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A surgical device , comprising: a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end; a surgical end effector disposed at the distal end of the shaft; a body disposed at the proximal end of the shaft, the body including a first pivot component and defining a dock including at least one electrical contact, and a battery assembly releasably engagable with the dock, wherein the battery assembly including a second pivot component configured to cooperate with the first pivot component to define a pivot axis about which the battery assembly is rotated to engage the battery assembly with the dock, wherein engagement of the battery assembly with the dock establishes an aseptic seal between the battery assembly and the body that inhibits ingress of contamination between the battery assembly and the body, the battery assembly including at least one battery cell and at least one electrical contact , wherein the at least one electrical contact of the battery assembly is electrically coupled with the at least one electrical contact of the dock upon engagement of the battery assembly with the dock. a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end; a surgical end effector disposed at the distal end of the shaft; a body disposed at the proximal end of the shaft, the body including a first pivot component and defining a dock including at least one electrical contact, and a battery assembly releasably engagable with the dock, wherein the battery assembly including a second pivot component configured to cooperate with the first pivot component to define a pivot axis about which the battery assembly is rotated to engage the battery assembly with the dock, wherein engagement of the battery assembly with the dock establishes an aseptic seal between the battery assembly and the body that inhibits ingress of contamination between the battery assembly and the body, the battery assembly including at least one battery cell and at least one electrical contact , wherein the at least one electrical contact of the battery assembly is electrically coupled with the at least one electrical contact of the dock upon engagement of the battery assembly with the dock.
A filter module with a housing made of plastic and a filter made of plastic, which is arranged in the housing , wherein the filter is designed as a hollow fiber element with a plurality of hollow fiber membranes and is connected to the housing by an intermediate piece made of plastic, wherein the intermediate piece is adhesively bonded using glue between a first bonding surface of the housing and a second bonding surface of the intermediate piece , wherein the intermediate piece with its first bonding surface is adhesively bonded using glue to a second bonding surface of the hollow fiber element , wherein at least the first bonding surface of the housing has been activated by plasma or corona pre-treatment prior to adhesive bonding, wherein the hollow fiber element is sealed in a radial direction with respect to the adjacent tube end at at least a first end , and wherein the hollow fiber membranes of the hollow fiber element are open at the first end , characterized in that , the housing with its first bonding surface is made of a first plastic and the intermediate piece with its second bonding surface is made of a second plastic which is different from the first plastic, the housing is designed as a flexible tube made of a silicone, the hollow fiber membranes of the hollow fiber element are made of a polyethersulfone, the intermediate piece is made of thermoplastic, and the intermediate pieces is designed as a T-shaped connector with a radial branch and a pass-through channel as a connection to a ring-shaped channel arranged between the tube and the hollow fibre element .
Method for arranging and dimensioning geometric overhead elements , which are implemented as local deformations of an interface of a projection lens of a motor vehicle projection headlamp , which is designed to project an edge, which delimits a luminous output from a light source of the headlamp, as the light-dark cut-off of a light distribution produced by the headlamp in front thereof, the overhead elements being designed so as to direct light into an overhead region of the light distribution, which region is above the light-dark cut-off, characterized in that , in a first step, three subregions of the interface are defined which are those regions on the projection lens through which light passes, which light would serve to produce the light-dark cut-off, in the event of there being no overhead elements , such that said light would contribute to the illumination of the light region on the light-dark cut-off, two of the three subregions being arranged so as to be symmetrical with respect to a plane, which contains the optical axis of the headlamp and is perpendicular with respect to the horizon and is thus a vertically oriented imaginary plane, if the headlamp is oriented in such a way that it produces a light distribution having a light-dark cut-off that conforms to the rules and is at least partially parallel to the horizon, and such that, in such an orientation, the third region is arranged in a lower half of the interface such that it is divided into two equal halves by the vertically oriented imaginary plane, in that , in a second step, overhead elements are defined which are arranged in the subregions defined in the first step, in that an overhead illumination resulting from the simulated overhead elements is simulated, the simulation of the defined overhead elements being used in order to iteratively modify a number and/or shape of the defined overhead elements such that the simulated overhead illumination satisfies predefined conditions.
