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Method of cleaning deposited material from a molding surface of a mold for forming ophthalmic lenses, in particular contact lenses, the method comprising the steps of: - bringing a cleaning head having a rotational axis into contact with the molding surface , the cleaning head having a concave or convex shape matching the concave or convex shape of the molding surface , - rotating the cleaning head around the rotational axis while maintaining the contact between the cleaning head and the molding surface , characterized by the rotational axis of the cleaning head being arranged normal to the molding surface , and by the further steps: - moving the cleaning head to perform a precession motion around a central normal on the molding surface running through the apex thereof, while rotating the cleaning head around the rotational axis and while maintaining the contact between the cleaning head and the molding surface , wherein during the precession motion the rotational axis of the cleaning head includes an inclination angle (α 1 ,α 2 ) with the central normal on the molding surface . - bringing a cleaning head having a rotational axis into contact with the molding surface , the cleaning head having a concave or convex shape matching the concave or convex shape of the molding surface , - rotating the cleaning head around the rotational axis while maintaining the contact between the cleaning head and the molding surface , - moving the cleaning head to perform a precession motion around a central normal on the molding surface running through the apex thereof, while rotating the cleaning head around the rotational axis and while maintaining the contact between the cleaning head and the molding surface ,
An incretin, an incretin receptor agonist, or any combination thereof, for use in a method of reducing elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in a subject, wherein the elevated ICP to be treated is associated with hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus, or meningitis.
A method for preparing a composite, wherein the method comprises (i) providing nanocapsules which respectively comprise a polymeric shell and a core containing a liquid crystalline medium, and (ii) mixing the nanocapsules with a polymer comprising one or more of the repeating units A and/or B and one or more of the repeating units C and/or D wherein Sp 1 and Sp 2 respectively represent a spacer group, X 11 represents CH 2 , CO, S-CO or NH-CO, y is, independently in each occurrence, 0 or an integer from 1 to 10, X 12 represents, independently in each occurrence, O, S, CO, NH or an ester group, X 13 represents, independently in each occurrence, O, S, CO, NH or single bond, and R 11 is a polymerizable group. (i) providing nanocapsules which respectively comprise a polymeric shell and a core containing a liquid crystalline medium, and (ii) mixing the nanocapsules with a polymer comprising one or more of the repeating units A and/or B and one or more of the repeating units C and/or D wherein Sp 1 and Sp 2 respectively represent a spacer group, X 11 represents CH 2 , CO, S-CO or NH-CO, y is, independently in each occurrence, 0 or an integer from 1 to 10, X 12 represents, independently in each occurrence, O, S, CO, NH or an ester group, X 13 represents, independently in each occurrence, O, S, CO, NH or single bond, and R 11 is a polymerizable group. Sp 1 and Sp 2 respectively represent a spacer group, X 11 represents CH 2 , CO, S-CO or NH-CO, y is, independently in each occurrence, 0 or an integer from 1 to 10, X 12 represents, independently in each occurrence, O, S, CO, NH or an ester group, X 13 represents, independently in each occurrence, O, S, CO, NH or single bond, and R 11 is a polymerizable group.
Cerdulatinib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in treating multiple myeloma (MM) in a human patient in need thereof, wherein said use comprises administering to the patient an effective amount of said cerdulatinib or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the effective amount of cerdulatinib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is from 25 mg to 65 mg twice daily.
A method of diagnosing prostate cancer in a human subject comprising quantitating methylation in genomic DNA obtained from the human subject in at least one target region selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 18 and SEQ ID NO:39, wherein significant methylation changes indicate the presence of prostate cancer or a prostate cancer field defect, wherein the change is relative to tissue from a second human subject who does not have prostate cancer.
A probiotic formulation comprising at least one food-grade substance and Lactobacillus plantarum TIFN 101, deposited under number CBS 138100.
A fibrous web comprising multiple fibers, wherein the fibers are made from a polymer selected from polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, and polybutylene terephthalate; wherein the fibrous web has a major web surface; wherein the fibers near the major web surface comprise an outer surface; wherein the outer surface of the fibers compromises a recrystallized skin layer; wherein the recrystallized skin layer has a plurality of textures; and wherein at least another part of the outer surface is smooth. wherein the fibers are made from a polymer selected from polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, and polybutylene terephthalate; wherein the fibrous web has a major web surface; wherein the fibers near the major web surface comprise an outer surface; wherein the outer surface of the fibers compromises a recrystallized skin layer; wherein the recrystallized skin layer has a plurality of textures; and wherein at least another part of the outer surface is smooth.
