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Device for heat transfer between a first fluid and a second fluid, comprising an assembly of - tube elements for the conduction of the first fluid, which in each instance are developed with a first, nondeformed region and at least one second, deformed region , disposed at an end of the tube element , - at least one tube plate with passage apertures as well as at least one sealing element with passage apertures , wherein the sealing element is in each instance disposed between an outer surface of the second region of a tube element and an edge of a rim of the passage opening of the tube plate , wherein the tube elements as flat tubes - are developed with flow channels for the conduction of the first fluid, wherein the flow channels are separated from one another by at least one internal structure element, and are as well - developed of a metal and the cross section of the tube elements are flared in the second region in a plane oriented perpendicularly to a longitudinal direction (x) of each tube element, characterised in that the tube elements comprise at least one groove extending in the longitudinal direction (x) on an upper side as well as on a lower side , and that the internal structure element is developed by at least one welded connection in a connection region , and wherein the connection region is developed so as to terminate at a predetermined distance from the at least one end of the tube element such that the second region has a planar upper side as well as a planar lower side . - tube elements for the conduction of the first fluid, which in each instance are developed with a first, nondeformed region and at least one second, deformed region , disposed at an end of the tube element , - at least one tube plate with passage apertures as well as at least one sealing element with passage apertures , wherein the sealing element is in each instance disposed between an outer surface of the second region of a tube element and an edge of a rim of the passage opening of the tube plate , wherein the tube elements as flat tubes - are developed with flow channels for the conduction of the first fluid, wherein the flow channels are separated from one another by at least one internal structure element, and are as well - developed of a metal and the cross section of the tube elements are flared in the second region in a plane oriented perpendicularly to a longitudinal direction (x) of each tube element, characterised in that the tube elements comprise at least one groove extending in the longitudinal direction (x) on an upper side as well as on a lower side , and that the internal structure element is developed by at least one welded connection in a connection region , and wherein the connection region is developed so as to terminate at a predetermined distance from the at least one end of the tube element such that the second region has a planar upper side as well as a planar lower side .
A method of fabricating a part out of ceramic matrix composite material, the method comprising at least the following step: • infiltrating a fiber preform with a molten composition comprising a majority by weight of silicon, the fiber preform comprising silicon carbide fibers, silicon carbide powder being present in the pores of said preform, the mean size of the silicon carbide crystallites in the powder being less than the mean size of the silicon carbide crystallites in the fibers, a ceramic matrix being formed in the pores of the fiber preform during the infiltration so as to obtain the part made of composite material. • infiltrating a fiber preform with a molten composition comprising a majority by weight of silicon, the fiber preform comprising silicon carbide fibers, silicon carbide powder being present in the pores of said preform, the mean size of the silicon carbide crystallites in the powder being less than the mean size of the silicon carbide crystallites in the fibers, a ceramic matrix being formed in the pores of the fiber preform during the infiltration so as to obtain the part made of composite material.
A device for storing and dispensing coffee beans ; the device comprising: a hopper defining a chamber adapted to contain the coffee beans and provided with a bottom admission opening ; a support base to support the hopper ; a rotary dosing device rotatably mounted in a seat to rotate from and to a rest position, and provided with at least one cavity open on the outer surface of the rotary dosing device ; and vacuum generating means to create and maintain the vacuum within the chamber ; characterised in that the rotary dosing device further comprises at least one annular groove engaged by a V-ring seal with a sealing lip , which, in said rest position, is compressed against an annular surface of the seat to seal the chamber and is oriented relative to said seat , so as to be further compressed against said annular surface when subjected to a vacuum created in the chamber when air is sucked out therefrom.
