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A machine arrangement which operates on a plurality of articles comprising: a plurality of machines arranged to cooperate with each other in a manner to form the machine arrangement, the plurality of machines including at least one upstream machine and at least one downstream machine in the machine arrangement, at least one of the plurality of machines comprising an apparatus configured to modify the articles in at least one modifying operation as the articles pass from an article infeed to an article discharge of the machine arrangement; and a recirculation mechanism configured to move the articles from the at least one downstream machine after a first pass through the machine arrangement and recirculate the articles back to the at least one upstream machine in a recirculation pass so that the articles which are recirculated through the recirculation pass are subjected to a different modifying operation in a machine that the articles have previously passed through in the first pass, and wherein the recirculation mechanism comprises an article guide track which transfers the articles from the at least one downstream machine to the at least one upstream machine, characterised in that the article guide track comprises a belt and a track width adjusting arrangement that adjusts the track width of the article guide track to accommodate varying article sizes in a direction generally perpendicular to the surface of the belt, the belt including openings having a vacuum applied therethrough, the vacuum being configured to hold the articles onto the belt . a plurality of machines arranged to cooperate with each other in a manner to form the machine arrangement, the plurality of machines including at least one upstream machine and at least one downstream machine in the machine arrangement, at least one of the plurality of machines comprising an apparatus configured to modify the articles in at least one modifying operation as the articles pass from an article infeed to an article discharge of the machine arrangement; and a recirculation mechanism configured to move the articles from the at least one downstream machine after a first pass through the machine arrangement and recirculate the articles back to the at least one upstream machine in a recirculation pass so that the articles which are recirculated through the recirculation pass are subjected to a different modifying operation in a machine that the articles have previously passed through in the first pass, and wherein the recirculation mechanism comprises an article guide track which transfers the articles from the at least one downstream machine to the at least one upstream machine, characterised in that the article guide track comprises a belt and a track width adjusting arrangement that adjusts the track width of the article guide track to accommodate varying article sizes in a direction generally perpendicular to the surface of the belt, the belt including openings having a vacuum applied therethrough, the vacuum being configured to hold the articles onto the belt .
A mounting bracket for scaffolding boards for a detachable connection to a connecting element of a vertical frame, comprising a cantilever arm with a longitudinal axis (L) for receiving a scaffolding board and a holding device for fastening the mounting bracket to the connecting element, wherein the holding device comprises a terminating element and an engagement hook , wherein in an end position of the mounting bracket the engaging hook is arranged at the top of the holding device and wherein the engaging hook encompasses the connecting element by more than 180° perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the engaging hook has a downwardly directed engaging end and a support contour , which can be brought into operative connection with the connecting element, a stop element spaced apart from the engagement hook being provided to prevent rotation, the stop element comprising a contour, the contour of the stop element being designed in such a way that, in an end position, it encompasses a tube of the vertical frame by more than half its circumference, characterized in that the end element and the engagement hook are manufactured in one piece, the end element being arranged in the extension arm , the support contour being formed as a flat surface.
A device for use by a clinician in orthodontics comprising: a tip structure that is configured to extend from a handle and to be inserted into a patient's mouth; at least one light source that is capable of emitting incoherent actinic radiation from the device, wherein the light source is on the tip structure or within the handle; and a sonic or ultrasonic generator coupled to the tip structure and configured to vibrate the tip structure characterized in that the at least one light source emits light in at least one of an IR spectrum, an NIR spectrum, and an UV spectrum to irradiate a cured adhesive within the patient's mouth. a tip structure that is configured to extend from a handle and to be inserted into a patient's mouth; at least one light source that is capable of emitting incoherent actinic radiation from the device, wherein the light source is on the tip structure or within the handle; and a sonic or ultrasonic generator coupled to the tip structure and configured to vibrate the tip structure characterized in that the at least one light source emits light in at least one of an IR spectrum, an NIR spectrum, and an UV spectrum to irradiate a cured adhesive within the patient's mouth.
