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Maritime system for the transport and distribution of liquefied natural gas LNG comprising - a large LNG-supplying entity - at least one small LNG carrier which receives a supply of liquefied natural gas LNG from the large LNG-supplying entity and has the capacity to anchor in areas close to the coast - at least one tanker truck-transporting barge , comprising - a connection module for connecting the barge to the small LNG carrier - at least one LNG distribution module - at least one LNG loading module for loading LNG into tanker trucks fed by the LNG distribution module - tanker truck barge access means - tanker truck barge exit means wherein the tanker truck-transporting barge travels between the small LNG carrier and the port , where the dock arranged onshore makes the departure and subsequent return of the tanker trucks for distributing LNG among end customers easier. - a large LNG-supplying entity - at least one small LNG carrier which receives a supply of liquefied natural gas LNG from the large LNG-supplying entity and has the capacity to anchor in areas close to the coast - at least one tanker truck-transporting barge , comprising - a connection module for connecting the barge to the small LNG carrier - at least one LNG distribution module - at least one LNG loading module for loading LNG into tanker trucks fed by the LNG distribution module - tanker truck barge access means - tanker truck barge exit means wherein the tanker truck-transporting barge travels between the small LNG carrier and the port , where the dock arranged onshore makes the departure and subsequent return of the tanker trucks for distributing LNG among end customers easier. - a connection module for connecting the barge to the small LNG carrier - at least one LNG distribution module - at least one LNG loading module for loading LNG into tanker trucks fed by the LNG distribution module - tanker truck barge access means - tanker truck barge exit means wherein the tanker truck-transporting barge travels between the small LNG carrier and the port , where the dock arranged onshore makes the departure and subsequent return of the tanker trucks for distributing LNG among end customers easier.
An apparatus for measuring ion size distributions and concentration of ions, comprising: a jet relaxation chamber having a conductive inner wall , wherein said conductive inner wall surrounds said jet relaxation chamber; means for providing a first high voltage to said conductive inner wall ; a source of gas-borne atmospheric pressure ions; a first nozzle that is electrically grounded and configured to direct said gas-borne atmospheric pressure ions from said source into said jet relaxation chamber; and a vacuum pump operatively connected to reduce the pressure within said jet relaxation chamber to a pressure that is sufficiently low to provide flow conditions of said gas-borne atmospheric pressure ions at said first nozzle to form an ion-laden jet of gas in said jet relaxation chamber ; wherein said first high voltage is sufficient to provide a potential hill onto which said ions can be lifted by the force of said ion-laden jet of gas; and wherein said first nozzle protrudes past said conductive inner wall into said jet relaxation chamber so as to form in said potential hill a potential valley that is steeper in a radial direction than in an axial direction, and provides a steering effect that guides the ions towards the center of the valley , wherein the steepness of the potential valley is related to the difference in potential between the nozzle and the conductive inner wall , along with the distance between the nozzle and the conductive inner wall . a jet relaxation chamber having a conductive inner wall , wherein said conductive inner wall surrounds said jet relaxation chamber; means for providing a first high voltage to said conductive inner wall ; a source of gas-borne atmospheric pressure ions; a first nozzle that is electrically grounded and configured to direct said gas-borne atmospheric pressure ions from said source into said jet relaxation chamber; and a vacuum pump operatively connected to reduce the pressure within said jet relaxation chamber to a pressure that is sufficiently low to provide flow conditions of said gas-borne atmospheric pressure ions at said first nozzle to form an ion-laden jet of gas in said jet relaxation chamber ; wherein said first high voltage is sufficient to provide a potential hill onto which said ions can be lifted by the force of said ion-laden jet of gas; and wherein said first nozzle protrudes past said conductive inner wall into said jet relaxation chamber so as to form in said potential hill a potential valley that is steeper in a radial direction than in an axial direction, and provides a steering effect that guides the ions towards the center of the valley , wherein the steepness of the potential valley is related to the difference in potential between the nozzle and the conductive inner wall , along with the distance between the nozzle and the conductive inner wall .
