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A microsurgical fine gripping forceps for intraocular surgery, comprising: a tube defining a conduit and having an outer diameter of at most 1 millimeter; and forceps jaws protruding from the conduit at a distal end of the tube, the forceps jaws comprising at least a first forceps jaw and a second forceps jaw, wherein the forceps jaws are configured such as to allow grasping a vitreoretinal membrane; characterised in that the forceps is a diathermy forceps, wherein at least two of the first forceps jaw, the second forceps jaw, and the tube are configured such as to form bipolar electrodes for providing a bipolar diathermy at the forceps jaws and/or a distal end of the tube. a tube defining a conduit and having an outer diameter of at most 1 millimeter; and forceps jaws protruding from the conduit at a distal end of the tube, the forceps jaws comprising at least a first forceps jaw and a second forceps jaw, wherein the forceps jaws are configured such as to allow grasping a vitreoretinal membrane; characterised in that the forceps is a diathermy forceps, wherein at least two of the first forceps jaw, the second forceps jaw, and the tube are configured such as to form bipolar electrodes for providing a bipolar diathermy at the forceps jaws and/or a distal end of the tube.
A composition comprising a pH triggered membrane sequence comprising at least 8 amino acids, at least 6 of the 8 amino acids of said membrane sequence are non-polar, and at least one of the 8 amino acids of said membrane sequence is protonatable, and the peptide has a higher affinity to a membrane lipid bilayer at pH5.0 compared to at pH 8.0, wherein said composition does not comprise the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 and wherein said composition comprises a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 51, 297, 298, 299, 40, and 285. at least 6 of the 8 amino acids of said membrane sequence are non-polar, and at least one of the 8 amino acids of said membrane sequence is protonatable, and the peptide has a higher affinity to a membrane lipid bilayer at pH5.0 compared to at pH 8.0, wherein said composition does not comprise the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 and wherein said composition comprises a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 51, 297, 298, 299, 40, and 285.
A composition comprising sustained release naltrexone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and sustained release bupropion, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in treating a subject for overweight or obesity, wherein said subject has an increased risk of an adverse cardiovascular outcome.
A vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), comprising: a substrate layer; and epitaxial layers on the substrate layer, the epitaxial layers including an active layer, a first mirror, a second mirror, and multiple oxidation layers located between the first mirror and the second mirror, wherein the active layer is between the first mirror and the second mirror, wherein the multiple oxidation layers have different proximities to the active layer, wherein an oxidation layer closest to the active layer is not tapered, and wherein another oxidation layer includes a tapered end that is tapered from a farthest side from the active layer to a closest side to the active layer, wherein the other oxidation layer has a first aperture size at the farthest side from the active layer and a second aperture size at the closest side to the active layer, the first aperture size being less than the second aperture size, and wherein the multiple oxidation layers are configured to control beam divergence of a laser beam emitted by the VCSEL based on: a proximity of the multiple oxidation layers to the active layer. a substrate layer; and epitaxial layers on the substrate layer, the epitaxial layers including an active layer, a first mirror, a second mirror, and multiple oxidation layers located between the first mirror and the second mirror, wherein the active layer is between the first mirror and the second mirror, wherein the multiple oxidation layers have different proximities to the active layer, wherein an oxidation layer closest to the active layer is not tapered, and wherein another oxidation layer includes a tapered end that is tapered from a farthest side from the active layer to a closest side to the active layer, wherein the other oxidation layer has a first aperture size at the farthest side from the active layer and a second aperture size at the closest side to the active layer, the first aperture size being less than the second aperture size, and wherein the multiple oxidation layers are configured to control beam divergence of a laser beam emitted by the VCSEL based on: a proximity of the multiple oxidation layers to the active layer.
A method comprising: introducing plastic, other than polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polypropylene (PP), into a mold, said mold having a mold surface that defines plural mold cavities having opening dimensions of 240 microns or less, the mold surface having a surface roughness of less than 1.6 or less than 0.8 microns, the method including urging the plastic against the mold surface with a molding pressure of 1.5-10 bars, and removing from the mold a molded item having an item surface that faced the mold surface, said item surface having plural indentations, rather than protrusions, at locations corresponding to said plural mold cavities.
