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A turbomachine , comprising: a casing having an inlet end opposite an outlet end along a longitudinal axis of the casing ; a shaft assembly provided within the casing , the shaft assembly extending from the inlet end to the outlet end ; a plurality of rotating impellers extending radially outward from the shaft assembly ; a communication channel defined between two adjacent impellers to permit a backflow of fluid from a diffuser channel of a downstream impeller to a return channel of an adjacent upstream impeller ; and a disk member rotatably positioned on the shaft assembly between the two adjacent impellers the disk member having at least one opening defined therein, wherein the disk member is configured to be rotated between a first position in which the at least one opening is aligned with the communication channel and a second position in which the at least one opening is rotated away from the communication channel , wherein the communication channel comprises a borehole defined in the casing between the two adjacent impellers , the borehole extending through the casing from the diffuser channel of the downstream impeller to the return channel of the adjacent upstream impeller , and the disk member is housed in the casing between the two adjacent impellers . a casing having an inlet end opposite an outlet end along a longitudinal axis of the casing ; a shaft assembly provided within the casing , the shaft assembly extending from the inlet end to the outlet end ; a plurality of rotating impellers extending radially outward from the shaft assembly ; a communication channel defined between two adjacent impellers to permit a backflow of fluid from a diffuser channel of a downstream impeller to a return channel of an adjacent upstream impeller ; and a disk member rotatably positioned on the shaft assembly between the two adjacent impellers the disk member having at least one opening defined therein, wherein the disk member is configured to be rotated between a first position in which the at least one opening is aligned with the communication channel and a second position in which the at least one opening is rotated away from the communication channel , wherein the communication channel comprises a borehole defined in the casing between the two adjacent impellers , the borehole extending through the casing from the diffuser channel of the downstream impeller to the return channel of the adjacent upstream impeller , and the disk member is housed in the casing between the two adjacent impellers .
A system for verifying a sample volume, comprising: a sample reservoir defining an inner volume and configured to receive a volume of bodily fluid, the inner volume containing an additive; a volumetric verification device including a first indicator and a second indicator, the volumetric verification device configured to be removably coupled to the sample reservoir to place the first indicator in a first position along a length of the sample reservoir such that the first indicator is substantially aligned with a surface of the additive and place the second indicator in a second position along the length of the sample reservoir such that the second indicator is substantially aligned with a predetermined fill volume when bodily fluid is transferred to the inner volume; characterized in that the system further comprising: a cradle configured to be removably coupled to the volumetric verification device, the cradle configured to support the volumetric verification device and the sample reservoir when bodily fluid is transferred to the inner volume. a sample reservoir defining an inner volume and configured to receive a volume of bodily fluid, the inner volume containing an additive; a volumetric verification device including a first indicator and a second indicator, the volumetric verification device configured to be removably coupled to the sample reservoir to place the first indicator in a first position along a length of the sample reservoir such that the first indicator is substantially aligned with a surface of the additive and place the second indicator in a second position along the length of the sample reservoir such that the second indicator is substantially aligned with a predetermined fill volume when bodily fluid is transferred to the inner volume; characterized in that the system further comprising: a cradle configured to be removably coupled to the volumetric verification device, the cradle configured to support the volumetric verification device and the sample reservoir when bodily fluid is transferred to the inner volume.
A chemisorption based energy storage device comprising: a first chemical reactor containing a first sorbent material and a second chemical reactor containing a second sorbent material different to the first sorbent material, the first sorbent material having an affinity towards a refrigerant gas at a high temperature and the second sorbent material having an affinity towards the refrigerant gas at a low temperature, the first and second chemical reactors being further provided with means for putting heat in to, or taking heat out of, the first and/or the second sorbent materials; a compressor/expander module selectively connected to the first and second chemical reactors, the compressor/expander module being configured to either compress or expand the refrigerant; wherein the means for putting heat in to, or taking heat out of, the first and/or the second sorbent materials provides a flow of refrigerant between the compressor/expander module and the first and second chemical reactors. a first chemical reactor containing a first sorbent material and a second chemical reactor containing a second sorbent material different to the first sorbent material, the first sorbent material having an affinity towards a refrigerant gas at a high temperature and the second sorbent material having an affinity towards the refrigerant gas at a low temperature, the first and second chemical reactors being further provided with means for putting heat in to, or taking heat out of, the first and/or the second sorbent materials; a compressor/expander module selectively connected to the first and second chemical reactors, the compressor/expander module being configured to either compress or expand the refrigerant; wherein the means for putting heat in to, or taking heat out of, the first and/or the second sorbent materials provides a flow of refrigerant between the compressor/expander module and the first and second chemical reactors.
