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A medical dressing comprising: a dressing body comprising a first major surface , a second major surface , opposite the first major surface , comprising a skin-contact adhesive ; and a flap comprising a first major surface , a second major surface , opposite the first major surface , a fixed end coupled to the dressing body , and a free end movable with respect to the dressing body between a first position (P 1 ) in which the free end is not positioned in an overlapping relationship with the dressing body and a second position (P 2 ) in which the free end is positioned in overlapping relationship with the dressing body ; wherein the second major surface of at least the free end of the flap is configured to be secured to the dressing body by a securing adhesive ; wherein the adhesion between the second major surface of the dressing body and the skin surface is less than the adhesion between the second major surface of the flap and the first major surface of the dressing body ; and wherein the flap is located toward a proximal end of the dressing body , such that a distal portion of the dressing body is free of the flap . a dressing body comprising a first major surface , a second major surface , opposite the first major surface , comprising a skin-contact adhesive ; and a first major surface , a second major surface , opposite the first major surface , comprising a skin-contact adhesive ; and a flap comprising a first major surface , a second major surface , opposite the first major surface , a fixed end coupled to the dressing body , and a free end movable with respect to the dressing body between a first position (P 1 ) in which the free end is not positioned in an overlapping relationship with the dressing body and a second position (P 2 ) in which the free end is positioned in overlapping relationship with the dressing body ; a first major surface , a second major surface , opposite the first major surface , a fixed end coupled to the dressing body , and a free end movable with respect to the dressing body between a first position (P 1 ) in which the free end is not positioned in an overlapping relationship with the dressing body and a second position (P 2 ) in which the free end is positioned in overlapping relationship with the dressing body ; wherein the second major surface of at least the free end of the flap is configured to be secured to the dressing body by a securing adhesive ; wherein the adhesion between the second major surface of the dressing body and the skin surface is less than the adhesion between the second major surface of the flap and the first major surface of the dressing body ; and wherein the flap is located toward a proximal end of the dressing body , such that a distal portion of the dressing body is free of the flap .
An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming device configured to form an image on a conveyed recording medium (P); and a determining device configured to determine whether a type of the recording medium (P) is a first recording medium or a second recording medium, wherein the determining device is configured to detect a chromaticity of the recording medium (P) as the type of the recording medium (P), and wherein if the type of the recording medium (P) is determined to be the first recording medium, the image forming device is configured to form a normal image on the recording medium (P), whereas if the type of the recording medium (P) is determined to be the second recording medium, the image forming device is configured to form a test image on the recording medium (P). an image forming device configured to form an image on a conveyed recording medium (P); and a determining device configured to determine whether a type of the recording medium (P) is a first recording medium or a second recording medium, wherein the determining device is configured to detect a chromaticity of the recording medium (P) as the type of the recording medium (P), and wherein if the type of the recording medium (P) is determined to be the first recording medium, the image forming device is configured to form a normal image on the recording medium (P), whereas if the type of the recording medium (P) is determined to be the second recording medium, the image forming device is configured to form a test image on the recording medium (P).
A method for manufacturing an active matrix array device in which a plurality of row interconnects and a plurality of column interconnects that mutually orthogonally intersect and a plurality of matrix elements that are arranged in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction are formed on an active matrix array device body and the row interconnects and the column interconnects are configured to transmit control signals to each of the plurality of matrix elements, the method for manufacturing the active matrix array device comprising: forming a plurality of control circuits for the matrix elements on a film on a substrate that is different from the active matrix array device body , wherein the control circuits are each an organic thin film transistor formed of an organic semiconductor and the film is flexible; separating the control circuits one by one along with portions of the film and arranging the separated control circuits and said portions of the film respectively on regions in each of which the matrix element is formed on the active matrix array device body , and connecting the respective control circuits to the row interconnects , the column interconnects , and electrode portions of the matrix elements. forming a plurality of control circuits for the matrix elements on a film on a substrate that is different from the active matrix array device body , wherein the control circuits are each an organic thin film transistor formed of an organic semiconductor and the film is flexible; separating the control circuits one by one along with portions of the film and arranging the separated control circuits and said portions of the film respectively on regions in each of which the matrix element is formed on the active matrix array device body , and connecting the respective control circuits to the row interconnects , the column interconnects , and electrode portions of the matrix elements.
