Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes a pair of end members positioned in first direction and opposed to each other, and energy storage devices arrayed in the first direction between the pair of end members. Each of the energy storage devices includes an electrode assembly and a case accommodating the electrode assembly. The case has a pair of side wall portions opposed to each other. The energy storage devices include an energy storage device positioned adjacent to one of the end members such that a wall thickness of one side wall portion adjacent to the one of the end members is larger than a wall thickness of the other side wall portion in the energy storage device.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for inhibiting gas hydrate formation in a system containing hydrocarbons and water. The method includes contacting the system with a gas hydrate inhibitor composition including an amidoamine of a fatty acid, optionally in the form of a cationic ammonium compound, and a nonionic surfactant selected from alkoxylated C8-C18 fatty alcohols, alkoxylated C8-C18 fatty amines, alkoxylated C8-C18 fatty acids and alkoxylated C8-C18 fatty acid amides.

Abstract: An intubation device assembly includes an intubation device, an optical imaging device attached to the intubation device, an image display device attached to the intubation device, a first position sensor operatively connected to the image display device, a second position sensor operatively connected to the intubation device, and a force sensor operatively connected to the intubation device. A controller operates the image display device to display a video image of the optical imaging device and at least one parameter corresponding to an operation of at least one of the optical imaging device, the first position sensor, the second position sensor, and the force sensor. The controller further determines an orientation of a screen of the image display device according to an operation of the first position sensor. The controller displays the least one parameter in a position on the screen according to the orientation of the screen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyester including two or more of the structural units (a1), one or more of the structural units (a2) and either one or two of the terminal groups (a3) wherein G1 is (OC2H4), (OC3H6), or a mixture of these, R1 is methyl, p is, based on a molar average, a number of at least 60 to 130, q is 0. Adjacent structural units (a1) are connected by the structural unit (a2). When only one terminal group (a3) is present in the polyester, the other terminal group is selected from the group consisting of OH, OCH3, and G1OH. Both terminal groups are linked to acyl groups derived from a dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes external terminals, an energy storage device, a switch located in a current path from the energy storage device to the external terminal, a measurement unit that measures a current and a voltage of the energy storage device, and a management unit. The management unit cuts off discharge to an outside through the external terminal by controlling the switch when the voltage of the energy storage device falls below a threshold voltage equal to or higher than a minimum operating voltage of the measurement unit, and the management unit estimates a capacity of the energy storage device after an arbitrary time point t1 in a first period in which the voltage of the energy storage device decreases from the threshold voltage to the minimum operating voltage of the measurement unit based on an elapsed time from the arbitrary time point.

Abstract: A pet couch includes a base, a main cushion part, and a side cushion part. The base has a plurality of engagement grooves concavely disposed on a top face, and is able to be combined with a base of a human couch. The base of the pet couch and the base of the human couch are modularized. The main cushion part has a cushion body and an anti-scratch cover. The cushion body has a bottom plate having a plurality of engagement bars protruding thereon to be engaged with the engagement grooves. The anti-scratch cover is mounted around one side of the cushion body in opposite to the base and has a first combination member disposed on one side in opposite to the base. The side cushion part has a second combination member, which is detachably combined with the first combination member, whereby the side cushion part is combined with the anti-scratch cover.

Abstract: An additive composition for limiting the chemical degradation of hydrocarbonaceous liquids due to nitrogen dioxide contamination at elevated temperature comprises the combination of an ionic liquid composed of a cation and a boron- and halogen-free, multi-functional anion and a detergent additive, the combination of ionic liquid and detergent serving to inhibit the nitration of hydrocarbonaceous liquid components that initiates degradation.

Abstract: Described herein is a flame retardant-stabilizer mixture including as a component A, 5% to 95% by weight of aluminium diethylphosphinate (DEPAL) and/or zinc diethylphosphinate (DEPZN); as a component B, 5% to 95% by weight of titanium phosphinates and/or titanyl phosphinates of the formula (I) (DEPTI) in which x is a number from 0 to 1.9; as a component C, 0% to 10% by weight of aluminium phosphite or zinc phosphite of the formula (II), [HP(?O)O2]2?Zn2+, and formula (III), [HP(?O)O2]2?3Al3+2; as a component D, 0% to 30% by weight of a nitrogen-containing synergist and/or of a phosphorus-containing and/or nitrogen-containing flame retardant; as a component E, 0% to 70% by weight of a filler and reinforcer; as a component F, 0% to 3% by weight of an organic phosphonite and/or an organic phosphite and/or mixtures with phenolic antioxidants; and as a component G, 0% to 3% by weight of an ester and/or salt of long-chain aliphatic carboxylic acids (fatty acids) typically having chain lengths of C14 to C40.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel oil having a sulfur content of less than 50 ppm, comprising i. at least one oil-soluble amide-ammonium salt of a polycarboxylic acid with a mono- and/or dialkylamine (A) and ii. 5-100% by weight, based on the amount of amide-ammonium salt (A), of an oil-soluble amine (B), and iii. a lubricity additive (C) selected from fatty acids, fatty acid partial esters of polyols and fatty acid amides of alkanolamides, and wherein the fuel oil consists of fuel oil of mineral origin, synthetic fuel or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A wire module is disclosed, which includes a wire group and a wire-distributing device. The wire group has a plurality of wires. The wire-distributing device includes a first wire-distributing module and a second wire-distributing module. The first wire-distributing module has a first wire-distributing member and a first sectional surface. The first sectional surface is located on the surface of one end of the first wire-distributing member, and the first part of the plurality of wires is positioned side by side on the first wire-distributing member. The second wire-distributing module has similar structures and configurations to the first wire-distributing module, wherein the first wire-distributing module is stacked on the second wire-distributing module, and the first sectional surface and the second sectional surface are correspondingly located on the same side.

