Abstract

Neural network feedforward control with projection-based regularization is described. This enables linear parameter-varying snap feedforward control. A physics guided neural network is used in combination with a nominal feedforward control structure. The neural network has meaningful physical input signals and is small to overcome over-parameterization. The parameters of the neural network render machine specific settings. Projection-based regularization is applied such that feedforward contributions explained by a nominal model end up in this model, which are simultaneously optimized, and not in the neural network. A meandering profile is used that renders data that reflects relevant properties of a setpoint, and relevant data needed for identifying the compliant behavior that avoids exiting high frequency resonance behavior. A compliance function is obtained from the neural network rather than a table of compliance values for specific positions, which does not require interpolation or storage of tables.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
• G05B 19/19 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a burner and a method to combust a powder material from a group at least comprising metal and/or metalloid and/or alloy powders and iron powder. The burner comprises a chamber defining a space to accommodate a combustion flame and a powder material inlet, debouching at a base of the combustion flame in the space. Further the burner comprises at least one air inlet into the combustion chamber, configured to generate a swirling inner airflow enveloping the combustion flame; and an outer airflow between the swirling inner airflow and an inside wall of the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 3/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by the shape of the combustion chamber
• F23C 7/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for air supply
• F23C 9/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for returning combustion products or flue gases to the combustion chamber
• F23D 1/02 - Vortex burners, e.g. for cyclone-type combustion apparatus
• C10L 5/00 - Solid fuels

Abstract

A method and biosensing system for monitoring an analyte by measuring the concentration of the analyte in a measurement chamber including an effective number of binding sites having a binding affinity to the analyte, wherein the measurement chamber has an effective volume in which the analyte has a significant probability to encounter the binding sites, and method includes providing a time-dependent sampling of the analyte, by providing a time-dependent exchange of analyte between a system and the effective volume of the measurement chamber, by performing at least one exchange modulation cycle including the steps: a) facilitating a primary exchange phase having a characteristic time of primary exchange and a duration of primary exchange, b) facilitating a primary-to-secondary switching phase having a characteristic primary-to-secondary switching time and a primary-to-secondary switching duration, and c) facilitating a secondary exchange phase having a characteristic time of secondary exchange and a duration of secondary exchange.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/557 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor using kinetic measurement, i.e. time rate of progress of an antigen-antibody interaction
• G01N 33/53 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor
• G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cementitious paste, comprising i) bottom ash in an amount of between 1 and 40 wt.% % of the combined weight of bottom ash and cement, wherein the bottom ash has a particle size as determined by sieve analysis according to standard ASTM C136-06 (2015) such that at least 90 % of the particles pass a sieve having a size of 1 mm; ii) cement in an amount of between 60 - 99 % of the combined weight of bottom ash and cement; wherein the combined weight of cement and bottom ash is between 90 and 99.9 wt. % based on the dry weight of the cementitious paste; iii) natural fibers in an amount of 0.1 to 10 wt.% based on the dry weight of the cementitious paste; and iv) water in a weight ratio to the dry weight of the cementitious paste of between 0.4 : 1 to 0.8 : 1. The present invention moreover relates to a concrete composition comprising the cementitious paste and aggregate material. In addition, the invention relates to the use of bottom ash, the use of the cementitious paste and concrete compositions as well as to building products.

Abstract

The present disclosure proposes an optomechanical pressure-measurement system for measuring an ambient pressure level, the system comprising a fiber having a first fiber end and a second fiber end, an optomechanical cavity being mounted at the first fiber end and composed of a first membrane element and a second membrane element spaced apart from each other, with the first membrane element contacting the first fiber end, at least one light beam generating device coupled to the second fiber end and structured to generate and direct light beams, each light beam having a certain optical frequency, via the fiber on the optomechanical cavity, and a light sensing member coupled to the second fiber end, wherein the at least one light beam generating device is structured to direct a first light beam with a first optical frequency on the optomechanical cavity, wherein the first light beam is modulated at a modulation frequency within a bandwidth of a mechanical resonance frequency of the second membrane element, wherein the at least one light beam generating device is structured to direct a second light beam with a second optical frequency on the optomechanical cavity; and wherein the light sensing member is structured to detect part of the second light beam reflected by the optomechanical cavity and to determine the ambient pressure around the optomechanical cavity based on a change of the oscillation amplitude of the second membrane element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 7/08 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of elastically-deformable gauges of the flexible-diaphragm type
• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
• G01M 11/08 - Testing mechanical properties

Abstract

22 reduction, among other uses. Resulting electrodes, batteries, and other systems are also covered by the present disclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/42 - ElectrodialysisElectro-osmosis
• C04B 35/524 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbon, e.g. graphite obtained from polymer precursors, e.g. glass-like carbon material
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells
• C25B 3/26 - Reduction of carbon dioxide
• C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
• H01M 8/08 - Fuel cells with aqueous electrolytes
• H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a coated porous media comprising a porous media grafted with at least one compound according to Formula 1 or Formula 2: (1), (2) wherein the asterisk * designates a covalent bond with the porous media, wherein at least one of R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5groups are different from a hydrogen atom, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4and R5groups are independently selected from nitro, bromo, chloro, iodo, thiocyanato, sulphate, sulphonate, sulphonium salts, phosphate, phosphonate, phosphonium salts, amine, ammonium, alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, nitrile, anhydride, acid halide, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, naphthyl, anthryl, pyrryl, polyaromatic groups of higher degree, and wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, naphthyl, anthryl, pyrryl and polyaromatic groups of higher degree comprise at least one group selected from: nitro, bromo, chloro, iodo, thiocyanato, sulphate, sulphonate, sulphonium salts, phosphate, phosphonate, phosphonium salts, amine, ammonium, alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, nitrile, anhydride, and acid halide, wherein R6group is selected from vinylic terminated organo-silicon compounds, compounds with alkyl chains with at least 6 carbon atoms, preferably at least 10 carbon atoms, or vinylic terminated polar molecules, and wherein R7 group is either a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. The present invention further relates to a coated porous media, comprising a porous media grafted with at least one compound wherein the compound is a derivative of aniline or a co-polymer thereof. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing said coated porous media by chemical or electrochemical grafting.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• H01M 8/0234 - Carbonaceous material
• H01M 4/92 - Metals of platinum group
• H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes

Abstract

Described herein are machine learning based system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for determining three-dimensional (3D) information of a structure of a patterned substrate. The 3D information can be determined using a neural network to convert a two-dimensional image to a 3D image. In a method, the neural network is trained by supplying simulated images of a sample with varied parameters to model a real fabricated IC structure. The trained network generates a depth map from newly supplied images of a sample to predict defect location The depth map may be converted to a binary map to predict defect dimension and location that may be used to guide inspection of a sample using an inspection tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

An actuator system for actuating a plurality of magnetic artificial cilia (MAC). The actuator system includes: a clamping system with an aligning feature such as a recess for accommodating a MAC chip that includes the MAC; a motor with a rotatable shaft; and a rotatable assembly that is rotatable by the shaft. The rotatable assembly includes a magnet wheel with a first cavity accommodating a permanent magnet. The first cavity is located in the magnet wheel and is configured such that the magnet is off-centered from an axis of rotation defined by the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 33/453 - Magnetic mixersMixers with magnetically driven stirrers using supported or suspended stirring elements
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means
• F04B 19/00 - Machines or pumps having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
• B01F 33/30 - Micromixers
• F04B 43/08 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having tubular flexible members
• H02K 49/10 - Dynamo-electric clutchesDynamo-electric brakes of the permanent-magnet type

Abstract

A device for detecting at least one analyte, for example a cell, in a sample fluid, the device comprising a fluid channel having a longitudinal channel axis and structured to allow the sample fluid containing at least one analyte to pass through the fluid channel, at least one pair of electrodes, an electric field generating unit for generating an electric field between the at least one pair of electrodes, a detecting unit for detecting the at least one analyte in the sample fluid based on its passage through the electric field, wherein each electrode of the at least one pair of electrodes has a three-dimensionally structured electrode surface, which electrode surface is curved about the longitudinal channel axis. The device may further comprise an optic sensing unit structured to optically sense a sensing region of the fluid channel between the at least one pair of electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/12 - Investigating individual particles by measuring electrical or magnetic effects by observing changes in resistance or impedance across apertures when traversed by individual particles, e.g. by using the Coulter principle
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 15/10 - Investigating individual particles
• G01N 15/14 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system comprising a form stable thermochemical entity. The present invention also relates to a heat storage system and to the use of a system comprising a thermochemical entity. An object of the present invention is to provide a system comprising a thermochemical entity in which the thermochemical material shows a high cyclic form stability.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

