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A method of inspecting a material comprising: producing a plurality of eddy current excitations in a material under test; sensing, using an array of sensors , said plurality of eddy current excitations in the material under test; wherein the method comprises using a low cross-correlation coded spread spectrum to produce said plurality of eddy current excitations, and using a correlation technique to make a determination of amplitude and phase of the sensed eddy current excitations; wherein the method further comprises using the determination to make an assessment of the material under test; wherein each excitation is distinguished due to respective unique codes of the excitations. producing a plurality of eddy current excitations in a material under test; sensing, using an array of sensors , said plurality of eddy current excitations in the material under test; wherein the method comprises using a low cross-correlation coded spread spectrum to produce said plurality of eddy current excitations, and using a correlation technique to make a determination of amplitude and phase of the sensed eddy current excitations; wherein the method further comprises using the determination to make an assessment of the material under test; wherein each excitation is distinguished due to respective unique codes of the excitations.
A method of determining the efficacy of treatment for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in a patient, the method comprising: (a) providing a first sample comprising a biological fluid obtained from a PKD patient; (b) determining a level of α-1-microglobulin/bikunin precursor (AMBP) in the first sample; (c) providing a second sample comprising a biological fluid from the patient and determining a level of AMBP in the second sample, wherein the PKD subject received a PKD treatment between when the first sample was obtained from the PKD patient and when the second sample was obtained from the PKD subject; and (d) identifying the PKD treatment as effective if the level in the second sample is lower than the level in the first sample. (a) providing a first sample comprising a biological fluid obtained from a PKD patient; (b) determining a level of α-1-microglobulin/bikunin precursor (AMBP) in the first sample; (c) providing a second sample comprising a biological fluid from the patient and determining a level of AMBP in the second sample, wherein the PKD subject received a PKD treatment between when the first sample was obtained from the PKD patient and when the second sample was obtained from the PKD subject; and (d) identifying the PKD treatment as effective if the level in the second sample is lower than the level in the first sample.
An injection molding apparatus comprising an injection molding machine (IMM), a heated manifold that receives injection fluid from the injection molding machine and distributes the injection fluid through a fluid distribution channel , a mold having a cavity and one or more valves having a valve pin that controls injection of the injection fluid into the mold cavity, the one or more valves being comprised of: an electrically driven actuator having a drive shaft or rotor that is rotatably driven around an output rotation axis (12a, R3a), a rotational speed reducing mechanism interconnected to the drive shaft or rotor of the actuator , a cam member or surface that is eccentrically disposed or mounted off center a selected distance (ED) from the output rotation axis (12a, R3a) in an arrangement such that when the drive shaft or rotor or rotation device is rotatably driven, the cam member or surface is eccentrically rotatably driven around the output rotation axis (12a, R3a), the valve pin being interconnected to or interengaged with the driven cam member or surface in an arrangement such that the valve pin is driven reciprocally along a linear path of travel (A) as the cam member or surface is eccentrically rotatably driven, characterised by the rotational speed reducing mechanism being comprised of a rotatably driven generally elliptical or other non circular shaped device interconnected to the drive shaft or rotor in an arrangement such that rotation of the drive shaft or rotor is transmitted to an output rotation device to cause the output rotation device to be rotatably driven around the output rotation axis (12a, R3a) at a selected lower rotational speed relative to a rotational speed of the drive shaft or rotor . an electrically driven actuator having a drive shaft or rotor that is rotatably driven around an output rotation axis (12a, R3a), a rotational speed reducing mechanism interconnected to the drive shaft or rotor of the actuator , a cam member or surface that is eccentrically disposed or mounted off center a selected distance (ED) from the output rotation axis (12a, R3a) in an arrangement such that when the drive shaft or rotor or rotation device is rotatably driven, the cam member or surface is eccentrically rotatably driven around the output rotation axis (12a, R3a), the valve pin being interconnected to or interengaged with the driven cam member or surface in an arrangement such that the valve pin is driven reciprocally along a linear path of travel (A) as the cam member or surface is eccentrically rotatably driven,
Method for estimating a parameter representative of a distance from an object by means of an image sensor with which a motor vehicle is equipped, comprising a step (E110) of determination of a first value of the parameter on the basis of a dimension of the object in at least one first image (20; 22) taken by the image sensor and in which the object is entirely contained; characterized in that , if it is determined in a step (E108) that the object is not entirely contained in a current image; said method further comprises the following steps: - determination (E112) of a dimension of only a part (44; 46) of the object in the current image (24; 26) taken by the image sensor and in which the object is only partly contained; - determination (E114; E116) of a second value of the parameter on the basis of the dimension of said part (44; 46) . - determination (E112) of a dimension of only a part (44; 46) of the object in the current image (24; 26) taken by the image sensor and in which the object is only partly contained; - determination (E114; E116) of a second value of the parameter on the basis of the dimension of said part (44; 46) .
