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An apparatus configured to manage a network, the apparatus comprising: a packet receiver configured to receive a packet at a first top-of-rack,TOR, switch via a first load-based teaming,LBT, port; wherein the apparatus further comprises: a packet analyzer configured to determine whether a network address of a destination node of the packet is unknown; a packet modifier configured to set an LBT egress control value in the received packet when the network address of the destination node is unknown, wherein the LBT egress control value indicates to a second TOR switch that the packet is not to be transmitted via a second LBT port of the second ToR switch ; and a packet transmitter configured to broadcast the packet from the first ToR switch thereby sending the packet from the first ToR switch to the second ToR switch via an inter-switch link between the first and second ToR switches and sending the packet from the first ToR switch to a plurality of hosts including at least a first host that is identified in the packet as the destination node. a packet receiver configured to receive a packet at a first top-of-rack,TOR, switch via a first load-based teaming,LBT, port; wherein the apparatus further comprises: a packet analyzer configured to determine whether a network address of a destination node of the packet is unknown; a packet modifier configured to set an LBT egress control value in the received packet when the network address of the destination node is unknown, wherein the LBT egress control value indicates to a second TOR switch that the packet is not to be transmitted via a second LBT port of the second ToR switch ; and a packet transmitter configured to broadcast the packet from the first ToR switch thereby sending the packet from the first ToR switch to the second ToR switch via an inter-switch link between the first and second ToR switches and sending the packet from the first ToR switch to a plurality of hosts including at least a first host that is identified in the packet as the destination node. a packet analyzer configured to determine whether a network address of a destination node of the packet is unknown; a packet modifier configured to set an LBT egress control value in the received packet when the network address of the destination node is unknown, wherein the LBT egress control value indicates to a second TOR switch that the packet is not to be transmitted via a second LBT port of the second ToR switch ; and a packet transmitter configured to broadcast the packet from the first ToR switch thereby sending the packet from the first ToR switch to the second ToR switch via an inter-switch link between the first and second ToR switches and sending the packet from the first ToR switch to a plurality of hosts including at least a first host that is identified in the packet as the destination node.
A method for manufacturing a modular antenna having predetermined dimensions and antenna properties for an RFID reading device , wherein first a plurality of base elements of the same type as one another are manufactured, on each of which a coupling element with at least one feed point, a connection for a high-frequency line and a high-frequency connection (28a-b) between connection and feed point is arranged, and one of the base elements is then inserted into a housing , wherein a plurality of different housings is provided and a housing with the predetermined dimensions is selected in order to insert the base element into the housing , characterized in that a plurality of different radiators is provided and no radiator or one of the radiators is selected and inserted into the housing in a coupling position relative to the coupling element , in order to manufacture a modular antenna having the predetermined dimensions and antenna properties by means of the respective selection.
A method for estimating whether a female is pregnant, said method comprising: - measuring allele presences (D) for a plurality of genetic markers of at least one chromosome, different from the X and Y chromosome, in a sample of cell-free DNA from a potentially pregnant female; each allele presence representing the presence at a genetic marker of at least one of: a reference allele of maternal or foetal origin, and an alternative allele of maternal or foetal origin; - based on said measured allele presences, determining a homozygous fraction (F ho ) thereof which is associated with purely homozygous genetic markers; and - estimating whether the female is pregnant based on said fraction, wherein the estimating comprises: estimating that the female is pregnant if the homozygous fraction is below a first predetermined value; and estimating that the female is not pregnant if the homozygous fraction is above a second predetermined value, wherein the first and second predetermined value may be the same or wherein the second predetermined value may be larger than the first predetermined value. - measuring allele presences (D) for a plurality of genetic markers of at least one chromosome, different from the X and Y chromosome, in a sample of cell-free DNA from a potentially pregnant female; each allele presence representing the presence at a genetic marker of at least one of: a reference allele of maternal or foetal origin, and an alternative allele of maternal or foetal origin; - based on said measured allele presences, determining a homozygous fraction (F ho ) thereof which is associated with purely homozygous genetic markers; and - estimating whether the female is pregnant based on said fraction, wherein the estimating comprises: estimating that the female is pregnant if the homozygous fraction is below a first predetermined value; and estimating that the female is not pregnant if the homozygous fraction is above a second predetermined value, wherein the first and second predetermined value may be the same or wherein the second predetermined value may be larger than the first predetermined value. estimating that the female is pregnant if the homozygous fraction is below a first predetermined value; and estimating that the female is not pregnant if the homozygous fraction is above a second predetermined value, wherein the first and second predetermined value may be the same or wherein the second predetermined value may be larger than the first predetermined value.
