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A method for determining and applying a voltage to a piezoelectric actuator (PEA) to achieve a given setpoint displacement, the method comprising the sequential steps: - determining, during an initial calibration procedure, a relation d cal (V) between a PEA displacement measure (d) and voltage (V) and a relation tt cal (V) between transition time (tt) and voltage, where the transition time is a charging or discharging time ΔT between two voltages V A and V B applied to the PEA, and where the relations are determined for both increasing and decreasing voltages to map hysteresis, and combining the determined relations to calculate a relation d(tt) between the displacement measure and transition time; - determining, after repeated biasing of the PEA, a new relation tt new (V) between transition time and voltage, and substituting tt new (V) in the calculated d(tt) to calculate a compensated relation dc(V); - providing a setpoint displacement measure, d sp or voltage V s ; - determining, using the compensated relation, d c (V), a voltage to be applied to the PEA to achieve d sp or a displacement measure derived from V s ; - applying the determined voltage to the PEA. - determining, during an initial calibration procedure, a relation d cal (V) between a PEA displacement measure (d) and voltage (V) and a relation tt cal (V) between transition time (tt) and voltage, where the transition time is a charging or discharging time ΔT between two voltages V A and V B applied to the PEA, and where the relations are determined for both increasing and decreasing voltages to map hysteresis, and combining the determined relations to calculate a relation d(tt) between the displacement measure and transition time; - determining, after repeated biasing of the PEA, a new relation tt new (V) between transition time and voltage, and substituting tt new (V) in the calculated d(tt) to calculate a compensated relation dc(V); - providing a setpoint displacement measure, d sp or voltage V s ; - determining, using the compensated relation, d c (V), a voltage to be applied to the PEA to achieve d sp or a displacement measure derived from V s ; - applying the determined voltage to the PEA.
Door lock apparatus for a domestic appliance comprising a door having a holding element, the door lock apparatus having at least the following features: a locking device which is designed to be couplable to the holding element of the door, the holding element being locked to the locking device in a locking position of the locking device and being released from the locking device in an open position of the locking device ; and a pressure device which is designed to exert pressure on the locking device in order to push the locking device from the locking position into the open position to cause the door to open, characterised in that the pressure device has a movable gear rack which, when in a contact position , is designed to mechanically exert the pressure on the locking device . a locking device which is designed to be couplable to the holding element of the door, the holding element being locked to the locking device in a locking position of the locking device and being released from the locking device in an open position of the locking device ; and a pressure device which is designed to exert pressure on the locking device in order to push the locking device from the locking position into the open position to cause the door to open, characterised in that the pressure device has a movable gear rack which, when in a contact position , is designed to mechanically exert the pressure on the locking device .
A prosthetic valve assembly for replacing a native heart valve, comprising: a radially expandable and compressible support structure , the support structure comprising an annular frame having a lumen extending from an inflow end of the frame to an outflow end of the frame ; a blood-impermeable tubular sleeve disposed inside of the frame of the support structure , the sleeve having a lumen extending from an inflow end of the sleeve to an outflow end of the sleeve , wherein the inflow end of the sleeve is spaced radially inward of the inflow end of the frame of the support structure ; first and second, axially spaced apart, blood-impermeable end walls , the first end wall extending radially inwardly from the frame of the support structure and having an inner peripheral edge defining an orifice and secured to the inflow end of the sleeve , the second end wall extending radially inwardly from the frame of the support structure and having an inner peripheral edge defining an orifice and secured to the outflow end of the sleeve ; and a plurality of leaflets supported inside of the sleeve and configured to permit blood to flow through the valve assembly in one direction and block the flow of blood in the opposite direction. a radially expandable and compressible support structure , the support structure comprising an annular frame having a lumen extending from an inflow end of the frame to an outflow end of the frame ; a blood-impermeable tubular sleeve disposed inside of the frame of the support structure , the sleeve having a lumen extending from an inflow end of the sleeve to an outflow end of the sleeve , wherein the inflow end of the sleeve is spaced radially inward of the inflow end of the frame of the support structure ; first and second, axially spaced apart, blood-impermeable end walls , the first end wall extending radially inwardly from the frame of the support structure and having an inner peripheral edge defining an orifice and secured to the inflow end of the sleeve , the second end wall extending radially inwardly from the frame of the support structure and having an inner peripheral edge defining an orifice and secured to the outflow end of the sleeve ; and a plurality of leaflets supported inside of the sleeve and configured to permit blood to flow through the valve assembly in one direction and block the flow of blood in the opposite direction.
