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A real-time fault-tolerant control system for a wind power plant comprising a plurality of power units, characterized by the following features: the control system comprising - control means for generating a replica of essentially concurrent power unit set-point values, - a data communication network for transmitting the replica of essentially concurrent power unit set-point values to the plurality of power units, and - a plurality of decentralised voting means being arranged so that a decentralised voting means is assigned to each power unit, each decentralised voting means being adapted to select one power unit set-point value out of the replica of power unit set-point values. - control means for generating a replica of essentially concurrent power unit set-point values, - a data communication network for transmitting the replica of essentially concurrent power unit set-point values to the plurality of power units, and - a plurality of decentralised voting means being arranged so that a decentralised voting means is assigned to each power unit, each decentralised voting means being adapted to select one power unit set-point value out of the replica of power unit set-point values.
A surgical reamer driver having four basic components and a distal end and proximal end, the four components being: a housing assembly having a proximal opening and a distal opening , a transmission drive train having a proximal end and distal end and enclosed in the housing assembly , and having a driver head at the distal end of the transmission drive train , a motor shaft coupling at the proximal end of the surgical reamer driver rotationally connected and separable from the transmission drive train , wherein the motor shaft coupling is adapted to pass through the proximal opening of the housing assembly at assembly and the proximal end of the transmission drive train is adapted to pass through the distal opening of the housing assembly at assembly to engage the motor shaft coupling within the housing assembly , whereby the transmission drive train and the motor shaft coupling are slideably and removably engaged together via an interfacing connection for engagement and disengagement thereof, and a handle assembly disposed over the housing assembly and separable from the housing assembly , these basic components forming a surgical reamer driver which in a fully assembled state effectively prevents debris from access in the inner workings of the surgical reamer driver . a housing assembly having a proximal opening and a distal opening , a transmission drive train having a proximal end and distal end and enclosed in the housing assembly , and having a driver head at the distal end of the transmission drive train , a motor shaft coupling at the proximal end of the surgical reamer driver rotationally connected and separable from the transmission drive train , wherein the motor shaft coupling is adapted to pass through the proximal opening of the housing assembly at assembly and the proximal end of the transmission drive train is adapted to pass through the distal opening of the housing assembly at assembly to engage the motor shaft coupling within the housing assembly , whereby the transmission drive train and the motor shaft coupling are slideably and removably engaged together via an interfacing connection for engagement and disengagement thereof, and a handle assembly disposed over the housing assembly and separable from the housing assembly , these basic components forming a surgical reamer driver which in a fully assembled state effectively prevents debris from access in the inner workings of the surgical reamer driver .
A razor blade comprising: a substrate with a cutting edge being defined by a sharpened tip , said substrate having a thickness of between about 1.60 and 1.75 micrometers measured at a distance of four micrometers from the blade tip , and characterized in that said substrate has a thickness of between about 9.25 and 10.00 micrometers measured at a distance of forty micrometers from the blade tip .
A titanium alloy material comprising: in mass%, Cu: 0.7% to 1.4%; Sn: 0.5% to 1.5%; Si: 0.10% to 0.45%; Nb: 0.05% to 0.50%; Fe: 0.00% to 0.08%; O: 0.00% to 0.08%; and optionally comprising: one or both of in mass%, Bi: 0.1 to 2.0%; and Ge: 0.1 to 1.5%, wherein a total content of one or both of Bi and Ge is less than 3.0%, and the balance: Ti and impurities, wherein in a structure, an area fraction of an α phase is 96.0% or more and an area fraction of an intermetallic compound is 1.0% or more, and an average crystal grain size of the α phase is 10 μm or more and 100 μm or less and an average grain size of the intermetallic compound is 0.1 to 3.0 μm; wherein the fracture elongation at 25°C is 25.0% or more, 0.2% proof stress at 25°C is 340 MPa or less, and a tensile strength at 700°C is 60 MPa or more; with fracture elongation, 0.2% proof stress, tensile strength, area fractions, average crystal grain size of the α phase and average grain size of the intermetallic compound being measured as described in the description. Cu: 0.7% to 1.4%; Sn: 0.5% to 1.5%; Si: 0.10% to 0.45%; Nb: 0.05% to 0.50%; Fe: 0.00% to 0.08%; O: 0.00% to 0.08%; and optionally comprising: one or both of in mass%, Bi: 0.1 to 2.0%; and Ge: 0.1 to 1.5%, wherein a total content of one or both of Bi and Ge is less than 3.0%, and the balance: Ti and impurities, wherein in a structure, an area fraction of an α phase is 96.0% or more and an area fraction of an intermetallic compound is 1.0% or more, and an average crystal grain size of the α phase is 10 μm or more and 100 μm or less and an average grain size of the intermetallic compound is 0.1 to 3.0 μm; wherein the fracture elongation at 25°C is 25.0% or more, 0.2% proof stress at 25°C is 340 MPa or less, and a tensile strength at 700°C is 60 MPa or more; with fracture elongation, 0.2% proof stress, tensile strength, area fractions, average crystal grain size of the α phase and average grain size of the intermetallic compound being measured as described in the description.
