Abstract

The disclosed forming device comprises a die (12) having an impact face (24) and an associated magnetic means (30) able to generate a transverse magnetic field outgoing relative to the orientation of the impact face. When the device exerts a pushing or repulsive force in a determined direction (A) on a sheet (2) or the like made of electrically conductive material, one portion (2a) of this sheet is deformed or bent in a die-receiving region by being projected at high speed toward the impact face. The magnetic means, which is placed on the side of the die (12) and generates the magnetic field, forms an eddy current braking system for decreasing the speed of the portion (2a) as the latter approaches the impact face (24) and enters into the zone of action of the magnetic field, thus improving the precision of the forming process.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 26/14 - Shaping without cutting otherwise than by using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, e.g. shaping by applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces applying magnetic forces
• B21D 26/06 - Shaping without cutting otherwise than by using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, e.g. shaping by applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces by applying fluid pressure by shock waves

Abstract

Three-dimensional body implants including a hydrogel, which includes cross-linked alginate and gelatin, and in particular breast implants. The hydrogel of the implants has a mechanical strength of 1 kPa to 1000 kPa, and the hydrogel of the implants may further include fibrinogen. The implants include a porous zone, and the implants are acellular, i.e., free of cells during their manufacture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 27/52 - Hydrogels or hydrocolloids
• A61L 27/26 - Mixtures of macromolecular materials
• A61L 27/56 - Porous or cellular materials
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B29C 64/30 - Auxiliary operations or equipment
• B29C 71/00 - After-treatment of articles without altering their shape; Apparatus therefor
• B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]

Abstract

Disclosed is a method (100) for repairing an object having at least one surface defect, the method comprising the steps of determining (110) the position of the defect on the object, selecting (120) a three-dimensional marker, positioning (125) the selected marker on the object, determining (147) a volume to be machined, machining (155) the object, and reloading (165) the machined volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 6/00 - Restoring or reconditioning objects
• G05B 19/18 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
• G05B 19/401 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes

Abstract

The present invention relates the treatment and prognostic of cancer like glioblastoma. Here, the inventors focused their study on the impact of presence of N6-adenosine methylation in miRNA-200b-3p in samples of patients suffering from glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Their study was particularly focused on the impact of miRNA-200b-3p and its adenosine methylation on the expression of XIAP. XIAP acts as an anti-apoptotic protein via the inhibition of caspase-3 and -7 activation and high XIAP expression is associated with a poor survival in several solid tumors. Thus, the miR-200b-3p-mediated repression of XIAP mRNA expression appears as a mechanism governing the caspase-3 and -7 activity and the apoptosis. In theory, in the presence of miR-200b-3p, XIAP mRNA expression is repressed and caspase-3 and -7 can be activated to promote apoptosis. Thus, the present invention relates to an in vitro method for determining the prognosis of the survival time of a patient suffering from a cancer comprising the steps consisting of i) determining the expression level of the miR-200b-3p and/or the N6-adenosine methylated miRNA-200b-3p (miR-200b-3p m6A) in a sample from said patient and to the N6-adenosine methylated miRNA-200b-3p (miR-200b-3p m6A) for use in the treatment of a cancer in a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for stabilizing a fault system (1) comprising a first boulder (2) and a second boulder (4) defining a fault (6) between them, said method comprising the following successive steps: a) providing a setpoint value for the displacement of the first boulder (2); b) measuring a value of the displacement of the first boulder (2); c) generating a pressure control signal for controlling the pressure of a fluid through the application of a control law; d) injecting or pumping a fluid into the fault (6) according to the pressure control signal; and e) repeating measuring step b), generating step c) and injecting step d) at a predetermined frequency. The invention also relates to a device for stabilizing such a fault system implementing the stabilizing method.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 3/12 - Consolidating by placing solidifying or pore-filling substances in the soil
• E02D 17/20 - Securing of slopes or inclines
• E02D 27/34 - Foundations for sinking or earthquake territories

Abstract

The present invention relates to an assembly comprising a test bench (1) configured to act shearingly on a sample (10), a network of sensors arranged on the test bench (1), and a control device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/02 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress - Details
• G01N 3/24 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady shearing forces
• G01N 3/307 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force generated by pneumatic or hydraulic means

