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A catheter for applying a medium into the middle ear, comprising a shaft having a distal and a proximal end, an inflatable first balloon , the interior of the first balloon being in communication with a first inflation lumen , an inflatable second balloon which is arranged distally in relation to the first balloon, the interior of the second balloon being in communication with a second inflation lumen , an application lumen having an inlet opening , an outlet opening and a center section that extends from the inlet opening to the outlet opening, the inlet opening being arranged outside of the shaft, the center section extending at least partially through the shaft and the outlet opening being arranged distally in relation to the proximal end of the second balloon, and a vent lumen having an inlet opening , an outlet opening and a center section that extends from the inlet opening to the outlet opening, the inlet opening being arranged distally in relation to the proximal end of the second balloon, the center section extending at least partially through the shaft and the outlet opening being arranged outside of the shaft, wherein the outlet opening of the application lumen and the inlet opening of the vent lumen are arranged at the distal end of the shaft.
A method for determining an analyte concentration in a sample using a biosensor system comprising a test strip and a measurement device, comprising: generating at least one output signal value responsive to an analyte concentration in the sample in the test strip; and determining the analyte concentration in the sample from the at least one output signal value and at least one index function via the measurement device, where the at least one index function was previously determined and is responsive to at least one error parameter selected from a plurality of possible error parameters, the selected error parameter accounting for the largest error in the at least one output signal, wherein the error parameter is a parameter that may be measured, calculated or determined through other means and causes errors in the analyte concentration analysis, wherein the error represents the difference between the analyte concentration and an analyte concentration value correlated with a reference correlation equation, wherein the reference correlation equation describes a function relating the output signals from the biosensor to reference analyte concentration values determined from a reference instrument, and where the at least one index function relating the at least one error parameter to a bias, wherein the bias is a slope deviation ΔS or a value of normalized slope deviation between the slope from the reference correlation equation and a hypothetical slope of a line for the output signal value that would provide an analyte concentration in the sample without bias. generating at least one output signal value responsive to an analyte concentration in the sample in the test strip; and determining the analyte concentration in the sample from the at least one output signal value and at least one index function via the measurement device, where the at least one index function was previously determined and is responsive to at least one error parameter selected from a plurality of possible error parameters, the selected error parameter accounting for the largest error in the at least one output signal, wherein the error parameter is a parameter that may be measured, calculated or determined through other means and causes errors in the analyte concentration analysis, wherein the error represents the difference between the analyte concentration and an analyte concentration value correlated with a reference correlation equation, wherein the reference correlation equation describes a function relating the output signals from the biosensor to reference analyte concentration values determined from a reference instrument, and where the at least one index function relating the at least one error parameter to a bias, wherein the bias is a slope deviation ΔS or a value of normalized slope deviation between the slope from the reference correlation equation and a hypothetical slope of a line for the output signal value that would provide an analyte concentration in the sample without bias.
A laminated core stock sheet for use in a composite laminate assembly configured for being separated into plural individual cards, the laminated core stock sheet comprising: a core substrate layer; and an intermediate filmic layer coupled to the core substrate layer, the intermediate filmic layer including a conductive material that provides at least one of a security feature, a decorative feature, or other functional feature of the individual cards, wherein the core substrate layer and the intermediate filmic layer are configured to be coupled with another laminated core stock sheet that may or may not include the intermediate filmic layer to form the composite laminate assembly configured for being separated into the individual cards, wherein the conductive material is optically continuous and has a thickness less than 1,500 angstroms within the intermediate filmic layer such that the intermediate filmic layer prevents conduction of electrostatic discharge (ESD) through the intermediate filmic layer and outside of the individual cards, and wherein the conductive material of the intermediate filmic layer has an optical density of at least 0.25 but no greater than 4.0. a core substrate layer; and an intermediate filmic layer coupled to the core substrate layer, the intermediate filmic layer including a conductive material that provides at least one of a security feature, a decorative feature, or other functional feature of the individual cards, wherein the core substrate layer and the intermediate filmic layer are configured to be coupled with another laminated core stock sheet that may or may not include the intermediate filmic layer to form the composite laminate assembly configured for being separated into the individual cards, wherein the conductive material is optically continuous and has a thickness less than 1,500 angstroms within the intermediate filmic layer such that the intermediate filmic layer prevents conduction of electrostatic discharge (ESD) through the intermediate filmic layer and outside of the individual cards, and wherein the conductive material of the intermediate filmic layer has an optical density of at least 0.25 but no greater than 4.0.
