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Valve for controlling a pressure differential by regulating the fluid flow between a fuel tank and a canister, comprising - a valve opening , - a first moving element carrying a first sealing means for making a leak tight seal, the first moving element being movable relative to the valve opening between a closed position and an opened position allowing a first flow between the fuel tank and the canister, through a first passageway with a first size, - a second moving element , distinct from the first moving element , carrying a second sealing means for making a leak tight seal, the second moving element being movable relative to the valve opening between a closed position and an opened position allowing a second flow between the fuel tank and the canister, through a second passageway with a second size, different from the first size, the first and second moving elements being configured to be actuated by a common actuator , characterized in that - the second moving element comprises a central hole having a frustoconical surface partly defining the first passageway , and - the first sealing means has a complementary frustoconical surface configured to cooperate with the frustoconical surface of the central hole of the second moving element to make a leak tight seal. - a valve opening , - a first moving element carrying a first sealing means for making a leak tight seal, the first moving element being movable relative to the valve opening between a closed position and an opened position allowing a first flow between the fuel tank and the canister, through a first passageway with a first size, - a second moving element , distinct from the first moving element , carrying a second sealing means for making a leak tight seal, the second moving element being movable relative to the valve opening between a closed position and an opened position allowing a second flow between the fuel tank and the canister, through a second passageway with a second size, different from the first size, - the second moving element comprises a central hole having a frustoconical surface partly defining the first passageway , and - the first sealing means has a complementary frustoconical surface configured to cooperate with the frustoconical surface of the central hole of the second moving element to make a leak tight seal.
An apparatus, comprising: a stimulation logic configured to control the application of a neuro-stimulation signal with a frequency of less than ten Hertz to the forno-dorso-commissure (FDC) of a human brain during a stimulation session and to control the application of the neuro-stimulation signal based on a characteristic of an electrical signal, wherein the characteristic of the electrical signal comprises an amplitude, a frequency, a frequency content, a shape, a time at which the electrical signal is detected, or a length of time during which the electrical signal is detected; a stimulating electrode connected to the stimulation logic and configured to apply the neuro-stimulation signal to the FDC; and a recording electrode connected to the stimulation logic and configured to detect the electrical signal evoked in a target neural tissue in the human brain in response to the application of the neuro-stimulation signal to the FDC, wherein the target neural tissue is connected to, innervated by, or activated by the FDC and experiences a therapeutic effect based on the neuro-stimulation signal, where the stimulation logic is configured to cause the neuro-stimulation signal to be applied to the FDC for a period of time sufficient to produce a carryover therapeutic effect in which the therapeutic effect extends for a time period after the stimulation session has ended. a stimulation logic configured to control the application of a neuro-stimulation signal with a frequency of less than ten Hertz to the forno-dorso-commissure (FDC) of a human brain during a stimulation session and to control the application of the neuro-stimulation signal based on a characteristic of an electrical signal, wherein the characteristic of the electrical signal comprises an amplitude, a frequency, a frequency content, a shape, a time at which the electrical signal is detected, or a length of time during which the electrical signal is detected; a stimulating electrode connected to the stimulation logic and configured to apply the neuro-stimulation signal to the FDC; and a recording electrode connected to the stimulation logic and configured to detect the electrical signal evoked in a target neural tissue in the human brain in response to the application of the neuro-stimulation signal to the FDC, wherein the target neural tissue is connected to, innervated by, or activated by the FDC and experiences a therapeutic effect based on the neuro-stimulation signal, where the stimulation logic is configured to cause the neuro-stimulation signal to be applied to the FDC for a period of time sufficient to produce a carryover therapeutic effect in which the therapeutic effect extends for a time period after the stimulation session has ended.
