mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A digital-to-analog conversion, DAC, circuit comprising an input configured to receive a digital signal having high order bits and low order bits; a string current source configured to generate a string current based on a ratio of a reference voltage divided by a predetermined resistance, the string current source having a string current output lead to deliver the string current; a resistor string having a string resistor coupled between a high string node (113-z) and a low string node (113-a), the string resistor having a string resistance based on the predetermined resistance; a string switch circuit coupled to the string current output lead , the string switch circuit configured to selectively deliver the string current to a selected tap node of the resistor string based on the low order bits of the digital input signal ; a bridge resistor coupled between the high string node (113-z) of the resistor string and a string output node, the bridge resistor having a bridge resistance based on the string resistance and the predetermined resistance; a resistor ladder coupled to the string output node and to an output node, the resistor ladder having a stem resistor and a branch resistor , the branch resistor having a branch resistance based on a sum of the string resistance and the bridge resistance, and the stem resistor having a stem resistance substantially equal to half of the branch resistance; a ladder switch circuit coupled to the branch resistor of the resistor ladder, the ladder switch circuit controlled by the high order bits of the digital input signal to selectively connect the branch resistor to either the reference voltage or a ground voltage; the output node configured to deliver a DAC output voltage.
A print head maintenance assembly , the print head maintenance assembly comprising: a maintenance cartridge that is moveable along a first direction (Y); and a wiper assembly comprising a wiper element for wiping a print head , the wiper element extending along the first direction (Y), wherein: the maintenance cartridge comprises a guide rail extending along the first direction (Y); and the guide rail is to engage with the wiper assembly to adjust a position of the wiper element depending on a relative position between the maintenance cartridge and the wiper assembly in the first direction (Y). a maintenance cartridge that is moveable along a first direction (Y); and a wiper assembly comprising a wiper element for wiping a print head , the wiper element extending along the first direction (Y), the maintenance cartridge comprises a guide rail extending along the first direction (Y); and the guide rail is to engage with the wiper assembly to adjust a position of the wiper element depending on a relative position between the maintenance cartridge and the wiper assembly in the first direction (Y).
A method for foot pedal controlled OCT image display for ophthalmic surgery, comprising: during viewing of an interior portion of an eye of a patient using an ophthalmic visualization system, receiving a first instruction from a user of the ophthalmic visualization system of a location in the eye; based on the first instruction, performing optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning of the location commanded by an OCT scanning controller , the OCT scanning enabled to obtain an en face image of tissue layers at the location, the en face image comprising tissue layer data for each of a plurality of tissue layers of the eye, at various depths of the eye, at the location; causing the en face image to be displayed to the user; while the en face image is displayed to the user, receiving a second instruction from the user via a foot pedal device coupled to the OCT scanning controller , wherein the second instruction includes one of: a downward instruction to display a next tissue layer, closer to the back of the eye, from the plurality of tissue layers, and an upward instruction to display a previous tissue layer, closer to the front of the eye, from the plurality of tissue layers; and based on the second instruction, displaying the tissue layer data for one of the next tissue layer and the previous tissue layer to the user. during viewing of an interior portion of an eye of a patient using an ophthalmic visualization system, receiving a first instruction from a user of the ophthalmic visualization system of a location in the eye; based on the first instruction, performing optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning of the location commanded by an OCT scanning controller , the OCT scanning enabled to obtain an en face image of tissue layers at the location, the en face image comprising tissue layer data for each of a plurality of tissue layers of the eye, at various depths of the eye, at the location; causing the en face image to be displayed to the user; while the en face image is displayed to the user, receiving a second instruction from the user via a foot pedal device coupled to the OCT scanning controller , wherein the second instruction includes one of: a downward instruction to display a next tissue layer, closer to the back of the eye, from the plurality of tissue layers, and an upward instruction to display a previous tissue layer, closer to the front of the eye, from the plurality of tissue layers; and based on the second instruction, displaying the tissue layer data for one of the next tissue layer and the previous tissue layer to the user.
