Abstract: The present invention relates to a metallic practice cartridge bullet, in particular for use on, in particular police, shooting ranges, comprising a, in particular ogive-shaped bullet nose, with a central cavity and a bullet tail, wherein the bullet is made of iron, in particular soft iron, with a carbon content of more than 0.05%.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for predicting an association between input data in a first modality and data in a second modality using a statistical model trained to represent interactions between data having a plurality of modalities including the first modality and the second modality, the statistical model comprising a plurality of encoders and decoders, each of which is trained to process data for one of the plurality of modalities, and a joint-modality representation coupling the plurality of encoders and decoders. The method comprises selecting, based on the first modality and the second modality, an encoder/decoder pair or a pair of encoders, from among the plurality of encoders and decoders, and processing the input data with the joint-modality representation and the selected encoder/decoder pair or pair of encoders to predict the association between the input data and the data in the second modality.

Abstract: An acoustically absorptive system for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a panel assembly. The panel assembly includes at least one acoustic absorptive member and a porous housing disposed about the at least one acoustic absorptive member such that a porous layer of the housing covers the at least one acoustic absorptive member at opposing faces of the panel assembly. A mounting assembly positions the panel assembly in a chamber of the HVAC system such that a gap is defined between a rear surface of the panel assembly and a wall of the chamber, the mounting assembly including one or more channels attached to the chamber.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to searching of media items associated with one or more keywords. Content search features may be generated and configured to receive search scope selections. A root level limitation may be associated with a folder within a media organization architecture. A query limitation may be associated with the content search features. In certain embodiments, means for automatically correcting the search scope selections to satisfy the query limitation are provided.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure include a method and system for providing an interactive virtual reality simulation for virtual reality training. A headset, controllers, and/or one or more sensors communicate with a processor to display the interactive virtual reality simulation on a user display within the headset. The interactive virtual reality training for use in facilitating virtually reality simulations including a microscope simulation, a bacteria streaking simulation, and/or a visually inspecting containers simulation.

Abstract: A lead terminal comprising at least one spring-loaded clamping connection for connecting an electrical conductor by spring force. The spring-loaded clamping connection includes a clamping spring and a busbar section, associated with the clamping spring, between which a clamping point for connecting the electrical conductor is formed, and comprising a swivelable actuating lever, associated with the spring-loaded clamping connection, for actuating the clamping spring. The actuating lever has at least one support element that includes a support surface, facing the busbar section, via which the actuating lever is supported on a support region of the busbar section.

Abstract: A lead terminal comprising at least one spring-loaded clamping connection for connecting an electrical conductor by spring force. The spring-loaded clamping connection comprises a clamping spring and a busbar section, associated with the clamping spring, between which a clamping point for connecting the electrical conductor is formed, and comprising a swivelable actuating lever, associated with the spring-loaded clamping connection, for actuating the clamping spring. The actuating lever has at least one support element that includes a support surface, facing the busbar section, via which the actuating lever is supported on a support region of the busbar section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to the present invention addresses and/or prevents lost protocol synchronization in HARQ systems caused by ACK/NACK errors. One embodiment detects lost synchronization errors for NDI-based retransmission protocols and restores synchronization by sending an explicit RESET message. In response to the RESET message, the transmitter aborts the transmission of a current PDU and transmits a new PDU and corresponding NDI. Another embodiment prevents protocol synchronization errors by sending scheduling grants on a packet by packet basis. The receiver sends a subsequent explicit scheduling grant to the transmitter based on an error evaluation of a received PDU. The transmitter will not send the next PDU unless it receives the subsequent explicit scheduling grant.

Abstract: A line launcher includes a launcher body extending along a longitudinal axis between a rear end and a front end. The line launcher further includes a handle, a trigger, and a removable battery. The line launcher further includes a compressed gas charge assembly. The line launcher further includes an elongated barrel coupled to the body at the front end. The line launcher further includes a throwline assembly, the throwline assembly including a projectile and a throwline, the projectile insertable into and ejectable from the elongated barrel.