A system, comprising: an ice formation tray that comprises a plurality of ice formation cells , wherein at least one ice formation cell of the plurality of ice formation cells is configured to receive a water stream, wherein the at least one ice formation cell is bounded by at least one bevel (429a-426g) and further comprises an opening being shaped to conform to a refrigerant tube ; a portion of the refrigerant tube extending through the opening , the refrigerant tube being configured to freeze a portion of the water stream that makes direct contact with the refrigerant tube to thereby generate an ice piece; characterized in that the at least one bevel (426a-426g) includes a slot (503a-503b); wherein the system further comprises an ejector mounted to an ejector shaft , wherein the ejector is configured to: fit into the slot (503a-503b) of the at least one bevel (426a-426g); rotate, in response to the ejector shaft rotating, wherein the ejector rotates with the ejector shaft about a same axis; and pry the at least one ice piece away from the at least one ice formation cell . an ice formation tray that comprises a plurality of ice formation cells , wherein at least one ice formation cell of the plurality of ice formation cells is configured to receive a water stream, wherein the at least one ice formation cell is bounded by at least one bevel (429a-426g) and further comprises an opening being shaped to conform to a refrigerant tube ; a portion of the refrigerant tube extending through the opening , the refrigerant tube being configured to freeze a portion of the water stream that makes direct contact with the refrigerant tube to thereby generate an ice piece; characterized in that the at least one bevel (426a-426g) includes a slot (503a-503b); wherein the system further comprises an ejector mounted to an ejector shaft , wherein the ejector is configured to: fit into the slot (503a-503b) of the at least one bevel (426a-426g); rotate, in response to the ejector shaft rotating, wherein the ejector rotates with the ejector shaft about a same axis; and pry the at least one ice piece away from the at least one ice formation cell . fit into the slot (503a-503b) of the at least one bevel (426a-426g); rotate, in response to the ejector shaft rotating, wherein the ejector rotates with the ejector shaft about a same axis; and pry the at least one ice piece away from the at least one ice formation cell .
A method for identifying a fluid type inside a conduit, said method comprising: illuminating a fluid in a conduit using ionizing radiation using a tool containing an x-ray source , which tool is disposed within the conduit; determining a fluid response by detecting backscattered electromagnetic radiation returned from the fluid located in front of the tool using one or more electromagnetic radiation sensors , wherein the x-ray source and the one or more electromagnetic radiation sensors are located within a housing of the tool, identifying the fluid type as a function of the depth of the tool in the conduit by comparing the fluid response against a database of known fluid responses as the tool is moved through the conduit, characterized in that the x-ray source and the one or more electromagnetic radiation sensors are located at the lower end of the tool. illuminating a fluid in a conduit using ionizing radiation using a tool containing an x-ray source , which tool is disposed within the conduit; determining a fluid response by detecting backscattered electromagnetic radiation returned from the fluid located in front of the tool using one or more electromagnetic radiation sensors , wherein the x-ray source and the one or more electromagnetic radiation sensors are located within a housing of the tool, identifying the fluid type as a function of the depth of the tool in the conduit by comparing the fluid response against a database of known fluid responses as the tool is moved through the conduit, characterized in that the x-ray source and the one or more electromagnetic radiation sensors are located at the lower end of the tool.
A cleaning, personal care or fabric treatment composition containing a plurality of distinct aesthetic particles , each distinct aesthetic particle comprising: a first side , an opposing second side , at least one wall separating a first void and a second void contained between the first side and the second side , wherein the first side has a length from 0.2 mm to 20 mm; wherein the wall has a width ranging from 0.01 mm to 5 mm as measured in a cross sectional plane, and wherein the first side comprises a first perimeter shape, wherein the first perimeter shape has symmetry, and wherein the particle is water dispersible. a first side , an opposing second side , at least one wall separating a first void and a second void contained between the first side and the second side , wherein the first side has a length from 0.2 mm to 20 mm; wherein the wall has a width ranging from 0.01 mm to 5 mm as measured in a cross sectional plane, and wherein the first side comprises a first perimeter shape, wherein the first perimeter shape has symmetry, and wherein the particle is water dispersible.
