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An electrosurgical instrument comprising: a flexible catheter having a lumen extending therethrough, the catheter being dimensioned to be insertable through an instrument channel of a surgical scoping device; and an electrosurgical device disposed within the lumen, the electrosurgical device comprising: a flexible coaxial cable configured to convey microwave energy; and a radiating tip portion connected at a distal end of the coaxial cable to receive the microwave energy, the radiating tip portion having a smaller outer diameter than the flexible coaxial cable, wherein the radiating tip portion comprises: a proximal coaxial transmission line for conveying the microwave energy; and a distal needle tip at a distal end of the proximal coaxial transmission line, the distal needle tip being configured to radiate the microwave energy into biological tissue, wherein the electrosurgical device is longitudinally movable within the lumen between a deployed position in which the distal needle tip protrudes beyond a distal end of the catheter, and a retracted position in which the distal needle tip portion is contained within the catheter. a flexible catheter having a lumen extending therethrough, the catheter being dimensioned to be insertable through an instrument channel of a surgical scoping device; and an electrosurgical device disposed within the lumen, the electrosurgical device comprising: a flexible coaxial cable configured to convey microwave energy; and a radiating tip portion connected at a distal end of the coaxial cable to receive the microwave energy, the radiating tip portion having a smaller outer diameter than the flexible coaxial cable, wherein the radiating tip portion comprises: a proximal coaxial transmission line for conveying the microwave energy; and a distal needle tip at a distal end of the proximal coaxial transmission line, the distal needle tip being configured to radiate the microwave energy into biological tissue, a flexible coaxial cable configured to convey microwave energy; and a radiating tip portion connected at a distal end of the coaxial cable to receive the microwave energy, the radiating tip portion having a smaller outer diameter than the flexible coaxial cable, wherein the radiating tip portion comprises: a proximal coaxial transmission line for conveying the microwave energy; and a distal needle tip at a distal end of the proximal coaxial transmission line, the distal needle tip being configured to radiate the microwave energy into biological tissue, a proximal coaxial transmission line for conveying the microwave energy; and a distal needle tip at a distal end of the proximal coaxial transmission line, the distal needle tip being configured to radiate the microwave energy into biological tissue, wherein the electrosurgical device is longitudinally movable within the lumen between a deployed position in which the distal needle tip protrudes beyond a distal end of the catheter, and a retracted position in which the distal needle tip portion is contained within the catheter.
A method for modulating green character of wine, characterized in that the method comprises the steps of: a) providing a vine-shoot material, which is subjected to heating at a predetermined temperature during a period in the range from 30 to 120 minutes; and b) subjecting a fermentable mixture to fermentation, wherein a determined concentration of the vine-shoot material resulting from heating step a) which is equal to or higher than 20 g/L is added to the fermentable mixture before being subjected to the fermentation, while being subjected to fermentation, or after being subjected to fermentation. a) providing a vine-shoot material, which is subjected to heating at a predetermined temperature during a period in the range from 30 to 120 minutes; and b) subjecting a fermentable mixture to fermentation, wherein a determined concentration of the vine-shoot material resulting from heating step a) which is equal to or higher than 20 g/L is added to the fermentable mixture before being subjected to the fermentation, while being subjected to fermentation, or after being subjected to fermentation.
Method for operating a radiator grille assembly of a vehicle having at least one cover flap rotatably mounted between a closed position and an opening position, wherein the at least one cover flap is positioned in the closed position by means of a drive unit on the occurrence of at least one trigger criterion, characterised in that the drive unit is, at least when the at least one cover flap has reached the closed position, automatically moved by a predetermined angle against a positioning direction for adopting the closed position, the at least one cover flap remaining on the closed position.
