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A system for adjusting extrinsic positive end expiratory pressure during an expiratory phase of a ventilator, the ventilator being configured to apply the extrinsic positive end expiratory pressure to a patient during the expiratory phase, the system comprising: a computer system that comprises one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions which, when executed cause the computer system to: determine a respiratory reactance from airway flow information of the patient and airway pressure information of the patient, the airway flow information and airway pressure information of the patient being obtained from one or more sensors (106a..106n); and characterized by the computer system continuously adjusting the extrinsic positive end expiratory pressure on a sample-by-sample basis during the expiratory phase of the ventilator based on the determined respiratory reactance such that the determined respiratory reactance falls within a defined respiratory reactance range. determine a respiratory reactance from airway flow information of the patient and airway pressure information of the patient, the airway flow information and airway pressure information of the patient being obtained from one or more sensors (106a..106n); and characterized by the computer system continuously adjusting the extrinsic positive end expiratory pressure on a sample-by-sample basis during the expiratory phase of the ventilator based on the determined respiratory reactance such that the determined respiratory reactance falls within a defined respiratory reactance range.
A patient support apparatus comprising: a frame having a head section , a seat section, and a foot section , a mattress positioned on the frame and extending across the head section, seat section, and foot section, a respiratory therapy device coupled to the frame, the respiratory therapy device having: a blower having an inlet and an outlet, a patient interface , and a valve including a valve member that is rotatable through a first angular displacement in a first direction from a first position to a second position, wherein the outlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that positive pressure is provided to a patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the first position, wherein the inlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that negative pressure is provided to the patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the second position; and characterised by comprising a rotary valve coupled between a port of the respiratory therapy device and the patient interface , the rotary valve being coupled to the patient interface , a left turn bladder of the mattress, a right turn bladder of the mattress, and at least one percussion and vibration bladder of the mattress. a frame having a head section , a seat section, and a foot section , a mattress positioned on the frame and extending across the head section, seat section, and foot section, a respiratory therapy device coupled to the frame, the respiratory therapy device having: a blower having an inlet and an outlet, a patient interface , and a valve including a valve member that is rotatable through a first angular displacement in a first direction from a first position to a second position, wherein the outlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that positive pressure is provided to a patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the first position, wherein the inlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that negative pressure is provided to the patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the second position; and a blower having an inlet and an outlet, a patient interface , and a valve including a valve member that is rotatable through a first angular displacement in a first direction from a first position to a second position, wherein the outlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that positive pressure is provided to a patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the first position, wherein the inlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that negative pressure is provided to the patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the second position; and characterised by comprising a rotary valve coupled between a port of the respiratory therapy device and the patient interface , the rotary valve being coupled to the patient interface , a left turn bladder of the mattress, a right turn bladder of the mattress, and at least one percussion and vibration bladder of the mattress.
An observation optical system comprising: an objective optical system (OB); and an eyepiece optical system (EP) for observing an image formed by the objective optical system (OB), the objective optical system (OB) and the eyepiece optical system (EP) being aligned in order from an object, wherein the objective optical system (OB) consists of, in order from the object, a first lens group (G1) that has positive refractive power, a second lens group (G2) that has positive or negative refractive power, and a third lens group (G3) that has negative refractive power, wherein the observation optical system is configured so that focusing is performed by moving the second lens group (G2) along an optical axis, the third lens group (G3) is configured to move in a direction that is perpendicular to the optical axis to correct image blur, the third lens group consists of a single lens, and the following conditional expression is satisfied: vd 3 ≥ 45 characterized in that the following conditional expressions are satisfied: 0.70 ≤ f 1 / f 12 ≤ 1.50 0.22 ≤ f 12 / f ≤ 0.62 where f1 denotes a focal length of the first lens group (G1), f12 denotes a combined focal length of the first lens group (G1) and the second lens group (G2), f denotes a focal length of the objective optical system, and vd3 denotes an Abbe number with reference to a d-line of the single lens in the third lens group. an objective optical system (OB); and an eyepiece optical system (EP) for observing an image formed by the objective optical system (OB), the objective optical system (OB) and the eyepiece optical system (EP) being aligned in order from an object, wherein the objective optical system (OB) consists of, in order from the object, a first lens group (G1) that has positive refractive power, a second lens group (G2) that has positive or negative refractive power, and a third lens group (G3) that has negative refractive power, wherein the observation optical system is configured so that focusing is performed by moving the second lens group (G2) along an optical axis, the third lens group (G3) is configured to move in a direction that is perpendicular to the optical axis to correct image blur, the third lens group consists of a single lens, and the following conditional expression is satisfied: vd 3 ≥ 45 characterized in that the following conditional expressions are satisfied: 0.70 ≤ f 1 / f 12 ≤ 1.50 0.22 ≤ f 12 / f ≤ 0.62 where f1 denotes a focal length of the first lens group (G1), f12 denotes a combined focal length of the first lens group (G1) and the second lens group (G2), f denotes a focal length of the objective optical system, and vd3 denotes an Abbe number with reference to a d-line of the single lens in the third lens group. f1 denotes a focal length of the first lens group (G1), f12 denotes a combined focal length of the first lens group (G1) and the second lens group (G2), f denotes a focal length of the objective optical system, and vd3 denotes an Abbe number with reference to a d-line of the single lens in the third lens group.
