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A vent filter for a waste tank, comprising: a vent filter housing defining a flow path , said flow path extending between a first axial end and a second axial end ; said vent filter housing having a rigid sidewall extending between said first axial end and said second axial end; sealing cap assemblies located at ends of said vent filter housing , said sealing cap assemblies each including a nozzle fitting extending therefrom; a filter material located between said first axial end and said second axial end ; said first and second axial ends having at least first cross-sectional shape and area; an intermediate location of said flow path wherein a second cross- sectional area is disposed between said first and second axial ends and wherein said second cross-sectional area is less than said first cross-sectional area; said filter material covering said flow path at said intermediate location; and, a biasing structure within said vent filter and applying an axially directed force on said filter material . a vent filter housing defining a flow path , said flow path extending between a first axial end and a second axial end ; said vent filter housing having a rigid sidewall extending between said first axial end and said second axial end; sealing cap assemblies located at ends of said vent filter housing , said sealing cap assemblies each including a nozzle fitting extending therefrom; a filter material located between said first axial end and said second axial end ; said first and second axial ends having at least first cross-sectional shape and area; an intermediate location of said flow path wherein a second cross- sectional area is disposed between said first and second axial ends and wherein said second cross-sectional area is less than said first cross-sectional area; said filter material covering said flow path at said intermediate location; and, a biasing structure within said vent filter and applying an axially directed force on said filter material .
A method of cleaning a contaminated surface, said method comprising: directing a cleaning jet towards a contaminated surface with a first nozzle, the cleaning jet directed at a pressure sufficient to remove contaminants from the surface ; directing a rinsing jet towards the contaminated surface with at least one second nozzle to remove cleaning fluid therefrom, the rinsing jet directed at a pressure sufficient to isolate the cleaning jet from an ambient environment; and directing the rinsing jet further comprises directing a plurality of rinsing jets towards the contaminated surface such that the plurality of rinsing jets substantially circumscribe the cleaning jet ; characterized in that the method further comprises: generating cleaning fluid for the cleaning jet with a cleaning fluid source that includes a steam generation unit and a cleaning fluid injection unit ; and generating rinsing fluid for the rinsing jet with a rinsing fluid source that includes the steam generation unit and a rinsing fluid injection unit by combining at least one solvent from the rinsing fluid injection unit with wet steam from the steam generation unit. directing a cleaning jet towards a contaminated surface with a first nozzle, the cleaning jet directed at a pressure sufficient to remove contaminants from the surface ; directing a rinsing jet towards the contaminated surface with at least one second nozzle to remove cleaning fluid therefrom, the rinsing jet directed at a pressure sufficient to isolate the cleaning jet from an ambient environment; and directing the rinsing jet further comprises directing a plurality of rinsing jets towards the contaminated surface such that the plurality of rinsing jets substantially circumscribe the cleaning jet ; characterized in that the method further comprises: generating cleaning fluid for the cleaning jet with a cleaning fluid source that includes a steam generation unit and a cleaning fluid injection unit ; and generating rinsing fluid for the rinsing jet with a rinsing fluid source that includes the steam generation unit and a rinsing fluid injection unit by combining at least one solvent from the rinsing fluid injection unit with wet steam from the steam generation unit. generating cleaning fluid for the cleaning jet with a cleaning fluid source that includes a steam generation unit and a cleaning fluid injection unit ; and generating rinsing fluid for the rinsing jet with a rinsing fluid source that includes the steam generation unit and a rinsing fluid injection unit by combining at least one solvent from the rinsing fluid injection unit with wet steam from the steam generation unit.
