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A surgical system comprising: a monopolar energy generator ; a surgical instrument electrically coupled to the monopolar energy generator comprising an electrode and configured to transmit electrosurgical energy through the electrode to tissue of a patient at a surgical site; characterized in further comprising: at least one detection circuit configured to: measure an amount of conductivity in a return path of the electrosurgical energy; determine that the amount of conductivity in the return path falls below a predetermined threshold; and transmit a signal to cause the monopolar generator to increase a leakage current in the surgical system by increasing alternating current frequency in the electrosurgical energy generation; wherein the monopolar energy generator comprises a sensor configured to determine that a monopolar energy circuit is completed by detecting that the leakage current has reached a ground terminal in the monopolar energy generator. a monopolar energy generator ; a surgical instrument electrically coupled to the monopolar energy generator comprising an electrode and configured to transmit electrosurgical energy through the electrode to tissue of a patient at a surgical site; characterized in further comprising: at least one detection circuit configured to: measure an amount of conductivity in a return path of the electrosurgical energy; determine that the amount of conductivity in the return path falls below a predetermined threshold; and transmit a signal to cause the monopolar generator to increase a leakage current in the surgical system by increasing alternating current frequency in the electrosurgical energy generation; wherein the monopolar energy generator comprises a sensor configured to determine that a monopolar energy circuit is completed by detecting that the leakage current has reached a ground terminal in the monopolar energy generator. at least one detection circuit configured to: measure an amount of conductivity in a return path of the electrosurgical energy; determine that the amount of conductivity in the return path falls below a predetermined threshold; and transmit a signal to cause the monopolar generator to increase a leakage current in the surgical system by increasing alternating current frequency in the electrosurgical energy generation; measure an amount of conductivity in a return path of the electrosurgical energy; determine that the amount of conductivity in the return path falls below a predetermined threshold; and transmit a signal to cause the monopolar generator to increase a leakage current in the surgical system by increasing alternating current frequency in the electrosurgical energy generation; wherein the monopolar energy generator comprises a sensor configured to determine that a monopolar energy circuit is completed by detecting that the leakage current has reached a ground terminal in the monopolar energy generator.
A method of dosing a treatment chemical with an encapsulated tracer dye, wherein the encapsulated dye is encapsulated by mixing the dye with a surfactant, whereby the surfactant is a (polyethylene oxide)-(polypropylene oxide)-(polyethylene oxide) tri-block copolymer in water solution and the dye is selected from the list of derivatives of xanthene, oxazine, cyanine, styryl, coumarin, porphine, perylene, phthalocyanine, and any combinations thereof or wherein the dye is a xanthene derivative, including rhodamine WT, sulforhodamine B, rhodamine B and any combinations thereof, the method comprising the step of introducing the encapsulated dye and the treatment chemical into a process system, wherein the spectrometry properties of the encapsulated dye are not substantially altered by the materials in process system or by being co-present with the treatment chemical, and wherein the treatment chemical is one selected from coagulants, flocculants, anti-scaling agents, anti-corrosion agents, biocide, oxygen scavengers, hardness removal agents, and any combination thereof, or in which the treatment chemical is inorganic, organic and blend of inorganic and organic coagulants, or in which the treatment chemical is inorganic coagulant or blend of inorganic and organic coagulants containing aluminum or iron salt.
A method of coating a medical device having a structure for implantation or disposition inside a patient, the structure including at least one surface for coating, the method including the steps of: functionalising the at least one surface of the structure by subjecting the at least one surface to acidification by acrylic acid or to basification by acrylate, to form at least one functionalised surface; applying a material coating directly on so as to overlie the at least one functionalised surface of the medical device, the coating being or including a conjugate base where the surface has been subjected to acidification, or being or including a conjugate acid where the surface has been subjected to basification; and the coating being free of polymer. functionalising the at least one surface of the structure by subjecting the at least one surface to acidification by acrylic acid or to basification by acrylate, to form at least one functionalised surface; applying a material coating directly on so as to overlie the at least one functionalised surface of the medical device, the coating being or including a conjugate base where the surface has been subjected to acidification, or being or including a conjugate acid where the surface has been subjected to basification; and the coating being free of polymer.