A cowl cover arrangement for a motor vehicle with a cowl cover which adjoins a lower end of a front pane and extends in the direction of a width of the motor vehicle, with a first wall for collecting water flowing from the front pane over the cowl cover and a second wall for collecting water flowing over and/or through the first wall , as well as at least one water outlet for draining the water collected by the second wall , the water collection and water drainage region being arranged in front of the second wall characterised in that an air suction opening of an interior ventilation device is arranged behind the second wall .
A dialkanoyl isohexide according to formula (II) for use as a therapeutic topical skin treatment in ameliorating, reducing or reversing the manifestation of mammalian skin aging through improved skin hydration and barrier function wherein R 1 and R 2 , which may be the same or different, are independently selected from straight chain or branched; saturated or unsaturated alkyl groups having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms, said carbon number including the carbonyl carbon atom.
Method for controlling/regulating a rotatory drive of a working unit of a track maintenance machine , wherein a measurement parameter (X) deduced from a rotation of the drive is recorded by means of a sensor with an approximately periodic history function, wherein a frequency (f) or a period duration (T) of the history function is determined by means of an evaluation means , and wherein the frequency (f) or the period duration (T) is compared with a target parameter for stipulating a control signal, characterised in that a number of time-discrete measurement values (x i ) is formed for the measurement parameter (X), and in that an auto-correlation of these measurement values (x i ) is carried out by means of a calculation unit for determining the frequency (f) or the period duration (T).
A filter material configured for use as part of a smoking article, comprising: a biodegradable substrate sheet material comprising a paper composition; a coating composition, the coating composition comprising at least one of cellulose acetate and plasticized cellulose acetate, disposed upon at least one surface of the biodegradable substrate material; and a plurality of coated fibers coated with the coating composition and protruding beyond the at least one surface of the biodegradable substrate material, wherein the plurality of coated fibers comprises at least one fibrillated fiber generated on a surface of the biodegradable substrate material by fibrillation of the substrate material. a biodegradable substrate sheet material comprising a paper composition; a coating composition, the coating composition comprising at least one of cellulose acetate and plasticized cellulose acetate, disposed upon at least one surface of the biodegradable substrate material; and a plurality of coated fibers coated with the coating composition and protruding beyond the at least one surface of the biodegradable substrate material, wherein the plurality of coated fibers comprises at least one fibrillated fiber generated on a surface of the biodegradable substrate material by fibrillation of the substrate material.
A method of determining if a sample includes a species, strain or type of bacteria, comprising: mixing a labeled bacteriophage including a label that is detectible via a detection system comprising a photoacoustic cell with the sample, the labeled bacteriophage being active to selectively bind with the species, strain or type of bacteria and using the photoacoustic cell to determine the presence of the labeled bacteriophage bound to the species, strain or type of bacteria.
A method for three-dimensional printing, comprising: applying a build material composition to form a build material layer , the build material composition including: a polymeric or polymeric composite build material ; a precipitating agent selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble mono-valent metallic salt and a water-soluble multi-valent metallic salt; and an additive selected from the group consisting of a guanidine compound, an alkenyl succinic anhydride, an alkyl ketene dimer, a nitrogen containing compound, and a combination thereof; based on a 3D object model, selectively applying a fusing agent on at least a portion of the build material composition , the fusing agent including a radiation absorber, wherein the precipitating agent precipitates the radiation absorber; and exposing the build material composition to radiation to fuse the at least the portion to form a layer of a 3D part. applying a build material composition to form a build material layer , the build material composition including: a polymeric or polymeric composite build material ; a precipitating agent selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble mono-valent metallic salt and a water-soluble multi-valent metallic salt; and an additive selected from the group consisting of a guanidine compound, an alkenyl succinic anhydride, an alkyl ketene dimer, a nitrogen containing compound, and a combination thereof; a polymeric or polymeric composite build material ; a precipitating agent selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble mono-valent metallic salt and a water-soluble multi-valent metallic salt; and an additive selected from the group consisting of a guanidine compound, an alkenyl succinic anhydride, an alkyl ketene dimer, a nitrogen containing compound, and a combination thereof; based on a 3D object model, selectively applying a fusing agent on at least a portion of the build material composition , the fusing agent including a radiation absorber, wherein the precipitating agent precipitates the radiation absorber; and exposing the build material composition to radiation to fuse the at least the portion to form a layer of a 3D part.
