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Work roll cooling apparatus for a rolling mill, comprising: at least one chock which is configured to support a work roll in the rolling mill, the work roll having an axis about which it is rotatable; and a shroud for positioning adjacent the work roll when in use so as to provide a cooling space within which a coolant is brought into contact with the work roll, characterized in that the shroud including a first part disposed on the chock so as to provide a predetermined gap (G) between the first part and the work roll , a second part , and a connection for releasably connecting the first and second parts ; wherein, in a connected condition the first and second parts are joined so as to provide the cooling space within the shroud , and in a disconnected condition each of the at least one chock, the first part of the shroud and the work roll may be axially removed from the rolling mill and second part of the shroud . at least one chock which is configured to support a work roll in the rolling mill, the work roll having an axis about which it is rotatable; and a shroud for positioning adjacent the work roll when in use so as to provide a cooling space within which a coolant is brought into contact with the work roll, characterized in that the shroud including a first part disposed on the chock so as to provide a predetermined gap (G) between the first part and the work roll , a second part , and a connection for releasably connecting the first and second parts ; wherein, in a connected condition the first and second parts are joined so as to provide the cooling space within the shroud , and in a disconnected condition each of the at least one chock, the first part of the shroud and the work roll may be axially removed from the rolling mill and second part of the shroud .
Battery , comprising: a battery cell comprising a pressure relief mechanism configured to be actuated when an internal pressure or temperature of the battery cell reaches a threshold, to relieve the internal pressure; and a fire-fighting pipeline configured to accommodate a fire-fighting medium and discharge the fire-fighting medium when the pressure relief mechanism is actuated; wherein the fire-fighting pipeline is covered with an isolation layer , and the isolation layer is configured to block the contact of gases and the fire-fighting pipeline so as not to generate condensate. a battery cell comprising a pressure relief mechanism configured to be actuated when an internal pressure or temperature of the battery cell reaches a threshold, to relieve the internal pressure; and a fire-fighting pipeline configured to accommodate a fire-fighting medium and discharge the fire-fighting medium when the pressure relief mechanism is actuated; wherein the fire-fighting pipeline is covered with an isolation layer , and the isolation layer is configured to block the contact of gases and the fire-fighting pipeline so as not to generate condensate.
Video decoder for decoding a multi-layer video data stream into which a scene is coded in a hierarchy of layers using inter-layer prediction from a first layer to a second layer, the video decoder supporting parallel decoding the multi-layer video data stream in spatial segments into which pictures of the layers are sub-divided, wherein the decoder is configured to inspect a long-term syntax element of the multi-layer video data stream so as to if the long-term syntax element has assumed a value out of a first possible-values-set, then determine that, during a predetermined time period which extends over a sequence of pictures, the pictures of the first and second layers are subdivided by short-term syntax elements of the multi-layer video data stream, per picture, so that borders between the spatial segments of the pictures of the second layer overlay every border of the spatial segments of the pictures of the first layer, and if the long-term syntax element has assumed a value out of a second possible-values-set, periodically determine, during the predetermined time period, the subdivision of the pictures of the layers into the spatial segments from the short-term syntax elements of the multi-layer video data stream, per picture, such that, at least for a first possible value of the short-term syntax elements, there exists a border between the spatial segments of the pictures of the second layer not overlaying any of the borders of the spatial segments of the first layer, and, at least for a second possible value of the short-term syntax elements, borders between the spatial segments of the pictures of the second layer overlay every border of the spatial segments of the first layer, decode the pictures of the layers using intra-picture spatial prediction wherein the intra-picture spatial prediction is restricted for each spatial segment so as to not cross a boundary of the respective spatial segment; or decode the pictures of the layers using intra-picture spatial prediction by decoding the spatial segments of a picture of the first layer in parallel with supporting the intra-picture spatial prediction crossing boundaries of the spatial segments of the picture of the first layer and obeying a decoding delay between the decoding of the spatial segments of the picture of the first layer, and by decoding the spatial segments of a picture of the second layer in parallel with supporting the intra-picture spatial prediction crossing boundaries of the spatial segments of the picture of the second layer and obeying a decoding delay between the decoding of the spatial segments of the picture of the second layer.
