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An electronic smoking device comprising: a power supply portion comprising a power supply , an atomizer/liquid reservoir portion comprising a liquid reservoir , and an atomizer operable when connected to the power supply to atomize liquid stored in the liquid reservoir , wherein the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion further comprises a heating element , wherein a tobacco element comprising tobacco is positioned between the liquid reservoir and the heating element of the atomizer such that a liquid stored in the liquid reservoir passes the tobacco element to absorb the tobacco flavor of the tobacco element before being vaporized by the heating element , wherein the tobacco element is a hollow tobacco rod with a central orifice , wherein the central orifice is receivable in the atomizer , characterised in that on a front side oriented towards an air inhalation port of the tobacco rod a chamfer is formed in order to simplify the attachment of the tobacco rod to the atomizer . a power supply portion comprising a power supply , an atomizer/liquid reservoir portion comprising a liquid reservoir , and an atomizer operable when connected to the power supply to atomize liquid stored in the liquid reservoir , wherein the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion further comprises a heating element , wherein a tobacco element comprising tobacco is positioned between the liquid reservoir and the heating element of the atomizer such that a liquid stored in the liquid reservoir passes the tobacco element to absorb the tobacco flavor of the tobacco element before being vaporized by the heating element , wherein the tobacco element is a hollow tobacco rod with a central orifice , wherein the central orifice is receivable in the atomizer , characterised in that on a front side oriented towards an air inhalation port of the tobacco rod a chamfer is formed in order to simplify the attachment of the tobacco rod to the atomizer .
An occupant support system for use in a vehicle, the occupant support comprising a sensor system configured to obtain - biometrics input associated with physiological and behavioral characteristics of an occupant of the occupant support system, sleep input associated with sleep characteristics of the occupant, and vehicle input associated with characteristics of the vehicle and environment surrounding the vehicle or - biometrics input of an occupant of the occupant support system, sleep input of the occupant support system, and vehicle input; and a control system configured to receive the biometrics input, sleep input, and vehicle input, determine a biometrics score based on the biometrics input, determine a sleep score based on the sleep input, determine a task score based on the vehicle input, determine occupant fatigue based on the biometrics score, the sleep score, and the task score, and - activate a vehicle system based on the occupant fatigue or - change between a fatigue monitoring mode, a fatigue prevention mode, a fatigue mitigation mode, a warning mode, and a stop mode based on the determined occupant fatigue. - biometrics input associated with physiological and behavioral characteristics of an occupant of the occupant support system, sleep input associated with sleep characteristics of the occupant, and vehicle input associated with characteristics of the vehicle and environment surrounding the vehicle or - biometrics input of an occupant of the occupant support system, sleep input of the occupant support system, and vehicle input; and - activate a vehicle system based on the occupant fatigue or - change between a fatigue monitoring mode, a fatigue prevention mode, a fatigue mitigation mode, a warning mode, and a stop mode based on the determined occupant fatigue.
A system comprising: a movable image capturing means having an optical axis; a sensing means for providing an output depending on a tilt of the optical axis; a first determination means for determining whether an image of a spherical object having a predetermined size is captured at a predetermined position in an output image from the image capturing means; a second determination means for, using the output from the sensing means, determining whether a plane perpendicular to the optical axis is horizontal, and a means for automatically storing an output image from the image capturing means as a specified image when: it is determined that an image of a spherical object having the predetermined size is captured at the predetermined position in the output image; and it is determined that a plane perpendicular to the optical axis is horizontal using the output from the sensing means . a movable image capturing means having an optical axis; a sensing means for providing an output depending on a tilt of the optical axis; a first determination means for determining whether an image of a spherical object having a predetermined size is captured at a predetermined position in an output image from the image capturing means; a second determination means for, using the output from the sensing means, determining whether a plane perpendicular to the optical axis is horizontal, and a means for automatically storing an output image from the image capturing means as a specified image when: it is determined that an image of a spherical object having the predetermined size is captured at the predetermined position in the output image; and it is determined that a plane perpendicular to the optical axis is horizontal using the output from the sensing means . it is determined that an image of a spherical object having the predetermined size is captured at the predetermined position in the output image; and it is determined that a plane perpendicular to the optical axis is horizontal using the output from the sensing means .