Method for processing person-related optical and/or acoustic signals, characterised by the steps (i) Detecting (S100) optical signals, in particular image signals and/or video signals, with at least a first detection unit for detecting optical signals, (ii) Transmitting (S102) the optical signals in a first signal stream to a first processing unit , (iii) Anonymising (S104) person-related optical signals in the first signal stream in the first processing unit , (iv) Outputting (S106) an anonymised output signal stream , which contains the anonymised person-related optical signals, to a first data processing unit , (v) Analysing (S108) the first signal stream with the person-related optical signals in a second processing unit and outputting a, in particular anonymised, first analysis result to a third processing unit , (vi) Evaluating (S110) the first analysis result on the basis of at least one criterion in the third processing unit and generating a trigger signal on the basis of at least one criterion and outputting the trigger signal to the first data processing unit , (vii) Transmitting (S112) the anonymised output signal stream on the basis of the trigger signal from the first data processing unit to a control station . (i) Detecting (S100) optical signals, in particular image signals and/or video signals, with at least a first detection unit for detecting optical signals, (ii) Transmitting (S102) the optical signals in a first signal stream to a first processing unit , (iii) Anonymising (S104) person-related optical signals in the first signal stream in the first processing unit , (iv) Outputting (S106) an anonymised output signal stream , which contains the anonymised person-related optical signals, to a first data processing unit , (v) Analysing (S108) the first signal stream with the person-related optical signals in a second processing unit and outputting a, in particular anonymised, first analysis result to a third processing unit , (vi) Evaluating (S110) the first analysis result on the basis of at least one criterion in the third processing unit and generating a trigger signal on the basis of at least one criterion and outputting the trigger signal to the first data processing unit , (vii) Transmitting (S112) the anonymised output signal stream on the basis of the trigger signal from the first data processing unit to a control station .
A method for operating a network subscriber in an automation communication network , wherein the network subscriber is provided for exchanging data with further network subscribers in the automation communication network at a predetermined clock frequency, wherein the network subscriber comprises an internal clock for synchronizing the data exchange with at least one further network subscriber , wherein the internal clock is embodied to provide a time as an integer count value, wherein the clock frequency is predetermined in such a way that a period duration per clock pulse cannot be represented as an integer count value by the internal clock , wherein the method comprises the following method step: - incrementing the internal clock by means of a predetermined sequence of integer increments, wherein the sequence of integer increments is determined in such a way that a sum of the integer increments corresponds to an integer multiple of the period duration. wherein the network subscriber is provided for exchanging data with further network subscribers in the automation communication network at a predetermined clock frequency, wherein the network subscriber comprises an internal clock for synchronizing the data exchange with at least one further network subscriber , wherein the internal clock is embodied to provide a time as an integer count value, wherein the clock frequency is predetermined in such a way that a period duration per clock pulse cannot be represented as an integer count value by the internal clock , wherein the method comprises the following method step: - incrementing the internal clock by means of a predetermined sequence of integer increments, - incrementing the internal clock by means of a predetermined sequence of integer increments, wherein the sequence of integer increments is determined in such a way that a sum of the integer increments corresponds to an integer multiple of the period duration.
A block former for the production of blocks of cheese , the block former comprising an upright drainage column having a feed opening for curd particles at an upper end of the drainage column , the drainage column including an inner wall having an interior surface against which a pillar of curd formed of the curd particles slides as the pillar of curd moves downwardly through the drainage column , the upright drainage column being divided into an upper part and a lower part , wherein the upper part has an inner cross-sectional area that is less than an inner cross-sectional area of the lower part , characterized by a relief gap formed in the inner wall at a location at which the upper part and the lower part meet to enable sliding of the pillar of curd against the interior surface of the inner wall .
A medical device for monitoring depth of relaxation of a patient, comprising: a stimulator operable to apply train-of-four (TOF) stimulation to a nerve of the patient at first and second measurement times; an electromyography (EMG) sensor operable to detect a first muscle twitch, a second muscle twitch, a third muscle twitch and a fourth muscle twitch in response to the TOF stimulation at the first and second measurement times; a controller configured to create a predicted neuromuscular blocking trend curve based on the detected muscle twitches at the first and second measurement times, wherein the predicted neuromuscular blocking trend curve indicates a predicted extubation time . a stimulator operable to apply train-of-four (TOF) stimulation to a nerve of the patient at first and second measurement times; an electromyography (EMG) sensor operable to detect a first muscle twitch, a second muscle twitch, a third muscle twitch and a fourth muscle twitch in response to the TOF stimulation at the first and second measurement times; a controller configured to create a predicted neuromuscular blocking trend curve based on the detected muscle twitches at the first and second measurement times, wherein the predicted neuromuscular blocking trend curve indicates a predicted extubation time .
