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A skin adapter configured to attach to a head unit of a razor , the skin adapter comprising: an outer member configured to attach to the head unit , the outer member having a leading portion , a trailing portion , and an aperture arranged between the leading portion and the trailing portion , the leading portion and trailing portion being positioned on an outermost surface of the outer member ; and one or more ribbons extending between the leading portion and trailing portion of the outer member , the skin adapter being characterized in that the one or more ribbons are positioned recessed within the aperture of the outer member , so that a vertical distance (dy1) between the outermost surface of the outer member and an outermost surface of the ribbons is more than 1mm and less than 3mm. an outer member configured to attach to the head unit , the outer member having a leading portion , a trailing portion , and an aperture arranged between the leading portion and the trailing portion , the leading portion and trailing portion being positioned on an outermost surface of the outer member ; and one or more ribbons extending between the leading portion and trailing portion of the outer member , the skin adapter being characterized in that the one or more ribbons are positioned recessed within the aperture of the outer member , so that a vertical distance (dy1) between the outermost surface of the outer member and an outermost surface of the ribbons is more than 1mm and less than 3mm.
A computer implemented method for updating firmware of a smoking substitute device , having the steps of: logging (S401) one or more errors encountered by the smoking substitute device ; transmitting (S402, S404) the one or more errors to a mobile device , wherein the mobile device is connected to the smoking substitute device; the mobile device selecting (S406), from a store of multiple items of firmware stored in a memory of the mobile device , based on an assessment performed by the mobile device of the one or more errors encountered by the smoking substitute device , an updated firmware for use by a processor in the smoking substitute device ; transmitting (S407, S409), from the mobile device to the smoking substitute device , the updated firmware; and updating (S410) the firmware of the smoking substitute device with the updated firmware received from the mobile device. logging (S401) one or more errors encountered by the smoking substitute device ; transmitting (S402, S404) the one or more errors to a mobile device , wherein the mobile device is connected to the smoking substitute device; the mobile device selecting (S406), from a store of multiple items of firmware stored in a memory of the mobile device , based on an assessment performed by the mobile device of the one or more errors encountered by the smoking substitute device , an updated firmware for use by a processor in the smoking substitute device ; transmitting (S407, S409), from the mobile device to the smoking substitute device , the updated firmware; and updating (S410) the firmware of the smoking substitute device with the updated firmware received from the mobile device.
An illuminator for a viewing unit of an optical inspection machine for the quality control of parts, in particular gaskets, comprising: - a substantially cylindrical diffusion chamber delimited laterally by a side wall and on a bottom by a lower plate in which a central opening is made, - a diffuse illumination source in the shape of a circular crown, supported by the lower plate and designed to generate a light beam inside the diffusion chamber directed substantially in parallel to the side wall , - a low-angle illumination source that extends beneath the lower plate , around the central opening , which is designed to generate a light beam pointing downward and converging toward the main axis (X) of the diffusion chamber so as to illuminate side surfaces of a part to be inspected placed beneath the illuminator; - a direct illumination source inside the diffusion chamber capable of generating a downward-directed light beam; - an annular reflective element placed in the diffusion chamber and defining an annular portion of concave surface facing the diffuse light source so as to reflect and diffuse the rays coming from the diffuse illumination source into the diffusion chamber , wherein said annular reflective element is integral to the direct illumination source so that they together form a chamber closure assembly that delimits the top of the diffusion chamber , and wherein said chamber closure assembly can move axially with translational movement in the diffusion chamber both toward and away from the diffuse illumination source . - a substantially cylindrical diffusion chamber delimited laterally by a side wall and on a bottom by a lower plate in which a central opening is made, - a diffuse illumination source in the shape of a circular crown, supported by the lower plate and designed to generate a light beam inside the diffusion chamber directed substantially in parallel to the side wall , - a low-angle illumination source that extends beneath the lower plate , around the central opening , which is designed to generate a light beam pointing downward and converging toward the main axis (X) of the diffusion chamber so as to illuminate side surfaces of a part to be inspected placed beneath the illuminator; - a direct illumination source inside the diffusion chamber capable of generating a downward-directed light beam; - an annular reflective element placed in the diffusion chamber and defining an annular portion of concave surface facing the diffuse light source so as to reflect and diffuse the rays coming from the diffuse illumination source into the diffusion chamber ,
A training device for training tracheal suctioning, the training device comprising: a tracheal core adapted to be arranged within a tracheal, nasal or oral cavity of a medical training simulator , said tracheal core being coupled to and forming a duct for ventilation air with the airways of the simulator ; and an insert adapted to be inserted into the core , the insert forming a reservoir for simulated mucus, said insert providing access for a suction hose to said reservoir.