A system for the production of a food item having a filling thereon, the system comprising: a) a first filling station having a first rotating stencil with two spaced apart rows of filling discharge ports , each row comprising a plurality of discharge ports disposed on the circumference of the first rotating stencil ; b) a second filling station having a second rotating stencil with a third row of filling discharge ports , the third row comprising a plurality of discharge ports disposed on the circumference of the second rotating stencil ; and c) a conveyor configured to pass a food item in alignment with the first filling station and the second filling station ; wherein the first rotating stencil is configured and dimensioned to evenly deposit two substantially parallel rows of filling on the food item , and wherein the second rotating stencil further comprises two channels circumferentially disposed on an outer surface of the second rotating stencil , characterised in that the third row of filling discharge ports is disposed between the two channels , the two channels being aligned with the two spaced apart rows of the first rotating stencil such that in operation the two filling segments discharged through the two rows of filling discharge ports of the first rotating stencil align with the two channels as the food item passes the second filling station . a) a first filling station having a first rotating stencil with two spaced apart rows of filling discharge ports , each row comprising a plurality of discharge ports disposed on the circumference of the first rotating stencil ; b) a second filling station having a second rotating stencil with a third row of filling discharge ports , the third row comprising a plurality of discharge ports disposed on the circumference of the second rotating stencil ; and c) a conveyor configured to pass a food item in alignment with the first filling station and the second filling station ;
A battery charging control method , characterized by comprising: obtaining (S1 10), based on a received charging request, a threshold value and an initial value of a charging parameter of a battery, wherein the threshold value of the charging parameter is determined based on an actual capacity value of the battery and an accumulated mileage of an electric vehicle where the battery is located, and the charging parameter comprises at least one of a charging state of charge (SOC) and a charging voltage; sending (S120), under a condition that the initial value of the charging parameter is less than the threshold value of the charging parameter, a control command of charging the battery, so as to charge the battery; obtaining (S130) a value of the charging parameter of the battery in real time during the charging of the battery; sending (S140), under a condition that the obtained value of the charging parameter of the battery is greater than or equal to the threshold value of the charging parameter, a control command of stopping charging the battery, so as to stop charging. obtaining (S1 10), based on a received charging request, a threshold value and an initial value of a charging parameter of a battery, wherein the threshold value of the charging parameter is determined based on an actual capacity value of the battery and an accumulated mileage of an electric vehicle where the battery is located, and the charging parameter comprises at least one of a charging state of charge (SOC) and a charging voltage; sending (S120), under a condition that the initial value of the charging parameter is less than the threshold value of the charging parameter, a control command of charging the battery, so as to charge the battery; obtaining (S130) a value of the charging parameter of the battery in real time during the charging of the battery; sending (S140), under a condition that the obtained value of the charging parameter of the battery is greater than or equal to the threshold value of the charging parameter, a control command of stopping charging the battery, so as to stop charging.
A norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) selected from methylphenidate, for use in the treatment of a gait or limb impairment secondary to a pre-frontal cortex processing disorder in a subject in need of such intervention, whereby the gait or limb impairment is diminished.
An aqueous laundry care composition comprising a laundry care ingredient and 0.0001-1.0 wt% of a polymeric thiophene hueing agent of Formula (I): wherein A each independently is polyethyleneoxy, polypropyleneoxy or polyethyleneoxy/polypropyleneoxy, each having 1-20 repeating units; and R 1 each independently is selected from H, C 1-4 alkyl, alkoxy alkyl, halogen, aryl, substituted alkyl or substituted aryl, -COR 2 , -CH 2 COH, -COOR 2 , -COOH,-SO 3 H, -CH 2 COOH, -CH 2 CH 2 Cl, -CH=CH 2 , -CH 2 CH(OH) 2 , and salts thereof; wherein R 2 each independently is C 1-18 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl or substituted alkyl. A each independently is polyethyleneoxy, polypropyleneoxy or polyethyleneoxy/polypropyleneoxy, each having 1-20 repeating units; and R 1 each independently is selected from H, C 1-4 alkyl, alkoxy alkyl, halogen, aryl, substituted alkyl or substituted aryl, -COR 2 , -CH 2 COH, -COOR 2 , -COOH,-SO 3 H, -CH 2 COOH, -CH 2 CH 2 Cl, -CH=CH 2 , -CH 2 CH(OH) 2 , and salts thereof; wherein R 2 each independently is C 1-18 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl or substituted alkyl.
