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A prosthetic heart valve, comprising: a base; and one or more heart valve leaflets, wherein at least a portion of each leaflet comprises a composite material that includes a polymer substrate and a reinforcement element at least partially disposed in the polymer substrate, characterised in that the reinforcement element is a pre-tensioned or pre-compressed reinforcement element and the pre-tensioned or pre-compressed reinforcement element is a fiber or wire having a diameter or width of more than 2.54 μm which is subject to a respective tensile or compression load of 0.44 N to 44.5 N in relation to the surrounding polymer substrate that is in a non-stressed state. a base; and one or more heart valve leaflets, wherein at least a portion of each leaflet comprises a composite material that includes a polymer substrate and a reinforcement element at least partially disposed in the polymer substrate, characterised in that the reinforcement element is a pre-tensioned or pre-compressed reinforcement element and the pre-tensioned or pre-compressed reinforcement element is a fiber or wire having a diameter or width of more than 2.54 μm which is subject to a respective tensile or compression load of 0.44 N to 44.5 N in relation to the surrounding polymer substrate that is in a non-stressed state.
A white balance processing method, comprising: processing (S110) an image to obtain a color of a light source contained in a scene corresponding to the image; determining (S120) whether the color of the light source is identical to a natural color of an object contained in the scene; in response to determining that the color of the light source is identical to the natural color of the object contained in the scene, determining (S130) a type of the scene and performing a white balance processing on the image according to the type of the scene; and in response to determining that the color of the light source is different from the natural color of the object contained in the scene, determining (S140) color temperature of the light source contained in the scene according to the color of the light source and performing the white balance processing on the image according to the color temperature of the light source. processing (S110) an image to obtain a color of a light source contained in a scene corresponding to the image; determining (S120) whether the color of the light source is identical to a natural color of an object contained in the scene; in response to determining that the color of the light source is identical to the natural color of the object contained in the scene, determining (S130) a type of the scene and performing a white balance processing on the image according to the type of the scene; and in response to determining that the color of the light source is different from the natural color of the object contained in the scene, determining (S140) color temperature of the light source contained in the scene according to the color of the light source and performing the white balance processing on the image according to the color temperature of the light source.
An electric unit comprising: an electric motor having a stator and a rotor ; a control unit configured to control the electric motor ; and a cooling fan configured to generate cooling air for cooling the electric motor and the control unit ; a rotating body connected to a shaft of the electric motor ; a shielding unit disposed between the rotating body and the electric motor and configured to block inflow of wind, which is generated by rotation of the rotating body , into the cooling fan ; wherein the control unit is disposed on a more upstream side than the stator in a cooling flow path through which the cooling air flows; and the cooling fan is disposed coaxially with the shaft between the electric motor and the shielding unit , characterized in that the rotor and the control unit face toward each other with a gap (S2) therebetween, and the gap (S2), which constitutes part of the cooling flow path, is disposed in a manner so as to be positioned on the more upstream side than the stator in the cooling flow path. an electric motor having a stator and a rotor ; a control unit configured to control the electric motor ; and a cooling fan configured to generate cooling air for cooling the electric motor and the control unit ; a rotating body connected to a shaft of the electric motor ; a shielding unit disposed between the rotating body and the electric motor and configured to block inflow of wind, which is generated by rotation of the rotating body , into the cooling fan ; wherein the control unit is disposed on a more upstream side than the stator in a cooling flow path through which the cooling air flows; and the cooling fan is disposed coaxially with the shaft between the electric motor and the shielding unit , the rotor and the control unit face toward each other with a gap (S2) therebetween, and the gap (S2), which constitutes part of the cooling flow path, is disposed in a manner so as to be positioned on the more upstream side than the stator in the cooling flow path.
An isolated hydrophobic modified polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide is double stranded RNA attached to a hydrophobic molecule, wherein the double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprises a guide strand and a passenger strand, wherein the guide strand is from 16-29 nucleotides long and is substantially complementary to a target gene, wherein the passenger strand is from 8-14 nucleotides long and has complementarity to the guide strand, wherein position 1 of the guide strand is 5' phosphorylated and/or has a 2'O-methyl modification, wherein at least 40% of the nucleotides of the double stranded nucleic acid are modified, and wherein the double stranded nucleic acid molecule has one end that is blunt or includes a one-two nucleotide overhang, wherein the hydrophobic modified polynucleotide is capable of inhibiting expression of the target gene.
