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An article of footwear , comprising: a sole comprising: a first solid component ; a second solid component ; an additively manufactured mesh component arranged between the first solid component and the second solid component, wherein the mesh component is connected to each of the first solid component and the second solid component; and an upper connected to the sole, wherein the mesh component comprises a plurality of interconnected unit cells, wherein a three-dimensional shape of each unit cell is defined by a plurality of interconnected struts connected to one another at nodes, wherein the mesh component of the sole overlaps with a portion of the upper. a sole comprising: a first solid component ; a second solid component ; an additively manufactured mesh component arranged between the first solid component and the second solid component, wherein the mesh component is connected to each of the first solid component and the second solid component; and a first solid component ; a second solid component ; an additively manufactured mesh component arranged between the first solid component and the second solid component, wherein the mesh component is connected to each of the first solid component and the second solid component; and an upper connected to the sole, wherein the mesh component comprises a plurality of interconnected unit cells, wherein a three-dimensional shape of each unit cell is defined by a plurality of interconnected struts connected to one another at nodes, wherein the mesh component of the sole overlaps with a portion of the upper.
Method for the production of organic carbon fertilizer from anaerobically treated fermentation products from biogas plants, which are subjected to drying to > 85% dry matter (DM) and the dry matter is mixed with biochar between 5% and 50%, whereby the proportion of digestate being reduced to 95% to 50% a liquid and/or solid nitrogen mixture of organic or inorganic origin is added to the organic carbon fertilizer before drying and after the anaerobic fermentation and that the total nitrogen content in the finished product is increased to between 3% to 20% by the substances used.
A method of establishing communication with a satellite, comprising: providing a user terminal including a reconfigurable phased array antenna having a plurality of antenna elements , wherein the user terminal is operable for, after being turned on: in an acquisition mode, broadening a field of regard of the reconfigurable phased array antenna by using a spoiled beam by changing at least one of a phase and amplitude for adjacent antenna elements of the reconfigurable phased array antenna to introduce a phase difference to alter the coherence of received signals at the phased array antenna to thereby spread a beam width, wherein the reconfigurable phased array antenna is configured to be stationary while in the acquisition mode; receiving signals from a plurality of satellites within the field of regard using the reconfigurable phased array antenna ; determining one or more attributes of the received signals for each of the satellites ; selecting one of the plurality of satellites for communication based on the attributes of the received signals; switching to a directional mode for the reconfigurable phased array antenna ; establishing the communication with the selected satellite using the reconfigurable phased array antenna ; and tracking the selected satellite . in an acquisition mode, broadening a field of regard of the reconfigurable phased array antenna by using a spoiled beam by changing at least one of a phase and amplitude for adjacent antenna elements of the reconfigurable phased array antenna to introduce a phase difference to alter the coherence of received signals at the phased array antenna to thereby spread a beam width, wherein the reconfigurable phased array antenna is configured to be stationary while in the acquisition mode; receiving signals from a plurality of satellites within the field of regard using the reconfigurable phased array antenna ; determining one or more attributes of the received signals for each of the satellites ; selecting one of the plurality of satellites for communication based on the attributes of the received signals; switching to a directional mode for the reconfigurable phased array antenna ; establishing the communication with the selected satellite using the reconfigurable phased array antenna ; and tracking the selected satellite .
A system for determining altitude of an aircraft during flight, the system comprising: a vortex-shedding projection configured to extend from an exterior surface of the aircraft so as to project into and cause vortex-shedding turbulence of the airstream adjacent to the exterior surface of the aircraft; one or more sound-pressure detectors (16A - 16G) configured to be attached to the exterior surface of the aircraft downstream from the vortex-shedding projection, each of the one or more sound-pressure detectors configured to detect sound pressure indicative of the vortex-shedding turbulence caused by the vortex-shedding projection; and a processor configured to determine a vortex-shedding frequency f of the vortex-shedding turbulence as indicated by the sound pressure detected by the one or more sound-pressure detectors, the processor further configured to determine the altitude of the aircraft based, at least in part, on the vortex-shedding frequency f determined. a vortex-shedding projection configured to extend from an exterior surface of the aircraft so as to project into and cause vortex-shedding turbulence of the airstream adjacent to the exterior surface of the aircraft; one or more sound-pressure detectors (16A - 16G) configured to be attached to the exterior surface of the aircraft downstream from the vortex-shedding projection, each of the one or more sound-pressure detectors configured to detect sound pressure indicative of the vortex-shedding turbulence caused by the vortex-shedding projection; and a processor configured to determine a vortex-shedding frequency f of the vortex-shedding turbulence as indicated by the sound pressure detected by the one or more sound-pressure detectors, the processor further configured to determine the altitude of the aircraft based, at least in part, on the vortex-shedding frequency f determined.
