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A fluidic device, comprising: a circulation flow path ; and a capture part arranged on the circulation flow path and configured to capture a sample substance in a solution and/or a detection part arranged on the circulation flow path and configured to detect a sample substance in a solution; wherein the circulation flow path has two or more circulation flow path valves (V1, V2), and each of the circulation flow path valves is arranged such that each of partitions of the circulation flow path compartmentalized by the circulation flow path valve has a predetermined volume, and wherein a first introduction flow path is connected to a first partition of the circulation flow path for introducing a first solution , a second introduction flow path is connected to a second partition of the circulation flow path for introducing a second solution , and a discharge flow path is connected to the circulation flow path, and wherein the first introduction flow path comprises a first introduction flow path valve (I1), the second introduction flow path comprises a second introduction flow path valve , and the discharge flow path comprises a discharge flow path valve (O1). a circulation flow path ; and a capture part arranged on the circulation flow path and configured to capture a sample substance in a solution and/or a detection part arranged on the circulation flow path and configured to detect a sample substance in a solution; wherein the circulation flow path has two or more circulation flow path valves (V1, V2), and each of the circulation flow path valves is arranged such that each of partitions of the circulation flow path compartmentalized by the circulation flow path valve has a predetermined volume, and wherein a first introduction flow path is connected to a first partition of the circulation flow path for introducing a first solution , a second introduction flow path is connected to a second partition of the circulation flow path for introducing a second solution , and a discharge flow path is connected to the circulation flow path, and wherein the first introduction flow path comprises a first introduction flow path valve (I1), the second introduction flow path comprises a second introduction flow path valve , and the discharge flow path comprises a discharge flow path valve (O1).
A recombinant host cell capable of expressing a heterologous nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide having β-gaiactosidase and/or transgalactosylating activity, wherein said host cell is modified to be cellulase, mannanase and pectinase deficient in comparison to the parent host cell, optionally the host cell is modified to be amylase deficient; wherein the cellulase, mannanase, pectinase, and optionally amylase deficient host cells are cells having less than 50% of the cellulase, mannanase, pectinase, and optionally amylase activity of the parent host cell; wherein the host cell comprises an expression vector comprising a nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide having β-gaiactosidase and/or transgalactosylating activity or the host cell is transformed with a nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide having β-gaiactosidase and/or transgalactosylating activity; wherein the polypeptide having β-gaiactosidase and/or transgalactosylating activity is selected from the group consisting of: a. a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 90% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein said polypeptide consists of at most 980 amino acid residues, b. a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 97% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein said polypeptide consists of at most 975 amino acid residues, c. a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 96.5% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 3, wherein said polypeptide consists of at most 1300 amino acid residues, d. a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence having at least 70% identity to the nucleotide sequence encoding for the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 or the nucleotide sequence comprised in SEQ ID NO: 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 encoding a mature polypeptide; and wherein the host cell is Bacillus subtilis, B. licheniformis, B. lentus, B. brevis, B. stearothermophilus, B. alkalophilus, B. amyloliquefaciens, B. coagulans, B. circulans, B. lautus or B. thuringiensis. a. a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 90% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein said polypeptide consists of at most 980 amino acid residues, b. a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 97% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein said polypeptide consists of at most 975 amino acid residues, c. a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 96.5% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 3, wherein said polypeptide consists of at most 1300 amino acid residues, d. a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence having at least 70% identity to the nucleotide sequence encoding for the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 or the nucleotide sequence comprised in SEQ ID NO: 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 encoding a mature polypeptide; and
A urinary catheter comprising: a. a shaft including a hydrophilic material and a distal end and a proximal end with a lumen running therebetween, said proximal end including an eyelet in fluid communication with the lumen; b. a handle attached to the distal end of the shaft, said handle including a first grip member and a second grip member configured so that said first grip member pivots about a longitudinal axis of the catheter shaft and relative to the second grip member and wherein the first grip member forms a distal portion of the handle and the second grip member forms a proximal portion of the handle; and c. a sleeve defining an interior chamber with said shaft positioned within the interior chamber, said sleeve sealed to the first grip member so that when the first grip member is pivoted, the sleeve is torn open. a. a shaft including a hydrophilic material and a distal end and a proximal end with a lumen running therebetween, said proximal end including an eyelet in fluid communication with the lumen; b. a handle attached to the distal end of the shaft, said handle including a first grip member and a second grip member configured so that said first grip member pivots about a longitudinal axis of the catheter shaft and relative to the second grip member and wherein the first grip member forms a distal portion of the handle and the second grip member forms a proximal portion of the handle; and c. a sleeve defining an interior chamber with said shaft positioned within the interior chamber, said sleeve sealed to the first grip member so that when the first grip member is pivoted, the sleeve is torn open.
