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An endotracheal intubation device comprising: a center tube comprising a proximal portion having an end and a distal portion ; a shaft with a steerable distal end , wherein the shaft is attached to the distal portion of the center tube ;and a steering control mechanism for moving the steerable distal end of the shaft into a number of different angular positions, wherein the mechanism is manually movable, and characterized in that the mechanism comprises a control disc and at least one control cable , the at least one control cable being attached to the steerable distal end of the shaft, and to the disc; wherein the mechanism is configured such that when pressure is applied to the control disc at the periphery, the control disc tilts, causing the at least one control cable to be pulled to move the steerable end of the shaft into different angular positions, wherein the control disc is to be mounted for pivotal movement at the end of the proximal portion of the center tube, and wherein the control disc further comprises a conical recess , and wherein the center tube comprises a pivot member at the end of the proximal portion to be received in the recess of the control disc. a center tube comprising a proximal portion having an end and a distal portion ; a shaft with a steerable distal end , wherein the shaft is attached to the distal portion of the center tube ;and a steering control mechanism for moving the steerable distal end of the shaft into a number of different angular positions, wherein the mechanism is manually movable, and characterized in that the mechanism comprises a control disc and at least one control cable , the at least one control cable being attached to the steerable distal end of the shaft, and to the disc; wherein the mechanism is configured such that when pressure is applied to the control disc at the periphery, the control disc tilts, causing the at least one control cable to be pulled to move the steerable end of the shaft into different angular positions, wherein the control disc is to be mounted for pivotal movement at the end of the proximal portion of the center tube, and wherein the control disc further comprises a conical recess , and wherein the center tube comprises a pivot member at the end of the proximal portion to be received in the recess of the control disc. wherein the mechanism is manually movable, and characterized in that the mechanism comprises a control disc and at least one control cable , the at least one control cable being attached to the steerable distal end of the shaft, and to the disc; wherein the mechanism is configured such that when pressure is applied to the control disc at the periphery, the control disc tilts, causing the at least one control cable to be pulled to move the steerable end of the shaft into different angular positions, wherein the control disc is to be mounted for pivotal movement at the end of the proximal portion of the center tube, and wherein the control disc further comprises a conical recess , and
A combustor panel (500; 600; 700; 800; 900) for use in a gas turbine engine combustor, the combustor panel configured to be mounted to a combustor shell, the combustor panel comprising: a panel body (501; 601; 701; 801; 901) having a peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912) around a periphery of the panel body; a first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) formed on the panel body (501; 601; 701; 801; 901) and surrounding a first aperture (502; 602; 702; 802; 902) that passes through the panel body; and a first webbing (510a; 610a; 710a; 810a; 910a) formed on the panel body that extends from the peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912) toward the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906), the first webbing formed between the peripheral rail and the first boss, wherein a first annular channel (514; 614; 714; 814; 914) is formed between the first webbing (510a; 610a; 710a; 801a; 910a) and the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) and surrounds the first boss, and wherein a first web pocket (516; 616; 716; 816; 916) is formed within the first webbing (510a; 610a; 710a; 810a; 910a) between the peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912) and the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) and defines a local extension of the first annular channel (514; 614; 714; 814; 914) extending from the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) to the peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912). a panel body (501; 601; 701; 801; 901) having a peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912) around a periphery of the panel body; a first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) formed on the panel body (501; 601; 701; 801; 901) and surrounding a first aperture (502; 602; 702; 802; 902) that passes through the panel body; and a first webbing (510a; 610a; 710a; 810a; 910a) formed on the panel body that extends from the peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912) toward the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906), the first webbing formed between the peripheral rail and the first boss, wherein a first annular channel (514; 614; 714; 814; 914) is formed between the first webbing (510a; 610a; 710a; 801a; 910a) and the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) and surrounds the first boss, and wherein a first web pocket (516; 616; 716; 816; 916) is formed within the first webbing (510a; 610a; 710a; 810a; 910a) between the peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912) and the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) and defines a local extension of the first annular channel (514; 614; 714; 814; 914) extending from the first boss (506; 606; 706; 806; 906) to the peripheral rail (512; 612; 712; 812; 912).
