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A breast pump apparatus for expressing breast milk, comprising a container unit for receiving expressed breast milk, and a pump unit including a pump body and a pumping device for applying negative pressure to a pump volume defined by the pump body , the pump body comprising an inlet portion comprising a funnel adapted to be received on a female breast and an outlet portion adapted to channel expressed milk to the container unit , wherein the pump body further comprises an actuator element comprising an active material capable of deforming upon application of a control signal to it, characterized in that the actuator element is configured to have a bi-stable or multi-stable configuration, wherein deformation of the actuator element modifies at least one of a shape and size of the pump volume, wherein the actuator element is comprised in the funnel around the nipple and: comprises a single actuator adapted to mimic baby tongue pressure; or comprises multiple actuators or an actuator in the form of a ring, positioned to mimic a baby's lips during use of the breast pump apparatus; or. comprises multiple actuators comprising successive rings around the funnel such that the rings can exert pressure onto a nipple, and wherein the breast pump apparatus is arranged to successively deform the rings to make a peristaltic rolling motion; or comprises multiple actuators positioned such that, during use of the breast pump apparatus, the multiple actuators stimulate the areola tissue of a received female breast. deforming upon application of a control signal to it, characterized in that the actuator element is configured to have a bi-stable or multi-stable configuration, wherein deformation of the actuator element modifies at least one of a shape and size of the pump volume, wherein the actuator element is comprised in the funnel around the nipple and: comprises a single actuator adapted to mimic baby tongue pressure; or comprises multiple actuators or an actuator in the form of a ring, positioned to mimic a baby's lips during use of the breast pump apparatus; or. comprises multiple actuators comprising successive rings around the funnel such that the rings can exert pressure onto a nipple, and wherein the breast pump apparatus is arranged to successively deform the rings to make a peristaltic rolling motion; or comprises multiple actuators positioned such that, during use of the breast pump apparatus, the multiple actuators stimulate the areola tissue of a received female breast. comprises a single actuator adapted to mimic baby tongue pressure; or comprises multiple actuators or an actuator in the form of a ring, positioned to mimic a baby's lips during use of the breast pump apparatus; or. comprises multiple actuators comprising successive rings around the funnel such that the rings can exert pressure onto a nipple, and wherein the breast pump apparatus is arranged to successively deform the rings to make a peristaltic rolling motion; or comprises multiple actuators positioned such that, during use of the breast pump apparatus, the multiple actuators stimulate the areola tissue of a received female breast.
A controller characterized by being associated with an optical node in an optical section with an Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer, OADM, multiplexer , an OADM demultiplexer , and zero or more in-line optical amplifiers between the OADM multiplexer and the OADM demultiplexer , wherein the optical section includes integrated measurement equipment, the controller comprising: a processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the controller to obtain measurement data from the integrated measurement equipment, determine a target launch power profile per fiber span in the optical section based on the measurement data, configure channel holders at the OADM multiplexer to meet the target launch power profile per fiber span, and cause calibration of a fiber span to determine settings of equipment at one or more of the OADM multiplexer , the OADM demultiplexer , and the zero or more in-line optical amplifiers . obtain measurement data from the integrated measurement equipment, determine a target launch power profile per fiber span in the optical section based on the measurement data, configure channel holders at the OADM multiplexer to meet the target launch power profile per fiber span, and cause calibration of a fiber span to determine settings of equipment at one or more of the OADM multiplexer , the OADM demultiplexer , and the zero or more in-line optical amplifiers .
A composite substrate comprising: a piezoelectric single crystal substrate ; a support substrate ; and an intermediate layer provided between the piezoelectric single crystal substrate and the support substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is a film formed of an inorganic material, and at least a part of the film is thermally synthesized silica, wherein the intermediate layer is comprised of at least two layers including a first intermediate layer and a second intermediate layer along a bonding surface of the composite substrate, and the first intermediate layer in contact with the support substrate is a layer including the thermally synthesized silica, characterised in that the first intermediate layer is joined to the second intermediate layer by a third intermediate layer formed of amorphous silicon having a thickness of 50 nm or less that is sandwiched between the first intermediate layer and the second intermediate layer. a piezoelectric single crystal substrate ; a support substrate ; and an intermediate layer provided between the piezoelectric single crystal substrate and the support substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is a film formed of an inorganic material, and at least a part of the film is thermally synthesized silica, wherein the intermediate layer is comprised of at least two layers including a first intermediate layer and a second intermediate layer along a bonding surface of the composite substrate, and the first intermediate layer in contact with the support substrate is a layer including the thermally synthesized silica, characterised in that the first intermediate layer is joined to the second intermediate layer by a third intermediate layer formed of amorphous silicon having a thickness of 50 nm or less that is sandwiched between the first intermediate layer and the second intermediate layer.