Straightening machine for straightening steel sections, particularly a straightening machine with double-mounted straightening shafts on each of which are arranged straightening rollers in a straightening roller set for engagement in a section chamber of a section to be straightened, wherein an axial spacing of the straightening rollers of at least one straightening roller set of at least one straightening shaft is settable in correspondence with a chamber dimension of the section, wherein at least one axially displaceable straightening roller of a straightening roller set is arranged on an adjustable bearing bush engaging in an adjusting nut , by way of which adjustment of the bearing bush can be produced by turning of the straightening shaft by means of a drive of the straightening shaft , wherein the adjusting nut in a first locked setting is connected with the straightening shaft to be secure against rotation and in a second setting, which is unlocked with respect to the straightening shaft , is fixed to be secure against turning so that rotation of the straightening shaft produces axial displacement of the adjustable bearing bush , which straightening machine comprises means for locking and unlocking the adjusting nut in a defined angular position of the straightening shaft as well as at least one unlocking element, preferably in the form of an unlocking pin , which in a defined angular position of the straightening shaft engages in a locking mechanism of the adjusting nut , unlocks this with respect to the straightening shaft and fixes the adjusting nut to be secure against turning, wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one locking element which is held in the first locked setting under spring loading, characterised in that the locking element in the locked setting mechanically positively engages in a mounting bush of the straightening shaft , and the unlocking element is configured as an unlocking pin and is axially displaceable from a readiness setting into an exposed engagement setting in which it enters into a catch opening of the adjusting nut .
An epicyclic reduction gear , said reduction gear comprising: - a drive shaft capable of being rotatably driven by a motor about a longitudinal axis (A1), this drive shaft comprising an internal sun gear having said longitudinal axis (A1) as its axis of rotation, - an external sun gear provided with an internal toothing forming an internal thread, this external sun gear being rotatably fixed about the longitudinal axis (A1), - a gear comprising one or more planet carriers and one or more planet gears carried by this or these planet carriers , - a cylinder configured to be rotatably driven about the longitudinal axis (A1) by said gear during rotation of the drive shaft about this longitudinal axis (A1), this cylinder comprising an external thread cooperating with the internal thread of the external sun gear so that rotation of this cylinder about the longitudinal axis (A1) translationally drives the external sun gear along this longitudinal axis (A1), wherein the drive shaft comprises a shoulder forming a bearing ring radially outwardly of the internal sun gear , and characterized in that the reduction gear comprises at least one axial force transmission piece interposed between this bearing ring and the cylinder so as to transmit axial forces exerted on one of the bearing ring and the cylinder to the other of this bearing ring and this cylinder . - a drive shaft capable of being rotatably driven by a motor about a longitudinal axis (A1), this drive shaft comprising an internal sun gear having said longitudinal axis (A1) as its axis of rotation, - an external sun gear provided with an internal toothing forming an internal thread, this external sun gear being rotatably fixed about the longitudinal axis (A1), - a gear comprising one or more planet carriers and one or more planet gears carried by this or these planet carriers , - a cylinder configured to be rotatably driven about the longitudinal axis (A1) by said gear during rotation of the drive shaft about this longitudinal axis (A1), this cylinder comprising an external thread cooperating with the internal thread of the external sun gear so that rotation of this cylinder about the longitudinal axis (A1) translationally drives the external sun gear along this longitudinal axis (A1),
A computer-implemented method for enhancing personal safety, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an indication that an event attendee acquired a ticket for an event held at an event venue: upon receiving the indication, associating the event attendee with a plurality of event attendees for the event held at the event venue as event crowd members of an event crowd; receiving information pertaining to occurrences at or near the event venue that have an influence on the personal safety of event crowd members, wherein the received information includes respective geo-locations of the occurrences; and communicating the received information to event crowd members. upon receiving the indication, associating the event attendee with a plurality of event attendees for the event held at the event venue as event crowd members of an event crowd; receiving information pertaining to occurrences at or near the event venue that have an influence on the personal safety of event crowd members, wherein the received information includes respective geo-locations of the occurrences; and communicating the received information to event crowd members.
A display device comprising: a display panel ; a support frame supporting the display panel and having a bezel ; a switch portion having an operating surface ; and a circuit board having an electrode , wherein the display device has a front surface, the display panel has a front surface and a lower end face, the bezel includes the switch portion, and is provided on the front surface of the display device, the electrode is provided on an end face on the side of the circuit board closest to the switch portion and is configured to be capable of detecting an operation on the switch portion, the circuit board is mounted on the support frame , and is provided so as to be substantially parallel to the lower end face of the display panel, in a manner such that the electrode faces the switch portion, a component mounting surface of the circuit board is arranged nonparallel to the operating surface, and the thickness (D) of the circuit board does not exceed the height (L1) of the switch portion. a display panel ; a support frame supporting the display panel and having a bezel ; a switch portion having an operating surface ; and a circuit board having an electrode , wherein the display device has a front surface, the display panel has a front surface and a lower end face, the bezel includes the switch portion, and is provided on the front surface of the display device, the electrode is provided on an end face on the side of the circuit board closest to the switch portion and is configured to be capable of detecting an operation on the switch portion, the circuit board is mounted on the support frame , and is provided so as to be substantially parallel to the lower end face of the display panel, in a manner such that the electrode faces the switch portion, a component mounting surface of the circuit board is arranged nonparallel to the operating surface, and the thickness (D) of the circuit board does not exceed the height (L1) of the switch portion.