An avalanche photodetector comprising: a first electrode ; a collector layer on the first electrode; a tunnel barrier layer on the collector layer; a graphene layer on the tunnel barrier layer; an emitter layer on the graphene layer; and a second electrode on the emitter layer, wherein the second electrode at least partially comprises a transparent conductive material; wherein the collector layer and the emitter layer are made of the same semiconductor material or different semiconductor materials; the emitter layer functions as a light absorbing layer in order to generate electron-hole pairs; the detector is configured to provide a high intensity electric field to cause an avalanche phenomenon to occur in the collector layer ; and the tunnelling barrier layer has a bandgap much higher than that of the collector layer and has a thickness sufficient for achieving tunnelling of electrons and holes; whereby the electrons or holes generated by the emitter layer cause a photodoping effect in the graphene layer so that the electrons or holes move to the collector layer via the tunnel barrier layer more easily. a first electrode ; a collector layer on the first electrode; a tunnel barrier layer on the collector layer; a graphene layer on the tunnel barrier layer; an emitter layer on the graphene layer; and a second electrode on the emitter layer, wherein the second electrode at least partially comprises a transparent conductive material; wherein the collector layer and the emitter layer are made of the same semiconductor material or different semiconductor materials; the emitter layer functions as a light absorbing layer in order to generate electron-hole pairs; the detector is configured to provide a high intensity electric field to cause an avalanche phenomenon to occur in the collector layer ; and the tunnelling barrier layer has a bandgap much higher than that of the collector layer and has a thickness sufficient for achieving tunnelling of electrons and holes; whereby the electrons or holes generated by the emitter layer cause a photodoping effect in the graphene layer so that the electrons or holes move to the collector layer via the tunnel barrier layer more easily.
A method for extracting natural gas or a mixture of oil and natural gas from a subterranean environment and converting it into a solid hydrate comprising: a) extracting natural gas or a mixture of oil and natural gas; b) optionally separating the natural gas from the mixture of oil and natural gas in a first tank or vessel; c) transporting the natural gas to a subsea second tank or vessel; d) introducing water into the subsea second tank or vessel, deep in the ocean; e) mixing the natural gas and water to form a natural gas clathrate hydrate, NGCH, and water slurry; f) removing excess water from the NGCH/water slurry to form a solid comprising a clathrate; and g) processing the solid comprising a clathrate into a transportable form. a) extracting natural gas or a mixture of oil and natural gas; b) optionally separating the natural gas from the mixture of oil and natural gas in a first tank or vessel; c) transporting the natural gas to a subsea second tank or vessel; d) introducing water into the subsea second tank or vessel, deep in the ocean; e) mixing the natural gas and water to form a natural gas clathrate hydrate, NGCH, and water slurry; f) removing excess water from the NGCH/water slurry to form a solid comprising a clathrate; and g) processing the solid comprising a clathrate into a transportable form.
A method comprising: receiving, by a wireless device , indications comprising: a wake-up indication indicating downlink control channel monitoring during a discontinuous reception, DRX, on duration of a DRX cycle; and a dormancy indication indicating a switching to a dormant bandwidth part of a cell; and based on the dormancy indication and the wake-up indication, during the DRX on duration: stopping monitoring a downlink control channel on the cell, while maintaining the cell activated; and transmitting a channel state information report for the dormant bandwidth part. receiving, by a wireless device , indications comprising: a wake-up indication indicating downlink control channel monitoring during a discontinuous reception, DRX, on duration of a DRX cycle; and a dormancy indication indicating a switching to a dormant bandwidth part of a cell; and a wake-up indication indicating downlink control channel monitoring during a discontinuous reception, DRX, on duration of a DRX cycle; and a dormancy indication indicating a switching to a dormant bandwidth part of a cell; and based on the dormancy indication and the wake-up indication, during the DRX on duration: stopping monitoring a downlink control channel on the cell, while maintaining the cell activated; and transmitting a channel state information report for the dormant bandwidth part. stopping monitoring a downlink control channel on the cell, while maintaining the cell activated; and transmitting a channel state information report for the dormant bandwidth part.
Fuel cell , in particular solid oxide fuel cell , comprising at least one support substrate and a functional layer system applied to the support substrate , where the support substrate is formed at least partly by at least one expanded element , in particular expanded metal , characterized in that the support substrate is formed at least partly by a chromium- and/or silicon-reducing filler material , in particular a chromium getter , preferably composed of Mn 2-x CO 1+x O 4 and/or LaSrMn.
