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A sensing system (2600 or 2700) for detecting a substance in a dialysate, comprising: a hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) capable of allowing the substance in the dialysate to equilibrate through the barrier to a gas; a detector (2604 or 2704) capable of detecting the gas; and an interface (2606 or 2706) disposed between the hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) and the detector (2604 or 2704) and configured to allow transport of the gas from the hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) to the detector (2604 or 2704) following a concentration gradient of the gas along the interface, wherein the hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) is configured such that when in use, the hydrophobic barrier is in fluid communication with the dialysate, the sensing system being characterized in that the hydrophobic barrier comprises a deformable diaphragm that is configured to deform in response to fluid pressure changes in the dialysate, in order to act in use as a deformable diaphragm producing a back and forth pumping movement of the gas in the interface to increase a rate of transport of gas from the hydrophobic barrier to the detector. a hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) capable of allowing the substance in the dialysate to equilibrate through the barrier to a gas; a detector (2604 or 2704) capable of detecting the gas; and an interface (2606 or 2706) disposed between the hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) and the detector (2604 or 2704) and configured to allow transport of the gas from the hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) to the detector (2604 or 2704) following a concentration gradient of the gas along the interface, wherein the hydrophobic barrier (2602 or 2702) is configured such that when in use, the hydrophobic barrier is in fluid communication with the dialysate, the sensing system being characterized in that the hydrophobic barrier comprises a deformable diaphragm that is configured to deform in response to fluid pressure changes in the dialysate, in order to act in use as a deformable diaphragm producing a back and forth pumping movement of the gas in the interface to increase a rate of transport of gas from the hydrophobic barrier to the detector.
A valve comprising a main valve , a pilot valve , a housing , an inlet and an outlet , wherein opening and closing of the main valve is controlled by the pilot valve , and wherein a pilot valve seat is arranged in a diaphragm , supported by a support member comprising a radially extending bottom plate and a circumferential wall substantially extending in an axial direction parallel to the opening direction of the pilot valve and wherein a pilot chamber is arranged in the housing separated from the inlet and the outlet by the diaphragm , and wherein a radial gap is arranged between the radially outer end of the diaphragm and the housing in a radial direction perpendicular to the opening of the pilot valve , wherein the circumferential wall at the radially outer end of the support member has an S-shaped cross section, characterized in that the support member is slidingly guided in in a cylindrical bore of the housing , and the radially outer end of the support member touches the bore and slides along an inner surface of the housing , when the main valve opens or closes.
A post-calcination process to reduce the water demand of beta calcium sulfate hemihydrate, comprising: a) providing a loosely packed bed of powdered beta calcium sulfate hemihydrate in a pressure chamber at an initial plaster temperature of between 60°C and 200°C; b) providing steam at an initial steam temperature of between 100°C and 200°C to the pressure chamber to pressurize the pressure chamber to a pressure between 0.7kPa and 1447.9kPa above atmospheric pressure (between 0.1 psi g and 210 psi g ); c) within the pressure chamber, exposing the beta calcium sulfate hemihydrate to the steam at the pressure above atmospheric pressure for a residence time of between 5 and 900 seconds; d) releasing the pressure in the pressure chamber and removing the treated product from the pressure chamber. a) providing a loosely packed bed of powdered beta calcium sulfate hemihydrate in a pressure chamber at an initial plaster temperature of between 60°C and 200°C; b) providing steam at an initial steam temperature of between 100°C and 200°C to the pressure chamber to pressurize the pressure chamber to a pressure between 0.7kPa and 1447.9kPa above atmospheric pressure (between 0.1 psi g and 210 psi g ); c) within the pressure chamber, exposing the beta calcium sulfate hemihydrate to the steam at the pressure above atmospheric pressure for a residence time of between 5 and 900 seconds; d) releasing the pressure in the pressure chamber and removing the treated product from the pressure chamber.
