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A hinge for a brace , comprising, a tensioning element having first and second ends, for applying a restorative force to the hinge , a tensioning portion comprising a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the tensioning element as the hinge is moved from a rest position to a loaded condition, the first end of the tensioning element being fixed to the tensioning mechanism and the tensioning mechanism being fixed to a tensioning block , an anchoring portion comprising an anchoring block comprising a slot , the second end of the tensioning element being fixed to the anchoring block , the tensioning block being pivotally connected to a gusset member at a first pivot point and the anchoring block being pivotally connected to the gusset member at a second pivot point spaced from the first pivot point, and a tensioning member contained in the slot and comprising a cam having a peripheral surface about which the tensioning element is disposed, configured to restrain the tensioning element and to apply a tensioning force to the tensioning element as the hinge is moved out of the rest position, the tensioning block and the anchoring block being operatively geared together along an arc of motion so as to provide a generally symmetrical motion of the tensioning and anchoring portions relative to the gusset , whereby an external force is applied to move the hinge from the rest position loads the tensioning member , and when the external force is removed the tensioning member applies a restorative force to move the hinge back to the rest position, and characterised by a release member comprising an engaging surface complementary to an engaging surface of the cam for rotationally fixing the cam in an operative position, and an exposed release actuator for moving the engaging surface of the release member out of engagement from the engaging surface of the cam to orient the cam in a disengaged position out of the path of the tensioning element .
Hygienic flushing device for controlled flushing of a water pipe in order to avoid stagnation, having a hygienic flushing valve for the flushing, a controller for controlling the hygienic flushing valve for flushing, an odor trap for connection to a waste water pipe , discharging water passed through the hygienic flushing valve , and blocking odors from the waste water pipe , a toilet mounting frame for supporting a toilet, by which toilet mounting frame the hygienic flushing device is supported, wherein the odor trap is a separate odor trap of the hygienic flushing device and is designed to be connected to the waste water pipe independently of the toilet, characterized in that the hygienic flushing valve and the odor trap are designed to be able to be removed through an inspection opening in the mounted state of the hygienic flushing device. a hygienic flushing valve for the flushing, a controller for controlling the hygienic flushing valve for flushing, an odor trap for connection to a waste water pipe , discharging water passed through the hygienic flushing valve , and blocking odors from the waste water pipe , a toilet mounting frame for supporting a toilet, by which toilet mounting frame the hygienic flushing device is supported, wherein the odor trap is a separate odor trap of the hygienic flushing device and is designed to be connected to the waste water pipe independently of the toilet, characterized in that the hygienic flushing valve and the odor trap are designed to be able to be removed through an inspection opening in the mounted state of the hygienic flushing device.
Computer-implemented method for assigning automation devices to a segment in a building , the method having the following steps: reading in a function data structure for the segment , the function data structure indicating functions (F1, F2, F3, F4) specified with their respective effects for the segment in the building ; reading in a device pool data structure for the building , wherein the device pool data structure represents at least device types of the automation devices and the performable functions thereof (B_DESIRED, B_ACTUAL, P(...), CONTROL, LAMP, BLIND) for use in buildings in general, wherein a device type describes the combination of one or more functions that a device can perform; performed by a functions-to-types assignment module , assigning the functions (F1, F2, F3, F4) from the function data structure to device types, thereby generating a type list ; and performed by a types-to-devices assignment module , assigning the device types from the type list to devices according to predefined device conditions, thereby generating a device list that indicates how many devices of a respective device type with an effect for the segment are needed. reading in a function data structure for the segment , the function data structure indicating functions (F1, F2, F3, F4) specified with their respective effects for the segment in the building ; reading in a device pool data structure for the building , wherein the device pool data structure represents at least device types of the automation devices and the performable functions thereof (B_DESIRED, B_ACTUAL, P(...), CONTROL, LAMP, BLIND) for use in buildings in general, wherein a device type describes the combination of one or more functions that a device can perform; performed by a functions-to-types assignment module , assigning the functions (F1, F2, F3, F4) from the function data structure to device types, thereby generating a type list ; and performed by a types-to-devices assignment module , assigning the device types from the type list to devices according to predefined device conditions, thereby generating a device list that indicates how many devices of a respective device type with an effect for the segment are needed.