An engine comprising: a first structure ; a second structure configured to rotate relative to the first structure ; and a floating, non-contact seal that interfaces the first structure and the second structure , wherein the seal includes: a shoe ; a first beam coupled to the shoe ; and a second beam coupled to the shoe ; characterised in that : during a non-operational state of the engine a reference point of the shoe is centered within a range of radial deflections of the reference point of the shoe over the operating range of the engine , wherein the range of radial deflections coincides with a potential maximum radial outward deflection and a potential maximum radial inward deflection during engine operation. a first structure ; a second structure configured to rotate relative to the first structure ; and a floating, non-contact seal that interfaces the first structure and the second structure , wherein the seal includes: a shoe ; a first beam coupled to the shoe ; and a second beam coupled to the shoe ; a shoe ; a first beam coupled to the shoe ; and a second beam coupled to the shoe ; characterised in that : during a non-operational state of the engine a reference point of the shoe is centered within a range of radial deflections of the reference point of the shoe over the operating range of the engine , wherein the range of radial deflections coincides with a potential maximum radial outward deflection and a potential maximum radial inward deflection during engine operation.
An ultrasonic vibration propagation assembly , comprising: a support structure; a clamping arm located at a front end of the support structure; and an ultrasonic scalpel bit , a portion of the ultrasonic scalpel bit being located in the support structure, the ultrasonic scalpel bit comprising an ultrasonic scalpel tip for performing operations on biological tissue and configured to perform a clamping operation together with the clamping arm , a connection portion , and a waveguide , wherein the ultrasonic scalpel tip is arranged in front of the waveguide , and the connection portion is arranged behind the waveguide , characterized in that the ultrasonic scalpel bit further comprises vibration node bosses , wherein the vibration node bosses are arranged on the waveguide , wherein the ultrasonic scalpel tip is laterally bent at a pointed end thereof with respect to the clamping arm, and wherein a vibration guide groove is further provided on the ultrasonic scalpel bit , and wherein the vibration guide groove is located on the ultrasonic scalpel tip , at a rear end of the ultrasonic scalpel tip , or the vibration guide groove is provided on the waveguide and is located between two vibration node bosses . a support structure; a clamping arm located at a front end of the support structure; and an ultrasonic scalpel bit , a portion of the ultrasonic scalpel bit being located in the support structure, the ultrasonic scalpel bit comprising an ultrasonic scalpel tip for performing operations on biological tissue and configured to perform a clamping operation together with the clamping arm , a connection portion , and a waveguide , wherein the ultrasonic scalpel tip is arranged in front of the waveguide , and the connection portion is arranged behind the waveguide , characterized in that the ultrasonic scalpel bit further comprises vibration node bosses , wherein the vibration node bosses are arranged on the waveguide , wherein the ultrasonic scalpel tip is laterally bent at a pointed end thereof with respect to the clamping arm, and wherein a vibration guide groove is further provided on the ultrasonic scalpel bit , and wherein the vibration guide groove is located on the ultrasonic scalpel tip , at a rear end of the ultrasonic scalpel tip , or the vibration guide groove is provided on the waveguide and is located between two vibration node bosses .
A suction motor comprising: a rotary shaft ; an impeller fixed to one end of the rotary shaft; a bearing assembly installed on one side of the impeller and configured to rotatably support the rotary shaft; a permanent magnet installed on the rotary shaft on one side of the bearing assembly; a weight balance installed at another end of the rotary shaft on one side of the permanent magnet; and a stator assembly installed around the permanent magnet, wherein the weight balance is formed so that the impeller, and the permanent magnet and the weight balance achieve rotational balance based on the bearing assembly when the rotary shaft rotates. a rotary shaft ; an impeller fixed to one end of the rotary shaft; a bearing assembly installed on one side of the impeller and configured to rotatably support the rotary shaft; a permanent magnet installed on the rotary shaft on one side of the bearing assembly; a weight balance installed at another end of the rotary shaft on one side of the permanent magnet; and a stator assembly installed around the permanent magnet, wherein the weight balance is formed so that the impeller, and the permanent magnet and the weight balance achieve rotational balance based on the bearing assembly when the rotary shaft rotates.
