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A method of auto-focusing a lens , comprising: determining a current lens position; determining a target lens position; determining a direction of lens movement based on at least the current lens position and the target lens position; determining a magnitude of lens movement based on at least the current lens position and the target lens position; characterised by determining lens movement damping parameters based on at least the direction, magnitude and speed of lens movement, wherein the lens damping parameters indicate a maximum distance the lens may be moved at a particular speed; determining lens movement parameters based on at least the lens movement damping parameters, the lens movement parameters defining how the lens can be moved in increments less than the maximum distance at a speed less than the particular speed; and moving the lens based on the lens movement parameters to autofocus the lens. determining a current lens position; determining a target lens position; determining a direction of lens movement based on at least the current lens position and the target lens position; determining a magnitude of lens movement based on at least the current lens position and the target lens position; characterised by determining lens movement damping parameters based on at least the direction, magnitude and speed of lens movement, wherein the lens damping parameters indicate a maximum distance the lens may be moved at a particular speed; determining lens movement parameters based on at least the lens movement damping parameters, the lens movement parameters defining how the lens can be moved in increments less than the maximum distance at a speed less than the particular speed; and moving the lens based on the lens movement parameters to autofocus the lens.
An animal protein-free (APF) medium composition for use in the culture of Clostridium botulinum, the medium composition comprising: plant-derived peptones comprising a garden pea hydrolysate, a cotton seed hydrolysate and a wheat gluten hydrolysate with a ratio of 1:0.24-43.62:0.01-50.57 by weight; a carbon source; and at least one mineral selected from the group consisting of K 2 HPO 4 (dipotassium phosphate), Na 2 HPO 4 (disodium phosphate) and KH 2 PO 4 (monopotassium phosphate).
A composite electrolyte for a Li-ion secondary battery, having a multi-layer structure, the composite electrolyte comprising: a first electrolyte layer positioned toward a cathode part; and a second electrolyte layer positioned toward an anode part, wherein each of the first electrolyte layer and the second electrolyte layer comprises a polymer base and ion-conductive ceramic particles, and a liquid electrolyte, the liquid electrolyte being included in an amount of 1 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total composite electrolyte, the ceramic particles of the first electrolyte layer and those of the second electrolyte layer are different from each other, and the first electrolyte layer and the second electrolyte layer are formed of different materials. a first electrolyte layer positioned toward a cathode part; and a second electrolyte layer positioned toward an anode part, wherein each of the first electrolyte layer and the second electrolyte layer comprises a polymer base and ion-conductive ceramic particles, and a liquid electrolyte, the liquid electrolyte being included in an amount of 1 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total composite electrolyte, the ceramic particles of the first electrolyte layer and those of the second electrolyte layer are different from each other, and the first electrolyte layer and the second electrolyte layer are formed of different materials. the ceramic particles of the first electrolyte layer and those of the second electrolyte layer are different from each other, and the first electrolyte layer and the second electrolyte layer are formed of different materials.
Transmission control apparatus , in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a circuit board element , wherein a base having a cavity for receiving at least part of a signal input element is attached to a first surface of the circuit board element , wherein the signal input element is at least partly attached in the cavity and is electrically connected to the circuit board element via the base , wherein the circuit board element has an opening for the insertion of the signal input element into the cavity through the circuit board element , wherein the signal input element is formed as a sensor device having a sensor dome, a sensor and connection lines , characterized in that a first fixing layer for sealing the area between the base and the circuit board element is arranged on the first surface of the circuit board element and on part of the base , wherein the signal input element is electrically connected to the circuit board element via connection elements of the base , wherein the connection elements protrude from the base into the cavity in the direction of the signal input element and press the connection elements against one or more connection lines of the signal input element and thereby clamp the sensor device between them. wherein a base having a cavity for receiving at least part of a signal input element is attached to a first surface of the circuit board element , wherein the signal input element is at least partly attached in the cavity and is electrically connected to the circuit board element via the base , wherein the circuit board element has an opening for the insertion of the signal input element into the cavity through the circuit board element , wherein the signal input element is formed as a sensor device having a sensor dome, a sensor and connection lines , characterized in that a first fixing layer for sealing the area between the base and the circuit board element is arranged on the first surface of the circuit board element and on part of the base , wherein the signal input element is electrically connected to the circuit board element via connection elements of the base , wherein the connection elements protrude from the base into the cavity in the direction of the signal input element and press the connection elements against one or more connection lines of the signal input element and thereby clamp the sensor device between them.
