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A method for producing ethylene oxide comprising: supplying an ethylene oxide-containing reaction product gas produced in an ethylene oxidation reaction step, in which ethylene is subjected to catalytic gas phase oxidation using a molecular oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a silver catalyst, to an ethylene oxide absorption column; bringing the reaction product gas into contact with an absorption liquid supplied to the ethylene oxide absorption column; supplying an ethylene oxide-containing column bottom liquid of the ethylene oxide absorption column to an ethylene oxide stripper column of an ethylene oxide purification system; supplying an ethylene oxide-containing uncondensed gas discharged from the ethylene oxide purification system to an ethylene oxide reabsorption column, and circulating the column bottom liquid of the ethylene oxide reabsorption column to the ethylene oxide stripper column, wherein an operation pressure (column top pressure) of the ethylene oxide reabsorption column is set to 3 to 50 kPa gauge; an operation pressure (column top pressure) of the ethylene oxide stripper column is set to 3 to 60 kPa gauge; and a column bottom temperature of the ethylene oxide stripper column is set to 101 to 110°C. supplying an ethylene oxide-containing reaction product gas produced in an ethylene oxidation reaction step, in which ethylene is subjected to catalytic gas phase oxidation using a molecular oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a silver catalyst, to an ethylene oxide absorption column; bringing the reaction product gas into contact with an absorption liquid supplied to the ethylene oxide absorption column; supplying an ethylene oxide-containing column bottom liquid of the ethylene oxide absorption column to an ethylene oxide stripper column of an ethylene oxide purification system; supplying an ethylene oxide-containing uncondensed gas discharged from the ethylene oxide purification system to an ethylene oxide reabsorption column, and circulating the column bottom liquid of the ethylene oxide reabsorption column to the ethylene oxide stripper column,
An implantable device configured to detect an electrophysiological signal in a tissue, wherein the device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode configured to engage a tissue and detect an electrophysiological signal, an integrated circuit comprising a memory, a digital circuit, a power circuit comprising an energy storage capacitor, and a modulation circuit configured to modulate a current based on the electrophysiological signal, wherein the digital circuit is configured to execute one or more programs stored on the implantable device to operate the modulation circuit by transmitting a digitized signal to the modulation circuit based on the detected electrophysiological signal; an ultrasonic transducer configured to emit an ultrasonic backscatter encoding the electrophysiological signal from the tissue based on the modulated current. wherein the device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode configured to engage a tissue and detect an electrophysiological signal, an integrated circuit comprising a memory, a digital circuit, a power circuit comprising an energy storage capacitor, and a modulation circuit configured to modulate a current based on the electrophysiological signal, wherein the digital circuit is configured to execute one or more programs stored on the implantable device to operate the modulation circuit by transmitting a digitized signal to the modulation circuit based on the detected electrophysiological signal; an ultrasonic transducer configured to emit an ultrasonic backscatter encoding the electrophysiological signal from the tissue based on the modulated current.
Use of a composition comprising a galacto oligosaccharide (GOS) produced, by reverse β-galactosidase reaction, from Lactobacillus plantarum 2830 (ECGC 13110402), as a Lactobacillus selective prebiotic composition, wherein the GOS acts as a selective growth medium for Lactobacillus plantarum 2830 (ECGC 13110402).
A method for backing up critical data (CD1-A) stored on an originator edge device (103, 201a, ED-A) associated with a user such that the backed up critical data maybe recovered onto a target device (103, 201a', ED-A'), the method comprising: requesting, by the vault-broker server , the originator edge device to create an export backup record of critical data stored on the originator edge device; generating a wrapping key (WK); generating, by the originator edge device, the backup record (R) in response to the request for the export backup record, the backup record being a function of the wrapping key, a cryptographic key, and the critical data being backed up; transmitting a backup-response message including the backup record, by the originator edge device to the vault-broker server; transmitting the backup-response message including the backup record by the vault-broker server to a surrogate edge device; storing the backup record on the surrogate edge device (103, 201b, ED-B); wherein from the information stored and available on the surrogate edge device, it is not possible to derive the WK or the backed up critical data (CD1-A) using available interfaces; and storing an association between the originator edge device and the surrogate edge device on the vault-broker server. requesting, by the vault-broker server , the originator edge device to create an export backup record of critical data stored on the originator edge device; generating a wrapping key (WK); generating, by the originator edge device, the backup record (R) in response to the request for the export backup record, the backup record being a function of the wrapping key, a cryptographic key, and the critical data being backed up; transmitting a backup-response message including the backup record, by the originator edge device to the vault-broker server; transmitting the backup-response message including the backup record by the vault-broker server to a surrogate edge device; storing the backup record on the surrogate edge device (103, 201b, ED-B); wherein from the information stored and available on the surrogate edge device, it is not possible to derive the WK or the backed up critical data (CD1-A) using available interfaces; and storing an association between the originator edge device and the surrogate edge device on the vault-broker server.
