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A system for drilling, completing or producing a subsea well, said system comprising: a subsea wellhead extending from the well proximal the sea floor ; a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) coupled to the wellhead ; a lower marine riser package (LMRP) coupled to the BOP ; a system for tethering the BOP , the system for tethering comprising: a plurality of circumferentially-spaced anchors disposed about the wellhead and secured to the sea floor ; wherein each anchor has an upper end disposed proximal the sea floor ; a plurality of tensioning systems , wherein each tensioning system is coupled to a frame of the BOP ; a plurality of flexible tension members , wherein each tension member is coupled to one of the tensioning systems and has a first end coupled to one of the anchors ; wherein each tension member is in tension between the corresponding tensioning system and the first end. a subsea wellhead extending from the well proximal the sea floor ; a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) coupled to the wellhead ; a lower marine riser package (LMRP) coupled to the BOP ; a system for tethering the BOP , the system for tethering comprising: a plurality of circumferentially-spaced anchors disposed about the wellhead and secured to the sea floor ; wherein each anchor has an upper end disposed proximal the sea floor ; a plurality of tensioning systems , wherein each tensioning system is coupled to a frame of the BOP ; a plurality of flexible tension members , wherein each tension member is coupled to one of the tensioning systems and has a first end coupled to one of the anchors ; wherein each tension member is in tension between the corresponding tensioning system and the first end. a plurality of circumferentially-spaced anchors disposed about the wellhead and secured to the sea floor ; wherein each anchor has an upper end disposed proximal the sea floor ; a plurality of tensioning systems , wherein each tensioning system is coupled to a frame of the BOP ; a plurality of flexible tension members , wherein each tension member is coupled to one of the tensioning systems and has a first end coupled to one of the anchors ; wherein each tension member is in tension between the corresponding tensioning system and the first end.
A sustained release intraocular drug delivery device , comprising: an elongate body comprising two ends, and an eyelet fixedly connected with at least one end of the elongate body; wherein said elongate body further comprises a substantially elongate polymeric matrix core into which at least one therapeutic agent is mixed, and a mantle completely surrounding said matrix core, said mantle comprising, and preferably being, a polymeric coating; wherein said eyelet is adapted to assist in the withdrawal of said device and wherein said eyelet is essentially free of therapeutic agent, and wherein the eyelet comprises a gripping portion and a linking portion , said linking portion connecting the gripping portion to at least one end, preferably both ends, of the body. wherein said elongate body further comprises a substantially elongate polymeric matrix core into which at least one therapeutic agent is mixed, and a mantle completely surrounding said matrix core, said mantle comprising, and preferably being, a polymeric coating; wherein said eyelet is adapted to assist in the withdrawal of said device and wherein said eyelet is essentially free of therapeutic agent, and wherein the eyelet comprises a gripping portion and a linking portion , said linking portion connecting the gripping portion to at least one end, preferably both ends, of the body.
A device for unlocking a connection generated in a non-positive manner, of a double gearwheel consisting of a first spur gear arranged on a cylinder journal of a printing press cylinder , and a second spur wheel assigned to said first spur wheel and being embodied as gear ring, in a sheet-fed rotary printing press, which can be switched from face printing to face and reverse printing, wherein the second spur gear is clamped on the first spur gear via tie rods , which are loaded by spring force, and the device for unlocking is arranged symmetrically to the axis of the double gearwheel , wherein the device has at least one annular fluid-operated lift assembly , which has a connection to a machine frame and which is fastened in an at least partially displaceable manner in the direction of an axis of the double gearwheel (6; 8, 9), wherein the lift assembly connects a portion of the double gearwheel (6; 8, 9) to the machine frame in a rotationally fixed manner in an unlocked position, wherein the cylinder journal is received in a cylinder bearing, in which an axial bearing is provided, which is arranged so as to be separated from a radial bearing , wherein the annular fluid-operated lift assembly is arranged directly adjacent and concentrically to the axial bearing on the machine frame of the sheet-fed rotary printing press, wherein a pressure element of the lift assembly is assigned to a respective pressure piece , which transfers the spring force to a respective tie rod and which is arranged coaxially to the tie rod in such a way that the spring forces acting on the tie rod/rods are reduced or eliminated by putting pressure on the pressure element, wherein die annular lift assembly is formed of an annular cylinder and an annular piston arranged in an annular opening of the annular cylinder , wherein the annular cylinder is arranged on the machine frame coaxially to the axis of the double gearwheel and directly adjacent parallel to an outer circumference of a guide ring of the axial bearing of the cylinder bearing, and wherein the annular piston parallel to the axis can be moved to the double gearwheel in the direction from and to the machine frame , wherein, in mechanical connection to the annular cylinder and the directly adjacent region of the double gearwheel , a support ring is provided as force transmission, characterized in that the support ring is coupled to the annular cylinder , preferably engaging behind the latter, and that the support ring is further arranged so as to engage behind a holding ring , which is arranged on the double gearwheel .