A support device , comprising: a detachable mount for attaching and detaching an unmanned submarine (ROV); a first frame on which the detachable mount is provided; a second frame provided corresponding to the first frame ; a support material coupled to the first frame and the second frame and formed of a small buoyancy material with a specific gravity of less than 1; a lighting mount for illumination lights (LT) attached to the first frame , second frame or support material ; and a shooting mount for photographing cameras (CA) attached to the first frame , the second frame or support material , characterised in that the first frame is formed in a cross shape; the second frame is formed in a cross shape with arranged facing the first frame ; the support material is arranged between the first frame and the second frame so as to connect the first frame and the second frame . a detachable mount for attaching and detaching an unmanned submarine (ROV); a first frame on which the detachable mount is provided; a second frame provided corresponding to the first frame ; a support material coupled to the first frame and the second frame and formed of a small buoyancy material with a specific gravity of less than 1; a lighting mount for illumination lights (LT) attached to the first frame , second frame or support material ; and a shooting mount for photographing cameras (CA) attached to the first frame , the second frame or support material , characterised in that the first frame is formed in a cross shape; the second frame is formed in a cross shape with arranged facing the first frame ; the support material is arranged between the first frame and the second frame so as to connect the first frame and the second frame .
An inductive power transfer transmitter including: a. an enclosure for accommodating devices to be energised having a base portion and one or more side walls projecting from the base portion in a height direction; b. one or more coils comprising a series of loops of wire wound about the enclosure , for generating an alternating magnetic field within the enclosure , wherein a density of the one or more coils as defined by a number of loops per unit height in the height direction of the one or more side walls is initially decreasing with increased distance in the height direction from the base portion and then increasing with further increased distance in the height direction from the base portion ; and c. a drive circuit for driving the one or more coils. a. an enclosure for accommodating devices to be energised having a base portion and one or more side walls projecting from the base portion in a height direction; b. one or more coils comprising a series of loops of wire wound about the enclosure , for generating an alternating magnetic field within the enclosure , wherein a density of the one or more coils as defined by a number of loops per unit height in the height direction of the one or more side walls is initially decreasing with increased distance in the height direction from the base portion and then increasing with further increased distance in the height direction from the base portion ; and c. a drive circuit for driving the one or more coils.
An arrangement of a brake carrier of a disc brake on a vehicle axle, in particular of a utility vehicle, the brake carrier having a fixing region for fastening the brake carrier to the vehicle axle, contact surfaces for radially supporting at least one brake pad, and run-in-side and run-out-side brake horns , on which the at least one brake pad inserted between the run-in side and run-out side brake horns can be supported, the brake carrier being made up of at least two parts, i.e. a first brake carrier part arranged on the run-in side and a second brake carrier part arranged on the run-out side, characterised in that the at least two brake carrier parts are fastened in a form fit to a vehicle axle part and are connected together by the vehicle axle part , there being formed in the fixing regions of the brake carrier parts at an angle to the longitudinal direction (A) of the vehicle axle receiving grooves that extend along the underside facing away from the carrier horns , in which are received correspondingly at an angle to the longitudinal direction (A) of the vehicle axle webs , which are in turn formed on and extend along a top of the vehicle axle part facing the brake carrier parts , or there being formed in the fixing regions of the brake carrier parts at an angle to the longitudinal direction (A) of the vehicle axle webs that extend along the underside facing away from the carrier horns , which are in turn received in receiving grooves that extend correspondingly at an angle to the longitudinal direction (A) of the vehicle axle and are formed on a top of the vehicle axle part facing the brake carrier parts .