A method for controlling a robot for exterminating pests in a predetermined extermination region , the robot having - moving means by which it is able to move in the extermination region, - detecting means for at least indirectly detecting target pests to be exterminated, - extermination means for exterminating identified target pests, - locating means for locating at any time its current position in the extermination region and - control means configured to control the moving means, the detecting means the extermination means and the locating means, and wherein the robot is controlled by its control means to move in the extermination region according to predetermined movement rules and to detect and immediately exterminate target pests at least indirectly encountered on its path through the extermination region , characterized in that the control means store each location at which an actual extermination measure has taken place as a extermination location in a data memory, continuously identify therefrom areas of the extermination region with an increased density of extermination locations as hotspots (I-VII) and, at the latest after the end of an initialization phase, specify exclusively the identified hotspots (I-VII) as movement targets of the movement of the robot in the extermination region to be carried out according to the predetermined movement rules. - moving means by which it is able to move in the extermination region, - detecting means for at least indirectly detecting target pests to be exterminated, - extermination means for exterminating identified target pests, - locating means for locating at any time its current position in the extermination region and - control means configured to control the moving means, the detecting means the extermination means and the locating means, and wherein the robot is controlled by its control means to move in the extermination region according to predetermined movement rules and to detect and immediately exterminate target pests at least indirectly encountered on its path through the extermination region , characterized in that the control means store each location at which an actual extermination measure has taken place as a extermination location in a data memory, continuously identify therefrom areas of the extermination region with an increased density of extermination locations as hotspots (I-VII) and, at the latest after the end of an initialization phase, specify exclusively the identified hotspots (I-VII) as movement targets of the movement of the robot in the extermination region to be carried out according to the predetermined movement rules.
A microbial test system for detecting an inhibitor of bacterial growth in milk comprising indicator bacteria of the species Aeribacillus pallidus embedded in a growth medium, wherein the growth medium contains a dye capable of changing color upon growth of the indicator bacteria in the growth medium; and wherein the growth medium contains 8-hydroxyquinoline. wherein the growth medium contains a dye capable of changing color upon growth of the indicator bacteria in the growth medium; and wherein the growth medium contains 8-hydroxyquinoline.
An intravascular device , comprising: a flexible elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion ; and a first sensor assembly of a first array of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member ; wherein the first sensor assembly is operable as at least two of a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, and an imaging sensor; and wherein the first sensor assembly is configured to be cycled through different operations comprising at least two of a pressure measurement, a flow measurement, and an imaging so that the same first sensor assembly obtains data corresponding to different intravascular data types at various times. a flexible elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion ; and a first sensor assembly of a first array of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member ; wherein the first sensor assembly is operable as at least two of a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, and an imaging sensor; and wherein the first sensor assembly is configured to be cycled through different operations comprising at least two of a pressure measurement, a flow measurement, and an imaging so that the same first sensor assembly obtains data corresponding to different intravascular data types at various times.
Pre-fabricated self-adhesive flat catheter securement dressing for application to a lateral neck area of a human patient, comprising a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive for affixing the dressing to the patient's skin, and comprising a window for facilitating visual inspection of the patient's skin, characterized in that the dressing, in the plane of the dressing, has an elongated, generally triangular outer shape defined by a first long edge , a second long edge opposite to the first long edge, and at least one short edge connecting an end portion of the first long edge and an end portion of the second long edge, and wherein the triangular outer shape has no axial symmetry.
Surface cleaning utensil, comprising a wet cleaning unit (WCU) having a wetting unit (WP) and a brush unit (BU) for brushing a surface wetted by the wetting unit (WP, the brush unit (BU) having a brush (B) having a plurality of brush elements at an angle of at least 45°, and preferably at least 70°, to a surface to be cleaned, and a driving unit for driving the brush (B) to move in a plane at an angle of at most 45°, and preferably at most 20°, to the surface, characterized in that the wet cleaning unit (WCU) further comprises a drying pad (DP), the brush unit (BU) being positioned between the wetting unit (WP) and the drying pad (DP). a brush (B) having a plurality of brush elements at an angle of at least 45°, and preferably at least 70°, to a surface to be cleaned, and a driving unit for driving the brush (B) to move in a plane at an angle of at most 45°, and preferably at most 20°, to the surface, characterized in that the wet cleaning unit (WCU) further comprises a drying pad (DP), the brush unit (BU) being positioned between the wetting unit (WP) and the drying pad (DP).