Method for separating amino and/or organic acid-containing particles from a mixture of amino and/or organic acid-containing particles based on density, comprising - providing a feed of amino and/or organic acid-containing particles - providing a medium in which the particles do not, or less than 0.1 g/l, dissolve, wherein the medium has a fixed density and not a density gradient, and wherein the medium has a selected density effective for particles of a lower density than the selected density to float in the medium and for particles of a higher density than the selected density to sink in the medium; - combining the feed of the amino and/or organic acid-containing particles with the medium; and - separating the amino and/or organic acid-containing particles of the higher density from the amino and/or organic acid-containing particles of the lower density. - providing a feed of amino and/or organic acid-containing particles - providing a medium in which the particles do not, or less than 0.1 g/l, dissolve, wherein the medium has a fixed density and not a density gradient, and wherein the medium has a selected density effective for particles of a lower density than the selected density to float in the medium and for particles of a higher density than the selected density to sink in the medium; - combining the feed of the amino and/or organic acid-containing particles with the medium; and - separating the amino and/or organic acid-containing particles of the higher density from the amino and/or organic acid-containing particles of the lower density.
A feeder for a knitting machine having a knitting bed on which a knit component is knit, the knitting machine including a drive bolt , the feeder comprising: a feeder arm with a dispensing area configured to feed a strand toward the knitting bed; and an actuation arm that is operably coupled to the feeder arm , the actuation arm including an abutment surface that is configured to abut against the drive bolt to selectively move the feeder arm relative to the knitting bed, characterized in that the abutment surface is hemispherical so as to be three-dimensionally curved. a feeder arm with a dispensing area configured to feed a strand toward the knitting bed; and an actuation arm that is operably coupled to the feeder arm , the actuation arm including an abutment surface that is configured to abut against the drive bolt to selectively move the feeder arm relative to the knitting bed, characterized in that the abutment surface is hemispherical so as to be three-dimensionally curved.
A process for preparing a polyaryl ether having a softening temperature T s , comprising the steps of I) reacting the components (a1) at least one aromatic dihydroxyl compound and (a2) at least one aromatic sulfone compound having two halogen substituents in the presence of a carbonate compound (C) at a first temperature T 1-I above the softening temperature T s of the polyaryl ether in a mixing kneader to obtain a salt-containing polymer (SP) comprising the polyaryl ether and a salt (S), II) transferring the salt-containing polymer (SP) obtained in step I) from the mixing kneader into a reactor comprising a dynamic mixer, where the salt-containing polymer (SP) has a second temperature T 2-II above the softening temperature TS of the polyaryl ether, and where the reactor comprises an extractant (E) having a third temperature T 3-II above the softening temperature TS of the polyaryl ether, III) extracting the salt (S) from the salt-containing polymer (SP) with the extractant (E) in the reactor comprising a dynamic mixer at a fourth temperature T 4 - 111 above the softening temperature T s of the polyaryl ether to obtain a desalinated polymer (DP) comprising the polyaryl ether and a salt-containing extractant (SE) comprising the extractant (E) and the salt (S), and wherein the reactor has a shear rate in the range from 100 to 2000 1/s. I) reacting the components (a1) at least one aromatic dihydroxyl compound and (a2) at least one aromatic sulfone compound having two halogen substituents in the presence of a carbonate compound (C) at a first temperature T 1-I above the softening temperature T s of the polyaryl ether in a mixing kneader to obtain a salt-containing polymer (SP) comprising the polyaryl ether and a salt (S), (a1) at least one aromatic dihydroxyl compound and (a2) at least one aromatic sulfone compound having two halogen substituents II) transferring the salt-containing polymer (SP) obtained in step I) from the mixing kneader into a reactor comprising a dynamic mixer, where the salt-containing polymer (SP) has a second temperature T 2-II above the softening temperature TS of the polyaryl ether, and where the reactor comprises an extractant (E) having a third temperature T 3-II above the softening temperature TS of the polyaryl ether, III) extracting the salt (S) from the salt-containing polymer (SP) with the extractant (E) in the reactor comprising a dynamic mixer at a fourth temperature T 4 - 111 above the softening temperature T s of the polyaryl ether to obtain a desalinated polymer (DP) comprising the polyaryl ether and a salt-containing extractant (SE) comprising the extractant (E) and the salt (S), and wherein the reactor has a shear rate in the range from 100 to 2000 1/s.
