mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
Tracking device comprising at least one receiving structure that can be adjusted about at least one axis for mounting at least one element that is sensitive to optical or other electromagnetic waves and has a preferential optical or radiation direction such as a solar panel , reflector, telescope or the like and comprising at least one rotary drive per axis for active rotational adjustment of the receiving structure for tracking the element(s) mounted thereupon on a celestial body, in particular the sun, with the aid of a controller according to a predetermined algorithm on one or multiple axes, wherein the (all) rotary drive(s) is (are) designed as a center-free swivel unit(s) and has two concentric annular connection elements that are mounted on each other and are coupled or can be coupled to at least one motor for mutual relative adjustment, wherein a first connection element has at least one flat connection surface for stationary fixation to a foundation, base, stand or a connection element of another swivel unit, and wherein a second connection element has at least one flat connection surface for rotationally fixed coupling to the receiving structure or to a connection element of another swivel unit, wherein at least one row of rolling elements which run along raceways on the first and the second connection element is further provided between the concentric annular connection elements of a swivel unit, and wherein a connection element has an at least partially circumferential toothing which, together with the raceway(s) thereupon, is formed by machining or shaping of a shared annular base body, wherein bore holes which are distributed in an annular shape are provided on the other connection element for fastening to a system part, which are formed together with the raceway(s) thereupon by machining or shaping a shared annular base body, characterized in that a) the tracking device is formed either uniaxially with only one swivel unit or multiaxially with two swivel units, which have the same structure and carry approximately the same weight; b) wherein the toothing is located on the inner circumference of the inner annular connection element of a swivel unit. a) the tracking device is formed either uniaxially with only one swivel unit or multiaxially with two swivel units, which have the same structure and carry approximately the same weight; b) wherein the toothing is located on the inner circumference of the inner annular connection element of a swivel unit.
A packaging system comprising: a sensing barrier protecting at least one article, wherein the barrier comprises a multilayer laminate structure that encapsulates a transformative material between first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103), wherein the transformative material is configured to change impedance between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103) in response to intrusion; and an NFC/RFID circuit electrically coupled to the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103) of the multilayer laminate structure , wherein at least one operational characteristic of the NFC/RFID circuit is dependent on the change in impedance between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103) of the multilayer laminate structure due to intrusion; wherein the transformative material comprises a reactive material that undergoes a state change by a chemical reaction that irreversibly deposits material that forms a relatively low impedance electrical current path between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103), to thereby change impedance between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103), in response to intrusion. a sensing barrier protecting at least one article, wherein the barrier comprises a multilayer laminate structure that encapsulates a transformative material between first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103), wherein the transformative material is configured to change impedance between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103) in response to intrusion; and an NFC/RFID circuit electrically coupled to the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103) of the multilayer laminate structure , wherein at least one operational characteristic of the NFC/RFID circuit is dependent on the change in impedance between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103) of the multilayer laminate structure due to intrusion; wherein the transformative material comprises a reactive material that undergoes a state change by a chemical reaction that irreversibly deposits material that forms a relatively low impedance electrical current path between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103), to thereby change impedance between the first and second conductive layers (101/103, 603/103, 603A/103), in response to intrusion.
A capsule comprising: - a casing that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) extending from said side wall ; - a covering element , fixed to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to close the cavity ; - a sealing element , associated with the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine; wherein - the sealing element comprises a cellulose-based ring ; characterized in that - the ring comprises a stratified structure which comprises at least two cellulose-based layers (404; 406), between which there is an outer layer arranged towards the outside and configured to contact the dispensing machine and an inner layer ; a joining layer to enable the ring to be joined to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217); a further joining layer , to join together the two cellulose-based layers (404; 406). - a casing that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) extending from said side wall ; - a covering element , fixed to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to close the cavity ; - a sealing element , associated with the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine; wherein - the sealing element comprises a cellulose-based ring ; characterized in that - the ring comprises a stratified structure which comprises at least two cellulose-based layers (404; 406), between which there is an outer layer arranged towards the outside and configured to contact the dispensing machine and an inner layer ; a joining layer to enable the ring to be joined to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217); a further joining layer , to join together the two cellulose-based layers (404; 406).
