mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
Computer-implemented method for controlling a sightedness impairment of a subject, the method comprising the steps of: - receiving an image to display to the subject, - determining a spatial frequency power spectrum of the received image, - generating an intermediate image by modifying a slope of the spatial frequency power spectrum of the received image, - generating a modified image based on the intermediate image and - commanding a display to the subject of the modified image, the step of generating the intermediate image comprising: - a step of comparing the slope of the spatial frequency power spectrum with a threshold, - when the slope is above the threshold a step of decreasing the slope and/or, - when the slope is below the threshold a step of increasing the slope, the threshold being between -1.2 and -0.8. - receiving an image to display to the subject, - determining a spatial frequency power spectrum of the received image, - generating an intermediate image by modifying a slope of the spatial frequency power spectrum of the received image, - generating a modified image based on the intermediate image and - commanding a display to the subject of the modified image, the step of generating the intermediate image comprising: - a step of comparing the slope of the spatial frequency power spectrum with a threshold, - when the slope is above the threshold a step of decreasing the slope and/or, - when the slope is below the threshold a step of increasing the slope, - a step of comparing the slope of the spatial frequency power spectrum with a threshold, - when the slope is above the threshold a step of decreasing the slope and/or, - when the slope is below the threshold a step of increasing the slope, the threshold being between -1.2 and -0.8.
A method for diagnosing acne in a subject, comprising determining in a dermal and/or epidermal sample from said subject the expression of the following microRNAs: hsa-miR-223, hsa-miR-21*, hsa-miR-212, hsa-miR-21, hsa-miR-421, hsa-miR-29b-1*, hsa-miR-146b-5p, hsa-miR-146b-3p, hsa-miR-941, hsa-miR-27a*, and hsa-miR-155, and wherein an increase in the expression of said microRNAs in said sample compared to control samples indicates that the subject suffers from acne or is likely to suffer from acne.
An eyeglass cleaner, comprising a non-woven fabric impregnated with an anti-fogging agent, comprising: (A) a fluorinated amphoteric surfactant; (B) a fluorinated anionic or cationic surfactant; and (C) a non-fluorinated amphoteric surfactant. (A) a fluorinated amphoteric surfactant; (B) a fluorinated anionic or cationic surfactant; and (C) a non-fluorinated amphoteric surfactant.
A line striper for ground marking with a sprayable fluid, the line striper comprising: a horizontal frame ; a front wheel mounted to the horizontal frame; a left rear wheel and a right rear wheel mounted to the horizontal frame; a rear axle extending from one or both of the left rear wheel and the right rear wheel; a spray gun positioned for spraying the ground; a pump mounted on the horizontal frame, the pump configured to pump the sprayable fluid to the spray gun; and a fluid reservoir support stage that is positioned to distribute the weight of the fluid reservoir both in front and behind the rear axle, characterized in that a mounting arm assembly is connected to the horizontal frame and the spray gun is mounted on the mounting arm assembly, and in that the fluid reservoir support stage is removably positioned over the horizontal frame and is positioned on the horizontal frame above the rear axle. a horizontal frame ; a front wheel mounted to the horizontal frame; a left rear wheel and a right rear wheel mounted to the horizontal frame; a rear axle extending from one or both of the left rear wheel and the right rear wheel; a spray gun positioned for spraying the ground; a pump mounted on the horizontal frame, the pump configured to pump the sprayable fluid to the spray gun; and a fluid reservoir support stage that is positioned to distribute the weight of the fluid reservoir both in front and behind the rear axle, characterized in that a mounting arm assembly is connected to the horizontal frame and the spray gun is mounted on the mounting arm assembly, and in that the fluid reservoir support stage is removably positioned over the horizontal frame and is positioned on the horizontal frame above the rear axle.
A method for determining whether a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patient is susceptible to treatment with a B cell targeted therapy, which method comprises the step of analysing B cells and germinal centre-like structures (GC-LS) in a synovial tissue sample from the patient, wherein said step of analysing B cells and GC-LS is performed by histological analysis; wherein a patient whose synovial tissue sample is B cell rich and GC-LS negative is determined to be susceptible to treatment with the B cell targeted therapy, whereas a patient whose synovial tissue sample is B-cell poor or GC-LS positive is determined to be resistant to treatment with the B cell targeted therapy.
