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A device for low-temperature storage and handling of probe tubes in tube racks comprising a low-temperature compartment having insulated side and bottom walls and at least one opening at a top side, a holder apparatus comprising a rack holder for holding a tube rack, a picker apparatus comprising a gripper adapted to remove and insert individual tubes from or into a tube rack, wherein said holder apparatus comprises a holder elevator for displacing said rack holder between an upper rack position outside said low-temperature compartment above said opening and a lower rack position inside said low-temperature compartment below said opening , characterized in that said gripper is adapted to remove and insert the individual tubes from or into a tube rack held by said rack holder . a low-temperature compartment having insulated side and bottom walls and at least one opening at a top side, a holder apparatus comprising a rack holder for holding a tube rack, a picker apparatus comprising a gripper adapted to remove and insert individual tubes from or into a tube rack, wherein said holder apparatus comprises a holder elevator for displacing said rack holder between an upper rack position outside said low-temperature compartment above said opening and a lower rack position inside said low-temperature compartment below said opening , characterized in that said gripper is adapted to remove and insert the individual tubes from or into a tube rack held by said rack holder .
A breathing assistance apparatus for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a patient, comprising: a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of said patient, a sealing interface, including at least an outer sealing member , said outer sealing member having a periphery that is attachable to said body section in a sealing manner, wherein the periphery is constructed from a harder grade of a plastics material and the remainder of the outer sealing member is constructed from a softer grade of the plastics material, said periphery being substantially rigid compared to the remainder of said outer sealing member , wherein: the periphery is variable in width and has areas of larger width ; and said outer sealing member is adapted to substantially seal around the facial contours of said patient, providing a sealed fluid communication to the respiratory tract of said patient. a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of said patient, a sealing interface, including at least an outer sealing member , said outer sealing member having a periphery that is attachable to said body section in a sealing manner, wherein the periphery is constructed from a harder grade of a plastics material and the remainder of the outer sealing member is constructed from a softer grade of the plastics material, said periphery being substantially rigid compared to the remainder of said outer sealing member , wherein: the periphery is variable in width and has areas of larger width ; and said outer sealing member is adapted to substantially seal around the facial contours of said patient, providing a sealed fluid communication to the respiratory tract of said patient. the periphery is variable in width and has areas of larger width ; and said outer sealing member is adapted to substantially seal around the facial contours of said patient, providing a sealed fluid communication to the respiratory tract of said patient.
A center-of-gravity offset detection method for a platform scale (S, S'), the method comprising the steps of: a. adjusting a center-of-gravity offset threshold value which is the minimum weight value of the load that is required for the center-of-gravity offset detection method to initiate the load center-of-gravity position measurement for the platform scale (S,S') comprising a weighing platform (P,P'); b. setting a valid region (V,V') for the weighing platform (P,P') as a percentage of length and/or width of the weighing platform (P,P'); c. calculating a weight value of a load (T, T') placed on a weighing platform (P, P') of a platform scale (S, S'); d. allowing the weighing platform (P, P') to reach a steady state; e. determining whether the weight value exceeds said center-of-gravity offset threshold value; f. calculating a position of a center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') on the weighing platform (P, P') using a load center-of-gravity position algorithm; g. determining whether the calculated position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') is in the valid region (V, V') of the weighing platform (P, P'); h. displaying the weight value when the position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') is within the valid region (V, V'); i. displaying the position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') when the position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T,T') is outside the valid region (V, V'). a. adjusting a center-of-gravity offset threshold value which is the minimum weight value of the load that is required for the center-of-gravity offset detection method to initiate the load center-of-gravity position measurement for the platform scale (S,S') comprising a weighing platform (P,P'); b. setting a valid region (V,V') for the weighing platform (P,P') as a percentage of length and/or width of the weighing platform (P,P'); c. calculating a weight value of a load (T, T') placed on a weighing platform (P, P') of a platform scale (S, S'); d. allowing the weighing platform (P, P') to reach a steady state; e. determining whether the weight value exceeds said center-of-gravity offset threshold value; f. calculating a position of a center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') on the weighing platform (P, P') using a load center-of-gravity position algorithm; g. determining whether the calculated position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') is in the valid region (V, V') of the weighing platform (P, P'); h. displaying the weight value when the position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') is within the valid region (V, V'); i. displaying the position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T, T') when the position of the center-of-gravity (COG) of the load (T,T') is outside the valid region (V, V').
