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A converter furnace comprising: an iron cladding whose furnace bottom includes a tuyere ; a furnace-bottom refractory disposed inside the iron cladding ; and a bottom-blowing plug for spouting a gas to a metallic molten metal within the furnace , the bottom-blowing plug including: a plug body disposed in the furnace-bottom refractory and having: an upper face facing opposite to the metallic molten metal, a lower face positioned back to back with the upper face , and through bores opening respectively in the upper face and the lower face for spouting the gas into the metallic molten metal; and a gas supply conduit installed to a downside of the plug body to supply the gas to the through bores , wherein some or all of the gas supply conduit includes a bending/folding-free conduit, characterized in that the bending/folding-free conduit comprises a thin-thickness pipe and a member wound spirally around the thin-thickness pipe on the outer periphery. a plug body disposed in the furnace-bottom refractory and having: an upper face facing opposite to the metallic molten metal, a lower face positioned back to back with the upper face , and through bores opening respectively in the upper face and the lower face for spouting the gas into the metallic molten metal; and a gas supply conduit installed to a downside of the plug body to supply the gas to the through bores , wherein some or all of the gas supply conduit includes a bending/folding-free conduit, characterized in that the bending/folding-free conduit comprises a thin-thickness pipe and a member wound spirally around the thin-thickness pipe on the outer periphery.
A method for operating a cryptographic system, comprising: obtaining ciphertext by the cryptographic system; performing operations by the cryptographic system to determine whether a given sequence of values exists within the ciphertext, wherein length of the sequence of values can be selected by a user; and synchronizing the cryptographic system with another cryptographic system using the ciphertext as a bitrate portion R of an initialization value B for a cryptographic algorithm and zero as a capacity portion C of the initialization value for the cryptographic algorithm, by causing a state of the cryptographic algorithm to be re-initialized using the ciphertext as an initialization value, when a determination is made that the given sequence of values exist within the ciphertext, wherein B=R+C; characterized in that the cryptographic algorithm comprises an adaptation of a sponge construction framework and the adaptation of the sponge construction framework comprises a duplex construction in which a permutation function is iteratively performed, wherein the cryptographic algorithm comprises a unique permutation function f that is used with a sponge construction and/or the duplex construction. obtaining ciphertext by the cryptographic system; performing operations by the cryptographic system to determine whether a given sequence of values exists within the ciphertext, wherein length of the sequence of values can be selected by a user; and synchronizing the cryptographic system with another cryptographic system using the ciphertext as a bitrate portion R of an initialization value B for a cryptographic algorithm and zero as a capacity portion C of the initialization value for the cryptographic algorithm, by causing a state of the cryptographic algorithm to be re-initialized using the ciphertext as an initialization value, when a determination is made that the given sequence of values exist within the ciphertext, wherein B=R+C; characterized in that the cryptographic algorithm comprises an adaptation of a sponge construction framework and the adaptation of the sponge construction framework comprises a duplex construction in which a permutation function is iteratively performed, wherein the cryptographic algorithm comprises a unique permutation function f that is used with a sponge construction and/or the duplex construction.
A device for administering a fluid to the eye of a patient in the form of two articles, respectively suitable for application to the right or left eye, comprising on its outer surface markings for identifying the article suitable for application to the right or left eye, each article having the shape of a hollow truncated cone , with a minor base and a major base , wherein: (a) the major base has the shape of an ovoid and has a non-coplanar perimeter, suitable for surrounding the periocular area of the patient and for matching its form; (b) the minor base comprises a housing for a dripper of a liquid dispenser, said housing having the shape of an inverted truncated cone with a hole and being positioned such that, upon application of the major base to the eye, the hole lies vertically aligned with the center of the eye; (c) such that during application, the tip of the dripper when housed on the minor base remains spaced from the corneal surface, and the fluid administered from the dripper does not come into contact with the device, whereby the non-coplanar perimeter has, in the two median portions of the ovoid, concavities having different depths. (a) the major base has the shape of an ovoid and has a non-coplanar perimeter, suitable for surrounding the periocular area of the patient and for matching its form; (b) the minor base comprises a housing for a dripper of a liquid dispenser, said housing having the shape of an inverted truncated cone with a hole and being positioned such that, upon application of the major base to the eye, the hole lies vertically aligned with the center of the eye; (c) such that during application, the tip of the dripper when housed on the minor base remains spaced from the corneal surface, and the fluid administered from the dripper does not come into contact with the device, whereby the non-coplanar perimeter has, in the two median portions of the ovoid, concavities having different depths.