A composition for planarizing a surface of a semiconductor device, the composition comprising: a silicon-based material including a polysiloxane resin, wherein said polysiloxane resin is formed from monomers consisting of methyltriethoxysilane, dimethyldiethoxysilane and phenyl triethoxysilane; at least one solvent; a catalyst; and a cross-linker including a siloxane compound according to the general formula: a silicon-based material including a polysiloxane resin, wherein said polysiloxane resin is formed from monomers consisting of methyltriethoxysilane, dimethyldiethoxysilane and phenyl triethoxysilane; at least one solvent; a catalyst; and a cross-linker including a siloxane compound according to the general formula:
A quick hitch for mounting an implement on a machine, the quick hitch including at least one mounting means for connection to a machine and a securing means for securing the quick hitch to an implement, the securing means including an over-centre mechanism and a locking member , the over-centre mechanism including a first link and a first pivotable member , wherein the first pivotable member is pivotal at a first axis D relative to a chassis of the quick hitch , a first end of the first link is pivotal at a second axis E relative to a first arm of the first pivotable member , and a second end of the first link is pivotal at a third axis F relative to the locking member , such that with the securing means in a first position, in which the quick hitch is secured to an implement, axis E lies on a first side of a straight line drawn between axes D and F and with the securing means in a second position, in which the quick hitch is not secured to an implement, axis E lies on a second side of a straight line drawn between axes D and F, characterised in that the quick hitch further includes a second pivotable member and the securing means includes a second link , wherein a first end of the second pivotable member is pivotal at a fourth axis C relative to the chassis of the quick hitch , a first end of the second link is pivotal at a fifth axis B relative to the second pivotable member , and a second end of the second link is pivotal at a sixth axis A relative to the first pivotable member , such that with the securing means in the first position, axis B lies on a first side of a straight line drawn between axes A and C and with the securing means in the second position, axis B lies on a second side of a straight line drawn between axes A and C, and wherein the first link and/or the second link is a resilient link.
Foaming tool for processing foamable plastic particles, having at least one portion of a cavity forming region , wherein at least one part of a surface structure of the cavity forming region is produced by an additive method, wherein the surface structure at least one elevation and / or at least one recess in the surface of the foaming tool forms or comprises such, characterized in that the at least one part has at least two sub-areas (8, 9, 22 - 24) with different surface structure , wherein the surface structure alternately arranged elevations and recesses .
A chemical conversion treatment solution for a zinc or zinc alloy substrate, the solution comprising: 2 to 200 mmol/L of trivalent chromium ions; 1 to 300 mmol/L of zirconium ions; fluorine ions; and 1 g/L - 5 g/L of water-soluble dicarboxylic acids or salts thereof, wherein the solution comprises fluorozirconic acid for providing the zirconium ions and the fluorine ions and wherein the solution does not comprise Co ions and hexavalent chromium ions; characterised in that the water soluble dicarboxylic acids or salts thereof comprise oxalic acid or salts thereof, or combinations of oxalic acid or salts thereof and malonic acid or salts thereof. 2 to 200 mmol/L of trivalent chromium ions; 1 to 300 mmol/L of zirconium ions; fluorine ions; and 1 g/L - 5 g/L of water-soluble dicarboxylic acids or salts thereof, wherein the solution comprises fluorozirconic acid for providing the zirconium ions and the fluorine ions and wherein the solution does not comprise Co ions and hexavalent chromium ions; characterised in that the water soluble dicarboxylic acids or salts thereof comprise oxalic acid or salts thereof, or combinations of oxalic acid or salts thereof and malonic acid or salts thereof.
