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An apparatus for collecting seabed resources comprising a main module and a plurality of seabed resources collecting devices releasably attached to the main module , wherein the main module and the plurality of collecting devices are configured to be launched from a surface vessel towards a seabed; wherein the main module includes a control module which is configured to determine a mining path for each of the collecting devices based on characteristics of the seabed, control each of the collecting devices to collect seabed resources along the determined mining path and control transfer of the seabed resources collected by the collecting devices, wherein each collecting device is configured to be released from the main module after the apparatus is launched, and configured to collect seabed resources along the mining path determined by the main module after being released. wherein the main module and the plurality of collecting devices are configured to be launched from a surface vessel towards a seabed; wherein the main module includes a control module which is configured to determine a mining path for each of the collecting devices based on characteristics of the seabed, control each of the collecting devices to collect seabed resources along the determined mining path and control transfer of the seabed resources collected by the collecting devices, wherein each collecting device is configured to be released from the main module after the apparatus is launched, and configured to collect seabed resources along the mining path determined by the main module after being released.
A photovoltaic device which is a tandem junction photovoltaic device or a multi junction photovoltaic device, wherein the device comprises a photoactive region which comprises: an n-type region comprising at least one n-type layer; a p-type region comprising at least one p-type layer; and, disposed between the n-type region and the p-type region: a layer of a perovskite semiconductor without open porosity. an n-type region comprising at least one n-type layer; a p-type region comprising at least one p-type layer; and, disposed between the n-type region and the p-type region: a layer of a perovskite semiconductor without open porosity.
An anatomical absorbent article having retaining properties for fluids and waste of the human body, which comprises a single flexible laminar body that comprises: - a first layer , made of an impermeable material, - a second layer , made of an absorbent material, adhered to the first layer on one of the two faces thereof and which partially or entirely covers the surface of said face, said laminar body being configured to fold over itself and delimit a closed inner space, in the form of a container , such that the impermeable layer constitutes the outer wall in contact with the user's skin and the absorbent layer constitutes the inner wall of the container in all of, or part of, the inner perimeter thereof; and - a hole that passes through both layers and which, in a position of use, comes into contact with the urinary organ at the impermeable outer layer , such that it allows the fluids to enter the container when the laminar body is folded over itself. - a first layer , made of an impermeable material, - a second layer , made of an absorbent material, adhered to the first layer on one of the two faces thereof and which partially or entirely covers the surface of said face, - a hole that passes through both layers and which, in a position of use, comes into contact with the urinary organ at the impermeable outer layer , such that it allows the fluids to enter the container when the laminar body is folded over itself.
Anchoring element for fastening a climbing formwork to a concrete body , comprising a locking anchor and a coupling element , wherein the locking anchor has a head and a threaded rod with an external thread, wherein the coupling element is a body, in particular an elongated body, with a base , and preferably with a casing and a front , and wherein the coupling element has an anchor bore extending axially inwards from the base , which anchor bore has an internal thread which meshes with the external thread of the threaded rod , characterized in that the end face of the threaded rod has a marking and that an opening, in particular a visible opening, is provided at the inner end of the anchor bore , so that the end face of the threaded rod accommodated in the anchor bore is visible from the outside, wherein the coupling element further comprises a coupling bore extending axially inwards from the front and that the visible opening extends from the anchor bore to the coupling bore and wherein a limiting element is provided in the transition region between the anchor bore and the coupling bore and wherein the limiting element is formed by an insert which is annular at least in sections and the insert is received in a form-fitting manner in a recess on the inside of the anchor bore or of the coupling bore .
