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A bone fixation apparatus comprising: an insert having an open proximal end and an open distal end defining a lumen therethrough, the open proximal end having a geometric pattern for mating with a driving tool such that a rotational force applied to the driving tool causes rotation of the insert ; a first helical thread disposed on an outer surface of the insert , the first helical thread configured to engage bone; and a second helical thread disposed in the lumen of the insert ; the bone fixation apparatus characterized in that it further comprises: a pedicle screw having a bone screw member and a housing defining a channel for receiving a spinal rod, the bone screw member including a spherical head and a shank extending therefrom, the shank having a third helical thread on an outer surface thereof, the spherical head movably retained in a cavity of the housing , the second helical thread engageable with the third helical thread such that the pedicle screw is coupled to the insert . an insert having an open proximal end and an open distal end defining a lumen therethrough, the open proximal end having a geometric pattern for mating with a driving tool such that a rotational force applied to the driving tool causes rotation of the insert ; a first helical thread disposed on an outer surface of the insert , the first helical thread configured to engage bone; and a second helical thread disposed in the lumen of the insert ; the bone fixation apparatus characterized in that it further comprises: a pedicle screw having a bone screw member and a housing defining a channel for receiving a spinal rod, the bone screw member including a spherical head and a shank extending therefrom, the shank having a third helical thread on an outer surface thereof, the spherical head movably retained in a cavity of the housing , the second helical thread engageable with the third helical thread such that the pedicle screw is coupled to the insert .
A footwear item with device for storing information or an object, comprising a sole , the sole including a front part and a rear part , wherein the sole includes a hole that opens onto the front part or the rear part of the footwear item , and in that the footwear item comprises a casing inserted into the hole of the sole , the casing comprises a duct making it possible to store information or an object, the duct including a closed part and an opening provided with a cover , a means for anchoring the duct in the hole in the sole , said anchoring means being suitable for fixing the duct to the sole and making it possible to secure the duct to the sole permanently, and a cover hermetically closing the opening in the duct so as to make the casing leak-tight, and characterised in that the means for anchoring the duct is integrated in the duct and includes: either a) bumps on the outer face of the duct , the bumps being provided in a half-moon shape, open towards the opening of the duct and closed towards the closed part of the duct so as to facilitate the insertion of the duct into the hole and prevent said duct from then being removed, or b) barbs on the outer face of the duct , the barbs pointing towards the opening of the duct so as to facilitate the insertion of the duct into the hole and prevent said duct from then being removed, the bumps or barbs making it possible to anchor the duct in the hole of the sole so as secure the duct and the sole permanently. either a) bumps on the outer face of the duct , the bumps being provided in a half-moon shape, open towards the opening of the duct and closed towards the closed part of the duct so as to facilitate the insertion of the duct into the hole and prevent said duct from then being removed, or b) barbs on the outer face of the duct , the barbs pointing towards the opening of the duct so as to facilitate the insertion of the duct into the hole and prevent said duct from then being removed, the bumps or barbs making it possible to anchor the duct in the hole of the sole so as secure the duct and the sole permanently.
A microfluidic manifold for analyzing an agricultural sample comprising: a substrate comprising a plurality of microfluidic devices fluidly coupled together by microchannels configured to convey a sample fluid derived from the agricultural sample; a measurement device mounted to the substrate , the measurement device configured to measure an absorbance value associated with an analyte in the sample fluid; a temperature sensor configured to measure a real-time temperature of the sample fluid; and a programmable controller operably coupled to the measurement device and temperature sensor , characterized in that the programmable controller is configured to determine a temperature-compensated concentration of the analyte based on the measured absorbance value and real-time temperature. a substrate comprising a plurality of microfluidic devices fluidly coupled together by microchannels configured to convey a sample fluid derived from the agricultural sample; a measurement device mounted to the substrate , the measurement device configured to measure an absorbance value associated with an analyte in the sample fluid; a temperature sensor configured to measure a real-time temperature of the sample fluid; and a programmable controller operably coupled to the measurement device and temperature sensor , characterized in that the programmable controller is configured to determine a temperature-compensated concentration of the analyte based on the measured absorbance value and real-time temperature.