A pectin- or gelatin-based antimicrobial surface coating material comprising disodium octaborate in an amount of 15% by mass and exhibiting antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria and anticandidal properties against Candida albicans yeast and antifungal properties against Aspergillus niger fungus.
A method of manufacturing a part, the method comprising: using additive manufacturing to form seamlessly a first honeycomb-like structure together with a second honeycomb-like structure , wherein the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure are different; prior to forming the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure , forming a first panel using additive manufacturing and wherein forming the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure is performed onto the first panel ; and wherein after forming the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure, forming a second panel using additive manufacturing onto the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure, and first walls of first cells of the first honeycomb-like structure have varying thicknesses and are thinnest near center points between the first panel and the second panel . using additive manufacturing to form seamlessly a first honeycomb-like structure together with a second honeycomb-like structure , wherein the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure are different; prior to forming the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure , forming a first panel using additive manufacturing and wherein forming the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure is performed onto the first panel ; and wherein after forming the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure, forming a second panel using additive manufacturing onto the first honeycomb-like structure and the second honeycomb-like structure, and first walls of first cells of the first honeycomb-like structure have varying thicknesses and are thinnest near center points between the first panel and the second panel .
Machine for dispensing drinks from a pod , comprising a device for dispensing at least one determined water volume (Ve1) in the pod, which comprises a tank , a dispensing circuit connected to the upstream end thereof at the tank, and a pumping system arranged on the dispensing circuit, the pumping system comprising: - a water pump equipped with a chamber connected to the dispensing circuit , and a piston mounted sliding in a sealed manner in the chamber, - means for actuating the piston so as to suction at least one water volume (Ve1) and to repel said at least one water volume (Ve1), - a first non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the tank and the pump, and - a second non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the pump and the downstream end of said circuit, characterised in that the water dispensing device comprises a system for draining a water volume (Ve3) contained in the dispensing circuit downstream from the first non-return valve . - a water pump equipped with a chamber connected to the dispensing circuit , and a piston mounted sliding in a sealed manner in the chamber, - means for actuating the piston so as to suction at least one water volume (Ve1) and to repel said at least one water volume (Ve1), - a first non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the tank and the pump, and - a second non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the pump and the downstream end of said circuit,
An aircraft cargo floor architecture , comprising: a plurality of aircraft keel frames ; and one or more longitudinal rails attached directly to the aircraft keel frames , the one or more longitudinal rails being designed to provide structural support for both a bulk cargo floor and a containerized cargo floor. a plurality of aircraft keel frames ; and one or more longitudinal rails attached directly to the aircraft keel frames , the one or more longitudinal rails being designed to provide structural support for both a bulk cargo floor and a containerized cargo floor.
A packaging comprising a shell and a cover film covering the shell , wherein the shell has a layer of polyester adjacent to the cover film and wherein the cover film has at least one sealing layer made of a polymeric basic substance adjacent to the shell and is connected to the shell by a separable heat sealing seam , characterized in that the basic substance comprises at least 20 wt.% of polyethylene having a density of less than 0.92 g/cm 3 and that on the side of the cover film sealed onto the shell the sealing layer has a surface modified by corona treatment, wherein the surface of the sealing layer modified by corona treatment has a surface tension between 38 and 50 dyn/cm in accordance with ISO 15989.
