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A light modulating system comprising a light modulating film and a drive power source configured to supply a voltage to the light modulating film , wherein the light modulating film is a light modulating film in which a liquid crystal layer is interposed between a first laminated body and a second laminated body to configure a liquid crystal cell , wherein the first laminated body includes at least a first substrate and a first electrode , wherein the second laminated body includes at least a second substrate and a second electrode , said modulating system further comprising a power feed point (P) for feeding the voltage supplied from the drive power source to the transparent electrodes ; said light modulating system being characterized in that : the light modulating film is a light modulating film in which transmitted light is controlled by the liquid crystal layer of a Vertical Alignment type, each of the first electrode and the second electrode has sheet resistance of 50 Ω/□ or more and 300 Ω/□ or less, and a distance from the power feed point (P) to a farthest-away position in a surface of the light modulating film is 1500 mm or less, the drive power source is configured to supply the voltage in an amplitude range of 0 V to 20 V with a rectangular wave having a frequency of 240 Hz or less and of more than 45 Hz, the light modulating film comprises two linear polarization plates and the liquid crystal cell is interposed between the two polarization plates , and the light modulating film is configured to shield light when the voltage is not supplied, and to transmit light when the voltage is supplied. wherein the light modulating film is a light modulating film in which a liquid crystal layer is interposed between a first laminated body and a second laminated body to configure a liquid crystal cell , wherein the first laminated body includes at least a first substrate and a first electrode , wherein the second laminated body includes at least a second substrate and a second electrode , said modulating system further comprising a power feed point (P) for feeding the voltage supplied from the drive power source to the transparent electrodes ; the light modulating film is a light modulating film in which transmitted light is controlled by the liquid crystal layer of a Vertical Alignment type, each of the first electrode and the second electrode has sheet resistance of 50 Ω/□ or more and 300 Ω/□ or less, and a distance from the power feed point (P) to a farthest-away position in a surface of the light modulating film is 1500 mm or less, the drive power source is configured to supply the voltage in an amplitude range of 0 V to 20 V with a rectangular wave having a frequency of 240 Hz or less and of more than 45 Hz, the light modulating film comprises two linear polarization plates and the liquid crystal cell is interposed between the two polarization plates , and the light modulating film is configured to shield light when the voltage is not supplied, and to transmit light when the voltage is supplied.
A sole structure for an article of footwear, the sole structure comprising: a midsole having a plurality of auxetic bladders , wherein each of the plurality of auxetic bladders is formed from a plurality of fluidly-connected inflated components that surround and define a plurality of apertures ; and wherein each of the plurality of auxetic bladders is inflated to the same or different respective internal pressures. a midsole having a plurality of auxetic bladders , wherein each of the plurality of auxetic bladders is formed from a plurality of fluidly-connected inflated components that surround and define a plurality of apertures ; and wherein each of the plurality of auxetic bladders is inflated to the same or different respective internal pressures.
A method of continuously casting metal strip with reduced ridges comprising: assembling a pair of counter-rotatable casting rolls to form a gap at a nip between the casting rolls through which thin cast strip can be cast, each casting roll having casting surfaces with at least a center portion and edge portion , the center portion having a surface roughness varied across said center portion to correspond to a desired variation in metal shell thickness across the cast strip, assembling a metal delivery system adapted to deliver molten metal above the nip to form a casting pool supported on the casting surfaces of the casting rolls and confined at the edges of the casting rolls, and counter-rotating the casting rolls to form metal shells on the casting surfaces of the casting rolls that are brought together at the nip to deliver cast strip downwardly with varied thicknesses of the metal shells across the strip width, wherein the surface roughness of the center portion is tapered across the width in stepped zones, with: (i) the average surface roughness (Ra) of the stepped zones being in a range between 5 and 12 microns, and (ii) the middle part of the center portion having an average surface roughness at least 2 microns below the average surface roughness at the outermost parts of the center portion. assembling a pair of counter-rotatable casting rolls to form a gap at a nip between the casting rolls through which thin cast strip can be cast, each casting roll having casting surfaces with at least a center portion and edge portion , the center portion having a surface roughness varied across said center portion to correspond to a desired variation in metal shell thickness across the cast strip, assembling a metal delivery system adapted to deliver molten metal above the nip to form a casting pool supported on the casting surfaces of the casting rolls and confined at the edges of the casting rolls, and counter-rotating the casting rolls to form metal shells on the casting surfaces of the casting rolls that are brought together at the nip to deliver cast strip downwardly with varied thicknesses of the metal shells across the strip width, wherein the surface roughness of the center portion is tapered across the width in stepped zones, with: (i) the average surface roughness (Ra) of the stepped zones being in a range between 5 and 12 microns, and (ii) the middle part of the center portion having an average surface roughness at least 2 microns below the average surface roughness at the outermost parts of the center portion. (i) the average surface roughness (Ra) of the stepped zones being in a range between 5 and 12 microns, and (ii) the middle part of the center portion having an average surface roughness at least 2 microns below the average surface roughness at the outermost parts of the center portion.