A sensor assembly comprising: an electronics assembly having a circuit board; a sensor mount structure comprising a first side and a second side , and an aperture (130; 330; 430; 530; 630) formed from the first side towards the second side; a sensor supported by the sensor mount structure , such that the sensor is situated, at least partially, in the aperture (130; 330; 430; 530; 630) of the sensor mount structure ; a spring pin connector (112; 312; 412; 512; 612a, 612b) coupled to the sensor mount structure , the spring pin connector having a connector body (124; 324; 424; 524; 624a, 624b) and a pair of conductive spring pins (126; 326; 426; 526; 626b) supported by and extending through the connector body, the pair of conductive spring pins electrically coupled to the sensor, and blind-mate interfaced to the circuit board of the electronics assembly, thereby electrically coupling the sensor to the electronics assembly; the sensor assembly characterized in that it further comprises a connector float system associated with the spring pin connector and operable to facilitate float of the spring pin connector in at least one degree of freedom relative to the circuit board to account for positional tolerance variations between the spring pin connector and the circuit board. an electronics assembly having a circuit board; a sensor mount structure comprising a first side and a second side , and an aperture (130; 330; 430; 530; 630) formed from the first side towards the second side; a sensor supported by the sensor mount structure , such that the sensor is situated, at least partially, in the aperture (130; 330; 430; 530; 630) of the sensor mount structure ; a spring pin connector (112; 312; 412; 512; 612a, 612b) coupled to the sensor mount structure , the spring pin connector having a connector body (124; 324; 424; 524; 624a, 624b) and a pair of conductive spring pins (126; 326; 426; 526; 626b) supported by and extending through the connector body, the pair of conductive spring pins electrically coupled to the sensor, and blind-mate interfaced to the circuit board of the electronics assembly, thereby electrically coupling the sensor to the electronics assembly; the sensor assembly characterized in that it further comprises a connector float system associated with the spring pin connector and operable to facilitate float of the spring pin connector in at least one degree of freedom relative to the circuit board to account for positional tolerance variations between the spring pin connector and the circuit board.
Lamp having an LED unit , at least one optics unit , a heatsink and a housing , wherein the LED unit comprises a plurality of separate LEDs , wherein the LED unit is attached to the heatsink in a manner such that waste heat from the LEDs may be dissipated to the environment at least indirectly via the heatsink , wherein the optics unit is connected to the LED unit in a manner such that it influences the light that is emittable by the LEDs , wherein the housing is formed in the manner of a trough, wherein it extends along a longitudinal axis , wherein it has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape having a base and two U-legs in a region that is central with respect to the longitudinal axis , wherein the heatsink extends with a constant cross-sectional shape along the longitudinal axis , wherein the heatsink has a central section arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis between two lateral sections , wherein the central section forms a substantially planar support surface facing away from the housing , wherein the LED unit is attached to the support surface , wherein the lateral sections each have at least one first web that is oriented substantially perpendicularly to the support surface, wherein said web is formed in one piece with the central section , wherein the first webs each form a first free end of the heatsink that points toward the housing , wherein the U-legs of the housing each have a second free end pointing towards the heatsink , wherein the second free end rests against an associated first free end , wherein the LED unit and/or the at least one optics unit is surrounded in the shape of a U by the two lateral sections and the central section , characterized in that the two lateral sections each surround a second web oriented perpendicularly to the support surface , wherein the second web is arranged between the associated first web and the support surface , wherein the second web immediately adjoins the support surface , the first and the associated second web (25; 26) are connected to one another in one piece via a connection section so that they together form a U shape, wherein the U-shaped cross-sectional shape of the housing is covered by an end plate on both ends of the housing that face away from one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis , wherein the heatsink is attached exclusively to the two end plates .
A heat exchanger with a ferromagnetic casing, together with a planar contact element and a heat-conducting element mounted thereon, by means of which, on the one hand, a tube through which a fluid can flow is held on the contact element and, on the other hand, a strip-shaped magnet which runs parallel to the tube , holds the contact element and the casing together, characterised in that , the tube and the magnet lie on the contact element , and an aluminium heat-conducting plate as the heat-conducting element covers the tube and the magnet such that it follows a contour of the tube and the magnet .
A device for use in collection and removal of slurry or similar from a sty, such as a pig sty, wherein the device comprises an one-piece body made by a rotational moulding manufacturing process, wherein the one-piece body has one or more funnels wherein each funnel comprises at least one upper opening having an upper horizontal area enclosed by an upper edge , and a lower opening having a lower horizontal area enclosed by a lower edge , wherein the upper horizontal area is larger than the lower horizontal area, and the inside of the funnel is thus extending from the upper opening to the lower opening of the funnel , an encapsulation enclosing the funnel from the lower edge of the funnel to the upper edge of the funnel, such that a ventilation space is defined within the one-piece body between the encapsulation and the funnel . one or more funnels wherein each funnel comprises at least one upper opening having an upper horizontal area enclosed by an upper edge , and a lower opening having a lower horizontal area enclosed by a lower edge , wherein the upper horizontal area is larger than the lower horizontal area, and the inside of the funnel is thus extending from the upper opening to the lower opening of the funnel , an encapsulation enclosing the funnel from the lower edge of the funnel to the upper edge of the funnel, such that a ventilation space is defined within the one-piece body between the encapsulation and the funnel .
