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A synthetic implant material comprising an irregular textured surface having a mean surface roughness Sa value of: a) from 1 μm to 20 μm at an area scale of 1mm × 1mm; and / or b) from 0.1 μm to 5 μm at an area scale of 90μm × 90μm; and / or c) from 10 nm to 1 μm at an area scale of 10μm × 10μm; and/or d) from 2 nm to 15 nm at an area scale of 1μm × 1μm; a mean surface skewness Ssk value of a) from -1.0 to +1.0 at an area scale of 1mm × 1mm; and / or b) from -1.0 to + 1.0 at an area scale of 90μm × 90μm; and / or c) from -0.7 to + 0.7 at an area scale of 10μm × 10μm; wherein the surface comprises a biocompatible polymer, optionally an organosilicon polymer, optionally a silicone, optionally polydimethylsiloxane, wherein the material forms at least a part of the surface layer of a prosthetic implant, optionally a breast implant. a mean surface roughness Sa value of: a) from 1 μm to 20 μm at an area scale of 1mm × 1mm; and / or b) from 0.1 μm to 5 μm at an area scale of 90μm × 90μm; and / or c) from 10 nm to 1 μm at an area scale of 10μm × 10μm; and/or d) from 2 nm to 15 nm at an area scale of 1μm × 1μm; a) from 1 μm to 20 μm at an area scale of 1mm × 1mm; and / or b) from 0.1 μm to 5 μm at an area scale of 90μm × 90μm; and / or c) from 10 nm to 1 μm at an area scale of 10μm × 10μm; and/or d) from 2 nm to 15 nm at an area scale of 1μm × 1μm; a mean surface skewness Ssk value of a) from -1.0 to +1.0 at an area scale of 1mm × 1mm; and / or b) from -1.0 to + 1.0 at an area scale of 90μm × 90μm; and / or c) from -0.7 to + 0.7 at an area scale of 10μm × 10μm; a) from -1.0 to +1.0 at an area scale of 1mm × 1mm; and / or b) from -1.0 to + 1.0 at an area scale of 90μm × 90μm; and / or c) from -0.7 to + 0.7 at an area scale of 10μm × 10μm; wherein the surface comprises a biocompatible polymer, optionally an organosilicon polymer, optionally a silicone, optionally polydimethylsiloxane, wherein the material forms at least a part of the surface layer of a prosthetic implant, optionally a breast implant.
A quick-fit male coupling for pressurised fluid in combination with a quick-fit female coupling , said quick-fit male coupling comprising a valve body extending along a longitudinal axis (L) and having an axial cavity wherein a shutter stem is axially movable with respect to the valve body in contrast to and by action of at least one elastic element between a position for opening and a position for closing an axial passage of fluid through said cavity , said quick-fit female coupling having a ring nut engageable with said valve body of the male coupling for locking the reciprocal connection, said ring nut being translatable for locking at least one ball bearing in an external circumferential race of the valve body of the male coupling , said stem having an internal axial cavity wherein said elastic element is positioned, said cavity being closed by a cap at the head end of said stem , said cap having a flat external surface arranged flush with an head end of the shutter stem , wherein said stem is configured so as to be subjected by the fluid present in said cavity to a resultant force having a substantially null component at least in an axial direction, and wherein the internal surface of the valve body delimiting the cavity has a generally convex configuration and the connectors between the various sections composing it have a wide radius of curvature so as to optimise flow head losses, and wherein in said position for closing, before said quick-fit male coupling is coupled, an extent of a surface of the stem exposed to fluid pressure in a direction of extraction of the stem from the valve body is equal to an extent of an external surface of the stem exposed to fluid pressure in direction of retraction of the stem into the valve body .
An aircraft comprising a left wing and a right wing, a left main landing gear coupled to the left wing and having a first set of wheels, a right main landing gear coupled to the right wing and having a second set of wheels, respective ones of the left main landing gear and the right main landing gear having an unshrunk length when positioned in the deployed position, wherein the unshrunk length of the left main landing gear is measured from an underside of the left wing to a bottom of the first set of wheels, and wherein the unshrunk length of the right main landing gear is measured from an underside of the right wing to a bottom of the second set of wheels, and the aircraft further comprising: a controller configured to: determine an on-ground status of the left main landing gear ; determine an on-ground status of the right main landing gear ; and generate a control signal to shrink the left main landing gear and the right main landing gear from the unshrunk length to a shrunk length that is less than the unshrunk length in response to the on-ground status of the left main landing gear indicating that the first set of wheels of the left main landing gear is not contacting a ground surface, and further in response to the on-ground status of the right main landing gear indicating that the second set of wheels of the right main landing gear is not contacting the ground surface. determine an on-ground status of the left main landing gear ; determine an on-ground status of the right main landing gear ; and generate a control signal to shrink the left main landing gear and the right main landing gear from the unshrunk length to a shrunk length that is less than the unshrunk length in response to the on-ground status of the left main landing gear indicating that the first set of wheels of the left main landing gear is not contacting a ground surface, and further in response to the on-ground status of the right main landing gear indicating that the second set of wheels of the right main landing gear is not contacting the ground surface.
