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A method for the isolation of ε-caprolactam from the upper lactam phase obtained by separation from the sulphate phase after neutralization of the reaction mixture obtained from the Beckmann cyclohexyl oxime rearrangement with ammonia, characterized in that the upper lactam phase is first distilled at a reduced or atmospheric pressure, by which means the water content in it is reduced to 5 to 10 % by weight, whereupon the solid phase formed by distillation is mechanically removed therefrom and the concentrated mixture thus obtained is distilled at a pressure of 0.1 to 4 kPa, whereby non-volatile components are removed therefrom, then in the distillate thus obtained the ε-caprolactam concentration is adjusted to 30 to 70 % by weight by adding at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of water, methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropyl alcohol, or a mixture of at least two of them, and the mixture thus formed is refined by hydrogen at a temperature of 100 to 150 °C and a hydrogen pressure of 1 to 10 MPa in the presence of a supported heterogeneous catalyst which comprises at least one noble metal selected from the group consisting of Pd, Pt, Ru, whereby the multiple bonds of the impurities present, which absorb radiation at a wavelength of 290 nm, are reduced, and afterwards, the raffinate thus obtained is rectified in a series of at least two rectification columns operating at a pressure of 0.05 to 4 kPa with a cumulative minimum column system efficiency of 10 theoretical plates, whereby light fractions and heavy residues are separated from the raffinate by rectification, thereby isolating ε-caprolactam therefrom.
A method at a terminal device in a wireless communication system, the terminal device being capable of Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest, HARQ, Acknowledgement/Non-Acknowledgement, ACK/NACK, bundling, comprising: - determining that a number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits to be transmitted is larger than a predetermined capacity; and - bundling at least two of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits based on a data transmission duration associated with each of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits, the method being characterised in that said bundling comprises: assigning, to each of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits, a priority based on the data transmission duration associated with that HARQ ACK/NACK bit, wherein a higher priority is assigned to a first HARQ ACK/NACK bit than to a second HARQ ACK/NACK bit, wherein the first HARQ ACK/NACK bit is associated with a shorter data transmission duration than the second HARQ ACK/NACK bit; and bundling at least two of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits that have the highest priorities. - determining that a number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits to be transmitted is larger than a predetermined capacity; and - bundling at least two of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits based on a data transmission duration associated with each of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits, the method being characterised in that said bundling comprises: assigning, to each of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits, a priority based on the data transmission duration associated with that HARQ ACK/NACK bit, wherein a higher priority is assigned to a first HARQ ACK/NACK bit than to a second HARQ ACK/NACK bit, wherein the first HARQ ACK/NACK bit is associated with a shorter data transmission duration than the second HARQ ACK/NACK bit; and bundling at least two of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits that have the highest priorities. assigning, to each of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits, a priority based on the data transmission duration associated with that HARQ ACK/NACK bit, wherein a higher priority is assigned to a first HARQ ACK/NACK bit than to a second HARQ ACK/NACK bit, wherein the first HARQ ACK/NACK bit is associated with a shorter data transmission duration than the second HARQ ACK/NACK bit; and bundling at least two of the number of HARQ ACK/NACK bits that have the highest priorities.
A method for producing a bulked yarn comprising a bulked single spun yarn, the method comprising providing a composite twisted yarn in which a single spun yarn and a water-soluble yarn are twisted together in a direction opposite to a twisting direction of the single spun yarn, and doubling or twisting (i) two or more composite twisted yarns together or (ii) one or more composite twisted yarns and one or more other yarns together, and then dissolving and removing the water-soluble yarns in a hydrophilic solvent from the composite twisted yarns, wherein the B value of the bulked yarn expressed by the following equation is 3.2 to 6: B = N 2 / N 1 × D 2 / D 1 2 wherein N1 is the number of twists of the single spun yarn, N2 is the number of twists of the composite twisted yarn, D1 is an average diameter of the single spun yarn, and D2 is an average diameter of the bulked single spun yarn, wherein the number of twists of the composite twisted yarn is 1.3 to 3 times the number of twists of the single spun yarn, and the mass ratio of the single spun yarn relative to the water-soluble yarn is 98/2 to 20/80, wherein when the bulked yarn with a length of 100 cm is hung down in a state where both ends of the yarn are fixed at a distance of 10 cm from each other in a direction perpendicular to the direction of gravitational force, twisting does not occur or an average value of the distances from the uppermost end of a twisting section to the first and second fixed ends of the yarn is 30 cm or more. wherein the B value of the bulked yarn expressed by the following equation is 3.2 to 6: B = N 2 / N 1 × D 2 / D 1 2 wherein N1 is the number of twists of the single spun yarn, N2 is the number of twists of the composite twisted yarn, D1 is an average diameter of the single spun yarn, and D2 is an average diameter of the bulked single spun yarn, wherein the number of twists of the composite twisted yarn is 1.3 to 3 times the number of twists of the single spun yarn, and the mass ratio of the single spun yarn relative to the water-soluble yarn is 98/2 to 20/80, wherein when the bulked yarn with a length of 100 cm is hung down in a state where both ends of the yarn are fixed at a distance of 10 cm from each other in a direction perpendicular to the direction of gravitational force, twisting does not occur or an average value of the distances from the uppermost end of a twisting section to the first and second fixed ends of the yarn is 30 cm or more.
