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A smoking substitute device comprising a cavity for receiving a consumable , and a sensor configured to detect the receipt of the consumable in the cavity , characterised in that the sensor is further configured to detect inhalation through the consumable by the user, wherein the sensor is configured to detect a first pressure differential created during insertion of the consumable into the cavity and a second pressure differential created due to inhalation through the consumable by the user, wherein the first pressure differential is different from the second pressure differential.
A touch-sensitive electronic device having at least first and second touch screens (12 and 14), interface control means for touch selection of content displayed on the screens, said content being a contiguous block of text extending across the first and second screen, the interface control means being arranged such that a start position of the touch selection on the first screen is determined, in response thereto a first cursor, consisting of two adjacent elements, is shown in a non-split, unitary, configuration at the start position, next if it is determined that said touch selection moves, content is selected correspondingly between the unitary cursor at the start position and the position of the touch selection while a second cursor of the same type as the first cursor is displayed at the position of the present touch selection, and as said touch-selection on the first screen reaches an end location, namely the lower right corner of the first screen, the touch-selection functionality is arranged to continue at a start location on the second screen, namely the upper left corner of the screen, to allow for touch selection of content extending across both screens, such that a contiguous block of text that extends across the first and second screen may be selected, wherein: the interface control means is arranged to drive a display element indicating that the end location has been reached by replacing the second unitary cursor at said end location on said first screen by the first element of said unitary cursor and by displaying said second element of said unitary cursor at said start location on said second screen, and when the touch selection is discontinued at the first screen and consecutively continued at the start location on the second screen, then, when the touch selection is moved away from the start location, the second element shown on said second screen is replaced by a third unitary cursor displayed on said second screen, of the same type as the first and second unitary cursors, that positionally follows the movement of the touch selection that is continued on said second screen and the displaying of said first element at the end location on the first screen is, simultaneous with the appearance of the third cursor on the second screen, cancelled in response to said continued movement of the touch selection on the second screen.
A method for disabling one or more features at a computing device , the method comprising, at the computing device: receiving a first signal , the first signal directing the computing device to enter a monitoring mode; receiving, while in the monitoring mode, a second signal indicating a non-exclusion zone , the second signal indicating the computing device can operate normally; reporting to a system administrator receipt of the second signal, wherein the second signal is received periodically; receiving, while in the monitoring mode, a third signal , the third signal indicating an exclusion zone and specifying one or more features on the computing device to be disabled; responsive to the receipt of the third signal: disabling the one or more features on the computing device; reporting receipt of the third signal to the system administrator; the method further comprising: responsive to no longer detecting the third signal while detecting the second signal enabling the one or more disabled features. receiving a first signal , the first signal directing the computing device to enter a monitoring mode; receiving, while in the monitoring mode, a second signal indicating a non-exclusion zone , the second signal indicating the computing device can operate normally; reporting to a system administrator receipt of the second signal, wherein the second signal is received periodically; receiving, while in the monitoring mode, a third signal , the third signal indicating an exclusion zone and specifying one or more features on the computing device to be disabled; responsive to the receipt of the third signal: disabling the one or more features on the computing device; reporting receipt of the third signal to the system administrator; disabling the one or more features on the computing device; reporting receipt of the third signal to the system administrator; the method further comprising: responsive to no longer detecting the third signal while detecting the second signal enabling the one or more disabled features.
An in vitro culture comprising: (a) a feeder cell layer not genetically modified to express a heterologous leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) polypeptide; (b) a medium comprising about 50 U/mL to about 150 U/mL LIF and a combination of inhibitors consisting of a MEK inhibitor and a GSK3 inhibitor; and (c) a population of one or more rat ES cells, wherein the rat ES cells comprise a targeted genetic modification and are capable of transmitting the targeted genetic modification through the germline. (a) a feeder cell layer not genetically modified to express a heterologous leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) polypeptide; (b) a medium comprising about 50 U/mL to about 150 U/mL LIF and a combination of inhibitors consisting of a MEK inhibitor and a GSK3 inhibitor; and (c) a population of one or more rat ES cells, wherein the rat ES cells comprise a targeted genetic modification and are capable of transmitting the targeted genetic modification through the germline.