Method for controlling charging operations of a plurality of electric vehicles, comprising the steps of: - providing a data record which comprises arrival times, departure times and charging energies of the electric vehicles during a first period; - determining a minimum total charging power from the data record by means of a computing apparatus, the determined minimum total charging power making it possible to approximately completely charge each electric vehicle between its arrival time and departure time ; and - charging the electric vehicles with at most the determined minimum total charging power during a second period following the first period. - providing a data record which comprises arrival times, departure times and charging energies of the electric vehicles during a first period; - determining a minimum total charging power from the data record by means of a computing apparatus, the determined minimum total charging power making it possible to approximately completely charge each electric vehicle between its arrival time and departure time ; and - charging the electric vehicles with at most the determined minimum total charging power during a second period following the first period.
A method for predicting an in vivo concentration of an analyte, wherein the method comprises the steps of: obtaining an in vitro intrinsic spectrum of the analyte from a solution of the analyte by means of an optical transceiver ; estimating an in vivo intrinsic spectrum by a linear combination of a constant function term, a linear function term in a frequency domain, and the in vitro intrinsic spectrum by means of a processor ; obtaining an in vivo spectrum during a learning section in which the in vivo concentration of the analyte is not substantially changed by means of the optical transceiver ; and, by means of the processor , generating a basis set including at least one principal component spectrum by performing principal component analysis on the obtained in vivo spectrum; and predicting the in vivo concentration of the analyte by applying a least squares method to the basis set including the at least one principal component spectrum and to an additional basis set, wherein the additional basis set is generated during the step of estimating the in vivo intrinsic spectrum. obtaining an in vitro intrinsic spectrum of the analyte from a solution of the analyte by means of an optical transceiver ; estimating an in vivo intrinsic spectrum by a linear combination of a constant function term, a linear function term in a frequency domain, and the in vitro intrinsic spectrum by means of a processor ; obtaining an in vivo spectrum during a learning section in which the in vivo concentration of the analyte is not substantially changed by means of the optical transceiver ; and, by means of the processor , generating a basis set including at least one principal component spectrum by performing principal component analysis on the obtained in vivo spectrum; and predicting the in vivo concentration of the analyte by applying a least squares method to the basis set including the at least one principal component spectrum and to an additional basis set, wherein the additional basis set is generated during the step of estimating the in vivo intrinsic spectrum.
Process for absorbing CO 2 from a gas mixture by contacting the gas mixture with an absorption medium, characterized in that the absorption medium comprises at least 40 wt% of water and 5 to 50 wt% of amino acid salts of formula (I) (I) R 1 R 2 CHNHCH 2 COOK in which R 1 and R 2 are n-alkyl radicals, and the radicals R 1 and R 2 together have 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein the absorption medium further comprises potassium ions in the form of potassium carbonate or potassium hydrogen carbonate, and the molar ratio of potassium ions in the form of potassium carbonate or potassium hydrogen carbonate to amino acid salts of formula (I) is in the range from 0.01 to 0.5.
A magnesium-based thermoelectric conversion element , comprising: a magnesium-based thermoelectric conversion material ; and electrodes joined to one surface and the other surface , facing the one surface, of the magnesium-based thermoelectric conversion material , wherein the magnesium-based thermoelectric conversion material includes: a first layer formed of Mg 2 Si; and a second layer formed of Mg 2 Si x Sn 1-x , wherein x is equal to or greater than 0 and less than 1, wherein the first layer and the second layer are directly joined to each other, and within a junction surface with the first layer and in a range equal to or greater than 1 μm and equal to or smaller than 50 μm in a lamination direction from the junction surface , the second layer has a tin concentration transition region in which a tin concentration increases as a distance from the junction surface increases. a magnesium-based thermoelectric conversion material ; and electrodes joined to one surface and the other surface , facing the one surface, of the magnesium-based thermoelectric conversion material , wherein the magnesium-based thermoelectric conversion material includes: a first layer formed of Mg 2 Si; and a second layer formed of Mg 2 Si x Sn 1-x , wherein x is equal to or greater than 0 and less than 1, wherein the first layer and the second layer are directly joined to each other, and within a junction surface with the first layer and in a range equal to or greater than 1 μm and equal to or smaller than 50 μm in a lamination direction from the junction surface , the second layer has a tin concentration transition region in which a tin concentration increases as a distance from the junction surface increases. a first layer formed of Mg 2 Si; and a second layer formed of Mg 2 Si x Sn 1-x , wherein x is equal to or greater than 0 and less than 1, wherein the first layer and the second layer are directly joined to each other, and within a junction surface with the first layer and in a range equal to or greater than 1 μm and equal to or smaller than 50 μm in a lamination direction from the junction surface , the second layer has a tin concentration transition region in which a tin concentration increases as a distance from the junction surface increases.