A method for producing a layer containing aluminum oxide and/or aluminum nitride (Al 2 O 3 , or AlN) on a substrate , said method comprising a sequence of consecutive steps a) and b) according to which: a) an elemental layer of aluminum (2 1 , 2 2 ) having a thickness between 5 and 25nm is deposited onto the substrate in a deposition chamber , b) the substrate is moved into a treatment chamber separate from the deposition chamber , wherein the elemental layer of aluminum (2 1 , 2 2 ) is oxidized, respectively nitrided to produce an elemental layer of aluminum oxide, respectively aluminum nitride (2 1 ', 2 2 '), is repeated in a loop until said layer of aluminum oxide and/or aluminum nitride is obtained by stacking the successive elemental layers (2 1 ', 2 2 ') of aluminum oxide, respectively aluminum nitride. a) an elemental layer of aluminum (2 1 , 2 2 ) having a thickness between 5 and 25nm is deposited onto the substrate in a deposition chamber , b) the substrate is moved into a treatment chamber separate from the deposition chamber , wherein the elemental layer of aluminum (2 1 , 2 2 ) is oxidized, respectively nitrided to produce an elemental layer of aluminum oxide, respectively aluminum nitride (2 1 ', 2 2 '),
A cosmetic process for permanent waving of keratin fibers, comprising the step of: applying a composition onto the keratin fibers, comprising: (a) at least one compound chosen from alkylaminosulfonic acids selected from 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid and 2-(cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid; or compounds of the following formula (I) or (II): wherein - R represents a hydrogen atom, or a linear or branched, preferably linear, C 1 -C 5 alkyl group, and - n is 0 or 1, in an amount of 8% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition, wherein the composition has a pH of from 9 to 12, and heating the keratin fibers. (a) at least one compound chosen from alkylaminosulfonic acids selected from 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid and 2-(cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid; or compounds of the following formula (I) or (II): wherein - R represents a hydrogen atom, or a linear or branched, preferably linear, C 1 -C 5 alkyl group, and - n is 0 or 1, - R represents a hydrogen atom, or a linear or branched, preferably linear, C 1 -C 5 alkyl group, and - n is 0 or 1,
An elapsed time indicator comprising: an activator arrangement comprising a fluid reservoir and a network of conduits which includes a conduit and a plurality of further conduits, the conduit being configured to provide a predetermined flow rate of fluid along the conduit; and a visual display arrangement configured to change appearance on exposure to the fluid , wherein the network of conduits connects the fluid reservoir to the visual display arrangement and the activator arrangement is configured to release fluid from the fluid reservoir in response to an activation event to permit the fluid to flow, the activation event occurring upon relative movement of two objects for the first time, and the conduit having a cross-section that varies along the length of the conduit so as to at least partially establish the predetermined flow rate, wherein the conduit comprises a plurality of first portions each having a greater cross-section and a plurality of second portions each having a lesser cross-section, wherein adjacent first portions are connected by a respective second portion , wherein the visual display arrangement comprises a plurality of regions for indicating the time elapsed from the activation event, and wherein each further conduit connects the conduit to a respective region of the visual display arrangement . an activator arrangement comprising a fluid reservoir and a network of conduits which includes a conduit and a plurality of further conduits, the conduit being configured to provide a predetermined flow rate of fluid along the conduit; and a visual display arrangement configured to change appearance on exposure to the fluid , wherein the network of conduits connects the fluid reservoir to the visual display arrangement and the activator arrangement is configured to release fluid from the fluid reservoir in response to an activation event to permit the fluid to flow, the activation event occurring upon relative movement of two objects for the first time, and the conduit having a cross-section that varies along the length of the conduit so as to at least partially establish the predetermined flow rate, wherein the conduit comprises a plurality of first portions each having a greater cross-section and a plurality of second portions each having a lesser cross-section, wherein adjacent first portions are connected by a respective second portion , wherein the visual display arrangement comprises a plurality of regions for indicating the time elapsed from the activation event, and wherein each further conduit connects the conduit to a respective region of the visual display arrangement .
A diesel fuel formulation containing (i) a fatty alcohol ester which is an ester formed by reacting a fatty alcohol with an acid, wherein the fatty alcohol ester (i) has the formula R1-C(O)-O-R2, where R1 is either hydrogen or a C1 to C4 alkyl group and R2 is a C6 to C14 alkyl or alkenyl group,(ii) an acid-based lubricity additive, wherein in the acid-based lubricity additive (ii), the active ingredient is a fatty acid containing from 10 to 22 carbon atoms, and (iii) an additional diesel fuel component which boils in the range from 150 to 370°C according to ASTM D86.