A method of operation of a memory , wherein the memory includes an array of memory cells, the method comprising: receiving a first activate command and a first address corresponding to a first page within the memory ; in response to the first activate command: retrieving first page data corresponding to the first page from the array of memory cells based on the first address; and storing the first page data in a first cache on the memory , the first cache serving as an active cache for read and/or write operations; transferring the first page data from the first cache to a second cache , the second cache serving as a temporary cache for the first page data for which write-back has not yet occurred; after receiving the first activate command, receiving a second activate command and a second address corresponding to a second page within the memory ; in response to the second activate command: retrieving second page data corresponding to the second page from the array of memory cells based on the second address; and storing the second page data in the first cache; and writing the first page data from the second cache into the array of memory cells at a location corresponding to the first address. receiving a first activate command and a first address corresponding to a first page within the memory ; in response to the first activate command: retrieving first page data corresponding to the first page from the array of memory cells based on the first address; and storing the first page data in a first cache on the memory , the first cache serving as an active cache for read and/or write operations; retrieving first page data corresponding to the first page from the array of memory cells based on the first address; and storing the first page data in a first cache on the memory , the first cache serving as an active cache for read and/or write operations; transferring the first page data from the first cache to a second cache , the second cache serving as a temporary cache for the first page data for which write-back has not yet occurred; after receiving the first activate command, receiving a second activate command and a second address corresponding to a second page within the memory ; retrieving second page data corresponding to the second page from the array of memory cells based on the second address; and storing the second page data in the first cache; and writing the first page data from the second cache into the array of memory cells at a location corresponding to the first address.
A nozzle assembly for use with an impactor separator comprising: a nozzle assembly housing portion having a longitudinal axis ; and a plurality of nozzles extending through the nozzle assembly housing portion, each of the plurality of nozzles having a nozzle inlet and a nozzle outlet , the plurality of nozzles comprising: a central duckbill valve disposed along the longitudinal axis, the central duckbill valve having an always-open orifice , and a plurality of duckbill valves disposed around the central duckbill valve. a nozzle assembly housing portion having a longitudinal axis ; and a plurality of nozzles extending through the nozzle assembly housing portion, each of the plurality of nozzles having a nozzle inlet and a nozzle outlet , the plurality of nozzles comprising: a central duckbill valve disposed along the longitudinal axis, the central duckbill valve having an always-open orifice , and a plurality of duckbill valves disposed around the central duckbill valve. a central duckbill valve disposed along the longitudinal axis, the central duckbill valve having an always-open orifice , and a plurality of duckbill valves disposed around the central duckbill valve.
A method comprising: (a) initiating a cooling cycle of a vapor cycle refrigeration system of an aircraft; (b) sensing a pressure of refrigerant at an inlet of a compressor of the vapor cycle refrigeration system during operation of the cooling cycle; (c) initiating a defrost cycle of the vapor cycle refrigeration system in response to the sensed pressure being less than a threshold pressure; (d) terminating the defrost cycle upon expiration of a defrost cycle time that is based upon a time duration of the cooling cycle; and (e) repeating steps (a) - (d). (a) initiating a cooling cycle of a vapor cycle refrigeration system of an aircraft; (b) sensing a pressure of refrigerant at an inlet of a compressor of the vapor cycle refrigeration system during operation of the cooling cycle; (c) initiating a defrost cycle of the vapor cycle refrigeration system in response to the sensed pressure being less than a threshold pressure; (d) terminating the defrost cycle upon expiration of a defrost cycle time that is based upon a time duration of the cooling cycle; and (e) repeating steps (a) - (d).
Implantable compensation sleeve for attachment between an elongate implant portion of a first implant and a second implant surrounding the elongate implant portion of the first implant , the compensation sleeve being designed as a sheath having a sheath body and a through-passage that passes from the proximal end to the distal end of the sheath body and is configured for receiving the elongate implant portion of the first implant , characterized in that the sheath body is formed from separate plate-shaped and/or rod-shaped compensation elements (8.1 - 8.8) which are arranged in a ring and oriented in the longitudinal direction of the sheath body , a gap (7.1 - 7.8) which passes from the proximal end to the distal end being formed between two adjacent compensation elements (8.1 - 8.8), and adjacent compensation elements (8.1 - 8.8) each being movably interconnected by at least one foldable wire (9.1, 9.2), by the foldable wire (9.1, 9.2) that connects the adjacent compensation elements (8.1 - 8.8) bridging the gap (7.1 - 7.8) formed between the adjacent compensation elements (8.1 - 8.8).