A muffler has a first plate with multiple holes; a second plate with multiple holes; the first plate mounted at a distance across an entire area having holes of first and second plate that is less than or equal to two millimeters above the second plate; and an additional feature selected from a back cavity and an acoustic membrane over holes of the first plate. In embodiments, none of the holes of the first plate are directly aligned with holes of the second plate. In embodiments, the first plate is mounted at a distance above the second plate that is no more than twice the Stokes boundary layer thickness estimated at a first predetermined frequency. The muffler may be disposed on a surface of a blade of a fan or wind turbine. The muffler may also be used to quiet a centrifugal blower or a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches

Abstract

A muffler-burner has a first and second plate each having multiple holes; the first plate mounted at a distance across a muffler area at a mounting distance less than or equal to one and a half millimeters and most holes of the first plate not aligned with the holes of the second plate. In embodiments, the mounting distance is no more than twice the Stokes boundary layer thickness at a first predetermined frequency and more than half of the Stokes's boundary layer thickness at a second predetermined frequency from 50Hz to 8KHz. A method of burning a fuel gas mixture includes mixing the fuel gas mixture with air and passing the fuel-gas-air mixture through holes of a first plate of a muffler-burner deck into a gap; passing the fuel-gas-air mixture from the gap through holes of a second plate into a combustion space; and igniting the fuel-gas-air mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23D 14/14 - Radiant burners using screens or perforated plates

Abstract

: Disclosed is a method of training a sleep-related event classification model. The method may comprise a step of providing a pre-trained classification model. The classification model may be configured to classify one or more sleep-related events of a subject based on one or more physiological measurements of the subject. The classification model may be pre-trained using first training data associated with a source population of subjects. The method may comprise a step of finetuning the classification model using second training data associated with a target population of subjects. In addition, a corresponding method of classifying one or more sleep-related events of a subject as well as a corresponding computer program, data processing apparatus or system and data structure is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a supported Carbon Membranes (CMS). The present invention also relates to a process for the separation of a gas from a gas mixture and to the use of use of a supported CMs as a membrane reactor or in a membrane reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/05 - Preparation or purification of carbon not covered by groups , , ,
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
• C04B 41/87 - Ceramics

Abstract

An assembly for guiding into a viscous, pliable, or solidifying material, a body having a helical geometry having an axis and a pitch distance, and the body having an insertion end configured to enter the material at an insertion point of the material. The assembly includes at least one guide and gripper for guiding the body along the axis of the helical geometry, and at least one motor for translating the body toward the material and rotate the body around the axis of the helical geometry, wherein the motor is configured to synchronize the translation and rotation of the body such that, for each fraction of a 360-degree rotation that the body is rotated, the body is translated the same fraction of the pitch distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B28B 23/02 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members
• E04G 21/22 - Tools or apparatus for setting building elements with mortar, e.g. brick-laying machines

Abstract

In a first aspect, the invention relates to a sealing method for the sealing of a metal sleeve to an inorganic membrane, said method comprising the steps of providing a metallic sleeve to cover at least part of the inorganic membrane, and applying graphite tape onto at least part of the inorganic membrane to create a graphite sleeve in between the inorganic membrane and the metallic sleeve. The present invention further relates to a sealed inorganic membrane, and to the use of a sealed inorganic membrane for a gas separation process in a membrane reactor or as a membrane reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 65/00 - Accessories or auxiliary operations, in general, for separation processes or apparatus using semi-permeable membranes
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion

Abstract

A method of operating a neural network, comprising: duplicating a signal to be input into a computational layer of the neural network, in order to generate at least two copies of the signal; processing, in parallel, the at least two copies of the signal, using at least two processing components configured to perform at least equivalent processing operations; and combining the at least two processed copies of the signal, to generate at least one, preferably exactly one, output signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/067 - Physical realisation, i.e. hardware implementation of neural networks, neurons or parts of neurons using optical means

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for processing ultrasound data using a system arranged for real-time image formation of the ultrasound data, the method comprising the steps of receiving, by a local processing unit, raw channel data obtained by an ultrasound probe from an array of transducer elements comprised in the ultrasound probe, establishing, by the local processing unit, a network communication session with a remote data processing facility; determining, by the remote data processing facility, a set of quality of service metrics for the network communication session between the local processing unit and the remote data processing facility; applying, by the local processing unit, a transmission scheme to the raw channel data for transmission to the remote data processing facility over the established network communication session; transmitting, by the local processing unit, the raw channel data to a remote data processing facility in accordance with the transmission scheme; generating, by the remote data processing facility, the ultrasound images on the basis of the received raw channel data; transmitting, by the remote data processing facility, the generated ultrasound images to one or more local user interfaces for real-time visualization of the ultrasound images obtained by the ultrasound probe; wherein the method further comprises the step of: transmitting, by the remote data processing facility, the set of quality of service metrics to the local unit, and adapting, by the local processing unit, the transmission scheme in accordance with the set of quality of service metrics determined by the remote data processing facility.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 8/08 - Clinical applications
• A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lipid-like copolymer comprising hydrophilic and hydrophobic units. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the lipid-like copolymer and a therapeutic oligonucleotide. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of the pharmaceutical composition as a medicament, in a method of treating or preventing a disease, in a method of treating, preventing or ameliorating cancer, and in a method for inducing an immune response. The present invention moreover relates to producing the pharmaceutical composition. The present invention also relates to the use of the lipid-like copolymer for encapsulation of therapeutic oligonucleotides.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

Disclosed herein are probes for detecting and quantifying double stranded DNA. The probes comprise a luminescence generating domain and an intercalating fluorescent dye. The probes may be used in quantitative DNA amplification reactions. Further disclosed are methods of detecting or quantifying double stranded DNA using the probes described herein. Also described are uses of the probes in detecting or quantifying DNA.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
• C12Q 1/66 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving luciferase
• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence

Abstract

The glucose-responsive transcription factor ChREBP (Carbohydrate Response Element Binding Protein) is a key mediator in the response to glucose in pancreatic β-cells, strongly regulating glycolytic and lipogenic pathways. Several protein regulators interact with ChREBP that are involved in its activation mechanism, including 14-3-3 protein. Small-molecules are provided, which are useful as stabilizers for ChREBP 14-3-3 complexes, which were found highly useful for medical treatments, i.a. in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 9/12 - Esters of phosphoric acids with hydroxyaryl compounds
• C07F 9/40 - Esters thereof
• C07F 9/38 - Phosphonic acids [R—P(:O)(OH)2]Thiophosphonic acids

Abstract

A computer-implemented method and system of cognitive measurements, providing a computer code to display a computer presentable object that is controllable by a user interface, the computer presentable object including a gaming part and a cognitive measurement part. The gaming part includes an infinite runner game, wherein an avatar is displayed on a constantly moving trail, which avatar is steerable by input from an input device of the computer. The cognitive measurement part is integrated with the gaming part. The cognitive measurement part is arranged to perform cognitive measurements comprising one or more standard cognitive tests. A cognitive performance report is generated based on a statistical model of the standard cognitive tests and based on results from the cognitive measurements obtained from the gaming object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 5/06 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a thermoplastic liquid crystalline polymers. The present invention also relates to segmented copolymers containing thiourethane, amide, or linear bismaleimide hard segments and liquid crystal soft blocks and to thermoplastic liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) actuators containing the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 19/38 - Polymers, e.g. polyamides

Abstract

13662472472413662472472413662472472413662472472424 arylalkylene group or S is absent; and x is 1, 2 or 3.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 27/18 - Macromolecular materials obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• C08G 64/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbonic ester link in the main chain of the macromolecule

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for transferring a preterm from a natural womb of a pregnant mammal to an artificial womb, wherein the device comprises an adjustable first wound retractor and an adjustable second wound retractor, wherein each of the adjustable wound retractors is adapted to dilate a surgical wound incision to a desired diameter, comprising a flexible sleeve disposed in a cylindrical form between a first retraction ring and a second retraction ring, an annular shaped transfer device base placed over the second retraction rings, and a transfer bag device comprising a transfer bag having an opening which opening is connected to an annular shaped transfer device base coupling member, wherein the transfer bag is provided with at least one integrated glove for receiving the hand of a medical practitioner, in particular a gynaecologist, in order to allow the medical practitioner to transfer the preterm from the natural womb into the transfer bag.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/42 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods
• A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for holding wounds open, e.g. retractorsTractors
• A61G 11/00 - Baby-incubatorsCouveuses

