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Electronic smoking device , comprising: a mouthpiece/liquid reservoir portion comprising a mouthpiece , said mouthpiece comprising a rigid outer housing, and a liquid reservoir , an atomizer/battery portion comprising a battery , and an atomizer operable when connected to the battery to atomize liquid stored in the liquid reservoir , wherein said rigid outer housing includes the liquid reservoir , wherein said mouthpiece is detachable from said atomizer/battery portion , and characterized in that the rigid outer housing and the liquid reservoir are formed separate from each other, and the liquid reservoir is affixed to the rigid outer housing by a form fit between said liquid reservoir and said rigid outer housing, wherein said form fit is provided by a latch connection between said reservoir and said housing and wherein the rigid outer housing comprises a guide element for guiding the movement of the liquid reservoir while the liquid reservoir is inserted into the rigid outer housing. a mouthpiece/liquid reservoir portion comprising a mouthpiece , said mouthpiece comprising a rigid outer housing, and a liquid reservoir , a mouthpiece , said mouthpiece comprising a rigid outer housing, and a liquid reservoir , an atomizer/battery portion comprising a battery , and an atomizer operable when connected to the battery to atomize liquid stored in the liquid reservoir , a battery , and an atomizer operable when connected to the battery to atomize liquid stored in the liquid reservoir , wherein said rigid outer housing includes the liquid reservoir , wherein said mouthpiece is detachable from said atomizer/battery portion , and characterized in that the rigid outer housing and the liquid reservoir are formed separate from each other, and the liquid reservoir is affixed to the rigid outer housing by a form fit between said liquid reservoir and said rigid outer housing, wherein said form fit is provided by a latch connection between said reservoir and said housing and wherein the rigid outer housing comprises a guide element for guiding the movement of the liquid reservoir while the liquid reservoir is inserted into the rigid outer housing.
A method for lubricating a sump-lubricated, spark-ignited engine, comprising supplying to said engine a lubricant which comprises: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity (b) 0.1 to 5 percent by weight of a polyether represented by the formula R 1 -(-O-R 2 -) n -OR 3 wherein R 1 is a hydrocarbyl group of 10 to 24, optionally 12 to 15 carbon atoms, each R 2 is independently an alkylene group of 2 to 6, optionally 3 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 10 to 30, optionally 18 to 26, and R 3 is H or an alkyl group or a group of the structure -CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 NH 2 or -CH 2 -CHR-NH 2 where R is hydrogen or an alkyl group, or together R 1 and R 3 may represent an alkylene group so as to form a cyclic ether; and (c) a metal-containing detergent; said lubricant having a total phosphorus content of less than 0.06 percent by weight. (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity (b) 0.1 to 5 percent by weight of a polyether represented by the formula R 1 -(-O-R 2 -) n -OR 3 wherein R 1 is a hydrocarbyl group of 10 to 24, optionally 12 to 15 carbon atoms, each R 2 is independently an alkylene group of 2 to 6, optionally 3 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 10 to 30, optionally 18 to 26, and R 3 is H or an alkyl group or a group of the structure -CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 NH 2 or -CH 2 -CHR-NH 2 where R is hydrogen or an alkyl group, or together R 1 and R 3 may represent an alkylene group so as to form a cyclic ether; and (c) a metal-containing detergent; said lubricant having a total phosphorus content of less than 0.06 percent by weight.
An engine operation control device for a hybrid vehicle, comprising: an engine provided in a vehicle ; a power generator that is driven by the engine to generate electric power; a driving battery that is chargeable with electric power supplied from the power generator ; a driving motor that drives drive wheels with electric power supplied from the driving battery or electric power supplied from the power generator ; and a clutch that transmits or ceases to transmit power from the engine to the drive wheels, and allowing traveling in a series mode in which the driving motor drives the drive wheels while the engine is operated at a predetermined set rotational speed to cause the power generator to generate electric power, with the clutch disengaged, characterized in that the engine operation control device further comprises: an atmospheric pressure detection unit for detecting atmospheric pressure in a present position of the vehicle ; and a setting unit for setting the set rotational speed and an output torque of the engine based on the atmospheric pressure detected by the atmospheric pressure detection unit in traveling in the series mode, and the setting unit increases the set rotational speed so as to compensate for a decrease in the maximum output torque of the engine with decreasing of the atmospheric pressure to ensure that the power generator generates required electric power, the engine operation control device further comprises a correction unit for correcting the rotational speed, and by setting the set rotational speed as Ns, the set rotational speed set in a standard state as Nsl, the set rotational speed being set with a highest altitude previously defined in the area of use of the vehicle as an operation environment as Nsh, and a maximum possible torque at an operation rotation speed divided by the larger of a standard state maximum torque and 1 as coefficient C, the correction unit makes a correction in the following expression: Ns = C × Nsl + 1 − C × Nsh .
