Abstract: An electrostatic clamp configured to electrostatically clamp an article to an article support in a lithographic apparatus. The clamp comprises a first layer of material, an electrode disposed over the first layer, an isolating, dielectric or semi-dielectric material deposited between portions of the electrode, and a second layer disposed over the electrode. Further, a method of manufacturing of the electrostatic clamp is described.

Abstract: The present application in particular is directed to an induction coil assembly 2 adapted for an electric induction hob of a household or industrial type appliance. The induction coil assembly 2 comprises at least one induction coil 5 which has at least one of ovoid and coiled ovoid windings 6.

Abstract: A system and method for managing information retrievals from all of an enterprises' archives across all operating locations. The archives include both digital and analog archives. A single “virtual archive” is provided which links all of the archives of the enterprise, regardless of the location or configuration of the archive. The virtual archive allows for data aggregation (regardless of location) so the a user can have data from multiple physical locations on a single screen in a single view. A single, consistent and user friendly interface is provided through which users are able to access multiple applications through a single sign-on and password. Logical tables that are used to direct information retrieval requests to the physical archives. The retrieved information is reformatted and repackaging to resolve any incompatibility between the format of the stored information and the distribution media.

Abstract: Assembly comprising a passageway for livestock, the passageway being delimited by side delimitations, for passage of the livestock from a first space to a second space. The assembly comprises a gate system mounted in the passageway, the gate system comprising at least one self-closing gate leaf which is movable between a closed position and one or more open positions which include a pass position wherein passage to the second space is possible for an animal from the livestock, and wherein the gate leaf is moveable to an open position by pressure exerted by an animal from the livestock for passing through the passageway to the second space. The assembly also comprises a device for determining an ID of an animal from the livestock, and a device for blocking the gate leaf from moving to the pass position, wherein the blocking device can be activated to a blocking position in response to data from the ID determining device.

Abstract: A system (10) and method (20) for planning a neurosurgical operation are provided the system (10) comprises an input (11) for receiving functional data (25) and anatomical data of a brain region (31), and a processor (12) configured to perform the method (20) according to the invention. The method (20) comprises analyzing (26) the functional data (25) to form a network representation (27) of functional connections, mapping the network representation (27) of the functional connections and the anatomical data to a common coordinate system, determining an expected function loss associated with a simulated removal of network nodes (32) or network connections (42) from the network representation (27), and identifying critical network connections and/or critical network nodes based on the expected function loss.

Abstract: A magnesium battery, having an anode containing magnesium; a cathode stable to a voltage of at least 2.6 V relative to a magnesium reference; and an electrolyte containing an electrochemically active magnesium salt obtained by reaction of a Grignard reagent or Hauser base with a boron compound of formula BR3 is provided. The electrolyte is stable to 2.6 E.V. vs. Mg in the presence of stainless steel.

Abstract: When planning magnetic resonance (MR) guided high intensity focused ultrasonic (HIFU) therapy, HIFU transducer element parameters are optimized as a function of 3D MR data describing a size, shape, and position of a region of interest (ROI) (146) and any obstructions (144) between the HIFU transducer elements and the ROI (146). Transducer element phases and amplitudes are adjusted to maximize HIFU radiation delivery to the ROI (146) while minimizing delivery to the obstruction (144). Additionally or alternatively, transducer elements are selectively deactivated if the obstruction (144) is positioned between the ROI (146) and a given transducer element.

Abstract: A transcutaneous electro-stimulation device comprising a matrix of stimulation electrodes (11) and a electronic circuit. The stimulation electrodes (11) are distributed on an electrode pad (10) and is configured to be applied to a skin area of a human or animal body. The skin area covered by the matrix comprises multiple stimulation responsive surface areas. The electronic circuit is coupled to the stimulation electrodes (11) and is configured to apply a stimulation signal to at least one of the stimulation electrodes (11) in order to stimulate one of the stimulation responsive surface areas. The arrangement of the stimulation electrodes (11) in the matrix is such that a distance between adjacent stimulation electrodes (11) in the matrix is smaller than 20 mm.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to inventive methods and apparatus for a lighting unit having a plurality of substantially linearly arranged solid state light sources (34, 134, 234, 334). A first reflector (40, 140, 240, 340) and a second reflector (50, 150, 250, 350) flank the solid state light sources (34, 134, 234, 334). A lens (60, 160, 260, 360) is provided over and spaced apart from a plurality of the solid state light sources (34, 134, 234, 334).

Abstract: Assembly comprising a passageway for livestock, the passageway being delimited by side delimitations, for passage of the livestock from a first space to a second space. The assembly comprises a gate system mounted in the passageway, the gate system comprising at least one self-closing gate leaf which is movable between a closed position and one or more open positions which include a pass position wherein passage to the second space is possible for an animal from the livestock, and wherein the gate leaf is moveable to an open position by pressure exerted by an animal from the livestock for passing through the passageway to the second space. The assembly also comprises a device for determining an ID of an animal from the livestock, and a device for blocking the gate leaf from moving to the pass position, wherein the blocking device can be activated to a blocking position in response to data from the ID determining device.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement for use in automotive front lighting and a method of producing such an arrangement are described. At least one LED lighting element 40 is provided for emitting light. A collimator 10 is provided for forming an emission pattern of the emitted light, which is subsequently projected by a secondary optic arrangement 42. The collimator 10 comprises a cutoff reflector surface 18 with a front edge 30 and a back edge 32. The back edge 32 is located adjacent to the LED lighting element 40. The front edge is spaced from the back edge 32 in a depth direction X, A. The front edge 30 is arranged as a shielding edge for forming a light/dark cutoff in the emission pattern. First and second lateral reflector surfaces 26a, 26b are arranged opposite to each other adjacent to the LED lighting element 40. The front edge 30 of the cutoff reflector surface 18 is arranged within a focal area of the secondary optic arrangement 42.

