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A steerable multi-plane ultrasound imaging system (MPUIS) for steering a plurality of intersecting image planes (PL 1..n ) of a beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) based on ultrasound signals transmitted between the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) and an ultrasound transducer (S) disposed within a field of view (FOV) of the probe (BUIP), the system comprising: a beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP); and an ultrasound tracking system (UTS); wherein the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) is configured to generate ultrasound beams that define a plurality of intersecting image planes (PL 1..n ), the image planes comprising at least a first image plane (PL 1 ) and a second image plane (PL 2 ); wherein the ultrasound tracking system (UTS) is in communication with the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) and is configured to cause the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) to adjust an orientation of the first image plane (PL 1 ) such that the first image plane passes through a position (POS) of the ultrasound transducer (S) by maximizing a magnitude of ultrasound signals transmitted between the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) and the ultrasound transducer (S); and to cause the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) to adjust an orientation of the second image plane (PL 2 ) such that an intersection (AZ) between the first image plane and the second image plane passes through the position of the ultrasound transducer (S). a beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP); and an ultrasound tracking system (UTS); wherein the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) is configured to generate ultrasound beams that define a plurality of intersecting image planes (PL 1..n ), the image planes comprising at least a first image plane (PL 1 ) and a second image plane (PL 2 ); wherein the ultrasound tracking system (UTS) is in communication with the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) and is configured to cause the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) to adjust an orientation of the first image plane (PL 1 ) such that the first image plane passes through a position (POS) of the ultrasound transducer (S) by maximizing a magnitude of ultrasound signals transmitted between the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) and the ultrasound transducer (S); and to cause the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) to adjust an orientation of the second image plane (PL 2 ) such that an intersection (AZ) between the first image plane and the second image plane passes through the position of the ultrasound transducer (S).
Apparatus for pasteurizing and/or sterilizing particulate material, comprising - at least two electron sources for generating an electron beam, which are located opposite one another, - a treatment zone in which the material can be pasteurized and/or sterilized in free-falling by means of the electron beam, - a material channel arranged in the region of the treatment zone , in which the material can be pasteurized and/or sterilized by means of the electron beam, - a flat protective element arranged between the electron source and the material channel , at least partially permeable to the electron beam and consisting in particular of a metal, preferably titanium, characterized in that the device comprises a cassette holder and a cassette with holding frames , the cassette comprising two holding frames for two opposing protective elements , the holding frames holding the protective elements and having a cavity through which a cooling fluid can flow. - at least two electron sources for generating an electron beam, which are located opposite one another, - a treatment zone in which the material can be pasteurized and/or sterilized in free-falling by means of the electron beam, - a material channel arranged in the region of the treatment zone , in which the material can be pasteurized and/or sterilized by means of the electron beam, - a flat protective element arranged between the electron source and the material channel , at least partially permeable to the electron beam and consisting in particular of a metal, preferably titanium,
A mold for manufacturing a slab, the mold comprising: a first fabric layer ; a first rubber layer disposed on the first fabric layer ; a second fabric layer disposed on the first rubber layer ; and a second rubber layer disposed on the second fabric layer , wherein the second rubber layer comprises a base part and a frame part extending from an edge of the base part , the base part and the frame part are integrated with each other, wherein each of the base part and the frame part comprises a polymer, and the polymer of the base part and the polymer of the frame part are cross-linked with each other. a first fabric layer ; a first rubber layer disposed on the first fabric layer ; a second fabric layer disposed on the first rubber layer ; and a second rubber layer disposed on the second fabric layer , wherein the second rubber layer comprises a base part and a frame part extending from an edge of the base part , the base part and the frame part are integrated with each other, wherein each of the base part and the frame part comprises a polymer, and the polymer of the base part and the polymer of the frame part are cross-linked with each other.