Double-stranded adapter DNA, which is used for unbiased gene amplification and has the following features: (a) the double-stranded adapter DNA has a sense strand and an antisense strand that are annealed with each other, the base length of the sense strand being equal to or longer than the base length of the antisense strand; (b) the base length of the sense strand is 15 to 40 bp; (c) the antisense strand includes a plurality of uracil bases such that each uracil can be removed by treating an adapter portion with uracil DNA glycosylase (UNG) and the antisense strand can be completely degraded via heat treatment; (d) at least one end of the adapter DNA is in the form of a blunt end; (e) the blunt end of the adapter DNA binds to a target gene to be amplified; (f) a part or all of the sense strand corresponds to a forward primer sequence used for gene amplification; (g) a restriction enzyme site is not inserted to the adapter DNA; and (h) an amino group is bound to the 3' end of the antisense strand of the double-stranded adapter DNA. (a) the double-stranded adapter DNA has a sense strand and an antisense strand that are annealed with each other, the base length of the sense strand being equal to or longer than the base length of the antisense strand; (b) the base length of the sense strand is 15 to 40 bp; (c) the antisense strand includes a plurality of uracil bases such that each uracil can be removed by treating an adapter portion with uracil DNA glycosylase (UNG) and the antisense strand can be completely degraded via heat treatment; (d) at least one end of the adapter DNA is in the form of a blunt end; (e) the blunt end of the adapter DNA binds to a target gene to be amplified; (f) a part or all of the sense strand corresponds to a forward primer sequence used for gene amplification; (g) a restriction enzyme site is not inserted to the adapter DNA; and (h) an amino group is bound to the 3' end of the antisense strand of the double-stranded adapter DNA.
An apparatus for use with a process controller , the apparatus comprising at least one processing device configured to implement: an equation editor configured to receive balance equations describing a chemical process controlled by the process controller using a model and to generate model information representing the balance equations; a model factory configured to receive the model information from the equation editor and generate an equation stack using the model information, the equation stack representing the balance equations; an equation evaluation engine configured to receive evaluation information from the process controller, and evaluate at least one of the balance equations using the evaluation information and the equation stack, and provide an output of the evaluation; and a linearizer configured to (i) receive states and inputs of the model from the process controller, estimated parameters of the model, and equations evaluated for the states and inputs of the model from the equation evaluation engine, (ii) generate a linearized model by linearizing the non-linear equations in the evaluated equations based on the states and inputs, the estimated parameters, and the output from the equation evaluation engine, and (iii) provide the linearized model to the process controller in order to control the process. an equation editor configured to receive balance equations describing a chemical process controlled by the process controller using a model and to generate model information representing the balance equations; a model factory configured to receive the model information from the equation editor and generate an equation stack using the model information, the equation stack representing the balance equations; an equation evaluation engine configured to receive evaluation information from the process controller, and evaluate at least one of the balance equations using the evaluation information and the equation stack, and provide an output of the evaluation; and a linearizer configured to (i) receive states and inputs of the model from the process controller, estimated parameters of the model, and equations evaluated for the states and inputs of the model from the equation evaluation engine, (ii) generate a linearized model by linearizing the non-linear equations in the evaluated equations based on the states and inputs, the estimated parameters, and the output from the equation evaluation engine, and (iii) provide the linearized model to the process controller in order to control the process.
Method for determining the spreading pattern in an agricultural centrifugal spreader, wherein the centrifugal spreader has • a first sensor (10.1), in particular a radar sensor, for contactlessly determining a first variable (MW1) that is proportional to the flying speed and/or throwing distance of the ejected spreading material following ejection from the spreading disc and/or discs (2.1), characterized in that the centrifugal spreader also has • a wind sensor for determining the wind direction and/or the wind strength, wherein, to reduce the influence of wind strength and/or wind direction on the determination of the spreading pattern, the determined first variable (MW1) and at least one second determined variable (MW2) are taken into account, wherein • a measured value, which has been adjusted with regard to the wind influence, for the throwing distance is determined, • the determined wind direction and/or wind strength are/is taken into account as second determined variable when determining the spreading pattern. • a first sensor (10.1), in particular a radar sensor, for contactlessly determining a first variable (MW1) that is proportional to the flying speed and/or throwing distance of the ejected spreading material following ejection from the spreading disc and/or discs (2.1), characterized in that the centrifugal spreader also has • a wind sensor for determining the wind direction and/or the wind strength, wherein, to reduce the influence of wind strength and/or wind direction on the determination of the spreading pattern, the determined first variable (MW1) and at least one second determined variable (MW2) are taken into account, wherein • a measured value, which has been adjusted with regard to the wind influence, for the throwing distance is determined, • the determined wind direction and/or wind strength are/is taken into account as second determined variable when determining the spreading pattern.
