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An apparatus comprising: a fastener comprising: a shaft having a longitudinal axis and a first and second threaded portions, wherein the first and second threaded portions are separated by a central portion being a single cylindrical portion, the single cylindrical portion comprising a single reduced diameter that is less than a first diameter of the first threaded portion and a second diameter of the second threaded portion , wherein the first and second threaded portions are chamfered to reduce friction on leading threads ; wherein the fastener comprises a material that has a tensile strength along the longitudinal axis that is greater than a shear strength at the single cylindrical portion; and first, second and third components fastened together with the fastener , wherein: the first and third components are fastened with the first and second threaded portions , or one or more nuts attached thereto; and the second component is positioned around the central portion , wherein the fastener provides a clearance between the second component and the central portion of the fastener . a fastener comprising: a shaft having a longitudinal axis and a first and second threaded portions, wherein the first and second threaded portions are separated by a central portion being a single cylindrical portion, the single cylindrical portion comprising a single reduced diameter that is less than a first diameter of the first threaded portion and a second diameter of the second threaded portion , wherein the first and second threaded portions are chamfered to reduce friction on leading threads ; wherein the fastener comprises a material that has a tensile strength along the longitudinal axis that is greater than a shear strength at the single cylindrical portion; and a shaft having a longitudinal axis and a first and second threaded portions, wherein the first and second threaded portions are separated by a central portion being a single cylindrical portion, the single cylindrical portion comprising a single reduced diameter that is less than a first diameter of the first threaded portion and a second diameter of the second threaded portion , wherein the first and second threaded portions are chamfered to reduce friction on leading threads ; wherein the fastener comprises a material that has a tensile strength along the longitudinal axis that is greater than a shear strength at the single cylindrical portion; and first, second and third components fastened together with the fastener , wherein: the first and third components are fastened with the first and second threaded portions , or one or more nuts attached thereto; and the second component is positioned around the central portion , wherein the fastener provides a clearance between the second component and the central portion of the fastener . the first and third components are fastened with the first and second threaded portions , or one or more nuts attached thereto; and the second component is positioned around the central portion , wherein the fastener provides a clearance between the second component and the central portion of the fastener .
A rechargeable battery comprising: an electrode assembly ; a case for accommodating the electrode assembly , said case being in a polyhedral shape and comprising a bottom for supporting a flat portion of the electrode assembly , a side wall extending along a circumference of the bottom with a height less than the lengths of each lateral side of the bottom and an opening formed in a side of the case opposite the bottom ; a cover for sealing the opening of the case ; a vent integral with the side wall of the case , and a vent protective portion adjacent to the vent , characterized in that the vent protective portion comprises a first protruded portion protruding to an inner side of the case from the bottom and from the side wall , and a second protruded portion protruding to the inner side of the case from the cover adjacent to the vent . an electrode assembly ; a case for accommodating the electrode assembly , said case being in a polyhedral shape and comprising a bottom for supporting a flat portion of the electrode assembly , a side wall extending along a circumference of the bottom with a height less than the lengths of each lateral side of the bottom and an opening formed in a side of the case opposite the bottom ; a cover for sealing the opening of the case ; a vent integral with the side wall of the case , and a vent protective portion adjacent to the vent , characterized in that the vent protective portion comprises a first protruded portion protruding to an inner side of the case from the bottom and from the side wall , and a second protruded portion protruding to the inner side of the case from the cover adjacent to the vent .
A wind turbine blade for a wind turbine , comprising: an elongate body having a root end , a tip end , a leading edge , a trailing edge , a pressure side and a suction side , the elongate body defining a longitudinal axis extending along a length of the elongate body from the root end to the tip end, wherein the elongate body has a pre-bend formed therein configured such that when the wind turbine blade is mounted on the wind turbine and oriented in an operative position, the blade curves in an upwind direction such that the tip end of the blade is positioned more upwind than the root end of the blade , and wherein the curve that defines the longitudinal axis of the elongate body has an inflection point (I) between the root end and the tip end of the blade such that the longitudinal axis of the elongate body includes a first portion having a center of curvature (C c,1 ) on the upwind side of the blade and a second portion having a center of curvature (C c,2 ) on the downwind side of the blade; wherein the first portion is adjacent the root end of the blade and the second portion is adjacent the tip end of the blade ; wherein the inflection point (I) is located along a central portion of the blade and is located between about 30% and about 70% of the blade length L. an elongate body having a root end , a tip end , a leading edge , a trailing edge , a pressure side and a suction side , the elongate body defining a longitudinal axis extending along a length of the elongate body from the root end to the tip end, wherein the elongate body has a pre-bend formed therein configured such that when the wind turbine blade is mounted on the wind turbine and oriented in an operative position, the blade curves in an upwind direction such that the tip end of the blade is positioned more upwind than the root end of the blade , and wherein the curve that defines the longitudinal axis of the elongate body has an inflection point (I) between the root end and the tip end of the blade such that the longitudinal axis of the elongate body includes a first portion having a center of curvature (C c,1 ) on the upwind side of the blade and a second portion having a center of curvature (C c,2 ) on the downwind side of the blade; wherein the first portion is adjacent the root end of the blade and the second portion is adjacent the tip end of the blade ; wherein the inflection point (I) is located along a central portion of the blade and is located between about 30% and about 70% of the blade length L.