A method of controlling a modular multilevel converter, MMC, of a full-bridge or mixed arm type in case of a DC fault, the method including: determining whether a magnitude of a DC pole voltage (Udp) of the MMC has fallen below an upper voltage threshold (Ud_max_lim), and if determining that the DC pole voltage has fallen below the upper voltage threshold: reducing both a magnitude of an AC active current reference (IVD_ORD) and a magnitude of a DC voltage reference (UDC_REF) for the MMC based on the DC pole voltage, wherein reducing the magnitude of the AC active current reference includes setting the magnitude of the AC active current reference proportional to the DC pole voltage, and wherein reducing the magnitude of the DC voltage reference includes setting the magnitude of the DC voltage reference proportional to the reduced magnitude of the AC active current reference by scaling the magnitude of the AC active current reference by dividing it with a constant upper limit value (IVD_max_lim) thereby providing a modified value of the AC active current reference (IVD_MOD), and multiplying the modified value of the AC active current reference with a steady state DC voltage reference to generate the DC voltage reference with reduced magnitude. determining whether a magnitude of a DC pole voltage (Udp) of the MMC has fallen below an upper voltage threshold (Ud_max_lim), and if determining that the DC pole voltage has fallen below the upper voltage threshold: reducing both a magnitude of an AC active current reference (IVD_ORD) and a magnitude of a DC voltage reference (UDC_REF) for the MMC based on the DC pole voltage, wherein reducing the magnitude of the AC active current reference includes setting the magnitude of the AC active current reference proportional to the DC pole voltage, and wherein reducing the magnitude of the DC voltage reference includes setting the magnitude of the DC voltage reference proportional to the reduced magnitude of the AC active current reference by scaling the magnitude of the AC active current reference by dividing it with a constant upper limit value (IVD_max_lim) thereby providing a modified value of the AC active current reference (IVD_MOD), and multiplying the modified value of the AC active current reference with a steady state DC voltage reference to generate the DC voltage reference with reduced magnitude.
An alarm device intended to equip a vehicle and using a microwave radar capable of detecting any person or object approaching said vehicle, said microwave radar being intended to be fixed inside the vehicle, characterized in that it also comprises a remote control which receives by radio from the microwave radar information on an intrusion taking place around the vehicle, said remote control displaying a graphic distinction on a diagram representative of the vehicle, to represent the geographical area such as: at the front right, rear right, front left and rear left of the vehicle, where the person or object is detected around the vehicle, said alarm device being characterized in that the radar comprises six Doppler effect sensors whose emission axes are oriented 60° to each other horizontally around a vertical axis, each angular sector thus covered defining a detection zone.
Apparatus for forming the head of a bag for foods, comprising a single frame supporting a press with a pair of press-like elements for deflating the head of the bag, a pair of spears for forming the head of the bag, a first electric motor for moving the press-like elements and a second electric motor for moving the pair of spears , each press-like element is carried by a respective first runner sliding on first guides along a first axis (Y), each spear is carried by a respective second runner sliding on second guides along a second axis (X) orthogonal to said first axis (Y) characterized in that the first runners are connected by first connecting rods to a first plate configured to be rotated by the first electric motor , the second runners are connected by second connecting rods to a second plate configured to be rotated by the second electric motor , the apparatus further comprises two elements which each carry one of the spears and which are able to slide on a third guide along the second axis (X) by respective third runners and are anchored to said respective second runners in sliding manner along the first axis (Y), said third guide is moved along the first axis (Y) by a third connecting rod connected to a third rotational plate controlled in rotation by a third electric motor .
Holder for attaching a solar module to a pole, comprising a positively engaging element suitable for grasping the pole, preferably in the form of a hook , and forming a holding flange that can be securely connected to the solar module to be held, wherein the holding flange has at least one opening through which the holding flange can be screwed or riveted to the solar panel, characterized in that the holding flange has multiple tabs that allow the solar module to be positively engaged in the holding flange before screwing or riveting.
