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A method of operating a sterilization system having a vacuum chamber for sterilizing instruments, comprising: (a) initiating a timer in a digital computer ; (b) withdrawing a first volume of air from the chamber; (c) repeatedly determining pressure within the chamber while withdrawing the first volume of air from the chamber; (d) calculating, with the digital computer, second-derivative values of pressure with respect to time; (e) calculating, with the digital computer, a summation of positive differences between consecutive second derivative values; (f) comparing the summation to a threshold value; and (g) (I) if the summation is greater than the threshold value, opening a valve to cause the pressure in the chamber to increase by a second volume of air flowing past the valve and into the chamber; or (II) if the summation is less than the threshold value, opening a valve to allow a sterilant to be introduced into the chamber; and (h) opening the chamber. (a) initiating a timer in a digital computer ; (b) withdrawing a first volume of air from the chamber; (c) repeatedly determining pressure within the chamber while withdrawing the first volume of air from the chamber; (d) calculating, with the digital computer, second-derivative values of pressure with respect to time; (e) calculating, with the digital computer, a summation of positive differences between consecutive second derivative values; (f) comparing the summation to a threshold value; and (g) (I) if the summation is greater than the threshold value, opening a valve to cause the pressure in the chamber to increase by a second volume of air flowing past the valve and into the chamber; or (II) if the summation is less than the threshold value, opening a valve to allow a sterilant to be introduced into the chamber; and (I) if the summation is greater than the threshold value, opening a valve to cause the pressure in the chamber to increase by a second volume of air flowing past the valve and into the chamber; or (II) if the summation is less than the threshold value, opening a valve to allow a sterilant to be introduced into the chamber; and (h) opening the chamber.
A peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 for use in a method of treating Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) wherein 50-600 μg of the peptide is administered per dose to a human subject in need thereof.
Mixing system configured to mix a fluid or a gas into a mainstream , the mixing system comprises: • a distribution channel • an injection unit • a static mixing unit wherein: the distribution channel has a main longitudinal axis which, in operation, determines the flow direction of the mainstream ; the injection unit comprises a manifold and a plurality of injection tubes ; the manifold is arranged inside the distribution channel and is disposed perpendicularly to the main longitudinal axis of said distribution channel, said manifold is adapted to receive said fluid or gas to be injected into the mainstream via the injection tubes ; the injection tubes extend perpendicularly from said manifold and are disposed lengthwise forming at least one row along the length of said manifold ; the injection tubes are parallel to each other and are arranged so that for each row of tubes, each pair of consecutive tubes is made of two tubes of different length; characterized in that each injection tube is provided with an aperture configured to eject said fluid or gas with a flow direction perpendicular to the main longitudinal axis of the distribution channel . • a distribution channel • an injection unit • a static mixing unit the distribution channel has a main longitudinal axis which, in operation, determines the flow direction of the mainstream ; the injection unit comprises a manifold and a plurality of injection tubes ; the manifold is arranged inside the distribution channel and is disposed perpendicularly to the main longitudinal axis of said distribution channel, said manifold is adapted to receive said fluid or gas to be injected into the mainstream via the injection tubes ; the injection tubes extend perpendicularly from said manifold and are disposed lengthwise forming at least one row along the length of said manifold ; the injection tubes are parallel to each other and are arranged so that for each row of tubes, each pair of consecutive tubes is made of two tubes of different length; characterized in that each injection tube is provided with an aperture configured to eject said fluid or gas with a flow direction perpendicular to the main longitudinal axis of the distribution channel .
A stroke-controlled balancing device for hydraulic braking systems, comprising: - a balancing duct of the braking system, - a normally closed balancing valve , configured, in use, to maintain a connection between the hydraulic braking system and the balancing duct either closed or open, - a stem having an external surface and an internal surface, a balancing channel being provided on said internal surface, said balancing channel being configured to contain brake fluid and being hydraulically connected to the balancing duct , characterized in that said balancing valve comprises a gasket , a case and a bushing , said gasket being fitted on said case and being configured to slide, in use, along said external surface of said stem in order to open the connection between the braking system and the balancing duct . - a balancing duct of the braking system, - a normally closed balancing valve , configured, in use, to maintain a connection between the hydraulic braking system and the balancing duct either closed or open, - a stem having an external surface and an internal surface, a balancing channel being provided on said internal surface, said balancing channel being configured to contain brake fluid and being hydraulically connected to the balancing duct ,
An integrated circuit (IC) including a substrate , at least one first domain (Dl), and at least one second domain (D2) distinct from said at least one first domain (Dl), wherein the substrate is of the silicon-on-insulator type including in said at least one first domain (Dl), a semiconductor film , a first part of a carrier substrate and an insulating layer buried between said first part of the carrier substrate and the semiconductor film , and wherein the substrate contains a trap-rich region (CP) only in said at least one second domain (D2) and includes in said at least one second domain (D2) a second part of the carrier substrate surmounted by said trap-rich region (CP), the semiconductor film and said buried insulating layer not extending into said at least one second domain (D2).