A gas turbine engine comprising first and second axially spaced-apart turbine rotor assemblies mounted for rotation on bearings housed in a bearing housing , the bearings having seals to restrict lubricant leakage from the bearing housing , and a mid-turbine frame disposed axially between the first and second rotor assemblies , the mid-turbine frame having structurally interconnected radially outer and inner cases , the bearing housing being mounted to the radially inner case of the mid-turbine frame and being disposed radially inwardly of the mid-turbine frame , the mid-turbine frame further comprising an inter-turbine duct disposed between the radially outer case and the radially inner case , the inter-turbine duct having inner and outer annular walls and an array of circumferentially spaced-apart struts extending radially between the inner and outer annular walls , the inner and outer annular walls defining a hot gas path therebetween for directing hot gases from the first turbine rotor assembly to the second turbine rotor assembly , said mid-turbine frame having: a first air system for pressurizing and cooling the seals of the bearings in the bearing housing , said first air system comprising at least one air inlet defined in the radially outer case of said mid-turbine frame for receiving pressurized cooling air from at least one first external line disposed outside of a core casing of the engine where engine temperatures are lower, and a cooling air passage extending from said air inlet radially inwardly through said mid-turbine frame to said bearing housing , wherein the cooling air passage comprises at least one internal pipe extending from said air inlet radially inwardly through at least a corresponding one of said struts ; and a second air system comprising first and second plenums being connected in fluid flow communication through the corresponding one of said struts , wherein pressurized cooling air flowing through the second air system flows over said at least one internal pipe as it travels from said first plenum to said second plenum , wherein the internal pipe has an outlet end connected to a port in said radially inner case , and wherein said port constitutes an inlet of a plenum defined between the radially inner case and the bearing housing , said plenum being connected in fluid flow communication with said bearing housing . wherein the second air system comprises at least one second air inlet defined in said radially outer case of the mid-turbine frame , the first plenum defined between the radially outer case and the outer annular wall of the inter-turbine duct , the first plenum being connected in fluid flow communication with said at least one second air inlet for receiving pressurized cooling air therefrom, the second plenum defined between the radially inner case and the inner annular wall of the inter-turbine duct , and wherein said second plenum is connected in fluid flow communication with both said first and second turbine rotor assemblies .
Top-gripping beverage can carrier , comprising a main panel of cardboard sheet material having at least one can receiving aperture , wherein the main panel is provided with a series of locking tabs hingedly connected to the main panel by means of a respective tab fold line , and disposed around the can receiving aperture , wherein each locking tab extends from the respective tab fold line towards a retaining edge for engaging an underside of a radially protruding portion of a beverage can to be received in the can receiving aperture , said radially protruding portion of the can being formed by a lid of said can , wherein said retaining edge is located more inwardly with respect to the can receiving aperture than said tab fold line , wherein each locking tab can pivot about the respective tab fold line from an initial position of the respective locking tab , in which said respective locking tab lies substantially in line with the main panel , towards a folded up position in which said locking tab is under an angle with the main panel , wherein the carrier further comprises a first cover panel for at least partly covering at least one first lid of at least a first one of the one or multiple cans to be held by the carrier , wherein the first cover panel is hingedly connected to the main panel via a first intermediate panel , wherein the first intermediate panel is hingedly connected to the main panel by means of a first cover fold line , and wherein the first intermediate panel is hingedly connected to the first cover panel by means of a second cover fold line , wherein the carrier further comprises a first connector panel which is hingedly connected to the first cover panel by means of a third cover fold line , wherein the first connector panel is arranged to snap below the first lid of the first can in order to hold the first cover panel in place in its covering position.
