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A method of assaying potentially radioactive material comprising: selecting a plurality of samples from a material mass on a site ; performing , on the site , an activity measurement based on a gross count of each of the samples in the plurality of samples, and comparing the activity measurement with one or more activity thresholds in order to categorise the radioactive material for disposal purposes, wherein the threshold(s) and/or activity measurement are based on an assumed parameter set; selecting a sample x from every y of the plurality of samples, where x < y; performing , on the same site, a spectroscopic measurement of the emitted radiation from the sample x; characterised by : automatically determining whether the spectroscopic measurement corroborates the assumed parameter set before the y samples leave the site for disposal purposes; obtaining a new parameter set when the spectroscopic measurement for the sample x does not corroborate the assumed parameter set; and continuing the activity measurement for the plurality of samples using one or more new thresholds based on the new parameter set. selecting a plurality of samples from a material mass on a site ; performing , on the site , an activity measurement based on a gross count of each of the samples in the plurality of samples, and comparing the activity measurement with one or more activity thresholds in order to categorise the radioactive material for disposal purposes, wherein the threshold(s) and/or activity measurement are based on an assumed parameter set; selecting a sample x from every y of the plurality of samples, where x < y; performing , on the same site, a spectroscopic measurement of the emitted radiation from the sample x; characterised by : automatically determining whether the spectroscopic measurement corroborates the assumed parameter set before the y samples leave the site for disposal purposes; obtaining a new parameter set when the spectroscopic measurement for the sample x does not corroborate the assumed parameter set; and continuing the activity measurement for the plurality of samples using one or more new thresholds based on the new parameter set.
Dishwasher , in particular household dishwasher, with a dishwasher cavity that can be closed off by a door , a receptacle for items to be washed arranged such that it can be displaced in the dishwasher cavity with a receive unit , wherein the receptacle for items to be washed can be displaced between a starting position (A) and an end position (E), characterised by a transmit unit arranged on an inner side of the door for the inductive transfer of electrical energy to the receive unit , wherein the transmit unit on the inner side of the door and the receive unit on the receptacle for items to be washed are arranged relative to one another such that the electrical energy can be inductively transferred from the transmit unit to the receive unit when the door is in a closed position and the receptacle for items to be washed is in the starting position (A), and wherein arranged on the receptacle for items to be washed is a user interface , which is electrically and/or mechanically coupled to the receive unit .
A resin composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin; (B) 1 to 60 parts by mass of a carbon nanotube; and (C) 1 to 60 parts by mass of an acetylene black, wherein the thermoplastic resin (A) comprises: (A1) 30 to 80% by mass of a chlorinated polyethylene having a chlorine content of 20 to 45% by mass; and (A2) 70 to 20% by mass of a polyethylene other than (A1), wherein a sum of (A1) and (A2) is 100% by mass. (A) 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin; (B) 1 to 60 parts by mass of a carbon nanotube; and (C) 1 to 60 parts by mass of an acetylene black, (A1) 30 to 80% by mass of a chlorinated polyethylene having a chlorine content of 20 to 45% by mass; and (A2) 70 to 20% by mass of a polyethylene other than (A1),
A fluid conditioner for use in a tank , the tank being open at a top thereof, the tank containing computers or other electronic devices immersed in fluid (F) in the tank, the fluid conditioner being fully immersed in the fluid in the tank and comprising a housing having at least one chamber (34/36/38), an inlet and an outlet of the housing for the immersion fluid to pass into and out of the fluid conditioner a heat exchanger located in the chamber of the housing, the heat exchanger having an inlet for cooling medium to enter the heat exchanger and an outlet for cooling medium to exit the heat exchanger, pump means located in the housing arranged, in use, to pump fluid such that the fluid passes into contact with the heat exchanger, wherein, in the upright, operational orientation of the fluid conditioner, the pump means and the heat exchanger are vertically spaced relative to one another and the heat exchanger is located below the inlet and above the outlet of the fluid conditioner, and wherein in use, fluid is drawn in through the inlet into the chamber then into and through the pump means to be discharged from the pump means such that fluid passes into contact with the heat exchanger to thereby cool the fluid, and the cooled fluid exits the fluid conditioner via the outlet of the fluid conditioner and passes into the lower region of the tank for circulation through the tank. an inlet and an outlet of the housing for the immersion fluid to pass into and out of the fluid conditioner a heat exchanger located in the chamber of the housing, the heat exchanger having an inlet for cooling medium to enter the heat exchanger and an outlet for cooling medium to exit the heat exchanger, pump means located in the housing arranged, in use, to pump fluid such that the fluid passes into contact with the heat exchanger, wherein, in the upright, operational orientation of the fluid conditioner, the pump means and the heat exchanger are vertically spaced relative to one another and the heat exchanger is located below the inlet and above the outlet of the fluid conditioner, and wherein in use, fluid is drawn in through the inlet into the chamber then into and through the pump means to be discharged from the pump means such that fluid passes into contact with the heat exchanger to thereby cool the fluid, and the cooled fluid exits the fluid conditioner via the outlet of the fluid conditioner and passes into the lower region of the tank for circulation through the tank.
