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An ablation device suitable for positioning over a distal end portion of an endoscope, the ablation device comprising: a tubular member having a proximal portion , a distal portion and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough, the tubular member having a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the tubular member comprises a conductive portion; a distal cap operably connected to the distal portion , the cap having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the distal end portion of the endoscope; a proximal ring connected to the proximal portion , the proximal ring having a diameter greater than a diameter of the distal end portion of the endoscope; a first catheter operably connected to the distal cap; a second catheter operably connected to the proximal ring; and an over catheter , wherein the over catheter is arranged such that it is positioned externally to and outside the endoscope when the ablation device is positioned over the distal end portion of the endoscope, and wherein the over catheter has the second catheter at least partially extending through a lumen of the over catheter; wherein the second catheter is configured to be movably positionable through the over catheter so that the proximal ring is movable relative to the distal cap to move the tubular member between the first configuration and the second configuration. a tubular member having a proximal portion , a distal portion and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough, the tubular member having a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the tubular member comprises a conductive portion; a distal cap operably connected to the distal portion , the cap having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the distal end portion of the endoscope; a proximal ring connected to the proximal portion , the proximal ring having a diameter greater than a diameter of the distal end portion of the endoscope; a first catheter operably connected to the distal cap; a second catheter operably connected to the proximal ring; and an over catheter , wherein the over catheter is arranged such that it is positioned externally to and outside the endoscope when the ablation device is positioned over the distal end portion of the endoscope, and wherein the over catheter has the second catheter at least partially extending through a lumen of the over catheter; wherein the second catheter is configured to be movably positionable through the over catheter so that the proximal ring is movable relative to the distal cap to move the tubular member between the first configuration and the second configuration.
A method for testing a balancing circuit for a battery that has a plurality of battery cells, the method comprising the steps of: a) detecting (S1) first voltage states of the battery cells by means of a control unit ; b) activating (S2) the balancing circuit with the objective of achieving voltage equalisation of at least two of the battery cells; c) detecting (S3) second voltage states of the battery cells by means of the control unit ; and d) determining (S4) a functional capability of the balancing circuit on the basis of the first voltage states and the second voltage states of the battery cells, by means of the control unit ; wherein step a) comprises: a1) detecting (S11) a first group of voltages of the battery cells; and a2) calculating (S12) a first voltage difference (D1) between a highest voltage and a lowest voltage of the first group of voltages by means of the control unit ; wherein step c) comprises the steps of: c1) detecting (S14) a second group of voltages of the battery cells; and c2) calculating (S15) a second voltage difference (D2) between a highest voltage and a lowest voltage of the second group of voltages by means of the control unit ; and wherein step d) comprises the steps of: d1) calculating (S16) a difference value (D3) between the first voltage difference (D1) and the second voltage difference (D2) and comparing (S16) the difference value (D3) with a predetermined voltage value (D4) by means of the control unit ; and d2) determining (S17), by means of the control unit , that the balancing circuit is not working if the difference value (D3) is smaller than a predetermined voltage value (D4) . a) detecting (S1) first voltage states of the battery cells by means of a control unit ; b) activating (S2) the balancing circuit with the objective of achieving voltage equalisation of at least two of the battery cells; c) detecting (S3) second voltage states of the battery cells by means of the control unit ; and d) determining (S4) a functional capability of the balancing circuit on the basis of the first voltage states and the second voltage states of the battery cells, by means of the control unit ; a1) detecting (S11) a first group of voltages of the battery cells; and a2) calculating (S12) a first voltage difference (D1) between a highest voltage and a lowest voltage of the first group of voltages by means of the control unit ; c1) detecting (S14) a second group of voltages of the battery cells; and c2) calculating (S15) a second voltage difference (D2) between a highest voltage and a lowest voltage of the second group of voltages by means of the control unit ; and d1) calculating (S16) a difference value (D3) between the first voltage difference (D1) and the second voltage difference (D2) and comparing (S16) the difference value (D3) with a predetermined voltage value (D4) by means of the control unit ; and d2) determining (S17), by means of the control unit , that the balancing circuit is not working if the difference value (D3) is smaller than a predetermined voltage value (D4) .