Method for treating with upward flow an aqueous fluid by adsorption on powdered activated carbon within an activated carbon fluidised bed, said method comprising the steps of: a) bringing the aqueous fluid to treat into contact with a coagulant, a flocculant and fresh powdered activated carbon, said aqueous fluid to treat being selected from among urban or tertiary wastewater, surface water and ground water; b) injecting the aqueous fluid obtained at the end of step a) comprising a coagulant, a flocculant and fresh powdered activated carbon into the lower part of a powdered activated carbon fluidised bed of which the average concentration of activated carbon varies from 2 to 10 g/l, in such a way as to bring the aqueous fluid obtained at step (a) into contact with the particles of powdered activated carbon; c) gravitational separation of the aqueous fluid depolluted from the particles of powdered activated carbon in the upper part of the fluidised bed to obtain a depolluted and decanted aqueous fluid having a residual turbidity maintained at concentrations below 2 NFU; d) collecting the depolluted and decanted aqueous fluid; e) extracting the used activated carbon, said steps b), c) and d) being carried out within a treatment reactor with powdered activated carbon fluidised bed operating with upward flow, said reactor being devoid of a built-up zone comprising a packing constituted of a bed of gravel surmounted by a bed of sand at the base of the reactor. a) bringing the aqueous fluid to treat into contact with a coagulant, a flocculant and fresh powdered activated carbon, said aqueous fluid to treat being selected from among urban or tertiary wastewater, surface water and ground water; b) injecting the aqueous fluid obtained at the end of step a) comprising a coagulant, a flocculant and fresh powdered activated carbon into the lower part of a powdered activated carbon fluidised bed of which the average concentration of activated carbon varies from 2 to 10 g/l, in such a way as to bring the aqueous fluid obtained at step (a) into contact with the particles of powdered activated carbon; c) gravitational separation of the aqueous fluid depolluted from the particles of powdered activated carbon in the upper part of the fluidised bed to obtain a depolluted and decanted aqueous fluid having a residual turbidity maintained at concentrations below 2 NFU; d) collecting the depolluted and decanted aqueous fluid; e) extracting the used activated carbon,
A fastening system comprising: a spark containment cap for forming a sealed cavity around an end of a fastener protruding from a structure ; and a fastener comprising a threaded portion; the spark containment cap comprising: a cap body defining an air cavity arranged to enclose the end of the fastener , and including an annular base terminating at a base rim which surrounds an opening into the air cavity; and an annular skirt to provide an annular sealing volume extending around the base rim arranged to receive an annular bead of a curable sealing material around the opening into the cavity to provide a seal between the cap body and the structure to seal a volume of gas within the cavity; wherein the cap comprises a fastener engaging portion that engages with a threaded portion of the fastener so as to secure the cap to the fastener , the cap body being configured to receive at least a part of the fastener so that the threaded portion of the fastener engages with the fastener engaging portion of the spark containment cap; and wherein the fastener comprises a deformable part which also engages with the threaded portion of the fastener, the deformable part being a fastener sleeve , and as the threaded portion of the fastener is rotated, the fastener sleeve is drawn along the threaded portion and is able to deform against the structure to fix the fastener in place. a spark containment cap for forming a sealed cavity around an end of a fastener protruding from a structure ; and a fastener comprising a threaded portion; a cap body defining an air cavity arranged to enclose the end of the fastener , and including an annular base terminating at a base rim which surrounds an opening into the air cavity; and an annular skirt to provide an annular sealing volume extending around the base rim arranged to receive an annular bead of a curable sealing material around the opening into the cavity to provide a seal between the cap body and the structure to seal a volume of gas within the cavity; wherein the cap comprises a fastener engaging portion that engages with a threaded portion of the fastener so as to secure the cap to the fastener , the cap body being configured to receive at least a part of the fastener so that the threaded portion of the fastener engages with the fastener engaging portion of the spark containment cap; and wherein the fastener comprises a deformable part which also engages with the threaded portion of the fastener, the deformable part being a fastener sleeve , and as the threaded portion of the fastener is rotated, the fastener sleeve is drawn along the threaded portion and is able to deform against the structure to fix the fastener in place.
Adapter comprising a cast member with an integral connecting sleeve having an insert opening and an insert channel extending from the insert opening into the connecting sleeve , said channel designed to accommodate a spigot end of a plastic pipe , wherein for the purpose of designing the adapter as a fire prevention adapter the connecting sleeve has a connecting sleeve housing with a receptacle arranged radially on the outside of the insert channel und open in the direction of the insert channel , an intumescent material being arranged in said receptacle, wherein on a side of the receptacle located opposite the insert opening the connecting sleeve has an annular groove surrounding the insert channel with a seal arranged therein, said seal effecting sealing between the cast member and the spigot end of the plastic pipe , characterized in that the annular groove has less of an extension than the receptacle in a radial direction proceeding from the insert channel .