An inlet comprising: a body provided therein with a transport duct allowing a fluid to flow therethrough wherein a first opening is provided in one region of a lateral surface of the body; at least one first nozzle connected to the first opening and adapted to spray a cleaning solution into the transport duct through the first opening ; a blocking sheet disposed in the transport duct to be spaced apart from an inner wall of the transport duct , wherein an upper end of the blocking sheet is positioned at an upper side of the first opening , and a lower end of the blocking sheet is positioned at a lower side of the first opening ; and at least one second nozzle connected to another region of the lateral surface of the body positioned under the lower end of the blocking sheet and sprays a gas or a liquid into the transport duct , wherein the cleaning solution sprayed from the first nozzle is blocked from being introduced into one region of the transport duct positioned inside the blocking sheet , wherein an outer wall of the blocking sheet is spaced from the inner wall of the transport duct . a body provided therein with a transport duct allowing a fluid to flow therethrough wherein a first opening is provided in one region of a lateral surface of the body; at least one first nozzle connected to the first opening and adapted to spray a cleaning solution into the transport duct through the first opening ; a blocking sheet disposed in the transport duct to be spaced apart from an inner wall of the transport duct , wherein an upper end of the blocking sheet is positioned at an upper side of the first opening , and a lower end of the blocking sheet is positioned at a lower side of the first opening ; and at least one second nozzle connected to another region of the lateral surface of the body positioned under the lower end of the blocking sheet and sprays a gas or a liquid into the transport duct , wherein the cleaning solution sprayed from the first nozzle is blocked from being introduced into one region of the transport duct positioned inside the blocking sheet , wherein an outer wall of the blocking sheet is spaced from the inner wall of the transport duct .
A method for de-icing of a wind turbine blade, comprising: (i) positioning a wind turbine blade in a substantially horizontal position; (ii) positioning the wind turbine blade pitch with the leading edge pointing substantially upwards; the method being characterized in that it further comprises: (iii) pulling a line one over the wind turbine blade; (iv) pulling both ends of the line one sideways parallel to the wind turbine blade. (i) positioning a wind turbine blade in a substantially horizontal position; (ii) positioning the wind turbine blade pitch with the leading edge pointing substantially upwards; (iii) pulling a line one over the wind turbine blade; (iv) pulling both ends of the line one sideways parallel to the wind turbine blade.
A medical stimulation system comprising: a clinical programmer operational on a computational and memory device having a wireless communication device; a neurostimulator configured to wirelessly communicate with the clinical programmer, the neurostimulator including a pulse generator operatively coupled with an electrode by a lead; and the pulse generator configured to transmit first and second electrical signals, the first electrical signal comprising a first repeating succession of pulse trains, the second electrical signal comprising a second repeating succession of pulse trains different from the first repeating succession of pulse trains, wherein either of the first or second repeating succession of pulse trains are initiated by instructions communicated by the clinical programmer, wherein the first electrical signal comprises non-regular pulse trains and the second electrical signal comprises second non-regular pulse trains, and wherein the first repeating succession of non-regular pulse trains includes a plurality of pulses having non-regular, non-random, differing inter-pulse intervals therebetween and the second repeating succession of non-regular pulse trains includes a plurality of pulses having non-regular, non-random, differing inter-pulse intervals therebetween, characterized by a patient controller operatively connected to the neurostimulator via the wireless communication device, wherein the patient controller allows a user to execute a program without use of the clinical programmer, wherein the program is automated by the clinical programmer. a clinical programmer operational on a computational and memory device having a wireless communication device; a neurostimulator configured to wirelessly communicate with the clinical programmer, the neurostimulator including a pulse generator operatively coupled with an electrode by a lead; and the pulse generator configured to transmit first and second electrical signals, the first electrical signal comprising a first repeating succession of pulse trains, the second electrical signal comprising a second repeating succession of pulse trains different from the first repeating succession of pulse trains, wherein either of the first or second repeating succession of pulse trains are initiated by instructions communicated by the clinical programmer, wherein the first electrical signal comprises non-regular pulse trains and the second electrical signal comprises second non-regular pulse trains, and wherein the first repeating succession of non-regular pulse trains includes a plurality of pulses having non-regular, non-random, differing inter-pulse intervals therebetween and the second repeating succession of non-regular pulse trains includes a plurality of pulses having non-regular, non-random, differing inter-pulse intervals therebetween, characterized by a patient controller operatively connected to the neurostimulator via the wireless communication device, wherein the patient controller allows a user to execute a program without use of the clinical programmer, wherein the program is automated by the clinical programmer.