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a fluid heating system. The fluid heating system comprises a fluid conduit having an inflow end and an outflow end for a flow of fluid to be conducted therethrough. Further, the fluid heating system comprises an inductive heater arranged in the fluid conduit, wherein the flow of fluid passes the inductive heater of which a temperature rises, when subjected to an electromagnetic field. Also, the fluid heating system comprises an electromagnetic field generator to generate, when activated, the electromagnetic field and thereby induce a rise in temperature of the inductive heater. The inductive heater may comprise a plurality of discrete inductive heating elements. The present disclosure also relates to an ignition system, comprising the aforementioned fluid heating system and a medium supply.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

Abstract

There is provided a method to estimate a period characteristic, such as period length or a period location, of a physiological rhythm, such as a cardiac rhythm or a spontaneous breathing rhythm. The method comprises receiving the signal representing the physiological rhythm, estimating a first group of period characteristic estimations based on the signal, generating a prior probability for the period characteristic based on at least a subset of the first group of period characteristic estimations, and estimating a second group of period characteristic estimations based on the first group and the prior probability. By using this method, the accuracy of the signal is improved, especially when the signal is obtained from an accelerometer arranged on the chest of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The photonic device comprises a mode converter and a converter coupling means to offer a form of mode-division multiplexing (MDM), such that light interacting with the functional section may be converted into a different transversal mode by the mode converter, and may be multiplexed back into the functional section by the converter coupling means. The light may then interact with the functional section again, thus boosting the interaction length between the light and the functional section, thus boosting optical amplification or absorption as desired. Optionally, this process may be repeated several times, and each time the light passes through the functional section in a different transversal mode, a further boost may be experienced. Finally, the light may be converted back to the fundamental mode at the output.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01S 5/00 - Semiconductor lasers
• H01S 5/10 - Construction or shape of the optical resonator
• H01S 5/50 - Amplifier structures not provided for in groups
• H01S 5/02 - Structural details or components not essential to laser action
• H01S 5/0225 - Out-coupling of light
• H01S 5/02251 - Out-coupling of light using optical fibres
• H01S 5/0234 - Up-side down mountings, e.g. Flip-chip, epi-side down mountings or junction down mountings
• H01S 5/343 - Structure or shape of the active regionMaterials used for the active region comprising quantum well or superlattice structures, e.g. single quantum well [SQW] lasers, multiple quantum well [MQW] lasers or graded index separate confinement heterostructure [GRINSCH] lasers in AIIIBV compounds, e.g. AlGaAs-laser

Abstract

An apparatus arranged for measuring a rheological property comprising: - a rotation unit provided with a rotation organ, wherein the rotation organ is arranged for rotation in a receiving space at a predetermined rotation speed, a predetermined angle of rotation and/or torque for providing a rotational force to the fluid; - a detection unit arranged for detecting a surface deformation of the fluid, due to the rotational force; - a reference register comprising reference data related to surface deformations of respective fluids, and related to known rheological properties of the respective fluids; - a determining unit arranged for: - receiving the detected surface deformation from the detection unit; - accessing the reference data of the reference register; - determining respective correlations between the detected surface deformation, and the surface deformations of the respective fluids from the accessed reference data; and - identifying a fluid of the respective fluids of the reference data based on a maximum correlation among the determined respective correlations; and - an output unit arranged for outputting the rheological property respectively corresponding with the fluid identified by the determining unit. A method for measuring a rheological property of a fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 11/14 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by using rotary bodies, e.g. vane

Abstract

An electro-optical modulator for a photonic integrated circuit. The electro-optical modulator comprising: a substrate; a first waveguide on a first portion of the substrate; a first electrode; a second waveguide on a second portion of the substrate; and a second electrode. A first electrical impedance value between the first electrode and the second electrode is different from a second electrical impedance value between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrical impedance value along a first axis perpendicular a light propagation axis of the first waveguide. The second electrical impedance value along a second axis perpendicular the light propagation axis of the first waveguide. The first axis spaced from the second axis along the light propagation axis of the first waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/225 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference in an optical waveguide structure

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for obtaining diagnostic predictive patterns from the mobility of cell membrane compounds such as proteins embedded in the cell membrane, or associated to the said membrane. The invention also provides for a method for classifying subjects for a therapy.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/574 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for cancer
• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• G02B 21/16 - Microscopes adapted for ultraviolet illumination
• G02B 27/58 - Optics for apodization or superresolutionOptical synthetic aperture systems

Abstract

The implantable ocular drainage device is configured for controlling intraocular pressure in the eye. The ocular implantable drainage device comprises a wall body surrounding in an endless manner a reservoir with a reservoir volume defined by means of the wall body, wherein the device further comprises at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid outlet for filling the reservoir with fluid and at least one fluid flow channel providing fluid communication between the at least one fluid inlet and the at least one fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
• A61F 9/007 - Methods or devices for eye surgery

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a carbon membrane supported on a ceramic support. The present invention also relates to a carbon membrane prepared from hydroquinone on a ceramic tubular support and to the use of such a membrane. The present invention is focused on the preparation of carbon membranes from hydroquinone oligomer as a thermosetting precursor for gas separation. In an example chemical post treatment of membranes is used for increasing the H2/CO2, H2/N2 and CO2/N2 selectivities.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
• B01D 69/04 - Tubular membranes
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material

Abstract

A passive light wave conversion module for converting an incoming light wave having an undefined polarization into a light wave having a defined polarization, being one of Transverse Electric, TE, polarization or Transverse Magnetic, TM, polarization, the passive light wave conversion module comprising an optical splitter for splitting incoming light, two 50% input polarization converters for converting power in the incoming polarization for 50%, wherein the input polarization converters are connected to the optical splitter, at least one 50% output polarization converter for converting power in the polarizations for 50%, a bimodal phase shifter for introducing phase shifts between the TE polarization and the TM polarization, wherein the bimodal phase shifter is connected to the two 50% input polarization converters and the least one 50% output polarization converter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/12 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type of the integrated circuit kind
• G02B 6/126 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type of the integrated circuit kind using polarisation effects
• G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising

Abstract

According to one aspect, an interstitial hyperthermia device has an electrode structure to be coupled to an electric power source for providing an alternating electric field for heating up a patients tissue. The device is provided with a hollow source guide for conducting a radiation source capsule to be moved by a guidewire. The hollow source guide has an inner wall for guiding the source capsule and an outer wall to be contacted with the patients tissue. The outer wall is provided with the electrode structure arranged on a circumference of the outer wall of the hollow source guide and having a dielectric layer shielding the electrode structure from the patients tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61N 1/40 - Applying electric fields by inductive or capacitive coupling
• A61N 5/10 - X-ray therapyGamma-ray therapyParticle-irradiation therapy

Abstract

An electro-optical modulator for a photonic integrated circuit, comprising: a substrate; a first waveguide on a first portion of the substrate; a second waveguide on a second portion of the substrate; a first electrode in contact with the first waveguide, the first waveguide between the first electrode and the first portion of the substrate; and a second electrode in contact with the second waveguide, the second waveguide between the second electrode and the second portion of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/225 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference in an optical waveguide structure
• G02F 1/01 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour

Abstract

A continuously tuneable signal device, comprising an input stage for receiving an input signal, a plurality of tuneable phase shifters, wherein each of the plurality of tuneable phase shifters is arranged to receive the input signal and wherein each of the plurality of tuneable phase shifters is arranged to phase shift the corresponding received input signal, an output stage for combining the plurality of phase shifted input signals, by the plurality of tuneable phase shifters, for outputting an output signal to a specific wavelength and a driving system for tuning, at an initial condition, some of the plurality of tuneable phase shifters to align the device to the specific wavelength, and for tuning at least one of the remaining of the plurality of tuneable phase shifters to provide for an out-of-phase contribution to the specific wavelength.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/21 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference
• H01S 3/10 - Controlling the intensity, frequency, phase, polarisation or direction of the emitted radiation, e.g. switching, gating, modulating or demodulating
• H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
• G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection

Abstract

Present invention relates to an orthopedic implant having a bone anchoring part comprising a polymer composition comprising a biostable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and 15-70 mass % of inorganic particles comprising zirconia. It was found that this relatively rigid anchoring part allows inserting an implant into a pre-drilled bone hole to form a firm and durable connection to bone, which may be visualized with for example X-ray or MRI methods. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition shows favorable properties, and offers freedom in design and dimensioning of the implant, and in making the implant with common techniques like injection molding. Especially if the implant comprises a cartilage replacing part made from a resilient thermoplastic material compatible with the polyurethane-zirconia composition, like a more flexible TPU composition, the implant may be made with a 2-component injection molding technique. In other aspects, the invention relates to a method of making said orthopedic implant comprising a bone anchoring part with a multi-component injection molding process. The invention further relates to a surgical kit of parts comprising orthopedic implants of the invention, and to the use of an implant or a surgical kit of the invention in orthopedic surgery.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/30 - Joints

Abstract

The above mentioned and other objects are achieved, in the first aspect of the present disclosure, by a computer-implemented method for identifying pressure ulcers on tissue of a subject with a handheld scanner, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining sample data from the handheld scanner when placed against the tissue of the subject, wherein the sample data comprises radiation intensity values of radiation emitted by the handheld scanner which reflected of the tissue; profiling the sample data, thereby obtaining a reflection spectrum of the sample; classifying the reflection spectrum using a machine-learning (ML)-classifier thereby obtaining a classification score for identifying the pressure ulcers at the tissue of the subject; presenting the classification score by the handheld scanner; wherein the ML- classifier is trained with a training set, wherein the training is performed in a training routine; and wherein the training routine comprises training the ML-classifier with a Random Subspace Ensemble routine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing shaped heat storage bodies comprising a thermochemical substance, which bodies comprise a curved surface, the method comprising providing a powder comprising the thermochemical substance and optionally one or more further components, in particular one or more compressing aids; and compressing the powder into the shaped bodies, using a die or a mould, preferably by direct compression. The invention relates to a method for producing shaped heat storage bodies comprising a thermochemical substance, which bodies comprise a curved surface, the method comprising providing a powder comprising the thermochemical substance and optionally one or more further components, in particular one or more compressing aids; and compressing the powder into the shaped bodies, using a die or a mould, preferably by direct compression. The invention further relates to shaped heat storage bodies comprising a thermochemical substance, which bodies comprise a curved surface and to a thermochemical energy storage system, comprising said heat storage bodies.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/16 - Materials undergoing chemical reactions when used
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensing system comprising at least one light emitting source, a sensing element comprising a sensing area, and an optical means for directing light being emitted by the at least one light emitting source onto the sensing area of the sensing element and for directing light being transmitted or reflected from the sensing area of the sensing element to an integrated interrogator; the interrogator having at least one detector configured for detecting part of the spectrum of the light directed from the sensing area of the sensing element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 3/28 - Investigating the spectrum
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details
• G01J 3/12 - Generating the spectrumMonochromators

Abstract

An acoustic dampener for a duct carrying an acoustic signal, the acoustic dampener comprising a plurality of laminar surfaces stacked on top of one another and separated from one another, thereby creating a stack, wherein the plurality of laminar surfaces include a front laminar surface and a back laminar surface, a hole arranged in each of the plurality of laminar surfaces, and in the front laminar surface wherein the hole has dimensions enabling a duct carrying an acoustic signal, to be connected to the acoustic dampener and clamping means for clamping together the front laminar surface, the stack of plurality of laminar surfaces and the back laminar surface to create an acoustic dampener.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches

Abstract

The present invention relate to a system for producing hydrogen from ammonia, the system comprising: a membrane reactor comprising membranes for selectively permeating hydrogen; adsorption columns for adsorbing ammonia; and a heat integration system configured to: supply heat to the inlet of the membrane reactor, recover heat from the outlet of the membrane reactor, and regenerate the absorption columns via the recovered heat.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
• C01B 3/58 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids including a catalytic reaction

Abstract

The present invention relates to a battery comprising a liquid electrolyte, the liquid electrolyte comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of formula (I), formula (II), formula (III) and formula (IV), wherein R1and R2and/or R3and R4together with the aromatic carbon atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted cyclic group, or wherein R1, R2, R3, R4and R522; NR6222R6; COR6; linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbyl group independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylaryl groups, and one or more combinations thereof; wherein said hydrocarbyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted, may contain one or more heteroatoms and has from 1-18 carbon atoms; wherein R6represents H or a linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbyl group independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylaryl groups, and one or more combinations thereof; wherein said hydrocarbyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted, may contain one or more heteroatoms and has from 1-18 carbon atoms; wherein A" is an anion. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a battery, and to a method of operating such a battery. The present invention further relates to a compound according to formula (I) wherein R2and R4are H; wherein R1is CN; COR6; linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbyl group independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, cyclic alkane, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylaryl groups; wherein said hydrocarbyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted, may contain one or more heteroatoms and has from 1-18 carbon atoms; wherein R3is COOR7, wherein R7 represents linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbyl group independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, cyclic alkane, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylaryl groups; wherein said hydrocarbyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted, may contain one or more heteroatoms and has from 1-18 carbon atoms. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing said compound.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/05 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 10/18 - Lead-acid accumulators with bipolar electrodes

Abstract

The invention relates to a protein comprising at least one ice-binding alpha helix, wherein the ice-binding helix has a twist of less than 100 degrees per residue, preferably a twist of less than 99 degrees per residue, most preferably a twist of about 98.2 degrees per residue. The invention further relates to a composition comprising such protein. The invention further relates to the use of said protein or composition as a cryopreservation agent, as a gas hydrate inhibitor or in coatings for de-icing materials. Lastly, the invention furthermore relates to a method for cryopreserving an aqueous mixture using said protein and a method for producing said protein.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• C07K 14/46 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates

Abstract

A package for encapsulating a photonic integrated circuit, PIC, the package comprising: a cavity for receiving the PIC, the cavity defined by interior walls of the package; a light propagating portion made of a semiconductor material comprising a light inlet, a light outlet and a light reflecting surface, ○ the light inlet formed by an interior wall of the package that faces a light outlet of the PIC, said interior wall arranged at a semi- perpendicular angle with respect to light exiting the PIC, to allow said light to enter into the light propagating portion of the package, ○ the light reflecting surface arranged at a transverse angle with respect to the propagation direction of the light exiting the PIC so that the light reflecting surface reflects incoming light towards the light outlet; ○ the light outlet formed by an outer surface of the package.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an implantable ocular drainage device for controlling intraocular pressure (IOP) comprising at least one drainage channel, and at least one magnetic control mechanism. The at least one magnetic control mechanism is a magnetic valve mechanism configured to regulate flow in the at least one drainage channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 9/007 - Methods or devices for eye surgery

Abstract

222 2 feedstocks along with heat provided by local industrial actors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 41/01 - Preparation of ethers
• C07C 43/04 - Saturated ethers
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside

Abstract

The present invention relates to a biosensor device for sensing an analyte over a period of time using particle motion, the biosensor device having a surface and a particle, wherein the particle and/or the surface are functionalized, and wherein the biosensor device has a first state in which the particle is associated with the surface and a second state in which the particle is not associated with the surface, and wherein switching between the first and second states depends on the presence, absence and/or concentration of the analyte, whereby motion characteristics of the particle change depending on the presence, absence and/or concentration of the analyte, thereby allowing sensing of the analyte by measuring changes in a spatial coordinate parameter of the particle relative to the surface, and wherein the properties of the particle and surface are selected such that in the second state the particle is within the vicinity of the surface such that the biosensor is able to measure changes in a spatial coordinate parameter of the particle relative to the surface, preferably wherein the distance between the particle and the surface in the second state is within the range of 5 nm to 10 μm and wherein the particle is not conjugated to the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/14 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of producing a polylactic acid (PLA)-based material comprising the steps of: a) providing an amorphous blend comprising poly(L- lactic acid) (PLLA) and poly(D-lactic acid) (PDLA); b) bringing the blend provided in step (a) to a temperature (TC,HC) of between glass transition temperature (Tg) and homocrystalline phase melting temperature (Tm,HC) and maintaining the temperature within this range until at least 5 J/g of homocrystallites are formed with a melting temperature below 180 °C; and c) bringing the resulting material of step (b) to a temperature (TSC) above melting temperature of homocrystalline phase and maintaining the temperature within this range for a sufficient time tSC to generate a poly(lactic acid)-based material with nano-sized stereocomplex crystals having a melting temperature higher than Tm,HC. The invention further relates to a PLA-based material obtained or obtainable via said method. The invention further relates to a PLA- based material comprising PLLA and PDLA and/or copolymers thereof, wherein the material contains at least 2% by weight of nano-sized stereocomplex crystals, based on the total weight of the material. The invention further relates to a PLA-based material comprising PLLA and PDLA, wherein the combined weight of PLLA and PDLA forms at least 80 wt.% of the total weight of the material; and wherein the material has a Heat Deflection Temperature of above 115°C; and/or a melt strength of above 5.6 MPa at 190°C; and/or drawability of more than 40% at 190°C; and/or the material is optically clear. The invention further relates to a PLA-based material comprising PLLA and PDLA, wherein the combined weight of PLLA and PDLA forms at least 80 wt.% of the total weight of the material, and wherein a sample of the PLA material exhibits strain-hardening behaviour when subjected to strain or deformation at a temperature above 160 °C, and wherein the same sample of the PLA material no longer exhibits strain-hardening behaviour when subjected to strain or deformation subsequent to being heated to a minimum temperature of 210°C. The invention further relates to a fiber, film, foam or sheet comprising said PLA-based material and a method of producing said fiber, film, foam or sheet. The invention also to use of said PLA-based material in packaging, automotive parts, textiles, medical equipment, agricultural equipment and electronical equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/08 - Lactones or lactides
• C08G 63/88 - Post-polymerisation treatment
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

A burner (1) for combusting metal powder, particularly iron powder, comprising a combustion chamber (2) containing a combustion space for holding a combustion flame during operation, the combustion chamber having an air inlet (3), a metal powder inlet (4), and a exhaust gas outlet (5), characterized in that the combustion chamber (2) has a recirculation channel (7) for recirculating exhaust gases, the recirculation channel (7) being in communication with the combustion space within said combustion chamber (2), and the recirculation channel (7) intersecting with the air inlet (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 3/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by the shape of the combustion chamber
• F23C 9/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for returning combustion products or flue gases to the combustion chamber
• F23D 1/04 - Burners producing cylindrical flames without centrifugal action

Abstract

The invention is directed to a thermochemical system such as a thermochemical heat battery that can efficiently operate at relative low temperatures. Accordingly, a system for thermochemical storage is provided which system comprises a thermochemical reactor and a water condenser for dehumidifying a gas stream comprising a condensing surface provided with a hygroscopic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

An insulated winding assembly comprising an insulated foil conductor comprising a lead-in section, a lead-out section and a winding section between the lead-in and lead-out sections, wherein in the winding section, the insulated foil conductor is wound around a core material to form windings, wherein each of the lead-in and lead-out section is folded with respect to the winding section and arranged transverse to the windings of the winding section, and wherein each of the lead-in and lead-out section comprises at least one folding cut along a lengthwise direction of the foil conductor, thereby forming at least two strips. A corresponding method and a transformer comprising such a winding assembly is also presented herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections

Abstract

An apparatus and a method arranged for measuring a rheological and/or interfacial property comprising: - a pressure unit arranged for providing a quantity of a gas at a predetermined pressure to a surface of the fluid; - a detection unit arranged for detecting a surface deformation of the fluid, due to the pressurized gas at a plurality of locations at the surface of the fluid; - a reference register comprising reference data related to surface deformations of respective fluids, and related to known rheological and/or interfacial properties of the respective fluids; - a determining unit arranged for: - receiving the detected surface deformation from the detection unit; - accessing the reference data of the reference register; - determining respective correlations between the detected surface deformation, and the surface deformations of the respective fluids from the accessed reference data; and - identifying a fluid of the respective fluids of the reference data based on a maximum correlation among the determined respective correlations; and - an output unit arranged for outputting the rheological and/or interfacial property respectively corresponding with the fluid identified by the determining unit. A method for measuring a rheological and/or interfacial property of a fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties
• G01N 13/02 - Investigating surface tension of liquids

Abstract

An Optical Wireless Communication, OWC, receiver is presented for receiving from an OWC transmitter, an incoming optical beam modulated with data and outputting an electrical output signal comprising the modulated data, wherein the optical beam is a narrow steered optical beam, the receiver comprising: a lens arranged to receive the incoming optical beam from the OWC transmitter; a receiver unit arranged to receive the incoming optical beam through the lens and generate the electrical output signal from the data modulated on the incoming optical beam; an alignment unit arranged to provide aligning means to the OWC transmitter for control of steering the optical beam to align with the OWC receiver, wherein the alignment unit is arranged coaxially around the optical entry aperture of the receiver unit and is comprised of a retroreflective layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/114 - Indoor or close-range type systems
• H04B 10/116 - Visible light communication

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for bonding a first planar substrate which has a plurality of pillars extending from the substrate to a second planar substrate. The present invention also relates to a bonded planar device. An object of the present invention is to provide a method for bonding planar substrates resulting in accurate substrate-scale post-bonding thickness uniformity and alignment accuracy.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/50 - Assembly of semiconductor devices using processes or apparatus not provided for in a single one of the groups or
• B81C 3/00 - Assembling of devices or systems from individually processed components
• H01L 21/18 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof the devices having potential barriers, e.g. a PN junction, depletion layer or carrier concentration layer the devices having semiconductor bodies comprising elements of Group IV of the Periodic Table or AIIIBV compounds with or without impurities, e.g. doping materials
• H01L 21/762 - Dielectric regions
• H01L 23/544 - Marks applied to semiconductor devices, e.g. registration marks, test patterns
• H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
• H01L 23/64 - Impedance arrangements

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, the apparatus comprising: - a process chamber arranged for receiving in a build space of the process chamber a bath of material arranged for producing the object; - a ultrasound source element arranged for emitting a beam of focused ultrasound energy in the build space for processing a selective part of the material of the bath of material for producing the object; - a control unit, communicatively coupled to the ultrasound source element, arranged for controlling the ultrasound source element such that a frequency and/or amplitude of the beam of focused ultrasound energy is set at a predetermined frequency and/or predetermined amplitude taking into account a characteristic of material of the bath of material in a focus spot of the beam of focused ultrasound energy and/or such that a frequency and/or an amplitude of the beam of focused ultrasound energy is/are set at a predetermined value, preferably the predetermined frequency and/or the predetermined amplitude, taking into account a focus distance of the beam of focused ultrasound energy.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/141 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B22F 10/36 - Process control of energy beam parameters
• B29C 64/227 - Driving means
• B29C 64/264 - Arrangements for irradiation
• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a porous material comprising a porous wall structure defining and separating primary pores that are interconnected across its thickness dimension. The primary pores have a diameter greater than 5 µm and less than 1000 µm. The diameter of the primary pores gradually increases across its thickness dimension while their number decreases in its thickness dimension. The porous wall structure comprises or consists of secondary pores that are interconnected throughout the material. The secondary pores have a diameter smaller than 5 µm. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing an isolated porous material comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; applying an electrically conductive intermediate layer on at least part of a surface of the substrate; forming a surface layer on the intermediate layer by electrodeposition using dynamic bubble templating; and removing the intermediate layer from the porous surface layer to obtain the isolated porous material; wherein the step of removing the intermediate layer takes place during or after deposition of the porous surface layer. The present invention further relates to a porous material obtainable with a method of manufacturing according to the second aspect. The present invention further relates to the use of a porous material according to the first or third aspect in a chemical or electrochemical system.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 1/08 - Perforated or foraminous objects, e.g. sieves
• C25D 1/22 - Separating compounds
• C25D 5/00 - Electroplating characterised by the processPretreatment or after-treatment of workpieces
• C25D 3/38 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of copper

