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A multifunction endoscope handle comprises a body cover, a first body cover extension and a second body cover extension. The body cover comprises distal and proximal ends with a waist of therebetween. The proximal and distal end circumferences part each larger than the waist circumference. The body cover also comprises an outer surface tapering from the distal and proximal ends to the waist. Both of the first and second body cover extensions extend radially outwardly directions from the outer surface of the body cover. In some embodiments the proximal circumference is larger than the distal circumference. The outer surface is preferably a smoothly tapering outer surface. The body cover may comprise a plurality of ports at a proximal portion thereof.

A catheter assembly for pressure-sensitive control of ablation treatment is disclosed. The assembly includes a conductive element, an electrode, and a pressure sensitive conductive composite member positioned between the conductive element and the electrode. At least one of the conductive pin, the pressure sensitive conductive composite element and the ablation electrode are moveable to create an engagement position and a non-engagement position. In the engagement position, the elements are electrically coupled such that ablation energy may be delivered from the conductive pin to the ablation electrode via the pressure sensitive conductive composite element. In the non-engagement position, the elements are electrically decoupled such that ablation energy is not delivered to the ablation electrode. A related method for pressure-sensitive control of ablation is also disclosed.

A method is disclosed for improving an optical imaging property, for example spherical aberration or the focal length, of a projection objective of a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus. First, an immersion liquid is introduced into an interspace between a photosensitive surface and an end face of the projection objective. Then an imaging property of the projection objective is determined, for example using an interferometer or a CCD sensor arranged in an image plane of the projection objective. This imaging property is compared with a target imaging property. Finally, the temperature of the immersion liquid is changed until the determined imaging property is as close as possible to the target imaging property.

A multithread processor including: an execution unit including a physical processor; and a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) which converts, to a physical address, a logical address output from the execution unit, and logical processors are implemented on the physical processor, a first logical processor that is a part of the logical processors constitutes a first subsystem having a first virtual space, a second logical processor that is a part of the logical processors and different from the first logical processor constitutes a second subsystem having a second virtual space, each of the first and the second subsystems has processes to be assigned to the logical processors, and the logical address includes: a first TLB access virtual identifier for identifying one of the first and the second subsystems; and a process identifier for identifying a corresponding one of the processes in each of the first and the second subsystems.

Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to apparatuses for sealing the tips of pump-out tubes of vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units, and/or associated methods. In certain example embodiments, a laser source used in sealing the pump-out tube is thermally insulated from the VIG unit and emits a laser beam through one or more windows in an oven towards a mirror located therein. The mirror is located so as to redirect the laser beam onto the pump-out tube to thereby seal it. For instance, a substantially horizontal laser beam emitted from a laser source located outside the oven enters into the oven through one or more windows and is reflected by a mirror towards the pump-out tube to be sealed. The repositioning of the laser source advantageously can change its effective focal length and/or the location of the laser beam, e.g., because of the fixed location of the mirror.

A catheter assembly for assessing contact between the catheter assembly and tissue is disclosed. The assembly includes a catheter shaft and a pressure sensitive conductive composite member whose electrical resistance varies with pressure applied to the catheter assembly. The assembly also includes at least one measurement terminal to permit the measurement of changes in the electrical characteristics of the pressure sensitive conductive composite member. The assembly may optionally include a measurement device to measure resistance, impedance and/or other electrical characteristics. The assembly may utilize a reference electrode secured to the patient's tissue, which permits the measurement device to measure changes between the reference electrode and the at least one measurement terminal. Optionally, the assembly may include a conductive outer layer. Also disclosed are sensor assemblies, contact sensor, methods of contact sensing, and methods of manufacturing relating to the use of pressure sensitive conductive composites.

An adjustable positioning apparatus for either cabinet, workpieces or construction panels. Methods of use are disclosed. The apparatus can be used to hold and make adjustments to work-piece in precisely the facilitating position to be permanently affixed to the wall studs or ceiling joists. The adjustability of the apparatus enables one to support and position work pieces in their permanent positions at different elevations and can be quickly removed and readjusted for other elevations and different construction procedures.

A cable includes a spacer surrounding a cable core. The cable core includes four twisted pairs. A separator is disposed amongst the twisted pairs. The separator may be formed with three layers, wherein a middle layer is conductive and outer layers are nonconductive. A jacket surrounds the spacer, and a shielding layer may reside between the jacket and the spacer. The spacer may be formed of plural fibers or a polymer. Preferably, the spacer presents a lower dielectric constant per unit volume than the jacket. The separator may have a tape shape or a plus shape.

