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A fixation assembly for securing parts of a sternum, the assembly comprising: a first section having a first attachment structure for securing the first section to a first sternum part; a second section having a second attachment structure for securing the second section to a second sternum part; a mating arrangement defining a mating direction (B) and a predetermined relative position between the first and second sections in a plane perpendicular to the mating direction (B); at least one holding member for detachably holding the first and second sections in an abutting relationship in the predetermined relative position whereby the at least one holding member is configured to be able to be cut open with a surgical tool; at least one depression or aperture associated with the at least one holding member for facilitating access with a surgical tool to cut open the at least one holding member when holding the first and second sections , wherein each of the at least one holding member is directed substantially in the mating direction (B). a first section having a first attachment structure for securing the first section to a first sternum part; a second section having a second attachment structure for securing the second section to a second sternum part; a mating arrangement defining a mating direction (B) and a predetermined relative position between the first and second sections in a plane perpendicular to the mating direction (B); at least one holding member for detachably holding the first and second sections in an abutting relationship in the predetermined relative position whereby the at least one holding member is configured to be able to be cut open with a surgical tool; at least one depression or aperture associated with the at least one holding member for facilitating access with a surgical tool to cut open the at least one holding member when holding the first and second sections , wherein each of the at least one holding member is directed substantially in the mating direction (B).
Footwear for preventive training to avoid an ankle sprain, wherein the footwear comprises: - a sock body comprising a foot section , a leg section and an ankle section between the foot section and the leg section ; the foot section comprising an arch section ; - a leg strap device ; - an adjustable tensioning device connected to the leg strap device ; - a tensioning element having a first end section , a second end section and an intermediate section between the first and second end sections , where: - the first end section is connected to the foot section ; - the second end section is connected to the adjustable tensioning device ; - the intermediate section is provided below, or integrated as part of, the arch section ; wherein the adjustable tensioning device is connected on a medial side of the leg strap device ; characterized in that : - the tensioning element is elastic; - the adjustable tensioning device comprises a reel-based tensioning mechanism; - the first end section is connected to the foot section on the opposite side of the adjustable tensioning device , resulting in an adjustable inversion force by adjustment of the adjustable tensioning device ; and - the footwear is arranged such that, when the footwear is worn on a foot of a user, the user must actively counteract the adjustable inversion force by using muscles in an ankle region (AR) to hold the foot in a normal position. - a sock body comprising a foot section , a leg section and an ankle section between the foot section and the leg section ; the foot section comprising an arch section ; - a leg strap device ; - an adjustable tensioning device connected to the leg strap device ; - a tensioning element having a first end section , a second end section and an intermediate section between the first and second end sections , where: - the first end section is connected to the foot section ; - the second end section is connected to the adjustable tensioning device ; - the intermediate section is provided below, or integrated as part of, the arch section ; wherein the adjustable tensioning device is connected on a medial side of the leg strap device ; characterized in that : wherein the adjustable tensioning device is connected on a medial side of the leg strap device ; characterized in that : - the tensioning element is elastic; - the adjustable tensioning device comprises a reel-based tensioning mechanism; - the first end section is connected to the foot section on the opposite side of the adjustable tensioning device , resulting in an adjustable inversion force by adjustment of the adjustable tensioning device ; and - the footwear is arranged such that, when the footwear is worn on a foot of a user, the user must actively counteract the adjustable inversion force by using muscles in an ankle region (AR) to hold the foot in a normal position.
A method performed by a secondary node for enabling positioning of a device in a wireless communications network , the method comprising receiving a positioning data packet transmitted from a primary node to the device ; determining the transmitting time of the positioning data packet based on the reception time of the positioning data packet in the secondary node and the position of the primary node and the secondary node ; receiving a request response transmitted from the device to the primary node ; and determining the position of the device based on the determined transmitting time of the positioning data packet, the reception time of the received request response and the known position of the secondary node and the primary node . receiving a positioning data packet transmitted from a primary node to the device ; determining the transmitting time of the positioning data packet based on the reception time of the positioning data packet in the secondary node and the position of the primary node and the secondary node ; receiving a request response transmitted from the device to the primary node ; and determining the position of the device based on the determined transmitting time of the positioning data packet, the reception time of the received request response and the known position of the secondary node and the primary node .
