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A rimless toilet pan including: a forward end (F); a rearward end (R); a pan bowl ; a flushing outlet in fluid communication with the pan bowl ; a flushing water inlet in fluid communication with the pan bowl ; an inwardly facing first sidewall extending substantially around the top of the pan bowl ; a substantially horizontal ledge extending substantially around the bottom of the first sidewall ; an inwardly facing second sidewall extending substantially around the pan bowl under the horizontal ledge ; and a flushing water flow splitter substantially adjacent a rearward end of the first sidewall , the flow splitter in fluid communication with the flushing water inlet and having a leftwards outlet and a rightwards outlet ; characterized in that the toilet pan includes a flushing water flow balancer on a frontwards part of the first sidewall , the flow balancer including an inwardly facing projection extending vertically through at least part of the height of the first sidewall and being positioned substantially symmetrically in relation to a forward to rearward centreline of the toilet pan , the flow balancer includes leftward and rightward angled surfaces which meet at an innermost edge that is substantially aligned with the forward to rearward centreline of the toilet pan , wherein the leftward and rightward angled surfaces are substantially triangular in shape and taper from a relatively wide lower part to a narrowed or pointed upper part. a forward end (F); a rearward end (R); a pan bowl ; a flushing outlet in fluid communication with the pan bowl ; a flushing water inlet in fluid communication with the pan bowl ; an inwardly facing first sidewall extending substantially around the top of the pan bowl ; a substantially horizontal ledge extending substantially around the bottom of the first sidewall ; an inwardly facing second sidewall extending substantially around the pan bowl under the horizontal ledge ; and a flushing water flow splitter substantially adjacent a rearward end of the first sidewall , the flow splitter in fluid communication with the flushing water inlet and having a leftwards outlet and a rightwards outlet ; characterized in that the toilet pan includes a flushing water flow balancer on a frontwards part of the first sidewall , the flow balancer including an inwardly facing projection extending vertically through at least part of the height of the first sidewall and being positioned substantially symmetrically in relation to a forward to rearward centreline of the toilet pan , the flow balancer includes leftward and rightward angled surfaces which meet at an innermost edge that is substantially aligned with the forward to rearward centreline of the toilet pan , wherein the leftward and rightward angled surfaces are substantially triangular in shape and taper from a relatively wide lower part to a narrowed or pointed upper part.
A parking assist device that calculates a perpendicular parking path from a current position of an own vehicle on a passage to a target parking position, the parking assist device comprising: a backward-direction-path calculation unit configured to calculate a backward-direction path for taking the own vehicle out from the target parking position to a position satisfying a predetermined condition based on constraint conditions of a space around the target parking position and an own-vehicle behavior; a connection-candidate-position storage unit configured to set a plurality of lines so as to cross within a predetermined range of a passage around the target parking position, and to store a plurality of connection candidate positions at which the plurality of lines crosses with the backward-direction path calculated by the backward-direction-path calculation unit ; a forward-direction-path calculation unit configured to calculate a forward-direction path leadable to one of the plurality of connection candidate positions from the current position of the own vehicle ; and a parking-path setting unit configured to set the perpendicular parking path by combining the forward-direction path calculated by the forward-direction-path calculation unit and the backward-direction path from the target parking position to the one of the plurality of connection candidate positions to which the forward-direction path is leadable. a backward-direction-path calculation unit configured to calculate a backward-direction path for taking the own vehicle out from the target parking position to a position satisfying a predetermined condition based on constraint conditions of a space around the target parking position and an own-vehicle behavior; a connection-candidate-position storage unit configured to set a plurality of lines so as to cross within a predetermined range of a passage around the target parking position, and to store a plurality of connection candidate positions at which the plurality of lines crosses with the backward-direction path calculated by the backward-direction-path calculation unit ; a forward-direction-path calculation unit configured to calculate a forward-direction path leadable to one of the plurality of connection candidate positions from the current position of the own vehicle ; and a parking-path setting unit configured to set the perpendicular parking path by combining the forward-direction path calculated by the forward-direction-path calculation unit and the backward-direction path from the target parking position to the one of the plurality of connection candidate positions to which the forward-direction path is leadable.
