A method of fastening a first curved part to a second curved part comprises placing the second part into a specified orientation in relation to a robotically controlled tape applicator, applying two-sided adhesive tape along a non-linear path over the surface of the second part, and placing the first part into registry with the second part to adhere to the adhesive tape. A robotic tape applicator ...

A disc (7) for a disc stack separator for a breathing system of a crankcase space of a combustion engine of a vehicle comprises an annular conical section (19) and a central part (21) located therein and having a plurality of openings (23). The conical section (19) is provided on one side with ribs (25) which are curved from the inner periphery (27) of the conical section to the outer circumferenc...

Systems and methods for controlling the power supplied to an electrosurgical probe. The systems and methods may be used to monitor electrode-tissue contact, adjust power in response to a loss of contact, and apply power in such a manner that charring, coagulum formation and tissue popping are less likely to occur.

An electrosurgical electrode shroud including a hollow substantially cylindrical member having a first end portion and a second end portion; the first end portion defining an opening which is configured and dimensioned to receive an electrosurgical electrode assembly therein; the second end portion defining an opening which is configured and dimensioned to receive an electrode mounting portion of ...

A hydroxy fatty acid salt having an average particle diameter of from 5 mum to 100 mum with a composition of from 0.3 wt % to 2 wt %, and more preferably, from 0.5 wt % to 2 wt % is added to a raw material powder in powder metallurgy, and worm molding is performed. In addition, a hydroxy fatty acid salt having an average particle diameter of 50 mum or less is attached on a mold in advance, and aft...

A biaxially oriented polyester film wherein the microscopic Raman crystallization index Ic measured in the film thickness direction is in a range of 8 cm-1 to 15 cm-1 and the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of Ic is 1 cm-1 or less. Another biaxially oriented polyester film wherein the relative power (I10TD) of spatial frequency (1/mm) measured along the transverse direct...

An optoelectronic process for inspection of an area of revolution of a receptacle presenting an axis of revolution, includes: illumination of the surface to be inspected using a lighting system presenting an axis of revolution that is located in the extension of the axis of revolution of the receptacle, formation of an image of the inspected surface using a camera, and analysis of the image formed...

The present invention is generally related to conference calls and more specifically, to methods and apparatus for conducting conference calls using a conference system adapted to operated between a circuit-switched network and a packet-switched network. In one embodiment, a method for conducting conference calls using a conferencing system is disclosed. In another embodiment, a conferencing syste...

A computer-readable medium contains software that, when read by a computer, causes the computer to perform a method for wide-area site-based surveillance. The method includes receiving surveillance data, including view targets, from a plurality of sensors at a site; synchronizing the surveillance data to a single time source; maintaining a site model of the site, wherein the site model comprises a...

An apparatus classifies a material, which may include identifying the material, identifying the type of the material, or identifying the type of the material's surface. The apparatus includes a detector for capturing an image of a surface of the material, and a processor classifies the material by analyzing the image. When incorporated in a mechanism, this apparatus can classify the material on wh...

An unmanned tactic platform (UTP) mounted on a two-stage locomotive system of which a first locomotive stage is a significantly high-speed travel stage where the UTP reaches an arena, and a second locomotive stage is a tactical maneuver stage in which the UTP maneuvers at the arena for executing a mission.

Un método para fabricar una parte de una tira reactiva con base electroquímica, comprendiendo el método: formar al menos un electrodo metálico sobre una superficie de un sustrato eléctricamente aislante, teniendo el al menos un electrodo metálico una superficie superior; tratar la superficie superior del al menos un electrodo metálico con una composición potenciadora de la hidrofilicidad para form...

A system for detecting electrode-tissue contact comprises a catheter having a location sensor and a distal tip electrode. The catheter preferably further comprises a reference electrode that is preferably protected from making contact with tissue. The system further comprises a signal generator to transmit test signals to the distal tip and reference electrodes. Tissue contact is detected by compa...

A system for detecting electrode-tissue contact comprises a multi-electrode catheter having a location sensor and a plurality of contact electrodes. The catheter preferably further comprises a reference electrode that is preferably protected from making contact with tissue. The system further comprises a signal generator to transmit test signals to each of the contact electrodes and to the referen...

A transmission ratio variable mechanism in prior art provided on a steering column needs a spiral cable and hence, not only needs an extra space but is also accompanied by a risk of having a drawback such as the breakage of the cable or the like. A steering wheel shaft 11 and an output shaft 22 are supported in a housing 21 attached to a steering column 13, to be rotatable on the same axis; first ...

Aspects of the invention relate to a turbine vane in which the inner and outer platforms are located substantially entirely on either the pressure side or the suction side of the airfoil. When a plurality of such vanes are installed in the turbine, a seam is formed by the circumferential end of the inner and outer platforms and a portion of the airfoil of a neighboring vane. During engine operatio...

A differential gear train for a wheeled vehicle includes a first housing, a first cover, a second housing, a second cover, a plurality of pinions, a first sun gear, and a second sun gear. Thus, the first sun gear drives the second sun gear by provision of the pinions at different positions so that the second propeller shaft in the second sun gear is directly driven by the first propeller shaft in ...

The invention provides a method of making a material, said method comprising generating a foamed hydrophilic polymer solution, especially of a gelatin or derivative thereof, and treating said foamed hydrophilic polymer solution with sufficient energy and for a sufficiently short time that a polymer foam having an open-cell structure is formed. The invention also provides a material comprising a su...

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a biaxial polynorbornene-film having a compensation film which has good light transmittance and a uniform in-plane retardation value and can function as both a negative C-plate and an A-plate.

Elastomer composites are produced by novel continuous flow methods and apparatus in which fluid streams of particulate filler and elastomer latex are fed to the mixing zone of a coagulum reactor to form a mixture in semi-confined flow continuously from the mixing zone through a coagulum zone to a discharge end of the reactor. The particulate filler fluid is fed under high pressure to the mixing zo...