A device comprising at least one power semiconductor die coated with a metallization , whereby said device further comprises at least one light guide having two opposite ends (71 ; 72), a first end being able to be connected at least to a light source and to a light receiver , the second end being permanently fixed facing to a top surface of the metallization such that to form a light path towards said top surface and a light path from said top surface .
Fasoracetam for use in a method of treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a subject, said method comprising administering 100 to 400mg fasoracetam once or twice or three times daily to said subject, thereby treating ADHD.
A vehicle including an internal cabin and a lavatory system within the internal cabin , the lavatory system comprising: an enclosure defining an interior chamber ; a first lavatory unit within the interior chamber ; a second lavatory unit within the interior chamber , wherein the second lavatory unit is adjacent to the first lavatory unit ; and a containment compartment common to the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit , wherein the containment compartment extends through a divider wall that separates the first lavatory unit from the second lavatory unit , wherein the divider wall is movable between a closed position that separates the interior chamber into the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit , and an open position, in which the interior chamber provides an enlarged, expanded single lavatory space, and a barrier movably coupled to one of the first lavatory unit or the second lavatory unit , wherein the barrier is movable between an extended position, in which the barrier is disposed in front of an exit door of the vehicle, and a retracted position, in which the exit door is visible within the internal cabin . an enclosure defining an interior chamber ; a first lavatory unit within the interior chamber ; a second lavatory unit within the interior chamber , wherein the second lavatory unit is adjacent to the first lavatory unit ; and a containment compartment common to the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit , wherein the containment compartment extends through a divider wall that separates the first lavatory unit from the second lavatory unit , wherein the divider wall is movable between a closed position that separates the interior chamber into the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit , and an open position, in which the interior chamber provides an enlarged, expanded single lavatory space, and a barrier movably coupled to one of the first lavatory unit or the second lavatory unit , wherein the barrier is movable between an extended position, in which the barrier is disposed in front of an exit door of the vehicle, and a retracted position, in which the exit door is visible within the internal cabin .
A method of producing an organic acid, comprising the step of allowing a microorganism or a treated cell thereof to act on an organic raw material, wherein said microorganism has an ability to produce the organic acid and has been modified so as to produce less aromatic carboxylic acid as compared to an unmodified wild-type strain, wherein said microorganism is at least one bacterium selected from the group consisting of coryneform bacteria, bacteria belonging to the genus Mycobacterium, bacteria belonging to the genus Rhodococcus, bacteria belonging to the genus Nocardia and bacteria belonging to the genus Streptomyces, wherein said microorganism has been modified so that at least one enzyme activity selected from the group consisting of DAHP synthase activity, dehydroquinate synthase activity, dehydroquinate dehydratase activity and dehydroshikimate dehydratase activity is reduced as compared to an unmodified wild-type strain by disrupting on a chromosome a gene encoding at least one enzyme activity selected from the group consisting of DAHP synthase activity, dehydroquinate synthase activity, dehydroquinate dehydratase activity and dehydroshikimate dehydratase activity; or by modifying an expression control sequence of a gene encoding at least one enzyme activity selected from the group consisting of DAHP synthase activity, dehydroquinate synthase activity, dehydroquinate dehydratase activity and dehydroshikimate dehydratase activity; or by introducing a mutation into a gene encoding at least one enzyme activity selected from the group consisting of DAHP synthase activity, dehydroquinate synthase activity, dehydroquinate dehydratase activity and dehydroshikimate dehydratase activity, and production of an aromatic carboxylic acid is thereby reduced, wherein said gene encoding DAHP synthase is a DNA comprising the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:7 or 9 or a DNA which hybridizes with a complementary sequence of said nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7 or 9 under stringent conditions and encodes a protein having DAHP synthase activity, wherein said gene encoding dehydroquinate synthase is a DNA comprising the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:11 or a DNA which hybridizes with a complementary sequence of said nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:11 under stringent conditions and encodes a protein having dehydroquinate synthase activity, wherein said gene encoding dehydroquinate dehydratase is a DNA comprising the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:13 or a DNA which hybridizes with a complementary sequence of said nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:13 under stringent conditions and encodes a protein having dehydroquinate dehydratase activity, and wherein said gene encoding dehydroshikimate dehydratase is a DNA comprising the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:15 or a DNA which hybridizes with a complementary sequence of said nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:15 under stringent conditions and encodes a protein having dehydroshikimate dehydratase activity.
