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A method of wireless communication operable at a user equipment (UE), the method comprising: receiving a downlink signal on each of a plurality of component carriers (CCs); determining respective timing events corresponding to each of the plurality of CCs; determining a reference time for a first CC of the plurality of CCs, the reference time corresponding to a function of two or more of the timing events corresponding to different transmission and reception points (TRPs) utilizing the first CC; and generating a receive time difference (RTD) value indicating a relative receive timing difference between the plurality of CCs based on the determined reference time. receiving a downlink signal on each of a plurality of component carriers (CCs); determining respective timing events corresponding to each of the plurality of CCs; determining a reference time for a first CC of the plurality of CCs, the reference time corresponding to a function of two or more of the timing events corresponding to different transmission and reception points (TRPs) utilizing the first CC; and generating a receive time difference (RTD) value indicating a relative receive timing difference between the plurality of CCs based on the determined reference time.
An electrosurgical instrument comprising: a proximal portion comprising a coaxial transmission line for conveying microwave electromagnetic (EM) energy; a distal radiating portion ; and an intermediate impedance transformer arranged to match an impedance of the coaxial transmission line to an impedance of the distal radiating portion , wherein the distal radiating portion comprises a microwave antenna for emitting the microwave EM energy conveyed by the coaxial transmission line , wherein the distal radiating portion has a maximum outer diameter less than an outer diameter of the coaxial transmission line , wherein the coaxial transmission line comprises an inner conductor separated from a proximal outer conductor by a first dielectric material , and wherein the inner conductor extends beyond a distal end of the proximal outer conductor through the intermediate impedance transformer and into the distal radiating portion , wherein the inner conductor extends through the distal radiating portion to form a conductive portion of the microwave antenna, wherein the microwave antenna is a slotted antenna , wherein the distal radiating portion comprises a distal coaxial transmission line having a distal inner conductor separated from a distal outer conductor by a distal dielectric material , and wherein the slotted antenna is formed by removed portions of the distal outer conductor . a proximal portion comprising a coaxial transmission line for conveying microwave electromagnetic (EM) energy; a distal radiating portion ; and an intermediate impedance transformer arranged to match an impedance of the coaxial transmission line to an impedance of the distal radiating portion , wherein the distal radiating portion comprises a microwave antenna for emitting the microwave EM energy conveyed by the coaxial transmission line , wherein the distal radiating portion has a maximum outer diameter less than an outer diameter of the coaxial transmission line , wherein the coaxial transmission line comprises an inner conductor separated from a proximal outer conductor by a first dielectric material , and wherein the inner conductor extends beyond a distal end of the proximal outer conductor through the intermediate impedance transformer and into the distal radiating portion , wherein the inner conductor extends through the distal radiating portion to form a conductive portion of the microwave antenna, wherein the microwave antenna is a slotted antenna , wherein the distal radiating portion comprises a distal coaxial transmission line having a distal inner conductor separated from a distal outer conductor by a distal dielectric material , and wherein the slotted antenna is formed by removed portions of the distal outer conductor .
Micromechanical sensor device having: a sensor substrate (2; 2'; 2'') having a front side (VS; VS'; VS'') and a rear side (RS; RS'; RS"); a sensor area which is provided on the front side (VS; VS'; VS'') and can be brought into contact with an environmental medium; and a capping apparatus (4; 6) which is applied to the front side (VS; VS'; VS'') and is intended to cap the sensor area ; wherein one or more capillaries (3; 3'; 3'') for passing the environmental medium through to the sensor area are formed in the capping apparatus (4; 6; 4'') and/or in the sensor substrate (2; 2'; 2''); and wherein a liquid-repellent layer (5; 5a, 5b) is provided, at least in areas, on the inner walls (I; I'; I"; I′′′) of the capillaries (3; 3'; 3''), wherein the liquid-repellent layer (5; 5a, 5b) is also provided on the outer side (AS) of the capping apparatus (4; 6) facing away from the sensor substrate (2; 2'; 2"), characterized in that the liquid-repellent layer has a first layer area on the outer side (AS) of the capping apparatus facing away from the sensor substrate and a second layer area on the inner walls (I) of the capillaries , which are formed from different materials. a sensor substrate (2; 2'; 2'') having a front side (VS; VS'; VS'') and a rear side (RS; RS'; RS"); a sensor area which is provided on the front side (VS; VS'; VS'') and can be brought into contact with an environmental medium; and a capping apparatus (4; 6) which is applied to the front side (VS; VS'; VS'') and is intended to cap the sensor area ; wherein one or more capillaries (3; 3'; 3'') for passing the environmental medium through to the sensor area are formed in the capping apparatus (4; 6; 4'') and/or in the sensor substrate (2; 2'; 2''); and wherein a liquid-repellent layer (5; 5a, 5b) is provided, at least in areas, on the inner walls (I; I'; I"; I′′′) of the capillaries (3; 3'; 3''), wherein the liquid-repellent layer (5; 5a, 5b) is also provided on the outer side (AS) of the capping apparatus (4; 6) facing away from the sensor substrate (2; 2'; 2"), characterized in that the liquid-repellent layer has a first layer area on the outer side (AS) of the capping apparatus facing away from the sensor substrate and a second layer area on the inner walls (I) of the capillaries , which are formed from different materials.