Expansion joint for sealingly connecting a first and a second turbine component having wall openings coaxial with fluid passages in relative displacement, the openings defining a recess with opposing radial surfaces acting as seat for the joint in the first and the second turbine component , the joint comprising: a sealing ring adapted to be disposed in the recess such as to axially and radially engage with the recessed surfaces around the fluid passages , an intermediate ring adapted for being interposed between the sealing ring and the radial surface of the first turbine component , wherein the intermediate ring has openings axially engaging with protuberances of the sealing ring to prevent relative rotation, characterized in that the intermediate ring has fixing elements for being secured to the wall of the opening of the first component , the joint expansion being assured by axial and/or radial displacement of the sealing ring on the seats, there being provided a radial clearance between the sealing ring and the lateral walls defining the recess receiving the sealing ring in first turbine component , wherein the fixing elements comprises pins to be inserted in pilot holes provided at the periphery of the intermediate ring and/or threads to secure the intermediate ring to first turbine component . a sealing ring adapted to be disposed in the recess such as to axially and radially engage with the recessed surfaces around the fluid passages , an intermediate ring adapted for being interposed between the sealing ring and the radial surface of the first turbine component , wherein the intermediate ring has openings axially engaging with protuberances of the sealing ring to prevent relative rotation, characterized in that the intermediate ring has fixing elements for being secured to the wall of the opening of the first component , the joint expansion being assured by axial and/or radial displacement of the sealing ring on the seats, there being provided a radial clearance between the sealing ring and the lateral walls defining the recess receiving the sealing ring in first turbine component , wherein the fixing elements comprises pins to be inserted in pilot holes provided at the periphery of the intermediate ring and/or threads to secure the intermediate ring to first turbine component .
An airfoil comprising: a multi-part body having an interior region and formed from multiple pieces joined with each other at an interface, the pieces having multiple cavities, and at least one of the pieces defining airfoil cooling channels disposed within the interior region of the body; and one or more thermally conductive pins within the interior region of the body and extending across the interface, wherein each of the thermally conductive pins has a first segment disposed within a corresponding cavity of a first piece of the multiple pieces and a second segment disposed within a corresponding cavity of a second piece of the multiple pieces, wherein the body extends along a length axis from a mounting end of the body to a distal end of the body opposite the mounting end, characterized in that each of the one or more thermally conductive pins is oriented parallel to the length axis of the body. a multi-part body having an interior region and formed from multiple pieces joined with each other at an interface, the pieces having multiple cavities, and at least one of the pieces defining airfoil cooling channels disposed within the interior region of the body; and one or more thermally conductive pins within the interior region of the body and extending across the interface, wherein each of the thermally conductive pins has a first segment disposed within a corresponding cavity of a first piece of the multiple pieces and a second segment disposed within a corresponding cavity of a second piece of the multiple pieces, wherein the body extends along a length axis from a mounting end of the body to a distal end of the body opposite the mounting end, characterized in that each of the one or more thermally conductive pins is oriented parallel to the length axis of the body.
Door for a refrigerator, said door comprising two hollow parts made in the external side walls of the door and configured for opening the door , said hollow parts extending from the top to the bottom of the door , said door comprising means arranged on the bottom of the door and closing at least one hollow part and configured so as to prevent the sliding of the hand of a user from the hollow part to the space comprised between said door and a vertically lower door , said means comprising at least one insert with a flat part next to the lower end of the hollow part and elements that are suitable for cooperating with the door for integral engagement of the insert with said door , characterized in that said means are comprising a pair of inserts arranged on the bottom of the door and are closing the hollow parts , said door comprising another pair of inserts arranged on the top of the door and closing the hollow parts and a metal sheet that is arranged on the front part and has folded parts covering the bottom and the top of the door in such a manner as to form with said inserts a uniform structure without differences of level on the bottom and the top of the door .