A method for preventing message collision between a first message and a second message which are configured to use different amounts of transmission resource, comprising: performing a symbol to resource element mapping such that the mapping for the first message differs from the mapping for the second message by a mapping offset of a number of resource units, the first message configured to use a first amount of transmission resource, the second message configured to use a second amount of transmission resource, and the first amount of transmission resource being different from the second amount of transmission resource, and determining an offset time for transmission between the first and second message based on (i) a first number of repetitions associated with the first amount of transmission resource, (ii) a second number of repetitions associated with the second amount of transmission resource, (iii) a first time offset parameter value associated with the first message, and (iv) a second time offset parameter value associated with the second message, the first and second number of repetitions indicating a number of times the first and second messages are repeatedly sent over time. performing a symbol to resource element mapping such that the mapping for the first message differs from the mapping for the second message by a mapping offset of a number of resource units, the first message configured to use a first amount of transmission resource, the second message configured to use a second amount of transmission resource, and the first amount of transmission resource being different from the second amount of transmission resource, and determining an offset time for transmission between the first and second message based on (i) a first number of repetitions associated with the first amount of transmission resource, (ii) a second number of repetitions associated with the second amount of transmission resource, (iii) a first time offset parameter value associated with the first message, and (iv) a second time offset parameter value associated with the second message, the first and second number of repetitions indicating a number of times the first and second messages are repeatedly sent over time.
Motor vehicle drive train, comprising a drive unit, a transmission and a clutch system with a clutch device which is arranged between the drive unit and the transmission for the transmission of torque between the drive unit and the transmission, it being possible for at least one of the clutch device and the transmission to be actuated via pressure medium which can be applied via a pressure medium system to an actuator arrangement of the clutch device or an actuator arrangement of the transmission at a controllable or regulatable pressure under the control or regulation by way of a control unit (28; 28') which actuates at least one valve (20, 22; 64, 66, 70, 72) of the pressure medium system, in such a way that the control unit (28; 28') is configured or programmed, - for the exertion of a setpoint actuating force by way of the at least one actuator arrangement (12, 14; 54, 56, 58, 60), and/or - for the increase of the setpoint actuating force which is exerted by means of the at least one actuator arrangement or in accordance with a setpoint characteristic curve of at least one valve of the pressure medium system, which valve is assigned to the actuator arrangement, - to first of all actuate in a pulse-like manner for the output of a prefilling volume of pressure medium to the actuator arrangement, and - then to actuate the valve for the exertion of the setpoint actuating force by way of the actuator arrangement or for the increase of the setpoint actuating force which is exerted by means of the actuator arrangement in accordance with the setpoint characteristic curve. - for the exertion of a setpoint actuating force by way of the at least one actuator arrangement (12, 14; 54, 56, 58, 60), and/or - for the increase of the setpoint actuating force which is exerted by means of the at least one actuator arrangement or in accordance with a setpoint characteristic curve of at least one valve of the pressure medium system, which valve is assigned to the actuator arrangement, - to first of all actuate in a pulse-like manner for the output of a prefilling volume of pressure medium to the actuator arrangement, and - then to actuate the valve for the exertion of the setpoint actuating force by way of the actuator arrangement or for the increase of the setpoint actuating force which is exerted by means of the actuator arrangement in accordance with the setpoint characteristic curve.
A method for geometric calibration of a volume imaging apparatus , the method comprising: (a) disposing a calibration phantom in a radiation path that includes a subject positioned between an x-ray source and a detector , wherein the calibration phantom has a plurality of radio-opaque markers formed of a marker material; (b) in a repeated sequence, at each of a plurality of relative positional relationships of the x-ray source to the detector : (i) acquiring (S100) 2D projection image data for the subject and the calibration phantom , wherein the 2D projection image data distinguishes at least first and second x-ray energy distributions (SS L , SS H ); (ii) calculating (S110) source-to-detector geometry of the imaging apparatus corresponding to the acquired 2D projection image data for the first and second x-ray energy distributions (SS L , SS H ); and (c) reconstructing and displaying a 3D volume image of the subject according to acquired anatomy image data from the subject and calculated source-to-detector geometry within the plurality of 2D projection images. (a) disposing a calibration phantom in a radiation path that includes a subject positioned between an x-ray source and a detector , wherein the calibration phantom has a plurality of radio-opaque markers formed of a marker material; (b) in a repeated sequence, at each of a plurality of relative positional relationships of the x-ray source to the detector : (i) acquiring (S100) 2D projection image data for the subject and the calibration phantom , wherein the 2D projection image data distinguishes at least first and second x-ray energy distributions (SS L , SS H ); (ii) calculating (S110) source-to-detector geometry of the imaging apparatus corresponding to the acquired 2D projection image data for the first and second x-ray energy distributions (SS L , SS H ); and (i) acquiring (S100) 2D projection image data for the subject and the calibration phantom , wherein the 2D projection image data distinguishes at least first and second x-ray energy distributions (SS L , SS H ); (ii) calculating (S110) source-to-detector geometry of the imaging apparatus corresponding to the acquired 2D projection image data for the first and second x-ray energy distributions (SS L , SS H ); and (c) reconstructing and displaying a 3D volume image of the subject according to acquired anatomy image data from the subject and calculated source-to-detector geometry within the plurality of 2D projection images.
