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A microfluidic device for containing fluid introduced therein, the microfluidic device comprising: a lower substrate on which a lower water-repellent pattern is formed; an upper substrate on which an upper water-repellent pattern is formed, the upper substrate spaced from the lower substrate to form a cell; and a sealing pattern for bonding the upper substrate and the lower substrate such that at least a portion of an edge of the upper substrate is located inward of a corresponding edge of the lower substrate, the sealing pattern including at least one gap that is provided at a position where the edge of the upper substrate is located inward of the corresponding edge of the lower substrate; characterized in that the upper water-repellent pattern is provided with a hydrophilic pattern at a position corresponding to the position of the gap in the sealing pattern; and/or in that the lower water-repellent pattern is provided with a hydrophilic pattern at a position corresponding to the position of the gap in the sealing pattern. a lower substrate on which a lower water-repellent pattern is formed; an upper substrate on which an upper water-repellent pattern is formed, the upper substrate spaced from the lower substrate to form a cell; and a sealing pattern for bonding the upper substrate and the lower substrate such that at least a portion of an edge of the upper substrate is located inward of a corresponding edge of the lower substrate, the sealing pattern including at least one gap that is provided at a position where the edge of the upper substrate is located inward of the corresponding edge of the lower substrate; characterized in that the upper water-repellent pattern is provided with a hydrophilic pattern at a position corresponding to the position of the gap in the sealing pattern; and/or in that the lower water-repellent pattern is provided with a hydrophilic pattern at a position corresponding to the position of the gap in the sealing pattern.
Transcatheter delivery system for a self-expandable heart valve prosthesis comprising a handle , a hollow shaft , a distal tip (1, 1", 1′′′), and an actuation mechanism for moving the valve prosthesis towards said distal tip (1, 1", 1′′′) or said handle , said hollow shaft being adapted to slidingly receive the compressed valve prosthesis ; the system includes a valve prosthesis crimping tool that comprises a hollow conical element , a detachable transfer tube adapted to be temporarily connected to said conical element and a pulling device ; said conical element being adapted to let the valve prosthesis in an expanded state enter the conical element through its basis and enter said transfer tube in a compressed state, characterised in that the crimping tool further comprises a transfer tube secure cap adapted to be temporarily connected to said transfer tube and wherein the crimping tool is configured such that said valve prosthesis is adapted to be pulled by said pulling device when crossing said conical element and entering said transfer tube until reaching said transfer tube secure cap . the system includes a valve prosthesis crimping tool that comprises a hollow conical element , a detachable transfer tube adapted to be temporarily connected to said conical element and a pulling device ; said conical element being adapted to let the valve prosthesis in an expanded state enter the conical element through its basis and enter said transfer tube in a compressed state, characterised in that the crimping tool further comprises a transfer tube secure cap adapted to be temporarily connected to said transfer tube and wherein the crimping tool is configured such that said valve prosthesis is adapted to be pulled by said pulling device when crossing said conical element and entering said transfer tube until reaching said transfer tube secure cap .
Filter assembly for filtering a waste fluid discharged by a household appliance, said filter assembly comprising: - a filter element defining an unfiltered area receiving said waste fluid; - a filter housing receiving said filter element , wherein an outlet chamber is defined between said filter element and said filter housing for receiving fluid passing through said filter element and coming from said unfiltered area ; - a support for said filter element ; - an inlet through which said waste fluid is supplied to said unfiltered area ; - an outlet fluidly connected to said outlet chamber , through which the waste fluid flows from said outlet chamber to a drain; characterized in that said support comprises a first wall defining a first flooding area and a second flooding area separated from said first flooding area by said first wall ; wherein said first flooding area is fluidly connected to said unfiltered area through a valve configured to allow unfiltered waste fluid to flow from said unfiltered area to said first flooding area ; wherein said second flooding area is apt to receive unfiltered waste fluid coming from said first flooding area by overflowing said first wall and wherein said second flooding area comprises at least one aperture configured to allow unfiltered waste fluid to flow towards said outlet . - a filter element defining an unfiltered area receiving said waste fluid; - a filter housing receiving said filter element , wherein an outlet chamber is defined between said filter element and said filter housing for receiving fluid passing through said filter element and coming from said unfiltered area ; - a support for said filter element ; - an inlet through which said waste fluid is supplied to said unfiltered area ; - an outlet fluidly connected to said outlet chamber , through which the waste fluid flows from said outlet chamber to a drain; said support comprises a first wall defining a first flooding area and a second flooding area separated from said first flooding area by said first wall ; wherein said first flooding area is fluidly connected to said unfiltered area through a valve configured to allow unfiltered waste fluid to flow from said unfiltered area to said first flooding area ; wherein said second flooding area is apt to receive unfiltered waste fluid coming from said first flooding area by overflowing said first wall and wherein said second flooding area comprises at least one aperture configured to allow unfiltered waste fluid to flow towards said outlet .
