Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanislawa Staszica (Poland)
Inventor
Koziol, Anna
Maj, Piotr
Szczygiel, Robert
Otfinowski, Piotr
Wielgosz, Maciej
Strzalka, Krystian
Kuznar, Damian
Abstract
A circuit for an X-ray-induced voltage pulse amplitude estimation inside a pixel readout channel, in a hybrid pixel array detector, an input of the circuit is connected to a pixel electrode, is provided. The circuit including a charge-sensitive amplifier (CSA) block configured to amplify a current pulse carried to its input from the pixel electrode and to convert it to a voltage pulse; an analog to digital converter (ADC) block connected to an output of the CSA block and configured to operate at a first clock frequency, and to sample an input voltage signal and output a result of the sampling as a codeword, wherein an artificial neural network (ANN) block is configured to operate at a second clock frequency, and to perform operations related to the neural network and estimate an amplitude of the voltage pulse, the ANN block in communication with the ADC block.
AKADEMIA GÓRNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISŁAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Osyczka, Anna
Truchan, Karolina
Cholewa-Kowalska, Katarzyna
Zagrajczuk, Barbara
Abstract
The subjects of the invention are methods for stimulating the differentiation of stem cells into bone cells in a static or dynamic cell culture. The invention also includes culture media for the stimulation and maintenance of cellular osteogenesis.
FUNDACIÓ INSTITUT DE BIOENGINYERIA DE CATALUNYA (Spain)
INSTITUCIO CATALANA DE RECERCA I ESTUDIS AVANÇATS (Spain)
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
López Muñoz, Gerardo Arturo
Rydosz, Artur
Ramón Azcón, Javier
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of biosensors, and in particular the present invention provides a two-step method that can be applied to any 1-2D nanocrystal template for metaplasmonic biosensing in order to enhance the surface sensitivity for biorecognition events below 100 nm, preferably between 10 to 15 nm.
METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF SOLID MIXED OXIDES CONTAINING OXIDES OF NICKEL, MAGNESIUM AND ALUMINIUM AND OPTIONALLY AN ACTIVATOR; ASSOCIATED MIXED OXIDES, CATALYSTS AND USES
ECOLE NATIONALE SUPÉRIEURE D'INGÉNIEURS DE CAEN (France)
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZCIA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
SORBONNE UNIVERSITÉ (France)
Inventor
Nguyen-Quang, Minh
Azzolina Jury, Federico
Travert, Arnaud
Da Costa, Patrick
Samojeden, Bodgan
Motak, Monika
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for the synthesis of a solid mixed oxide containing oxides of nickel, magnesium and aluminium and optionally further containing an activator. Characteristically, an ionic solution A containing Ni2+, Mg2+and Al3+233 in a solvent selected from water, organic solvents and mixtures thereof, in particular alcohols and more particularly methanol, and further containing a surfactant, until a suspension is obtained, the solid particles thus obtained are separated and calcined at a temperature equal to or greater than 400°C in particular equal to 550°C.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (USA)
Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza Im. Stanislawa Staszica W Krakowie (Poland)
Inventor
Urban, Matthew W.
Kijanka, Piotr
Abstract
Shear wave phase velocity is estimated from measurements of shear wave motion obtained using ultrasound shear wave elastography or other suitable elastography techniques. Shear wave dispersion curves are generated using a combined generalized Stockwell transform and slant wave number-frequency analysis. A modified version of the S-transform is used to control the time-frequency resolution of a time-frequency decomposition of a signal.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
18 - Leather and imitations of leather
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Prize cups of common metal; boxes of common metal.. Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob].. Posters; document holders [stationery]; office requisites, except furniture; newsletters; pads [stationery]; brochures; magazines [periodicals]; name badge holders [office requisites]; calendars; greeting cards; envelopes [stationery]; books; stationery; educational equipment; stickers [stationery]; notepads; paper knives [letter openers]; pencils; automatic pencils; paper; writing paper; pens [office requisites]; ball pens; clipboards; desk mats; manuals [handbooks]; stands for pens and pencils; paperweights; printed publications; pen cases; boxes of paper or cardboard; conical paper bags; leaflets; bookmarkers.. Attaché cases; credit-card holders; key cases; umbrellas; rucksacks; business card cases; conference folders; bags; school bags; bags for campers; handbags; valises.. Tankards..