A spring device comprising a helical compression spring and fastening mechanisms arranged on both free ends of the helical compression spring and configured as abutments for the helical compression spring , wherein a telescopic device is provided between the fastening mechanisms , arranged in the inside space of the helical compression spring and configured for the setting of different maximum deflection paths, wherein the telescopic mechanism is rotatably configured for the setting of different stop positions defining the maximum spring deflection in each case, wherein the telescopic device is formed from two stop elements (3.1, 3.2), one of which is arranged on the one fastening mechanism and the other on the other fastening mechanism , wherein the one stop element (3.1) is mounted in a non-rotatable manner and the other stop element (3.2) in a rotatable manner on the respective fastening device , characterized in that the stop elements (3.1, 3.2) are provided with stop steps (3.3) on their mutually facing ends for setting different maximum spring deflections.
A wheel assembly comprising: a wheel including an axle bore , and a pin sleeve including a conduit, the conduit having a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is in fluid communication with the axle bore ; a retaining member in the conduit and configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle arranged in the axle bore ; a biasing element in the conduit and configured to bias the retaining element towards the axle bore ; and a hand maneuverable release mechanism configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore , characterised in that the hand maneuverable release mechanism includes: a tab configured to be manipulated by a hand of a user; and a lifter configured to interact with the retaining member , the lifter connected to the tab , wherein radially inward movement of the tab is configured to cause movement of the lifter . a wheel including an axle bore , and a pin sleeve including a conduit, the conduit having a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is in fluid communication with the axle bore ; an axle bore , and a pin sleeve including a conduit, the conduit having a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is in fluid communication with the axle bore ; a retaining member in the conduit and configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle arranged in the axle bore ; a biasing element in the conduit and configured to bias the retaining element towards the axle bore ; and a hand maneuverable release mechanism configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore , characterised in that the hand maneuverable release mechanism includes: a tab configured to be manipulated by a hand of a user; and a lifter configured to interact with the retaining member , the lifter connected to the tab , wherein radially inward movement of the tab is configured to cause movement of the lifter . a tab configured to be manipulated by a hand of a user; and a lifter configured to interact with the retaining member , the lifter connected to the tab , wherein radially inward movement of the tab is configured to cause movement of the lifter .
A method of grafting PolyNaSS, on implants (I; H) made of titanium or titanium alloy, the method comprising the following successive steps: a) mounting implants (I; H) on an implant support structure (S; Th), b) dipping the implants (I; H) into a bath of acid so as to clean them, c) rinsing the implants (I; H), d) dipping the implants (I; H) in an anodizing bath so as to anodize them, e) rinsing the implants (I; H), f) putting the implants (I; H) into a polymerization chamber (E) filled with inert gas, such as argon, g) mounting the implants on an elevator (L; L') present in the polymerization chamber (E), h) actuating the elevator (L; L') so as to dip the implants (I; H) into a polymerization bath present in the polymerization chamber (E), i) subjecting the polymerization bath to a polymerization catalyst (M; S UV ; S' UV ) so as to synthesize bioactive polymer on the implants (I; H), j) raising the elevator (L; L') so as to extract the implants from the polymerization bath, k) removing the implants (I; H) from the elevator (L; L'), l) extracting the implants (I; H) from the chamber (E), m) washing the implants (I; H) so as to remove any excess non-grafted bioactive polymer therefrom, n) drying the grafted implants (I; H). a) mounting implants (I; H) on an implant support structure (S; Th), b) dipping the implants (I; H) into a bath of acid so as to clean them, c) rinsing the implants (I; H), d) dipping the implants (I; H) in an anodizing bath so as to anodize them, e) rinsing the implants (I; H), f) putting the implants (I; H) into a polymerization chamber (E) filled with inert gas, such as argon, g) mounting the implants on an elevator (L; L') present in the polymerization chamber (E), h) actuating the elevator (L; L') so as to dip the implants (I; H) into a polymerization bath present in the polymerization chamber (E), i) subjecting the polymerization bath to a polymerization catalyst (M; S UV ; S' UV ) so as to synthesize bioactive polymer on the implants (I; H), j) raising the elevator (L; L') so as to extract the implants from the polymerization bath, k) removing the implants (I; H) from the elevator (L; L'), l) extracting the implants (I; H) from the chamber (E), m) washing the implants (I; H) so as to remove any excess non-grafted bioactive polymer therefrom, n) drying the grafted implants (I; H).
