Abstract: A fitting for a pressurized fluid circuit having an impeller drivable in rotation by a pressurized fluid crossing the fitting is provided. The impeller supports a plurality of magnets coupled to a plurality of coils for generating an electric current in the presence of a variable magnetic field generated by a rotation of the magnets.

Abstract: A Hannes-type hand prosthesis (1) has fingers (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) provided with phalanges (31, 32) controlled in flexion and extension by a system of sliding cables (5, 5a, 5b) and pulleys (64, 65). A stopping device (100, 101, 103, 104, 105) acts upon a slider (62) supporting the pulleys (64, 65) for selectively stopping the movements of the fingers (3, 3a, 3b, 3c), so that, when the user commands the actuation of some of them, the other fingers will remain locked in the flexed or extended position, and vice versa.

Abstract: A system having a medical device for scleral fixation and stabilization of an intraocular lens of any type, previously or simultaneously implanted is provided. The medical device uses three-dimensional shape memory implantable elements that are capable of autonomously changing shape in correspondence with certain environmental conditions, in particular temperature, and that are easily securable to the scleral wall.

Abstract: A prosthetic device includes an articular actuator assembly including a reduction gearbox that includes an actuating part connected to an output of the reduction gearbox and an actuated part integral with a distal portion of the prosthetic device. The actuating part and the actuated part are provided with abutment and reciprocal fitting. The abutment surfaces are provided on at least one protrusion of the actuating part and on at least one protrusion of the actuated part. In a decoupled condition the protrusion of the actuating part is positioned angularly, spaced from the protrusion of the actuated part and constitutes an end stop for the extension of the distal portion and allows free flexion of the distal portion. In a coupled condition the protrusions are in abutment with each other and actuate the relative rotation of the distal portion with respect to a proximal portion of the prosthetic device in extension.

Abstract: An artificial ventilation system includes a patient interface adapted to contain a volume in communication with at least the mouth and nose of a patient. The patient interface is provided with a through hole. The system also includes a nasal cannula connected to the through hole of the patient interface; and a connection element snugly fitted in the through hole and sealingly fitted onto the nasal cannula.

Abstract: A closing device for orthosis including a buckle and a strap engaged to each other, respectively associable at their opposite ends to portions of orthosis. The buckle includes at least two rings between which a wall is placed, which is provided with a hook-shaped quick coupling element on the upper surface. The strap includes on one side a portion of a loop-shaped quick coupling element for gripping on the relative quick coupling element of the wall.

Abstract: A quality control system includes: a conveyor on which parts to be inspected are arranged, an image acquisition system for acquiring images of the parts on the conveyor, and a control unit suitable for receiving and processing the acquired images. The control unit has an inspection program and a control program which are based on a neural network. The inspection program is configured to calculate and store quantities and threshold limits that will be used in the control program, and the control program is configured to determine whether each part is compliant or to be rejected.

Abstract: A check procedure of a production process of an artifact, wherein 2D and 3D images are acquired from a work area. The images are processed in an analysis check, using neural networks, to extract data that are sent to a check cycle that checks the data in order to inform alarm situations by a signal.

Abstract: A check procedure of a production process of an artifact, wherein 2D and 3D images are acquired from a work area. The images are processed in an analysis check, using neural networks, to extract data that are sent to a check cycle that checks the data in order to inform alarm situations by a signal.

Abstract: A multifunctional hip brace comprises a retaining wrapping base of elastic fabric (12) comprising a side portion (13), a lumbar band (14a) and a thigh band (14b), wherein the lumbar band (14a) and the thigh band (14b) are placed at opposite ends of the side portion (13) and can be wrapped about the waist and about a thigh of the patient and can be clamped in adjustable positions through quick hooking means (16), wherein the side portion (13) is entirely made of fabric and wherein the elastic retaining wrapping base (12) comprises a plurality of arrangements (17?, 17?) for hooking additional accessory elements (18?, 18?) for selectively limiting the movements of the hip joint, such as an articulated rod (18?), said plurality of arrangements (17?, 17?) being externally constrainable in a removable manner to the side portion (13) through quick hooking means (19), and a pair of elastic pulling strips (18?) externally constrainable in a removable manner through quick hooking means (19), diagonally placed between t

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical device which simultaneously carries out the production of an oxidising solution at controlled composition containing hypochlorous acid and the sprinkling thereof in a continuous process, useful for biocide treatments in agricultural fields. The device can be installed on motor vehicles or mobile means in general.