A method of preparing a confectionary product comprising the steps of: a) providing an amorphous candy material (AM); b) providing a chewy candy material (CH) which is a fully or partially crystallized candy material; c) providing a paste confectionery material (PA) comprising a semi-solid fondant and at least one compound able to hydrolyse sucrose to glucose and fructose; d) processing the amorphous candy material (AM) to form a hollow rope by a batch roller ; e) co-extruding the chewy candy material (CH) and the paste confectionery material (PA) inside the amorphous candy material (AM) to form a rope of confectionery material having three distinct regions consisting of a paste confectionery center , surrounded by an intermediate layer of chewy candy material (CH), surrounded in turn by a layer of amorphous candy material (AM); characterized in that the co-extrusion step is carried out by using a co-extrusion system comprising a nozzle made by two elongated pipes, respectively an inner pipe and outer pipe , wherein the exit of the outer pipe providing the chewy candy material (CH) and the exit of the inner pipe providing the paste confectionery material (PA) are in an axially staggered position (D) whereby the exit of the inner pipe is in an advanced position compared to the exit of the outer pipe and the distance D between the exit of the inner pipe and the exit of the outer pipe is ≥10 cm such that mixing together the chewy confectionery material (CH) with the paste material (PA) is prevented. a) providing an amorphous candy material (AM); b) providing a chewy candy material (CH) which is a fully or partially crystallized candy material; c) providing a paste confectionery material (PA) comprising a semi-solid fondant and at least one compound able to hydrolyse sucrose to glucose and fructose; d) processing the amorphous candy material (AM) to form a hollow rope by a batch roller ; e) co-extruding the chewy candy material (CH) and the paste confectionery material (PA) inside the amorphous candy material (AM) to form a rope of confectionery material having three distinct regions consisting of a paste confectionery center , surrounded by an intermediate layer of chewy candy material (CH), surrounded in turn by a layer of amorphous candy material (AM);
In combination, a seat track assembly (10; 10') and a locking mechanism (16; 16') for a seat assembly, the combination comprising a lower track including a locking window (80; 80'), an upper track (14; 14') slidably coupled to the lower track , the upper track (14; 14') including a first aperture (76; 76'), a mounting bracket (82; 152) fixedly secured to the upper track (14; 14'), the mounting bracket (82; 152) including a guide aperture (100; 174), at least one pin (102; 102') slidably guided by the guide aperture (100; 174) of the mounting bracket (82; 152) for movement in and out of the locking window (80; 80') and the first aperture (76; 76') of the upper track (14; 14') between an unlocked position disengaged from the tracks to allow sliding movement therebetween and a locked position for interlocking the upper and lower tracks (14; 14', 12), the at least one pin (102; 102') including opposite first and second sides (110; 112), at least one of the first and second sides (110; 112) including a recess (116; 116'), the recess (116; 116') reducing a surface area of the at least one of the first and second sides (110; 112) of the pin (102; 102') and the recess (116; 116') defining upper and lower edges , wherein in the locked position the upper and lower edges of the recess (116; 116') lockingly engage with the locking window (80; 80') of the lower track and the first aperture (76; 76') of the upper track (14; 14'), respectively, in response to a dynamic impact to prevent withdrawal of the at least one pin (102; 102') from the locking window (80; 80') and the first aperture (76; 76'), and wherein the pin (102; 102') extends longitudinally between the first tapered end for movement in and out of the locking window (80; 80') and the first aperture (76; 76') and an opposite second end , the upper and lower edges of the recess (116; 116') extending generally parallel to the longitudinal extension of the pin (102; 102').
A cable management system , the cable management system comprising: a first cable support member having a plurality of finger members , each of the finger members having a first hinge pin member which includes a hinge pin bar and a first and a second hinge pin distal ends aligned along a first hinge pin member axis and the hinge pin distal ends are thicker, perpendicularly to the first hinge axis , than the hinge pin bar ; a cover , the cover comprising: a cover body configured to at least partially enclose cables within the cable management system ; and a plurality of hinge elements extending along a first side of the cover body and alternatingly radially spaced in opposing directions from a hinge axis to form a hinge channel , wherein each of the hinge elements include a set of recesses , each recess configured to receive a hinge pin member of the cable support member ; wherein each of the plurality of hinge elements is configured to engage with the first cable support member , to support the cover for hinging movement relative to the first cable support member , when the first cable support member is disposed along the hinge axis ; the first sets of first and second hinge pin distal ends being received within the sets of recesses , with the first hinge hinge pin member axis aligned with the hinge axis , to hingedly secure the cover to the first cable support member . a first cable support member having a plurality of finger members , each of the finger members having a first hinge pin member which includes a hinge pin bar and a first and a second hinge pin distal ends aligned along a first hinge pin member axis and the hinge pin distal ends are thicker, perpendicularly to the first hinge axis , than the hinge pin bar ; a cover , the cover comprising: a cover body configured to at least partially enclose cables within the cable management system ; and a plurality of hinge elements extending along a first side of the cover body and alternatingly radially spaced in opposing directions from a hinge axis to form a hinge channel , wherein each of the hinge elements include a set of recesses , each recess configured to receive a hinge pin member of the cable support member ; a cover body configured to at least partially enclose cables within the cable management system ; and a plurality of hinge elements extending along a first side of the cover body and alternatingly radially spaced in opposing directions from a hinge axis to form a hinge channel , wherein each of the hinge elements include a set of recesses , each recess configured to receive a hinge pin member of the cable support member ; wherein each of the plurality of hinge elements is configured to engage with the first cable support member , to support the cover for hinging movement relative to the first cable support member , when the first cable support member is disposed along the hinge axis ; the first sets of first and second hinge pin distal ends being received within the sets of recesses , with the first hinge hinge pin member axis aligned with the hinge axis , to hingedly secure the cover to the first cable support member .