A method of adaptively sampling data to determine the start of injection in a solenoid actuated valve of a fluid injector comprising : a) in an operating cycle or portion thereof of said valve, sampling the signal of current I through a solenoid of the solenoid actuated valve at sampling points, said sampling points having a pre-defined interval therebetween; b) at each sampling point determining the value of the first derivative of current dI/dt; c) detecting the sampling point at which dI/dt achieves a maximum and determining this point as the start of injection; d) determining the value of dI/dt at the sampling point immediately preceding said sampling point of step c), (dI/dt (z-1)) e) determining the value of dI/dt at the sampling point immediately following said sampling point of step c), (dI/dt (z+1) ) f) in a subsequent operating cycle altering the synchronisation of said sampling to shift the sampling times time wise depending on the values found in steps d) and e). a) in an operating cycle or portion thereof of said valve, sampling the signal of current I through a solenoid of the solenoid actuated valve at sampling points, said sampling points having a pre-defined interval therebetween; b) at each sampling point determining the value of the first derivative of current dI/dt; c) detecting the sampling point at which dI/dt achieves a maximum and determining this point as the start of injection; d) determining the value of dI/dt at the sampling point immediately preceding said sampling point of step c), (dI/dt (z-1)) e) determining the value of dI/dt at the sampling point immediately following said sampling point of step c), (dI/dt (z+1) ) f) in a subsequent operating cycle altering the synchronisation of said sampling to shift the sampling times time wise depending on the values found in steps d) and e).
A container for a catheter simulator comprising: an accommodating unit for accommodating a liquid, the accommodating unit being defined by side walls (11 to 14) and a bottom surface , a connection unit capable of retaining any one of the heart model selected from a four-chamber heart model, a coronary artery model , and a TAVI model , the heart model being installed in the accommodating unit in a state of having the accommodating unit filled with a liquid; and an installation part for inserting a catheter from the outside of the container into simulated blood vessels formed integrally with the heart model, wherein the connection unit includes a holding protrusion provided on the side wall, the holding protrusion protruding toward the accommodating unit, the heart model is detachable from and reattachable to the holding protrusion provided on the sidewall by inserting and extracting a terminal of the heart model, and the holding protrusion retains the heart model that is filled with a liquid in a state of floating in a liquid. an accommodating unit for accommodating a liquid, the accommodating unit being defined by side walls (11 to 14) and a bottom surface , a connection unit capable of retaining any one of the heart model selected from a four-chamber heart model, a coronary artery model , and a TAVI model , the heart model being installed in the accommodating unit in a state of having the accommodating unit filled with a liquid; and an installation part for inserting a catheter from the outside of the container into simulated blood vessels formed integrally with the heart model, wherein the connection unit includes a holding protrusion provided on the side wall, the holding protrusion protruding toward the accommodating unit, the heart model is detachable from and reattachable to the holding protrusion provided on the sidewall by inserting and extracting a terminal of the heart model, and the holding protrusion retains the heart model that is filled with a liquid in a state of floating in a liquid.
A wiping member configured to wipe a nozzle forming surface of a liquid discharging head (4;4a:4b) that discharges a liquid from a nozzle , the wiping member is a sheet-like wiping member comprising a fabric, the wiping member having at least two layers including a first layer providing a first surface for contacting the nozzle forming surface and a second layer for providing a second surface which in use does not contact the nozzle forming surface ; characterized in that the fabric of the wiping member satisfies the following relationship: 0.8 < Sb / Ss < 1.2 wherein the parameter Sb/Ss is determined by a measurement method as described on page 9 of the description, wherein a thickness Ts of the first layer is less than a thickness Tb of the second layer, and Ts is from 0.10 to 0.30 mm and Tb is from 0.20 to 0.40 mm, wherein a porosity Ps of the first layer is greater than a porosity Pb of the second layer, and Ps and Pb are each independently in the range 50 to 95%, and wherein a fiber diameter Fs of the fabric of the first layer is greater than a fiber diameter Fb of the fabric of the second layer, and Fs and Fb are each independently in the range 5 to 20 μm. the fabric of the wiping member satisfies the following relationship: 0.8 < Sb / Ss < 1.2 wherein the parameter Sb/Ss is determined by a measurement method as described on page 9 of the description, wherein a thickness Ts of the first layer is less than a thickness Tb of the second layer, and Ts is from 0.10 to 0.30 mm and Tb is from 0.20 to 0.40 mm, wherein a porosity Ps of the first layer is greater than a porosity Pb of the second layer, and Ps and Pb are each independently in the range 50 to 95%, and wherein a fiber diameter Fs of the fabric of the first layer is greater than a fiber diameter Fb of the fabric of the second layer, and Fs and Fb are each independently in the range 5 to 20 μm.