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A mass spectrometer comprising: a first vacuum chamber ; an atmospheric pressure ion source for generating first ions, wherein first ions generated by said atmospheric pressure ion source are transmitted, in use, into said first vacuum chamber via a sampling cone or first aperture ; a device for generating second ions; and one or more dispensing devices for dispensing one or more reagents in proximity to said device ; wherein said one or more reagents comprise one or more lock mass or calibration reagents for mass calibrating the mass spectrometer; characterised in that : said second ions generated by said device are generated within said first vacuum chamber ; said ionised reagents and said first ions are onwardly transmitted from said first vacuum chamber into a second vacuum chamber through the same extraction cone ; said device is a glow discharge device located within the first vacuum chamber ; and the glow discharge device comprises a discharge pin and said one or more reagents are ionised, in use, by a glow discharge caused or generated by the discharge pin of the glow discharge device . a first vacuum chamber ; an atmospheric pressure ion source for generating first ions, wherein first ions generated by said atmospheric pressure ion source are transmitted, in use, into said first vacuum chamber via a sampling cone or first aperture ; a device for generating second ions; and one or more dispensing devices for dispensing one or more reagents in proximity to said device ; wherein said one or more reagents comprise one or more lock mass or calibration reagents for mass calibrating the mass spectrometer; characterised in that : said second ions generated by said device are generated within said first vacuum chamber ; said ionised reagents and said first ions are onwardly transmitted from said first vacuum chamber into a second vacuum chamber through the same extraction cone ; said device is a glow discharge device located within the first vacuum chamber ; and the glow discharge device comprises a discharge pin and said one or more reagents are ionised, in use, by a glow discharge caused or generated by the discharge pin of the glow discharge device . said second ions generated by said device are generated within said first vacuum chamber ; said ionised reagents and said first ions are onwardly transmitted from said first vacuum chamber into a second vacuum chamber through the same extraction cone ; said device is a glow discharge device located within the first vacuum chamber ; and the glow discharge device comprises a discharge pin and said one or more reagents are ionised, in use, by a glow discharge caused or generated by the discharge pin of the glow discharge device .
A joystick chair comprising: a base frame ; a rotation bearing of a central column connected to said base frame ; a central column connected to said rotation bearing of the central column; a primary slider carried by said central column ; a secondary slider with pusher cylinder supported by said primary slider ; a chair rotary head supported by said secondary slider with pusher cylinder ; a seat connected to said chair rotatory head ; a backrest connected to said chair rotary head ; and a headrest connected to said backrest ; wherein on the top of the secondary slider with pusher cylinder and on the top of the primary slider , a rotation sensor is attached, on which rests the chair rotatory head . a base frame ; a rotation bearing of a central column connected to said base frame ; a central column connected to said rotation bearing of the central column; a primary slider carried by said central column ; a secondary slider with pusher cylinder supported by said primary slider ; a chair rotary head supported by said secondary slider with pusher cylinder ; a seat connected to said chair rotatory head ; a backrest connected to said chair rotary head ; and a headrest connected to said backrest ; wherein on the top of the secondary slider with pusher cylinder and on the top of the primary slider , a rotation sensor is attached, on which rests the chair rotatory head .
A method for a robotic cleaning device of detecting a structure of a surface over which the robotic cleaning device moves, comprising: illuminating (S101) the surface with vertical line laser light; capturing (S102) an image of the surface; detecting (S103) at least one luminous section in the captured image; and determining (S104), by the robotic cleaning device from an appearance of the at least one luminous section , the structure of the surface, wherein in case the at least one luminous section is determined by the robotic cleaning device to consist of a straight and smooth line, the surface is determined to comprise a flat floor, in case the at least one luminous section is determined by the robotic cleaning device to consist of a straight and noisy line, the surface is determined to comprise a carpet having a structured upper side, and in case the at least one luminous section is determined by the robotic cleaning device to break up into small substantially vertical line segments, the surface is determined to comprise a rug . illuminating (S101) the surface with vertical line laser light; capturing (S102) an image of the surface; detecting (S103) at least one luminous section in the captured image; and determining (S104), by the robotic cleaning device from an appearance of the at least one luminous section , the structure of the surface, wherein in case the at least one luminous section is determined by the robotic cleaning device to consist of a straight and smooth line, the surface is determined to comprise a flat floor, in case the at least one luminous section is determined by the robotic cleaning device to consist of a straight and noisy line, the surface is determined to comprise a carpet having a structured upper side, and in case the at least one luminous section is determined by the robotic cleaning device to break up into small substantially vertical line segments, the surface is determined to comprise a rug .
