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An endoscope comprising a proximal handle comprising a housing part and a distal insertion cord coupled to said proximal handle by means of a rotary coupling mechanism allowing rotation about a rotation axis, said coupling mechanism comprising a bushing having a through aperture defining an inner bushing wall surface adapted to receive a connection member and an outer bushing wall surface adapted to engage an inner handle surface in said handle , a connection member received in said through aperture and having a wall defining a through passage between a first end and a second end , wherein said second end is attached to an insertion cord sub-assembly, and said first end is rotatably coupled to a working channel part within said handle , characterized in that a lateral exit opening is provided in said wall between said first end and said second end and wherein a slit is provided in said wall from said second end to said exit opening . a bushing having a through aperture defining an inner bushing wall surface adapted to receive a connection member and an outer bushing wall surface adapted to engage an inner handle surface in said handle , a connection member received in said through aperture and having a wall defining a through passage between a first end and a second end , wherein said second end is attached to an insertion cord sub-assembly, and said first end is rotatably coupled to a working channel part within said handle , characterized in that a lateral exit opening is provided in said wall between said first end and said second end and wherein a slit is provided in said wall from said second end to said exit opening .
A method for a device operating in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: generating a medium access control, MAC, protocol data unit, PDU, including a MAC PDU subheader, the MAC PDU subheader including a first octet of 8 bits, wherein the first octet includes a logical channel identity, LCID, field consisting of 5 bits; and transmitting the generated MAC PDU to a second device in the wireless communication system, wherein, based on the 5 bits of the LCID field being set to a specific value, the LCID field indicates an extended LCID, eLCID, field comprising more than 5 bits that identify either a corresponding logical channel of a MAC service data unit, SDU, or a corresponding type of a MAC control element, CE, wherein the eLCID field is included in a second octet of 8 bits following the first octet of 8 bits and the second octet is included in the MAC PDU subheader, otherwise, the second octet including the eLCID field is not included in the MAC PDU subheader and the 5 bits of the LCID field identify either a corresponding logical channel of a MAC SDU or a corresponding type of a MAC CE, and wherein the generated MAC PDU further includes either a MAC SDU or a MAC CE corresponding to a respective one of the LCID or eLCID. generating a medium access control, MAC, protocol data unit, PDU, including a MAC PDU subheader, the MAC PDU subheader including a first octet of 8 bits, wherein the first octet includes a logical channel identity, LCID, field consisting of 5 bits; and transmitting the generated MAC PDU to a second device in the wireless communication system, wherein, based on the 5 bits of the LCID field being set to a specific value, the LCID field indicates an extended LCID, eLCID, field comprising more than 5 bits that identify either a corresponding logical channel of a MAC service data unit, SDU, or a corresponding type of a MAC control element, CE, wherein the eLCID field is included in a second octet of 8 bits following the first octet of 8 bits and the second octet is included in the MAC PDU subheader, otherwise, the second octet including the eLCID field is not included in the MAC PDU subheader and the 5 bits of the LCID field identify either a corresponding logical channel of a MAC SDU or a corresponding type of a MAC CE, and wherein the generated MAC PDU further includes either a MAC SDU or a MAC CE corresponding to a respective one of the LCID or eLCID.
Method for fixing at least one tissue sample , which is performed using a tissue processor and in which the at least one tissue sample is introduced at a first temperature level and at a first pressure level into a fixing reagent which contains at least one nitrogen-containing compound capable of releasing at least one aldehyde in dependence on pressure and/or temperature, wherein the at least one tissue sample is kept in the fixing reagent at least for a fixing period, wherein the fixing reagent with the at least one tissue sample introduced therein is brought to a second temperature level above the first temperature level and/or a second pressure level above the first pressure level during the fixing period, and wherein a content of the at least one nitrogen-containing compound capable of releasing the at least one aldehyde in dependence on pressure and/or temperature in the fixing reagent is determined using at least one concentration measuring device of the tissue processor and a signal is output on the basis of a measured value of the at least one concentration measuring device .
