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A cushion arrangement , which is adapted to support the head and/or back of a wheelchair user within a vehicle, comprising: a first cushion having a planar or substantially planar support surface ; and a second cushion having a planar or substantially planar support surface, the second cushion being repeatedly movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, and may be selectively locked in the first configuration and the second configuration, wherein the second cushion is formed in two parts each of which has a support surface and which take the form of an upper part and a lower part , and wherein: in the first configuration, the support surface of the second cushion lies in a plane that is offset from that of the support surface of the first cushion ; and in the second configuration, the support surface of the upper part of the second cushion lies above, and in the same or substantially the same plane as that of, the support surface of the first cushion , and the support surface of the lower part of the second cushion lies below, and in the same or substantially the same plane as the support surface of, the first cushion so that the first and second cushions present a front surface that is generally co-planar. a first cushion having a planar or substantially planar support surface ; and a second cushion having a planar or substantially planar support surface, the second cushion being repeatedly movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, and may be selectively locked in the first configuration and the second configuration, wherein the second cushion is formed in two parts each of which has a support surface and which take the form of an upper part and a lower part , and wherein: in the first configuration, the support surface of the second cushion lies in a plane that is offset from that of the support surface of the first cushion ; and in the second configuration, the support surface of the upper part of the second cushion lies above, and in the same or substantially the same plane as that of, the support surface of the first cushion , and the support surface of the lower part of the second cushion lies below, and in the same or substantially the same plane as the support surface of, the first cushion so that the first and second cushions present a front surface that is generally co-planar. in the first configuration, the support surface of the second cushion lies in a plane that is offset from that of the support surface of the first cushion ; and in the second configuration, the support surface of the upper part of the second cushion lies above, and in the same or substantially the same plane as that of, the support surface of the first cushion , and the support surface of the lower part of the second cushion lies below, and in the same or substantially the same plane as the support surface of, the first cushion so that the first and second cushions present a front surface that is generally co-planar.
A manufacturing system comprising a manufacturing apparatus (101-104), and an operation terminal apparatus (201-203) capable of communicating with the manufacturing apparatus, wherein an ID tag including ID information on the manufacturing apparatus is attached to the manufacturing apparatus, and the operation terminal apparatus comprises: an ID reader configured for reading the ID information from the ID tag; and control means configured to allow the manufacturing apparatus to be operated only after reading the ID information from the ID tag by the ID reader, characterized in that , when the ID information is a predetermined value, the operation terminal apparatus is configured to receive an ID address number from the manufacturing apparatus, and when the received ID address number is a value representing that an operation right for the manufacturing apparatus has not been acquired, the operation terminal apparatus is configured to transmit a value for identifying the operation terminal apparatus to the manufacturing apparatus, the manufacturing apparatus is configured to write, as the ID address number, instead of the value that the operation right for the manufacturing apparatus has not been acquired, the value for identifying the operation terminal apparatus received from the operation terminal apparatus, and the manufacturing apparatus that has written the value for identifying the operation terminal apparatus is operable by the operation terminal apparatus of which the value for identifying the operation terminal apparatus has been written by the manufacturing apparatus.
A plow for a sludge dewatering system , the sludge dewatering system comprising a perforated conveyor belt , the plow comprising: a blade , the blade comprising: a leading edge , a first wing swept downward in a vertical direction and outward in a first horizontal direction relative to the leading edge , and a second wing swept downward in the vertical direction and outward in a second horizontal direction relative to the leading edge , the second horizontal direction being opposite of the first horizontal direction , wherein: the first wing comprises an angled front surface that angles downward in the vertical direction and outward in the first horizontal direction relative to the leading edge ; and the second wing comprises an angled front surface that angles downward in the vertical direction and outward in the second horizontal direction relative to the leading edge . a leading edge , a first wing swept downward in a vertical direction and outward in a first horizontal direction relative to the leading edge , and a second wing swept downward in the vertical direction and outward in a second horizontal direction relative to the leading edge , the second horizontal direction being opposite of the first horizontal direction , the first wing comprises an angled front surface that angles downward in the vertical direction and outward in the first horizontal direction relative to the leading edge ; and the second wing comprises an angled front surface that angles downward in the vertical direction and outward in the second horizontal direction relative to the leading edge .