Abstract: A susceptor assembly for supporting a crucible during a crystal growth process includes a susceptor base, a tubular sidewall connected to the susceptor base, and a removable sacrifice ring interposed between the susceptor base and the sidewall. Each of the susceptor base and the sidewall is formed of a carbon-containing material. The susceptor base has an annular wall and a shoulder extending radially outward from an outer surface of the annular wall. The sidewall has a first end that receives the annular wall to connect the sidewall to the susceptor base. The sacrifice ring has a first surface that faces the outer surface of the annular wall, a second surface that faces an interior surface of the sidewall, and a ledge extending outward from the second surface that engages the first end of the sidewall.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer imaging system for imaging a semiconductor wafer includes shroud panels defining a black box, a camera positioned in the black box for imaging the semiconductor wafer, and an illumination panel for directing diffuse light to the semiconductor wafer. A portion of the diffuse light is reflected off the semiconductor wafer and the camera images the semiconductor wafer by detecting the reflected diffuse light.

Abstract: A system for imaging a robotically moved medical object has a movement device for robotic movement of the medical object, a medical imaging device, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive a data set that maps a vessel structure of an examination object and is registered with the medical imaging device, and to determine an object path along the vessel structure toward a target region in the data set. The movement device is configured to move the medical object along the object path and provide an object parameter relating to a movement state of the medical object. The processing unit is further configured to control a positioning of the medical imaging device relative to the examination object as a function of object parameter and object path such that a predefined section of the medical object is mapped in image data acquired by the medical imaging device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing soft polyurethane foam obtained by reacting a composition containing a component A1 containing at least one filled polyol, a component A2 containing compounds reactive with isocyanates and having a hydroxyl value of ?20 to <100 mg KOH/g, the component A2 not containing any filled polyol, a component A3 containing water and/or at least one physical blowing agent, a component A4 containing auxiliary agents and additives, and a component B containing di- and/or polyisocyanates, characterized in that the reaction occurs in the presence of 0.5 to 3 parts by weight of an organic urea derivative as component C, which is obtained by reacting urea with a difunctional amine having a number-average molecular weight of 200 to 1000 g/mol. The invention also relates to a soft polyurethane foam obtainable by the method.

Abstract: An X-ray device has a stand, a support arm, a mount and a C-arm, on which are arranged, opposing one another, an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector. The support arm is coupled to the stand at one end such that it can rotate about a first axis of rotation for the creation of a first degree of freedom of movement and the mount is coupled to the support arm at the other end such that it can rotate about a second axis of rotation for the creation of a second degree of freedom of movement. The first axis of rotation, the second axis of rotation and a central beam of the X-ray generator intersect at one point in all positions of the support arm and of the mount.

Abstract: The instant disclosure generally relates to a multicomponent composition for coating mammalian or synthetic keratin material and textiles, the composition comprising a first and second components and a third component. The first and second components comprise first and second compounds respectively. Any one or more of the first, second and third components may also comprise pigment microparticles. The first, second and third compounds meld together on keratin material and textiles and especially on hair to form a coating that can be formulated to provide temporary coverage or provide permanent coverage. The multicomponent composition formed and set in situ as a solid linked coating ranges from ready removability to substantially permanent lastingness.

Abstract: An image of a sample collection device is captured. The image of the sample collection device is analyzed to determine whether the sample collection device includes a sufficient amount of fluid sample. The image of the sample collection device is validated based on a result of the image analysis.

Abstract: A conductor terminal that has an insulating housing, which has a conductor insertion opening for inserting an electrical conductor and a contact element insertion opening for inserting a contact element. A busbar has a clamping section arranged between the inserted electrical conductor and the inserted contact element. A first clamping spring is provided for clamping the electrical conductor, which includes a first clamping leg having a clamping edge oriented in the direction of the clamping section, a first spring bend and a first contact leg, the clamping edge and the clamping section forming a first clamping point for clamping the electrical conductor.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a system that includes a plate holder and an awl. The plate holder has a first end and a second end with an engagement feature at the second end that is engageable with a bone plate. The awl is releasably engaged to the plate holder and includes a locking mechanism adjustable from a first setting to a second setting and a tip. When the locking mechanism is in the first setting, the awl is fixed relative to the plate holder and the tip is disposed within the plate holder. When the locking mechanism is in the second setting, the awl is axially translatable relative to the plate holder such that the tip of the awl extends out of the second end of the plate holder.

Abstract: Hollow spheres are produced having a wall composed of collagen and at least one collagen derivative, wherein the cavity is filled with at least one gas. For this purpose, at least one suspension or solution of collagen and at least one collagen derivative, at least one separation liquid and at least one crosslinking liquid are arranged in a container, followed by introduction of a gas mixture via a gas supply device, as a result of which gas-filled hollow spheres having a collagen/collagen derivative wall are formed and are supplied to the separation liquid and then to the crosslinking liquid.