mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
An end effector assembly comprising: a first jaw member including a first tissue contact surface; a second jaw member including a second tissue contact surface, the second jaw member pivotally coupled to the first jaw member; a longitudinally extending knife slot defined in at least one of the first and second tissue contact surfaces; and an exhaust slot defined in at least one of the first and second tissue contact surfaces, the exhaust slot extending transverse to the longitudinally extending knife slot and in communication therewith, characterised by the exhaust slot extending between an open end, in communication with the longitudinally extending knife slot, to a closed end, the exhaust slot configured to direct fluid toward the longitudinally extending knife slot and away from the first and second jaw members. a first jaw member including a first tissue contact surface; a second jaw member including a second tissue contact surface, the second jaw member pivotally coupled to the first jaw member; a longitudinally extending knife slot defined in at least one of the first and second tissue contact surfaces; and an exhaust slot defined in at least one of the first and second tissue contact surfaces, the exhaust slot extending transverse to the longitudinally extending knife slot and in communication therewith, characterised by the exhaust slot extending between an open end, in communication with the longitudinally extending knife slot, to a closed end, the exhaust slot configured to direct fluid toward the longitudinally extending knife slot and away from the first and second jaw members.
A cover panel for a cabin of a vehicle and provided with a weakening for the opening of an underlying airbag ; the weakening consists of a sequence of not-through incisions which are separated from each other, are arranged along a weakening line , are obtained from an internal surface of the cover panel , and terminate at a non-zero distance from an external surface of the cover panel ; wherein in some sections of the weakening line there are only first incisions each having a first width (W1) while in other sections of the weakening line there are only second incisions each having a second width (W2) greater than the first width (W1); wherein the weakening line comprises a plurality of portions (12-17) that connect to one another in at least one connection area; and wherein next to each connection area, the corresponding portions (12-17) of the weakening line consist only of a sequence of the first incisions , which are separated from each other; the cover panel is characterized in that, in each connection area, the corresponding portions (12-17) of the weakening line consist only of a sequence of the second incisions , which are separated from each other. wherein in some sections of the weakening line there are only first incisions each having a first width (W1) while in other sections of the weakening line there are only second incisions each having a second width (W2) greater than the first width (W1); wherein the weakening line comprises a plurality of portions (12-17) that connect to one another in at least one connection area; and wherein next to each connection area, the corresponding portions (12-17) of the weakening line consist only of a sequence of the first incisions , which are separated from each other; the cover panel is characterized in that, in each connection area, the corresponding portions (12-17) of the weakening line consist only of a sequence of the second incisions , which are separated from each other.
A treatment device for treating the surface of at least one object , comprising a treatment chamber configured to receive one or several objects to be treated, means for spraying an aerosol into the treatment chamber and means for holding at least one object in said chamber, the holding means comprising motion-setting means configured to pivot each object about at least two rotation axes, the motion-setting means comprising one or several first rotation axes (CC') pivoting about a second rotation axis (BB') and the second rotation axis pivoting about a third rotation axis (AA'), the spraying means comprising a first line of nozzles, arranged on a lateral wall of the treatment chamber so as to be aligned along the third rotation axis (AA'), the first line of nozzles comprising at least one nozzle configured to spray a specific solution as a hollow-cone spray, characterized in that the spraying means comprise a second line of nozzles, arranged on the lateral wall of the treatment chamber so as to be aligned along the third rotation axis (AA'), and in that the second line of nozzles comprises at least one nozzle configured to spray a second specific solution as a solid-cone spray.