A smoking article comprising: a tobacco rod ; and a filter connected to the tobacco rod , the filter comprising: a hollow mouth end portion formed by a hollow tube segment that is disposed at the mouth end of the filter ; and a filtration portion upstream of the hollow mouth end portion, the filtration portion comprising one or more filter segments , wherein the one or more filter segments comprise a first filter segment ; wherein the hollow mouth end portion defines a cavity at the mouth end of the filter providing an unrestricted flow channel that extends from the downstream end of the filtration portion to the mouth end of the filter , wherein the length of the hollow tube segment is within 5 mm of the length of the first filter segment and wherein the smoking article comprises a ventilation zone comprising at least one circumferential row of perforations provided at a location at least about 5 mm upstream from the downstream end of the first filter segment , wherein the length of the first filter segment is at least 8 mm. a tobacco rod ; and a filter connected to the tobacco rod , the filter comprising: a hollow mouth end portion formed by a hollow tube segment that is disposed at the mouth end of the filter ; and a filtration portion upstream of the hollow mouth end portion, the filtration portion comprising one or more filter segments , wherein the one or more filter segments comprise a first filter segment ; wherein the hollow mouth end portion defines a cavity at the mouth end of the filter providing an unrestricted flow channel that extends from the downstream end of the filtration portion to the mouth end of the filter , wherein the length of the hollow tube segment is within 5 mm of the length of the first filter segment and wherein the smoking article comprises a ventilation zone comprising at least one circumferential row of perforations provided at a location at least about 5 mm upstream from the downstream end of the first filter segment , wherein the length of the first filter segment is at least 8 mm. a hollow mouth end portion formed by a hollow tube segment that is disposed at the mouth end of the filter ; and a filtration portion upstream of the hollow mouth end portion, the filtration portion comprising one or more filter segments , wherein the one or more filter segments comprise a first filter segment ; wherein the hollow mouth end portion defines a cavity at the mouth end of the filter providing an unrestricted flow channel that extends from the downstream end of the filtration portion to the mouth end of the filter , wherein the length of the hollow tube segment is within 5 mm of the length of the first filter segment and wherein the smoking article comprises a ventilation zone comprising at least one circumferential row of perforations provided at a location at least about 5 mm upstream from the downstream end of the first filter segment , wherein the length of the first filter segment is at least 8 mm.
A method of forming a tubular membrane on a radially expandable structural frame , the method comprising the steps of: placing a transfer sheath over a spinning mandrel; placing the radially expandable structural frame over the transfer sheath; electro-statically spinning a fiber directly onto at least a portion of the structural frame to form a tubular membrane , the structural frame and tubular membrane forming a fiber spun frame assembly ; removing the fiber spun frame assembly from the spinning mandrel; and forming valve cusps in the tubular membrane and thinning the tubular membrane to form valve flaps . placing a transfer sheath over a spinning mandrel; placing the radially expandable structural frame over the transfer sheath; electro-statically spinning a fiber directly onto at least a portion of the structural frame to form a tubular membrane , the structural frame and tubular membrane forming a fiber spun frame assembly ; removing the fiber spun frame assembly from the spinning mandrel; and forming valve cusps in the tubular membrane and thinning the tubular membrane to form valve flaps .
An eyepiece lens system that forms a magnified virtual image of a two dimensional image represented on an image display device placed at definite distance on an objective side, the system comprising: a positive meniscus lens adjacent to the image display device, a first group disposed adjacent to the positive meniscus lens on a side to an eye, and having negative refractive power; and a second group disposed adjacent to the first group on a side closer to the eye and having positive refractive power, the positive meniscus lens having aspherical surfaces on both sides and having a concave surface facing the image display device, and correct curvature of the magnified virtual image, the first group including a cemented doublet lens of a biconcave lens and a biconvex lens, the second group including two or three positive lenses, the image display device side being telecentric, the focal length of the entire system F (>0), the focal length of the first group F1 (<0), and the focal length of the second group F2 (>0) satisfying the following conditions: − 5 < F 1 / F < − 1 ; and 0.5 < F 2 / F < 3 . a positive meniscus lens adjacent to the image display device, a first group disposed adjacent to the positive meniscus lens on a side to an eye, and having negative refractive power; and a second group disposed adjacent to the first group on a side closer to the eye and having positive refractive power, the positive meniscus lens having aspherical surfaces on both sides and having a concave surface facing the image display device, and correct curvature of the magnified virtual image, the first group including a cemented doublet lens of a biconcave lens and a biconvex lens, the second group including two or three positive lenses, the image display device side being telecentric, the focal length of the entire system F (>0), the focal length of the first group F1 (<0), and the focal length of the second group F2 (>0) satisfying the following conditions: − 5 < F 1 / F < − 1 ; and 0.5 < F 2 / F < 3 .