Process for the concentration of lithium in metallurgical fumes is described, comprising the steps of: - providing a metallurgical molten bath furnace; - preparing a metallurgical charge comprising lithium-bearing material, transition metals, and fluxing agents; - smelting the metallurgical charge and fluxing agents in reducing conditions in said furnace, thereby obtaining a molten bath with an alloy and a slag phase; and, - optionally separating the alloy and the slag phase; characterized in that a major part of the lithium is fumed as LiCI from the molten slag, by addition of alkali and/or earth alkali chloride to the process. - providing a metallurgical molten bath furnace; - preparing a metallurgical charge comprising lithium-bearing material, transition metals, and fluxing agents; - smelting the metallurgical charge and fluxing agents in reducing conditions in said furnace, thereby obtaining a molten bath with an alloy and a slag phase; and, - optionally separating the alloy and the slag phase;
Laser cutting process to produce n trimmed sub-blanks , n being an integer strictly greater than 1, from a mother blank made of metallic material, comprising the following steps: - Op1/ positioning the mother blank on a cutting table , said cutting table comprising n laths arranged to be moveable relative to one another in a transverse direction, - Op2/ clamping at least part of the mother blank to the cutting table , - Op3/ cutting, using a laser source, n untrimmed sub-blanks from the mother blank in a longitudinal cutting direction, and characterized by the following steps : - Op4/ separating the n laths of the cutting table from one another in a transverse direction, - Op5/ releasing the clamping, - Op6/ clamping the n untrimmed sub-blanks to the n laths , - Op7/ laser trimming the n untrimmed sub-blanks in order to form n trimmed sub-blanks , - Op8/ releasing the clamping, - Op9/ discharging the n trimmed sub-blanks from the cutting table , wherein for a given mother blank , a given untrimmed sub-blank or a given trimmed sub-blank , each operation Opi, i being an integer between 1 and 9, is performed before operation Opi+1. - Op1/ positioning the mother blank on a cutting table , said cutting table comprising n laths arranged to be moveable relative to one another in a transverse direction, - Op2/ clamping at least part of the mother blank to the cutting table , - Op3/ cutting, using a laser source, n untrimmed sub-blanks from the mother blank in a longitudinal cutting direction, and characterized by the following steps : - Op4/ separating the n laths of the cutting table from one another in a transverse direction, - Op5/ releasing the clamping, - Op6/ clamping the n untrimmed sub-blanks to the n laths , - Op7/ laser trimming the n untrimmed sub-blanks in order to form n trimmed sub-blanks , - Op8/ releasing the clamping, - Op9/ discharging the n trimmed sub-blanks from the cutting table , - Op4/ separating the n laths of the cutting table from one another in a transverse direction, - Op5/ releasing the clamping, - Op6/ clamping the n untrimmed sub-blanks to the n laths , - Op7/ laser trimming the n untrimmed sub-blanks in order to form n trimmed sub-blanks , - Op8/ releasing the clamping, - Op9/ discharging the n trimmed sub-blanks from the cutting table ,
A device for dispensing a pressurized material, the device comprising a first end wall , a second end wall provided with an outlet port , and a body extending axially between the first end wall and the second end wall, the body defining a pressurizing chamber containing a gas generator fastened to the first end wall, and a tank for containing the material that is to be delivered and that is defined by the second end wall, the device further comprising a piston configured to move inside the body, the piston separating the pressurizing chamber from the tank, the gas generator being configured so that when it is triggered it causes the device to pass from a material-storage, first configuration to an end-of-material-dispensing, second configuration, so that, in the first configuration, the piston is held in position in the body by an elastically deformable holder element extending axially, said holder element being secured to the first end wall and the piston being held stationary relative to the first end wall by a holding force provided by the holder element, the holder element exerting a clamping force that results from its contact with the piston and/or with a zone secured to the first end wall, the clamping force resulting from the elasticity of the holder element, and in that the gas generator is configured so that when triggered it exerts a force on the piston that opposes the holding force so as to enable the piston to move by releasing the first end wall and thus causing the device to pass from the first configuration to the second configuration. so that, in the first configuration, the piston is held in position in the body by an elastically deformable holder element extending axially, said holder element being secured to the first end wall and the piston being held stationary relative to the first end wall by a holding force provided by the holder element, the holder element exerting a clamping force that results from its contact with the piston and/or with a zone secured to the first end wall, the clamping force resulting from the elasticity of the holder element, and in that the gas generator is configured so that when triggered it exerts a force on the piston that opposes the holding force so as to enable the piston to move by releasing the first end wall and thus causing the device to pass from the first configuration to the second configuration.
A method of measuring the activity of Factor D in a sample, comprising performing a proximity-based measurement assay, wherein the proximity-based measurement assay measures the cleavage of Factor B, the method comprising adding to the sample an anti-Factor Ba antibody labeled with a first moiety and an anti-Factor Bb antibody labeled with a second moiety, wherein one of the moieties is a donor, and the other moiety is an acceptor, and wherein a proximity signal generated by the acceptor and/or the donor indicates that Factor Ba and Factor Bb are in proximity; and measuring the value of the proximity signal from the sample; wherein the activity of Factor D in the sample is negatively correlated with the value of the proximity signal.