A method for providing end-point mobility of a traffic engineering, TE, tunnel in a multi-domain network, wherein each domain belongs to an abstraction and control of TE networks, ACTN, the method being performed by a coordinator of the multi-domain network, where the TE tunnel has an ingress end-point and an egress end-point, wherein the mobility of the TE tunnel is provided by virtualizing one or both of the ingress and egress points of the TE tunnel to provide a virtualized end-point, VEP, TE tunnel, wherein an ingress end-point and an egress end-point comprise physical nodes and a virtualized end-point comprises one or more physical nodes, the method comprising: - receiving (52, S412; S414) a first request for a virtual network configuration of one or both of the ingress and the egress end-points of the TE tunnel; - determining (54, S416) a second request for virtualizing said one or both of the ingress and the egress end-points of the TE tunnel, based on the first request; and - sending (56; S418) the second request to a physical network controller in the multi-domain network, wherein the second request comprises a definition of the VEP TE tunnel to trigger the physical network controller to implement the VEP TE tunnel. - receiving (52, S412; S414) a first request for a virtual network configuration of one or both of the ingress and the egress end-points of the TE tunnel; - determining (54, S416) a second request for virtualizing said one or both of the ingress and the egress end-points of the TE tunnel, based on the first request; and - sending (56; S418) the second request to a physical network controller in the multi-domain network, wherein the second request comprises a definition of the VEP TE tunnel to trigger the physical network controller to implement the VEP TE tunnel.
A process for preparing at least one aldehyde under hydroformylation temperature and pressure conditions, comprising contacting at least one olefin with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of at least one solvent and a transition metal-based catalyst composition comprising a phospholane phosphite ligand represented by the following general formula: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted, aryl, alkyl, aryloxy or cycloalkyl groups containing from 1 to 40 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted, aryl, alkyl, alkoxy, trialkylsilyl, triarylsilyl, aryldialkylsilyl diarylalkylsilyl and cycloalkyl groups containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein the silicon atom of the alkylsilyl is in the alpha position of the substituent; and R5 is independently selected from H, or alkyl group; wherein the at least one solvent comprises an ester solvent; and wherein the pressure ranges from 5.07 bar (5 atm) to 70.93 bar (70 atm) and the temperature ranges from 40 to 120 degrees Celsius; wherein the olefin comprises propylene; and wherein the ester solvent is selected from ethyl acetate, butyl butyrate, pentyl pentanoate, propyl propionate and dioctyl terephthalate. R1 and R2 are independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted, aryl, alkyl, aryloxy or cycloalkyl groups containing from 1 to 40 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from substituted and unsubstituted, aryl, alkyl, alkoxy, trialkylsilyl, triarylsilyl, aryldialkylsilyl diarylalkylsilyl and cycloalkyl groups containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein the silicon atom of the alkylsilyl is in the alpha position of the substituent; and R5 is independently selected from H, or alkyl group; wherein the at least one solvent comprises an ester solvent; and wherein the pressure ranges from 5.07 bar (5 atm) to 70.93 bar (70 atm) and the temperature ranges from 40 to 120 degrees Celsius; wherein the olefin comprises propylene; and wherein the ester solvent is selected from ethyl acetate, butyl butyrate, pentyl pentanoate, propyl propionate and dioctyl terephthalate.
A meter verification method for a vibratory flowmeter , with the method comprising: vibrating a sensor assembly of the vibratory flowmeter with a plurality of test tones in a vibration mode using a driver , wherein the plurality of test tones is applied instantly, in the absence of a ramp function; determining a current of the driver for the vibration mode and determining response voltages of first and second pickoff sensors for the mode; measuring frequencies of the first and second pickoff sensor signals; applying a filter to the first and second pickoff sensor signals and current signal to isolate the response at each of the plurality of test tones; applying the filter to the frequencies measurements; applying a same delay to the frequencies measurements and the response at each of the plurality of test tones; generating a meter stiffness value using the filtered signals from the current and the response voltages; and verifying proper operation of the vibratory flowmeter using the meter stiffness value . vibrating a sensor assembly of the vibratory flowmeter with a plurality of test tones in a vibration mode using a driver , wherein the plurality of test tones is applied instantly, in the absence of a ramp function; determining a current of the driver for the vibration mode and determining response voltages of first and second pickoff sensors for the mode; measuring frequencies of the first and second pickoff sensor signals; applying a filter to the first and second pickoff sensor signals and current signal to isolate the response at each of the plurality of test tones; applying the filter to the frequencies measurements; applying a same delay to the frequencies measurements and the response at each of the plurality of test tones; generating a meter stiffness value using the filtered signals from the current and the response voltages; and verifying proper operation of the vibratory flowmeter using the meter stiffness value .