A mandrel for forming an expandable stent structure , comprising: a plurality of first grooves extending helically in a first direction around a circumference of the mandrel , the plurality of first grooves defining a first base; and a plurality of second grooves extending helically in a second direction around the circumference of the mandrel , the plurality of second grooves defining a second base; wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction; wherein the mandrel includes high spots having grooves defining a raised base that is disposed radially outward from the first base of adjacent first grooves ; wherein the high spots are portions of the mandrel extending radially outward from a remainder of the mandrel between intersecting first grooves and second grooves . a plurality of first grooves extending helically in a first direction around a circumference of the mandrel , the plurality of first grooves defining a first base; and a plurality of second grooves extending helically in a second direction around the circumference of the mandrel , the plurality of second grooves defining a second base; wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction; wherein the mandrel includes high spots having grooves defining a raised base that is disposed radially outward from the first base of adjacent first grooves ; wherein the high spots are portions of the mandrel extending radially outward from a remainder of the mandrel between intersecting first grooves and second grooves .
An on-board vehicle inert gas system , comprising: a plurality of electrochemical cells, individually comprising a cathode and an anode separated by an electrolyte separator ; a cathode fluid flow path in fluid communication with the cell cathodes that receives a flow of air from an air source and discharges nitrogen-enriched air; an anode fluid flow path in fluid communication with the cell anodes; an electrical circuit connecting the anode and the cathode , and an electrical power source connected to the electrical circuit that provides power to the electrical circuit at a voltage that electrolyzes water at the anode and forms water at the cathode or that reduces oxygen at the cathode and forms oxygen at the anode; characterized in that the system comprises a membrane gas separator comprising a membrane having a greater permeability to oxygen than to nitrogen, a nitrogen-enriched air flow path along a first side of the membrane that receives nitrogen-enriched air from the cathode fluid flow path and discharges the nitrogen-enriched air to a fuel tank, a fire suppression system, or both a fuel tank and a fire suppression system, and an exhaust flow path along a second side of the membrane that receives oxygen through the membrane for exhaust from the on-board inert gas system. a plurality of electrochemical cells, individually comprising a cathode and an anode separated by an electrolyte separator ; a cathode fluid flow path in fluid communication with the cell cathodes that receives a flow of air from an air source and discharges nitrogen-enriched air; an anode fluid flow path in fluid communication with the cell anodes; an electrical circuit connecting the anode and the cathode , and an electrical power source connected to the electrical circuit that provides power to the electrical circuit at a voltage that electrolyzes water at the anode and forms water at the cathode or that reduces oxygen at the cathode and forms oxygen at the anode; characterized in that the system comprises a membrane gas separator comprising a membrane having a greater permeability to oxygen than to nitrogen, a nitrogen-enriched air flow path along a first side of the membrane that receives nitrogen-enriched air from the cathode fluid flow path and discharges the nitrogen-enriched air to a fuel tank, a fire suppression system, or both a fuel tank and a fire suppression system, and an exhaust flow path along a second side of the membrane that receives oxygen through the membrane for exhaust from the on-board inert gas system.
