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A system for detecting fluid flow in a hose or pipe of a watering system , the watering system comprising: the hose and a reel for the hose; and a sprinkler cart, wherein the pipe connects the hose to a sprinkler assembly of the watering system comprising a sprinkler for distributing water flowing through the hose and a ticker for utilizing energy from the water flowing through the hose to rotate the sprinkler, the system for detecting fluid flow comprising a sensor system comprising at least one sensor for registering presence of vibration, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to at least one selected from a group comprising the hose or pipe and a structure in mechanical communication with the hose or pipe , and wherein the sensor system is configured to detect vibration patterns caused by the ticker and determine an interval between ticks from the ticker. the hose and a reel for the hose; and a sprinkler cart, wherein the pipe connects the hose to a sprinkler assembly of the watering system comprising a sprinkler for distributing water flowing through the hose and a ticker for utilizing energy from the water flowing through the hose to rotate the sprinkler, the system for detecting fluid flow comprising a sensor system comprising at least one sensor for registering presence of vibration, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to at least one selected from a group comprising the hose or pipe and a structure in mechanical communication with the hose or pipe , and wherein the sensor system is configured to detect vibration patterns caused by the ticker and determine an interval between ticks from the ticker.
A lidar receiver circuit for receiving optical signals by means of photodetectors , in order to detect events or objects in the surrounding area of the lidar receiver circuit , with a redundancy of receiver circuits for reducing the failure probability, comprising a photodetector array with a plurality of photodetectors for receiving optical signals and for outputting a measurement signal, wherein the photodetectors are arranged as a two-dimensional matrix in the form of rows and n columns , with the number of n larger than 1; a plurality of i receiver circuits for receiving the measurement signal of the photodetectors , with the number i larger than n; a plurality of m multiplexers , which are electrically arranged between the photodetector array and the receiver circuits and which are connected to photodetectors and receiver circuits , with the number of m larger than 1; wherein at least one of the multiplexers is connected to a column of photodetectors and to at least two receiver circuits ; each receiver circuit is configured to receive and to process the measurement signals of the photodetectors of a column ; a column of photodetectors is assigned to each receiver circuit by default; and the at least one multiplexer is configured to connect a column of photodetectors to a receiver circuit other than the receiver circuit , which is assigned to the column of photodetectors by default; wherein the assignment takes place when a defect in one of the receiver circuits of the associated multiplexer is detected. a photodetector array with a plurality of photodetectors for receiving optical signals and for outputting a measurement signal, wherein the photodetectors are arranged as a two-dimensional matrix in the form of rows and n columns , with the number of n larger than 1; a plurality of i receiver circuits for receiving the measurement signal of the photodetectors , with the number i larger than n; a plurality of m multiplexers , which are electrically arranged between the photodetector array and the receiver circuits and which are connected to photodetectors and receiver circuits , with the number of m larger than 1; wherein at least one of the multiplexers is connected to a column of photodetectors and to at least two receiver circuits ; each receiver circuit is configured to receive and to process the measurement signals of the photodetectors of a column ; a column of photodetectors is assigned to each receiver circuit by default; and the at least one multiplexer is configured to connect a column of photodetectors to a receiver circuit other than the receiver circuit , which is assigned to the column of photodetectors by default; wherein the assignment takes place when a defect in one of the receiver circuits of the associated multiplexer is detected.