A method for increasing resolution of a position feedback signal to a motor drive , the method comprising the steps of: receiving a position feedback signal at an input to the motor drive ; determining a plurality of approximate positions , wherein each of the plurality of approximate positions is determined at one of a plurality of frequencies and as a function of the position feedback signal; determining an average approximate position by averaging the plurality of approximate positions ; and executing a speed regulator in the motor drive , wherein the speed regulator uses the average approximate position. receiving a position feedback signal at an input to the motor drive ; determining a plurality of approximate positions , wherein each of the plurality of approximate positions is determined at one of a plurality of frequencies and as a function of the position feedback signal; determining an average approximate position by averaging the plurality of approximate positions ; and executing a speed regulator in the motor drive , wherein the speed regulator uses the average approximate position.
A vehicle trailer for the hygienic slaughtering and transporting of an animal carcass, in particular of a cow, comprising a load compartment for transporting the animal carcass, a cover for closing the load compartment and a pulling device for the suspended positioning of the animal carcass, wherein the cover is lowerable, by tilting the cover , from the open position into the closed position, in which the cover closes the load compartment of the vehicle trailer at least in regions or completely, characterized in that the pulling device is in connection with the cover and arranged so that the animal carcass, with opened cover , can be pulled up on the cover with the pulling device in such a manner that the animal carcass can be positioned, suspended above the load compartment of the vehicle trailer , in order to bleed the animal carcass into the load compartment , wherein the cover is hydraulically or electrically lowerable from the open position, in which the animal carcass can be pulled up on the cover with the pulling device so that the animal carcass bleeds into the load compartment and can subsequently be lowered into the load compartment .
A vacuum insulating panel comprising: a first glass substrate; a second glass substrate; a plurality of spacers provided in a gap between at least the first and second substrates, wherein the gap is at pressure less than atmospheric pressure; a seal provided at least partially between at least the first and second substrates, the seal comprising a first seal layer and a second seal layer , wherein the second seal layer is located between the first seal layer and one of the glass substrates; characterized in that a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the second seal layer is greater than a CTE of the first seal layer ; and in that the CTE of the first seal layer is from about 7.0 to 7.9 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C), the CTE of the second seal layer is from about 8.0 to 8.8 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C), the CTE of the first glass substrate is from about 8.7 to 9.3 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C), and the CTE of the second glass substrate is from about 8.7 to 9.3 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C). a first glass substrate; a second glass substrate; a plurality of spacers provided in a gap between at least the first and second substrates, wherein the gap is at pressure less than atmospheric pressure; a seal provided at least partially between at least the first and second substrates, the seal comprising a first seal layer and a second seal layer , wherein the second seal layer is located between the first seal layer and one of the glass substrates; characterized in that a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the second seal layer is greater than a CTE of the first seal layer ; and in that the CTE of the first seal layer is from about 7.0 to 7.9 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C), the CTE of the second seal layer is from about 8.0 to 8.8 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C), the CTE of the first glass substrate is from about 8.7 to 9.3 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C), and the CTE of the second glass substrate is from about 8.7 to 9.3 x 10 -6 mm/(mm*deg. C).