A method for forming a multilayer coating film by sequentially performing the following steps to : applying a colored paint (W) to a substrate, followed by heating, to form a colored coating film, wherein the substrate is a base material on which a cationic or an anionic electrodeposition paint is applied, applying a base paint (X) to the colored coating film formed in step to form a base coating film, applying an effect pigment dispersion (Y) to the base coating film formed in step to form an effect coating film, applying a clear paint (Z) to the effect coating film formed in step to form a clear coating film, and heating the uncured base coating film, the uncured effect coating film, and the uncured clear coating film formed in steps to to thereby simultaneously cure these three coating films; wherein the effect pigment dispersion (Y) contains water, a surface adjusting agent (A), a flake-effect pigment (B), and a rheology control agent (C), and has a solids content of 0.5 to 10 mass%; wherein the surface adjusting agent (A) has a contact angle with respect to a previously degreased tin plate, as determined in accordance with the method described in the description, of 8 to 20°; wherein the rheology control agent (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a mineral-based rheology control agent, a polyacrylic acid-based rheology control agent, and a cellulose-based rheology control agent. applying a colored paint (W) to a substrate, followed by heating, to form a colored coating film, wherein the substrate is a base material on which a cationic or an anionic electrodeposition paint is applied, applying a base paint (X) to the colored coating film formed in step to form a base coating film, applying an effect pigment dispersion (Y) to the base coating film formed in step to form an effect coating film, applying a clear paint (Z) to the effect coating film formed in step to form a clear coating film, and heating the uncured base coating film, the uncured effect coating film, and the uncured clear coating film formed in steps to to thereby simultaneously cure these three coating films; wherein the effect pigment dispersion (Y) contains water, a surface adjusting agent (A), a flake-effect pigment (B), and a rheology control agent (C), and has a solids content of 0.5 to 10 mass%; wherein the surface adjusting agent (A) has a contact angle with respect to a previously degreased tin plate, as determined in accordance with the method described in the description, of 8 to 20°; wherein the rheology control agent (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a mineral-based rheology control agent, a polyacrylic acid-based rheology control agent, and a cellulose-based rheology control agent.
A device for use with mechanical driving apparatus for installing a cable into a tube , the device being suitable for directing pressurised air into the tube and comprising: a plurality of assemblable sections , comprising a first section and a second section so that upon assembly of the assemblable sections, seams are formed along the length of the device where the assemblable sections meet, through which the pressurised air may escape, shielding means defining a bore into which, in use, the pressurised air is directed, and the cable is driven, the bore having a length and a longitudinal axis, the shielding means being provided along the longitudinal axis of the bore, and the shielding means extending the length of the bore, the first section including first shielding walls , and the second section including second shielding walls , the first shielding walls and the second shielding walls providing the shielding means and being configured to co-operate by linear engagement to define the bore, characterised in that upon the assembly of the first and second sections , and mutual securing thereof by screws and a clamp, the shielding walls are not deformable and reduce the air flow from the bore. a plurality of assemblable sections , comprising a first section and a second section so that upon assembly of the assemblable sections, seams are formed along the length of the device where the assemblable sections meet, through which the pressurised air may escape, shielding means defining a bore into which, in use, the pressurised air is directed, and the cable is driven, the bore having a length and a longitudinal axis, the shielding means being provided along the longitudinal axis of the bore, and the shielding means extending the length of the bore, the first section including first shielding walls , and the second section including second shielding walls , the first shielding walls and the second shielding walls providing the shielding means and being configured to co-operate by linear engagement to define the bore, characterised in that upon the assembly of the first and second sections , and mutual securing thereof by screws and a clamp, the shielding walls are not deformable and reduce the air flow from the bore.
A microelectronic device comprising: a die having at least one transceiver unit; a high density interconnect redistribution package coupled to and attached to the die; and a substrate designed without high density interconnect and coupled to and attached to the redistribution package, the substrate having an antenna unit for transmitting and receiving communications at a frequency of approximately 4 GHz or higher, characterised in that the substrate further comprises a cavity with the die and the high density interconnect redistribution package being positioned within the cavity . a die having at least one transceiver unit; a high density interconnect redistribution package coupled to and attached to the die; and a substrate designed without high density interconnect and coupled to and attached to the redistribution package, the substrate having an antenna unit for transmitting and receiving communications at a frequency of approximately 4 GHz or higher, characterised in that the substrate further comprises a cavity with the die and the high density interconnect redistribution package being positioned within the cavity .