A method for making an improved fluidic ejection head , the method comprising the steps of: applying a photoresist layer to a release film, wherein the photoresist layer is derived from a photoimageable dry film formulation comprising a multi-functional epoxy compound, a photoacid generator, a silane oligomer adhesion enhancer, and a non-photoreactive solvent; drying the photoimageable dry film formulation on the release film to provide a thick film layer ; providing a flow feature layer on a semiconductor substrate, by applying a positive or negative photoresist material to the semiconductor substrate by a spin coating method or as a dry film photoimageable layer using heat and pressure, and forming flow features therein by photoimaging and photolithographic developing techniques; laminating the thick film layer to the flow feature layer on the semiconductor substrate; removing the release film from the thick film layer ; imaging a nozzle hole in the thick film layer ; and developing the imaged thick film layer to provide a nozzle plate for the fluidic ejection head , wherein the photoimageable dry film formulation comprises from about 1 to about 3 wt. % of the silane oligomer adhesion enhancer based on a total weight of the photoimageable dry film formulation before drying, wherein the silane oligomer adhesion enhancer is an alkoxysilane oligomer compound, wherein the alkoxysilane oligomer compound is gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane oligomer of the formula where n ranges from 1 to 4. applying a photoresist layer to a release film, wherein the photoresist layer is derived from a photoimageable dry film formulation comprising a multi-functional epoxy compound, a photoacid generator, a silane oligomer adhesion enhancer, and a non-photoreactive solvent; drying the photoimageable dry film formulation on the release film to provide a thick film layer ; providing a flow feature layer on a semiconductor substrate, by applying a positive or negative photoresist material to the semiconductor substrate by a spin coating method or as a dry film photoimageable layer using heat and pressure, and forming flow features therein by photoimaging and photolithographic developing techniques; laminating the thick film layer to the flow feature layer on the semiconductor substrate; removing the release film from the thick film layer ; imaging a nozzle hole in the thick film layer ; and developing the imaged thick film layer to provide a nozzle plate for the fluidic ejection head , wherein the photoimageable dry film formulation comprises from about 1 to about 3 wt. % of the silane oligomer adhesion enhancer based on a total weight of the photoimageable dry film formulation before drying, wherein the silane oligomer adhesion enhancer is an alkoxysilane oligomer compound, wherein the alkoxysilane oligomer compound is gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane oligomer of the formula where n ranges from 1 to 4.
Forearm walking support comprising a support tube with a contact surface on the underside, a handle projecting from the support tube in the walking direction, and a forearm clamp or sleeve arranged above the handle for guiding the reception of the forearm, wherein the handle and the forearm clamp or sleeve are integrated to form a shaped upper part terminating the support tube at the top, and wherein the side of the shaped upper part facing away from the handle is formed as a contact surface when the forearm support is leaned against a wall of a piece of furniture , wherein a) a rolling axis passing through the center of gravity of the forearm walking support and through the contact surface extends at a distance (d(h)) in the walking direction in front of the contact surface in the region of the shaped upper part with a longitudinal coordinate (h) measured along the rolling axis , b) wherein the shaped upper part has, in the region of the contact surface , a cross-section through which the rolling axis passes perpendicularly, which cross section having a circumference with a maximum radius (r(h)), which can be circumscribed in such a way that it has at least two points of contact with the cross-section of the contact surface which are distant from one another, characterized in that c) in the entire section at each longitudinal coordinate (h) between the longitudinal coordinate (h 1 ) at the level of the handle and the longitudinal coordinate (h 2 ) at the level of the forearm clamp or sleeve applies: r h − d h > ε > 0 , with ε ≥ 1 mm, for with example ε ≥ 2 mm, preferably ε ≥ 5 mm, or ε ≥ 10 mm. d) wherein the horizontal distance between two marginal edges laterally bounding the contact surface gradually increases from the height of the handle to the height of the forearm clamp or sleeve. a) a rolling axis passing through the center of gravity of the forearm walking support and through the contact surface extends at a distance (d(h)) in the walking direction in front of the contact surface in the region of the shaped upper part with a longitudinal coordinate (h) measured along the rolling axis , b) wherein the shaped upper part has, in the region of the contact surface , a cross-section through which the rolling axis passes perpendicularly, which cross section having a circumference with a maximum radius (r(h)), which can be circumscribed in such a way that it has at least two points of contact with the cross-section of the contact surface which are distant from one another, characterized in that c) in the entire section at each longitudinal coordinate (h) between the longitudinal coordinate (h 1 ) at the level of the handle and the longitudinal coordinate (h 2 ) at the level of the forearm clamp or sleeve applies: r h − d h > ε > 0 , with ε ≥ 1 mm, for with example ε ≥ 2 mm, preferably ε ≥ 5 mm, or ε ≥ 10 mm. d) wherein the horizontal distance between two marginal edges laterally bounding the contact surface gradually increases from the height of the handle to the height of the forearm clamp or sleeve.