Method for detecting a deviation of an actual activation time of a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine from a predefined activation time due to a deviation of a valve train configuration of the gas exchange valve from a reference valve-train configuration of a reference gas exchange valve of a reference internal combustion engine, comprising: evaluation of a measured pressure curve , which is measured in a gas-conducting region of the internal combustion engine , in comparison with a reference pressure curve which is to be expected in a gas-conducting reference region of the reference internal combustion engine, the gas-conducting region of the internal combustion engine corresponding to the gas-conducting reference region of the reference internal combustion engine, wherein a control element is set during measurement of the pressure curve such that a pressure upstream of the control element is increased, wherein the control element is an exhaust gas turbocharger or an exhaust gas valve; and detection of the deviation of the actual activation time from the predefined activation time subject to a result of the evaluation of the measured pressure curve . evaluation of a measured pressure curve , which is measured in a gas-conducting region of the internal combustion engine , in comparison with a reference pressure curve which is to be expected in a gas-conducting reference region of the reference internal combustion engine, the gas-conducting region of the internal combustion engine corresponding to the gas-conducting reference region of the reference internal combustion engine, wherein a control element is set during measurement of the pressure curve such that a pressure upstream of the control element is increased, wherein the control element is an exhaust gas turbocharger or an exhaust gas valve; and detection of the deviation of the actual activation time from the predefined activation time subject to a result of the evaluation of the measured pressure curve .
Protection device for link connectors to the on-board diagnostics of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: - a covering body of a connection port of the OBD type of an on-board diagnostic system of a vehicle, wherein said covering body comprises at least one connector insertable into said connection port , and wherein said connector comprises at least one electrical terminal connectable to at least one corresponding electrical terminal of said connection port ; - electronic detection means for detecting the connection/disconnection of said covering body to/from said connection port , wherein said electronic detection means comprise checking means of the connection between said at least one electrical terminal of the connector and said at least one electrical terminal of the connection port ; - at least one radio-wave communication unit operatively connected to said electronic detection means and able to send at least to one central control unit of said vehicle at least one notification signal (S) of the connection/disconnection of said covering body to/from said connection port . - a covering body of a connection port of the OBD type of an on-board diagnostic system of a vehicle, wherein said covering body comprises at least one connector insertable into said connection port , and wherein said connector comprises at least one electrical terminal connectable to at least one corresponding electrical terminal of said connection port ; - electronic detection means for detecting the connection/disconnection of said covering body to/from said connection port , wherein said electronic detection means comprise checking means of the connection between said at least one electrical terminal of the connector and said at least one electrical terminal of the connection port ; - at least one radio-wave communication unit operatively connected to said electronic detection means and able to send at least to one central control unit of said vehicle at least one notification signal (S) of the connection/disconnection of said covering body to/from said connection port .
A container for selective transport of samples of biological material or of biological origin comprising a body having at least a compartment suitable for containing at least a liquid, or for containing at least a liquid and at least a portion of a collecting device for biological samples, said body comprising at least an access opening to the compartment and at least a containing wall provided with at least a selective passage portion configured such as to prevent exit of a liquid from the container , through the passage portion , at least in at least an operating sealed condition characterised at least by a rest state of the container or by a first value of mechanical shaking of the container and/or by a first value of relative centrifugal force to which the container is subjected for a first interval of a predetermined time, and configured such as selectively to enable exit of the liquid from the container , across the passage portion , at least in an operating passage condition, characterised at least by a corresponding second state of mechanical shaking of the container and/or wherein the container is subjected to a corresponding second relative centrifugal force, for a second predetermined time interval characterized in that the selective passage portion is provided with at least a weakened portion or a plurality of weakened portions, each weakened portion being closed at least in one of the sealed operating conditions and/or before the container is brought into one of the operating passage conditions for the second predetermined time interval, and being suitable for opening in at least one of said operating passage conditions by realising a passage opening suitable for enabling passage of the liquid through the selective passage portion .
