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A device for forming an expandable tract across a wall of a blood vessel , comprising: a needle ; an anchor assembly comprising a proximal portion having a handle , a flexible distal portion , and a pre-bent midportion intercoupled between the proximal and distal portions, wherein the needle is configured to be inserted through a portion of the proximal portion ; wherein at least a distal tip of the flexible distal portion is configured to be placed within a lumen of the blood vessel through a first passage created across the wall with a sharpened member at a first angle relative to a lumen longitudinal axis defined by the lumen of the blood vessel in the region adjacent the first passage ; and characterized in that said pre-bent midportion comprises an at least partially encapsulating saddle-shaped needle receiving structure configured to receive and support the needle , wherein the needle and anchor assembly are configured such that upon applying a force to the anchor assembly to position an adjacent portion of the blood vessel wall into a desired contact configuration relative to the anchor assembly, the needle is operatively coupled to the anchor assembly such that it may be advanced across the wall of the blood vessel and into contact with said at least partially encapsulating saddle-shaped needle receiving structure, thereby creating an expandable tract between overlapping tissue portions of the vessel wall . a needle ; an anchor assembly comprising a proximal portion having a handle , a flexible distal portion , and a pre-bent midportion intercoupled between the proximal and distal portions, wherein the needle is configured to be inserted through a portion of the proximal portion ; wherein at least a distal tip of the flexible distal portion is configured to be placed within a lumen of the blood vessel through a first passage created across the wall with a sharpened member at a first angle relative to a lumen longitudinal axis defined by the lumen of the blood vessel in the region adjacent the first passage ; and characterized in that said pre-bent midportion comprises an at least partially encapsulating saddle-shaped needle receiving structure configured to receive and support the needle , wherein the needle and anchor assembly are configured such that upon applying a force to the anchor assembly to position an adjacent portion of the blood vessel wall into a desired contact configuration relative to the anchor assembly, the needle is operatively coupled to the anchor assembly such that it may be advanced across the wall of the blood vessel and into contact with said at least partially encapsulating saddle-shaped needle receiving structure, thereby creating an expandable tract between overlapping tissue portions of the vessel wall .
Hinge device for a dishwasher and for other apparatuses such as ovens, with the possibility of breather opening, said hinge device comprising a first connection means assigned to be fixed to a structure or frame and rotatably connected by a hinge pin to a second connection means assigned to be fixed to a door or shutter; said device comprising at least one interconnecting means having a first end connected to the second connection means by a first connecting pin and a second end connected by a second connecting pin to a sliding means constrained to translate along the first connection means and provided with elastic means and with friction means assigned to transmit to the second connection means , by the interconnecting means , respectively, an elastic force directed in the direction of the extreme closing condition (C) of the door or shutter and a frictional force directed opposite to the rotation of the door or of the shutter; and said device comprising arrest means assigned to abut with the sliding means in an end portion of the rotation of the closing door or shutter arresting the sliding means in correspondence of a breather opening condition (S) of the door or shutter and wherein the second connecting pin is housed with clearance in a respective seat made in the second end of the interconnecting means and slot shaped to allow to the second connection means and to the door or shutter to carry out the final portion of closing rotation of the door or shutter from the open breather condition (S) to the extreme closing condition (C); said device being characterized in that each friction means comprises at least one friction sliding block secured to the sliding means by a respective pin and sliding along a respective sliding wall of the first connection means and parallel to the direction of translation of the sliding means ; the at least one arrest means is fixed to or made in the first connection means in proximity to the at least one sliding wall to abut with the sliding means arresting its stroke towards the closing of the door or of the shutter in correspondence of the breather opening condition (S).
A light guide comprising a sleeve MI and one or more cores, wherein the sleeve MI surrounds the cores, wherein each core has a refraction index profile perpendicular to the maximum core expansion, wherein at least one refraction index n K of each refraction index profile is greater than the refraction index n MI of the sleeve MI; wherein the sleeve MI consists of silicon dioxide and comprises a) an OH content of less than 10 ppm; b) a chlorine content of less than 60 ppm; and c) an aluminum content of less than 200 ppb; wherein the ppb and ppm are each based on the total weight of the sleeve MI. wherein the sleeve MI surrounds the cores, wherein each core has a refraction index profile perpendicular to the maximum core expansion, wherein at least one refraction index n K of each refraction index profile is greater than the refraction index n MI of the sleeve MI; wherein the sleeve MI consists of silicon dioxide and comprises a) an OH content of less than 10 ppm; b) a chlorine content of less than 60 ppm; and c) an aluminum content of less than 200 ppb; a) an OH content of less than 10 ppm; b) a chlorine content of less than 60 ppm; and c) an aluminum content of less than 200 ppb; wherein the ppb and ppm are each based on the total weight of the sleeve MI.