A micro-needle array device comprising: a micro-needle array having a sheet part and a plurality of needle parts existing on a top face of the sheet part; and a pressing member for pressing a surface of the sheet part, the surface being on an opposite side of the surface having the needle parts, wherein the sheet part has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.6 mm, and an area A of a pressing face of the pressing member for pressing the sheet part of the micro-needle array and an area B of a region where the needle parts of the micro-needle array exist, satisfy the formula: 0.3 ≤ A/B ≤ 0.75. a micro-needle array having a sheet part and a plurality of needle parts existing on a top face of the sheet part; and a pressing member for pressing a surface of the sheet part, the surface being on an opposite side of the surface having the needle parts, wherein the sheet part has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.6 mm, and an area A of a pressing face of the pressing member for pressing the sheet part of the micro-needle array and an area B of a region where the needle parts of the micro-needle array exist, satisfy the formula: 0.3 ≤ A/B ≤ 0.75.
Method for estimating a state of charge (SOC pack ) of a battery comprising several electrochemical cells (C 1 , ... C N ) connected in series, each of the cells (C 1 , ... C N ) having a state of charge (SOC) which is kept between a minimum allowable state of charge value (BSOC min ) and a maximum allowable state of charge value (BSOC max ), said method comprising the following steps: - a step of determining, at a given instant, the minimum cell voltage (U Cmin ) and the maximum cell voltage (U Cmax ) from among the voltages at the terminals of the cells, - a step of calculating a minimum state of charge (SOC min ) of the cell having the minimum cell voltage (U Cmin ) and a maximum state of charge (SOC max ) of the cell having the maximum cell voltage (U Cmax ), the state of charge (SOC pack ) of the battery being between said minimum state of charge (SOC min ) and said maximum state of charge (SOC max ), the method further comprising a step of adjusting said minimum allowable state of charge value (BSOC min ) and said maximum allowable state of charge value (BSOC max ) of each cell depending on at least one physical quantity which is representative of a state of health of the cell and/or depending on the temperature of the battery, and - adjusting the state of charge (SOC pack ) of the battery to the minimum state of charge value (SOC min ) when the minimum state of charge (SOC min ) of the cell having the minimum cell voltage (U Cmin ) is strictly less than the minimum allowable state of charge value (BSOC min ) of said cell, and - adjusting the state of charge (SOC pack ) of the battery to the maximum state of charge value (SOC max ) when the maximum state of charge (SOC max ) of the cell having the maximum cell voltage (U Cmax ) is strictly greater than the maximum allowable state of charge value (BSOC max ) of said cell. - a step of determining, at a given instant, the minimum cell voltage (U Cmin ) and the maximum cell voltage (U Cmax ) from among the voltages at the terminals of the cells, - a step of calculating a minimum state of charge (SOC min ) of the cell having the minimum cell voltage (U Cmin ) and a maximum state of charge (SOC max ) of the cell having the maximum cell voltage (U Cmax ), the state of charge (SOC pack ) of the battery being between said minimum state of charge (SOC min ) and said maximum state of charge (SOC max ), - adjusting the state of charge (SOC pack ) of the battery to the minimum state of charge value (SOC min ) when the minimum state of charge (SOC min ) of the cell having the minimum cell voltage (U Cmin ) is strictly less than the minimum allowable state of charge value (BSOC min ) of said cell, and - adjusting the state of charge (SOC pack ) of the battery to the maximum state of charge value (SOC max ) when the maximum state of charge (SOC max ) of the cell having the maximum cell voltage (U Cmax ) is strictly greater than the maximum allowable state of charge value (BSOC max ) of said cell.
A method, comprising: by a user equipment device, UE , establishing a connection with a base station ; transmitting an indication to the base station indicating a preference to transmit an acknowledgment message in the same slot as a downlink packet received through the physical downlink shared channel, PDSCH, wherein the indication is transmitted based at least in part on an average packet size, and wherein the acknowledgment message indicates whether the downlink packet was successfully received; and communicating with the base station according to the preference at least in part in response to transmitting the indication. by a user equipment device, UE , establishing a connection with a base station ; transmitting an indication to the base station indicating a preference to transmit an acknowledgment message in the same slot as a downlink packet received through the physical downlink shared channel, PDSCH, wherein the indication is transmitted based at least in part on an average packet size, and wherein the acknowledgment message indicates whether the downlink packet was successfully received; and communicating with the base station according to the preference at least in part in response to transmitting the indication.