A method of allocating resources in a communications system, comprising: obtaining information regarding communications quality; reserving (102, 103; S101) resource blocks that can be used periodically; and allocating (104; S102) the reserved resource blocks to a terminal , wherein the reserving step (102, 103; S101) includes: obtaining the number of reserved resource blocks on a time frame basis; calculating (S151) a selection index based on the number of reserved resource blocks and the number of reserved low-quality users for each frame as the information regarding communications quality; and performing (S152) the sorting in ascending order of the selection index, wherein the allocating step (140; S102) allocates the resource blocks in ascending order of the selection index of the time frame. obtaining information regarding communications quality; reserving (102, 103; S101) resource blocks that can be used periodically; and allocating (104; S102) the reserved resource blocks to a terminal , wherein the reserving step (102, 103; S101) includes: obtaining the number of reserved resource blocks on a time frame basis; calculating (S151) a selection index based on the number of reserved resource blocks and the number of reserved low-quality users for each frame as the information regarding communications quality; and performing (S152) the sorting in ascending order of the selection index, wherein the allocating step (140; S102) allocates the resource blocks in ascending order of the selection index of the time frame. obtaining the number of reserved resource blocks on a time frame basis; calculating (S151) a selection index based on the number of reserved resource blocks and the number of reserved low-quality users for each frame as the information regarding communications quality; and performing (S152) the sorting in ascending order of the selection index, wherein the allocating step (140; S102) allocates the resource blocks in ascending order of the selection index of the time frame.
A compound of formula (1-b): wherein n is an integer selected from 1-30; and E 1 is an energy acceptor having the formula:
An inflatable evacuation device for an aircraft, comprising: a chamber including a first longitudinal tube and a second longitudinal tube extending from a proximal end of the inflatable evacuation device to a distal end of the inflatable evacuation device ; a plurality of canopy supports integral with or coupled to the chamber and in fluid communication with the chamber; and a plurality of retention devices configured to restrict inflation of the canopy supports during inflation of the first and second longitudinal tube ; characterised in that the plurality of retention devices is configured to hold the plurality of canopy supports within the interior of the chamber and in that , in a packed state, the plurality of canopy supports is disposed within an interior of the chamber, and furthermore each canopy support of the plurality of canopy supports includes a retention device of the plurality of retention devices located over the canopy support . a chamber including a first longitudinal tube and a second longitudinal tube extending from a proximal end of the inflatable evacuation device to a distal end of the inflatable evacuation device ; a plurality of canopy supports integral with or coupled to the chamber and in fluid communication with the chamber; and a plurality of retention devices configured to restrict inflation of the canopy supports during inflation of the first and second longitudinal tube ; characterised in that the plurality of retention devices is configured to hold the plurality of canopy supports within the interior of the chamber and in that , in a packed state, the plurality of canopy supports is disposed within an interior of the chamber, and furthermore each canopy support of the plurality of canopy supports includes a retention device of the plurality of retention devices located over the canopy support .
A method for preparing a metal product , comprising: applying a polymer film to a surface of a metal substrate ; applying a layer of wax to an outer layer of the polymer film and characterized in comprising heating the polymer film and the layer of wax to a temperature above a melting temperature of the polymer film . applying a polymer film to a surface of a metal substrate ; applying a layer of wax to an outer layer of the polymer film and characterized in comprising heating the polymer film and the layer of wax to a temperature above a melting temperature of the polymer film .
A powder composition comprising: a blend of two or more laser-sinterable polyester polymers, wherein at least one of the polyester polymers is semi-crystalline; and at least one of the polyester polymers is amorphous; and at least 3 weight percent of reinforcing particles having an aspect ratio of at least 5:1 and a median maximum dimension of less than 300 microns and greater than 80 microns, based on the total weight of the powder composition; wherein at least a portion of the reinforcing particles are mineral particles that comprise at least 1 weight percent of the powder composition, based on the total weight of the powder composition; wherein said semi-crystalline laser-sinterable polyester polymer is aromatic and having a melting temperature between 120 and 220°C, determined by using DSC at a constant scanning rate at 10°C per minute; and wherein said powder composition has 10 to 25 wt% of the amorphous polyester polymer, based on the weight of the polyester resins, and 75 to 90 wt% of the semi-crystalline polyester polymer. a blend of two or more laser-sinterable polyester polymers, wherein at least one of the polyester polymers is semi-crystalline; and at least one of the polyester polymers is amorphous; and at least 3 weight percent of reinforcing particles having an aspect ratio of at least 5:1 and a median maximum dimension of less than 300 microns and greater than 80 microns, based on the total weight of the powder composition; wherein at least a portion of the reinforcing particles are mineral particles that comprise at least 1 weight percent of the powder composition, based on the total weight of the powder composition; wherein said semi-crystalline laser-sinterable polyester polymer is aromatic and having a melting temperature between 120 and 220°C, determined by using DSC at a constant scanning rate at 10°C per minute; and wherein said powder composition has 10 to 25 wt% of the amorphous polyester polymer, based on the weight of the polyester resins, and 75 to 90 wt% of the semi-crystalline polyester polymer.