An apparatus for making smokers' articles comprising conveyor means (C) for transversely feeding along a first path (P1) a succession of groups of pieces of smokers' products arranged transversely to the feed direction and intended to form part of smokers' articles ; feed means by which a web of sheet material is directed longitudinally along a second path (P2); a cutting device for separating patches in succession from the web of sheet material; and a rolling unit for rolling a patch around each group of cylindrical pieces of smokers' products; characterized in that it comprises at least one applicator device for applying strips of web; the applicator device being located along the second path (P2) to apply the strips on at least one surface of the web of sheet material in such a way that they are oriented longitudinally relative to the second path (P2).
A device for supporting at least one upper arm of a user, wherein the device has a. at least one arm support element with an arm shell for mounting on the upper arm, b. at least one passive actuator , which has a first end and a second end and is configured to apply a force to the at least one arm support element , c. at least one deflector element against which the at least one actuator rests, and d. at least one counter bearing for the force to be applied, characterized in that the type, shape, position and/or orientation of the at least one deflector element relative to the arm support element can be changed in such a way that the force which can be applied by the actuator can be adjusted. a. at least one arm support element with an arm shell for mounting on the upper arm, b. at least one passive actuator , which has a first end and a second end and is configured to apply a force to the at least one arm support element , c. at least one deflector element against which the at least one actuator rests, and d. at least one counter bearing for the force to be applied,
Disc brake, with a brake caliper that spans across a brake disc, is held on a positionally fixed brake carrier , and can be displaced axially relative to the brake disc, in which caliper brake linings are positioned, which during a braking operation can be pressed against the brake disc by means of an application device, wherein for its axial displacement the brake caliper is mounted on at least one guiding crossbar attached to the brake carrier , and wherein a device for the visual recognition of the wear of a brake disc and/or of brake linings is provided, characterised in that for the said wear recognition a comparison element that extends parallel to the guiding crossbar and in the opposite direction to the brake disc is attached to the brake carrier , the said element comprising at least one step which is arranged a distance away from the free end of the comparison element , which distance corresponds to a maximum acceptable amount of wear (X).
Method for binding photovoltaic cells to a substrate , each photovoltaic cell comprising a rear face and a front face , the binding method comprising: • providing the substrate , said substrate being flexible and impregnable, • impregnating portions of the substrate with a crosslinkable polymer material , said portions being impregnated along the thickness of the substrate , with a view to bonding the photovoltaic cells to the substrate , • bringing the rear faces of the photovoltaic cells into contact with the impregnated portions of the substrate , • crosslinking the crosslinkable polymer material , • a step of laminating the substrate and the photovoltaic cells ensuring the crosslinkage of the crosslinkable polymer material , the photovoltaic cells brought into contact with the impregnated portions of the substrate being interconnected and each comprising an individual protective element forming its front face . • providing the substrate , said substrate being flexible and impregnable, • impregnating portions of the substrate with a crosslinkable polymer material , said portions being impregnated along the thickness of the substrate , with a view to bonding the photovoltaic cells to the substrate , • bringing the rear faces of the photovoltaic cells into contact with the impregnated portions of the substrate , • crosslinking the crosslinkable polymer material , • a step of laminating the substrate and the photovoltaic cells ensuring the crosslinkage of the crosslinkable polymer material ,
A combination for use in treating a human cancer patient comprising: (a) a recombinant poxvirus encoding a polypeptide comprising at least one tumor-associated antigen (TAA); and (b) a TIM-3 antagonist that is an antibody, an antisense RNA or a siRNA.
A method to develop an optimized startup schedule for an electric submersible pump lifting a well, the method comprising the steps of: (a) establishing startup objectives for one of an intake pressure and a surface flowrate ; (b) setting constraints , the constraints being bounds on a motor temperature and current; (c) defining a physical model ; (d) entering the startup objectives, the constraints and the physical model into a processor ; (e) developing offline a model-based startup schedule to satisfy the startup objectives without violating the constraints ; and (f) executing the offline developed model-based startup schedule for the electric submersible pump . (a) establishing startup objectives for one of an intake pressure and a surface flowrate ; (b) setting constraints , the constraints being bounds on a motor temperature and current; (c) defining a physical model ; (d) entering the startup objectives, the constraints and the physical model into a processor ; (e) developing offline a model-based startup schedule to satisfy the startup objectives without violating the constraints ; and (f) executing the offline developed model-based startup schedule for the electric submersible pump .
