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A device for treating mercury-polluted water including: an enclosure containing a filtration reagent , an inlet for water to be treated in the enclosure upstream of the filtration reagent and an outlet for treated water from the enclosure downstream of the filtration reagent , the filtration reagent comprising a mixture of iron and a chemically inert granular support, wherein the iron is used for its reducing power and is metallic iron or an iron-containing alloy, characterised in that the filtration reagent further includes at least one additive, the at least one additive comprising elemental sulphur.
A method for controlling a display, the method comprising: obtaining a frame rate of the display ; comparing the frame rate to a threshold that defines a boundary between high frame rates and low frame rates; determining that the frame rate is low based on the comparison; and deactivating a portion of a plurality of sub-switches (351, 352; 511, 512) in a panel-switch bank to reduce a number of sub-switches used to couple a driver integrated circuit, IC, and a column data line of the display, wherein the plurality of sub-switches are connected in parallel with one another, and wherein deactivating a portion of the panel switch bank comprises applying a signal to open the plurality of sub-switches so that they are disconnected from the panel-switch bank while the frame rate is low. obtaining a frame rate of the display ; comparing the frame rate to a threshold that defines a boundary between high frame rates and low frame rates; determining that the frame rate is low based on the comparison; and deactivating a portion of a plurality of sub-switches (351, 352; 511, 512) in a panel-switch bank to reduce a number of sub-switches used to couple a driver integrated circuit, IC, and a column data line of the display, wherein the plurality of sub-switches are connected in parallel with one another, and wherein deactivating a portion of the panel switch bank comprises applying a signal to open the plurality of sub-switches so that they are disconnected from the panel-switch bank while the frame rate is low.
Method for preparing a batch comprising multiple components to feed into a glass melting furnace containing a glass melt which forms surrounding volume and a top surface, characterized in that batch components are poured on a flexible conveyor belt in at least two layers that are arranged one upon another, wherein a base layer which is in contact with the conveyor belt has a wider width measured in horizontal direction and perpendicular to the direction of travel of the conveyor belt than a top layer and wherein the conveyor belt is bent around an axis parallel to the direction of travel of the conveyor belt , the axis being positioned above a surface of the conveyor belt which surface is in contact with the batch layers so as to form a rod with an approximately circular or oval cross section of the formally flat layers , wherein the former base layer forms an outer sheath layer of the rod's cross section.
An electronic cigarette comprising an inhaler body and a removable cartridge , the inhaler body comprising: a power unit and a cartridge seating , the cartridge seating comprising a cavity arranged to receive the cartridge in a retained position within the cavity in which the cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit; the electronic cigarette further comprising: a mechanical retaining arrangement comprising a first retaining element located on the cartridge and a second retaining element located on an inner side wall of the cavity, the retaining elements configured to engage when brought into alignment as the cartridge is inserted into the cavity thereby holding the cartridge in the retained position; wherein the retaining arrangement is shaped such that an insertion force is required to move the retaining elements into engagement, the insertion force sufficient to cause a contact between opposing surfaces of the cartridge and cartridge seating which produces an audible signal when the cartridge moves into the retained position. a mechanical retaining arrangement comprising a first retaining element located on the cartridge and a second retaining element located on an inner side wall of the cavity, the retaining elements configured to engage when brought into alignment as the cartridge is inserted into the cavity thereby holding the cartridge in the retained position; wherein the retaining arrangement is shaped such that an insertion force is required to move the retaining elements into engagement, the insertion force sufficient to cause a contact between opposing surfaces of the cartridge and cartridge seating which produces an audible signal when the cartridge moves into the retained position.