A method of forming a colour 3D object comprising a plurality of media layers wherein each media layer of the plurality of media layers is processed to define a layer of the object, the processing of each media layer to define a layer of the object including: - bonding the media layer to a preceding layer or base layer of the object - cutting the media layer to define the profile of the layer of the object - printing the media layer to define the colour of the layer of the object. - applying adhesive - bonding a new media layer to a preceding layer, repeating the processing of each successive layer until the object is formed, and further including: applying a transparency treatment formulation to render selected portions of a layer or layers of the object transparent wherein as the transparency treatment material is absorbed into portions of a media layer said portions are rendered transparent wherein the formulation comprises a refractive index-matching material. - bonding the media layer to a preceding layer or base layer of the object - cutting the media layer to define the profile of the layer of the object - printing the media layer to define the colour of the layer of the object. - applying adhesive - bonding a new media layer to a preceding layer,
A spectrometer including an image analysis system, the system comprising: a. a video camera that collects YUV color images of a liquid column sample disposed between a capital and a pedestal of the spectrometer , the color images being collected while a light source shines light through an optical beam path between the capital and the pedestal ; and b. a processor adapted to i) obtain from the YUV color images a grayscale component image representing the Y (luma) component thereof and a light scatter component image representing the Blue Chroma component thereof, ii) obtain at least one binary image of the grayscale component image and at least one binary image of the light scatter component image, (iii) automatically identify defects in the liquid column sample and (iv) report the defects to the spectrometer operator. a. a video camera that collects YUV color images of a liquid column sample disposed between a capital and a pedestal of the spectrometer , the color images being collected while a light source shines light through an optical beam path between the capital and the pedestal ; and b. a processor adapted to i) obtain from the YUV color images a grayscale component image representing the Y (luma) component thereof and a light scatter component image representing the Blue Chroma component thereof, ii) obtain at least one binary image of the grayscale component image and at least one binary image of the light scatter component image, (iii) automatically identify defects in the liquid column sample and (iv) report the defects to the spectrometer operator.
Value document comprising a plastics substrate having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the plastics substrate has arranged on it an opaque first ink acceptance layer provided with a cutout and the second surface of the plastics substrate has arranged on it an opaque second ink acceptance layer provided with a cutout and the two cutouts form a window region of the value document (1, 9, 17, 26, wherein the first surface of the plastics substrate in the window region comprises a coloured thin film element , wherein the coloured thin film element is in the form of a first motif and the opaque second ink acceptance layer is formed on the side opposite the coloured thin film element in the form of a second motif, wherein when observing the value document at the normal angle to the first surface of the plastics substrate the first motif and the second motif complement each other in the window region of the value document in such a way that the second motif at least partially forms a background to the first motif.
An apparatus for removing strands of hair from a near-infrared spectroscopy, comprising: an arch-shaped main body worn on a head of a user, having a plurality of protrusions formed at an inner side part of the arch-shaped main body , and configured to expose a portion of scalp by separating the strands of hair; and a probe configured to accommodate a sensor thereinside and be disposed in rear of the plurality of protrusions of the arch-shaped main body , wherein the strands of hair are separated to both sides of each of the plurality of protrusions such that the portion of the scalp is exposed and come into close contact with the probe . an arch-shaped main body worn on a head of a user, having a plurality of protrusions formed at an inner side part of the arch-shaped main body , and configured to expose a portion of scalp by separating the strands of hair; and a probe configured to accommodate a sensor thereinside and be disposed in rear of the plurality of protrusions of the arch-shaped main body , wherein the strands of hair are separated to both sides of each of the plurality of protrusions such that the portion of the scalp is exposed and come into close contact with the probe .
A delamination container comprising: an outer layer ; and an inner layer , wherein the inner layer is adapted to peel from the outer layer and to shrink with reductions in contents, the outer layer consists of a plurality of layers , and an innermost layer of the outer layer contains a lubricant. an outer layer ; and an inner layer , wherein the inner layer is adapted to peel from the outer layer and to shrink with reductions in contents, the outer layer consists of a plurality of layers , and an innermost layer of the outer layer contains a lubricant.
