Abstract: In a deposition apparatus, a coming-off prevention unit is formed on the side surface of a substrate supporting pin to prevent the substrate supporting pin from being separated from the deposition apparatus even if the substrate supporting pin sticking on the substrate due to static electricity occurring during the deposition process is moved. Therefore, damage of the substrate supporting pin or the substrate, which may occur when the substrate supporting pin comes off, can be prevented. Further, as a rod is inserted into a hole formed in the substrate supporting pin, the substrate supporting pin is prevented from coming off from a motion path, when the substrate supporting pin is moved in a vertical direction. Accordingly, damage of the substrate supporting pin, which may occur when the substrate supporting pin comes off during the vertical motion, can be prevented.

Abstract: Systems and methods that allow carriers, content providers and other stakeholders to, among other things, efficiently manage communications sessions, such as delivery of content, across one or more of a plurality of networks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid rope having a core containing high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) yarns surrounded by an outer layer containing steel wire strands, wherein the core is coated with a plastomer, the plastomer being a semi-crystalline copolymer of ethylene or propylene and one or more C2 to C12 ?-olefin co-monomers and the plastomer having a density as measured according to ISO1183 of between 870 and 930 kg/m3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a free flowing flame retardant material, comprising steps of i. preparing an aqueous slurry from a freshly prepared moist melam having a water content of at least 8 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the moist melam, the slurry comprising water, melam and a water soluble polymeric binding agent, wherein the melam is present in an amount of 5-35 wt. % relative to the total weight of the slurry, and the water soluble polymeric binding agent is present in an amount of 0.5-8 wt. % relative to the total amount of melam and the water soluble polymeric binding agent; ii. drying the slurry in a fluid bed to form a granulate material; and iii. collecting the resulting granulate material. The invention also relates to a melam granulate material, obtainable by said process.

Abstract: The invention provides bicycling shoes and bicycling shoe components that offer improved comfort, fit, increased efficiency and reduced incidence of injury. The invention includes an athletic shoe having a sole, an upper attached to the sole to form a toe box, a vamp, a quarter, a throat and an interior cavity, a tongue attached to the upper proximate the toe box, and a closure system adapted to close and secure the tongue on a foot of a user. The closure system comprises at least two straps and two loops that are secured by drawing one end of a strap across the top of the upper, through a loop, and back over the upper, to connect with an opposing end of the strap, and, at least two straps are positioned on the upper to intersect a toe-to-heel line at a strap angle between about 95 degrees and about 120 degrees.

Abstract: Device (1) for winding up and storing a belt-like object, in particular a tightening strap (2), comprising a winding core (3) and a drum (4) which forms a receiving space (5) for the wound belt-like object wherein the drum (4) is provided with a first opening (6a) for passage of the winding core (3) and wherein the drum (4) is also provided with a second opening (6b) for passage of the belt-like object and wherein the drum (4) is also provided with a third opening (6c) for transverse passage of the belt-like object, the third opening (6c) connecting to the first opening (6a) and also to the second opening (6b).

Abstract: The invention provides a method and a device for manufacturing a breaker ply package for a green tyre, wherein a rubber band (51) is supplied by a supply device (35) that can be moved between a first position and a second position, wherein the supply device can be moved between a first position in which the supply device is set for supplying the continuous rubber band (51) at a supply direction which with the conveyance direction (T) includes a first angle that equals the first cord angle, and a second position in which the supply device is set for supplying the continuous rubber band (51) at a supply direction which with the conveyance direction (T) includes a second angle that equals the second cord angle, wherein the second angle is not equal to the first angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for the measurement of pressure signals in a blood treatment system, whereby system changes can be identified and can be differentiated additionally reliably between system changes in blood flow direction and in transmembrane direction in order to enable a targeted action.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention a method for calibrating a measurement device is conceived wherein: a calibration device is brought into close proximity of the measurement device such that a data communication link is established between the measurement device and the calibration device; wherein the following steps are performed while the calibration device and the measurement device are in close proximity of each other: the calibration device performs a measurement of at least one physical phenomenon; the measurement device performs a measurement of the same physical phenomenon; the result of the measurement by the measurement device is compared with the result of the measurement by the calibration device; and calibration parameters are computed based on a difference between the result of the measurement by the measurement device and the result of the measurement by the calibration device.

Abstract: Tray filling machine, comprising: a first conveying device (2), structured so as to transport between a loading position (C) and an unloading position (S) along a direction of transport (X) a plurality of items (F) arranged in one or more distinct rows; a second conveying device (3), structured so as to transport a tray (V) on a movement plane (31) arranged in the proximity of the unloading position of the first conveying device (2) beneath the first conveying device; said first and second conveying devices (2,3) being synchronized in relation to each other in a manner such that the items (F) and the tray (V) transit contemporaneously at the unloading position and the items (F) can be arranged on the tray (V).