Sterile connector for tubing comprising - a section of tubing with an end portion to be connected to a further end portion of a further section of tubing and/or another counterpart in order to establish fluid communication, - at least one axial protrusion extending away from the end portion of the section of tubing in an axial direction of the section of tubing, and - a separation layer which closes off an inside of the section of tubing , characterised in that the separation layer comprises a predetermined breaking site and that the at least one axial protrusion - is connected pivotally to the end portion of the section of tubing to pivot from a first position to a second position when engaged with a further axial protrusion on the further end portion of the further section of tubing and/or with the other counterpart and - is coupled to the separation layer so as to exert a breaking force on the separation layer in the second position which breaking force is big enough to break the separation layer at the predetermined breaking site . - a section of tubing with an end portion to be connected to a further end portion of a further section of tubing and/or another counterpart in order to establish fluid communication, - at least one axial protrusion extending away from the end portion of the section of tubing in an axial direction of the section of tubing, and - a separation layer which closes off an inside of the section of tubing , - is connected pivotally to the end portion of the section of tubing to pivot from a first position to a second position when engaged with a further axial protrusion on the further end portion of the further section of tubing and/or with the other counterpart and - is coupled to the separation layer so as to exert a breaking force on the separation layer in the second position which breaking force is big enough to break the separation layer at the predetermined breaking site .
Modified diene elastomer comprising: a) at least 70% by weight, relative to the total weight of the modified diene elastomer, of a linear diene elastomer functionalized predominantly in the middle of the chain by an alkoxysilane group, optionally partially or completely hydrolysed to give silanol, the alkoxysilane group bearing or not another function capable of interacting with a reinforcing filler, the silicon atom of the alkoxysilane group being located in the main chain of the diene elastomer; b) more than 0 and up to 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the modified diene elastomer, of a star-branched diene elastomer, the Mooney viscosity of said modified diene elastomer ranging from 50 to 80, and its glass transition temperature (Tg) ranging from -100°C to -80°C, preferably from -95°C to -80°C. a) at least 70% by weight, relative to the total weight of the modified diene elastomer, of a linear diene elastomer functionalized predominantly in the middle of the chain by an alkoxysilane group, optionally partially or completely hydrolysed to give silanol, the alkoxysilane group bearing or not another function capable of interacting with a reinforcing filler, the silicon atom of the alkoxysilane group being located in the main chain of the diene elastomer; b) more than 0 and up to 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the modified diene elastomer, of a star-branched diene elastomer,
A device for culturing cells , comprising a mixing device and a reaction chamber , which is delimited by a reactor wall , wherein the reactor wall has at least one connection for the addition of gas and/or liquid and the reaction chamber has an inner volume , wherein the reaction chamber is formed in such a way that the inner volume can be increased by at least 500%, based on a minimum inner initial volume, and wherein the reactor wall comprises an expandable material, the expandable material having an expandability of at least 200%.
A fluoroindole compound of formula (I), wherein: R 1 is R 2 is wherein * represents point of attachment; R 3 is fluorine or hydrogen; R 4 is halogen, S-CH 3 or hydrogen; R 5 is CH 3 , -CH 2 CH 2 F or hydrogen; a is 1 or 2; or an isotopic form, a stereoisomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. R 1 is R 2 is wherein * represents point of attachment; R 3 is fluorine or hydrogen; R 4 is halogen, S-CH 3 or hydrogen; R 5 is CH 3 , -CH 2 CH 2 F or hydrogen; a is 1 or 2;
A key for a lock cylinder with a shaft , with a locking recess in the shaft for receiving a scanning body of the lock cylinder and with a support surface of the locking recess for support of the scanning body and lock cylinder for the key with a core rotatable in a housing , with a locking channel in the core for receiving the shaft of the key , with a scanning body , which is guided inclined to a plane of the locking channel , with a core bore arranged in the core for the scanning body and with a section of a side wall of the locking channel arranged parallel to the plane , characterized in that one subregion of the locking recess is arranged in a support rib protruding in a raised manner from a surface and the other subregion is arranged in the surface and that the locking recess has a first support surface and a second support surface arranged inclined to the first support surface in the support rib for support of the scanning body and the axis of symmetry of the core bore is directed at a corner region of a groove arranged in the side wall for the support rib and a surface of the side wall arranged parallel to the plane of the locking channel .
