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A solid oxide fuel cell , characterized in that it comprises: a) an anode layer , the anode layer including a bulk anode layer and a porous anode layer partitioning the bulk anode layer and the electrolyte ; b) an electrolyte layer over a surface of the anode layer; and c) a cathode layer over a surface of the electrolyte layer , the cathode layer including i) a porous cathode functional layer over the surface of the electrolyte layer , ii) a cathode bulk layer , and iii) a porous intermediate cathode layer partitioning the cathode bulk layer and the porous cathode functional layer , the porous intermediate cathode layer having a porosity greater than that of the cathode bulk layer . a) an anode layer , the anode layer including a bulk anode layer and a porous anode layer partitioning the bulk anode layer and the electrolyte ; b) an electrolyte layer over a surface of the anode layer; and c) a cathode layer over a surface of the electrolyte layer , the cathode layer including i) a porous cathode functional layer over the surface of the electrolyte layer , ii) a cathode bulk layer , and iii) a porous intermediate cathode layer partitioning the cathode bulk layer and the porous cathode functional layer , the porous intermediate cathode layer having a porosity greater than that of the cathode bulk layer . i) a porous cathode functional layer over the surface of the electrolyte layer , ii) a cathode bulk layer , and iii) a porous intermediate cathode layer partitioning the cathode bulk layer and the porous cathode functional layer , the porous intermediate cathode layer having a porosity greater than that of the cathode bulk layer .
A cooling method, comprising: impinging a plurality of particles on a target such that electrons are emitted from the target ; transporting the electrons from the target to a heat sink through a transporting medium , wherein the target and the heat sink are separated by a distance ; cooling the electrons using the heat sink ; receiving a temperature of the target ; and controlling flow of the electrons from the heat sink back to the target based at least in part on the received temperature by means of a valve configured to increase its opening to allow more cooling electrons to return to the target if its temperature increases to a certain range or point, or decreases its opening to allow fewer cooling electrons to return to the target if its temperature decreases to a certain range or point. impinging a plurality of particles on a target such that electrons are emitted from the target ; transporting the electrons from the target to a heat sink through a transporting medium , wherein the target and the heat sink are separated by a distance ; cooling the electrons using the heat sink ; receiving a temperature of the target ; and controlling flow of the electrons from the heat sink back to the target based at least in part on the received temperature by means of a valve configured to increase its opening to allow more cooling electrons to return to the target if its temperature increases to a certain range or point, or decreases its opening to allow fewer cooling electrons to return to the target if its temperature decreases to a certain range or point.
A method for selecting a bacterial strain for use in treating a disease related to serotonin deficiency, the method comprising: culturing (S1), under aerobic conditions, bacteria of a Lactobacillus bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of a L. reuteri bacterial strain and a L. mucosae bacterial strain in a culture medium comprising tryptophan, and preferably comprising a carbon source; detecting (S2) any serotonin produced by the bacteria of the Lactobacillus bacterial strain in the culture medium or a sample thereof; determining (S15) whether the bacteria of the Lactobacillus bacterial strain are capable of attaching to intestinal mucus and/or are capable of adhering to a gastrointestinal mucosa; and selecting (S3) the Lactobacillus bacterial strain as effective in treating a disease related to serotonin deficiency in a subject if serotonin is detected in the culture medium or the sample thereof and if the bacteria of the Lactobacillus bacterial strain are capable of attaching to intestinal mucus and/or are capable of adhering to the gastrointestinal mucosa, wherein the disease related to serotonin deficiency is selected from the group consisting of anxiety, depressed mood, aggression, poor memory, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal motility disorder, autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED), osteopenia and a bone loss condition. culturing (S1), under aerobic conditions, bacteria of a Lactobacillus bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of a L. reuteri bacterial strain and a L. mucosae bacterial strain in a culture medium comprising tryptophan, and preferably comprising a carbon source; detecting (S2) any serotonin produced by the bacteria of the Lactobacillus bacterial strain in the culture medium or a sample thereof; determining (S15) whether the bacteria of the Lactobacillus bacterial strain are capable of attaching to intestinal mucus and/or are capable of adhering to a gastrointestinal mucosa; and selecting (S3) the Lactobacillus bacterial strain as effective in treating a disease related to serotonin deficiency in a subject if serotonin is detected in the culture medium or the sample thereof and if the bacteria of the Lactobacillus bacterial strain are capable of attaching to intestinal mucus and/or are capable of adhering to the gastrointestinal mucosa, wherein the disease related to serotonin deficiency is selected from the group consisting of anxiety, depressed mood, aggression, poor memory, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal motility disorder, autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED), osteopenia and a bone loss condition.
