Abstract: A novel method for making a CO2 capture agent is provided. The capture agent is made of a calcium/iron salt. The capture agent is prevented from degradation at high temperature. The capture agent is fit to be used at various temperatures in high CO2 densities for achieving high CO2 capture capacity, environmental protection and low power consumption.

Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle includes a light source for sending out a light beam. The lighting device also includes a lightguide of shape made of a plastic, primarily transparent material for guiding the light beam, while a portion of a mantle of the lightguide forms an exit surface for emergence of rays of light of the light beam, wherein another portion of the mantle of the lightguide opposite the exit surface is at least partly provided with a diffuse means formed by a nontransparent coating or foil pressed against the mantle of the lightguide, or joined to a diffuse means of the plastic primarily nontransparent material in the process of injection molding of the plastic.

Abstract: A thermal cut-off device can include a case, a first electrically conductive lead disposed at a first end of the case, a thermally responsive pellet housed within the case, a second electrically conductive lead disposed at a second end of the case and having a distal end including a contact surface, an electrically conductive contact disposed between the pellet and the second lead, a first biasing member disposed between the pellet and the contact, and a second biasing member disposed between the contact and the second end of the case.

Abstract: A representative sample of an online social network is formed by performing a deterministic process that coalesces to indicate success. A random value is selected for seeding the process. Based on the random value, the process is executed and once the process coalesces, a proper sampling of the online social network results.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight and control system for a bus or large vehicle includes a headlight fixture with a center or low beam light source and side illumination light source operated independently. The side illumination light source may be activated when the vehicle is turning, as detected by the vehicle speed and steering shaft turn angle, to provide supplemental illumination. Both right and left side illumination sources may be provided, and may comprise LED light elements. The system may also include an audible sound generator to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is turning.

Abstract: A lead electrode and a preparation method thereof are provided. The lead electrode includes an inner terminal, a lead, and an outer terminal, which are sequentially connected. The lead includes: an insulating substrate; an adhesive material coated on the insulating substrate, the adhesive material defining a trenched mesh; and a conductive material filled in the trenched mesh, wherein an angle formed by a grid line of the trenched mesh and a demolding direction is from 0° to 90°. Since the angle formed by the grid line and the demolding direction is very small, little adhesive material will be attached to the mold, such that the residues of the adhesive material are prevented.

Abstract: A ball ejection system for a roulette game is provided. The system includes a roulette wheel including a plurality of slots, at least one sensor, at least one ejector element, and a first driving mechanism. Each slot is defined by side walls and a bottom surface. Each bottom surface further includes an opening. The at least one sensor is position within each of the plurality of slots and are configured to emit a signal when detecting a ball within the slot. The ejector element is positioned below the roulette and includes at least one air blower. The air blower is configured to blow air circumferentially around the roulette wheel due to the detection of a ball on one of the sensors. Finally, the first driving mechanism is in communication with the at least one ejector element and configured to cause the initiation of the at least one air blower.

Abstract: Setting of reciprocal position of filter segments (3) delivered from multiple modules (1) of a machine for manufacturing filters is accomplished by registering the position and the length of a segment (3) from each module (1) on a carrier element (2) of a grouping unit when the filter manufacturing process is switched off, after which the reciprocal position of the segments (3) and the length between the segments (3) are set. The said operations may be accomplished by means of a sensor (4), the registering element (12) or by mapping the relative positions of adjacent segments (3) in the control system.

Abstract: A lithium accumulator with a housing comprising at least one cell with two electrodes (2a, 2b) provided with current collectors (3a, 3b) and separated by a separator (4) wherein each electrode (2a, 2b), free of organic binders, is pressed down onto both sides of the current collector (3a, 3b) made of a perforated metal strip in the form of metal network, expanded meal or perforated metallic foil. The minimum thickness of the electrodes (2a, 2b) is three times the thickness of the perforated metal strip (3a, 3b).

Abstract: A thermo-anemometer-type fluid flow sensor and a method associated with quickly determining whether the sensor has been installed in an improper orientation relative to the direction of fluid flowing through a system. The flow sensor comprises a detection module adapted to change condition in response to the direction of fluid flowing through the system. A control module is connected to the probe and is capable of determining the installation orientation of a probe of the sensor. An I/O module is connected to the control module to provide a means for communicating the output of the control module to another device and/or user.