Method for operating a washing machine , the washing machine having a drum for receiving laundry , the method comprising the steps of: determining a quantity of rinsing water for a rinsing process of the washing machine , the quantity of rinsing water being determined using a load quantity of laundry in the drum , a residual solution in the laundry at the beginning of the rinsing process and a drainage behaviour of the laundry ; performing the rinsing process using the determined quantity of rinsing water, the quantity of rinsing water being completely absorbed by the laundry , with a rotational movement of the drum being executed during the rinsing process; and reducing the solution which consists of residual solution and quantity of rinsing water and is absorbed in the laundry , with a further rotational movement of the drum being executed in order to carry out said reduction , characterised by a step of detecting the load quantity using a mass moment of inertia of the laundry and/or a suction behaviour of the laundry and/or a detected mass of the laundry , the residual solution being determined in the determination step using a washing load quantity from a washing process preceding the rinsing process and the load quantity at the beginning of the rinsing process, and a step of detecting the drainage behaviour of the laundry using a mass moment of inertia of the laundry and/or a torque curve of the drum . determining a quantity of rinsing water for a rinsing process of the washing machine , the quantity of rinsing water being determined using a load quantity of laundry in the drum , a residual solution in the laundry at the beginning of the rinsing process and a drainage behaviour of the laundry ; performing the rinsing process using the determined quantity of rinsing water, the quantity of rinsing water being completely absorbed by the laundry , with a rotational movement of the drum being executed during the rinsing process; and reducing the solution which consists of residual solution and quantity of rinsing water and is absorbed in the laundry , with a further rotational movement of the drum being executed in order to carry out said reduction , characterised by a step of detecting the load quantity using a mass moment of inertia of the laundry and/or a suction behaviour of the laundry and/or a detected mass of the laundry , the residual solution being determined in the determination step using a washing load quantity from a washing process preceding the rinsing process and the load quantity at the beginning of the rinsing process, and a step of detecting the drainage behaviour of the laundry using a mass moment of inertia of the laundry and/or a torque curve of the drum .
A method for calibrating a real-time estimator (ES) using a calibration module, wherein the real-time estimator (ES) is intended for quality estimation for a cutting method using a laser cutting machine (L), comprising the following method steps: - detecting at least one sensor signal from at least one sensor (D); - detecting (S21) measurement signals of a cutting edge of a finished cut workpiece by means of a measuring device (K); - loading (S1) a quality estimation result (q') of the real-time estimator (ES), wherein the quality estimation result (q') is determined on the basis of at least one sensor signal from the at least one sensor (D); - providing (S2) a quality measurement result (q) of the cutting edge of the workpiece, wherein the quality measurement result (q) is provided by the detected (S21) measurement signals; - comparing (S3) the loaded quality estimation result (q') with the provided quality measurement result (q), wherein a position identifier is assigned and/or stored for the detected sensor signals and for the detected measurement signals, via which the detected signals are clearly identifiable and are assigned to one another for the comparison step (S3), and based on the result, only if deviations that are determined exceed a preconfigurable threshold value, the following method steps are executed: - calculating (S4) a calibration data set (k) for calibrating (S5) the real-time estimator (ES), and - calibrating (S5) or readjusting the real-time estimator (ES) by using the calibration data set (k). - detecting at least one sensor signal from at least one sensor (D); - detecting (S21) measurement signals of a cutting edge of a finished cut workpiece by means of a measuring device (K); - loading (S1) a quality estimation result (q') of the real-time estimator (ES), wherein the quality estimation result (q') is determined on the basis of at least one sensor signal from the at least one sensor (D); - providing (S2) a quality measurement result (q) of the cutting edge of the workpiece, wherein the quality measurement result (q) is provided by the detected (S21) measurement signals; - comparing (S3) the loaded quality estimation result (q') with the provided quality measurement result (q), wherein a position identifier is assigned and/or stored for the detected sensor signals and for the detected measurement signals, via which the detected signals are clearly identifiable and are assigned to one another for the comparison step (S3), and based on the result, only if deviations that are determined exceed a preconfigurable threshold value, the following method steps are executed: - calculating (S4) a calibration data set (k) for calibrating (S5) the real-time estimator (ES), and - calibrating (S5) or readjusting the real-time estimator (ES) by using the calibration data set (k). - calculating (S4) a calibration data set (k) for calibrating (S5) the real-time estimator (ES), and - calibrating (S5) or readjusting the real-time estimator (ES) by using the calibration data set (k).