A method for fabricating a mechanical interface for connecting a biological body segment to a wearable device, characterized in that the biological body segment is a limb, portion of a limb, or torso segment, the method comprising the steps of: a) compiling a data set of features corresponding to a biological body segment; b) processing the compiled data set to thereby form a representation of the biological body segment, the representation collectively representing external biological body segment shape and at least one member of the group consisting of tissue impedance, soft tissue depth, tissue distribution, tissue density, tissue viscoelasticity, skin tensile strain, neural muscle activation and sensitivity to externally-applied pressure influenced by underlying anatomy of the body segment; c) quantitatively mapping the representation of the biological body segment to form a digital representation of a mechanical interface shape; and d) fabricating a mechanical interface based on the digital representation to thereby form the mechanical interface for connecting the biological body segment to the wearable device. a) compiling a data set of features corresponding to a biological body segment; b) processing the compiled data set to thereby form a representation of the biological body segment, the representation collectively representing external biological body segment shape and at least one member of the group consisting of tissue impedance, soft tissue depth, tissue distribution, tissue density, tissue viscoelasticity, skin tensile strain, neural muscle activation and sensitivity to externally-applied pressure influenced by underlying anatomy of the body segment; c) quantitatively mapping the representation of the biological body segment to form a digital representation of a mechanical interface shape; and d) fabricating a mechanical interface based on the digital representation to thereby form the mechanical interface for connecting the biological body segment to the wearable device.
Horn spark gap having a deion chamber in non-discharging design comprising an insulating material housing as a supporting and receiving body for the horn electrodes (1; 2) and the deion chamber and means for guiding the gas flow induced by the arc, wherein the horn electrodes (1; 2) have an asymmetrical shape, comprising a longer and a shorter electrode, wherein in the ignition area (Z), the two electrodes (1; 2) extend virtually in parallel or with little divergence, the arc runner area between the electrodes is delimited in the direction of the deion chamber , the housing has sections which accommodate at least one deion chamber part, apertures or openings being provided so that the gas stream reaches the deion chamber at least in part, characterized in that at least two horn spark gaps are located in the housing , which have electric connections (A1; A3) led out separately for the optional series or parallel connection of the horn spark gaps integrated in the housing , wherein the two horn spark gaps have their electrodes (1; 2) arranged within the housing to be mirror-symmetrical with respect to a symmetry axis (S).
A method of consolidating thermoplastic composite material comprising: forming a tube of thermoplastic material by braiding thermoplastic tape into the tube of thermoplastic material; positioning the tube of thermoplastic material in a groove of an insert on a tool surface ; slitting the tube of thermoplastic material in the groove and spreading out the tube of thermoplastic material as a sheet of thermoplastic material across the groove; positioning a pressure bladder 84 on the sheet of thermoplastic material spread out across the groove ; moving a press into engagement with the tool surface and the pressure bladder positioned in the groove on top of the sheet of thermoplastic material spread across the groove with the sheet of thermoplastic material spread across the groove being pressed into the groove by the pressure bladder and by the press engaging against the tool surface. forming a tube of thermoplastic material by braiding thermoplastic tape into the tube of thermoplastic material; positioning the tube of thermoplastic material in a groove of an insert on a tool surface ; slitting the tube of thermoplastic material in the groove and spreading out the tube of thermoplastic material as a sheet of thermoplastic material across the groove; positioning a pressure bladder 84 on the sheet of thermoplastic material spread out across the groove ; moving a press into engagement with the tool surface and the pressure bladder positioned in the groove on top of the sheet of thermoplastic material spread across the groove with the sheet of thermoplastic material spread across the groove being pressed into the groove by the pressure bladder and by the press engaging against the tool surface.
A system for fusing a first vertebra and a second vertebra of a spinal column, the first vertebra and second vertebra defining a disc space , said system comprising: an interbody cage having a proximal end with a proximal surface and a distal end with a distal surface , the interbody cage configured and dimensioned to fit within the disc space ; an elongated guide member removably attachable to the interbody cage , the elongated guide member extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end , the elongated guide member having an outer surface ; and an interbody plate having an inner surface defining a guide hole , said guide hole configured and dimensioned to receive the elongated guide member to thereby align and position said interbody plate over the disc space ; wherein the inner surface of the interbody plate engages the outer surface of the elongated guide member to prevent the interbody plate from rotating about the longitudinal axis of the elongated guide member ; the interbody cage also includes a first groove and a second groove , each of the first groove and the second groove extending from the proximal surface toward the distal surface ; and characterised in that the elongated guide member has a non-circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to its longitudinal axis and the guide hole of the interbody plate has a non-circular cross-section complementary to the non-circular cross-section of the elongated guide member . an interbody cage having a proximal end with a proximal surface and a distal end with a distal surface , the interbody cage configured and dimensioned to fit within the disc space ; an elongated guide member removably attachable to the interbody cage , the elongated guide member extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end , the elongated guide member having an outer surface ; and an interbody plate having an inner surface defining a guide hole , said guide hole configured and dimensioned to receive the elongated guide member to thereby align and position said interbody plate over the disc space ; wherein the inner surface of the interbody plate engages the outer surface of the elongated guide member to prevent the interbody plate from rotating about the longitudinal axis of the elongated guide member ; the interbody cage also includes a first groove and a second groove , each of the first groove and the second groove extending from the proximal surface toward the distal surface ; and characterised in that the elongated guide member has a non-circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to its longitudinal axis and the guide hole of the interbody plate has a non-circular cross-section complementary to the non-circular cross-section of the elongated guide member .