A multi-port, multi-plane valve , comprising: a housing defining an internal cavity and comprising a plurality of ports , wherein each of the plurality of ports is in communication with the internal cavity and wherein at least one port of the plurality of ports lies in a first plane normal to a second plane of the other ports of the plurality of ports; and a shell body rotatably disposed within the internal cavity to selectively provide planar fluid communication between a first subset of the plurality of ports and multi-plane fluid communication between a second subset of the plurality of ports; characterised in that the shell body includes an opening and at least one flow enhancer channel arranged in the second plane, the at least one flow enhancer channel configured to reduce a pressure drop occurring in the multi-plane fluid communication when varying the multi-plane fluid communication between the second subset of the plurality of ports. a housing defining an internal cavity and comprising a plurality of ports , wherein each of the plurality of ports is in communication with the internal cavity and wherein at least one port of the plurality of ports lies in a first plane normal to a second plane of the other ports of the plurality of ports; and a shell body rotatably disposed within the internal cavity to selectively provide planar fluid communication between a first subset of the plurality of ports and multi-plane fluid communication between a second subset of the plurality of ports;
A method of thermal fogging, comprising: dispensing a predetermined amount of an agricultural formulation through the outlet (104; 304) of cartridge (102; 302) using a piston operatively coupled to the cartridge (102; 302), wherein the agricultural formulation has a viscosity of greater than about 0.5 Pa·s (500 cP) at room temperature, propelling forward the agricultural formulation by a positive displacement pump , wherein the agricultural formulation is partially fluidized by shear forces generated by pushing the viscous agricultural formulation through the outlet (104; 304) and/or the pump ; using an inline heater to heat the predetermined amount of partially fluidized agricultural formulation to a predetermined temperature, wherein the agricultural formulation has a viscosity of less than about 0.4 Pa·s (400 cP) at or above 60°C (140 degrees Fahrenheit); and aerosolizing the agricultural formulation with a thermal fogging apparatus . dispensing a predetermined amount of an agricultural formulation through the outlet (104; 304) of cartridge (102; 302) using a piston operatively coupled to the cartridge (102; 302), wherein the agricultural formulation has a viscosity of greater than about 0.5 Pa·s (500 cP) at room temperature, propelling forward the agricultural formulation by a positive displacement pump , wherein the agricultural formulation is partially fluidized by shear forces generated by pushing the viscous agricultural formulation through the outlet (104; 304) and/or the pump ; using an inline heater to heat the predetermined amount of partially fluidized agricultural formulation to a predetermined temperature, wherein the agricultural formulation has a viscosity of less than about 0.4 Pa·s (400 cP) at or above 60°C (140 degrees Fahrenheit); and aerosolizing the agricultural formulation with a thermal fogging apparatus .
A fixing plate for an aerosol container said fixing plate being mountable a to an aerosol container mounting cup having an irregularly-shaped upper step with two stems protruding therefrom and a cylindrical middle step , said fixing plate being usable for positioning of an exterior component, wherein the fixing plate is formed in a cylindrical shape fittable to the mounting cup , the fixing plate including, on an inner circumferential side thereof, container positioning means for engaging with a side surface of the upper step and determining a fitting position, and container lock means for engaging with a portion below the cylindrical middle step to retain the fixing plate to the mounting cup , and the fixing plate further including, on an outer circumferential side thereof, exterior component positioning means for engaging with an exterior component and determining a fitting position, and exterior component lock means formed by a constricted portion for locking the exterior component characterized in that the fixing plate has an outermost diameter smaller than a maximum diameter of the mounting cup .
A method for producing an implantable electrode device comprising an electrode body connectable to a generator and an electrode end distally connected to the electrode body , the electrode end comprising an electrically insulating support and at least one electrode element attached to the support , wherein the support comprises at least one flat surface, the method comprising the steps of: providing an electrically insulating support , providing the at least one electrically conductive electrode element , and attaching the at least one electrode element to the at least one flat surface of the support , wherein for attaching the at least one electrode element to the support , the at least one electrode element and/or the support are heated and the at least one electrode element is pressed against the support .
A polymeric composite material comprising: a continuous polymeric matrix comprising a thermoset polymer or a blend of thermoset polymers; and a discontinuous phase comprising a plurality of polymeric aerogel particles dispersed within the continuous polymeric matrix. a continuous polymeric matrix comprising a thermoset polymer or a blend of thermoset polymers; and a discontinuous phase comprising a plurality of polymeric aerogel particles dispersed within the continuous polymeric matrix.
