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An apparatus, comprising: a plurality of power conversion devices (102, 102a-y, 103a-m, 104a-c, 107, 108a-m, 112a-x, 122a-m, 411a-c), each including two inputs (106, 210a-r) configured to couple to one or more power generators (101a-y, 111a-n); and a plurality of conductors (105a-b, 220, 220a-f, 234a-b, 412a-d) connecting each power conversion device to at least one other adjacent power conversion device, each conductor having an appropriate length to enable connecting adjacent power conversion devices having the one or more power generators coupled thereto; and characterized by a packaging assembly configured to store the plurality of conductors connected to the plurality of power conversion devices prior to deployment of the power conversion devices and conductors on power generators. a plurality of power conversion devices (102, 102a-y, 103a-m, 104a-c, 107, 108a-m, 112a-x, 122a-m, 411a-c), each including two inputs (106, 210a-r) configured to couple to one or more power generators (101a-y, 111a-n); and a plurality of conductors (105a-b, 220, 220a-f, 234a-b, 412a-d) connecting each power conversion device to at least one other adjacent power conversion device, each conductor having an appropriate length to enable connecting adjacent power conversion devices having the one or more power generators coupled thereto; and characterized by a packaging assembly configured to store the plurality of conductors connected to the plurality of power conversion devices prior to deployment of the power conversion devices and conductors on power generators.
A method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card, comprising: forming a first thermoplastic layer defining at least one cavity therein, the first thermoplastic layer comprising at least one thermoplastic material; disposing at least a portion of an inlay layer into the at least one cavity ; and dispensing a crosslinkable polymer composition , wherein said inlay layer comprises at least one active or passive electronic component embedded or surface mounted on a supporting film of a polymer based dielectric material and the crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed over the first thermoplastic layer , and the inlay layer . forming a first thermoplastic layer defining at least one cavity therein, the first thermoplastic layer comprising at least one thermoplastic material; disposing at least a portion of an inlay layer into the at least one cavity ; and dispensing a crosslinkable polymer composition ,
An unitary, tubular cross-beam member for use in a twist-axle of a vehicle, the twist-axle being provided with two trailing arms , the cross-beam member extending between and joining the trailing arms at two connection regions of the cross-beam member to form an integral axle, the cross-beam member comprising a central section formed between the two connection regions, the central section being torsionally elastic and each of the connection regions being torsionally stiff adjacent a portion of the connection region joining each of the trailing arms, the cross-beam member having a wall thickness that is generally uniform circumferentially and varying longitudinally from the torsionally elastic central section to each of the torsionally stiff connection regions, wherein the cross-beam member has a general U-shape and further comprises the two trailing arms each integrally formed with and extending from one of the connection regions in a direction transverse to a longitudinal direction defined by the connection regions.
A method of reducing a difference in a method of immunologically measuring a substance to be measured in a biological sample, said difference being the difference between a measurement value when using a blood sample to which heparin is added as an anticoagulant and a measurement value when using a serum, characterized in that an immunocomplex between the substance to be measured and an antibody that specifically binds to the substance to be measured is formed in the presence of a sulfated polysaccharide, wherein the substance to be measured is selected from a protein, a glycoprotein, a lipid protein, a receptor, an enzyme, a viral antigen and an antiviral antibody, provided the protein is not troponin I.
A bendable articulated tip part for an endoscope, the bendable articulated tip part comprising: a bending section having a number of hingedly connected segments including a proximal end segment , a distal end segment , and a plurality of intermediate segments positioned between the proximal end segment and the distal end segment, and a flexible tube comprising a proximal end and a distal end wherein the proximal end segment of the bending section comprises a number of at least one depression or through hole being provided in an outer circumferentially extending side wall of the proximal end segment, the side wall enclosing a spacing of the proximal end segment, a hardened adhesive adhering at least to an outer surface of the flexible tube and extending into the at least one depression or through hole, so that the hardened adhesive in the at least one depression or through hole forms a barb so as to secure the proximal end segment to the flexible tube, characterized in that the proximal end segment has at least three centring ribs on an inner surface of the outer side wall of the proximal end segment, the centring ribs being positioned to abut an outer surface of the distal end of the flexible tube so as to center the flexible tube in the spacing of the proximal end segment. a bending section having a number of hingedly connected segments including a proximal end segment , a distal end segment , and a plurality of intermediate segments positioned between the proximal end segment and the distal end segment, and a flexible tube comprising a proximal end and a distal end wherein the proximal end segment of the bending section comprises a number of at least one depression or through hole being provided in an outer circumferentially extending side wall of the proximal end segment, the side wall enclosing a spacing of the proximal end segment, a hardened adhesive adhering at least to an outer surface of the flexible tube and extending into the at least one depression or through hole, so that the hardened adhesive in the at least one depression or through hole forms a barb so as to secure the proximal end segment to the flexible tube, characterized in that the proximal end segment has at least three centring ribs on an inner surface of the outer side wall of the proximal end segment, the centring ribs being positioned to abut an outer surface of the distal end of the flexible tube so as to center the flexible tube in the spacing of the proximal end segment.