An apparatus for delivering bleb fluid and therapeutic agent to the subretinal space from a transvitreal, trans-retinal approach, comprising: (a) a first fluid conduit ; (b) a second fluid conduit , wherein one of the fluid conduits is for supplying bleb fluid and the other is for supplying the therapeutic agent ; (c) a connector member , wherein the connector member comprises: (i) a first passageway , wherein a portion of the first fluid conduit is positioned in the first passageway , and (ii) a second passageway , wherein a portion of the second conduit is positioned in the second passageway ; (d) a first tubular member , wherein the first tubular member defines a first tubular member lumen; (e) a second tubular member , wherein at least a portion of the second tubular member is positioned within the first tubular member lumen , wherein the second tubular member defines a second tubular member lumen ; and (f) an inner cannula , wherein a proximal portion of the inner cannula is fixedly secured within the first tubular member lumen, wherein the inner cannula defines an inner cannula lumen , wherein the inner cannula lumen is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid conduits via the first tubular member lumen and the second tubular member lumen , and wherein a distal tip of the inner cannula is adapted to penetrate the retina and enter the subretinal space. (a) a first fluid conduit ; (b) a second fluid conduit , wherein one of the fluid conduits is for supplying bleb fluid and the other is for supplying the therapeutic agent ; (c) a connector member , wherein the connector member comprises: (i) a first passageway , wherein a portion of the first fluid conduit is positioned in the first passageway , and (ii) a second passageway , wherein a portion of the second conduit is positioned in the second passageway ; (i) a first passageway , wherein a portion of the first fluid conduit is positioned in the first passageway , and (ii) a second passageway , wherein a portion of the second conduit is positioned in the second passageway ; (d) a first tubular member , wherein the first tubular member defines a first tubular member lumen; (e) a second tubular member , wherein at least a portion of the second tubular member is positioned within the first tubular member lumen , wherein the second tubular member defines a second tubular member lumen ; and (f) an inner cannula , wherein a proximal portion of the inner cannula is fixedly secured within the first tubular member lumen, wherein the inner cannula defines an inner cannula lumen , wherein the inner cannula lumen is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid conduits via the first tubular member lumen and the second tubular member lumen , and wherein a distal tip of the inner cannula is adapted to penetrate the retina and enter the subretinal space.
A collapsible myocardial patch for site-specific delivery of a therapeutic agent to an epicardial surface of a heart , the myocardial patch having a collapsed state and an expanded state and comprising: a first layer and a second layer defining a delivery side and a cover side of the myocardial patch in the expanded state of the patch ; at least one reservoir lumen , wherein the reservoir lumen is defined by the first layer and/or second layer and configured to contain a therapeutic agent; at least one bordering lumen which is defined by the first layer and/or second layer , wherein the bordering lumen is different from the reservoir lumen and configured to contain and release an adhesive material; at least one port which is in fluid communication with at least one of the bordering lumen and configured to receive the adhesive material; wherein the first layer and the second layer are configured to preferentially release the therapeutic agent towards the delivery side of the patch in its expanded state . a first layer and a second layer defining a delivery side and a cover side of the myocardial patch in the expanded state of the patch ; at least one reservoir lumen , wherein the reservoir lumen is defined by the first layer and/or second layer and configured to contain a therapeutic agent; at least one bordering lumen which is defined by the first layer and/or second layer , wherein the bordering lumen is different from the reservoir lumen and configured to contain and release an adhesive material; at least one port which is in fluid communication with at least one of the bordering lumen and configured to receive the adhesive material; wherein the first layer and the second layer are configured to preferentially release the therapeutic agent towards the delivery side of the patch in its expanded state .
A method for estimating a relative position and location of a target object in relation to an origin object, wherein the method comprises: - acquiring a plurality of sensor points by scanning a surface of the target object by means of at least one sensor; - carrying out an optimization method , in which the acquired sensor points are iteratively assigned to a model point of a constant approximation model for the target object in each case, until a total deviation of the acquired sensor points from the model points respectively assigned to them is minimized or is below a predetermined limit; and - estimating the relative position and location of the target object on the basis of an assignment of the sensor points resulting from the optimization method; wherein the approximation model comprises target object points as model points, in which the approximation model corresponds to a precisely known surface region of the target object, and approximation points , in which the approximation model is known to be uncertain, characterized in that the optimization method additionally comprises a single or repeated modification of the approximation model by changing at least a portion of its approximation points whilst keeping to the target object points . - acquiring a plurality of sensor points by scanning a surface of the target object by means of at least one sensor; - carrying out an optimization method , in which the acquired sensor points are iteratively assigned to a model point of a constant approximation model for the target object in each case, until a total deviation of the acquired sensor points from the model points respectively assigned to them is minimized or is below a predetermined limit; and - estimating the relative position and location of the target object on the basis of an assignment of the sensor points resulting from the optimization method; characterized in that the optimization method additionally comprises a single or repeated modification of the approximation model by changing at least a portion of its approximation points whilst keeping to the target object points .