A composite bumper arrangement for a vehicle comprising: a mounting plate ; a bumper portion ; a first contact area formed as part of the mounting plate ; a second contact area formed as part of the bumper portion ; and a connection point bonding the first contact area and the second contact area such that the mounting plate is connected to the bumper portion , wherein a structural cavity is formed between the mounting plate and the bumper portion when the connection point is formed via resistive implant welding; wherein the structural cavity created by the formed composite bumper arrangement strengthens the composite bumper arrangement such that it can resist greater forces than a conventional steel bumper such that the composite bumper arrangement as a whole exhibits displacement of less than 55 mm when exposed to forces between 0 KN to 10.5 KN. a mounting plate ; a bumper portion ; a first contact area formed as part of the mounting plate ; a second contact area formed as part of the bumper portion ; and a connection point bonding the first contact area and the second contact area such that the mounting plate is connected to the bumper portion , wherein a structural cavity is formed between the mounting plate and the bumper portion when the connection point is formed via resistive implant welding; wherein the structural cavity created by the formed composite bumper arrangement strengthens the composite bumper arrangement such that it can resist greater forces than a conventional steel bumper such that the composite bumper arrangement as a whole exhibits displacement of less than 55 mm when exposed to forces between 0 KN to 10.5 KN.
A method of cleaning algae from an artificial turf using an artificial turf cleaner configured for being propelled in a motion direction when cleaning the artificial turf, wherein the artificial turf is a field hockey field , wherein the artificial turf is at least partially covered with the algae, wherein the method comprises propelling the artificial turf cleaner in the motion direction across the artificial turf while the artificial turf cleaner performs: - applying a detergent mixture to the artificial turf; - mechanically brushing the artificial turf and the detergent mixture to at least partially remove the algae; and - vacuuming the detergent mixture together with the removed algae from the artificial turf. - applying a detergent mixture to the artificial turf; - mechanically brushing the artificial turf and the detergent mixture to at least partially remove the algae; and - vacuuming the detergent mixture together with the removed algae from the artificial turf.
A fuel composition comprising: gasoline; and aryloxy alkylamine additive having the following structure: wherein the aryloxy alkylamine additive is present in about 10 to about 750 ppm by weight based on total weight of the fuel composition; wherein X is a hydrocarbyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; and wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group having up to 36 carbon atoms. gasoline; and aryloxy alkylamine additive having the following structure: wherein the aryloxy alkylamine additive is present in about 10 to about 750 ppm by weight based on total weight of the fuel composition; wherein X is a hydrocarbyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; and wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group having up to 36 carbon atoms. wherein the aryloxy alkylamine additive is present in about 10 to about 750 ppm by weight based on total weight of the fuel composition; wherein X is a hydrocarbyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; and wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group having up to 36 carbon atoms.
A combination of a broadband blade monopole antenna and a ground plane , the broadband blade monopole antenna comprising: a body portion that is substantially flat to define a two-dimensional plane that the body portion extends along, the body portion defining an outer perimeter having four sides , wherein the four sides are grouped into a first pair of equal-length sides and a second pair of equal-length sides , the two pairs of equal-length sides are positioned directly adjacent to each other: wherein the body portion defines a kite-shaped outer perimeter; wherein a length (L1) of the first pair of sides is less than a length (L2) of the second pair of sides ; wherein the broadband blade monopole antenna is configured to provide at least 100% impedance bandwidth; and wherein the body portion of the antenna defines a height (H) to width (W) ratio of 9.2 to 8.4, wherein the height (H) is measured from the ground plane to a top most corner of the body portion and the width (W) is measured from a leftmost corner to a rightmost corner of the body portion . wherein the body portion defines a kite-shaped outer perimeter; wherein a length (L1) of the first pair of sides is less than a length (L2) of the second pair of sides ; wherein the broadband blade monopole antenna is configured to provide at least 100% impedance bandwidth; and wherein the body portion of the antenna defines a height (H) to width (W) ratio of 9.2 to 8.4, wherein the height (H) is measured from the ground plane to a top most corner of the body portion and the width (W) is measured from a leftmost corner to a rightmost corner of the body portion .
A method of removing a bulkhead in a wind turbine blade , the method comprising: positioning a bulkhead removal device at a desired distance from a first bulkhead ; aligning a drill on the first bulkhead; securing an extension subsystem to the blade; securing the drill to the blade; and drilling a first bulkhead. positioning a bulkhead removal device at a desired distance from a first bulkhead ; aligning a drill on the first bulkhead; securing an extension subsystem to the blade; securing the drill to the blade; and drilling a first bulkhead.