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A support for supporting a post in the ground, the support comprising a clamp comprising a clamp section to receive the post, the clamp section comprising two parts, a first clamp part defining a first surface that is shaped for engagement with part of the outer surface of a post and a second clamp part defining a second surface that is shaped for engagement with part of the outer surface of a post, the clamp of the support further including clamping means for connecting the first and second clamp parts; wherein, the clamping means is arranged to increase or decrease the engagement between the first and second surfaces and the outer surface of the post to thereby grip and clamp the post, the support further including a housing for the clamp, the housing including a stop to prevent the clamp from being removed from the housing, characterised in that each of the first and second surfaces is longer in the direction in which the post is arranged to be received, than it is wide.
Method for controlling the direction of a wellbore trajectory during directional sliding drilling by means of a drill string having a drill bit rotatable, by means of a mud motor , around a drill bit rotation axis at its lower end, the direction of the drill bit rotation axis defining a tool face, and the method comprising the following steps: a1) estimating a pressure drop across the mud motor by measuring a drilling fluid pressure; b1) utilizing the estimated pressure drop from step a1) to calculate the torque of the mud motor; and c1) calculating a reactive twist angle of the drill string by multiplying the calculated torque from step b1) by the torsional drill string compliance, wherein step a1) comprises the step of including any transient drilling fluid pressure in the estimate, characterized in that the method further comprises the step of d1) rotating the drill string , by means of a drill string rotation means, an angle substantially equal to but in the opposite direction of the calculated reactive twist angle and forward feeding the calculated reactive twist angle to a control loop of the drill string rotation means for instantly regulating the tool face. a1) estimating a pressure drop across the mud motor by measuring a drilling fluid pressure; b1) utilizing the estimated pressure drop from step a1) to calculate the torque of the mud motor; and c1) calculating a reactive twist angle of the drill string by multiplying the calculated torque from step b1) by the torsional drill string compliance, wherein step a1) comprises the step of including any transient drilling fluid pressure in the estimate, characterized in that the method further comprises the step of d1) rotating the drill string , by means of a drill string rotation means, an angle substantially equal to but in the opposite direction of the calculated reactive twist angle and forward feeding the calculated reactive twist angle to a control loop of the drill string rotation means for instantly regulating the tool face.
An embossing device comprising: - an embossing area in which are arranged at least: a first embossing roller ; a second embossing roller ; a first pressure roller co-acting with the first embossing roller ; a second pressure roller co-acting with the second embossing roller ; - a storage unit configured for containing spare embossing rollers , for replacing one or the other of said first embossing roller and second embossing roller in the embossing area; wherein the storage unit is provided with seats for receiving embossing rollers ; said storage unit is distanced from the embossing area and is arranged upstream of the embossing area with respect to a feeding direction of plies (V1, V2, V3) fed to the embossing area; - a transfer device configured and arranged for transferring embossing rollers from the embossing area to the storage unit and vice-versa; the transfer device comprises a pair of arms ending with engagement hooks , configured for engaging the embossing rollers ; said device is characterized in that the storage unit develops substantially vertically, with the seats being mutually superposed; said transfer device is movable along crossbeams arranged at a height higher than the embossing area; and the embossing rollers are provided with respective sleeves idly mounted on supporting journals and comprising annular grooves configured and arranged for co-acting with the engagement hooks . - an embossing area in which are arranged at least: a first embossing roller ; a second embossing roller ; a first pressure roller co-acting with the first embossing roller ; a second pressure roller co-acting with the second embossing roller ; - a storage unit configured for containing spare embossing rollers , for replacing one or the other of said first embossing roller and second embossing roller in the embossing area; wherein the storage unit is provided with seats for receiving embossing rollers ; said storage unit is distanced from the embossing area and is arranged upstream of the embossing area with respect to a feeding direction of plies (V1, V2, V3) fed to the embossing area; - a transfer device configured and arranged for transferring embossing rollers from the embossing area to the storage unit and vice-versa; the transfer device comprises a pair of arms ending with engagement hooks , configured for engaging the embossing rollers ;