A system comprising: a handpiece body for coupling to a proximal end of a medical instrument ; a manual actuator mounted in the handpiece body ; a plurality of drive inputs mounted in the handpiece body and configured for engagement with a motorized drive mechanism; a first drive component , operably coupled to the manual actuator and operably coupled to one of the plurality of drive inputs , for controlling movement of a distal end of the medical instrument in a first direction of a first degree of freedom, wherein the first drive component extends from the distal end of the medical instrument to the manual actuator and from the manual actuator to the one of the plurality of drive inputs ; a second drive component , operably coupled to the manual actuator and operably coupled to another one of the plurality of drive inputs , for controlling movement of the distal end of the medical instrument in a second direction of the first degree of freedom, the second direction being opposite to the first direction, wherein the second drive component extends from the distal end of the medical instrument to the manual actuator and from the manual actuator to the another one of the plurality of drive inputs ; and a tensioning system coupled to the handpiece body and coupled to the plurality of drive inputs , wherein the tensioning system is configured to maintain tension in the first and second drive components , wherein the plurality of drive inputs are configured for removable engagement with the motorized drive mechanism; or wherein the motorized drive mechanism is mounted in the handpiece body . a handpiece body for coupling to a proximal end of a medical instrument ; a manual actuator mounted in the handpiece body ; a plurality of drive inputs mounted in the handpiece body and configured for engagement with a motorized drive mechanism; a first drive component , operably coupled to the manual actuator and operably coupled to one of the plurality of drive inputs , for controlling movement of a distal end of the medical instrument in a first direction of a first degree of freedom, wherein the first drive component extends from the distal end of the medical instrument to the manual actuator and from the manual actuator to the one of the plurality of drive inputs ; a second drive component , operably coupled to the manual actuator and operably coupled to another one of the plurality of drive inputs , for controlling movement of the distal end of the medical instrument in a second direction of the first degree of freedom, the second direction being opposite to the first direction, wherein the second drive component extends from the distal end of the medical instrument to the manual actuator and from the manual actuator to the another one of the plurality of drive inputs ; and a tensioning system coupled to the handpiece body and coupled to the plurality of drive inputs , wherein the tensioning system is configured to maintain tension in the first and second drive components ,
Operating device for operating at least one unit in a motor vehicle , having an operating element and having a circuit board with a first side on which at least one switching apparatus part of a switching apparatus of the operating device is arranged, wherein the switching apparatus is able to be switched when the operating element is actuated, wherein the switching apparatus part (10, 10', 10") is arranged on a first side , facing away from an actuation part of the operating element , of the circuit board and the switching apparatus has a sliding element that is coupled to the operating element on the first side , facing away from the actuation part , of the circuit board , wherein the sliding element is able to be moved linearly in relation to the switching apparatus part (10, 10', 10"), depending on the actuation of the operating element , such that the switching apparatus is able to be switched depending on such a movement and an interaction between the switching apparatus part (10, 10', 10") and the sliding element , wherein the operating element extends on both sides of the circuit board , in particular through a hole in the circuit board , and the hole is in particular formed as an elongate hole, characterized in that the hole is covered by an elastic cover, wherein the operating element extends with a precision fit through a further hole in the elastic cover.
A rotary vane actuator , comprising: a stationary housing having at least one housing surface, wherein the housing includes a rotor cap , a peripheral wall , and a floor that define at least one fluid chamber , and the at least one housing surface includes a rotor cap surface and a floor surface; an actuation member comprised of a rotor configured to rotate about an axis on the interior of the housing and move relative to the housing , wherein the actuation member includes at least one vane configured to move within the at least one fluid chamber , wherein each of the at least one vane includes a first axial vane surface and a second axial vane surface ; a seal disposed on each of the at least one vane and contacting the at least one housing surface; characterised in that the actuator further comprises: at least one bearing , wherein the at least one bearing is inserted into each of the at least one vane and wherein the at least one bearing does not contact the seal during actuation of the actuator , wherein each of the at least one bearing is fit into one of the first axial vane surface and the second axial vane surface and each of the at least one bearing contacts one of the rotor cap surface and the floor surface. a stationary housing having at least one housing surface, wherein the housing includes a rotor cap , a peripheral wall , and a floor that define at least one fluid chamber , and the at least one housing surface includes a rotor cap surface and a floor surface; an actuation member comprised of a rotor configured to rotate about an axis on the interior of the housing and move relative to the housing , wherein the actuation member includes at least one vane configured to move within the at least one fluid chamber , wherein each of the at least one vane includes a first axial vane surface and a second axial vane surface ; a seal disposed on each of the at least one vane and contacting the at least one housing surface; characterised in that the actuator further comprises: at least one bearing , wherein the at least one bearing is inserted into each of the at least one vane and wherein the at least one bearing does not contact the seal during actuation of the actuator , wherein each of the at least one bearing is fit into one of the first axial vane surface and the second axial vane surface and each of the at least one bearing contacts one of the rotor cap surface and the floor surface.