Abstract

The present invention relates to three-dimensional body implants comprising a hydrogel comprising crosslinked alginate and gelatin, and in particular breast implants. The hydrogel of the implants according to the invention may further comprise fibrinogen. The implants according to the invention are acellular, that is to say free of cells during their manufacture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 27/52 - Hydrogels or hydrocolloids
• A61L 27/56 - Porous or cellular materials

Abstract

The present invention relates to three-dimensional body implants comprising a hydrogel comprising crosslinked alginate and gelatin, and in particular breast implants. The hydrogel of the implants according to the invention may further comprise fibrinogen. The implants according to the invention are acellular, that is to say free of cells during their manufacture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 27/52 - Hydrogels or hydrocolloids
• A61L 27/56 - Porous or cellular materials

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a structure from a granular material, called sand, in particular a mold. A layer of sand is deposited. The layer of sand is selectively agglomerated by spraying, using a spray nozzle, an inorganic binder having an M2SiO3 type (meta)silicate dissolved in a solvent. Prior to the spraying, the inorganic binder is heated to a temperature to confer on it a viscosity less than 0.2 Pa·s. A device for implementing the method is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22C 1/18 - Compositions of refractory mould or core materials; Grain structures thereof; Chemical or physical features in the formation or manufacture of moulds characterised by the use of binding agents; Mixtures of binding agents of inorganic agents
• B22C 1/16 - Compositions of refractory mould or core materials; Grain structures thereof; Chemical or physical features in the formation or manufacture of moulds characterised by the use of binding agents; Mixtures of binding agents
• B22C 9/02 - Sand moulds or like moulds for shaped castings
• B22C 1/02 - Compositions of refractory mould or core materials; Grain structures thereof; Chemical or physical features in the formation or manufacture of moulds characterised by additives for special purposes, e.g. indicators, breakdown additives
• B22C 19/04 - Controlling devices specially designed for moulding machines
• B22C 19/02 - Mould tables
• B22C 5/00 - Machines or devices specially designed for dressing or handling the mould material so far as specially adapted for that purpose
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing

Abstract

A device for depositing a layer of granular material on a deposition surface. The device includes a discharge hopper, a scraper, and a transporter to move the discharge hopper and the scraper relative to the deposition surface. The hopper includes a plurality of discharge holes, aligned in a transverse direction, a top portion and a conical bottom discharge portion. The bottom discharge portion includes two transverse walls that are inclined towards the discharge holes. Each compartment, of a transverse compartmentalization of the discharge portion, includes two walls perpendicular to the transverse walls of the conical bottom discharge portion and inclined towards the discharge holes. Each compartment facing a discharge hole forms a pyramid-shaped conduit in the bottom discharge portion. The consecutive walls of the two compartments being joined at a corner where they meet in the bottom discharge portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/329 - Feeding using hoppers
• B29C 64/236 - Driving means for motion in a direction within the plane of a layer
• B29C 64/214 - Doctor blades
• B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
• B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing

Abstract

A robot to manufacture a part by additive manufacturing using volume elements or voxels. The robot includes a base and a rotary arm having a plurality of effectors for additive manufacturing radially distributed on the arm. A guiding shaft to translationally move the rotary arm by rotation, in a direction parallel to its axis of rotation, and to translationally and rotationally guide the rotary arm relative to the base. A controller to control the action of the effectors for additive manufacturing as a function of the position of the rotary arm in space. A method for implementing the robot is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/241 - Driving means for rotary motion
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B29C 64/329 - Feeding using hoppers
• B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B22F 10/80 - Data acquisition or data processing
• B22F 12/00 - Apparatus or devices specially adapted for additive manufacturing; Auxiliary means for additive manufacturing; Combinations of additive manufacturing apparatus or devices with other processing apparatus or devices
• B22F 12/52 - Hoppers
• B22F 12/67 - Blades
• B29C 64/214 - Doctor blades

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for estimating a set of component(s) of a product using a spectrometry device comprising a source of ionization of an element, a separation module for separating ions from the ionized element, and a detector that is connected to the separation module and suitable for measuring an ion flow from the element. This method is implemented by an electronic device suitable for being connected to the spectrometry device and comprises the following steps: obtaining (100) a group of signatures for potential components of the product, each signature representing an ion flow from a respective potential component and being measured by the spectrometry device; acquiring (100) a value of an ion flow from the product, measured by the spectrometry device; and estimating (130) the set of component(s) of the product using the group of signatures and the value via an estimation algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/00 - Particle spectrometers or separator tubes
• H01J 49/40 - Time-of-flight spectrometers