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COPPER-CHROMIUM ALLOY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF, THE USE OF THIS ALLOY FOR MAKING CAP ELECTRODES AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CAP ELECTRODE USING THIS ALLOY
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
SIEC BADAWCZA LUKASIEWICZ - INSTYTUT METALI NIEZELAZNYCH (Poland)
POLITECHNIKA RZESZOWSKA IM. IGNACEGO LUKASIEWICZA (Poland)
KUCA SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (Poland)
Inventor
Knych, Tadeusz
Mamala, Andrzej
Kwasniewski, Pawel
Kiesiewicz, Grzegorz
Franczak, Krystian
Sadzikowski, Michal
Sciezor, Wojciech
Kawecki, Artur
Kordaszewski, Szymon
Rdzawski, Zbigniew
Gluchowski, Wojciech
Maleta, Marcin
Juszczyk, Barbara
Poreba, Marek
Pytel, Maciej
Goral, Marek
Kuca, Damian
Kuca, Bartlomiej
Kuca, Miroslaw
Pestrak, Rafal
Abstract
The object of the invention is a copper-chromium alloy containing 99.1-99.49 wt.% of copper, 0.3-0.7 wt.% of chromium, 0.05-0.1 wt.% of zirconium and 0.01-0.15 wt.% of scandium, the use of this alloy for making cap electrodes. Also the object of the invention is a method of manufacturing the copper-chromium alloy and a method of making a cap electrode using this alloy.
C22F 1/08 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of copper or alloys based thereon
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A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ATMP MANUFACTURING PROCESS MANAGEMENT
KRAKOWSKI SZPITAL SPECJALISTYCZNY IM. JANA PAWLA II (Poland)
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
POLSKI BANK KOMOREK MACIERZYSTYCH S.A. (Poland)
SLASKI UNIWERSYTET MEDYCZNY W KATOWICACH (Poland)
Inventor
Majka, Marcin
Abstract
A computer-implemented system for managing a manufacturing process of an advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP), the system comprising: a banking module (101) that provides a functionality of a data warehouse on the ATMP and storing data corresponding to sample identifiers, number and location of samples in the warehouse, activities performed on the sample, records of product distribution medicinal products to patients, prompts to prepare further samples of the medicinal product for the patient, record of medicinal product returns; a materials module (102) configured to store data on apparatus and materials used during the manufacture of the ATMP, comprising apparatus list, apparatus parameters, apparatus inspection prompts and data related to management of disposable materials; a personal data module (103) comprising a database of system users and a database of patients; a patients performance module (104) configured to monitor the efficacy and safety of the ATMP in patients; a statistical analysis module (105) configured to extraction specified ranges of data collected in the other modules (101-104) and to exporting said extracted data
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
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A CORRECTION METHOD FOR DIFFUSION TENSOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (USA)
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Kijanka, Piotr
Urban, Matthew W.
Abstract
Shear wave phase velocity is estimated from measurements of shear wave motion obtained using ultrasound shear wave elastography or other suitable elastography techniques. Shear wave dispersion curves are generated using a combined generalized Stockwell transform and slant wave number-frequency analysis. A modified version of the S-transform is used to control the time-frequency resolution of a time-frequency decomposition of a signal.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
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Device for spine rehabilitation and method of spine rehabilitation using said device for spine rehabilitation
Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza Im. Stanislawa Staszica w Krakowie (Poland)
Inventor
Kwaśniewski, Jerzy
Molski, Szymon
Abstract
A device for spine rehabilitation comprising a support frame, immovable crossbars, movable crossbars, and a holder and systems of actuators supporting a patient's head, shoulders, hip, knees, and feet, characterised in that it is equipped with linear actuators (8) mounted to the holder (7) supporting the patient's head and shoulders, whereby the holder (7) has a driving mechanism (9) situated horizontally and mounted to an immovable crossbar (6) of the support frame (1) and in its lower part is rotationally mounted, at the rotation point (10) of the holder, to the immovable crossbar (6). A method for spine rehabilitation using the device for lateral deviation of the patient's torso, whereby the patient's body situated horizontally, face up, is lifted on eight sling hangers taking hold of his/her head and his/her back in the points of shoulder girdle and pelvis girdle.