A method for manufacturing a floor covering comprising: - providing an intermediate product comprising a backing having a front surface and a back surface, and yarns applied into the backing, the yarns extending from the front surface of the backing material, - feeding the intermediate product along a body having a heated surface, the back surface being pressed against the said heated surface, to at least partly melt the yarns present in the intermediate product to form the floor covering, characterised in that the part of the back surface that is pressed against the heated surface has a relative speed with respect to the heated surface. - providing an intermediate product comprising a backing having a front surface and a back surface, and yarns applied into the backing, the yarns extending from the front surface of the backing material, - feeding the intermediate product along a body having a heated surface, the back surface being pressed against the said heated surface, to at least partly melt the yarns present in the intermediate product to form the floor covering, characterised in that the part of the back surface that is pressed against the heated surface has a relative speed with respect to the heated surface.
An article holding device comprising: a base portion including a holding portion provided on a lower surface of the base portion and a recessed portion ; and flow paths (70-78) communicated with holes (61-68) provided in the holding portion, the holding portion configured to suck and hold a sheet-like article using a negative pressure generated between the holding portion and the sheet-like article on a lower surface of the holding portion by a fluid supplied to the flow paths being ejected from the holes, the holding portion having a horizontal portion that extends horizontally, the holes including a first hole and a second hole , the first hole being provided on one side of the holding portion in a predetermined direction parallel to the horizontal portion , and being open in a first direction of a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction, the second hole being provided on another side, which is opposite from the one side, of the holding portion in the predetermined direction, and being open in a second direction, which is the opposite direction from the first direction, and parallel to the first hole , the flow paths including a first flow path and a second flow path , the first flow path extending in the first direction toward the first hole and being communicated with the first hole, the second flow path extending in the second direction toward the second hole and being communicated with the second hole, and the recessed portion being provided between the first hole and the second hole , and being recessed above the horizontal portion of the holding portion . a base portion including a holding portion provided on a lower surface of the base portion and a recessed portion ; and flow paths (70-78) communicated with holes (61-68) provided in the holding portion, the holding portion configured to suck and hold a sheet-like article using a negative pressure generated between the holding portion and the sheet-like article on a lower surface of the holding portion by a fluid supplied to the flow paths being ejected from the holes, the holding portion having a horizontal portion that extends horizontally, the holes including a first hole and a second hole , the first hole being provided on one side of the holding portion in a predetermined direction parallel to the horizontal portion , and being open in a first direction of a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction, the second hole being provided on another side, which is opposite from the one side, of the holding portion in the predetermined direction, and being open in a second direction, which is the opposite direction from the first direction, and parallel to the first hole , the flow paths including a first flow path and a second flow path , the first flow path extending in the first direction toward the first hole and being communicated with the first hole, the second flow path extending in the second direction toward the second hole and being communicated with the second hole, and the recessed portion being provided between the first hole and the second hole , and being recessed above the horizontal portion of the holding portion .
Electrical switching device for high voltage, having - at least one field control electrode for controlling the field of at least one high-voltage-carrying component of the electrical switching device and - having at least one fault detector for detecting a fault in the electrical switching device , said fault detector being integrated in the electrical switching device , wherein - the fault detector comprises the field control electrode , - the fault detector comprises a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the electrical switching device and for the temperature sensor - the field control electrode comprises at least one capacitance electrode of a high-voltage capacitor of the electrical switching device , - the high-voltage component comprises a capacitance dielectric which is electrically coupled to the field control electrode and - the capacitance dielectric has at least one dielectric parameter having a temperature dependency. - at least one field control electrode for controlling the field of at least one high-voltage-carrying component of the electrical switching device and - having at least one fault detector for detecting a fault in the electrical switching device , said fault detector being integrated in the electrical switching device , wherein - the fault detector comprises the field control electrode , - the fault detector comprises a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the electrical switching device and for the temperature sensor - the field control electrode comprises at least one capacitance electrode of a high-voltage capacitor of the electrical switching device , - the high-voltage component comprises a capacitance dielectric which is electrically coupled to the field control electrode and - the capacitance dielectric has at least one dielectric parameter having a temperature dependency.
