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A nitriding method, comprising a gas nitriding step in which a low alloy steel is heated to a temperature ranging from 550 to 620°C in a gas atmosphere containing NH 3 , H 2 , and N 2 in a total amount of 99.5% or more by volume, the gas nitriding step being performed for a total process time of A ranging from 1.5 to 10 hours, the gas nitriding step including the steps of: performing a high K N value process with a nitriding potential K NX determined by Formula ranging from 0.15 to 1.50 and with an average value K NXave of the nitriding potential K NX , the average value K NXave ranging from 0.30 to 0.80, the high K N value process being performed for a process time of X in hours, and performing a low K N value process after the high K N value process, the low K N value process being performed with a nitriding potential K NY determined by Formula ranging from 0.02 to 0.25 and with an average value K NYave of the nitriding potential K NY , the average value K NYave ranging from 0.03 to 0.20, the low K N value process being performed for a process time of Y in hours, wherein an average nitriding potential value K Nave determined by Formula ranges from 0.07 to 0.30, a nitrogen compound layer formed on the surface of the low alloy steel by the nitriding process having a thickness of not more than 3μm, K Ni = NH 3 partial pressure / H 2 partial pressure 3 / 2 K Nave = X × K NXave + Y × K NYave / A where i is X or Y. performing a high K N value process with a nitriding potential K NX determined by Formula ranging from 0.15 to 1.50 and with an average value K NXave of the nitriding potential K NX , the average value K NXave ranging from 0.30 to 0.80, the high K N value process being performed for a process time of X in hours, and performing a low K N value process after the high K N value process, the low K N value process being performed with a nitriding potential K NY determined by Formula ranging from 0.02 to 0.25 and with an average value K NYave of the nitriding potential K NY , the average value K NYave ranging from 0.03 to 0.20, the low K N value process being performed for a process time of Y in hours, wherein an average nitriding potential value K Nave determined by Formula ranges from 0.07 to 0.30, a nitrogen compound layer formed on the surface of the low alloy steel by the nitriding process having a thickness of not more than 3μm, K Ni = NH 3 partial pressure / H 2 partial pressure 3 / 2 K Nave = X × K NXave + Y × K NYave / A where i is X or Y.
Combination of a rolling cart , in particular a rolling container, and a curtain device for optionally covering an access opening between two adjacent side posts of a rolling cart frame , with a surface element as well as with connecting means (7, 8; 9, 10, 16) for detachably fastening the surface element to the side posts , wherein the connecting means (7, 8; 9, 10, 16) are designed as tensioning straps (7, 8; 9, 10, 16) connected to the surface element , each extending between the two side posts , characterised in that each tensioning strap (7, 8; 9, 10, 16) is designed in two parts with a longitudinally flexible tensioning belt with two clamps , one at each end, and an essentially longitudinally stable tensioning belt with one tensioning clamp .
Hotplate having a control and/or regulation unit and having at least one hotplate device , which has at least one operating element , which at least in one operating state is provided to be connected with at least one item of cookware and wherein the operating element has at least one sensor unit , which at least in one operating state is provided to detect at least one movement of the operating element , wherein the hotplate device has at least one hotplate control unit , which is provided for communication with at least one transmit module of the sensor unit , wherein the hotplate control unit is integrated in the control and/or regulation unit, wherein the operating element is embodied at least substantially as a handle for an item of cookware, characterised in that the sensor unit has at least one acceleration sensor for detecting the movement of the operating element .
