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An assistive rehabilitation system, ARS, comprising a wearable assistive device (A) and an adaptive assistive and/or rehabilitation device, AARD (B), wherein the wearable assistive device (A) configured to be supported by the AARD (B), comprising: a main frame configured to secure to a waist or a pelvis of a user; a leg assembly that, in use, extends downward along the legs of the user from ar end of the main frame ; and a main controller configured to control an operation of the leg assembly so that the wearable assistive device (A) is not in contact with a ground surface while the wearable assistive device (A) is supported by the AARD (B). a main frame configured to secure to a waist or a pelvis of a user; a leg assembly that, in use, extends downward along the legs of the user from ar end of the main frame ; and a main controller configured to control an operation of the leg assembly so that the wearable assistive device (A) is not in contact with a ground surface while the wearable assistive device (A) is supported by the AARD (B).
A device for determining at least one flow parameter, comprising: a fluidic series connection comprising, in this order, a first flow restriction , a first measurement area , a second flow restriction , and a second measurement area , a first sensor for detecting a quantitative first measure of the pressure in the first measurement area ; a second sensor for detecting a second quantitative measure of the pressure in the second measurement area ; and an evaluation means configured to determine, while using the measures detected by the first and second sensors , whether there is an occlusion of the first flow restriction , of the second flow restriction or of a fluid area adjoining the second measurement area, characterized in that the evaluation means is configured to determine that there is an occlusion of the first flow restriction when the first measure and the second measure indicate a pressure that has a first, low level, that there is an occlusion of the second flow restriction when the first measure has a pressure having a second, high level, which is higher than the first, low level, and the second measure indicates a pressure of the low first level, that there is an occlusion of the fluid area adjoining the second measurement area when the first and second measures indicate a pressure of the second, high level, and that there is no occlusion when the first measure indicates a third pressure which is between the first and second levels, and when the second measure indicates a pressure of a level which lies in the region of the low first level. a fluidic series connection comprising, in this order, a first flow restriction , a first measurement area , a second flow restriction , and a second measurement area , a first sensor for detecting a quantitative first measure of the pressure in the first measurement area ; a second sensor for detecting a second quantitative measure of the pressure in the second measurement area ; and an evaluation means configured to determine, while using the measures detected by the first and second sensors , whether there is an occlusion of the first flow restriction , of the second flow restriction or of a fluid area adjoining the second measurement area, characterized in that the evaluation means is configured to determine that there is an occlusion of the first flow restriction when the first measure and the second measure indicate a pressure that has a first, low level, that there is an occlusion of the second flow restriction when the first measure has a pressure having a second, high level, which is higher than the first, low level, and the second measure indicates a pressure of the low first level, that there is an occlusion of the fluid area adjoining the second measurement area when the first and second measures indicate a pressure of the second, high level, and that there is no occlusion when the first measure indicates a third pressure which is between the first and second levels, and when the second measure indicates a pressure of a level which lies in the region of the low first level.
A probe comprising an optical fiber including, at its distal end , a cone-shaped emission head for emitting optical radiation, the optical fiber having a silica core surrounded by a polymer optical sheath , the probe being characterized in that it comprises a helically curved tube and in that the optical fiber passes through the helically curved tube .
An apparatus for heating food, comprising: - a first thermal fluid vessel , - a base configured for removable attachment of the first thermal fluid vessel ; - a second thermal fluid vessel ; each of the first and second thermal fluid vessel comprising a heat transfer plate and a flexible panel attached to said heat transfer plate with a fluid chamber formed between said flexible panel and said heat transfer plate ; - a lid movably coupled to said base , said lid being configured for removable attachment of the second thermal fluid vessel ; - a food chamber for receiving the food to be heated is formed between said first thermal fluid vessel and said second thermal fluid vessel when said lid is lowered onto said base ; and - a watertight seal is formed between said first thermal fluid vessel and said second thermal fluid vessel by a gasket surrounding a food contact surface on each thermal fluid vessel , said apparatus for heating food being characterised in that said gaskets on said first and second thermal fluid vessels are configured to allow air to escape from said food chamber when said lid is lowered onto said base . - a first thermal fluid vessel , - a base configured for removable attachment of the first thermal fluid vessel ; - a second thermal fluid vessel ; each of the first and second thermal fluid vessel comprising a heat transfer plate and a flexible panel attached to said heat transfer plate with a fluid chamber formed between said flexible panel and said heat transfer plate ; - a lid movably coupled to said base , said lid being configured for removable attachment of the second thermal fluid vessel ; - a food chamber for receiving the food to be heated is formed between said first thermal fluid vessel and said second thermal fluid vessel when said lid is lowered onto said base ; and - a watertight seal is formed between said first thermal fluid vessel and said second thermal fluid vessel by a gasket surrounding a food contact surface on each thermal fluid vessel , said apparatus for heating food being characterised in that said gaskets on said first and second thermal fluid vessels are configured to allow air to escape from said food chamber when said lid is lowered onto said base .