A deposition head for additive manufacturing comprising: a nozzle body defining a material feeder having: a first feeder including a first guide formed within a sidewall of the nozzle body configured to deposit in use a powder feed material through the nozzle body to a growth surface ; and a second feeder including a second guide formed within the sidewall of the nozzle body configured to deposit in use a wire through the nozzle body to the growth surface ; and an electromagnetic energy source within an open interior region of the nozzle body to direct electromagnetic energy to the growth surface , wherein the electromagnetic energy forms a melt pool on the growth surface , and wherein the melt pool comprises at least one of molten powder and molten wire ; and an optic and optic drive mechanism within the open interior region of the nozzle body to focus the electromagnetic energy , wherein the optic is linearly movable relative to the electromagnetic energy source , and wherein linear movement of the optic relative to the electromagnetic energy source adjusts a size of the melt pool , and wherein a deposition angle of the feed materials 118 is controllable by an orientation of the nozzle body relative to the growth surface and/or the melt pool . a first feeder including a first guide formed within a sidewall of the nozzle body configured to deposit in use a powder feed material through the nozzle body to a growth surface ; and a second feeder including a second guide formed within the sidewall of the nozzle body configured to deposit in use a wire through the nozzle body to the growth surface ; and an electromagnetic energy source within an open interior region of the nozzle body to direct electromagnetic energy to the growth surface , wherein the electromagnetic energy forms a melt pool on the growth surface , and wherein the melt pool comprises at least one of molten powder and molten wire ; and an optic and optic drive mechanism within the open interior region of the nozzle body to focus the electromagnetic energy , wherein the optic is linearly movable relative to the electromagnetic energy source , and wherein linear movement of the optic relative to the electromagnetic energy source adjusts a size of the melt pool , and wherein a deposition angle of the feed materials 118 is controllable by an orientation of the nozzle body relative to the growth surface and/or the melt pool .
A macromer comprising the reaction product of: (a) a starter compound having a functionality of 2 to 8 and a hydroxyl number of from 20 to 50; (b) a modified isocyanate component that comprises the reaction product of (i) a diisocyanate or polyisocyanate, and (ii) a compound corresponding to the following structure: wherein: n represents 0 or 1; R: represents an alkyl group, a hetero containing acyclic group, a nitro group, or an alkoxyl group; Ri: represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, a substituted aryl containing group, or an alkoxyl group; and X: represents an isocyanate reactive group; and, optionally, (c) a catalyst.
Nivolumab for use in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in combination with ipilimumab; wherein nivolumab is administered at a dose of 3 mg/kg body weight once every two weeks; and wherein ipilimumab is administered at a dose of 1 mg/kg body weight once every six weeks, and wherein at least 50% of tumor cells of the lung cancer express PD-L1. wherein nivolumab is administered at a dose of 3 mg/kg body weight once every two weeks; and wherein ipilimumab is administered at a dose of 1 mg/kg body weight once every six weeks, and wherein at least 50% of tumor cells of the lung cancer express PD-L1.
Apparatus for the production of electricity from gravitational potential energy of a mass of water, e.g. water in a hydraulic system such as an aqueduct, comprising: - at least a pump adapted to operate as a turbine to exploit the geodetic head (H) at the disposal of water, i.e. supplied with water to the delivery of the pump , - a current generator (G) driven by the pump , - an inverter operatively connected to the current generator (G), - a sensor for the number of revolutions of the electric generator and/or for the number of revolutions of the pump , and - a control unit (ECU) of the inverter and of the sensor for the number of revolutions having program means comprising a memory in which are loaded the characteristic curves of the pump used as a turbine, - at least one regulating valve of the water flow rate, supplied to the pump, also operated by the control unit (ECU) - a level sensor, designed to measure the water level in a tank upstream of the pump characterized by the fact that the control unit (ECU) is programmed to control the apparatus and to: a) obtain the maximum production of electricity, b) obtain a certain flow rate of water flowing through the pump, c) adjust the water pressure downstream of the pump d) keep the water level in said tank constant over time by means of adjusting both the rotation speed of the pump through the inverter and the regulating valve , in feedback based on the value detected by the level sensor and the number of revolutions detected by the sensor . - at least a pump adapted to operate as a turbine to exploit the geodetic head (H) at the disposal of water, i.e. supplied with water to the delivery of the pump , - a current generator (G) driven by the pump , - an inverter operatively connected to the current generator (G), - a sensor for the number of revolutions of the electric generator and/or for the number of revolutions of the pump , and - a control unit (ECU) of the inverter and of the sensor for the number of revolutions having program means comprising a memory in which are loaded the characteristic curves of the pump used as a turbine, - at least one regulating valve of the water flow rate, supplied to the pump, also operated by the control unit (ECU) - a level sensor, designed to measure the water level in a tank upstream of the pump a) obtain the maximum production of electricity, b) obtain a certain flow rate of water flowing through the pump, c) adjust the water pressure downstream of the pump d) keep the water level in said tank constant over time