A method of processing input in a mobile terminal , the method comprising the steps of: identifying a type of a cover by receiving cover type information from the cover via a connection port on a rear surface of the mobile terminal connected to a connector unit of the cover; identifying a first area of a touch screen provided on a front surface of the mobile terminal corresponding to a window area of the cover and a second area of the touch screen corresponding to a non-window area of the cover based on the cover type information received from the cover ; identifying a first input received in the first area or a second input received in the second area while the cover is closed over the touch screen ; and processing a first control command according to the first input in the first area or a second control command according to the second input in the second area, wherein the first input and the second input are a same gesture type, and wherein the first control command and the second control command are different control commands. identifying a type of a cover by receiving cover type information from the cover via a connection port on a rear surface of the mobile terminal connected to a connector unit of the cover; identifying a first area of a touch screen provided on a front surface of the mobile terminal corresponding to a window area of the cover and a second area of the touch screen corresponding to a non-window area of the cover based on the cover type information received from the cover ; identifying a first input received in the first area or a second input received in the second area while the cover is closed over the touch screen ; and processing a first control command according to the first input in the first area or a second control command according to the second input in the second area, wherein the first input and the second input are a same gesture type, and wherein the first control command and the second control command are different control commands.
Apparatus for dispensing fluid flavouring additives for preparation of flavoured beverages, especially coffee-, tea- and/or milk-based beverages, having a receiving space for receiving a plurality of flavouring containers (15a - 15f), having a plurality of pumps (12a - 12f), each assigned to one of the flavouring containers (15a - 15f), which pumps are each connectible to the relevant flavouring container (15a - 15f) via a flexible suction line (14a - 14f), and having at least one flavouring line leading from the pumps (12a - 12f) to a beverage dispensing apparatus, wherein the suction lines (14a - 14f) each have a connector at their end to be connected to the flavouring container (15a - 15f), and the apparatus comprises a connection device which has corresponding counterpart connectors (18a - 18f) for the suction lines (14a - 14f), to which the suction lines (14a - 14f) can be connected instead of to the respective flavouring containers (15a - 15f) in order to perform a cleaning operation, and the connection device also has a connection for a cleaning agent supply line , which connection is connected to the counterpart connectors (18a - 18f), characterised in that non-return valves (17a - 17f) are arranged between the connection of the cleaning agent supply line and the counterpart connectors (18a - 18f). wherein the suction lines (14a - 14f) each have a connector at their end to be connected to the flavouring container (15a - 15f), and the apparatus comprises a connection device which has corresponding counterpart connectors (18a - 18f) for the suction lines (14a - 14f), to which the suction lines (14a - 14f) can be connected instead of to the respective flavouring containers (15a - 15f) in order to perform a cleaning operation, and the connection device also has a connection for a cleaning agent supply line , which connection is connected to the counterpart connectors (18a - 18f), characterised in that non-return valves (17a - 17f) are arranged between the connection of the cleaning agent supply line and the counterpart connectors (18a - 18f).
Apparatus for extrusion of sulfur-crosslinkable rubber mixtures comprising - at least one plasticizing unit for plasticizing the produced sulfur-crosslinkable rubber mixtures, - at least one supplying unit arranged downstream of the plasticizing unit for supplying rubber mixtures into an extrusion unit, - at least one extrusion unit arranged downstream of the supplying unit and - at least one sensor unit for determining the actual metered weight of a rubber mixture extruded using the extrusion unit, characterized in that the apparatus additionally comprises a control unit configured for controlling the energy input into the plasticizing unit according to the metered weight and/or the metered weight variations of the rubber mixture extruded using the extrusion unit. - at least one plasticizing unit for plasticizing the produced sulfur-crosslinkable rubber mixtures, - at least one supplying unit arranged downstream of the plasticizing unit for supplying rubber mixtures into an extrusion unit, - at least one extrusion unit arranged downstream of the supplying unit and - at least one sensor unit for determining the actual metered weight of a rubber mixture extruded using the extrusion unit,