System for releasing beneficial mites comprising a compartment, the mite compartment, holding a population of a beneficial mite species, preferably in association with a carrier, and a food source for the beneficial mites wherein said mite compartment is enclosed by material, gas barrier material, having a water vapour transmission rate of ≤ 5 g/m 2∗ 24 hours, said mite compartment having a volume of x mm 3 , wherein x is between 3 ∗ 10 3 to 600 ∗ 10 3 mm 3 and wherein the system further comprises a number of connections that connect the mite compartment with the space outside the mite compartment, said number of connections each having an area y, wherein y is between 0.1 and 4.0 mm 2 , wherein the sum of the areas of the number of connections is Σy and wherein 5 ∗ 10 3 mm ≤ x/Σy ≤70 ∗ 10 3 mm, preferably 6 ∗ 10 3 mm ≤x/Σy ≤ 60 ∗ 10 3 mm, more preferably 7 ∗ 10 3 mm ≤ x/Σy ≤ 50 ∗ 10 3 mm.
A compostable material in the form of a stratified sheet comprising a combination of film sheets made of compostable materials characterised in that it consists of two laminated layers of film sheets, where one layer constitutes a plastic sheet of at least one biodegradable polymer generated by a chemical or biocatalytic transformation with a thickness of 20 μm to 50 μm and the second layer constitutes a sheet of cellulose film with a thickness of 19μm to 23μm, the layers being connected to each other by glue constituting a water dispersion of a polyester polyurethane elastomer with a hardener.
Method for caching an item of content C in a first content distribution network , said distribution network being a network of a first communication network , a browser module running on a user terminal and providing for accessing content by means of encrypted sessions, the browser module being associated with a proxy server of a second communication network interconnected with the first communication network, said proxy server controlling the state of a session in progress between the browser module and a content provider , said method comprising the following steps: - the browser module sending (F0) a request relating to the content C to the content provider; - the proxy server obtaining (G2) from the browser module at least one item of information relating to said request, the information comprising an identifier of the content C; - the proxy server transmitting (G0) a request relating to the content C to a second content distribution network , located outside the first network , in which the content C is stored; - the browser module receiving (F3) the content C requested from the second content distribution network ; - the proxy server determining whether the content C is to be cached in the first communication network ; - the proxy server commanding (G4) the browser module to cache the content C in the first content distribution network of the first communication network . - the browser module sending (F0) a request relating to the content C to the content provider; - the proxy server obtaining (G2) from the browser module at least one item of information relating to said request, the information comprising an identifier of the content C; - the proxy server transmitting (G0) a request relating to the content C to a second content distribution network , located outside the first network , in which the content C is stored; - the browser module receiving (F3) the content C requested from the second content distribution network ; - the proxy server determining whether the content C is to be cached in the first communication network ; - the proxy server commanding (G4) the browser module to cache the content C in the first content distribution network of the first communication network .
Compounds of the formula I in which X denotes NH or O, Q denotes C(CH 3 ) 2 or 1,1-cyclopropylene, R 1 denotes H, A, Cyc, Ar or Het, R 2 denotes H or CH 3 , R 3 denotes H or A', Ar denotes phenyl, which is unsubstituted or mono-, di- or trisubstituted by Hal, NO 2 , CN, A, OR 3 , S(O) m R 3 , N(R 3 ) 2 , COA, COOR 3 , CON(R 3 ) 2 , SO 2 N(R 3 ) 2 , NR 3 COR 3 , NR 3 SO 2 A and/or NR 3 CON(R 3 ) 2 , Het denotes a mono- or bicyclic saturated, unsaturated or aromatic heterocycle having 1 to 4 N, O and/or S atoms,which is unsubstituted or mono- or disubstituted by Hal, NO 2 , CN, A, OR 3 S(O) m R 3 , N(R 3 ) 2 , COA, COOR 3 , CON(R 3 ) 2 , SO 2 N(R 3 ) 2 , NR 3 COR 3 , NR 3 SO 2 A and/or NR 3 CON(R 3 ) 2 , A denotes unbranched or branched alkyl with 1-10 C-atoms, wherein one or two non-adjacent CH- and/or CH 2 -groups may be replaced by N-, O- and/or S-atoms and/or wherein 1-7 H-atoms may be replaced by R 4 , R 4 denotes F, Cl or OH, A' denotes unbranched or branched alkyl with 1-6 C-atoms, wherein 1-5 H-atoms may be replaced by F, Cyc denotes cyclic alkyl with 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 C-atoms, which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted by OH, Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I, m denotes 0, 1 or 2, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios. X denotes NH or O, Q denotes C(CH 3 ) 2 or 1,1-cyclopropylene, R 1 denotes H, A, Cyc, Ar or Het, R 2 denotes H or CH 3 , R 3 denotes H or A', Ar denotes phenyl, which is unsubstituted or mono-, di- or trisubstituted by Hal, NO 2 , CN, A, OR 3 , S(O) m R 3 , N(R 3 ) 2 , COA, COOR 3 , CON(R 3 ) 2 , SO 2 N(R 3 ) 2 , NR 3 COR 3 , NR 3 SO 2 A and/or NR 3 CON(R 3 ) 2 , Het denotes a mono- or bicyclic saturated, unsaturated or aromatic heterocycle having 1 to 4 N, O and/or S atoms,which is unsubstituted or mono- or disubstituted by Hal, NO 2 , CN, A, OR 3 S(O) m R 3 , N(R 3 ) 2 , COA, COOR 3 , CON(R 3 ) 2 , SO 2 N(R 3 ) 2 , NR 3 COR 3 , NR 3 SO 2 A and/or NR 3 CON(R 3 ) 2 , A denotes unbranched or branched alkyl with 1-10 C-atoms, wherein one or two non-adjacent CH- and/or CH 2 -groups may be replaced by N-, O- and/or S-atoms and/or wherein 1-7 H-atoms may be replaced by R 4 , R 4 denotes F, Cl or OH, A' denotes unbranched or branched alkyl with 1-6 C-atoms, wherein 1-5 H-atoms may be replaced by F, Cyc denotes cyclic alkyl with 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 C-atoms, which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted by OH, Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I, m denotes 0, 1 or 2,