An article exhibiting flame resistant or flame retardant property comprising a primary yarn; wherein said primary yarn comprises a flame resistant or flame retardant (FR) fiber having vapor phase action and a fiber different from said flame resistant or flame retardant fiber comprising a partially aromatic polyamide fiber; wherein said partially aromatic polyamide is spun into fiber without FR additives; characterised in that said partially aromatic polyamide comprises polymers or copolymers comprising monomers selected from the group consisting of aromatic diamine monomers, aliphatic diamine monomers, aromatic diacid monomers, aliphatic diacid monomers and combinations thereof.
A computer method for testing of closed-loop_treatment strategies for Type 1 diabetes provided by an insulin pump applying a control algorithm using a computer simulation environment including a mathematical model of the human glucose-insulin metabolic system, a simulated continuous glucose sensor comprising a model of the errors of continuous glucose monitoring using non-white noise, based on a degree of dependence between sequential readings, influence of calibration errors, and potential for loss of sensitivity, and a simulated insulin pump delivering insulin according to said control algorithm, executing a treatment strategy for Type 1 diabetes in said computer simulation environment using said mathematical model, said simulated continuous glucose sensor, and said simulated insulin pump on a population of simulated subjects in a computer processor, and measuring the outcome of such treatment strategy as a result of said execution; wherein said computer simulation environment includes a database of said population of simulated human subjects, said population having a set of metabolic parameters encompassing a distribution of metabolic parameters observed in Type 1 diabetic subjects in vivo.
A copper/ceramic bonded body comprising: a copper member made of copper or a copper alloy; and a ceramic member made of silicon nitride, wherein the copper member and the ceramic member are bonded to each other, a Mg-N compound phase extending from a ceramic member side to a copper member side is present at a bonded interface (L) between the copper member and the ceramic member , and at least a part of the Mg-N compound phase enters into the copper member . a copper member made of copper or a copper alloy; and a ceramic member made of silicon nitride, wherein the copper member and the ceramic member are bonded to each other, a Mg-N compound phase extending from a ceramic member side to a copper member side is present at a bonded interface (L) between the copper member and the ceramic member , and at least a part of the Mg-N compound phase enters into the copper member .
Method for operating a hydroelectric power plant having an upper water tank , a lower water tank , wherein the water level in the upper water tank is above the water level of the lower water tank , a waterway that connects the upper water tank to the lower water tank , a turbine that is arranged in the waterway and comprises an impeller, a synchronous electrical machine that is mechanically connected to the turbine , a frequency converter that is electrically connected to the synchronous machine, a grid transformer that is electrically connected to the frequency converter and the power grid, and a resistor that is arranged in the DC current intermediate circuit of the frequency converter such that it is able to connect the strands of the DC current intermediate circuit to one another, characterized in that the turbine comprises a guide apparatus and a device for exhausting the impeller space, and the hydroelectric power plant has a device for cooling the resistor , comprising the following steps: V1: The impeller of the turbine is exhausted and the synchronous machine operates in phase-shifter operation; V2: Receiving a request to the hydroelectric power plant to provide rapid control power; In the case of a request to output power: V31: Braking the synchronous machine using the frequency converter ; V32: Opening the guide vanes of the turbine and starting controlled turbine operation; In the case of a request to consume power: V41: Consuming energy from the grid using the frequency converter and converting the energy into heat using the resistor . V1: The impeller of the turbine is exhausted and the synchronous machine operates in phase-shifter operation; V2: Receiving a request to the hydroelectric power plant to provide rapid control power; V31: Braking the synchronous machine using the frequency converter ; V32: Opening the guide vanes of the turbine and starting controlled turbine operation;
Dental implant with implant extension which are arranged along a longitudinal axis, where: - the dental implant comprises an apical end , a coronal end and a portion for receiving and securing an abutment. - the implant extension is formed integral with the implant and extends away from an end face of the apical end along the longitudinal axis; - the implant extension having a first portion with an annular constriction along the longitudinal axis, which constriction is directly connected to the end face of the apical end of the implant and formed as a predetermined breaking point with a material diameter which is small enough so that in case of flexion or torsion of the implant with respect to the implant extension , the implant breaks off the implant extension at the constriction ; characterized in that - the implant extension has along its longitudinal axis, in proximity to the first portion , a second portion and a spline shaft portion , the second portion and the spline shaft portion being farther away from the implant than the first portion ; - the second portion having therein vertically to the longitudinal