A formulation comprising copper ions for use in enhancing embryo implantation in a subject, wherein the formulation is administered to the uterine cavity of the subject, wherein the copper ions are provided in solution or gel form, (i) wherein the subject is hoping to achieve pregnancy through natural conception, and the formulation is administered to the subject prior to ovulation and within the same menstrual cycle, or (ii) wherein the subject is undergoing treatment by assisted reproductive technology involving the transfer of embryo, and the formulation is administered to the subject prior to embryo transfer and within the same menstrual cycle, or (iii) wherein the subject is undergoing treatment by intra-uterine insemination (IUI), and the formulation is administered to the subject prior to IUI and within the same menstrual cycle, wherein the formulation is administered to the uterus cavity of the subject in an amount effective to stimulate endometrial production of leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), wherein the formulation provides copper ions to the uterine fluid in an amount in the range of 0.025 μg to 12.5 μg per administration. (i) wherein the subject is hoping to achieve pregnancy through natural conception, and the formulation is administered to the subject prior to ovulation and within the same menstrual cycle, or (ii) wherein the subject is undergoing treatment by assisted reproductive technology involving the transfer of embryo, and the formulation is administered to the subject prior to embryo transfer and within the same menstrual cycle, or (iii) wherein the subject is undergoing treatment by intra-uterine insemination (IUI), and the formulation is administered to the subject prior to IUI and within the same menstrual cycle, wherein the formulation is administered to the uterus cavity of the subject in an amount effective to stimulate endometrial production of leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), wherein the formulation provides copper ions to the uterine fluid in an amount in the range of 0.025 μg to 12.5 μg per administration.
A separator for a secondary battery, the separator comprising a substrate made of a polyolefin-based polymer resin and having a porous structure; and a coating layer applied to one surface or opposite surfaces of the substrate, the coating layer comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), serving as a thickener, a filler, a particle-type binder, and a dissolution-type binder; wherein the particle-type binder is selected from a PVdF-based polymer and an acrylic-based polymer; the dissolution-type binder is selected from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and polyacrylamide (PAM); the filler is selected from silica, boehmite, and alumina; the amount of CMC is 1 wt% to 10 wt% based on the weight of the filler; and the weight ratio of the particle-type binder to the dissolution-type binder is 6:4 to 9:1. a substrate made of a polyolefin-based polymer resin and having a porous structure; and a coating layer applied to one surface or opposite surfaces of the substrate, the coating layer comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), serving as a thickener, a filler, a particle-type binder, and a dissolution-type binder; wherein the particle-type binder is selected from a PVdF-based polymer and an acrylic-based polymer; the dissolution-type binder is selected from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and polyacrylamide (PAM); the filler is selected from silica, boehmite, and alumina; the amount of CMC is 1 wt% to 10 wt% based on the weight of the filler; and the weight ratio of the particle-type binder to the dissolution-type binder is 6:4 to 9:1.
A method for voice recognition applicable to an earphone comprising a first microphone , characterized by comprising: receiving (S201, S301, S403, S501) a first trigger signal configured to trigger to receive and buffer first audio data; receiving (S404) the first audio data via the first microphone and buffering the first audio data in response to the first trigger signal; receiving (S303, S405, S504) a second trigger signal sent later than the first trigger signal and configured to trigger to recognize a first set of audio data comprising the first audio data and second audio data; receiving (S406) the second audio data via the first microphone , combining the first audio data and the second audio data, and recognizing whether the first set of audio data obtained by combining the first audio data with the second audio data contains data of a wake-on-voice word in response to the second trigger signal; wherein the first audio data is received and buffered in a first duration, the first duration starting from a time point at which the first trigger signal is received and ending at another time point at which the second trigger signal is received; and the second audio data is received in a second duration, the second duration starting from the another time point at which the second trigger signal is received and ending at yet another time point at which whether the first set of audio data contains data of the wake-on-voice word is recognized. receiving (S201, S301, S403, S501) a first trigger signal configured to trigger to receive and buffer first audio data; receiving (S404) the first audio data via the first microphone and buffering the first audio data in response to the first trigger signal; receiving (S303, S405, S504) a second trigger signal sent later than the first trigger signal and configured to trigger to recognize a first set of audio data comprising the first audio data and second audio data; receiving (S406) the second audio data via the first microphone , combining the first audio data and the second audio data, and recognizing whether the first set of audio data obtained by combining the first audio data with the second audio data contains data of a wake-on-voice word in response to the second trigger signal; wherein the first audio data is received and buffered in a first duration, the first duration starting from a time point at which the first trigger signal is received and ending at another time point at which the second trigger signal is received; and the second audio data is received in a second duration, the second duration starting from the another time point at which the second trigger signal is received and ending at yet another time point at which whether the first set of audio data contains data of the wake-on-voice word is recognized.