Abstract: Formulations for animal feed include granules comprising a mixed butyrate lactate salt; in which the mixed butyrate lactate salt is an at least bivalent metal, such as calcium, and the butyrate and lactate are present in a molar ratio between 3:1 and 1:3. The granules may be coated. The optionally coated granules have a particle size of 0.1 mm or more, preferably 0.2 mm or more, and about 2 mm or less, preferably about 1 mm or less. In addition, the butyrate lactate salt may be combined with another active ingredient that may be chosen from the group consisting of plant extracts, prebiotic compounds, probiotics, yeast extracts, medium chain fatty acids, unsaturated long chain fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, and toxin absorbing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to profiles for attaching rigid plates, especially photovoltaic modules, to a roof and to a method and system for attaching photovoltaic modules to a roof structure with the help of profiles.

Abstract: There is provided a lighting device and a method to manufacture such a lighting device. The inventive concept is based on manufacturing a lighting device on an at least partly flexible sheet assembly which is rolled into a tube, such that the light source of the lighting device is arranged within the tube. The flexible sheet assembly is arranged such that the tube provides a light mixing chamber and light exit surface for the lighting device. Thus, the tube shaped lighting device instantly delivers the necessary optical and mechanical properties for easy assembly and the functionality of a light engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary- anode X-ray tube which includes a sleeve bearing having an axial bearing section and a radial bearing section. Furthermore, radial sealing sections (601, 602) are provided in an outer bearing member (605, 607, 608) which have no functional relation to the axial bearing surfaces (2012) of the axial bearing section. Thus, additional sealing principles like gaskets or sealing edges can be used although this may result in degradation of surface parallelism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory motion detection apparatus (1) for detecting respiratory motion of a person. An illuminator (3) illuminates the person (2) with an illumination pattern (11), and a detector (4) detects the illumination pattern (11) on the person (2) over time. A temporal respiratory motion signal being indicative of the respiratory motion of the person (2) is determined from the detected illumination pattern by a respiratory motion signal determination unit (5). The illumination pattern deforms significantly with slight movements of the person. Thus, since the respiratory motion signal determination unit (5) is adapted to determine the temporal respiratory motion signal from the detected illumination pattern, even slight respiratory movements of the person can be determined. The sensitivity of detecting respiratory movements of a person can therefore be improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparing apparatus for preparing an influencing procedure for influencing a subject. The preparing apparatus (1) comprises a subject coil (3) for generating a magnetic resonance image of he subject (7), an instrument guide device (5) for guiding an instrument (6) for influencing the subject (7), a marker (9) being visible in the magnetic resonance image, and an attaching element for attaching the instrument guide device (5) to the subject coil (3) in a known spatial relationship. Since the spatial relationship between the instrument guide device (5) and the subject coil (3) is known, if they are attached to each other, a time consuming registration procedure for registering an influence trajectory, which has been planned based on the magnetic resonance image, and the instrument guide device (5) can be avoided.

Abstract: The stirrer dispenser for beverage dispensing machines comprises a first channel (21) for containing a stack of stirrers (PI), which exhibits a first opening (21A), wherefrom single stirrers are extracted and ejected by an ejector (31) provided with an alternating movement (f31). The ejector to this end exhibits an engagement member (45, 47) wherewith single stirrers (PI, P3) are engaged and ejected from said opening at each stroke of said ejector. The dispenser, moreover, exhibits at least a second channel (23) next to the first channel (21) and exhibiting a second opening (23A). The two openings (21A; 23A) are side by side along the movement direction of the ejector (31). Moreover, there is provided a stroke delimiter (51) that limits the stroke of the ejector (31) when at least one stirrer (PI) is present in the first channel (21), so that the ejector (31) picks up the stirrers from the second channel (23) only when the first channel (21) is empty.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking hob with illumination equipment. The cooking hob includes at least one transparent or semitransparent panel (10) arranged at the top side of said cooking hob. Further, the cooking hob includes at least one frame (12) enclosing at least partially the panel (10). A plurality of lighting elements (14) is arranged within the frame (12) and beside a narrow side of the panel (10). The frame (12) comprises at least one opening (16) on at least one inner side of said frame (12), so that the cooking hob and/or the environment above said cooking hob are illuminated out of the frame (12).

Abstract: To improve the measurement accuracy of an air analyzer, a method of introducing position information to group and average a set of position-dependent air quality samples is proposed. The method comprises the steps of sampling the air at a first sampling rate to obtain a plurality of air quality samples by using a first sensor; sampling the positions of an apparatus at a second sampling rate to obtain a plurality of position samples; analyzing the plurality of position samples to obtain a plurality of spatial relationship information; grouping the plurality of air quality samples into a second plurality of air quality sample sets; and for each air quality sample set, calculating a representative value as the air quality value of a corresponding sampling duration. By using this method, non-position-relevant air quality samples can be excluded from the calculation of the air quality of a specific position or area.