A system for process monitoring of the treatment of media , in particular HACCP-compliant system for the preservation of foodstuffs, comprising: - a conveyor section and a drive for transporting the medium , an electroporator for treating a medium with a pulsed electric field, - a speed sensor for determining the conveying speed of the medium transported on the conveyor section by the electroporator , - at least one measuring device for determining a temperature rise of the medium caused by the treatment with the pulsed electric field, wherein the measuring device comprises at least one input thermometer for determining the medium temperature before entry into the electroporator and at least one output thermometer for determining the medium temperature after exit from the electroporator , and - a control unit for setting a conveying speed of the transported medium and/or at least one operating parameter of the electroporator , wherein an evaluation device for comparing the determined temperature rise with a predetermined target change value and for emitting a warning signal as soon as the difference between the determined temperature rise and the predetermined temperature rise exceeds a limit value, wherein the control unit is designed to adjust at least one operating parameter of the electroporator as a function of the determined conveying speed. - a conveyor section and a drive for transporting the medium , an electroporator for treating a medium with a pulsed electric field, - a speed sensor for determining the conveying speed of the medium transported on the conveyor section by the electroporator , - at least one measuring device for determining a temperature rise of the medium caused by the treatment with the pulsed electric field, wherein the measuring device comprises at least one input thermometer for determining the medium temperature before entry into the electroporator and at least one output thermometer for determining the medium temperature after exit from the electroporator , and - a control unit for setting a conveying speed of the transported medium and/or at least one operating parameter of the electroporator ,
A polymer comprising: a functionalized copolymer produced by copolymerization of at least one conjugated diolefin monomer and at least one vinyl monomer, the functionalized copolymer comprising at least one alkoxysilyl functional group, the alkoxylsilyl functional group being selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilane compounds, tetraalkoxysilane compounds, alkylalkoxysilane compounds, alkenylalkoxysilane compounds, and halogenoalkoxysilane compounds, wherein the functionalized copolymer has a degree of hydrogenation of 90 mol% to 98 mol% as measured using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H NMR), and wherein the functionalized copolymer has an initial vinyl content from 30% to 60%. a functionalized copolymer produced by copolymerization of at least one conjugated diolefin monomer and at least one vinyl monomer, the functionalized copolymer comprising at least one alkoxysilyl functional group, the alkoxylsilyl functional group being selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilane compounds, tetraalkoxysilane compounds, alkylalkoxysilane compounds, alkenylalkoxysilane compounds, and halogenoalkoxysilane compounds, wherein the functionalized copolymer has a degree of hydrogenation of 90 mol% to 98 mol% as measured using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H NMR), and wherein the functionalized copolymer has an initial vinyl content from 30% to 60%.
A method for manipulating a program during execution in order to allow for testing of the program in a computer during run-time, the program being provided by compiling and/or linking a first program code of the program to be tested with a second program code including routines for allocating a delimited memory structure, providing for registers or other memory cells under the control of the second program code, and providing extended instructions for accessing or administering a shadow variable instead of a variable, said program being stored and comprising a multiplicity of instructions to be executed by a processing unit of the computer, the method, processed by the processing unit, comprising the steps of: a) allocating a first memory structure for storing at least one operand of said program, each operand stored in a first memory cell by an associated first address in the first memory structure; b) allocating a second memory structure for storing at least one shadow operand being a modified data value in order to express its modified nature compared to an original operand, each shadow operand stored in a second memory cell by an associated second address in the second memory structure; c) loading one of said instructions for accessing a first memory cell by an associated first address; d) querying of data instructive of reading or writing a shadow operand on occurrence of a regular instruction for accessing the first memory cell by the first address; e) responsive to a positive querying of said data, using an associated second address for accessing a second memory cell of one of said second memory cells instead of the first memory cell. a) allocating a first memory structure for storing at least one operand of said program, each operand stored in a first memory cell by an associated first address in the first memory structure; b) allocating a second memory structure for storing at least one shadow operand being a modified data value in order to express its modified nature compared to an original operand, each shadow operand stored in a second memory cell by an associated second address in the second memory structure; c) loading one of said instructions for accessing a first memory cell by an associated first address; d) querying of data instructive of reading or writing a shadow operand on occurrence of a regular instruction for accessing the first memory cell by the first address; e) responsive to a positive querying of said data, using an associated second address for accessing a second memory cell of one of said second memory cells instead of the first memory cell.
A carbon seal assembly , comprising: a seal support ; a seal housing coupled to the seal support, the seal housing comprising an aft portion , a forward portion , and a central portion extending axially between the aft portion and the forward portion; and a carbon seal coupled to the aft portion of the seal housing by compressive forces applied to the carbon seal by the aft portion of the housing, the carbon seal comprising a nose defined, at least partially, by an axial surface of the carbon seal, a first radial surface of the carbon seal, and a second radial surface of the carbon seal radially inward of the first radial surface, wherein the first radial surface and the second radial surface extend forward from the axial surface, and wherein a first axial length (L1) of the first radial surface is greater than a second axial length (L2) of the second radial surface; characterized in that : an inner diameter surface of the carbon seal is radially outward of an inner surface of the central portion of the seal housing. a seal support ; a seal housing coupled to the seal support, the seal housing comprising an aft portion , a forward portion , and a central portion extending axially between the aft portion and the forward portion; and a carbon seal coupled to the aft portion of the seal housing by compressive forces applied to the carbon seal by the aft portion of the housing, the carbon seal comprising a nose defined, at least partially, by an axial surface of the carbon seal, a first radial surface of the carbon seal, and a second radial surface of the carbon seal radially inward of the first radial surface, wherein the first radial surface and the second radial surface extend forward from the axial surface, and wherein a first axial length (L1) of the first radial surface is greater than a second axial length (L2) of the second radial surface; characterized in that : an inner diameter surface of the carbon seal is radially outward of an inner surface of the central portion of the seal housing.