Hot-rolled steel having a tensile strength of at least 950 MPa, characterized in that it has a microstructure comprising bainite at an area ratio of 70% or more; the balance being: martensite at an area ratio of 30% or less, and optionally ferrite at an area ratio of 20% or less, and a chemical composition containing in mass%: • C 0.07 - 0.10 • Si 0.01 - 0.25 • Mn 1.5 - 2.0 • Cr 0.5 - 1.0 • Ni 0.1 - 0.5 • Cu 0.1 - 0.3 • Mo 0.01 - 0.2 • Al 0.01 - 0.05 • Nb 0.015 - 0.04 • V 0 - 0.1 • Ti 0 - 0.1 • balance Fe and unavoidable impurities
A card comprising: a secure element which is capable of hosting a plurality of applications ; an external interface configured to communicate between the secure element and an external card reader ; a user interface having a user input element and a plurality of user-selectable modes, where each mode is associated with a number N of the applications , where N≥0; wherein the card is configured to allow a user to select one of the plurality of modes for use within a time-limited usage period, the card being configured to: detect operation of the user input element ; indicate, via the user interface , a first mode of the plurality of modes in response to a detected operation of the user input element ; select one of the plurality of modes for use during for the time-limited usage period; enable the external interface for the time-limited usage period; and disable the external interface at an end of the time-limited usage period, characterized in that the card is configured to: detect an end of a communication transaction between the card and the external card reader; and disable the at least one external interface when the end of the communication transaction has been detected. a secure element which is capable of hosting a plurality of applications ; an external interface configured to communicate between the secure element and an external card reader ; a user interface having a user input element and a plurality of user-selectable modes, where each mode is associated with a number N of the applications , where N≥0; detect operation of the user input element ; indicate, via the user interface , a first mode of the plurality of modes in response to a detected operation of the user input element ; select one of the plurality of modes for use during for the time-limited usage period; enable the external interface for the time-limited usage period; and disable the external interface at an end of the time-limited usage period, characterized in that the card is configured to: detect an end of a communication transaction between the card and the external card reader; and disable the at least one external interface when the end of the communication transaction has been detected. detect an end of a communication transaction between the card and the external card reader; and disable the at least one external interface when the end of the communication transaction has been detected.
A system for calculation of a functional index parameter in at least one blood vessel of a patient, comprising: at least one processor configured for: receiving a dataset of registered functional image data and anatomical image data, wherein the functional image data and the anatomical image data include data indicative of anatomical and functional data for at least one blood vessel of a certain patient, said blood vessel having at least one anatomical region of the at least one blood vessel; wherein the functional image data is obtained from a nuclear imaging device; calculating at least one value for at least one functional index parameter for at least one of: the (i) at least one blood vessel, and the (ii) for the anatomical region of the at least one blood vessel, wherein the at least one value of the at least one functional index parameter is computed based on the functional image data of the dataset; outputting the calculated at least one value for the at least one functional index parameter for the at least one blood vessel or for the anatomical region of the at least one blood vessel of the certain patient; computing a flow related value using a mathematical model, based on anatomical imaging data of the patient without registered nuclear imaging data; and identifying a mismatch between the flow related value and the at least one value of the functional index parameter, the mismatch potentially indicative of microvascular disease in the at least one vessel. receiving a dataset of registered functional image data and anatomical image data, wherein the functional image data and the anatomical image data include data indicative of anatomical and functional data for at least one blood vessel of a certain patient, said blood vessel having at least one anatomical region of the at least one blood vessel; wherein the functional image data is obtained from a nuclear imaging device; calculating at least one value for at least one functional index parameter for at least one of: the (i) at least one blood vessel, and the (ii) for the anatomical region of the at least one blood vessel, wherein the at least one value of the at least one functional index parameter is computed based on the functional image data of the dataset; outputting the calculated at least one value for the at least one functional index parameter for the at least one blood vessel or for the anatomical region of the at least one blood vessel of the certain patient; computing a flow related value using a mathematical model, based on anatomical imaging data of the patient without registered nuclear imaging data; and identifying a mismatch between the flow related value and the at least one value of the functional index parameter, the mismatch potentially indicative of microvascular disease in the at least one vessel.
A method for evaluating Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS, signals, the method comprising: receiving a first and a second GNSS signal; identifying a first satellite vehicle , SV, and a second SV to potentially associate with the first GNSS signal; extracting an overlay code from each of the first and the second GNSS signal; estimating a delay between the overlay code in the first GNSS signal and the overlay code in the second GNSS signal; comparing the delay to a threshold; and upon determining that the delay exceeds the threshold, estimating a location using both the first GNSS signal and the second GNSS signal. receiving a first and a second GNSS signal; identifying a first satellite vehicle , SV, and a second SV to potentially associate with the first GNSS signal; extracting an overlay code from each of the first and the second GNSS signal; estimating a delay between the overlay code in the first GNSS signal and the overlay code in the second GNSS signal; comparing the delay to a threshold; and upon determining that the delay exceeds the threshold, estimating a location using both the first GNSS signal and the second GNSS signal.