A method of modifying a nucleotide sequence at a target site in the genome of a eukaryotic cell comprising: in vitro introducing into said eukaryotic cell (i) a DNA-targeting RNA, or a DNA polynucleotide encoding a DNA-targeting RNA, wherein the DNA-targeting RNA comprises: (a) a first segment comprising a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a sequence in the target DNA; and (b) a second segment that interacts with a Csm1 polypeptide, wherein said DNA-targeting RNA is a guide RNA (gRNA); and (ii) a Csm1 polypeptide, or a polynucleotide encoding a Csm1 polypeptide, wherein the Csm1 polypeptide is the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 160 or a variant that has at least 90% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 160 and has Csm1 endonuclease activity, wherein said Csm1 polypeptide introduces a double-stranded break at or near said target site, and wherein said genome of a eukaryotic cell is a nuclear, plastid, or mitochondrial genome; wherein processes for modifying the germ line genetic identity of human beings are excluded. (i) a DNA-targeting RNA, or a DNA polynucleotide encoding a DNA-targeting RNA, wherein the DNA-targeting RNA comprises: (a) a first segment comprising a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a sequence in the target DNA; and (b) a second segment that interacts with a Csm1 polypeptide, wherein said DNA-targeting RNA is a guide RNA (gRNA); and (ii) a Csm1 polypeptide, or a polynucleotide encoding a Csm1 polypeptide, wherein the Csm1 polypeptide is the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 160 or a variant that has at least 90% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 160 and has Csm1 endonuclease activity, wherein said Csm1 polypeptide introduces a double-stranded break at or near said target site, and wherein said genome of a eukaryotic cell is a nuclear, plastid, or mitochondrial genome; wherein processes for modifying the germ line genetic identity of human beings are excluded.
A solar cell comprising: a substrate of a first conductive type; an emitter region of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type and being positioned at a front surface of the substrate ; a first aluminum oxide layer having negative fixed charge and positioned on a front surface of the substrate , wherein the first aluminum oxide layer directly contacts with a front surface of the emitter region ; an anti-reflection layer formed of silicon nitride having positive fixed charge and positioned on the first aluminum oxide layer; a first electrode part connected to the emitter region ; and a second electrode part positioned on the back surface of the substrate and connected to the substrate , characterized in that the solar cell further comprises a plurality of back surface field regions formed on a back surface of the substrate ; a second aluminum oxide layer having negative fixed charge and positioned on a back surface of the substrate , wherein the second aluminum oxide layer directly contacts with the back surface of the substrate , and wherein the first aluminum oxide layer and the second aluminum oxide layer have the same thickness, the same refractive index, the same material, and the same composition. a substrate of a first conductive type; an emitter region of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type and being positioned at a front surface of the substrate ; a first aluminum oxide layer having negative fixed charge and positioned on a front surface of the substrate , wherein the first aluminum oxide layer directly contacts with a front surface of the emitter region ; an anti-reflection layer formed of silicon nitride having positive fixed charge and positioned on the first aluminum oxide layer; a first electrode part connected to the emitter region ; and a second electrode part positioned on the back surface of the substrate and connected to the substrate , characterized in that the solar cell further comprises a plurality of back surface field regions formed on a back surface of the substrate ; a second aluminum oxide layer having negative fixed charge and positioned on a back surface of the substrate , wherein the second aluminum oxide layer directly contacts with the back surface of the substrate , and wherein the first aluminum oxide layer and the second aluminum oxide layer have the same thickness, the same refractive index, the same material, and the same composition.
Greenhouse comprised of transparent walls and a structure comprising of one or more ridge beams as part of a roof of the greenhouse , wherein the ridge beam extends some distance above the roof defining two elongated side zones present above the roof( )5 and at either side of the ridge beam , wherein the ridge beam is comprised of one or more elongated hollow spaces , wherein the ridge beam is provided with one or more closable openings in both side zones which openings fluidly connect the exterior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam , and wherein the ridge beam is provided with one or more openings at its lower end fluidly connecting the interior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam , and wherein the ridge beam comprises an elongated valve and a fixed part which valve has at least a first position relative to fixed part wherein the one or more openings in a first elongated side zone fluidly connect the exterior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam and wherein the one or more openings in the opposite and second elongated side zone are closed and a second position relative to fixed part wherein the one or more openings in the second elongated side zone fluidly connect the exterior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam and wherein the one or more openings in the first elongated side zone are closed. wherein the ridge beam extends some distance above the roof defining two elongated side zones present above the roof( )5 and at either side of the ridge beam , wherein the ridge beam is comprised of one or more elongated hollow spaces , wherein the ridge beam is provided with one or more closable openings in both side zones which openings fluidly connect the exterior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam , and wherein the ridge beam is provided with one or more openings at its lower end fluidly connecting the interior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam , and wherein the ridge beam comprises an elongated valve and a fixed part which valve has at least a first position relative to fixed part wherein the one or more openings in a first elongated side zone fluidly connect the exterior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam and wherein the one or more openings in the opposite and second elongated side zone are closed and a second position relative to fixed part wherein the one or more openings in the second elongated side zone fluidly connect the exterior of the greenhouse with the one or more elongated hollow spaces of the ridge beam and wherein the one or more openings in the first elongated side zone are closed.
