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A wetting mechanism for wetting a tube of a male urinary catheter , the wetting mechanism comprising: a housing forming a gripping element for the catheter , the housing being configured to be positioned initially at or proximal to the tip end of the catheter tube ; wherein the housing comprises a wetting chamber into which at least a portion of the catheter tube is able to be introduced and be moved therethrough to wet the catheter tube in use, the wetting chamber comprising an inlet through which the catheter tube is able to be introduced into the wetting chamber ; and wherein the wetting mechanism comprises a stopper moveable between a first position in which the stopper prevents the tip end of the catheter tube being moved through the wetting chamber and a second position in which stopper does not prevent the tip end of the catheter tube being moved through the wetting chamber , wherein the stopper at least partially blocks the inlet in the first position, wherein at least a portion of the stopper is received within the inlet of the wetting chamber with the stopper in the first position, wherein an end of the stopper is received with the inlet of the wetting chamber with the stopper in the first position characterised in that the end comprises one or more cantilevered portions operable to bend or flex when at least partially received within the inlet of the wetting chamber . a housing forming a gripping element for the catheter , the housing being configured to be positioned initially at or proximal to the tip end of the catheter tube ; wherein the housing comprises a wetting chamber into which at least a portion of the catheter tube is able to be introduced and be moved therethrough to wet the catheter tube in use, the wetting chamber comprising an inlet through which the catheter tube is able to be introduced into the wetting chamber ; and wherein the wetting mechanism comprises a stopper moveable between a first position in which the stopper prevents the tip end of the catheter tube being moved through the wetting chamber and a second position in which stopper does not prevent the tip end of the catheter tube being moved through the wetting chamber , wherein the stopper at least partially blocks the inlet in the first position, wherein at least a portion of the stopper is received within the inlet of the wetting chamber with the stopper in the first position, wherein an end of the stopper is received with the inlet of the wetting chamber with the stopper in the first position characterised in that the end comprises one or more cantilevered portions operable to bend or flex when at least partially received within the inlet of the wetting chamber .
A system for humidifying breathing gas, the system comprising: a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet ; a vapor transfer compartment disposed within the housing and having: a plurality of porous tubes (108a-e), each tube defining a gas passage coupling the gas inlet to the gas outlet ; and a plurality of liquid regions (111a-f), in which a liquid circulates, between the plurality of tubes; wherein the tubes separate the plurality of liquid regions (111a-f) forming a permeable membrane, such that liquid circulating in the liquid regions transfers vapor to gas passing through the tubes; and a bypass gas passage disposed within the housing and coupling the gas inlet to the gas outlet , the bypass gas passage comprising a constriction and being configured to receive a fraction of the gas received by the gas inlet ; wherein the constriction narrows a portion of the internal diameter of the bypass gas passage so that the fraction of gas received by the bypass passage decreases as a rate of gas flow into the gas inlet increases. a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet ; a vapor transfer compartment disposed within the housing and having: a plurality of porous tubes (108a-e), each tube defining a gas passage coupling the gas inlet to the gas outlet ; and a plurality of liquid regions (111a-f), in which a liquid circulates, between the plurality of tubes; wherein the tubes separate the plurality of liquid regions (111a-f) forming a permeable membrane, such that liquid circulating in the liquid regions transfers vapor to gas passing through the tubes; and a plurality of porous tubes (108a-e), each tube defining a gas passage coupling the gas inlet to the gas outlet ; and a plurality of liquid regions (111a-f), in which a liquid circulates, between the plurality of tubes; wherein the tubes separate the plurality of liquid regions (111a-f) forming a permeable membrane, such that liquid circulating in the liquid regions transfers vapor to gas passing through the tubes; and a bypass gas passage disposed within the housing and coupling the gas inlet to the gas outlet , the bypass gas passage comprising a constriction and being configured to receive a fraction of the gas received by the gas inlet ; wherein the constriction narrows a portion of the internal diameter of the bypass gas passage so that the fraction of gas received by the bypass passage decreases as a rate of gas flow into the gas inlet increases.