An electronic device , comprising: a sensor configured to detect a gesture without touching an own device; and a controller configured to: determine whether a hand of a user used for operation is a left hand or a right hand, according to a driver's seat position; determine a determination criterion for determining a direction of the gesture according to whether the hand of the user used for operation is the left hand or the right hand; and the controller is characterised in that it is further configured to : determine, using the determined determination criterion, a direction of the gesture, based on an output from the sensor , wherein: when the hand of the user used for operation is the left hand, the controller determines the direction of the gesture using a left hand determination criterion; and when the hand of the user used for operation is the right hand, the controller determines the direction of the gesture using a right hand determination criterion. a sensor configured to detect a gesture without touching an own device; and a controller configured to: determine whether a hand of a user used for operation is a left hand or a right hand, according to a driver's seat position; determine a determination criterion for determining a direction of the gesture according to whether the hand of the user used for operation is the left hand or the right hand; and the controller is characterised in that it is further configured to : determine, using the determined determination criterion, a direction of the gesture, based on an output from the sensor , determine whether a hand of a user used for operation is a left hand or a right hand, according to a driver's seat position; determine a determination criterion for determining a direction of the gesture according to whether the hand of the user used for operation is the left hand or the right hand; and the controller is characterised in that it is further configured to : determine, using the determined determination criterion, a direction of the gesture, based on an output from the sensor , wherein: when the hand of the user used for operation is the left hand, the controller determines the direction of the gesture using a left hand determination criterion; and when the hand of the user used for operation is the right hand, the controller determines the direction of the gesture using a right hand determination criterion. when the hand of the user used for operation is the left hand, the controller determines the direction of the gesture using a left hand determination criterion; and when the hand of the user used for operation is the right hand, the controller determines the direction of the gesture using a right hand determination criterion.
A system for the emergency ventilation of a (dry) underwater environment ; the system comprises a supplying device to supply a gas containing oxygen, in particular air; a capsule , which is designed to be immersed in water up to a depth of at least 60 meters; a first duct to fluidically connect the supplying device to the capsule , so that the gas coming from the supplying device can get to the capsule ; a second duct to fluidically connect the capsule to the underwater environment , so as to allow the gas to flow from the capsule to the underwater environment ; a third duct to fluidically connect the underwater environment to the capsule , so as to allow the gas to flow from the underwater environment to the capsule ; and a compressor to drain the gas, which arrives at the capsule through the third duct from the underwater environment , into the water at a depth of at least 60 meters; the compressor being fluidically connected to the third duct ; characterized in that the system further comprises a tank to fluidically connect the third duct and the compressor ; a control unit to operate the compressor so as to keep the pressure inside the tank within a given interval; and a ballast .
A mould system for producing a tufted body (B) having a curved outer surface, the mould system comprising a mould form having a receptacle and characterized in that the mould form has an annular flange circumscribing an open end of the receptacle ; and at least one slot formed substantially radially in the flange and extending into a sidewall of the receptacle .
A turbine , comprising: a turbine impeller ; a housing disposed so as to enclose the turbine impeller , the housing including a scroll passage positioned on an outer circumferential side of the turbine impeller ; a nozzle vane disposed inside an intermediate flow passage which is positioned, in an exhaust gas flow direction, on a downstream side of the scroll passage and on an upstream side of the turbine impeller ; a plate disposed so as to face the intermediate flow passage such that a gap is formed between the plate and an inner circumferential wall part of the housing in an axial direction, the inner circumferential wall part defining an inner circumferential boundary of the scroll passage ; and characterized in that at least one guide vane (42, 42A to 42F) disposed in the gap between the inner circumferential wall part and the plate in the axial direction, wherein the at least one guide vane (42, 42A to 42F) includes: a first end ; and a second end disposed radially on an outer side of the first end and circumferentially downstream of the first end in the exhaust gas flow direction. a turbine impeller ; a housing disposed so as to enclose the turbine impeller , the housing including a scroll passage positioned on an outer circumferential side of the turbine impeller ; a nozzle vane disposed inside an intermediate flow passage which is positioned, in an exhaust gas flow direction, on a downstream side of the scroll passage and on an upstream side of the turbine impeller ; a plate disposed so as to face the intermediate flow passage such that a gap is formed between the plate and an inner circumferential wall part of the housing in an axial direction, the inner circumferential wall part defining an inner circumferential boundary of the scroll passage ; and characterized in that at least one guide vane (42, 42A to 42F) disposed in the gap between the inner circumferential wall part and the plate in the axial direction, wherein the at least one guide vane (42, 42A to 42F) includes: a first end ; and a second end disposed radially on an outer side of the first end and circumferentially downstream of the first end in the exhaust gas flow direction. a first end ; and a second end disposed radially on an outer side of the first end and circumferentially downstream of the first end in the exhaust gas flow direction.
