Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a hearing aid housing; a receiver with a receiver housing, wherein the hearing aid housing comprises an internal cavity configured for containing the receiver; and an adapter having first mounting surfaces configured for holding the receiver, and second mounting surfaces configured for releasably attaching the adapter to a part of the hearing aid housing.

Abstract: A receiver for a hearing aid includes: a receiver housing having a side face with a sound opening; and a filter holder with a filter, wherein the filter holder is fastened to the receiver housing; wherein the filter holder has a bottom face, a first opening at the bottom face, a second opening configured for releasably mounting the filter to the filter holder, and a sound channel located between the first and second openings and aligned with the first opening; and wherein the bottom face of the filter holder abuts the side face of the receiver housing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a food product having a casing, the process comprising the step of applying a casing paste comprising alginate and a sparingly soluble calcium salt by co-extrusion to the exterior of a material to be cased to form a co-extruded product, and contacting the co-extruded product with a solution comprising calcium ions, thereby causing the alginate to gel.

Abstract: An inspection system comprises a beam generator module for deflecting spots across scan portions of a specimen. The system also includes detection channels for sensing light emanating from a specimen in response to an incident beam directed towards such specimen and generating a detected image for each scan portion. The system comprises a synchronization system comprising clock generator modules for generating timing signals for deflectors of the beam generator module to scan the spots across the scan portions at a specified frequency and each of the detection channels to generate the corresponding detected image at a specified sampling rate. The timing signals are generated based on a common system clock and cause the deflectors to scan the spots and the detection channels to generate a detected image at a synchronized timing so as to minimize jitter between the scan portions in the response image.

Abstract: An inspection system comprises a beam generator module for deflecting spots across scan portions of a specimen. The system also includes detection channels for sensing light emanating from a specimen in response to an incident beam directed towards such specimen and generating a detected image for each scan portion. The system comprises a synchronization system comprising clock generator modules for generating timing signals for deflectors of the beam generator module to scan the spots across the scan portions at a specified frequency and each of the detection channels to generate the corresponding detected image at a specified sampling rate. The timing signals are generated based on a common system clock and cause the deflectors to scan the spots and the detection channels to generate a detected image at a synchronized timing so as to minimize jitter between the scan portions in the response image.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a food product having a casing, the process comprising the step of applying a casing paste comprising alginate and a sparingly soluble calcium salt by co-extrusion to the exterior of a material to be cased to form a co-extruded product, and contacting the co-extruded product with a solution comprising calcium ions, thereby causing the alginate to gel.

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a housing for accommodation of a signal processor for processing an audio signal into a processed audio signal compensating a hearing loss, and a receiver that is connected to an output of the signal processor for converting the processed audio signal into a sound signal, wherein the housing extends through a central part of an earpiece part, and is coupled to the earpiece part, the earpiece part configured to be placed in an ear canal of a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a combined cycle power plant, which includes a steam turbine powertrain with a high-pressure steam turbine, an intermediate pressure steam turbine and a low-pressure steam turbine, whereby intermediate pressure steam flowing from the exit of the high-pressure steam turbine to the inlet of the intermediate pressure steam turbine is reheated by means of the reheat device, and which is connected to a solar thermal plant, that generates additional solar steam for being used by said steam turbine powertrain. The output of the solar steam generator is used more effectively, and the overall plant performance, flexibility and operability are enhanced by at least part of the additional solar steam reaching the intermediate pressure steam turbine without being reheated in said reheat device.

Abstract: A set of hearing instrument parts includes a trunk part that is selectively placeable in a left ear canal or a right ear canal or a user, an elongate member having a first end and a second free end, a left ear connector configured to connect the trunk part and the elongate member to form a first configuration that is suitable for a left ear of the user, and a right ear connector configured to connect the trunk part and the elongate member to form a second configuration that is suitable for a right ear of the user, wherein the elongate member is configured for placement in a pinna for retention of the trunk part in a selected one of the left ear canal and the right ear canal.

Abstract: An inspection system comprises a beam generator module for deflecting spots across scan portions of a specimen. The system also includes detection channels for sensing light emanating from a specimen in response to an incident beam directed towards such specimen and generating a detected image for each scan portion. The system comprises a synchronization system comprising clock generator modules for generating timing signals for deflectors of the beam generator module to scan the spots across the scan portions at a specified frequency and each of the detection channels to generate the corresponding detected image at a specified sampling rate. The timing signals are generated based on a common system clock and cause the deflectors to scan the spots and the detection channels to generate a detected image at a synchronized timing so as to minimize jitter between the scan portions in the response image.

Abstract: A module for high speed image processing includes an image sensor for generating a plurality of analog outputs representing an image and a plurality of HDDs for concurrently processing the plurality of analog outputs. Each HDD is an integrated circuit configured to process in parallel a predetermined set of the analog outputs. Each channel of the HDD can include an AFE for conditioning a signal representing one sensor analog output, an ADC for converting a conditioned signal into a digital signal, and a data formatting block for calibrations and formatting the digital signal for transport to an off-chip device. The HDDs and drive electronics are combined with the image sensor into one package to optimize signal integrity and high dynamic range, and to achieve high data rates through use of synchronized HDD channels. Combining multiple modules results in a highly scalable imaging subsystem optimized for inspection and metrology applications.