A fluidic die comprising: a substrate supporting a fluid actuator address line ; a first set of fluid actuators connected to the fluid actuator address line , the first set of fluid actuators comprising: a first subset of fluid actuators of a first type of fluid actuators; and a second subset of fluid actuators of a second type of fluid actuators having different operating characteristics than the first type of fluid actuators; a second set of fluid actuators connected to the fluid actuator address line , the second set of fluid actuators comprising: a third subset of fluid actuators of the first type; and a fourth subset of fluid actuators of the second type; characterised in that one of the first subset of fluid actuators and one of the fourth subset of fluid actuators have addresses so as to be both enabled by a single address enabling event on the fluid actuator address line . a substrate supporting a fluid actuator address line ; a first set of fluid actuators connected to the fluid actuator address line , the first set of fluid actuators comprising: a first subset of fluid actuators of a first type of fluid actuators; and a second subset of fluid actuators of a second type of fluid actuators having different operating characteristics than the first type of fluid actuators; a first subset of fluid actuators of a first type of fluid actuators; and a second subset of fluid actuators of a second type of fluid actuators having different operating characteristics than the first type of fluid actuators; a second set of fluid actuators connected to the fluid actuator address line , the second set of fluid actuators comprising: a third subset of fluid actuators of the first type; and a fourth subset of fluid actuators of the second type; characterised in that one of the first subset of fluid actuators and one of the fourth subset of fluid actuators have addresses so as to be both enabled by a single address enabling event on the fluid actuator address line . a third subset of fluid actuators of the first type; and a fourth subset of fluid actuators of the second type; characterised in that one of the first subset of fluid actuators and one of the fourth subset of fluid actuators have addresses so as to be both enabled by a single address enabling event on the fluid actuator address line .
A compound represented by the general formula (I), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R 1 and R 2 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, provided that R 1 and R 2 are not simultaneously halogen atoms, R 3 represents a C 1 -C 3 alkyl group or a vinyl group, and R 4 represents the formula (II): wherein R 5 represents a hydroxy group or a C 1 -C 3 alkoxy group, and R 6 and R 7 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; or the formula (III): wherein Ring A represents a halogen atom(s)-substituted C 5 -C 7 cycloalkyl group which is optionally substituted by a C 1 -C 3 alkoxy group, or a halogen atom(s)-substituted 5- to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic group. R 1 and R 2 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, provided that R 1 and R 2 are not simultaneously halogen atoms, R 3 represents a C 1 -C 3 alkyl group or a vinyl group, and R 4 represents the formula (II): wherein R 5 represents a hydroxy group or a C 1 -C 3 alkoxy group, and R 6 and R 7 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; or the formula (III): wherein Ring A represents a halogen atom(s)-substituted C 5 -C 7 cycloalkyl group which is optionally substituted by a C 1 -C 3 alkoxy group, or a halogen atom(s)-substituted 5- to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic group.
Antenna device for the transmission of data of a level transmitter comprising at least two, preferably three, coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ), wherein the coil arrangements i = 1, 2, ...n have a coil length (/ i ) and a coil diameter ( d i ), wherein the coil diameter ( d i ) is less than the corresponding coil length ( l i ), wherein the coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) each cut a straight (e) in such a way that the straight (e) and the longitudinal axis of the coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) have, at the point of intersection, a smaller angle of intersection (g) of at least 60°, preferably at least 75° and particularly preferably of at least 85°, wherein the point of intersection of each coil arrangement ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) is arranged at a point between 1/3 l i and 2/3 l i ,, preferably between 2/5 l i and 3/5 l i , particularly preferably between 3/7 l i and 4/7 l i , wherein the at least two, preferably three, coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) are arranged along this straight (e) in a sequence in which the coil length l i of the coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) decreases monotonically l 1 > l 2 > l n , wherein the at least two, preferably three, coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) each has a distance ( s i ) along the straights (e) between the coil arrangement ( i ) and ( i + 1 ), said distance being at the very maximum just as large as the coil length ( l i ), preferably at the very maximum half the size, and particularly preferably at the very maximum a quarter the size of the coil length ( l i ), wherein the coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) have one or more coil cores (B, D), and wherein the coil cores (B, D) of the coil arrangements ( i = 1, 2, ...n ) are designed as permanent magnets.
A rigid pipeline for subsea use, the pipeline comprising an insulating insert positioned around a field joint of a pipeline to insulate the field joint, wherein the insert is positioned over a sealing sleeve applied over the field joint, which sleeve bridges a longitudinal gap between truncated parent coatings of pipe joints joined at the field joint, and wherein: the insert comprises a longitudinal series of annular or part-annular segments of insulating material, curved about a longitudinal axis, that are each joined to one or more adjacent segments of the series by at least one link ; and the links are flexible relative to the segments to facilitate bending of the insert along its length by enabling relative angular displacement between adjacent segments of the series. the insert comprises a longitudinal series of annular or part-annular segments of insulating material, curved about a longitudinal axis, that are each joined to one or more adjacent segments of the series by at least one link ; and the links are flexible relative to the segments to facilitate bending of the insert along its length by enabling relative angular displacement between adjacent segments of the series.