A method for brewing coffee, said method comprising the steps of: - loading ground coffee in a dispensing chamber; - pressing said ground coffee present in the dispensing chamber by means of a piston for the compaction thereof; - dispensing the ground coffee; - supplying the brewed coffee to a user; characterised in that it also comprises the step of determining if the position of the piston varies depending on the amount of ground coffee that is loaded in said dispensing chamber, wherein said variation in the position of the piston is a movement of the piston with respect to the compacted ground coffee present inside the dispensing chamber, wherein the method also comprises pressing the coffee after the dispensing in order to expel the excess water, and a step for releasing the internal pressure in the dispensing chamber after the dispensing and before the step for moving the piston . - loading ground coffee in a dispensing chamber; - pressing said ground coffee present in the dispensing chamber by means of a piston for the compaction thereof; - dispensing the ground coffee; - supplying the brewed coffee to a user; characterised in that it also comprises the step of determining if the position of the piston varies depending on the amount of ground coffee that is loaded in said dispensing chamber, wherein said variation in the position of the piston is a movement of the piston with respect to the compacted ground coffee present inside the dispensing chamber, wherein the method also comprises pressing the coffee after the dispensing in order to expel the excess water, and a step for releasing the internal pressure in the dispensing chamber after the dispensing and before the step for moving the piston .
An electroluminescent device comprising a first electrode ; a second electrode ; a light emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode ; an electron transport layer disposed between the light emitting layer and the second electrode ; and wherein the light emitting layer comprises a plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein the electron transport layer comprises a plurality of metal oxide nanoparticles, characterized by an organic layer disposed on the electron transport layer , wherein the organic layer comprises a polymeric acid compound, wherein the polymeric acid compound comprises a carboxylic acid group, a phosphonic acid group (-PO(OH) 2 ), a sulfonic acid group (-SO 3 H), or a combination thereof, and wherein the polymeric acid compound has a weight average molecular weight greater than or equal to 800 g/mol and less than or equal to 8,000,000 g/mol. a first electrode ; a second electrode ; a light emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode ; an electron transport layer disposed between the light emitting layer and the second electrode ; and wherein the light emitting layer comprises a plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein the electron transport layer comprises a plurality of metal oxide nanoparticles, characterized by an organic layer disposed on the electron transport layer , wherein the organic layer comprises a polymeric acid compound, wherein the polymeric acid compound comprises a carboxylic acid group, a phosphonic acid group (-PO(OH) 2 ), a sulfonic acid group (-SO 3 H), or a combination thereof, and wherein the polymeric acid compound has a weight average molecular weight greater than or equal to 800 g/mol and less than or equal to 8,000,000 g/mol.
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) for use as a topical agent for improving cutaneous scarring, wherein the agent is for use in pre-emptive priming of skin at a potential surgical site pre-injury, and wherein the pre-emptive priming is commenced at least 3 days prior to surgery.