A moulded trim part for a vehicle, comprising at least one open cell polyurethane foam layer characterized in that the trim part further comprises at least one tape consisting of continuous mineral filaments aligned substantially unidirectional and extending longitudinal parallel to the main direction of the at least one tape and wherein the continuous filaments are embedded in a thermoplastic polymer matrix and wherein the at least one tape abuts against and is laminated to at least one surface of the at least one open cell polyurethane foam layer.
A device comprising: a catheter comprising: a catheter body; and an expandable balloon positioned on the catheter body ; and a splittable sheath comprising: a sheath body defining a lumen configured to receive the expandable balloon ; and a tab extending from a proximal end or a distal end of the sheath body , wherein outward movement of the tab relative to a central longitudinal axis of the sheath body causes splitting of the sheath body , wherein the tab includes a major surface having an outer edge defining a serpentine shape, wherein the outer edge of the major surface includes alternating outwardly-projecting portions and inwardly projecting portions , each outwardly-projecting portion extending outwardly in an x-axis direction from the central longitudinal axis of the sheath body compared to the inwardly projecting portions , wherein the x-axis is perpendicular to a z-axis along which the thickness (T S ) of the tab is measured. a catheter body; and an expandable balloon positioned on the catheter body ; and a splittable sheath comprising: a sheath body defining a lumen configured to receive the expandable balloon ; and a tab extending from a proximal end or a distal end of the sheath body , wherein outward movement of the tab relative to a central longitudinal axis of the sheath body causes splitting of the sheath body , wherein the tab includes a major surface having an outer edge defining a serpentine shape, wherein the outer edge of the major surface includes alternating outwardly-projecting portions and inwardly projecting portions , each outwardly-projecting portion extending outwardly in an x-axis direction from the central longitudinal axis of the sheath body compared to the inwardly projecting portions , wherein the x-axis is perpendicular to a z-axis along which the thickness (T S ) of the tab is measured. a sheath body defining a lumen configured to receive the expandable balloon ; and a tab extending from a proximal end or a distal end of the sheath body , wherein outward movement of the tab relative to a central longitudinal axis of the sheath body causes splitting of the sheath body , wherein the tab includes a major surface having an outer edge defining a serpentine shape, wherein the outer edge of the major surface includes alternating outwardly-projecting portions and inwardly projecting portions , each outwardly-projecting portion extending outwardly in an x-axis direction from the central longitudinal axis of the sheath body compared to the inwardly projecting portions , wherein the x-axis is perpendicular to a z-axis along which the thickness (T S ) of the tab is measured.
An apparatus comprising: an enclosure having first and second compartments having respective first and second opposing walls; a columnar cooling structure disposed between the first and second compartments and having a coolant passage defined therein configured to support a coolant flow in a direction parallel to the first and second opposing walls; a heatsink disposed in the coolant passage; and first and second semiconductor switches disposed in respective ones of the first and second compartments and thermally coupled to first and second sides of the heatsink so that both of the first and second semiconductor switches are cooled by the coolant flow through the heatsink , characterized in that the columnar cooling structure further comprises at least one vent on at least one of the first and second walls at a lower portion of the columnar cooling structure below the heatsink and configured to provide coolant from inside at least one of the first and second compartments to the coolant passage. an enclosure having first and second compartments having respective first and second opposing walls; a columnar cooling structure disposed between the first and second compartments and having a coolant passage defined therein configured to support a coolant flow in a direction parallel to the first and second opposing walls; a heatsink disposed in the coolant passage; and first and second semiconductor switches disposed in respective ones of the first and second compartments and thermally coupled to first and second sides of the heatsink so that both of the first and second semiconductor switches are cooled by the coolant flow through the heatsink , characterized in that the columnar cooling structure further comprises at least one vent on at least one of the first and second walls at a lower portion of the columnar cooling structure below the heatsink and configured to provide coolant from inside at least one of the first and second compartments to the coolant passage.