A kit comprising (i) a non-abrasive oral care composition in the form of a gel or paste comprising 0.05-10% v/v of a remineralizing agent and 0.05-20% v/v of a bioadhesive agent based on the total volume of the oral care composition and (ii) an applicator for applying the non-abrasive oral care composition in a layer on the gum and teeth of the individual, the applicator comprising at one end a tip made from non-absorbent, non-porous flexible material in the form of a planar sheet or forming a planar sheet when in use.
A plug and socket assembly , the socket assembly comprising a body and a cover , the body defining a socket for removably receiving the plug, wherein the cover is slidable with respect to the body between an open state, in which it exposes a mouth of said socket to allow insertion or removal of said plug, and a closed state in which it closes said mouth, said body being shaped to define a seat for receiving a corresponding projection provided on said plug when said plug is inserted in said socket, said seat being exposed by said cover when said cover is in said open state characterised in that said seat is defined in a portion of the body adjacent the mouth and is located between said cover and said socket when said cover is in said open state, and in that said seat is positioned in a path of movement of the cover between the open and closed states, the projection being, when in the seat , located in the path of the cover such that said cover is engagable with said plug projection upon moving from said open state to said closed state when said plug is inserted in said socket, and wherein said projection and said seat are shaped to inter-engage to retain said plug in said socket.
A modular multiengine system comprising: a plurality of instantly Attachable Modules, enabling instant, flexible, configurable assembly and shaping of a multiple-engine cluster, each Attachable Module comprising: a. at least one engine and b. at least one rotatable gear unit driven by the said at least one engine through a drive shaft , and c. a frame housing , encompassing the said at least one engine and the at least one rotatable gear unit, wherein the Attachable Modules' frame housings facilitate the instant attachment of adjacent Attachable Modules through their respective frame housings, wherein the rotatable gear unit of a Main Attachable Module of the plurality of Attachable Modules comprises three rotatable members: at least one upper rotatable member located on a first plane, at least one lower rotatable member located on a second plane and at least one transmission unit serving as a transmission mechanism for transferring torque from between the upper rotatable member and the lower rotatable member ; wherein each rotatable member of the rotatable gear unit of the Main Attachable Module engages at least one other adjacent rotatable gear unit in an adjacent Attachable Module of the plurality of Attachable Modules, such as to ultimately transfer torque from all the engines operable in said modular multiengine system to an output drive shaft connected to at least one main Attachable Module's gear unit; wherein at least one first adjacent Attachable Module's rotatable member engages a rotatable member of the main attachable module rotating in a certain direction and wherein at least a second adjacent Attachable Module's rotatable member engages another rotatable member of the Main Attachable Module rotating in an opposite direction of the first adjacent Attachable module's rotatable member ; a second Attachable Module incorporating a single rotating member, residing on one of the first and second planes, engaged to a respective rotatable member on the main Attachable Module, and rotating in a certain direction; and a third Attachable Module incorporating a single rotating member, residing on the other of the first and second planes, engaged to a respective rotatable member on the main Attachable Module, and rotating in the opposite direction. a. at least one engine and b. at least one rotatable gear unit driven by the said at least one engine through a drive shaft , and c. a frame housing , encompassing the said at least one engine and the at least one rotatable gear unit,