A semiconductor device comprising a driver circuit adapted to drive a power semiconductor element arranged between a positive electrode terminal of a power supply and a load , the driver circuit including: a booster circuit which generates the gate voltage when the power semiconductor element is turned on, wherein the driver circuit further includes a timer circuit which starts counting when a current flows in the power semiconductor element , characterized in that the booster circuit comprises a gate voltage reduction circuit (17a; 17b) adapted to reduce the gate voltage of the power semiconductor element generated by the booster circuit ; and wherein the timer circuit is adapted to activate the gate voltage reduction circuit (17a; 17b) after a certain time from the start of counting such that the booster circuit reduces the current-carrying capability of the power semiconductor element . a booster circuit which generates the gate voltage when the power semiconductor element is turned on, wherein the driver circuit further includes a timer circuit which starts counting when a current flows in the power semiconductor element , characterized in that the booster circuit comprises a gate voltage reduction circuit (17a; 17b) adapted to reduce the gate voltage of the power semiconductor element generated by the booster circuit ; and wherein the timer circuit is adapted to activate the gate voltage reduction circuit (17a; 17b) after a certain time from the start of counting such that the booster circuit reduces the current-carrying capability of the power semiconductor element .
A mounting mechanism for a liquid container , the mechanism comprising: a holder portion that fixes a mouthpiece serving as an outlet of a liquid of a liquid container in which the liquid is contained and that holds the liquid container ; a set portion that has a fitting part fitted to the mouthpiece and causing the liquid to flow out of the mouthpiece ; a tube that communicates with the fitting part ; and a main body that is connected to the set portion by using the tube , wherein: the set portion is movable with respect to the main body ; characterized in that the holder portion and the set portion are connected to each other, and the holder portion is rotatably movable with respect to the set portion and the mouthpiece is fitted to the fitting part by rotating the holder portion toward the set portion. a holder portion that fixes a mouthpiece serving as an outlet of a liquid of a liquid container in which the liquid is contained and that holds the liquid container ; a set portion that has a fitting part fitted to the mouthpiece and causing the liquid to flow out of the mouthpiece ; a tube that communicates with the fitting part ; and a main body that is connected to the set portion by using the tube , wherein: the set portion is movable with respect to the main body ; characterized in that the holder portion and the set portion are connected to each other, and the holder portion is rotatably movable with respect to the set portion and the mouthpiece is fitted to the fitting part by rotating the holder portion toward the set portion.
An arrangement for supporting a rotary drum, in particular a rotary kiln of a cement manufacturing installation, said rotary drum having at least three riding rings distributedly arranged along the axial direction of the rotary drum, the arrangement comprising a pair of relatively spaced rollers for supporting a riding ring, at least one bearing for each roller, a support for each bearing mounted for movement of the roller toward and away from the shell of the rotary drum and spring means exerting a spring force acting on the support so as to counteract the weight of the rotary drum resting on the rollers, whereby the spring means comprise a pressure vessel charged with a compressed gas that exerts the spring force, characterized in that the rotary drum comprises at least three riding rings and only at least one middle ring arranged between two outer rings is supported by a pair of relatively spaced rollers that are equipped with said spring means comprising a pressure vessel charged with a compressed gas .