A method of controlling a reduced-pressure treatment system , the method comprising: supplying reduced pressure to a reservoir ; monitoring a pressure signal correlated to reduced pressure within the reservoir ; receiving a supply signal correlated to a supply rate of reduced pressure; determining if a blockage condition exists based on the pressure signal and the supply signal; and terminating the supply of reduced-pressure if the blockage condition exists; wherein the reduced pressure is supplied with a vacuum pump , wherein the pressure signal and the supply signal are received by a reduced-pressure control unit , and wherein determining if the blockage condition exists comprises the reduced-pressure control unit determining if the pressure signal decreases below a selected absolute value for a specified time interval and the pressure signal does not rise in absolute value with an increased supply signal. supplying reduced pressure to a reservoir ; monitoring a pressure signal correlated to reduced pressure within the reservoir ; receiving a supply signal correlated to a supply rate of reduced pressure; determining if a blockage condition exists based on the pressure signal and the supply signal; and terminating the supply of reduced-pressure if the blockage condition exists; wherein the reduced pressure is supplied with a vacuum pump , wherein the pressure signal and the supply signal are received by a reduced-pressure control unit , and wherein determining if the blockage condition exists comprises the reduced-pressure control unit determining if the pressure signal decreases below a selected absolute value for a specified time interval and the pressure signal does not rise in absolute value with an increased supply signal.
Plant for digitally printing a fibrous material (T), particularly a fibrous material as discrete sheets or as a continuous web, said printing plant comprising: - at least one station for supplying the fibrous material (T) to be printed, the supplying station being configured for supplying the fibrous material (T) to be printed along a predetermined operative path; - at least one treating station configured for treating the fibrous material (T) with a treatment composition by applying the same composition on a first side (T1) of the fibrous material (T); and - at least one printing station configured for ink-printing, particularly by a digital print, at least part of a second side (T2) of the fibrous material (T) opposite to the first side (T1), characterized by the fact that the treating station is configured for supplying the treatment composition as a treating foam. - at least one station for supplying the fibrous material (T) to be printed, the supplying station being configured for supplying the fibrous material (T) to be printed along a predetermined operative path; - at least one treating station configured for treating the fibrous material (T) with a treatment composition by applying the same composition on a first side (T1) of the fibrous material (T); and - at least one printing station configured for ink-printing, particularly by a digital print, at least part of a second side (T2) of the fibrous material (T) opposite to the first side (T1),
Method for the solid/liquid extraction of an oil or butter contained in at least one solid vegetable matter or a micro-organism, including at least the following steps: - solid/liquid extraction of at least one solid vegetable matter or a micro-organism using a first solvent system comprising: • a concentration of methyl-tetrahydrofuran (MeTHF), of at least 50% by volume in relation to the total volume of the solvent system, - recovery of a fraction comprising the oil or butter. - solid/liquid extraction of at least one solid vegetable matter or a micro-organism using a first solvent system comprising: • a concentration of methyl-tetrahydrofuran (MeTHF), of at least 50% by volume in relation to the total volume of the solvent system, • a concentration of methyl-tetrahydrofuran (MeTHF), of at least 50% by volume in relation to the total volume of the solvent system, - recovery of a fraction comprising the oil or butter.
An audio signal processing method performed by an audio decoder for adaptively adjusting a decorrelator, the method comprising: obtaining a control parameter; estimating a mean of the control parameter; estimating a variation of the control parameter; calculating a ratio of said variation and mean of the control parameter; and calculating a targeted decorrelation filter length based on said ratio. obtaining a control parameter; estimating a mean of the control parameter; estimating a variation of the control parameter; calculating a ratio of said variation and mean of the control parameter; and calculating a targeted decorrelation filter length based on said ratio.