Method for the decontamination of a radioactively contaminated metal surface, comprising the step of: - bringing at least a portion of the metal surface into contact with a decontamination solution comprising a complexing agent selected from hydrofluoric acid, methanesulfonic acid and carboxylic acids such as nitriloacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid and picolinic acid and the salts thereof, and an ion of a transition metal. - bringing at least a portion of the metal surface into contact with a decontamination solution comprising a complexing agent selected from hydrofluoric acid, methanesulfonic acid and carboxylic acids such as nitriloacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid and picolinic acid and the salts thereof, and an ion of a transition metal.
A chaff pan assembly for an agricultural vehicle , said chaff pan assembly comprising: a chaff pan that is moveable between a raised position and a lowered position; a stationary bracket that is configured to be mounted to a fixed point on the agricultural vehicle ; a linkage that interconnects the chaff pan to the stationary bracket and guides movement of the chaff pan between the raised and lowered positions, characterized in that the chaff pan assembly further comprises: a locking member that is moveably connected to the stationary bracket and is moveable between a locked position, in which the locking member is engaged with one arm of the linkage to prevent movement of the one arm of the linkage, and an unlocked position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the one arm of the linkage to permit movement of the one arm of the linkage, wherein the moveable locking member is moveable to the locking position in both the raised and the lowered positions of the chaff pan to prevent movement of the one arm of the linkage in both the raised and lowered positions of the chaff pan . a chaff pan that is moveable between a raised position and a lowered position; a stationary bracket that is configured to be mounted to a fixed point on the agricultural vehicle ; a linkage that interconnects the chaff pan to the stationary bracket and guides movement of the chaff pan between the raised and lowered positions, characterized in that the chaff pan assembly further comprises: a locking member that is moveably connected to the stationary bracket and is moveable between a locked position, in which the locking member is engaged with one arm of the linkage to prevent movement of the one arm of the linkage, and an unlocked position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the one arm of the linkage to permit movement of the one arm of the linkage, wherein the moveable locking member is moveable to the locking position in both the raised and the lowered positions of the chaff pan to prevent movement of the one arm of the linkage in both the raised and lowered positions of the chaff pan . a locking member that is moveably connected to the stationary bracket and is moveable between a locked position, in which the locking member is engaged with one arm of the linkage to prevent movement of the one arm of the linkage, and an unlocked position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the one arm of the linkage to permit movement of the one arm of the linkage, wherein the moveable locking member is moveable to the locking position in both the raised and the lowered positions of the chaff pan to prevent movement of the one arm of the linkage in both the raised and lowered positions of the chaff pan .
A mobile communication system comprising: - a base station device ; - a user equipment device configured to perform radio communication with the base station device ; and - a relay device configured to relay the radio communication between the base station device and the user equipment device , wherein the base station device is configured to transmit frequency information for the relay device to the relay device , and the relay device is configured to receive the frequency information transmitted from the base station device , and wherein the relay device is configured to transmit a relay device information indicating that it is a relay device to the base station device , and the base station device is configured to receive the relay device information transmitted from the relay device . - a base station device ; - a user equipment device configured to perform radio communication with the base station device ; and - a relay device configured to relay the radio communication between the base station device and the user equipment device , wherein the base station device is configured to transmit frequency information for the relay device to the relay device , and the relay device is configured to receive the frequency information transmitted from the base station device , and wherein the relay device is configured to transmit a relay device information indicating that it is a relay device to the base station device , and the base station device is configured to receive the relay device information transmitted from the relay device .
An emitter system for treating recycled asphalt/concrete pavement, comprising: a first emitter configured to emit a peak wavelength of radiation of from 1,000 to 10,000 nm; a second emitter configured to emit a peak wavelength of radiation of from 1,000 to 10,000 nm; and a passage between the emitters configured to allow passage of recycled asphalt/concrete pavement there between, such that, in use, the recycled asphalt/concrete pavement absorbs the radiation emitted by the emitters. a first emitter configured to emit a peak wavelength of radiation of from 1,000 to 10,000 nm; a second emitter configured to emit a peak wavelength of radiation of from 1,000 to 10,000 nm; and a passage between the emitters configured to allow passage of recycled asphalt/concrete pavement there between, such that, in use, the recycled asphalt/concrete pavement absorbs the radiation emitted by the emitters.