A sealing joint for passing through walls (P), which comprises: a tubular body which comprises a threaded portion and an annular flange , the tubular body comprising two open mouths , which are open onto a central channel , and being configured to be coupled to at least one duct (C; C1, C2); a threaded ring , which is configured to be engaged by screw coupling on said threaded portion ; the annular flange and the threaded ring each comprising a respective annular sealing element ; the annular sealing elements being arranged on end faces of the annular flange and of the threaded ring which, in the condition in which the joint is assembled, are directed toward a wall (P) which is arranged between the annular flange and the threaded ring and is passed through by the duct (C; C1, C2), wherein the annular sealing elements are made of carbon-graphite, said annular sealing elements being thus provided as multilayer gaskets, each one made up of sheets of graphite with one or two layers of steel arranged between them. a tubular body which comprises a threaded portion and an annular flange , the tubular body comprising two open mouths , which are open onto a central channel , and being configured to be coupled to at least one duct (C; C1, C2); a threaded ring , which is configured to be engaged by screw coupling on said threaded portion ; the annular flange and the threaded ring each comprising a respective annular sealing element ; the annular sealing elements being arranged on end faces of the annular flange and of the threaded ring which, in the condition in which the joint is assembled, are directed toward a wall (P) which is arranged between the annular flange and the threaded ring and is passed through by the duct (C; C1, C2), wherein the annular sealing elements are made of carbon-graphite, said annular sealing elements being thus provided as multilayer gaskets, each one made up of sheets of graphite with one or two layers of steel arranged between them.
A method of manufacturing a device comprising a plurality of micro-machined ultrasonic transducer cells in a first region on a substrate and a plurality of interconnects in a second region on said substrate the method comprising: forming a dielectric layer stack over the substrate, said dielectric layer stack defining respective membranes of the micro-machined ultrasonic transducers in the first region; reducing thickness of the dielectric layer stack in the second region with respect to the thickness of the dielectric layer stack in the first region by partially etching away the dielectric layer stack in the second region; etching a plurality of trenches in the reduced thickness portion of the dielectric layer stack, each of said trenches exposing a conductive contact in the second region; and at least lining said trenches with a conductive material. forming a dielectric layer stack over the substrate, said dielectric layer stack defining respective membranes of the micro-machined ultrasonic transducers in the first region; reducing thickness of the dielectric layer stack in the second region with respect to the thickness of the dielectric layer stack in the first region by partially etching away the dielectric layer stack in the second region; etching a plurality of trenches in the reduced thickness portion of the dielectric layer stack, each of said trenches exposing a conductive contact in the second region; and at least lining said trenches with a conductive material.
Process for preparing isopropylidene bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride comprising the steps of: (a) reacting acetone and cyclopentadiene in the presence of sodium methoxide or sodium ethoxide so as to form 2,2-dicyclopentadienylpropane; and (b) reacting said 2,2-dicyclopentadienylpropane with zirconium(IV) chloride in the presence of n-butyl lithium so as to form isopropylidene bis(cyclopentadienyl) zirconium dichloride. (a) reacting acetone and cyclopentadiene in the presence of sodium methoxide or sodium ethoxide so as to form 2,2-dicyclopentadienylpropane; and (b) reacting said 2,2-dicyclopentadienylpropane with zirconium(IV) chloride in the presence of n-butyl lithium so as to form isopropylidene bis(cyclopentadienyl) zirconium dichloride.