A filter apparatus for mechanically filtering a liquid (W), the filter apparatus comprising: a filter chamber containing a plurality of filter elements for filtering the liquid (W), the filter elements each having an open cell structure; and a steriliser unit disposed inside the filter chamber for sterilising the filter elements in the filter chamber ; wherein, in use, the liquid (W) flows through the filter chamber and causes the filter elements to form a filter pack in the filter chamber , the steriliser unit being located inside the filter chamber such that the filter elements form the filter pack around at least a portion of the steriliser unit , the steriliser unit being configured to extend at least partially into the filter pack formed in the filter chamber . a filter chamber containing a plurality of filter elements for filtering the liquid (W), the filter elements each having an open cell structure; and a steriliser unit disposed inside the filter chamber for sterilising the filter elements in the filter chamber ; wherein, in use, the liquid (W) flows through the filter chamber and causes the filter elements to form a filter pack in the filter chamber , the steriliser unit being located inside the filter chamber such that the filter elements form the filter pack around at least a portion of the steriliser unit , the steriliser unit being configured to extend at least partially into the filter pack formed in the filter chamber .
A non-aqueous ink composition comprising: (a) a polythiophene comprising a repeating unit complying with formula (I) wherein R 1 and R 2 are each, independently, H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, or -O-[Z-O] p -R e ; wherein Z is an optionally halogenated hydrocarbylene group, p is equal to or greater than 1, and R e is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, or aryl; (b) a transition metal complex having at least one β-diketonate ligand; and (c) a liquid carrier comprising one or more organic solvents. (a) a polythiophene comprising a repeating unit complying with formula (I) wherein R 1 and R 2 are each, independently, H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, or -O-[Z-O] p -R e ; wherein Z is an optionally halogenated hydrocarbylene group, p is equal to or greater than 1, and R e is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, or aryl; Z is an optionally halogenated hydrocarbylene group, p is equal to or greater than 1, and R e is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, or aryl; (b) a transition metal complex having at least one β-diketonate ligand; and (c) a liquid carrier comprising one or more organic solvents.
A servovalve comprising: a moveable member ; a torsion bridge extending along and adapted to rotate about a first axis (A r ) and having a passage therethrough; a valve system comprising a body containing a fluid, the body having a hollow chimney extending axially in a first direction therefrom, the hollow chimney having an open end; and a torque motor for rotating the torsion bridge to control the valve system by moving the moveable member , wherein the moveable member extends into the body through the hollow chimney , characterised in that the hollow chimney extends into the passage in the torsion bridge , and a seal is provided between the hollow chimney and the passage . a moveable member ; a torsion bridge extending along and adapted to rotate about a first axis (A r ) and having a passage therethrough; a valve system comprising a body containing a fluid, the body having a hollow chimney extending axially in a first direction therefrom, the hollow chimney having an open end; and a torque motor for rotating the torsion bridge to control the valve system by moving the moveable member , wherein the moveable member extends into the body through the hollow chimney , characterised in that the hollow chimney extends into the passage in the torsion bridge , and a seal is provided between the hollow chimney and the passage .
Use of a vinyl chloride graft copolymer comprising A) 35 to 60 % by weight, based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride graft copolymer, of a grafted, crosslinked copolymer preparable by copolymerisation of: 80 to 99.95 % by weight vinyl chloride, 0.05 to 3.0 % by weight of polyethylenically unsaturated comonomers and 0 to 19.95 % by weight of other copolymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, or 35 to 60 % by weight, based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride graft copolymer, of a grafted (co)polymer, preparable by (co)polymerisation of 80 to 100 % by weight vinyl chloride and 0 to 20 % by weight of other copolymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, at a polymerisation temperature of 0 to 45°C, and B) 40 to 65 % by weight, based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride graft copolymer, of a crosslinked grafting base containing a crosslinked acrylic acid ester copolymer with 0.01 to 5 % by weight of polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer units and optionally further comonomer units copolymerisable with acrylic acid esters, for the production of a colour masterbatch. A) 35 to 60 % by weight, based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride graft copolymer, of a grafted, crosslinked copolymer preparable by copolymerisation of: 80 to 99.95 % by weight vinyl chloride, 0.05 to 3.0 % by weight of polyethylenically unsaturated comonomers and 0 to 19.95 % by weight of other copolymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, or 35 to 60 % by weight, based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride graft copolymer, of a grafted (co)polymer, preparable by (co)polymerisation of 80 to 100 % by weight vinyl chloride and 0 to 20 % by weight of other copolymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, at a polymerisation temperature of 0 to 45°C, and 80 to 99.95 % by weight vinyl chloride, 0.05 to 3.0 % by weight of polyethylenically unsaturated comonomers and 0 to 19.95 % by weight of other copolymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, or 35 to 60 % by weight, based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride graft copolymer, of a grafted (co)polymer, preparable by (co)polymerisation of 80 to 100 % by weight vinyl chloride and 0 to 20 % by weight of other copolymerisable, ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, at a polymerisation temperature of 0 to 45°C, B) 40 to 65 % by weight, based on the total weight of the vinyl chloride graft copolymer, of a crosslinked grafting base containing