A method of measuring a fluid flow, comprising: determining a plurality of sampling intervals (602-608, 702-708), wherein each sampling interval is a period of time within which a rate of the fluid flow is measured; the method comprising for each sampling interval: receiving a random number; determining a sampling time within each sampling interval based at least in part on the random number, wherein the sampling times (634-640, 726-732) are distributed according to a normal distribution; adjusting a mean and a standard deviation of the normal distribution based on fluid flow rate or fluid flow rate variability; and sampling the fluid flow at the determined sampling time. receiving a random number; determining a sampling time within each sampling interval based at least in part on the random number, wherein the sampling times (634-640, 726-732) are distributed according to a normal distribution; adjusting a mean and a standard deviation of the normal distribution based on fluid flow rate or fluid flow rate variability; and sampling the fluid flow at the determined sampling time.
A polarization modulation method of photonic pulses, for generating quantum cryptographic keys, comprising the steps of: • generating a stream of photonic pulses, each one comprising a given polarization state obtained by the superposition of both the horizontal and the vertical polarization modes thereof, and by routing them in a first fiber; • splitting, inside said first fiber, said horizontal and vertical polarization modes, and routing them through respective terminals of a second fiber forming a ring, whereby they travel such ring clockwise and counter-clockwise respectively, or vice versa. wherein said first and second fibers are both polarization-maintaining fibers whereby, inducing a respective phase modulation, Φ e and Φ 1 , of both said polarization modes, in one point of said ring which is spaced from said terminals by optical paths having different lengths along said ring, a polarization-maintaining fiber delay line is determined; the polarization modulation method further comprising the step of: • recombining said polarization modes in one single photonic pulse beam, and routing the resulting beam through said first fiber, by obtaining, at the output thereof, a polarization state of the pulses depending upon the difference between said phase modulations, Φe and Φ1. • generating a stream of photonic pulses, each one comprising a given polarization state obtained by the superposition of both the horizontal and the vertical polarization modes thereof, and by routing them in a first fiber; • splitting, inside said first fiber, said horizontal and vertical polarization modes, and routing them through respective terminals of a second fiber forming a ring, whereby they travel such ring clockwise and counter-clockwise respectively, or vice versa. • recombining said polarization modes in one single photonic pulse beam, and routing the resulting beam through said first fiber, by obtaining, at the output thereof, a polarization state of the pulses depending upon the difference between said phase modulations, Φe and Φ1.
A method of interference mitigation, comprising: receiving, by a controller in a network including small cells, information from the small cells, the information including a number of user equipments, UEs, in each of the small cells, and an aggregate downlink data rate in each of the small cells, in which the controller comprises one of the small cells; and responsive to the received information including the number of UEs and an aggregate downlink data rate in each of the small cells, coordinating, by the controller, allocation of resources for use by the small cells in communicating data with respective UEs, wherein the coordinating of the allocation of resources comprises dynamically adjusting assignments of almost blank subframes, ABS, to the small cells to reduce interference among the small cells; wherein the resources include reserved resources and dynamic resources, and wherein coordinating the allocating of resources comprises dynamically allocating the dynamic resources based on loading of the small cells; the method further including detecting by the one of the small cells that it has a high traffic load, and that no dynamic resource is available for dynamic assignment; and in response sending, by the one of the small cells, a resource borrow request to a neighbour small cell. receiving, by a controller in a network including small cells, information from the small cells, the information including a number of user equipments, UEs, in each of the small cells, and an aggregate downlink data rate in each of the small cells, in which the controller comprises one of the small cells; and responsive to the received information including the number of UEs and an aggregate downlink data rate in each of the small cells, coordinating, by the controller, allocation of resources for use by the small cells in communicating data with respective UEs, wherein the coordinating of the allocation of resources comprises dynamically adjusting assignments of almost blank subframes, ABS, to the small cells to reduce interference among the small cells; wherein the resources include reserved resources and dynamic resources, and wherein coordinating the allocating of resources comprises dynamically allocating the dynamic resources based on loading of the small cells; the method further including detecting by the one of the small cells that it has a high traffic load, and that no dynamic resource is available for dynamic assignment; and in response sending, by the one of the small cells, a resource borrow request to a neighbour small cell.