An apparatus comprising a wound dressing connected to a flexible fluid container via a peristaltic pump , wherein the wound dressing is in communication with a mechanical pressure control valve , and the fluid container is provided with an inlet and an outlet , in which the pressure control valve is connected to the wound dressing via a tubing connector.
A laser processing head that is connected to an optical fiber and radiates laser light wave-guided by the optical fiber toward a workpiece (W), comprising: a collimator lens that converts the laser light into a parallel light beam; a light-collecting lens that collects the laser light converted into the parallel light beam; a case that contains the collimator lens and the light-collecting lens ; a wavelength selection mirror that is provided in an optical path of the laser light between the collimator lens and the light-collecting lens and transmits the laser light , while reflecting light of a given wavelength different from a wavelength of the laser light ; characterized in that the laser processing head further comprises a transmission window provided at a position where the light of the given wavelength is transmitted and also where a laser emission end face of the optical fiber can be optically observed through the wavelength selection mirror ; and an optical block that is detachably provided between the collimator lens and the light-collecting lens in the case , has the transmission window in a sidewall of the optical block , and contains the wavelength selection mirror . a collimator lens that converts the laser light into a parallel light beam; a light-collecting lens that collects the laser light converted into the parallel light beam; a case that contains the collimator lens and the light-collecting lens ; a wavelength selection mirror that is provided in an optical path of the laser light between the collimator lens and the light-collecting lens and transmits the laser light , while reflecting light of a given wavelength different from a wavelength of the laser light ; a transmission window provided at a position where the light of the given wavelength is transmitted and also where a laser emission end face of the optical fiber can be optically observed through the wavelength selection mirror ; and an optical block that is detachably provided between the collimator lens and the light-collecting lens in the case , has the transmission window in a sidewall of the optical block , and contains the wavelength selection mirror .
Device for performing a mechanical four-point bending test on a test piece, with this device comprising: a) means for holding a first end of the test piece (27; 127; 28; 128) and means for holding a second end of the test piece , b) pulling means and converting means for converting a translational movement of said pulling means into a rotational movement, c) conversion means (26; 27; 126; 127) for converting said rotational movement into bending deformation of the test piece, said conversion means comprising at least one first Cardan joint (26; 126) connecting said converting means to said means for holding the first end of the test piece (27; 127; 28; 128) . a) means for holding a first end of the test piece (27; 127; 28; 128) and means for holding a second end of the test piece , b) pulling means and converting means for converting a translational movement of said pulling means into a rotational movement, c) conversion means (26; 27; 126; 127) for converting said rotational movement into bending deformation of the test piece, said conversion means comprising at least one first Cardan joint (26; 126) connecting said converting means to said means for holding the first end of the test piece (27; 127; 28; 128) .
A device for improving safety at a work station, comprising a case and gyroscopes and the following sensors placed therein: an accelerometer, a magnetometer and a gyroscopic rotation sensor, characterized by the fact that it contains at least three rotary gyroscopic components , gyroscopes sitting in cases which separate them from the other components inside the case and which enable their free spinning; the device comprises at least one IMU sensor : a magnetometer, a gyroscopic rotation sensor and an accelerometer , which is placed on the control unit ; the control unit has a microprocessor control module and an incorporated power source, all components of the device are placed in the case , which comprises components made of ferromagnetic materials, the whole device is adapted for placing on any limb .