Abstract: Spun-dyed aramid fibers, wherein spun-dyeing was performed with a completely organic pigment exhibiting the chemical structure of formula (I): wherein, independently from one another, R1 represents a substituent of formula Xa or a substituent of formula Xb: wherein Xa is linked via the group NH having two bonds in the structure represented by Xa, whilst Xb is linked via the carbon atom, which is in a para relationship with the NH2-group of Xb; and R2 represents H or NH2. The spun-dyed aramid fibers exhibit constant colouristic properties and wash proof properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tether (1) containing strands (2) comprising high strength fibers and a plurality of conductors (4), wherein each conductor (4) is separated from any other conductor along its length by at least one of said strands. The tether (1) can be used for transporting electrical power from a high altitude wind energy generator or a wave and tidal energy generator to a ground station.

Abstract: A dual fuel heating apparatus can include a safety control system having a shutoff valve, a thermocouple solenoid assembly, a first nozzle, and a second nozzle. The first nozzle can be positioned to direct heat from combustion of a first gas, liquid, or combination thereof towards the thermocouple solenoid assembly when the first gas, liquid, or combination thereof is being combusted. The second nozzle can be positioned to direct heat from combustion of a second gas, liquid, or combination thereof towards the thermocouple solenoid assembly when the second gas, liquid, or combination thereof is being combusted. The thermocouple solenoid assembly can be configured to maintain the shutoff valve in an open position based on heat from combustion directed to the thermocouple solenoid assembly or in a closed position based on an absence of heat from combustion directed to the thermocouple solenoid assembly.

Abstract: Device for generating a plasma discharge near a substrate for patterning the surface of the substrate, comprising a first electrode having a first discharge portion and a second electrode having a second discharge portion, a high voltage source for generating a high voltage difference between the first and the second electrode, and positioning means for positioning the first electrode with respect to the substrate. The device is further provided with an intermediate structure that is, in use, arranged in between the first electrode and the substrate while allowing for positioning the first electrode with respect to the substrate.

Abstract: An igniter for a rocket engine or motor comprising a combustion chamber with a solid fuel, an inlet for supplying an oxidizer to the combustion chamber to ignite the solid fuel and an outlet for discharging exhaust gas, wherein the igniter is arranged to discharge exhaust gas to the rocket engine for igniting the rocket engine. The igniter can be used for multiple ignitions and can also be re-used after re-filling.

Abstract: A process for the production of a polymer containing monomer units of butane-1,4-diamine and 1,10-decanedioic acid (PA-410) comprising the steps of: 1) making a solution of a salt of butane-1,4-diamine and 1,10-decanedioic acid in water, 2) concentrating the solution of the salt at a temperature of between 100 and 180° C. and a pressure of between 1.0 and 3.0 bar to a water content of between 4 and 8 wt %, 3) producing from the salt a prepolymer containing monomer units of butane-1,4-diamine and 1,10-decanedioic acid at a temperature of between 185 and 205° C. and 4) post condensation of the prepolymer. Also claimed is PA-410 having a viscosity number (VN) of at least 100 ml/gram.

Abstract: A package comprising a sterilized content, characterized in that at least a part of the package wall has a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of between 100 and 1500 g/m2·day measured according to ASTM E96/E96M-05 procedure B, at 38° C. and 50% Relative Humidity.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuaval Purple’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with dark purple ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date week 42; blooming for a period of five weeks.

Abstract: The present invention, pertains in general to the field of stabilization of FSH formulations, in particular liquid FSH formulations. The stabilization is achieved by the addition of salts comprising pharmaceutically acceptable alkali metal cations, in preferred embodiments by the addition of pharmaceutically acceptable salts, i.e. sodium salts or potassium salts.

Abstract: A disc brake comprising a floating stirrup and a brake piston controlled via a motion conversion cartridge (200) comprising a rear part pressed against the bottom of the stirrup and a control shaft passing through the bottom. The front part of the cartridge is pressed against the brake piston. It comprises a piston (240) provided with a plate (242) cooperating with the plate (212) of the control shaft (210) with the interposition of balls cooperating with tracks in the form of ramps for transforming the relative rotational motion of the plate (212) relative to the other (242) into a translational motion of the piston (240). The cartridge (200) is held in place in its housing (113) by a cage (260) attached elastically to the wall of the housing. The plate of the piston (240) comprises longitudinal grooves (243) receiving the branches (233) of a lock (230) which is elsewhere blocked in rotation in the housing of the stirrup while leaving the conversion piston (240) free in translation.