A fastener unit adapted to secure at least one board to a support, the fastener unit comprising: a spacer block defining a first fastener hole (FF1) configured to receive a fastener having a longitudinal axis (LA) therein, the spacer block including a front surface , an opposing rear surface , a first side surface and a second side surface opposite the first side surface, the spacer block having a thickness (T1) extending from the front surface to the rear surface, the thickness corresponding to a preselected gap (G) between a first board and a second adjacent board ; a grip element extending from the spacer block , the grip element configured to fit in a first groove defined by the first board ; the fastener unit characterised by a first resilient compression element and a second resilient compression element extending away from the spacer block , and adapted to fit within the first groove and to thereby secure the spacer block adjacent the first groove and establish a gap (G) between the first board and the second adjacent board , wherein the first resilient compression element and the second resilient compression element are in use each vertically compressible toward a reference plane (P1) orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (LA), and configured to fit in the first groove and resiliently deform back towards their uncompressed configuration within the first groove , thereby forcibly engaging the first groove and securing the spacer block in a position adjacent the first groove defined by the first board . a spacer block defining a first fastener hole (FF1) configured to receive a fastener having a longitudinal axis (LA) therein, the spacer block including a front surface , an opposing rear surface , a first side surface and a second side surface opposite the first side surface, the spacer block having a thickness (T1) extending from the front surface to the rear surface, the thickness corresponding to a preselected gap (G) between a first board and a second adjacent board ; a grip element extending from the spacer block , the grip element configured to fit in a first groove defined by the first board ; the fastener unit characterised by a first resilient compression element and a second resilient compression element extending away from the spacer block , and adapted to fit within the first groove and to thereby secure the spacer block adjacent the first groove and establish a gap (G) between the first board and the second adjacent board , wherein the first resilient compression element and the second resilient compression element are in use each vertically compressible toward a reference plane (P1) orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (LA), and configured to fit in the first groove and resiliently deform back towards their uncompressed configuration within the first groove , thereby forcibly engaging the first groove and securing the spacer block in a position adjacent the first groove defined by the first board .
A fan adapter , comprising: a base , including a mounting portion and a coupling portion , wherein the base is configured to be coupled to a portion of an engine; and a fan end portion , wherein the fan end portion includes a mounting portion and a coupling portion , wherein the coupling portion of the fan end portion is configured to be coupled to the coupling portion of the base , and wherein the fan end portion is removably couplable to the base via one or more coupling elements to prevent relative rotation between the base and the fan end portion , the one or more coupling elements comprise a bolt and a dowel rod ; the base is configured to be coupled to a fan drive pulley or a fan drive, and wherein the coupling portions of the base and the fan end portion include complementary mating portions ; the mating portion of the base includes a male configuration, and wherein the mating portion of the fan end portion includes a female configuration; characterized in that a radially central portion of the fan end portion includes a through-hole configured to receive a portion of the bolt , and wherein a radially central portion of the coupling portion of the base includes a threaded blind hole configured to receive another portion of the bolt to couple the fan end portion to the base , wherein the coupling portion of the fan end portion includes a blind hole configured to receive a portion of the dowel rod , and wherein the base includes another blind hole configured to receive another portion of the dowel rod . a base , including a mounting portion and a coupling portion , wherein the base is configured to be coupled to a portion of an engine; and a fan end portion , wherein the fan end portion includes a mounting portion and a coupling portion , wherein the coupling portion of the fan end portion is configured to be coupled to the coupling portion of the base , and wherein the fan end portion is removably couplable to the base via one or more coupling elements to prevent relative rotation between the base and the fan end portion , the one or more coupling elements comprise a bolt and a dowel rod ; the base is configured to be coupled to a fan drive pulley or a fan drive, and wherein the coupling portions of the base and the fan end portion include complementary mating portions ; the mating portion of the base includes a male configuration, and wherein the mating portion of the fan end portion includes a female configuration; characterized in that a radially central portion of the fan end portion includes a through-hole configured to receive a portion of the bolt , and wherein a radially central portion of the coupling portion of the base includes a threaded blind hole configured to receive another portion of the bolt to couple the fan end portion to the base , wherein the coupling portion of the fan end portion includes a blind hole configured to receive a portion of the dowel rod , and wherein the base includes another blind hole configured to receive another portion of the dowel rod .