Antenna having a radome made of low-density material provided with a flat lip and an assembly device for fastening said radome to a support, said assembly device comprising - an upper half flange having a first face and a second face that is able to engage with a face of the flat lip , - a lower half flange having a first section that has a first face and a second face that is able to engage with an opposite face of the flat lip , - a U-shaped rim , a first leg of which engages with the first face of the upper half flange and the second leg of which engages with the first face of the first section of the lower half flange so as to secure the upper half flange to the lower half flange , characterized in that - the second face of the upper half flange has reliefs that are sufficiently hard to be able to penetrate by exertion of pressure into the constituent material of the flat lip , - the second face of the first section of the lower half flange has reliefs that are sufficiently hard to be able to penetrate into the constituent material of the flat lip , and in that the lower half flange has a second section that is able to engage with the support, said second section making a non-zero angle α with the first section . - an upper half flange having a first face and a second face that is able to engage with a face of the flat lip , - a lower half flange having a first section that has a first face and a second face that is able to engage with an opposite face of the flat lip , - a U-shaped rim , a first leg of which engages with the first face of the upper half flange and the second leg of which engages with the first face of the first section of the lower half flange so as to secure the upper half flange to the lower half flange , - the second face of the upper half flange has reliefs that are sufficiently hard to be able to penetrate by exertion of pressure into the constituent material of the flat lip , - the second face of the first section of the lower half flange has reliefs that are sufficiently hard to be able to penetrate into the constituent material of the flat lip ,
A glycerol-in-silicone-pre-elastomer emulsion comprising a silicone pre-elastomer, glycerol, a cyclodextrin, and a metal catalyst suitable for use in the polymerization of said silicone pre-elastomer, and wherein the emulsion further comprises octenidine.
A bulkhead fitting for at least one cable and/or at least one pipe intended to pass through a dash panel (T) separating a passenger compartment from an engine compartment of a motor vehicle, said bulkhead fitting comprising: - a support ; - a counter-support mounted on the support so that the support and the counter-support can, in use, each face an opposite surface (T1, T2) of the dash panel (T), said bulkhead fitting being characterised in that it further comprises a holding structure for said cable and/or pipe, which is more flexible than the support and the counter-support , and which is also removably mounted on both the support and the counter-support . - a support ; - a counter-support mounted on the support so that the support and the counter-support can, in use, each face an opposite surface (T1, T2) of the dash panel (T),
Steering column for a steer-by-wire steering system for a motor vehicle, comprising a jacket unit in which a steering spindle is accommodated so as to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis (L), the jacket unit having an inner jacket tube accommodated coaxially in an outer jacket tube so as to be telescopically displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L), and the steering spindle having an inner shaft accommodated coaxially in an outer shaft so as to be torque-locking, telescopically displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the steering spindle can be connected to a steering wheel and is coupled to a drive unit of a feedback actuator , which has an electric motor for generating and introducing a feedback torque into the steering spindle , the drive unit having a recess which is arranged coaxially with respect to the longitudinal axis , is open towards the outer shaft and has a maximum inscribed inside diameter (D) which is larger than the outside diameter (A) of the outer shaft , characterized in that the inside diameter (D) is smaller than the outside diameter (M) of the inner jacket tube .
A method for monitoring and lubricating at least one rotary bearing of a machine , by incrementally supplying a lubricant to the bearing in one or several consecutive supply steps, and wherein: - a prescribed lubricant amount (G) is determined, - before the first supply step, an ultrasound signal is measured through a transducer mounted in connection with the bearing, and an initial value (M0) of a scalar indicator that is representative of the lubrication condition of the bearing is extracted from the signal, and said measurement and value extraction is repeated after each subsequent lubricant supply step, wherein each measurement is performed after a stabilization period following the supply, the duration of the stabilization period being such that it allows the supplied lubricant to be fully operational, - the amounts (gn) of lubricant supplied in the consecutive steps are smaller than the prescribed lubricant amount (G), - starting with the second extracted value (M1), each value (Mn) of the scalar indicator is evaluated, with respect to the initial value (M0) , and, starting from the third measurement, with respect to one or more of the previously extracted values (M1,M2,..., Mn-1), - based on each of the evaluations, a decision is made about stopping or continuing the lubrication sequence. - a prescribed lubricant amount (G) is determined, - before the first supply step, an ultrasound signal is measured through a transducer mounted in connection with the bearing, and an initial value (M0) of a scalar indicator that is representative of the lubrication condition of the bearing is extracted from the signal, and said measurement and value extraction is repeated after each subsequent lubricant supply step, wherein each measurement is performed after a stabilization period following the supply, the duration of the stabilization period being such that it allows the supplied lubricant to be fully operational, - the amounts (gn) of lubricant supplied in the consecutive steps are smaller than the prescribed lubricant amount (G), - starting with the second extracted value (M1), each value (Mn) of the scalar indicator is evaluated, with respect to the initial value (M0) , and, starting from the third measurement, with respect to one or more of the previously extracted values (M1,M2,..., Mn-1), - based on each of the evaluations, a decision is made about stopping or continuing the lubrication sequence.