Mobile device including a system for transforming rotational motion of powered rotors into translational motion of the mobile device, comprising; - at least one pair of rotors mounted in coaxial relation with respect to a rotary shaft , each pair of said rotors being associated with at least one power plant for actuating rotation thereof in opposite directions through motion transmission and synchronisation means (6 to 9), and - each rotor of the pair including a mass subject to a gravitational force eccentrically disposed with respect to said rotary shaft , characterised in that; - the rotation paths of the two rotors of the pair overlap inside of each other, with their respective masses subject to a gravitational force disposed in alignment with each other on a central plane of rotation, in that , - the two masses subject to a gravitational force are arranged to be subjected to synchronised rotational motion, in opposite directions, describing circles with radii proportional to their respective masses, in such a manner that both masses subject to a gravitational force are susceptible of generating the corresponding centrifugal forces, said centrifugal forces being capable of compensation in a certain direction and capable of generating a back and forth translational movement of the mobile when both masses cross each other during rotation, and in that , - it comprises rotating wheels arranged for moving the mobile over a surface in a translational direction, said wheels including a conventional anti-rollback ring susceptible of limiting the back and forth translational motion of the mobile device in a single pulsating forward translational motion (D). - at least one pair of rotors mounted in coaxial relation with respect to a rotary shaft , each pair of said rotors being associated with at least one power plant for actuating rotation thereof in opposite directions through motion transmission and synchronisation means (6 to 9), and - each rotor of the pair including a mass subject to a gravitational force eccentrically disposed with respect to said rotary shaft , - the rotation paths of the two rotors of the pair overlap inside of each other, with their respective masses subject to a gravitational force disposed in alignment with each other on a central plane of rotation, in that , - the two masses subject to a gravitational force are arranged to be subjected to synchronised rotational motion, in opposite directions, describing circles with radii proportional to their respective masses, in such a manner that both masses subject to a gravitational force are susceptible of generating the corresponding centrifugal forces, said centrifugal forces being capable of compensation in a certain direction and capable of generating a back and forth translational movement of the mobile when both masses cross each other during rotation, and in that , - it comprises rotating wheels arranged for moving the mobile over a surface in a translational direction, said wheels including a conventional anti-rollback ring susceptible of limiting the back and forth translational motion of the mobile device in a single pulsating forward translational motion (D).
A handheld device , comprising: a reservoir configured to store a fluid topical composition and to dispense a pressurized flow of the composition ; wherein the reservoir comprises the fluid topical composition for applying to a keratinous surface; wherein the composition is a suspension comprising particulate materials; an accumulator including an expandable chamber in fluidly communication with the reservoir , the expandable chamber being biased towards a deflated configuration so that, when filled with the composition the chamber expands against this bias applying pressure to the composition stored therein; a supply valve between the reservoir and the accumulator regulating the flow of the composition from the reservoir to the accumulator ; a pressure sensor generating pressure data corresponding to a pressure of the composition in the accumulator ; a processing arrangement receiving the pressure data from the pressure sensor , analyzing the pressure data to determine whether the pressure in the accumulator is above a predetermined threshold value and controlling the supply valve to maintain the pressure of the accumulator within a range between the predetermined threshold value and a predetermined ceiling value; and a deposition arrangement fluidly connected to an outlet of the accumulator and configured to dispense the composition from the accumulator under control of the processing arrangement as a pressurized spray of droplets that forms a thin layer of coverage on the keratinous surface, wherein the pressurized spray is propelled by the pressure from the accumulator. a reservoir configured to store a fluid topical composition and to dispense a pressurized flow of the composition ; wherein the reservoir comprises the fluid topical composition for applying to a keratinous surface; wherein the composition is a suspension comprising particulate materials; an accumulator including an expandable chamber in fluidly communication with the reservoir , the expandable chamber being biased towards a deflated configuration so that, when filled with the composition the chamber expands against this bias applying pressure to the composition stored therein; a supply valve between the reservoir and the accumulator regulating the flow of the composition from the reservoir to the accumulator ; a pressure sensor generating pressure data corresponding to a pressure of the composition in the accumulator ; a processing arrangement receiving the pressure data from the pressure sensor , analyzing the pressure data to determine whether the pressure in the accumulator is above a predetermined threshold value and controlling the supply valve to maintain the pressure of the accumulator within a range between the predetermined threshold value and a predetermined ceiling value; and a deposition arrangement fluidly connected to an outlet of the accumulator and configured to dispense the composition from the accumulator under control of the processing arrangement as a pressurized spray of droplets that forms a thin layer of coverage on the keratinous surface, wherein the pressurized spray is propelled by the pressure from the accumulator.