A method of preventing disjunctions in a power distribution unit PDU having an input connector and a plurality of output connectors , comprising: sensing a power level of each of the plurality of output connectors ; detecting that the power level of a given one of the plurality of output connectors exceeds a fixed power limit; and in response to detecting that the power level of the given one of the plurality of output connectors exceeds a fixed power limit, stopping a delivery of power by the given one of the plurality of output connectors while maintaining a delivery of power by a remainder of the plurality of output connectors , wherein stopping the delivery of power by the given one of the plurality of output connectors comprises generating a fault signal in response to detecting that the power level of the given one of the plurality of output connectors exceeds the fixed power limit; characterized in that stopping the delivery of power by the given one of the plurality of output connectors further comprises: applying the fault signal on a first input of a latch to set the latch , the fault signal being maintained at an output of the latch until a rearm signal is received at a second input of the latch , applying a disabling signal on a relay (22A 1 , 22A 2 ) to disconnect the given one of the plurality of output connectors from the input connector when the fault signal is maintained on the output of the latch , and releasing the disabling signal applied on the relay (22A 1 , 22A 2 ) to reconnect the given one of the plurality of output connectors to the input connector when the fault signal is not maintained on the output of the latch . sensing a power level of each of the plurality of output connectors ; detecting that the power level of a given one of the plurality of output connectors exceeds a fixed power limit; and in response to detecting that the power level of the given one of the plurality of output connectors exceeds a fixed power limit, stopping a delivery of power by the given one of the plurality of output connectors while maintaining a delivery of power by a remainder of the plurality of output connectors , wherein stopping the delivery of power by the given one of the plurality of output connectors comprises generating a fault signal in response to detecting that the power level of the given one of the plurality of output connectors exceeds the fixed power limit; applying the fault signal on a first input of a latch to set the latch , the fault signal being maintained at an output of the latch until a rearm signal is received at a second input of the latch , applying a disabling signal on a relay (22A 1 , 22A 2 ) to disconnect the given one of the plurality of output connectors from the input connector when the fault signal is maintained on the output of the latch , and releasing the disabling signal applied on the relay (22A 1 , 22A 2 ) to reconnect the given one of the plurality of output connectors to the input connector when the fault signal is not maintained on the output of the latch .
A backlight unit comprising: a bracket on which a light emitting device array is disposed; and a bottom cover on which the bracket is disposed, the bottom cover supporting an optical member , wherein a fixing member fixing the optical member removably is provided on the bottom cover , and the cross-sectional area of a lower part of the fixing member contacting the bottom cover is less than the cross-sectional area of an upper part of the fixing member , characterized in that the vertical cross-section of the fixing member is in the shape of a reversed trapezoid. a bracket on which a light emitting device array is disposed; and a bottom cover on which the bracket is disposed, the bottom cover supporting an optical member , wherein a fixing member fixing the optical member removably is provided on the bottom cover , and the cross-sectional area of a lower part of the fixing member contacting the bottom cover is less than the cross-sectional area of an upper part of the fixing member , characterized in that the vertical cross-section of the fixing member is in the shape of a reversed trapezoid.
A medical device, comprising: a vascular access device , wherein the vascular access device includes a septum , an interior chamber , and a body; and a vent plug having a solid portion and a gas permeable hydrophobic portion that is in communication with the interior chamber and permits gas to escape from the interior chamber when the vent plug is not closed, but when the vent plug is closed the gas permeable portion is lodged within the body of the device such that only the solid portion of the vent plug is in communication with the interior chamber of the device , thereby preventing gas from escaping from the interior chamber ; wherein actuation of the septum causes the septum to exert a force on the vent plug , causing the vent plug to close.