A laser processing method for irradiating a material with a laser beam and laser-processing the material (W), comprising: projecting, by a projection means , an image (H) of a product to process on the material (W) and an image of vertex positions (I) of a processing pallet skid (1a1) on which the material (W) is placed; determining whether or not the projected product image interfere with the skid vertex positions; and moving and correcting, by a correction means (7 and 5), the projected image (H) on the material (W) according to a projection image correction instruction provided through inputting a worker's instruction so that the projected product image does not interfere with the skid vertex positions, wherein after determining a position of the projected image (H) with respect to the material (W), processing data is corrected and generated in accordance with the position of the corrected projected image (H). projecting, by a projection means , an image (H) of a product to process on the material (W) and an image of vertex positions (I) of a processing pallet skid (1a1) on which the material (W) is placed; determining whether or not the projected product image interfere with the skid vertex positions; and moving and correcting, by a correction means (7 and 5), the projected image (H) on the material (W) according to a projection image correction instruction provided through inputting a worker's instruction so that the projected product image does not interfere with the skid vertex positions, wherein after determining a position of the projected image (H) with respect to the material (W), processing data is corrected and generated in accordance with the position of the corrected projected image (H).
A rubber composition, comprising a rubber matrix and compounding components, wherein, in parts by weight, every 100 parts of said rubber matrix comprise: 50-95 parts of a chlorinated (and/or chlorosulfonated) polyethylene rubber, 5-50 parts of a highly branched polyethylene, and 0-30 parts of an ethylene propylene rubber; and said compounding components comprise a vulcanization system; wherein the highly branched polyethylene is an ethylene homopolymer with a branching degree of not lower than 50 branches/1000 carbon atoms.
3D printer for additively manufacturing a multi-layer component, comprising - at least two separate dispensers which are designed to coat a conveyor belt with respectively different raw material, - a manufacturing unit which is designed such that, in the manufacturing unit, at least a portion of the raw material is joined as a new layer to the component , - at least two separate recovery apparatuses for selectively recovering the respectively different raw material which is not consumed when joining a layer to the component , and for recycling the raw material into the respectively associated dispenser , - the conveyor belt which is designed to transport the raw material in a lateral direction from the dispenser to the manufacturing unit and onward to the recovery apparatus . - at least two separate dispensers which are designed to coat a conveyor belt with respectively different raw material, - a manufacturing unit which is designed such that, in the manufacturing unit, at least a portion of the raw material is joined as a new layer to the component , - at least two separate recovery apparatuses for selectively recovering the respectively different raw material which is not consumed when joining a layer to the component , and for recycling the raw material into the respectively associated dispenser , - the conveyor belt which is designed to transport the raw material in a lateral direction from the dispenser to the manufacturing unit and onward to the recovery apparatus .
A method for delivering ink, comprising performing a preconditioning operation to a printhead having an off-axis ink supply unit and a first pump coupled to the printhead , the preconditioning operation comprises priming, holding and venting operations by using the first pump ; cooperatively operating the printhead and an ink supply station, ISS , which has a second pump coupled to the ISS , to deliver ink from the ISS to the printhead by using the first pump and the second pump to provide positive pressure to the printhead and the ISS , wherein the cooperatively operating the printhead and the ISS comprises: performing hyperinflation operation to the off-axis ink supply unit coupled to the printhead , the hyperinflation operation comprises priming and holding operation by using the first pump coupled to the printhead ; performing priming, holding and venting to the ISS by using the second pump while the holding operation is performed to the off-axis ink supply unit ; and performing venting operation to the off-axis ink supply unit coupled to the printhead ; and performing a filling up operation to the printhead , the filling up operation comprises performing priming, holding and venting operations to the off-axis ink supply unit using the first pump . performing hyperinflation operation to the off-axis ink supply unit coupled to the printhead , the hyperinflation operation comprises priming and holding operation by using the first pump coupled to the printhead ; performing priming, holding and venting to the ISS by using the second pump while the holding operation is performed to the off-axis ink supply unit ; and performing venting operation to the off-axis ink supply unit coupled to the printhead ; and
An OPEP respiratory device comprising a flow resistor shaped and sized to be removably connectable to an inhalation port or an exhalation port of the OPEP respiratory device , the flow resistor comprising: a housing defining a conduit for the flow of air therethrough; a one-way valve positioned in the conduit, the one-way valve configured to open in response to the flow of air through the conduit in a first direction and close in response to the flow of air through the conduit in a second direction; an opening in the conduit for the flow of air into or out of the conduit; wherein a cross-sectional area of the opening is selectively adjustable, and wherein the housing comprises a first section and a second section , and wherein a position of the first section of the housing relative to a position of the second section of the housing is selectively adjustable, wherein selective adjustment of the first section relative to the second section adjusts a cross sectional-area of the opening , wherein the first section of the housing and the second section of the housing are removably connected by threaded engagement. a housing defining a conduit for the flow of air therethrough; a one-way valve positioned in the conduit, the one-way valve configured to open in response to the flow of air through the conduit in a first direction and close in response to the flow of air through the conduit in a second direction; an opening in the conduit for the flow of air into or out of the conduit; wherein a cross-sectional area of the opening is selectively adjustable, and wherein the housing comprises a first section and a second section , and wherein a position of the first section of the housing relative to a position of the second section of the housing is selectively adjustable, wherein selective adjustment of the first section relative to the second section adjusts a cross sectional-area of the opening , wherein the first section of the housing and the second section of the housing are removably connected by threaded engagement.
