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A method for manufacturing a thin film transistor (TFT) with a polysilicon active layer, comprising the sequential steps of: depositing an amorphous silicon layer on a substrate , and patterning the amorphous silicon layer to form an active layer comprising a source region , a drain region and a channel region ; depositing an inducing metal layer for inducing the amorphous silicon layer to be crystallized through a mask on the source region and the drain region but not on the channel region ; performing a first thermal treatment on the amorphous silicon layer provided with the inducing metal layer so that the amorphous silicon layer is crystallized under the effect of the inducing metal; forming patterns of a gate insulating layer and a gate electrode ; doping the source region (403 S) and the drain region with a first impurity for collecting the inducing metal and a second impurity according to the conductive type of the source region and the drain region by using the patterns of the gate insulating layer and the gate electrode as a mask; and performing a second thermal treatment on the doped amorphous silicon layer so that the first impurity absorbs the inducing metal remained in the channel region and the second impurity is activated. depositing an amorphous silicon layer on a substrate , and patterning the amorphous silicon layer to form an active layer comprising a source region , a drain region and a channel region ; depositing an inducing metal layer for inducing the amorphous silicon layer to be crystallized through a mask on the source region and the drain region but not on the channel region ; performing a first thermal treatment on the amorphous silicon layer provided with the inducing metal layer so that the amorphous silicon layer is crystallized under the effect of the inducing metal; forming patterns of a gate insulating layer and a gate electrode ; doping the source region (403 S) and the drain region with a first impurity for collecting the inducing metal and a second impurity according to the conductive type of the source region and the drain region by using the patterns of the gate insulating layer and the gate electrode as a mask; and performing a second thermal treatment on the doped amorphous silicon layer so that the first impurity absorbs the inducing metal remained in the channel region and the second impurity is activated.
Use of a lubricant composition containing 99.989 to 87.1% w/w lubricant in the form of a fat or oil, including additives, 0.01 to 10% w/w non-ferrous metal particles, selected form the group consisting of metals of the first (Sc - Zn), second (Y - Cd) and third (La - Hg) period of transition metals, as well as their alloys, and 0.001 to 2.9% w/w non-ferrous metal deactivator selected from the group consisting of heteroaromatic compounds, such as oxazoles, imidazoles, triazoles and/or triazines or acids, particularly carboxylic acids and hydroxycarboxylic acids, in particular oleic acids, to form a diamond-like carbon (DLC) layer in-situ on a surface of a component in antifriction bearings, sliding bearings and gear mechanisms. 99.989 to 87.1% w/w lubricant in the form of a fat or oil, including additives, 0.01 to 10% w/w non-ferrous metal particles, selected form the group consisting of metals of the first (Sc - Zn), second (Y - Cd) and third (La - Hg) period of transition metals, as well as their alloys, and 0.001 to 2.9% w/w non-ferrous metal deactivator selected from the group consisting of heteroaromatic compounds, such as oxazoles, imidazoles, triazoles and/or triazines or acids, particularly carboxylic acids and hydroxycarboxylic acids, in particular oleic acids, to form a diamond-like carbon (DLC) layer in-situ on a surface of a component in antifriction bearings, sliding bearings and gear mechanisms.
A method for improving the operational reliability of a control device having a microcontroller to which a flash memory for storing program code is assigned, the flash memory having a reset handler for an initial call of a bootloader after a restart, a bootloader area in which the bootloader is stored, the bootloader area having a firmware update function, and an application area in which an application for running on the microcontroller is stored, characterized in that the bootloader area is overwritten and a direct reference to the application in the application area is assigned to the reset handler , bypassing the bootloader.
A centrifugal hollow forming method, comprising the following steps: 1) Fill materials into a model in a molding device to form a parison which comprises a superficial frozen layer and an inner uncured layer ; 2) Move the parison from the molding device to a centrifugation device ; 3) Form the hollow basic body by making the uncured layer separate from the parison under centrifugal force generated by a centrifugation device . 1) Fill materials into a model in a molding device to form a parison which comprises a superficial frozen layer and an inner uncured layer ; 2) Move the parison from the molding device to a centrifugation device ; 3) Form the hollow basic body by making the uncured layer separate from the parison under centrifugal force generated by a centrifugation device .