A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising
A61H 1/00 - Apparatus for passive exercisingVibrating apparatusChiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
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CONDUCTING A PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTION IN A MOVING MENISCUS
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Awsiuk, Kamil
Dabczynski, Pawel
Michalik, Maciej
Rysz, Jakub
Marzec, Mateusz
Abstract
An apparatus for conducting a photochemical reaction in a meniscus, the apparatus comprising: a cylinder(8) configured to spread a precursor solution in the meniscus over a substrate; a movement system (1) configured to effect movement of the cylinder(8)in relation to the substrate; a platform(12) configured to hold the substrate; a distance adjustment system configured to adjust the distance (2) of the cylinder from the substrate; a substrate inclination adjustment system configured to control a tilt of the cylinder (2) in relation to the substrate; and a holder(10) of a light source(11) configured to illuminate the meniscus.
B05C 9/02 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by single means not covered by groups , whether or not also using other means
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Method and apparatus for conversion of time interval to digital word using successive approximation scheme
Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanislawa Staszica (Poland)
Inventor
Koscielnik, Dariusz
Miskowicz, Marek
Abstract
A method and apparatus for conversion of a time interval to a digital word, the time interval being mapped to a difference of a length of a reference time and a length of a signal time. Reference time is generated from an instant when the beginning of the time interval is detected, and the signal time is generated from an instant when the end of the time interval is detected by the use the control module. The generation of the reference time and the signal time is terminated at the same instant. In the apparatus, bottom plates of capacitors of the set of capacitors are connected to a ground of the circuit, and top plates of these capacitors are connected, respectively, to moving contacts of change-over switches First, second, and third stationary contacts are connected to the signal rail, the ground of the circuit, and to the reference rail.
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Krzyzak, Artur
Abstract
A method for calibrating a diffusion imaging sequence during a DMRI (Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging) experiment performed in an MR (Magnetic Resonance) tomograph, wherein the experiment comprises calculating diffusion coefficients and/or diffusion tensor coefficients on the basis of a spatial distribution of a b matrix, the method for calibrating comprising the following steps: within the field of influence of an RF (Radio Frequency) coil in an examined space of the MR tomograph: providing (201) an anisotropic diffusion phantom (101) with known values of diffusion tensor, the anisotropic diffusion phantom (101) having diffusion limited therein in at least one direction along a first axis of the principal axes of the anisotropic diffusion phantom (101); placing the anisotropic diffusion phantom (101) sequentially in a selected location within the examined space in three different positioning arrangements orthogonal with respect to each other; and placing an isotropic diffusion phantom (102) having a known diffusion tensor in said selected location; for each positioning arrangement of the anisotropic diffusion phantom (101) and the isotropic diffusion phantom (102), measuring (202, 205) MR signals; determining (203, 206) the values of the b matrix, based on the measured MR signals, for each voxel of a volume comprised inside both the volume of the anisotropic diffusion phantom (101) and the volume of the isotropic diffusion phantom (102); and providing (207) the determined spatial distribution of the b matrix as a calibration result for the DMRI sequence for the particular MR tomograph.
Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanislawa Staszica w Krakowie (Poland)
Inventor
Molenda, Janina
Zając, Wojciech
Kulka, Andrzej
Abstract
3−; and/or a reducing gas mixture is passed through the solution. At least one of the following agents is applied as a reducing agent: potassium iodide, ammonium thiosulphate, glucose, ascorbic acid, tin(II) chloride.
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
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Method and apparatus for encoding analog signal into time intervals
Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanislawa Staszica (Poland)
Inventor
Koscielnik, Dariusz
Miskowicz, Marek
Abstract
Method for encoding analog signal into time intervals wherein a generation of time intervals using a time encoding machine. A signal of a constant value is held during a generated time interval on a time encoding machine input by the use of a sample-and-hold circuit, while the constant value of the signal held during the generated time interval represents an instantaneous value of the analog signal at the end of a generation of a previous time interval. Apparatus for encoding analog signal into time intervals comprising a time encoding machine, and a sample-and-hold circuit. The signal is provided to an input of the sample-and-hold circuit, whose output is connected to an output of the time encoding machine. The output of the time encoding machine is connected to an output of the apparatus, and to a control input of the sample-and-hold circuit.