A method for detecting presence with respect to an automated furniture item , the method comprising: receiving capacitance monitoring data from a sinuous wire detection array component coupled to the automated furniture item , wherein the sinuous wire detection array component is configured to have a voltage based on proximity of an object to the sinuous wire detection array component , and further wherein the sinuous wire detection array component comprises a plurality of sinuous wires coupled to at least a portion of a seating surface of the automated furniture item and at least one bridging component coupled to each of the plurality of sinuous wires to form a capacitive sensor; determining that the change in voltage satisfies a threshold, wherein determining that the change in voltage satisfies a threshold comprises: monitoring a change in voltage detected by the sinuous wire detection array component over a particular period of time; and comparing the change in voltage over the particular period of time with the threshold; and based on determining the change in voltage satisfies the threshold, generating an indication of occupancy with respect to the seating surface. receiving capacitance monitoring data from a sinuous wire detection array component coupled to the automated furniture item , wherein the sinuous wire detection array component is configured to have a voltage based on proximity of an object to the sinuous wire detection array component , and further wherein the sinuous wire detection array component comprises a plurality of sinuous wires coupled to at least a portion of a seating surface of the automated furniture item and at least one bridging component coupled to each of the plurality of sinuous wires to form a capacitive sensor; determining that the change in voltage satisfies a threshold, wherein determining that the change in voltage satisfies a threshold comprises: monitoring a change in voltage detected by the sinuous wire detection array component over a particular period of time; and comparing the change in voltage over the particular period of time with the threshold; and based on determining the change in voltage satisfies the threshold, generating an indication of occupancy with respect to the seating surface.
A device for selectively ablating a submucosal layer of a duodenal wall and/or of sensory neurons therein, the device comprising a catheter comprising: an expandable member configured to stretch the duodenal wall and to generate a fixed distance between a center of the catheter and the duodenal wall; wherein the expandable member comprises a semi- or non-compliant balloon having a radius of 12.5-25 mm; a laser transmitting element comprising a single mode optical fiber configured to transmit a first laser beam having a wavelength of 1550-1567 nm, a laser power in the range of 3-30 Watt and a spot diameter of 20-200 microns; and a deflective optical element functionally coupled with the laser emitting element and configured to direct the first laser beam to a region on and/or beneath the duodenal wall; wherein the catheter and/or the deflective optical element is rotatable so as to bring about a circumferential ablation of the duodenal wall; and wherein the first laser beam is capable as serving as both a modulating and a feedback beam. an expandable member configured to stretch the duodenal wall and to generate a fixed distance between a center of the catheter and the duodenal wall; wherein the expandable member comprises a semi- or non-compliant balloon having a radius of 12.5-25 mm; a laser transmitting element comprising a single mode optical fiber configured to transmit a first laser beam having a wavelength of 1550-1567 nm, a laser power in the range of 3-30 Watt and a spot diameter of 20-200 microns; and a deflective optical element functionally coupled with the laser emitting element and configured to direct the first laser beam to a region on and/or beneath the duodenal wall; wherein the catheter and/or the deflective optical element is rotatable so as to bring about a circumferential ablation of the duodenal wall; and wherein the first laser beam is capable as serving as both a modulating and a feedback beam.
A device for treating tissue of a subject by laser induced optical breakdown of the tissue, the device comprising: - a light source for providing a pulsed light beam ; - a focusing system for focusing the light beam into a focal spot positionable in the tissue; and - a feedback system for: - detecting a feedback signal from the tissue, the feedback signal comprising light and/or sound generated by the pulsed light beam; and - determining based on the light and/or sound whether or not the focal spot was in the tissue during the pulse. - a light source for providing a pulsed light beam ; - a focusing system for focusing the light beam into a focal spot positionable in the tissue; and - a feedback system for: - detecting a feedback signal from the tissue, the feedback signal comprising light and/or sound generated by the pulsed light beam; and - determining based on the light and/or sound whether or not the focal spot was in the tissue during the pulse. - detecting a feedback signal from the tissue, the feedback signal comprising light and/or sound generated by the pulsed light beam; and - determining based on the light and/or sound whether or not the focal spot was in the tissue during the pulse.