A refrigerating device , comprising: a cabinet defining a compartment and comprising a rear panel , an inner wall of the compartment defining an air permeable hole ; a condenser disposed to the rear panel ; and a dehumidifying device configured to remove moisture in air, and comprising a casing and a dehumidifying assembly disposed in the casing , the casing defining a first air through hole and a second air through hole in communication with the casing respectively, the first air through hole being communicated with the air permeable hole via an air communication assembly , and the second air through hole being communicated with an external environment; characterised in that the casing is disposed to the rear panel and located outside the cabinet . a cabinet defining a compartment and comprising a rear panel , an inner wall of the compartment defining an air permeable hole ; a condenser disposed to the rear panel ; and a dehumidifying device configured to remove moisture in air, and comprising a casing and a dehumidifying assembly disposed in the casing , the casing defining a first air through hole and a second air through hole in communication with the casing respectively, the first air through hole being communicated with the air permeable hole via an air communication assembly , and the second air through hole being communicated with an external environment; characterised in that the casing is disposed to the rear panel and located outside the cabinet .
Driveable tool carrier in band form, which has a strap-like or belt-like carrier element extending along its drive direction and composed of elastomer material, which carrier element is provided with embedded reinforcement elements or tension members extending in its longitudinal direction, wherein the carrier element has a preferably profiled drive side , which interacts with at least one drive roller , and a working or rear side , wherein, on the working or rear side of the carrier element , provision is made of connection elements or protuberances of elevated form, preferably composed of the same material, which are connected in a materially bonded manner to the carrier element and are configured for connecting the carrier element to multi-part devices for receiving tools and are connected to them, characterized in that the multi-part devices have a base plate which, on the one hand, is connectable to the connection elements or protuberances and, on the other hand, is intended for connection to adaptors for receiving tools, which adaptors are formed in a complementary manner with respect to the base plate , wherein base plate and adaptors are connected via complementary wedge or dovetail profiles.
A coating composition which can be cured as a glaze to produce a coating which can change colour under UV light and can revert to the initial colour in the absence of UV light, comprising - a base material, in particular a silicate or a silicate mixture - at least one component in the form of a water-soluble metal salt, in particular a silver salt, which is added to the base material and which changes the colour of the coating composition under UV light when applied as intended and which reverts the colour of the coating composition to the initial colour in the absence of UV light, characterised in that the base material, in particular the silicate or silicate mixture, consists at least partly of nanoparticles. - a base material, in particular a silicate or a silicate mixture - at least one component in the form of a water-soluble metal salt, in particular a silver salt, which is added to the base material and which changes the colour of the coating composition under UV light when applied as intended and which reverts the colour of the coating composition to the initial colour in the absence of UV light,
A user equipment for an aerial vehicle, the user equipment comprising: a processor arranged to determine whether current flight path information is changed comparing with planned flight path information; and a transceiver arranged to: transmit a flight path information reporting status to a cellular network equipment , the flight path information reporting status indicating whether a to be transmitted report will include the current flight path information; receive a legacy Radio Resource Control, RRC, message from the network equipment which contains an Information Element, IE, for requesting the report including the current flight path information, wherein the legacy RRC message comprises at least one trigger condition corresponding to the report; transmit the report including the current flight path information to the network equipment , if the trigger condition is met. a processor arranged to determine whether current flight path information is changed comparing with planned flight path information; and a transceiver arranged to: transmit a flight path information reporting status to a cellular network equipment , the flight path information reporting status indicating whether a to be transmitted report will include the current flight path information; receive a legacy Radio Resource Control, RRC, message from the network equipment which contains an Information Element, IE, for requesting the report including the current flight path information, wherein the legacy RRC message comprises at least one trigger condition corresponding to the report; transmit the report including the current flight path information to the network equipment , if the trigger condition is met. transmit a flight path information reporting status to a cellular network equipment , the flight path information reporting status indicating whether a to be transmitted report will include the current flight path information; receive a legacy Radio Resource Control, RRC, message from the network equipment which contains an Information Element, IE, for requesting the report including the current flight path information, wherein the legacy RRC message comprises at least one trigger condition corresponding to the report; transmit the report including the current flight path information to the network equipment , if the trigger condition is met.
A polyurethane resin containing, as copolymerization components, a polycarbonate polyol (A), an organic diisocyanate (B) and a chain extender (C), characterized in that the polycarbonate polyol (A) contains a structure represented by the following general formula in an amount of 60 mol% or more and that a glass transition temperature of the polyurethane resin determined according to the method identified in the specification is 50°C or higher, wherein the amount of the organic diisocyanate (B) to be copolymerized is 1 part by mass or more and 50 parts by mass or less, relative to 100 parts by mass of the polycarbonate polyol (A). lIn the general formula , n represents an integer of 1 to 20.