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Ziolko, Bartosz
Jadczyk, Tomasz
Abstract
a) for time segments distinct for each line, and analyzing in the analysis module (205) relations between observed signal features (308-312) for at least two distinct time segments in the analysis module (205).
CENTRUM BADAN KOSMICZNYCH POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK (Poland)
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Seweryn, Karol
Grassmann, Kamil
Kucinski, Tomasz
Buratowski, Tomasz
Uhl, Tadeusz
Zwierzynski, Adam Jan
Teper, Wojciech
Bednarz, Stanislaw
Gonet, Andrzej
Rzyczniak, Miroslaw
Zlotkowski, Albert
Abstract
A tube forming mechanism for application in a tube is provided with a band and clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is arranged within the tube, outside of which the band. A system for guiding a bore head is provided, including the tube forming mechanism, a head, mechanism transferring the pressing force to the bore head, and also a curled tube fed from the drum into the wellbore to transfer the pressing force exerted by the pressing mechanism via a mechanism releasably connected to the curled tube. A method of drilling a wellbore is described, wherein a bore head with a drill bit is lowered down the wellbore and pressed against its bottom, simultaneously inserting a tube into to wellbore. For pressing the head with the drill bit, a curled strip tube drawn from a drum is used, wherein the pressing force is applied to the tube via a mechanism releasably connected thereto.
AKADEMIA GÓRNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISŁAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Molenda, Janina
Zając, Wojciech
Kulka, Andrzej
Abstract
A process of fabrication of nanometric lithium transition metal phosphate with the general formula LiMPO4, where M denotes a metal ion or mixture of metal ions from a group comprising Fe, Mn, Co and Ni, particularly lithium iron(ll) phosphate, LiFePO4, by co-precipitation of nanometric powder from a boiling aqueous solution with the addition of organic liquids containing Li+, M2+ and PO43- ions, which after filtering, washing with water and alcohol, is characterised by the fact that a reducing agent in the amount of 10 to 100 mol.% in relation to transition metal ions is introduced to the solution containing at least one of the ions selected from a group comprising Li+, M2+, PO43-, and/or a reducing gas mixture is passed through the solution. At least one of the following agents is applied as a reducing agent: potassium iodide, ammonium thiosulphate, glucose, ascorbic acid, tin(ll) chloride.
C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
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SYSTEM FOR FORMING DRILL TUBE FROM FLAT STRIP WOUND ON A DRUM AND DRILLING METHOD USING THAT TUBE
CENTRUM BADAN KOSMICZNYCH POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK (Poland)
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Seweryn, Karol
Grassmann, Kamil
Kucinski, Tomasz
Buratowski, Tomasz
Uhl, Tadeusz
Zwierzynski, Adam Jan
Teper, Wojciech
Bednarz, Stanislaw
Gonet, Andrzej
Rzyczniak, Miroslaw
Zlotkowski, Albert
Abstract
A mechanism for forming a tube from a flat sheet wound on a drum (B1) comprises jaws (12) inside the tube pressing the tube against an outer moulder (10). A method of drilling a wellbore uses two coaxial tubes, both formed from flat strips, the inner one of which can be pulled together with the drill head leaving the outer tube as well bore casing.
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Jedrusik, Stanislaw
Maciol, Andrzej
Abstract
A computer-implemented method for processing rules in an inference system in order to determine the value of a target variable by an inference engine, wherein: the value of the target variable is determined on the basis of a set of rules to define conclusions depending on premises, the premises being functions of values of variables, wherein the variables can be: source variables, having values defined by costs stored in a database, or regulated variables, having values dependent on conclusions of the rules; and wherein the operation of the inference engine (110) is controlled by an inference control module (130) configured to determine a reasoning sequence based on values of costs defined for source variables in the database (140).
