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A variable pitch fan for a gas turbine engine, the variable pitch fan comprising: a plurality of fan blades rotatably coupled to a disk , each of the plurality of fan blades defining a pitch; and an actuation assembly for changing a pitch of each of the plurality of fan blades , the actuation assembly including an actuation member operably connected to at least one of the plurality of fan blades and defining a channel ; and a pin moveable between a first position in which the pin is positioned at least partially in the channel defined in the actuation member and a second position, the pin blocking movement of the actuation member relative to the pin past a range defined by the channel when in the first position; and a retraction system for selectively engaging the pin and moving the pin from the first position to the second position; characterized in that the actuation assembly further includes a plurality of linkage arms , in that each linkage arm is operably coupled to one of the plurality of fan blades , and in that the actuation member is a linkage arm . a plurality of fan blades rotatably coupled to a disk , each of the plurality of fan blades defining a pitch; and an actuation assembly for changing a pitch of each of the plurality of fan blades , the actuation assembly including an actuation member operably connected to at least one of the plurality of fan blades and defining a channel ; and a pin moveable between a first position in which the pin is positioned at least partially in the channel defined in the actuation member and a second position, the pin blocking movement of the actuation member relative to the pin past a range defined by the channel when in the first position; and a retraction system for selectively engaging the pin and moving the pin from the first position to the second position; characterized in that the actuation assembly further includes a plurality of linkage arms , in that each linkage arm is operably coupled to one of the plurality of fan blades , and in that the actuation member is a linkage arm .
A method implementing a single biological sample selected from the group of biological sample consisting of peripherical tissues containing cells for evaluating the pathological alteration of a mRNA editing in the brain and wherein said mRNA editing is an ADAR dependent A to I mRNA editing; - wherein said peripherical tissue containing cells is selected from the group consisting whole blood sample or blood sample containing buffy coat; - wherein said edited mRNA is 5HTR2C mRNA; - evaluating the pathological alteration of the 5HTR2C mRNA editing in the brain by determining the ADAR expression products ADAR1, isoforms 150 and/or 110, and the ADAR2 gene expression products expressed in said sample. - wherein said peripherical tissue containing cells is selected from the group consisting whole blood sample or blood sample containing buffy coat; - wherein said edited mRNA is 5HTR2C mRNA; - evaluating the pathological alteration of the 5HTR2C mRNA editing in the brain by determining the ADAR expression products ADAR1, isoforms 150 and/or 110, and the ADAR2 gene expression products expressed in said sample.
An interface component , suitable for cooperating with a microfluidic device , the interface component comprising, one or more elements which can be selectively connected to a pneumatic system (71a,71 b) which can provide a positive and/or negative air flow to the one or more elements ; wherein each of the one or more elements comprises, an input port which can be selectively fluidly connected to a pneumatic system (71a,71 b); a flow restrictor arranged in fluid communication with the input port , wherein the flow restrictor can restrict the flow of fluid through the element ; and an aerosol filter which is arranged to be in fluid communication with the flow restrictor ; and wherein the interface component further comprises one or more outlets , each of the one or more outlets being in fluid communication with a respective element , so that fluid can flow from the element out of the interface component via the one or more outlets ; and wherein each of the one or more outlets can be selectively arranged to be in fluid communication with a respective reservoir of a microfluidic device , characterized in that the interface component further comprises one or more magnetic assemblies, each of the magnetic assemblies comprise, a plunger, having a shaft wherein one end of the shaft is connected to a means for generating a magnetic field; a biasing means which biases the shaft in a first direction; and an electromagnet, which cooperates with the shaft, such that operating the electromagnet forces the shaft to move against in a second, opposite, direction, against the biasing force of the biasing means.
An endoscope device for an endoscope with at least one working channel which can be arranged in an endoscope shaft, is suitable for arranging a surgical instrument therein or for transporting liquids or gases therein and has a tubular working channel sheath , which delimits a working channel volume of the working channel , wherein the working channel sheath has at least one sheath layer , which comprises at least one plastic material, and at least one further sheath layer , which comprises at least one further plastic material, which is different from the plastic material of the one sheath layer , in that the one sheath layer has a constant layer thickness along the main extent of the working channel , and in that the further sheath layer has a variable layer thickness in sections along the main extent of the working channel , characterised in that the plastic material of the further sheath layer has pores and is free of pores in a region of decreasing layer thickness.