A crystal form B of a compound of formula (I), wherein the crystal form has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising characteristic diffraction peaks at the following 2θ angles: 7.90 ± 0.20°, 17.35 ± 0.20° and 21.50 ± 0.20°; the X-ray powder diffraction pattern being measured by Cu-Kα radiation;
A solid electrolyte layer for a fuel cell, comprising: a proton conductor having a perovskite structure, the proton conductor being represented by formula : Ba x Zr y Ce z M 1-(y+z) O 3-δ where element M is at least one selected from the group consisting of Y, Yb, Er, Ho, Tm, Gd, and Sc, 0.85 ≤ x < 0.98, 0.70 ≤ y + z < 1.00, a ratio of y/z is 0.5/0.5 to 1/0, and δ is an oxygen vacancy concentration, wherein: letting a thickness of the solid electrolyte layer be T, letting a ratio of Ba at a position 0.25T from one surface of the solid electrolyte layer be x1, and letting a ratio of Ba at a position 0.25T from the other surface of the solid electrolyte layer be x2, x1 > x2 is satisfied, the other surface is brought into contact with a cathode of a fuel cell, and at least the other surface in contact with the cathode fulfils formula . letting a thickness of the solid electrolyte layer be T, letting a ratio of Ba at a position 0.25T from one surface of the solid electrolyte layer be x1, and letting a ratio of Ba at a position 0.25T from the other surface of the solid electrolyte layer be x2, x1 > x2 is satisfied, the other surface is brought into contact with a cathode of a fuel cell, and at least the other surface in contact with the cathode fulfils formula .
Electric battery module including a plurality of storage elementary cells , and at least one fluidic stirring cell having the same general shape and substantially the same dimensions as the storage elementary cells .
An intervertebral disc prosthesis , comprising: an interbody device having a face portion and a slot defined therein; a face plate having a laterally extending rod member that engages the slot of the interbody device, the rod member providing a pivot point about which the face plate is able to rotate to achieve a desired insertion position; and a fixation mechanism connected to the face plate , wherein rotation of the face plate about the laterally extending rod member causes the face plate to engage the face portion of the interbody device and rotation of the fixation mechanism about the laterally extending rod member . an interbody device having a face portion and a slot defined therein; a face plate having a laterally extending rod member that engages the slot of the interbody device, the rod member providing a pivot point about which the face plate is able to rotate to achieve a desired insertion position; and a fixation mechanism connected to the face plate , wherein rotation of the face plate about the laterally extending rod member causes the face plate to engage the face portion of the interbody device and rotation of the fixation mechanism about the laterally extending rod member .
A method (1400; 1500) for wireless communication, comprising: selecting (1405; 1505), by a first wireless device, a direction for a wireless transmission over a channel; monitoring (1410; 1510), by the first wireless device, an availability of the channel in the selected direction for a duration of a first channel listening time corresponding to the selected direction; receiving (1415; 1515) a channel reservation message from an interfering wireless device during the monitoring, the channel reservation message indicating a duration of an interfering transmission; setting (1420; 1520) a timer associated with the selected direction based at least in part on the duration of the interfering transmission indicated in the channel reservation message; and monitoring (1425; 1525), by the first wireless device, an availability of the channel in the selected direction for a duration of a second channel listening time corresponding to the selected direction in response based at least in part on an expiration of the timer, wherein the second channel listening time is shorter than the first channel listening time. selecting (1405; 1505), by a first wireless device, a direction for a wireless transmission over a channel; monitoring (1410; 1510), by the first wireless device, an availability of the channel in the selected direction for a duration of a first channel listening time corresponding to the selected direction; receiving (1415; 1515) a channel reservation message from an interfering wireless device during the monitoring, the channel reservation message indicating a duration of an interfering transmission; setting (1420; 1520) a timer associated with the selected direction based at least in part on the duration of the interfering transmission indicated in the channel reservation message; and monitoring (1425; 1525), by the first wireless device, an availability of the channel in the selected direction for a duration of a second channel listening time corresponding to the selected direction in response based at least in part on an expiration of the timer, wherein the second channel listening time is shorter than the first channel listening time.
