mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A neuromuscular monitoring system , comprising: a plurality of first electrodes ; a plurality of second electrodes (303 - 305); and a monitor programmed to conduct an automatic monitoring cycle (1701-1705), the automatic monitoring cycle including: (a) applying a series of stimulation signals to a patient via the first electrodes detecting patient response to the series of stimulation signals via the second electrodes, and determining a train of four (TOF) count from the detected patient response characterised by said automatic monitoring cycle further including (b) if the TOF count is at or above a predetermined threshold of one, automatically repeating step (a), and if the TOF count is below the predetermined threshold, automatically applying a tetanic stimulation signal to the patient via the first electrodes and determining a post tetanic count (PTC) , the monitor being further programmed to repeat the automatic monitoring cycle after determining said PTC . a plurality of first electrodes ; a plurality of second electrodes (303 - 305); and a monitor programmed to conduct an automatic monitoring cycle (1701-1705), the automatic monitoring cycle including: (a) applying a series of stimulation signals to a patient via the first electrodes detecting patient response to the series of stimulation signals via the second electrodes, and determining a train of four (TOF) count from the detected patient response characterised by said automatic monitoring cycle further including (b) if the TOF count is at or above a predetermined threshold of one, automatically repeating step (a), and if the TOF count is below the predetermined threshold, automatically applying a tetanic stimulation signal to the patient via the first electrodes and determining a post tetanic count (PTC) , the monitor being further programmed to repeat the automatic monitoring cycle after determining said PTC . (a) applying a series of stimulation signals to a patient via the first electrodes detecting patient response to the series of stimulation signals via the second electrodes, and determining a train of four (TOF) count from the detected patient response characterised by said automatic monitoring cycle further including (b) if the TOF count is at or above a predetermined threshold of one, automatically repeating step (a), and if the TOF count is below the predetermined threshold, automatically applying a tetanic stimulation signal to the patient via the first electrodes and determining a post tetanic count (PTC) , the monitor being further programmed to repeat the automatic monitoring cycle after determining said PTC .
A membrane carrier for detecting a target substance in a liquid sample, the membrane carrier comprising: a flow path , a microstructure formed at a bottom of the flow path , a detection zone for detecting the target substance in the liquid sample; and a label provided in at least in a part of the flow path at an upstream side of the detection zone , the label being constituted of: a particle having a diameter of 500 nm or more and 100 μm or less, and an antibody or an antigen bound to the particle, wherein the antibody and antigen are capable of specifically reacting with a target substance in the liquid sample, and a detection substance immobilized in the detection zone of the membrane carrier , which detection substance is capable of producing a color change by holding a target substance, in such a way that the target substance to which the label is to be bound can be detected in the detection zone and the color of the detection zone will change upon binding of the label. a flow path , a microstructure formed at a bottom of the flow path , a detection zone for detecting the target substance in the liquid sample; and a label provided in at least in a part of the flow path at an upstream side of the detection zone , the label being constituted of: a particle having a diameter of 500 nm or more and 100 μm or less, and an antibody or an antigen bound to the particle, wherein the antibody and antigen are capable of specifically reacting with a target substance in the liquid sample, and a particle having a diameter of 500 nm or more and 100 μm or less, and an antibody or an antigen bound to the particle, wherein the antibody and antigen are capable of specifically reacting with a target substance in the liquid sample, and a detection substance immobilized in the detection zone of the membrane carrier , which detection substance is capable of producing a color change by holding a target substance, in such a way that the target substance to which the label is to be bound can be detected in the detection zone and the color of the detection zone will change upon binding of the label.