A method of detecting electrical failures in a wind turbine generator control system, the method comprising: asserting a test pulse (S3) on a signal path within the control system and detecting the test pulse (S4) once it has passed through at least part of the signal path; measuring a current on the signal path (S2, S6); determining an input status and/or an output status of the signal path; and identifying the nature of the electrical failure (S7) based on a combination of the detected test pulse, the measured current and the determined input status and/or output status of the signal path. asserting a test pulse (S3) on a signal path within the control system and detecting the test pulse (S4) once it has passed through at least part of the signal path; measuring a current on the signal path (S2, S6); determining an input status and/or an output status of the signal path; and identifying the nature of the electrical failure (S7) based on a combination of the detected test pulse, the measured current and the determined input status and/or output status of the signal path.
A method of controlling a pest infestation, comprising providing in the diet of a pest an insecticidally effective amount of the composition comprising (a) a cross-linked cationic polysaccharide, and (b) a polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide and the cross-linked cationic polysaccharide particle are bound by electrostatic attraction to form a complex, and wherein the complex has at least one dimension that exceeds 200 nanometers or at least one dimension that exceeds 500 nanometers when hydrated; and wherein the polynucleotide comprises at least 21 contiguous nucleotides that are complementary or identical to a target gene in the pest.
A method for preventing color formation in a waxy tapioca starch, the method comprising providing a waxy tapioca starch, and contacting the waxy tapioca starch with an aqueous decolorizing liquid, the aqueous decolorizing liquid being selected from the group consisting of an aqueous alkaline liquid, and an aqueous surfactant liquid; and substantially removing the aqueous decolorizing liquid from the waxy tapioca starch, wherein the aqueous decolorizing liquid substantially lacks bleaching or oxidizing compounds; the contacting is performed such that the starch molecules of the starch are not modified; and the contacting with the aqueous decolorizing liquid is performed under conditions at which the waxy tapioca starch does not gelatinize or paste. contacting the waxy tapioca starch with an aqueous decolorizing liquid, the aqueous decolorizing liquid being selected from the group consisting of an aqueous alkaline liquid, and an aqueous surfactant liquid; and an aqueous alkaline liquid, and an aqueous surfactant liquid; and substantially removing the aqueous decolorizing liquid from the waxy tapioca starch, wherein the aqueous decolorizing liquid substantially lacks bleaching or oxidizing compounds; the contacting is performed such that the starch molecules of the starch are not modified; and the contacting with the aqueous decolorizing liquid is performed under conditions at which the waxy tapioca starch does not gelatinize or paste.
Method for conditioning an alkaline, NaOH-containing pickling bath and an acidic, preferably sulphuric acid-containing anodising bath having the steps: - removing a partial quantity of the bath enriched with aluminium compounds; - nanofiltering the partial quantity in order to separate it into an aluminium-rich phase and an aluminium-poor phase; - precipitating an acidic or alkaline aluminium hydroxide-rich phase out of the aluminium-rich phase, wherein the precipitation is carried out preferably by means of seeding; - separating-off alkaline or acidic aluminium hydroxide out of the aluminium hydroxide-rich phase by means of solid-liquid-separation; - neutralising the aluminium hydroxide, wherein the solids generated from the acidic and the alkaline bath after a neutral rinsing are combined; - shared drying to form an aluminium hydroxide solid and - returning the aluminium-poor phase generated in the nanofiltration and/a liquid phase generated in the precipitation/seeding and/or in the solid-liquid separation to the partial quantity or into the respective bath, wherein the returned phase includes acid, preferably sulphuric acid or NaOH. - removing a partial quantity of the bath enriched with aluminium compounds; - nanofiltering the partial quantity in order to separate it into an aluminium-rich phase and an aluminium-poor phase; - precipitating an acidic or alkaline aluminium hydroxide-rich phase out of the aluminium-rich phase, wherein the precipitation is carried out preferably by means of seeding; - separating-off alkaline or acidic aluminium hydroxide out of the aluminium hydroxide-rich phase by means of solid-liquid-separation; - neutralising the aluminium hydroxide, wherein the solids generated from the acidic and the alkaline bath after a neutral rinsing are combined; - shared drying to form an aluminium hydroxide solid and - returning the aluminium-poor phase generated in the nanofiltration and/a liquid phase generated in the precipitation/seeding and/or in the solid-liquid separation to the partial quantity or into the respective bath, wherein the returned phase includes acid, preferably sulphuric acid or NaOH.