A method for manufacturing ceramic tiles, comprising the steps of: - depositing a soft layer of ceramic powder on a support element , - pressing said soft layer against said support element , thus creating an unfired tile of compacted ceramic powder, and - firing the unfired tile inside a ceramic furnace , characterized in that it comprises a process of monitoring the integrity of the unfired tile, which includes the steps of - applying, on at least one portion (P) of the unfired tile , a contrast liquid suitable for modifying the colour of said portion (P) of the unfired tile , - acquiring at least one image of said portion (P) of the unfired tile after the application of the contrast liquid and before the firing step, and - detecting if said image comprises at least one line (Z) of contrasting colour with respect to the colour taken on by said portion (P) of the unfired tile following the application of the contrast liquid. - depositing a soft layer of ceramic powder on a support element , - pressing said soft layer against said support element , thus creating an unfired tile of compacted ceramic powder, and - firing the unfired tile inside a ceramic furnace , - applying, on at least one portion (P) of the unfired tile , a contrast liquid suitable for modifying the colour of said portion (P) of the unfired tile , - acquiring at least one image of said portion (P) of the unfired tile after the application of the contrast liquid and before the firing step, and - detecting if said image comprises at least one line (Z) of contrasting colour with respect to the colour taken on by said portion (P) of the unfired tile following the application of the contrast liquid.
A close coupled luminaire assembly comprising a ballast , a reflector having a pair of spaced apart supports , the ballast having a first axis and a first mounting attachment to permit the ballast to be suspended by a first filament from an overhead support with said ballast first axis being substantially vertical, wherein the assembly further includes a reflector support arm which is connected to said ballast and extends substantially perpendicular to said ballast first axis a distance which is at least as long as the spacing between said supports , a distal end of said reflector support arm has a second mounting attachment to permit said distal end to be suspended by a second filament from an overhead support with said reflector support arm being substantially horizontal, and said reflector hangs from said reflector support arm by said reflector support arm engaging said supports without any direct mechanical interconnection between said ballast and reflector , characterised in that the reflector has at least one lamp socket , wherein each lamp socket is supported by the reflector , and wherein the ballast is closely spaced to said one lamp socket .
Apparatus for frothing milk, particularly for a coffee machine, comprising: - a container adapted to contain milk to be frothed; - a steam source ; - a steam ejector device comprising a first inlet line in fluid communication with said container and a second inlet line in fluid communication with said steam source , said steam ejector device being configured to inject steam into said milk to be frothed to obtain a milk and steam mixture, said steam ejector device comprising an outlet line of said milk and steam mixture; characterized in that the apparatus further comprises: - an air intake in fluid communication with said outlet line of said steam ejector device ; - a pump , placed downstream of said steam ejector device , configured to suck said mixture of milk and steam and air coming from said outlet line of said steam ejector device , said pump being adapted to form a froth of said mixture of milk and steam and to deliver said froth along a delivery line . - a container adapted to contain milk to be frothed; - a steam source ; - a steam ejector device comprising a first inlet line in fluid communication with said container and a second inlet line in fluid communication with said steam source , said steam ejector device being configured to inject steam into said milk to be frothed to obtain a milk and steam mixture, said steam ejector device comprising an outlet line of said milk and steam mixture; - an air intake in fluid communication with said outlet line of said steam ejector device ; - a pump , placed downstream of said steam ejector device , configured to suck said mixture of milk and steam and air coming from said outlet line of said steam ejector device , said pump being adapted to form a froth of said mixture of milk and steam and to deliver said froth along a delivery line .