A display apparatus comprising: a base ; a stand vertically extending upward from the base ; a head having a display provided on a front surface thereof and pivotable between a landscape mode in which a long side of a circumference is in a horizontal state and a portrait mode in which the long side is in a vertical state; characterized in that the display apparatus further comprising: a penetration groove extending along the circumference of the head ; a connecting bar connected to the stand and extending to an inside of the head through the penetration groove ; an inner plate fixed to the inside of the head ; a first guide groove formed in the inner plate and extending along a predetermined curved trajectory; a first guide pin protruding from the connecting bar and inserted into the first guide groove ; a second guide groove formed in the connecting bar and extending in a longitudinal direction of the connecting bar ; and a second guide pin fixed to the inside of the head or protruding from the inner plate and inserted into the second guide groove . a base ; a stand vertically extending upward from the base ; a head having a display provided on a front surface thereof and pivotable between a landscape mode in which a long side of a circumference is in a horizontal state and a portrait mode in which the long side is in a vertical state; characterized in that the display apparatus further comprising: a penetration groove extending along the circumference of the head ; a connecting bar connected to the stand and extending to an inside of the head through the penetration groove ; an inner plate fixed to the inside of the head ; a first guide groove formed in the inner plate and extending along a predetermined curved trajectory; a first guide pin protruding from the connecting bar and inserted into the first guide groove ; a second guide groove formed in the connecting bar and extending in a longitudinal direction of the connecting bar ; and a second guide pin fixed to the inside of the head or protruding from the inner plate and inserted into the second guide groove . a penetration groove extending along the circumference of the head ; a connecting bar connected to the stand and extending to an inside of the head through the penetration groove ; an inner plate fixed to the inside of the head ; a first guide groove formed in the inner plate and extending along a predetermined curved trajectory; a first guide pin protruding from the connecting bar and inserted into the first guide groove ; a second guide groove formed in the connecting bar and extending in a longitudinal direction of the connecting bar ; and a second guide pin fixed to the inside of the head or protruding from the inner plate and inserted into the second guide groove .
Machine tool for machining panels or similar workpieces, comprising: - a moving system for moving a panel (P) along a predetermined advancing direction (A, A'), said moving system comprising: • chain means (6, 7; 6', 7') comprising a plurality of links , where at least one link of said plurality of links comprises a support element ; • corresponding means (35, 36; 35', 36') which are placed in front of said chain means (6, 7; 6', 7'); - operative means for machining said panel (P) while said panel (P) is advancing according to said predetermined advancing direction (A, A'); characterized in that the chain means (6, 7; 6', 7') comprises a movable element which is coupled in a movable way with said support element and elastic means which are provided between said support element and said movable element ; said elastic means is configured to push said panel (P) against said corresponding means (35, 36; 35', 36') when said panel (P) is placed, in use, between said chain means (6, 7; 6', 7') and said corresponding means (35, 36; 35', 36'); and said at least one link comprises also adjusting means to adjust preload of said elastic means and allow changing the thrust exerted by said elastic means on said panel (P) towards said corresponding means (35, 36; 35', 36'). - a moving system for moving a panel (P) along a predetermined advancing direction (A, A'), said moving system comprising: • chain means (6, 7; 6', 7') comprising a plurality of links , where at least one link of said plurality of links comprises a support element ; • corresponding means (35, 36; 35', 36') which are placed in front of said chain means (6, 7; 6', 7'); • chain means (6, 7; 6', 7') comprising a plurality of links , where at least one link of said plurality of links comprises a support element ; • corresponding means (35, 36; 35', 36') which are placed in front of said chain means (6, 7; 6', 7'); - operative means for machining said panel (P) while said panel (P) is advancing according to said predetermined advancing direction (A, A');
Method making an electrical connection of a ferrule with a transposed conductor, which has a number of individual conductors , which are substantially rectangular in cross section and electrically insulated from one another, wherein side surfaces (12, 14; 13, 15) of the individual conductors at least in sections extend along the transposed conductor substantially parallel to one another, wherein the electrical insulation is removed at least in the region of an outer contour of an end of the transposed conductor, wherein the end is inserted into a ferrule , and wherein the transposed conductor is pressure-contacted substantially orthogonally to the side surfaces (12, 14; 13, 15) of the individual conductors , wherein the end is subjected to pressure by means of a clamping connection at right angles to the direction of extension of the end of the transposed conductor, in order to realise both a mechanical as well as an electrical connection of the individual conductors to the ferrule .