A wearable audio device comprising: an acoustic transducer for providing audio playback of an audio signal to a user; an internal microphone acoustically coupled to an ear canal of a user, wherein the internal microphone generates an electrical signal responsive to an acoustic signal incident at the internal microphone; a proximity sensor; and a control circuit coupled with the acoustic transducer, the internal microphone and the proximity sensor, the control circuit configured to: determine a magnitude of an acoustic transfer function based on the electrical signal and the audio signal at one or more predetermined frequencies to detect a change in the wearable audio device from an on-head state to an off-head state; calibrate the proximity sensor after detecting the change from the on-head state to the off-head state; detect a change in the wearable audio device from the off-head state to the on-head state using the calibrated proximity sensor; and adjust at least one function of the wearable audio device in response to detecting the change from the on-head state to the off-head state or detecting the change from the off-head state to the on-head state. an acoustic transducer for providing audio playback of an audio signal to a user; an internal microphone acoustically coupled to an ear canal of a user, wherein the internal microphone generates an electrical signal responsive to an acoustic signal incident at the internal microphone; a proximity sensor; and a control circuit coupled with the acoustic transducer, the internal microphone and the proximity sensor, the control circuit configured to: determine a magnitude of an acoustic transfer function based on the electrical signal and the audio signal at one or more predetermined frequencies to detect a change in the wearable audio device from an on-head state to an off-head state; calibrate the proximity sensor after detecting the change from the on-head state to the off-head state; detect a change in the wearable audio device from the off-head state to the on-head state using the calibrated proximity sensor; and adjust at least one function of the wearable audio device in response to detecting the change from the on-head state to the off-head state or detecting the change from the off-head state to the on-head state. determine a magnitude of an acoustic transfer function based on the electrical signal and the audio signal at one or more predetermined frequencies to detect a change in the wearable audio device from an on-head state to an off-head state; calibrate the proximity sensor after detecting the change from the on-head state to the off-head state; detect a change in the wearable audio device from the off-head state to the on-head state using the calibrated proximity sensor; and adjust at least one function of the wearable audio device in response to detecting the change from the on-head state to the off-head state or detecting the change from the off-head state to the on-head state.
A method of converting a source virtual machine (VM) file to a destination virtual machine file, wherein the source (VM) file comprises hypervisor metadata (HM) data elements in a source hypervisor file format, the HM data elements defining configuration and layout information regarding content of the source VM file, the content being virtual machine payload (VMP) data elements, comprising data in the source virtual machine file that is visible to, and can be modified directly by programs executing inside a virtual machine, the HM and VMP data elements being stored as objects in an object store located on a persistent storage media, at locations which are referenced by indirections used by a file system or storage system to access the HM and VMP data elements of the source VM file in the persistent storage media, the method including steps of: transforming the HM data elements of the source VM file by creating in the object store new destination HM data elements in a destination hypervisor format different from the source hypervisor format; maintaining the locations of the VMP data elements stored on the persistent storage media constant during the conversion from source to destination file formats without reading or writing the VMP data elements; and creating new indirections to reference the new destination HM data elements in the destination hypervisor format and maintaining indirections to reference the existing stored VMP data elements. transforming the HM data elements of the source VM file by creating in the object store new destination HM data elements in a destination hypervisor format different from the source hypervisor format; maintaining the locations of the VMP data elements stored on the persistent storage media constant during the conversion from source to destination file formats without reading or writing the VMP data elements; and creating new indirections to reference the new destination HM data elements in the destination hypervisor format and maintaining indirections to reference the existing stored VMP data elements.
A method for directly transmitting electronic coin data sets (C i ) between terminals (M1, M2, M3), wherein a monitoring entity registers anonymous masked electronic coin data sets (Z i , Z k , Z l , Z m ), the method comprising the following steps in a first terminal (M1): - receiving an electronic coin data set (C i ), wherein the at least one electronic coin data set (C i ) has a monetary value (U i ) and an obfuscation value (r i ); - masking a modified electronic coin data set (C k , C l , C m ) or the received electronic coin data set (C i ) by applying a one-way function (f(C)), which is, for example, homomorphic, to the electronic coin data set (C i , C k , C l , C m ), preferably to its obfuscation value (r i , r j , r k ), to obtain a masked electronic coin data set (Z i , Z k , Z l , Z m ); - linking the masked electronic coin data set (Z i , Z k , Z l , Z m ) to a pseudonym to obtain a pseudonymized masked electronic coin data set (S i , S k , S l , S m ); and - sending the pseudonymized masked electronic coin data set (S i , S k , Si, S m ) to the monitoring entity . - receiving an electronic coin data set (C i ), wherein the at least one electronic coin data set (C i ) has a monetary value (U i ) and an obfuscation value (r i ); - masking a modified electronic coin data set (C k , C l , C m ) or the received electronic coin data set (C i ) by applying a one-way function (f(C)), which is, for example, homomorphic, to the electronic coin data set (C i , C k , C l , C m ), preferably to its obfuscation value (r i , r j , r k ), to obtain a masked electronic coin data set (Z i , Z k , Z l , Z m ); - linking the masked electronic coin data set (Z i , Z k , Z l , Z m ) to a pseudonym to obtain a pseudonymized masked electronic coin data set (S i , S k , S l , S m ); and - sending the pseudonymized masked electronic coin data set (S i , S k , Si, S m ) to the monitoring entity .