A heat recovery system arranged to heat water wherein the system includes one or more heat exchangers arranged to heat water by heat exchange with waste heat, a storage reservoir arranged to store water so heated by the one or more heat exchangers , and a pump , wherein the system is arranged such that the heat exchanger(s) is switched between a first mode of operation in which water is circulated by the pump in a first circuit that includes the storage reservoir and the heat exchanger (s) , and a second mode of operation in which water is circulated by the pump in a second circuit that by-passes the one or more heat exchanger(s) , wherein the system further comprises at least one cold water inlet and at least one heated water outlet, arranged such that, in use, heated water of at least a desired minimum temperature is supplied to the at least one outlet during both the first and second modes of operation, characterized in that the system is further arranged such that, in use, the heat exchanger(s) is switched between the first and second modes of operation according to the water level in the storage reservoir , wherein the heat exchanger(s) is switched to the first mode of operation when the water level in the storage reservoir reaches an upper limit and circulation of water through the heat exchanger(s) is then employed to maintain the desired minimum temperature, wherein the heat exchangers(s) is switched to the second mode of operation when the water level in the storage reservoir reaches a lower limit and the circulation of heated water is diverted to by-pass the heat exchanger(s) while the heat exchanger(s) heat an incoming supply of cold water flowing through the at least one cold water inlet until the level of heated water in the storage reservoir reaches an upper limit without the temperature of the heated water in the storage reservoir falling below the desired minimum temperature.
An inverter controller , comprising: an inverter circuit configured to drive a rotary device; current detectors configured to detect current values output from the inverter circuit ; a current command value calculator configured to calculate current command values so that an output voltage generated by the rotary device based on a current output from the inverter circuit becomes equal to or more than a given value; a voltage command value calculator configured to calculate voltage command values so that the current values become equal to the current command values; and an estimator configured to estimate a rotational phase angle of the rotary device, based on the voltage command values and the current values, characterised in that the current command value calculator is configured to calculate first current command values based on a torque command value and second current command values based on the torque command value and an estimated speed, respectively, determine whether the output voltage in accordance with the first current command values is lower than the given value, output the first current command values as the current command values when the output voltage in accordance with the first current command values is equal to or more than the given value, and output the second current command values as the current command values when the output voltage in accordance with the first current command values is lower than the given value. an inverter circuit configured to drive a rotary device; current detectors configured to detect current values output from the inverter circuit ; a current command value calculator configured to calculate current command values so that an output voltage generated by the rotary device based on a current output from the inverter circuit becomes equal to or more than a given value; a voltage command value calculator configured to calculate voltage command values so that the current values become equal to the current command values; and an estimator configured to estimate a rotational phase angle of the rotary device, based on the voltage command values and the current values, characterised in that the current command value calculator is configured to calculate first current command values based on a torque command value and second current command values based on the torque command value and an estimated speed, respectively, determine whether the output voltage in accordance with the first current command values is lower than the given value, output the first current command values as the current command values when the output voltage in accordance with the first current command values is equal to or more than the given value, and output the second current command values as the current command values when the output voltage in accordance with the first current command values is lower than the given value.
An insert for use in a system for humidification of a pressurized flow of breathable gas delivered to a patient, said insert being connectable to a patient circuit and accommodating an aerosol generator for providing an aerosol of liquid, the aerosol generator having an outflow opening; said insert defining an internal space , and the outflow opening being arranged to debouch into the internal space of the insert for entrainment of the aerosol of liquid; said insert first expanding in the direction of the flow of breathable gas, thus defining an expanding part, and then contracting to enclose the aerosol generator , characterized in that said insert comprises an air tube that in the direction of the flow of breathable gas first bifurcates into 2 separate parts and then rejoins into a single part, wherein the expanding part comprises an open space for accommodating the aerosol generator .
A heat transfer tube (101; 101a, 101b; 401; 701; 801; 901; 1001; 1101; 1301) for a heat exchanger, the heat transfer tube (101, 101a, 101b; 401; 701; 801; 901; 1001; 1101; 1301) having a central main flow portion (102; 402; 702; 1302) and the wall of the heat transfer tube (101; 101a, 101b; 401; 701; 801; 901; 1001; 1101; 1301) comprising at least one axially extending wing-shaped protrusion (104, 105; 404, 405; 704, 705; 904, 905; 1304) extending away from the main flow portion (102; 402; 702; 1302) to provide the tube (101; 101a, 101b; 401; 701; 801; 901; 1001; 1101; 1301) with additional heat transfer surface area, wherein the heat transfer tube (101; 101a, 101b; 401; 701; 801; 901; 1001; 1101; 1301) is formed by pressing a length of tubing (201; 301), and said wing-shaped protrusion (104, 105; 404, 405; 704, 705; 904, 905; 1304) is formed by folding the wall of the tubing , the heat transfer tube (101; 101a, 101b; 401; 701; 801; 901; 1001; 1101; 1301) being characterized in that said tube (101; 101a, 101b; 401; 701; 801; 901; 1001; 1101; 1301) includes two straight portions (802, 803, 805; 1002, 1003, 1005; 1202, 1203) separated by a curved portion (804; 1004) extending around an axis defined by the curvature of the curved portion (804; 1004) so that the central main flow portion (102; 402; 702; 1302) is arranged in two straight portions (802, 803, 805; 1002, 1003, 1005; 1202, 1203) separated by the curved portion (804; 1004), and a portion of the wing-shaped protrusion (104, 105; 404, 405; 704, 705; 904, 905; 1304) extending along said curved portion (804; 1004) extends parallel to said axis .