A method for the reception, by a receiver device of a wireless communication system , of a useful signal transmitted by a transmitter device , said useful signal corresponding to a signal that is phase-modulated or frequency-modulated by a sequence of two-state symbols corresponding to a binary data sequence, characterized in that it includes: - the detection of a time-domain envelope of the useful signal without performing beforehand a conversion of the phase or frequency transitions of said useful signal into amplitude variations, - the comparison of the detected time-domain envelope with a predetermined threshold value (S1), - the detection of transitions between consecutive symbols of the useful signal: a transition between two consecutive symbols, the respective states of which are different, being detected when the detected time-domain envelope is less than the threshold value, and a transition between two consecutive symbols, the respective states of which are identical, being detected when the detected time-domain envelope is greater than said threshold value, - the extraction of the binary data sequence from the useful signal as a function of detected transitions between different states and as a function of detected transitions between identical states. - the detection of a time-domain envelope of the useful signal without performing beforehand a conversion of the phase or frequency transitions of said useful signal into amplitude variations, - the comparison of the detected time-domain envelope with a predetermined threshold value (S1), - the detection of transitions between consecutive symbols of the useful signal: a transition between two consecutive symbols, the respective states of which are different, being detected when the detected time-domain envelope is less than the threshold value, and a transition between two consecutive symbols, the respective states of which are identical, being detected when the detected time-domain envelope is greater than said threshold value, - the extraction of the binary data sequence from the useful signal as a function of detected transitions between different states and as a function of detected transitions between identical states.
Solar energy system having at least one solar panel which is fixedly accommodated in a frame which is aligned in a substantially vertical or upright default position and which holds the solar panel in a substantially vertical or upright position, the frame can be tilted out of the default position about a substantially horizontal tilting axis extending in the vertically lower region of the solar panel or about a substantially horizontal tilting axis extending below the solar panel when a deflection force acts on the solar panel transversely to the tilting axis , and the frame automatically returns about the tilting axis in the direction of the default position by means of a restoring weight arranged in the gravitational direction below the tilting axis when the deflection force is released, wherein the solar energy system is intended for use for elevation in the east-west orientation and the at least one solar panel is a bi-facial solar panel.
Method for the preparation of a β-D-fructofuranosyl- -α-D-uronic acid or an ester thereof which comprises the step of fructosylation of a D-uronic acid salt or ester thereof in the presence of B. megaterium levansucrase (Bm-Ls), wherein the starting material of the step of fructosylation comprises sucrose.
A method for recovering scandium, comprising: an adsorption step of allowing a solution containing scandium to pass through an ion exchange resin to adsorb the scandium to the ion exchange resin; an elution step of allowing a sulfuric acid solution to pass through the ion exchange resin to elute the scandium from the ion exchange resin and to obtain a post-elution solution; an impurity extraction step of subjecting the solution containing scandium to solvent extraction using an amine-based impurity extractant to separate the solution into an aqueous phase containing scandium and an organic phase containing impurities after the elution step; and a scandium extraction step of subjecting the aqueous phase containing scandium to solvent extraction using a scandium extractant containing an amide derivative to separate the aqueous phase into an aqueous phase containing impurities and an organic phase containing scandium. an adsorption step of allowing a solution containing scandium to pass through an ion exchange resin to adsorb the scandium to the ion exchange resin; an elution step of allowing a sulfuric acid solution to pass through the ion exchange resin to elute the scandium from the ion exchange resin and to obtain a post-elution solution; an impurity extraction step of subjecting the solution containing scandium to solvent extraction using an amine-based impurity extractant to separate the solution into an aqueous phase containing scandium and an organic phase containing impurities after the elution step; and a scandium extraction step of subjecting the aqueous phase containing scandium to solvent extraction using a scandium extractant containing an amide derivative to separate the aqueous phase into an aqueous phase containing impurities and an organic phase containing scandium.
