Abstract: A heating device for heating fluids, such as water or a liquid coolant, for application in electric or hybrid vehicles, where the absence of an internal combustion engine or its shorter time of use requires using heating devices for heating either the passenger compartment or other parts of the vehicle that require it. The heating device is provided with a configuration which limits the temperature to the temperature at which heat exchange occurs between the heat generation source and the liquid to be heated, such that the liquid does not generate precipitates, prolonging the service life of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating device for use in vehicles, particularly to a device for heating a fluid, for example air, water, or liquid coolant. The device is particularly designed for vehicles the main propulsion system of which is not a combustion engine and which therefore lack residual heat from the engine. The present invention is characterized by the use of a chassis with a planar configuration and an inner chamber in fluid communication with an inlet port and an outlet port and a heating plate. The chassis comprises at least one window and the heating plate has a heating region closing the window of the chassis for heating the fluid housed in the inner chamber.

Abstract: A method of determining a tool path for controlling a printing tool, including step (401) of receiving an input file containing data indicative of a three-dimensional structure to be formed. At step (404) the structure is divided into a plurality of build layers, which are separated in a build direction and each layer extends laterally relative to the build direction. Each layer includes an external contour defining the intersection of the layer with an exterior surface of the three-dimensional structure. Step (405) defines a tool path, which fills the three-dimensional structure, wherein the path includes partially filling one or more higher build layers along the build direction before entirely filling at least one lower build layer. At step (406), a printing tool control algorithm is generated that includes a series of control commands for controlling the printing tool to move along the tool path to form the three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating device for heating fluids, such as water or a liquid coolant, for example, which can be applied in electric or hybrid vehicles, for example, where the absence of an internal combustion engine or its shorter time of use requires using heating devices for heating either the passenger compartment or other parts of the vehicle that require it. The present invention is characterized by a configuration which limits the temperature to the temperature at which heat exchange occurs between the heat generation source and the liquid to be heated, such that the liquid does not generate precipitates, prolonging the service life of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fin body intended for being housed inside a heat exchange tube which is one from among heat exchange tubes showing a planar configuration. The fin body is configured in the form of a plate, this plate being the one inserted into the heat exchange tube. The plate is configured from a metal sheet bent into a plurality of consecutive bends. The invention is characterized by a range of characteristic width to height ratio in the interval of 0.15-0.5, and according to more specific cases, in the lower subranges. As a result, the fin gives rise to a heat exchange tube with a higher efficiency than fins known in the state of the art without penalizing the pressure drop.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a server having a first processor, a database, and first memory storing computer-executable instructions. The system may comprise a self-service device having a second processor, a plurality of sensors configured to capture images, and second memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the second processor, cause the self-service device to detect a start of user activity at the self-service device. In response to detecting the start of the user activity at the self-service device, the self-service device may capture, by one or more of the plurality of sensors, a plurality of images of the user activity at the self-service device. The self-service device may detect an end of the user activity at the self-service device. In response to detecting the end of the user activity at the self-service device, the self-service device may generate data indicative of the user activity at the self-service device.

Abstract: An optical fiber retaining clip includes a main body that includes a top face and a bottom face. The optical fiber retaining clip includes at least one projection that protrudes from the top face and a tab portion positioned at the top face. The tab portion is configured to hold a plurality of optical fibers to prevent relative movement between the plurality of optical fibers and the main body of the clip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating device for use in vehicles, particularly to a device for heating a fluid, for example air, water, or liquid coolant. The device is particularly designed for vehicles the main propulsion system of which is not a combustion engine and which therefore lack residual heat from the engine. The present invention is characterized by the use of a chassis with a planar configuration and an inner chamber in fluid communication with an inlet port and an outlet port and a heating plate. The chassis comprises at least one window and the heating plate has a heating region closing the window of the chassis for heating the fluid housed in the inner chamber.

Abstract: An optical fiber retaining clip includes a main body that includes a top face and a bottom face. The optical fiber retaining clip includes at least one projection that protrudes from the top face and a tab portion positioned at the top face. The tab portion is configured to hold a plurality of optical fibers to prevent relative movement between the plurality of optical fibers and the main body of the clip.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a server having a first processor, a database, and first memory storing computer-executable instructions. The system may comprise a self-service device having a second processor, a plurality of sensors configured to capture images, and second memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the second processor, cause the self-service device to detect a start of user activity at the self-service device. In response to detecting the start of the user activity at the self-service device, the self-service device may capture, by one or more of the plurality of sensors, a plurality of images of the user activity at the self-service device. The self-service device may detect an end of the user activity at the self-service device. In response to detecting the end of the user activity at the self-service device, the self-service device may generate data indicative of the user activity at the self-service device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system, comprising a tube bundle of flat tubes, configured by combining two plates incorporating specific protrusions distributed according to the direction of the tube. These protrusions in both plates are in contact with one another or attached such that they establish internal channels. The present invention is characterized by the presence of either transverse projections or of transverse deviations generating disturbances in the flow through side walls of the internal channels, increasing the turbulence of the flow through said channels and thereby increasing heat exchange by convection.

Abstract: A continuously hollow device for the transfer of fluids to the human body is provided, which is made in a nanomaterial derived from latex, which chemical composition in based primarily on fats, waxes and several gummy resins obtained from cytoplasm of lactic cells. This biochemically modified material is capable of adjusting its outer and inner diameter, i.e. it enlarges or shrinks according to the needs of the patient. The device corresponds to a needle or the like (catheter), which allows to have a very small diameter so as to be inserted in the patient (minimally invasive procedure) and after a physical excitation of such nanomaterial, it can be extended once inserted in the body so as to allow the intake or discharge of fluids to or from the body through a catheter, probe or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchange device suitable for cooling recirculated exhaust gases in an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system. The invention is characterized by a configuration that allows incorporating the heat exchanger in very small spaces and with the recirculated exhaust gas inlets and outlets not necessarily being aligned. It is also characterized by an inner configuration based on the stack of flat tubes configured by means of die-cut and stamped sheets configuring a complex path of the fluid to be cooled. According to embodiments, the invention is incorporated in a cavity of the engine block of an internal combustion engine with fluid communication with the liquid coolant. The present invention has an impact on protecting the environment.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to the invention are directed towards providing electronic queuing of execution of financial services by a customer of a financial institution prior to the services being performed. Queuing may shift planning of and preparation for execution of the services, away from a time and/or a site of service-execution. Through queuing, the customer may securely produce, access and modify actionable electronic listings of services and of details of service-execution. The customer may securely activate the listings for the performance of service-executions via the institution's associates and/or machines. Queuing may expedite service-execution. The methods and apparatus may also provide for collaboration among customers in producing, accessing, modifying and activating listings.

Abstract: The invention is suitable for use in metal and nonmetal mining and in general, in any area of operation containing Sb and Bi in solution in an electrolyte based mainly on sulfuric acid. The system consists in contacting solid lead dioxide (PbO2), which can be activated superficially with an oxidizing agent, for example hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), to increase its reactivity, with an acid electrolyte that contains Sb and Bi in solution, with the purpose of causing a decrease in the content of soluble Sb and Bi present in the liquid phase, forming insoluble compounds based on Pb—Sb and Pb—Bi. With this invention the presence of Sb and Bi in solution is reduced by at least 70%.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hygienic pad enabled not only to collect human discharges when a man or a woman uses the pad, but also to detect reactants contained in the discharges. The detected reactants are indicators of medical conditions. Means to detect the reactants are incorporated into the hygienic pad.