Lighting device for mounting on a building wall comprising a mounting frame with a back wall and which is provided on its visible side with a transparent pane , wherein in the mounting frame more than one LED and a reflecting surface are arranged, wherein the LEDs are attached to the mounting frame as LED strips , wherein the LED strips are attached to frame profiles , which are connected to the mounting frame and the electrification required for operation of the lighting device is invisibly installed between the frame profiles and the mounting frame and wherein the reflecting surface is formed by a reflective foil as aluminium foil, which is glued to the back wall and which has a structured surface on its side facing the pane , wherein LED strips are arranged on only two sides of the mounting frame .
A positioning mechanism for holding a lid element of a vehicle in an intermediate position between a fully open position and a fully closed position, the positioning mechanism comprising a base component , a first friction block carrying a first friction surface , a counter surface and an engagement element , the first friction block being supported on the base component via two pivotable first lever arms , wherein the first lever arms are arranged in parallel and have the same length such that the first friction block , the two first lever arms and a portion of the base component form a first parallelogram (P1), the counter surface facing the first friction surface and being arranged in parallel to the first friction surface such that the first friction surface and the counter surface define a movement channel extending along a movement channel direction (D), the engagement element being receivable in the movement channel such that it contacts the first friction surface and the counter surface , and the first lever arms being inclined with respect to the movement channel direction (D). a base component , a first friction block carrying a first friction surface , a counter surface and an engagement element , the first friction block being supported on the base component via two pivotable first lever arms , wherein the first lever arms are arranged in parallel and have the same length such that the first friction block , the two first lever arms and a portion of the base component form a first parallelogram (P1), the counter surface facing the first friction surface and being arranged in parallel to the first friction surface such that the first friction surface and the counter surface define a movement channel extending along a movement channel direction (D), the engagement element being receivable in the movement channel such that it contacts the first friction surface and the counter surface , and the first lever arms being inclined with respect to the movement channel direction (D).
A reverse-flow gas turbine engine , comprising: a propeller having a propeller shaft mounted for rotation about a center axis of the engine ; a first spool having a low pressure compressor (LPC) in fluid communication with an air inlet and a low pressure turbine (LPT) , the LPC disposed axially between the air inlet and the LPT ; a second spool having a high pressure compressor (HPC) in fluid communication with the LPC to receive pressurized air therefrom, and a high pressure turbine (HPT) drivingly engaged to the HPC and in fluid communication with the LPT , the HPC disposed axially between the LPC and the HPT and the HPT disposed axially between the HPC and the LPT ; and a reduction gearbox (RGB) drivingly engaged to, and disposed axially between, the LPT and the propeller , the RGB having an RGB housing ; characterised in that it further comprises: an electric motor drivingly engaged to the propeller and disposed axially between the RGB and the propeller , the electric motor coaxial with the first and second spools and with the center axis , the electric motor having an annular electric motor housing , the annular electric motor housing having an aft end attached to the RGB housing . a propeller having a propeller shaft mounted for rotation about a center axis of the engine ; a first spool having a low pressure compressor (LPC) in fluid communication with an air inlet and a low pressure turbine (LPT) , the LPC disposed axially between the air inlet and the LPT ; a second spool having a high pressure compressor (HPC) in fluid communication with the LPC to receive pressurized air therefrom, and a high pressure turbine (HPT) drivingly engaged to the HPC and in fluid communication with the LPT , the HPC disposed axially between the LPC and the HPT and the HPT disposed axially between the HPC and the LPT ; and a reduction gearbox (RGB) drivingly engaged to, and disposed axially between, the LPT and the propeller , the RGB having an RGB housing ; characterised in that it further comprises: an electric motor drivingly engaged to the propeller and disposed axially between the RGB and the propeller , the electric motor coaxial with the first and second spools and with the center axis , the electric motor having an annular electric motor housing , the annular electric motor housing having an aft end attached to the RGB housing .