A microwave ablation probe (200; 300; 400), comprising: an applicator (202; 302; 402) arranged to apply microwave radiation to heat surrounding tissue; a feeding cable (204; 304; 404) arranged to supply electromagnetic energy to the applicator (202; 302; 402); a coolant flow path via which coolant is able to flow; and a choke arranged to reduce power reflected from the applicator along the feeding cable, wherein the choke comprises: a choke member (208; 209; 308; 408) cooled by coolant flowing in the coolant flow path, wherein either: a) the choke member (208; 308, 408) is a spiral member formed by a helix extending along the length of the feeding cable (204; 304; 404); or b) the choke member comprises a plurality of curved portions each extending at least partly around the feeding cable (204; 304; 404), the curved portions being spaced apart along the length of the feeding cable and being connected by one or more connecting portions extending in a direction having at least a component along the length of the feeding cable (204; 304; 404). an applicator (202; 302; 402) arranged to apply microwave radiation to heat surrounding tissue; a feeding cable (204; 304; 404) arranged to supply electromagnetic energy to the applicator (202; 302; 402); a coolant flow path via which coolant is able to flow; and a choke arranged to reduce power reflected from the applicator along the feeding cable, wherein the choke comprises: a choke member (208; 209; 308; 408) cooled by coolant flowing in the coolant flow path, wherein either: a) the choke member (208; 308, 408) is a spiral member formed by a helix extending along the length of the feeding cable (204; 304; 404); or b) the choke member comprises a plurality of curved portions each extending at least partly around the feeding cable (204; 304; 404), the curved portions being spaced apart along the length of the feeding cable and being connected by one or more connecting portions extending in a direction having at least a component along the length of the feeding cable (204; 304; 404). a) the choke member (208; 308, 408) is a spiral member formed by a helix extending along the length of the feeding cable (204; 304; 404); or b) the choke member comprises a plurality of curved portions each extending at least partly around the feeding cable (204; 304; 404), the curved portions being spaced apart along the length of the feeding cable and being connected by one or more connecting portions extending in a direction having at least a component along the length of the feeding cable (204; 304; 404).
Assembly for an aircraft , said assembly having a vertical median plane (XZ) and having: - a nacelle of a jet engine of the aircraft , wherein the nacelle has, on either side of a vertical median plane (XZ), a cowl , - a pylon intended to be fastened between the jet engine and a wing of the aircraft , - a heat exchanger , and - a support module having a cradle to which the heat exchanger is fastened, characterized in that it comprises: - on either side of the vertical median plane (XZ), articulation fittings , called second articulation fittings, fastened to the cowl , - fastening means , wherein the fastening means fasten the cradle to the pylon and above the pylon , - on either side of the vertical median plane (XZ), two articulation fittings (104a-b, 204a-b), called first articulation fittings, directly secured to the cradle , wherein each first articulation fitting (104a-b, 204a-b) is associated with one of the second articulation fittings of a cowl so as to form a hinge (107a-b) . - a nacelle of a jet engine of the aircraft , wherein the nacelle has, on either side of a vertical median plane (XZ), a cowl , - a pylon intended to be fastened between the jet engine and a wing of the aircraft , - a heat exchanger , and - a support module having a cradle to which the heat exchanger is fastened, - on either side of the vertical median plane (XZ), articulation fittings , called second articulation fittings, fastened to the cowl , - fastening means , wherein the fastening means fasten the cradle to the pylon and above the pylon , - on either side of the vertical median plane (XZ), two articulation fittings (104a-b, 204a-b), called first articulation fittings, directly secured to the cradle , wherein each first articulation fitting (104a-b, 204a-b) is associated with one of the second articulation fittings of a cowl so as to form a hinge (107a-b) .
A method for the microphysiological co-cultivation of organoid tissue in a bioreactor vessel with a semi-permeable membrane on the bottom, comprising the steps: (a) seeding cells of at least one first cell type onto the membrane , (b) cultivating these seeded cells to form at least one 2D cell layer supported on this membrane and (c) introducing into the bioreactor vessel on the supported 2D cell layer - an organoid containing cells of at least two further cell types which are arranged in a defined 3D structure relative to each other, and - a hydrogel with the proviso that the organoid in the bioreactor vessel is defined spaced apart from the supported 2D cell layer by the introduced hydrogel . (a) seeding cells of at least one first cell type onto the membrane , (b) cultivating these seeded cells to form at least one 2D cell layer supported on this membrane and (c) introducing into the bioreactor vessel on the supported 2D cell layer - an organoid containing cells of at least two further cell types which are arranged in a defined 3D structure relative to each other, and - a hydrogel with the proviso that the organoid in the bioreactor vessel is defined spaced apart from the supported 2D cell layer by the introduced hydrogel . - an organoid containing cells of at least two further cell types which are arranged in a defined 3D structure relative to each other, and - a hydrogel
A method of detecting failure in an array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ) connected in parallel, the method comprising: during an operation mode of the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), measuring a voltage V across the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), the voltage (V) associated with a temperature (T); during a failure detection mode of the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), shunting the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), and measuring a shunt voltage (Vs) occurring across a resistive element connected in series with the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ); comparing the shunt voltage (Vs) to an expected shunt voltage (Vs_exp) for the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ) at the temperature (T); and generating a failure signal indicative of a detected failure in the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ) when the shunt voltage (Vs) deviates from the expected shunt voltage (Vs_exp) by more than a deviation threshold. during an operation mode of the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), measuring a voltage V across the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), the voltage (V) associated with a temperature (T); during a failure detection mode of the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), shunting the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ), and measuring a shunt voltage (Vs) occurring across a resistive element connected in series with the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ); comparing the shunt voltage (Vs) to an expected shunt voltage (Vs_exp) for the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ) at the temperature (T); and generating a failure signal indicative of a detected failure in the array (300; 402) of thermocouples (304; TC N ) when the shunt voltage (Vs) deviates from the expected shunt voltage (Vs_exp) by more than a deviation threshold.