A magnesium alloy manufactured by melt casting, the magnesium alloy comprising, by weight, 1.0% or greater but less than 7.0% of Al, 0.2% to 2.0% of Ca, 0.05% to 2.0% of Y, greater than 0% to 6% of Zn, greater than 0% to 1% of Mn, optionally 0.1 % to 1.0% of Zr, a balance of Mg, and other unavoidable impurities, wherein a total content of the Ca and the Y is equal to or greater than 0.2% but less or equal than 2.0% of a total weight of the magnesium alloy and wherein a combined oxide layer of CaO/Y 2 O 3 is formed on the surface of the magnesium alloy.
A peripherally-implantable neurostimulation system comprising: a plurality of leads, wherein each of the plurality of leads comprises at least one electrode; an analog-to-digital converter comprising a successive approximation analog-to-digital converter and a switched capacitor amplifier comprising a switched capacitor array having a total capacitance value of C2, wherein the successive approximation analog-to-digital converter and the switched capacitor amplifier share a common differential amplifier, configurable as either an opamp or as a comparator, wherein the differential amplifier can be configured as an opamp such that a virtual ground is established when the switched capacitor amplifier is sampling, and the differential amplifier can be used as a comparator in the successive approximation analog-to-digital converter for the digitization of an analog voltage sampled on one of the at least one electrodes; an input capacitor between the leads and the analog-to-digital converter, the input capacitor having a capacitance value of C1, the input capacitor configured to be charged to the analog voltage sampled on one of the at least one electrodes; and a pulse generator configured to generate one or several electrical pulses, wherein the pulse generator is connected to the leads such that the electrical pulses are transmitted to the at least one electrode. a plurality of leads, wherein each of the plurality of leads comprises at least one electrode; an analog-to-digital converter comprising a successive approximation analog-to-digital converter and a switched capacitor amplifier comprising a switched capacitor array having a total capacitance value of C2, wherein the successive approximation analog-to-digital converter and the switched capacitor amplifier share a common differential amplifier, configurable as either an opamp or as a comparator, wherein the differential amplifier can be configured as an opamp such that a virtual ground is established when the switched capacitor amplifier is sampling, and the differential amplifier can be used as a comparator in the successive approximation analog-to-digital converter for the digitization of an analog voltage sampled on one of the at least one electrodes; an input capacitor between the leads and the analog-to-digital converter, the input capacitor having a capacitance value of C1, the input capacitor configured to be charged to the analog voltage sampled on one of the at least one electrodes; and a pulse generator configured to generate one or several electrical pulses, wherein the pulse generator is connected to the leads such that the electrical pulses are transmitted to the at least one electrode.
A composite prepreg sheet containing: (A) a thin sheet composed of a single layer or multiple layers of three layers or less, which includes at least one layer of fine cellulose fibers containing 50% by weight or more of regenerated fine cellulose fibers, and satisfies the following requirements: the specific surface area equivalent fiber diameter of fibers that compose the layer of fine cellulose fibers, determined as described in the description, is 0.20 μm to 2.0 μm, the air impermeability, determined as described in the description, is 1 s/100 ml to 100,000 s/ml, and the sheet thickness, determined as described in the description, is 2 μm to 22 μm, and (B) a heat-curable resin and/or a photo-curable resin. (A) a thin sheet composed of a single layer or multiple layers of three layers or less, which includes at least one layer of fine cellulose fibers containing 50% by weight or more of regenerated fine cellulose fibers, and satisfies the following requirements: the specific surface area equivalent fiber diameter of fibers that compose the layer of fine cellulose fibers, determined as described in the description, is 0.20 μm to 2.0 μm, the air impermeability, determined as described in the description, is 1 s/100 ml to 100,000 s/ml, and the sheet thickness, determined as described in the description, is 2 μm to 22 μm, and the specific surface area equivalent fiber diameter of fibers that compose the layer of fine cellulose fibers, determined as described in the description, is 0.20 μm to 2.0 μm, the air impermeability, determined as described in the description, is 1 s/100 ml to 100,000 s/ml, and the sheet thickness, determined as described in the description, is 2 μm to 22 μm, and (B) a heat-curable resin and/or a photo-curable resin.