A measurement system for measuring a property in a body, the measurement system comprising: a measurement circuit for measuring a property in a body, the measurement circuit comprising: a resonant circuit comprising a first element and a second element, wherein at least one of the first element and the second element is configured such that a property thereof is dependent on the property in the body; and a non-linear element arranged to generate intermodulation products when the circuit is driven by an input signal comprising a first component at a first frequency and a second component at a second frequency; a driving circuit for providing a driving signal to the measurement circuit, wherein the driving signal comprises a first component at a first frequency and a second component at a second frequency; and an analyzer circuit for analyzing a response of the measurement circuit in order to obtain a measurement of the property, wherein the analyzer circuit is configured to measure a ratio of the amplitudes of odd order intermodulation products resulting from the first and second components of the driving signal. a measurement circuit for measuring a property in a body, the measurement circuit comprising: a resonant circuit comprising a first element and a second element, wherein at least one of the first element and the second element is configured such that a property thereof is dependent on the property in the body; and a non-linear element arranged to generate intermodulation products when the circuit is driven by an input signal comprising a first component at a first frequency and a second component at a second frequency; a resonant circuit comprising a first element and a second element, wherein at least one of the first element and the second element is configured such that a property thereof is dependent on the property in the body; and a non-linear element arranged to generate intermodulation products when the circuit is driven by an input signal comprising a first component at a first frequency and a second component at a second frequency; a driving circuit for providing a driving signal to the measurement circuit, wherein the driving signal comprises a first component at a first frequency and a second component at a second frequency; and an analyzer circuit for analyzing a response of the measurement circuit in order to obtain a measurement of the property, wherein the analyzer circuit is configured to measure a ratio of the amplitudes of odd order intermodulation products resulting from the first and second components of the driving signal.
A system for monitoring a tarpaulin , comprising: at least one sensor , which is arranged on an inside of the tarpaulin by means of a connecting device , can be arranged by means of the connecting device , is positioned or can be positioned close to the tarpaulin , or is integrated into the tarpaulin , for detecting noise caused in the event of damage to the tarpaulin , the at least one sensor comprising a data transmission unit or being connected to a data transmission unit , by means of which measurement values recorded by the sensor can be transmitted; an evaluation unit including a data reception unit , which is configured to receive the data transmitted by the data transmission unit of the at least one sensor , the evaluation unit being configured to evaluate the received data by means of acoustic pattern recognition and to establish damage to the tarpaulin; and an alarm unit , which is connected to the evaluation unit and configured to trigger an alarm if damage to the tarpaulin is or has been established. at least one sensor , which is arranged on an inside of the tarpaulin by means of a connecting device , can be arranged by means of the connecting device , is positioned or can be positioned close to the tarpaulin , or is integrated into the tarpaulin , for detecting noise caused in the event of damage to the tarpaulin , the at least one sensor comprising a data transmission unit or being connected to a data transmission unit , by means of which measurement values recorded by the sensor can be transmitted; an evaluation unit including a data reception unit , which is configured to receive the data transmitted by the data transmission unit of the at least one sensor , the evaluation unit being configured to evaluate the received data by means of acoustic pattern recognition and to establish damage to the tarpaulin; and an alarm unit , which is connected to the evaluation unit and configured to trigger an alarm if damage to the tarpaulin is or has been established.