A method for proofing at least a selected part of a graphical data input file for output to an output device, the method comprising automatically adjusting, using a computer programmed to perform such adjusting, at least one graphics feature in the input file to compensate for a predetermined resolution limit, the method comprising the steps of: (a) automatically identifying, using the computer, in the selected part of the input file, one or more portions having an initial thickness less than the predetermined resolution limit; (b) automatically determining a set of optimal anisotropic offset parameters that when applied will bring the one or more portions above the predetermined resolution limit with a minimal total offset value; (c) automatically modifying with the computer the selected part of the input file so that the identified one or more portions have an adjusted thickness greater than the initial thickness, said modifying comprising applying an offset using the identified set of optimal anisotropic offset parameters; and (d) creating, using the computer, an output file comprising the at least one graphics feature having the adjusted thickness, wherein the step of applying an offset using the identified set of optimal anisotropic offset parameters comprises applying ellipses to the selected part of the input file, wherein each of the ellipses have a major offset distance (D) in a major diameter direction, a minor offset distance (d) in a minor diameter direction that is perpendicular to the major diameter direction, and an angle (α) of the major diameter direction relative to a main direction, wherein D > d. (a) automatically identifying, using the computer, in the selected part of the input file, one or more portions having an initial thickness less than the predetermined resolution limit; (b) automatically determining a set of optimal anisotropic offset parameters that when applied will bring the one or more portions above the predetermined resolution limit with a minimal total offset value; (c) automatically modifying with the computer the selected part of the input file so that the identified one or more portions have an adjusted thickness greater than the initial thickness, said modifying comprising applying an offset using the identified set of optimal anisotropic offset parameters; and (d) creating, using the computer, an output file comprising the at least one graphics feature having the adjusted thickness,
A multiple glazing unit comprising at least three glass panes, two outermost glass panes and at least one inner glass pane, wherein at least two intermediate gas-filled cavities each lie between two glass panes, characterized in that said at least one inner glass pane bearing one metal-based insulating coating on one face and one transparent conductive oxide-based (TCO-based) insulating coating on the opposite face, wherein the metal-based insulating coating comprises an alternating arrangement of n infrared reflecting metallic functional layers comprising silver, and n+1 dielectric films, with n > 1, such that each functional layer is surrounded by dielectric films, and wherein the TCO-based insulating coating comprises a TCO layer chosen from mixed indium tin oxide, tin oxide doped with fluorine, tin oxide doped with antimony, aluminum-doped ZnO, gallium-doped ZnO, gallium and aluminum co-doped ZnO, and niobium-doped titanium oxide (TiO 2 :Nb).
A method , comprising: creating , by a blockchain node, a validation database in a memory associated with the blockchain node, the validation database comprising data corresponding to a predetermined number of most recent blocks of a state database for a blockchain; simulating each of one or more transactions, wherein simulating each of the one or more transactions comprises determining a height of the blockchain for each simulated transaction, the height of the blockchain corresponding to the number of blocks in the blockchain at a simulation time and setting a simulation height as the height of the blockchain; determining that each transaction in a new block may be validated using the validation database; validating each transaction in the new block using the validation database; and committing the new block to the blockchain, wherein the validation database comprises a minimum height, wherein the minimum height being a height of an oldest block having data available in the validation database, wherein determining that each transaction in the new block may be validated using the validation database comprises verifying the simulation height of each transaction is greater than or equal to the minimum height. creating , by a blockchain node, a validation database in a memory associated with the blockchain node, the validation database comprising data corresponding to a predetermined number of most recent blocks of a state database for a blockchain; simulating each of one or more transactions, wherein simulating each of the one or more transactions comprises determining a height of the blockchain for each simulated transaction, the height of the blockchain corresponding to the number of blocks in the blockchain at a simulation time and setting a simulation height as the height of the blockchain; determining that each transaction in a new block may be validated using the validation database; validating each transaction in the new block using the validation database; and committing the new block to the blockchain, wherein the validation database comprises a minimum height, wherein the minimum height being a height of an oldest block having data available in the validation database, wherein determining that each transaction in the new block may be validated using the validation database comprises verifying the simulation height of each transaction is greater than or equal to the minimum height.