A method to be performed by a wireless communication device comprising a Multiple MAC Station Management Entity 'MM-SME' , the method comprising: transmitting a frame comprising a Multiple Media Access Control 'MAC' element , the Multiple MAC element comprising a plurality of MAC addresses corresponding to a plurality of MAC entities to be coordinated by said MM-SME , the Multiple MAC element comprising a control field , the control field comprising an element owner field , a Single Association-Identifier 'AID' field , a power mode bit , and a beamlink cluster field , the Single AID field to indicate whether or not a single AID is to be allocated to the plurality of MAC addresses, said element owner field identifying an owner of the Multiple MAC element, the power mode bit to indicate that, when a MAC entity advertised in the Multiple MAC element moves to a power state, the power state being an awake state or a doze state, then all other MAC entities advertised by said Multiple MAC element move to said power state, the beamlink cluster field to indicate whether or not a same beamformed link is to be maintained for all links within a Multiple MAC link cluster.
A method for imaging a coronary artery of interest in a patient, the method comprising: acquiring computed tomography (CT) imaging data depicting a coronary tree; acquiring a single angiographic projection of the coronary artery of interest; registering the single angiographic projection to the CT imaging data; and determining a fractional flow reserve (FFR) of the coronary artery of interest based on the single angiographic projection registered to the CT imaging data, wherein determining the FFR comprises estimating the FFR by forming a reduced order model based on the single angiographic projection registered to the CT imaging data. acquiring computed tomography (CT) imaging data depicting a coronary tree; acquiring a single angiographic projection of the coronary artery of interest; registering the single angiographic projection to the CT imaging data; and determining a fractional flow reserve (FFR) of the coronary artery of interest based on the single angiographic projection registered to the CT imaging data, wherein determining the FFR comprises estimating the FFR by forming a reduced order model based on the single angiographic projection registered to the CT imaging data.
Method for cleaning at least one breathing apparatus comprising at least one respiratory mask , where the method comprises at least one precleaning step, the precleaning step comprising the following substeps: a) providing the breathing apparatus in an externally contaminated state; b) providing at least one holder for the respiratory mask , the holder having at least one curved sealing face ; c) stretching the respiratory mask onto the holder such that at least one sealing lip of the respiratory mask lies on the curved sealing face and closes off an interior of the respiratory mask ; d) introducing the holder with the respiratory mask into a precleaning chamber ; and e) exposing an outer side of the respiratory mask in the precleaning chamber to at least one precleaning fluid . a) providing the breathing apparatus in an externally contaminated state; b) providing at least one holder for the respiratory mask , the holder having at least one curved sealing face ; c) stretching the respiratory mask onto the holder such that at least one sealing lip of the respiratory mask lies on the curved sealing face and closes off an interior of the respiratory mask ; d) introducing the holder with the respiratory mask into a precleaning chamber ; and e) exposing an outer side of the respiratory mask in the precleaning chamber to at least one precleaning fluid .
Method for the digital hydraulic control of a consumer with two pressure chambers , of which at least one can be shut off via a switching valve arrangement, connected to a pressure medium source or connected to a pressure medium sink, characterized by the following steps: a) determining a pressure medium volume to be supplied to a pressure chamber or removed from the latter, in order to set a predetermined target chamber pressure or a predetermined target consumer position, for example a piston position of a hydraulic cylinder ; b) controlling the switching valve arrangement in such a way that the predetermined pressure medium volume is supplied to the first-named pressure chamber or removed from the latter; c) checking the actual pressure or the actual consumer position and, if appropriate, repeating steps a) and b) until the target state is present. a) determining a pressure medium volume to be supplied to a pressure chamber or removed from the latter, in order to set a predetermined target chamber pressure or a predetermined target consumer position, for example a piston position of a hydraulic cylinder ; b) controlling the switching valve arrangement in such a way that the predetermined pressure medium volume is supplied to the first-named pressure chamber or removed from the latter; c) checking the actual pressure or the actual consumer position and, if appropriate, repeating steps a) and b) until the target state is present.