A cycle handlebar mount comprising: a top bracket assembly (14;114), a bottom bracket assembly (12;112), and a cycle handlebar about which an elastomeric first sleeve (16;116), an elastomeric second sleeve (16;116) and a tension clamp assembly (18;118) are disposed, the cycle handlebar being operatively coupled between the top bracket assembly (14;114) and the bottom bracket assembly , wherein the cycle handlebar and the tension clamp assembly do not directly contact the top bracket assembly (14;114) or the bottom bracket assembly (12;112), characterized in that the tension clamp assembly includes a top clamp portion , a bottom clamp portion , and either further includes one or more clamp fasteners coupling the top clamp portion to the bottom clamp portion , at least one of the one or more clamp fasteners having a head portion extending within a void defined by a periphery of an opening extending through an upper wall of the top bracket assembly , and wherein a bushing is disposed between the head portion of said at least one of the one or more clamp fasteners having a head portion and the periphery of the opening , or further includes a vertically extending clamp arm extending within a void defined in part by a depression within an inner surface of a top wall of the top bracket assembly , and wherein a bushing is disposed about the clamp arm and between the clamp arm and the inner surface of the top wall. a top bracket assembly (14;114), a bottom bracket assembly (12;112), and a cycle handlebar about which an elastomeric first sleeve (16;116), an elastomeric second sleeve (16;116) and a tension clamp assembly (18;118) are disposed, the cycle handlebar being operatively coupled between the top bracket assembly (14;114) and the bottom bracket assembly , wherein the cycle handlebar and the tension clamp assembly do not directly contact the top bracket assembly (14;114) or the bottom bracket assembly (12;112), characterized in that the tension clamp assembly includes a top clamp portion , a bottom clamp portion , and either further includes one or more clamp fasteners coupling the top clamp portion to the bottom clamp portion , at least one of the one or more clamp fasteners having a head portion extending within a void defined by a periphery of an opening extending through an upper wall of the top bracket assembly , and wherein a bushing is disposed between the head portion of said at least one of the one or more clamp fasteners having a head portion and the periphery of the opening , or further includes a vertically extending clamp arm extending within a void defined in part by a depression within an inner surface of a top wall of the top bracket assembly , and wherein a bushing is disposed about the clamp arm and between the clamp arm and the inner surface of the top wall.
A method of producing dental floss comprising: a. providing a fibrous substrate having a first section (A) and a second section (B); b. applying a coating comprising an active to a surface of the fibrous substrate having a rectangular cross-sectional shape having two major surface areas spanning the width (W) of the fibrous substrate and two minor surface areas spanning the height (H), characterized in that the coating is applied in the form of a stripe which is continuous across the length of the first and second section (A, B) of the fibrous substrate and is positioned near the center of a major surface area of the fibrous substrate such that the difference between the dry coat weight on the first section (A) and the dry coat weight on the second section (B) is 1% or less and wherein the coating is applied in a metered amount metered by a pump , and wherein a nozzle is used to apply the coating . a. providing a fibrous substrate having a first section (A) and a second section (B); b. applying a coating comprising an active to a surface of the fibrous substrate having a rectangular cross-sectional shape having two major surface areas spanning the width (W) of the fibrous substrate and two minor surface areas spanning the height (H), characterized in that the coating is applied in the form of a stripe which is continuous across the length of the first and second section (A, B) of the fibrous substrate and is positioned near the center of a major surface area of the fibrous substrate such that the difference between the dry coat weight on the first section (A) and the dry coat weight on the second section (B) is 1% or less and wherein the coating is applied in a metered amount metered by a pump , and wherein a nozzle is used to apply the coating .