An optical display system , comprising: a polarizing filter configured to filter light from real-world objects into a first polarization state; a tunable liquid crystal (LC) lens that is configured to impart variable focus on light that has a second polarization state, the second polarization state being orthogonal to the first polarization state; and a waveguide including an out-coupling element for out-coupling light to the tunable LC lens wherein the out-coupling element is configured for sensitivity to the second polarization state so that only light in the second polarization state is out-coupled to the tunable LC lens and subject to variable focus. a polarizing filter configured to filter light from real-world objects into a first polarization state; a tunable liquid crystal (LC) lens that is configured to impart variable focus on light that has a second polarization state, the second polarization state being orthogonal to the first polarization state; and a waveguide including an out-coupling element for out-coupling light to the tunable LC lens wherein the out-coupling element is configured for sensitivity to the second polarization state so that only light in the second polarization state is out-coupled to the tunable LC lens and subject to variable focus.
Electrochemical cell in a charged state comprising a positive electrode, an aqueous electrolyte and a negative electrode, the positive electrode comprising a metallic oxide, such as lead oxide or tin oxide, the negative electrode comprising a support and an active material, characterized in that the active material of the negative electrode is a metal alloy chosen among a copper based alloy, a cadmium based alloy, a nickel based alloy, a manganese based alloy or a cadmium and tin based alloy, and in that the electrolyte comprises sulfuric acid and an active material dissolved, under the form of sulfates of metals forming the alloy of the active material of the negative electrode, the concentration in sulfuric acid being higher than 100g/L, the concentration in active material dissolved going from 0 to 400g/L, and preferably from 0 to 200g/L.
A silicone-polyether copolymer having the formula X g -Y, wherein Y is a linear or branched polyether moiety; and each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having one of formulas (I)-(III): wherein subscript g is on average greater than 1; each R 1 is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; each R 2 is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; each D 1 is an independently selected divalent hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms; each subscript a is independently 0 or 1; subscript f is 0 or 1; subscript t is ≥0; and subscript u is >0. wherein Y is a linear or branched polyether moiety; and each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having one of formulas (I)-(III): wherein subscript g is on average greater than 1; each R 1 is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; each R 2 is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; each D 1 is an independently selected divalent hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms; each subscript a is independently 0 or 1; subscript f is 0 or 1; subscript t is ≥0; and subscript u is >0.
A system for determining the spectral sensitivity of a spectrograph , comprising an irradiation device configured to emit first electromagnetic radiation with a first spectrum including at least three simultaneously emitted, spectral lines (S1-Sk) equidistant in wavelength, and a spectrograph comprising a spectral separator and a photodetector with a plurality of pixels (P1-Pm), wherein the spectral separator is arranged so as to receive the first electromagnetic radiation and to separate the first electromagnetic radiation so that the at least three spectral lines (S1-Sk) are assigned to different pixels from among the plurality of pixels (P1-Pm), wherein the irradiation device comprises an irradiation source configured to emit second electromagnetic radiation with a second spectrum which is broadband or continuous and includes the at least three spectral lines (S1-Sk), and an irradiation conversion device arranged to convert the second electromagnetic radiation to the first electromagnetic radiation to be emitted by the irradiation device , wherein the irradiation conversion device comprises a Fabry-Perot resonator having a resonator length, L, and being configured to transmit the first electromagnetic radiation including the at least three spectral lines (S1-Sk), wherein the irradiation source is arranged inside of the Fabry-Perot resonator. comprising an irradiation device configured to emit first electromagnetic radiation with a first spectrum including at least three simultaneously emitted, spectral lines (S1-Sk) equidistant in wavelength, and a spectrograph comprising a spectral separator and a photodetector with a plurality of pixels (P1-Pm), wherein the spectral separator is arranged so as to receive the first electromagnetic radiation and to separate the first electromagnetic radiation so that the at least three spectral lines (S1-Sk) are assigned to different pixels from among the plurality of pixels (P1-Pm), wherein the irradiation device comprises an irradiation source configured to emit second electromagnetic radiation with a second spectrum which is broadband or continuous and includes the at least three spectral lines (S1-Sk), and an irradiation conversion device arranged to convert the second electromagnetic radiation to the first electromagnetic radiation to be emitted by the irradiation device , wherein the irradiation conversion device comprises a Fabry-Perot resonator having a resonator length, L, and being configured to transmit the first electromagnetic radiation including the at least three spectral lines (S1-Sk), wherein the irradiation source is arranged inside of the Fabry-Perot resonator.
