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A sealing plug for blind installation within a workpiece hole , thereby to plug and seal the hole, the sealing plug comprising: a generally cylindrical hollow sleeve defining a first axis (A-A) and having a given outer diameter; a stem comprising a proximal cylindrical projection , a distal stem head and a central portion located between the proximal cylindrical projection and the distal head, the stem head having an outer diameter which is greater than the outer diameter of the central portion, and wherein the outer diameter of the central portion is greater than the outer diameter of the stem proximal cylindrical projection, and wherein the stem defines a second axis (B-B); the stem head having an annular shoulder adjacent the stem central portion , which annular shoulder is inclined at an acute angle (α) relative to a radius to the second axis (B-B) and which annular shoulder includes an inner shoulder ; the stem head being formed of a material which is harder than the material of the sleeve; the stem central portion, when within the sleeve, is arranged to be held therewithin by frictional engagement between an outer part of the stem central portion and an inner part of the sleeve such that the first and second axes are co-axial; wherein the outer diameter of the stem central portion tapers in the direction from the stem proximal cylindrical projection to the stem head , with respect to the axis of the stem, to a minimum central portion diameter at the point where the stem central portion meets the stem head . a generally cylindrical hollow sleeve defining a first axis (A-A) and having a given outer diameter; a stem comprising a proximal cylindrical projection , a distal stem head and a central portion located between the proximal cylindrical projection and the distal head, the stem head having an outer diameter which is greater than the outer diameter of the central portion, and wherein the outer diameter of the central portion is greater than the outer diameter of the stem proximal cylindrical projection, and wherein the stem defines a second axis (B-B); the stem head having an annular shoulder adjacent the stem central portion , which annular shoulder is inclined at an acute angle (α) relative to a radius to the second axis (B-B) and which annular shoulder includes an inner shoulder ; the stem head being formed of a material which is harder than the material of the sleeve; the stem central portion, when within the sleeve, is arranged to be held therewithin by frictional engagement between an outer part of the stem central portion and an inner part of the sleeve such that the first and second axes are co-axial; wherein the outer diameter of the stem central portion tapers in the direction from the stem proximal cylindrical projection to the stem head , with respect to the axis of the stem, to a minimum central portion diameter at the point where the stem central portion meets the stem head .
A window assembly comprising: a vacuum insulated glass unit including first and second glass substrates defining a space therebetween that is at a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure, one of the first and second glass substrates including a vacuum port extending outward therefrom, the vacuum port defining a passage in communication with the space ; and a frame assembly supporting the glass unit and including a base member and a glazing member , the base member and the glazing member cooperating to define a slot in which an edge portion of the glass unit is received, one of the base member or the glazing member including a cavity receiving the vacuum port , the glazing member and the base member defining a plurality of pockets that reduce thermal conductivity through the frame assembly . a vacuum insulated glass unit including first and second glass substrates defining a space therebetween that is at a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure, one of the first and second glass substrates including a vacuum port extending outward therefrom, the vacuum port defining a passage in communication with the space ; and a frame assembly supporting the glass unit and including a base member and a glazing member , the base member and the glazing member cooperating to define a slot in which an edge portion of the glass unit is received, one of the base member or the glazing member including a cavity receiving the vacuum port , the glazing member and the base member defining a plurality of pockets that reduce thermal conductivity through the frame assembly .
Tap connector comprising an insulating material housing and a contact element which is movably mounted in the insulating material housing and is designed for the electrically conductive contacting of electrical conductors of a current-carrying profile, wherein a spring element is arranged between a support of the insulating material housing and the contact element , the spring element being a leaf spring which is bent in a U-shape and has a spring leg , a spring arc which adjoins the spring leg and an abutment leg which adjoins the spring arc , wherein the abutment leg is supported on the support of the insulating material housing and has a conductor connection contact , and wherein the conductor connection contact is formed integrally with the leaf spring from the sheet metal material of the leaf spring and has a spring arm for clamping on an electrical connection conductor , characterised in that - the contact element can be acted upon by a spring force by the spring element, and in that - the contact element rests on the spring leg so as to be movable relative to the spring leg . - the contact element can be acted upon by a spring force by the spring element, and in that - the contact element rests on the spring leg so as to be movable relative to the spring leg .