Flow regulating device for regulating a fluid flow therethrough, comprising a fluid inlet for fluid to flow into the flow regulating device, a fluid outlet for the fluid to flow out of the flow regulating device, and a fluid channel extending from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet , wherein the flow regulating device further comprises: - a flow regulating element provided with a regulator inlet and arranged in the fluid channel to regulate a flow rate of the fluid flowing through the fluid outlet ; - a housing for housing the flow regulating element , wherein the housing comprises an inlet segment , characterised by a pressure enhancing device arranged in the inlet segment to increase the pressure of the fluid in the regulator inlet relative to the pressure of the fluid flowing through the fluid inlet . - a flow regulating element provided with a regulator inlet and arranged in the fluid channel to regulate a flow rate of the fluid flowing through the fluid outlet ; - a housing for housing the flow regulating element , wherein the housing comprises an inlet segment ,
A medical catheter assembly , comprising: an elongate catheter member having a longitudinal axis (x), the elongate catheter member defining first and second internal lumens extending therethrough, the elongate catheter member including an outer wall having a first opening defined by a first continuous wall , and being in fluid communication with the first internal lumen to facilitate establishment of a first flow stream (F1), and a second opening defined by a second continuous wall , and being in fluid communication with the second internal lumen to facilitate establishment of a second flow stream (F2), characterized in that : the first and second openings each include proximal and distal tapered portions , whereby separation of the first flow stream (F1) from the second flow stream (F2) is maximized to reduce the likelihood of recirculation between the first and second internal lumens , the proximal and distal tapered portions of the first opening being connected by a first intermediate portion , and the proximal and distal tapered portions of the second opening being connected by a second intermediate portion , the first intermediate portion being defined by first and second wall portions of the first wall , and the second intermediate portion being defined by first and second wall portions of the second wall , the first wall portion of the first intermediate portion extending along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis (x), and the second wall portion of the first intermediate portion being arcuate in configuration and the first wall portion of the second intermediate portion extending along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis (x), and the second wall portion of the second intermediate portion being arcuate in configuration. the first and second openings each include proximal and distal tapered portions , whereby separation of the first flow stream (F1) from the second flow stream (F2) is maximized to reduce the likelihood of recirculation between the first and second internal lumens , the proximal and distal tapered portions of the first opening being connected by a first intermediate portion , and the proximal and distal tapered portions of the second opening being connected by a second intermediate portion , the first intermediate portion being defined by first and second wall portions of the first wall , and the second intermediate portion being defined by first and second wall portions of the second wall , the first wall portion of the first intermediate portion extending along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis (x), and the second wall portion of the first intermediate portion being arcuate in configuration and the first wall portion of the second intermediate portion extending along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis (x), and the second wall portion of the second intermediate portion being arcuate in configuration.
A microfluidic device for producing droplets of at least one sample into an immiscible phase, the device comprising a droplet maker connecting an immiscible phase channel and a sample channel having a plurality of sample inlets connected to a plurality of sample inlet channels injecting the at least one sample into the sample channel , wherein the injection of the at least one sample is controlled by a plurality of sample valves , so that the at least one sample flows either towards a sample waste outlet or into one of the plurality of sample inlet channels , wherein the plurality of sample inlet channels have the same hydrodynamic resistance resulting from the length, height and width of the sample inlet channel upstream of the droplet maker , the microfluidic device has an outlet channel downstream of the droplet maker , wherein the droplets flow into said outlet channel, characterised in that the hydrodynamic resistance of the outlet channel is lower than the hydrodynamic resistance of the immiscible phase channel , and wherein said hydrodynamic resistance of the outlet channel resulting from the length, height and width of the outlet channel is lower than the hydrodynamic resistance of the sample inlets channels.
Downmixer for downmixing a multi-channel audio signal having at least two channels, comprising: a weighting value estimator for estimating band-wise weighting values for the at least two channels, wherein the weighting value estimator is configured to calculate the band-wise weighting values based on a target energy value per band, so that an energy in the band of a downmix audio signal is in a predetermined relation to energies in the same bands of the at least two channels; a spectral weighter for weighting spectral domain representations of the at least two channels using the band-wise weighting values; a converter for converting weighted spectral domain representations of the at least two channels into time representations of the at least two channels; and a mixer for mixing the time representations of the at least two channels to obtain the downmix audio signal. a weighting value estimator for estimating band-wise weighting values for the at least two channels, wherein the weighting value estimator is configured to calculate the band-wise weighting values based on a target energy value per band, so that an energy in the band of a downmix audio signal is in a predetermined relation to energies in the same bands of the at least two channels; a spectral weighter for weighting spectral domain representations of the at least two channels using the band-wise weighting values; a converter for converting weighted spectral domain representations of the at least two channels into time representations of the at least two channels; and a mixer for mixing the time representations of the at least two channels to obtain the downmix audio signal.
One or more human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of mast cell mediated visceral hypersensitivity and/or mast cell mediated visceral pain in a human.