A method of reducing lost circulation in a severe loss zone of a wellbore, the method comprising: introducing a drilling fluid comprising a liquid carrier, a weighting material and a plurality of additives into the severe loss zone such that the plurality of additives become lodged in at least one fracture that defines the severe loss zone, the plurality of additives comprising cone-shaped lost circulation materials (LCMs) comprising: a plurality of granular scrap tire particles; and a polymer adhesive that is dispersed between the plurality of granular scrap tire particles and binds the plurality of granular scrap tire particles together. a plurality of granular scrap tire particles; and a polymer adhesive that is dispersed between the plurality of granular scrap tire particles and binds the plurality of granular scrap tire particles together.
A sporting implement comprising: a recovery gel, the recovery gel forming a film, the recovery gel being compressible, shape recoverable, and pressurized to a predetermined pressure and configured to provide an integrated agent for filling cracks that appear during use of the sporting implement.
A method of activating cruise control for a vehicle in motion, comprising: - continuously acquiring (S1) measurements of the speed of the vehicle, - determining (S2) a maximum allowable speed on the path currently travelled by the vehicle, - selecting (S3) a value V1 for a limit speed based on the determined maximum allowable speed, said value V1 being lower than the maximum allowable speed, - selecting (S4) a time range of T units of time, such as T seconds, wherein the value of T is selected based on the maximum allowable speed, - continuously calculating (S5) the average speed of the vehicle, wherein said calculated average speed is, at any given moment, based on the continuously acquired speed measurements for the most recent T units of time, - upon determination that the speed of the vehicle exceeds the value V1 and that during the most recent T units of time the speed has deviated less than or equal to a predefined allowable deviation from the last calculated average speed, automatically activating (S6) the cruise control to operate the vehicle at said last calculated average speed. - continuously acquiring (S1) measurements of the speed of the vehicle, - determining (S2) a maximum allowable speed on the path currently travelled by the vehicle, - selecting (S3) a value V1 for a limit speed based on the determined maximum allowable speed, said value V1 being lower than the maximum allowable speed, - selecting (S4) a time range of T units of time, such as T seconds, wherein the value of T is selected based on the maximum allowable speed, - continuously calculating (S5) the average speed of the vehicle, wherein said calculated average speed is, at any given moment, based on the continuously acquired speed measurements for the most recent T units of time, - upon determination that the speed of the vehicle exceeds the value V1 and that during the most recent T units of time the speed has deviated less than or equal to a predefined allowable deviation from the last calculated average speed, automatically activating (S6) the cruise control to operate the vehicle at said last calculated average speed.
A turning characteristic estimating device for a vehicle for estimating a stability factor (Kh) and a time constant coefficient (Tp) of steering response that are parameter values related to turning characteristics of the vehicle , wherein the turning characteristic estimating device determines validity of estimation values based on a standard yaw rate (YrStd) of the vehicle and an actual yaw rate (Yr) of the vehicle , the standard yaw rate (YrStd) being calculated by using estimation values of the stability factor (Kh) and the time constant coefficient (Tp) of steering response estimated by the turning characteristic estimating device , characterized in that the turning characteristic estimating device changes a changing operation on the stability factor (Kh) and the time constant coefficient (Tp) of steering response of the vehicle corresponding to a determination result of the validity of the estimation values and depending on an estimated state of the estimating process and thereon whether the turning of the vehicle has been ended, wherein the estimated state of the estimating process is either a state without a result of determining that there is validity in the past estimating process or a state with a result of determining that there is validity in the past estimating process.