Paver, in particular slipform paver, having a machine frame supported by undercarriages and a paving device for the paving of material, characterised in that the paver has: an apron monitoring device which is configured in such a way that elevation profile data or elevation profile signals are generated, which describe the elevation profile of the material (M) deposited in the apron of the paving device in a direction running transversely to the working direction (X), and a data or signal processing device which receives the elevation profile data or signals for processing the elevation profile data or signals. an apron monitoring device which is configured in such a way that elevation profile data or elevation profile signals are generated, which describe the elevation profile of the material (M) deposited in the apron of the paving device in a direction running transversely to the working direction (X), and a data or signal processing device which receives the elevation profile data or signals for processing the elevation profile data or signals.
A method for detecting acute Borna disease virus (BDV) infections, comprising the step of determining the presence of heterodimers of p24 BDV phosphoprotein and p40 BDV nucleoprotein in a sample using a sandwich ELISA, wherein a first primary antibody is present immobilized and a second primary antibody is added non-immobilized after incubation of the sample with the immobilized first antibody and these primary antibodies are monoclonal antibodies, characterized in that the first primary antibody is directed against the phosphorylated p24 BDV phosphoprotein and the second primary antibody is directed against p40 BDV nucleoprotein epitopes, those which do not overlap with the binding domain of the BDV phosphoprotein on the BDV nucleoprotein, for the determination of p24 phosphorylated heterodimers of p24 BDV phosphoprotein and p40 BDV nucleoprotein.
A display device comprising a flexible display screen and a fingerprint identification sensor characterised by a support frame , the support frame comprising a bottom wall and a side wall surrounding the bottom wall , the bottom wall and the side wall cooperatively defining an accommodating space , the fingerprint identification sensor being received in the accommodating space , the side wall having a top end, the top end having a first face facing the flexible display screen and a second face abutting with the fingerprint identification sensor .
Method for checking the integrity of a glue joint which is to be checked and which connects one portion of a body box and a body skin , which define an inner volume (V) to be checked therebetween, characterized in that it comprises the following steps, carried out in this order: - arranging at least one ultrasound sensing device in the inner volume (V); - emitting a pressurized directional air jet (J) opposite a predetermined area (A, B, C) of the glue joint ; - recording a noise level detected by the ultrasound sensing device in the inner volume (V); and - determining an integrity defect in the glue joint according to the recorded noise level. - arranging at least one ultrasound sensing device in the inner volume (V); - emitting a pressurized directional air jet (J) opposite a predetermined area (A, B, C) of the glue joint ; - recording a noise level detected by the ultrasound sensing device in the inner volume (V); and - determining an integrity defect in the glue joint according to the recorded noise level.
A loading frame , comprising: a frame comprising a wheel-end arm , a truck-end arm , and a side member connecting the wheel-end arm and truck-end arm at respective side-member ends, and at least one of the one or more loading frame wheels is coupled to the wheel-end arm arranged to facilitate travel of the frame in a frame travel direction; characterized in that one or more forks are coupled to the frame and configured to extend and retract in a fork direction that is transverse to the frame travel direction, wherein the forks are further configured to engage a load when extended and support a load for travel when retracted. a frame comprising a wheel-end arm , a truck-end arm , and a side member connecting the wheel-end arm and truck-end arm at respective side-member ends, and at least one of the one or more loading frame wheels is coupled to the wheel-end arm arranged to facilitate travel of the frame in a frame travel direction; characterized in that one or more forks are coupled to the frame and configured to extend and retract in a fork direction that is transverse to the frame travel direction, wherein the forks are further configured to engage a load when extended and support a load for travel when retracted.
A governor for a timepiece comprising: a balance spring , and a balance wheel , wherein the balance spring comprises a base member that has a spiral shape, and a coating film that is applied to a surface of the base member to improve strength of the balance spring , wherein a spring constant of the balance spring changes in accordance with temperature change, wherein a moment of inertia of the balance wheel changes in accordance with the temperature change, wherein a change in an oscillation period due to the temperature change is suppressed by the change in the spring constant of the balance spring and by the change in the moment of inertia of the balance wheel , wherein the balance wheel comprises a balance staff , a support member that extends radially outward from the balance staff as a center, and a weight member that is supported by the support member and extends radially inward from a supported portion of the weight member , wherein a coefficient of thermal expansion of the weight member in accordance with the temperature change is larger than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the support member. a balance spring , and a balance wheel , wherein the balance spring comprises a base member that has a spiral shape, and a coating film that is applied to a surface of the base member to improve strength of the balance spring , wherein a spring constant of the balance spring changes in accordance with temperature change, wherein a moment of inertia of the balance wheel changes in accordance with the temperature change, wherein a change in an oscillation period due to the temperature change is suppressed by the change in the spring constant of the balance spring and by the change in the moment of inertia of the balance wheel , wherein the balance wheel comprises a balance staff , a support member that extends radially outward from the balance staff as a center, and a weight member that is supported by the support member and extends radially inward from a supported portion of the weight member , wherein a coefficient of thermal expansion of the weight member in accordance with the temperature change is larger than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the support member.