A lithium-ion secondary battery comprising positive and negative electrodes, a separator element, an electrical conductor element and a binder, wherein: the positive electrode comprises a lithium-containing metal phosphate compound coated with a carbon material having at least one phase selected from a graphene phase and an amorphous phase, and further comprises carbon black and a fibrous carbon material; the negative-electrode material comprises a graphite carbon material having at least one carbon phase selected from a graphene phase and an amorphous phase, and further comprises carbon black and a fibrous carbon material; and the binder comprises a water-soluble synthetic resin or a water-dispersible synthetic resin, wherein the binder further comprises a surface active agent, characterized in that an amount of the surface active agent is 0.5 to 5 mass% of an amount of the binder. the positive electrode comprises a lithium-containing metal phosphate compound coated with a carbon material having at least one phase selected from a graphene phase and an amorphous phase, and further comprises carbon black and a fibrous carbon material; the negative-electrode material comprises a graphite carbon material having at least one carbon phase selected from a graphene phase and an amorphous phase, and further comprises carbon black and a fibrous carbon material; and the binder comprises a water-soluble synthetic resin or a water-dispersible synthetic resin, wherein the binder further comprises a surface active agent, characterized in that an amount of the surface active agent is 0.5 to 5 mass% of an amount of the binder.
An anhydrous cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises anhydrous spheroids having a diameter of 0.1 to 10 mm and having a melting point above 50°C, said spheroids consisting of a cosmetically acceptable lipid matrix which is solid at room temperature, comprising: (a) at least one hydrocarbon oil, and optionally a gelling agent for said hydrocarbon oil, and/or (b) at least one wax, said spheroids being dispersed in an immiscible continuous phase comprising at least one silicone oil. (a) at least one hydrocarbon oil, and optionally a gelling agent for said hydrocarbon oil, and/or (b) at least one wax,
A vitrectomy apparatus, comprising: a pressure source ; a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device; a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve; and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor; wherein the cut valve is pneumatically connected to the sensor and electronically connected to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered, and characterised in that the controller is configured to monitor and maintain a peak pressure value and trough pressure value encountered, wherein peak pressure encountered represents a maximum pressure encountered and trough pressure comprises a minimum pressure encountered.
A thrust generating device including at least one propeller configured to generate thrust for causing an aircraft to move forward, the thrust generating device comprising: a propeller unit including the propeller; a duct configured to cover a periphery of the propeller; and a motor that includes a rotation shaft connected to the propeller, and that is configured to rotate the propeller, wherein the duct includes a cylinder disposed around the propeller, a hub disposed inside the cylinder, and a plurality of stators extending radially from the hub to the cylinder, the hub and each of the stators are disposed rearward of the propeller, the propeller unit and the motor are configured to be supported by a rear wing of the aircraft, the propeller unit is disposed rearward of the motor, and the hub is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor via a bearing . a propeller unit including the propeller; a duct configured to cover a periphery of the propeller; and a motor that includes a rotation shaft connected to the propeller, and that is configured to rotate the propeller, wherein the duct includes a cylinder disposed around the propeller, a hub disposed inside the cylinder, and a plurality of stators extending radially from the hub to the cylinder, the hub and each of the stators are disposed rearward of the propeller, the propeller unit and the motor are configured to be supported by a rear wing of the aircraft, the propeller unit is disposed rearward of the motor, and the hub is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor via a bearing .