A near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) sensor assembly for measuring a characteristic of a biological tissue, the NIRS sensor assembly comprising: a light source operable to emit light at one or more predetermined wavelengths; at least one light detector having an active area for detecting light emitted by the light source and passed through the biological tissue, and which detector is operable to produce signals representative of the detected light; a pad having a first surface and a second surface , which second surface is opposite the first surface , at least one light detector aperture extending between the first and second surfaces of the pad and aligned with the light detector , and at least one light source aperture extending between the first and second surfaces of the pad and aligned with the at least one light source ; and a subject contact layer , having a first surface and a second surface which second surface is opposite the first surface , wherein the second surface of the subject contact layer is attached directly to the first surface of the pad , the subject contact layer being optically transmissive, and which subject contact layer acts as a cushioning layer, characterized in that the subject contact layer includes one continuous section which is attached to and covers the entire top surface of the pad , including the light source aperture and the light detector aperture . a light source operable to emit light at one or more predetermined wavelengths; at least one light detector having an active area for detecting light emitted by the light source and passed through the biological tissue, and which detector is operable to produce signals representative of the detected light; a pad having a first surface and a second surface , which second surface is opposite the first surface , at least one light detector aperture extending between the first and second surfaces of the pad and aligned with the light detector , and at least one light source aperture extending between the first and second surfaces of the pad and aligned with the at least one light source ; and a subject contact layer , having a first surface and a second surface which second surface is opposite the first surface , wherein the second surface of the subject contact layer is attached directly to the first surface of the pad , the subject contact layer being optically transmissive, and which subject contact layer acts as a cushioning layer, characterized in that the subject contact layer includes one continuous section which is attached to and covers the entire top surface of the pad , including the light source aperture and the light detector aperture .
Method for transmitting messages from a server to a client in an internet transmission system , the method comprising the following steps: a. the client sends to the server a request for transmitting a picture file , b. in response to the reception of the request, the server generates a picture file with a first content, in case no message is available for the client, and delays the transmission of the picture file to the client for a certain time interval , c. in response to the reception of the picture file with the first content, the client again sends a request for transmitting a picture file , d. the steps (a) to (c) are repeated till a message is available for transmission to the client , e. the server transmits, in response to the last request of the client, the picture file with a second content , f. in response to the reception of the picture file with the second content, the client sends a request for transmitting the message , g. in response to the reception of the request for transmitting the message, the server transmits the message to the client . a. the client sends to the server a request for transmitting a picture file , b. in response to the reception of the request, the server generates a picture file with a first content, in case no message is available for the client, and delays the transmission of the picture file to the client for a certain time interval , c. in response to the reception of the picture file with the first content, the client again sends a request for transmitting a picture file , d. the steps (a) to (c) are repeated till a message is available for transmission to the client , e. the server transmits, in response to the last request of the client, the picture file with a second content , f. in response to the reception of the picture file with the second content, the client sends a request for transmitting the message , g. in response to the reception of the request for transmitting the message, the server transmits the message to the client .
Method for determining visual distraction of a driver of a vehicle , wherein the method comprises the following steps: modelling the attention of the driver by forming an attention map (212; 600) using driver information representing a gaze direction and/or head posture of the driver and/or an orientation of a torso of the driver as detected by way of a sensor of the vehicle , wherein the attention map (212; 600) represents an actual distribution of the attention of the driver in a two-dimensional coordinate system , which actual distribution is dependent on the gaze direction and/or the head posture, wherein the two-dimensional coordinate system maps at least a partial region of surroundings of the vehicle ; modelling an attention requirement by forming an attention requirement map , wherein the attention requirement map represents a target distribution of the attention of the driver in the two-dimensional coordinate system ; and comparing the attention map (212; 600) with the attention requirement map in order to determine a distraction value representing the visual distraction of the driver . modelling the attention of the driver by forming an attention map (212; 600) using driver information representing a gaze direction and/or head posture of the driver and/or an orientation of a torso of the driver as detected by way of a sensor of the vehicle , wherein the attention map (212; 600) represents an actual distribution of the attention of the driver in a two-dimensional coordinate system , which actual distribution is dependent on the gaze direction and/or the head posture, wherein the two-dimensional coordinate system maps at least a partial region of surroundings of the vehicle ; modelling an attention requirement by forming an attention requirement map , wherein the attention requirement map represents a target distribution of the attention of the driver in the two-dimensional coordinate system ; and comparing the attention map (212; 600) with the attention requirement map in order to determine a distraction value representing the visual distraction of the driver .
A composition comprising Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) for use as a medicament for reducing cholesterol in a subject suffering from a disease associated with an elevated level of cholesterol selected from the group consisting of hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and insulin resistance.