A matrix transformer, comprising: n sub-transformers (101-104), wherein n is an integer greater than 1, each of magnetic core columns of the n sub-transformers (101-104) is wound with a first winding and a second winding, first windings are connected in series to form a high-voltage-side winding of the matrix transformer, and second windings are connected in parallel to form a low-voltage-side winding of the matrix transformer; a sum of turn quantities of the first windings of the n sub-transformers is equal to a turn quantity design value of the high-voltage-side winding, and a ratio of the turn quantity design value to n is not an integer; and a magnetic inductance ratio of the first windings of the n sub-transformers (101-104) is equal to a turn quantity ratio of the first windings of the n sub-transformers (101-104). wherein n is an integer greater than 1, each of magnetic core columns of the n sub-transformers (101-104) is wound with a first winding and a second winding, first windings are connected in series to form a high-voltage-side winding of the matrix transformer, and second windings are connected in parallel to form a low-voltage-side winding of the matrix transformer; a sum of turn quantities of the first windings of the n sub-transformers is equal to a turn quantity design value of the high-voltage-side winding, and a ratio of the turn quantity design value to n is not an integer; and a magnetic inductance ratio of the first windings of the n sub-transformers (101-104) is equal to a turn quantity ratio of the first windings of the n sub-transformers (101-104).
A method for catalytic pyrolysis of 1,2-DCE to prepare VCM, comprising: introducing a 1,2-DCE-containing feed gas into a reactor filled with a catalyst, and allowing the 1,2-DCE-containing feed gas to contact the catalyst and be subjected to a reaction to obtain the VCM, wherein the catalyst is at least one selected from the group consisting of the catalyst for pyrolysis of 1,2-DCE to prepare VCM comprising a silicon-aluminum molecular sieve, characterized in that the silicon-aluminum molecular sieve comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of an X-type silicon-aluminum molecular sieve, a Y-type silicon-aluminum molecular sieve, and a USY-type silicon-aluminum molecular sieve; the silicon-aluminum molecular sieve has a silicon-aluminum ratio SiO 2 :Al 2 O 3 of 2 to 9.2. wherein the catalyst is at least one selected from the group consisting of the catalyst for pyrolysis of 1,2-DCE to prepare VCM comprising a silicon-aluminum molecular sieve, characterized in that the silicon-aluminum molecular sieve comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of an X-type silicon-aluminum molecular sieve, a Y-type silicon-aluminum molecular sieve, and a USY-type silicon-aluminum molecular sieve; the silicon-aluminum molecular sieve has a silicon-aluminum ratio SiO 2 :Al 2 O 3 of 2 to 9.2.