A method of communication comprising: receiving a data set comprising a plurality of data items; analyzing the data set to determine a plurality of distinct data values of the plurality of data items; associating, based on the analysis of the data set , each distinct data value with a respective wavelength among a plurality of wavelengths; and transmitting, through an optical communication link, each data item, one data item at a time, as an optical signal at the wavelength associated with the distinct data value of the data item. receiving a data set comprising a plurality of data items; analyzing the data set to determine a plurality of distinct data values of the plurality of data items; associating, based on the analysis of the data set , each distinct data value with a respective wavelength among a plurality of wavelengths; and transmitting, through an optical communication link, each data item, one data item at a time, as an optical signal at the wavelength associated with the distinct data value of the data item.
A trailer which includes a chassis which has a leading end , a trailing end , opposed first and second sides , a first elongate support on the first side and a second elongate support on the second side , a beam which is mounted above the chassis and which, in use, supports a variable number of compressed barrier coils which affect a position of a centre of gravity of the trailer, a tow hitch structure at the leading end , a first wheel pair , first and second mounting arrangements for securing the first wheel pair to the first and second elongate supports at a first location, a second wheel pair , and third and fourth mounting arrangements for securing the second wheel pair to the first and second elongate supports at a second location which is spaced from the first location, and wherein the position of the first location along the first and second elongate supports is variable and the position of the second location along the first and second elongate supports is variable so that the position of each of the wheel pairs relative to the chassis can be adjusted to take account of changing, operating and loading conditions.
A moveable vehicle-trailer combination including (a) a self-powered vehicle having one or more surface-engaging members and a steering mechanism for steering at least one said surface-engaging member so as to cause changes in a direction of movement of the vehicle ; (b) a trailer that is towed behind the vehicle as the vehicle moves forwardly and is pivotably connected to the vehicle; (c) one or more forwardly effective sensors for sensing one or more objects and/or artefacts and/or conditions located forwardly of the vehicle ; (d) one or more laterally effective sensor for sensing one or more objects and/or artefacts and/or conditions that when sensed are located laterally of the vehicle and/or the trailer ; and (e) a control and/or processing apparatus that acts in dependence on at least one output of the one or more laterally effective sensors to take account of the presence of one or more objects and/or artefacts and/or conditions sensed by the one or more laterally effective sensor, wherein the control and/or processing apparatus is connected to operate the steering mechanism of the vehicle such that the vehicle-trailer combination follows a path that takes account of the presence of one or more objects and/or artefacts and/or conditions sensed by the one or more laterally effective sensor and characterised in that the control and/or processing apparatus operates the steering mechanism to steer the vehicle-trailer combination so as to avoid one or more objects and/or artefacts and/or conditions sensed by the one or more laterally effective sensor .
A replacement glove assembly for a glovebox comprising: a replacement glove having an outermost shoulder end and an innermost hand end ; and, a replacement sealing assembly sealably engaging the outermost shoulder end of the replacement glove , wherein the replacement sealing assembly has a leading radial face , a trailing radial face , and an outer annular surface configured to be in contact with an inner annular surface of an annular port ring ; wherein said replacement glove assembly is characterized in that it further comprises: a glove cap coupled to the leading radial face of the replacement sealing assembly ; and an outer sleeve forming a sealed, frictional fit with the outer annular surface of the replacement sealing assembly . a replacement glove having an outermost shoulder end and an innermost hand end ; and, a replacement sealing assembly sealably engaging the outermost shoulder end of the replacement glove , wherein the replacement sealing assembly has a leading radial face , a trailing radial face , and an outer annular surface configured to be in contact with an inner annular surface of an annular port ring ; a glove cap coupled to the leading radial face of the replacement sealing assembly ; and an outer sleeve forming a sealed, frictional fit with the outer annular surface of the replacement sealing assembly .
A β-galactosidase comprising an amino acid sequence which is different from a reference β-galactosidase amino acid sequence in that one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of the following to is/are proline, wherein the reference β-galactosidase amino acid sequence shows a 90% or more identity to the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 4 or 1 to 3: an amino acid corresponding to lysine at position 166 of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4; an amino acid corresponding to glycine at position 307 of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4; and an amino acid corresponding to alanine at position 833 of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4. an amino acid corresponding to lysine at position 166 of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4; an amino acid corresponding to glycine at position 307 of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4; and an amino acid corresponding to alanine at position 833 of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4.
