Abstract: A lab-on-chip platform is provided and includes a substrate. The substrate includes a microfluidic path. The microfluidic path has multiple inputs and an output and an analysis area downstream from a mixing area. The lab-on-chip platform further includes a cover disposed on the substrate to partially enclose the microfluidic path, a mineral layer deposited in at least the mixing area and obstructions. The mineral layer is configured to at least partially chemically react with fluid within the microfluidic path to form at least first particles and second particles, which are substantially smaller than the first particles. The obstructions are formed or disposed in the analysis area and configured to capture the first particles in the analysis area and to allow the second particles and unreacted fluid to pass out of the analysis area.

Abstract: A method of preparing a translucent film comprising the steps of providing a thermoplastic polymer, using the polymer to prepare a first composition containing the polymer and a second composition containing the polymer, mixing the first composition and a pigment to obtain a masterbatch containing 1 mass % to less than 30 mass % of the pigment, mixing the second composition and the masterbatch to obtain a film raw material having a pigment content of 0.05 mass % to 5.0 mass %, and processing the film raw material to obtain the film; a translucent film having uniformly distributed pigments; a composite structure containing the film; and the used of the film and the composite structure as a coating in the interior of a vehicle.

Abstract: A method and device for establishing a communication along a communications channel between a first device (200A) and a second device (200B) is disclosed. The method comprises mutually discovering the first device (200A) and the second device (200B), validating (F5, F6, F7) the communications channel between the first device (200A) and the second device (200B) by exchange of data messages, exchanging a secret between the first device (200A) and the second device (200B) and then exchanging encrypted messages along the communications channel.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a connection structure for a robot that operates inside pipes, as its small size allows high tractions in restricted spaces. It can be applied to form the connection structure of intervention robotic systems that operate under traction and can also be used to connect two umbilicals without using a large volume connector. Accordingly, the solution found by the present application solves the connection problems between two systems, the robot and the umbilical cable, and solves the problem of the state of the art, using a splice housing (1) that internally contains a splice hood (5).

Abstract: The system proposed in this invention allows the conversion of energy from an AC/DC source, located on a platform (surface) and transmitted through an umbilical to a robot that operates on flexible lines, converting the electrical voltage to levels suitable for supplying the robotic system, and can also be used for supplying other pieces of equipment that operate with low voltage and require power high-density and protection against voltage transients. The system of the invention consists of a surface source (2), fed by the platform's three-phase grid (1), an umbilical cable (3), which connects the source to the robot, an overvoltage protection circuit (4), and a two-stage conversion modular system (5 and 6).

Abstract: A beverage machine system that includes: an insulated potable liquid storage tank having an interior volume; a liquid carbonator spaced within the interior volume of the insulated potable liquid storage tank and submerged therein; a high pressure potable liquid pump configured to pump potable liquid from the interior volume of the insulated potable liquid storage tank through a potable liquid conduit to a spray nozzle within an interior volume of the liquid carbonator; and a cooling coil positioned in a spaced apart relationship but wound around the carbonator such that the cooling coil does not physically touch an exterior surface of the carbonator submersed within the chilled potable liquid and the space between the cooling coil and the carbonator is at least substantially free of any other structure other than periodic frozen potable liquid adjacent the cooling coil.

Abstract: An installation (1) comprising a storage zone (5) for storing the container (40) of the beverage for preparation; a liquid flow circuit (2) provided with at least one feed inlet (3) for feeding a beverage for preparation extending in said storage zone (5) and being provided with a perforation member (7); cooling and/or heating means (8) arranged along the liquid flow circuit (2); a sensor (13) for measuring the circuit temperature of the liquid flow circuit (2); and means (14) for providing a setpoint temperature corresponding to the tasting temperature desired for the beverage.

Abstract: An installation (1) comprising a storage zone (5) for storing the container (40) of the beverage for preparation; a liquid flow circuit (2) provided with at least one feed inlet (3) for feeding a beverage for preparation extending in said storage zone (5) and being provided with a perforation member (7); cooling and/or heating means (8) arranged along the liquid flow circuit (2); a sensor (13) for measuring the circuit temperature of the liquid flow circuit (2); and means (14) for providing a setpoint temperature corresponding to the tasting temperature desired for the beverage.