A wound closure device comprising: (a) a first opposing member and a second opposing member engaged about a longitudinal axis , each pivotally moveable around the axis between a closed position and an open position relative to each other, each of the opposing members having a proximal edge adjacent the longitudinal axis and a distal edge; (b) skin penetrating means for anchoring the device disposed on each of the first and second opposing members; (c) a pressure bar along each distal edge; and (d) releasable locking means for biasing or maintaining the device in the closed position; the wound closure device being characterized by the two opposing members frictionally engaging each other to remain in the closed position. (a) a first opposing member and a second opposing member engaged about a longitudinal axis , each pivotally moveable around the axis between a closed position and an open position relative to each other, each of the opposing members having a proximal edge adjacent the longitudinal axis and a distal edge; (b) skin penetrating means for anchoring the device disposed on each of the first and second opposing members; (c) a pressure bar along each distal edge; and (d) releasable locking means for biasing or maintaining the device in the closed position; the wound closure device being characterized by the two opposing members frictionally engaging each other to remain in the closed position.
A gypsum-based board producing apparatus comprising: a mixer configured to prepare a gypsum slurry; a foaming apparatus ; and a pump configured to convey foam generated by the foaming apparatus to the mixer , wherein the pump is a positive displacement pump, characterised in that a length (L2) of the pipe that connects the pump and the mixer is shorter than a length (L1) of the pipe that connects the foaming apparatus and the pump . a mixer configured to prepare a gypsum slurry; a foaming apparatus ; and a pump configured to convey foam generated by the foaming apparatus to the mixer , wherein the pump is a positive displacement pump, characterised in that a length (L2) of the pipe that connects the pump and the mixer is shorter than a length (L1) of the pipe that connects the foaming apparatus and the pump .
Assembly for correcting unbalanced growth plate activity, comprising: a) a wire with: (i) a longitudinal central section , (ii) a first end configured as a first loop ; whose central axis is transverse to the longitudinal central section ; (iii) a second end configured as a second loop whose central axis is transverse to the central section ; b) a first bone screw destined for insertion into the first loop , and c) a second bone screw destined for insertion into the second loop , characterised in that the first loop is configured in the form of a first helix . a) a wire with: (i) a longitudinal central section , (ii) a first end configured as a first loop ; whose central axis is transverse to the longitudinal central section ; (iii) a second end configured as a second loop whose central axis is transverse to the central section ; (i) a longitudinal central section , (ii) a first end configured as a first loop ; whose central axis is transverse to the longitudinal central section ; (iii) a second end configured as a second loop whose central axis is transverse to the central section ; b) a first bone screw destined for insertion into the first loop , and c) a second bone screw destined for insertion into the second loop , characterised in that the first loop is configured in the form of a first helix .
A security method for a network connected computing device executing a software component that receives information stored in a matrix barcode , the information comprising a reference to a resource accessible via the network, the method comprising: blocking the software component from accessing services of the computing device in response to the receipt of information stored in the matrix barcode; determining services of the computing device needed by the software component to access the resource; and responsive to a verification of permission of the software component to access the determined services, unblocking the software component in order that the software component accesses the resource and accesses the determined services. blocking the software component from accessing services of the computing device in response to the receipt of information stored in the matrix barcode; determining services of the computing device needed by the software component to access the resource; and responsive to a verification of permission of the software component to access the determined services, unblocking the software component in order that the software component accesses the resource and accesses the determined services.