A heated aerosol-generating article (10; 110; 210) for use with an aerosol-generating device having a heating element, the heated aerosol-generating article comprising: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate ; and a heat control component (30; 130; 230) positioned downstream of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate and comprising a meltable element (32; 236), wherein the meltable element is arranged within the heat control component (30; 130; 230) such that one of more longitudinal airflow channels are provided through the heat control component and wherein the meltable element (32; 236) is adapted to melt when heated above a threshold temperature such that upon melting of the meltable element (32; 236) the one or more longitudinal airflow channels through the heat control component are blocked whereby airflow through the aerosol-generating article is substantially prevented. a rod of aerosol-generating substrate ; and a heat control component (30; 130; 230) positioned downstream of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate and comprising a meltable element (32; 236), wherein the meltable element is arranged within the heat control component (30; 130; 230) such that one of more longitudinal airflow channels are provided through the heat control component and wherein the meltable element (32; 236) is adapted to melt when heated above a threshold temperature such that upon melting of the meltable element (32; 236) the one or more longitudinal airflow channels through the heat control component are blocked whereby airflow through the aerosol-generating article is substantially prevented.
A method for operating an arrangement comprising a rotating drive machine , wherein a load change value (ΔP) characteristic of a change of a power output of the arrangement is provided by measuring at least one parameter and/or calculation and - the rotating drive machine is controlled and/or regulated as a function of the load change value (ΔP) and/or - a load of the rotating drive machine is changed as a function of the load change value (ΔP), such that the change of the power output of the arrangement is substantially compensated, characterised in that within the controlling or regulating as a function of the load change value (ΔP) - a regulating element for the load pressure regulation in the form of a bypass for bypassing a compressor of a turbocharger is controlled or regulated and/or - a fuel valve is closed and/or - the load of the rotating drive machine is changed by a brake resistor which is arranged downstream of an electric generator , wherein the generator is driven by the rotating drive machine . - the rotating drive machine is controlled and/or regulated as a function of the load change value (ΔP) and/or - a load of the rotating drive machine is changed as a function of the load change value (ΔP), such that the change of the power output of the arrangement is substantially compensated, characterised in that within the controlling or regulating as a function of the load change value (ΔP) - a regulating element for the load pressure regulation in the form of a bypass for bypassing a compressor of a turbocharger is controlled or regulated and/or - a fuel valve is closed and/or - the load of the rotating drive machine is changed by a brake resistor which is arranged downstream of an electric generator , wherein the generator is driven by the rotating drive machine .
A method of wireless communication, comprising: generating , at a base station configured to transmit orthogonal frequency divisional multiple access, OFDMA, communication signals over at least an unlicensed spectrum, a system broadcast signal for transmission, wherein the system broadcast signal comprises an indication of a frame structure for at least one unlicensed carrier of the base station, and wherein the frame structure is at least one of: a downlink-only frame structure, a mixed downlink/uplink frame structure, or an uplink-only frame structure; determining , by the base station, a non-clear channel assessment, non-CCA, subframe for transmission of the system broadcast signal; and transmitting , by the base station, the system broadcast signal in the non-CCA subframe. generating , at a base station configured to transmit orthogonal frequency divisional multiple access, OFDMA, communication signals over at least an unlicensed spectrum, a system broadcast signal for transmission, wherein the system broadcast signal comprises an indication of a frame structure for at least one unlicensed carrier of the base station, and wherein the frame structure is at least one of: a downlink-only frame structure, a mixed downlink/uplink frame structure, or an uplink-only frame structure; determining , by the base station, a non-clear channel assessment, non-CCA, subframe for transmission of the system broadcast signal; and transmitting , by the base station, the system broadcast signal in the non-CCA subframe.
Dialysis machine having an extracorporeal blood circuit in which a dialyzer , a blood pump and an arterial pressure sensor are arranged, wherein the dialysis machine furthermore has a compensation device by means of which the value set for the blood flow (Q b,set ) can be corrected to a compensated value (Q b ) by the extracorporeal circuit using the arterial blood pressure (P a ), wherein the dialysis machine furthermore has detection means which are configured to recognize whether the arterial pressure sensor is connected to the extracorporeal blood circuit or not, characterized in that the dialysis machine has an estimator unit which is configured to estimate a value for the arterial blood pressure (P a ) if it is recognized by the recognition means that the arterial pressure sensor is not connected to the extracorporeal blood circuit .