A handle for a battery comprising a crossbar interconnecting first and second arms , at least one of the first and second arms having a cam on a first surface and a mating attachment element on a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the cam is adapted to interact with a surface on a battery cover such that the arm laterally moves from the first surface toward the second surface as the handle rotates about the battery cover , enabling the mating attachment element on the second surface to interact with a corresponding mating attachment element on the battery cover to assist in retaining the handle in the battery cover .
An apparatus for converting power comprising: a plurality of first impedance matching networks which are configured to receive an electrical signal; and a plurality of AC to DC converters , each AC to DC converter of the plurality of AC to DC converters in communication with an impedance matching network of the plurality of first impedance matching networks and configured to be communicable with a load , each AC to DC converter from the plurality of AC to DC converters configured to receive an input having an impedance value that is matched to a predetermined impedance value associated with that AC to DC converter at different input power levels using the plurality of first impedance matching networks, wherein the apparatus is configured to be communicable with an apparatus input. a plurality of first impedance matching networks which are configured to receive an electrical signal; and a plurality of AC to DC converters , each AC to DC converter of the plurality of AC to DC converters in communication with an impedance matching network of the plurality of first impedance matching networks and configured to be communicable with a load , each AC to DC converter from the plurality of AC to DC converters configured to receive an input having an impedance value that is matched to a predetermined impedance value associated with that AC to DC converter at different input power levels using the plurality of first impedance matching networks, wherein the apparatus is configured to be communicable with an apparatus input.
Heat exchanger of the brazed plate and fin type comprising a plurality of plates arranged in a mutually parallel manner so as to define a series of passages for the flow of a first fluid to be brought into a heat exchange relationship with at least one second fluid, at least one passage being formed between a successive first plate and second plate and comprising: - at least one first spacer element extending next to the first plate and defining, within the passage , a first set of channels for the flow of the first fluid, - at least one second spacer element extending next to the second plate and defining, within the passage , a second set of channels for the flow of the first fluid, said first and second spacer elements being superposed in the height (H) of the passage , measured perpendicularly to the plates , the channels of the first set extending generally parallel to a first direction (z1) parallel to the first and second plates and the channels of the second set extending generally parallel to a second direction (z2) parallel to the first and second plates , characterized in that the first direction (z1) forms, in section in a plane parallel to the first and second plates , an acute angle (A) with the second direction (z2). - at least one first spacer element extending next to the first plate and defining, within the passage , a first set of channels for the flow of the first fluid, - at least one second spacer element extending next to the second plate and defining, within the passage , a second set of channels for the flow of the first fluid, said first and second spacer elements being superposed in the height (H) of the passage , measured perpendicularly to the plates , the channels of the first set extending generally parallel to a first direction (z1) parallel to the first and second plates and the channels of the second set extending generally parallel to a second direction (z2) parallel to the first and second plates , characterized in that the first direction (z1) forms, in section in a plane parallel to the first and second plates , an acute angle (A) with the second direction (z2). said first and second spacer elements being superposed in the height (H) of the passage , measured perpendicularly to the plates , the channels of the first set extending generally parallel to a first direction (z1) parallel to the first and second plates and the channels of the second set extending generally parallel to a second direction (z2) parallel to the first and second plates , characterized in that the first direction (z1) forms, in section in a plane parallel to the first and second plates , an acute angle (A) with the second direction (z2).