Method of machining a bi-material mechanical workpiece including cylindrical orifices lined internally with a material of greater hardness than its own flush with its exterior face using a rotary milling tool, characterized in that the tool produces in a single pass plunging axially into the cylindrical orifice on the one hand a bi-material counterbore uncovering at the top of the orifice a roughed bore in the mass of the workpiece and that of the lining and on the other hand a chamfer at the upper end of the lining that is oriented toward the center of the cylindrical orifice .
A neural stem cell exosome for use in a method of treating glioma.
A method of coating an optical fiber comprising the steps of: (a) drawing a glass optical fiber through a draw tower; (b) applying a primary coating composition onto the surface of the glass optical fiber; (c) optionally, exposing the primary coating composition to a first light emitting diode (LED) capable of emitting ultraviolet radiation to affect curing of said primary coating composition; (d) applying a secondary coating composition to the primary coating composition; (e) exposing the primary coating composition and the secondary coating composition to at least one of the group consisting of the first light emitting diode (LED) and a second light emitting diode (LED) capable of emitting ultraviolet radiation to affect curing of said primary coating composition and said secondary coating composition, to form a cured primary coating on the surface of the optical fiber, and a cured secondary coating on the surface of the cured primary coating; wherein the secondary coating composition comprises: i. from 5 wt.% to 20 wt.%, relative to the total weight of the secondary coating composition, preferably from 5 wt.% to 10 wt.%, of a vinyl ether monomer, wherein the vinyl ether monomer contains a backbone selected from the group consisting of an ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or butylene oxide; ii. a urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer; and iii. one or more free-radical photoinitiators, preferably selected from the group consisting of mono acyl phosphine oxide and bis acyl phosphine oxide. (a) drawing a glass optical fiber through a draw tower; (b) applying a primary coating composition onto the surface of the glass optical fiber; (c) optionally, exposing the primary coating composition to a first light emitting diode (LED) capable of emitting ultraviolet radiation to affect curing of said primary coating composition; (d) applying a secondary coating composition to the primary coating composition; (e) exposing the primary coating composition and the secondary coating composition to at least one of the group consisting of the first light emitting diode (LED) and a second light emitting diode (LED) capable of emitting ultraviolet radiation to affect curing of said primary coating composition and said secondary coating composition, to form a cured primary coating on the surface of the optical fiber, and a cured secondary coating on the surface of the cured primary coating; i. from 5 wt.% to 20 wt.%, relative to the total weight of the secondary coating composition, preferably from 5 wt.% to 10 wt.%, of a vinyl ether monomer, wherein the vinyl ether monomer contains a backbone selected from the group consisting of an ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or butylene oxide; ii. a urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer; and iii. one or more free-radical photoinitiators, preferably selected from the group consisting of mono acyl phosphine oxide and bis acyl phosphine oxide.
A slide fastener comprising: a pair of fastener stringers each of which includes a fastener tape and a series of fastener elements arranged with interspaces along a side-edge of the fastener tape , each one of the fastener elements in the series of fastener elements including a base portion , a neck and a head , said head being coupled to the base portion via the neck , and said neck and the head being arranged outward of the fastener tape ; at least one slider for opening and closing the pair of fastener stringers ; and a stop member attached to the side-edges of the fastener tapes at a position adjacent to the series of fastener elements, wherein the stop member has at least one thinned portion having a thickness less than a thickness of the fastener element and/or at least one through-hole extending through the stop member in an up-down direction, the thinned portion and/or the through-hole being configured to allow the stop member to be produced through remolding of two or more fastener elements ; characterised in that the stop member has a mass in accordance with a total mass of two or more fastener elements , the mass of the stop member being within ±5% of said total mass of two or more fastener elements . a pair of fastener stringers each of which includes a fastener tape and a series of fastener elements arranged with interspaces along a side-edge of the fastener tape , each one of the fastener elements in the series of fastener elements including a base portion , a neck and a head , said head being coupled to the base portion via the neck , and said neck and the head being arranged outward of the fastener tape ; at least one slider for opening and closing the pair of fastener stringers ; and a stop member attached to the side-edges of the fastener tapes at a position adjacent to the series of fastener elements, wherein the stop member has at least one thinned portion having a thickness less than a thickness of the fastener element and/or at least one through-hole extending through the stop member in an up-down direction, the thinned portion and/or the through-hole being configured to allow the stop member to be produced through remolding of two or more fastener elements ; characterised in that the stop member has a mass in accordance with a total mass of two or more fastener elements , the mass of the stop member being within ±5% of said total mass of two or more fastener elements .