Abstract

The present invention relates the treatment and prognostic of cancer like glioblastoma. Here, the inventors focused their study on the impact of presence of N6-adenosine methylation in miRNA-200b-3p in samples of patients suffering from glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Their study was particularly focused on the impact of miRNA-200b-3p and its adenosine methylation on the expression of XIAP. XIAP acts as an anti-apoptotic protein via the inhibition of caspase-3 and -7 activation and high XIAP expression is associated with a poor survival in several solid tumors. Thus, the miR-200b-3p-mediated repression of XIAP mRNA expression appears as a mechanism governing the caspase-3 and -7 activity and the apoptosis. In theory, in the presence of miR-200b-3p, XIAP mRNA expression is repressed and caspase-3 and -7 can be activated to promote apoptosis. Thus, the present invention relates to an in vitro method for determining the prognosis of the survival time of a patient suffering from a cancer comprising the steps consisting of i) determining the expression level of the miR-200b-3p and/or the N6-adenosine methylated miRNA-200b-3p (miR-200b-3p m6A) in a sample from said patient and to the N6-adenosine methylated miRNA-200b-3p (miR-200b-3p m6A) for use in the treatment of a cancer in a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
• A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

This method for determining a set of one or more values related to at least one sample using a spectrometry device is implemented by an electronic determination device suitable for being connected to the spectrometry device and comprises the acquisition (100) of a temporal curve of the ion flow of each sample, the curve of the ion flow being obtained with the spectrometry device via a measurement procedure comprising starting the measurement, then inserting each sample into an ionization source of the spectrometry device, and stopping the measurement; and determining (120) the set of one or more values related to each sample using the curve of the ion flow of the respective sample. The method further comprises, prior to the determination (120) and for each sample, estimating (110) a time of insertion of the respective sample into the ionization source, using the ion flow curve; and during the determination (120), at least one value is determined in addition according to the estimated time of insertion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/00 - Particle spectrometers or separator tubes
• G01N 27/622 - Ion mobility spectrometry

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
• G16B 5/30 - Dynamic-time models

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for manufacturing a structure (151) from a granular material, called sand, in particular a mould, comprising the steps consisting of: i. depositing a layer of sand;ii. selectively agglomerating the layer of sand by spraying, by means of a spray nozzle, an inorganic binder comprising an M2SiO3 type (meta)silicate dissolved in a solvent;iii. wherein, prior to its spraying, the inorganic binder is heated to a temperature able to confer on it a viscosity less than 0.2 Pa.s.The invention also concerns a device for implementing this method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22C 1/02 - Compositions of refractory mould or core materials; Grain structures thereof; Chemical or physical features in the formation or manufacture of moulds characterised by additives for special purposes, e.g. indicators, breakdown additives
• B22C 1/16 - Compositions of refractory mould or core materials; Grain structures thereof; Chemical or physical features in the formation or manufacture of moulds characterised by the use of binding agents; Mixtures of binding agents
• B22C 1/18 - Compositions of refractory mould or core materials; Grain structures thereof; Chemical or physical features in the formation or manufacture of moulds characterised by the use of binding agents; Mixtures of binding agents of inorganic agents
• B22C 5/00 - Machines or devices specially designed for dressing or handling the mould material so far as specially adapted for that purpose
• B22C 9/02 - Sand moulds or like moulds for shaped castings
• B22C 19/02 - Mould tables
• B22C 19/04 - Controlling devices specially designed for moulding machines
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material

Abstract

222); means for controlling the action of the effectors (110) for additive manufacturing as a function of the position of the rotary arm in space. A method for implementing the robot.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/209 - Heads; Nozzles
• B29C 64/241 - Driving means for rotary motion
• B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
• B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material
• B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
• B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work