A pneumatic support having at least one pneumatic body (80-82) which can be placed pneumatically under pressure and which, under operating pressure, operatively keeps at a distance apart a compression member (74-76) which extends substantially over its length and a tension member (77-79) which likewise extends substantially over its length, wherein forces are introduced at force introduction points (83-85) in end regions of the compression member (74-76) and the tension member (77-79) into said members and wherein connecting elements are provided between the compression member (74-76) and the tension member (77-79) and introduce forces into the compression member (74-76) and the tension member (77-79) likewise at force introduction points (83-85), characterised in that the pneumatic body has formations (86-89) which extend between adjacent force introduction points (83-85) and which project outwardly beyond a rectilinear connection between the adjacent force introduction points (83-85).
A supplemental device comprising: a connector configured to attach the supplemental device to an injection device in use; a sensor configured to generate sensor output dependent on an intensity of light on the sensor and having a field of view directed at a surface area of the injection device in use, the surface area being external to the supplemental device ; a plurality of light sources configured to generate illumination which in use can be directed out of the supplemental device onto the surface area , wherein each light source of the plurality of light sources is configured to emit a different wavelength; a shield configured to limit the field of view of the sensor such that the field of view is entirely directed at the surface area in use; characterized in that the supplemental device further comprises a memory storing a calibrated exposure time for each light source of the plurality of light sources, wherein the supplemental device is calibrated such that if the surface area is a neutral colour then respective signals generated by the sensor, in response to detecting light of the different wavelengths, are substantially similar and a processor configured to: for each light source of the plurality of light sources, illuminated the surface area with light for the respective calibrated exposure time; use the sensor output generated when illumination from the plurality of light sources is reflected from the surface area to determine a property of the injection device . a connector configured to attach the supplemental device to an injection device in use; a sensor configured to generate sensor output dependent on an intensity of light on the sensor and having a field of view directed at a surface area of the injection device in use, the surface area being external to the supplemental device ; a plurality of light sources configured to generate illumination which in use can be directed out of the supplemental device onto the surface area , wherein each light source of the plurality of light sources is configured to emit a different wavelength; a shield configured to limit the field of view of the sensor such that the field of view is entirely directed at the surface area in use; characterized in that the supplemental device further comprises a memory storing a calibrated exposure time for each light source of the plurality of light sources, wherein the supplemental device is calibrated such that if the surface area is a neutral colour then respective signals generated by the sensor, in response to detecting light of the different wavelengths, are substantially similar and a processor configured to: for each light source of the plurality of light sources, illuminated the surface area with light for the respective calibrated exposure time; use the sensor output generated when illumination from the plurality of light sources is reflected from the surface area to determine a property of the injection device .
A drug delivery device , comprising: a microchip element which comprises a body portion defining at least one containment reservoir therein, wherein the body portion has an exterior wall having one or more drug release apertures in fluid communication with the at least one containment reservoir , the one or more drug release apertures being closed off by one or more corresponding reservoir caps configured to be electrically activated to unclose the one or more drug release apertures ; and a drug formulation, which comprise a first drug, disposed in the at least one containment reservoir; and characterized in that a drug-permeable membrane is secured next to the exterior wall of the body portion of the microchip element , wherein the device is configured to operate in an aqueous environment and, upon activation of the one or more reservoir caps , release the drug by diffusion through the drug-permeable membrane and into the aqueous environment. a microchip element which comprises a body portion defining at least one containment reservoir therein, wherein the body portion has an exterior wall having one or more drug release apertures in fluid communication with the at least one containment reservoir , the one or more drug release apertures being closed off by one or more corresponding reservoir caps configured to be electrically activated to unclose the one or more drug release apertures ; and a drug formulation, which comprise a first drug, disposed in the at least one containment reservoir; and characterized in that a drug-permeable membrane is secured next to the exterior wall of the body portion of the microchip element , wherein the device is configured to operate in an aqueous environment and, upon activation of the one or more reservoir caps , release the drug by diffusion through the drug-permeable membrane and into the aqueous environment.