A banknote validator comprising a validating head having a banknote processing channel for assessing the authenticity of banknotes and a releasable cashbox connected to said validating head for stacking authenticated banknotes; said validating head including a banknote inlet at one end of said banknote processing channel and a banknote outlet at an opposite end of said banknote channel , said banknote outlet cooperating with an end of said cashbox to collectively define a curved transition guiding an authenticated banknote through an angle of at least 60 degrees leading to a stacking port in a side of said cashbox ; said cashbox and said validating head each have interfitting surfaces collectively defining an outside guide structure of said curved transition when said cashbox is secured to said validating head ; a drive arrangement driving banknotes through said banknote processing channel and if authenticated through said curved transition to said stacking port ; and a stacking mechanism for selectively pushing a banknote through said stacking port and into said cashbox . a validating head having a banknote processing channel for assessing the authenticity of banknotes and a releasable cashbox connected to said validating head for stacking authenticated banknotes; said validating head including a banknote inlet at one end of said banknote processing channel and a banknote outlet at an opposite end of said banknote channel , said banknote outlet cooperating with an end of said cashbox to collectively define a curved transition guiding an authenticated banknote through an angle of at least 60 degrees leading to a stacking port in a side of said cashbox ; said cashbox and said validating head each have interfitting surfaces collectively defining an outside guide structure of said curved transition when said cashbox is secured to said validating head ; a drive arrangement driving banknotes through said banknote processing channel and if authenticated through said curved transition to said stacking port ; and a stacking mechanism for selectively pushing a banknote through said stacking port and into said cashbox .
A process for converting a Digital Transmission Content Protection over Internet Protocol "DTCP-IP" transport stream into Hypertext Transfer Protocol Live Streaming "HLS" format, comprising: receiving an encrypted DTCP-IP transport stream at a secondary device from a source device , said encrypted DTCP-IP transport stream comprising a plurality of DTCP frames , each of said plurality of DTCP frames comprising a plurality of encrypted 16-byte portions; forming chunks from one of said plurality of DTCP frames by grouping one or more of its plurality of encrypted 16-byte portions into a chunk; adding HLS padding bytes to the end of said chunk and encrypting said HLS padding bytes, such that said chunk and the encrypted HLS padding bytes form an encrypted chunk ; loading each of said encrypted chunks, and a playlist of said encrypted chunks, to a media proxy server at said secondary device; loading a DTCP key onto a security proxy server at said secondary device, said DTCP key having been obtained from said source device; and providing said playlist, each of said encrypted chunks, and said DTCP key to a native media player on said secondary device, such that said native media player follows said playlist to decrypt said encrypted chunks using said DTCP key and plays back said chunks. receiving an encrypted DTCP-IP transport stream at a secondary device from a source device , said encrypted DTCP-IP transport stream comprising a plurality of DTCP frames , each of said plurality of DTCP frames comprising a plurality of encrypted 16-byte portions; forming chunks from one of said plurality of DTCP frames by grouping one or more of its plurality of encrypted 16-byte portions into a chunk; adding HLS padding bytes to the end of said chunk and encrypting said HLS padding bytes, such that said chunk and the encrypted HLS padding bytes form an encrypted chunk ; loading each of said encrypted chunks, and a playlist of said encrypted chunks, to a media proxy server at said secondary device; loading a DTCP key onto a security proxy server at said secondary device, said DTCP key having been obtained from said source device; and providing said playlist, each of said encrypted chunks, and said DTCP key to a native media player on said secondary device, such that said native media player follows said playlist to decrypt said encrypted chunks using said DTCP key and plays back said chunks.
A knife sharpener having at least one sharpening stage with guide structure in the stage, the guide structure comprising a fixed guide surface and a spring having a guide surface forming a slot to guide a knife blade against a sharpening member, the improvement being in that the fixed guide surface has a convex portion to match a concave shape of a thick blade, and the spring guide surface having a portion to press against a hollow ground portion of the opposite side of the blade, wherein the sharpener includes a housing, a module removably mounted to the housing, the fixed guide surface being in the module , and the spring being in the module ; wherein the spring is detachably mounted to the module ; wherein the spring includes a post , wherein the post includes a deflectable spring , wherein the spring is insertable into a channel of the module of the sharpener , such that the deflectable spring snaps into an opening in the module of the sharpener to mount the spring in place. a fixed guide surface and a spring having a guide surface forming a slot to guide a knife blade against a sharpening member, the improvement being in that the fixed guide surface has a convex portion to match a concave shape of a thick blade, and the spring guide surface having a portion to press against a hollow ground portion of the opposite side of the blade, wherein the sharpener includes a housing, a module removably mounted to the housing, the fixed guide surface being in the module , and the spring being in the module ; wherein the spring is detachably mounted to the module ; wherein the spring includes a post , wherein the post includes a deflectable spring , wherein the spring is insertable into a channel of the module of the sharpener , such that the deflectable spring snaps into an opening in the module of the sharpener to mount the spring in place.