An electrosurgical return electrode comprising: a conductive element configured to conduct electrical current, the conductive element having opposing first and second major surfaces and including an aperture array (1024; 1324, 1325) configured to allow passage of a magnetic, electric, or electromagnetic interrogation signal from an associated transponder detection unit through the conductive element; and a patient contact pad (342, 344; 1142, 1144) positioned adjacent the first major surface of the conductive element and configured to be disposed between the conductive element and a patient when the patient is at least partially positioned upon the patient contact pad; wherein the electrosurgical return electrode is configured to be at least partly positionable upon a transponder detection unit with the second major surface facing the transponder detection unit, characterised in that the aperture array is configured to be adjustable between an open configuration and a closed configuration to thereby adjust the magnetic transparency of the electrosurgical return electrode. a conductive element configured to conduct electrical current, the conductive element having opposing first and second major surfaces and including an aperture array (1024; 1324, 1325) configured to allow passage of a magnetic, electric, or electromagnetic interrogation signal from an associated transponder detection unit through the conductive element; and a patient contact pad (342, 344; 1142, 1144) positioned adjacent the first major surface of the conductive element and configured to be disposed between the conductive element and a patient when the patient is at least partially positioned upon the patient contact pad; wherein the electrosurgical return electrode is configured to be at least partly positionable upon a transponder detection unit with the second major surface facing the transponder detection unit, characterised in that the aperture array is configured to be adjustable between an open configuration and a closed configuration to thereby adjust the magnetic transparency of the electrosurgical return electrode.
A sponge-formable silicone rubber composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by mass of a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule; (B) a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, in an amount such that an amount of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in component (B) is from 0.4 to 20 moles per 1 mole of alkenyl groups in component (A); (C) from 20 to 500 parts by mass of water; (D) cellulose nanofibers having a number-average fiber diameter of 2 to 150 nm, in an amount of from 0.01 to 15 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (C); (E) from 0.1 to 15 parts by mass of an emulsifier; and (F) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, in an amount to accelerate a hydrosilylation reaction of the composition. (A) 100 parts by mass of a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule; (B) a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, in an amount such that an amount of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in component (B) is from 0.4 to 20 moles per 1 mole of alkenyl groups in component (A); (C) from 20 to 500 parts by mass of water; (D) cellulose nanofibers having a number-average fiber diameter of 2 to 150 nm, in an amount of from 0.01 to 15 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (C); (E) from 0.1 to 15 parts by mass of an emulsifier; and (F) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, in an amount to accelerate a hydrosilylation reaction of the composition.
A writing implement comprising: a writing tip ; an ink supply section that supplies ink to the writing tip ; a joint that connects the writing tip and the ink supply section together; and a shaft that internally houses the writing tip , the ink supply section , and the joint , the joint including: a center member that is connected to at least the writing tip , a surrounding member that is separated from the center member , and an interposing member that is formed so as to connect the center member and the surrounding member together, and the interposing member being made of a different material from that of the center member and the surrounding member , wherein the joint is molded by two color molding, the center member and the surrounding member are molded by primary molding, and the interposing member is integrally molded onto the center member and the surrounding member by secondary molding, wherein the interposing member is molded from a softer material than that of the center member and the surrounding member , wherein the interposing member is molded from a thermoplastic elastomer, and wherein the material of the center member and the surrounding member is a hard resin. a writing tip ; an ink supply section that supplies ink to the writing tip ; a joint that connects the writing tip and the ink supply section together; and a shaft that internally houses the writing tip , the ink supply section , and the joint , the joint including: a center member that is connected to at least the writing tip , a surrounding member that is separated from the center member , and an interposing member that is formed so as to connect the center member and the surrounding member together, and a center member that is connected to at least the writing tip , a surrounding member that is separated from the center member , and an interposing member that is formed so as to connect the center member and the surrounding member together, and the interposing member being made of a different material from that of the center member and the surrounding member , wherein the joint is molded by two color molding, the center member and the surrounding member are molded by primary molding, and the interposing member is integrally molded onto the center member and the surrounding member by secondary molding, wherein the interposing member is molded from a softer material than that of the center member and the surrounding member , wherein the interposing member is molded from a thermoplastic elastomer, and wherein the material of the center member and the surrounding member is a hard resin.
