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A computer-implemented method to determine a subject's blood glucose level non-invasively by analyzing an exhaled breath or another gaseous emanation from the subject, comprising: - non-invasively detecting an amount of at least one volatile organic marker in the subject's exhaled breath or the subject's other gaseous emanation as marker data; - determining the subject's blood glucose level based on the marker data; - wherein the volatile organic marker is selected from a group of markers for which the amount of the volatile organic marker is negatively correlated to the blood glucose level characterized in that the volatile organic marker is one of indole (C8H7N), a partly saturated derivative of indole, fully saturated derivative of indole and a true fraction of indole. - non-invasively detecting an amount of at least one volatile organic marker in the subject's exhaled breath or the subject's other gaseous emanation as marker data; - determining the subject's blood glucose level based on the marker data; - wherein the volatile organic marker is selected from a group of markers for which the amount of the volatile organic marker is negatively correlated to the blood glucose level
A fastening member (1; 5; 6) for fastening a plurality of members, the fastening member comprising: a first alloy portion (1a; 5a; 6a) made of a 6056 aluminum alloy and provided to a part that comes into contact with at least one of the members; and a second alloy portion (1b; 5b; 6b) made of a 7050 aluminum alloy and joined to the first alloy portion. a first alloy portion (1a; 5a; 6a) made of a 6056 aluminum alloy and provided to a part that comes into contact with at least one of the members; and a second alloy portion (1b; 5b; 6b) made of a 7050 aluminum alloy and joined to the first alloy portion.
A Ca 2+ -based metal-organic framework (MOF) composition comprising chelating L-lactate and acetate, of formula: [Ca 14 (L-lactate) (16-24) (Acetate) (12-4) ] or [Ca 6 (L-lactate) (2-4) (acetate) (10-8) ], wherein the lactate and acetate sum to 28 and 12, respectively.
A method for determining the alignment of a system comprising measuring and display devices , in which - using the measuring device, which has a measuring platform , horizontal and vertical forces are detected, which are exerted by a person located on the measuring platform , - using at least one camera device , the person located on the measuring platform is at least partially photographed, - image data from the at least one camera device and measurement data from the measuring device are transmitted to the display device , and - a force application line in the display device is superimposed on the image data and is displayed on the image of the person located on the measuring platform , wherein the marker points with a fixed geometric relation to the measuring platform are detected by the at least one camera device , wherein the geometric relation of the marker points to one another is known and the position and/or orientation of the measuring platform to the at least one camera device is determined via an image analysis of the detected marker points , wherein an adjustment takes place periodically and/or after detected displacements or accelerations of the measuring platform and/or the camera device , wherein the marker points are formed as glyphs, illuminants and/or reflector devices and are activated or illuminated to determine the alignment or adjustment of the system. - using the measuring device, which has a measuring platform , horizontal and vertical forces are detected, which are exerted by a person located on the measuring platform , - using at least one camera device , the person located on the measuring platform is at least partially photographed, - image data from the at least one camera device and measurement data from the measuring device are transmitted to the display device , and - a force application line in the display device is superimposed on the image data and is displayed on the image of the person located on the measuring platform , wherein the marker points with a fixed geometric relation to the measuring platform are detected by the at least one camera device , wherein the geometric relation of the marker points to one another is known and the position and/or orientation of the measuring platform to the at least one camera device is determined via an image analysis of the detected marker points , wherein an adjustment takes place periodically and/or after detected displacements or accelerations of the measuring platform and/or the camera device , wherein the marker points are formed as glyphs, illuminants and/or reflector devices and are activated or illuminated to determine the alignment or adjustment of the system.
Apparatus for monitoring and treating sleep disordered breathing for a patient comprising an inner loop control mechanism adapted to provide at least two treatment modes, and an outer loop control mechanism adapted to monitor the effectiveness of therapy provided by the inner loop control mechanism and to control a change in mode if necessary, wherein the outer loop control mechanism monitors the patient and the effectiveness of a current treatment algorithm, wherein the outer loop control mechanism is configured to perform at least one of a.) distinguishing between central and obstructive apnea, and b.) monitoring snoring, wherein the apparatus comprises a controller programmed to select a therapy from a plurality of treatment algorithms, and wherein the apparatus comprises an apnea monitor able to distinguish central and obstructive apneas, a snoring monitor , and wherein the at least two treatment modes provided by the inner loop control mechanism include at least two selected from the group of a basic CPAP, wherein the apparatus provides a pressure suitable for treating a range of conditions, and an automatically adjusting CPAP, wherein, when any of snoring, and obstructive apneas indicate that the treatment level is insufficient, the outer loop control mechanism is adapted to cause the apparatus to switch between the basic CPAP treatment and the automatically adjusting CPAP treatment. wherein the at least two treatment modes provided by the inner loop control mechanism include at least two selected from the group of a basic CPAP, wherein the apparatus provides a pressure suitable for treating a range of conditions, and an automatically adjusting CPAP, wherein, when any of snoring, and obstructive apneas indicate that the treatment level is insufficient, the outer loop control mechanism is adapted to cause the apparatus to switch between the basic CPAP treatment and the automatically adjusting CPAP treatment.