A computer-implemented method for determining a representative elementary area or volume for a rock sample, the method comprising: • acquiring two-dimensional, 2D, or three-dimensional, 3D, digital images of a rock sample; • iteratively analyzing property measurements collected throughout the digital images using different subsample sizes, the iterative analysis comprising: 1) for a subsample size, analyzing a property distribution by representing the property distribution of property measurements as a set of data points and grouping the set of data points into clusters by computing a parameterized function representing a log-likelihood that the clusters are the best representation of the set of data points; and 2) based on the analysis results, identifying a property distribution convergence as a function of subsample size, the method then further comprising: • selecting a smallest subsample size associated with the property distribution convergence as a representative elementary area or volume for the rock sample. • acquiring two-dimensional, 2D, or three-dimensional, 3D, digital images of a rock sample; • iteratively analyzing property measurements collected throughout the digital images using different subsample sizes, the iterative analysis comprising: 1) for a subsample size, analyzing a property distribution by representing the property distribution of property measurements as a set of data points and grouping the set of data points into clusters by computing a parameterized function representing a log-likelihood that the clusters are the best representation of the set of data points; and 2) based on the analysis results, identifying a property distribution convergence as a function of subsample size, the method then further comprising: • selecting a smallest subsample size associated with the property distribution convergence as a representative elementary area or volume for the rock sample. 1) for a subsample size, analyzing a property distribution by representing the property distribution of property measurements as a set of data points and grouping the set of data points into clusters by computing a parameterized function representing a log-likelihood that the clusters are the best representation of the set of data points; and 2) based on the analysis results, identifying a property distribution convergence as a function of subsample size, the method then further comprising: • selecting a smallest subsample size associated with the property distribution convergence as a representative elementary area or volume for the rock sample. • selecting a smallest subsample size associated with the property distribution convergence as a representative elementary area or volume for the rock sample.
A sensor comprising: an InGaAs photodetector configured to convert received infrared radiation into electrical signals; and a notch filter operatively connected to the InGaAs photodetector, characterized in that the notch filter is configured to block detection of wavelengths within each of three respective, non-overlapping bands, one band including 850 nm, one band including 1060 nm, and one band including 1550 nm. an InGaAs photodetector configured to convert received infrared radiation into electrical signals; and a notch filter operatively connected to the InGaAs photodetector, characterized in that the notch filter is configured to block detection of wavelengths within each of three respective, non-overlapping bands, one band including 850 nm, one band including 1060 nm, and one band including 1550 nm.
A one-component structural adhesive comprising an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer comprising polymerized residues of: (a) 40 to 95 wt% of a polytetramethylene ether glycol; and (b) 5 to 60 wt% of an aliphatic diisocyanate.
An adhesive mortar and jointing mortar, comprising at least one polymer dispersion as an organic binding agent and a filler material combination which on the one hand comprises a proportion of coarse filler material with a d50 mean particle size of over 100 μm, determined by means of laser diffraction particle size determination, and on the other hand comprises a proportion of fine filler material with a maximum d50 mean particle size of 100 μm and an average oil absorption value according to DIN EN ISO 787-5 of less than 35 g/100 g.
A control method used in a system of a multisystem configuration including a plurality of sample aliquoting systems , the control method comprising: inputting a sample for the first time into one of the plurality of sample aliquoting systems ; characterized in that the control method further comprises: inputting the sample for the second time into one of the plurality of sample aliquoting systems ; determining if the second time sample aliquoting system is a different system than the first time sample aliquoting system ; if the second time the sample aliquoting system is a different system than the first time sample aliquoting system , taking the sample out of the sample aliquoting system with notification of the effect. inputting a sample for the first time into one of the plurality of sample aliquoting systems ; characterized in that the control method further comprises: inputting the sample for the second time into one of the plurality of sample aliquoting systems ; determining if the second time sample aliquoting system is a different system than the first time sample aliquoting system ; if the second time the sample aliquoting system is a different system than the first time sample aliquoting system , taking the sample out of the sample aliquoting system with notification of the effect. inputting the sample for the second time into one of the plurality of sample aliquoting systems ; determining if the second time sample aliquoting system is a different system than the first time sample aliquoting system ; if the second time the sample aliquoting system is a different system than the first time sample aliquoting system , taking the sample out of the sample aliquoting system with notification of the effect.