A connection device , comprising: a base having a first side and a second side ; and a bracket configured to be movably mounted on the base ; wherein the base includes a first guiding structure (G1) disposed adjacent to one of the first side and the second side and a first position-limiting structure (B1) disposed adjacent to the other of the first side and the second side , wherein the first guiding structure (G1) and the first position-limiting structure (B1) define a first moving space (S1) therebetween, and wherein the bracket is provided with a first elastic portion , wherein the first elastic portion of the bracket is configured to be mounted in the first moving space (S1) of the base ; wherein the base is provided with an upper feature , a lower feature , and a middle wall disposed between the upper feature and the lower feature ; the bracket is provided with an upper portion , a lower portion , and a middle portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion ; the middle portion is provided with the first elastic portion ; and the upper portion and the lower portion of the bracket are configured to be mounted to the upper feature and the lower feature of the base respectively; wherein the base further includes a second position-limiting structure (B2) disposed adjacent to the one of the first side and the second side of the base and a second guiding structure (G2) disposed adjacent to the other of the first side and the second side of the base , the second guiding structure (G2) and the second position-limiting structure (B2) define a second moving space (S2) therebetween, the middle portion of the bracket is provided with a second elastic portion , and the second elastic portion of the bracket is configured to be mounted in the second moving space (S2) of the base . a base having a first side and a second side ; and a bracket configured to be movably mounted on the base ; wherein the base includes a first guiding structure (G1) disposed adjacent to one of the first side and the second side and a first position-limiting structure (B1) disposed adjacent to the other of the first side and the second side , wherein the first guiding structure (G1) and the first position-limiting structure (B1) define a first moving space (S1) therebetween, and wherein the bracket is provided with a first elastic portion , wherein the first elastic portion of the bracket is configured to be mounted in the first moving space (S1) of the base ;
A system for real time attendance of one or more users from a remote game site at a game going on at relocated game site where a game surface exists, comprising: - one or more cameras arranged at said relocated game site for producing audio/video recordings of the relocated game site ; - means for the audio and video reproduction of said recordings of the relocated game site at said remote game site ; - means for virtually repeating in said remote game site a game surface existing at said relocated game site , said means for virtually repeating comprising a game table located at the remote game site , said game table being configured to virtually reproduce the game surface from the relocated game site and the game table including a monitor whereon the real-time updated image of the game surface existing in said relocated game site is reproduced; and - one or more interface devices provided and configured to allow an interaction between the user and said game surface existing in said relocated game site; wherein said one or more interface devices comprises at least a programmable electronic device of wireless type; and a proximity mechanism for detecting one of said interface devices at said remote game site and for associating the interface device to the game surface ; and wherein each of said programmable electronic devices is programmed so as to allow the respective user to attend the game at said relocated game site while bets performed by the respective user will be reproduced onto the game table at said remote game site . - one or more cameras arranged at said relocated game site for producing audio/video recordings of the relocated game site ; - means for the audio and video reproduction of said recordings of the relocated game site at said remote game site ; - means for virtually repeating in said remote game site a game surface existing at said relocated game site , said means for virtually repeating comprising a game table located at the remote game site , said game table being configured to virtually reproduce the game surface from the relocated game site and the game table including a monitor whereon the real-time updated image of the game surface existing in said relocated game site is reproduced; and - one or more interface devices provided and configured to allow an interaction between the user and said game surface existing in said relocated game site;