Plastic-containing carrier for a decorated wall or floor panel , comprising a carrier material which includes a plastic-containing thermoplastic matrix material in which a mineral solid material with a particle size of less than or equal to 800 μm is embedded, wherein the carrier has a length (I), a width (b) and a thickness (d), characterized in that the carrier along its thickness (d) from a lower surface to an upper surface disposed opposite the lower surface has a density gradient such that the density of the carrier material , averaged over a defined width (b) or a defined length (I) of at least 5 mm, preferably at least 20 mm, initially decreases and then increases again from the lower surface to the upper surface . characterized in that the carrier along its thickness (d) from a lower surface to an upper surface disposed opposite the lower surface has a density gradient such that the density of the carrier material , averaged over a defined width (b) or a defined length (I) of at least 5 mm, preferably at least 20 mm, initially decreases and then increases again from the lower surface to the upper surface .
A process comprising: a) forming a plurality of melt blown fibers by passing a molten stream comprising molecules of at least one thermoplastic semi-crystalline (co)polymer through a plurality of orifices of a melt-blowing die and attenuating the molten stream by convergent streams of high velocity hot air; b) subjecting at least a portion of the melt blown fibers of step (a) to a controlled in-flight heat treatment operation immediately upon exit of the melt blown fibers from the plurality of orifices , wherein the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation takes place at a temperature of from about 80°C to about 240°C and below a melting temperature of the portion of the melt blown fibers for a time sufficient to achieve stress relaxation of at least a portion of the molecules within the portion of the fibers subjected to the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation; and c) collecting at least some of the portion of the melt blown fibers subjected to the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation of step (b) on a collector to form a non-woven fibrous structure, wherein the nonwoven fibrous structure exhibits a Shrinkage less than a Shrinkage measured on an identically-prepared structure that is not subjected to the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation of step (b). a) forming a plurality of melt blown fibers by passing a molten stream comprising molecules of at least one thermoplastic semi-crystalline (co)polymer through a plurality of orifices of a melt-blowing die and attenuating the molten stream by convergent streams of high velocity hot air; b) subjecting at least a portion of the melt blown fibers of step (a) to a controlled in-flight heat treatment operation immediately upon exit of the melt blown fibers from the plurality of orifices , wherein the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation takes place at a temperature of from about 80°C to about 240°C and below a melting temperature of the portion of the melt blown fibers for a time sufficient to achieve stress relaxation of at least a portion of the molecules within the portion of the fibers subjected to the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation; and c) collecting at least some of the portion of the melt blown fibers subjected to the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation of step (b) on a collector to form a non-woven fibrous structure, wherein the nonwoven fibrous structure exhibits a Shrinkage less than a Shrinkage measured on an identically-prepared structure that is not subjected to the controlled in-flight heat treatment operation of step (b).
Clamp for a biological analysis device, that comprises a plastic body that comprises a base to which a first outer branch , a second outer branch , and a central branch are connected, the first outer branch being longer than the second outer branch and said first outer branch and second outer branch being arranged to engage mutually in a closed state of the clamp, the first outer branch and the second outer branch each having a first recess and a second recess on the portion oriented towards the inside of the body , the first recess being farther from the base , the central branch has two pairs of recesses (44-46; 48-50) each disposed on one side and comprising a first recess (46; 50) and a second recess (44; 48), which are homologous with the first recess (34; 40) and the second recess (32; 38), respectively, of the first outer branch and the second outer branch , the second recesses (44; 48) being dimensioned so that the first outer branch and the second outer branch come substantially into contact with the central branch in the closed state, the first recesses (34-46; 40-50) then defining therebetween two annular pockets (54; 58), each suitable for clamping a pipe (56; 60) which it receives, characterised in that at least some of the first recesses comprise gadroons . the first outer branch being longer than the second outer branch and said first outer branch and second outer branch being arranged to engage mutually in a closed state of the clamp, the first outer branch and the second outer branch each having a first recess and a second recess on the portion oriented towards the inside of the body , the first recess being farther from the base , the central branch has two pairs of recesses (44-46; 48-50) each disposed on one side and comprising a first recess (46; 50) and a second recess (44; 48), which are homologous with the first recess (34; 40) and the second recess (32; 38), respectively, of the first outer branch and the second outer branch , the second recesses (44; 48) being dimensioned so that the first outer branch and the second outer branch come substantially into contact with the central branch in the closed state, the first recesses (34-46; 40-50) then defining therebetween two annular pockets (54; 58), each suitable for clamping a pipe (56; 60) which it receives, characterised in that at least some of the first recesses comprise gadroons .