Abstract

A device for depositing a layer of granular material on a deposition surface, which device comprises: • - a discharge hopper; • - a scraper; • - means for moving the discharge hopper and the scraper relative to the deposition surface; characterised in that the hopper comprises: • - a plurality of discharge holes (331...335), aligned in a transverse direction (y); • - a top portion (310) and a conical bottom discharge portion (320), the bottom portion (320) comprising two transverse walls (321, 322) that are inclined towards the discharge holes; • - a transverse compartmentalisation of the discharge portion, each compartment comprising two walls (341, 342, 343) perpendicular to the transverse walls of the conical discharge portion and inclined towards the discharge hole, so as to form, facing each discharge hole, a pyramid-shaped conduit in the bottom discharge portion, the consecutive walls (342, 343) of two compartments being joined at a corner where they meet in the bottom discharge portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
• B29C 64/255 - Enclosures for the building material, e.g. powder containers
• B29C 64/214 - Doctor blades
• B29C 64/209 - Heads; Nozzles
• B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma

Abstract

A system to adjust and measure an additive manufacturing device via the CLAD method. The system includes a powder spray nozzle and a laser beam passing through the center of the nozzle, and a light source providing a light beam substantially perpendicular a lighting plane. The light source includes a support to position the light source with respect to a material surface. A profile camera is installed such that its optical axis is substantially parallel to the lighting plane. A projector to project a view seen by the center of the nozzle on an optical path and an optical axis of a centering camera is placed on the optical path. A low-power laser shot perforates a target. An acquisition and processing unit collects the images from the two cameras.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B29C 64/268 - Arrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB]
• B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B05B 7/22 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed electrically, e.g. by arc
• G05B 19/401 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
• B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
• G05B 19/18 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor

Abstract

To improve the driving safety over a path of a vehicle constituting an autonomous driving system that comprises a set of agents supervising a set of safety constraints in real time, the method comprises: - a first sequence of steps that consists of recording, in real time over a current trip along the path, in a first data structure (105), a problem commonly encountered when at least one agent signals that at least one safety constraint is not respected, said commonly encountered problem indicating the one or more constraints not respected and at least one point where the non-respected constraint appeared; - a second sequence of steps that consists of generating a vehicle path setting adapted in terms of positioning and speed at every point of the path indicated by a previously encountered problem extracted from a second data structure (108) compiling one or more occurrences of the first data structure (105) for at least one trip previously carried out along the path.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/32 - Structuring or formatting of map data
• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
• B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A nozzle for the additive manufacturing by spraying and fusion of powder along a hollow tapered stream. The nozzle includes an outer cone, an inner cone, and an intermediate cone. The powder is sprayed into the tapered annular space between the inner surface of the outer cone and the outer surface of the intermediate cone. The outer cone includes two portions detachably assembled along the axis of the cone by an assembler.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B05B 7/22 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed electrically, e.g. by arc
• B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
• B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
• B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
• B05B 15/18 - Arrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired places; Arrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts for handling or replacing worn parts
• B05B 15/14 - Arrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired places; Arrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling an insulin injection device and a system for delivering insulin in a patient in need thereof. The method comprising: defining a time interval; receiving the level of blood glucose; computing an insulin dose to be injected in the next time interval, and transmitting the computed insulin dose to be injected to the insulin injection device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

An assembly method between a part made of metal material and a part made of organic matrix composite material, said method having a step of providing two parts, each including a surface to be welded, and the surface to be welded of said composite part is made up, at least partially, of an exposed portion of at least one metal insert which is partially embedded in said composite part; positioning said surfaces to be welded opposite and separated from each other; and projecting, at high speed, the surface to be welded of the metal part or the exposed portion of the metal insert, onto one another, to obtain high-speed clamping to one another and to obtain a weld between the exposed portion of the metal insert of the composite part and the complementary portion of the surface to be welded.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
• B29C 65/64 - Joining a non-plastics element to a plastics element, e.g. by force
• B29C 65/72 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by combined operations, e.g. welding and stitching
• B23K 20/06 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating by means of high energy impulses, e.g. magnetic energy
• B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
• B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
• B23K 103/10 - Aluminium or alloys thereof
• B23K 103/14 - Titanium or alloys thereof
• B23K 103/18 - Dissimilar materials
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut
• B23K 103/16 - Composite materials
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B29K 705/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for the additive manufacturing, by material deposition, of a stepped part having a variable cross-section comprising an unsupported portion, said method comprising the steps consisting of: a. depositing a first layer of material (201, 203) comprising a positioning shape (211, 213) for positioning an extrinsic support (210, 215) and an engagement surface (212, 214); b. attaching a removable extrinsic support (210, 215) extending between said first layer and the free surface of the unsupported portion that has not yet been produced, to the positioning shape (211, 213), allowing the engagement surface (212, 214) to emerge from said first layer; c. depositing a layer, referred to as a free layer (202, 204), on said support (210, 215) and on the engagement surface (212, 214) of the first layer; d. dismounting the support (210, 215) after the free layer (202, 204) has solidified.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
• B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
• B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
• B22F 7/08 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools with one or more parts not made from powder
• B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
• B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding

Abstract

The invention relates to a nozzle for additive manufacturing using powder spraying/melting in a hollow conical jet, said nozzle comprising: - an outer cone (210); - an inner cone; and - an intermediate cone, the powder being sprayed within the conical annular space between the inner surface of the outer cone (210) and the outer surface of the intermediate cone, the outer cone comprising two parts (211, 212) that are assembled along the axis of the cone with the aid of removable means (213).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 7/22 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed electrically, e.g. by arc
• B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target

Abstract

The invention concerns a system for adjusting and measuring a device (201) for additive manufacturing, in particular by means of the CLAD process, comprising a powder spray nozzle (100) and a laser beam passing through the centre of said nozzle, characterised in that it comprises: a. a light source comprising: ai. a means (210) for positioning said light source relative to a material surface; aii. a lighting means (220), capable of delivering a luminous flux (221) substantially perpendicular to a plane, referred to as the lighting plane; b. an imaging device (240), referred to as the profile camera, installed such that the optical axis (241) of same is substantially parallel to the lighting plane; c. an optical path device (250) capable of projecting the view through the centre of the nozzle (100); d. a second imaging device (260), referred to as the centring camera, the optical axis of which is positioned on the optical path (250); e. a target capable of being perforated by a low-power laser shot; f. an acquisition and processing assembly (290) capable of collecting the images from the imaging devices (240, 260).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 7/22 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed electrically, e.g. by arc
• G05B 19/401 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for generating waves in a pool (1000), said system comprises, in the region of at least one wall of said pool, at least one water intake mouth which is connected to a supply source (4001) by means of a network of pipes (3004), said network of pipes (3004) comprising at least one pump (5003) which is capable of alternately transferring water from the supply source (4001) to the pool (1000) and vice versa, said pump (5003) being controlled so as to generate, in the region of the water intake mouth, an oscillating flow which is alternately oriented towards the pool (1000) and then towards the supply source (4001).

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 3/10 - Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto characterised by having means for functioning alternatively as pumps or turbines
• E02B 9/08 - Tide or wave power plants
• E04H 4/00 - Swimming or splash baths or pools

Abstract

The present application relates to an assembly method between a part (1) made of metal material and a part (2) made of organic matrix composite material, said method comprising the following consecutive steps: a) a step of providing said two parts (1, 2), each including a surface to be welded (11, 21), and said surface to be welded (21) of said composite part (2) is made up, at least partially, of an exposed portion (51) of at least one metal insert (5) which is partially embedded in said composite part (2); b) a step of positioning said surfaces to be welded (11, 21) opposite and separated from one another; and c) a step of projecting, at high speed, the surface to be welded (11) of the metal part (1) and/or the exposed portion (51) of the metal insert (5), onto one another, in order to obtain high-speed clamping of said surfaces to be welded (11, 21) to one another and to obtain a weld between the exposed portion (51) of the metal insert (5) of the composite part (2) and the complementary portion of the surface to be welded (11) of the metal part (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
• B23K 20/06 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating by means of high energy impulses, e.g. magnetic energy
• B23K 103/18 - Dissimilar materials
• B23K 103/16 - Composite materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a load-balancing device (4) for an articulated arm (2) capable of receiving a load (M) having a weight, the balancing device (4) being characterised in that it comprises a supporting system (54) capable of being attached to a stationary element (34) of the articulated arm (2), and an actuator element (48) capable of being attached to a movable input element (20) of the articulated arm (2), the balancing device (4) also including a lever arm (50) capable of exerting a force on said actuator element (48) in order to apply said force to the input element (20) of the articulated arm (2), the lever arm (50) having an adjustable length in accordance with the weight of the load (M).