Abstract: A beverage machine system that includes: an insulated potable liquid storage tank having an interior volume; a liquid carbonator spaced within the interior volume of the insulated potable liquid storage tank and submerged therein; a high pressure potable liquid pump configured to pump potable liquid from the interior volume of the insulated potable liquid storage tank through a potable liquid conduit to a spray nozzle within an interior volume of the liquid carbonator; and a cooling coil positioned in a spaced apart relationship but wound around the carbonator such that the cooling coil does not physically touch an exterior surface of the carbonator submersed within the chilled potable liquid and the space between the cooling coil and the carbonator is at least substantially free of any other structure other than periodic frozen potable liquid adjacent the cooling coil.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation (1) for preparing a beverage, in particular a wine, for tasting, said installation (1) including a liquid flow pipe (2) equipped with at least one feed inlet (3) for feeding in beverage for preparation, and a with at least one dispensing outlet (4) for dispensing the prepared beverage. Said pipe (2) is provided with Peltier-effect cooling and/or heating means (5) and with aeration means (6) for cooling and/or heating and for aerating the inside of the pipe (2), the two means being disposed along the pipe over different segments of said pipe that are referred to respectively as “the cooling and/or heating segment” (7) and as “the aeration segment” (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation (1) for preparing a beverage, in particular a wine, for tasting, said installation (1) including a liquid flow pipe (2) equipped with at least one feed inlet (3) for feeding in beverage for preparation, and a with at least one dispensing outlet (4) for dispensing the prepared beverage. Said pipe (2) is provided with Peltier-effect cooling and/or heating means (5) and with aeration means (6) for cooling and/or heating and for aerating the inside of the pipe (2), the two means being disposed along the pipe over different segments of said pipe that are referred to respectively as “the cooling and/or heating segment” (7) and as “the aeration segment” (8).

Abstract: A method and a tool (10) for forming a seal in a lock chamber (3) of a sheet pile are proposed. The method comprises the steps of: introducing a seal forming tool (10) into the lock chamber (3); injecting a sealing material into a distribution chamber (50) of the tool (10) from where it axially fills longitudinally extending recesses (38?, 38?, 38??) in a seal-shaping module (12); and moving the tool (10) longitudinally through the lock chamber (3), whereby the sealing material is shaped by the seal-shaping module (12). The distribution chamber (50) is a closed chamber inside the tool (10) and spaced from the longitudinally extending recesses (38?, 38?, 38??); and the tool (10) comprises moreover at least two distribution channels (52?, 52?, 52??) connecting in parallel the distribution chamber (50) to the recesses (38?, 38?, 38??), the parallel distribution channels (52?, 52?, 52??) being fine-tuned for apportioning the flow of sealing material between the recesses (38?, 38?, 38??).

Abstract: A method and a tool (10) for forming a seal in a lock chamber (3) of a sheet pile are proposed. The method comprises the steps of: introducing a seal forming tool (10) into the lock chamber (3); injecting a sealing material into a distribution chamber (50) of the tool (10) from where it axially fills longitudinally extending recesses (38?, 38?, 38??) in a seal-shaping module (12); and moving the tool (10) longitudinally through the lock chamber (3), whereby the sealing material is shaped by the seal-shaping module (12). The distribution chamber (50) is a closed chamber inside the tool (10) and spaced from the longitudinally extending recesses (38?, 38?, 38??); and the tool (10) comprises moreover at least two distribution channels (52?, 52?, 52??) connecting in parallel the distribution chamber (50) to the recesses (38?, 38?, 38??), the parallel distribution channels (52?, 52?, 52??) being fine-tuned for apportioning the flow of sealing material between the recesses (38?, 38?, 38??).

Abstract: The aim of the present invention is to obtain fatty esters from fatty acids derived from vegetable oils and butters, through an enzymatic process, so that said esters can act as emollients, emulsifiers and co-emulsifiers with differentiated performance, having high spreadability and slidability compared to the prior-art products.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for determining a source of failure during a failed file access in a computer system. This method generates a sequence of file references from a first location in the computer system, and maintains a record of parameters specifying the sequence of file references. The results of the sequence of file references are examined to detect a failure during a file reference. If a failure is detected, the failed file reference is reconstructed using the record of parameters, and is then retried to determine the source of failure. In between retries, the method allows various system components to be manipulated to isolate the source of failure. In one embodiment, these manipulations include: replacing hardware components; replacing system firmware; replacing software components; and inserting debug code into a program on the computer system.