An ablation device for treating atrial fibrillation in a patient, said device comprising: a housing having a proximal end and a distal end; and an energy source adjacent the distal end of the housing, wherein the energy source comprises an ultrasound transducer , characterised by the energy source having a front face that defines an active portion and an inactive portion , wherein the active portion is adapted to deliver collimated ultrasound energy distally to tissue when the energy source is energized thereby creating a partial or complete zone of ablation in the tissue that blocks abnormal electrical activity therethrough, reducing or eliminating atrial fibrillation in the patient, and wherein the inactive portion does not emit energy or emits substantially no energy when the energy source is energized. a housing having a proximal end and a distal end; and an energy source adjacent the distal end of the housing, wherein the energy source comprises an ultrasound transducer , characterised by the energy source having a front face that defines an active portion and an inactive portion , wherein the active portion is adapted to deliver collimated ultrasound energy distally to tissue when the energy source is energized thereby creating a partial or complete zone of ablation in the tissue that blocks abnormal electrical activity therethrough, reducing or eliminating atrial fibrillation in the patient, and wherein the inactive portion does not emit energy or emits substantially no energy when the energy source is energized.
A vehicle configured such that, when moving at a speed above a predetermined threshold speed, at least one turbulent and/or low pressure region is formed adjacent to the vehicle, the vehicle characterized by : at least one propelling nozzle located adjacent to the at least one region wherein the at least one propelling nozzle comprises: at least one convergent propelling nozzle; and at least one divergent propelling nozzle ; and a system for providing gas to the at least one nozzle for expulsion into the at least one region wherein the system is configured to supply relatively high temperature gas to the convergent nozzle; and wherein the system is configured to supply relatively low temperature gas to the divergent nozzle.
A basket for a vegetable spinner comprising a generally circular base , integral with the outer edge of which is an upstanding side wall , the base affording a rotary mount in its centre defining an axis of rotation about which, in use, the basket rotates in a direction of rotation, the side wall comprising a plurality of first webs integral with and upstanding from the outer edge of the base and spaced apart in the circumferential direction and a plurality of second webs integral with the first webs and spaced apart in the axial direction, whereby each pair of adjacent second webs define a plurality of apertures , the side wall including a plurality of inwardly projecting portions which extend over at least a major proportion of the height of the side wall and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction by spacer portions of substantially part-circular shape in cross-section perpendicular to the axis of rotation; each inwardly projecting portion of the side wall is of generally triangular shape in cross-section perpendicular to the axis of rotation, whereby each inwardly projecting portion has a first surface , which is the leading surface with respect to the direction of rotation, and a second surface , which is the trailing surface with respect to the direction of rotation, characterised by the first surfaces and the second surfaces being configured such that when the basket is spun, the first surfaces are inclined to the radial direction by an angle which is substantially greater than the angle by which the second surfaces are inclined to the radial direction and by the inwardly projecting portions having a maximum dimension in the radial direction of 10 to 30%, preferably 15 to 25%, of the maximum radius of the basket.
An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc, comprising: a) an outer shield having a substantially tubular wall , the substantially tubular wall defining a length adapted to extend from an incision to an articular process, a proximal end portion , a distal end portion , an outer surface , a longitudinal throughbore defining an inner surface , and a channel that opens into the inner surface of the longitudinal throughbore at least at the distal end portion , b) an inner shield having a proximal end portion , a distal end portion , an inner surface , and an outer surface , and c) a video chip disposed in the channel of the outer shield at the distal end portion of the outer shield , wherein the inner shield is introduced into the longitudinal throughbore of the outer shield so that the outer surface of the inner shield substantially nests within the inner surface of the outer shield and the inner shield extends distally past the distal end portion of the outer shield to protect nervous tissue. a) an outer shield having a substantially tubular wall , the substantially tubular wall defining a length adapted to extend from an incision to an articular process, a proximal end portion , a distal end portion , an outer surface , a longitudinal throughbore defining an inner surface , and a channel that opens into the inner surface of the longitudinal throughbore at least at the distal end portion , b) an inner shield having a proximal end portion , a distal end portion , an inner surface , and an outer surface , and c) a video chip disposed in the channel of the outer shield at the distal end portion of the outer shield ,
A heart valve implant comprising: an inflatable valve body defining a cavity comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a shaft extending through and coupled with the proximal end of the inflatable valve body, said shaft comprising a lumen in fluid communication with said cavity; an inflation port comprising one or more lumens in fluid communication with the shaft lumen; and an anchor assembly attached to the shaft, between the inflatable valve body and the inflation port, said anchor assembly defining a passageway extending therethrough which is configured to receive and be advanced over the shaft, the anchor assembly comprising a clamp ring , a collar , a nut , and an anchor support , wherein the clamp ring , the collar and the nut are configured to define a compression fitting around a perimeter of the shaft , thereby securing the anchor assembly to the shaft ; wherein said inflation port is configured to be secured subdermally. an inflatable valve body defining a cavity comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a shaft extending through and coupled with the proximal end of the inflatable valve body, said shaft comprising a lumen in fluid communication with said cavity; an inflation port comprising one or more lumens in fluid communication with the shaft lumen; and an anchor assembly attached to the shaft, between the inflatable valve body and the inflation port, said anchor assembly defining a passageway extending therethrough which is configured to receive and be advanced over the shaft, the anchor assembly comprising a clamp ring , a collar , a nut , and an anchor support , wherein the clamp ring , the collar and the nut are configured to define a compression fitting around a perimeter of the shaft , thereby securing the anchor assembly to the shaft ; wherein said inflation port is configured to be secured subdermally.