A vascular punch, comprising: a sharp razor-like cutter , having a razor-blade and a cutter seat, wherein the razor-blade is curved in a U-shape form and mounted in the cutter seat; a backstop element , attached with a semi-rigid pad for receiving the razor-like cutter ; and a linkage handler, being able to engage the cutter seat and the backstop element at a distal end of the linkage handler, an engagement of a razor blade edge of the razor-blade being in alignment with a backstop surface of the backstop element , wherein the razor blade edge aligns with a U-shaped edge of a flat surface of the semi-rigid pad ; and wherein at a proximal end of the linkage handler, a hand gripping force can be applied and transmitted through the linkage handler to a distal end of the razor-like cutter intended for cutting. a sharp razor-like cutter , having a razor-blade and a cutter seat, wherein the razor-blade is curved in a U-shape form and mounted in the cutter seat; a backstop element , attached with a semi-rigid pad for receiving the razor-like cutter ; and a linkage handler, being able to engage the cutter seat and the backstop element at a distal end of the linkage handler, an engagement of a razor blade edge of the razor-blade being in alignment with a backstop surface of the backstop element , wherein the razor blade edge aligns with a U-shaped edge of a flat surface of the semi-rigid pad ; and wherein at a proximal end of the linkage handler, a hand gripping force can be applied and transmitted through the linkage handler to a distal end of the razor-like cutter intended for cutting.
A cold water piping system comprising: a floating platform having horizontal and vertical surfaces, the platform including a moon pool generally in the middle of the horizontal surface in the form of a vertical cylinder, the floating platform including at least four recesses having a rectangular shape; an articulating interface suspended directly from the platform , the interface including a substantially circular tubular shape comprised of fabric materials and a bellows assembly disposed at a bottom portion of the articulating interface ; at least two suspension cable assemblies having roller bearings attached to the cable assemblies, wherein the at least two suspension cable assemblies cross the moon pool ; a plurality of vertically mounted modular elements , wherein ends of the suspension cable assemblies are fastened to a top modular element at four diametrically opposed points; a strainer having sea water intakes and ballasting means including a counterweight connected to a lowest modular element, a plurality of winches disposed on the horizontal surface of the platform ; and a plurality of deployment cables connected to the strainer and plurality of winches , wherein sections of the at least two suspensions cable assemblies and roller bearings are disposed in the at least four recesses in the floating platform . a floating platform having horizontal and vertical surfaces, the platform including a moon pool generally in the middle of the horizontal surface in the form of a vertical cylinder, the floating platform including at least four recesses having a rectangular shape; an articulating interface suspended directly from the platform , the interface including a substantially circular tubular shape comprised of fabric materials and a bellows assembly disposed at a bottom portion of the articulating interface ; at least two suspension cable assemblies having roller bearings attached to the cable assemblies, wherein the at least two suspension cable assemblies cross the moon pool ; a plurality of vertically mounted modular elements , wherein ends of the suspension cable assemblies are fastened to a top modular element at four diametrically opposed points; a strainer having sea water intakes and ballasting means including a counterweight connected to a lowest modular element, a plurality of winches disposed on the horizontal surface of the platform ; and a plurality of deployment cables connected to the strainer and plurality of winches , wherein sections of the at least two suspensions cable assemblies and roller bearings are disposed in the at least four recesses in the floating platform .
A method of assembling of a connection portion of claim 8 of an intravascular device , comprising: positioning a first tubular member around a plurality of conductors and a core member such that the plurality of conductors and the core member are at least partially positioned within a lumen of the first tubular member , the first tubular member including an opening extending along a length of the first tubular member in communication with the lumen ; positioning a first conductive member around the first tubular member; advancing a first of the plurality of conductors through the opening of the first tubular member , longitudinally in a space between the first tubular member and the first conductive member, and through the space to a position adjacent to the first conductive member; electrically coupling the first of the plurality of conductors to the first conductive member. positioning a first tubular member around a plurality of conductors and a core member such that the plurality of conductors and the core member are at least partially positioned within a lumen of the first tubular member , the first tubular member including an opening extending along a length of the first tubular member in communication with the lumen ; positioning a first conductive member around the first tubular member; advancing a first of the plurality of conductors through the opening of the first tubular member , longitudinally in a space between the first tubular member and the first conductive member, and through the space to a position adjacent to the first conductive member; electrically coupling the first of the plurality of conductors to the first conductive member.