A vehicle brake system comprising: a brake pedal operable to receive a user input force; a master cylinder operably coupled to the brake pedal to be actuated thereby; a brake cylinder selectively coupled to the master cylinder via a hydraulic circuit ; an electronically-controlled pressure generating unit distinct from the master cylinder ; a controller operable to receive a signal indicative of the user input force to the brake pedal ; an isolation valve located between the master cylinder and the brake cylinder , and an inlet valve located between the isolation valve and the wheel cylinder, the inlet valve operable to regulate the braking force at the brake cylinder , wherein, in a first mode, the controller is operable to actuate the electronically-controlled pressure generating unit to apply hydraulic fluid pressure to the brake cylinder according to the signal, and wherein, in a second mode, the master cylinder is operable to actuate the brake cylinder and the controller is operable to actuate the electronically-controlled pressure generating unit to supplement the master cylinder and extend a fluid volume capacity of the master cylinder , wherein, in the first mode, the isolation valve is closed to block a fluid path between the master cylinder and the brake cylinder , and wherein, in the second mode, the isolation valve is open to provide the fluid path between the master cylinder and the brake cylinder . a brake pedal operable to receive a user input force; a master cylinder operably coupled to the brake pedal to be actuated thereby; a brake cylinder selectively coupled to the master cylinder via a hydraulic circuit ; an electronically-controlled pressure generating unit distinct from the master cylinder ; a controller operable to receive a signal indicative of the user input force to the brake pedal ; an isolation valve located between the master cylinder and the brake cylinder , and an inlet valve located between the isolation valve and the wheel cylinder, the inlet valve operable to regulate the braking force at the brake cylinder , wherein, in a first mode, the controller is operable to actuate the electronically-controlled pressure generating unit to apply hydraulic fluid pressure to the brake cylinder according to the signal, and wherein, in a second mode, the master cylinder is operable to actuate the brake cylinder and the controller is operable to actuate the electronically-controlled pressure generating unit to supplement the master cylinder and extend a fluid volume capacity of the master cylinder , wherein, in the first mode, the isolation valve is closed to block a fluid path between the master cylinder and the brake cylinder , and wherein, in the second mode, the isolation valve is open to provide the fluid path between the master cylinder and the brake cylinder .
An organic light-emitting display apparatus comprising: a lower substrate comprising a display area (DA) and a peripheral area (PA) situated outside the display area (DA); a first insulating layer (IL) on the display area (DA) and the peripheral area (PA) of the lower substrate , wherein a plurality of penetration holes (ILHS) are formed in the first insulating layer (IL) in the peripheral area (PA); a conductive layer located in the peripheral region, between the lower substrate and the first insulating layer (IL) or located in the first insulating layer (IL), wherein a plurality of penetration openings are formed in the conductive layer ;an upper substrate on the lower substrate ; and a sealant in the plurality of penetration holes (ILHS) and in the plurality of penetration openings bonding the lower substrate to the upper substrate , characterized in that the first insulating layer (IL) comprises a plurality of penetration hole sets (ILHS), each of the plurality of penetration hole sets (ILHS) comprises two or more of the penetration holes (ILH1,ILH2,ILH3), and each of the plurality of penetration hole sets (ILHS) corresponds to one of the plurality of penetration openings in the conductive layer .
A well tool for use with a subterranean well, the well tool comprising: a flow passage for well fluid, the flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool; an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid; a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, thereby preventing migration of well fluid into the internal chamber, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections (50a to 50n) that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold , wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections; and an actuator in the dielectric fluid. a flow passage for well fluid, the flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool; an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid; a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, thereby preventing migration of well fluid into the internal chamber, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections (50a to 50n) that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold , wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections; and an actuator in the dielectric fluid.
A combinatorial drug delivery device for delivering a predetermined selection of drug components, each of the drug components being contained in a drug vial , the device includes: a plurality of connectable modules , wherein each of the modules includes: a body having an interior volume formed to accommodate a drug vial ; a cannula protruding into the interior volume , the cannula terminating at a free end , first and second openings being formed in the free end with first and second lumens extending therefrom and through the cannula ; a socket located on an exterior portion of the body ; a first passageway extending between, and in communication with, the socket and the first lumen ; a boss protruding from an exterior portion of the body ; and, a second passageway extending from, and in communication with the second lumen , the second passageway extending through the boss to terminate at an exit opening formed therein, wherein, for each pair of connected modules , the socket of a first of the pair of connected modules receives the boss of a second of the pair of connected modules such that the first passageway of the first module is in communication with the second passageway of the second module , characterized in that , for each of the modules , a venting passageway extends between, and in communication with, a vent opening , formed on an exterior portion of the body , and the first passageway . a body having an interior volume formed to accommodate a drug vial ; a cannula protruding into the interior volume , the cannula terminating at a free end , first and second openings being formed in the free end with first and second lumens extending therefrom and through the cannula ; a socket located on an exterior portion of the body ; a first passageway extending between, and in communication with, the socket and the first lumen ; a boss protruding from an exterior portion of the body ; and, a second passageway extending from, and in communication with the second lumen , the second passageway extending through the boss to terminate at an exit opening formed therein, wherein, for each pair of connected modules , the socket of a first of the pair of connected modules receives the boss of a second of the pair of connected modules such that the first passageway of the first module is in communication with the second passageway of the second module , characterized in that , for each of the modules , a venting passageway extends between, and in communication with, a vent opening , formed on an exterior portion of the body , and the first passageway .
