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A delivery device for a collapsible prosthetic heart valve , the delivery device comprising: an inner shaft ; an outer shaft ; a distal sheath disposed distal to the outer shaft and about a portion of the inner shaft to form a compartment with the inner shaft, the compartment being sized to receive the prosthetic heart valve, the inner shaft and the distal sheath being movable relative to one another, the outer shaft and the distal sheath sharing a central longitudinal axis; wherein the outer shaft is joined to the distal sheath via a joint (J) so that the distal sheath is capable of rotation about the central longitudinal axis while the outer shaft remains static relative to the central longitudinal axis characterised in that the distal sheath includes a flat protrusion extending a length radially outward therefrom, and forces on the flat protrusion tend to rotate the distal sheath about the central longitudinal axis and relative to the outer shaft about the joint. an inner shaft ; an outer shaft ; a distal sheath disposed distal to the outer shaft and about a portion of the inner shaft to form a compartment with the inner shaft, the compartment being sized to receive the prosthetic heart valve, the inner shaft and the distal sheath being movable relative to one another, the outer shaft and the distal sheath sharing a central longitudinal axis; wherein the outer shaft is joined to the distal sheath via a joint (J) so that the distal sheath is capable of rotation about the central longitudinal axis while the outer shaft remains static relative to the central longitudinal axis characterised in that the distal sheath includes a flat protrusion extending a length radially outward therefrom, and forces on the flat protrusion tend to rotate the distal sheath about the central longitudinal axis and relative to the outer shaft about the joint.
A powder adapted for producing a liquid composition supersaturated in calcium ions and phosphate ions and being essentially free of visible particles or precipitates when mixed with water for preventing or treating oral injury, oral inflammation, oral pain, xerostomia, or chronic hyposalivation, the powder comprising: calcium glycerophosphate; a sodium phosphate; and sodium chloride. calcium glycerophosphate; a sodium phosphate; and sodium chloride.
A method for implementing a Content Distribution Network, CDN, based on Software Defined Network, SDN, characterized in that a CDN application function is added on an SDN application layer; a CDN control function is added on an SDN control layer; a CDN network entity resource is added on an SDN data forwarding layer; and the method comprises: when receiving a request of a CDN application, the SDN application layer generating resource demand and service orchestration information according to the request of the CDN application, and sending a reservation request for a resource required by the CDN application to the SDN control layer according to the generated resource demand and service orchestration information; the SDN control layer allocating the resource required by the CDN application according to the reservation request, generating a content routing table for data transmission according to network load balancing and a path policy, generating a data link layer L2 and network layer L3 forwarding table according to the content routing table and sending the L2 and L3 forwarding table to the SDN data forwarding layer; and when receiving a content distribution request, the SDN data forwarding layer calling related contents from the CDN network entity resource to execute content distribution operations of a CDN service according to the L2 and L3 forwarding table; and when receiving a content delivery request, the SDN data forwarding layer calling related contents from the CDN network entity resource to execute content delivery operations of a CDN service according to the L2 and L3 forwarding table. when receiving a request of a CDN application, the SDN application layer generating resource demand and service orchestration information according to the request of the CDN application, and sending a reservation request for a resource required by the CDN application to the SDN control layer according to the generated resource demand and service orchestration information; the SDN control layer allocating the resource required by the CDN application according to the reservation request, generating a content routing table for data transmission according to network load balancing and a path policy, generating a data link layer L2 and network layer L3 forwarding table according to the content routing table and sending the L2 and L3 forwarding table to the SDN data forwarding layer; and when receiving a content distribution request, the SDN data forwarding layer calling related contents from the CDN network entity resource to execute content distribution operations of a CDN service according to the L2 and L3 forwarding table; and when receiving a content delivery request, the SDN data forwarding layer calling related contents from the CDN network entity resource to execute content delivery operations of a CDN service according to the L2 and L3 forwarding table.