A method for producing hollow microspheres (M) made of glass - wherein an aqueous suspension of starting substances containing glass powder and water glass is prepared, - wherein firing material particles (G), the diameter of which is between 5 micrometres and 300 micrometres, in particular between 5 micrometres and 100 micrometres, are produced from the suspension, - wherein the firing material particles (G) are mixed with a powdered release agent (T) made of aluminium hydroxide in an intensive mixer , wherein = the mixing process is carried out with a power input of at least 2 kilowatts, in particular at least 5 kilowatts, per 100 kilograms of mixing material and/or = a mixing tool of the intensive mixer moves with a circumferential speed of at least 15 metres, in particular at least 30 metres, per second during the mixing process, - wherein the mixture of firing material particles (G) and release agent (T) is then fed into a combustion chamber of a kiln , and - wherein the firing material particles (G) in the combustion chamber expand to form the hollow microspheres (M) at a firing temperature which exceeds the softening temperature of the glass powder. - wherein an aqueous suspension of starting substances containing glass powder and water glass is prepared, - wherein firing material particles (G), the diameter of which is between 5 micrometres and 300 micrometres, in particular between 5 micrometres and 100 micrometres, are produced from the suspension, - wherein the firing material particles (G) are mixed with a powdered release agent (T) made of aluminium hydroxide in an intensive mixer , wherein = the mixing process is carried out with a power input of at least 2 kilowatts, in particular at least 5 kilowatts, per 100 kilograms of mixing material and/or = a mixing tool of the intensive mixer moves with a circumferential speed of at least 15 metres, in particular at least 30 metres, per second during the mixing process, = the mixing process is carried out with a power input of at least 2 kilowatts, in particular at least 5 kilowatts, per 100 kilograms of mixing material and/or = a mixing tool of the intensive mixer moves with a circumferential speed of at least 15 metres, in particular at least 30 metres, per second during the mixing process, - wherein the mixture of firing material particles (G) and release agent (T) is then fed into a combustion chamber of a kiln , and - wherein the firing material particles (G) in the combustion chamber expand to form the hollow microspheres (M) at a firing temperature which exceeds the softening temperature of the glass powder.
An intracorporeal device for supporting heart function of a patient, wherein said device is adapted and configured to be secured across at least two anatomical walls of the heart, comprising a proximal portion intended to be positioned in a first anatomical compartment, an intermediate portion intended to be positioned in a second anatomical compartment, a distal portion intended to be positioned in a third anatomical compartment, characterised in that the device comprises a motor M located in the proximal portion, one or more fluid inlet ports in the intermediate portion, a pump P in the intermediate portion, and one or more fluid outlet ports in the distal portion.
Sanitary outlet unit in which a valve element arranged in a flow path in a housing is switchable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the closed position is arranged below the open position in the use position, wherein the valve element has a contact surface which, in the open position, bears on a counterpart surface of the housing and, in the closed position, is spaced apart from the counterpart surface , such that the counterpart surface in the closed position is wettable by water in the flow path , and an impingement surface is formed on the valve element and, in the open position, can be acted upon by a pressure prevailing in the flow path , such that the contact surface is pressed against the counterpart surface , characterized in that an actuating element is formed which is accessible from outside the housing and with which the valve element is transferable from the closed position to the open position, wherein the flow path is limited to a greater degree in the closed position than in the open position.
Method for operating an anti-lock braking system control unit for a highly-automated vehicle with at least one steering axle , wherein the method comprises the following steps: reading in an activation signal , which represents an activated steering brake function of the vehicle and a deactivated electrically actuatable steering function of the vehicle ; and transmitting a control signal using the activation signal, wherein the control signal is configured for setting a control mode for controlling an ABS function of the anti-lock braking system control unit for at least the steering axle of the vehicle . reading in an activation signal , which represents an activated steering brake function of the vehicle and a deactivated electrically actuatable steering function of the vehicle ; and transmitting a control signal using the activation signal, wherein the control signal is configured for setting a control mode for controlling an ABS function of the anti-lock braking system control unit for at least the steering axle of the vehicle .