A process variable transmitter for measuring the flow of a process fluid in a pipe , comprising; a flange for coupling the process variable transmitter to the pipe ; first and second pressure couplings arranged to receive a first pressure and a second pressure of process fluid in the vessel the difference between such being the weight of the process fluid; a differential pressure sensor which includes a differential pressure generator which generates a sensed process variable output related to the velocity of the process fluid in the pipe ; and measurement circuitry configured to calculate the flow of the process fluid in the pipe the calculation based upon the weight of the fluid to give the density, and the velocity of the fluid; wherein the first pressure coupling is positioned within the flange adjacent the bottom of the pipe and the second pressure coupling is positioned within the flange adjacent a top of the pipe , wherein an orifice plate acting as the differential pressure generator is positioned within the mounting flange with the first and second pressure couplings positioned adjacent the orifice plate .
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a purified monoclonal antibody, wherein the monoclonal antibody comprises a heavy chain having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6 and a light chain having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:11, wherein the monoclonal antibody specifically binds Staphylococcus aureus protein A (SpA) via its Fab region paratope.
1-deoxygalactonojirimycin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment of Fabry disease in a patient identified as having a responsive mutant form of α-Gal A, wherein the responsive mutant form of α-Gal A is selected from M1R, L14P, L16H, L16P, L19P, D33Y, N34K, G35R, L36F, A37V, P40L, P40S, M42L, M42R, M42T, L45R, W47L, E48D, E48K, R49G, R49L, R49P, R49S, M51I, C52R, L54P, D55V, C56F, C56G, C56Y, P60L, E66G, E66K, L68F, M72R, A73V, M76R, W81C, W81S, G85D, G85M, Y88D, C94Y, W95S, A97P, R112S, I117S, R118C, L120P, A121T, A135V, D136H, G147R, Y152C, A156T, A156Y, W162G, G163V, K168N, F169S, G171C, G171R, C172S, G183A, G183S, Y184C, M187T, M187V, L191P, L191Q, V199M, S201Y, P205L, P205R, P205S, N215D, Y216C, Y216D, I219N, N224D, N224S, H225R, A230T, D234E, W236L, S238N, I239T, I242N, L243F, L243W, D244H, S247C, S247P, Q250P, I253T, A257P, P259L, G261D, D264Y P265L, P265R, M267I, L268S, V269A, V269M, I270T, G271S, N272K, N272S, S276N, Q279R, Q280H, Q280K, A288D, A288P, A292P, P293A, P293S, P293T, S297C, N298H, N298K, N298S, D299G, L300F, R301G, R301P, I303N, A309P, L310F, D313G, I317N, I317T, N320I, Q321E, Q321L, Q321R, G325S, Q327E, E338K, V339E, W340R, E341D, S345P, A348P, A352D, I354K, E358G, I359T, G360D, G360S, G361R, P362L, R363P, E398K, P409S, P409T, T410A, T410I, T410P, G411D, L414S, 254del1, 247ins8, D55V/Q57L, and 401ins/T401S mutations.
An implantable occlusion device for filling an aneurysm, the occlusion device comprising: a support structure comprising a wire, the support structure comprising a proximal end and a distal end; and a plurality of mesh components longitudinally spaced along the support structure , each mesh component comprising a porosity, each mesh component being configured to transition between a compressed state and an uncompressed state, wherein each mesh component forms a conical shape in the uncompressed state so that each mesh component comprises an apex and an open end, the apex of each mesh component being attached to the support structure , and characterised in that in the compressed state, each mesh component is wrapped around the support structure . a support structure comprising a wire, the support structure comprising a proximal end and a distal end; and a plurality of mesh components longitudinally spaced along the support structure , each mesh component comprising a porosity, each mesh component being configured to transition between a compressed state and an uncompressed state, wherein each mesh component forms a conical shape in the uncompressed state so that each mesh component comprises an apex and an open end, the apex of each mesh component being attached to the support structure , and characterised in that in the compressed state, each mesh component is wrapped around the support structure .
A cannula fixation device, comprising: a base , including a platform ; a subject-interface portion having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface coupled to the base and the lower surface configured to be coupled to a subject; and a clip assembly configured to retain a portion of a cannula , the clip assembly being moveably coupled to the base such that the clip assembly can be selectively moved between a first position relative to the base or a second position relative to the base when the cannula is secured to the cannula fixation device. a base , including a platform ; a subject-interface portion having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface coupled to the base and the lower surface configured to be coupled to a subject; and a clip assembly configured to retain a portion of a cannula , the clip assembly being moveably coupled to the base such that the clip assembly can be selectively moved between a first position relative to the base or a second position relative to the base when the cannula is secured to the cannula fixation device.