A process cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the main assembly including a first movable force application member and a second movable force application member , the process cartridge comprising: an electrophotographic photosensitive drum ; a developing roller for developing an electrostatic latent image formed on the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a drum unit including the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a developing unit including the developing roller and movable relative to the drum unit between a contact position in which the developing roller is in contact with the electrophotographic photosensitive drum and a spaced position in which the developing roller is spaced from the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; and a force receiving member including (i) a first force receiving portion , provided at one end portion of the force receiving member and capable of receiving a first force from the first force application member, (ii) a second force receiving portion (ii-i) provided at the other end portion of the force receiving member, (ii-ii) movable toward a projected position in which the second force receiving portion is projected outwardly of the developing unit from a stand-by position which is retracted from the projected position by movement of the first force receiving portion caused by the first force and (ii-iii) capable of receiving a second force from the second force application member to move the developing unit from the contact position to the spaced position when taking the projected position and a spring (298; 370d) for urging the second force receiving portion toward the stand-by position. an electrophotographic photosensitive drum ; a developing roller for developing an electrostatic latent image formed on the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a drum unit including the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a developing unit including the developing roller and movable relative to the drum unit between a contact position in which the developing roller is in contact with the electrophotographic photosensitive drum and a spaced position in which the developing roller is spaced from the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; and a force receiving member including (i) a first force receiving portion , provided at one end portion of the force receiving member and capable of receiving a first force from the first force application member, (ii) a second force receiving portion (ii-i) provided at the other end portion of the force receiving member, (ii-ii) movable toward a projected position in which the second force receiving portion is projected outwardly of the developing unit from a stand-by position which is retracted from the projected position by movement of the first force receiving portion caused by the first force and (ii-iii) capable of receiving a second force from the second force application member to move the developing unit from the contact position to the spaced position when taking the projected position and a spring (298; 370d) for urging the second force receiving portion toward the stand-by position.
A trailing edge flap assembly for a wing of an aircraft , the trailing edge flap assembly comprising: a trailing edge flap movable between a retracted position and a deployed position; an elongated track member (32A-32C) configured to be fixedly secured to a structure of the wing ; an aft coupler movably coupling an aft portion of the trailing edge flap to the elongated track member (32A-32C), the aft coupler guiding the aft portion of the trailing edge flap along the elongated track member (32A-32C) as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position; and a forward coupler movably coupling a forward portion of the trailing edge flap to the elongated track member (32A-32C), the forward coupler guiding the forward portion of the trailing edge flap along the elongated track member (32A-32C) as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position, characterised by : the forward coupler accommodating transverse movement of the forward portion of the trailing edge flap relative to the elongated track member (32A-32C). a trailing edge flap movable between a retracted position and a deployed position; an elongated track member (32A-32C) configured to be fixedly secured to a structure of the wing ; an aft coupler movably coupling an aft portion of the trailing edge flap to the elongated track member (32A-32C), the aft coupler guiding the aft portion of the trailing edge flap along the elongated track member (32A-32C) as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position; and a forward coupler movably coupling a forward portion of the trailing edge flap to the elongated track member (32A-32C), the forward coupler guiding the forward portion of the trailing edge flap along the elongated track member (32A-32C) as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position, characterised by : the forward coupler accommodating transverse movement of the forward portion of the trailing edge flap relative to the elongated track member (32A-32C).