Valve for selectively closing and selectively opening a gas cartridge for a soda machine, wherein the valve is configured to hold a gas in the gas cartridge when closed and to provide a fluid connection to the gas cartridge when open, wherein the valve comprises a valve housing having a cartridge-connection opening , said cartridge-connection opening being oriented along a longitudinal axis (L) of the valve , so that gas is able to flow into the gas cartridge , and out of the gas cartridge (L), in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L), characterized by at least one gas-outlet element which is arranged on the valve housing so as to be movable between a rest position and an extraction position and has an outlet opening , wherein, in the extraction position, the at least one gas-outlet element projects from the valve housing such that the outlet opening is arranged externally and arranged along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) in such a way that gas is able to flow from the valve in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L). wherein the valve is configured to hold a gas in the gas cartridge when closed and to provide a fluid connection to the gas cartridge when open, wherein the valve comprises a valve housing having a cartridge-connection opening , said cartridge-connection opening being oriented along a longitudinal axis (L) of the valve , so that gas is able to flow into the gas cartridge , and out of the gas cartridge (L), in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L), characterized by at least one gas-outlet element which is arranged on the valve housing so as to be movable between a rest position and an extraction position and has an outlet opening , wherein, in the extraction position, the at least one gas-outlet element projects from the valve housing such that the outlet opening is arranged externally and arranged along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) in such a way that gas is able to flow from the valve in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L).
An endoscope comprising: an insertion part to be inserted into a subject; a distal end surface provided at a distal end of the insertion part; an observation window provided on the distal end surface to observe an interior of the subject; a nozzle provided on the distal end surface to jet a fluid toward the observation window; and a plurality of protective projections disposed at an outer peripheral part of the distal end surface and provided to project forward of the observation window; wherein, in all combinations of imaginary planes capable of coming into contact with the plurality of protective projections from a front side, the imaginary planes are disposed forward of the observation window, the imaginary planes are disposed at the same height as the nozzle or forward of the nozzle; the observation window and at least a portion of the nozzle are included within an outer ring region surrounded by the plurality of protective projections, in plan view of the distal end surface; wherein the distal end surface has a first surface on which the nozzle is disposed and a second surface which is provided at a projecting part projecting forward from the first surface and on which the observation window is disposed; and characterised in that the plurality of protective projections include a first protective projection provided on the second surface, and in that any said protective projection is disposed at a position offset to one side of an imaginary straight line connecting a center of the nozzle and a center of the observation window. an insertion part to be inserted into a subject; a distal end surface provided at a distal end of the insertion part; an observation window provided on the distal end surface to observe an interior of the subject; a nozzle provided on the distal end surface to jet a fluid toward the observation window; and a plurality of protective projections disposed at an outer peripheral part of the distal end surface and provided to project forward of the observation window; wherein, in all combinations of imaginary planes capable of coming into contact with the plurality of protective projections from a front side, the imaginary planes are disposed forward of the observation window, the imaginary planes are disposed at the same height as the nozzle or forward of the nozzle; the observation window and at least a portion of the nozzle are included within an outer ring region surrounded by the plurality of protective projections, in plan view of the distal end surface; wherein the distal end surface has a first surface on which the nozzle is disposed and a second surface which is provided at a projecting part projecting forward from the first surface and on which the observation window is disposed; and characterised in that the plurality of protective projections include a first protective projection provided on the second surface, and in that any said protective projection is disposed at a position offset to one side of an imaginary straight line connecting a center of the nozzle and a center of the observation window.