A method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving (S1410), from a base station, a primary synchronization signal, PSS, and a secondary synchronization signal, SSS, based on a first subcarrier spacing; receiving (S1430), from the base station, a master information block, MIB, based on the first subcarrier spacing, the MIB including information associated with a second subcarrier spacing for a physical downlink control channel, PDCCH; identifying (S1440), based on the information included in the MIB, the second subcarrier spacing for the PDCCH from one of a first subcarrier spacing set or a second subcarrier spacing set, wherein the first subcarrier spacing set corresponds to a lower frequency band and the second subcarrier spacing set corresponds to a higher frequency band; and receiving (S1450), from the base station, the PDCCH based on the second subcarrier spacing. receiving (S1410), from a base station, a primary synchronization signal, PSS, and a secondary synchronization signal, SSS, based on a first subcarrier spacing; receiving (S1430), from the base station, a master information block, MIB, based on the first subcarrier spacing, the MIB including information associated with a second subcarrier spacing for a physical downlink control channel, PDCCH; identifying (S1440), based on the information included in the MIB, the second subcarrier spacing for the PDCCH from one of a first subcarrier spacing set or a second subcarrier spacing set, wherein the first subcarrier spacing set corresponds to a lower frequency band and the second subcarrier spacing set corresponds to a higher frequency band; and receiving (S1450), from the base station, the PDCCH based on the second subcarrier spacing.
A method for communications between a plurality of service providers (151; 152; 153; 215) in a communication network, wherein each of the plurality of service providers (151; 152; 153; 215) belongs to a consortium and all the service providers (151; 152; 153; 215) in the consortium trust each other for actions under a rule corresponding to the consortium, wherein the rule indicates how to manage a record of the actions performed by each of the plurality of service providers (151; 152; 153; 215); wherein the method comprises: providing a set of services in a communication network, wherein a set of services provided by one service provider (151; 152; 153; 215) in the consortium is in one service type; and managing a creation of a record indicative of actions associated with a particular set of services that the service provider (151; 152; 153; 215) provides and a distribution of the record to one or more other service providers (151; 152; 153; 215) in the consortium, wherein the method further comprises: obtaining validation of the actions prior to the creation of the record, wherein obtaining validation further includes negotiation with one or more of the plurality of service providers (151; 152; 153; 215) to obtain a consensus. providing a set of services in a communication network, wherein a set of services provided by one service provider (151; 152; 153; 215) in the consortium is in one service type; and managing a creation of a record indicative of actions associated with a particular set of services that the service provider (151; 152; 153; 215) provides and a distribution of the record to one or more other service providers (151; 152; 153; 215) in the consortium, wherein the method further comprises: obtaining validation of the actions prior to the creation of the record, wherein obtaining validation further includes negotiation with one or more of the plurality of service providers (151; 152; 153; 215) to obtain a consensus.