An Assembly comprising an inner fixed structure of a nacelle of an aircraft propulsion unit , at least one fastening device and a heat shield including at least one heat-shield mat , the heat shield being fastened to the inner fixed structure by the at least one fastening device , the fastening device comprising at least one removable means for fastening the at least one heat-shield mat to the inner fixed structure disposed between the heat-shield mat and said inner fixed structure , the fastening device being characterized in that it includes at least one gripping means connected to the removable fastening means and arranged so as to project from the heat-shield mat on the side opposite to the inner fixed structure , the removable fastening means being intended to be detached from the inner fixed structure by a pulling force exerted on the gripping means .
A communication device comprising: an interleaving unit (344; 444) configured to determine an interleaving length of transmit data to be transmitted through free-space optical communication, and interleave the transmit data based on the determined interleaving length; and a shaping unit (342; 442) configured to shape the interleaved transmit data based on a data format configured to make the interleaving length detectable on a receiving side of the free-space optical communication, characterized in that the interleaving unit (344; 444) is configured to determine the interleaving length based on information on a transmission path of the free-space optical communication used for transmitting the transmit data, wherein the information on the transmission path is information indicating, whether the free-space optical communication is: communication performed between a ground station and a satellite station, or communication performed between satellite stations, or communication performed between ground stations. an interleaving unit (344; 444) configured to determine an interleaving length of transmit data to be transmitted through free-space optical communication, and interleave the transmit data based on the determined interleaving length; and a shaping unit (342; 442) configured to shape the interleaved transmit data based on a data format configured to make the interleaving length detectable on a receiving side of the free-space optical communication, characterized in that the interleaving unit (344; 444) is configured to determine the interleaving length based on information on a transmission path of the free-space optical communication used for transmitting the transmit data, wherein the information on the transmission path is information indicating, whether the free-space optical communication is: communication performed between a ground station and a satellite station, or communication performed between satellite stations, or communication performed between ground stations. communication performed between a ground station and a satellite station, or communication performed between satellite stations, or communication performed between ground stations.
A riding grass-mower, comprising: a mower deck ; a mowed-grass guiding plate rotatably provided at a mowed-grass discharging port , which guides mowed-grass discharged from the mowed-grass discharging port ; and a lock member which locks the mowed-grass guiding plate in a posture that is guiding mowed-grass discharged from the mowed-grass discharging port , characterized in that the riding grass-mower comprises: a lock spring which energizes the lock member so that the lock state is realized; an unlock pin attached to the lock member ; an unlock holding member provided on the mowed-grass guiding plate , which holds the lock member so that an unlock state of the lock member is realized; and an unlock releasing member provided on the mower deck , which releases the unlock state and realizes a lock state, when the mowed-grass guiding plate in a posture that is not guiding mowed-grass discharged from the mowed-grass discharging port , is rotated so that a posture that is guiding mowed-grass discharged from the mowed-grass discharging port is realized, wherein the unlock holding member is an unlock pin catching member which catches, in opposition to energization by the lock spring, the unlock pin so that the unlock state is realized, and when the mowed-grass guiding plate which is not covering the mowed-grass discharging port is rotated so as to cover the mowed-grass discharging port , the unlock releasing member abuts against the unlock pin which the unlock holding member is catching, so that the unlock state is released. a lock spring which energizes the lock member so that the lock state is realized; an unlock pin attached to the lock member ; an unlock holding member provided on the mowed-grass guiding plate , which holds the lock member so that an unlock state of the lock member is realized; and an unlock releasing member provided on the mower deck , which releases the unlock state and realizes a lock state, when the mowed-grass guiding plate in a posture that is not guiding mowed-grass discharged from the mowed-grass discharging port , is rotated so that a posture that is guiding mowed-grass discharged from the mowed-grass discharging port is realized, wherein the unlock holding member is an unlock pin catching member which catches, in opposition to energization by the lock spring, the unlock pin so that the unlock state is realized, and when the mowed-grass guiding plate which is not covering the mowed-grass discharging port is rotated so as to cover the mowed-grass discharging port , the unlock releasing member abuts against the unlock pin which the unlock holding member is catching, so that the unlock state is released.