axis an exterior annular groove which is adapted to retain the implant extension in the direction of the longitudinal axis by a clamping of the groove , and - the spline shaft portion being adapted to secure the implant extension against rotation about the longitudinal axis. - the dental implant comprises an apical end , a coronal end and a portion for receiving and securing an abutment. - the implant extension is formed integral with the implant and extends away from an end face of the apical end along the longitudinal axis; - the implant extension having a first portion with an annular constriction along the longitudinal axis, which constriction is directly connected to the end face of the apical end of the implant and formed as a predetermined breaking point with a material diameter which is small enough so that in case of flexion or torsion of the implant with respect to the implant extension , the implant breaks off the implant extension at the constriction ; - the implant extension has along its longitudinal axis, in proximity to the first portion , a second portion and a spline shaft portion , the second portion and the spline shaft portion being farther away from the implant than the first portion ; - the second portion having therein vertically to the longitudinal axis an exterior annular groove which is adapted to retain the implant extension in the direction of the longitudinal axis by a clamping of the groove , and - the spline shaft portion being adapted to secure the implant extension against rotation about the longitudinal axis.
Data carrier arrangement with emergency destruct capability, comprising: at least one data carrier ; and a hollow charge , the hollow charge being configured to physically destroy the at least one data carrier , wherein a plurality of data carriers are provided in a magazined arrangement and are physically destructible using the hollow charge , and wherein the hollow charge has external dimensions which conform to the external shape of a data carrier in the magazined arrangement in such a way that the hollow charge can be arranged in the magazined arrangement of the data carrier in the same way as the data carriers. at least one data carrier ; and a hollow charge , the hollow charge being configured to physically destroy the at least one data carrier , wherein a plurality of data carriers are provided in a magazined arrangement and are physically destructible using the hollow charge , and wherein the hollow charge has external dimensions which conform to the external shape of a data carrier in the magazined arrangement in such a way that the hollow charge can be arranged in the magazined arrangement of the data carrier in the same way as the data carriers.
An image sensor provided with imaging means including a plurality of photoelectric converters, the image sensor comprising: input means for receiving image data input from outside of the image sensor; image processing means for applying image processing to image data; and output means for outputting, to the outside, image data obtained through the image processing by the image processing means, characterized in that the image sensor further comprises memory means for temporarily storing image data from the image processing means and image data from the input means, the input means is adapted to transfer the image data to the image processing means and the memory means, the image processing means is adapted to apply the image processing to the image data obtained from the imaging means, to the image data from the input means and to the image data from the memory means, and the imaging means and the image processing means are configured on different substrates that are stacked together, and are electrically connected to each other. input means for receiving image data input from outside of the image sensor; image processing means for applying image processing to image data; and output means for outputting, to the outside, image data obtained through the image processing by the image processing means, characterized in that the image sensor further comprises memory means for temporarily storing image data from the image processing means and image data from the input means, the input means is adapted to transfer the image data to the image processing means and the memory means, the image processing means is adapted to apply the image processing to the image data obtained from the imaging means, to the image data from the input means and to the image data from the memory means, and the imaging means and the image processing means are configured on different substrates that are stacked together, and are electrically connected to each other.
A method of providing a tire with different representations of a piece of information , the method comprising: synchronizing a first representation of the piece of information and a second representation of the piece of information such that the first representation and the second representation represent the same piece of information ; wherein the first representation is a digital representation of the piece of information and the second representation is a further representation of the piece of information; wherein the piece of information is a part of the DOT code that provides a week of manufacture of the tire . synchronizing a first representation of the piece of information and a second representation of the piece of information such that the first representation and the second representation represent the same piece of information ; wherein the first representation is a digital representation of the piece of information and the second representation is a further representation of the piece of information; wherein the piece of information is a part of the DOT code that provides a week of manufacture of the tire .