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transfer assembly for transferring a preterm baby from a natural womb of a pregnant mammal to a transfer bag, comprising abase device having a pass-through opening configured to allow the preterm baby to pass through the base device, and wherein the base device is connected to a birth canal retractor, said birth canal retractor comprises a flexible sleeve disposed between the base device and an adjustable access ring, which retractor is to be inserted into the birth canal of the pregnant mammal at least with the access ring thereof, and wherein the access ring is configured to be expanded or inflated while in the birth canal, wherein the assembly further comprising a transfer device comprising the transfer bag, said transfer bag being a flexible bag provided with an opening configured to allow the preterm baby to be received in the transfer bag, and wherein the opening is further provided with a coupling member, which coupling member is releasably secured to the base device, and wherein the transfer bag is provided with at least one integrated glove for receiving the hand of a medical practitioner in order to allow the transfer the preterm baby from the natural womb into the transfer bag.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/42 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods
• A61G 11/00 - Baby-incubatorsCouveuses

Abstract

The present invention relates to a haptic system. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a shape memory liquid crystal network. Furthermore, the present invention relates to electronic apparatuses with user input and device output provided with such a haptic system.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 19/54 - Additives having no specific mesophase
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• C09K 19/04 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by the chemical structure of the liquid crystal components

Abstract

An electrochemical cell for converting metal salt or metal oxide to metal comprises: a) a mixture comprising an electrolyte and metal salt or metal oxide; b) an anode submerged in the mixture; c) a cathode partially submerged in the mixture and moveable along a closed loop path; and d) a harvester disposed at an exposed portion of the cathode outside of the mixture, wherein an electrical charge supplied to the electrochemical cell reduces the metal salt or metal oxide to metal at and disposed onto the cathode, and wherein the harvester removes the metal from the exposed portion of the cathode. Methods and systems for converting metal salt or metal oxide to metal are also disclosed including continuous methods and systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25C 1/00 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of solutions
• C25C 7/00 - Constructional parts, or assemblies thereof, of cellsServicing or operating of cells
• C25C 7/08 - Separating of deposited metals from the cathode
• C25C 1/06 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of solutions of iron group metals, refractory metals or manganese
• C25C 5/02 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metal powders or porous metal masses from solutions

Abstract

The application presents a method of encoding data for being transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver over a channel, wherein the method is performed by a control circuitry, and comprises the step of: encoding data as a shaped coded modulation signal by shaping the signal based on an amplitude selection algorithm that shapes a sequence of input data bits into a sequence of amplitudes, wherein the amplitude selection algorithm includes: constructing a trellis having a sequence of energy-bounded amplitude values (I), wherein the energy bound (L) is determined based on an estimation of the channel, wherein constructing the trellis includes: - storing only a reduced band of values of the trellis, wherein the band has a predetermined height (h) and slope (N, h), and - storing and computing remaining values of the trellis corresponding to the initial width (w,) and to the final width (Wf) of the trellis. A complimentary method and corresponding transceiver devices are also presented herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 27/34 - Amplitude- and phase-modulated carrier systems, e.g. quadrature-amplitude modulated carrier systems

Abstract

A system for determining a doping profile of a sample, comprising a generator for generating terahertz light, a first detector of terahertz light, wherein the generator and first detector are configured to operate in a transmission or reflection mode with respect to exposing a sample of unknown doping profile and an undoped reference sample to terahertz frequency radiation and detecting a measured spectra of terahertz frequency, a material refractive index library comprising terahertz complex refractive index as a function of doping, and a processor arranged for matching simulated spectra using a trial doping profile and the material library with the measured spectra from the sample, and for mapping out or measuring an activated doping profile into, or a free carrier distribution into, the interior of the sample, an optical pump arranged for retrieving a depth doping profile of the sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/3586 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using far infrared lightInvestigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using Terahertz radiation by Terahertz time domain spectroscopy [THz-TDS]
• H01L 21/66 - Testing or measuring during manufacture or treatment
• G01Q 60/22 - Probes, their manufacture or their related instrumentation, e.g. holders
• G01J 3/42 - Absorption spectrometryDouble-beam spectrometryFlicker spectrometryReflection spectrometry
• G01N 21/63 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light optically excited
• G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined

Abstract

XminXminXmin comprises the sum of awakenings with a duration of X minutes or longer during a sleep session, wherein X is equal to, or greater than, 1.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The method relates to an in vitro method of producing a (three dimensional) neural tissue composition, the method comprising the steps of re-suspending cells that are obtained by culturing pluripotent stem cells in a neural induction medium in cell culture substrate and culturing said resuspended cells in the presence of an neural differentiation medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/0793 - Neurons

Abstract

The invention relates to a coupling device for a tube having a Palladium-based membrane deposited thereon, for use in separation and purification of hydrogen in a hydrogen separator or reactor. The coupling device has an inlet for gas and configured to couple said tube to the inlet; a body part with a cylindrical opening for receiving the tube and for receiving gas flow to the inlet; a nut, the body part and the nut being configured such that the nut can be screwed onto the body part at the opening; a stack of at least two sealing rings. The body part, the nut and sealing rings are configured such that the tube extends through an axial end portion of the nut, the sealing rings into the opening such that, in use, the sealing rings are compressed axially as a result of screwing the nut onto the body part so that the sealing rings sealingly engage the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• F16L 19/10 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts with metal rings which bite into the wall of the pipe the profile of the ring being altered

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of mixing a primary gas comprising an oxidizer with iron powder having an average particle diameter between about 10 µm to 150 µm to form a primary mixture; and b) igniting and combusting the primary mixture to form the hot exhaust gases and hot iron oxide particles. The oxidized iron particles with an average particle diameter of between about 10 µm to 150 µm. Also disclosed is a system for converting iron particles and releasing energy in the flame to heat the gases and iron oxide particles comprising: a) a combustion chamber; and b) a gas inlet for providing a gas comprising an oxidizer to the system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23D 1/00 - Burners for combustion of pulverulent fuel

Abstract

The invention relates to an object comprising a polymer composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and mitomycin C, wherein i) the object is a mesh of fibers comprising the polymer composition or ii) the object is a multilayer film comprising a first outer layer and a second outer layer and an inner layer provided between and adhered to the first outer layer and the second outer layer, wherein the inner layer comprises the polymer composition and each of the first outer layer and a second outer layer comprises a biodegradable polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/70 - Web, sheet or filament bases
• A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form

Abstract

An actuator arrangement for suspending and/or manipulating a magnetically displaceable element, the arrangement comprising a plurality of permanent magnets; wherein the plurality of permanent magnets extends along a first dimension and along a second dimension different from the first dimension; and wherein the at least one of, the majority of, or each of the magnets of the plurality of permanent magnets is rotatable around an axis extending through a cross section of the magnet, in order to rearrange a magnetic field exerted by the magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 13/06 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for detecting and/or characterizing one or more cells by the electrical properties of the cells, the device comprising at least one electrode integrated microsieve assembly, wherein the assembly comprises a) a microsieve arrangement, such as a microsieve array, comprising one or more micropores for retaining the cells, and b) a substrate comprising one or more pairs of oppositely arranged first and second electrodes, wherein the microsieve arrangement is connected to the substrate such that each of the one or more pairs of electrodes is configured to form an electric field in at least one micropore of the microsieve arrangement, and wherein the first electrode is arranged in parallel to the second electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Abstract

The present disclosure, relates to an electric vehicle charging system, comprising: - a rectifier stage, configured for connecting at an input with an Alternating Current, AC, power supply network, and rectifying the AC into Direct Current, DC, for connecting with a battery pack of an electric vehicle at an output; - a buffering battery pack, connected in parallel with the output of the rectifier stage; - a DC/DC converter stage, connected in series with the buffering battery and the output of the rectifier stage; wherein the buffering battery pack comprises a primary and an auxiliary battery pack, wherein an output of the DC/DC converter stage is connected in series between with the primary battery pack and the output of the rectifier stage, and the auxiliary battery pack is connected in parallel with an input of the DC/DC converter stage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/06 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices
• H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
• B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 53/53 - Batteries
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A method for characterizing analytes, for example cells, in a sample fluid, is disclosed, the method comprising: passing a sample liquid containing analytes of at least a first type and analytes of a second type along a flow path through a fluid channel; analysing, in a first analysing unit including the fluid channel, the analytes, thereby obtaining first parameter values of at least one analyte characteristic associated with the analytes of the at least first type and second type, altering a further analyte characteristic associated with the analyte of the first type compared to the further analyte characteristic associated with the analyte of the second type; analysing, in a second analysing unit including the fluid channel, the analytes, thereby obtaining second parameter values of the at least one analyte characteristic associated with the analytes of the at least first type and second type; characterizing, in the processing unit, the analytes of the first type from the analytes of the second type by comparing the second parameter values with the first parameter values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/14 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry
• G01N 15/02 - Investigating particle size or size distribution
• G01N 15/10 - Investigating individual particles
• G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
• G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material