Airbag device for a motor vehicle, which can be arranged on and fastened to a seat frame and which is designed to protect the head and chest of an occupant in the event of a side impact or vehicle rollover; comprising a gas generator ; comprising an airbag cushion ; comprising a fastening arrangement , the fastening arrangement , the gas generator and the airbag cushion being interconnected in order to fasten the airbag device to the seat frame ; and comprising a tension element , a first end of which is attached to a predetermined portion of the airbag cushion , and the second end of which can be attached to the fastening arrangement ; characterized in that the first end of the tension element is attached to the lower edge of the airbag cushion .
A method for communicating between a dispensing unit of a fluid delivery device and a paired command means , characterized by : sending a communication message from the dispensing unit at a beginning of a current communication cycle; enabling , for a limited period of a time, a wireless receiver provided on the dispensing unit ; handling an incoming message if the incoming message is received from the paired command means during the limited period of time; and waiting for a next communication cycle to send a next communication message from the dispensing unit . sending a communication message from the dispensing unit at a beginning of a current communication cycle; enabling , for a limited period of a time, a wireless receiver provided on the dispensing unit ; handling an incoming message if the incoming message is received from the paired command means during the limited period of time; and waiting for a next communication cycle to send a next communication message from the dispensing unit .
Method for asymmetric key management in a security-relevant installation , in which one key pair consisting of a private (Skey) and a public key (Pkey) is assigned to each subscriber (A, B), in which the public key or its hash values are made accessible to the subscribers and are authorised by a central authority (K) and in which a public key (Pkey(k)) of the central authority (K) is published by a trustworthy organisation , characterised in that the public keys of the subscribers (A, B) or their hash values are checked or read out in a register (KCOIN) designed as a blockchain system, wherein a public cryptocurrency is used as the register (KCOIN) and at least one token stored in the register is assigned to each subscriber and/or each public key or its hash value in the form of a sum of the cryptocurrency. in which one key pair consisting of a private (Skey) and a public key (Pkey) is assigned to each subscriber (A, B), in which the public key or its hash values are made accessible to the subscribers and are authorised by a central authority (K) and in which a public key (Pkey(k)) of the central authority (K) is published by a trustworthy organisation , characterised in that the public keys of the subscribers (A, B) or their hash values are checked or read out in a register (KCOIN) designed as a blockchain system, wherein a public cryptocurrency is used as the register (KCOIN) and at least one token stored in the register is assigned to each subscriber and/or each public key or its hash value in the form of a sum of the cryptocurrency.
A method of managing communication traffic in a communication network comprising at least a first node , a second node , and a plurality of third nodes , the method comprising: the first node sending a first plurality of first messages to the second node , the plurality of first messages intended for delivery by the second node to a plurality of third nodes , characterized by ; the first node incorporating into the first messages a priority parameter, the priority parameter disclosing a relative priority of the first message relative to other first messages; the first node receiving from the second node a second message, the second message being a Short Message Service Delivery Point to Point, smsdpp, return result and containing an overload parameter, the overload parameter disclosing an amount by which the second node is overloaded, wherein the overload parameter is a percentage of messages received by the second node that the second node is unable to deliver; the first node parsing the second message to determine the overload parameter therein; and responsive to the second message, the first node adjusting the rate at which it sends messages to the second node to an amount that is a function of the overload parameter. the first node sending a first plurality of first messages to the second node , the plurality of first messages intended for delivery by the second node to a plurality of third nodes , characterized by ; the first node incorporating into the first messages a priority parameter, the priority parameter disclosing a relative priority of the first message relative to other first messages; the first node receiving from the second node a second message, the second message being a Short Message Service Delivery Point to Point, smsdpp, return result and containing an overload parameter, the overload parameter disclosing an amount by which the second node is overloaded, wherein the overload parameter is a percentage of messages received by the second node that the second node is unable to deliver; the first node parsing the second message to determine the overload parameter therein; and responsive to the second message, the first node adjusting the rate at which it sends messages to the second node to an amount that is a function of the overload parameter.
The compound (E)-N'-(3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)-2-(m-tolylamino)acetohydrazide or a salt thereof, for use in a method of treating cystic fibrosis in a subject in need thereof.