A vaporization device assembly comprising: a battery with a mouthpiece end and an opposing vibration end, a first spacer made of dampening material at the mouthpiece end and a second spacer made of dampening material at the vibration end; a printed circuit board , a vibrator and a microprocessor housed in the second spacer ; a coil holder configured to accommodate a ceramic coil for vaporizing vaporization substances, a vaporization chamber, and a plurality of wicks ; a tank having a reservoir , a first and a second end, wherein the reservoir is configured for housing a vaporization substance; a reservoir plug which is accommodated in the first end of the tank ; and a pressure sensor in pneumatic communication with the reservoir of the tank ; wherein the battery is configured to supply electricity to the printed circuit board , the vibrator , the ceramic coil , and the microprocessor ; wherein the mouthpiece end of the battery is electrically connected to the ceramic coil ; wherein the pressure sensor is accommodated by the second spacer ; and wherein the coil holder is positioned on a first side of the first spacer pointing towards the mouthpiece end, and the battery is positioned on a second side of the first spacer opposite the first side. a battery with a mouthpiece end and an opposing vibration end, a first spacer made of dampening material at the mouthpiece end and a second spacer made of dampening material at the vibration end; a printed circuit board , a vibrator and a microprocessor housed in the second spacer ; a coil holder configured to accommodate a ceramic coil for vaporizing vaporization substances, a vaporization chamber, and a plurality of wicks ; a tank having a reservoir , a first and a second end, wherein the reservoir is configured for housing a vaporization substance; a reservoir plug which is accommodated in the first end of the tank ; and a pressure sensor in pneumatic communication with the reservoir of the tank ; wherein the battery is configured to supply electricity to the printed circuit board , the vibrator , the ceramic coil , and the microprocessor ; wherein the mouthpiece end of the battery is electrically connected to the ceramic coil ; wherein the pressure sensor is accommodated by the second spacer ; and wherein the coil holder is positioned on a first side of the first spacer pointing towards the mouthpiece end, and the battery is positioned on a second side of the first spacer opposite the first side.
Guide device, in particular for sliding doors, having a running part with at least one roller and a guide rail made of a shaped steel sheet, which has at least one track on which at least one roller of the running part rolls, wherein the guide rail is formed in two layers in the region of the at least one track , and the at least one track is convexly curved upwards in cross-section, whereby each roller has a surface which, in a radial section, is concavely curved at least in some regions and two radially projecting rings are provided on both sides of the surface which encompass the track characterized in that the at least one roller contacts the curved track at two spaced-apart points which are arranged on opposite sides of a central plane of the track , whereby a groove-shaped recess is provided in a middle plane of the roller which provides the roller from contacting the track in this area.
A plant growth substrate comprising - soil and/or other natural growth media, and - polyurethane foam flakes as additive wherein the polyurethane foam has a density of 25-100 kg/m 3 , a compression load deflection (CLD) at 40 % of 5-50 kPa, a volume increase at water saturation of at most 25 % and a water buffer capacity of 35-80 % and wherein the flakes have dimensions in the range 0.1-100 mm, and wherein for use in anaerobic conditions the amount of soil and/or other natural growth media and foam flakes in the plant growth substrate is such that the volume ratio of polyurethane foam flakes in the substrate is ranging from 10:90 to 90:10 volume % and the volume % is calculated as volume flakes on the total volume of plant growth substrate comprising flakes, and wherein for use in aerobic conditions the amount of polyurethane foam flakes in the plant growth substrate is 20-30 volume % polyurethane flakes calculated as volume flakes on the total volume of plant growth substrate. - soil and/or other natural growth media, and - polyurethane foam flakes as additive
A medical device , comprising: a load sensor coupled to a base; a reservoir containing cryogenic fluid and having a resting position on top of a surface of the load sensor ; a conduit being in fluid communication with the reservoir , the conduit acting as a stabilizer restraining the reservoir within a limited range of motion relative to the sensor , the conduit comprising: a first tube , the first tube having a substantially constant length; and a flexible second tube , the flexible second tube being more flexible that the first tube ; an inflexible connector element configured to facilitate connection of the first tube of the conduit to the reservoir ; and a coupling including a bracket having one or more guide members coupled to the base at a location that is a distance from the load sensor and the conduit being attached to, affixed to or otherwise engaging the coupling at the junction of the first tube and the second tube . a load sensor coupled to a base; a reservoir containing cryogenic fluid and having a resting position on top of a surface of the load sensor ; a conduit being in fluid communication with the reservoir , the conduit acting as a stabilizer restraining the reservoir within a limited range of motion relative to the sensor , the conduit comprising: a first tube , the first tube having a substantially constant length; and a flexible second tube , the flexible second tube being more flexible that the first tube ; a first tube , the first tube having a substantially constant length; and a flexible second tube , the flexible second tube being more flexible that the first tube ; an inflexible connector element configured to facilitate connection of the first tube of the conduit to the reservoir ; and a coupling including a bracket having one or more guide members coupled to the base at a location that is a distance from the load sensor and the conduit being attached to, affixed to or otherwise engaging the coupling at the junction of the first tube and the second tube .