An inkjet printer comprising: at least one ink receptor having a tray shape with a bottom plate and an opening facing upward, the at least one ink receptor being horizontally movable and configured to receive ink ejected from at least one inkjet head as waste liquid; and a suction unit comprising at least one suction nozzle arranged above the bottom plate within a movable range of the at least one ink receptor , the suction unit configured to suction the ink from the at least one ink receptor through the opening with the at least one suction nozzle , characterized in that an ink suction passage connects the at least one suction nozzle with a negative pressure tank , the ink suction passage extending upward from the bottom plate in the direction of the at least one inkjet head , wherein the at least one ink receptor is movable with respect to the at least one suction nozzle. at least one ink receptor having a tray shape with a bottom plate and an opening facing upward, the at least one ink receptor being horizontally movable and configured to receive ink ejected from at least one inkjet head as waste liquid; and a suction unit comprising at least one suction nozzle arranged above the bottom plate within a movable range of the at least one ink receptor , the suction unit configured to suction the ink from the at least one ink receptor through the opening with the at least one suction nozzle , characterized in that an ink suction passage connects the at least one suction nozzle with a negative pressure tank , the ink suction passage extending upward from the bottom plate in the direction of the at least one inkjet head , wherein the at least one ink receptor is movable with respect to the at least one suction nozzle.
A device for actuating a parking lock of a transmission of a vehicle, in particular of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, having at least one controllable and/or electrically operable parking lock actuator with a housing , wherein, with the aid of the parking lock actuator , a locking element can be moved and/or brought into a locking position for the operative activation of the parking lock of the transmission or into an unlocking position for the operative deactivation of the parking lock of the transmission, wherein an emergency actuation mechanism is provided and/or present with the aid of which, when actuated accordingly, the locking element can be moved and/or brought into an unlocking position for deactivating the parking lock, if an electrical control and/or the electrical operation of the parking lock actuator has failed and/or if a user wishes to move the vehicle, when the parking lock is still activated, wherein the emergency actuation mechanism has at least one cable pulling element , wherein, if the emergency actuation mechanism is actuated by a user and a pulling force is exerted on the at least one cable pulling element , then the locking element can be moved and/or brought into its unlocking position for deactivating the parking lock, wherein the at least one cable pulling element is functionally operatively connected and/or coupled to a drive mechanism of the parking lock actuator in such a way that, when the at least one cable pulling element is actuated accordingly, the locking element can then be moved and/or brought into the unlocking position with the aid of the drive mechanism of the parking lock actuator , wherein the drive mechanism of the parking lock actuator has a movably arranged push rod element with a first and a second end region for moving and/or positioning the locking element, wherein the at least one cable pulling element is indirectly operatively coupled to the push rod element , to the second end region of the push rod element , wherein an actuating lever is functionally operatively arranged in a pivotable manner between the second end region of the push rod element and the cable pulling element , wherein a first end of the actuating lever is hinged in an articulatedly pivotable manner, and an end region of the actuating lever opposite the first end is operatively connected to the cable pulling element , wherein an end of the at least one cable pulling element opposite a handle of the at least one cable pulling element is fixedly arranged on the housing of the parking lock actuator , and wherein the at least one cable pulling element is functionally operatively connected to the end region of the actuating lever opposite the first end in such a way that a pulley principle for actuating the actuating lever is realized, so that the user has to pull on the handle only with half the force than otherwise necessary to pivot the actuating lever , and wherein the at least one cable pulling element is guided around an extension at the end region of the actuating lever opposite the first end .