A method of shaping glass sheets comprising: providing a glass sheet having a leading edge and a trailing edge , heated to a predetermined temperature so as to be shapeable; conveying the glass sheet through a horizontal first shaping zone for transversely shaping the glass sheet, the first shaping zone comprising one or more pairs of upper and lower rotating shaping rolls each having a first transversely straight configuration and one or more pairs of upper and lower shaping rolls having a transversely upwardly-convex arcuately curved configuration; the heated glass sheet being conveyed by the rotating shaping rolls at a predetermined velocity into the first shaping zone, the leading edge or the trailing edge of the glass sheet to be shaped contacting the one or more pairs of upper and lower shaping rolls selectively having the transversely upwardly-convex arcuately curved configuration, or the transversely straight configuration, wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge are transversely flat; and conveying the initially shaped glass sheet to enter a proximate second shaping zone inclined at a predetermined angle or slope relative to the first horizontal shaping zone. providing a glass sheet having a leading edge and a trailing edge , heated to a predetermined temperature so as to be shapeable; conveying the glass sheet through a horizontal first shaping zone for transversely shaping the glass sheet, the first shaping zone comprising one or more pairs of upper and lower rotating shaping rolls each having a first transversely straight configuration and one or more pairs of upper and lower shaping rolls having a transversely upwardly-convex arcuately curved configuration; the heated glass sheet being conveyed by the rotating shaping rolls at a predetermined velocity into the first shaping zone, the leading edge or the trailing edge of the glass sheet to be shaped contacting the one or more pairs of upper and lower shaping rolls selectively having the transversely upwardly-convex arcuately curved configuration, or the transversely straight configuration, wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge are transversely flat; and conveying the initially shaped glass sheet to enter a proximate second shaping zone inclined at a predetermined angle or slope relative to the first horizontal shaping zone.
A socket comprising an annular socket part and a lamella basket at least partly disposed in the interior of the annular socket part , the lamella basket comprising a plurality of lamellae and an annular carrier strip located at the rear part of the lamella basket , each of the lamellae having a first end and a second end , with the first end being firmly attached to or integrally moulded with the annular carrier strip and with the second end being implemented as a free end, with the lamellae extending from the annular carrier strip towards the front end of the socket , wherein at least one of the lamellae comprises a bulge that stands out in a radially inward direction, wherein the inner surface of the annular socket part comprises a bulge that stands out in a radially inward direction, wherein the bulge of the annular socket part is configured for supporting the lamellae when the lamellae are resiliently deformed in a radially outward direction, characterised in that the inner surface of the annular socket part and the rear surface of the resiliently deformed lamellae are of complementary shape, wherein the longitudinal position of the lamellae's bulge corresponds to the longitudinal position of the annular socket part's bulge , with the annular socket part's bulge being configured for supporting the lamellae's bulge when the lamellae are resiliently deformed in a radially outward direction.
A method of extracting target polymer(s) included in a hydrocarbon mixture comprising a step of solid phase extraction of the hydrocarbon mixture, the stationary phase of the solid phase extraction being a polymer (P) obtained from methacrylic acid, said polymer (P) being different from an imprinted polymer.
Apparatus for holding a cabin attendant seat in a cabin of a vehicle, comprising: - a base body attachable to a wall surface in the cabin, - at least one holding means for holding a cabin attendant seat , - at least one linear movement means , comprising a rail and a guide for guiding the rail , - at least one arresting means , wherein the at least one linear movement means is attached to the base body and supports the at least one holding means , wherein the at least one linear movement means is configured for laterally moving the at least one holding means between at least two laterally distanced discrete positions, wherein the at least one arresting means is coupled with the at least one linear movement means and is configured for arresting the at least one linear movement means in the at least two discrete positions such that the cabin attendant seat remains usable, wherein the at least one arresting means comprises a locking body engageable with at least one recess arranged in a fixed geometrical relationship to the rail , wherein a locking mechanism extends in the base body and comprises a chain of levers coupled with the locking body and a main lever , which is pivotally coupled with a first pivoting point , wherein by moving the main lever the locking body and the recess are disengageable. - a base body attachable to a wall surface in the cabin, - at least one holding means for holding a cabin attendant seat , - at least one linear movement means , comprising a rail and a guide for guiding the rail , - at least one arresting means ,
Robotic vehicle having an operational part , for operating on an irregular surface and first moving part and second moving part adapted to contact and transport the vehicle along the irregular surface, where a chassis frame is fixed relative to one of said first or second moving part in a manner where they may tilt relative to the other of said first or second moving part under the influence of the changes in the irregular surface, wherein the first moving part is fixed relative to the chassis frame and further is rotationally connected relative to the second moving part such that it may rotate around an axis extending in length direction relative to the chassis frame , the axis being a centre axis roughly in the middle of the width of the chassis frame , characterized in that the operational part is rotationally connected relative to the chassis frame through a second suspension part such that they may rotate relative to each other around an axis parallel to the centre axis .