A method comprising reacting methanol with carbon monoxide in a reaction mixture in the presence of: (A) a rhodium compound; (B) an iodide containing compound; (C) lithium iodide, LiI at a concentration higher than 1.0 M and (D) a phosphate of the formula: MxHyPO4 (I) wherein: M is a metal cation; x is 0, 1, or 2; and y is an integer equal to 3-x; under conditions sufficient to cause carbonylation of methanol to form acetic acid. (A) a rhodium compound; (B) an iodide containing compound; (C) lithium iodide, LiI at a concentration higher than 1.0 M and (D) a phosphate of the formula: MxHyPO4 (I) wherein: M is a metal cation; x is 0, 1, or 2; and y is an integer equal to 3-x; under conditions sufficient to cause carbonylation of methanol to form acetic acid. M is a metal cation; x is 0, 1, or 2; and y is an integer equal to 3-x; under conditions sufficient to cause carbonylation of methanol to form acetic acid.
A hoof protection device for horses or other hoofed animals, the hoof protection device comprising a horseshoe-shaped body having a hoof support surface and a bottom surface , the horseshoe-shaped body comprising two legs which extend from a shared middle portion and each have an outer side and an inner side , the legs of the horseshoe-shaped body having a plurality of recesses on their inner side, a filling compound made of deformable plastic being associated with the horseshoe-shaped body , the filling compound being introduced into the recesses before or after the installation of the horseshoe-shaped body on the hoof of an animal, characterized in that the recesses each have a chamfer which is realized in such a manner that the recesses at least partially taper from the hoof support surface toward the bottom surface .
A die for a printhead , comprising: a plurality of fluidic actuator arrays , proximate to a plurality of fluid feed holes ; a plurality of address lines, proximate to a plurality of logic circuits on a low-voltage side of the plurality of fluid feed holes ; and an address decoder circuit that couples to at least a portion of the address lines to select a fluidic actuator in a fluidic actuator array for firing, wherein: the address decoder circuit is customized to select a different address for each fluidic actuator in the fluidic actuator array ; and a logic circuit that triggers a driver circuit located in a high-voltage side of the plurality of fluid feed holes opposite the low-voltage side , based, at least in part, on a bit value for the fluidic actuator array , the fluidic actuator selected by the address decoder circuit , and a firing signal. a plurality of fluidic actuator arrays , proximate to a plurality of fluid feed holes ; a plurality of address lines, proximate to a plurality of logic circuits on a low-voltage side of the plurality of fluid feed holes ; and an address decoder circuit that couples to at least a portion of the address lines to select a fluidic actuator in a fluidic actuator array for firing, wherein: the address decoder circuit is customized to select a different address for each fluidic actuator in the fluidic actuator array ; and a logic circuit that triggers a driver circuit located in a high-voltage side of the plurality of fluid feed holes opposite the low-voltage side , based, at least in part, on a bit value for the fluidic actuator array , the fluidic actuator selected by the address decoder circuit , and a firing signal. the address decoder circuit is customized to select a different address for each fluidic actuator in the fluidic actuator array ; and a logic circuit that triggers a driver circuit located in a high-voltage side of the plurality of fluid feed holes opposite the low-voltage side , based, at least in part, on a bit value for the fluidic actuator array , the fluidic actuator selected by the address decoder circuit , and a firing signal.
An instrument for tensioning a surgical cable , the instrument comprising: a rotary tensioner rotatable in a tensioning rotary direction to apply tension to a surgical cable ; a ratchet gear of the rotary tensioner having a plurality of recesses ; a body supporting the rotary tensioner ; a first pawl portion of the body configured to be received at least partially in one of the recesses of the ratchet gear ; and a first living hinge portion of the body supporting the pawl portion and configured to permit the pawl portion to be shifted out of the one recess and shifted into an adjacent one of the recesses of the ratchet gear with turning of the rotary tensioner in the tensioning rotary direction . a rotary tensioner rotatable in a tensioning rotary direction to apply tension to a surgical cable ; a ratchet gear of the rotary tensioner having a plurality of recesses ; a body supporting the rotary tensioner ; a first pawl portion of the body configured to be received at least partially in one of the recesses of the ratchet gear ; and a first living hinge portion of the body supporting the pawl portion and configured to permit the pawl portion to be shifted out of the one recess and shifted into an adjacent one of the recesses of the ratchet gear with turning of the rotary tensioner in the tensioning rotary direction .
