Abstract: An illustrative insertion management system may be configured to provide, as a first input to a machine learning model, geometric model data specific to a recipient of a cochlear implant and representative of a geometrical model of a cochlea of the recipient, provide, as a second input to the machine learning model, procedure data representative of one or more contextual attributes of a lead insertion procedure in which an electrode lead is inserted to the cochlea of the recipient, and generate, based on an output of the machine learning model that takes into account the geometric model data and the procedure data, procedure assistance data configured to assist a user in performing the lead insertion procedure.

Abstract: The electrical connection kit (16) for a multipole polyphase stator of a rotating electrical machine comprises a plurality of conductive elements (18, 19, 20, 21) that are superposed and electrically insulated so as to form an electrical connection circuit for each pole of each of the phases. The kit is intended to be grafted on one of the sides of the stator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining transfer functions of the HRTF type for an individual, that includes: measuring, for a first number of directions, the transfer functions of the HRTF type specific to the individual; matching the directivity functions associated with the measured functions of the HRTF type, with reference directivity functions associated with reference transfer functions of the HRTF type, the reference functions of the HRTF type being determined for a second number of directions higher that the first number of directions and reconstructing the measured directivity functions from the reference directivity functions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of washing pipework comprising a high point and at least one low point and filled with a liquid product, the washing method comprising: a step of draining the pipework of the liquid product; a step of filling the pipework with a washing product up to a filling level below the level of the high point; a step of introducing into the pipework a total volume of air through the or each low point the total volume of air introduced being substantially equal to the volume existing between the level of the high point and the filling level; and a step of draining the pipework of the washing product; the method being characterised in that the introduction step comprises at least two cycles, each cycle comprising in series an introduction of a volume of air of a first type at a first rate and an introduction of a volume of air of a second type at a second rate lower than the first rate.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-purpose imaging apparatus (10) comprising a body (14) and imaging means (36) housed within the body (14). The body (14) is adapted to releasably engage an adaptor (12). The adaptor (12) has an aperture (108) extending therethrough that aligns with the optical axis (X) of the imaging means (36) when so engaged, such that at least a portion of the optical axis (X) is not obscured. The adaptor (12) also has optics for illuminating a subject within the optical axis (X) for diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining transfer functions of the HRTF type for an individual, that comprises: measuring, for a first number of directions, the transfer functions of the HRTF type specific to said individual; matching the directivity functions associated with said measured functions of the HRTF type, with reference directivity functions associated with reference transfer functions of the HRTF type, said reference functions of the HRTF type being determined for a second number of directions higher that said first number of directions and reconstructing the measured directivity functions from said reference directivity functions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of washing pipework comprising a high point (118) and at least one low point (112a, 112b, 112c, 112d) and filled with a liquid product (104), the washing method comprising: a step of draining the pipework of the liquid product (104); a step of filling the pipework with a washing product up to a filling level (120) below the level of the high point (118); a step of introducing into the pipework a total volume of air through the or each low point (b 12a, 112b, 112c, 112d) the total volume of air introduced being substantially equal to the volume existing between the level of the high point (118) and the filling level (120); and a step of draining the pipework of the washing product; the method being characterised in that the introduction step comprises at least two cycles, each cycle comprising in series an introduction of a volume of air of a first type at a first rate and an introduction of a volume of air of a second type at a second rate lower than the first rate, and in

Abstract: Provided is a multi-purpose imaging apparatus (10) comprising a body (14) and imaging means (36) housed within the body (14). The body (14) is adapted to releasably engage an adaptor (12). The adaptor (12) has an aperture (108) extending therethrough that aligns with the optical axis (X) of the imaging means (36) when so engaged, such that at least a portion of the optical axis (X) is not obscured. The adaptor (12) also has optics for illuminating a subject within the optical axis (X) for diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: A filter device including a metal cavity (1, 11) closed by two end walls (3a, 3b; 13, 13b) extending transversely relative to the axis of said cavity (1, 11) and at least two dielectric inserts (4a, 4b; 14a to 14d) defining a resonator (5, 15a, 15b) in said cavity, characterized in that it includes at least one coupling iris (7a, 7b; 17) which also extends transversely relative to said axis.