Abstract: A pump for a dishwasher is configured as an impeller pump having a central water inflow to a rotating impeller for conveying the water in the radial direction out of the impeller into a pump chamber which surrounds the impeller in a ring-like manner and has a heated pump chamber wall on its outer side. Here, the pump has an outlet in the end region of the pump chamber at an axial spacing from the impeller. Heating elements which have a decreasing power output with regard to the area power output in the axial direction of the pump toward the outlet are arranged on the pump chamber wall. An input of energy into the pump chamber can thus be varied and in the process adapted depending on a turbulent or laminar flow.

Abstract: A beverage carbonation system, container, carbonator and method for carbonating a beverage are provided. The beverage carbonation system has a container that is removably engageable with a carbonator. The container has a container outlet valve and a container inlet valve that are fluidly engageable with a carbonator outlet port and carbonator inlet port, respectively. At least one pump transfers liquid and carbon dioxide gas between a container chamber and a carbonation chamber when the container is engaged with the carbonator, thereby carbonating the liquid. When the container is disengaged from the carbonator, the container outlet valve and the container inlet valve are closed to fluidly seal the container containing the carbonated liquid.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: a first conductive type substrate, a second conductive type high voltage well, a gate, a first conductive type body region, a second conductive type source, a second conductive type drain, a first conductive type body electrode, and a first conductive type floating region. The floating region is formed in the body region, which is electrically floating and is electrically isolated from the source and the gate, such that the electrostatic discharge (ESD) effect is mitigated.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes first and second implant bodies, which extend along a longitudinal direction of the implant, and a threaded member. The bodies include first and second proximal and distal ends movable longitudinally relative to each other. The threaded member is rotatably seated in the first implant body and has a proximal end accessible from outside the implant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining device for fastening an electronic device in a motor vehicle, wherein the retaining device comprises a receiving device (30) for receiving the electronic device and a retainer with a shaft (4) for inserting a part of the receiving device (30), wherein the retainer comprises a flap (6) closing the shaft (4), a first interactive element (28) and at least one locking bar element (10), which is able to be moved into at least one closed position in which it prevents a movement of the flap (6) and is able to be moved into an open position in which it does not prevent a movement of the flap (6), wherein the receiving device (30) has a second interactive element (32), wherein the first interactive element (28) and/or the second interactive element (32) has a permanent magnet and wherein the at least one locking bar element (10) is able to be moved from the closed position into the open position, by the first interactive element (28) and the second interactive element (32) being

Abstract: Techniques for ranking a set of vulnerabilities of a computing asset and set of remediations for a computing asset, and determining a risk score for one or more computing assets are provided. In one technique, vulnerabilities of computing assets in a customer network are received at a vulnerability intelligence platform. Breach data indicating set of breaches that occurred outside customer network is also received. A subset of the set of vulnerabilities that are most vulnerable to a breach is identified based on the breach data. In another technique, multiple vulnerabilities of a computing asset are determined. A risk score is generated for the computing asset based on the vulnerabilities. In another technique, multiple remediations associated with a risk score and multiple vulnerabilities are identified. The remediations are ordered based on the remediations that would reduce the risk score the most if those remediations were applied to remove the corresponding vulnerabilities.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of enhancing milk production by a ruminant that includes providing a feed that contains sorbitol and at least one additional feed component, and orally feeding the feed to the ruminant, the ruminant ingesting about 100 grams, or less, of sorbitol per day.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) and a manufacturing method thereof. The HEMT device includes: a substrate, a first gallium nitride (GaN) layer; a P-type GaN layer, a second GaN layer, a barrier layer, a gate, a source, and a drain. The first GaN layer is formed on the substrate, and has a stepped contour from a cross-section view. The P-type GaN layer is formed on an upper step surface of the stepped contour, and has a vertical sidewall. The second GaN layer is formed on the P-type GaN layer. The barrier layer is formed on the second GaN layer. two dimensional electron gas regions are formed at junctions between the barrier layer and the first and second GaN layers. The gate is formed on an outer side of the vertical sidewall.

Abstract: Some aspects discussed herein may provide for a dynamic and real-time analysis of a virtual environment around a player as the player traverses the virtual environment. The analysis may determine candidate hooks (interaction points) for player movement in the virtual environment, and a best hook may be selected for performing a movement action. The movement action may be selected based on the selected hook, providing fluid and natural movement through the virtual environment. The candidate hooks may be determined based on a plurality of three dimensional ray traces originating from points along a left side and a right side of the player and at a range of heights. Collision points from the ray traces may be analyzed to determine whether they may support movement interaction, and valid points may be used to create the candidate hooks.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a self-cleaning socket system includes: providing a base plate having a gas pocket with a dimple; and coupling a pin plate having a compressed gas port to the base plate with the compressed gas port aligned with the dimple.