A method of producing D-psicose, comprising: subjecting D-fructose to D-psicose epimerization to produce a D-psicose-containing solution, subjecting the D-psicose-containing solution to first cooling and ion purification, subjecting the purified D-psicose-containing solution to first concentration and second cooling, subjecting the D-psicose-containing solution, which has been subjected to first concentration and second cooling, to chromatography to obtain a D-fructose-containing mother liquor and a D-psicose-containing separated solution, and subjecting the D-psicose-containing separated solution to second concentration and third cooling to crystallize D-psicose, whereby D-psicose crystals and a mother liquor containing D-psicose are obtained, wherein the D-fructose-containing mother liquor produced by chromatography is reused in the D-psicose epimerization, and wherein the mother liquor containing D-psicose is reused in the first cooling and ion purification, the first concentration and second cooling, or the chromatography. subjecting D-fructose to D-psicose epimerization to produce a D-psicose-containing solution, subjecting the D-psicose-containing solution to first cooling and ion purification, subjecting the purified D-psicose-containing solution to first concentration and second cooling, subjecting the D-psicose-containing solution, which has been subjected to first concentration and second cooling, to chromatography to obtain a D-fructose-containing mother liquor and a D-psicose-containing separated solution, and subjecting the D-psicose-containing separated solution to second concentration and third cooling to crystallize D-psicose, whereby D-psicose crystals and a mother liquor containing D-psicose are obtained, wherein the D-fructose-containing mother liquor produced by chromatography is reused in the D-psicose epimerization, and wherein the mother liquor containing D-psicose is reused in the first cooling and ion purification, the first concentration and second cooling, or the chromatography.
A system for a vehicle , comprising: a non-volatile memory device configured to receive and store vehicle history data in a history data file ; a database having data stored therein relevant to operation of the vehicle, the data representative of at least terrain or man-made obstacles the vehicle may potentially impact; a plurality of vehicle data sources, each vehicle data source configured to supply vehicle parameter data that are representative of a vehicle parameter; and a processor in operable communication with the non-volatile memory device, the database, and the plurality of vehicle data sources , the processor coupled to, and configured to acquire data from, the database, and to receive the vehicle parameter data, the processor configured, upon receipt of the data from the database and the vehicle parameter data, to: store at least selected portions of the vehicle parameter data and data representing internally processed parameters in the history data file; use the data from the database and the vehicle parameter data, to determine if the vehicle will impact terrain or a man-made obstacle within a predetermined time; and stop storing data in the history data file and close the history data file, upon determining that the vehicle will experience an impact within the predetermined time. a non-volatile memory device configured to receive and store vehicle history data in a history data file ; a database having data stored therein relevant to operation of the vehicle, the data representative of at least terrain or man-made obstacles the vehicle may potentially impact; a plurality of vehicle data sources, each vehicle data source configured to supply vehicle parameter data that are representative of a vehicle parameter; and a processor in operable communication with the non-volatile memory device, the database, and the plurality of vehicle data sources , the processor coupled to, and configured to acquire data from, the database, and to receive the vehicle parameter data, the processor configured, upon receipt of the data from the database and the vehicle parameter data, to: store at least selected portions of the vehicle parameter data and data representing internally processed parameters in the history data file; use the data from the database and the vehicle parameter data, to determine if the vehicle will impact terrain or a man-made obstacle within a predetermined time; and stop storing data in the history data file and close the history data file, upon determining that the vehicle will experience an impact within the predetermined time. store at least selected portions of the vehicle parameter data and data representing internally processed parameters in the history data file; use the data from the database and the vehicle parameter data, to determine if the vehicle will impact terrain or a man-made obstacle within a predetermined time; and stop storing data in the history data file and close the history data file, upon determining that the vehicle will experience an impact within the predetermined time.
A polyester-based fiber for artificial hair comprising a polyester-based resin composition, wherein the polyester-based resin composition comprises 5 to 40 parts by weight of a brominated epoxy-based flame retardant, 0.05 to 3 parts by weight of a polyester resin molecular weight modifier, and 0.2 to 3 parts by weight of a phosphite-based compound, with respect to 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin, the polyester resin is one or more selected from a group consisting of polyalkylene terephthalate and a copolymerized polyester mainly containing polyalkylene terephthalate, and the polyester resin molecular weight modifier is one or more selected from a group consisting of terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, dimethyl terephthalate, and bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate.