An article of footwear comprising: a midsole having a lower surface with a first recessed portion ; an outsole coupled to the lower surface of the midsole , the outsole having an upper surface with a second recessed portion ; a first bladder element having at least one chamber filled with a fluid, the first bladder element having an upper portion contacting the lower surface of the midsole and extending at least partially into the first recessed portion ; and a second bladder element having at least one chamber filled with a fluid, the second bladder element having a lower portion contacting the upper surface of the outsole and extending at least partially into the second recessed portion , the article of footwear further comprising: a window extending between a lateral side and a medial side of the article of footwear, the window being collectively defined by at least a lower edge of the midsole and an upper edge of the outsole ; a first exposed portion of the first bladder element that is exposed by the window and a first unexposed portion of the first bladder element that is not exposed through the window ; and a second portion of the second bladder element that is exposed by the window and a second unexposed portion of the second bladder element that is not exposed through the window . a midsole having a lower surface with a first recessed portion ; an outsole coupled to the lower surface of the midsole , the outsole having an upper surface with a second recessed portion ; a first bladder element having at least one chamber filled with a fluid, the first bladder element having an upper portion contacting the lower surface of the midsole and extending at least partially into the first recessed portion ; and a second bladder element having at least one chamber filled with a fluid, the second bladder element having a lower portion contacting the upper surface of the outsole and extending at least partially into the second recessed portion , the article of footwear further comprising: a window extending between a lateral side and a medial side of the article of footwear, the window being collectively defined by at least a lower edge of the midsole and an upper edge of the outsole ; a first exposed portion of the first bladder element that is exposed by the window and a first unexposed portion of the first bladder element that is not exposed through the window ; and a second portion of the second bladder element that is exposed by the window and a second unexposed portion of the second bladder element that is not exposed through the window . a window extending between a lateral side and a medial side of the article of footwear, the window being collectively defined by at least a lower edge of the midsole and an upper edge of the outsole ; a first exposed portion of the first bladder element that is exposed by the window and a first unexposed portion of the first bladder element that is not exposed through the window ; and a second portion of the second bladder element that is exposed by the window and a second unexposed portion of the second bladder element that is not exposed through the window .
A contacting device, for establishing electric contact with a lengthwise conductive conduit oriented along a horizontal plane and comprising conductive contact strips extending along side walls of the conductive conduit , wherein the device comprises a head having at least two oppositely situated electric contacts mounted on at least two pressing elements , characterized in that said pressing elements are rotatably mounted around a rotation axis which runs in a vertical plane perpendicular to the conductive contact strips in such a way that when pressed down to the conductive contact strips of the conductive conduit located at the opposite sides of the rotation axis, the pressing elements rotate in the horizontal plan until providing a continuous mating with the conductive conduit .
A bipolar sphincterotome to perform a sphincterotomy at a treatment site within a patient, the bipolar sphincterotome comprising: an elongate tubular member; a cutting wire disposed within the tubular member, except for a cutting edge of the cutting wire, where the cutting edge protrudes from the tubular member; a first return path comprising a first return wire electrically coupled to a first conductive material portion that covers an outer surface of the elongate tubular member; and a second return path comprising a second return wire electrically coupled to a second conductive material portion that covers the outer surface of the elongate tubular member, wherein a gap substantially isolates the second conductive material portion from the first conductive material portion, and wherein the first and second return wires longitudinally extend within the tubular member from a distal portion to a proximal portion of the tubular member. an elongate tubular member; a cutting wire disposed within the tubular member, except for a cutting edge of the cutting wire, where the cutting edge protrudes from the tubular member; a first return path comprising a first return wire electrically coupled to a first conductive material portion that covers an outer surface of the elongate tubular member; and a second return path comprising a second return wire electrically coupled to a second conductive material portion that covers the outer surface of the elongate tubular member, wherein a gap substantially isolates the second conductive material portion from the first conductive material portion, and wherein the first and second return wires longitudinally extend within the tubular member from a distal portion to a proximal portion of the tubular member.