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
• B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

Abstract

The present invention concerns an electro-hydraulic forming machine for the plastic deformation of a projectile part (P13) of the wall (P1) of a workpiece (P) to be formed, preferably a cylindrical tubular workpiece, by means of a forming fluid (F). The electro-hydraulic forming machine (1) comprises a tool (4) for applying said forming fluid (F) on the inner face (P11) of said projectile part (P13), said application tool (4) comprising: - a chamber (44) intended to contain said forming fluid (F), cooperating with means (3) for generating a shock wave in the forming fluid (F) intended to be contained in said chamber (44), and - at least one downstream port (42), intended to open opposite said projectile part (P13) of the wall (P1) to be deformed and in fluid communication with said chamber (44), in order to allow the passage of said forming fluid (F) and for propagating the generated shock wave towards the footprint (22) of a target support (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 26/06 - Shaping without cutting otherwise than by using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, e.g. shaping by applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces by applying fluid pressure by shock waves
• B21D 26/12 - Shaping without cutting otherwise than by using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, e.g. shaping by applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces by applying fluid pressure by shock waves initiated by spark discharge

Abstract

The present invention concerns an electro-hydraulic forming machine for the plastic deformation of a projectile part (P13) of the wall (P1) of a workpiece (P) to be formed, preferably a cylindrical tubular workpiece, by means of a forming fluid (F). The electro-hydraulic forming machine (1) comprises a tool (4) for applying said forming fluid (F) on the inner face (P11) of said projectile part (P13), said application tool (4) comprising: - a chamber (44) intended to contain said forming fluid (F), cooperating with means (3) for generating a shock wave in the forming fluid (F) intended to be contained in said chamber (44), and - at least one downstream port (42), intended to open opposite said projectile part (P13) of the wall (P1) to be deformed and in fluid communication with said chamber (44), in order to allow the passage of said forming fluid (F) and for propagating the generated shock wave towards the footprint (22) of a target support (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 26/06 - Shaping without cutting otherwise than by using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, e.g. shaping by applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces by applying fluid pressure by shock waves
• B21D 26/12 - Shaping without cutting otherwise than by using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, e.g. shaping by applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces by applying fluid pressure by shock waves initiated by spark discharge

Abstract

A machining method and apparatus for machining a part comprises a machining head and motorized axes comprising a rotary axis for displacing the machining head in a working space. Apparatus comprises a mechanism for positioning a part and holding it in position the working space. The machining head comprises a support for supporting a material shaping tool and a supply device for supplying material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/32 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23P 23/04 - Machines or arrangements of machines for performing specified combinations of different metal-working operations not covered by a single other subclass for both machining and other metal-working operations
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
• B23P 17/00 - Metal-working operations, not covered by a single other subclass or another group in this subclass
• B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining
• B21D 22/16 - Spinning over shaping mandrels or formers
• B23Q 39/02 - Metal-working machines incorporating a plurality of sub-assemblies, each capable of performing a metal-working operation the sub-assemblies being capable of being brought to act at a single operating station
• B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
• B23K 37/047 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps
• G05B 19/4099 - Surface or curve machining, making 3D objects, e.g. desktop manufacturing
• B23K 103/16 - Composite materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for machining a component, said device comprising: a. a machining head (370) and motorised shafts, comprising a rotary shaft for moving said head in a space known as the working space; b. means for positioning a component in said working space and holding it in position there; c. characterized in that the machining head (370) comprises means (440) for supporting shaping tools for shaping the material and means (250, 451, 452) that are able to add material. The invention also relates to a machining method implemented by this device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 17/00 - Metal-working operations, not covered by a single other subclass or another group in this subclass
• B23K 9/04 - Welding for other purposes than joining, e.g. built-up welding
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
• B23P 23/04 - Machines or arrangements of machines for performing specified combinations of different metal-working operations not covered by a single other subclass for both machining and other metal-working operations
• B23Q 39/02 - Metal-working machines incorporating a plurality of sub-assemblies, each capable of performing a metal-working operation the sub-assemblies being capable of being brought to act at a single operating station
• B21D 31/00 - Other methods for working sheet metal, metal tubes, metal profiles
• B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for machining a component, said device comprising: a. a machining head (370) and motorised shafts, comprising a rotary shaft for moving said head in a space known as the working space; b. means for positioning a component in said working space and holding it in position there; c. characterized in that the machining head (370) comprises means (440) for supporting shaping tools for shaping the material and means (250, 451, 452) that are able to add material. The invention also relates to a machining method implemented by this device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 17/00 - Metal-working operations, not covered by a single other subclass or another group in this subclass
• B23P 23/04 - Machines or arrangements of machines for performing specified combinations of different metal-working operations not covered by a single other subclass for both machining and other metal-working operations
• B23Q 39/02 - Metal-working machines incorporating a plurality of sub-assemblies, each capable of performing a metal-working operation the sub-assemblies being capable of being brought to act at a single operating station
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
• B23K 9/04 - Welding for other purposes than joining, e.g. built-up welding
• B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining
• B21D 31/00 - Other methods for working sheet metal, metal tubes, metal profiles