A method of analyzing an analyte of interest in a biological sample, the method comprising the steps of: a. capturing an analyte of interest on a binding surface, which binding surface comprises a plurality of specific binding members immobilized thereto that bind to the analyte; b. reacting a plurality of macroconjugates with the captured analyte; wherein each macroconjugate comprises: i. a core which comprises a cross-linked protein or polymer comprising a polysaccharide, a dendrimer, a polyether compound, or nanoparticle; ii. a plurality of specific binding members, fragments thereof, or combinations thereof; iii. a plurality of tags or fluorescent detectable labels, wherein when the macroconjugate comprises a plurality of tags, the method comprises reacting a plurality of fluorescent agents with the tags, wherein each fluorescent agent comprises a molecule which is capable of binding to the tag and a detectable label; and iv. a plurality of carrier proteins; and c. imaging the binding surface and analyzing the images, wherein imaging the binding surface involves acquiring a transmitted light image of the binding surface and one or more fluorescent images corresponding to the fluorescent agents. a. capturing an analyte of interest on a binding surface, which binding surface comprises a plurality of specific binding members immobilized thereto that bind to the analyte; b. reacting a plurality of macroconjugates with the captured analyte; wherein each macroconjugate comprises: i. a core which comprises a cross-linked protein or polymer comprising a polysaccharide, a dendrimer, a polyether compound, or nanoparticle; ii. a plurality of specific binding members, fragments thereof, or combinations thereof; iii. a plurality of tags or fluorescent detectable labels, wherein when the macroconjugate comprises a plurality of tags, the method comprises reacting a plurality of fluorescent agents with the tags, wherein each fluorescent agent comprises a molecule which is capable of binding to the tag and a detectable label; and iv. a plurality of carrier proteins; and i. a core which comprises a cross-linked protein or polymer comprising a polysaccharide, a dendrimer, a polyether compound, or nanoparticle; ii. a plurality of specific binding members, fragments thereof, or combinations thereof; iii. a plurality of tags or fluorescent detectable labels, wherein when the macroconjugate comprises a plurality of tags, the method comprises reacting a plurality of fluorescent agents with the tags, wherein each fluorescent agent comprises a molecule which is capable of binding to the tag and a detectable label; and iv. a plurality of carrier proteins; and c. imaging the binding surface and analyzing the images, wherein imaging the binding surface involves acquiring a transmitted light image of the binding surface and one or more fluorescent images corresponding to the fluorescent agents.
A drying rack comprising: - multiple hanging tiers , each including a plurality of rails for hanging clothes, at least two of said hanging tiers being placed above each other; - a supporting structure for supporting said hanging tiers ; - fan means for generating an air flow; - conveying means for conveying said air flow towards at least one of said hanging tiers , said conveying means comprising at least one pipe communicating with said fan means at, at least one, inlet mouth , so that said air flow may enter into said pipe , said pipe comprising at least one outlet mouth for each hanging tier , so that a portion of said air flow may exit from said pipe and be directed towards each hanging tier , each outlet mouth being placed at a level lower than the hanging tier towards which the portion of air flow is directed, characterized in that , said conveying means further comprises limiting means for each hanging tier and that said limiting means is independently controllable, for limiting that portion of air flow directed towards each hanging tier . - multiple hanging tiers , each including a plurality of rails for hanging clothes, at least two of said hanging tiers being placed above each other; - a supporting structure for supporting said hanging tiers ; - fan means for generating an air flow; - conveying means for conveying said air flow towards at least one of said hanging tiers , said conveying means comprising at least one pipe communicating with said fan means at, at least one, inlet mouth , so that said air flow may enter into said pipe , said pipe comprising at least one outlet mouth for each hanging tier , so that a portion of said air flow may exit from said pipe and be directed towards each hanging tier , each outlet mouth being placed at a level lower than the hanging tier towards which the portion of air flow is directed, said conveying means comprising at least one pipe communicating with said fan means at, at least one, inlet mouth , so that said air flow may enter into said pipe , said pipe comprising at least one outlet mouth for each hanging tier , so that a portion of said air flow may exit from said pipe and be directed towards each hanging tier , each outlet mouth being placed at a level lower than the hanging tier towards which the portion of air flow is directed,
Use of a polyethylene material for liquid containers that are sterilisable at a temperature of ≥ 100°C during a period of ≥ 15 minutes, wherein the polyethylene material has a density ≥ 928 and ≤ 930 kg/m 3 as determined according to ISO 1183-1 , method A, and a melt mass-flow rate of ≥0.50 and ≤0.70 g/10 min as determined according to ISO 1133-1 at a temperature of 190°C and a load of 2.16 kg; wherein the polyethylene material is produced in a high-pressure free-radical polymerisation process at a pressure of ≥ 1600 bar. wherein the polyethylene material has a density ≥ 928 and ≤ 930 kg/m 3 as determined according to ISO 1183-1 , method A, and a melt mass-flow rate of ≥0.50 and ≤0.70 g/10 min as determined according to ISO 1133-1 at a temperature of 190°C and a load of 2.16 kg; wherein the polyethylene material is produced in a high-pressure free-radical polymerisation process at a pressure of ≥ 1600 bar.