Support system for a train, said support system comprising: - a support surface provided on the underside of the support system during use acting on an underlying track section ; - an inner pressure chamber provided in or on the support surface; - a feed arranged in the pressure chamber for feeding a fluid; - a first rim located around the inner pressure chamber, wherein at least a part of the rim is flexible; and - a second rim arranged around the first rim such that a pressure chamber is created between the two adjacent rims , and wherein the fluid flows laterally as seen from the inner pressure chamber to the outer second rim, characterized in that the fluid comprises air configured for achieving a load bearing capacity. - a support surface provided on the underside of the support system during use acting on an underlying track section ; - an inner pressure chamber provided in or on the support surface; - a feed arranged in the pressure chamber for feeding a fluid; - a first rim located around the inner pressure chamber, wherein at least a part of the rim is flexible; and - a second rim arranged around the first rim such that a pressure chamber is created between the two adjacent rims , and wherein the fluid flows laterally as seen from the inner pressure chamber to the outer second rim,
A line replaceable unit configured to be inserted into a slot within a modular assembly, the line replaceable unit including: a coolant interface including a quick disconnect block with a flat surface configured to abut a counterpart surface on a fluid distribution manifold within a chassis for the modular assembly when the line replaceable unit is inserted into the slot within the modular assembly, the flat surface including: multiple quick disconnect fluid coupling fittings configured to mate with counterpart fittings on the fluid distribution manifold when the line replaceable unit is inserted into the slot within the modular assembly; a seal surrounding the multiple quick disconnect fluid coupling fittings on the flat surface , and configured to be compressed against the counterpart surface; and one or more alignment pins projecting from the flat surface and configured to be received by one or more corresponding guide holes within the counterpart surface. multiple quick disconnect fluid coupling fittings configured to mate with counterpart fittings on the fluid distribution manifold when the line replaceable unit is inserted into the slot within the modular assembly; a seal surrounding the multiple quick disconnect fluid coupling fittings on the flat surface , and configured to be compressed against the counterpart surface; and one or more alignment pins projecting from the flat surface and configured to be received by one or more corresponding guide holes within the counterpart surface.
A method of typing a pregnant female subject as being at risk of developing gestational diabetes, the method comprising: a) determining a level of expression of Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 4 (sFRP4) in a sample which has been obtained from the subject; b) comparing the determined level of expression of sFRP4 with a level of expression of sFRP4 in a reference sample; and c) typing said subject as being at risk of developing gestational diabetes if the level of expression of sFRP4 is increased in the sample of the subject, when compared to the reference sample. a) determining a level of expression of Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 4 (sFRP4) in a sample which has been obtained from the subject; b) comparing the determined level of expression of sFRP4 with a level of expression of sFRP4 in a reference sample; and c) typing said subject as being at risk of developing gestational diabetes if the level of expression of sFRP4 is increased in the sample of the subject, when compared to the reference sample.
A handle assembly for a selectable weight set apparatus comprising: a handle for supporting a plurality of weight plates; an adjustment assembly associated with the handle for selecting a number of weight plates to be retained to the handle, the adjustment assembly comprising at least one selector for movement relative to the handle to engage and select the weight plates to be retained to the handle; and a locking assembly for fixing the selector relative to the handle, the locking assembly comprising a first locking element and a plurality of second locking elements , the first locking element being configured for releasable engagement with the selector and one of the plurality of second locking elements on the selector to place the locking assembly in locked and unlocked configurations; wherein the adjustment assembly further comprises a selector element fixed to the first locking element and operatively connected to the selector for moving the selector to retain a selected number of weight plates in said at least one of the first and second weight sets, movement of the selector element to advance the selector to a selected weight plate aligning the first locking element with a second locking element associated with the selected weight plate. a handle for supporting a plurality of weight plates; an adjustment assembly associated with the handle for selecting a number of weight plates to be retained to the handle, the adjustment assembly comprising at least one selector for movement relative to the handle to engage and select the weight plates to be retained to the handle; and a locking assembly for fixing the selector relative to the handle, the locking assembly comprising a first locking element and a plurality of second locking elements , the first locking element being configured for releasable engagement with the selector and one of the plurality of second locking elements on the selector to place the locking assembly in locked and unlocked configurations; wherein the adjustment assembly further comprises a selector element fixed to the first locking element and operatively connected to the selector for moving the selector to retain a selected number of weight plates in said at least one of the first and second weight sets, movement of the selector element to advance the selector to a selected weight plate aligning the first locking element with a second locking element associated with the selected weight plate.