A method comprising: periodically observing packets in a user plane according to at least one key performance indicator in a configuration file to yield an observation, wherein the observation represents a closed-loop demand of resources within the user plane; and adjusting, via a scheduler in the user plane and based on the observation, a binding of cores to work items, wherein a frequency at which the at least one key performance indicator is monitored is according to an amount of workload to be scheduled for using a compute environment, and wherein the work items are individually schedulable functions that operate on a queue of packets. periodically observing packets in a user plane according to at least one key performance indicator in a configuration file to yield an observation, wherein the observation represents a closed-loop demand of resources within the user plane; and adjusting, via a scheduler in the user plane and based on the observation, a binding of cores to work items, wherein a frequency at which the at least one key performance indicator is monitored is according to an amount of workload to be scheduled for using a compute environment, and wherein the work items are individually schedulable functions that operate on a queue of packets.
A method for determining the progesterone-associated physiological state of a lactating cow comprising: measuring at least one Milk Solid (MS)-related physical parameter in at least one milk sample from a lactating cow; correlating the MS-related parameter with calibrated data; and determining the progesterone-associated physiological state according to the MS-related physical parameter, characterised in that the MS-related physical parameter is at least one of size, size distribution or at least one dielectric parameter. measuring at least one Milk Solid (MS)-related physical parameter in at least one milk sample from a lactating cow; correlating the MS-related parameter with calibrated data; and determining the progesterone-associated physiological state according to the MS-related physical parameter, characterised in that the MS-related physical parameter is at least one of size, size distribution or at least one dielectric parameter.
A computer-implemented method comprising: determining that a first current sequence of user interactions fails to satisfy a similarity threshold with previous sequences of user interactions using a similarity metric, wherein the similarity metric is based on one or more of a time of day, a day of the week, and an application used ; determining that the first current sequence of interactions is complete; saving the first current sequence as a first previous sequence; identifying a second current sequence as satisfying the similarity threshold with the first previous sequence; and initiating display of a prompt that requests approval for saving the first previous sequence as a shortcut. determining that a first current sequence of user interactions fails to satisfy a similarity threshold with previous sequences of user interactions using a similarity metric, wherein the similarity metric is based on one or more of a time of day, a day of the week, and an application used ; determining that the first current sequence of interactions is complete; saving the first current sequence as a first previous sequence; identifying a second current sequence as satisfying the similarity threshold with the first previous sequence; and initiating display of a prompt that requests approval for saving the first previous sequence as a shortcut.
A circuit arrangement for acquisition of signals from an apparatus for measuring beams of charged particles for external radiotherapy, in particular protons, carbon ions, and other ion species, emitted by particle accelerators, the circuit arrangement comprising at least one ionization-chamber sensor , said at least a sensor comprising a plurality of sensor channels , said circuit arrangement (200; 500) comprising a plurality of channel branches (B0, ..., B63; BR0, ..., BR63) in parallel designed to be connected to said sensor channels for receiving respective measurement signals (i) therefrom, said channel branches (B0, ..., B63; BR0, ..., BR63) comprising respective current-to-frequency converters and counters for supplying count values (CT), representing a charge associated to a given channel , to a multiplexer (250; 550) comprised in said circuit arrangement (200; 500), said circuit arrangement (200; 500) being characterized in that : it comprises an adder structure including at least one first column (240 1 ) of adders (241 1 ) that adds up the values at the outputs (CTO, ..., CT63) of the channel branches (BRO, ..., BR63) for supplying sum values (CT_100, ..., CT_115, CT_200, ..., CT_203, CT_300) at outputs thereof; and said circuit arrangement being further configured to connect a given channel of the sensor to a respective channel branch or to a set of channel branches (BR0, ..., BR63) that converges into said at least first one first column (240 1 ) of adders (241 1 ) as a function of the value of a maximum current expected on said channel of the sensor ; said channel branches (BR0, ..., BR63) supply their own outputs (CT0, ..., CT63) directly to said multiplexer and to said adder structure , said multiplexer being configured for selecting, from the direct outputs (CT0, ..., CT63) of the channel branches (BR0, ..., BR63) and the outputs (CT_100, ..., CT_115, CT_200, ..., CT_203, CT_300) of the adder structure , a signal to be supplied to a readout electronics, for reading of the channels . it comprises an adder structure including at least one first column (240 1 ) of adders (241 1 ) that adds up the values at the outputs (CTO, ..., CT63) of the channel branches (BRO, ..., BR63) for supplying sum values (CT_100, ..., CT_115, CT_200, ..., CT_203, CT_300) at outputs thereof; and said circuit arrangement being further configured to connect a given channel of the sensor to a respective channel branch or to a set of channel branches (BR0, ..., BR63) that converges into said at least first one first column (240 1 ) of adders (241 1 ) as a function of the value of a maximum current expected on said channel of the sensor ; said channel branches (BR0, ..., BR63) supply their own outputs (CT0, ..., CT63) directly to said multiplexer and to said adder structure , said multiplexer being configured for selecting, from the direct outputs (CT0, ..., CT63) of the channel branches (BR0, ..., BR63) and the outputs (CT_100, ..., CT_115, CT_200, ..., CT_203, CT_300) of the adder structure , a signal to be supplied to a readout electronics, for reading of the channels .