A vaccine formulation comprising an adjuvant, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a first polypeptide comprising: (a) an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 265 or 266; or (b) an amino acid sequence at least 97% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 265 or 266; or (c) an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 268, and a second polypeptide comprising: (a) an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or 10; or (b) an amino acid sequence at least 97% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or 10; or (c) an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20 or 21.
Motor starter for operating an electric motor , which is connected to a multiphase power supply , wherein a semiconductor switch and a electromechanical switch parallel thereto are arranged in current-carrying phases in each case and the electromechanical switch has a movable switching piece , wherein the movable switching piece is embodied as tiltable in order to reduce a current gradient present in the semiconductor switch , wherein the current gradient should be understood as a change to the present current intensity based on the time, wherein the electromechanical switch is embodied such that, on opening, there is an actuation period between a detachment of a first end of the switching piece from an assigned stationary contact and a detachment of a second end of the switching piece from an assigned stationary contact , characterised in that the motor starter comprises a control unit , wherein the semiconductor switch and the control unit are embodied to start up and brake the electric motor in a targeted way via a phase-fired controller.
A fastening system for fastening a mirror to a support of said mirror, comprising the following components: - at least three intermediate structures , each intended to be connected to the support by a first interface of the intermediate structure, and to be rigidly connected to the mirror by a second interface of the intermediate structure, so that the at least three intermediate structures perform together a rigid fastening of the mirror to the support, the intermediate structures being angularly distributed about a center (C) of the mirror while being apart from said centre, characterised in that the fastening system further comprises at least one torsion device, each torsion device being dedicated to a single one of the intermediate structures and comprising: - at least one elastic element , which has two ends (4 1 , 4 2 ), a first of said ends being connected to the first interface of the intermediate structure , and a second of said ends being rigidly connected to the second interface of said intermediate structure, the elastic element being arranged to apply a torque to the mirror , directly to said mirror or through the second interface of the intermediate structure; and - a variator , which is coupled to the elastic element so as to modify a value of the torque applied to the mirror directly or through the second interface of the intermediate structure . - at least three intermediate structures , each intended to be connected to the support by a first interface of the intermediate structure, and to be rigidly connected to the mirror by a second interface of the intermediate structure, so that the at least three intermediate structures perform together a rigid fastening of the mirror to the support, the intermediate structures being angularly distributed about a center (C) of the mirror while being apart from said centre, - at least one elastic element , which has two ends (4 1 , 4 2 ), a first of said ends being connected to the first interface of the intermediate structure , and a second of said ends being rigidly connected to the second interface of said intermediate structure, the elastic element being arranged to apply a torque to the mirror , directly to said mirror or through the second interface of the intermediate structure; and - a variator , which is coupled to the elastic element so as to modify a value of the torque applied to the mirror directly or through the second interface of the intermediate structure .
Fixing clip for securing a planar element having a recess to a component having a bore with a thread , wherein the fixing clip comprises a contact section with at least one contact plane for contact with a first side of the planar element that faces away from the bore , and wherein the fixing clip comprises, in a connecting section , an elastic first retaining element which is connected to the contact section and is configured such that it can engage through the recess of the planar element into the bore when the contact plane is in contact with the first side of the planar element , characterised in that the fixing clip comprises, in the connecting section , an elastic second retaining element which is connected to the contact section and is configured such that it can engage through the recess of the planar element behind the planar element on a second side of the planar element that faces towards the bore , in such a way that a contact pressure can be exerted by the fixing clip on the second side when the contact plane is in contact with the first side of the planar element , and wherein the second retaining element comprises a first leg and leads into a second leg , wherein the first leg and the second leg form an acute angle.