A remote electronic device for monitoring sensor data generated by a sensor device embedded in an article of apparel, the electronic device comprising: a wireless interface configured to transmit and receive power and data to and from a sensor device; an input means for setting a kind of activity that is to be monitored by the sensor device; and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the wireless interface and the input means and configured to: determine a power required by the sensor device associated with the set kind of activity; determine a charging duration corresponding to the determined power associated with the set kind of activity; transmit a data signal to the sensor device via the wireless interface, wherein the data signal specifies sensor data to be collected by the sensor device; transmit a power signal to the sensor device via the wireless interface for the determined charging duration; and receive the specified sensor data from the sensor device. a wireless interface configured to transmit and receive power and data to and from a sensor device; an input means for setting a kind of activity that is to be monitored by the sensor device; and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the wireless interface and the input means and configured to: determine a power required by the sensor device associated with the set kind of activity; determine a charging duration corresponding to the determined power associated with the set kind of activity; transmit a data signal to the sensor device via the wireless interface, wherein the data signal specifies sensor data to be collected by the sensor device; transmit a power signal to the sensor device via the wireless interface for the determined charging duration; and receive the specified sensor data from the sensor device. determine a power required by the sensor device associated with the set kind of activity; determine a charging duration corresponding to the determined power associated with the set kind of activity; transmit a data signal to the sensor device via the wireless interface, wherein the data signal specifies sensor data to be collected by the sensor device; transmit a power signal to the sensor device via the wireless interface for the determined charging duration; and receive the specified sensor data from the sensor device.
Joint implant for new tissue formation at a joint, wherein the joint implant comprises a rod-shaped body with a base area , a cover area and a sleeve area , wherein a thread structure is at least partially formed on the sleeve area of the joint implant , and characterized in that at least the cover area and the thread structure , in particular the entire rod-shaped body, of the joint implant have an artificial trabecular structure produced by a 3D printing process such that a hydrophobic surface for facilitating chondrocyte differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells is implemented. wherein a thread structure is at least partially formed on the sleeve area of the joint implant , and characterized in that at least the cover area and the thread structure , in particular the entire rod-shaped body, of the joint implant have an artificial trabecular structure produced by a 3D printing process such that a hydrophobic surface for facilitating chondrocyte differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells is implemented.
A method for synthesizing an α-amino acid or α-amino acid derivative, the method comprising: (a) dehydrating a starting compound comprising an alpha hydroxy group, substituted at an alpha carbon atom with respect to a first carbonyl group, and a beta hydroxy group, substituted at a beta carbon atom with respect to the first carbonyl group, to form a dicarbonyl intermediate by transformation of the alpha hydroxy group to a second carbonyl group and removal of the beta hydroxy group; (b) optionally cracking the dicarbonyl intermediate to form a cracked dicarbonyl intermediate having fewer carbon atoms relative to the dicarbonyl intermediate and preserving the first and second carbonyl groups; and (c)reductively aminating the dicarbonyl intermediate formed in step (a) or the cracked dicarbonyl intermediate formed in step (b), to convert the second carbonyl group with an amino or substituted amino group, producing the α-amino acid or α-amino acid derivative, wherein the method is carried out non-enzymatically. (a) dehydrating a starting compound comprising an alpha hydroxy group, substituted at an alpha carbon atom with respect to a first carbonyl group, and a beta hydroxy group, substituted at a beta carbon atom with respect to the first carbonyl group, to form a dicarbonyl intermediate by transformation of the alpha hydroxy group to a second carbonyl group and removal of the beta hydroxy group; (b) optionally cracking the dicarbonyl intermediate to form a cracked dicarbonyl intermediate having fewer carbon atoms relative to the dicarbonyl intermediate and preserving the first and second carbonyl groups; and (c)reductively aminating the dicarbonyl intermediate formed in step (a) or the cracked dicarbonyl intermediate formed in step (b), to convert the second carbonyl group with an amino or substituted amino group, producing the α-amino acid or α-amino acid derivative,
A container trolley (1; 1000) adapted to pass from an unfolded position to a stowed position and conversely comprising, a base wall (60; 600), an upper wall (50; 500), two face walls (10, 30; 100, 300) each being movable in rotation along an axis parallel to the edge of the base wall (60; 600) along which it extends, and two side walls (20, 40; 200, 400) each being movable in rotation along an axis parallel to the edge of the base wall (60; 600) along which it extends, each of the side walls (20, 40; 200, 400) being foldable into at least two elements (13, 14, 15 ,16, 17, 18, 19, 21; 213, 214, 215, 216, 417, 418, 419, 421) characterized in that at least one of the face walls (10; 100) is adapted to be folded over the outer side of the top wall (50; 500).