An automated method for acoustic evaluation of a target , the method comprising: generating respective acoustic transmission events via selected transmitting ones of a plurality of electroacoustic transducers ; in response to the respective acoustic transmission events, receiving respective acoustic echo signals using other receiving ones of the plurality of electroacoustic transducers ; and coherently summing representations of the respective received acoustic echo signals to generate a pixel or voxel value corresponding to a specified spatial location of the target , including weighting contributions from the respective representations to suppress contributions from acoustic propagation paths outside a specified angular range with respect to a surface on or within the target , wherein weighting contributions from the respective representations comprises determining an angular relationship between a propagation axis and an axis perpendicular or tangent to the surface on or within the target and applying a weighting function based on the angular relationship. generating respective acoustic transmission events via selected transmitting ones of a plurality of electroacoustic transducers ; in response to the respective acoustic transmission events, receiving respective acoustic echo signals using other receiving ones of the plurality of electroacoustic transducers ; and coherently summing representations of the respective received acoustic echo signals to generate a pixel or voxel value corresponding to a specified spatial location of the target , including weighting contributions from the respective representations to suppress contributions from acoustic propagation paths outside a specified angular range with respect to a surface on or within the target ,
A method of making multiple alterations to target DNA in a cell expressing an enzyme that forms a co-localization complex with RNA complementary to the target DNA and that cleaves the target DNA in a site specific manner comprising (a) introducing into the cell a first foreign nucleic acid encoding a plurality of RNAs complementary to different sites of the target DNA and which guide the enzyme to the different sites of the target DNA, wherein the each of the plurality of RNAs and the enzyme are members of a co-localization complex for the target DNA, introducing into the cell a plurality of donor nucleic acid sequences, wherein the plurality of RNAs are expressed, wherein at least one of the plurality of RNAs and the enzyme co-localize to a site of the target DNA, the enzyme cleaves the target DNA and one of the plurality of donor nucleic acids is inserted into the target DNA at the site of cleavage to produce altered DNA in the cell, and (b) repeating step (a) to introduce the same first foreign nucleic acid and the same plurality of donor nucleic acid sequences to produce multiple donor nucleic acid sequence insertions to the DNA in the cell. (a) introducing into the cell a first foreign nucleic acid encoding a plurality of RNAs complementary to different sites of the target DNA and which guide the enzyme to the different sites of the target DNA, wherein the each of the plurality of RNAs and the enzyme are members of a co-localization complex for the target DNA, introducing into the cell a plurality of donor nucleic acid sequences, wherein the plurality of RNAs are expressed, wherein at least one of the plurality of RNAs and the enzyme co-localize to a site of the target DNA, the enzyme cleaves the target DNA and one of the plurality of donor nucleic acids is inserted into the target DNA at the site of cleavage to produce altered DNA in the cell, and introducing into the cell a plurality of donor nucleic acid sequences, wherein the plurality of RNAs are expressed, wherein at least one of the plurality of RNAs and the enzyme co-localize to a site of the target DNA, the enzyme cleaves the target DNA and one of the plurality of donor nucleic acids is inserted into the target DNA at the site of cleavage to produce altered DNA in the cell, and (b) repeating step (a) to introduce the same first foreign nucleic acid and the same plurality of donor nucleic acid sequences to produce multiple donor nucleic acid sequence insertions to the DNA in the cell.
A conformable labelstock for use in adhesive labels comprising: a conformable facestock comprising a machine direction only oriented polymeric film having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the polymeric film is (i) a propylene homopolymer, or (ii) a blend of a propylene homopolymer and at least one propylene copolymer, the propylene homopolymer having a melt flow rate of at least 4, as determined by ASTM Test D1238, condition L, and having a density in the range of 0.88 to 0.92 g/cm 3 , and a holographic layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface of the holographic layer is adhered to the lower surface of the polymeric film; and an adhesive layer adhered to the conformable facestock, wherein the thickness of the conformable labelstock is 0.6 to 12 mils (15 to 300 μm).
Method for producing hollow microspheres of glass (M) - wherein an aqueous suspension of starting materials comprising finely ground glass and waterglass is prepared, - wherein firing material particles (G) are produced from the suspension, - wherein the firing material particles (G) are mixed with a pulverulent release agent (T), - wherein the mixture of firing material particles (G) and release agent (T) is introduced into a firing chamber of a furnace , and - wherein the particles (G) of the firing material expand in the firing chamber at a firing temperature, which exceeds a softening temperature of the finely ground glass, to form the hollow microspheres (M), characterized in that the release agent (T) contains Al(OH) 3 and dehydroxylated kaolin. - wherein an aqueous suspension of starting materials comprising finely ground glass and waterglass is prepared, - wherein firing material particles (G) are produced from the suspension, - wherein the firing material particles (G) are mixed with a pulverulent release agent (T), - wherein the mixture of firing material particles (G) and release agent (T) is introduced into a firing chamber of a furnace , and - wherein the particles (G) of the firing material expand in the firing chamber at a firing temperature, which exceeds a softening temperature of the finely ground glass, to form the hollow microspheres (M), characterized in that the release agent (T) contains Al(OH) 3 and dehydroxylated kaolin.
A moisture-permeable, microporous packaging material made of nonwoven fabric for solid luxury foods for oral application, said material consisting of a carded web of staple fibres and at least one thermoplastic binder, characterised in that the nonwoven fabric has a uniformly distributed perforation in the form of a plurality of holes, wherein the fluctuation around the median value of the diameter is in the range of +/- 30%.