A piezoelectric element comprising: a first electrode ; a second electrode ; and a piezoelectric layer which is provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, and is formed of a perovskite type oxide which contains potassium, sodium, niobium, and manganese, wherein, in the piezoelectric layer, a proportion of an A-site constituent element of the perovskite type oxide is smaller than a proportion of a B-site constituent element thereof, characterized in that in XRD measurement of the piezoelectric layer, two or more peaks derived from the perovskite type oxide are provided in a range of 44°<2θ<48°, and an intensity ratio X/Y between a peak X having the highest intensity among the peaks, and a peak Y having the lowest intensity satisfies 2.0<X/Y, and the perovskite type oxide constituting the piezoelectric layer is represented by one of the following formulae: (K 0.4 Na 0.6 ) 0.90 (Nb 0.995 Mn 0.005 )O 3 and (K 0.4 Na 0.6 ) 0.94 (Nb 0.995 Mn 0.005 )O 3 . a first electrode ; a second electrode ; and a piezoelectric layer which is provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, and is formed of a perovskite type oxide which contains potassium, sodium, niobium, and manganese, wherein, in the piezoelectric layer, a proportion of an A-site constituent element of the perovskite type oxide is smaller than a proportion of a B-site constituent element thereof, characterized in that in XRD measurement of the piezoelectric layer, two or more peaks derived from the perovskite type oxide are provided in a range of 44°<2θ<48°, and an intensity ratio X/Y between a peak X having the highest intensity among the peaks, and a peak Y having the lowest intensity satisfies 2.0<X/Y, and the perovskite type oxide constituting the piezoelectric layer is represented by one of the following formulae: (K 0.4 Na 0.6 ) 0.90 (Nb 0.995 Mn 0.005 )O 3 and (K 0.4 Na 0.6 ) 0.94 (Nb 0.995 Mn 0.005 )O 3 .
A vehicle camera assembly , comprising: a housing ; a camera coupled with the housing ; a self-cleaning assembly releasably coupleable with the housing ; and means for releasably locking the self-cleaning assembly with the housing , wherein the means for releasably locking the self-cleaning assembly with the housing comprises: a first pair of rigid coupling members formed on the self-cleaning assembly , and a second pair of rigid coupling members formed on the housing , wherein the first pair of rigid coupling members is configured to slidably engage the second pair of rigid coupling members, wherein the second pair of rigid coupling members protrudes from an exterior surface of the housing , characterized in that the means for releasably locking the self-cleaning assembly with the housing further comprises a flexible coupling member configured to resiliently engage at least one of a recess and a ridge formed on the housing , wherein the at least one of a recess and a ridge is formed in the exterior surface of the housing in between the second pair of rigid coupling members. a camera coupled with the housing ; a self-cleaning assembly releasably coupleable with the housing ; and means for releasably locking the self-cleaning assembly with the housing , wherein the means for releasably locking the self-cleaning assembly with the housing comprises: a first pair of rigid coupling members formed on the self-cleaning assembly , and a second pair of rigid coupling members formed on the housing , wherein the first pair of rigid coupling members is configured to slidably engage the second pair of rigid coupling members, wherein the second pair of rigid coupling members protrudes from an exterior surface of the housing , characterized in that the means for releasably locking the self-cleaning assembly with the housing further comprises a flexible coupling member configured to resiliently engage at least one of a recess and a ridge formed on the housing , wherein the at least one of a recess and a ridge is formed in the exterior surface of the housing in between the second pair of rigid coupling members. a first pair of rigid coupling members formed on the self-cleaning assembly , and a second pair of rigid coupling members formed on the housing , wherein the first pair of rigid coupling members is configured to slidably engage the second pair of rigid coupling members, wherein the second pair of rigid coupling members protrudes from an exterior surface of the housing , characterized in that the means for releasably locking the self-cleaning assembly with the housing further comprises a flexible coupling member configured to resiliently engage at least one of a recess and a ridge formed on the housing , wherein the at least one of a recess and a ridge is formed in the exterior surface of the housing in between the second pair of rigid coupling members.
A cushion member for a patient interface device, the cushion member comprising: a body portion comprising a first end and a second end disposed opposite the first end, the body portion defining a passage therethrough; and a support portion extending from the second end into the passage, wherein the support portion has an engaging portion structured to engage a face of a user, wherein the engaging portion faces away from an interior of the body portion, the support portion comprising a first portion and a second portion partially extending into the first portion, wherein the support portion is movable from a first configuration to a second configuration responsive to a change in environment, thereby changing shape, wherein the first portion is made of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and wherein the second portion is made of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion different than the first coefficient of thermal expansion, and wherein, when the support portion is in the first configuration, the engaging portion is generally smooth, and when the support portion is in the second configuration, the engaging portion is roughened. a body portion comprising a first end and a second end disposed opposite the first end, the body portion defining a passage therethrough; and a support portion extending from the second end into the passage, wherein the support portion has an engaging portion structured to engage a face of a user, wherein the engaging portion faces away from an interior of the body portion, the support portion comprising a first portion and a second portion partially extending into the first portion, wherein the support portion is movable from a first configuration to a second configuration responsive to a change in environment, thereby changing shape, wherein the first portion is made of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and wherein the second portion is made of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion different than the first coefficient of thermal expansion, and wherein, when the support portion is in the first configuration, the engaging portion is generally smooth, and when the support portion is in the second configuration, the engaging portion is roughened.