Current sensor arrangement with a magnetic core and a magnetic field sensor, which are arranged in a housing, characterised in that a conductor and an arrester are arranged, that the conductor and the arrester are connected to the housing , that an insulating spacer is arranged between the conductor and the arrester , that the magnetic core has an interior space , wherein, for the purpose of achieving an advantageous shielding and thus high measurement accuracy, the conductor and arrester are fed through the interior space and the magnetic field sensor is arranged in the interior space of the magnetic core , and that the conductor and the arrester are arranged at a defined distance a from one another. characterised in that a conductor and an arrester are arranged, that the conductor and the arrester are connected to the housing , that an insulating spacer is arranged between the conductor and the arrester , that the magnetic core has an interior space , wherein, for the purpose of achieving an advantageous shielding and thus high measurement accuracy, the conductor and arrester are fed through the interior space and the magnetic field sensor is arranged in the interior space of the magnetic core , and that the conductor and the arrester are arranged at a defined distance a from one another.
A massage device for a seat , the massage device comprising: a pressing portion configured to expand to press a seat occupant seated on the seat ; an adjustment portion configured to adjust a position of the pressing portion between the seat occupant and the seat , the pressing portion including a supported part supported by the adjustment portion ; a deformation detector configured to detect a position of the supported part of the pressing portion ; and a controller configured to control the adjustment portion based on a detection result of the deformation detector , characterized in that the controller is configured to first execute an adjustment portion driving process wherein the controller causes the adjustment portion to expand so that the pressing portion contacts the seat occupant , in that the controller is configured to then execute an initial time pressing portion driving process wherein the controller causes the pressing portion to expand so that the pressing portion presses the seat occupant 3, in that the controller is configured to determine whether the position of the supported part of the pressing portion has moved toward the seat while the pressing portion is expanding, and in that the controller is configured to, when determining that the position of the supported part of the pressing portion has been moved during driving of the pressing portion , drive the adjustment portion such that the position of the supported part of the pressing portion returns to a position prior to the driving of the pressing portion . a pressing portion configured to expand to press a seat occupant seated on the seat ; an adjustment portion configured to adjust a position of the pressing portion between the seat occupant and the seat , the pressing portion including a supported part supported by the adjustment portion ; a deformation detector configured to detect a position of the supported part of the pressing portion ; and a controller configured to control the adjustment portion based on a detection result of the deformation detector , characterized in that the controller is configured to first execute an adjustment portion driving process wherein the controller causes the adjustment portion to expand so that the pressing portion contacts the seat occupant , in that the controller is configured to then execute an initial time pressing portion driving process wherein the controller causes the pressing portion to expand so that the pressing portion presses the seat occupant 3, in that the controller is configured to determine whether the position of the supported part of the pressing portion has moved toward the seat while the pressing portion is expanding, and in that the controller is configured to, when determining that the position of the supported part of the pressing portion has been moved during driving of the pressing portion , drive the adjustment portion such that the position of the supported part of the pressing portion returns to a position prior to the driving of the pressing portion .
A surgical system comprising: a curved link of a manipulator arm , the curved link having an end ; a telescoping cannula mount assembly positioned in the end of the curved link , the telescoping cannula mount assembly including a curved cannula mount arm having a fixed shape; a latching and unlatching system comprising an electric actuator and a locking assembly ; and a latch ; wherein in a first state, the curved cannula mount arm having the fixed shape is parked within the end of the curved link ; and wherein in a second state, the curved cannula mount arm having the fixed shape is locked in an extended position from the end of the curved link by the electric actuator engaging the locking assembly with the latch ; wherein activating of the electric actuator to disengage the locking assembly from the latch is inhibited when a cannula is docked on the curved cannula mount arm . a curved link of a manipulator arm , the curved link having an end ; a telescoping cannula mount assembly positioned in the end of the curved link , the telescoping cannula mount assembly including a curved cannula mount arm having a fixed shape; a latching and unlatching system comprising an electric actuator and a locking assembly ; and a latch ; wherein in a first state, the curved cannula mount arm having the fixed shape is parked within the end of the curved link ; and wherein in a second state, the curved cannula mount arm having the fixed shape is locked in an extended position from the end of the curved link by the electric actuator engaging the locking assembly with the latch ; wherein activating of the electric actuator to disengage the locking assembly from the latch is inhibited when a cannula is docked on the curved cannula mount arm .