A sensor for controlling the output of a welding-type power from a power source to a torch during a welding operation , the sensor comprising: a coil (138; 150) having a spacing that increases along a length of the coil from a first region having a first density to a second region having a second density lower than the first density; a conductive target configured to travel within a travel zone, the travel zone extending from a first position outside the length of the coil to a second position within the length of the coil, and wherein the second region is adjacent the first position; and measurement circuitry configured to: measure a response of the coil to a position of the conductive target; and detect when the response satisfies a first threshold, wherein the first threshold corresponds to a position at which the conductive target enters the second region from the first position. a coil (138; 150) having a spacing that increases along a length of the coil from a first region having a first density to a second region having a second density lower than the first density; a conductive target configured to travel within a travel zone, the travel zone extending from a first position outside the length of the coil to a second position within the length of the coil, and wherein the second region is adjacent the first position; and measurement circuitry configured to: measure a response of the coil to a position of the conductive target; and detect when the response satisfies a first threshold, wherein the first threshold corresponds to a position at which the conductive target enters the second region from the first position. measure a response of the coil to a position of the conductive target; and detect when the response satisfies a first threshold, wherein the first threshold corresponds to a position at which the conductive target enters the second region from the first position.
A drum for a wire saw, the drum being generally cylindrical and having a mantle surface , a first end face and a second end face , the drum comprising: - a winding surface on the mantle surface with a helical groove for guiding the wire during winding and/or unwinding; - a first clamping mechanism for securing a first end of the wire; - a second clamping mechanism for securing a second end of the wire; characterized - by a first recess in the mantle surface for guiding the first end of the wire to the first clamping mechanism , the first recess descending in a certain direction from the mantle surface into the first recess , the certain direction corresponding to a direction in which the wire can be guided from the mantle surface into the first recess , and - in that the first clamping mechanism comprises a clamping block having a clamping surface, the clamping surface of the clamping block being displaceable for clamping the first end of the wire without rotation of the clamping surface. - a winding surface on the mantle surface with a helical groove for guiding the wire during winding and/or unwinding; - a first clamping mechanism for securing a first end of the wire; - a second clamping mechanism for securing a second end of the wire; characterized - by a first recess in the mantle surface for guiding the first end of the wire to the first clamping mechanism , the first recess descending in a certain direction from the mantle surface into the first recess , the certain direction corresponding to a direction in which the wire can be guided from the mantle surface into the first recess , and - in that the first clamping mechanism comprises a clamping block having a clamping surface, the clamping surface of the clamping block being displaceable for clamping the first end of the wire without rotation of the clamping surface.
A display substrate, comprising: a base substrate , a display component arranged on a surface of the base substrate , and a package layer covering the display component , wherein the display component comprises a display area and a peripheral area surrounding the display area , and the peripheral area is provided with a signal line pattern having, when seen in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to an extending direction that is the direction along which the signal line pattern extends, an inclined side with a slope angle of less than 90 degrees along a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the signal line pattern, characterized in that the inclined side has a concave-convex structure protruded or depressed when seen from a top view, the concave-convex structure comprises a plurality of convex portions spaced apart from each other, and a concave groove is formed between adjacent two of the plurality of convex portions , wherein a slope angle of the convex portion is less than a slope angle of a groove bottom of the concave groove . characterized in that the inclined side has a concave-convex structure protruded or depressed when seen from a top view, the concave-convex structure comprises a plurality of convex portions spaced apart from each other, and a concave groove is formed between adjacent two of the plurality of convex portions , wherein a slope angle of the convex portion is less than a slope angle of a groove bottom of the concave groove .