Shower enclosure comprising a door which is movable between an open position and a closed position and which at its top is guided in a positionally fixed rail via guide elements and, by means of a spring/damper unit comprising at least one spring and damper element , is moved actively to the respective end position in the movement to the open or closed position , wherein the spring/damper unit is received in a recess at the upper edge of the door leaf , wherein activation elements are provided which come into engagement with the spring/damper unit before the respective end position of the open or closed position is reached, wherein the guide elements comprise at least one guide roller connected to the housing of the spring/damper unit , and wherein the guide roller and the engagement means or engagement elements of the spring/damper unit are arranged on mutually opposite sides of the door leaf , characterized in that the guide roller is adjustable in height via an adjustment eccentric arranged on the door leaf , wherein the adjustment eccentric comprises an eccentric bolt , which extends through a bore in the door leaf and via which the housing of the spring/damper unit is connected to the door leaf .
A method for the prognosis of mortality of a subject, wherein said subject is a critically ill patient, and wherein said method comprises (i) determining a level of at least one histone in a blood, blood plasma, or blood serum sample of said subject; and (ii) determining a level of proadrenomedullin (proADM) in a blood, blood plasma or blood serum sample of said subject; wherein (i1) said level of at least one histone is compared to a reference level of at least one histone; and (iii) said level of proADM is compared to a reference level of proADM; and (iii) wherein said mortality of said subject is identified based on the comparison in step (i1) and (ii1), and wherein said level of at least one histone and said level of proADM are indicative of said mortality occurring within 7 days. (i) determining a level of at least one histone in a blood, blood plasma, or blood serum sample of said subject; and (ii) determining a level of proadrenomedullin (proADM) in a blood, blood plasma or blood serum sample of said subject; wherein (i1) said level of at least one histone is compared to a reference level of at least one histone; and (iii) said level of proADM is compared to a reference level of proADM; and (iii) wherein said mortality of said subject is identified based on the comparison in step (i1) and (ii1), and wherein said level of at least one histone and said level of proADM are indicative of said mortality occurring within 7 days.
An ultrasonic testing method, comprising the steps of: disposing a transmission sensor and a reception sensor such that a testing target is positioned therebetween; calculating a generation angle Δφ of a grating lobe (GL) ; evaluating, on the basis of a shape of the testing target and positions of the transmission sensor and the reception sensor with respect to the testing target , whether there exists a reflection source in a grating lobe generation direction; transmitting an ultrasonic wave and measuring a reception position of a reflected wave by the reception sensor ; and comparing the reception position of the grating lobe (GL) based on the calculated generation angle Δφ and the measured reception position of the reflected wave with each other to evaluate whether the reflected wave is a reflected wave of the grating lobe (GL). disposing a transmission sensor and a reception sensor such that a testing target is positioned therebetween; calculating a generation angle Δφ of a grating lobe (GL) ; evaluating, on the basis of a shape of the testing target and positions of the transmission sensor and the reception sensor with respect to the testing target , whether there exists a reflection source in a grating lobe generation direction; transmitting an ultrasonic wave and measuring a reception position of a reflected wave by the reception sensor ; and comparing the reception position of the grating lobe (GL) based on the calculated generation angle Δφ and the measured reception position of the reflected wave with each other to evaluate whether the reflected wave is a reflected wave of the grating lobe (GL).
A system for crushing and/or removing body stones, comprising: - a source inducing shock waves and/or ultrasonic waves - and - a probe , wherein the source and the probe are reversibly connectable via an interface for transmitting the shock waves and/or ultrasonic waves to the probe , and the probe comprises an identification element for identifying the probe , characterized in that the identification element is arranged in or on the probe to be vibrationally protected, so that the identification element is decoupled from the probe . - a source inducing shock waves and/or ultrasonic waves - and - a probe ,