A storage system comprising: a host system ; and a plurality of storage sets configured to interface through two different protocols with the host system, and wherein at least one of the plurality of storage sets comprises: a first memory region (MR1) comprising a volatile memory; a second memory region (MR2) comprising a volatile memory; and a third memory region (MR3) comprising a nonvolatile memory, and wherein: the at least one of the plurality of storage sets is configured to move data stored in the third memory region to a selected memory region among the first memory region and the second memory region based on a data access feature; and the at least one of the plurality of storage sets is further configured to adjust an execution order of pre-fetching commands received from the host system to pre-fetch data stored in the third memory region based on an operation state affecting the latency of of the third memory region. a host system ; and a plurality of storage sets configured to interface through two different protocols with the host system, and wherein at least one of the plurality of storage sets comprises: a first memory region (MR1) comprising a volatile memory; a second memory region (MR2) comprising a volatile memory; and a third memory region (MR3) comprising a nonvolatile memory, and a first memory region (MR1) comprising a volatile memory; a second memory region (MR2) comprising a volatile memory; and a third memory region (MR3) comprising a nonvolatile memory, and wherein: the at least one of the plurality of storage sets is configured to move data stored in the third memory region to a selected memory region among the first memory region and the second memory region based on a data access feature; and the at least one of the plurality of storage sets is further configured to adjust an execution order of pre-fetching commands received from the host system to pre-fetch data stored in the third memory region based on an operation state affecting the latency of of the third memory region. the at least one of the plurality of storage sets is configured to move data stored in the third memory region to a selected memory region among the first memory region and the second memory region based on a data access feature; and the at least one of the plurality of storage sets is further configured to adjust an execution order of pre-fetching commands received from the host system to pre-fetch data stored in the third memory region based on an operation state affecting the latency of of the third memory region.
A plurality of vehicle control devices, each vehicle control device comprising: a verification section containing a start-up program , an integrity verification program , a higher-importance region key , and a verification signature of a program within a higher-importance region , a lower-importance region key , and a verification signature of a program within a lower-importance region : wherein the start-up program is configured to verify the integrity of the program within the higher-importance region using the higher-importance region key , and the verification signature of the program within a higher-importance region and start up the program, wherein the program within the higher-importance region is related to vehicle travel or safety; and the start-up program is further configured to verify the integrity of the program within the lower-importance region using the lower-importance region key , and the verification signature of the program within a lower-importance region after the program within the higher-importance region has been started up by the start-up program , wherein the program within the lower-importance region is not related to vehicle travel or safety; characterised in that the higher-importance region key is a different key for each vehicle control device of the plurality of vehicle control devices; and the lower-importance region key is an identical key for each vehicle control device of the plurality of vehicle control devices of the same type. a verification section containing a start-up program , an integrity verification program , a higher-importance region key , and a verification signature of a program within a higher-importance region , a lower-importance region key , and a verification signature of a program within a lower-importance region : wherein the start-up program is configured to verify the integrity of the program within the higher-importance region using the higher-importance region key , and the verification signature of the program within a higher-importance region and start up the program, wherein the program within the higher-importance region is related to vehicle travel or safety; and the start-up program is further configured to verify the integrity of the program within the lower-importance region using the lower-importance region key , and the verification signature of the program within a lower-importance region after the program within the higher-importance region has been started up by the start-up program , wherein the program within the lower-importance region is not related to vehicle travel or safety; characterised in that the higher-importance region key is a different key for each vehicle control device of the plurality of vehicle control devices; and the lower-importance region key is an identical key for each vehicle control device of the plurality of vehicle control devices of the same type.
A surgical instrument , comprising: a chassis ; a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the shaft is coupled to the chassis at the proximal end of the shaft; an end effector coupled to the shaft at the distal end of the shaft; a force transmission mechanism coupled to the chassis, the force transmission mechanism comprising a worm drive and a lever arm , the lever arm comprising a first end and a follower member at the first end of the lever arm, wherein the follower member is engaged with the worm drive and is configured to be driven by the worm drive; wherein the lever arm comprises a second end opposite the first end of the lever arm, and wherein the lever arm has a fulcrum at the second end; and an actuation element operably coupling the lever arm to the end effector, wherein the actuation element is coupled to the lever arm at a position on the lever arm located between the fulcrum and the follower member, and wherein the actuation element extends through the shaft; wherein rotational movement of the worm drive imparts translational movement to the actuation element via the lever arm. a chassis ; a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the shaft is coupled to the chassis at the proximal end of the shaft; an end effector coupled to the shaft at the distal end of the shaft; a force transmission mechanism coupled to the chassis, the force transmission mechanism comprising a worm drive and a lever arm , the lever arm comprising a first end and a follower member at the first end of the lever arm, wherein the follower member is engaged with the worm drive and is configured to be driven by the worm drive; wherein the lever arm comprises a second end opposite the first end of the lever arm, and wherein the lever arm has a fulcrum at the second end; and an actuation element operably coupling the lever arm to the end effector, wherein the actuation element is coupled to the lever arm at a position on the lever arm located between the fulcrum and the follower member, and wherein the actuation element extends through the shaft; wherein rotational movement of the worm drive imparts translational movement to the actuation element via the lever arm.