Electrochemical device, in particular electrolysis device, in particular polymer-electrolyte membrane electrolysis device, with at least one cellular unit comprising at least one electrochemical cell and with at least one fluid supply for a supply of the cellular unit with at least one fluid that flows in at least one flow direction , the fluid supply comprising at least one fluid quality unit that is configured for a treatment of the fluid and is arranged upstream of the cellular unit in the flow direction , characterised by a monitoring unit comprising at least one fluid quality sensor which is configured for an automated measuring of a fluid quality parameter of the fluid, the monitoring unit being configured to control and/or regulate in at least one fault state, depending on the measured fluid quality parameter of the fluid, at least a flow-through quantity of the fluid through the cellular unit by an adaption of a flow rate through a bypass path of the fluid supply , the fluid supply comprising at least one first switch valve that is arranged upstream of the cellular unit in the flow direction and at least one second switch valve that is arranged downstream of the cellular unit in the flow direction , wherein the monitoring unit is configured for an actuation of the switch valves , wherein at least all fluid-conducting components of the fluid quality unit are arranged in a proximity of the cellular unit , the proximity being a region whose points are distanced from the cellular unit by less than 3 m.
Composition for the manufacture of magnetic coverings comprising: - at least one elastomer, - at least one magnetic filler, - at least one compatibilizer, wherein the at least one magnetic filler is present in the composition in an amount comprised between 90% and 300% by weight, preferably between 100% and 250% by weight, based on the weight of the at least one elastomer, wherein the magnetic filler is magnetite, wherein the at least one elastomer is selected from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM), nitrile rubber (NBR), natural rubber (NR), and mixtures thereof, wherein the at least one compatibilizer is selected from the group consisting of silanes, preferably mercaptosilanes and/or vinyl silanes, resins and/or waxes derived from hydrocarbons, preferably benzofuran resins, cumarone resins, aliphatic hydrocarbon resins, coumarone, long-chain fatty acids, preferably stearic acid and/or oleic acid, and mixtures thereof. - at least one elastomer, - at least one magnetic filler, - at least one compatibilizer, wherein the at least one magnetic filler is present in the composition in an amount comprised between 90% and 300% by weight, preferably between 100% and 250% by weight, based on the weight of the at least one elastomer, wherein the magnetic filler is magnetite, wherein the at least one elastomer is selected from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM), nitrile rubber (NBR), natural rubber (NR), and mixtures thereof, wherein the at least one compatibilizer is selected from the group consisting of silanes, preferably mercaptosilanes and/or vinyl silanes, resins and/or waxes derived from hydrocarbons, preferably benzofuran resins, cumarone resins, aliphatic hydrocarbon resins, coumarone, long-chain fatty acids, preferably stearic acid and/or oleic acid, and mixtures thereof.
A lamp housing for receiving at least one lighting means, in particular at least one LED, with two housing parts in the form of extruded profiles, a first one of said housing parts having a base body with a bottom region and lateral regions extending from said bottom region, and the second housing part being arranged in a region remote from said bottom region and attached to said first housing part such that it covers an opening of said first housing part delimited by said lateral regions , wherein said first and second housing parts are attached to one another so as to form a snap connection which forms, at each of said lateral regions , a form-fitting connection between a holding surface of said lateral region and a contact surface of said second housing part , characterized in that said contact surfaces are located in a lateral edge region of said second housing part and a contact surface and a holding surface are in each case formed by a complementary pair of a cylinder segment-shaped protrusion extending in a longitudinal direction of the respective profile and a cylinder segment-shaped recess, and the respective cylinder segment defining the holding surface and the contact surface , respectively, is tilted (α) relative to the slip-on direction in which said second housing part is fitted onto the opening to be closed, or relative to said lateral regions , and that the contact surfaces are located on protrusions which are arranged in a lateral edge region of said second housing part and extend towards the bottom region of said first housing part , and that the holding surfaces are arranged at a distance from the free ends of said lateral regions .