Structural system for the modular setup of racks (2; 20), comprising a set of elongate vertical supports , each having at least one axially extending row of holes , a set of frames , each having four struts , of which two are connected to one another via a mounting corner piece , and a set of connectors , each designed to be introduced into a hole of one of the vertical supports and secured to one of the mounting corner pieces of one of the frames , wherein the structural system is configured such that, in an assembled state, at least one frame of the set of frames is secured to four vertical supports by its mounting corner pieces each via one connector of the set of connectors , each two neighboring vertical supports that are connected to one another via one of the struts of the at least one frame define a support plane , and the four struts of the at least one frame lie outside the support planes defined by the four vertical supports connected thereto such that the at least one frame can be projecting between two vertical supports and can be connected to other vertical supports. a set of elongate vertical supports , each having at least one axially extending row of holes , a set of frames , each having four struts , of which two are connected to one another via a mounting corner piece , and a set of connectors , each designed to be introduced into a hole of one of the vertical supports and secured to one of the mounting corner pieces of one of the frames , wherein the structural system is configured such that, in an assembled state, at least one frame of the set of frames is secured to four vertical supports by its mounting corner pieces each via one connector of the set of connectors , each two neighboring vertical supports that are connected to one another via one of the struts of the at least one frame define a support plane , and the four struts of the at least one frame lie outside the support planes defined by the four vertical supports connected thereto such that the at least one frame can be projecting between two vertical supports and can be connected to other vertical supports.
A method for screening an unpleasant odor masking agent, comprising the steps of: adding a test substance and an unpleasant odor-causing substance to an olfactory receptor polypeptide selected from the group consisting of OR2L3 and polypeptides which comprise an amino acid sequence having at least 80% identity to an amino acid sequence of OR2L3 and are responsive to the unpleasant odor-causing substance; measuring a response of the olfactory receptor polypeptide to the unpleasant odor-causing substance; and identifying the test substance that suppresses the response of the olfactory receptor polypeptide as a candidate substance for the unpleasant odor masking agent based on the measured response, wherein the unpleasant odor is skatole odor, indole odor, α-terpineol odor, 4-terpineol odor or p-methylacetophenone odor, or wherein the unpleasant odor is fecal odor, breath odor, dairy product-derived deterioration odor or citrus-derived deterioration odor. adding a test substance and an unpleasant odor-causing substance to an olfactory receptor polypeptide selected from the group consisting of OR2L3 and polypeptides which comprise an amino acid sequence having at least 80% identity to an amino acid sequence of OR2L3 and are responsive to the unpleasant odor-causing substance; measuring a response of the olfactory receptor polypeptide to the unpleasant odor-causing substance; and identifying the test substance that suppresses the response of the olfactory receptor polypeptide as a candidate substance for the unpleasant odor masking agent based on the measured response, wherein the unpleasant odor is skatole odor, indole odor, α-terpineol odor, 4-terpineol odor or p-methylacetophenone odor, or wherein the unpleasant odor is fecal odor, breath odor, dairy product-derived deterioration odor or citrus-derived deterioration odor. wherein the unpleasant odor is skatole odor, indole odor, α-terpineol odor, 4-terpineol odor or p-methylacetophenone odor, or wherein the unpleasant odor is fecal odor, breath odor, dairy product-derived deterioration odor or citrus-derived deterioration odor.
A cooking device comprising: a cooking chamber configured to provide a space in which food is to be cooked; a magnetron configured to emit microwaves to the cooking chamber ; and a heater configured to emit radiant heat to the cooking chamber , wherein the heater comprises a filament , an outer pipe which protects the filament , and a blocking member which covers an outer surface of the outer pipe to block the microwaves emitted from the magnetron , characterized in that : the heater further comprises an insulator which supports the outer pipe , and a fixing member which is coupled to the insulator and fixes a position of the blocking member , wherein the blocking member is in contact with an outer surface of the insulator , and the fixing member covers a part of an outer surface of the blocking member . a cooking chamber configured to provide a space in which food is to be cooked; a magnetron configured to emit microwaves to the cooking chamber ; and a heater configured to emit radiant heat to the cooking chamber , wherein the heater comprises a filament , an outer pipe which protects the filament , and a blocking member which covers an outer surface of the outer pipe to block the microwaves emitted from the magnetron , characterized in that : the heater further comprises an insulator which supports the outer pipe , and a fixing member which is coupled to the insulator and fixes a position of the blocking member , wherein the blocking member is in contact with an outer surface of the insulator , and the fixing member covers a part of an outer surface of the blocking member . the heater further comprises an insulator which supports the outer pipe , and a fixing member which is coupled to the insulator and fixes a position of the blocking member , wherein the blocking member is in contact with an outer surface of the insulator , and the fixing member covers a part of an outer surface of the blocking member .