A handset for use in an electroporation device , the handset comprising: a housing ; a signal amplifier positioned within the housing, the signal amplifier including: a primary winding , a plurality of secondary windings (14A-14E) coupled together in a series configuration, the plurality of secondary windings having two outputs , such that a voltage across the plurality of secondary windings is equal to the voltage difference between the two outputs, wherein a storage capacitor and a fly-back diode are coupled to each of the plurality of secondary windings; and an array having a plurality of electrodes in electrical communication with the two outputs of the signal amplifier. a housing ; a signal amplifier positioned within the housing, the signal amplifier including: a primary winding , a plurality of secondary windings (14A-14E) coupled together in a series configuration, the plurality of secondary windings having two outputs , such that a voltage across the plurality of secondary windings is equal to the voltage difference between the two outputs, wherein a storage capacitor and a fly-back diode are coupled to each of the plurality of secondary windings; and an array having a plurality of electrodes in electrical communication with the two outputs of the signal amplifier.
A method for manufacturing an article, comprising: preparing a non-fluid mixture comprising: an aggregate material comprising cenospheres; and a binder material comprising an organic binder material and an inorganic binder material, wherein the organic binder material comprises polyvinylpyrrolidone from 1% to 30% weight of the mixture, and the inorganic binder material comprises sodium silicate from 1% to 20% weight of the mixture; fluidizing the mixture by applying kinetic energy to the mixture; directing the fluidized mixture into a mold form to form a green mandrel ; hardening the green mandrel to form a mandrel; and forming a composite material or a polymer material on the mandrel to produce the article . preparing a non-fluid mixture comprising: an aggregate material comprising cenospheres; and a binder material comprising an organic binder material and an inorganic binder material, wherein the organic binder material comprises polyvinylpyrrolidone from 1% to 30% weight of the mixture, and the inorganic binder material comprises sodium silicate from 1% to 20% weight of the mixture; an aggregate material comprising cenospheres; and a binder material comprising an organic binder material and an inorganic binder material, wherein the organic binder material comprises polyvinylpyrrolidone from 1% to 30% weight of the mixture, and the inorganic binder material comprises sodium silicate from 1% to 20% weight of the mixture; fluidizing the mixture by applying kinetic energy to the mixture; directing the fluidized mixture into a mold form to form a green mandrel ; hardening the green mandrel to form a mandrel; and forming a composite material or a polymer material on the mandrel to produce the article .
A device for the preparation and charging of starting materials for a glass furnace, comprising: ∘ a means for carrying out a mixing of starting material powder and of liquid water, producing a moistened mass of starting material powder, said means comprising a tank provided with a stirring means, with an inlet for the starting material powder, with a feed of liquid water and/or of steam and with an outlet for the moistened mass of starting material powder, ∘ a system for carrying out a mixing of cullet with the moistened mass of starting material powder which has exited from the tank, in order to produce a mixture of starting material and of cullet, known as SM/C mixture, ∘ a starting material preheater in which the SM/C mixture circulates and is heated and dried in order to produce a mass to be charged, then ∘ a system for charging the glass furnace with the mass to be charged. ∘ a means for carrying out a mixing of starting material powder and of liquid water, producing a moistened mass of starting material powder, said means comprising a tank provided with a stirring means, with an inlet for the starting material powder, with a feed of liquid water and/or of steam and with an outlet for the moistened mass of starting material powder, ∘ a system for carrying out a mixing of cullet with the moistened mass of starting material powder which has exited from the tank, in order to produce a mixture of starting material and of cullet, known as SM/C mixture, ∘ a starting material preheater in which the SM/C mixture circulates and is heated and dried in order to produce a mass to be charged, then ∘ a system for charging the glass furnace with the mass to be charged.
A bipolar flow field plate for being positioned between a pair of membrane assemblies of fuel cell assemblies , the bipolar flow field plate comprising: a front surface comprising at least one serpentine first flow channel extending between an air inlet header and an air outlet header for reactant air, wherein each of the at least one first flow channel comprises a plurality of first bypass grooves for bypassing one or more sections of the at least one first flow channel ; a rear surface comprising at least one serpentine second flow channel extending between a hydrogen inlet header and a hydrogen outlet header for hydrogen, wherein each of the at least one second flow channel comprises a plurality of second bypass grooves for bypassing one or more sections of the at least one second flow channel ; and a plurality of coolant fins for coolant air formed on the front surface and the rear surface between the air inlet header , the air outlet header , the hydrogen inlet header , and the hydrogen outlet header . a front surface comprising at least one serpentine first flow channel extending between an air inlet header and an air outlet header for reactant air, wherein each of the at least one first flow channel comprises a plurality of first bypass grooves for bypassing one or more sections of the at least one first flow channel ; a rear surface comprising at least one serpentine second flow channel extending between a hydrogen inlet header and a hydrogen outlet header for hydrogen, wherein each of the at least one second flow channel comprises a plurality of second bypass grooves for bypassing one or more sections of the at least one second flow channel ; and a plurality of coolant fins for coolant air formed on the front surface and the rear surface between the air inlet header , the air outlet header , the hydrogen inlet header , and the hydrogen outlet header .