A freestanding booth comprising upstanding peripheral walls , a roof and a base upon which the booth stands in use, one of the walls defining an opening that is closed by a door , wherein the base extends along a basal edge of a first of the walls, the first wall being fixed to the base via a first levelling assembly , the first levelling assembly comprising a first height adjustment mechanism and a second height adjustment mechanism that are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction of the basal edge of the first wall and are independently adjustable for altering an angle of the basal edge of the first wall relative to the ground, and wherein one or more of the walls comprises a frame that is fixed to the base and one or more wall panels that are fixed to the frame, wherein each of the first and second height adjustment mechanisms comprises a first threaded member fixed to the base and a second threaded member that engages the first threaded member and supports the respective wall, characterized in that the first wall comprises one of the frames, which comprises an elongate basal frame member that is supported by the respective second threaded members .
A watching detection device mountable to an ear of a watching-target person, the watching detection device including a cartilage conduction vibration source , a short-range communication unit , and an air conduction microphone , the watching detection device being mountable to the ear with an entrance of an external auditory canal open, the short-range communication unit communicating with a mobile phone , wherein the watching detection device further comprises a watching detection sensor , the watching detection sensor includes a bone conduction microphone , and in a case where the mobile phone makes a phone call and the phone call is answered, or in a case where the mobile phone receives a phone call and answers the phone call, the watching detection device is configured to turn on the bone conduction microphone and to turn off the air conduction microphone .
A polymer article which has undergone laser structuring and plasma metallization, comprising: a thermally conductive polymer compound comprising: (a) polyphenylene sulfide; (b) a thermally conductive additive selected from the group consisting of thermally conductive, electrically insulative additives and thermally conductive, electrically conductive additives; and (c) metallic stearate lubricant. (a) polyphenylene sulfide; (b) a thermally conductive additive selected from the group consisting of thermally conductive, electrically insulative additives and thermally conductive, electrically conductive additives; and (c) metallic stearate lubricant.
A child safety seat for use in a vehicle, the child safety seat comprising: - a seat member configured to hold a child , - a base member adapted to be attached to a seat of the vehicle, and - a locking device , wherein the seat member is movably mounted to the base member in such a way to allow the seat member to be transferred from an initial position to a collapsed position by moving the seat member towards the base member and in such a way that crash-induced forces acting on the child safety seat during a frontal collision of the vehicle tend to transfer the seat member from the initial position to the collapsed position, wherein the locking device is configured to lock the seat member in the initial position and wherein the locking device is designed and arranged to release the seat member from the initial position if the crash-induced forces reach or exceed a given threshold value. - a seat member configured to hold a child , - a base member adapted to be attached to a seat of the vehicle, and - a locking device , to allow the seat member to be transferred from an initial position to a collapsed position by moving the seat member towards the base member and in such a way that crash-induced forces acting on the child safety seat during a frontal collision of the vehicle tend to transfer the seat member from the initial position to the collapsed position, wherein the locking device is configured to lock the seat member in the initial position and wherein the locking device is designed and arranged to release the seat member from the initial position if the crash-induced forces reach or exceed a given threshold value.
A separator for an electricity storage device comprising a porous base material, and a thermoplastic polymer layer disposed on at least a portion of at least one side of the porous base material, wherein the thermoplastic polymer layer comprises a binder, wherein the binder comprises a copolymer having an ethylenic unsaturated monomer having a polyalkyleneglycol group (P) and a monomer without a polyalkyleneglycol group that is copolymerizable with the ethylenic unsaturated monomer having a polyalkyleneglycol group (P) as monomer units, wherein the average number of repeating units (n) of polyalkyleneglycol groups of the ethylenic unsaturated monomer having a polyalkyleneglycol group (P) is 3 or greater, wherein the monomer without a polyalkyleneglycol group comprises an ethylenic unsaturated monomer with a cycloalkyl group (A) and a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (b5), and wherein the (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (b5) is a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer comprising an alkyl group of four or more carbon atoms and a (meth)acryloyloxy group. wherein the monomer without a polyalkyleneglycol group comprises an ethylenic unsaturated monomer with a cycloalkyl group (A) and a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (b5), and wherein the (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (b5) is a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer comprising an alkyl group of four or more carbon atoms and a (meth)acryloyloxy group.