Selector device configured to allow a selection of a fluid in a mixing system, comprising: - a main body having at least one supplying mouth and a respective inlet channel with an outlet mouth through which a fluid is supplied and placed in the device and a suction channel with a suction mouth through which the selected fluid flows from the selector device to the mixing system; - a sealing plate configured to be coupled to a substantially planar face of said main body , said sealing plate having at least one connecting port shaped to connect each other said inlet channel and said suction channel and to allow a suction of the selected fluid; - manoeuvring means operable by an operator configured to allow a translation of said sealing plate respect to said substantially planar face of said main body in which said translation is effected along a curvilinear trajectory, wherein said manoeuvring means comprises a rotatable pin comprising a base and a stem , said base having a geometric centre axially spaced from a symmetry axis (PP') of said stem ; the overall configuration of the device being such that in an operative condition of selection of a specific fluid said connection port is translated in a sealed way on said face along said curvilinear trajectory through said manoeuvring means until an overlapping position of said connection port with respect to said outlet mouth of the inlet channel of the specific fluid, and said suction mouth of the suction channel , said outlet mouth and said suction mouth being positioned at said face . - a main body having at least one supplying mouth and a respective inlet channel with an outlet mouth through which a fluid is supplied and placed in the device and a suction channel with a suction mouth through which the selected fluid flows from the selector device to the mixing system; - a sealing plate configured to be coupled to a substantially planar face of said main body , said sealing plate having at least one connecting port shaped to connect each other said inlet channel and said suction channel and to allow a suction of the selected fluid; - manoeuvring means operable by an operator configured to allow a translation of said sealing plate respect to said substantially planar face of said main body in which said translation is effected along a curvilinear trajectory, wherein said manoeuvring means comprises a rotatable pin comprising a base and a stem , said base having a geometric centre axially spaced from a symmetry axis (PP') of said stem ;
A compression garment , comprising: a fabric sleeve ; a flex frame proximate a surface of the fabric sleeve , the flex frame defining a broad surface and comprising: a series of support regions each having a first height; a series of enclosed openings , each of the series of enclosed openings having a second height and passing orthogonally through the broad surface of the flex frame ; a series of bridges , each of the series of bridges having a bridge height smaller than the first height and the second height and coupling adjacent enclosed opening pairs of the series of enclosed openings , the compression garment further comprising: a body of shape memory material, the shape memory material comprising at least one of a shape memory alloy and a shape memory polymer, at least part of the shape memory material retained by the series of support regions in a crossed arrangement along a length of the flex frame ; and a controller comprising a microprocessor, the controller electrically connected to the shape memory alloy wire and comprising an active mode wherein, in the active mode: the controller applies a threshold current definition to the shape memory alloy wire and, in response, the shape memory alloy wire transitions from a first length to a second length, the second length smaller than the first length, characterised in that the series of support regions comprises a set of magnetic elements coupled to edges of the series of support regions , the set of magnetic elements providing a magnetic field for retention of the body of shape memory alloy.
A staple cartridge , comprising: a plurality of staples ; and a cartridge body ; comprising: a tissue-contacting deck ; a plurality of staple cavities , wherein each said staple cavity comprises an opening in said deck, and wherein a said staple is positioned in each said staple cavity; and a plurality of ridges (113-115, 315, 515) extending from said tissue-contacting deck, wherein each said opening comprises a proximal end and a distal end , and wherein each said proximal end and each said distal end is surrounded by a respective said ridge. a plurality of staples ; and a cartridge body ; comprising: a tissue-contacting deck ; a plurality of staple cavities , wherein each said staple cavity comprises an opening in said deck, and wherein a said staple is positioned in each said staple cavity; and a plurality of ridges (113-115, 315, 515) extending from said tissue-contacting deck, wherein each said opening comprises a proximal end and a distal end , and wherein each said proximal end and each said distal end is surrounded by a respective said ridge. a tissue-contacting deck ; a plurality of staple cavities , wherein each said staple cavity comprises an opening in said deck, and wherein a said staple is positioned in each said staple cavity; and a plurality of ridges (113-115, 315, 515) extending from said tissue-contacting deck, wherein each said opening comprises a proximal end and a distal end , and wherein each said proximal end and each said distal end is surrounded by a respective said ridge.
Wind turbine blade extending along a longitudinal axis from a root end to a tip end and in a transverse plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the transverse plane having a main axis extending through an elastic center point, the wind turbine blade comprising a blade shell forming a profiled contour including a pressure side and a suction side, as well as a leading edge and a trailing edge with a chord having a chord length extending there between, the main axis being parallel to the chord, the wind turbine blade comprising a sensor system with an optical path comprising a first optical sensor fiber, a second optical sensor fiber and a patch optical fiber, the first optical sensor fiber including a first core with a first core diameter, wherein the first optical sensor fiber extends from a first end to a second end and comprising at least one sensor, the second optical sensor fiber including a second core with a second core diameter, wherein the second optical sensor fiber extends from a first end to a second end and comprising at least one sensor, the patch optical fiber including a patch core with a patch core diameter, wherein the patch optical fiber extends from a first end to a second end and connects the first optical sensor fiber and the second optical sensor fiber, characterised in that the first core diameter is the same as the patch core diameter.