A plant protection composition comprising the combination of: - a constituent A comprising at least one alkyl pentoside composed of a linear or branched alkyl chain, with or without unsaturation, having 4 to 22 carbon atoms, and a pentose of D- or L- configuration having a mean degree of oligomerization of between 1 and 3, and - a constituent B comprising at least nonanoic acid or one of the salts thereof as herbicide, the weight ratio of constituent A to constituent B being between 0.01 and 0.8. - a constituent A comprising at least one alkyl pentoside composed of a linear or branched alkyl chain, with or without unsaturation, having 4 to 22 carbon atoms, and a pentose of D- or L- configuration having a mean degree of oligomerization of between 1 and 3, and - a constituent B comprising at least nonanoic acid or one of the salts thereof as herbicide,
A method of controlled synthesis of nanodiamonds comprising steps of; providing a solid carbon source target composed of a carbon containing material mixed with a binder; providing a layer of liquid on the surface of said carbon source target; generating a laser beam; and focusing said laser beam on a selected area located within the layer of liquid at a predetermined distance in the range of about 0.1 to about 20 mm from the surface of said solid carbon source target.
Method for controlling the lateral position of a vehicle on a traffic lane , characterized in that it comprises: - a step (E21) for calculating a reference state vector (Xref) of the vehicle , - a step (E22) for calculating an observed state vector (Xobs) of the vehicle , - a step (E23) for calculating a steering angle setpoint (δc) for the steerable wheels of the vehicle as a function of the difference (Xerr) between the reference state vector (Xref) and the observed state vector (Xobs), the control method comprising an initialization step (E1) executed at the moment the control method is activated, the initialization step (E1) comprising a substep (E11) for calculating a component (X07) of an initial observed state vector (X0) such that the steering angle setpoint (δc) for the steerable wheels at the moment the control method is activated is equal to a measured steering angle value (δm) of the steerable wheels at the moment the control method is activated. - a step (E21) for calculating a reference state vector (Xref) of the vehicle , - a step (E22) for calculating an observed state vector (Xobs) of the vehicle , - a step (E23) for calculating a steering angle setpoint (δc) for the steerable wheels of the vehicle as a function of the difference (Xerr) between the reference state vector (Xref) and the observed state vector (Xobs),
A corona igniter , comprising: a central electrode for receiving a radio frequency voltage and emitting a radio frequency electric field to ionize a fuel-air mixture and provide a corona discharge; a shell formed of metal surrounding said central electrode and extending longitudinally along a center axis (A) from a shell upper end to a shell lower end ; an insulator disposed between said central electrode and said shell ; said insulator extending longitudinally along said center axis (A) and including an insulator nose region extending outwardly of said shell lower end ; said insulator and said shell presenting a gap therebetween, said gap extending longitudinally along said center axis (A); and a ceramic combustion seal sealing said gap between said shell and said insulator , wherein said shell includes a shell inner surface facing said insulator and presenting a shell inner diameter (D s ) extending across and perpendicular to said center axis (A); said shell inner diameter (D i ) increases adjacent said shell lower end ; and said ceramic combustion seal is disposed in said gap along said increased shell inner diameter (D s ) adjacent said shell lower end , the corona igniter being characterized in that said ceramic combustion seal includes a cylinder disposed in said gap along said increased shell inner diameter, wherein said ceramic combustion seal is a bushing including said cylinder disposed in said gap along said increased shell inner diameter (Di); and said bushing includes a flange extending outwardly from said cylinder along said shell lower end . a central electrode for receiving a radio frequency voltage and emitting a radio frequency electric field to ionize a fuel-air mixture and provide a corona discharge; a shell formed of metal surrounding said central electrode and extending longitudinally along a center axis (A) from a shell upper end to a shell lower end ; an insulator disposed between said central electrode and said shell ; said insulator extending longitudinally along said center axis (A) and including an insulator nose region extending outwardly of said shell lower end ; said insulator and said shell presenting a gap therebetween, said gap extending longitudinally along said center axis (A); and a ceramic combustion seal sealing said gap between said shell and said insulator , wherein said shell includes a shell inner surface facing said insulator and presenting a shell inner diameter (D s ) extending across and perpendicular to said center axis (A); said shell inner diameter (D i ) increases adjacent said shell lower end ; and said ceramic combustion seal is disposed in said gap along said increased shell inner diameter (D s ) adjacent said shell lower end , the corona igniter being characterized in that said ceramic combustion seal includes a cylinder disposed in said gap along said increased shell inner diameter, wherein said ceramic combustion seal is a bushing including said cylinder disposed in said gap along said increased shell inner diameter (Di); and said bushing includes a flange extending outwardly from said cylinder along said shell lower end .