A method carried out in a positioning-unit device of chronologically synchronizing a unique positioning signal generated by a positioning-unit device to a reference positioning signal generated by a reference transmitter , said method comprising the steps of said positioning-unit device : a) receiving and interpreting said reference positioning signal ; b) generating and transmitting a unique positioning signal , wherein said unique positioning signal is aligned with a steered transmitter clock ; c) receiving and interpreting said unique positioning signal ; d) measuring a frequency difference between the received reference positioning signal and the received unique positioning signal ; g) measuring a time difference between the received reference positioning signal and the received unique positioning signal ; h) estimating a reference signal propagation delay between said reference transmitter and itself; and i) adjusting the generation of said unique positioning signal according to the measured time difference and the estimated reference signal propagation delay, characterised in that said positioning-unit device and said reference transmitter are moving relative to each other, and said method further comprises the steps of: e) estimating Doppler associated with the relative movement; and f) adjusting the frequency of said steered transmitter clock by an amount derived from the measured frequency difference and the estimated Doppler; wherein said positioning-unit device estimates said Doppler and said reference signal propagation delay from trajectory data for said reference transmitter , or trajectory data for itself, or both, such that said unique positioning signal is chronologically synchronized to said reference positioning signal . a) receiving and interpreting said reference positioning signal ; b) generating and transmitting a unique positioning signal , wherein said unique positioning signal is aligned with a steered transmitter clock ; c) receiving and interpreting said unique positioning signal ; d) measuring a frequency difference between the received reference positioning signal and the received unique positioning signal ; g) measuring a time difference between the received reference positioning signal and the received unique positioning signal ; h) estimating a reference signal propagation delay between said reference transmitter and itself; and i) adjusting the generation of said unique positioning signal according to the measured time difference and the estimated reference signal propagation delay, e) estimating Doppler associated with the relative movement; and f) adjusting the frequency of said steered transmitter clock by an amount derived from the measured frequency difference and the estimated Doppler; wherein said positioning-unit device estimates said Doppler and said reference signal propagation delay from trajectory data for said reference transmitter , or trajectory data for itself, or both, such that said unique positioning signal is chronologically synchronized to said reference positioning signal .
A method for supplying a fuel into a combustion chamber , characterised by mixing the fuel with supercritical pressure CO 2 forming a mixture, injecting the mixture into a combustion chamber having a pressure lower than the CO 2 critical pressure, characterised by : heating the mixture in order to obtain a heated mixture; and discharging a flue gas from the combustion chamber ; and using the flue gas to heat the mixture. mixing the fuel with supercritical pressure CO 2 forming a mixture, injecting the mixture into a combustion chamber having a pressure lower than the CO 2 critical pressure, characterised by : heating the mixture in order to obtain a heated mixture; and discharging a flue gas from the combustion chamber ; and using the flue gas to heat the mixture. heating the mixture in order to obtain a heated mixture; and discharging a flue gas from the combustion chamber ; and using the flue gas to heat the mixture.
A method of forming a photovoltaic cell comprising: providing a GaAs substrate ; forming a Germanium based first photovoltaic junction over the GaAs substrate , the junction comprising one or more first epitaxially grown semiconductor layers of SiGe material substantially lattice matched to the GaAs substrate , wherein the one or more first layers are formed of oppositely doped Si x Ge 1-x in which x<0.04, and more preferably 0.01≤x≤0.03; and forming one or more further photovoltaic junctions over the first junction such that during operation a common photocurrent flows through the first and further photovoltaic junctions , characterised in that said one or more further photovoltaic junctions comprises a second photovoltaic junction comprising one or more second epitaxially grown layers of SiGe materials having a higher silicon content than the first layers , the method further comprising forming a silicon-germanium grade over the germanium based first photovoltaic junction before growth of the second photovoltaic junction , the silicon-germanium grade being formed to match the lattice constants of the first and second junctions at respective lower and upper boundaries, wherein the second photovoltaic junction has a bandgap of between 0.85 eV and 1.05. providing a GaAs substrate ; forming a Germanium based first photovoltaic junction over the GaAs substrate , the junction comprising one or more first epitaxially grown semiconductor layers of SiGe material substantially lattice matched to the GaAs substrate , wherein the one or more first layers are formed of oppositely doped Si x Ge 1-x in which x<0.04, and more preferably 0.01≤x≤0.03; and forming one or more further photovoltaic junctions over the first junction such that during operation a common photocurrent flows through the first and further photovoltaic junctions , characterised in that said one or more further photovoltaic junctions comprises a second photovoltaic junction comprising one or more second epitaxially grown layers of SiGe materials having a higher silicon content than the first layers , the method further comprising forming a silicon-germanium grade over the germanium based first photovoltaic junction before growth of the second photovoltaic junction , the silicon-germanium grade being formed to match the lattice constants of the first and second junctions at respective lower and upper boundaries, wherein the second photovoltaic junction has a bandgap of between 0.85 eV and 1.05.