A device for diverting passage of food through an alimentary canal comprising: a tubular structure comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, a proximal end and a distal end , and a central portion , wherein said proximal end of said structure is sized to fit within an esophagus so that during use the outer surface of the proximal end engages an inner surface of the esophagus , wherein said distal end is sized to fit within a small intestine so that during use the outer surface of the distal end engages an inner surface of the small intestine , and wherein said central portion comprises an enlarged portion acting as a pouch for storing food for a period of time in the stomach , wherein said tubular structure is semi-permeable to stomach fluids such that during use of the device the mixing of ingested food with stomach fluids is reduced; a first retainer structure which during use secures said proximal end of said structure within said esophagus ; and a second retainer structure which during use secures said distal end of said structure within said small intestine . a tubular structure comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, a proximal end and a distal end , and a central portion , wherein said proximal end of said structure is sized to fit within an esophagus so that during use the outer surface of the proximal end engages an inner surface of the esophagus , wherein said distal end is sized to fit within a small intestine so that during use the outer surface of the distal end engages an inner surface of the small intestine , and wherein said central portion comprises an enlarged portion acting as a pouch for storing food for a period of time in the stomach , wherein said tubular structure is semi-permeable to stomach fluids such that during use of the device the mixing of ingested food with stomach fluids is reduced; a first retainer structure which during use secures said proximal end of said structure within said esophagus ; and a second retainer structure which during use secures said distal end of said structure within said small intestine .
A method for the detection of bacteria comprising the steps of A) provision of one or more suspensions each comprising at least one species of labelled test bacteriophages which specifically bind to a bacterial species to be detected; B) addition of a sample to be tested for the presence of at least one bacterial species to be detected to the one or more suspensions; C) filtration of the resulting reaction mixture, wherein a filter with a pore size of 0.1 μm to 0.5 μm is used; D) detection of bacteria-bacteriophages-complexes in the retentate, provided that at least one bacterial species to be detected is present, wherein the complexes consist of bacteria of the at least one bacterial species to be detected and test bacteriophages of the at least one species of test bacteriophages bound thereto; E) detection of unbound test bacteriophages in the filtrate; F) processor-aided processing of received signals generated by the detection in steps D) and E) and output of detection results to a user, wherein the one or more suspensions further comprise a labelled reference bacteriophage which does not bind to any bacterial species to be detected and which has a label disjunct from the test bacteriophages such that labelled reference bacteriophage is also detected in step E); or wherein labelled micro- or nanoparticles are used in alternative to a labelled reference bacteriophage, which do not bind to any bacterial species to be detected and can pass through the filter due to their small size. A) provision of one or more suspensions each comprising at least one species of labelled test bacteriophages which specifically bind to a bacterial species to be detected; B) addition of a sample to be tested for the presence of at least one bacterial species to be detected to the one or more suspensions; C) filtration of the resulting reaction mixture, wherein a filter with a pore size of 0.1 μm to 0.5 μm is used; D) detection of bacteria-bacteriophages-complexes in the retentate, provided that at least one bacterial species to be detected is present, wherein the complexes consist of bacteria of the at least one bacterial species to be detected and test bacteriophages of the at least one species of test bacteriophages bound thereto; E) detection of unbound test bacteriophages in the filtrate; F) processor-aided processing of received signals generated by the detection in steps D) and E) and output of detection results to a user,
Method for receiving a signal carrying digital data by a receiver, wherein the signal is modulated using a Cosine Modulated Filter Bank CMFB at a sender and transmitted through a transmission channel having a channel impulse response c ( t ), comprising the steps of: a) determining the channel impulse response c ( t ) in time domain, b) mapping the channel impulse response c ( t ) to a discrete-time matrix channel impulse response C ( i ) in order to obtain the discrete-time matrix channel impulse response c(i), c) determining matrix coefficients w(i) based on a linear system of equations using the discrete-time matrix channel impulse response C ( i ) and statistical parameters of the signal, and d) equalizing the signal at the receiver using the matrix coefficients w(i) in order to reduce signal distortion introduced by the transmission channel, wherein the method further comprises: (i) performing convolution of a predefined excitation signal with the channel impulse response c(t), (ii) feeding the convolution signal to an implementation of a CMFB at the receiver, and (iii) mapping CMFB output vectors y(m) to the discrete-time matrix channel impulse response. a) determining the channel impulse response c ( t ) in time domain, b) mapping the channel impulse response c ( t ) to a discrete-time matrix channel impulse response C ( i ) in order to obtain the discrete-time matrix channel impulse response c(i), c) determining matrix coefficients w(i) based on a linear system of equations using the discrete-time matrix channel impulse response C ( i ) and statistical parameters of the signal, and d) equalizing the signal at the receiver using the matrix coefficients w(i) in order to reduce signal distortion introduced by the transmission channel, (i) performing convolution of a predefined excitation signal with the channel impulse response c(t), (ii) feeding the convolution signal to an implementation of a CMFB at the receiver, and (iii) mapping CMFB output vectors y(m) to the discrete-time matrix channel impulse response.