A cartridge for a vaporizer device , the cartridge comprising: an atomizer that includes a wicking element that is configured to substantially draw a vaporizable material from a reservoir and into the atomizer , and a heating element that is configured to substantially vaporize the vaporizable material into a vaporized material; and a channel extending through the cartridge from an inlet to an outlet , the channel having an airflow path and a vapor path that intersect at a first junction between the inlet and the outlet , the airflow path being configured to receive and substantially allow air to pass therethrough; wherein the atomizer is in communication with the vapor path such that the vaporized material flows into the vapor path , and wherein the vapor path is configured to direct the vaporized material into the first junction so that the vaporized material mixes with the air to substantially form an aerosol downstream of the atomizer , wherein the airflow path includes a first airflow path segment and a second airflow path segment , and wherein the first airflow path segment is in communication with the atomizer , and wherein the first airflow path segment and the second airflow path segment intersect at a second junction that is upstream of the first junction , wherein the second junction diverts a first portion of the air into the first airflow path segment and across the atomizer , and wherein the second junction further diverts a second portion of the air towards the first junction . an atomizer that includes a wicking element that is configured to substantially draw a vaporizable material from a reservoir and into the atomizer , and a heating element that is configured to substantially vaporize the vaporizable material into a vaporized material; and a channel extending through the cartridge from an inlet to an outlet , the channel having an airflow path and a vapor path that intersect at a first junction between the inlet and the outlet , the airflow path being configured to receive and substantially allow air to pass therethrough; wherein the atomizer is in communication with the vapor path such that the vaporized material flows into the vapor path , and wherein the vapor path is configured to direct the vaporized material into the first junction so that the vaporized material mixes with the air to substantially form an aerosol downstream of the atomizer , wherein the airflow path includes a first airflow path segment and a second airflow path segment , and wherein the first airflow path segment is in communication with the atomizer , and wherein the first airflow path segment and the second airflow path segment intersect at a second junction that is upstream of the first junction , wherein the second junction diverts a first portion of the air into the first airflow path segment and across the atomizer , and wherein the second junction further diverts a second portion of the air towards the first junction .
A grommet for use in a fire and overheat detection system (FODS) clamp , the grommet comprising: an elongated body defining a central aperture and a slit , and characterized by the elongated body comprising metallic wire mesh . an elongated body defining a central aperture and a slit , and characterized by the elongated body comprising metallic wire mesh .