An apparatus for controlling a power of a parallel multi pack system (MP), the apparatus comprising: first to n th sensor units (SU1...SUn) configured to measure operation characteristic values of first to n th battery packs (P1...Pn) that are included in the parallel multi pack system and connected to each other in parallel; a power management unit configured to control a power consumed in a load (L) or a power provided by a charging device to correspond to a total power of the parallel multi pack system; and a multi pack management unit operatively coupled to the first to n th sensor units and the power management unit, wherein the multi pack management unit is configured to determine a pack resistance of each of the first to n th battery packs based on the operation characteristic value of each battery pack received from the first to n th sensor units, determine a minimum available power among available powers respectively corresponding to the pack resistances of the battery packs by using pre-defined correlation information between pack resistance and available power, determine the total power of the parallel multi pack system so that the pack power of a battery pack having the lowest pack resistance becomes identical to the minimum available power, and transmit the determined total power of the parallel multi pack system to the power management unit, and the power management unit is configured to control the power consumed in the load or the power provided by the charging device so as not to exceed the total power of the parallel multi pack system. first to n th sensor units (SU1...SUn) configured to measure operation characteristic values of first to n th battery packs (P1...Pn) that are included in the parallel multi pack system and connected to each other in parallel; a power management unit configured to control a power consumed in a load (L) or a power provided by a charging device to correspond to a total power of the parallel multi pack system; and a multi pack management unit operatively coupled to the first to n th sensor units and the power management unit, wherein the multi pack management unit is configured to determine a pack resistance of each of the first to n th battery packs based on the operation characteristic value of each battery pack received from the first to n th sensor units, determine a minimum available power among available powers respectively corresponding to the pack resistances of the battery packs by using pre-defined correlation information between pack resistance and available power, determine the total power of the parallel multi pack system so that the pack power of a battery pack having the lowest pack resistance becomes identical to the minimum available power, and transmit the determined total power of the parallel multi pack system to the power management unit, and the power management unit is configured to control the power consumed in the load or the power provided by the charging device so as not to exceed the total power of the parallel multi pack system.
Reflector assembly for illuminating different mutually spaced-apart regions (16; 20; 24), with a first light source and at least one second light source and a hollow reflector, which comprises the regions (16; 20; 24), wherein - a second reflector (64; 74) having at least two reflective surfaces (66; 76) inclined relative to one another is arranged, - the first light source and the second reflector are arranged one above the other, - the first light source is so arranged that illumination of the regions (16; 20; 24) is provided by light reflection via the second reflector (64; 74) and - the second reflector (64; 74) is arranged above the first light source, characterised in that - formed between the second reflector and an opposite wall of the hollow reflector are at least two channels which are each associated with at least one respective illuminatable region , comprising at least one second light source which is associated with at least one illuminatable region , wherein the second reflector serves as light partition for other illuminatable regions and - the at least one second light source is arranged eccentrically and faces the wall of the hollow reflector. - a second reflector (64; 74) having at least two reflective surfaces (66; 76) inclined relative to one another is arranged, - the first light source and the second reflector are arranged one above the other, - the first light source is so arranged that illumination of the regions (16; 20; 24) is provided by light reflection via the second reflector (64; 74) and - the second reflector (64; 74) is arranged above the first light source, - formed between the second reflector and an opposite wall of the hollow reflector are at least two channels which are each associated with at least one respective illuminatable region , comprising at least one second light source which is associated with at least one illuminatable region , wherein the second reflector serves as light partition for other illuminatable regions and - the at least one second light source is arranged eccentrically and faces the wall of the hollow reflector.