature range, defines the shape of use of the device in the use temperature range, and - the second layer defines an original shape of the device and provides a shape-memory function of the device in the thermoforming temperature range. forming a first layer (11-15, 16a, 16b, 17) of a thermoformable material that is inelastically deformable in a range of thermoforming temperatures higher than the use temperature range and comprised between 50 and 100°C, forming a second layer (1-7) of a viscoelastic material that is elastically deformable in a temperature range including the thermoforming temperature range and the use temperature range, wherein the thermoformable material is, in the use temperature range, elastically deformable and rigid than the viscoelastic material, the thermoformable material being less rigid than the viscoelastic material in the thermoforming temperature range , and joining the first layer to the second layer over a contact surface between the first layer and the second layer, by chemical bonding or mechanical bonds (21-24, 24, 27) distributed over the contact surface, - the first layer which is more rigid than the viscoelastic material in the use temperature range, defines the shape of use of the device in the use temperature range, and - the second layer defines an original shape of the device and provides a shape-memory function of the device in the thermoforming temperature range.
A portable radio-controlled watch comprising: a watch glass ; an antenna that is disposed on an one surface of the watch glass along a circumference of the watch glass ; a feeder electrode that is adjacent to the antenna in a direction perpendicular to a thickness direction of the antenna ; a receiving circuit ; an antenna connecting line that is at least a part of a connection circuit connecting the feeder electrode with the receiving circuit , the antenna connecting line being electrically connected to the feeder electrode and extending in a direction away from the watch glass ; and a dielectric that is disposed near the antenna and covers at least a part of the antenna in a plan view. a watch glass ; an antenna that is disposed on an one surface of the watch glass along a circumference of the watch glass ; a feeder electrode that is adjacent to the antenna in a direction perpendicular to a thickness direction of the antenna ; a receiving circuit ; an antenna connecting line that is at least a part of a connection circuit connecting the feeder electrode with the receiving circuit , the antenna connecting line being electrically connected to the feeder electrode and extending in a direction away from the watch glass ; and a dielectric that is disposed near the antenna and covers at least a part of the antenna in a plan view.
A method for modifying a heterophasic polymer composition, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing - a compatibilizing agent comprising two or more functional groups capable of reacting with a free radical in a radical addition reaction; and - a heterophasic polymer composition which (i) comprises a propylene polymer phase and an ethylene polymer phase and (ii) has a number-average sequence length of ethylene runs of ≥ 3; (b) generating free radicals in the propylene polymer phase and the ethylene polymer phase, whereby at least a portion of the compatibilizing agent reacts with free radicals in both the propylene polymer phase and the ethylene polymer phase to form a bond with a propylene polymer in the propylene polymer phase and a bond with an ethylene polymer in the ethylene polymer phase. (a) mixing - a compatibilizing agent comprising two or more functional groups capable of reacting with a free radical in a radical addition reaction; and - a heterophasic polymer composition which (i) comprises a propylene polymer phase and an ethylene polymer phase and (ii) has a number-average sequence length of ethylene runs of ≥ 3; - a compatibilizing agent comprising two or more functional groups capable of reacting with a free radical in a radical addition reaction; and - a heterophasic polymer composition which (i) comprises a propylene polymer phase and an ethylene polymer phase and (ii) has a number-average sequence length of ethylene runs of ≥ 3; (b) generating free radicals in the propylene polymer phase and the ethylene polymer phase, whereby at least a portion of the compatibilizing agent reacts with free radicals in both the propylene polymer phase and the ethylene polymer phase to form a bond with a propylene polymer in the propylene polymer phase and a bond with an ethylene polymer in the ethylene polymer phase.