A device for treating an object with plasma , comprising a jacket apparatus which forms, or can form, a substantially gas-tight holding chamber in which an object to be treated can be accommodated, and a first electrode as well as a second electrode , wherein the two electrodes are arranged with reference to the jacket apparatus such that, when an electric difference in potential is applied to the electrodes , a plasma can be generated in the holding chamber of the jacket apparatus , wherein a wall of the jacket apparatus forming the holding chamber of the jacket apparatus has a modulus of elasticity of Ew<10 kN/mm 2 , at least in sections, characterized in that the device comprises a housing , by means of which a housing interior is or can be formed, wherein the jacket apparatus is arranged within the interior of the housing .
A processor system comprising: a register ; and characterized by : a load store unit (LSU, 66) configured to execute a load instruction to load data into the register from a memory , wherein when in little endian mode bytes from sequentially increasing memory addresses are loaded in order of corresponding sequentially increasing byte memory addresses from a first end of the register to a second end of the register, and wherein when in big endian mode bytes from sequentially increasing memory addresses are loaded in order of corresponding sequentially increasing memory addresses from the second end of the register to the first end of the register.
A conjugate, comprising a p97 polypeptide of up to 100 amino acids in length, where the p97 polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence at least 80% identical to DSSHAFTLDELR (SEQ ID NO:13), where the p97 polypeptide is covalently or operatively linked to a therapeutic, diagnostic, or detectable agent, to form a p97-agent conjugate, and where the p97 polypeptide has the ability to transport the agent across the blood brain barrier (BBB).
A securing device for installation on an outer circumferential surface of a nuclear reactor core shroud and in contact with an inner circumferential surface of a nuclear reactor pressure vessel, the securing device comprising: a base configured for contacting the outer circumferential surface of the nuclear reactor core shroud; and a radial extender including an actuator , a stationary support section fixed to the base and a movable contact section , the radial extender being configured such that the movable contact section is movable along the stationary support section by the actuator to force the movable contact section radially into the inner circumferential surface of the pressure vessel wherein the radial extender is configured such that an axial movement of the actuator moves the movable contact section radially, wherein the movable contact section includes an elongated hole formed therein, the actuator being radially movable in the elongated hole as the actuator moves the movable contact section radially. a base configured for contacting the outer circumferential surface of the nuclear reactor core shroud; and a radial extender including an actuator , a stationary support section fixed to the base and a movable contact section , the radial extender being configured such that the movable contact section is movable along the stationary support section by the actuator to force the movable contact section radially into the inner circumferential surface of the pressure vessel wherein the radial extender is configured such that an axial movement of the actuator moves the movable contact section radially, wherein the movable contact section includes an elongated hole formed therein, the actuator being radially movable in the elongated hole as the actuator moves the movable contact section radially.
A slide component which includes a circular ring-shaped stationary-side seal ring fixed to a stationary side and a circular ring-shaped rotating-side seal ring rotating with a rotating shaft , and relatively rotates respective opposed sliding faces of the stationary-side seal ring and the rotating-side seal ring , for sealing a sealed fluid containing silicate present on one side in a radial direction of the sliding faces relatively rotating and sliding, characterized in that : at least either one of the sliding faces of the stationary-side seal ring and the rotating-side seal ring is laminated with an amorphous carbon film formed by using hydrocarbon gas not containing organosilicon compound gas in a plasma CVD method such that the content of silicon discharged from a base material as the out gas by plasma treatment and contained in the amorphous carbon film is 0.34 at% or less.
A method of evaluating an organ during isolated organ perfusion, the method comprising the steps of: perfusing the isolated organ with a Perfusate; measuring the concentration in the Perfusate of one or more biomarkers including a cell rupture marker, wherein the cell rupture marker is dsDNA, mitochondrial DNA, or a ribosome; and comparing the measured concentration in the Perfusate of the one or more biomarkers against reference values, and determining whether or not to select the organ for transplantation on the basis of the comparison; wherein if, after evaluation, the organ is transplanted, it is not transplanted into the body from which it came. perfusing the isolated organ with a Perfusate; measuring the concentration in the Perfusate of one or more biomarkers including a cell rupture marker, wherein the cell rupture marker is dsDNA, mitochondrial DNA, or a ribosome; and comparing the measured concentration in the Perfusate of the one or more biomarkers against reference values, and determining whether or not to select the organ for transplantation on the basis of the comparison; wherein if, after evaluation, the organ is transplanted, it is not transplanted into the body from which it came.