A target-binding polypeptide mutant of an IgG-binding polypeptide, comprising a metal binding motif, wherein target binding occurs in the presence of a metal ion, wherein the polypeptide mutant is an Fc-binding mutant of domain Z derived from Staphylococcus Protein A (SpA) domain B and wherein the metal binding motif is inserted between helix 2 and 3 of the Z domain.
A process for preparing a polymer composition, in which a) a monomer composition M) is provided, comprising A) at least one α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and B) less than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomer composition M), of crosslinking monomers having two or more than two polymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule, where component A) may be partly or fully replaced by C) at least one unsaturated sulfonic acid or unsaturated phosphonic acid, b) the monomer composition M) provided in step a) is subjected to a free-radical polymerization in the presence of at least one polyether component PE) which does not have a copolymerizable double bond and is selected from polyetherols having a number-average molecular weight of at least 200 g/mol and the mono- and di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl) ethers thereof, surfactants containing polyether groups and mixtures thereof, wherein, if the polyether component PE) comprises a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units or a mono- or di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl ether) of a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units, the proportion of these repeat propylene oxide units averages not more than 10 units per molecule and the polyetherols PE) are ethylene oxide homopolymers or ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers. a) a monomer composition M) is provided, comprising A) at least one α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and B) less than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomer composition M), of crosslinking monomers having two or more than two polymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule, where component A) may be partly or fully replaced by C) at least one unsaturated sulfonic acid or unsaturated phosphonic acid, A) at least one α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and B) less than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomer composition M), of crosslinking monomers having two or more than two polymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule, b) the monomer composition M) provided in step a) is subjected to a free-radical polymerization in the presence of at least one polyether component PE) which does not have a copolymerizable double bond and is selected from polyetherols having a number-average molecular weight of at least 200 g/mol and the mono- and di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl) ethers thereof, surfactants containing polyether groups and mixtures thereof, wherein, if the polyether component PE) comprises a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units or a mono- or di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl ether) of a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units, the proportion of these repeat propylene oxide units averages not more than 10 units per molecule and the polyetherols PE) are ethylene oxide homopolymers or ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers.
A blade storage unit having a blade repository for storing a blade , a repository opening being provided for introducing the blade into the blade repository , a grinding device being provided for grinding a blade edge of the blade , at least one blade sensor being provided for detecting the blade introduced at least in part through the repository opening into the blade repository , at least one transport unit being provided for transporting the grinding device along a transport path , characterised in that the grinding device has at least one first grinding element having a first grinding surface and a second grinding element having a second grinding surface, and that at least one adjusting unit is provided for adjusting the first grinding element and the second grinding element transversely to the transport path , so that at least during a first transport of the grinding device along the transport path a first distance (A) between the first grinding surface and the second grinding surface is smaller than a second distance (B) between the first grinding surface and the second grinding surface during a second transport of the grinding device along the transport path .
An applicator comprising: a fluidic channel extending from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet; a trigger configured to, when actuated, allow fluid to flow through the fluidic channel; and a frame having a first side facing the trigger and a second side opposite the first side; an adjustable handle coupled to the frame , the handle comprising: a finger rest at the first side of the frame; a grip at the second side of the frame ; and at least one user-actuatable adjustment mechanism configured to provide an adjustable distance between the grip and the frame . a fluidic channel extending from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet; a trigger configured to, when actuated, allow fluid to flow through the fluidic channel; and a frame having a first side facing the trigger and a second side opposite the first side; an adjustable handle coupled to the frame , the handle comprising: a finger rest at the first side of the frame; a grip at the second side of the frame ; and at least one user-actuatable adjustment mechanism configured to provide an adjustable distance between the grip and the frame . a finger rest at the first side of the frame; a grip at the second side of the frame ; and at least one user-actuatable adjustment mechanism configured to provide an adjustable distance between the grip and the frame .