An inkjet recording apparatus which records on a transferred recording medium (X) by an inkjet scheme, the apparatus comprising: a guide roll (R) for guiding the recording medium (X); the recording medium (X) negatively charged; a recording unit formed of a plurality of recording heads for spraying ink onto the recording medium (X); a conductive frame unit for supporting the recording heads ; an upstream-side ion generator for providing the recording medium (X) with a charge; and on a back surface side of the recording medium (X), an electrostatic sensor for measuring a charge voltage of the recording medium (X), the recording head and the conductive frame unit having a continuity relation, the recording heads being grounded via the conductive frame unit , the recording heads and the ink to be sprayed from the recording heads having a substantially same electric potential, and the upstream-side ion generator being positioned on an upstream side of the recording unit on a transfer route of the recording medium(X). a guide roll (R) for guiding the recording medium (X); the recording medium (X) negatively charged; a recording unit formed of a plurality of recording heads for spraying ink onto the recording medium (X); a conductive frame unit for supporting the recording heads ; an upstream-side ion generator for providing the recording medium (X) with a charge; and on a back surface side of the recording medium (X), an electrostatic sensor for measuring a charge voltage of the recording medium (X), the recording head and the conductive frame unit having a continuity relation, the recording heads being grounded via the conductive frame unit , the recording heads and the ink to be sprayed from the recording heads having a substantially same electric potential, and the upstream-side ion generator being positioned on an upstream side of the recording unit on a transfer route of the recording medium(X).
A multi-part aerosol-generating system having a mouth end and a distal end , the system comprising: a first part comprising a housing and a power supply disposed in the housing ; a second part releasably connectable with the first part , the second part comprising a heating element and a liquid transfer element , wherein the heating element is operably coupled to the power supply when the second part is connected with the first part ; a third part releasably connectable with the second part , the third part comprising a reservoir containing a liquid aerosol generating substrate, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is in fluid communication with the liquid transfer element when the third part is connected with the second part ; and a cover disposable over the third part , wherein the cover is releasably securable in a position relative to the third part , and wherein the cover defines the mouth end of the system . a first part comprising a housing and a power supply disposed in the housing ; a second part releasably connectable with the first part , the second part comprising a heating element and a liquid transfer element , wherein the heating element is operably coupled to the power supply when the second part is connected with the first part ; a third part releasably connectable with the second part , the third part comprising a reservoir containing a liquid aerosol generating substrate, wherein the aerosol generating substrate is in fluid communication with the liquid transfer element when the third part is connected with the second part ; and a cover disposable over the third part , wherein the cover is releasably securable in a position relative to the third part , and wherein the cover defines the mouth end of the system .
Linear actuator comprising a console , an outer tube connected to the console , an electric motor , a transmission , and a spindle in connection with the transmission , a spindle nut on the spindle , an inner tube connected to the spindle nut , and where the spindle nut and the inner tube are guided inside the outer tube , and a rear mounting secured to a rear end of the console , where the console comprises a first fixing geometry having a number of first fingers distributed in the circumferential direction around the longitudinal axis of the spindle and the rear mounting comprises a second fixing geometry as negative form of the first fixing geometry , wherein the first fixing geometry and the second fixing geometry form an overlapping region, where the linear actuator comprises a spring ring arranged in the overlapping region, characterized in that the spring ring is positioned in the overlapping region between at least a first protrusion at the first fixing geometry on a side facing away from the rear mounting , and at least a second protrusion at the second fixing geometry on a side facing away from the console .
A mid-turbine frame comprising: an inner frame case including a fluid passage ; at least one hollow spoke attached to the inner frame case , wherein the at least one hollow spoke includes an inlet passage ; and a transfer tube including a first end forming a first connection with the at least one hollow spoke and a second end forming a second connection with the inner frame case , wherein the transfer tube is aligned with the fluid passage in the inner frame case , wherein the inlet passage branches off between a first branch extending in a radially inward direction through the inner frame case into a bearing support cavity and a second branch extending in an axially downstream direction into a low rotor cavity , wherein the bearing support cavity is at least partially defined by the inner frame case , characterised in that the first end of the transfer tube forms the first connection with the second branch on the at least one hollow spoke wherein the first connection is configured to allow relative movement between the at least one hollow spoke and the transfer tube . an inner frame case including a fluid passage ; at least one hollow spoke attached to the inner frame case , wherein the at least one hollow spoke includes an inlet passage ; and a transfer tube including a first end forming a first connection with the at least one hollow spoke and a second end forming a second connection with the inner frame case , wherein the transfer tube is aligned with the fluid passage in the inner frame case , wherein the inlet passage branches off between a first branch extending in a radially inward direction through the inner frame case into a bearing support cavity and a second branch extending in an axially downstream direction into a low rotor cavity , wherein the bearing support cavity is at least partially defined by the inner frame case , characterised in that the first end of the transfer tube forms the first connection with the second branch on the at least one hollow spoke wherein the first connection is configured to allow relative movement between the at least one hollow spoke and the transfer tube .