A delivery device for percutaneously delivering a stented prosthetic heart valve, the stented prosthetic heart valve being radially expandable from a radially compressed delivery configuration to a radially expanded deployed configuration, the delivery device comprising: a capsule assembly , wherein the capsule assembly includes a capsule and a proximal shaft coupled to a proximal end of the capsule , the capsule including an expanded configuration wherein the capsule has a first outer diameter and a collapsed configuration wherein the capsule has a second outer diameter smaller than the first outer diameter; a handle including a housing and an actuator mechanism , wherein the actuator mechanism is coupled to a proximal portion of the proximal shaft and is configured to selectively move the proximal shaft and the capsule relative to the housing to release the stented prosthetic heart valve; and an outer stability shaft defining a lumen , the outer stability shaft coupled to the handle and configured to receive the proximal shaft within the lumen of the outer stability shaft , the outer stability shaft having an inner diameter, wherein the first outer diameter of the capsule is greater than the inner diameter of the outer stability shaft and the second outer diameter of the capsule is smaller than the inner diameter of the outer stability shaft . a capsule assembly , wherein the capsule assembly includes a capsule and a proximal shaft coupled to a proximal end of the capsule , the capsule including an expanded configuration wherein the capsule has a first outer diameter and a collapsed configuration wherein the capsule has a second outer diameter smaller than the first outer diameter; a handle including a housing and an actuator mechanism , wherein the actuator mechanism is coupled to a proximal portion of the proximal shaft and is configured to selectively move the proximal shaft and the capsule relative to the housing to release the stented prosthetic heart valve; and an outer stability shaft defining a lumen , the outer stability shaft coupled to the handle and configured to receive the proximal shaft within the lumen of the outer stability shaft , the outer stability shaft having an inner diameter, wherein the first outer diameter of the capsule is greater than the inner diameter of the outer stability shaft and the second outer diameter of the capsule is smaller than the inner diameter of the outer stability shaft .
An exhaust gas treatment device , comprising: - a housing , comprising an inner volume and an inlet and an outlet , said housing defining a flow path for exhaust gas from said inlet to said outlet ; - at least one selective catalytic substrate arranged within said housing , having an outlet face with surface area A and dividing said inner volume in a first sub volume near said inlet and second sub volume near said outlet ; - said outlet being at least partially defined by an outlet tube ; - said outlet tube extending through an outer wall of said housing and having an internal portion extending into said second sub volume and an external portion extending away from said housing ; and - a baffle plate arranged within said second sub volume, dividing said second sub volume in a downstream portion and an upstream portion; - wherein said outlet tube is fixed to said baffle plate at or near a first axial end of said outlet tube ; - a sensor device for measuring exhaust gas properties arranged along said external portion of said outlet tube ; wherein said baffle plate comprises a first set of baffle plate openings in an area of said baffle plate outside of said first axial end of said outlet tube ; and wherein a sidewall of said internal portion of said outlet tube comprises a second set of outlet tube openings ; characterised in that : a total surface area defined by said first set of openings is within the range of 0.15A to 0.23A; and a total surface area defined by said second set of openings is within the range of 0.08A to 0.12A. - a housing , comprising an inner volume and an inlet and an outlet , said housing defining a flow path for exhaust gas from said inlet to said outlet ; - at least one selective catalytic substrate arranged within said housing , having an outlet face with surface area A and dividing said inner volume in a first sub volume near said inlet and second sub volume near said outlet ; - said outlet being at least partially defined by an outlet tube ; - said outlet tube extending through an outer wall of said housing and having an internal portion extending into said second sub volume and an external portion extending away from said housing ; and - a baffle plate arranged within said second sub volume, dividing said second sub volume in a downstream portion and an upstream portion; - wherein said outlet tube is fixed to said baffle plate at or near a first axial end of said outlet tube ; - a sensor device for measuring exhaust gas properties arranged along said external portion of said outlet tube ; wherein said baffle plate comprises a first set of baffle plate openings in an area of said baffle plate outside of said first axial end of said outlet tube ; and wherein a sidewall of said internal portion of said outlet tube comprises a second set of outlet tube openings ; a total surface area defined by said first set of openings is within the range of 0.15A to 0.23A; and a total surface area defined by said second set of openings is within the range of 0.08A to 0.12A.
A method for amplifying bisulfite-treated DNA derived from an archived sample by polymerase chain reaction, comprising amplifying bisulfite-treated DNA in a DNA amplification step comprising use of a polymerase concentration in the range of 0.05 to 0.3 U/μl and a concentration of each nucleotide in the range of 350 to 650 μmol/l.