Road finishing machine with a tractor and with a screed hinged to the tractor to be towed behind the tractor , wherein a main control platform of the road finishing machine is provided at the tractor , the main control platform offering space for an operator and comprising operational controls for controlling functions of the road finishing machine ; and the main control platform has a roof , wherein a lighting unit with a light source is provided at the roof , characterized in that the lighting unit comprises a housing which accommodates the light source and has a reflector , wherein the reflector is configured to reflect light emitted by the light source into a working area (A) of the screed , so that the working area (A) of the screed is illuminated indirectly. a main control platform of the road finishing machine is provided at the tractor , the main control platform offering space for an operator and comprising operational controls for controlling functions of the road finishing machine ; and the main control platform has a roof , wherein a lighting unit with a light source is provided at the roof , characterized in that the lighting unit comprises a housing which accommodates the light source and has a reflector , wherein the reflector is configured to reflect light emitted by the light source into a working area (A) of the screed , so that the working area (A) of the screed is illuminated indirectly.
A countertop machine for producing and dispensing products in form of beverages and/or crushed-ice drinks, comprising: • a tank for mixing the product, comprising a mixing group with horizontal development, the tank having a front wall and a corresponding rear wall , side walls and a bottom ; • a dispensing group with horizontal development, engaged in a corresponding engagement hole of the front wall of said tank proximate to said bottom ; • an outer coating of said mixing tank implemented so as to form a hollow and sealed lagging element, defining a continuous air gap along said front , rear , side walls and said bottom of the mixing tank ; wherein the dispensing group remains completely outside said coating and comprises: a main duct equipped with means for the engagement in said engagement hole on the front wall of the mixing tank and a side opening for dispensing the product; a tap element sealingly sliding within said main duct and equipped with a sealing element , so as to be able to assume at least a closing position wherein said sealing element cooperates with an abutment surface proximate to said engagement hole by preventing the product from outgoing from the tank , and a dispensing position wherein said sealing element is spaced apart from said engagement hole so as to put in communication said tank with said side opening through said engagement hole . • a tank for mixing the product, comprising a mixing group with horizontal development, the tank having a front wall and a corresponding rear wall , side walls and a bottom ; • a dispensing group with horizontal development, engaged in a corresponding engagement hole of the front wall of said tank proximate to said bottom ; • an outer coating of said mixing tank implemented so as to form a hollow and sealed lagging element, defining a continuous air gap along said front , rear , side walls and said bottom of the mixing tank ; a main duct equipped with means for the engagement in said engagement hole on the front wall of the mixing tank and a side opening for dispensing the product; a tap element sealingly sliding within said main duct and equipped with a sealing element , so as to be able to assume at least a closing position wherein said sealing element cooperates with an abutment surface proximate to said engagement hole by preventing the product from outgoing from the tank , and a dispensing position wherein said sealing element is spaced apart from said engagement hole so as to put in communication said tank with said side opening through said engagement hole .
Aircraft seat with an armrest (100a, 102a; 100b) and with an aircraft seat device comprising at least one seat bottom unit (28a; 28b; 28c; 28d; 28e) which at least partly forms a sitting surface (30a; 30b; 30c), a backrest unit (40a; 40b; 40c; 40d; 40e), a mounting unit (14a; 14b; 14c; 14e) which is configured to be mounted on a mounting plane, the seat bottom unit (28a; 28b; 28d) being configured to be pivotally connected with the mounting unit (14a; 14b; 14d), and having at least one support element (52a, 54a, 56a, 58a; 52b, 54b; 52c, 54c; 52d, 54d; 52e) which extends at least over a large portion of a sitting depth of the sitting surface (30a; 30b; 30c) and which is configured to couple the seat bottom unit (28a; 28b; 28c; 28d; 28e) with the mounting unit (28a; 28b; 28c; 28e), wherein in at least one sitting position the at least one support element (52a, 54a, 56a, 58a; 52b, 54b; 52c, 54c; 52d, 54d; 52e) is arranged at least substantially underneath an upper edge of the seat bottom unit (28a; 28b; 28c), characterised in that the armrest (100a, 102a; 100b) is directly connected with the backrest unit (40a; 40b; 40c; 40d; 40e). the seat bottom unit (28a; 28b; 28d) being configured to be pivotally connected with the mounting unit (14a; 14b; 14d), and having at least one support element (52a, 54a, 56a, 58a; 52b, 54b; 52c, 54c; 52d, 54d; 52e) which extends at least over a large portion of a sitting depth of the sitting surface (30a; 30b; 30c) and which is configured to couple the seat bottom unit (28a; 28b; 28c; 28d; 28e) with the mounting unit (28a; 28b; 28c; 28e), wherein in at least one sitting position the at least one support element (52a, 54a, 56a, 58a; 52b, 54b; 52c, 54c; 52d, 54d; 52e) is arranged at least substantially underneath an upper edge of the seat bottom unit (28a; 28b; 28c), characterised in that the armrest (100a, 102a; 100b) is directly connected with the backrest unit (40a; 40b; 40c; 40d; 40e).