AKADEMIA GÓRNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISŁAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Ziółko, Bartosz
Jadczyk, Tomasz
Abstract
A computer-implemented method for speech recognition, comprising the steps of: registering (201) by means of an input device (102A), electrical signal representing speech and converting the signal to frequency or time-frequency domain (202), analyzing the signal in an analysis module based on Dynamic Bayesian Network (205) configured to generate hypotheses of words (W) and their probabilities on the basis of observed signal features (OA, OV), recognizing (209) a text corresponding to the electrical signal representing speech on the basis of certain word (W) hypotheses and their probabilities. The method is characterized by inputting to the analysis module (205), observed signal features (308-312), which are determined for the signal in frequency or time-frequency domain (202) in at least two parallel signal processing lines (204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 201a) for time segments distinct for each line, and analyzing in the analysis module (205) relations between observed signal features (308 –312) for at least two distinct time segments in the analysis module (205).
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Pilat, Adam
Undas, Anetta
Zabczyk, Michal
Abstract
A device for measuring permeability of a material sample, the device comprising: an input tank (1) configured to store fluid and to supply the fluid to a sample tank (2) positioned below the input tank (1) and configured to hold the material sample, such as to allow the fluid from the input tank (1) to permeate through the material sample; a receptacle (25) positioned under the sample tank (2) to collect drops of fluid permeated through the material sample; and a device (3) for measuring the mass of the drops collected in the receptacle (25) and coupled with a controlling and monitoring device (11) configured to store data on measured mass and measurement times.
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Worek, Cezary
Ligenza, Slawomir
Abstract
An integrated inductor comprising a multi-winding inductor having a transformer winding (L1) and a resonant inductor (L2). Sections (I), (2) of the magnetic circuit of the transformer winding (L1) are incorporated into magnetic circuits of at least two parts (L2A), (L2B) of a resonant inductor (L2) so as to form common parts of magnetic circuit of the multi-winding inductor (L1) and at least two-part (L2A), (L2B) resonant inductor (L2), wherein the transformer winding (L1) of the multi-winding inductor is wound around a column (II), which has at least one air gap (G) having a width adapted so that the magnetic induction produced by the at least two-part (L2A), (L2B) resonant inductor (L2) does not exceed 25% of the magnetic induction produced by the transformer winding (L1) of the multi winding inductor.
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
H01F 27/38 - Auxiliary core membersAuxiliary coils or windings
H02M 3/28 - 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
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Nabielec, Jerzy
Abstract
An adaptive voltage divider for measuring a high voltage between a ground terminal (GND) and a measurement terminal (U). It comprises a first branch comprising a first set of impedance elements (Z, R) forming a voltage divider circuit connected between the ground terminals (GND) and the measurement terminal (U) and a voltage meter (AD2) configured to measure voltage on one of the impedance elements (Z, R) of the first branch. Furthermore, it comprises a second branch comprising a second set of impedance elements (Q, P) connected between the ground terminal (GND) and the measurement terminal (U) and switchable between a plurality of configurations, wherein in at least one configuration the second set of impedance elements (Q, P) forms a voltage divider circuit, and voltage meters (AD1, AD3) configured to measure voltage on at least one of the impedance elements (Q, P) of the second branch. Moreover, a control circuit (DCSS) is configured to consecutively switch the configuration of the second branch between the plurality of configurations thereof, such that the relationships between the values of impedance elements (Z, R) of the first branch and the values of impedance elements (Q, P) of the second branch can be determined for consecutive configurations of the second branch as a function of the outputs of the voltage meters (AD1, AD2, AD3) and the total transmittance of the voltage divider can be determined at any instance as a function of the outputs of the voltage meters (AD1, AD2, AD3).