A pleated filtration media pack comprising: (a) filtration media having a first set of pleat folds forming a first face of the media pack and a second set of pleat folds forming a second face of the media pack, such that the filtration media extends between the first set of pleat folds and the second set of pleat folds in a back and forth arrangement; and (b) a plurality of flutes formed in the filtration media , said flutes extending between the first and second faces of the media pack; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of flutes demonstrate a taper from the first face of the media pack to the second face of the media pack, characterized in that the portion of the plurality of flutes demonstrating a taper have a taper in cross sectional area and a substantially uniform height from the first face of the media pack to the second face of the media pack and a substantially uniform width from the first face of the media pack to the second face of the media pack, wherein at least 25% of the flutes in the pleated filtration media pack comprise at least two ridges between adjacent flute peaks . (a) filtration media having a first set of pleat folds forming a first face of the media pack and a second set of pleat folds forming a second face of the media pack, such that the filtration media extends between the first set of pleat folds and the second set of pleat folds in a back and forth arrangement; and (b) a plurality of flutes formed in the filtration media , said flutes extending between the first and second faces of the media pack;
Radio-frequency transceiver device , comprising - a first and a second conductive wire element which form an antenna of the device , and each including a first, a second end and a central part; - a first transceiver chip comprising radio-frequency processing circuits , and two longitudinal connection grooves ; a first segment (4a1, 4b1) of each wire element being housed, respectively, in one and the other of the grooves of the first chip; the device being characterized in that it comprises a second looping chip including two longitudinal connection grooves ; a second segment (4a2, 4b2) of each wire element being housed, respectively, in one and the other of the grooves of the second chip ; and in that the second chip includes a looping circuit which makes it possible to electrically interconnect the two wire elements so that the antenna of the device comprises a loop. - a first and a second conductive wire element which form an antenna of the device , and each including a first, a second end and a central part; - a first transceiver chip comprising radio-frequency processing circuits , and two longitudinal connection grooves ; a first segment (4a1, 4b1) of each wire element being housed, respectively, in one and the other of the grooves of the first chip;
A thrust reverser assembly , comprising: a cascade of vanes; a sleeve configured to translate relative to the cascade of vanes, the sleeve including an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve portion ; a first track coupled to a radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion, the first track defining a first aperture; a second track coupled to the radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion and defining a second aperture, wherein the second track is circumferentially adjacent to the first track; a first blocker door located between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, the first blocker door including a first pin located through the first aperture, and and a second pin located through the second aperture; a third track coupled to the radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion; a second blocker door circumferentially adjacent to the first blocker door and slidably coupled to the third track; and characterized in further comprising a plurality of guide rails coupled to the radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion, wherein a first guide rail of the plurality of guide rails includes the first track and the third track, and wherein a second guide rail of the plurality of guide rails includes the second track and a fourth track. a cascade of vanes; a sleeve configured to translate relative to the cascade of vanes, the sleeve including an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve portion ; a first track coupled to a radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion, the first track defining a first aperture; a second track coupled to the radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion and defining a second aperture, wherein the second track is circumferentially adjacent to the first track; a first blocker door located between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, the first blocker door including a first pin located through the first aperture, and and a second pin located through the second aperture; a third track coupled to the radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion; a second blocker door circumferentially adjacent to the first blocker door and slidably coupled to the third track; and characterized in further comprising a plurality of guide rails coupled to the radially outward surface of the inner sleeve portion, wherein a first guide rail of the plurality of guide rails includes the first track and the third track, and wherein a second guide rail of the plurality of guide rails includes the second track and a fourth track.
A system comprising: an external device; and a plurality of accessories (302; 600; 606; 1600), each accessory (302; 600; 606; 1600) configured to be removably and replaceably coupled to an inhaler (304; 604; 1602), each inhaler (304; 604; 1602) having the same medication contained therein, each accessory (302; 600; 606; 1600) including: a processor, and a wireless communication mechanism, wherein the accessory (302; 600; 606; 1600) is configured to determine when the medication is dispensed, and wherein the processor is configured to cause the wireless communication mechanism to wirelessly transmit data indicative of the dispensing to the external device, wherein the external device is external to the accessories (302; 600; 606; 1600) and the inhalers (304; 604; 1602), wherein the external device is configured to determine that a dose was missed by detecting that notice of a medication being dispensed at a scheduled date/time was not received at the external device, wherein if any one of the inhalers (304; 604; 1602) dispenses the scheduled dose, the dose is considered to have been consumed on schedule, and if none of the inhalers (304; 604; 1602) dispenses the scheduled dose, the dose is considered to have been missed. an external device; and a plurality of accessories (302; 600; 606; 1600), each accessory (302; 600; 606; 1600) configured to be removably and replaceably coupled to an inhaler (304; 604; 1602), each inhaler (304; 604; 1602) having the same medication contained therein, each accessory (302; 600; 606; 1600) including: a processor, and a wireless communication mechanism, wherein the accessory (302; 600; 606; 1600) is configured to determine when the medication is dispensed, and wherein the processor is configured to cause the wireless communication mechanism to wirelessly transmit data indicative of the dispensing to the external device, a processor, and a wireless communication mechanism, wherein the accessory (302; 600; 606; 1600) is configured to determine when the medication is dispensed, and wherein the processor is configured to cause the wireless communication mechanism to wirelessly transmit data indicative of the dispensing to the external device, wherein the external device is external to the accessories (302; 600; 606; 1600) and the inhalers (304; 604; 1602), wherein the external device is configured to determine that a dose was missed by detecting that notice of a medication being dispensed at a scheduled date/time was not received at the external device, wherein if any one of the inhalers (304; 604; 1602) dispenses the scheduled dose, the dose is considered to have been consumed on schedule, and if none of the inhalers (304; 604; 1602) dispenses the scheduled dose, the dose is considered to have been missed.