A stand-up bag for consumer goods comprising: a front wall ; a back wall ; first and second opposing sidewalls ; a foldable top ; and a bottom , wherein an interior for storing the consumer goods is defined between the front wall , the back wall , the first and second side walls , the top and the bottom , wherein each side wall comprises three or more fold lines , which form two or more indents extending along the side wall from the bottom to the top and wherein the fold lines of the first side wall are aligned with the fold lines of the second side wall such that the side walls form an accordion or bellows type structure, wherein the bag is expandable and collapsible such that the distance between the front wall and the back wall increases as the bag is expanded and decreases as the bag is collapsed, and wherein the top forms a fin when the top is unfolded, wherein the top comprises a first face extending from the front wall and a second face extending from the back wall , wherein a portion of an inner surface of the first face and a portion of an inner surface of the second face contact to form the fin , and wherein when the top is folded down, the first and second faces of the top are substantially parallel to the bottom and the fin is substantially flat against one of the first face or the second face of the top ; and wherein when the top is folded down and the bag is expanded, the bag has a rectangular shape. a front wall ; a back wall ; first and second opposing sidewalls ; a foldable top ; and a bottom , wherein an interior for storing the consumer goods is defined between the front wall , the back wall , the first and second side walls , the top and the bottom , wherein each side wall comprises three or more fold lines , which form two or more indents extending along the side wall from the bottom to the top and wherein the fold lines of the first side wall are aligned with the fold lines of the second side wall such that the side walls form an accordion or bellows type structure, wherein the bag is expandable and collapsible such that the distance between the front wall and the back wall increases as the bag is expanded and decreases as the bag is collapsed, and wherein the top forms a fin when the top is unfolded, wherein the top comprises a first face extending from the front wall and a second face extending from the back wall , wherein a portion of an inner surface of the first face and a portion of an inner surface of the second face contact to form the fin , and wherein when the top is folded down, the first and second faces of the top are substantially parallel to the bottom and the fin is substantially flat against one of the first face or the second face of the top ; and wherein when the top is folded down and the bag is expanded, the bag has a rectangular shape.
A dressing comprising: a manifold; a bioresorbable component; and a degradation-modulating component covering two or more surfaces of the bioresorbable component and configured to modulate degradation of the bioresorbable component wherein the degradation-modulating component comprises a polymer. a manifold; a bioresorbable component; and a degradation-modulating component covering two or more surfaces of the bioresorbable component and configured to modulate degradation of the bioresorbable component wherein the degradation-modulating component comprises a polymer.
Method for diagnosing a degradation of esthetic qualities of the skin, in a subject, said method comprising a step for measuring the level of expression of the gene encoding FLG2, in a skin sample from said subject, wherein the degradation of esthetic qualities of the skin includes a reduction in the shine and/or the appearance of a rough texture and/or an increase of the flaccidity of the skin, wherein the subject does not suffer from dermatological lesions and/or a dermatological pathology.
A method for handling entries in a translation lookaside buffer ,TLB , in a computing device, the method comprising: updating an entry in the TLB based on a virtual address to physical address translation and metadata from a page table entry that were acquired during a page table walk; computing, based on a lease length expression, a lease length for the entry in the TLE ; setting, for the entry in the TLE , a lease value to the lease length, wherein the lease value represents a time until a lease for the entry in the TLB expires, wherein the entry in the TLB is invalid when the associated lease has expired; controlling, using the lease value, operations that are allowed to be performed using information from the entry in the TLE wherein the method further comprises: keeping an extension counter for the TLB entry, the extension counter storing a value representing a number lease extensions for the entry in the TLE , wherein a lease is extended when the lease expires and another lease is established for the TLB entry; wherein the lease length expression is a function of at least the extension counter . updating an entry in the TLB based on a virtual address to physical address translation and metadata from a page table entry that were acquired during a page table walk; computing, based on a lease length expression, a lease length for the entry in the TLE ; setting, for the entry in the TLE , a lease value to the lease length, wherein the lease value represents a time until a lease for the entry in the TLB expires, wherein the entry in the TLB is invalid when the associated lease has expired; controlling, using the lease value, operations that are allowed to be performed using information from the entry in the TLE wherein the method further comprises: keeping an extension counter for the TLB entry, the extension counter storing a value representing a number lease extensions for the entry in the TLE , wherein a lease is extended when the lease expires and another lease is established for the TLB entry; wherein the lease length expression is a function of at least the extension counter .