Flat building element (E), particularly for making horizontal building structures, comprising a panel (P) of wooden material having a pair of flat and parallel faces (S, I), namely a top face (S) and a bottom face (I), and a plurality of lateral faces (L) extending between said flat and parallel faces (S, I), at least one beam (T) of metallic material having a pair of opposed faces , namely a proximal face and a distal face , wherein said at least one beam (T) is arranged along a respective lateral face (L) of the panel (P) with the proximal face in contact with said lateral face (L), said building element being characterized in that a plurality of connection elements (B) of metallic material rigidly connect said at least one beam (T) to the panel (P), and in that each connection element (B) is a plate element comprising a first portion , which is inserted into a respective seat provided on a respective lateral face (L) of the panel (P) and is fixed therein by adhesive means, and a second portion , which protrudes from said respective lateral face (L). a panel (P) of wooden material having a pair of flat and parallel faces (S, I), namely a top face (S) and a bottom face (I), and a plurality of lateral faces (L) extending between said flat and parallel faces (S, I), at least one beam (T) of metallic material having a pair of opposed faces , namely a proximal face and a distal face , wherein said at least one beam (T) is arranged along a respective lateral face (L) of the panel (P) with the proximal face in contact with said lateral face (L), said building element being characterized in that a plurality of connection elements (B) of metallic material rigidly connect said at least one beam (T) to the panel (P), and in that each connection element (B) is a plate element comprising a first portion , which is inserted into a respective seat provided on a respective lateral face (L) of the panel (P) and is fixed therein by adhesive means, and a second portion , which protrudes from said respective lateral face (L).
A bridging module configured to provide vacuum connectivity between first and second evacuated volumes , the bridging module comprising: a portal section comprising opposing first and second portals configured for sealed attachment respectively to the first and second evacuated volumes ; first and second gate elements configured respectively to cover and seal the first and second portals ; a storage section horizontally extending from the portal section , the gate elements being horizontally translatable by a drive mechanism between a deployed configuration in which the gate elements are located in the portal section and form seals with the portals , and a stored configuration in which the gate elements are located in the storage section and do not overlap a passage formed between the portals ; and an expanding mechanism extending between the gate elements and configured to press the gate elements apart when the gate elements are in the deployed configuration, thereby pressing the gate elements against the portals ; the bridging module thereby providing unobstructed, evacuated connectivity between the evacuated volumes when the gate elements are in the stored configuration; and the bridging module being isolated from the evacuated volumes when the gate elements are in the deployed configuration, thereby enabling the evacuated volumes to remain evacuated while the bridging module is vented to atmosphere. a portal section comprising opposing first and second portals configured for sealed attachment respectively to the first and second evacuated volumes ; first and second gate elements configured respectively to cover and seal the first and second portals ; a storage section horizontally extending from the portal section , the gate elements being horizontally translatable by a drive mechanism between a deployed configuration in which the gate elements are located in the portal section and form seals with the portals , and a stored configuration in which the gate elements are located in the storage section and do not overlap a passage formed between the portals ; and an expanding mechanism extending between the gate elements and configured to press the gate elements apart when the gate elements are in the deployed configuration, thereby pressing the gate elements against the portals ; the bridging module thereby providing unobstructed, evacuated connectivity between the evacuated volumes when the gate elements are in the stored configuration; and the bridging module being isolated from the evacuated volumes when the gate elements are in the deployed configuration, thereby enabling the evacuated volumes to remain evacuated while the bridging module is vented to atmosphere.
A liquid electrophotographic printer comprising: an image formation portion to transfer first and second patterned ink layers formed on a photoconductor member onto an intermediate transfer member , wherein the second ink layer covers at least an area of the first patterned ink layer ; a feed portion to direct a portion of a conductive foil layer to become adhered, according to the pattern, onto the first ink layer on the intermediate transfer member before the second ink layer is transferred onto, and becomes adhered to, the foil portion according to the pattern; and a transfer portion to cause transfer of the conductive foil portion from the intermediate transfer member , via transfer of at least the second ink layer from the intermediate transfer member , onto a substrate. an image formation portion to transfer first and second patterned ink layers formed on a photoconductor member onto an intermediate transfer member , wherein the second ink layer covers at least an area of the first patterned ink layer ; a feed portion to direct a portion of a conductive foil layer to become adhered, according to the pattern, onto the first ink layer on the intermediate transfer member before the second ink layer is transferred onto, and becomes adhered to, the foil portion according to the pattern; and a transfer portion to cause transfer of the conductive foil portion from the intermediate transfer member , via transfer of at least the second ink layer from the intermediate transfer member , onto a substrate.