Abstract

A device for detecting at least one analyte, for example a cell, in a sample fluid, the device comprising a fluid channel having a longitudinal channel axis and structured to allow the sample fluid containing at least one analyte to pass through the fluid channel, at least one pair of electrodes, an electric field generating unit for generating an electric field between the at least one pair of electrodes, a detecting unit for detecting the at least one analyte in the sample fluid based on its passage through the electric field, wherein each electrode of the at least one pair of electrodes has a three- dimensionally structured electrode surface, which electrode surface is curved about the longitudinal channel axis. The device may further comprise an optic sensing unit structured to optically sense a sensing region of the fluid channel between the at least one pair of electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/02 - Investigating particle size or size distribution
• G01N 15/10 - Investigating individual particles
• G01N 15/14 - Optical investigation techniques, e.g. flow cytometry
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 27/30 - Electrodes, e.g. test electrodesHalf-cells

Abstract

Image analysis method for quantitative assessment of a degree of coordination of uterine motion, comprising: obtaining a recording of a uterus; tracking, in the recording, at least two propagation waves of uterine motion in at least two different regions of the uterus and/or on at least two different times; and determining the degree of coordination of the uterine motion based on a similarity measure of at least two characteristics of the at least two propagation waves.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 8/08 - Clinical applications
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for CO2 capture and production of CO. The present invention also relates to an apparatus for CO2 capture and production of CO. An object of the present invention is to provide a sustainable process for the capture CO2 and convert it into CO. Another object of the present invention is to provide a process for the direct production of valuable chemicals through capture and conversion of CO2.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen
• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes

Abstract

An assembly for guiding into a viscous, pliable, or solidifying material, a body having a helical geometry, the helical geometry being characterized by an axis and a pitch distance, the body having an insertion end configured to enter into the viscous, pliable, or solidifying material at an insertion point of the viscous, pliable, or solidifying material, the assembly comprising: • - at least one guiding and gripping means configured to guide the body along the axis of the helical geometry and configured to grip the body; • - at least one motor (3,5) configured to translate the body towards the viscous, pliable, or solidifying material and configured to rotate the body around the axis of the helical geometry; wherein the at least one motor (3,5) is configured to synchronize the translation and the rotation of the body such that, for each fraction of a 360 degree rotation that the body is rotated, the body is translated the same fraction of the pitch distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 17/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the materialAuxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
• B28B 23/02 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a supported Carbon Membranes (CMs). The present invention also relates to a process for the separation of a gas from a gas mixture and to the use of use of a supported CMs as a membrane reactor or in a membrane reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material

Abstract

In a first aspect, the invention relates to a sealing method for the sealing of a metal sleeve to an inorganic membrane, said method comprising the steps of providing a metallic sleeve to cover at least part of the inorganic membrane, and applying graphite tape onto at least part of the inorganic membrane to create a graphite sleeve in between the inorganic membrane and the metallic sleeve. The present invention further relates to a sealed inorganic membrane, and to the use of a sealed inorganic membrane for a gas separation process in a membrane reactor or as a membrane reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 65/00 - Accessories or auxiliary operations, in general, for separation processes or apparatus using semi-permeable membranes
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• F16L 21/04 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings in which sealing rings are compressed by axially-movable members
• F16L 49/02 - Joints with a sleeve or socket

Abstract

Disclosed herein are probes for detecting and quantifying double stranded DNA. The probes comprise a luminescence generating domain and an intercalating fluorescent dye. The probes may be used in quantitative DNA amplification reactions. Further disclosed are methods of detecting or quantifying double stranded DNA using the probes described herein. Also described are uses of the probes in detecting or quantifying DNA.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/682 - Signal amplification

Abstract

An electro-optical modulator for a photonic integrated circuit. The electro-optical modulator comprising: a substrate; a first waveguide on a first portion of the substrate; a first electrode; a second waveguide on a second portion of the substrate; and a second electrode. A first electrical impedance value between the first electrode and the second electrode is different from a second electrical impedance value between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrical impedance value along a first axis perpendicular a light propagation axis of the first waveguide. The second electrical impedance value along a second axis perpendicular the light propagation axis of the first waveguide. The first axis spaced from the second axis along the light propagation axis of the first waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/01 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour
• G02F 1/03 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on ceramics or electro-optical crystals, e.g. exhibiting Pockels or Kerr effect
• G02F 1/225 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference in an optical waveguide structure
• G02F 1/035 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on ceramics or electro-optical crystals, e.g. exhibiting Pockels or Kerr effect in an optical waveguide structure

Abstract

A fermented milk product, wherein the fermented milk product comprises:a porous protein network; a first, capsular, preferably negatively charged, exopolysaccharide; and a second, non-capsular, preferably neutral, exopolysaccharide.A starter culture comprising a first, preferably negatively charged, capsular, exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacterial strain and a second, preferably neutral, non-capsular, exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacterial strain, wherein the weight ratio of the weight of the first exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacterial strain to the weight of the second exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacterial stain in the starter culture lies in the range from equal to or more than 1:1 to equal to or less than 100:1, more preferably in the range from equal to or more than 10:1 to equal to or less than 100:1; and a use thereof and process using such.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23C 9/123 - Fermented milk preparationsTreatment using microorganisms or enzymes using only microorganisms of the genus lactobacteriaceaeYoghurt

Abstract

A small-sized, portable enclosure protects a gas sensor against degradation due to environmental exposure and changes in atmospheric conditions. The protective enclosure includes an inlet for introduction of a gas into the enclosure, an outlet for release of the gas upon completion of a sensing run, and at least one retractable filter that removes from the inflowing gas deleterious compounds that can compromise the integrity of the sensor or cause the sensor to degrade over time. The enclosure does not include any filters during the measurement phase of the sensing run in order to allow the gas sensor to accurately measure an unmodified gas mixture and/or analyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 27/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon absorption of a fluidInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon reaction with a fluid

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a thermoplastic liquid crystalline polymers. The present invention also relates to segmented copolymers containing thiourethane, amide, or linear bismaleimide hard segments and liquid crystal soft blocks and to thermoplastic liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) actuators containing the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 19/38 - Polymers, e.g. polyamides
• C09K 19/04 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by the chemical structure of the liquid crystal components

Abstract

An electro-optical modulator for a photonic integrated circuit, comprising: a substrate; a first waveguide on a first portion of the substrate; a second waveguide on a second portion of the substrate; a first electrode in contact with the first waveguide, the first waveguide between the first electrode and the first portion of the substrate; and a second electrode in contact with the second waveguide, the second waveguide between the second electrode and the second portion of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/225 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference in an optical waveguide structure
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• G02F 1/025 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on semiconductor elements having potential barriers, e.g. having a PN or PIN junction in an optical waveguide structure
• G02F 1/035 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on ceramics or electro-optical crystals, e.g. exhibiting Pockels or Kerr effect in an optical waveguide structure

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for transferring a preterm from a natural womb of a pregnant mammal to an artificial womb, wherein the device comprises an adjustable first wound retractor and an adjustable second wound retractor, wherein each of the adjustable wound retractors is adapted to dilate a surgical wound incision to a desired diameter, comprising a flexible sleeve disposed in a cylindrical form between a first retraction ring and a second retraction ring, an annular shaped transfer device base placed over the second retraction rings, and a transfer bag device comprising a transfer bag having an opening which opening is connected to an annular shaped transfer device base coupling member, wherein the transfer bag is provided with at least one integrated glove for receiving the hand of a medical practitioner, in particular a gynaecologist, in order to allow the medical practitioner to transfer the preterm from the natural womb into the transfer bag.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/42 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods
• A61G 11/00 - Baby-incubatorsCouveuses
• A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for holding wounds open, e.g. retractorsTractors