An assemblable drawer for furniture, comprising a pair of side walls , a rear wall , a bottom , and a front panel , said side walls and said rear wall being provided with end openings which are adapted to allow the coupling of coupling means which in turn are adapted to be locked within said end openings by engagement means which can move for forced or shape coupling of said moveable engagement means in said end openings of said side walls and of said rear wall , wherein said moveable engagement means comprise at least one eccentric engagement element for the forced or shape coupling of said moveable engagement means in said end openings of said rear and side walls characterized in that said moveable engagement means for said corner and front connectors comprise screw means which can engage in said side walls and/or said rear wall .
An optical power measurement method comprising: at a measurement temperature point, reading a raw optical power value from an optical power meter comprising a photodiode as photodetector and an amplification circuit with a transimpedance amplifier (TZ); using a first temperature sensor , reading a measurement photodetector temperature value (T pd ) associated with the photodetector ; and using a second temperature sensor , reading a measurement ground plane temperature value (T gnd ) associated with a ground plane of the amplification circuit ; determining a measurement optical power offset value by applying a numerical model which accounts for the thermal law of the photodiode, the transimpedance amplifier (TZ) and the overall electrical amplification circuit , wherein the measurement optical power offset value is determined by applying the numerical model with said measurement photodetector temperature value (T pd ) and said measurement ground plane temperature value (T gnd ); deriving an optical power measurement value from said raw optical power value and the determined measurement optical power offset value. reading a raw optical power value from an optical power meter comprising a photodiode as photodetector and an amplification circuit with a transimpedance amplifier (TZ); using a first temperature sensor , reading a measurement photodetector temperature value (T pd ) associated with the photodetector ; and using a second temperature sensor , reading a measurement ground plane temperature value (T gnd ) associated with a ground plane of the amplification circuit ; determining a measurement optical power offset value by applying a numerical model which accounts for the thermal law of the photodiode, the transimpedance amplifier (TZ) and the overall electrical amplification circuit , wherein the measurement optical power offset value is determined by applying the numerical model with said measurement photodetector temperature value (T pd ) and said measurement ground plane temperature value (T gnd ); deriving an optical power measurement value from said raw optical power value and the determined measurement optical power offset value.
A co-ordination framework comprising complexes of Formula (I) M 2 [M'(CN) 6 ] Formula (I) Wherein M is selected from V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Ru, Rh, Pd and Pt and the framework has a face-centred cubic Fm 3 m structure; or M is selected from Cu, Ag and Au and the framework has a Pillar Hoffman structure; and M' is selected from Fe and Ru; wherein the co-ordination framework is more than 90% desolvated; and when M' is Ru, the framework exhibits zero or negative thermal expansion over a temperature range of 0 to 700 K; provided that when M' is Fe, M is not Mn, Co, Ni, Cu or Fe. M is selected from V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Ru, Rh, Pd and Pt and the framework has a face-centred cubic Fm 3 m structure; or M is selected from Cu, Ag and Au and the framework has a Pillar Hoffman structure; and M' is selected from Fe and Ru; wherein the co-ordination framework is more than 90% desolvated; and when M' is Ru, the framework exhibits zero or negative thermal expansion over a temperature range of 0 to 700 K; provided that when M' is Fe, M is not Mn, Co, Ni, Cu or Fe.
A structure for cooling turbine blades, comprising: a turbine blade connected to a turbine blade root ; a turbine disk including a slot for receiving the turbine blade root , a cooling passage inside the turbine disk through which cooling air flows to the turbine blade root , and a branch passage formed inside the turbine disk and communicating at one end with the cooling passage , wherein the one end is formed inside the turbine disk ; and a retainer fixed to the turbine disk on each of opposite sides of the turbine blade to prevent separation of the turbine blade from the turbine disk , the fixed retainer having a chamber communicating with the other end of the branch passage so that the cooling air of the cooling passage is introduced into the chamber through the branch passage . a turbine blade connected to a turbine blade root ; a turbine disk including a slot for receiving the turbine blade root , a cooling passage inside the turbine disk through which cooling air flows to the turbine blade root , and a branch passage formed inside the turbine disk and communicating at one end with the cooling passage , wherein the one end is formed inside the turbine disk ; and a retainer fixed to the turbine disk on each of opposite sides of the turbine blade to prevent separation of the turbine blade from the turbine disk , the fixed retainer having a chamber communicating with the other end of the branch passage so that the cooling air of the cooling passage is introduced into the chamber through the branch passage .