A microwave antenna apparatus for use in radiating microwave energy into surface tissue of a uterine cervix, the microwave antenna apparatus comprising: an electrically conductive ground element defining an aperture an electrically conductive elongated element extending through the aperture and terminating at a distal end; and one or more dielectric elements , wherein one or more of the dielectric elements electrically insulate the elongated element and the ground element from one another, wherein the one or more of the dielectric elements define an outer surface of the microwave antenna apparatus for engagement with a surface of the uterine cervix, wherein the one or more dielectric elements define a central distal feature for centring the microwave antenna apparatus with respect to an axis of a cervical os of the uterine cervix, and wherein the one or more dielectric elements define a cupping feature for cupping a proximal ectocervix region of the uterine cervix and preventing excessive insertion of the central distal feature into the cervical os of the uterine cervix. an electrically conductive ground element defining an aperture an electrically conductive elongated element extending through the aperture and terminating at a distal end; and one or more dielectric elements , wherein one or more of the dielectric elements electrically insulate the elongated element and the ground element from one another, wherein the one or more of the dielectric elements define an outer surface of the microwave antenna apparatus for engagement with a surface of the uterine cervix, wherein the one or more dielectric elements define a central distal feature for centring the microwave antenna apparatus with respect to an axis of a cervical os of the uterine cervix, and wherein the one or more dielectric elements define a cupping feature for cupping a proximal ectocervix region of the uterine cervix and preventing excessive insertion of the central distal feature into the cervical os of the uterine cervix.
An enteral syringe for use with a syringe pump comprising: an elongated body having a first non-circular cross-section and a hollow cavity therein; and a plunger operable to selectively travel within the hollow cavity , the plunger having a second non-circular cross-section that substantially conforms to the first non- circular cross-section; the enteral syringe is configured such that it is compatible with a syringe pump which is designed to receive and secure circular-shaped syringes; wherein the elongated body has a distal end which is configured to be coupled to a fluid dispenser of the syringe pump and a proximal end which is configured to be coupled to a depressor of the syringe pump; characterised in that : the first and second non-circular cross-sections are tear-drop shaped.
A method of preparing an independent free-standing reduced graphene oxide film having a nanoscale thickness, characterized in comprising steps of: formulating graphene oxide into an organic solution of graphene oxide with a concentration of 0.5-10 ug/mL, precipitating a graphene oxide sheet with a poor solvent, and finally performing suction filtration with anodic aluminum oxide as a substrate to form a film; placing a graphene oxide film attached to an AAO film in a closed container, and performing fumigation with HI vapor at a high temperature of 60-100 degrees Celsius for 1-10 hours; coating a solid transfer agent uniformly on a surface of a graphene film by evaporation or casting, and performing heating at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius below a melting point of the solid transfer agent in such a manner that the solid transfer agent is solidified; leaving the graphene film coated with the solid transfer agent at room temperature, so that the graphene film automatically detaches from the AAO film; removing, by volatilizing at a temperature at which the solid transfer agent is volatilizable, the solid transfer agent from the obtained graphene film supported by the solid transfer agent to obtain an independent free-standing reduced graphene oxide film; and placing the independent free-standing reduced graphene oxide film in a high temperature furnace for high temperature annealing, with an annealing temperature being 2400-3000°C, a holding time being 1-12 hours and a heating rate being smaller than or equal to 20°C/min. formulating graphene oxide into an organic solution of graphene oxide with a concentration of 0.5-10 ug/mL, precipitating a graphene oxide sheet with a poor solvent, and finally performing suction filtration with anodic aluminum oxide as a substrate to form a film; placing a graphene oxide film attached to an AAO film in a closed container, and performing fumigation with HI vapor at a high temperature of 60-100 degrees Celsius for 1-10 hours; coating a solid transfer agent uniformly on a surface of a graphene film by evaporation or casting, and performing heating at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius below a melting point of the solid transfer agent in such a manner that the solid transfer agent is solidified; leaving the graphene film coated with the solid transfer agent at room temperature, so that the graphene film automatically detaches from the AAO film; removing, by volatilizing at a temperature at which the solid transfer agent is volatilizable, the solid transfer agent from the obtained graphene film supported by the solid transfer agent to obtain an independent free-standing reduced graphene oxide film; and placing the independent free-standing reduced graphene oxide film in a high temperature furnace for high temperature annealing, with an annealing temperature being 2400-3000°C, a holding time being 1-12 hours and a heating rate being smaller than or equal to 20°C/min.