An in-vehicle charging station for an electrically heated aerosol-generating device , the in-vehicle charging station being configured for stationary arrangement at a site of use in a vehicle and comprising: a docking port for removably receiving the aerosol-generating device ; a charging circuit operatively connectable to the aerosol-generating device when being received in the docking port for charging an electrical power supply of the aerosol-generating device ; and a housing adapted for securing at least the docking port and the charging circuit against displacement, relative to the site of use in the vehicle, during insertion or removal of the aerosol-generating device into or from the docking port , characterized in that the in-vehicle charging station further comprises a releasable retaining device configured for securely retaining the aerosol-generating device in the docking port in a form-fitting or force-fitting or force- and form-fitting manner, or by comprising at least one of a magnetic lock or an electromagnetic lock, such as to allow for one-handed removing of an aerosol-generating article from the aerosol-generating device . a docking port for removably receiving the aerosol-generating device ; a charging circuit operatively connectable to the aerosol-generating device when being received in the docking port for charging an electrical power supply of the aerosol-generating device ; and a housing adapted for securing at least the docking port and the charging circuit against displacement, relative to the site of use in the vehicle, during insertion or removal of the aerosol-generating device into or from the docking port , characterized in that the in-vehicle charging station further comprises a releasable retaining device configured for securely retaining the aerosol-generating device in the docking port in a form-fitting or force-fitting or force- and form-fitting manner, or by comprising at least one of a magnetic lock or an electromagnetic lock, such as to allow for one-handed removing of an aerosol-generating article from the aerosol-generating device .
Bracelet for a timepiece, the bracelet comprising at least a first strap section and a second strap section , each strap section comprising a first end adapted to be joined to a watchcase and a second end joined to a foldable clasp , wherein the foldable clasp comprises at least a first clasp section and a second clasp section joined by a hinge , the foldable clasp being arranged such that it exhibits an unfolded state, in which said second ends are at a maximum separation, and a folded state, in which said second ends are maintained at a minimum separation, the first strap section comprising at least one first electrical component and the second strap section comprising at least one second electrical component, the first electrical component being permanently electrically connected to the second electrical component, characterized in that said electrical connection is achieved by means of at least one electrical wire passing through the foldable clasp , the electrical wire passing through a passageway provided through each of the first clasp section , the second clasp section and the hinge , wherein said hinge comprises at least one hollow tube , said passageway passing through said at least one hollow tube .
An anti-CD40 antibody for use in a method of treating cancer, the method comprising the steps of administering a composition comprising the anti-CD40 antibody to a patient in need of such treatment, wherein the anti-CD40 antibody comprises the heavy chain variable region of SEQ ID NO:1 and the light chain variable region of SEQ ID NO:2, and a human constant region; wherein the constant region has an N-glycoside-linked sugar chain at residue N297 according to the EU index; and wherein less than 5% of the N-glycoside-linked sugar chains in the composition comprise a fucose residue; and wherein the anti-CD40 antibody is administered at a dose level between 0.1-2000 μg/kg (μg per kilogram of patient body weight).
Head-up display having a display illuminated by a plurality of light sources arranged in distributed fashion, wherein a TIR collimator is arranged between each light source and the display and wherein the TIR collimator is a TIR collimator which redistributes the rays (LB1) coming from the light source assigned thereto into a directed beam (LB2) of uniform illuminance, characterized in that the TIR collimator has a multiplicity of ring sectors (301-309) of differing radial extent (r1-r9), said ring sectors being arranged such that an approximation to the desired cross section of the light beam emanating from the TIR collimator is achieved for the directed beam (LB2) as a result of the combination of the radial segments (301-309) with different radial extents (r1-r9).