A liquid ejecting head comprising: a driving substrate including a driving element configured to, in response to a signal from an external controller, expand or contract so that a liquid is discharged from a pressure chamber through a nozzle , and a connection portion connecting the driving element to a wiring substrate connectable to the external controller; a sealing member that covers the connection portion and a part of the wiring substrate; and a mask plate , characterized in that : the mask plate has an L-shaped cross section with a top plate portion partially covering a part of the driving substrate including the connection portion and contacting the sealing member, and a side plate portion disposed on an outer periphery of the driving substrate, and at least a surface of the mask plate on an ejecting side of the top plate portion is formed to be flat. a driving substrate including a driving element configured to, in response to a signal from an external controller, expand or contract so that a liquid is discharged from a pressure chamber through a nozzle , and a connection portion connecting the driving element to a wiring substrate connectable to the external controller; a driving element configured to, in response to a signal from an external controller, expand or contract so that a liquid is discharged from a pressure chamber through a nozzle , and a connection portion connecting the driving element to a wiring substrate connectable to the external controller; a sealing member that covers the connection portion and a part of the wiring substrate; and a mask plate , the mask plate has an L-shaped cross section with a top plate portion partially covering a part of the driving substrate including the connection portion and contacting the sealing member, and a side plate portion disposed on an outer periphery of the driving substrate, and at least a surface of the mask plate on an ejecting side of the top plate portion is formed to be flat.
An indoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus, the indoor unit comprising: a centrifugal fan including a main plate fixed to a rotation shaft; a shroud opposed to the main plate and having an air inlet into which air can flow; and a plurality of blades arranged between the main plate and the shroud , and respectively connected to first portions of the main plate ; and an air outlet formed at second portions of the main plate between the blades and through which air can be flowed out, wherein spaces of the blades sandwiched by the main plate and the shroud serve as the air outlet , the main plate having an extended portion formed at an outer peripheral edge thereof, the extended portion extending in a direction to extend an opening height of the air outlet , the extended portion being formed to have an arcuate shape in a sectional surface including the rotation shaft, the arcuate shape having a curvature ratio; characterized in that the curvature ratio of the arcuate shape of the extended portion is configured to be larger at the first portions than at the second portions. a centrifugal fan including a main plate fixed to a rotation shaft; a shroud opposed to the main plate and having an air inlet into which air can flow; and a plurality of blades arranged between the main plate and the shroud , and respectively connected to first portions of the main plate ; and an air outlet formed at second portions of the main plate between the blades and through which air can be flowed out, wherein spaces of the blades sandwiched by the main plate and the shroud serve as the air outlet , the main plate having an extended portion formed at an outer peripheral edge thereof, the extended portion extending in a direction to extend an opening height of the air outlet , the extended portion being formed to have an arcuate shape in a sectional surface including the rotation shaft, the arcuate shape having a curvature ratio; characterized in that a main plate fixed to a rotation shaft; a shroud opposed to the main plate and having an air inlet into which air can flow; and a plurality of blades arranged between the main plate and the shroud , and respectively connected to first portions of the main plate ; and an air outlet formed at second portions of the main plate between the blades and through which air can be flowed out, wherein spaces of the blades sandwiched by the main plate and the shroud serve as the air outlet , the main plate having an extended portion formed at an outer peripheral edge thereof, the extended portion extending in a direction to extend an opening height of the air outlet , the extended portion being formed to have an arcuate shape in a sectional surface including the rotation shaft, the arcuate shape having a curvature ratio; characterized in that the curvature ratio of the arcuate shape of the extended portion is configured to be larger at the first portions than at the second portions.