Abstract: A warhead includes an explosive charge placed in a confinement casing and bounded towards a front portion by a liner, the entire warhead having an axis of symmetry of revolution. A detector is provided in front of the charge and processing and command circuits are provided in a rear portion of the charge. A multiple-point detonator is communicated with an axial space providing a detector-circuit link without harming the efficiency of the charge.

Abstract: A dielectric resonator has a pattern of metallic micro-wave strips deposited onto a dielectric substrate having a high relative permittivity. The pattern is of a generally annular shape and has a slot formed in the annular pattern. The resonator includes an positive feedback circuit coupled thereto having an active element, such as a transistor, and is usable, for instance, as a band-cut off or band-pass filter.

Abstract: A clip for fixing a panel (17) to a support (18), comprising: a relatively stiff moulded plastics material body (1) having a head (2) adapted to be mounted to the panel through an orifice (19), a foot (3) adapted to be mounted to the support through an orifice (20), a flange at the place where the foot (3) and the head (2) merge and a relatively soft plastics material washer cooperating with the flange to provide a seal with the support characterized in that the washer (14) is overmoulded onto the periphery of the flange (4).

Abstract: A two-part fastener for mounting a component upon a substrate comprises a first part having an elongate hollow body, a self-tapping threaded portion defined upon an exterior peripheral portion of the elongate body whereby the first part can be threadedly secured within the substrate, and a first snap-fitting engagement member defined upon an internal peripheral portion of the first part. The second part likewise comprises an elongate body, a support portion for fixedly mounting the component thereon, and a plurality of axially spaced second snap-fitting engagement members defined upon an external peripheral portion of the second part. When the second part is axially inserted into the first part, for example, with the component affixed thereon, the second snap-fitting engagement members of the second part selectively engage the engagement member of the first part such that the disposition of the component supported upon the second part can be adjustably mounted as desired relative to the substrate.

Abstract: A microwave resonator for operation in the whispering-gallery mode is constituted by a resonant element included in a flat disk having a diameter (2a) which is considerably larger than its thickness (2d). An electromagnetic wave which propagates within the disk is confined between the periphery of this latter and a so-called caustic surface having a smaller radius (a.sub.c). The wave does not radiate to the exterior and the resonator can be placed on a dielectric or metallic substrate. The disk can be hollowed-out within the caustic surface. A resonator can be simulated within the thickness of a dielectric substrate by at least one metallic ring which forms a magnetic short-circuit with the ground plane. Excitation is produced by microstrips or by dielectric image waveguides.

Abstract: The microwave oscillator, including a transistor (1), e.g. a field-effect transistor, includes a first resonating circuit (2) connected to a first terminal and a second resonating circuit (3) connected to a second terminal of said transistor, each resonating circuit including a microstrip (4,6), to which is coupled a dielectric resonator 5,7, both resonators of both resonating circuits being similar and operating at the same resonating frequency, third terminal of said transistor defining a power output. The oscillator provides two outputs of lower power but with a high Q.sub.ext, and an output of higher power with a medium Q.sub.ext.

Abstract: A direct current supply, making it possible to produce a number of separate regulated voltages from a single regulated supply, constituted by a voltage multiplier with cascade-connected doubler stages. One of the doubler stages, preferably the first, supplies by the connection point of its two rectifiers at least one circuit for generating a complementary d.c. voltage. This generator circuit comprises a variable capacitor connected downstream to two oppositely connected diodes and connected to earth or to a fixed d.c. potential, one directly and the other across a resistor and a capacitor connected in parallel.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a treatment bed with a fluidized, circulating medium comprises a fluidization container having intake means for a fluidization agent and means for vibration in the longitudinal direction comprises a fluidization grid consisting of a plate having a plurality of vents arranged in rows alternating with a plurality of rectilinear unvented strips, the strips being parallel to the vertical plane containing the direction of the vibrations.