A system for coupling a monophase power source of a decentralized power production system in a household to an internal multiphase power network (17; 25A - 25C) of said household, said multiphase power network (17;25A-25C) being further connected to an external power distribution grid (10; 20) via a power metering unit and a switchboard of said household, the system comprising: - an interface unit comprising a first connection point for said monophase power source and a second connection point for said multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C), the interface unit allowing for monophase power from the monophase power source ) to be fed to the multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C), - means for monitoring the loading states of individual phases of the multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C), said means for monitoring being functionally connected to the interface unit , characterized in that the interface unit , in response to monitoring of the loading states of said individual phases connected to said power metering unit , is configured to couple the monophase power selectively to the individual phase of said multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C) having the largest power consumption in said household, in order to balance the loads of said phases of said internal multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C) and to minimize the current flow from said internal multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C) towards said external power distribution grid . - an interface unit comprising a first connection point for said monophase power source and a second connection point for said multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C), the interface unit allowing for monophase power from the monophase power source ) to be fed to the multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C), - means for monitoring the loading states of individual phases of the multiphase power network (17; 25A-25C), said means for monitoring being functionally connected to the interface unit ,
A method for classifying liquid handling procedures, the method comprising: receiving measurement data encoding a measurement curve of measurements over time during a liquid handling procedure; inputting the measurement data into a neural network ; inputting liquid handling data into the neural network , wherein the liquid handling data encode a configuration and/or setting of a laboratory automation system performing the liquid handling procedure; calculating at least one quality value for the liquid handling procedure with the neural network , wherein the quality value classifies the liquid handling procedure as correct or erroneous; the method being characterised in that the neural network comprises at least one measurement data branch composed of at least one layer and a liquid handling data branch composed of at least one layer; wherein the measurement data is input into an input layer of the measurement data branch and the liquid handling data is input into an input layer of the liquid handling data branch . receiving measurement data encoding a measurement curve of measurements over time during a liquid handling procedure; inputting the measurement data into a neural network ; inputting liquid handling data into the neural network , wherein the liquid handling data encode a configuration and/or setting of a laboratory automation system performing the liquid handling procedure; calculating at least one quality value for the liquid handling procedure with the neural network , wherein the quality value classifies the liquid handling procedure as correct or erroneous; the method being characterised in that the neural network comprises at least one measurement data branch composed of at least one layer and a liquid handling data branch composed of at least one layer; wherein the measurement data is input into an input layer of the measurement data branch and the liquid handling data is input into an input layer of the liquid handling data branch .
A method of manufacturing a shell, comprising: manufacturing a mold of a dental arch of a patient by a rapid prototyping machine using a digital model of the mold, the digital model having been generated by: determining a cut line for the shell that is to be formed over the mold of the dental arch of the patient, wherein the cut line is customized for the dental arch of the patient; determining one more markings for the shell that will mark the cut line; and determining one or more features to add to the mold over which the shell will be formed that will cause the shell to have the one or more markings, wherein the digital model comprises the one or more features; thermoforming or pressure forming a plastic sheet over the mold to form the shell, the shell comprising the one or more markings; and cutting the shell along the cut line using the one or more markings. manufacturing a mold of a dental arch of a patient by a rapid prototyping machine using a digital model of the mold, the digital model having been generated by: determining a cut line for the shell that is to be formed over the mold of the dental arch of the patient, wherein the cut line is customized for the dental arch of the patient; determining one more markings for the shell that will mark the cut line; and determining one or more features to add to the mold over which the shell will be formed that will cause the shell to have the one or more markings, wherein the digital model comprises the one or more features; determining a cut line for the shell that is to be formed over the mold of the dental arch of the patient, wherein the cut line is customized for the dental arch of the patient; determining one more markings for the shell that will mark the cut line; and determining one or more features to add to the mold over which the shell will be formed that will cause the shell to have the one or more markings, wherein the digital model comprises the one or more features; thermoforming or pressure forming a plastic sheet over the mold to form the shell, the shell comprising the one or more markings; and cutting the shell along the cut line using the one or more markings.
Fastening element comprising: a. a housing having a top side and a bottom side, said housing comprising a recess extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and adapted to receive the shaft of a stud , and a slit extending radially from the recess , b. a spring ring seated in the slit , wherein the spring ring partially protrudes into the recess , characterized in that the spring ring is seated rotatable in the slit , so that a rotational motion of the spring ring within the housing is allowed, and the spring ring comprises a body and spring fingers wherein the body is an annular body defining a hole , wherein the spring fingers protrude into the hole , wherein the body extends in a body plane that extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X), wherein the spring fingers each extends in a finger plane, wherein the body plane and the finger plane are at an angle (A) between 5 and 25 degrees, and wherein the top side comprises notches equally distributed around the longitudinal axis (X). a. a housing having a top side and a bottom side, said housing comprising a recess extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and adapted to receive the shaft of a stud , and a slit extending radially from the recess , b. a spring ring seated in the slit , wherein the spring ring partially protrudes into the recess ,