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the real-time dynamic simulation of the response of a system or of a complex process driven by a plurality of pilot factors Pi (i=1..k) each evolving in a given domain of variation, the domain of variation of the pilot factor Pi being discretized into NPi values, characterized in that it comprises the steps consisting in: - producing (510) a prior parametric model in the form of a functional equation linking the response to the variations of the plurality of pilot factors for any combination whatsoever of values of said factors in their domain of variation in the form of a sum of N modes dependant on the factors, each mode being defined for each of the NPi discretized values; - recording (520) the model obtained in step a) in the form of a computer program in an autonomous device comprising a processor able to execute said program.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/17 - Function evaluation by approximation methods, e.g. interpolation or extrapolation, smoothing or least mean square method
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

The invention relates to a parallel robot consisting of two kinematic chains (1, 2) connecting a base (3) to a platform (4) which is intended to be moved relative to the base, said robot comprising only two degrees of freedom such that the platform can be moved relative to the base in a plane (x, z) of a space (x, y, z) in which the x, y, and z directions are orthogonal, wherein the kinematic chains each include a bend (11) connecting a proximal sub-chain (10) connected to the base and a distal sub-chain (12) connected to the platform, said proximal sub-chain being intended to drive the bend in translation in the (x, z) plane, characterized in that the distal sub-chain of at least one of the two kinematic chains includes two rods (120, 121) spaced from each other in the (y) direction, a first end of each rod being connected to said bend by a link system consisting of two pivots (50, 51, 60, 61) having mutually orthogonal axes, wherein the axes of the two pivots (50, 51) of the link system of one of the rods (120) each define a non-zero angle with the axes of the two pivots (60, 61) of the link system of the other rod (121), the second end of each rod being connected to said platform by a link system also consisting of two pivots (52, 53, 62, 63) having mutually orthogonal axes, wherein the axes of the two pivots (52, 53) of the link system of one of the rods (120) each define a non-zero angle with the axes of the two pivots (62, 63) of the link system of the other rod (121).

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
• B25J 17/02 - Wrist joints

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for converting the energy of the swell and of waves into useable energy, particularly electrical energy, comprising a float element (2), an oscillating element (3) mounted such that it can move with respect to the float element, the oscillating element (3) being able to be set in relative motion with respect to the float element (2) under the action of the waves on the float element and means (4) for converting the movement of the oscillating element (3) into useable energy, particularly electrical energy, the device (1) also comprising braking means (5) capable selectively of immobilizing or releasing the oscillating element (3) with respect to the float element, clutch means (7) able selectively to couple or to uncouple the conversion means (4) and the oscillating element (3), and control means (8) for controlling the braking means (5) and the clutch means (7) as the swell evolves.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 13/20 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member and another member wherein both members are movable relative to the sea bed or shore
• F03B 15/00 - Controlling

Abstract

Safety equipment for use with prestressing cables as used in civil engineering and building structures, the safety equipment having two principle parts adapted to fit over a cable at a point where the cable interfaces with anchoring members or walls, the safety equipment configured to take over from original anchoring elements in the event of a rupture of the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04C 5/08 - Members specially adapted to be used in prestressed constructions
• E01D 19/16 - Suspension cables; Cable clamps for suspension cables