Method of forming a stand-up pouch , comprising the steps of: a) providing a web structure having a w-shaped profile ; b) forming vertical and bottom seals such that a flat stand-up pouch is obtained; c) providing a mould cavity at an outer surface of a side wall of the stand-up pouch and applying an overpressure inside the pouch such that a portion of the side wall extends into the mould cavity to form a bulge or relief; and d) optionally filling and closing the stand-up pouch, wherein the side walls is composed of a stretchable paper material. a) providing a web structure having a w-shaped profile ; b) forming vertical and bottom seals such that a flat stand-up pouch is obtained; c) providing a mould cavity at an outer surface of a side wall of the stand-up pouch and applying an overpressure inside the pouch such that a portion of the side wall extends into the mould cavity to form a bulge or relief; and d) optionally filling and closing the stand-up pouch, wherein the side walls is composed of a stretchable paper material.
Method for operating a water softening system , wherein the water softening system comprises - at least one container (4; 4a, 4b) with ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b), - a storage vessel with regenerating agent solution , - and an electronic control unit for automatic performance of regenerations of the at least one container (4; 4a, 4b) with ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b) by means of a working solution, wherein the working solution is the regenerating agent solution or a dilute regenerating agent solution, and wherein the control unit can trigger a respective regeneration as a salt-optimized regeneration or as a time-optimized regeneration , characterized in that in case of time-optimized regenerations compared with salt-optimized regenerations - the salting times during which the ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b) is in contact with the working solution, are shortened, - and/or individual rinsing steps by means of which the working solution is rinsed out of a container (4; 4a, 4b) with the ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b), are omitted or accelerated, in particular are performed with a shorter duration and/or a higher volume flow, and that a regeneration is always triggered as a time-optimized regeneration if at the beginning of this regeneration, a water removal from the water softening system takes place. - at least one container (4; 4a, 4b) with ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b), - a storage vessel with regenerating agent solution , - and an electronic control unit for automatic performance of regenerations of the at least one container (4; 4a, 4b) with ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b) by means of a working solution, wherein the working solution is the regenerating agent solution or a dilute regenerating agent solution, - the salting times during which the ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b) is in contact with the working solution, are shortened, - and/or individual rinsing steps by means of which the working solution is rinsed out of a container (4; 4a, 4b) with the ion exchange resin (5; 5a, 5b), are omitted or accelerated, in particular are performed with a shorter duration and/or a higher volume flow, and that a regeneration is always triggered as a time-optimized regeneration if at the beginning of this regeneration, a water removal from the water softening system takes place.
Air intake housing , notably for a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning device, comprising: - at least two distinct air inlets , and - air guiding members configured to direct at least one airflow intended to be admitted into the air intake housing , characterized in that the air guiding members comprise at least three coaxial flaps , these being a central flap and two lateral flaps arranged on either side of the central flap , said coaxial flaps being arranged between said two distinct air inlets of the air intake housing , such as to be able to move about a single pivot axle , and in that the air intake housing comprises an actuation mechanism making it possible to move the two lateral flaps independently of one another. - at least two distinct air inlets , and - air guiding members configured to direct at least one airflow intended to be admitted into the air intake housing , characterized in that the air guiding members comprise at least three coaxial flaps , these being a central flap and two lateral flaps arranged on either side of the central flap , said coaxial flaps being arranged between said two distinct air inlets of the air intake housing , such as to be able to move about a single pivot axle , and in that the air intake housing comprises an actuation mechanism making it possible to move the two lateral flaps independently of one another.