An image pickup apparatus comprising: a tilt angle control means configured to control a tilt angle (b) between an image pickup element and an image pickup optical system (101-105) of the image pickup apparatus, wherein the tilt angle is an angle formed between an imaging plane of the image pickup element and a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the image pickup optical system; and an imaging condition acquiring means configured to acquire an imaging condition of the image pickup apparatus ; characterized in that the tilt angle control means controls the image pickup element or the image pickup optical system at a driving speed determined by determining means when the tilt angle control means searches for an angle at which a contrast evaluation value reaches a peak by changing the tilt angle, wherein the determining means determines the driving speed at which the image pickup element or the image pickup optical system is tilted based on the imaging condition acquired by the imaging condition acquiring means, thereby improving the accuracy of searching of the peak, and wherein the imaging condition includes at least one of focal length information of the image pickup optical system, object distance information about a distance to an object, focal plane angle information about an angle between an optical axis of the imaging optical system and a focal plane, aperture amount information, and luminance gain information for electrically adjusting luminance. a tilt angle control means configured to control a tilt angle (b) between an image pickup element and an image pickup optical system (101-105) of the image pickup apparatus, wherein the tilt angle is an angle formed between an imaging plane of the image pickup element and a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the image pickup optical system; and an imaging condition acquiring means configured to acquire an imaging condition of the image pickup apparatus ; characterized in that the tilt angle control means controls the image pickup element or the image pickup optical system at a driving speed determined by determining means when the tilt angle control means searches for an angle at which a contrast evaluation value reaches a peak by changing the tilt angle, wherein the determining means determines the driving speed at which the image pickup element or the image pickup optical system is tilted based on the imaging condition acquired by the imaging condition acquiring means, thereby improving the accuracy of searching of the peak, and wherein the imaging condition includes at least one of focal length information of the image pickup optical system, object distance information about a distance to an object, focal plane angle information about an angle between an optical axis of the imaging optical system and a focal plane, aperture amount information, and luminance gain information for electrically adjusting luminance.
A pressure swing adsorption apparatus for treatment of gases, the apparatus comprising:- at least one apparatus inlet for receiving a flow of gas; at least one adsorption column containing at least one adsorption material for adsorbing at least one component of said gas passing therethrough; at least one channel connecting at least one said apparatus inlet to at least one said adsorption column such that said flow of gas can pass from said inlet to said column, said channel having at least one recess therein and said recess having at least one recess inlet, at least one recess outlet and at least one valve control inlet; and at least one valve located between said recess inlet and said recess outlet, characterized in that the valve includes: at least one support member having at least one aperture extending therethrough; and at least one tubular membrane substantially surrounding said support member, said membrane movable, in response to fluid pressure applied to said membrane through said valve control inlet, between a first position in which said membrane does not block said apertures of said support thereby allowing said gases to flow from said recess inlet to said recess outlet and a second position in which said membrane blocks said apertures of said support thereby preventing said gases from flowing from said recess inlet to said recess outlet. at least one support member having at least one aperture extending therethrough; and at least one tubular membrane substantially surrounding said support member, said membrane movable, in response to fluid pressure applied to said membrane through said valve control inlet, between a first position in which said membrane does not block said apertures of said support thereby allowing said gases to flow from said recess inlet to said recess outlet and a second position in which said membrane blocks said apertures of said support thereby preventing said gases from flowing from said recess inlet to said recess outlet.
A fabric care device comprising a body having first and second ends for attaching respective first and second fabric care attachments, the first end having an attachment mechanism for detachably attaching the first fabric care attachment, wherein the first fabric care attachment is a depiller comprising an abrasive surface for cutting or detaching pills from fabric, the fabric care device further comprising replacement depillers which are detachably attachable to the first end and which are interchangeable with one another, the replacement depillers having treatment surfaces with different grades of roughness; wherein the first fabric care attachment comprises an elongate body having top and bottom faces , the abrasive surface being provided on the bottom face , and the attachment mechanism comprises interengaging portions in the first end of the fabric care device and the top face of the fabric care attachment. the first end having an attachment mechanism for detachably attaching the first fabric care attachment, wherein the first fabric care attachment is a depiller comprising an abrasive surface for cutting or detaching pills from fabric, the fabric care device further comprising replacement depillers which are detachably attachable to the first end and which are interchangeable with one another, the replacement depillers having treatment surfaces with different grades of roughness; wherein the first fabric care attachment comprises an elongate body having top and bottom faces , the abrasive surface being provided on the bottom face , and the attachment mechanism comprises interengaging portions in the first end of the fabric care device and the top face of the fabric care attachment.