Pillar of a container having an underground or semi-underground tank, the pillar containing a cylindrical duct which has a circular, square, rectangular or other cross section, is open at the two ends thereof and is intended for the introduction of waste, the duct having a mouth for the introduction of waste from outside the container and an outlet for waste to fall into the tank, the pillar having a cover for sealing the mouth of the duct , the cover being hinged on the duct about a pin and maneuverable by a user between an open position and a closed position, the pillar having a hatch which seals the outlet and can be moved between a closed position which prevents access to the tank from the duct and prevents waste from falling and an open position which allows access to the tank from the duct and in particular allows waste to fall, and the pillar having a mechanical connection between the cover and the hatch , which connection controls the position of the sealing hatch with respect to that of the cover , namely such that the hatch is closed when the cover is open and open when the cover is closed, the two ends of the duct being closed by the cover and the hatch , the pillar comprising a means for retaining the hatch in the closed position, this retaining means comprising the mechanical connection which prevents the opening thereof when the cover is open, the pillar being characterized in that the retaining means comprises the pin of the cover and a rod which has anchorage points on the cover and on the hatch , which points are arranged such that, once the hatch is closed, any load supported by the hatch and intended to open said hatch does not generate any force intended to close the cover again.
Access system (1, 1 ') for rail tank cars , comprising: - at least one track section for accommodating a plurality of tank cars in a loading and unloading position, each tank car having a closable opening on its top side, - a support structure arranged adjacent to the track section and extending in the longitudinal direction of the track along the entire track section, having at least one access area and a track extending in the longitudinal direction of the track, and - a shifting vehicle adapted to travel on the track of the support structure along the entire track section and movable in such a manner that it can be brought close to the opening of each of the tank cars to provide access to the closable opening of the respective tank car . - at least one track section for accommodating a plurality of tank cars in a loading and unloading position, each tank car having a closable opening on its top side, - a support structure arranged adjacent to the track section and extending in the longitudinal direction of the track along the entire track section, having at least one access area and a track extending in the longitudinal direction of the track, and - a shifting vehicle adapted to travel on the track of the support structure along the entire track section and movable in such a manner that it can be brought close to the opening of each of the tank cars to provide access to the closable opening of the respective tank car .
A compound of Formula (I): or an agronomically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Q is phenyl or a C-linked 6-membered heteroaryl wherein said phenyl or 6-membered heteroaryl is optionally substituted by one or more R 3 ; R 1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, NO 2 , C 1 -C 4 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, C 3 -C 6 cycloalkyl, C 2 -C 4 alkenyl, C 2 -C 4 alkynyl, -S(O) p C 1 -C 4 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, -C(O)C 1 -C 4 alkyl, -C(O)OC 1 -C 4 alkyl and C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy; R 2 is C 1 -C 2 haloalkyl; R 3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy, -CN, NO 2 , C 2 -C 4 alkenyl, C 2 -C 4 alkynyl, -S(O) p C 1 -C 4 alkyl; and p = 0, 1 or 2. Q is phenyl or a C-linked 6-membered heteroaryl wherein said phenyl or 6-membered heteroaryl is optionally substituted by one or more R 3 ; R 1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, NO 2 , C 1 -C 4 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, C 3 -C 6 cycloalkyl, C 2 -C 4 alkenyl, C 2 -C 4 alkynyl, -S(O) p C 1 -C 4 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, -C(O)C 1 -C 4 alkyl, -C(O)OC 1 -C 4 alkyl and C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy; R 2 is C 1 -C 2 haloalkyl; R 3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 haloalkyl, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, C 1 -C 4 haloalkoxy, -CN, NO 2 , C 2 -C 4 alkenyl, C 2 -C 4 alkynyl, -S(O) p C 1 -C 4 alkyl; and p = 0, 1 or 2.