A process for making a fluff pulp sheet, comprising: creating a pulp slurry which includes pulp fibers suspended in a liquid, the pulp slurry containing multiple fiber bundles formed from pulp fibers which are bonded together and dispersed within the pulp slurry; applying the pulp slurry onto a moving bottom forming wire which moves the deposited pulp slurry in a forward direction to form a web , the pulp slurry being dispensed by a headbox ; adjusting the cross-directional basis weight of the pulp slurry by diluting at least a portion of the concentration of the pulp slurry as it is being deposited from the headbox onto the bottom forming wire; and applying a pulsating shear force of sufficient magnitude on the web to break some of the fiber bundles contained in the web . creating a pulp slurry which includes pulp fibers suspended in a liquid, the pulp slurry containing multiple fiber bundles formed from pulp fibers which are bonded together and dispersed within the pulp slurry; applying the pulp slurry onto a moving bottom forming wire which moves the deposited pulp slurry in a forward direction to form a web , the pulp slurry being dispensed by a headbox ; adjusting the cross-directional basis weight of the pulp slurry by diluting at least a portion of the concentration of the pulp slurry as it is being deposited from the headbox onto the bottom forming wire; and applying a pulsating shear force of sufficient magnitude on the web to break some of the fiber bundles contained in the web .
A 3D visual monitoring method for a building, comprising steps of: acquiring ( S21) a BIM model and sensor data of a building, the sensor data being collected by a sensor arranged in a building area; characterized by : parsing (S22) the acquired BIM model , wherein parsing the acquired BIM model comprises converting the file format of the acquired BIM model to generate an intermediate data file and generating the parsed BIM model based on the intermediate data file, the parsed BIM model only including required data information, such that the parsed BIM model is smaller than the BIM model; integrating ( S23) the sensor data into the parsed BIM model ; and transmitting ( S24) the integrated BIM model to a display terminal , for use in a monitoring operation of the building. parsing (S22) the acquired BIM model , wherein parsing the acquired BIM model comprises converting the file format of the acquired BIM model to generate an intermediate data file and generating the parsed BIM model based on the intermediate data file, the parsed BIM model only including required data information, such that the parsed BIM model is smaller than the BIM model; integrating ( S23) the sensor data into the parsed BIM model ; and transmitting ( S24) the integrated BIM model to a display terminal , for use in a monitoring operation of the building.
A device conditioning intake air for testing internal combustion engines, comprising: - a line transporting intake air from an inlet point (a) to an outlet point (k), the line further comprising the following components between said inlet point (a) and said outlet point (k); - a mechanical compressor compressing intake air to desired pressure and temperature values; - a drying line of elements placed between points (b) and (f), downstream from the mechanical compressor , said elements comprising: ▪ a chiller lowering the temperature and the humidity of the intake air, ▪ a first cyclonic separator removing condensed humidity from the intake air; - a first bypass valve bypassing both the chiller and the first cyclonic separator ; - a heater increasing the temperature of the intake air, located downstream from an intersection point (g) between a path from the cyclonic separator and a path from the first bypass valve ; - a second bypass valve bypassing the heater ; - a humidifier located between the heater and the outlet point (k); and - a first 0/1 valve allowing/preventing intake air to go/from going through said humidifier , the humidifier also being bypassed by the second bypass valve ; whereby the conditioned intake air at the outlet point (k) is fed directly to an internal combustion engine to be tested or to an additional device further conditioning the pressure thereof. - a line transporting intake air from an inlet point (a) to an outlet point (k), the line further comprising the following components between said inlet point (a) and said outlet point (k); - a mechanical compressor compressing intake air to desired pressure and temperature values; - a drying line of elements placed between points (b) and (f), downstream from the mechanical compressor , said elements comprising: ▪ a chiller lowering the temperature and the humidity of the intake air, ▪ a first cyclonic separator removing condensed humidity from the intake air; ▪ a chiller lowering the temperature and the humidity of the intake air, ▪ a first cyclonic separator removing condensed humidity from the intake air; - a first bypass valve bypassing both the chiller and the first cyclonic separator ; - a heater increasing the temperature of the intake air, located downstream from an intersection point (g) between a path from the cyclonic separator and a path from the first bypass valve ; - a second bypass valve bypassing the heater ; - a humidifier located between the heater and the outlet point (k); and - a first 0/1 valve allowing/preventing intake air to go/from going through said humidifier , the humidifier also being bypassed by the second bypass valve ; whereby the conditioned intake air at the outlet point (k) is fed directly to an internal combustion engine to be tested or to an additional device further conditioning the pressure thereof.