A laser system , comprising: a first laser cavity (30a-30d) configured to output a laser light along a first path (C); a first mirror (20a-20d) configured to receive the laser light from the first laser cavity (30a-30d), and redirect the laser light along a second path (B) that is different than the first path (C); a second mirror configured to receive the laser light from the first mirror (20a-20d), and redirect the laser light along a third path (A) that is different than the first path (C) and the second path (B); a beam splitter located at a first position on the third path (A); a beam combiner located at a second position on the third path (A); and a coupling lens assembly including a lens located at a third position on the third path (A), wherein the coupling lens assembly is configured to move the lens in x-, y-, and z-directions. a first laser cavity (30a-30d) configured to output a laser light along a first path (C); a first mirror (20a-20d) configured to receive the laser light from the first laser cavity (30a-30d), and redirect the laser light along a second path (B) that is different than the first path (C); a second mirror configured to receive the laser light from the first mirror (20a-20d), and redirect the laser light along a third path (A) that is different than the first path (C) and the second path (B); a beam splitter located at a first position on the third path (A); a beam combiner located at a second position on the third path (A); and a coupling lens assembly including a lens located at a third position on the third path (A), wherein the coupling lens assembly is configured to move the lens in x-, y-, and z-directions.
A radius filler for a composite assembly , comprising: a pair of vertical ply stacks positioned in back-to-back relation to one another, each one of the vertical ply stacks being formed of one or more thick plies of composite material formed in an L-shaped cross-section having a vertical leg and a lateral leg interconnected by a stack radius and defining a crescent region ; at least one of the crescent regions including one or more thin plies of composite material positioned adjacent to a stack radius inner surface ; and each one of the thin plies having a ply thickness less than the ply thickness of the thick plies . a pair of vertical ply stacks positioned in back-to-back relation to one another, each one of the vertical ply stacks being formed of one or more thick plies of composite material formed in an L-shaped cross-section having a vertical leg and a lateral leg interconnected by a stack radius and defining a crescent region ; at least one of the crescent regions including one or more thin plies of composite material positioned adjacent to a stack radius inner surface ; and each one of the thin plies having a ply thickness less than the ply thickness of the thick plies .
A sprinkler system comprising: a first valve for discharging a liquid to suppress fire, the first valve comprising a first sensor configured to provide an output indicating a flow of the liquid, and a first processor configured to process the output of the first sensor and to provide a first indication of liquid flow at the first valve ; and a second valve for discharging a liquid to suppress fire, the second valve comprising a second sensor configured to provide an output indicating a flow of liquid, and a second processor configured to process the output of the second sensor to provide a second indication of liquid flow at the second valve; characterized in that the first valve further comprises a first back flow valve configured to prevent or slow down a back flow of the liquid, wherein the first processor is configured to detect a condition of a slowed back flow based on at least one of a flow direction and a change in pressure. a first valve for discharging a liquid to suppress fire, the first valve comprising a first sensor configured to provide an output indicating a flow of the liquid, and a first processor configured to process the output of the first sensor and to provide a first indication of liquid flow at the first valve ; and a second valve for discharging a liquid to suppress fire, the second valve comprising a second sensor configured to provide an output indicating a flow of liquid, and a second processor configured to process the output of the second sensor to provide a second indication of liquid flow at the second valve; characterized in that the first valve further comprises a first back flow valve configured to prevent or slow down a back flow of the liquid, wherein the first processor is configured to detect a condition of a slowed back flow based on at least one of a flow direction and a change in pressure.