An intraluminal imaging device , comprising: a flexible elongate member configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion; and an ultrasound imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the imaging assembly comprising: a support member , wherein the support member comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion; a flexible substrate positioned around the support member; a transducer array comprising a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements integrated with the flexible substrate, the plurality of transducer elements comprising an outer profile, and a plurality of control circuits disposed on the flexible substrate at a position proximal to the plurality of transducer elements, the plurality of control circuits comprising an outer profile that does not extend beyond the outer profile of the plurality of transducer elements; characterized in that the flexible substrate comprises a plurality of slits distal to the plurality of control circuits, arranged to allow the plurality of control circuits to be depressed toward the support member comprising a plurality of recesses at its proximal portion, wherein the recesses are configured to receive a respective control circuit from the plurality of control circuits. a flexible elongate member configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion; and an ultrasound imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the imaging assembly comprising: a support member , wherein the support member comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion; a flexible substrate positioned around the support member; a transducer array comprising a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements integrated with the flexible substrate, the plurality of transducer elements comprising an outer profile, and a plurality of control circuits disposed on the flexible substrate at a position proximal to the plurality of transducer elements, the plurality of control circuits comprising an outer profile that does not extend beyond the outer profile of the plurality of transducer elements; characterized in that the flexible substrate comprises a plurality of slits distal to the plurality of control circuits, arranged to allow the plurality of control circuits to be depressed toward the support member comprising a plurality of recesses at its proximal portion, wherein the recesses are configured to receive a respective control circuit from the plurality of control circuits.
Temperature control chamber having a wall , in which a wall portion is equipped with illumination means , which are separated from an interior of the temperature control chamber by at least one translucent layer of the wall portion and which are constituent parts of the wall portion , wherein the temperature control chamber is suitable for optically measuring, for example for measuring in a contactless manner by means of an extensometer, a material sample or component sample , which can be arranged in the interior of the temperature control chamber , by way of a camera system based on a measurement method using background illumination , in that the wall portion generates a background illumination with diffuse light, which can be captured by a camera of the camera system, wherein the temperature control chamber has a window , which is located elsewhere in relation to the wall portion and through which light exiting from the temperature control chamber can reach the camera or a second camera , wherein in particular the temperature control chamber is part of a load device, for example of a material testing machine such as a column material testing machine . having a wall , in which a wall portion is equipped with illumination means , which are separated from an interior of the temperature control chamber by at least one translucent layer of the wall portion and which are constituent parts of the wall portion , wherein the temperature control chamber is suitable for optically measuring, for example for measuring in a contactless manner by means of an extensometer, a material sample or component sample , which can be arranged in the interior of the temperature control chamber , by way of a camera system based on a measurement method using background illumination , in that the wall portion generates a background illumination with diffuse light, which can be captured by a camera of the camera system, wherein the temperature control chamber has a window , which is located elsewhere in relation to the wall portion and through which light exiting from the temperature control chamber can reach the camera or a second camera , wherein in particular the temperature control chamber is part of a load device, for example of a material testing machine such as a column material testing machine .
A pressure distributing and limiting device adapted to be installed in a system comprising a first and a second supply line which can comprise pressurized oil and comprising an evacuation and/or booster line , the device comprising means forming a pressure selector adapted to connect the lower pressure supply line to the evacuation and/or booster line and pressure limiters forming two valves associated respectively with one of the two supply lines and adapted to open in the event of overpressure above a predetermined threshold on the associated supply line in order to discharge the corresponding overpressure towards the evacuation and/or booster line or the other supply line, the pressure selector and the pressure limiters being formed by a single valve , the device being characterized in that the two valves comprise a common shutter that cooperates with a single seat .
A combustion device comprising: a combustion chamber comprising an inner wall defining a combustion space that contains, and is in communication with, a biomass fuel source and an outer wall having a side-mounted interface port allowing access of airflow into the combustion space enclosed within the outer wall; a thermoelectric generator housing located outside the outer wall and including at least one thermally connected heat-conducting probe on a hot side thereof that extends into the combustion space, the thermoelectric generator further including a heat sink thermally connected to a cold side thereof; a grill top comprising a grill grating providing a cooking surface, a perforated heat plate and a lever operated baffle below the cooking surface, the baffle being moveable between an open condition and a closed condition, wherein the open condition allows combustion gases from the combustion chamber to rise vertically up the center of the cooking surface, and wherein the closed condition disperses the combustion gases across the cooking surface; and a motorized airflow driver electrically connected to the thermoelectric generator and constructed and arranged to drive air from an ambient source, over the heat sink and into the interface port so as to generate a positive pressure in the combustion space. a combustion chamber comprising an inner wall defining a combustion space that contains, and is in communication with, a biomass fuel source and an outer wall having a side-mounted interface port allowing access of airflow into the combustion space enclosed within the outer wall; a thermoelectric generator housing located outside the outer wall and including at least one thermally connected heat-conducting probe on a hot side thereof that extends into the combustion space, the thermoelectric generator further including a heat sink thermally connected to a cold side thereof; a grill top comprising a grill grating providing a cooking surface, a perforated heat plate and a lever operated baffle below the cooking surface, the baffle being moveable between an open condition and a closed condition, wherein the open condition allows combustion gases from the combustion chamber to rise vertically up the center of the cooking surface, and wherein the closed condition disperses the combustion gases across the cooking surface; and a motorized airflow driver electrically connected to the thermoelectric generator and constructed and arranged to drive air from an ambient source, over the heat sink and into the interface port so as to generate a positive pressure in the combustion space.