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A kit comprising a surgical instrument for implanting a bone fastener , and the bone fastener , wherein the surgical instrument comprises an elongated body having a frangible region , which breaks or plastically deforms at a predetermined torque, and a distal end adjacent to the frangible region , the distal end of the surgical instrument configured to engage the bone fastener , the bone fastener being less frangible than the frangible region of the elongated body of the surgical instrument , wherein the bone fastener has at least a first frangible region , the first frangible region of the bone fastener being less frangible than the frangible region of the elongated body of the surgical instrument , and the distal end of the surgical instrument comprises a second frangible region , the second frangible region being less frangible than the frangible region of the elongated body of the surgical instrument and more frangible than the first frangible region of the bone fastener . wherein the bone fastener has at least a first frangible region , the first frangible region of the bone fastener being less frangible than the frangible region of the elongated body of the surgical instrument , and the distal end of the surgical instrument comprises a second frangible region , the second frangible region being less frangible than the frangible region of the elongated body of the surgical instrument and more frangible than the first frangible region of the bone fastener .
Process for the preparation of a polyester comprising ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate units, wherein in an esterification step a 2,5-furandicarboxylate compound is reacted with ethylene glycol to form an ester composition, comprising components with 2-hydroxyethyl and 2,5-furandicarboxylate moieties; wherein in a polycondensation step the ester composition thus obtained is subjected to polycondensation at reduced pressure in the presence of a polycondensation catalyst to obtain a polycondensate; and wherein during the polycondensation step 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid is added to the ester composition. in an esterification step a 2,5-furandicarboxylate compound is reacted with ethylene glycol to form an ester composition, comprising components with 2-hydroxyethyl and 2,5-furandicarboxylate moieties; wherein in a polycondensation step the ester composition thus obtained is subjected to polycondensation at reduced pressure in the presence of a polycondensation catalyst to obtain a polycondensate; and wherein during the polycondensation step 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid is added to the ester composition.
A method for producing hexafluorobutadiene, comprising subjecting a starting material composition containing hexafluorobutadiene and at least one additional compound selected from octafluoro-1-butene, octafluoro-2-butene and heptafluoro-2-butene to extractive distillation in the presence of an extraction solvent to reduce the concentration of the additional compound.
A modular diaphragm pump system comprising: a motor ; a drive mechanism , the drive mechanism configured to convert rotational motion output from the motor into linear reciprocal motion; a portable frame on which the motor and the drive mechanism are mounted; a diaphragm pump comprising a diaphragm , a drive rod , and a housing , the diaphragm located within the housing , the drive rod connected to the diaphragm such that the diaphragm is moved by the drive rod ; a coupling that mounts the diaphragm pump to the drive mechanism , the coupling forming a static connection that fixes the housing with respect to the frame and a dynamic connection that attaches the drive rod to the drive mechanism such that the drive mechanism can move the diaphragm relative to the housing by moving the drive rod , wherein the coupling is configured to allow the diaphragm pump to be dismounted from the drive mechanism by disengaging the static connection and the dynamic connection, characterised in that the coupling is configured to dismount the diaphragm pump from the drive mechanism by a sliding motion of the diaphragm pump relative to the drive mechanism disengaging the static connection and the dynamic connection; and wherein the coupling is configured to mount the diaphragm pump on the drive mechanism by a sliding motion of the diaphragm pump relative to the drive mechanism to engage the static connection and the dynamic connection. a motor ; a drive mechanism , the drive mechanism configured to convert rotational motion output from the motor into linear reciprocal motion; a portable frame on which the motor and the drive mechanism are mounted; a diaphragm pump comprising a diaphragm , a drive rod , and a housing , the diaphragm located within the housing , the drive rod connected to the diaphragm such that the diaphragm is moved by the drive rod ; a coupling that mounts the diaphragm pump to the drive mechanism , the coupling forming a static connection that fixes the housing with respect to the frame and a dynamic connection that attaches the drive rod to the drive mechanism such that the drive mechanism can move the diaphragm relative to the housing by moving the drive rod , wherein the coupling is configured to allow the diaphragm pump to be dismounted from the drive mechanism by disengaging the static connection and the dynamic connection, characterised in that the coupling is configured to dismount the diaphragm pump from the drive mechanism by a sliding motion of the diaphragm pump relative to the drive mechanism disengaging the static connection and the dynamic connection; and wherein the coupling is configured to mount the diaphragm pump on the drive mechanism by a sliding motion of the diaphragm pump relative to the drive mechanism to engage the static connection and the dynamic connection.