A cutting guide assembly for guiding a saw blade of a cutting tool, the saw blade being configured for oscillation in a plane of oscillation around an axis of oscillation, the guide assembly comprising: a mounting block having a guide surface ; a mounting arm having a first end and a second end, with a first post , having a longitudinal axis, extending from the first end in a direction substantially perpendicular to the mounting arm and configured to be retained in the mounting block in a direction perpendicular to the guide surface, and a second post extending parallel to the first post at the second end; and a cutting tool attachment component for attaching the cutting tool to the cutting guide assembly, the cutting tool attachment component having a first surface against which the saw blade can be retained for oscillation around the axis of oscillation, and a shaft, having a longitudinal axis, extending in a direction away from, and perpendicular to, the first surface and configured to cooperate with the second post such that the longitudinal axis of the shaft is collinear with the axis of oscillation of the saw blade, and such that, when the saw blade is retained against the first surface, the plane of oscillation is parallel to, and displaced from, the guide surface of the mounting block and characterised in that the mounting arm is articulated. a mounting block having a guide surface ; a mounting arm having a first end and a second end, with a first post , having a longitudinal axis, extending from the first end in a direction substantially perpendicular to the mounting arm and configured to be retained in the mounting block in a direction perpendicular to the guide surface, and a second post extending parallel to the first post at the second end; and a cutting tool attachment component for attaching the cutting tool to the cutting guide assembly, the cutting tool attachment component having a first surface against which the saw blade can be retained for oscillation around the axis of oscillation, and a shaft, having a longitudinal axis, extending in a direction away from, and perpendicular to, the first surface and configured to cooperate with the second post such that the longitudinal axis of the shaft is collinear with the axis of oscillation of the saw blade, and such that, when the saw blade is retained against the first surface, the plane of oscillation is parallel to, and displaced from, the guide surface of the mounting block and characterised in that the mounting arm is articulated.
A method of preparing a (meth)acrylonitrile-based polymer for preparing a carbon fiber, comprising: adding a reaction solution comprising a (meth)acrylonitrile-based monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile and methacrylonitrile and optionally one or more co-monomers selected from the group consisting of a carboxylic acid-based monomer and a (meth)acrylate-based monomer, wherein the carboxylic acid-based monomer is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, ethacrylic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, citraconic acid, maleic acid and mesaconic acid, and wherein the (meth)acrylate-based monomer is selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, propyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate and propyl methacrylate, and a reaction solvent to a reactor to perform solution polymerization, wherein the reaction solution includes the reaction solvent at 250 to 500 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acrylonitrile-based monomer; performing solution polymerization under a condition in which a power consumption of the reactor is 1 to 5 kW/m 3 when the reaction solution in the reactor has a viscosity of 0.1 poise or more and 250 poise or less; and performing solution polymerization under a condition in which a power consumption of the reactor is 8 to 13 kW/m 3 when the reaction solution in the reactor has a viscosity of more than 250 poise and 450 poise or less, wherein the viscosity is measured as disclosed in the specification. adding a reaction solution comprising a (meth)acrylonitrile-based monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile and methacrylonitrile and optionally one or more co-monomers selected from the group consisting of a carboxylic acid-based monomer and a (meth)acrylate-based monomer, wherein the carboxylic acid-based monomer is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, ethacrylic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, citraconic acid, maleic acid and mesaconic acid, and wherein the (meth)acrylate-based monomer is selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, propyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate and propyl methacrylate, and a reaction solvent to a reactor to perform solution polymerization, wherein the reaction solution includes the reaction solvent at 250 to 500 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acrylonitrile-based monomer; performing solution polymerization under a condition in which a power consumption of the reactor is 1 to 5 kW/m 3 when the reaction solution in the reactor has a viscosity of 0.1 poise or more and 250 poise or less; and performing solution polymerization under a condition in which a power consumption of the reactor is 8 to 13 kW/m 3 when the reaction solution in the reactor has a viscosity of more than 250 poise and 450 poise or less, wherein the viscosity is measured as disclosed in the specification.
A device for controlling electrical power supply in response to air pressure measurement, the device comprising: an airflow path ; a chamber ; an aperture opening from the airflow path into the chamber; a liquid flow restrictor positioned across the aperture, the liquid flow restrictor being permeable to air and impermeable to liquid and inhibiting ingress of liquid into the chamber; a pressure sensor located in the chamber and operable to detect, in the presence of the liquid flow restrictor, air pressure changes caused by air flow in the airflow path; and a circuit for converting air pressure changes detected by the pressure sensor to control signals for controlling output of power from a battery located outside the chamber. an airflow path ; a chamber ; an aperture opening from the airflow path into the chamber; a liquid flow restrictor positioned across the aperture, the liquid flow restrictor being permeable to air and impermeable to liquid and inhibiting ingress of liquid into the chamber; a pressure sensor located in the chamber and operable to detect, in the presence of the liquid flow restrictor, air pressure changes caused by air flow in the airflow path; and a circuit for converting air pressure changes detected by the pressure sensor to control signals for controlling output of power from a battery located outside the chamber.