An aircraft defining a longitudinal direction, a vertical direction, and a lateral direction, the aircraft comprising: a fuselage extending between a forward end and an aft end along the longitudinal direction; and a boundary layer ingestion fan mounted to the fuselage at the aft end of the fuselage , the boundary layer ingestion fan defining a centerline and comprising a plurality of fan blades rotatable about the centerline and a nacelle surrounding the plurality of fan blades, wherein the fuselage defines a cross section upstream of the boundary layer ingestion fan , the cross section defining a horizontal reference line extending through the centerline of the boundary layer ingestion fan to define a top half having a top half cross sectional area and a bottom half having a bottom half cross sectional area, wherein the top half cross sectional area of the cross section is greater than the bottom half cross sectional area of the cross section ; characterized in that a top surface of the fuselage defines a tangent line at the cross section , the tangent line intersecting a forward lip of the nacelle . a fuselage extending between a forward end and an aft end along the longitudinal direction; and a boundary layer ingestion fan mounted to the fuselage at the aft end of the fuselage , the boundary layer ingestion fan defining a centerline and comprising a plurality of fan blades rotatable about the centerline and a nacelle surrounding the plurality of fan blades, wherein the fuselage defines a cross section upstream of the boundary layer ingestion fan , the cross section defining a horizontal reference line extending through the centerline of the boundary layer ingestion fan to define a top half having a top half cross sectional area and a bottom half having a bottom half cross sectional area, wherein the top half cross sectional area of the cross section is greater than the bottom half cross sectional area of the cross section ; characterized in that a top surface of the fuselage defines a tangent line at the cross section , the tangent line intersecting a forward lip of the nacelle .
A capacity control valve (V) comprising: a valve housing provided with a suction port through which a suction fluid of a suction pressure (Ps) passes and a control port through which a control fluid of a control pressure (Pc) passes; a valve body to be driven by a solenoid ; a spring that biases the valve body in a direction opposite to a direction of driving by the solenoid ; and a CS valve that includes a CS valve seat and the valve body , and that moves the valve body to open and close a communication between the control port and the suction port , the capacity control valve (V) opening and closing the CS valve to control the control pressure (Pc), wherein the control fluid of the control pressure (Pc) is suppliable to a back side of the valve body , the capacity control valve (V) further comprises a flow passage control device that uses a fluid pressure generated by opening and closing of the CS valve and a pressure on the back side of the valve body to decrease the pressure on the back side of the valve body , characterized in that the flow passage control device includes an actuating valve body and a biasing device , and the flow passage control device is a valve in which a force due to the fluid pressure and a biasing force of the biasing device are opposed to a force due to the pressure on the back side of the valve body . a valve housing provided with a suction port through which a suction fluid of a suction pressure (Ps) passes and a control port through which a control fluid of a control pressure (Pc) passes; a valve body to be driven by a solenoid ; a spring that biases the valve body in a direction opposite to a direction of driving by the solenoid ; and a CS valve that includes a CS valve seat and the valve body , and that moves the valve body to open and close a communication between the control port and the suction port , the capacity control valve (V) opening and closing the CS valve to control the control pressure (Pc), wherein the control fluid of the control pressure (Pc) is suppliable to a back side of the valve body , the capacity control valve (V) further comprises a flow passage control device that uses a fluid pressure generated by opening and closing of the CS valve and a pressure on the back side of the valve body to decrease the pressure on the back side of the valve body , characterized in that the flow passage control device includes an actuating valve body and a biasing device , and the flow passage control device is a valve in which a force due to the fluid pressure and a biasing force of the biasing device are opposed to a force due to the pressure on the back side of the valve body .
A valve , comprising: a body ; a valve stem comprising a combination threaded-splined section and an unthreaded section , the combination threaded-splined section comprising at least one spline and a thread ; an anti-rotation ring comprising at least one tab positioned in the at least one spline of the combination threaded-splined section ; and a threaded drive nut that is adapted to engage the thread of the combination threaded-splined section ; wherein at least a portion of the thread of the combination threaded-splined section is adapted to translationally move through the anti-rotation ring when the threaded nut drive is rotationally actuated to translationally move the valve stem within the valve . a body ; a valve stem comprising a combination threaded-splined section and an unthreaded section , the combination threaded-splined section comprising at least one spline and a thread ; an anti-rotation ring comprising at least one tab positioned in the at least one spline of the combination threaded-splined section ; and a threaded drive nut that is adapted to engage the thread of the combination threaded-splined section ; wherein at least a portion of the thread of the combination threaded-splined section is adapted to translationally move through the anti-rotation ring when the threaded nut drive is rotationally actuated to translationally move the valve stem within the valve .