A fluid circuit monitoring system for monitoring a fluid circuit, comprising: a housing ; the housing being supported by a printed circuit board (PCB) ; a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of fluid flowing in the fluid circuit, the pressure sensor being mounted to and in communication with the PCB , the pressure sensor comprising a sensing port being configured to receive fluid therein; an interface member supported by the PCB and fluidly communicating the fluid circuit to the pressure sensor , the interface member extending from a first end to a second end , the first end being abutted by the housing , the second end being abutted by the pressure sensor such that the interface member is collaboratively retained in place by the pressure sensor and the housing , the interface member comprising a channel having: a channel inlet in fluid communication with the fluid circuit and configured to be coupled thereto via tubing ; and a channel outlet connected to the sensing port of the pressure sensor , the housing at least partly enclosing the PCB , the pressure sensor and the interface member therein, and a control unit being operatively connected to the pressure sensor for receiving, from the pressure sensor , a signal representative of the pressure measured by the pressure sensor . a housing ; the housing being supported by a printed circuit board (PCB) ; a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of fluid flowing in the fluid circuit, the pressure sensor being mounted to and in communication with the PCB , the pressure sensor comprising a sensing port being configured to receive fluid therein; an interface member supported by the PCB and fluidly communicating the fluid circuit to the pressure sensor , the interface member extending from a first end to a second end , the first end being abutted by the housing , the second end being abutted by the pressure sensor such that the interface member is collaboratively retained in place by the pressure sensor and the housing , the interface member comprising a channel having: a channel inlet in fluid communication with the fluid circuit and configured to be coupled thereto via tubing ; and a channel outlet connected to the sensing port of the pressure sensor , a channel inlet in fluid communication with the fluid circuit and configured to be coupled thereto via tubing ; and a channel outlet connected to the sensing port of the pressure sensor , the housing at least partly enclosing the PCB , the pressure sensor and the interface member therein, and a control unit being operatively connected to the pressure sensor for receiving, from the pressure sensor , a signal representative of the pressure measured by the pressure sensor .
An element for manufacturing a heart valve comprising of a flat sheet of BC with three axes of symmetry, having a centrally made hole with three equal sides which form a figure with the symmetry of an equilateral triangle, characterised in that - edges of the hole are inner sides (A) of first areas (I) of the element, - the first areas (I) of the element are quadrilateral, - second areas (II) of the element are placed between the first areas (I) of the element adjacent thereto, - the second areas (II) of the element are circle slices having a central angle (β) which is from 2π/3 to 5π/6 and radii equal to the lengths of edges of second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element, - the edges of the second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element are perpendicular to the inner sides (A) of the first areas (I) of the element, - the length of outer sides (A') of the first areas (I) of the element is equal to the length of the first inner sides (A) of the first areas (I) of the element, - the ratio of the length of a radius (R) of a circle with its centre coinciding with a centre of symmetry (O) of the central hole and tangent to the outer sides (A') of the first areas (I) of the element, at mid-height length, to the length of the second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element is between 2π/9 and 5π/6, - the ratio of the length of the first inner sides (A) of the first areas (I) of the element to the second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element is between π/3 and 2π/3. - edges of the hole are inner sides (A) of first areas (I) of the element, - the first areas (I) of the element are quadrilateral, - second areas (II) of the element are placed between the first areas (I) of the element adjacent thereto, - the second areas (II) of the element are circle slices having a central angle (β) which is from 2π/3 to 5π/6 and radii equal to the lengths of edges of second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element, - the edges of the second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element are perpendicular to the inner sides (A) of the first areas (I) of the element, - the length of outer sides (A') of the first areas (I) of the element is equal to the length of the first inner sides (A) of the first areas (I) of the element, - the ratio of the length of a radius (R) of a circle with its centre coinciding with a centre of symmetry (O) of the central hole and tangent to the outer sides (A') of the first areas (I) of the element, at mid-height length, to the length of the second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element is between 2π/9 and 5π/6, - the ratio of the length of the first inner sides (A) of the first areas (I) of the element to the second sides (H) of the first areas (I) of the element is between π/3 and 2π/3.