A solar cell module comprising: a first string (S1) including a plurality of first solar cells electrically connected by a plurality of first interconnectors ; a second string (S2) including a plurality of second solar cells electrically connected by a plurality of second interconnectors ; a first lead wire (OLW1-1) electrically connecting the plurality of first interconnectors positioned at a first end of the first string (S1); and a second lead wire (OLW1-2, OLW1-3) electrically connecting the first lead wire (OLW1-1) and a junction box , characterized in that wherein the first lead wire (OLW1-1) is formed at an outer portion of the first string (S1) and does not overlap with the plurality of first solar cells of the first string (S1), and wherein a portion of the second lead wire (OLW1-2, OLW1-3) is formed inside the second string (S2) and overlaps with a portion of the plurality of second solar cells of the second string (S2). a first string (S1) including a plurality of first solar cells electrically connected by a plurality of first interconnectors ; a second string (S2) including a plurality of second solar cells electrically connected by a plurality of second interconnectors ; a first lead wire (OLW1-1) electrically connecting the plurality of first interconnectors positioned at a first end of the first string (S1); and a second lead wire (OLW1-2, OLW1-3) electrically connecting the first lead wire (OLW1-1) and a junction box , characterized in that wherein the first lead wire (OLW1-1) is formed at an outer portion of the first string (S1) and does not overlap with the plurality of first solar cells of the first string (S1), and wherein a portion of the second lead wire (OLW1-2, OLW1-3) is formed inside the second string (S2) and overlaps with a portion of the plurality of second solar cells of the second string (S2).
An assembly comprising a prosthetic heart valve mounted on a distal end portion (112; 309) of a delivery apparatus : - around an inflatable balloon of the delivery apparatus and in a radially compressed configuration, - at a predetermined position and in a predetermined orientation relative to the delivery apparatus , - such that a selected commissure of the prosthetic heart valve is offset, in a circumferential direction relative to a central longitudinal axis of the delivery apparatus , from a desired landmark on the delivery apparatus by a predetermined amount; wherein the predetermined amount of offset is preselected based on a desired or selected imaging view used to image the distal end portion (112; 309) of the delivery apparatus during an implantation procedure and rotationally align the prosthetic valve with the native anatomy. - around an inflatable balloon of the delivery apparatus and in a radially compressed configuration, - at a predetermined position and in a predetermined orientation relative to the delivery apparatus , - such that a selected commissure of the prosthetic heart valve is offset, in a circumferential direction relative to a central longitudinal axis of the delivery apparatus , from a desired landmark on the delivery apparatus by a predetermined amount;
Welding gun for fixing a workpiece, such as a bush, on a surface of a sheet member, comprising a first and a second opposed and aligned welding electrodes , and an actuator for moving at least one of said electrodes , the first welding electrode being supported by an electrode-holder connected to a first end of a substantially C-shaped arm the second end of which is connected to the body of said actuator , the second welding electrode being fixed to an electrode-holder connected to a rod of said actuator , which is slidably mounted along the axis of the first electrode , said arm being associated with a support structure of the gun by means of an axial sliding unit , characterized in that - said welding gun is a projection welding gun , - the first welding electrode has a seat adapted to receive said workpiece , and the second welding electrode has a resting surface for abutting on the sheet member , which surface has a shape corresponding to a zone of the sheet member opposite to that to which said workpiece has to be fixed, - said actuator of the projection welding gun controls the movement of both the electrodes during the closing step, - said axial sliding unit includes a track connected to said support structure , as well as a slide fixed to said arm and slidably engaged in said track , - whereby, as a result of the operation of said actuator and after the second welding electrode has attained the contact against the sheet member , the axial sliding unit allows said arm to move together with the workpiece to be welded, which is arranged in said seat of the first welding electrode , until the workpiece abuts against the sheet member on the side opposite to the second welding electrode , in order to cause closure of said projection welding gun . - said welding gun is a projection welding gun , - the first welding electrode has a seat adapted to receive said workpiece , and the second welding electrode has a resting surface for abutting on the sheet member , which surface has a shape corresponding to a zone of the sheet member opposite to that to which said workpiece has to be fixed, - said actuator of the projection welding gun controls the movement of both the electrodes during the closing step, - said axial sliding unit includes a track connected to said support structure , as well as a slide fixed to said arm and slidably engaged in said track , - whereby, as a result of the operation of said actuator and after the second welding electrode has attained the contact against the sheet member , the axial sliding unit allows said arm to move together with the workpiece to be welded, which is arranged in said seat of the first welding electrode , until the workpiece abuts against the sheet member on the side opposite to the second welding electrode , in order to cause closure of said projection welding gun .