A tent comprising: a ground sheet ; a canopy sheet extending over the ground sheet and secured to the ground sheet at its edges to form an at least partially enclosed internal space between the ground sheet and the canopy ; at least one pair of pocket elements , wherein the pocket elements are either located on the ground sheet , or the ground sheet further comprises a tension strap , and the pocket elements are secured to and spaced apart along the tension strap , each pocket element comprising a pocket suitable for receiving an end of a pole ; and at least one pole , wherein when respective pole ends are located in a pair of pocket elements , a support structure is provided for the canopy sheet , wherein, the pocket elements are secured in spaced apart locations which, when the tent is assembled, are within the enclosed internal space, characterised in that , each pocket element is not positioned near the extremity of the ground sheet, and, when the canopy is supported by the support structure, the canopy sheet entirely covers the support structure, and the canopy sheet extends beyond the limits of the support structure to provide for a covered area, which is part of the at least partially enclosed internal space, that is not under the pole structure. a ground sheet ; a canopy sheet extending over the ground sheet and secured to the ground sheet at its edges to form an at least partially enclosed internal space between the ground sheet and the canopy ; at least one pair of pocket elements , wherein the pocket elements are either located on the ground sheet , or the ground sheet further comprises a tension strap , and the pocket elements are secured to and spaced apart along the tension strap , each pocket element comprising a pocket suitable for receiving an end of a pole ; and at least one pole , wherein when respective pole ends are located in a pair of pocket elements , a support structure is provided for the canopy sheet , wherein, the pocket elements are secured in spaced apart locations which, when the tent is assembled, are within the enclosed internal space, characterised in that , each pocket element is not positioned near the extremity of the ground sheet, and, when the canopy is supported by the support structure, the canopy sheet entirely covers the support structure, and the canopy sheet extends beyond the limits of the support structure to provide for a covered area, which is part of the at least partially enclosed internal space, that is not under the pole structure.
Monitoring device for monitoring liquid overflow in a cooking vessel on a cooking hob of a cooker , the monitoring device comprising: a distance sensor that is arrangeable over the cooking hob and that is configured to measure a content distance between the distance sensor and a content of the cooking vessel , a control unit that is coupled to the distance sensor and that is configured to compare the measured content distance to a threshold distance and to output a warning signal if the measured content distance is smaller than the threshold distance , characterized by a mechanical sensor movement device that carries the distance sensor and is configured to translationally move the distance sensor parallel to a surface of the cooking hob , wherein the control unit is configured to determine the threshold distance based at least on a minimum measured distance measured during a movement of the distance sensor over the surface of the cooking hob . a distance sensor that is arrangeable over the cooking hob and that is configured to measure a content distance between the distance sensor and a content of the cooking vessel , a control unit that is coupled to the distance sensor and that is configured to compare the measured content distance to a threshold distance and to output a warning signal if the measured content distance is smaller than the threshold distance , characterized by a mechanical sensor movement device that carries the distance sensor and is configured to translationally move the distance sensor parallel to a surface of the cooking hob , wherein the control unit is configured to determine the threshold distance based at least on a minimum measured distance measured during a movement of the distance sensor over the surface of the cooking hob .
A method for activating a secondary battery, the method comprising: a primary charging step of charging a secondary battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and an electrolyte; a room temperature aging step of storing the secondary battery having gone through the primary charging step at a room temperature; and a high temperature aging step of storing the secondary battery having gone through the primary charging step at a room temperature, wherein at an end of the primary charging step, charging and discharging are performed by alternately applying + current and - current to the secondary battery, characterized in that the room temperature aging step is performed for 6 hours or less, a charging voltage in the primary charging step is 3.0 to 4.0 V, C-rate is 0.1 to 3.0 C, and changing is performed at 20 to 40% of a state of charge (SOC) of the secondary battery, wherein charging and discharging performed at an end of the primary charging step is performed within 3 to 10% of the SOC, wherein C-rate of charging and discharging performed at an end of the primary charging step is 0.1 to 2.0 C and wherein the high temperature aging step is performed for 12 to 36 hours at 40 to 80°C, and wherein a number of times of charging and discharging performed at an end of the primary charging step is 1 to 5. a primary charging step of charging a secondary battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and an electrolyte; a room temperature aging step of storing the secondary battery having gone through the primary charging step at a room temperature; and a high temperature aging step of storing the secondary battery having gone through the primary charging step at a room temperature, wherein at an end of the primary charging step, charging and discharging are performed by alternately applying + current and - current to the secondary battery, characterized in that the room temperature aging step is performed for 6 hours or less, a charging voltage in the primary charging step is 3.0 to 4.0 V, C-rate is 0.1 to 3.0 C, and changing is performed at 20 to 40% of a state of charge (SOC) of the secondary battery, wherein charging and discharging performed at an end of the primary charging step is performed within 3 to 10% of the SOC, wherein C-rate of charging and discharging performed at an end of the primary charging step is 0.1 to 2.0 C and wherein the high temperature aging step is performed for 12 to 36 hours at 40 to 80°C, and wherein a number of times of charging and discharging performed at an end of the primary charging step is 1 to 5.