Abstract: A coated method for the preparation of a separator comprising multiple layers of glass or glass and ceramic particles for use in an electrochemical cell, an electrochemical cell comprising such a separator and the use of such an electrochemical cell. The method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of an organic polymeric material, glass or glass and ceramic particles and at least one solvent, and preparing a multilayer by phase inversion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method that includes exposing a surface of a silicon substrate in a first region between first and second isolation trenches, etching the silicon substrate in the first region to form a recess between the first and second isolation trenches, and forming a base of a heterojunction bipolar transistor by selective epitaxial growth of a film comprising SiGe in the recess.

Abstract: A reference voltage generation circuit, including a first current source in series with a first bipolar transistor; a second current source in series with a first resistor; a third current source in series with a second bipolar transistor, the third current source being assembled as a current mirror with the first current source; a second resistor between the base of the second bipolar transistor and the junction point between the current source and the first resistor; and a fourth current source in series with a third resistor, the junction point between the fourth current source and the third resistor defining a reference voltage terminal.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing (large format) Lithium Battery packs, comprising the steps of providing one or more electrochemical cells, entering the one or more electrochemical cells into a pouch, partly sealing the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells, entering the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells into a drying oven, resting the pouch in the drying oven for a defined time, removing the pouch from the drying oven, transferring the dried pouches to an electrolyte filling station, filling the pouch with electrolyte and sealing the pouch wherein the manufacturing steps are performed under a normal manufacturing environment conditions, and only selected critical manufacturing steps are performed under dry room conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for making beverages by infusing a dose of product to be infused comprising: an infusion chamber defined by a first and a second chamber portions wherein at least one is movable; an actuator arranged to control the closure of the infusion chamber; a closure device comprising upstream closure means and downstream closure means allowing or preventing entry to or exit from the infusion chamber, respectively; the system being arranged such that the system comprises at least one incoming fluid pipe configured to supply the infusion chamber with fluid to be infused, and being characterized in that the first chamber portion, interconnected with the actuator, comprises at least partially said incoming fluid pipe.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method that includes exposing a surface of a silicon substrate in a first region between first and second isolation trenches, etching the silicon substrate in the first region to form a recess between the first and second isolation trenches, =; and forming a base of a heterojunction bipolar transistor by selective epitaxial growth of a film comprising SiGe in the recess.

Abstract: Provided is a system for making beverages that includes an infusion chamber with first and second chamber portions, one of which is movable, an actuator that controls closure of the infusion chamber, a closure device that includes upstream and downstream closures to allow or prevent the dose to enter the infusion chamber. The system includes at least an incoming fluid pipe that supplies the infusion chamber with fluid to be infused, with the first chamber portion interconnected to the actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for infusing a substance to be infused having an infusion chamber for receiving the substance to be infused and for passing a pressurized water flow through the substance to be infused, the infusion chamber having an inlet portion (4) for feeding water into the infusion chamber and an outlet portion (2) for the infused beverage, the injection channel in fluid communication via an injection end with the inlet portion (4) and adapted for connection via an intake end (39) to a pressurized water circuit, characterized in that it comprises adjustable means for varying the water pressure in the injection channel, adapted for generating a water pressure difference between the intake end (39) and the injection end (40) and controlled by control means outside the infusion chamber.

Abstract: A system 10 and process for making beverages by infusing a product contained in a package 1. System 10 has an infusion chamber 7, a closure device 60 including upstream closure element 61 for selectively preventing and allowing access to chamber 7 from upstream of the latter and downstream closure element 62 for selectively receiving package 1 in chamber 7 or allowing package 1 to fall out of chamber 7 by gravity, the position of the upstream closure element 61 conditioning the position of downstream closure element 62 and vice versa.

Abstract: A slurry or paste for the manufacture of electrodes for secondary batteries such as lithium ion containing electrochemical cells. The slurry comprises a water based binder with CMC, SBR and PVDF as binder materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method that includes exposing a surface of a silicon substrate in a first region between first and second isolation trenches, etching the silicon substrate in the first region to form a recess between the first and second isolation trenches, and forming a base of a heterojunction bipolar transistor by selective epitaxial growth of a film comprising SiGe in the recess.

Abstract: A boiler (100) for a machine for preparing beverages, intended to heat a liquid pressurized to at least 8 bars, so that the heated liquid can brew a product, with the boiler including: a body (1) having an outer wall (2) covered with a screen-printed resistance (14) and an inner wall (3); the inner wall (3) of the body (1) having a longitudinal wall (4) which has a circular cross-section, as well as a bottom wall (5); an inner element (30) having an outer face (35) for defining, together with the longitudinal wall (4), at least a portion of heating chamber (102); a liquid inlet (10) and outlet (12); a support (20) so configured as to cooperate with the body (1) so as to form, together with the longitudinal wall (4) and the bottom wall (5), a sealed enclosure (101) including the heating chamber (102).

Abstract: Use of an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell and a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell comprising such an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises at least one conductive salt comprising lithium ions, at least one solvent and at least one wetting agent. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one anode, at least one cathode and at least one separator arranged between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode. The electrolyte may be filled between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode.

Abstract: The field of the invention relates to the reduction of gassing in a lithium titanate cell, a method for the preparation of electrodes leading to reduced gassing, manufacturing of a titanate-based lithium cell comprising such electrodes and the manufactured electrochemical cell. The invention provides a method for the preparation of an electrode for a lithium titanate cell comprising the use of fluorine acrylic hybrid latex for the preparation of at least one electrode of an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A reference voltage generation circuit, including a first current source in series with a first bipolar transistor; a second current source in series with a first resistor; a third current source in series with a second bipolar transistor, the third current source being assembled as a current mirror with the first current source; a second resistor between the base of the second bipolar transistor and the junction point between the current source and the first resistor; and a fourth current source in series with a third resistor, the junction point between the fourth current source and the third resistor defining a reference voltage terminal.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least first and second purification assemblies in the interior of the pressure vessel. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the first purification assembly and the second purification assembly to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas. At least one of the first and second purification assemblies includes a separator assembly having one or more separators which removes particulates and a shell mounted to one or more of the separators to collect and contain the removed particulates.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least a modular separator assembly and a modular filter assembly in the interior of the pressure vessel. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the modular separator and filter assemblies to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least first and second purification assemblies in the interior of the pressure vessel. An openable/closable barrier is positioned in the pressure vessel between the first and second purification assemblies. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the first purification assembly, the open barrier, and the second purification assembly to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas.

Abstract: A coated method for the preparation of a separator comprising multiple layers of glass or glass and ceramic particles for use in an electrochemical cell, an electrochemical cell comprising such a separator and the use of such an electrochemical cell. The method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of an organic polymeric material, glass or glass and ceramic particles and at least one solvent, and preparing a multilayer by phase inversion.

Abstract: A boiler for use in a machine for making hot beverages includes a heat diffuser with a first wall destined to be placed in contact with the liquid to be heated and a second wall opposite first wall, heating element consisting of at least one serigraphed or photo-engraved resistance arranged on second wall of heat diffuser and defining a pattern formed of at least on resistive track, a body which with first wall of heat diffuser defines a heating chamber inside which the liquid is to be heated. It also includes a bearing element shaped to bear on second wall of heat diffuser on at least one zone, the resistive track(s) being arranged on either side of the zone so that the bearing element receives at least part of the force transmitted by the liquid to heat diffuser and resulting from the pressurizing of liquid in the heating chamber.