A fitting configured to create an articulating cable guide system for routing cables, the fitting comprising: a base defining a cable support surface and a pair of opposing sidewalls extending therefrom, the support surface and the sidewalls cooperating to define an open first end , an open second end opposite the open first end , and a top end that is configured to provide an access opening for placement of the cables into the base , wherein the fitting includes a ball mount at the open first end and a socket mount at the open second end , wherein the socket mount is configured to fit the ball mount of an adjacent similar fitting , the ball mount including a plurality of pins aligned along a first plane and the socket mount defining a plurality of slots configured to receive the pins of the ball mount of the adjacent similar fitting , wherein the pins and the slots are configured to restrict the movement of the ball and socket coupling to pivotal motion generally along two perpendicular planes, wherein each of the two perpendicular planes is different than the first plane, characterised in that each slot of the socket mount defines detents for interacting with one of the pins of the ball mount to provide discrete stop positions to the fittings along their pivotal movement. a base defining a cable support surface and a pair of opposing sidewalls extending therefrom, the support surface and the sidewalls cooperating to define an open first end , an open second end opposite the open first end , and a top end that is configured to provide an access opening for placement of the cables into the base , wherein the fitting includes a ball mount at the open first end and a socket mount at the open second end , wherein the socket mount is configured to fit the ball mount of an adjacent similar fitting , the ball mount including a plurality of pins aligned along a first plane and the socket mount defining a plurality of slots configured to receive the pins of the ball mount of the adjacent similar fitting , wherein the pins and the slots are configured to restrict the movement of the ball and socket coupling to pivotal motion generally along two perpendicular planes, wherein each of the two perpendicular planes is different than the first plane, characterised in that each slot of the socket mount defines detents for interacting with one of the pins of the ball mount to provide discrete stop positions to the fittings along their pivotal movement.
Materials comprising a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers successively comprising, starting from the substrate, an alternation of three silver-based functional metal layers denoted, starting from the substrate, first, second and third functional layers, the thicknesses of the functional metal layers, starting from the substrate, increase as a function of the distance from the substrate, and of four dielectric coatings denoted, starting from the substrate, M1, M2, M3 and M4, each dielectric coating comprising at least one dielectric layer, so that each functional metal layer is positioned between two dielectric coatings, characterized in that : - the dielectric coatings M1, M2, M3 and M4 each have an optical thickness To1, To2, To3 and To4, - each dielectric coating comprises at least one high-index dielectric layer, the refractive index of which is at least 2.15 and the optical thickness of which is greater than 20 nm, - the sum of the optical thicknesses of all the high-index dielectric layers of one and the same dielectric coating is denoted, according to the dielectric coating concerned, Tohi1, Tohi2, Tohi3 or Tohi4, - each dielectric coating satisfies the following relationship: Tohi1/To1 > 0.30, Tohi2/To2 > 0.30, Tohi3/To3 > 0.30, Tohi4/To4 > 0.30, - the ratio of the thickness of the second metal layer to the thickness of the first functional metal layer is between 1.20 and 2.00, including these values, and/or - the ratio of the thickness of the third metal layer to the thickness of the second functional metal layer is between 1.20 and 1.80, including these values. - the dielectric coatings M1, M2, M3 and M4 each have an optical thickness To1, To2, To3 and To4, - each dielectric coating comprises at least one high-index dielectric layer, the refractive index of which is at least 2.15 and the optical thickness of which is greater than 20 nm, - the sum of the optical thicknesses of all the high-index dielectric layers of one and the same dielectric coating is denoted, according to the dielectric coating concerned, Tohi1, Tohi2, Tohi3 or Tohi4, - each dielectric coating satisfies the following relationship: Tohi1/To1 > 0.30, Tohi2/To2 > 0.30, Tohi3/To3 > 0.30, Tohi4/To4 > 0.30, - the ratio of the thickness of the second metal layer to the thickness of the first functional metal layer is between 1.20 and 2.00, including these values, and/or - the ratio of the thickness of the third metal layer to the thickness of the second functional metal layer is between 1.20 and 1.80, including these values.
A method for reporting Channel State Information, CSI, in a wireless access system which supports carrier aggregation, the method performed by a user equipment, UE, and comprising: measuring (S920) a first type CSI for a first downlink component carrier, DL CC, of two or more DL CCs; measuring (S920) a second type CSI for a second DL CC of the two or more DL CCs; and reporting (S950, S960, S970) the first type CSI only, based on a collision of a report of the first type CSI with a report of the second type CSI occurring in a same subframe, wherein the first type CSI includes a Rank Indicator, RI, and a first Precoding Matrix Indicator, PMI, and wherein the second type CSI includes a Wideband Channel Quality Indicator, WB-CQI, and the first PMI. measuring (S920) a first type CSI for a first downlink component carrier, DL CC, of two or more DL CCs; measuring (S920) a second type CSI for a second DL CC of the two or more DL CCs; and reporting (S950, S960, S970) the first type CSI only, based on a collision of a report of the first type CSI with a report of the second type CSI occurring in a same subframe, wherein the first type CSI includes a Rank Indicator, RI, and a first Precoding Matrix Indicator, PMI, and wherein the second type CSI includes a Wideband Channel Quality Indicator, WB-CQI, and the first PMI.