A transmission based on gear wheels with spiral toothed transitions including a casing with a rotating first shaft with toothed elements located on a truncated cone, a second rotating shaft installed parallel to the surface of the first shaft and at a distance from it, including a second shaft gear wheel engaged with the teeth of the first shaft and rotating together with the first shaft by means of engagement facilities , said second shaft gear wheel being movable along said second shaft by means of a linear actuating mechanism allowing to position the second shaft gear wheel at any point along the second shaft , wherein the first shaft has, at its beginning and end, stationary gear wheels whose diameters and numbers of teeth are proportionate to the diameter of the first shaft at their location points, said stationary gear wheels being connected by two or more, if discontinuous, contrawound spiral toothed transitions , at whose intersection points intermediate gear wheels are located, wherein the transmission coefficient is changed by rolling the second shaft gear wheel over said spiral toothed transitions from one gear wheel to another without changing the rotation direction of the first shaft , wherein a sensor-based automatic control system which is suitable for moving the actuating mechanism connected with the second shaft gear wheel for positioning the second shaft gear wheel so that its teeth are permanently engaged either with stationary gear wheels of the first shaft or with the teeth of the spiral toothed transitions when the transmission coefficient is changed, the sensor-based automatic control system monitoring the current linear position of the second shaft gear wheel along the second shaft , characterized in that the sensor-based control system constantly comparing the calculated linear position of the second shaft gear wheel and the current one in the process of gear shifting, and when a misalignment exceeding a preset permissible value is detected, an additional corrective signal is generated by the sensor-based automatic control system , allowing to compensate the detected misalignment.
Electromagnetic flowmeter with a measuring tube with a measuring tube wall , wherein said wall has an electrically isolating surface from a first material, and at least a first electrode (4', 4", 4′′′) with an electrode axis (Z), wherein the electrode (4', 4", 4′′′) has at least an electrode front face to capture a measuring signal, particularly a measured voltage, in a measured medium and an electrode shaft , which extends through the measuring tube wall, wherein the electrode (4' 4", 4′′′) has a limit stop protruding out of the electrode shaft with a limit stop surface to limit the movability (R) of the electrode (4' 4" 4′′′) in relation to the measuring tube wall along the electrode axis (Z), characterized in that the electrode (4', 4", 4′′′) has an electrically isolating coating in an area of the electrode shaft and in an area of the limit stop surface , wherein the material of the electrically isolating coating has a Shore hardness that is lower than the first material that forms the electrically isolating surface of the measuring tube ; and in that the limitation of the movability (R) of the electrode (4', 4" 4′′′) in relation to the measuring tube wall is present with a contact between the electrically isolating coating and the first material.
A method of producing xylo-oligosaccharides, said method comprising: obtaining a cellulase composition by incubation of a cellulase mixture from the genus Trichoderma having at least activities of xylanase, cellobiohydrolase, β-glucosidase and β-xyiosidase against a biomass containing xylan and cellulose at 35 °C to 60 °C to attain β-xylosidase activity of 500 U/g or less of proteins in the cellulase composition, and hydrolyzing a biomass containing xylan and cellulose with said cellulase composition. obtaining a cellulase composition by incubation of a cellulase mixture from the genus Trichoderma having at least activities of xylanase, cellobiohydrolase, β-glucosidase and β-xyiosidase against a biomass containing xylan and cellulose at 35 °C to 60 °C to attain β-xylosidase activity of 500 U/g or less of proteins in the cellulase composition, and hydrolyzing a biomass containing xylan and cellulose with said cellulase composition.
Reference voltage generator (RVG) for supplying a first pair of reference potentials (V REFPa , V REFNa ) at a first terminal pair and a second pair of reference potentials (VREFPb, VREFNb) at a second terminal pair to a switched capacitor array (SCA) of an analog-digital converter working with successive approximation, wherein the reference voltage generator (RVG) comprises a first input (I1) and a second input (I2) to be coupled to an external voltage supply (EVS); and a first charge reservoir (RESa) with a first and a second terminal coupled between the first terminal pair, the first terminal coupled to the first input (I1) via a first switch and the second terminal coupled to the second input (I2) via a second switch; and the second terminal pair is coupled to the first input (I1) and the second input (I2), and further comprising a first charge pump (CP1) coupled to the first terminal of the first charge reservoir (RESa) via a first pump switch (PS1); and a second charge pump (CP2) coupled to the second terminal of the first charge reservoir (RESa) via a second pump switch (PS2).