Abstract: The invention relates to an effluent COD treatment procedure by anodic oxidation combining the use of two different types of anode with a suitable apportionment of current. The first type of anode comprises an anode based on diamond doped-synthetic diamond. The second type of anode comprises an anode with high oxygen overvoltage containing tin and antimony oxides.

Abstract: A helmet (10) for non-invasive ventilation of patients comprising: a container body (20) in which there can be housed the head of a patient, provided with at least one optically transparent portion and with an open end to which a first rigid ring (21) is fixed; an elastically yieldable collar (30) which can be sealingly coupled to the neck of the patient and fixed to a second rigid ring (31) can be sealingly removably associated to said first rigid ring (21), whose distinguishing characteristic consists in comprising a bayonet-like coupling means adapted to removably couple the first and the second rigid ring with respect to each other (21,31).

Abstract: A method includes, in at least one aspect, receiving, at both an input node of a first input stage and in input node of a second input stage, a single-ended voltage signal; providing, by at least one of the first input stage or the second input stage, inductive degeneration to the single-ended voltage signal; converting an output from the first input stage into a first single-ended current signal; converting an output from the second input stage into a second single-ended current signal; and outputting, by an output stage, a differential output including the first single-ended current signal and the second single-ended current signal.

Abstract: A multifunctional hip brace comprises a retaining wrapping base of elastic fabric (12) comprising a side portion (13), a lumbar band (14a) and a thigh band (14b), wherein the lumbar band (14a) and the thigh band (14b) are placed at opposite ends of the side portion (13) and can be wrapped about the waist and about a thigh of the patient and can be clamped in adjustable positions through quick hooking means (16), wherein the side portion (13) is entirely made of fabric and wherein the elastic retaining wrapping base (12) comprises a plurality of arrangements (17?, 17?) for hooking additional accessory elements (18?, 18?) for selectively limiting the movements of the hip joint, such as an articulated rod (18?), said plurality of arrangements (17?, 17?) being externally constrainable in a removable manner to the side portion (13) through quick hooking means (19), and a pair of elastic pulling strips (18?) externally constrainable in a removable manner through quick hooking means (19), diagonally placed between t

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may be used to generate oscillating signals. One embodiment of the present invention includes a circuit that receives a differential signal to be divided. The circuit converts the differential signal into an injection signal. The injection signal is coupled to an oscillator, and the oscillator generates an output signal having a frequency that is a fraction of the frequency of the differential input signal. In another embodiment, the present invention includes a MIMO wireless communication system. The MIMO system may use the divider circuit to divide a local oscillator signal with reduced common mode distortion.

Abstract: A brace for immobilising a traumatized or operated shoulder including: at least one cushion configured to at least partly adhere to the body of a user having a traumatized or operated shoulder to be immobilised; at least one arm support sling extends from the cushion and with it delimits a compartment for housing a forearm of the user corresponding to the traumatized or operated shoulder; at least one abdominal band configured to envelope and/or surround at least one abdominal and lumbar area of the user; at least one support harness engaged to the cushion to support the cushion at a predetermined position and level. The support harness includes at least one rest portion configured to engage at least one shoulder of the user to support the cushion and the arm support sling. The support harness is configured to engage, resting thereon, the user's traumatized or operated shoulder.

Abstract: A circuit includes an oscillation generation circuit, a distribution circuit, and a transceiver circuit. The oscillation generation circuit is configured to generate a first oscillation signal having a first frequency. The distribution circuit includes a voltage to current stage, a transmission portion and a current to voltage stage. The voltage to current stage is configured to receive the first oscillation signal, and convert the first oscillation signal into a current form. The transmission portion is configured to transmit the first oscillation signal in the current form. The current to voltage stage is configured to receive the first oscillation signal in the current form and generate a second oscillation signal having a sub-harmonic frequency of the first frequency, such as half of the first frequency. The transceiver circuit is configured to operate in a frequency band responsive to the second oscillation signal.

Abstract: Devices and methods capable of correcting for distortion are disclosed. For example, a method for compensating for non-idealities in a frequency-conversion circuit having a high-frequency input side separated from a baseband side by a passive mixer is presented. The method includes injecting a plurality of calibration signals in the baseband side to determine cross-talk between an In-phase (I) portion of the baseband side and a Quadrature (Q) portion of the baseband side to produce a first measurement ?+ and a second measurement ??, synthesizing a crosstalk compensation filter g(?) based on the first measurement ?+ and the second measurement ??, and applying the crosstalk compensation filter g(?) to an output of the frequency-conversion circuit.