A method for producing an artificial tooth crown having a mounting surface for direct or indirect attachment of the tooth crown on a tooth stump, a pin structure, or a dental implant, wherein a crown base body , which at least partially comprises ceramic material, is provided and is deformed in vitro by means of at least one shape-altering procedural step, characterized in that the crown base body used is at least in certain areas made of a composite material reinforced with ceramic material, which does not contain bisphenol A, which, relative to its total mass, comprises 75 to 80 % of plastic, 18 to 22 % of inorganic fillers, and 1.5 to 3 % of inorganic pigments, that the crown base body is clamped in vitro by means of a clamping device, and that a required crown geometry is generated by subtractive machining of the crown base body .
Cleaning station for a self-propelled robotic vacuum cleaner for cleaning floor surfaces, the cleaning station having a housing in which an extraction device is arranged, which extraction device is designed, by means of a suction air flow, to empty a dust collection chamber of a robotic vacuum cleaner which approaches the cleaning station for emptying, the extraction device comprising a dust chamber for accommodating a dust bag in the suction air flow, a mounting being arranged in the dust chamber , the mounting being designed to accommodate a mounting plate of the dust bag and to position it on a suction channel which guides the suction air flow into the dust bag , the dust chamber being accessible via a dust chamber opening , which can be covered with a lid , for changing the dust bag , the lid being able to be moved between an open position which opens the dust chamber opening and a closed position which closes the dust chamber opening , characterised in that the mounting in the dust chamber is detachably connected to the housing and to the suction channel , the lid being designed to move a mounting plate of a dust bag which has been inserted into the mounting in the direction of the suction channel when moved from the open position to the closed position and to activate a button , the button being designed to detect the presence of a dust bag in the dust chamber .
A method for determining a starting time t s0 for a flash emitted from a flash tube of a flash apparatus comprising a triggering circuit , and a drive circuit , characterised by the steps of: - measuring the voltage across an inductor of the drive circuit , which inductor is connected in series with the flash tube during use of the flash apparatus , and - determining the starting time t s0 for the flash based on the measured voltage. - measuring the voltage across an inductor of the drive circuit , which inductor is connected in series with the flash tube during use of the flash apparatus , and - determining the starting time t s0 for the flash based on the measured voltage.
Wiper arm for a system for wiping a window of a motor vehicle, comprising : - one end of a wiper arm in the form of a yoke intended for receiving a fixing device of the wiper blade ; - a spray device comprising a cowling sized to cover the end of the wiper arm in the form of a yoke, the entire internal volume of the cowling being of substantially the same shape as the outer shape of the end of the arm and also a washing fluid spray nozzle that is held in a removable manner by the cowling . - one end of a wiper arm in the form of a yoke intended for receiving a fixing device of the wiper blade ; - a spray device comprising a cowling sized to cover the end of the wiper arm in the form of a yoke, the entire internal volume of the cowling being of substantially the same shape as the outer shape of the end of the arm and also a washing fluid spray nozzle that is held in a removable manner by the cowling .
A method of programming an adaptive interface device having programmable inputs , the method comprising: providing a remapping graphical user interface on a display screen of a computing device connected to the adaptive interface device; providing , on the remapping graphical user interface, a graphical representation of a navigable data structure of the adaptive interface device used in the adaptive interface device for remapping the programmable inputs of the adaptive interface device; receiving , from the adaptive interface device, navigation codes indicative of navigation input received at the adaptive interface device for navigating the navigable data structure and indicative of the remapping; updating the graphical representation based on the navigation codes, thereby providing visual feedback to a user of the adaptive interface device during programming of the adaptive interface device; determining , based on the navigation codes, that at least one of the programmable inputs of the adaptive interface device has been remapped by the adaptive interface device to have an updated mapping; and displaying , on the remapping graphical user interface, the updated mapping of the adaptive interface device. providing a remapping graphical user interface on a display screen of a computing device connected to the adaptive interface device; providing , on the remapping graphical user interface, a graphical representation of a navigable data structure of the adaptive interface device used in the adaptive interface device for remapping the programmable inputs of the adaptive interface device; receiving , from the adaptive interface device, navigation codes indicative of navigation input received at the adaptive interface device for navigating the navigable data structure and indicative of the remapping; updating the graphical representation based on the navigation codes, thereby providing visual feedback to a user of the adaptive interface device during programming of the adaptive interface device; determining , based on the navigation codes, that at least one of the programmable inputs of the adaptive interface device has been remapped by the adaptive interface device to have an updated mapping; and displaying , on the remapping graphical user interface, the updated mapping of the adaptive interface device.