A quality evaluation method of a laminate including an oxide semiconductor thin film and a protective film on a surface of the oxide semiconductor thin film , the method comprising: a first step of evaluating a failure caused by an in-film defect in the oxide semiconductor thin film by measuring an electronic state of the oxide semiconductor thin film by one of a contact method and a noncontact method after the oxide semiconductor thin film is formed on a substrate and before the protective film is formed, thereby determining the condition for optimizing the failures caused by the in-film defects; and a second step of evaluating a failure caused by an interfacial defect between the oxide semiconductor thin film and the protective film by measuring the electronic state of the oxide semiconductor thin film by one of a contact method and a noncontact method after the protective film is formed on a surface of the oxide semiconductor thin film processed at a condition determined based on the evaluation. a first step of evaluating a failure caused by an in-film defect in the oxide semiconductor thin film by measuring an electronic state of the oxide semiconductor thin film by one of a contact method and a noncontact method after the oxide semiconductor thin film is formed on a substrate and before the protective film is formed, thereby determining the condition for optimizing the failures caused by the in-film defects; and a second step of evaluating a failure caused by an interfacial defect between the oxide semiconductor thin film and the protective film by measuring the electronic state of the oxide semiconductor thin film by one of a contact method and a noncontact method after the protective film is formed on a surface of the oxide semiconductor thin film processed at a condition determined based on the evaluation.
A container with a bottom resistant to opening comprising a locking closure system for its bottom , said locking closure system comprising a locking slot and a pair of coupling tabs , wherein: - the locking slot is formed on a closing tab of the bottom of the container , and is suitable for being engaged, when the container is closed, by said pair of coupling tabs ; - the coupling tabs are formed on one edge of two bottom closing flaps of the container ; and - the two bottom closing flaps of the container are suitable for overlapping at least partially so as to close the container at the bottom, characterised in that the bottom closing flaps comprise, on an edge opposite to said edge on which the coupling tabs are formed, two contrasting tabs suitable for acting as an abutment for said coupling tabs against a crease line of the bottom . - the locking slot is formed on a closing tab of the bottom of the container , and is suitable for being engaged, when the container is closed, by said pair of coupling tabs ; - the coupling tabs are formed on one edge of two bottom closing flaps of the container ; and - the two bottom closing flaps of the container are suitable for overlapping at least partially so as to close the container at the bottom,
A battery pack comprising: a lower support ; and a lower fastening member that is fastened onto the lower support and extending upwards along a height direction (H); characterized in that the battery pack further comprises an upper support plate provided above the lower fastening member ; and a heat exchange plate directly fastened onto the upper support plate . a lower support ; and a lower fastening member that is fastened onto the lower support and extending upwards along a height direction (H); characterized in that the battery pack further comprises an upper support plate provided above the lower fastening member ; and a heat exchange plate directly fastened onto the upper support plate .
Method for purifying an industrial exhaust gas by means of an apparatus comprising: - a combustion chamber having three access points, and - three heat exchange and washing branches , each of said heat exchange and washing branches being connected to a respective access point of said combustion chamber and comprising a heat exchanger and a washing system for said exhaust gas, said heat exchanger being located between said combustion chamber and said washing system; said method comprising: i. feeding said exhaust gas to one of said heat exchangers so that the gas receives heat and increases its temperature, ii. introducing said exhaust gas in said exhaust gas combustion chamber to induce thermal oxidation of at least one pollutant contained in said exhaust gas, iii. passing said gas subjected to said thermal oxidation through another of said heat exchangers to absorb part of said heat of said gas and decrease its temperature, whereby cooling of said gas produces an acid, iv. passing said gas through said washing system which sprays a washing liquid to wash said gas and neutralize said acid, v. collecting said liquid in a collection chamber of said heat exchange and washing branch. - a combustion chamber having three access points, and - three heat exchange and washing branches , each of said heat exchange and washing branches being connected to a respective access point of said combustion chamber and comprising a heat exchanger and a washing system for said exhaust gas, said heat exchanger being located between said combustion chamber and said washing system; i. feeding said exhaust gas to one of said heat exchangers so that the gas receives heat and increases its temperature, ii. introducing said exhaust gas in said exhaust gas combustion chamber to induce thermal oxidation of at least one pollutant contained in said exhaust gas, iii. passing said gas subjected to said thermal oxidation through another of said heat exchangers to absorb part of said heat of said gas and decrease its temperature, whereby cooling of said gas produces an acid, iv. passing said gas through said washing system which sprays a washing liquid to wash said gas and neutralize said acid, v. collecting said liquid in a collection chamber of said heat exchange and washing branch.