A method of identifying a protein biomarker from a biofluid, wherein the method comprises: a. incubating a plurality of nanoparticles in a biofluid sample taken from a subject in a diseased state to allow a biomolecule corona to form on the surface of said nanoparticles wherein the biofluid sample is selected from plasma, urine, saliva, lacrimal, cerebrospinal and occular fluids; b. isolating the nanoparticles and surface-bound biomolecule corona; c. analyzing the biomolecule corona by mass spectrometry; d. comparing against a suitable non-diseased control reference; and e. identifying a previously unknown disease-specific protein biomarker; wherein the unknown biomarker is a multiplex panel of disease-specific protein biomarkers. a. incubating a plurality of nanoparticles in a biofluid sample taken from a subject in a diseased state to allow a biomolecule corona to form on the surface of said nanoparticles wherein the biofluid sample is selected from plasma, urine, saliva, lacrimal, cerebrospinal and occular fluids; b. isolating the nanoparticles and surface-bound biomolecule corona; c. analyzing the biomolecule corona by mass spectrometry; d. comparing against a suitable non-diseased control reference; and e. identifying a previously unknown disease-specific protein biomarker;
A method for wireless communications by a network entity, comprising: identifying resources previously reserved for forward compatibility that are now available for reuse by one or more user equipments, UEs; and providing signaling, to the one or more UEs, indicating the identified resources are available for reuse by the one or more UEs, characterized in that the signaling indicates the identified resources are available based on a periodicity of reuse pattern. identifying resources previously reserved for forward compatibility that are now available for reuse by one or more user equipments, UEs; and providing signaling, to the one or more UEs, indicating the identified resources are available for reuse by the one or more UEs, characterized in that the signaling indicates the identified resources are available based on a periodicity of reuse pattern.
A storage system for storing thermal energy for use in heating a building , said system comprising - a cavity with a bottom surface , at least one side surface and a top surface , - at least two hoses , for transporting a fluid, said at least two hoses , being placed inside said cavity and being arranged to be connected to a heating assembly for producing and/or using thermal energy, wherein at least one of which is a storage hose being arranged to transport thermal energy into the system and at least one other being a retrieval hose that is arranged to transport thermal energy from the system , and characterised in that said cavity comprises a stone dust material for covering said at least two hoses , that only one of said top, side and bottom surfaces is equipped with an insulating layer , namely said top surface , said at least two hoses are placed in an essentially two-dimensional spiral pattern in said cavity and at essentially the same distance from the top surface of the cavity . - a cavity with a bottom surface , at least one side surface and a top surface , - at least two hoses , for transporting a fluid, said at least two hoses , being placed inside said cavity and being arranged to be connected to a heating assembly for producing and/or using thermal energy, wherein at least one of which is a storage hose being arranged to transport thermal energy into the system and at least one other being a retrieval hose that is arranged to transport thermal energy from the system , and
Display system for displaying a three dimensional object , the display system comprising: a plurality of display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315), a motion device , which is mechanically coupled to the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) and comprises a pole and a plurality of single arms each for every one of the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) that is coupled to the pole and that is moveable up and down on the motion device and that is rotatable around the motion device covering a 360° angle around the pole, wherein each of the plurality of single arms is configured as a mechanical three joint arm , each comprising a first joint coupled to the respective display unit , and a center joint , and a second joint that couples each single arm to the motion device , a motion controller , which is configured to adapt the position and/or orientation of the single display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) by controlling the motion device based on a three dimensional model of the three dimensional object , and an image controller , which is electronically coupled to the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) and is configured to display a section of an image of the three dimensional object on each one of the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315). a plurality of display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315), a motion device , which is mechanically coupled to the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) and comprises a pole and a plurality of single arms each for every one of the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) that is coupled to the pole and that is moveable up and down on the motion device and that is rotatable around the motion device covering a 360° angle around the pole, wherein each of the plurality of single arms is configured as a mechanical three joint arm , each comprising a first joint coupled to the respective display unit , and a center joint , and a second joint that couples each single arm to the motion device , a motion controller , which is configured to adapt the position and/or orientation of the single display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) by controlling the motion device based on a three dimensional model of the three dimensional object , and an image controller , which is electronically coupled to the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315) and is configured to display a section of an image of the three dimensional object on each one of the display units (101 - 103, 201, 202, 301 - 303, 314, 315).