Overlay applicator for applying an overlay onto a screen of an electronic device , - the overlay applicator apparatus including a first and a second applicator member , - the first applicator member including a device positioning means for stationary positioning the electronic device relative to the first applicator member , and - the first applicator member including an overlay positioning means for stationary positioning the overlay relative to the electronic device , - the second applicator member including a member positioning means for stationary positioning the second applicator member relative to the first applicator member , and - the second applicator member including a transfer means for taking over the overlay from the electronic device and for positioning the overlay back onto the electronic device while positioning the second applicator member onto the first applicator member , removing the second applicator member from the first applicator member and positioning the second applicator member back onto the first applicator member , the overlay applicator being characterised in that the second applicator member is pivotally attached to the first applicator member . - the overlay applicator apparatus including a first and a second applicator member , - the first applicator member including a device positioning means for stationary positioning the electronic device relative to the first applicator member , and - the first applicator member including an overlay positioning means for stationary positioning the overlay relative to the electronic device , - the second applicator member including a member positioning means for stationary positioning the second applicator member relative to the first applicator member , and - the second applicator member including a transfer means for taking over the overlay from the electronic device and for positioning the overlay back onto the electronic device while positioning the second applicator member onto the first applicator member , removing the second applicator member from the first applicator member and positioning the second applicator member back onto the first applicator member , the overlay applicator being characterised in that the second applicator member is pivotally attached to the first applicator member .
A FGF19 polypeptide for use as an agent for increasing muscle fiber size, in the prevention and/or treatment of muscle atrophy in a mammalian body.
Assembly for measuring the air flow in an air intake duct of an internal combustion engine comprising a housing with an inlet opening and an outlet opening , the housing having a channel with an inner wall defining a predetermined cross-sectional area and a closure member that is movably mounted in the channel between a closed and opened position, the housing comprising a first annular chamber upstream from the closure member and a second annular chamber downstream of the closure member , the annular chambers extending around the channel , no fluid connection being provided between the chambers , each chamber having an inner chamber wall being defined by the inner wall of the channel , the inner chamber walls each being provided with a number of apertures that are in fluid communication with the channel , a first pressure sensor being connected to the first chamber for measuring a pressure in the first chamber , a second pressure sensor being connected to the first chamber and to the second chamber for measuring a difference in pressure in the first and second chamber .
A plate-shaped element , in particular floor element for forming a large-area floor, in which at least one first connecting means for connecting the plate-shaped element to a further, similar, plate-shaped element is provided on at least a first outer edge , a further connecting means being present on at least one further outer edge and having a groove , characterized in that the first connecting means comprises (i) has a sealing lip which is suitable for fitting positively into said groove of the further, similar, plate-shaped element ; (ii) a displacement channel adapted to receive excess joint material in the case of positive connection of the two plate-shaped elements ; and (iii) having a further displacement channel which, in the case of the positive-locking connection of the two plate-shaped elements , is suitable for receiving excess joint material which is present in the groove before the connection and is displaced by the insertion of the sealing lip; wherein interlocking means are provided as first and further connecting means at the respective first and further outer edge for a positive connection with a further, similar, plate-shaped element , wherein the interlocking means are provided on at least one outer edge of the plate-shaped element projecting openly therefrom and/or being present in a concealed manner, and the interlocking means being formed from projections and recesses , the projections being intended for positively-locking engagement in the recesses . (i) has a sealing lip which is suitable for fitting positively into said groove of the further, similar, plate-shaped element ; (ii) a displacement channel adapted to receive excess joint material in the case of positive connection of the two plate-shaped elements ; and (iii) having a further displacement channel which, in the case of the positive-locking connection of the two plate-shaped elements , is suitable for receiving excess joint material which is present in the groove before the connection and is displaced by the insertion of the sealing lip;
A method for producing a sulfated glycosaminoglycan, the method comprising a step of performing a sulfation reaction of a hydroxyl group of a glycosaminoglycan (O-sulfation) in a strongly basic solution of an inorganic solvent, or a strongly basic solution of a mixture of an inorganic solvent and an organic solvent under coexistence of a glycosaminoglycan with a sulfating agent, wherein pH of the strongly basic solution is set to be 11.5 or higher.
A method comprising: while an implanted stimulator device is coupled with an external processor device : preventing receiving an auxiliary device signal over an implanted cable connecting the implanted stimulator device with an implanted auxiliary device ; and permitting charging an auxiliary device battery of the implanted auxiliary device over the implanted cable; and while the implanted stimulator device is not coupled with the external processor device: preventing charging the auxiliary device battery of the implanted auxiliary device over the implanted cable; and permitting receiving the auxiliary device signal at the implanted stimulator device over the implanted cable. while an implanted stimulator device is coupled with an external processor device : preventing receiving an auxiliary device signal over an implanted cable connecting the implanted stimulator device with an implanted auxiliary device ; and permitting charging an auxiliary device battery of the implanted auxiliary device over the implanted cable; and preventing receiving an auxiliary device signal over an implanted cable connecting the implanted stimulator device with an implanted auxiliary device ; and permitting charging an auxiliary device battery of the implanted auxiliary device over the implanted cable; and while the implanted stimulator device is not coupled with the external processor device: preventing charging the auxiliary device battery of the implanted auxiliary device over the implanted cable; and permitting receiving the auxiliary device signal at the implanted stimulator device over the implanted cable. preventing charging the auxiliary device battery of the implanted auxiliary device over the implanted cable; and permitting receiving the auxiliary device signal at the implanted stimulator device over the implanted cable.