A method for performing an operation in response to a read request, the method comprising a first computing device : receiving a request to read a value in accordance with a wireless protocol, wherein the request is received from a second computing device (402; 404) via a wireless communication link between the first computing device and the second computing device (402; 404); determining an operation corresponding to the value, wherein each of a plurality of readable values corresponds to a different respective operation, wherein the operation is an operation other than reading and returning the value; and performing the operation corresponding to the value in response to the request. receiving a request to read a value in accordance with a wireless protocol, wherein the request is received from a second computing device (402; 404) via a wireless communication link between the first computing device and the second computing device (402; 404); determining an operation corresponding to the value, wherein each of a plurality of readable values corresponds to a different respective operation, wherein the operation is an operation other than reading and returning the value; and performing the operation corresponding to the value in response to the request.
A core assembly , comprising: a core member having an intermediate region and a distal tip ; a stent extending over the core member intermediate region and comprising a distal portion ; a distal cover comprising a first end and a second end , the second end being coupled to a distal tip structure ; the distal tip structure comprising (a) an inner lumen that receives the core member or (b) a coil; such that the distal tip structure can slide and/or rotate relative to the core member ; the distal cover having a delivery orientation in which the first end (i) extends proximally relative to the distal tip and (ii) at least partially surrounds the stent distal portion , the distal cover being movable from the delivery orientation to an everted orientation wherein the first end is positioned distally relative to the second end ; and a proximal stop (430") and a distal stop (432") wherein the distal stop (432") is configured to limit the range of sliding movement of the distal tip structure . a core member having an intermediate region and a distal tip ; a stent extending over the core member intermediate region and comprising a distal portion ; a distal cover comprising a first end and a second end , the second end being coupled to a distal tip structure ; the distal tip structure comprising (a) an inner lumen that receives the core member or (b) a coil; such that the distal tip structure can slide and/or rotate relative to the core member ; the distal cover having a delivery orientation in which the first end (i) extends proximally relative to the distal tip and (ii) at least partially surrounds the stent distal portion , the distal cover being movable from the delivery orientation to an everted orientation wherein the first end is positioned distally relative to the second end ; and a proximal stop (430") and a distal stop (432") wherein the distal stop (432") is configured to limit the range of sliding movement of the distal tip structure .
A sterilization unit for sterilizing articles such as capsules, parisons, containers, comprising: a treatment chamber having an inlet section and an outlet section for said articles ; a passage zone for the passage of the articles having an extension inside the treatment chamber from the inlet section to the outlet section ; plasma supply means for supplying plasma to said treatment chamber ; a suction air barrier system operatively active on the treatment chamber so as to limit the inlet of air from the outside towards the treatment chamber and the outlet of plasma from the treatment chamber towards the outside, thus maintaining a plasma saturated environment inside the treatment chamber , said suction air barrier system comprising two suction intakes respectively arranged at the inlet section and at the outlet section of said treatment chamber , said suction air barrier system being arranged outside the treatment chamber ; a first opening made in the inlet section through which the articles are supplied to the treatment chamber and a second opening made in the outlet section through which the treated articles exit from the treatment chamber , said suction air barrier system being arranged so as not to interfere with said openings . a treatment chamber having an inlet section and an outlet section for said articles ; a passage zone for the passage of the articles having an extension inside the treatment chamber from the inlet section to the outlet section ; plasma supply means for supplying plasma to said treatment chamber ; a suction air barrier system operatively active on the treatment chamber so as to limit the inlet of air from the outside towards the treatment chamber and the outlet of plasma from the treatment chamber towards the outside, thus maintaining a plasma saturated environment inside the treatment chamber , said suction air barrier system comprising two suction intakes respectively arranged at the inlet section and at the outlet section of said treatment chamber , said suction air barrier system being arranged outside the treatment chamber ; a first opening made in the inlet section through which the articles are supplied to the treatment chamber and a second opening made in the outlet section through which the treated articles exit from the treatment chamber , said suction air barrier system being arranged so as not to interfere with said openings .