A method for screening for the presence of advanced colorectal adenoma, the method comprising: screening a stool sample obtained from an individual for two or more biomarkers comprising myeloperoxidase (MPO) and one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of: azurocidin 1 (AZU1), cathepsin G (CTSG), defensin, alpha 1 (DEFA1), elastase, neutrophil expressed (ELANE), integrin, alpha M (complement component 3 receptor 3 subunit) (ITGAM), nuclear cap binding protein subunit 1, 80kDa (NCBP1), proteinase 3 (PRTN3), S100 calcium binding protein A9 (S100A9), serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade B (ovalbumin), member 10 (SERPINB10), annexin A1 (ANXA1), baculoviral IAP repeat containing 6 (BIRC6), minichromosome maintenance complex component 2 (MCM2), quiescin Q6 sulfhydryl oxidase 1 (QSOX1), annexin A2 (ANXA2), serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade B (ovalbumin), member 5 (SERPINB5), wherein the presence of or increased expression of MPO and the one or more biomarkers, relative to a control sample, is indicative that the individual is at risk of suffering from or is suffering from advanced colorectal adenoma.
An internet protocol camera comprising a camera body comprising a lens having an optical axis, and a cover having an opening , wherein the camera body has a central axis parallel to the optical axis and a receiving slot for insertion of a memory card , the camera body comprises a front portion , a rear portion opposite to the front portion and a side contoured surface around the central axis, the side contoured surface has an engaging face also around the central axis, the engaging face is located on the rear portion, the receiving slot is recessed into the camera body from the engaging face in a direction towards and perpendicular to the central axis; and the opening has the same central axis and is open at front and back of the cover along the central axis, the cover comprises an inner surface around the central axis, the inner surface has a shape and a size fitting a shape and a size of the engaging face , wherein the cover is adapted to cover the engaging face , and a depth of the inner surface along the central axis is substantially equal to a depth of the engaging face along the central axis; wherein when the engaging face is covered by the cover , the inner surface of the cover is attached to and disposed around the engaging face of the camera body , so that an entrance path (P) to the receiving slot is blocked by the cover . a lens having an optical axis, and a cover having an opening , wherein the camera body has a central axis parallel to the optical axis and a receiving slot for insertion of a memory card , the camera body comprises a front portion , a rear portion opposite to the front portion and a side contoured surface around the central axis, the side contoured surface has an engaging face also around the central axis, the engaging face is located on the rear portion, the receiving slot is recessed into the camera body from the engaging face in a direction towards and perpendicular to the central axis; and the opening has the same central axis and is open at front and back of the cover along the central axis, the cover comprises an inner surface around the central axis, the inner surface has a shape and a size fitting a shape and a size of the engaging face , wherein the cover is adapted to cover the engaging face , and a depth of the inner surface along the central axis is substantially equal to a depth of the engaging face along the central axis; wherein when the engaging face is covered by the cover , the inner surface of the cover is attached to and disposed around the engaging face of the camera body , so that an entrance path (P) to the receiving slot is blocked by the cover .
A system, comprising: a nuclear reactor , the nuclear reactor comprising a reactor vessel and a sodium to salt plate heat exchanger within the reactor vessel, the nuclear reactor on a nuclear site; a nuclear site boundary surrounding the nuclear reactor, the nuclear site boundary defined by one or more barriers inhibiting access to the nuclear site; a thermal energy storage system located outside the nuclear site boundary, the thermal energy storage system in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor; and a power generator in thermal communication with the thermal energy storage system, the power generator situated outside the nuclear site boundary. a nuclear reactor , the nuclear reactor comprising a reactor vessel and a sodium to salt plate heat exchanger within the reactor vessel, the nuclear reactor on a nuclear site; a nuclear site boundary surrounding the nuclear reactor, the nuclear site boundary defined by one or more barriers inhibiting access to the nuclear site; a thermal energy storage system located outside the nuclear site boundary, the thermal energy storage system in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor; and a power generator in thermal communication with the thermal energy storage system, the power generator situated outside the nuclear site boundary.