A device for exercising muscles and balance comprising: - a board with a support surface to accommodate at least one person performing a physical exercise; - a static support structure ; - suspension means between the static structure and the board , the suspension means being configured to maintain the board suspended and raised off the ground; - at least one first actuator of said suspension means mounted on the static structure ; wherein said suspension means comprises flexible and elongated members each having a first end connected to said at least one first actuator and a second opposite end connected to the board , said at least one actuator being controllable by a control unit adapted to generate a sequence of activation and deactivation signals to move the suspension means and, therefore, to vary a height or an inclination of the board , or both; said at least one actuator causing a sequence of movements of said board during the performance of the exercise, said suspension means being substantially inextensible and the board comprising a substantially rigid table. - a board with a support surface to accommodate at least one person performing a physical exercise; - a static support structure ; - suspension means between the static structure and the board , the suspension means being configured to maintain the board suspended and raised off the ground; - at least one first actuator of said suspension means mounted on the static structure ;
Fill level measurement device for determining a topology of a filling material surface , comprising: an antenna apparatus for emitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals ; a receiving device ; a control unit ; wherein the antenna apparatus is fastened to the receiving device ; wherein a plurality of emission and/or receiving angles of the antenna apparatus can be electronically set; wherein the receiving device is designed to mechanically set a position of the antenna apparatus relative to the filling material surface ; characterized in that the control unit is designed, with the aid of the antenna apparatus , to change the emission and/or receiving direction of the fill level measurement device by combining mechanically moving the antenna apparatus and electronically changing the emission and/or receiving direction of the antenna apparatus and to record a plurality of echo signals from different regions of the filling material surface . an antenna apparatus for emitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals ; a receiving device ; a control unit ; wherein the antenna apparatus is fastened to the receiving device ; wherein a plurality of emission and/or receiving angles of the antenna apparatus can be electronically set; wherein the receiving device is designed to mechanically set a position of the antenna apparatus relative to the filling material surface ; characterized in that the control unit is designed, with the aid of the antenna apparatus , to change the emission and/or receiving direction of the fill level measurement device by combining mechanically moving the antenna apparatus and electronically changing the emission and/or receiving direction of the antenna apparatus and to record a plurality of echo signals from different regions of the filling material surface .
A laminate comprising a first acrylic resin layer, a thermoplastic resin layer, and a second acrylic resin layer in this order, wherein a ratio [T 1 :T 2 ] of a thickness T 1 of the first acrylic resin layer to a thickness T 2 of the second acrylic resin layer is within a range of 1:1.9 to 1:29, and the second acrylic resin layer is formed of a (meth)acrylic resin having a Vicat softening temperature of 115°C or higher and 145°C or lower, as measured with a method described in the description. wherein a ratio [T 1 :T 2 ] of a thickness T 1 of the first acrylic resin layer to a thickness T 2 of the second acrylic resin layer is within a range of 1:1.9 to 1:29, and the second acrylic resin layer is formed of a (meth)acrylic resin having a Vicat softening temperature of 115°C or higher and 145°C or lower, as measured with a method described in the description.
Scandium-containing aluminium powder alloy, comprising, in % by weight, based on the total composition of the alloy Mg 0.5-10 Sc 0.4-30 Zr 0.05-1.5 Mn 0.01-1.5 Zn 0-2.0 Ti 0.01-0.2 Ce ≤ 0.25 Be 0-0.004 B 0-0.008 Si ≤ 0.25 Fe ≤ 0.25 Hf ≤ 0.5 at least one element selected from the group consisting of the lanthanum group excluding cerium, Y, Ga, Nb, Ta, W, V, Ni, Co, Mo, Li, Th and Ag, wherein the proportion of these elements is not more than 0.5, and Al as remainder with further impurities of not more than 0.5% by weight in total. at least one element selected from the group consisting of the lanthanum group excluding cerium, Y, Ga, Nb, Ta, W, V, Ni, Co, Mo, Li, Th and Ag, wherein the proportion of these elements is not more than 0.5, and Al as remainder with further impurities of not more than 0.5% by weight in total.