A filter head suitable for a filter assembly comprising a spin-on filter cartridge comprising a housing having a closed end , an open end , and an interior volume ; a filter element operably oriented in the housing interior volume; a baffle plate operably oriented over the housing open end; the baffle plate defining a central flow aperture ; and a seal arrangement secured to the baffle plate; the baffle plate defining a continuous groove immediately adjacent to and circumscribing the central flow aperture ; the continuous groove defining a sealing surface ; and the seal arrangement being spaced from and circumscribing the continuous groove ; the spin-on filter cartridge being removably mountable on the filter head; the filter head including a central spud defining outer threads ; wherein, when the spin-on filter cartridge is operably oriented on the filter head, the seal member is received within the continuous groove forming a secondary seal between the cartridge and the filter head, and the seal arrangement forms a primary seal between and against the baffle plate and the filter head ; the filter head comprising a block defining fluid flow channels ; the filter head being characterized by : (a) a seal member being secured against and circumscribing the central spud . the baffle plate defining a continuous groove immediately adjacent to and circumscribing the central flow aperture ; the continuous groove defining a sealing surface ; and the seal arrangement being spaced from and circumscribing the continuous groove ; the spin-on filter cartridge being removably mountable on the filter head; the filter head including a central spud defining outer threads ; wherein, when the spin-on filter cartridge is operably oriented on the filter head, the seal member is received within the continuous groove forming a secondary seal between the cartridge and the filter head, and the seal arrangement forms a primary seal between and against the baffle plate and the filter head ; the filter head comprising a block defining fluid flow channels ; the filter head being characterized by : (a) a seal member being secured against and circumscribing the central spud . (a) a seal member being secured against and circumscribing the central spud .
A sleeping bag , comprising: - an outer shell having an upper portion and a lower portion ; - an inner shell having an upper portion and a lower portion; - a sleeping bag upper portion comprised of said upper portion of said inner shell and said upper portion of said outer shell; - a sleeping bag lower portion comprised partly of said lower portion of said inner shell and said lower portion of said outer shell and partly of an integrated ground mat ; - wherein said ground mat is connected in between parts of said lower portion of said inner shell and in between parts of said lower portion of said outer shell by at least one of a stitched seam, a welded seam, an adhesive, and a rip-stop seam; wherein said ground mat comprises: -- an inflatable member forming an enclosed volume, said inflatable member having a top side and a bottom side, said top side positioned opposite said bottom side; -- a plurality of baffles positioned between said top side and said bottom side of said inflatable member, said plurality of baffles forming a plurality of channels between the baffles ; -- an insulation material disposed in at least one of said plurality of channels ; and -- one or more openings to selectively inflate and deflate said enclosed volume of said inflatable member. - an outer shell having an upper portion and a lower portion ; - an inner shell having an upper portion and a lower portion; - a sleeping bag upper portion comprised of said upper portion of said inner shell and said upper portion of said outer shell; - a sleeping bag lower portion comprised partly of said lower portion of said inner shell and said lower portion of said outer shell and partly of an integrated ground mat ; - wherein said ground mat is connected in between parts of said lower portion of said inner shell and in between parts of said lower portion of said outer shell by at least one of a stitched seam, a welded seam, an adhesive, and a rip-stop seam; wherein said ground mat comprises: -- an inflatable member forming an enclosed volume, said inflatable member having a top side and a bottom side, said top side positioned opposite said bottom side; -- a plurality of baffles positioned between said top side and said bottom side of said inflatable member, said plurality of baffles forming a plurality of channels between the baffles ; -- an insulation material disposed in at least one of said plurality of channels ; and -- one or more openings to selectively inflate and deflate said enclosed volume of said inflatable member. -- an inflatable member forming an enclosed volume, said inflatable member having a top side and a bottom side, said top side positioned opposite said bottom side; -- a plurality of baffles positioned between said top side and said bottom side of said inflatable member, said plurality of baffles forming a plurality of channels between the baffles ; -- an insulation material disposed in at least one of said plurality of channels ; and -- one or more openings to selectively inflate and deflate said enclosed volume of said inflatable member.