A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a filler pipe for adding liquid fuel, a carbon canister for collecting fuel vapors from the fuel tank during a refueling operation, a stepper motor and a stepper driven valve for controlling a pressure differential by regulating the fluid flow between the fuel tank and the canister, said valve being configured for being actively positionable by the stepper motor in a closed position, an open position creating a fluid flow passageway with a first size, and one or more intermediate positions each creating a fluid flow passageway with a size which is smaller than said first size and comprising a moving element , movable relative to a valve opening between a closed position and an opened position, the moving element comprising: - sealing means for making a leak tight seal and, - deflecting means for controlling the fluid flow, said deflecting means being adapted to be located upstream relative to sealing means and protruding inside the valve opening to create said fluid flow passageways, the deflecting means forcing the fluid flow to change direction when reaching the sealing means characterized in that : - the sealing means are axial, and define with the valve opening a first flow channel with a first flow direction (X1) which is substantially perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving element , - the moving element includes an outer truncated conical shape defining at least partially the deflecting means , the deflecting means defining with the valve opening a second flow channel with a second flow direction (X2), said second (X2) and first directions (X1) defining an angle (α) which is more than 90° and less than 120°. - sealing means for making a leak tight seal and, - deflecting means for controlling the fluid flow, said deflecting means being adapted to be located upstream relative to sealing means and protruding inside the valve opening to create said fluid flow passageways, the deflecting means forcing the fluid flow to change direction when reaching the sealing means characterized in that : - the sealing means are axial, and define with the valve opening a first flow channel with a first flow direction (X1) which is substantially perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving element , - the moving element includes an outer truncated conical shape defining at least partially the deflecting means , the deflecting means defining with the valve opening a second flow channel with a second flow direction (X2), - the sealing means are axial, and define with the valve opening a first flow channel with a first flow direction (X1) which is substantially perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving element , - the moving element includes an outer truncated conical shape defining at least partially the deflecting means , the deflecting means defining with the valve opening a second flow channel with a second flow direction (X2), said second (X2) and first directions (X1) defining an angle (α) which is more than 90° and less than 120°.
A method for producing a nonwoven fabric having improved impregnation property of a fabric softener, the method comprising the steps of mixed-spinning 70 to 90% by weight of a first polyester filament having a melting point of 250°C or higher and 10 to 30% by weight of a second polyester filament having a melting point of 235°C or lower, and drawing the spun filaments at a drawing speed of 4,500 to 5,500 m/min to produce mixed filament yarns so that the fineness of the first filament and the second filament is 3 to 10 denier; laminating the mixed filament yarns to form a web; and adjusting the thickness in the calendering process of passing the web through a calender roller to produce a nonwoven fabric having a specific surface area of 0.090 to 0.180 m 2 /g and an evenness deviation of 260 or less, wherein the specific surface area, the evenness deviation and the filament fineness are measured according to the description and wherein a ratio of a drawing air flow rate (Q1) and an intake air flow rate (Q2) is 1.0 : 1.0 during the drawing process, wherein the drawing is carried out using a high-pressure air drawing device. mixed-spinning 70 to 90% by weight of a first polyester filament having a melting point of 250°C or higher and 10 to 30% by weight of a second polyester filament having a melting point of 235°C or lower, and drawing the spun filaments at a drawing speed of 4,500 to 5,500 m/min to produce mixed filament yarns so that the fineness of the first filament and the second filament is 3 to 10 denier; laminating the mixed filament yarns to form a web; and adjusting the thickness in the calendering process of passing the web through a calender roller to produce a nonwoven fabric having a specific surface area of 0.090 to 0.180 m 2 /g and an evenness deviation of 260 or less, wherein the specific surface area, the evenness deviation and the filament fineness are measured according to the description and wherein a ratio of a drawing air flow rate (Q1) and an intake air flow rate (Q2) is 1.0 : 1.0 during the drawing process, wherein the drawing is carried out using a high-pressure air drawing device.