A headset for performing audio communication with a second electronic audio device , wherein the headset and the second electronic audio device are configured for wireless communication via a wireless connection, wherein the headset and the second electronic audio device are configured to transmit and/or receive audio directly between them via the wireless connection, wherein the wireless connection is a short distance telecommunications technology; wherein the headset and the second electronic audio device comprise a speaker and a microphone ; wherein at least the headset is configured to operate in at least three modes for controlling audio to be transmitted from the headset to the speaker of the second electronic audio device : - a first mode where the transmitted audio is music or media streamed to the headset and is an output from the speaker in the headset ; - a second mode where the transmitted audio is an input from the microphone in the headset ; and - a third mode where the transmitted audio is from a phone conversation with a far-end caller and is an output from the speaker of the headset and an input from the microphone of the headset . wherein the headset and the second electronic audio device are configured to transmit and/or receive audio directly between them via the wireless connection, wherein the wireless connection is a short distance telecommunications technology; wherein the headset and the second electronic audio device comprise a speaker and a microphone ; wherein at least the headset is configured to operate in at least three modes for controlling audio to be transmitted from the headset to the speaker of the second electronic audio device : - a first mode where the transmitted audio is music or media streamed to the headset and is an output from the speaker in the headset ; - a second mode where the transmitted audio is an input from the microphone in the headset ; and - a third mode where the transmitted audio is from a phone conversation with a far-end caller and is an output from the speaker of the headset and an input from the microphone of the headset . - a first mode where the transmitted audio is music or media streamed to the headset and is an output from the speaker in the headset ; - a second mode where the transmitted audio is an input from the microphone in the headset ; and - a third mode where the transmitted audio is from a phone conversation with a far-end caller and is an output from the speaker of the headset and an input from the microphone of the headset .
A high voltage, high frequency switching circuit comprising: a high voltage switching power supply that produces pulses having a voltage greater than 1 kV and with frequencies greater than 10 kHz; an output; and characterized in that the circuit further comprises: a resistive output stage electrically coupled to and in parallel with the output of the high voltage switching power supply and the output, the resistive output stage comprising at least one resistor and at least one inductor arranged in series with the at least one resistor, the resistive output stage has a resistance less than 2000 ohms, the resistive output stage has a capacitance less than 500 pF, the resistive output stage is configured to discharge a load coupled with the output that has been charged by the pulses from the high voltage switching power supply, and the resistive output stage configured to dissipate over 1 kilowatt of average power. a high voltage switching power supply that produces pulses having a voltage greater than 1 kV and with frequencies greater than 10 kHz; an output; and characterized in that the circuit further comprises: a resistive output stage electrically coupled to and in parallel with the output of the high voltage switching power supply and the output, the resistive output stage comprising at least one resistor and at least one inductor arranged in series with the at least one resistor, the resistive output stage has a resistance less than 2000 ohms, the resistive output stage has a capacitance less than 500 pF, the resistive output stage is configured to discharge a load coupled with the output that has been charged by the pulses from the high voltage switching power supply, and the resistive output stage configured to dissipate over 1 kilowatt of average power.
A method for transforming a plant cell, comprising: (a) contacting at least a first plant cell with a Rhizobia cell other than an Agrobacterium cell comprising: (i) a first nucleic acid comprising a vir gene region of a Ti plasmid wherein the vir gene region acts to introduce a nucleic acid of interest into the plant cell in a VirD2-dependent manner; and (ii) a second nucleic acid comprising one or more T-DNA border sequence(s) operably linked to a nucleic acid of interest; and (b) selecting at least a first plant cell transformed with the nucleic acid of interest, wherein the plant cell is a cotton plant cell. (a) contacting at least a first plant cell with a Rhizobia cell other than an Agrobacterium cell comprising: (i) a first nucleic acid comprising a vir gene region of a Ti plasmid wherein the vir gene region acts to introduce a nucleic acid of interest into the plant cell in a VirD2-dependent manner; and (ii) a second nucleic acid comprising one or more T-DNA border sequence(s) operably linked to a nucleic acid of interest; and (b) selecting at least a first plant cell transformed with the nucleic acid of interest, wherein the plant cell is a cotton plant cell.
A modified FGF-1 comprising one or more mutations of human FGF-1 at positions 16, 66, 117, 12 and 134, for use in a method of treating or preventing a disease, disorder or condition of the corneal endothelium, corneal epithelium, or corneal stroma, in a mammal.
Modular container for planting and cultivation, essentially consisting of a rectangular planter with a flat or ribbed bottom and side walls and a body in the shape of a rectangular sleeve that is mounted in a removable manner on and/or in said planter and extending, in the mounted state, beyond the upper edges of the side walls of the planter, a container that is characterised in that at least the sleeve is made from a hollow flat material that consists of at least two sheets that are connected by a bracing structure , in that at least two of the walls (5", 5"") that form the sleeve , preferably at least two longitudinal walls (5") opposite the latter, are provided with at least one tab or anchoring lug on their lower edges (5"') and in that the bottom of the planter is provided with at least two slot-shaped cut-outs , each extending along one of the side walls of said planter and designed to accommodate said or one of the tabs or anchoring lugs when the wall (5") in question of the sleeve rests on said bottom .