A hearing aid comprising an earpiece , the earpiece comprising: - a first portion ; - a sensor coupled to the first portion and configured for sensing a change of a condition of the first portion, and - a component configured to provide an output, - an effector coupled to the first portion , wherein the earpiece is configured such that the first portion is placed at a first bend or at a second bend of an ear canal when the earpiece is inserted in the ear canal of a user, wherein the output comprises a stimulus for interacting with material of the first portion wherein the first portion is configured to change shape in response to the stimulus provided by the component via the effector , and wherein the component is configured to provide the output in response to the input received by sensor . - a first portion ; - a sensor coupled to the first portion and configured for sensing a change of a condition of the first portion, and - a component configured to provide an output, - an effector coupled to the first portion , wherein the earpiece is configured such that the first portion is placed at a first bend or at a second bend of an ear canal when the earpiece is inserted in the ear canal of a user, wherein the output comprises a stimulus for interacting with material of the first portion wherein the first portion is configured to change shape in response to the stimulus provided by the component via the effector , and wherein the component is configured to provide the output in response to the input received by sensor .
A multiple stage rotary vacuum pump comprising: a stator comprising multiple pumping stages; at least one inter-stage divider separating two adjacent pumping stages; said at least one inter-stage divider comprising two walls defining a cavity therebetween, an upstream wall bounding an upstream pumping stage and a downstream wall bounding a downstream pumping stage of said two adjacent pumping stages; said cavity comprising at least a portion of a pressure relief fluid flow path , said pressure relief fluid flow path providing a path from an outlet portion of said upstream stage towards an inlet portion of said upstream stage or towards an exhaust, said pressure relief fluid flow path comprising an orifice , said orifice comprising a valve seat ; and a pressure relief valve disposed within said cavity and configured to move between a compressed and an elongated state, said pressure relief valve sealing said orifice when in said elongated state and being configured to move to said compressed state such that said orifice is not obstructed, in response to pressure in said upstream stage rising above a predetermined value; characterised in that said pressure relief valve comprises retaining means for releasably retaining said valve in said compressed state; and in that said vacuum pump further comprises a recess receiving a fixed end of said valve . a stator comprising multiple pumping stages; at least one inter-stage divider separating two adjacent pumping stages; said at least one inter-stage divider comprising two walls defining a cavity therebetween, an upstream wall bounding an upstream pumping stage and a downstream wall bounding a downstream pumping stage of said two adjacent pumping stages; said cavity comprising at least a portion of a pressure relief fluid flow path , said pressure relief fluid flow path providing a path from an outlet portion of said upstream stage towards an inlet portion of said upstream stage or towards an exhaust, said pressure relief fluid flow path comprising an orifice , said orifice comprising a valve seat ; and a pressure relief valve disposed within said cavity and configured to move between a compressed and an elongated state, said pressure relief valve sealing said orifice when in said elongated state and being configured to move to said compressed state such that said orifice is not obstructed, in response to pressure in said upstream stage rising above a predetermined value; characterised in that said pressure relief valve comprises retaining means for releasably retaining said valve in said compressed state; and in that said vacuum pump further comprises a recess receiving a fixed end of said valve .
An imaging lens for use in a light module for a vehicle headlamp , comprising a light entry surface and a light exit surface , the light entry and exit surfaces being configured and arranged to project light entering the light entry surface and exiting the light exit surface to a far field in order to generate a predefined light intensity distribution (I) in the far field , wherein one or more of the light entry surface and the light exit surface comprise an aspheric surface which curvature is defined by an overlay of a conic section plus at least one correction polynomial (C(r), C(x, y)) of at least second order or higher, characterized in that , the correction polynomial (C(r), C(x, y)) describes a waveform, wherein the waveform is a continuous waveform having at least one inflection point, and wherein at the inflection point the polynomial correction changes its curvature from convex to concave, or vice versa. a light entry surface and a light exit surface , the light entry and exit surfaces being configured and arranged to project light entering the light entry surface and exiting the light exit surface to a far field in order to generate a predefined light intensity distribution (I) in the far field , wherein one or more of the light entry surface and the light exit surface comprise an aspheric surface which curvature is defined by an overlay of a conic section plus at least one correction polynomial (C(r), C(x, y)) of at least second order or higher, characterized in that , the correction polynomial (C(r), C(x, y)) describes a waveform, wherein the waveform is a continuous waveform having at least one inflection point, and wherein at the inflection point the polynomial correction changes its curvature from convex to concave, or vice versa.