Method for processing a raw image characterised by raw measurements S p (i,j) associated with active bolometers B pix_ (i,j) of an imager arranged in a matrix array along n rows (L i ) and m columns (C j ), the imager is at an ambient temperature T amb , and further comprises blind bolometers B b_ (k), each blind bolometer B b_ (k) being used for the differential measurement of the active bolometers B pix_ (i,j) of at least one column of bolometers specific thereto, advantageously each blind bolometer B b_ (k) is associated with a single column (C j ) of active bolometers B pix_ (i,j), the method, executed by a computer provided with a memory, comprises the following steps: a) a step of calculating the electrical resistances R Tc (i,j) and R Tc (k), at the temperature T amb , respectively, of the active and blind bolometers from their respective electrical resistances R Tr (i,j) and R Tr (k) at a reference temperature T r , stored in the memory; b) a step of determining the temperatures actually measured T sc (i,j) by each of the active bolometers B pix_ (i,j) from the electrical resistances calculated in step a) and from the raw measurements S p (i,j). a) a step of calculating the electrical resistances R Tc (i,j) and R Tc (k), at the temperature T amb , respectively, of the active and blind bolometers from their respective electrical resistances R Tr (i,j) and R Tr (k) at a reference temperature T r , stored in the memory; b) a step of determining the temperatures actually measured T sc (i,j) by each of the active bolometers B pix_ (i,j) from the electrical resistances calculated in step a) and from the raw measurements S p (i,j).
A pipe assembly for flow measurement including a fluid flow pipe, the pipe assembly having two or more flow conditioners each extending across an entire cross section of said fluid flow pipe; having a stepped configuration; and installed apart in series within said fluid flow pipe in an orientation substantially perpendicular to an axis of said fluid flow pipe, wherein each of the flow conditioners comprises: - a perforated plate, - an outer ring extending from a first side of the flow conditioner and comprising a concentric ring of a plurality of holes , wherein the holes define fluid passages from the outer ring to a second side of the flow conditioner , - at least one inner ring recessed or stepped from the outer ring , said at least one inner ring comprising a concentric ring of a plurality of holes , wherein the holes define fluid passages from the at least one inner ring to the second side of the flow conditioner ; and - a central hole or opening , - wherein the fluid passages defined by the plurality of holes of the outer ring and the plurality of holes of the at least one inner ring are of unequal length, whereby a diameter of the central hole or opening being greater than the diameters of the plurality of holes of the at least one inner ring , and the diameters of the plurality of holes of the at least one inner ring being greater than the diameters of the plurality of holes of the outer ring , and whereby the central hole or opening defines a fluid length, which is less than the fluid length of the passages defined by the plurality of holes of the at least one inner ring , which is less than the fluid length of the passages defined by the plurality of holes of the outer ring . - a perforated plate, - an outer ring extending from a first side of the flow conditioner and comprising a concentric ring of a plurality of holes , wherein the holes define fluid passages from the outer ring to a second side of the flow conditioner , - at least one inner ring recessed or stepped from the outer ring , said at least one inner ring comprising a concentric ring of a plurality of holes , wherein the holes define fluid passages from the at least one inner ring to the second side of the flow conditioner ; and - a central hole or opening , - wherein the fluid passages defined by the plurality of holes of the outer ring and the plurality of holes of the at least one inner ring are of unequal length,
A prosthetic tricuspid valve having a smaller diameter end configured to be positioned in a right atrium and a larger, flared end configured to be positioned in a right ventricle, the prosthetic tricuspid valve comprising: a main body comprising an occluder having valve leaflets ; a first anterior flap extending laterally from an end of the main body, the first anterior flap to be positioned in the right ventricle; and a second anterior flap extending laterally from the end of the main body in a same direction as the first anterior flap, the second anterior flap to be positioned in the right ventricle. a main body comprising an occluder having valve leaflets ; a first anterior flap extending laterally from an end of the main body, the first anterior flap to be positioned in the right ventricle; and a second anterior flap extending laterally from the end of the main body in a same direction as the first anterior flap, the second anterior flap to be positioned in the right ventricle.
A method of bonding by molecular bonding between at least one lower wafer and an upper wafer , comprising positioning the lower face of the upper wafer over the upper face of the lower wafer, characterized in that a contact force (F) is applied to the peripheral side of at least one of the two wafers in order to initiate a bonding wave between the two wafers, the peripheral side corresponding to any portion of one of the two wafers that is situated at the periphery of said wafers and that is not parallel to the faces of said wafers.