Heating apparatus for heating a tubular body, comprising a support structure and a frame moveably suspended in the support structure and arranged to enclose an outer surface part of the tubular body in operation, the frame comprising thermal emitters circumferentially arranged around the outer surface part of the tubular body , in operation characterized in that the heating apparatus further comprises an oscillating actuator connected to the support structure and the frame , wherein the oscillating actuator is arranged to impose an oscillating movement of the frame with respect to the support structure in circumferential direction around the outer surface part of the tubular body .
An apparatus for melting and refining molten glass that includes: a melting chamber ; a refining chamber downstream of said melting chamber; a throat between said melting chamber and said refining chamber; and a porous body disposed at least partially within at least one of said melting chamber, said refining chamber, and said throat, and being at least partially submerged within the molten glass, said porous body including: an inlet ; an outlet in fluid communication with said inlet and spaced apart from said inlet in a longitudinal direction; a plurality of pores through which molten glass can flow between said inlet and said outlet, wherein said pores are defined by walls having wall surfaces that are configured to interact with molten glass flowing between said inlet and said outlet to help refine the molten glass; and a vacuum pump and evacuation system to expose a surface of said porous body to a sub-atmospheric pressure environment. a melting chamber ; a refining chamber downstream of said melting chamber; a throat between said melting chamber and said refining chamber; and a porous body disposed at least partially within at least one of said melting chamber, said refining chamber, and said throat, and being at least partially submerged within the molten glass, said porous body including: an inlet ; an outlet in fluid communication with said inlet and spaced apart from said inlet in a longitudinal direction; a plurality of pores through which molten glass can flow between said inlet and said outlet, wherein said pores are defined by walls having wall surfaces that are configured to interact with molten glass flowing between said inlet and said outlet to help refine the molten glass; and a vacuum pump and evacuation system to expose a surface of said porous body to a sub-atmospheric pressure environment. an inlet ; an outlet in fluid communication with said inlet and spaced apart from said inlet in a longitudinal direction; a plurality of pores through which molten glass can flow between said inlet and said outlet, wherein said pores are defined by walls having wall surfaces that are configured to interact with molten glass flowing between said inlet and said outlet to help refine the molten glass; and a vacuum pump and evacuation system to expose a surface of said porous body to a sub-atmospheric pressure environment.
An electrostatic charge image developing carrier, comprising: a magnetic particle; and a resin coating layer that coats the magnetic particle and contains inorganic particles, wherein the electrostatic charge image developing carrier has a surface of a surface roughness satisfying a ratio B/A of a surface area B to a plan view area A of 1.020 or more and 1.100 or less, the plan view area A and the surface area B being obtained by three-dimensional analysis of the surface and the magnetic particle has a surface roughness satisfying 0.5 μm ≤ Sm ≤ 2.5 μm and 0.3 μm ≤ Ra ≤ 1.2 μm, wherein Sm represents an average ruggedness interval and Ra represents an arithmetic average surface roughness wherein the magnetic particle has a value of a BET specific surface area of 0.14 m 2 /g or more and 0.28 m 2 /g or less; and wherein the ratio B/A, surface roughness Sm, surface roughness Ra, and BET specific surface area are measured in accordance with the description. a magnetic particle; and a resin coating layer that coats the magnetic particle and contains inorganic particles, wherein the electrostatic charge image developing carrier has a surface of a surface roughness satisfying a ratio B/A of a surface area B to a plan view area A of 1.020 or more and 1.100 or less, the plan view area A and the surface area B being obtained by three-dimensional analysis of the surface and the magnetic particle has a surface roughness satisfying 0.5 μm ≤ Sm ≤ 2.5 μm and 0.3 μm ≤ Ra ≤ 1.2 μm, wherein Sm represents an average ruggedness interval and Ra represents an arithmetic average surface roughness wherein the magnetic particle has a value of a BET specific surface area of 0.14 m 2 /g or more and 0.28 m 2 /g or less; and wherein the ratio B/A, surface roughness Sm, surface roughness Ra, and BET specific surface area are measured in accordance with the description.