Apparatus (TDF), comprising: generating means adapted to generate detection charging information related to an application; informing means adapted to inform a rules function device (PCRF) about a detection charging capability, wherein the detection charging capability indicates that the apparatus comprises the generating means; detecting means adapted to detect a start of the application; indicating means adapted to indicate the start of the application to the rules function device (PCRF); characterized in that the apparatus further comprises: providing means adapted to provide the detection charging information to a charging device (OCS / OFCS); and checking means adapted to check if an enforcement charging capability received from the rules function device (PCRF) indicates that an enforcement function (PCEF) prevents the generating and/or providing of enforcement charging information, wherein the enforcement charging information corresponds to the detection charging information. generating means adapted to generate detection charging information related to an application; informing means adapted to inform a rules function device (PCRF) about a detection charging capability, wherein the detection charging capability indicates that the apparatus comprises the generating means; detecting means adapted to detect a start of the application; indicating means adapted to indicate the start of the application to the rules function device (PCRF); characterized in that the apparatus further comprises: providing means adapted to provide the detection charging information to a charging device (OCS / OFCS); and checking means adapted to check if an enforcement charging capability received from the rules function device (PCRF) indicates that an enforcement function (PCEF) prevents the generating and/or providing of enforcement charging information, wherein the enforcement charging information corresponds to the detection charging information. providing means adapted to provide the detection charging information to a charging device (OCS / OFCS); and checking means adapted to check if an enforcement charging capability received from the rules function device (PCRF) indicates that an enforcement function (PCEF) prevents the generating and/or providing of enforcement charging information, wherein the enforcement charging information corresponds to the detection charging information.
A wireless power transmission device wearable by a subject , the wireless power transmission device comprising: a power conditioner comprising a first end and an opposite second end ; and a band comprising a body comprising at least one elastic segment , and a plurality of conductive wires extending along the body to form a plurality of conductive loops , at least one of the plurality of conductive wires electrically coupled to the power conditioner ; said wireless power transmission device being characterized in that the band comprises: a first end fixedly coupled to the power conditioner first end ; a second end fixedly coupled to the power conditioner second end ; wherein the body is extending between the band first end and the band second end . a power conditioner comprising a first end and an opposite second end ; and a band comprising a body comprising at least one elastic segment , and a plurality of conductive wires extending along the body to form a plurality of conductive loops , at least one of the plurality of conductive wires electrically coupled to the power conditioner ; said wireless power transmission device being characterized in that the band comprises: a first end fixedly coupled to the power conditioner first end ; a second end fixedly coupled to the power conditioner second end ; wherein the body is extending between the band first end and the band second end . a first end fixedly coupled to the power conditioner first end ; a second end fixedly coupled to the power conditioner second end ; wherein the body is extending between the band first end and the band second end .
A combination for use in regenerating a connective tissue in or across a damaged connective tissue portion, comprising: a connective tissue guidance conduit configured for enveloping said connective tissue portion; one or more coagulating agents and/or anti-anti coagulating agents; and means for introducing a mixture of (i) whole blood withdrawn from the subject and (ii) one or more coagulating agents and/or anti-anti coagulating agents, into a lumen defined by said conduit when enveloping said connective tissue portion prior to the complete coagulation of the mixture. a connective tissue guidance conduit configured for enveloping said connective tissue portion; one or more coagulating agents and/or anti-anti coagulating agents; and means for introducing a mixture of (i) whole blood withdrawn from the subject and (ii) one or more coagulating agents and/or anti-anti coagulating agents, into a lumen defined by said conduit when enveloping said connective tissue portion prior to the complete coagulation of the mixture.
A coating for a metal surface of an implantable medical device, the coating comprising: poly(ethylene glycol) disposed on and covalently bonded directly to at least a portion of the metal surface ; and a functional group grafted to at least a portion of the poly(ethylene glycol), wherein the functional group is one of a bioactive functional group and an antimicrobial functional group ; wherein the poly(ethylene glycol) is covalently bonded directly to the metal surface via reactive hydroxy groups. poly(ethylene glycol) disposed on and covalently bonded directly to at least a portion of the metal surface ; and a functional group grafted to at least a portion of the poly(ethylene glycol), wherein the functional group is one of a bioactive functional group and an antimicrobial functional group ;
A method for operating wind energy converters , in particular of a wind farm , in a power limitation mode, wherein the power limitation mode comprises the following steps: - turning off at least one of the wind energy converters and operating at least one wind energy converter different to the turned-off wind energy converter , - activating a generator heating of the turned-off wind energy converter , - turning off the working wind energy converter at or after occurrence of a predefined event, and - activating the generator heating of the wind energy converter turned off at or after the occurrence of the predefined event. - turning off at least one of the wind energy converters and operating at least one wind energy converter different to the turned-off wind energy converter , - activating a generator heating of the turned-off wind energy converter , - turning off the working wind energy converter at or after occurrence of a predefined event, and - activating the generator heating of the wind energy converter turned off at or after the occurrence of the predefined event.