An automatic analyzer, comprising: a flow cell detector ; a nozzle that is connected to the flow cell detector by a flow path and aspirates or discharges liquid; a reservoir that is provided with a table and a table driving mechanism that rotates the table or moves the table up and down; and a cleaning water discharge port that is configured to discharge a cleaning water to a cleaning tank , the automatic analyzer further comprising the cleaning tank that is disposed on the table , wherein a position of the nozzle is fixed, and the cleaning water discharge port that discharges cleaning water used for cleaning the nozzle is fixed such that the cleaning water can be discharged at an angle φ with respect to a plane perpendicular to a central axis of the nozzle , and wherein a positional relationship between the nozzle and the cleaning water discharge port does not change, and the cleaning tank is provided with an upper discharge unit that discharges the overflowed cleaning water, wherein an upper part of a side wall of the cleaning tank is continuous with the upper discharge unit at a side facing a discharge outlet provided in the reservoir and a spatula-shaped part that projects outward the cleaning tank at a side facing the upper discharge unit . a flow cell detector ; a nozzle that is connected to the flow cell detector by a flow path and aspirates or discharges liquid; a reservoir that is provided with a table and a table driving mechanism that rotates the table or moves the table up and down; and a cleaning water discharge port that is configured to discharge a cleaning water to a cleaning tank , the automatic analyzer further comprising the cleaning tank that is disposed on the table , wherein a position of the nozzle is fixed, and the cleaning water discharge port that discharges cleaning water used for cleaning the nozzle is fixed such that the cleaning water can be discharged at an angle φ with respect to a plane perpendicular to a central axis of the nozzle , and wherein a positional relationship between the nozzle and the cleaning water discharge port does not change, and the cleaning tank is provided with an upper discharge unit that discharges the overflowed cleaning water, wherein an upper part of a side wall of the cleaning tank is continuous with the upper discharge unit at a side facing a discharge outlet provided in the reservoir and a spatula-shaped part that projects outward the cleaning tank at a side facing the upper discharge unit .
An irrigation sleeve for use with a surgical system comprising an irrigation source and a surgical tool , the irrigation sleeve comprising: a sleeve body extending between a proximal sleeve end and a distal sleeve end ; a first lumen formed in the sleeve body for receiving at least a portion of the surgical tool ; and a second lumen formed in the sleeve body , spaced from the first lumen , and comprising a proximal lumen region and a distal lumen region , the proximal lumen region extending from a lumen inlet adapted for fluid communication with the irrigation source to a lumen transition , and the distal lumen region extending from the lumen transition to a lumen outlet , the proximal lumen region having a larger cross-sectional area than the distal lumen region taken at the lumen transition ; and wherein the distal lumen region of the second lumen is spaced out of fluid communication with the first lumen . a sleeve body extending between a proximal sleeve end and a distal sleeve end ; a first lumen formed in the sleeve body for receiving at least a portion of the surgical tool ; and a second lumen formed in the sleeve body , spaced from the first lumen , and comprising a proximal lumen region and a distal lumen region , the proximal lumen region extending from a lumen inlet adapted for fluid communication with the irrigation source to a lumen transition , and the distal lumen region extending from the lumen transition to a lumen outlet , the proximal lumen region having a larger cross-sectional area than the distal lumen region taken at the lumen transition ; and wherein the distal lumen region of the second lumen is spaced out of fluid communication with the first lumen .
An implant assembly for a human sternum and ribs, the implant assembly comprising: a sternal implant couplable to a sternum and comprising a matrix portion including a plurality of matrix bores ; and a first rib link (14a,.. 14f) comprising: a distal portion configured to be coupled to a rib; a proximal portion couplable to the sternal implant , the proximal portion comprising a plurality of 2. proximal bores ; and a strut connecting the distal portion to the proximal portion and a fastener to couple the proximal portion to the sternal implant wherein the matrix portion is configured to releasably couple the proximal portion of the rib link (14a,..14f) in various locations as desired by coupling the rib link (14a,..14f) to the matrix aligning the matrix bores of the sternal implant and proximal bores of the proximal portion of the rib link (14a,..14f). a sternal implant couplable to a sternum and comprising a matrix portion including a plurality of matrix bores ; and a first rib link (14a,.. 14f) comprising: a distal portion configured to be coupled to a rib; a proximal portion couplable to the sternal implant , the proximal portion comprising a plurality of 2. proximal bores ; and a strut connecting the distal portion to the proximal portion and a distal portion configured to be coupled to a rib; a proximal portion couplable to the sternal implant , the proximal portion comprising a plurality of 2. proximal bores ; and a strut connecting the distal portion to the proximal portion and a fastener to couple the proximal portion to the sternal implant wherein the matrix portion is configured to releasably couple the proximal portion of the rib link (14a,..14f) in various locations as desired by coupling the rib link (14a,..14f) to the matrix aligning the matrix bores of the sternal implant and proximal bores of the proximal portion of the rib link (14a,..14f).