A recharger for rechargeable dialysis components , comprising: at least one recharger connector affixed to an outer surface of the recharger and fluidly connectable to a fluid line wherein the recharger connector is fluidly connected to at least one recharging flow path, characterized in that a second recharger is directly connectable to the first recharger through a second recharger connector affixed to an outer surface of the first recharger directly connectable to a third recharger connector affixed to an outer surface of a second recharger at junction . wherein the recharger connector is fluidly connected to at least one recharging flow path, characterized in that a second recharger is directly connectable to the first recharger through a second recharger connector affixed to an outer surface of the first recharger directly connectable to a third recharger connector affixed to an outer surface of a second recharger at junction .
An integrated circuit protection device, comprising: groups of radiation detection elements distributed in a matrix array; logic gates combining outputs of the detection elements in rows and in columns, each output of a detection element being connected to a gate combining a row and to a gate combining a column; and a circuit for interpreting signals supplied by said logic gates and comprising an event counter of events detected by one of said detection elements, and a delay element , said circuit comprising a logic state machine having inputs (IN) individually connected to the outputs of said gates , the device being such that, in the presence of an event detected by a detection element , said state machine activates the delay element and increments said counter if the interval between the location of the current event and of a previous event is shorter than a given distance. groups of radiation detection elements distributed in a matrix array; logic gates combining outputs of the detection elements in rows and in columns, each output of a detection element being connected to a gate combining a row and to a gate combining a column; and a circuit for interpreting signals supplied by said logic gates and comprising an event counter of events detected by one of said detection elements, and a delay element , said circuit comprising a logic state machine having inputs (IN) individually connected to the outputs of said gates , the device being such that, in the presence of an event detected by a detection element , said state machine activates the delay element and increments said counter if the interval between the location of the current event and of a previous event is shorter than a given distance.
A lightning bypass system for a blade of a wind turbine , the lightning bypass system comprising: a blade connector comprising an electrically insulating material and configured to be located substantially in a rotational axis (R) of a blade root of a wind turbine blade ; wherein the blade connector comprises a first end configured to be electrically connected to a down conductor cable of the blade , a second end configured to conduct a lightning discharge to a rotor hub of the wind turbine and a core of electrically conductive material configured to be electrically connected to the first end and the second end , characterised in that the blade connector comprises an electrically insulating fastener for connecting the blade connector to the blade root ; and wherein the first end and the second end of the blade connector form a rotatable connection. a blade connector comprising an electrically insulating material and configured to be located substantially in a rotational axis (R) of a blade root of a wind turbine blade ; wherein the blade connector comprises a first end configured to be electrically connected to a down conductor cable of the blade , a second end configured to conduct a lightning discharge to a rotor hub of the wind turbine and a core of electrically conductive material configured to be electrically connected to the first end and the second end , characterised in that the blade connector comprises an electrically insulating fastener for connecting the blade connector to the blade root ; and wherein the first end and the second end of the blade connector form a rotatable connection.
A computerised method of generating a route from an origin position (F1) to a destination position across an electronic map comprising a plurality of vectors representing segments of a navigable route in an area covered by the electronic map, the area covered by the electronic map being divided into a plurality of regions, the method comprising: obtaining delay data indicating delays on vectors within an area covered by the electronic map; calculating a first portion of a route , from an origin position (F1) toward the destination position , using a first routing method up to a predetermined threshold from the origin position (F1), such that the first routing method uses the delay data so that the first portion of the route takes into account delays; and calculating a second portion of the route beyond the predetermined threshold to the destination position using a second routing method to further calculate the route to the destination position , in which the second routing method does not use delay data, and in which the second routing method uses routing acceleration data; wherein the routing acceleration data indicates, for each vector, whether the vector forms part of a lowest cost route from a current region to each one of the other regions, the routing acceleration data being a bit vector produced by pre-processing the electronic map according to a pre-determined cost function. obtaining delay data indicating delays on vectors within an area covered by the electronic map; calculating a first portion of a route , from an origin position (F1) toward the destination position , using a first routing method up to a predetermined threshold from the origin position (F1), such that the first routing method uses the delay data so that the first portion of the route takes into account delays; and calculating a second portion of the route beyond the predetermined threshold to the destination position using a second routing method to further calculate the route to the destination position , in which the second routing method does not use delay data, and in which the second routing method uses routing acceleration data; wherein the routing acceleration data indicates, for each vector, whether the vector forms part of a lowest cost route from a current region to each one of the other regions, the routing acceleration data being a bit vector produced by pre-processing the electronic map according to a pre-determined cost function.