Abstract: Specific mixtures of methyl ester ethoxylates are described. The mixtures may be advantageously used as surfactants in laundry detergent compositions and preferably in liquid laundry detergent compositions.

Abstract: A seat for a multi-passenger vehicle. The seat includes a seat cushion mounted on a frame of the seat, a back cushion mounted to the frame, and a seat back mounted on an opposite side of the frame. The back cushion and the seat back extend transversely away from the seat cushion. The seat back includes a head impact portion and a leg impact portion. The leg impact portion includes expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam having a second density between 1.0 and 1.6 pcf.

Abstract: A power inlet adapter for connecting a signal transmission line and a first device is disclosed. The power inlet adapter includes a main body and a power inlet end. The main body includes a socket end, a plug end, and a circuit board. The power inlet end is configured to electrically couple with a first socket to receive a second power signal, wherein the power inlet end is connected to the main body through a connecting cable and electrically coupled to the circuit board via conducting wires in the connecting cable. The circuit board has a control module configured to receive the first power signal and the second power signal. The control module is configured to provide an output power signal to the socket end by regulating the first power signal and the second power signal.

Abstract: A conductive wire set includes a plurality of leads, a plurality of transfer terminals, and a conductive terminal. The plurality of leads are arranged with each other, and each of the leads extends along a first direction. Each of the leads has an outlet end. The plurality of transfer terminals each corresponds to one of the plurality of leads; each of the plurality of transfer terminals has a lead connection end and a plug end, and the lead connection end is connected to the outlet end of the corresponding lead. The conductive terminal includes a slot structure and a pin end. The slot structure has at least one slot for inserting the plug ends, and the pin end is opposite to the slot structure. The plug ends are inserted into at least one slot alongside and aligned with each other in a second direction other than the first direction.

Abstract: A method of improving the transportation of a crude oil which has been recovered from a crude oil well, the method comprising adding one or more glycerophospholipid(s) to a crude oil before and/or during the transportation of said crude oil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a functional fluid, comprising: (A) from 50 to 85 wt.-% of alkoxy glycol according to formula (I): CH3—O—(CH2—CH2—O)n—H, wherein n is a number from 2 to 5, with the proviso that in at least 30 wt.-% of all compounds according to formula (I), n is 3, and (B) from 1 to 20 wt.-% of alkoxy glycol according to formula (II): R1—O—(CH2—CH2—O)m—H, wherein R1 is a C2 to C8 alkyl residue, m is a number from 2 to 6, with the proviso that in at least 65 wt.-% of all compounds according to formula (II), m is 3, and (C) from 6 to 35 wt.-% of at least one compound according to formula (III): H—O—(CH2—CH2—O)k—H, wherein k is a number of 2 or higher, with the proviso that in at least 80 wt.-% of all compounds according to formula (III), k is 2 or 3, (D) at least one additive.

Abstract: A data processing device that processes measurement data for power storage elements, said device comprising: a storage unit that stores a determination model trained so as to output a score corresponding to whether, upon the input of measurement data measured for each of the power storage elements or for each power storage element group formed by grouping a plurality of the power storage elements, measurement data from a non-conforming power storage element is included in said measurement data; and an identification unit that inputs acquired measurement data into the determination model, and identifies measurement data from a non-conforming power storage element on the basis of the outputted score.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting HDMI to FPD-link III signals in automobiles. The apparatus includes a USB to I2C bridge allowing USB interfaced commands to configure and update a USB to I2C Bridge, I/O Expander, EEPROM and FPD-link III Serializer that convert HDMI inputs to FPD-link III outputs. The apparatus also includes an EEPROM configured to hold video timing configurations for the Device Under Test as well.

Abstract: This invention relates to a functional fluid, comprising (A) from 70 to 90, preferably 75-87 wt.-% of alkoxy glycol according to formula (I) CH3—O—(CH2—CH2—O)n—H wherein n is a number from 2 to 5, with the proviso that in at least 30 wt.-% of all compounds according to formula (I) n is 3, and that 15 to 65 wt.-% of all compounds according to formula (I) have n=4 or 5, and (B) less than 1.0 wt.-% of alkoxy glycol according to formula (II) R1—O—(CH2—CH2—O)m—H wherein R1 is a C2 to C8 alkyl residue, m is a number from 2 to 6, (C) from 8 to 25, preferably 12-23 wt.-% of at least one compound according to formula (III) H—O—(CH2—CH2—O)k—H wherein k is a number of 2 or higher, with the proviso that in at least 80 wt.