A method for wireless communication, performed by an apparatus, comprising: identifying a data stream for transmission to a wireless device in a multi-layer modulated stream; splitting the data stream into a plurality of data sub-streams (315a-w); mapping the plurality of data sub-streams (315a-w) to a plurality of layers of the multi-layer modulated stream according to a multi-layer modulated stream mapping configuration, wherein the multi-layer modulated stream mapping configuration comprises a one data sub-stream (315a-w) to many layer mapping or a many data sub-stream (315a-w) to one layer mapping; combining the plurality of layers into a combined data stream; and transmitting the combined data stream to the wireless device in the multi-layer modulated stream. identifying a data stream for transmission to a wireless device in a multi-layer modulated stream; splitting the data stream into a plurality of data sub-streams (315a-w); mapping the plurality of data sub-streams (315a-w) to a plurality of layers of the multi-layer modulated stream according to a multi-layer modulated stream mapping configuration, wherein the multi-layer modulated stream mapping configuration comprises a one data sub-stream (315a-w) to many layer mapping or a many data sub-stream (315a-w) to one layer mapping; combining the plurality of layers into a combined data stream; and transmitting the combined data stream to the wireless device in the multi-layer modulated stream.
A device for heating a vapour forming 2. substance , the device comprising a compartment for receiving vapour forming substance in use the compartment 2. being divided into plural 2. regions (A, B, C, D); and a heater for heating tobacco 2. in the compartment in use to generate vapour therefrom, wherein the device further comprises means for controlling the heater such that a region (A, B, C, D) adjacent to the heater 2. can be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region 2. (A, B, C, D) passes out from the device during operation of the heater , wherein the heater extends in the longitudinal direction of the compartment ; the device further comprising: means for generating relative motion between the heater 2. and the regions 2. (A, B, C, D) such that a region (A, B, C, D) can be placed adjacent to the heater to be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region 2. (A, B, C, D) passes out from the device during operation of the heater .
Leveling feet for household appliances comprising a castor embedded in an internal ring , said internal ring being of tubular format and with grooves, in thread format on the external surface, an external ring provided with internal grooves, in thread format, to interact with the internal ring , characterized by a frame in the internal ring preventing the removal of the external ring , such frame has a rebound interrupting the thread and creating an obstacle to the passage of the external ring
A cell comprising: a support body having a pillar shape; a first electrode layer located on the support body; a solid electrolyte layer located on the first electrode layer; and a second electrode layer located on the solid electrolyte layer, wherein a gas-flow passage passing through the support body in a longitudinal direction thereof is provided in an interior of the support body; and diameters of the gas-flow passage at both end portions of the gas-flow passage in the longitudinal direction are greater than a diameter of the gas-flow passage at a central portion. a support body having a pillar shape; a first electrode layer located on the support body; a solid electrolyte layer located on the first electrode layer; and a second electrode layer located on the solid electrolyte layer, wherein a gas-flow passage passing through the support body in a longitudinal direction thereof is provided in an interior of the support body; and diameters of the gas-flow passage at both end portions of the gas-flow passage in the longitudinal direction are greater than a diameter of the gas-flow passage at a central portion.