An adjustable positioning element enabling a component to be positioned and fastened in three dimensions, the element comprising a bolt with which said component can be positioned in an axial direction ( z ) of said bolt , and a hollow body presenting an annular end wall through which said bolt passes, the element being characterized in that it further comprises a fastener element with a washer that surrounds said bolt and that is arranged to be movable sideways in said end wall of the hollow body relative to said axial direction, said washer being designed to be pressed into said end wall of said hollow body when said fastener element is attached to said bolt in such a manner as to fix the lateral position of said bolt in said hollow body , and in that said fastener element and said bolt are arranged to attach to each other by reversible snap-fastening.
Housing of electronic apparatus mountable on a wall (W) of an electric panel or cabinet, the housing comprising two parts: (i) a front portion comprising a hollow, cuboid shell for containing electronic components, and (ii) a box-shaped, hollow main body comprising a shell for containing electronic components, which parts are separated and configured to be able to connect to one another being, when connected, on opposite sides of the panel or cabinet, wherein the front portion is configured as an interface for data output with a display and/or indicators, while inside the main body there is the electronics that manages the device, characterized in that the two parts each comprise a connecting portion , wherein each connecting portion projects cantilevered from its own shell and can be inserted into an opening (H) of the wall (W) to reach and connect with the other portion. (i) a front portion comprising a hollow, cuboid shell for containing electronic components, and (ii) a box-shaped, hollow main body comprising a shell for containing electronic components,
Swinging suspender with double action brake for suspending a working tool from a crane jib , the suspender comprising a body portion having a first end and a second end, first connecting lugs at the first end of the body portion, a connecting piece which is connected to the first connecting lugs with a first pivot pin or bolt which constitutes a first pivot axis which enables swinging of the working tool, second connecting lugs at the second end of the body portion, a jointing lug of the working tool, the jointing lug being connected to the second connecting lugs with a second pivot pin or bolt which constitutes a second pivot axis which enables swinging of the working tool, said first and second pivot axis having their directions perpendicular to each other, thereby enabling swinging of the working tool in two perpendicular directions, a hydraulic, pneumatic or electric cylinder between the pivot pins or bolts , and one or two pistons in the cylinder , characterized in that the opposite ends of the piston and cylinder or the opposite ends of the two pistons are shaped as concave braking surfaces , that the connecting piece and the jointing lug are provided with convex braking surfaces which are adapted to be pressed into a braking contact with the concave braking surfaces when the piston or pistons are extended from the cylinder , the cylinder having a center line which passes through the concave and convex braking surfaces (7, 8; 5, 10) which are in the form of partial circles.
A method performed by a secondary device, the method comprising: listening to a primary device during a receiving slot group of a primary/secondary piconet shared between the primary device and the secondary device, characterized by determining based on the listening during the receiving slot group whether the primary device is attempting to communicate with the secondary device; listening to a host device on a host piconet during a transmitting slot group of the primary/secondary piconet in response to a determination that the primary device is not attempting to communicate with the secondary device; and transmitting to the primary device over the primary/secondary piconet during the transmitting slot group of the primary/secondary piconet in response to a determination that the primary device is attempting to communicate with the secondary device. listening to a primary device during a receiving slot group of a primary/secondary piconet shared between the primary device and the secondary device, characterized by determining based on the listening during the receiving slot group whether the primary device is attempting to communicate with the secondary device; listening to a host device on a host piconet during a transmitting slot group of the primary/secondary piconet in response to a determination that the primary device is not attempting to communicate with the secondary device; and transmitting to the primary device over the primary/secondary piconet during the transmitting slot group of the primary/secondary piconet in response to a determination that the primary device is attempting to communicate with the secondary device.