A passive separation mechanism for passive separation of a first spacecraft component from a second spacecraft component , the passive separation mechanism comprising: - a first structural element having a receiving hole with an inner first connecting surface , the first structural element adapted to be mounted to the first spacecraft component , and - a second structural element adapted to be at least in part received within the receiving hole of the first structural element and having an outer second connecting surface facing the inner first connecting surface when the second structural element is at least in part received within the receiving hole of the first structural element , the second structural element adapted to be mounted to the second spacecraft component , wherein the passive separation mechanism further comprises: - joining means for mechanically joining the first and second structural elements together via their first and second connecting surfaces , the joining means , in a joint state of the passive separation mechanism , sandwiched between and connecting the inner first connecting surface and the outer second connecting surface together when the second structural element is at least in part received within the receiving hole of the first structural element , wherein the joining means is solder meltable at a temperature in the range of 100°C to 300°C so as to separate the first and second structural elements when a melting temperature, i.e., a temperature in the range of 100°C to 300°C, is experienced by the separation mechanism , - wherein the first and second connecting surfaces are of corresponding conical shape. - a first structural element having a receiving hole with an inner first connecting surface , the first structural element adapted to be mounted to the first spacecraft component , and - a second structural element adapted to be at least in part received within the receiving hole of the first structural element and having an outer second connecting surface facing the inner first connecting surface when the second structural element is at least in part received within the receiving hole of the first structural element , the second structural element adapted to be mounted to the second spacecraft component , - joining means for mechanically joining the first and second structural elements together via their first and second connecting surfaces , the joining means , in a joint state of the passive separation mechanism , sandwiched between and connecting the inner first connecting surface and the outer second connecting surface together when the second structural element is at least in part received within the receiving hole of the first structural element , wherein the joining means is solder meltable at a temperature in the range of 100°C to 300°C so as to separate the first and second structural elements when a melting temperature, i.e., a temperature in the range of 100°C to 300°C, is experienced by the separation mechanism , - wherein the first and second connecting surfaces are of corresponding conical shape.
A method for heating a wind turbine facility , the method comprising: charging a DC link of an electrical converter connected with a wind turbine of the wind turbine facility ; heating air inside the wind turbine facility with heat generated by a voltage limiting unit interconnected with the DC link , which comprises a resistor adapted for dissipating electrical energy into heat for reducing a voltage in the DC link , when the voltage is above a threshold voltage; wherein the voltage limiting unit is controlled, such that the voltage limiting unit generates heat according to heating settings defined in a controller of the voltage limiting unit ; characterized in that heating settings are changed based upon commands from a user interface ; and that the DC link is charged by a grid side converter of the wind turbine facility with power from an electrical grid . charging a DC link of an electrical converter connected with a wind turbine of the wind turbine facility ; heating air inside the wind turbine facility with heat generated by a voltage limiting unit interconnected with the DC link , which comprises a resistor adapted for dissipating electrical energy into heat for reducing a voltage in the DC link , when the voltage is above a threshold voltage; wherein the voltage limiting unit is controlled, such that the voltage limiting unit generates heat according to heating settings defined in a controller of the voltage limiting unit ; characterized in that heating settings are changed based upon commands from a user interface ; and that the DC link is charged by a grid side converter of the wind turbine facility with power from an electrical grid .
A reclamation system for an additive manufacturing apparatus , the reclamation system comprising: a collection structure configured to remove at least a portion of the resin (R) from a foil ; a containment vessel configured to retain the resin (R) removed from the foil ; a drain directing the resin (R) from the containment vessel to a reservoir ; and a scraper operably coupled with the collection structure and configured to remove the resin (R) from the foil , characterized in that the scraper is configured to vibrate while removing the resin (R) from the foil . a collection structure configured to remove at least a portion of the resin (R) from a foil ; a containment vessel configured to retain the resin (R) removed from the foil ; a drain directing the resin (R) from the containment vessel to a reservoir ; and a scraper operably coupled with the collection structure and configured to remove the resin (R) from the foil , characterized in that the scraper is configured to vibrate while removing the resin (R) from the foil .