System for loading components to be subjected to washing into a tunnel washing machine , said system comprising a device to be loaded with said components , said device comprising a perimeter frame , abutment means positioned within the perimeter defined by said frame , said abutment means being adapted to house, in a predetermined position, said components to be subjected to washing, said system comprising an apparatus handling said device , said apparatus comprising handling means comprising a chain conveyor device and being adapted to be positioned with respect to said tunnel washing machine so that said conveyor device extends in a direction parallel to the longitudinal advancement direction of the tunnel washing machine conveyor belt and is suitable for moving said device in the opposite direction with respect to the advancement direction of the washing machine conveyor belt from the exit of a tunnel washing machine to the entrance of said tunnel washing machine , characterized in that said apparatus further comprises: - a loading station , adapted to be placed at the entrance of said washing machine and to house said device for the loading operations; - an unloading station , adapted to be placed at the exit of said machine and to house said device for the unloading operations; - a first tilting device adapted to be placed at the entrance of said washing machine and to pick up said device from said handling means, to tilt said device and to deposit said device onto said loading station ; - a second tilting device adapted to be placed at the exit of said machine and to pick up said device from said unloading station , to tilt said device and couple it with said handling means . - a loading station , adapted to be placed at the entrance of said washing machine and to house said device for the loading operations; - an unloading station , adapted to be placed at the exit of said machine and to house said device for the unloading operations; - a first tilting device adapted to be placed at the entrance of said washing machine and to pick up said device from said handling means, to tilt said device and to deposit said device onto said loading station ; - a second tilting device adapted to be placed at the exit of said machine and to pick up said device from said unloading station , to tilt said device and couple it with said handling means .
A flow access apparatus for a flow system in a subsea oil and gas production installation, the flow access apparatus comprising: a body ; a plurality of connectors configured to connect the apparatus to the flow system; and a flow access interface for connecting the apparatus to a subsea process apparatus; wherein the flow access interface provides a single connection point and/or landing point for the subsea process apparatus; wherein the body defines a plurality of flow paths , and each flow path fluidly connects one of the plurality of connectors to the flow access interface to provide an intervention path from a connected subsea process apparatus to the flow system in use; and wherein the apparatus is configured to be disposed between a flow line connector for a jumper flow line and a jumper flow line to provide access points for the flow system and an access point to the jumper flowline from a connected subsea process apparatus in use. a body ; a plurality of connectors configured to connect the apparatus to the flow system; and a flow access interface for connecting the apparatus to a subsea process apparatus; wherein the flow access interface provides a single connection point and/or landing point for the subsea process apparatus; wherein the body defines a plurality of flow paths , and each flow path fluidly connects one of the plurality of connectors to the flow access interface to provide an intervention path from a connected subsea process apparatus to the flow system in use; and wherein the apparatus is configured to be disposed between a flow line connector for a jumper flow line and a jumper flow line to provide access points for the flow system and an access point to the jumper flowline from a connected subsea process apparatus in use.
King pin for transmitting longitudinal and transverse forces between a bogie and a vehicle body, wherein the king pin tapers along its longitudinal axis from a wide end to a narrow end , and wherein the king pin comprises a base body and ribs , which are arranged for supporting the vehicle body against the base body, characterised in that the king pin is manufactured at least partially, in particular completely, from an aluminium alloy, and that the base body forms an outer sleeve and curved ribs , which support themselves against the inner side of the base body , are arranged within the base body .
Method for determining a distortion of the image of an object produced by a reflection on a reflecting subject , the object being arranged at a predetermined distance from the subject , wherein the three-dimensional shape of the surface of the subject is first determined, characterized in that , based on the known three-dimensional shape of the surface , the distortions of the images of the object are subsequently calculated from different viewing directions and a three-dimensional distortion is thus determined, wherein the images of the object are created by reflection on the surface of the subject , wherein a virtual camera is arranged in each desired viewing direction in order to calculate the distortions of the images of the object from different viewing directions, and the image of the object reflected on the subject is determined from the viewpoint of this virtual camera .