Abstract

The present invention relates to a responsive photonic coating and to a substrate provided with such a responsive photonic coating. The present invention also relates to a sensor. An object of the present invention is to provide a responsive photonic coating that can be used for simultaneously measuring the exposure to high temperature and steam, such as in an autoclave.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/26 - Thermosensitive paints
• G01K 11/165 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of organic materials of organic liquid crystals
• G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a biosensing system for the monitoring an analyte, by measuring the concentration of the analyte in a measurement chamber, wherein the measurement chamber comprises an effective number of binding sites having a binding affinity to the analyte, wherein the measurement chamber has an effective volume in which the analyte has a significant probability to encounter the binding sites, and wherein the method comprises the step of providing a time-dependent sampling of the analyte, by providing a time-dependent exchange of analyte between a system and the effective volume of the measurement chamber, by performing at least one exchange modulation cycle comprising the following successive steps: a) facilitating a primary exchange phase having a characteristic time of primary exchange and a duration of primary exchange, b) facilitating a primary-to-secondary switching phase having a characteristic primary-to-secondary switching time and a primary-to-secondary switching duration, and c) facilitating a secondary exchange phase having a characteristic time of secondary exchange and a duration of secondary exchange, wherein the exchange modulation cycle is repeated for any time-dependent sampling further provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/557 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor using kinetic measurement, i.e. time rate of progress of an antigen-antibody interaction
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

An integrated polarization-independent device that can be operated as an optical isolator or an optical circulator is demonstrated. A cerium-doped yttrium iron garnet (Ce:YIG) die is adhesively bonded on a Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI), in combination with four polarization converters (PCs). The device shows maximum optical isolations of 27.0 dB for transverse electric (TE) mode input and 34.0 dB for transverse magnetic (TM) mode input. The device also works as a 4-port optical circulator. Optical isolations of at least 18.6 dB and 16.4 dB are measured between each circulator port pair for TE and TM mode input, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/095 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on magneto-optical elements, e.g. exhibiting Faraday effect in an optical waveguide structure
• G02F 1/21 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference

Abstract

An amplitude shaping method for encoding and modulating a bit input sequence into symbols for transmission on a channel, wherein symbols transmitted on the channel are susceptible to nonlinear effects, the method comprising: - obtaining a bit input sequence; - inserting flipping bits into the bit input sequence, resulting in extended bit sequences, wherein flipping bits are configured to be zero or one during combinatoric generation; - generating symbol sequence candidates based on the extended bit sequences, using combinatoric generation; - determining respective energy dispersion indexes for the generated symbol sequence candidates; - selecting a symbol sequence from among the generated symbol sequence candidates based on their respective energy dispersion indexes; and - extracting amplitude codewords based on the selected symbol sequence.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using code conversion at the transmitterTransmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using predistortionTransmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using insertion of idle bits for obtaining a desired frequency spectrumTransmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensing system comprising at least one light emitting source, a sensing element comprising a sensing area, and an optical means for directing light being emitted by the at least one light emitting source onto the sensing area of the sensing element and for directing light being transmitted or reflected from the sensing area of the sensing element to an integrated interrogator; the interrogator having at least one detector configured for detecting part of the spectrum of the light directed from the sensing area of the sensing element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 3/12 - Generating the spectrumMonochromators
• G01J 3/28 - Investigating the spectrum
• G01J 3/36 - Investigating two or more bands of a spectrum by separate detectors
• G01N 21/552 - Attenuated total reflection
• G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator

Abstract

A method of operating a series resonant converter, wherein the series resonant converter is arranged for bidirectional power transfer between a primary side and a secondary side of the series resonant converter, wherein the series resonant converter comprises an active half bridge comprising active switching elements on each of the primary and secondary sides, wherein the method comprises determining a desired output charge displacement, based on a desired output power; determining switch on times for the active switching elements based on the determined desired output charge displacement; and activating the active switching elements at the determined switch on times. A corresponding series resonant converter is also presented herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

An Optical Wireless Communication (OWC) receiver configured to receive an incoming optical beam modulated with data and output an output signal including the modulated data. A lens receives the incoming optical beam. Photodiodes positioned at a distance from the lens and proximal to the focal plane of the lens receive a fraction of the incoming optical beam and generate a photocurrent in correspondence with photons received. The photodiodes are provided in a two-dimensional array including rows and columns wherein outputs of the columns are combined and their photocurrents are summed. An amplifier connected to the combined output of the columns converts the summed photocurrents into an output signal. Interconnections of the photodiodes form at least two parallel branches wherein each branch includes a cascade of at least two photodiodes forming a combined photodetector surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems employing electromagnetic waves other than radio-waves, e.g. infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, or employing corpuscular radiation, e.g. quantum communication
• H04B 10/11 - Arrangements specific to free-space transmission, i.e. transmission through air or vacuum
• H04B 10/67 - Optical arrangements in the receiver

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material

Abstract

According to one aspect, an interstitial hyperthermia device has an electrode structure to be coupled to an electric power source for providing an alternating electric field for heating up a patients tissue. The device is provided with a hollow source guide for conducting a radiation source capsule to be moved by a guidewire. The hollow source guide has an inner wall for guiding the source capsule and an outer wall to be contacted with the patients tissue. The outer wall is provided with the electrode structure arranged on a circumference of the outer wall of the hollow source guide and having a dielectric layer shielding the electrode structure from the patients tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61N 1/40 - Applying electric fields by inductive or capacitive coupling
• A61N 5/10 - X-ray therapyGamma-ray therapyParticle-irradiation therapy

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ratiometric bioluminescent assay for the quantification of an analyte of interest, comprising a detector luciferase that is reactive to a substrate to emit light at a first wavelength and wherein the detector luciferase is responsive to the analyte of interest and a calibrator luciferase which is reactive to the same substrate to emit light at a second wavelength which second wavelength is different from the first wavelength emitted by the detector luciferase. The invention further relates to a method for quantifying an analyte of interest in a sample using the bioluminescent assay of the present invention and wherein the quantification of the analyte of interest is based on the calibrated ratio of measured bioluminescence intensities of the detector luciferase and the calibrator luciferase. Further, the invention relates to the use of the bioluminescent assay of the present invention in a method for quantifying an analyte of interest in a sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/66 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving luciferase
• G01N 33/58 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving labelled substances

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing shaped heat storage bodies comprising a thermochemical substance, which bodies comprise a curved surface, the method comprising - providing a powder comprising the thermochemical substance and optionally one or more further components, in particular one or more compressing aids; and compressing the powder into the shaped bodies, using a die or a mould, preferably by direct compression. The invention further relates to shaped heat storage bodies comprising a thermochemical substance, which bodies comprise a curved surface and to a thermochemical energy storage system, comprising said heat storage bodies.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

An acoustic dampener for a duct carrying an acoustic signal, the acoustic dampener comprising a plurality of laminar surfaces stacked on top of one another and separated from one another, thereby creating a stack, wherein the plurality of laminar surfaces include a front laminar surface and a back laminar surface, a hole arranged in each of the plurality of laminar surfaces, and in the front laminar surface wherein the hole has dimensions enabling a duct carrying an acoustic signal, to be connected to the acoustic dampener and clamping means for clamping together the front laminar surface, the stack of plurality of laminar surfaces and the back laminar surface to create an acoustic dampener.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general

Abstract

The present invention relate to a system for producing hydrogen from ammonia, the system comprising: a membrane reactor comprising membranes for selectively permeating hydrogen; adsorption columns for adsorbing ammonia; and a heat integration system configured to: supply heat to the inlet of the membrane reactor, recover heat from the outlet of the membrane reactor, and regenerate the absorption columns via the recovered heat.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
• C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• H01M 8/0606 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of producing a supramolecular hydrogel which is formed by the mixing and gelation of at least two dispersions of different types of synthetic hydrogelators, said hydrogelators being formed of synthetic building blocks comprising one or more hydrogen bonding units, wherein each bonding unit comprises a ureido-pyrimidinone subunit and each bonding unit is conjugated with a hydrophilic polymer unit, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a first dispersion of one type of hydrogelators, b) mixing the first dispersion with a second dispersion of another type of hydrogelators, and c) allowing the dispersions to form the hydrogel, wherein the types of hydrogelators are selected from multifunctional hydrogelators and monofunctional hydrogelators, wherein the steps of the method are conducted under biocompatible conditions, and wherein the hydrophilic polymer unit of the hydrogelators comprised in the first dispersion has a minimal hydrophilicity such that the first dispersion does not form a hydrogel under the biocompatible conditions applied.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels
• C08G 65/333 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment with organic compounds containing nitrogen
• C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
• C08G 18/73 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates acyclic
• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
• C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
• A61K 9/06 - OintmentsBases therefor
• A61K 31/785 - Polymers containing nitrogen