A method implemented in a network apparatus used in a wavelength division multiplexing, WDM, optical network, the method comprising: (a) finding K -shortest routes between each node pair ( s , d ), where s , d ∈ V and | V | ≤ K , where V is a set of reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer, ROADM, nodes; (b) selecting a node pair ( s, d ); (c) selecting a route k between nodes s and d out of the K -shortest routes; (d) finding a bit map of route k indicating whether a wavelength slot of the spectrum of route k is available or not by performing bit-wise logical AND operations on the bit vectors of all fibers along route k, wherein the state of each wavelength slot is represented by a binary variable; '1' indicating that the wavelength slot is available and '0' indicating that the wavelength slot is occupied and the spectrum state of a fiber is represented by a binary vector; (e) selecting a line rate l out of offered set L of line rates; (f) finding a probability α l s , d , k of provisioning a connection with line rate l on route k between nodes s, d; (g) determining a fragmentation factor, FF, according to the following formula: FF = 1 − 1 T ∑ ∀ s d 1 K ∑ k = 1 k = K ∑ l ∈ L Q l × α l s , d , k , where T is granularity at which a spectrum is slotted and Q 1 is the probability of requesting line rate 1. (a) finding K -shortest routes between each node pair ( s , d ), where s , d ∈ V and | V | ≤ K , where V is a set of reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer, ROADM, nodes; (b) selecting a node pair ( s, d ); (c) selecting a route k between nodes s and d out of the K -shortest routes; (d) finding a bit map of route k indicating whether a wavelength slot of the spectrum of route k is available or not by performing bit-wise logical AND operations on the bit vectors of all fibers along route k, wherein the state of each wavelength slot is represented by a binary variable; '1' indicating that the wavelength slot is available and '0' indicating that the wavelength slot is occupied and the spectrum state of a fiber is represented by a binary vector; (e) selecting a line rate l out of offered set L of line rates; (f) finding a probability α l s , d , k of provisioning a connection with line rate l on route k between nodes s, d; (g) determining a fragmentation factor, FF, according to the following formula: FF = 1 − 1 T ∑ ∀ s d 1 K ∑ k = 1 k = K ∑ l ∈ L Q l × α l s , d , k , where T is granularity at which a spectrum is slotted and Q 1 is the probability of requesting line rate 1.
A method of subjecting an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate to treatment against corrosion and against wear, the method comprising applying the following steps to the substrate : A first oxidation step forming a porous oxide layer ; a sol-gel treatment step, posterior to the first oxidation step, forming a sol-gel layer , the sol-gel treatment step taking place on the porous oxide layer without a prior step of filling in this layer, the sol-gel infiltrating into the pores of the porous oxide layer during the sol-gel treatment step; a machining step, posterior to the sol-gel treatment step, during which at least one zone (U) for treatment is machined so as to eliminate the sol-gel layer and the porous oxide layer from this zone (U); and a hard oxidation step, posterior to the sol-gel treatment step and the machining step, forming a hard oxide layer in the zone (U) for treatment. A first oxidation step forming a porous oxide layer ; a sol-gel treatment step, posterior to the first oxidation step, forming a sol-gel layer , the sol-gel treatment step taking place on the porous oxide layer without a prior step of filling in this layer, the sol-gel infiltrating into the pores of the porous oxide layer during the sol-gel treatment step; a machining step, posterior to the sol-gel treatment step, during which at least one zone (U) for treatment is machined so as to eliminate the sol-gel layer and the porous oxide layer from this zone (U); and a hard oxidation step, posterior to the sol-gel treatment step and the machining step, forming a hard oxide layer in the zone (U) for treatment.
A method for producing a capillary tube from nonferrous alloys, which comprises a continuous cold rotary extrusion step of an initial blank having a solid cross-section, produced by casting, so as to obtain a tube having a hollow cross-section, wherein the deformation of the blank during said cold extrusion step is achieved only by means of friction force, a step of cooling of the extruded tube to ambient temperature, and at least one step of cold drawing of the extruded tube so as to reduce its diameter to obtain a capillary tube with an inside diameter from 0.2 to 4.5 mm.
A method , comprising: determining that a computing device has entered into a corrupted state after the computing device has been initialized at least a pre-determined number of times during a pre-determined interval of time, the computing device storing at least system data and information about a plurality of changes to the system data; after determining that the computing device has entered into the corrupted state, identifying one or more untrusted changes to the system data from the plurality of changes to the system data, wherein the one or more untrusted changes were made by one or more untrusted entities; resetting the one or more untrusted changes to the system data to one or more default values; and after resetting the one or more untrusted changes to the system data to the one or more default values, initializing the computing device. determining that a computing device has entered into a corrupted state after the computing device has been initialized at least a pre-determined number of times during a pre-determined interval of time, the computing device storing at least system data and information about a plurality of changes to the system data; after determining that the computing device has entered into the corrupted state, identifying one or more untrusted changes to the system data from the plurality of changes to the system data, wherein the one or more untrusted changes were made by one or more untrusted entities; resetting the one or more untrusted changes to the system data to one or more default values; and after resetting the one or more untrusted changes to the system data to the one or more default values, initializing the computing device.