A method for manufacturing a metallic component including the steps of providing a capsule, which defines at least a portion of the shape of the metallic component, arranging metallic material in the capsule, sealing the capsule, subjecting the capsule to Hot Isostatic Pressing for a predetermined time, at a predetermined pressure and at a predetermined temperature, and optionally, removing the capsule. The metallic material is at least one pre-manufactured coherent body, which pre-manufactured coherent body being made of metallic powder, wherein at least a portion of the metallic powder is consolidated such that the metallic powder is held together into a pre-manufactured coherent body. At least one portion of the pre-manufactured coherent body is manufactured by Additive Manufacturing by subsequently arranging superimposed layers of metallic powder.

The present invention discloses a potentiometric biosensor for urea and creatinine detection, and the forming method thereof. The disclosed biosensor comprises a substrate, at least two working electrode on the substrate, at least one reference electrode on the substrate, an internal reference electrode on the substrate, and a packaging structure which separates the adjacent electrodes. The working electrode comprises urease or creatinine iminohydrolase (CIH). The detection signal is transmitted for further processing through a wire or an exposed surface on the biosensor. The disclosed biosensor is replaceable.

A brake system for a motor vehicle which simplifies the hydraulic design and avoids a vacuum prevailing over a relatively long period of time. The first hydraulic unit has a suction volume, which is connected to the suction side of the pump and which, in the event of a change in the pressure on the suction side of the pump, provides a pressure and volume equalization by means of the brake fluid stored in the suction volume, with an elastic element.

A calibration method for compensating a home position of a 3D printer is disclosed. According to a movement position of a movable mechanism of the 3D printer, a control voltage is provided to a microcontroller. The calibration method includes steps as follows. The movable mechanism moves in a home direction. It is to determine whether the microcontroller receives a first logic level signal which is transited according to the corresponding control voltage. If yes, the movable mechanism moves in a direction opposite to the home direction. It is to determine whether the microcontroller receives a second logic level signal which is transited according to the corresponding control voltage. If yes, the movable mechanism moves a compensation distance corresponding to a step compensation amount in the home direction. Therefore, the calibration method is provided to reduce circuit costs, simplify designs of control circuits, and accurately calibrate the home position.

The present invention relates to an all-optical sensor utilizing effective index modulation of a waveguide and detection of a wavelength shift of reflected light and a force sensing system accommodating said optical sensor. One embodiment of the invention relates to a sensor system comprising at least one multimode light source, one or more optical sensors comprising a multimode sensor optical waveguide accommodating a distributed Bragg reflector, at least one transmitting optical waveguide for guiding light from said at least one light source to said one or more multimode sensor optical waveguides, a detector for measuring light reflected from said Bragg reflector in said one or more multimode sensor optical waveguides, and a data processor adapted for analyzing variations in the Bragg wavelength of at least one higher order mode of the reflected light.

The present invention discloses a de-jittering method for a clock signal, which is implemented by adopting a controllable frequency divider and includes: taking the clock signal to be de-jittered as a reference signal, and comparing a feedback clock signal outputted by the controllable frequency divider with the reference signal; generating the control signal that is then transmitted to the controllable frequency divider; the controllable frequency divider performs frequency division upon the input high-frequency signal to generate a stable clock, and the stable clock is outputted as the feedback clock signal which has been de-jittered. The present invention also discloses a de-jittering apparatus for implementing the above-mentioned method, which includes: a circuit for generating a control signal and a controllable frequency divider. By applying the present invention, the de-jittering circuit for clock signal can be simple. What's more, transition between T1 clock frequency and E1 clock frequency can also be implemented to meet practical requirements better.

An electrical system includes a first connector (1), a second connector (2), and a printed circuit board (PCB) on which the second connector is mounted. The first connector has a mating portion (112) with numbers of contacts (13) therein and an elastic post member (14) standing higher than the mating portion. The second connector defines a mating connector fitting section (212) with numbers of contacts (23) therein and a through hole (217) for guiding and receiving the post member. The post member functions as first conductor that contacts a second conductor (31) located on the PCB exposed in the through hole.

The present invention relates to a valve device (1) for a ventilation installation. The valve device (1) comprises a vent surface (4) that is equipped with a plurality of vent apertures (5) and a slide valve (6) comprising a slide valve plate (7) equipped with a plurality of slide valve apertures (8). The valve plate formed such that it can be varied between taking a first position (I) at which the vent apertures (5) are covered by the slide valve plate (7), and taking a second position (II) at which at least some vent apertures (5) have surfaces that overlap with some slide valve apertures (8) such that an air flow is permitted through the valve device (1). The valve device (1) is designed such that when the slide valve plate (7) is positioned on that side of the vent surface (4) that normally has a relatively higher pressure, the high pressure side (9), than the other side, the low pressure side (10). The slide valve plate (7) is formed such that the force from the pressure difference between the high pressure side (9) and the low pressure side (10) is sufficient to retain the slide valve plate in its place at the vent surface (4) when it is in the first, closed position (I).