Use of a sphingosine compound having formula I: wherein X is a alkyl or alkenyl having 8-24 carbons, preferably 10 to 20 carbons, more preferably a linear alkyl; R 1 is selected from H and C(=O)C 1-20 , preferably R 1 is H; R 2 is selected from H and OH, preferably R 2 is OH; and R 3 is selected from phosphate, OH or F, preferably OH, or a conjugate of said compound, for the non-therapeutic cosmetic prevention of discoloration of a tooth. wherein X is a alkyl or alkenyl having 8-24 carbons, preferably 10 to 20 carbons, more preferably a linear alkyl; R 1 is selected from H and C(=O)C 1-20 , preferably R 1 is H; R 2 is selected from H and OH, preferably R 2 is OH; and R 3 is selected from phosphate, OH or F, preferably OH, or a conjugate of said compound, for the non-therapeutic cosmetic prevention of discoloration of a tooth.
An automotive or industrial gear oil comprising a. an oil of lubricating viscosity; b. 0.01 to 10 wt% of a sulfurized olefin comprising a mixture of sulfurized olefins of formula R 1 -S x -R 2 where R 1 and R 2 separately are derived from 2 to 6 carbon atom containing olefins and x is an integer of between 1 and 10, with the proviso that the sulfurized olefin will have a sulfur content of from about 10 to about 50 wt%, c. 100 to 10,000 ppm of a hydroxyalkylamine containing booster, wherein the hydroxyalkylamine containing booster comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of, an alkanolamine of formula I: where: R 5 is a C 4 to C 30 hydrocarbyl group; R 3 and R 4 are individually H or a C 1 to C 6 hydrocarbyl group and d. at least one of: i. 0.1 to 2 wt% of a metal alkylthiophosphate, ii. 0.1 to 8 wt % of a thiadiazole-functionalized dispersant, mixtures of (i) and (ii). a. an oil of lubricating viscosity; b. 0.01 to 10 wt% of a sulfurized olefin comprising a mixture of sulfurized olefins of formula R 1 -S x -R 2 where R 1 and R 2 separately are derived from 2 to 6 carbon atom containing olefins and x is an integer of between 1 and 10, with the proviso that the sulfurized olefin will have a sulfur content of from about 10 to about 50 wt%, c. 100 to 10,000 ppm of a hydroxyalkylamine containing booster, wherein the hydroxyalkylamine containing booster comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of, an alkanolamine of formula I: where: R 5 is a C 4 to C 30 hydrocarbyl group; R 3 and R 4 are individually H or a C 1 to C 6 hydrocarbyl group and R 5 is a C 4 to C 30 hydrocarbyl group; R 3 and R 4 are individually H or a C 1 to C 6 hydrocarbyl group and d. at least one of: i. 0.1 to 2 wt% of a metal alkylthiophosphate, ii. 0.1 to 8 wt % of a thiadiazole-functionalized dispersant, mixtures of (i) and (ii). i. 0.1 to 2 wt% of a metal alkylthiophosphate, ii. 0.1 to 8 wt % of a thiadiazole-functionalized dispersant, mixtures of (i) and (ii).
A method for detecting spatial proximity relationships between nucleic acid sequences in a sample, comprising: providing a sample that has been obtained comprising nucleic acids, wherein the nucleic acids are held in a fixed position relative to one another by fixing the sample prior to use; fragmenting the nucleic acids present in the sample, wherein the fragmented nucleic acids have ends capable of joining to other fragmented nucleic acids; joining ends of fragmented nucleic acids to other ends of fragmented nucleic acids to create at least one nucleic acid concatemer having at least two junctions between the joined fragmented nucleic acids, and wherein the at least one nucleic acid concatemer encodes information about the proximity of nucleic acid sequences in the sample; isolating said concatemers having at least two junctions; and determining the sequence of at least two junctions of the at least one nucleic acid concatemer, thereby detecting spatial proximity contacts simultaneously between multiple nucleic acid sequences in the sample. providing a sample that has been obtained comprising nucleic acids, wherein the nucleic acids are held in a fixed position relative to one another by fixing the sample prior to use; fragmenting the nucleic acids present in the sample, wherein the fragmented nucleic acids have ends capable of joining to other fragmented nucleic acids; joining ends of fragmented nucleic acids to other ends of fragmented nucleic acids to create at least one nucleic acid concatemer having at least two junctions between the joined fragmented nucleic acids, and wherein the at least one nucleic acid concatemer encodes information about the proximity of nucleic acid sequences in the sample; isolating said concatemers having at least two junctions; and determining the sequence of at least two junctions of the at least one nucleic acid concatemer, thereby detecting spatial proximity contacts simultaneously between multiple nucleic acid sequences in the sample.