Abstract: A module for high speed image processing includes an image sensor for generating a plurality of analog outputs representing an image and a plurality of HDDs for concurrently processing the plurality of analog outputs. Each HDD is an integrated circuit configured to process in parallel a predetermined set of the analog outputs. Each channel of the HDD can include an AFE for conditioning a signal representing one sensor analog output, an ADC for converting a conditioned signal into a digital signal, and a data formatting block for calibrations and formatting the digital signal for transport to an off-chip device. The HDDs and drive electronics are combined with the image sensor into one package to optimize signal integrity and high dynamic range, and to achieve high data rates through use of synchronized HDD channels. Combining multiple modules results in a highly scalable imaging subsystem optimized for inspection and metrology applications.

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a housing for accommodation of a signal processor for processing an audio signal into a processed audio signal compensating a hearing loss, and a receiver that is connected to an output of the signal processor for converting the processed audio signal into a sound signal, wherein the housing is configured to be positioned in an ear canal of a user without obstructing the ear canal, thereby leaving a passageway between a part of an ear canal wall and a part of the housing so that sound waves can escape from behind the housing through the passageway to surroundings of the user, the housing having an output port for emission of sound towards an eardrum of the user when inserted in the ear canal, and wherein the housing is coupled to an elongate member, which is configured to be placed in a pinna and outside the ear canal of the user for retention of the housing in the ear canal.

Abstract: A combined cycle power plant with a gas and steam turbine system arranged on a single shaft and integrated with a cogeneration plant having a heat consumer such as a district heating system or industrial plant, including one or more steam extractions at an intermediate-pressure steam turbine that are arranged at the upper casing half-shell of the turbine and extraction steam lines that lead the extracted steam to heat exchangers of the cogeneration plant. The steam extraction outlets are arranged either singly at or near the uppermost point of the casing or in pairs to either side of the uppermost point of the casing. The specific arrangement of the extractions allows a floor-mounting of the single-shaft combined cycle power plant and as such a cost and space efficient realization of the power plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an appliance including an infusion chamber having an opening for receiving a fill, a closure part for said chamber, a water container connected to the chamber, pressurizing means for delivering air into the container, and control means suitable for causing a certain volume of water to be delivered from said container into said chamber, said pressurizing means being connected to a compression chamber that is arranged between said pressurizing means and said container and that includes inlet and outlet isolation means. According to the invention, with the water container full and the outlet isolation means including the control means, the control means is suitable for causing the compressed air to expand suddenly in the container and to flow with a curve of decreasing pressure. The invention is applicable to appliances for household use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for predicting the response of patients to treatment with Interleukin-6 Receptor (IL6R) inhibitors, such as antibodies directed against the IL6R. The method comprises the analysis of one or more genetic variations, in particular single nucleotide polymorphisms, in or associated with the Interleukin-6 Receptor gene. The present invention further relates to a kit for use in predicting the response of patients to treatment with IL6R inhibitors, such as Tocilizumab. The patients suffers from rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: A module for high speed image processing includes an image sensor for generating a plurality of analog outputs representing an image and a plurality of HDDs for concurrently processing the plurality of analog outputs. Each HDD is an integrated circuit configured to process in parallel a predetermined set of the analog outputs. Each channel of the HDD can include an AFE for conditioning a signal representing one sensor analog output, an ADC for converting a conditioned signal into a digital signal, and a data formatting block for calibrations and formatting the digital signal for transport to an off-chip device. The HDDs and drive electronics are combined with the image sensor into one package to optimize signal integrity and high dynamic range, and to achieve high data rates through use of synchronized HDD channels. Combining multiple modules results in a highly scalable imaging subsystem optimized for inspection and metrology applications.

Abstract: The joint system comprises a first piece secured to a driven tool and suitable for pivoting about a horizontal axis, and a second piece secured to a manual steering member and articulated to the first piece about an axis orthogonal to the horizontal axis. According to the invention, at least the second piece is formed by a flexible structure having a longitudinal neutral axis and including a base fastened to the first piece of the tool, and a head fastened to the member; said base and said head being interconnected via a pair of splines that are opposite and parallel to the neutral axis and that extend in a plane transverse to the horizontal axis, it being possible for said pair to be flexed under the effect of a force applied orthogonally to its plane and transmitted by the manual member. The invention applies to the field of household electrical appliances.

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a shell for accommodation of a signal processor for processing an audio signal into a processed audio signal, and a receiver that is connected to an output of the signal processor for converting the processed audio signal into an acoustic sound signal, and a flexible elongated member with a first end attached to the shell, and a second free end, wherein the flexible elongated member comprises a lumen for housing a wire that is for providing current to an electronic device, the flexible elongated member having a shape for stabilizing the shell relative to a user's ear.