A fuel injector assembly for an internal combustion engine, the assembly having an injector cup with an internal volume adapted to receive a fuel inlet end of a fuel injector , and a fuel inlet port hydraulically connectable to a fuel source and in fluid communication with the volume , a securing device by which the injector cup is fastened to the engine, the end of the injector cup remote from the fuel inlet port having an outwardly extending flange , characterised in that the fuel injector assembly further comprising a connector which is part of the fuel injector abutting the flange , through which the injector cup and the fuel injector are secured together, and a fastening bracket , supported on the flange , through which the injector cup is secured to the connector by at least one fastening device wherein the or each fastening device has a U-shaped clip having a first arm disposed between a clamping face of the fastening device and the fastening bracket and a second arm generally parallel to the first arm disposed on the opposite side of the fastening bracket .
Method for passivating a tinplate strip in a continuous process wherein after electrodepositing the tin layer or layers or after an optional flow-melting of the electrodeposited tin layer or layers, the tinplate strip enters a basic aqueous solution in an electrochemical treatment tank (I) in an entry-pass and exits the basic aqueous solution in an exit-pass, wherein any pre-existing tin-oxide layer on the tinplate surface is cathodically removed from the tinplate surface during the entry-pass and wherein the tin surface is subsequently immediately anodically re-oxidised during the exit pass, wherein the charge for cathodically removing the pre-existing tin-oxide layer from the tinplate surface is Q1, and wherein the charge for anodically re-oxidising the tinplate is Q2 and wherein Q1 < Q2, wherein the imposed charge density for the anodic re-oxidation and the cathodic removal of the pre-existing tin-oxide layer is identical and equal to Q2 and is at least 15 C/m 2 and wherein the anodically re-oxidised tinplate is rinsed and dried after exiting the basic aqueous solution.
A top drive system for use with a tool (102; 602) for handling tubulars on a drilling rig, comprising: a motor unit (100; 600); a coupling unit that transfers torque to the tool; a torque measurement device (TMD) (300; 700) coupled to the motor unit, or the coupling unit, characterized by the TMD having: a sensing member (304; 704) configured to measure a magnetostrictive effect; an evaluation unit (302; 702) coupled to the sensing member and configured to calculate a magnitude of the torque reaction force based on the magnetostrictive effect; and a positioning device (308; 708) coupled to the sensing member and configured to move the sensing member between a retracted position and an extended position. a motor unit (100; 600); a coupling unit that transfers torque to the tool; a torque measurement device (TMD) (300; 700) coupled to the motor unit, or the coupling unit, characterized by the TMD having: a sensing member (304; 704) configured to measure a magnetostrictive effect; an evaluation unit (302; 702) coupled to the sensing member and configured to calculate a magnitude of the torque reaction force based on the magnetostrictive effect; and a positioning device (308; 708) coupled to the sensing member and configured to move the sensing member between a retracted position and an extended position. a sensing member (304; 704) configured to measure a magnetostrictive effect; an evaluation unit (302; 702) coupled to the sensing member and configured to calculate a magnitude of the torque reaction force based on the magnetostrictive effect; and a positioning device (308; 708) coupled to the sensing member and configured to move the sensing member between a retracted position and an extended position.
A pressure vessel for forming a composite part , the pressure vessel comprising: an entrance opening provided at an upstream end of the pressure vessel configured to receive a forming tool supporting a plurality of plies; an exit opening provided at a downstream end of the pressure vessel configured to permit the forming tool to exit the pressure vessel after it is conveyed through the pressure vessel; an interior chamber between the entrance opening and the exit opening; and a plurality of spheres within the interior chamber, wherein the plurality of spheres are configured to press against the plurality of plies as the forming tool is conveyed through the pressure vessel. an entrance opening provided at an upstream end of the pressure vessel configured to receive a forming tool supporting a plurality of plies; an exit opening provided at a downstream end of the pressure vessel configured to permit the forming tool to exit the pressure vessel after it is conveyed through the pressure vessel; an interior chamber between the entrance opening and the exit opening; and a plurality of spheres within the interior chamber, wherein the plurality of spheres are configured to press against the plurality of plies as the forming tool is conveyed through the pressure vessel.