A hair styling apparatus comprising: first and second arms that are movable towards and away from one another; first and second electrodes provided on the first and second arms respectively, such that the electrodes oppose one another; drive circuitry . for supplying electrical energy to the first and second electrodes , to cause an alternating electric field to be produced in the vicinity of the electrodes in use, and thereby cause dielectric heating of hair placed between the electrodes in use; characterised in that the hair styling apparatus comprises sensing circuitry for sensing a change in coupling of energy from the alternating electric field to the hair during heating of the hair; and control circuitry for controlling the drive circuitry to vary the electrical energy supplied to the first and second electrodes during heating of the hair in dependence upon the sensed change in coupling. first and second arms that are movable towards and away from one another; first and second electrodes provided on the first and second arms respectively, such that the electrodes oppose one another; drive circuitry . for supplying electrical energy to the first and second electrodes , to cause an alternating electric field to be produced in the vicinity of the electrodes in use, and thereby cause dielectric heating of hair placed between the electrodes in use; characterised in that the hair styling apparatus comprises sensing circuitry for sensing a change in coupling of energy from the alternating electric field to the hair during heating of the hair; and control circuitry for controlling the drive circuitry to vary the electrical energy supplied to the first and second electrodes during heating of the hair in dependence upon the sensed change in coupling.
A thermal regulation system for maintaining stable operation of a sensor , the system comprising: a sensor ; and one or more temperature adjusting devices that are in thermal communication with the sensor , and configured to adjust a temperature of the sensor from an initial temperature to a predetermined temperature at a rate of temperature change that meets or exceeds a threshold value, a filler provided in a space between the sensor and at least one of the one or more temperature adjusting devices ; characterized in that the sensor and the one or more temperature adjusting devices are installed on a common substrate , wherein the sensor and the one or more temperature adjusting devices directly contact the common substrate . a sensor ; and one or more temperature adjusting devices that are in thermal communication with the sensor , and configured to adjust a temperature of the sensor from an initial temperature to a predetermined temperature at a rate of temperature change that meets or exceeds a threshold value, a filler provided in a space between the sensor and at least one of the one or more temperature adjusting devices ; characterized in that the sensor and the one or more temperature adjusting devices are installed on a common substrate , wherein the sensor and the one or more temperature adjusting devices directly contact the common substrate .
A turbomachine including a casing , a low-pressure shaft mounted in rotation in the casing , a fan shaft mounted in rotation relative to the casing and a coupling assembly, the low-pressure shaft being configured to drive the fan shaft in rotation by means of the coupling assembly, the turbomachine being characterized in that the coupling assembly includes: - a first shaft which extends along an axis (X) and integral with one among the low-pressure shaft and the fan shaft , the first shaft comprising at least a first portion having an outer face in which are formed a plurality of first axial grooves , - a second shaft coaxial with the first shaft and integral with one among the low-pressure shaft and the fan shaft , the second shaft comprising at least one second portion which surrounds the first portion and has an inner face in which are formed a plurality of second axial grooves , - a coupling device including a plurality of rolling elements and an annular cage , said cage being positioned between the first shaft and the second shaft , a plurality of recesses being formed in the cage , each of the rolling elements begin positioned on the one hand in a respective recess and on the other hand between one of the first axial grooves and one of the second axial grooves so as to couple in rotation the first and the second shaft , and wherein each first and second groove has a first and a second substantially planar surface and extending along the axis, the first and the second surfaces being inclined relative to one another and wherein the dimensions of at least one of the rolling elements and the positioning of one of the second grooves relative to at least one of the first grooves are configured to supply a radial and tangential clearance to at least one of the rolling elements . - a first shaft which extends along an axis (X) and integral with one among the low-pressure shaft and the fan shaft , the first shaft comprising at least a first portion having an outer face in which are formed a plurality of first axial grooves , - a second shaft coaxial with the first shaft and integral with one among the low-pressure shaft and the fan shaft , the second shaft comprising at least one second portion which surrounds the first portion and has an inner face in which are formed a plurality of second axial grooves , - a coupling device including a plurality of rolling elements and an annular cage , said cage being positioned between the first shaft and the second shaft , a plurality of recesses being formed in the cage , each of the rolling elements begin positioned on the one hand in a respective recess and on the other hand between one of the first axial grooves and one of the second axial grooves so as to couple in rotation the first and the second shaft ,