An electronic device comprising: a housing comprising: a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face; and a connection part is adapted to connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion, wherein a first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, and a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face; wherein a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, and a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face; wherein at least one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member comprises an antenna radiator; and wherein, when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are aligned, and the first conductive member and the second conductive member are electrically coupled to each other. a housing comprising: a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face; and a connection part is adapted to connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion, a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face; and a connection part is adapted to connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion, wherein a first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, and a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face; wherein a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, and a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face; wherein at least one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member comprises an antenna radiator; and wherein, when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are aligned, and the first conductive member and the second conductive member are electrically coupled to each other.
A pulp precursor material for compounding with a polymer, the pulp precursor material comprising - dried bleached chemical pulp containing cellulose fibres, - adsorption agent on the surface of the cellulose fibres, said adsorption agent being for reducing hydrogen bonding of the cellulose fibres towards each other, and - less than 12 wt.% of thermoplastic compatibilizer which has been mixed with the dried bleached chemical pulp, said thermoplastic compatibilizer being for improving miscibility of the cellulose fibers with hydrophobic polymers; wherein the pulp content of the pulp precursor material is equal to or higher than 80 wt.% of the pulp precursor material and the moisture content of the pulp precursor material is less than 10 wt.%. - dried bleached chemical pulp containing cellulose fibres, - adsorption agent on the surface of the cellulose fibres, said adsorption agent being for reducing hydrogen bonding of the cellulose fibres towards each other, and - less than 12 wt.% of thermoplastic compatibilizer which has been mixed with the dried bleached chemical pulp, said thermoplastic compatibilizer being for improving miscibility of the cellulose fibers with hydrophobic polymers;
A power generation system comprising: a power generator including a stationary part , a movable part and a coil provided at the stationary part or the movable part, the power generator being configured to convert mechanical energy of the movable part into alternating-current electric power by electromagnetic induction using the coil ; a displacement measuring part configured to measure a linear displacement of the movable part based on a resistance of the coil and at least one of a current of the alternating-current electric power, an integral value of the current, a voltage of the alternating-current electric power, and an integral value of the voltage; a rectifying circuit configured to convert the alternating-current electric power into direct-current electric power; a converter configured to include a switching circuit , and to convert the direct-current electric power from one voltage level to another, and a controller configured to increase a duty ratio of the switching circuit in response to the measured linear displacement becoming equal to or greater than a first reference displacement. a power generator including a stationary part , a movable part and a coil provided at the stationary part or the movable part, the power generator being configured to convert mechanical energy of the movable part into alternating-current electric power by electromagnetic induction using the coil ; a displacement measuring part configured to measure a linear displacement of the movable part based on a resistance of the coil and at least one of a current of the alternating-current electric power, an integral value of the current, a voltage of the alternating-current electric power, and an integral value of the voltage; a rectifying circuit configured to convert the alternating-current electric power into direct-current electric power; a converter configured to include a switching circuit , and to convert the direct-current electric power from one voltage level to another, and a controller configured to increase a duty ratio of the switching circuit in response to the measured linear displacement becoming equal to or greater than a first reference displacement.
A method of determining the suitability of a subject to a treatment with an anti-amphiregulin antibody, wherein the subject has a cancer selected from the group consisting of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer and pancreatic cancer exhibiting resistance to chemotherapy, the method comprising analyzing in a biological sample of the subject expression level of amphiregulin, transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-alpha) and heparin-binding epidermal growth factor (HB-EGF), wherein a level of expression of said amphiregulin above a predetermined threshold and no expression of said TGF-alpha and/or said HB-EGF or an expression below a predetermined level of said TGF-alpha and/or said HB-EGF is indicative of the suitability of the subject to treatment with said anti-amphiregulin antibody.