A blower comprising: a main body extending in a longitudinal direction, a battery pack supporting member arranged on the main body , and a battery pack arranged on the battery pack supporting member , wherein the battery pack supporting member is separable with respect to the main body , and comprises a seat for matching with the battery pack, a body forming a battery pack receiving portion to detachably arrange the battery pack thereon and a mounting portion being coupled with the main body , wherein the seat is disposed in the battery pack receiving portion and , the mounting portion comprising a clip portion , and the main body comprising a matching portion being coupled to the clip portion , and the clip portion is engaged with the matching portion to releasably attach the mounting portion to the main body , wherein the battery pack receiving portion comprises two sub-cavities, the two sub-cavities are symmetrically disposed on both two sides of a longitudinal axis of the main body , and each sub-cavity is assembled with the battery pack, characterized in that the battery pack supporting member comprises a first portion , a second portion , and a third portion that are engaged with each other, the first portion and the second portion are jointly mounted to the main body , the first portion and the third portion constitute one sub-cavity , the second portion and the third portion constitute another sub-cavity . a main body extending in a longitudinal direction, a battery pack supporting member arranged on the main body , and a battery pack arranged on the battery pack supporting member , wherein the battery pack supporting member is separable with respect to the main body , and comprises a seat for matching with the battery pack, a body forming a battery pack receiving portion to detachably arrange the battery pack thereon and a mounting portion being coupled with the main body , wherein the seat is disposed in the battery pack receiving portion and ,
Floor cleaning machine, comprising a cleaning head , a holding rod device , which is connected to the cleaning head , at least one cleaning roller unit , which is arranged on the cleaning head , a dirty fluid tank device , which is removably arranged on a base of the cleaning head , and at least one support element , which is arranged on the base of the cleaning head and which is spaced at a distance from the at least one cleaning roller unit , wherein during a cleaning operation, the cleaning head is supported on a floor to be cleaned by way of the at least one cleaning roller unit and the at least one support element , characterized in that that the dirty fluid tank device has a continuous recess associated with the at least one support element , through which recess the at least one support element is passed when the dirty fluid tank device is seated on the cleaning head .
A method for detecting airborne chemicals, comprising: (a) utilizing multiple wearable chemical detectors in an area; (b) acquiring an environmental air sample within each wearable chemical detector; (c) detecting the presence and concentration of one or more chemicals or toxic gases within the environmental air sample; (d) analyzing data relating to the detecting (e) determining at least one of a chemical name, a chemical concentration, a chemical category, or a toxicity level; and (f) transmitting the determined information to a central data collection site; and wherein the method is characterised by comprising: (g) each wearable chemical detector communicating with each other information relating to chemical concentrations measured to generate an instruction, and (h) receiving the instruction by at least one of the wearable chemical detectors for a user to follow, wherein the instruction includes an indication of whether an alert from an alert mechanism on the wearable chemical detector of one or more detected chemicals present is a false positive. (a) utilizing multiple wearable chemical detectors in an area; (b) acquiring an environmental air sample within each wearable chemical detector; (c) detecting the presence and concentration of one or more chemicals or toxic gases within the environmental air sample; (d) analyzing data relating to the detecting (e) determining at least one of a chemical name, a chemical concentration, a chemical category, or a toxicity level; and (f) transmitting the determined information to a central data collection site; and (g) each wearable chemical detector communicating with each other information relating to chemical concentrations measured to generate an instruction, and (h) receiving the instruction by at least one of the wearable chemical detectors for a user to follow, wherein the instruction includes an indication of whether an alert from an alert mechanism on the wearable chemical detector of one or more detected chemicals present is a false positive.
A conductive film comprising a carbon material, a polymeric compound, and alkali metal atoms, wherein content of the polymeric compound is not less than 5 mass% and not more than 40 mass%, and content of the alkali metal atoms is not less than 5.0 mass% and not more than 15.0 mass%. content of the polymeric compound is not less than 5 mass% and not more than 40 mass%, and content of the alkali metal atoms is not less than 5.0 mass% and not more than 15.0 mass%.
Use of a multiple-nozzle tool for applying a material to a component in an article of footwear, comprising: a first nozzle adapted to output a material in a first application pattern ; and a second nozzle adapted to output a material in a second application pattern , the first nozzle and the second nozzle are positioned such that the first application pattern and the second application pattern partially overlap, wherein the first nozzle is an edge applicator and the second nozzle is an interior applicator, characterized in that the first application pattern has a smaller coverage area than the second application pattern , and wherein the first nozzle applies a smaller volume of material than the second nozzle . a first nozzle adapted to output a material in a first application pattern ; and a second nozzle adapted to output a material in a second application pattern , the first nozzle and the second nozzle are positioned such that the first application pattern and the second application pattern partially overlap, wherein the first nozzle is an edge applicator and the second nozzle is an interior applicator, characterized in that the first application pattern has a smaller coverage area than the second application pattern , and wherein the first nozzle applies a smaller volume of material than the second nozzle .
A proteinaceous complex, comprising a heavy chain and a light chain of an antibody specific for a tumor antigen; and a fusion protein consisting of, from N-terminus to C-terminus, one or more immunoregulators fused to an antibody Fc region, optionally via one or more linkers, wherein the antibody Fc region of complexes with the heavy chain of to form a heterodimer.