A method of inserting a cut card into a package of randomly shuffled playing cards (i), wherein the package comprises a predetermined number of decks of randomly shuffled playing cards , the package having a shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with six faces that are front and rear faces, right and left side faces, and top and bottom faces, and the package encasing the playing cards , and wherein the package has a marking indicating a first place in an order of steps for removing one of the left or right side faces of the package so that an index surface of a playing card on which an index is printed is not exposed in an upward direction of the playing cards when the package is opened, the method comprising the steps of: based on the marking: removing one of the side faces of the package along a cut line such that a side face of the playing cards within the package is exposed, the cut line being in parallel with a longitudinal direction of the rectangular parallelepiped; and inserting a cut card into the shuffled playing cards from the exposed side face , so that the index surface of the playing card on which the index is printed is not exposed in the upward direction of the playing cards . removing one of the side faces of the package along a cut line such that a side face of the playing cards within the package is exposed, the cut line being in parallel with a longitudinal direction of the rectangular parallelepiped; and inserting a cut card into the shuffled playing cards from the exposed side face , so that the index surface of the playing card on which the index is printed is not exposed in the upward direction of the playing cards .
A pharmaceutical composition comprising: - from 0.002% to 0.077% (w/w) of a refined extract from Indigo Naturalis, and - a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the refined extract from Indigo Naturalis comprises from 65% to 90% (w/w) of indirubin and one or more compounds selected from the list consisting of indigo, thryptanthrin and qingdainone with the following amounts: - indigo: 0.1 to 15% (w/w) of the refined extract, - tryptanthrin: 0.01 to 5% (w/w), preferably 0.1 to 5% (w/w) of the refined extract, and - qingdainone: 0.1 to 5% (w/w) of the refined extract. - from 0.002% to 0.077% (w/w) of a refined extract from Indigo Naturalis, and - a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, - indigo: 0.1 to 15% (w/w) of the refined extract, - tryptanthrin: 0.01 to 5% (w/w), preferably 0.1 to 5% (w/w) of the refined extract, and - qingdainone: 0.1 to 5% (w/w) of the refined extract.
A computer implemented method for multi-layer printing on non-white backgrounds, comprising: in a first printer pass, modifying a base white layer with said image to be printed by adjusting application by a printer of said white layer to include substantially simultaneous application of said image's ink at a predetermined density that corresponds to a selected portion of said total amount of ink to be applied for said image; and in at least one subsequent printer pass, applying with said printer said image's ink at a predetermined density that corresponds to a remaining portion of the total amount of ink to be applied for said image, wherein the predetermined density of the first printer pass is determined using a control that is configured to vary the amount of the colored ink, that is applied during the first pass versus the second or subsequent pass, to avoid gloss-banding effects; wherein the control includes one of: a slider, a numerical value, a table, or other control of the amount of the colored ink used to print the image. in a first printer pass, modifying a base white layer with said image to be printed by adjusting application by a printer of said white layer to include substantially simultaneous application of said image's ink at a predetermined density that corresponds to a selected portion of said total amount of ink to be applied for said image; and in at least one subsequent printer pass, applying with said printer said image's ink at a predetermined density that corresponds to a remaining portion of the total amount of ink to be applied for said image, wherein the predetermined density of the first printer pass is determined using a control that is configured to vary the amount of the colored ink, that is applied during the first pass versus the second or subsequent pass, to avoid gloss-banding effects; wherein the control includes one of: a slider, a numerical value, a table, or other control of the amount of the colored ink used to print the image.
An anti-CD38 antibody, for use in treatment of a subject having a CD38-positive hematological malignancy, wherein the anti-CD38 antibody is administered in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (CHOP), wherein the anti-CD38 antibody: i. induces in vitro killing of CD38-expressing cells by antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP), complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), apoptosis, or in vitro modulation of CD38 enzymatic activity; ii. comprises the heavy chain complementarity determining regions (HCDR) 1 (HCDR1), 2 (HCDR2) and 3 (HCDR3) sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 6, 7 and 8, respectively; and iii. comprises the light chain complementarity determining regions (LCDR) 1 (LCDR1), 2 (LCDR2) and 3 (LCDR3) sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 9, 10 and 11, respectively. i. induces in vitro killing of CD38-expressing cells by antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP), complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), apoptosis, or in vitro modulation of CD38 enzymatic activity; ii. comprises the heavy chain complementarity determining regions (HCDR) 1 (HCDR1), 2 (HCDR2) and 3 (HCDR3) sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 6, 7 and 8, respectively; and iii. comprises the light chain complementarity determining regions (LCDR) 1 (LCDR1), 2 (LCDR2) and 3 (LCDR3) sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 9, 10 and 11, respectively.