A method of producing a preparation of glycoproteins comprising Fc regions comprising branched glycans comprising an α1,3 arm and an α1,6 arm, wherein the preparation is an IVIG preparation comprising a target level of disialylated branched glycans having a sialic acid on an α1,3 arm and on an α1,6 arm, wherein the target level of disialylated branched glycans having a sialic acid on an α1,3 arm and on an α1,6 arm is at least 60% of sialylated branched glycans, the method comprising: providing an IVIG preparation, wherein the IVIG preparation comprises a plurality of glycoproteins comprising Fc regions comprising branched glycans comprising an α1,3 arm and an α1,6 arm; and contacting the IVIG preparation with an ST6 sialyltransferase and a sialic acid donor under reaction conditions sufficient for the ST6 sialyltransferase substantially to add a sialic acid to an α1,3 arm and to an α1,6 arm of a branched glycan, and not sufficient for the ST6 sialyltransferase substantially to remove a sialic acid from an α1,3 arm of a branched glycan, wherein the ST6 sialyltransferase is a polypeptide involved in the transfer of a sialic acid to a terminal galactose of a glycan through an α2,6 linkage, and wherein the reaction conditions comprise supplementing the sialic acid donor at least once during the reaction; thereby producing an IVIG preparation having the target level of disialylated branched glycans having a sialic acid on the α1,3 arm and on the α1,6 arm. providing an IVIG preparation, wherein the IVIG preparation comprises a plurality of glycoproteins comprising Fc regions comprising branched glycans comprising an α1,3 arm and an α1,6 arm; and contacting the IVIG preparation with an ST6 sialyltransferase and a sialic acid donor under reaction conditions sufficient for the ST6 sialyltransferase substantially to add a sialic acid to an α1,3 arm and to an α1,6 arm of a branched glycan, and not sufficient for the ST6 sialyltransferase substantially to remove a sialic acid from an α1,3 arm of a branched glycan, wherein the ST6 sialyltransferase is a polypeptide involved in the transfer of a sialic acid to a terminal galactose of a glycan through an α2,6 linkage, and wherein the reaction conditions comprise supplementing the sialic acid donor at least once during the reaction; thereby producing an IVIG preparation having the target level of disialylated branched glycans having a sialic acid on the α1,3 arm and on the α1,6 arm.
Device for monitoring the clamping force acting in a belt webbing , comprising a housing that has a first housing part and a second housing part , a through-guide between the housing parts , which through-guide has at least two support surfaces for the belt webbing , a sensor component , which is arranged in the housing and, by being pressed, rests against one of the flat sides of the belt webbing , and a means arranged between the support surfaces for detecting the deflection of the sensor component or the force on the sensor component transversely to the longitudinal direction of the belt, wherein the housing parts are connected to one another at two housing edges , wherein the device has an insert fastened to the housing, on which insert guide elements are formed in the region of the support surfaces for the belt webbing , characterized in that the guide elements delimit the width of the support surfaces for the belt webbing by means of the distance (A) between said guide elements in the belt transverse direction.
An electrical characteristic measuring device (D1, D11, D2) comprising: a measuring unit configured to measure an electrical characteristic of a blood sample; and characterised in that it comprises: an alert generation unit configured to issue an alert signal when an erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the blood sample exceeds a prescribed standard during measurement of the blood sample; wherein the alert generation unit is adapted to assess whether the erythrocyte sedimentation rate exceeds a prescribed standard on the basis of an electrical characteristic obtained by said measuring unit configured to measure the blood sample, and wherein the measuring unit is adapted to stop the measurement of the blood sample on the basis of said alert signal. a measuring unit configured to measure an electrical characteristic of a blood sample; and characterised in that it comprises: an alert generation unit configured to issue an alert signal when an erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the blood sample exceeds a prescribed standard during measurement of the blood sample; wherein the alert generation unit is adapted to assess whether the erythrocyte sedimentation rate exceeds a prescribed standard on the basis of an electrical characteristic obtained by said measuring unit configured to measure the blood sample, and wherein the measuring unit is adapted to stop the measurement of the blood sample on the basis of said alert signal. an alert generation unit configured to issue an alert signal when an erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the blood sample exceeds a prescribed standard during measurement of the blood sample; wherein the alert generation unit is adapted to assess whether the erythrocyte sedimentation rate exceeds a prescribed standard on the basis of an electrical characteristic obtained by said measuring unit configured to measure the blood sample, and wherein the measuring unit is adapted to stop the measurement of the blood sample on the basis of said alert signal.