A light assembly comprising a base with a light source mounted thereto; an annular reflector comprising a first radially outward surface and a first radially inward surface, the annular reflector defining a central longitudinal axis and the first radially outward surface comprising a reflective surface; and characterized in that a retainer is coupled to the base , the retainer comprising a second radially outward surface ; wherein the second radially outward surface of the retainer seats against the first radially inward surface of the annular reflector to retain the annular reflector in a desired position relative to the light source mounted to the base . a base with a light source mounted thereto; an annular reflector comprising a first radially outward surface and a first radially inward surface, the annular reflector defining a central longitudinal axis and the first radially outward surface comprising a reflective surface; and characterized in that a retainer is coupled to the base , the retainer comprising a second radially outward surface ; wherein the second radially outward surface of the retainer seats against the first radially inward surface of the annular reflector to retain the annular reflector in a desired position relative to the light source mounted to the base .
The compound of formula I, tautomers, enantiomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use in the prevention of NASH-induced HCC.
A balloon having a drug carried on a working surface (W) of the balloon wall and a radiopaque identifier identifying the location of the drug (D) on the balloon , wherein a portion of the balloon is coated with a radiopaque material to which a drug formulation adheres, and uncoated areas are not covered by the drug (D), or the drug formulation is adhered to portions of the balloon surface, in particular the working surface (W), that are not treated with radiopaque material.
Internal clamping and welding device for joining tubes via their distal ends , the device having - a support having a first clamping means for cooperating with the inner surface of a first tube, and a second clamping means for cooperating with the inner surface of a second tube, - a welding head mounted so as to be able to move in rotation about the support, so as to allow welding on at least a portion of the internal circumference of a junction zone formed between the first tube and the second tube; characterized in that the device also has - a pivot such that the welding head is inclinable relative to the longitudinal axis (X) of the device, - the pivot being such that the welding head is driven in rotation in a plane (PR) that is inclinable relative to a clamping plane (P1) of the first clamping means. - a support having a first clamping means for cooperating with the inner surface of a first tube, and a second clamping means for cooperating with the inner surface of a second tube, - a welding head mounted so as to be able to move in rotation about the support, so as to allow welding on at least a portion of the internal circumference of a junction zone formed between the first tube and the second tube; characterized in that the device also has - a pivot such that the welding head is inclinable relative to the longitudinal axis (X) of the device, - the pivot being such that the welding head is driven in rotation in a plane (PR) that is inclinable relative to a clamping plane (P1) of the first clamping means.
Method for non-destructive testing of a weld seam which has been formed with the aid of heating coil (electrofusion) welding technology, the method comprising the steps of: - providing excitation of a heating coil in a welding zone comprising the weld seam between at least two components welded together via the heating coil by means of at least one excitation signal with an excitation signal amplitude and an excitation signal frequency or an excitation signal frequency sweep with varying excitation signal frequency for oscillation; - varying the excitation signal with respect to the excitation signal frequency and/or the excitation signal amplitude with which the heating coil is excited and determining at least one resonance signal, in particular a resonance signal amplitude or a resonance signal frequency, of the welding zone or the components welded together; - comparing the determined resonance signal with at least one reference value for the resonance signal of the welding zone or of the components welded together, wherein a proper weld seam is concluded if a deviation between the determined resonance signal and the at least one reference value does not exceed a maximum value. - providing excitation of a heating coil in a welding zone comprising the weld seam between at least two components welded together via the heating coil by means of at least one excitation signal with an excitation signal amplitude and an excitation signal frequency or an excitation signal frequency sweep with varying excitation signal frequency for oscillation; - varying the excitation signal with respect to the excitation signal frequency and/or the excitation signal amplitude with which the heating coil is excited and determining at least one resonance signal, in particular a resonance signal amplitude or a resonance signal frequency, of the welding zone or the components welded together; - comparing the determined resonance signal with at least one reference value for the resonance signal of the welding zone or of the components welded together, wherein a proper weld seam is concluded if a deviation between the determined resonance signal and the at least one reference value does not exceed a maximum value.