A method for determining annual energy production of a proposed wind farm, the method comprising: receiving a definition of the wind farm, the definition including at least a layout of a plurality of wind turbines of the wind farm at a predetermined site and rotor size of each of the plurality of wind turbines ; modelling the wind field of the wind farm for each of a plurality of freestream wind speeds in each of a plurality of wind directions; defining locations for a plurality of virtual measurement masts upstream of upstream turbines in each of the plurality of wind directions, wherein the upstream turbines are defined relative to the wind direction and the locations are defined at a clearance from each upstream turbine for identifying wind farm blockage effects; determining a wind farm blockage factor for each of the plurality of freestream wind speeds in each of the plurality of wind directions, the wind farm blockage factor being based on wind speed data from the virtual measurement masts located in the modelled wind field at the locations defined for the wind direction; receiving a plurality of measurements indicating wind speed and wind direction from at least one physical measurement mast located at the site of the wind farm; and determining an annual energy production for the wind farm based on one or more adjusted wind speeds obtained by applying one or more determined wind farm blockage factors to one or more measurements from the at least one physical measurement mast. receiving a definition of the wind farm, the definition including at least a layout of a plurality of wind turbines of the wind farm at a predetermined site and rotor size of each of the plurality of wind turbines ; modelling the wind field of the wind farm for each of a plurality of freestream wind speeds in each of a plurality of wind directions; defining locations for a plurality of virtual measurement masts upstream of upstream turbines in each of the plurality of wind directions, wherein the upstream turbines are defined relative to the wind direction and the locations are defined at a clearance from each upstream turbine for identifying wind farm blockage effects; determining a wind farm blockage factor for each of the plurality of freestream wind speeds in each of the plurality of wind directions, the wind farm blockage factor being based on wind speed data from the virtual measurement masts located in the modelled wind field at the locations defined for the wind direction; receiving a plurality of measurements indicating wind speed and wind direction from at least one physical measurement mast located at the site of the wind farm; and determining an annual energy production for the wind farm based on one or more adjusted wind speeds obtained by applying one or more determined wind farm blockage factors to one or more measurements from the at least one physical measurement mast.
Plug for closing a hole in a concrete wall, comprising a main body (2; 2') and elastic retention means , the retention means being partially embedded in the main body (2; 2'), wherein said retention means comprise at least one set of two hooks arranged diametrically opposite to one another and at least partially projecting from the main body (2; 2'), said hooks being configured for cooperating with the hole of the concrete wall for retaining the plug (1; 100; 101) in said hole , each hook comprising a respective retention flange , the free end of the flange being at a distance (d) from a longitudinal axis (X) of the plug (1; 100; 101), said distance (d) being greater than the radius of the hole of the concrete wall to be plugged, such that, in use, with the plug (1; 100; 101) being arranged inside the hole to be plugged, the flange is compressed inside the hole , characterized in that the two retention flanges are attached to one another by a U-shaped retention element , part of said retention element being embedded in the main body (2; 2'). wherein said retention means comprise at least one set of two hooks arranged diametrically opposite to one another and at least partially projecting from the main body (2; 2'), said hooks being configured for cooperating with the hole of the concrete wall for retaining the plug (1; 100; 101) in said hole , each hook comprising a respective retention flange , the free end of the flange being at a distance (d) from a longitudinal axis (X) of the plug (1; 100; 101), said distance (d) being greater than the radius of the hole of the concrete wall to be plugged, such that, in use, with the plug (1; 100; 101) being arranged inside the hole to be plugged, the flange is compressed inside the hole , characterized in that the two retention flanges are attached to one another by a U-shaped retention element , part of said retention element being embedded in the main body (2; 2').