A sensing system comprising: at least one sensor configured to provide an output signal indicative of a sensed property; an interface configured to be coupled to a computing device; and a processor coupled to the interface, the processor being configured to provide, to the computing device via the interface, a first Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) template indicative of a first variable of the sensed property; and provide, to the computing device via the interface, a second TEDS template indicative of a second variable of the sensed property. at least one sensor configured to provide an output signal indicative of a sensed property; an interface configured to be coupled to a computing device; and a processor coupled to the interface, the processor being configured to provide, to the computing device via the interface, a first Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) template indicative of a first variable of the sensed property; and provide, to the computing device via the interface, a second TEDS template indicative of a second variable of the sensed property. provide, to the computing device via the interface, a first Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) template indicative of a first variable of the sensed property; and provide, to the computing device via the interface, a second TEDS template indicative of a second variable of the sensed property.
A method of manufacturing a composite impeller with flow path cavities having an erosion resistant coating, the method comprising: providing (S110) molds having shapes corresponding to a negative geometry of the flow path cavities; covering (S120) the molds with an erosion resistant coating ; shaping (S130) a composite material around the molds covered with the erosion resistant coating , according to a predetermined impeller geometry; curing (S140) the composite material ; and removing (S150) the molds to leave the erosion resistant coating on the flow path cavities of the composite impeller; wherein the covering of the molds with the erosion resistant coating comprises: coating the molds with a sealant; applying a conductive paint over the sealant; and plating the erosion resistant coating over the conductive paint. providing (S110) molds having shapes corresponding to a negative geometry of the flow path cavities; covering (S120) the molds with an erosion resistant coating ; shaping (S130) a composite material around the molds covered with the erosion resistant coating , according to a predetermined impeller geometry; curing (S140) the composite material ; and removing (S150) the molds to leave the erosion resistant coating on the flow path cavities of the composite impeller; wherein the covering of the molds with the erosion resistant coating comprises: coating the molds with a sealant; applying a conductive paint over the sealant; and plating the erosion resistant coating over the conductive paint. coating the molds with a sealant; applying a conductive paint over the sealant; and plating the erosion resistant coating over the conductive paint.
A fastening device for the military sector for fastening to a surface , comprising: a fastening element which comprises a receiving portion for a fastening means (BM), a first adhesive surface which is provided on the fastening element and comprises a first adhesive , and a second adhesive surface which is separated from the first adhesive surface and provided on the fastening element , which second adhesive surface comprises a second adhesive , wherein the first adhesive has a greater stretchability than the second adhesive characterized in that the first adhesive and the second adhesive are chemically identical, and the different stretchability of the two adhesives is adjusted via different adhesive layer thicknesses (a15, a16). a fastening element which comprises a receiving portion for a fastening means (BM), a first adhesive surface which is provided on the fastening element and comprises a first adhesive , and a second adhesive surface which is separated from the first adhesive surface and provided on the fastening element , which second adhesive surface comprises a second adhesive , wherein the first adhesive has a greater stretchability than the second adhesive characterized in that the first adhesive and the second adhesive are chemically identical, and the different stretchability of the two adhesives is adjusted via different adhesive layer thicknesses (a15, a16).
A polycrystalline diamond compact , comprising: a polycrystalline diamond material comprising a plurality of grains of diamond bonded to one another by inter-granular bonds ; and a structurally ordered intermetallic gamma prime (γ') or κ-carbide phase disposed within interstitial spaces between the inter-bonded diamond grains , the structurally ordered intermetallic gamma prime (y') or κ-carbide phase comprising: a Group VIII metal selected from iron, cobalt, or nickel; aluminum; and a stabilizer comprising carbon. a polycrystalline diamond material comprising a plurality of grains of diamond bonded to one another by inter-granular bonds ; and a structurally ordered intermetallic gamma prime (γ') or κ-carbide phase disposed within interstitial spaces between the inter-bonded diamond grains , the structurally ordered intermetallic gamma prime (y') or κ-carbide phase comprising: a Group VIII metal selected from iron, cobalt, or nickel; aluminum; and a stabilizer comprising carbon. a Group VIII metal selected from iron, cobalt, or nickel; aluminum; and a stabilizer comprising carbon.