Method for operating a measuring device for detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid, in particular using at least one continuously measuring blood glucose sensor , - wherein at least one calibration method is performed for prospective calibration of the measuring device , wherein at least three calibration points are detected in the calibration method, wherein each calibration point comprises at least one measurement signal of the measuring device and at least one reference value of an associated reference measurement, wherein the at least one reference value supplies information about a concentration of the analyte actually present in the bodily fluid, wherein a plurality of possible slopes are determined between the calibration points, wherein at least one probable slope is determined using at least one robust estimation method using a formation of at least one median from the plurality of possible slopes, and the robust estimation method is a statistical estimation method, which still supplies stable statistical estimators even when outliers occur or when distribution assumptions are only approximately valid, and the estimation method further is an estimation method, in particular, that is based on one or more permutation algorithms and/or on one or more sort algorithms; - wherein, furthermore, at least one measurement is performed, wherein a concentration of the analyte in the bodily fluid is determined during the measurement using the probable slope of at least one measurement signal of the measuring device and the probable slope. - wherein at least one calibration method is performed for prospective calibration of the measuring device , wherein at least three calibration points are detected in the calibration method, wherein each calibration point comprises at least one measurement signal of the measuring device and at least one reference value of an associated reference measurement, wherein the at least one reference value supplies information about a concentration of the analyte actually present in the bodily fluid, wherein a plurality of possible slopes are determined between the calibration points, wherein at least one probable slope is determined using at least one robust estimation method using a formation of at least one median from the plurality of possible slopes, and the robust estimation method is a statistical estimation method, which still supplies stable statistical estimators even when outliers occur or when distribution assumptions are only approximately valid, and the estimation method further is an estimation method, in particular, that is based on one or more permutation algorithms and/or on one or more sort algorithms; - wherein, furthermore, at least one measurement is performed, wherein a concentration of the analyte in the bodily fluid is determined during the measurement using the probable slope of at least one measurement signal of the measuring device and the probable slope.
An extruded 3D printer input including a 1 - 5 mm filament, wherein the input contains materials, composites and/or mixtures thereof separated into layers or cross sections, characterized in that the cross-section of the input is made by microlayer coextrusion, and in that the cross-section of the input comprises microlayer coextrusion of 5 to 20 layers, or of 10 to 20 layers, or of 20 to 100 layers, or of 100 to 1000 layers, or of 1000 to tens of thousands of layers, or of tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of layers.
Hydraulic system comprising a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic consumer as well as a hydraulic control system for actuating the hydraulic consumer , further comprising a valve assembly that comprises a pressure connection (P) for connecting to the hydraulic pump , a tank connection (T) for connecting to a return line, and two consumer connections (A, B) for connecting to the connections of the hydraulic consumer, wherein at least two separate valves are used to actuate the connection of the two consumer connections (A, B) to the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T), wherein the valve assembly comprises a valve for connecting the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T), and wherein the valves for connecting the consumer connections (A, B) to the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T) and the valve for connecting the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T) are hydraulically actuated, characterised in that the valves for connecting the consumer connections (A, B) to the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T) and the valve for connecting the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T) are each actuated by a separate valve (SV1, SV2, SV3, SV4, SV5) assigned thereto, wherein an additional hydraulic pump is provided for this purpose which provides the required control pressure, or in that the valves for connecting the consumer connections (A, B) to the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T) and the valve for connecting the pressure connection (P) and the tank connection (T) are actuated together at least in part, the actuation being carried out by two separate valves (SV1', SV2') which each actuate one movement direction of the hydraulic consumer , wherein an additional hydraulic pump is provided for this purpose which provides the required control pressure.