A restraining system for livestock comprising a passageway for the livestock, the passageway comprising a first side and a second side defining therebetween a width of the passageway , at least the first side being defined by: - a post ; - a first side wall and a second side wall mounted on the post via mounting elements; the first and second side walls being disposed on either side of the post ; at least the first side wall being movable along the width of the passageway; at least said first side being further defined by a protective casing arrangement configured to at least partially cover the post and the mounting elements inside the passageway , characterized in that the protective casing arrangement comprises at least a first portion connected to the first side wall and a second portion connected to the second side wall , the first and second portions being connected and movable relative to each other so that the protective casing arrangement is deformable so as to accompany the movement of at least the first side wall depending on the width. - a post ; - a first side wall and a second side wall mounted on the post via mounting elements; the first and second side walls being disposed on either side of the post ; at least the first side wall being movable along the width of the passageway;
A method for use in a wireless communication device reporting acknowledgement, ACK, or non-acknowledgement, NACK, in dynamic time division duplex, TDD, configurations, the method comprising: receiving an indication of a reference uplink, UL, TDD configuration and a reference downlink, DL, TDD configuration, wherein the reference UL TDD configuration and the reference DL TDD configuration are different and subframes are configured dynamically as either for UL transmission or for DL transmission; and reporting ACK or NACK bits with a fixed number of the ACK or NACK bits based on the reference DL TDD configuration at a timing based on the reference DL TDD configuration. receiving an indication of a reference uplink, UL, TDD configuration and a reference downlink, DL, TDD configuration, wherein the reference UL TDD configuration and the reference DL TDD configuration are different and subframes are configured dynamically as either for UL transmission or for DL transmission; and reporting ACK or NACK bits with a fixed number of the ACK or NACK bits based on the reference DL TDD configuration at a timing based on the reference DL TDD configuration.
A cam mechanism comprising a rotation member rotatable about a rotation member axis , a plurality of bearings fixed to the rotation member , and a cam housing accommodating the rotation member and the plurality of bearings , wherein: the cam mechanism further comprises at least one lubrication device mounted to the cam housing ; wherein each of the plurality of bearings comprises an inner ring portion and an outer ring portion rotatable around the inner ring portion , and an outer circumferential surface of the outer ring portion is an outer circumferential surface of each bearing ; characterized in that the lubrication device comprises a housing and a lubrication member that is accommodated within the housing , and as the rotation member rotates about the rotation member axis such that the plurality of bearings rotate about the rotation member axis , the lubrication device is configured to apply a lubricant to the outer circumferential surface of each bearing by passing each bearing across the lubrication device such that the outer circumferential surface of each bearing is in contact with an inner surface of the lubrication member . the cam mechanism further comprises at least one lubrication device mounted to the cam housing ; wherein each of the plurality of bearings comprises an inner ring portion and an outer ring portion rotatable around the inner ring portion , and an outer circumferential surface of the outer ring portion is an outer circumferential surface of each bearing ; characterized in that the lubrication device comprises a housing and a lubrication member that is accommodated within the housing , and as the rotation member rotates about the rotation member axis such that the plurality of bearings rotate about the rotation member axis , the lubrication device is configured to apply a lubricant to the outer circumferential surface of each bearing by passing each bearing across the lubrication device such that the outer circumferential surface of each bearing is in contact with an inner surface of the lubrication member .
Severe weather early warning method, comprising the steps: detecting an electrostatic charge of at least one rotor blade of a wind turbine or a parameter derived from the electrostatic charge, comparing the detected electrostatic charge or the parameter derived from the electrostatic charge with a limit value, and outputting a warning signal if the limit value is exceeded, wherein the rotor blade comprises a lightning protection system and a discharge unit , further comprising the steps of continuously discharging of an electrostatic charge of at least one rotor blade of a wind turbine via the discharge unit , and detecting the currents flowing in the discharge unit and/or the voltage present therein, and comparing the detected currents and/or voltages with limit values and outputting a warning signal if the limit values are exceeded. detecting an electrostatic charge of at least one rotor blade of a wind turbine or a parameter derived from the electrostatic charge, comparing the detected electrostatic charge or the parameter derived from the electrostatic charge with a limit value, and outputting a warning signal if the limit value is exceeded, wherein the rotor blade comprises a lightning protection system and a discharge unit , further comprising the steps of continuously discharging of an electrostatic charge of at least one rotor blade of a wind turbine via the discharge unit , and detecting the currents flowing in the discharge unit and/or the voltage present therein, and comparing the detected currents and/or voltages with limit values and outputting a warning signal if the limit values are exceeded.