A multi-stage polymer composition comprising: a crosslinked core which comprises greater than 95 weight percent of units derived from one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers, from 0.1 to 5 weight percent of units derived from a cross-linking monomer, graft-linking monomer, or combination thereof, and wherein the crosslinked core has a Tg of from -85 to -10 °C; an intermediate region which comprises one or more intermediate layers, wherein each of the intermediate layers comprises from 88.5 to 100 weight percent of units derived from a one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers, from 0 to 5 weight percent of units derived from a cross-linking monomer, a graft-linking monomer, or a combination of two or more thereof, optionally from 0 to 2.0 weight percent units derived from one or more chain transfer agents; wherein there is a compositional gradient between the intermediate layers such that the Tg transitions over the width of the intermediate region between a lower Tg and an upper Tg, wherein said lower Tg is at least -30°C and said upper Tg is 70°C or less, and an outermost layer which comprises from 98.5 to 100 weight percent units derived from one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of alkyl (meth)acrylate, styrenic monomers, and combinations of two or more thereof, from 0 to 1.5 weight percent units derived from one or more chain transfer agents, and has a Tg of from 40 °C to 110 °C; wherein Tg is calculated in accordance with the Fox equation. a crosslinked core which comprises greater than 95 weight percent of units derived from one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers, from 0.1 to 5 weight percent of units derived from a cross-linking monomer, graft-linking monomer, or combination thereof, and wherein the crosslinked core has a Tg of from -85 to -10 °C; an intermediate region which comprises one or more intermediate layers, wherein each of the intermediate layers comprises from 88.5 to 100 weight percent of units derived from a one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers, from 0 to 5 weight percent of units derived from a cross-linking monomer, a graft-linking monomer, or a combination of two or more thereof, optionally from 0 to 2.0 weight percent units derived from one or more chain transfer agents; wherein there is a compositional gradient between the intermediate layers such that the Tg transitions over the width of the intermediate region between a lower Tg and an upper Tg, wherein said lower Tg is at least -30°C and said upper Tg is 70°C or less, and an outermost layer which comprises from 98.5 to 100 weight percent units derived from one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of alkyl (meth)acrylate, styrenic monomers, and combinations of two or more thereof, from 0 to 1.5 weight percent units derived from one or more chain transfer agents, and has a Tg of from 40 °C to 110 °C; wherein Tg is calculated in accordance with the Fox equation.
A conductive structure , for use with an RFID device , wherein the conductive structure is not detectable when passing through a metal detector having a standard detection threshold of a total metallic volume of 0.52mm 3 , wherein the conductive structure comprises a pair of dipole arms extending oppositely from a tuning loop , wherein each of said pair of dipole arms terminates in a load end , characterized in that each load end has a portion thereof removed to form a hollow load end . the conductive structure comprises a pair of dipole arms extending oppositely from a tuning loop , wherein each of said pair of dipole arms terminates in a load end , characterized in that each load end has a portion thereof removed to form a hollow load end .
A floor conveyor-transport aid combination of a floor conveyor and a transport aid, wherein the floor conveyor has two fork tines and is formed for the transport of pallets, wherein the transport aid is arranged in an assembly-free manner on the floor conveyor , in that the fork tines of the floor conveyor are received in the hollow tines of the transport aid , characterized in that the transport aid has a vertical base plate with a receiving side and a transport side , wherein at least four fork tines are arranged parallel to one another at a common first height on a lower edge of the vertical base plate and extend horizontally away from the transport side , and wherein two central fork tines are at least partly hollow tines and have a hollow space , the geometry of which corresponds to the geometry of a fork tine of the predetermined floor conveyor , wherein the hollow tines are completely closed on a side facing downwards or are partly open along a length of the hollow space forming a wrap-around, and are formed for receiving the fork tines of the floor conveyor , wherein securing elements , which engage with securing elements present on the securing aid , are present on the floor conveyor . wherein the transport aid is arranged in an assembly-free manner on the floor conveyor , in that the fork tines of the floor conveyor are received in the hollow tines of the transport aid , characterized in that the transport aid has a vertical base plate with a receiving side and a transport side , wherein at least four fork tines are arranged parallel to one another at a common first height on a lower edge of the vertical base plate and extend horizontally away from the transport side , and wherein two central fork tines are at least partly hollow tines and have a hollow space , the geometry of which corresponds to the geometry of a fork tine of the predetermined floor conveyor , wherein the hollow tines are completely closed on a side facing downwards or are partly open along a length of the hollow space forming a wrap-around, and are formed for receiving the fork tines of the floor conveyor , wherein securing elements , which engage with securing elements present on the securing aid , are present on the floor conveyor .
Supporting device for supporting a mobile device, in particular a vehicle, on the ground, comprising a support and a sensor means (C, D, E, F, G) which generates a signal that is dependent on the supporting force, comprising at least one bolt which transfers at least a portion of the supporting force, as a result of which the bolt is reversibly deformed, wherein the sensor means (C, D, E, F, G) responds to the deformation of the bolt , wherein the support comprises a support foot which can be raised and lowered by means of a hydraulic cylinder , characterised in that the support foot is mounted on the support by means of a universal joint , wherein the bolt is a pivot bolt of the universal joint .