An arrangement comprising: an apparatus for handling a compound storage vessel; and a compound storage vessel , the apparatus for handling the compound storage vessel comprising: a lifting head having at least one cavity that receives the compound storage vessel ; and a resiliently biased member extending in the or each cavity and disposed so that insertion of the compound storage vessel into the or each cavity deforms the resiliently biased member in the or each cavity so that the resiliently biased member contacts the compound storage vessel and urges the compound storage vessel introduced into the or each cavity against a wall of the or each cavity to help retain the compound storage vessel relative to the cavity ; where the or each cavity of the lifting head includes a respective detector operative to detect the presence of the compound storage vessel in the cavity , and at least one compound storage vessel is inserted into a respective one of the or each cavity by displacement from a rack located underneath the lifting head into the respective cavity of the lifting head . a lifting head having at least one cavity that receives the compound storage vessel ; and a resiliently biased member extending in the or each cavity and disposed so that insertion of the compound storage vessel into the or each cavity deforms the resiliently biased member in the or each cavity so that the resiliently biased member contacts the compound storage vessel and urges the compound storage vessel introduced into the or each cavity against a wall of the or each cavity to help retain the compound storage vessel relative to the cavity ; where the or each cavity of the lifting head includes a respective detector operative to detect the presence of the compound storage vessel in the cavity , and at least one compound storage vessel is inserted into a respective one of the or each cavity by displacement from a rack located underneath the lifting head into the respective cavity of the lifting head .
A drive unit for a drive train of an electrically drivable motor vehicle, in particular a hybrid motor vehicle, having a first electric machine and a second electric machine and a first shaft and an output shaft , wherein a rotor of the first electric machine is rotationally fixed to the first shaft and a rotor of the second electric machine is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the output shaft and wherein the drive unit further has a separating clutch with which the rotor of the first electric machine can be connected to the output shaft for torque transmission, wherein the drive unit further has a connection element for rotationally fixed connection to an internal combustion engine and a first transmission stage is arranged between the connection element and the first shaft , which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the rotor of the first electric machine , with a transmission ratio i <1, wherein the drive unit has an electromechanical parking lock device which is arranged and configured in such a way that the rotary movement of the output of the first transmission stage can thereby be locked, wherein the output shaft has a locking toothing for positive engagement of a locking element of the electromechanical parking lock device , wherein the engagement of the electromechanical parking lock device on the output of the first transmission stage is implemented in the axial direction between the position of the separating clutch and the first transmission stage and the locking toothing of the output shaft is located in the axial direction directly next to a toothing for forming a second transmission stage .
A method for determining when access control of an electronic lock , controlling access to a restricted physical space , should be performed, the method being performed in an intent determiner and comprising the steps of: obtaining movement data from a first sensor of a portable key device , the movement data indicating movement of the portable key device; obtaining a distance indicator from a second sensor, the distance indicator being indicative of distance between the electronic lock and the user ; determining when there is user intent to open based on both the movement data and the distance indicator, which comprises determining user intent to open only when the movement data indicates a deceleration peak and the distance indicator indicates a deceleration peak, and the deceleration peaks correspond to each other in time, and when the movement data indicates a stop in motion of the key device and the distance indicator indicates a stop in motion of the user, and the stops correspond to each other in time; and triggering access control to be performed only when user intent has been determined. obtaining movement data from a first sensor of a portable key device , the movement data indicating movement of the portable key device; obtaining a distance indicator from a second sensor, the distance indicator being indicative of distance between the electronic lock and the user ; determining when there is user intent to open based on both the movement data and the distance indicator, which comprises determining user intent to open only when the movement data indicates a deceleration peak and the distance indicator indicates a deceleration peak, and the deceleration peaks correspond to each other in time, and when the movement data indicates a stop in motion of the key device and the distance indicator indicates a stop in motion of the user, and the stops correspond to each other in time; and triggering access control to be performed only when user intent has been determined.
A twisted cord of liquid-crystal polyester multifilaments, characterised in that the twisted cord has a coefficient of variation in cord diameters in a longitudinal direction, X, of less than 30%, the coefficient of variation in cord diameters that is calculated from (Formula 1) described below: Coefficient of variation in cord diameters , X % = standard deviation of cord diameters in a longitudinal direction , σ mm ÷ average cord diameter , D mm × 100