Floor terminal for an elevator system in a building, comprising: an elevator operating terminal which has a user interface for calling an elevator cabin , an elevator data interface for communicating data with an elevator controller via an elevator control network , and a processing device which is coupled to the user interface and the elevator data interface ; and a radio network device which has a radio transceiver for communicating with a communication device present on a floor , a data interface for communicating data with a network access point via a data network , and a processing device which is coupled to the radio transceiver and the data interface , wherein the wireless network device of the communication device enables access to the Internet via the data network and the network access point . an elevator operating terminal which has a user interface for calling an elevator cabin , an elevator data interface for communicating data with an elevator controller via an elevator control network , and a processing device which is coupled to the user interface and the elevator data interface ; and a radio network device which has a radio transceiver for communicating with a communication device present on a floor , a data interface for communicating data with a network access point via a data network , and a processing device which is coupled to the radio transceiver and the data interface , wherein the wireless network device of the communication device enables access to the Internet via the data network and the network access point .
A method for operating a gas turbine engine comprising a gearbox and a power turbine coupled to the gearbox , the method comprising: obtaining, via a sensor or a virtual sensor, a value of a first torque at a location proximate to or within the gearbox ; determining a second torque at the power turbine based on the value of the first torque; determining a power at the power turbine based on the second torque; and controlling operation of the engine based on the power. obtaining, via a sensor or a virtual sensor, a value of a first torque at a location proximate to or within the gearbox ; determining a second torque at the power turbine based on the value of the first torque; determining a power at the power turbine based on the second torque; and controlling operation of the engine based on the power.
Branch piece for a fluid line , at least comprising a first inflow connection having a first inflow cross section , a first outlet connection having a first throttle cross section and a second outlet connection having a second throttle cross section ; wherein the outlet connections are connected inside the branch piece to the first inflow connection in each case via a flow path for a fluid; wherein the throttle cross sections have different sizes; wherein the first outlet connection has a largest first outlet cross section and the second outlet connection has a largest second outlet cross section , wherein, along at least one of the flow paths , one of the largest outlet cross sections is connected via a throttle cross section to the first inflow cross section , which throttle cross section is at most 80% of this largest outlet cross section ; wherein the largest first outlet cross section and the largest second outlet cross section have different sizes and a connection diameter of at least one of the outlet connections and a connection diameter of the inflow connection are each of the same size, and therefore fluid lines having the same connection dimensions can be connected in each case to the at least one outlet connection and the inflow connection .
A polyolefin multilayer microporous membrane comprising a first microporous layer and a second microporous layer; the first microporous layer including a first polyolefin resin containing a polypropylene, wherein the content of the polypropylene having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 5 × 10 4 or less is not greater than 5 mass% per 100 mass% of the polypropylene contained in the first microporous layer, measured according the method disclosed in the description; the second microporous layer including a second polyolefin resin containing an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene; and the polyolefin multilayer microporous membrane satisfying the following requirements (I) and (II) and (VII): (I) a thickness of the membrane is not greater than 25 μm, and the thickness (μm) and a porosity (%) of the membrane, measured according to the respective methods disclosed in the description, satisfy the relationship in Formula 1: porosity % / thickness μm ≥ 3.0 (II) an air permeability of the membrane in terms of a membrane thickness of 16 μm is not less than 100 sec/100 cm 3 and not greater than 300 sec/100 cm 3 ; measured according the method disclosed in the description; (VII) an impedance measured with an impedance measuring according the method disclosed in the description is less than 7.5 Ω•cm 2 . the first microporous layer including a first polyolefin resin containing a polypropylene, wherein the content of the polypropylene having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 5 × 10 4 or less is not greater than 5 mass% per 100 mass% of the polypropylene contained in the first microporous layer, measured according the method disclosed in the description; the second microporous layer including a second polyolefin resin containing an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene; and the polyolefin multilayer microporous membrane satisfying the following requirements (I) and (II) and (VII): (I) a thickness of the membrane is not greater than 25 μm, and the thickness (μm) and a porosity (%) of the membrane, measured according to the respective methods disclosed in the description, satisfy the relationship in Formula 1: porosity % / thickness μm ≥ 3.0 (II) an air permeability of the membrane in terms of a membrane thickness of 16 μm is not less than 100 sec/100 cm 3 and not greater than 300 sec/100 cm 3 ; measured according the method disclosed in the description; (VII) an impedance measured with an impedance measuring according the method disclosed in the description is less than 7.5 Ω•cm 2 . (I) a thickness of the membrane is not greater than 25 μm, and the thickness (μm) and a porosity (%) of the membrane, measured according to the respective methods disclosed in the description, satisfy the relationship in Formula 1: porosity % / thickness μm ≥ 3.0 (II) an air permeability of the membrane in terms of a membrane thickness of 16 μm is not less than 100 sec/100 cm 3 and not greater than 300 sec/100 cm 3 ; measured according the method disclosed in the description; (VII) an impedance measured with an impedance measuring according the method disclosed in the description is less than 7.5 Ω•cm 2 .