An autonomous remote device for deployment in an area, comprising: a mechanism for launching the device airborne from a first location; a mechanism for navigating the device when airborne to a second location; and a mechanism for landing the device in a stable position at the second location, wherein the mechanism for launching the device includes a launching leg which during take-off is deployed to be disposed against the ground such that it provides a spring-effect for the device on take-off, characterised in that : the launching leg is retracted during navigation and landing; and the launching leg is orientated after landing such that it will have a point of contact with the ground on deployment which is opposite a direction in which the device is to be launched. a mechanism for launching the device airborne from a first location; a mechanism for navigating the device when airborne to a second location; and a mechanism for landing the device in a stable position at the second location, wherein the mechanism for launching the device includes a launching leg which during take-off is deployed to be disposed against the ground such that it provides a spring-effect for the device on take-off, characterised in that : the launching leg is retracted during navigation and landing; and the launching leg is orientated after landing such that it will have a point of contact with the ground on deployment which is opposite a direction in which the device is to be launched. the launching leg is retracted during navigation and landing; and the launching leg is orientated after landing such that it will have a point of contact with the ground on deployment which is opposite a direction in which the device is to be launched.
An implant (10; 70) for medical use intended to be introduced into a cavity of a human or animal body, including at least one clip comprising two walls intended to grip therebetween a biological protuberance present in the cavity in order to attach the implant to the biological protuberance , the implant being characterized in that each wall includes a structure element (28 , 30; 76, 78; 84, 86) having undulations so that the structure element (28, 30; 76, 78; 84, 86) is folded up several times on itself, allowing the wall to be folded up before the introduction of the implant (10; 70), then deployed inside the cavity .
A method of checking sealing of a brake caliper housing , the method comprising: providing a sensor in fluid communication with a cavity of a brake caliper housing ; the method being characterized in further comprising: determining a level of moisture in the cavity with the sensor .
A pivot mechanism for a shield for a helmet , the pivot mechanism comprising a curved track having a first end and a second end; and a clamp slidingly engaged to the curved track, wherein the clamp is configured to attach to an end of the shield and slide along the track between a first position proximate to the first end of the curved track and a second position proximate to the second end of the curved track; characterized in that the clamp comprises: a passageway wherein at least a portion of the interior surface of the passageway slidingly engages at least a portion of the exterior surface of the curved track ; and a recess configured to engage the end of the shield to attach the clamp thereto. a curved track having a first end and a second end; and a clamp slidingly engaged to the curved track, wherein the clamp is configured to attach to an end of the shield and slide along the track between a first position proximate to the first end of the curved track and a second position proximate to the second end of the curved track; characterized in that the clamp comprises: a passageway wherein at least a portion of the interior surface of the passageway slidingly engages at least a portion of the exterior surface of the curved track ; and a recess configured to engage the end of the shield to attach the clamp thereto. a passageway wherein at least a portion of the interior surface of the passageway slidingly engages at least a portion of the exterior surface of the curved track ; and a recess configured to engage the end of the shield to attach the clamp thereto.
A piste caterpillar (P) having at least one snow grooming device and an optical sensor device , in particular a camera, for recording an actual condition of a snow surface (SP) groomed by the at least one snow grooming device , characterized in that a device is provided for generating at least one optically detectable transverse line (L) extending in the width direction of the piste caterpillar (P) and moved jointly with a travel movement of the piste caterpillar (P), said device interacting with the optical sensor device such that the optical sensor device records the transverse line (L) in addition to the actual condition of the groomed snow surface (SP), in that the device for generating the at least one transverse line (L) is designed as a light beam projection device, wherein the transverse line (L) is formed during operation of the device for light beam projection, and in that the light beam projection device emits at least one laser beam onto the groomed snow surface (SP), wherein the light emitted by the laser beam is strongly colour-contrasted to the snow surface.
A method for producing a neural cell-containing spheroid, the method comprising the steps of: mixing neurons for which the cell lineage has been determined and astrocytes for which the cell lineage has been determined in a predetermined ratio of cell number of neurons : cell number of astrocytes, wherein the predetermined ratio is within a range from 0.8 : 1 to 1.2 : 1; and culturing a mixture obtained in the mixing step, thereby forming a spheroid. mixing neurons for which the cell lineage has been determined and astrocytes for which the cell lineage has been determined in a predetermined ratio of cell number of neurons : cell number of astrocytes, wherein the predetermined ratio is within a range from 0.8 : 1 to 1.2 : 1; and culturing a mixture obtained in the mixing step, thereby forming a spheroid.