A method comprising: separating received signals into a broadband component and a baseband component; obtaining from the baseband component a set of baseband symbols of a baseband codeword, each baseband symbol received via a respective wire of a plurality of wires of a multiwire bus; obtaining from the broadband component a set of carrier-modulated symbols of a carrier-modulated codeword, each carrier-modulated symbol received via a respective wire of a plurality of wires of a multiwire bus; characerized by applying each carrier-modulated symbol of the set of carrier-modulated symbols to a corresponding transistor of a set of transistors of a multi-input comparator (MIC)-demodulation circuit, the set of transistors further connected to a pair of output nodes according to a sub-channel vector of a plurality of mutually orthogonal subchannel vectors; recovering a demodulation signal from the baseband symbols, the demodulation signal operating at a carrier frequency and phase-shifted to be aligned to the set of carrier-modulated symbols; and generating a demodulated sub-channel data output as a differential voltage on the pair of output nodes based on a linear combination of the set of carrier-modulated symbols, the demodulation signal configured to by gate operation of the MIC-demodulation circuit at the carrier frequency. obtaining from the broadband component a set of carrier-modulated symbols of a carrier-modulated codeword, each carrier-modulated symbol received via a respective wire of a plurality of wires of a multiwire bus; characerized by applying each carrier-modulated symbol of the set of carrier-modulated symbols to a corresponding transistor of a set of transistors of a multi-input comparator (MIC)-demodulation circuit, the set of transistors further connected to a pair of output nodes according to a sub-channel vector of a plurality of mutually orthogonal subchannel vectors; recovering a demodulation signal from the baseband symbols, the demodulation signal operating at a carrier frequency and phase-shifted to be aligned to the set of carrier-modulated symbols; and generating a demodulated sub-channel data output as a differential voltage on the pair of output nodes based on a linear combination of the set of carrier-modulated symbols, the demodulation signal configured to by gate operation of the MIC-demodulation circuit at the carrier frequency.
Arrangement having a fresh-air system, having a hose device and having a crankcase of an internal combustion engine, for discharging blow-by gases from the crankcase of the internal combustion engine, wherein the blow-by gases can be supplied via the hose device to the fresh-air system , wherein the hose device is connected at one side to a component assigned to the fresh-air system and at the other side to a component which is fluidically connected to the crankcase, wherein the hose device has a blow-by line , wherein a diagnostic line is provided, wherein an erroneous air flow can be detected via the diagnostic line if the hose device is connected in unsealed fashion or is not connected, wherein the hose device has the diagnostic line , wherein the hose device has an outer hose and an inner hose , wherein the inner hose serves as blow-by line and an annular space between the outer hose and the inner hose serves as diagnostic line , wherein the hose device has at least one coupling part , wherein the inner hose engages on a first outer circumferential surface of the coupling part and the outer hose engages on a second outer circumferential surface of the coupling part , wherein an inlet opening opens into an outer line in the coupling part , wherein the outer line serves as diagnostic line .
Operating method for an automatic transmission, in particular for an automatic manual transmission and/or dual-clutch transmission for a motor vehicle, characterized in that if a lifting of at least one driven vehicle wheel (aR) from the roadway is detected during braking, then, for the duration of this braking, - in the event of incomplete shifting into a gear (G3) of the transmission, engagement of the gear (G3) will be prevented and/or - a shifting process into a gear (G3) of the transmission will be prevented from starting. - in the event of incomplete shifting into a gear (G3) of the transmission, engagement of the gear (G3) will be prevented and/or - a shifting process into a gear (G3) of the transmission will be prevented from starting.
A resonant sensor comprising: a substrate ; a proof mass suspended from the substrate by one or more flexures to allow the proof mass to move relative to the substrate along a sensitive axis ; a first resonant element connected between the substrate and the proof mass ; a second resonant element connected between the substrate and the proof mass , wherein the first resonant element and the second resonant element are positioned so that the proof mass is between the first resonant element and the second resonant element along the sensitive axis , and wherein the first resonant element and the second resonant element have a substantially identical structure to one another; and drive and sensing circuitry comprising: a first electrode assembly coupled to a first drive circuit configured to drive the first resonant element in a first mode; a second electrode assembly coupled to a second drive circuit configured to drive the second resonant element in a second mode, different to the first mode; and a sensing circuit configured to determine a measure of acceleration based on changes in resonant behaviour of the first and second resonant elements . a substrate ; a proof mass suspended from the substrate by one or more flexures to allow the proof mass to move relative to the substrate along a sensitive axis ; a first resonant element connected between the substrate and the proof mass ; a second resonant element connected between the substrate and the proof mass , wherein the first resonant element and the second resonant element are positioned so that the proof mass is between the first resonant element and the second resonant element along the sensitive axis , and wherein the first resonant element and the second resonant element have a substantially identical structure to one another; and drive and sensing circuitry comprising: a first electrode assembly coupled to a first drive circuit configured to drive the first resonant element in a first mode; a second electrode assembly coupled to a second drive circuit configured to drive the second resonant element in a second mode, different to the first mode; and a sensing circuit configured to determine a measure of acceleration based on changes in resonant behaviour of the first and second resonant elements . a first electrode assembly coupled to a first drive circuit configured to drive the first resonant element in a first mode; a second electrode assembly coupled to a second drive circuit configured to drive the second resonant element in a second mode, different to the first mode; and a sensing circuit configured to determine a measure of acceleration based on changes in resonant behaviour of the first and second resonant elements .