A fastener comprising: an elongated shaft having a first end , a second end , and a shaft body disposed between the first end and the second end, the shaft body having an outer surface and an inner surface ; a head portion disposed at the first end; a threaded portion disposed at the second end; and at least one feed channel extending from an opening at the threaded portion, through the inner surface of the shaft body, parallel to a longitudinal central axis of the elongated shaft, and terminating at a location proximal to the head portion; wherein the shaft body is configured to radially expand upon injection, under pressure, of a resin filler into the at least one feed channel, when the fastener is installed in a corresponding fastener hole formed in a composite structure, and further wherein upon radially expanding, the outer surface of the shaft body is configured to make direct contact with an inner hole surface of the corresponding fastener hole, resulting in the fastener providing electrical contact with the composite structure and providing distribution of electric current to the composite structure. an elongated shaft having a first end , a second end , and a shaft body disposed between the first end and the second end, the shaft body having an outer surface and an inner surface ; a head portion disposed at the first end; a threaded portion disposed at the second end; and at least one feed channel extending from an opening at the threaded portion, through the inner surface of the shaft body, parallel to a longitudinal central axis of the elongated shaft, and terminating at a location proximal to the head portion; wherein the shaft body is configured to radially expand upon injection, under pressure, of a resin filler into the at least one feed channel, when the fastener is installed in a corresponding fastener hole formed in a composite structure, and further wherein upon radially expanding, the outer surface of the shaft body is configured to make direct contact with an inner hole surface of the corresponding fastener hole, resulting in the fastener providing electrical contact with the composite structure and providing distribution of electric current to the composite structure.
A protease comprising an amino acid sequence which has at least 80% sequence identity with the amino acid sequence given in SEQ ID NO:1 over the entire length thereof, and which has an amino acid substitution at at least one of the positions corresponding to positions N144 or S224, in each case based on the numbering according to SEQ ID NO:1, wherein the at least one amino acid substitution is selected from the group consisting of N144K, S224A and S224T, in each case based on the numbering according to SEQ ID NO:1.
A cooking apparatus comprising: an input panel including a plurality of touch buttons; and a processor configured to: enter a calibration mode according to a predetermined event, receive a signal corresponding to a test input for a touch button among the plurality of touch buttons from the input panel in the calibration mode, characterized in that based on the strength of the received signal being smaller than the threshold value for identifying whether the touch button was touched, reduce the threshold value by a predetermined ratio, identify whether the strength of a newly acquired signal received from the input panel for the touch button after the threshold value is reduced is greater than or equal to the reduced threshold value, and based on the strength of the newly acquired signal being smaller than the reduced threshold value, additionally reduce the reduced threshold value by the predetermined ratio. an input panel including a plurality of touch buttons; and a processor configured to: enter a calibration mode according to a predetermined event, receive a signal corresponding to a test input for a touch button among the plurality of touch buttons from the input panel in the calibration mode, enter a calibration mode according to a predetermined event, receive a signal corresponding to a test input for a touch button among the plurality of touch buttons from the input panel in the calibration mode, characterized in that based on the strength of the received signal being smaller than the threshold value for identifying whether the touch button was touched, reduce the threshold value by a predetermined ratio, identify whether the strength of a newly acquired signal received from the input panel for the touch button after the threshold value is reduced is greater than or equal to the reduced threshold value, and based on the strength of the newly acquired signal being smaller than the reduced threshold value, additionally reduce the reduced threshold value by the predetermined ratio. identify whether the strength of a newly acquired signal received from the input panel for the touch button after the threshold value is reduced is greater than or equal to the reduced threshold value, and based on the strength of the newly acquired signal being smaller than the reduced threshold value, additionally reduce the reduced threshold value by the predetermined ratio.
An object-gripping attachment , capable of being detachably attached to an arm section of an industrial robot and comprising a three-dimensional shaped object, wherein the three-dimensional shaped object is a cured product of a resin composition configured for producing the three-dimensional shaped object by selectively irradiating the liquid resin composition with an active energy ray, characterized in that the resin composition comprises (i) a photocurable compound and (ii) metal-containing particles that are detectable by a metal detector and are surface-modified with a surface modifier, and wherein a content of the metal-containing particles is 10 mass% or more and 55 mass% or less based on the solid content of the resin composition , the solid content of the resin composition meaning the total amount of components which remain in the resin composition when the resin composition is cured. wherein the three-dimensional shaped object is a cured product of a resin composition configured for producing the three-dimensional shaped object by selectively irradiating the liquid resin composition with an active energy ray, characterized in that the resin composition comprises (i) a photocurable compound and (ii) metal-containing particles that are detectable by a metal detector and are surface-modified with a surface modifier, and wherein a content of the metal-containing particles is 10 mass% or more and 55 mass% or less based on the solid content of the resin composition , the solid content of the resin composition meaning the total amount of components which remain in the resin composition when the resin composition is cured.