Device for handling weaving accessories, which comprises a first holding element , wherein the first holding element is provided for being moved cyclically between a supply device and a receiving device and wherein the first holding element is disposed at a carrier means , wherein the carrier means is intended to initiate the movement of the holding element by being operatively connected to an actuator, characterised in that a push-off element for pushing a weaving accessory off the holding element and onto a component of the receiving device is also disposed at the carrier means . which comprises a first holding element , wherein the first holding element is provided for being moved cyclically between a supply device and a receiving device and wherein the first holding element is disposed at a carrier means , wherein the carrier means is intended to initiate the movement of the holding element by being operatively connected to an actuator, characterised in that a push-off element for pushing a weaving accessory off the holding element and onto a component of the receiving device is also disposed at the carrier means .
A method comprising: storing , in a first sensor apparatus , information representing synchronization accuracy required by a pulse transit time measurement function of the first sensor apparatus; carrying out, by the first sensor apparatus, a service discovery procedure for a service with a second apparatus , and receiving clock information from the second apparatus during the service discovery procedure; determining , by the first sensor apparatus on the basis of the received clock information and said stored information, whether or not synchronization accuracy is sufficient for the pulse transit time measurement function; and upon determining that the synchronization accuracy is sufficient for the at least one pulse transit time measurement function, synchronizing a clock of the first sensor apparatus with a clock of the second apparatus; and processing measurement data acquired using the first sensor apparatus and the second sensor apparatus to compute a pulse transit time of a blood pulse wave detected by the first sensor apparatus and the second sensor apparatus. storing , in a first sensor apparatus , information representing synchronization accuracy required by a pulse transit time measurement function of the first sensor apparatus; carrying out, by the first sensor apparatus, a service discovery procedure for a service with a second apparatus , and receiving clock information from the second apparatus during the service discovery procedure; determining , by the first sensor apparatus on the basis of the received clock information and said stored information, whether or not synchronization accuracy is sufficient for the pulse transit time measurement function; and upon determining that the synchronization accuracy is sufficient for the at least one pulse transit time measurement function, synchronizing a clock of the first sensor apparatus with a clock of the second apparatus; and processing measurement data acquired using the first sensor apparatus and the second sensor apparatus to compute a pulse transit time of a blood pulse wave detected by the first sensor apparatus and the second sensor apparatus.
A reconfigurable radar unit comprises: a millimetre wave (mmW) transceiver (Tx/Rx) circuit comprising mmW Tx/Rx components and configured to radiate a transmit radar signal and receive an echo signal thereof; an integrated circuit having mixed analog and baseband components; and a signal processor circuit; wherein the mmW Tx/Rx circuit and mixed analog and baseband components and signal processor circuit are configured to support a plurality of radar signal types; and a radar sensitivity monitor and architecture reconfiguration control unit coupled to the signal processor circuit and at least one switching circuit and configured to monitor a radar performance, wherein the reconfigurable radar unit is characterized in that the plurality of radar signal types use the same mmW Tx/Rx components and employ different signal conditioning paths within the mixed analog and baseband components, and wherein, in response to a detection of a degradation in a monitored radar performance, the radar sensitivity monitor and architecture reconfiguration control unit initiates a change to a different radar signal type that is less affected by the degraded performance by switching to a use of a different transmit signal conditioning path from at least three different transmit signal conditioning paths in transmit mixed analog and baseband components and switching to a use of a different receive signal conditioning path from at least two different receive signal conditioning paths in receive mixed analog and baseband components. a millimetre wave (mmW) transceiver (Tx/Rx) circuit comprising mmW Tx/Rx components and configured to radiate a transmit radar signal and receive an echo signal thereof; an integrated circuit having mixed analog and baseband components; and a signal processor circuit; wherein the mmW Tx/Rx circuit and mixed analog and baseband components and signal processor circuit are configured to support a plurality of radar signal types; and a radar sensitivity monitor and architecture reconfiguration control unit coupled to the signal processor circuit and at least one switching circuit and configured to monitor a radar performance,