A razor handle comprising: an elongated gripping member , said gripping member having an open end , a second end opposite the open end , a hollow portion and an intermediate opening ; a cartridge connection member comprising a first end adapted to retain a razor cartridge and a second end forming an insert and comprising a receiver , for insertion in the hollow portion of the gripping member at the open end of the gripping member ; and a fastener comprising a first end with at least one stem member adapted to pass through the intermediate opening of the gripping member and engage the receiver on the insert to secure the cartridge connection member on the gripping member ), wherein the intermediate opening is located closer to the second end than the open end , the receiver aligns with the intermediate opening of the gripping member when the cartridge connection member is properly seated on the gripping member ; and the at least one stem member of the fastener comprises at least one locking tab for attachment directly to the insert . an elongated gripping member , said gripping member having an open end , a second end opposite the open end , a hollow portion and an intermediate opening ; a cartridge connection member comprising a first end adapted to retain a razor cartridge and a second end forming an insert and comprising a receiver , for insertion in the hollow portion of the gripping member at the open end of the gripping member ; and a fastener comprising a first end with at least one stem member adapted to pass through the intermediate opening of the gripping member and engage the receiver on the insert to secure the cartridge connection member on the gripping member ), wherein the intermediate opening is located closer to the second end than the open end , the receiver aligns with the intermediate opening of the gripping member when the cartridge connection member is properly seated on the gripping member ; and the at least one stem member of the fastener comprises at least one locking tab for attachment directly to the insert .
An apparatus for operating on tissue, the apparatus comprising: (a) a body ; (b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body; (c) an ultrasonic blade disposed at a distal end of the shaft assembly; and (d) an acoustic assembly, comprising: (i) an acoustic waveguide coupled with the blade, (ii) a piezoelectric transducer element , wherein the piezoelectric transducer element defines an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface , wherein the piezoelectric transducer element is configured to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations when a voltage is applied to the inner diameter and outer diameter surfaces, and (iii) a fastener configured to secure the piezoelectric transducer element relative to the acoustic waveguide, and (iv) a coupling member configured to provide electrical continuity between the fastener and the inner diameter surface of the piezoelectric transducer element. (a) a body ; (b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body; (c) an ultrasonic blade disposed at a distal end of the shaft assembly; and (d) an acoustic assembly, comprising: (i) an acoustic waveguide coupled with the blade, (ii) a piezoelectric transducer element , wherein the piezoelectric transducer element defines an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface , wherein the piezoelectric transducer element is configured to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations when a voltage is applied to the inner diameter and outer diameter surfaces, and (iii) a fastener configured to secure the piezoelectric transducer element relative to the acoustic waveguide, and (iv) a coupling member configured to provide electrical continuity between the fastener and the inner diameter surface of the piezoelectric transducer element. (i) an acoustic waveguide coupled with the blade, (ii) a piezoelectric transducer element , wherein the piezoelectric transducer element defines an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface , wherein the piezoelectric transducer element is configured to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations when a voltage is applied to the inner diameter and outer diameter surfaces, and (iii) a fastener configured to secure the piezoelectric transducer element relative to the acoustic waveguide, and (iv) a coupling member configured to provide electrical continuity between the fastener and the inner diameter surface of the piezoelectric transducer element.
A partially bonded brace bar assembly, comprising: a pair of flow tubes adapted to be vibrated about a bending axis (W, W') and having a high stress region ; and characterized by : a brace bar (201-204) bonded to the pair of flow tubes with a partial bond formed only in the high stress region , wherein the high stress region comprises regions of each flow tube extending from approximately 45° to approximately 135° and from approximately 225° to approximately 315° with respect to each flow tube's bending axis (W, W'). a pair of flow tubes adapted to be vibrated about a bending axis (W, W') and having a high stress region ; and characterized by : a brace bar (201-204) bonded to the pair of flow tubes with a partial bond formed only in the high stress region , wherein the high stress region comprises regions of each flow tube extending from approximately 45° to approximately 135° and from approximately 225° to approximately 315° with respect to each flow tube's bending axis (W, W').
A wireless detonator which includes a control unit , an ignition element , an energy source which is configured to fire the ignition element in response to a signal from the control unit , a communication module , and an energy harvesting unit which harvests energy from an external electromagnetic field characterized in that said harvested energy is used to power, at least, the communication module , and in that said detonator further comprises a fuse connected in a current path between the energy source and the ignition element and a switch which is operable in response to a signal from the control unit to discharge the energy source at least partly and to open-circuit the fuse .
A catalytic article for treating an exhaust gas stream containing hydrocarbons, CO and particulate matter, obtained or obtainable by a method according to claim 5, the article comprising a substrate having an inlet end and an outlet end defining an axial length, the substrate coated with at least one washcoat layer comprising a surface-coated zeolite coated with one or more of zirconia and alumina, and a platinum group metal supported on alumina.