A method of detecting anomalous behavior of a network fabric, the method comprising: characterizing a nominal behavior of a fabric as a baseline vector of behavior metrics having nominal values, the fabric comprising networked nodes; establishing anomaly detection criteria as a function of a variation from the baseline vector, the detection criteria defining a fabric anomalous behavior; disaggregating the anomaly detection criteria into a plurality of anomaly criterion; disseminating the plurality of anomaly criterion among nodes of the fabric; calculating , by receiving nodes, anomaly criterion statuses at each receiving node as a function the node's anomaly criterion and a measured vector of behavior metrics; aggregating anomaly criterion statuses from at least some of the receiving nodes; detecting satisfaction of the anomaly detection criteria as a function of the anomaly criterion statuses indicating occurrence of the fabric anomalous behavior relative to the nominal behavior; and notifying a manager of the fabric anomalous behavior, wherein the method further comprises: updating the anomaly detection criteria according to a known change in the fabric and sending the receiving nodes correspondingly updated anomaly criterion, wherein the known change comprises an expected behavior change vector reflecting expected behavior changes due to deployment of an application within the fabric. characterizing a nominal behavior of a fabric as a baseline vector of behavior metrics having nominal values, the fabric comprising networked nodes; establishing anomaly detection criteria as a function of a variation from the baseline vector, the detection criteria defining a fabric anomalous behavior; disaggregating the anomaly detection criteria into a plurality of anomaly criterion; disseminating the plurality of anomaly criterion among nodes of the fabric; calculating , by receiving nodes, anomaly criterion statuses at each receiving node as a function the node's anomaly criterion and a measured vector of behavior metrics; aggregating anomaly criterion statuses from at least some of the receiving nodes; detecting satisfaction of the anomaly detection criteria as a function of the anomaly criterion statuses indicating occurrence of the fabric anomalous behavior relative to the nominal behavior; and notifying a manager of the fabric anomalous behavior, wherein the method further comprises: updating the anomaly detection criteria according to a known change in the fabric and sending the receiving nodes correspondingly updated anomaly criterion, wherein the known change comprises an expected behavior change vector reflecting expected behavior changes due to deployment of an application within the fabric. updating the anomaly detection criteria according to a known change in the fabric and sending the receiving nodes correspondingly updated anomaly criterion, wherein the known change comprises an expected behavior change vector reflecting expected behavior changes due to deployment of an application within the fabric.
An adjustable height towing device, comprising a frame having a pair of uprights ; a pair of guides each associated with one respective upright ; a slide slidable along said guides to move at least along a substantially vertical sliding direction, said slide being fixable to a hook for connecting a trailer; locking means associated with said slide to lock it in a plurality of positions along said guides ; wherein said locking means comprise a plurality of engagement seats , arranged on each upright along a longitudinal development direction of the guides , and a pair of pins carried by the slide , and slidingly guided between a locking position in which they are each inserted in one of the engagement seats to lock the slide along the guides , and an unlocking position in which they are disengaged from the coupling seats to enable sliding of the slide along the guides ; characterized in that it also comprises sensor devices for detecting the correct insertion of the pins in the respective engagement seats in the locked position.
A dispensing system for a hand hygiene product comprising: a re-usable sensor module for use with a dispenser for a hand hygiene product; and a container of the dispenser having a bottom configured to rest on the sensor module and a dispensing opening located opposite to the bottom , wherein the sensor module comprises: a capsule with a top portion for placing a bottom of the container thereon; a first sensor arranged within the capsule and configured to measure a parameter; and a processor arranged within the capsule and coupled to the first sensor , wherein the processor is configured to at least temporarily record at least one of the parameter and an event associated therewith; characterized in that the top portion of the capsule is made from an elastically deformable material to deform under a force and return to an initial undeformed state after the force is removed, and that the top portion is dome shaped and comprises a mechanic link in the form of a protrusion extending from an inner surface of the top portion towards the first sensor , and that the top portion is configured to be in contact or to be brought into contact with the first sensor via the mechanic link , and that the parameter measured by the first sensor is associated with the elastic deformation of the capsule resulting from actuation of the dispenser or presence of the container . a re-usable sensor module for use with a dispenser for a hand hygiene product; and a container of the dispenser having a bottom configured to rest on the sensor module and a dispensing opening located opposite to the bottom , wherein the sensor module comprises: a capsule with a top portion for placing a bottom of the container thereon; a first sensor arranged within the capsule and configured to measure a parameter; and a processor arranged within the capsule and coupled to the first sensor , wherein the processor is configured to at least temporarily record at least one of the parameter and an event associated therewith; characterized in that a capsule with a top portion for placing a bottom of the container thereon; a first sensor arranged within the capsule and configured to measure a parameter; and a processor arranged within the capsule and coupled to the first sensor , wherein the processor is configured to at least temporarily record at least one of the parameter and an event associated therewith; characterized in that the top portion of the capsule is made from an elastically deformable material to deform under a force and return to an initial undeformed state after the force is removed, and that the top portion is dome shaped and comprises a mechanic link in the form of a protrusion extending from an inner surface of the top portion towards the first sensor , and that the top portion is configured to be in contact or to be brought into contact with the first sensor via the mechanic link , and that the parameter measured by the first sensor is associated with the elastic deformation of the capsule resulting from actuation of the dispenser or presence of the container .