A module which has switchable operation states, comprising: a first switching unit , configured to switch the module between a first operation state and a second operation state; the module being characterized in that it further comprises: a first interface , configured to be switched between sending signals to an other module which has switchable operation states and receiving signals from the other module, wherein the other module and the module are backup modules for each other, wherein the module is adapted to have the first interface send a first signal to the other module when the module is in the first operation state, send a second signal to the other module when the module is to be switched into the second operation state, and receive signals from the other module when the module is in the second operation state; and a second interface , configured to communicate with the other module, wherein: when the second interface receives, from the other module, a response to the second signal sent by the first interface, the first switching unit switches the module into the second operation state. a first interface , configured to be switched between sending signals to an other module which has switchable operation states and receiving signals from the other module, wherein the other module and the module are backup modules for each other, wherein the module is adapted to have the first interface send a first signal to the other module when the module is in the first operation state, send a second signal to the other module when the module is to be switched into the second operation state, and receive signals from the other module when the module is in the second operation state; and a second interface , configured to communicate with the other module, wherein: when the second interface receives, from the other module, a response to the second signal sent by the first interface, the first switching unit switches the module into the second operation state.
Electronic device suitable for bioimplantation, comprising: - at least one rechargeable power source , - at least one electronic component connected to said power source, and - magnetoelectric conversion means connected to said power source to enable recharging of said power source, said magnetoelectric conversion means comprising at least one stack of at least one magnetoelastic layer and at least one piezoelectric layer , characterized in that said at least one stack has a three-dimensional shape such that at least a part of said stack is oriented substantially perpendicular to an applied magnetic field from multiple respective directions for receiving and magnetoelectrically converting the applied magnetic field, at least a part of the magnetoelectric stack being applied onto an internal or external surface of a casing of the electronic device, wherein - the casing has a substantially spherical pill shape or a substantially cylindrical pill shape, or - the casing has a round pill shape, an ellipsoidal shape, an elongated capsule shape, an elongated ellipsoid shape, a super elliptical cylindrical shape, or a cardioid cylindrical pill shape. - at least one rechargeable power source , - at least one electronic component connected to said power source, and - magnetoelectric conversion means connected to said power source to enable recharging of said power source, said magnetoelectric conversion means comprising at least one stack of at least one magnetoelastic layer and at least one piezoelectric layer , characterized in that said at least one stack has a three-dimensional shape such that at least a part of said stack is oriented substantially perpendicular to an applied magnetic field from multiple respective directions for receiving and magnetoelectrically converting the applied magnetic field, at least a part of the magnetoelectric stack being applied onto an internal or external surface of a casing of the electronic device, wherein - the casing has a substantially spherical pill shape or a substantially cylindrical pill shape, or - the casing has a round pill shape, an ellipsoidal shape, an elongated capsule shape, an elongated ellipsoid shape, a super elliptical cylindrical shape, or a cardioid cylindrical pill shape.
A method for forming a monolithic gas generant grain characterized in that : admixing a pre-formed gas generant material comprising a water-soluble co-fuel with a ballistic performance modifier to form a mixture; granulating said mixture; and forming a pressed monolithic gas generant grain (110;424) by applying pressure to said granulated mixture, wherein said water-soluble co-fuel consists in guanidine nitrate or dicyandiamide ; wherein said water-soluble co-fuel acts as a non-polymeric binder in the gas generant grain; and wherein said pressed monolithic gas generant grain has an actual density of at least about 95% of the maximum theoretical density of the gas generant; and wherein said pre-formed gas generant material is prepared by forming a gas generant powder via one or more of the following processes: spray drying and wet granulation. admixing a pre-formed gas generant material comprising a water-soluble co-fuel with a ballistic performance modifier to form a mixture; granulating said mixture; and forming a pressed monolithic gas generant grain (110;424) by applying pressure to said granulated mixture, wherein said water-soluble co-fuel consists in guanidine nitrate or dicyandiamide ; wherein said water-soluble co-fuel acts as a non-polymeric binder in the gas generant grain; and wherein said pressed monolithic gas generant grain has an actual density of at least about 95% of the maximum theoretical density of the gas generant; and wherein said pre-formed gas generant material is prepared by forming a gas generant powder via one or more of the following processes: spray drying and wet granulation.