A method for wireless communication, comprising: determining, at a user equipment, UE, available transmit power for data transmission on multiple carriers; distributing, at the UE, the available transmit power to the multiple carriers to obtain allocated transmit power information for each of the multiple carriers; and sending, from the UE, at least one resource request comprising the allocated transmit power information for each of the multiple carriers; and receiving, at the UE, at least one resource grant comprising information indicative of granted transmit power for each of at least one carrier among the multiple carriers. wherein the distributing the available transmit power comprises: selecting a carrier among the multiple carriers to allocate transmit power, allocating the selected carrier with a lower of all available transmit power or maximum allowed transmit power for the selected carrier, and updating the available transmit power to account for the transmit power allocated to the selected carrier. wherein the distributing the available transmit power further comprises determining whether to redistribute the allocated transmit power for the selected carrier to a next worse carrier. determining, at a user equipment, UE, available transmit power for data transmission on multiple carriers; distributing, at the UE, the available transmit power to the multiple carriers to obtain allocated transmit power information for each of the multiple carriers; and sending, from the UE, at least one resource request comprising the allocated transmit power information for each of the multiple carriers; and receiving, at the UE, at least one resource grant comprising information indicative of granted transmit power for each of at least one carrier among the multiple carriers. wherein the distributing the available transmit power comprises: selecting a carrier among the multiple carriers to allocate transmit power, allocating the selected carrier with a lower of all available transmit power or maximum allowed transmit power for the selected carrier, and updating the available transmit power to account for the transmit power allocated to the selected carrier. wherein the distributing the available transmit power further comprises determining whether to redistribute the allocated transmit power for the selected carrier to a next worse carrier. selecting a carrier among the multiple carriers to allocate transmit power, allocating the selected carrier with a lower of all available transmit power or maximum allowed transmit power for the selected carrier, and updating the available transmit power to account for the transmit power allocated to the selected carrier. wherein the distributing the available transmit power further comprises determining whether to redistribute the allocated transmit power for the selected carrier to a next worse carrier.
A power conversion apparatus , comprising: a first communicator configured to receive, from an external server , an output suppression message instructing output suppression of a dispersed power source; and a second communicator configured to perform communication of a predetermined message having a predetermined format with a power management apparatus , wherein the predetermined format includes an information element capable of storing setting information indicating a setting related to the output suppression of the dispersed power source, and the second communicator is configured to transmit, to the power management apparatus , the predetermined message including the setting information as the information element, characterized in that the setting information includes information specifying a type of the output suppression of the dispersed power source according to the output suppression message. a first communicator configured to receive, from an external server , an output suppression message instructing output suppression of a dispersed power source; and a second communicator configured to perform communication of a predetermined message having a predetermined format with a power management apparatus , wherein the predetermined format includes an information element capable of storing setting information indicating a setting related to the output suppression of the dispersed power source, and the second communicator is configured to transmit, to the power management apparatus , the predetermined message including the setting information as the information element, characterized in that the setting information includes information specifying a type of the output suppression of the dispersed power source according to the output suppression message.
A computer-implemented method for generating a radiation therapy treatment plan for a volume of a patient, the method comprising: receiving a first treatment plan upon which to base a second treatment plan, the first treatment plan indicative of a dose distribution over said volume; receiving at least one dose-distribution-derived function, the or each dose-distribution-derived function configured to provide a value as an output based on, as an input, at least part of the dose distribution in terms of at least part of the volume over which it is defined; receiving a target for the respective value of each dose-distribution-derived function comprising receiving a probability distribution for each of, or groups of, the at least one dose-distribution-derived functions, the probability distribution representing the desirability of a range of the values output from said dose-distribution-derived functions for an input dose distribution; determining an optimization problem comprising a total objective function, the total objective function comprising a sum of one or more objective functions, wherein the or each objective function comprises a function of one or more of the at least one dose-distribution-derived function, the respective probability distribution and a respective loss function; performing the optimization process based on said optimization problem; and determining said second treatment plan from the optimization process. receiving a first treatment plan upon which to base a second treatment plan, the first treatment plan indicative of a dose distribution over said volume; receiving at least one dose-distribution-derived function, the or each dose-distribution-derived function configured to provide a value as an output based on, as an input, at least part of the dose distribution in terms of at least part of the volume over which it is defined; receiving a target for the respective value of each dose-distribution-derived function comprising receiving a probability distribution for each of, or groups of, the at least one dose-distribution-derived functions, the probability distribution representing the desirability of a range of the values output from said dose-distribution-derived functions for an input dose distribution; determining an optimization problem comprising a total objective function, the total objective function comprising a sum of one or more objective functions, wherein the or each objective function comprises a function of one or more of the at least one dose-distribution-derived function, the respective probability distribution and a respective loss function; performing the optimization process based on said optimization problem; and determining said second treatment plan from the optimization process.