An electric vehicle (EV) charging station for charging an electric vehicle (EV) comprising one or more batteries, the EV charging station comprising: an AC power source; an AC to DC power converter configured and arranged for receiving AC power from the AC power source and converting the AC power to DC power; a first electric reservoir for receiving DC power for charging the reservoir from the AC to DC power converter; a DC to DC converter configured and arranged for receiving DC power from the first electrical reservoir and converting the DC power to DC power; and an EV charger configured and arranged for receiving DC power from the DC to DC converter and converting the DC power to DC power suitable for charging the EV, the EV charger comprising at least one electrical component for charging the EV, wherein the DC to DC converter is electrically connected between the first electric reservoir and the EV charger, wherein the EV charger comprises a Li-ion battery which is connected to the output of the DC to DC converter, and wherein the EV charger is configured and arranged for selectively or simultaneously providing power for charging the EV from both the output of the DC to DC converter and the Li-ion battery of the EV charger. an AC power source; an AC to DC power converter configured and arranged for receiving AC power from the AC power source and converting the AC power to DC power; a first electric reservoir for receiving DC power for charging the reservoir from the AC to DC power converter; a DC to DC converter configured and arranged for receiving DC power from the first electrical reservoir and converting the DC power to DC power; and an EV charger configured and arranged for receiving DC power from the DC to DC converter and converting the DC power to DC power suitable for charging the EV, the EV charger comprising at least one electrical component for charging the EV, wherein the DC to DC converter is electrically connected between the first electric reservoir and the EV charger, wherein the EV charger comprises a Li-ion battery which is connected to the output of the DC to DC converter, and wherein the EV charger is configured and arranged for selectively or simultaneously providing power for charging the EV from both the output of the DC to DC converter and the Li-ion battery of the EV charger.
A measuring station comprising: - a base comprising: ∘ a measurement plate with an upper surface adapted to receive a user's feet, ∘ a handle support , mounted on the upper face of the measurement plate , the handle support forming a cradle configured to receive the handle , - a handle adapted to receive a user's hands, the handle being configured to be received on the handle support , characterised in that the cradle extends over an area, in a cross-section of the handle support , of less than 90° on either side from the bottom of the cradle. - a base comprising: ∘ a measurement plate with an upper surface adapted to receive a user's feet, ∘ a handle support , mounted on the upper face of the measurement plate , the handle support forming a cradle configured to receive the handle , ∘ a measurement plate with an upper surface adapted to receive a user's feet, ∘ a handle support , mounted on the upper face of the measurement plate , the handle support forming a cradle configured to receive the handle , - a handle adapted to receive a user's hands, the handle being configured to be received on the handle support ,
A medical device , comprising: an operating member that includes an actuation portion ; a hub that includes a channel receiving the actuation portion of the operating member , wherein the actuation portion of the operating member moves within the channel; and an end effector, wherein the end effector is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein distal extension of the operating member transitions the end effector to the open configuration, wherein proximal retraction of the operating member transitions the end effector to the closed configuration, wherein the end effector includes a first arm and a second arm and wherein the first arm and the second arm are movable between a closed and an open position, wherein a distal portion of the actuation portion includes two prongs offset from each other and an extension of one prong transitions the first arm from the closed configuration to the open configuration, and retraction of the one prong transitions the second arm from the open configuration to the closed configuration, and an extension of the other prong transitions the second arm from the closed configuration to the open configuration, and retraction of the other prong transitions the first arm from the open configuration to the closed configuration; and wherein the medical device is formed through an additive manufacturing process. an operating member that includes an actuation portion ; a hub that includes a channel receiving the actuation portion of the operating member , wherein the actuation portion of the operating member moves within the channel; and an end effector, wherein the end effector is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein distal extension of the operating member transitions the end effector to the open configuration, wherein proximal retraction of the operating member transitions the end effector to the closed configuration, wherein the end effector includes a first arm and a second arm and wherein the first arm and the second arm are movable between a closed and an open position, wherein a distal portion of the actuation portion includes two prongs offset from each other and an extension of one prong transitions the first arm from the closed configuration to the open configuration, and retraction of the one prong transitions the second arm from the open configuration to the closed configuration, and an extension of the other prong transitions the second arm from the closed configuration to the open configuration, and retraction of the other prong transitions the first arm from the open configuration to the closed configuration; and wherein the medical device is formed through an additive manufacturing process.