An engine comprising a cylinder liner assembly , the cylinder liner assembly comprising: an engine block ; a plurality of cylinder liners ; and a mounting structure integrally formed with the engine block, the mounting structure being adapted to couple the plurality of cylinder liners to the engine block ; wherein the mounting structure includes a first cylinder liner support plate and a second cylinder liner support plate ; the first cylinder liner support plate being adapted to support an upper end of the plurality of cylinder liners ; the second cylinder liner support plate being spaced apart from the first cylinder liner support plate along an axis (X-X') defined by the plurality of cylinder liners , wherein the second cylinder liner support plate is adapted to support a lower end of the plurality of cylinder liners ; wherein a cylinder liner room is defined between the respective cylinder liners and the engine block , and the mounting structure defines a respective opening between each of the cylinder liners and a respective adjacent one of the cylinder liners to provide uniform stress distribution and optimize pressure compensation in the engine block during operation of the engine ; the cylinder liner room and the opening being located axially in-between the first cylinder liner support plate and the second cylinder liner support plate ; characterised in that the opening is configured as an air duct to eliminate oxidation of the cylinder liner room by optimizing gas pulsations during operation of the engine . an engine block ; a plurality of cylinder liners ; and a mounting structure integrally formed with the engine block, the mounting structure being adapted to couple the plurality of cylinder liners to the engine block ; wherein the mounting structure includes a first cylinder liner support plate and a second cylinder liner support plate ; the first cylinder liner support plate being adapted to support an upper end of the plurality of cylinder liners ; the second cylinder liner support plate being spaced apart from the first cylinder liner support plate along an axis (X-X') defined by the plurality of cylinder liners , wherein the second cylinder liner support plate is adapted to support a lower end of the plurality of cylinder liners ; wherein a cylinder liner room is defined between the respective cylinder liners and the engine block , and the mounting structure defines a respective opening between each of the cylinder liners and a respective adjacent one of the cylinder liners to provide uniform stress distribution and optimize pressure compensation in the engine block during operation of the engine ; the cylinder liner room and the opening being located axially in-between the first cylinder liner support plate and the second cylinder liner support plate ; characterised in that the opening is configured as an air duct to eliminate oxidation of the cylinder liner room by optimizing gas pulsations during operation of the engine .
A method for responding to communications received at a server from one or more client computers within a network, said method being performed by the server and comprising: receiving a plurality of anycast network addresses from a domain name system, DNS, server; advertising the plurality of anycast network addresses to a network; sending load information to the DNS server; and ceasing to advertise one or more of the plurality of anycast network addresses based on instructions received from the DNS server; receiving a first request from a first client addressed to one of the plurality of anycast network addresses; determining that the first request is associated with another server that has recently ceased to advertise the one of the plurality of anycast network addresses; and encapsulating the first request and forwarding the encapsulated first request to the other server. receiving a plurality of anycast network addresses from a domain name system, DNS, server; advertising the plurality of anycast network addresses to a network; sending load information to the DNS server; and ceasing to advertise one or more of the plurality of anycast network addresses based on instructions received from the DNS server; receiving a first request from a first client addressed to one of the plurality of anycast network addresses; determining that the first request is associated with another server that has recently ceased to advertise the one of the plurality of anycast network addresses; and encapsulating the first request and forwarding the encapsulated first request to the other server.
Telescopic nail for the treatment of fractures or deformities of long bones, as for example in the case of osteogenesis imperfecta or pseudo-arthrosis, comprising: - a hollow stem ; - a rod telescopically inserted into said hollow stem ; - a first fastening element coupled to one end of said hollow stem for fixing to a first long bone end; - a second fastening element coupled to an end of said rod for fixing to a second long bone end; characterised in that , - an opposite end of said hollow stem 2) is provided with a threaded coupling for coupling to an end of a tool which can be inserted into a cavity formed in the bone for insertion of the nail and in that - said first fastening element is structured as a screw with a shank to be coupled to said one end of said hollow stem and a fixing head for fixing to the bone. - a hollow stem ; - a rod telescopically inserted into said hollow stem ; - a first fastening element coupled to one end of said hollow stem for fixing to a first long bone end; - a second fastening element coupled to an end of said rod for fixing to a second long bone end; - an opposite end of said hollow stem 2) is provided with a threaded coupling for coupling to an end of a tool which can be inserted into a cavity formed in the bone for insertion of the nail - said first fastening element is structured as a screw with a shank to be coupled to said one end of said hollow stem and a fixing head for fixing to the bone.
A method of controlling a robot, wherein, in an automatic mode of operation ("AUTOMATIK"), protective monitoring is carried out, in a set-up mode of operation ("EINRICHT"), which enables operation of the robot only when an enabling device is actuated, a manual control input is enabled, and in a remote access mode of operation ("FERNZUGRIFF"), the protective monitoring is carried out and a manual control input is enabled, characterised in that , in the remote access mode of operation, in which a manual operation of the robot and / or a program-controlled operation of the robot, in particular a speed (v), is limited , an operation of the robot takes place independently of the enabling device .