A flexible mountable RFID tag antenna comprising an RFID chip for storing data and an antenna structure operatively connected to the RFID chip for operating across RFID frequency band, wherein the RFID tag antenna is mounted on a dielectric substrate characterized in that the RFID tag antenna laterally overlaps the dielectric layer at one edge of the dielectric layer forming an overlapping part , whereas the overlapping part of the RFID tag antenna forming an extended L-shaped antenna structure in its cross-sectional view and whereas the RFID tag antenna is suitable to be attachable to a conductive layer .
System implemented method for determining a wall property, namely an arterial compliance or an arterial elastance, of an artery, and specifically an aorta, including the steps of - acquiring patient data (S1), wherein acquiring patient data includes medical imaging, - extracting physical data (S2) from said patient data, - applying said physical data (S32) to a blood flow model of said artery to obtain an individual blood flow model and - determining said wall property (S33) of said artery directly or indirectly from said individual blood flow model, characterized in that - determining said wall property comprises adapting a wall stiffness along the artery, such that a measured cross-sectional area variation of said artery acquired from the medical imaging is matched with a computed cross-sectional area variation of the artery according to the individual blood flow model, wherein the method further includes - visualizing said wall property on an image of said artery, wherein said wall property is varying spatially with geometric coordinates. - acquiring patient data (S1), wherein acquiring patient data includes medical imaging, - extracting physical data (S2) from said patient data, - applying said physical data (S32) to a blood flow model of said artery to obtain an individual blood flow model and - determining said wall property (S33) of said artery directly or indirectly from said individual blood flow model, - determining said wall property comprises adapting a wall stiffness along the artery, such that a measured cross-sectional area variation of said artery acquired from the medical imaging is matched with a computed cross-sectional area variation of the artery according to the individual blood flow model, wherein the method further includes - visualizing said wall property on an image of said artery, wherein said wall property is varying spatially with geometric coordinates.
A sensor array for use in a hollow elongate housing having a continuously tapered outer wall and inner wall internally tapered and having a larger maximum outer diameter at a first end compared to the maximum outer diameter of a second end for use in the ground, wherein the sensor array element includes: a carrier sheet of flexible material, wherein the carrier sheet has four edges, wherein the carrier sheet has at least two pairs of electrically conductive regions lying between an first edge and a second edge of the carrier sheet (40, 40a, 40b, and 40c), wherein the carrier sheet comprises fixing elements and is configured to be formed and fixed, using the fixing elements, into a shape for insertion into the elongate hollow housing , wherein the two electrically conductive regions of a pair of electrically conductive regions are shaped and located near enough each other such that when the carrier sheet is formed and fixed into said shape, the pair of electrically conductive regions form a capacitive element, characterized in that at least one pair of opposite edges of the carrier sheet is non-parallel, and in that adjacent pairs of capacitive elements (42 and 44) have a different diameter, each usable to sense at least the moisture content of the ground surrounding the location of the capacitive element located within the elongate hollow housing , and in that at least one of the fixing elements includes a tang formed by the shape of the flexible material of the carrier sheet being suitable for insertion into a slot in the carrier sheet and for resisting extraction from the slot in the carrier sheet. a carrier sheet of flexible material, wherein the carrier sheet has four edges, wherein the carrier sheet has at least two pairs of electrically conductive regions lying between an first edge and a second edge of the carrier sheet (40, 40a, 40b, and 40c), wherein the carrier sheet comprises fixing elements and is configured to be formed and fixed, using the fixing elements, into a shape for insertion into the elongate hollow housing , wherein the two electrically conductive regions of a pair of electrically conductive regions are shaped and located near enough each other such that when the carrier sheet is formed and fixed into said shape, the pair of electrically conductive regions form a capacitive element, characterized in that at least one pair of opposite edges of the carrier sheet is non-parallel, and in that adjacent pairs of capacitive elements (42 and 44) have a different diameter, each usable to sense at least the moisture content of the ground surrounding the location of the capacitive element located within the elongate hollow housing , and in that at least one of the fixing elements includes a tang formed by the shape of the flexible material of the carrier sheet being suitable for insertion into a slot in the carrier sheet and for resisting extraction from the slot in the carrier sheet.