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Worek, Cezary
Abstract
A method for controlling a resonant-mode power supply, the resonant-mode power supply comprising an assembly of switches (K1, K2, K3, K4), between which a resonant circuit with an output load is connected, and a controller (C) configured to stabilize output voltages or currents by controlling switching frequency of the assembly of switches (K1, K2, K3, K4) in response to the output of a slow-response monitoring circuit (SMC) configured to monitor the output voltage or current and having a certain time (τ1) of response to changes of value of the output voltage or current. The power supply further comprises an energy recirculation circuit (ERC1) in which the current (Ilim) is monitored by means of a fast-response monitoring circuit (CMC1) having a time (τ2) of response to changes in the (Ilim) current faster than the response time (τ1) of the slow-response monitoring circuit (SMC). The method involves adjusting, via the controller (C), the switching frequency of the assembly of switches (K1, K2, K3, K4) such as to reduce the power supplied to the resonant circuit upon exceeding a threshold value by the current (Ilim).
H02M 3/337 - 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 in push-pull configuration
H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
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A RESONANT-MODE POWER SUPPLY WITH A MULTI-WINDING INDUCTOR
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Worek, Cezary
Abstract
A resonant-mode power supply, comprising an assembly of switches connected in a bridge or a half-bridge configuration, a series resonant circuit connected in the bridge or half bridge diagonal, a part of which is formed by a multi-winding inductor by means of which a load is connected, and a controller configured to stabilize output voltages or currents by controlling the switching frequency of the assemblyof switches.The series resonant circuit comprises an energy recirculation circuit (ERC1) for limiting the resonant circuit quality factor, connected through the diode rectifier (DR2) to the supply voltage node and a current monitoring circuit (CMC) configured to monitor the recirculation circuit current (Ilim) and, by means of the controller (C), to change the switching frequency of the assembly of switches (K1, K2, K3, K4) in order to reduce power supplied to the resonant circuit upon exceeding the threshold value by the current (Ilim) in the energy recirculation circuit (ERC1).
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
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AN INTEGRATED INDUCTOR AND A METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF LOSSES IN AN INTEGRATED INDUCTOR
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Worek, Cezary
Ligenza, Slawomir
Abstract
An integrated inductor comprising a multi-winding inductor having a transformer winding (L1) and a resonant inductor (L2). Sections (1), (2) of the magnetic circuit of the transformer winding (L1) are incorporated into magnetic circuits of at least two parts (L2A), (L2B) of a resonant inductor (L2) so as to form common parts of magnetic circuit of the multi-winding inductor (L1) and at least two-part (L2A), (L2B) resonant inductor (L2), wherein the transformer winding (L1) of the multi-winding inductor is wound around a column (11), which has at least one air gap (G) having a width adapted so that the magnetic induction produced by the at least two-part (L2A), (L2B) resonant inductor (L2) does not exceed 25% of the magnetic induction produced by the transformer winding (L1) of the multiwinding inductor.
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE (Poland)
Inventor
Worek, Cezary
Ligenza, Slawomir
Abstract
A resonant-mode power supply comprising an integrated inductor (ZER), the integrated inductor (ZER) comprising an inductor (IR) and a transformer (TR). The main internal winding (1) of the transformer (TR) is surrounded by magnetic elements (2, 3) for closing the magnetic flux lines around the main internal winding (1) of the transformer (TR), wherein at least one magnetic element (2, 3) is surrounded by at least one auxiliary external winding (4) of the inductor (IR) arranged orthogonally to the main internal winding (1) of the transformer (TR), and the power supply being configured such that during operation the current (I1) flowing through the inductor (IR) is shifted in phase with respect to the current (I2) flowing through the primary winding of the transformer (TR).
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 3/337 - 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 in push-pull configuration
H01F 27/38 - Auxiliary core membersAuxiliary coils or windings
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Anisotropic diffusion phantom for calibration of diffusion tensor imaging pulse sequences used in MRI
AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA (Poland)
Inventor
Mikolajczyk, Piotr
Foszcz, Dariusz
Gawenda, Tomasz
Krawczykowski, Damian
Krawczykowska, Aldona
Kepys, Waldemar
Abstract
The invention relates to ferrite filler (solids) for a heavy liquid suspension, a method of preparation thereof from waste materials, in particular electronic waste, and use of ferrite as heavy liquid suspension solids.
B03B 5/44 - Application of particular media therefor
B03B 9/06 - General arrangement of separating plant, e.g. flow sheets specially adapted for refuse
H01F 1/44 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of magnetic liquids, e.g. ferrofluids