A vehicle AC generator , said vehicle AC generator comprising: a case which incorporates or removably supports constituent components; a shaft rotatably supported on said case ; a rotor which has pole cores secured on said shaft and a field winding placed in said pole cores; a stator which includes a stator core located on the periphery of said rotor and to be held in sandwiched relation in said case , and a stator winding disposed in said stator core; a rectifier which rectifies AC electromotive force generated in said stator winding to DC; and a voltage regulator which restricts generated electric power to a specified value, wherein said stator core is formed by laminating thin steel sheets, said stator core being provided with a plurality of slot portions which accommodate said stator winding and tooth portions which define adjacent ones of the slot portions; and said stator winding is disposed in the slot portions to constitute said stator ; characterized in that said stator core is filled with varnish between the laminates of each tooth at least in an inner diameter end surface region which faces said rotor , and is coated with epoxy resin varnish on the tooth surface of the inner diameter end surface region to form an anti-rust film with a uniform film thickness. a case which incorporates or removably supports constituent components; a shaft rotatably supported on said case ; a rotor which has pole cores secured on said shaft and a field winding placed in said pole cores; a stator which includes a stator core located on the periphery of said rotor and to be held in sandwiched relation in said case , and a stator winding disposed in said stator core; a rectifier which rectifies AC electromotive force generated in said stator winding to DC; and a voltage regulator which restricts generated electric power to a specified value, wherein said stator core is formed by laminating thin steel sheets, said stator core being provided with a plurality of slot portions which accommodate said stator winding and tooth portions which define adjacent ones of the slot portions; and said stator winding is disposed in the slot portions to constitute said stator ; characterized in that said stator core is filled with varnish between the laminates of each tooth at least in an inner diameter end surface region which faces said rotor , and is coated with epoxy resin varnish on the tooth surface of the inner diameter end surface region to form an anti-rust film with a uniform film thickness.
An electronic device comprising: an overall exterior including an upper portion and a base portion ; electronic components contained within the overall exterior, the electronic components including a first electrical connector configured to supply power and/or data to the electronic components and/or to output data signals from the electronic components when the first electrical connector is connected to an external power and/or data connector; one or more speakers , the one or more speakers mounted within the electronic device such that there is no direct path for transmission to the outside of the electronic device of sound generated by the one or more speakers; and a waveguide that is provided within the electronic device to redirect sound output by the one or more speakers from the inside to the outside of the electronic device, wherein: the waveguide is also configured to serve as a heatsink to dissipate to the outside of the electronic device heat generated by operation of the electronic components; the waveguide has a first surface facing the one or more speakers; and the first surface is opposite to a second surface of the waveguide to which a subset of the electronic components is attached, such that the speaker and the subset of the electronic components are physically separated on two opposite sides of the waveguide . an overall exterior including an upper portion and a base portion ; electronic components contained within the overall exterior, the electronic components including a first electrical connector configured to supply power and/or data to the electronic components and/or to output data signals from the electronic components when the first electrical connector is connected to an external power and/or data connector; one or more speakers , the one or more speakers mounted within the electronic device such that there is no direct path for transmission to the outside of the electronic device of sound generated by the one or more speakers; and a waveguide that is provided within the electronic device to redirect sound output by the one or more speakers from the inside to the outside of the electronic device, wherein: the waveguide is also configured to serve as a heatsink to dissipate to the outside of the electronic device heat generated by operation of the electronic components; the waveguide has a first surface facing the one or more speakers; and the first surface is opposite to a second surface of the waveguide to which a subset of the electronic components is attached, such that the speaker and the subset of the electronic components are physically separated on two opposite sides of the waveguide . the waveguide is also configured to serve as a heatsink to dissipate to the outside of the electronic device heat generated by operation of the electronic components; the waveguide has a first surface facing the one or more speakers; and the first surface is opposite to a second surface of the waveguide to which a subset of the electronic components is attached, such that the speaker and the subset of the electronic components are physically separated on two opposite sides of the waveguide .
A device for protecting a network environment from cyber security threats, comprising a central processing unit (CPU) operable to: (a) perform a self-assessment using one or more auditing stages for examining and analyzing network devices by retrieving information, via a network adapter , from each of said network devices, as to allow to automatically monitor, scan and learn the network and its security configurations, wherein performing the self-assessment includes attempts to send sensitive synthesized information via SMTP and HTTP protocols; (b) perform an automatic comparison against structured information as given by a reference scheme within cyber security, wherein a degree of compliance between information obtained by the self-assessment and the structured information is computed; (c) generate a cyber-security check report that reflects results of the one or more auditing stages and the degree of compliance with the reference scheme; and (d) output a set of attributes per an audited policy and output recommendations according to said report in order to increase the security level of the network, including an indication of which sensitive synthesized information was successfully sent and which synthesized information was blocked.