摘要:
Molecules secreted or derived from probiotic bacteria are provided for use in compositions and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of infection by pathogenic viruses. The isolated secreted molecules can also be used in nutritional or medical food products which provide probiotics to the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal.
摘要:
This invention provides isolated and characterized secreted molecules from probiotic bacteria from the genera Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Streptococcus or Bifidobacterium for use in compositions and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of infection by harmful pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella or E.coh The isolated secreted molecules can also be used in nutritional or medical food products which provide probiotics to the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal
摘要:
The present invention provides a method of drilling a hole in a workpiece in order to control breakthrough of the workpiece comprising the steps of : a) initiating contact between a drill bit of a drill unit and the workpiece; b) operating the drill unit to rotate the drill bit to drill the workpiece; c) during drilling of the workpiece measuring the force, F and torque, T , experienced by the drill bit; d) calculating a variable F', based on the measured force, F , representing the rate of change of F ; e) calculating a variable, T' based on the measured torque, T , representing the rate of change of T ; f ) calculating a variable F' ' representing the rate of change of F '; g) calculating a variable T ' ' representing the rate of change of T "; h) detecting the onset of breakout of the workpiece by use of the variables F ', F ' ', T ' and T ' '; i) thereby controlling the speed of rotation of the drill bit during breakthrough of the workpiece to control the degree of breakout of the drill bit from the workpiece. A drilling system is also disclosed.
摘要:
This invention relates to control means and actuators (1) with feed-back sensors (5) suitable for use in tele-operated systems, especially surgical tools and endoscopes. A membrane (9) is provided to flex with an operator's finger, and a sensor (20) responsive to longitudinal flexing of the membrane produces an output signal dependent on the position of the finger. The membrane (9) covers the finger like a glove, and extends across the back of the hand. The sensor (20) preferably comprises an optic fibre (13). The actuator (1) is fluid-operated and comprises a corrugated tube (7) with a length-restraining member (8) along one side so that the tube curves when it is extended by internal fluid pressure. A feedback sensor (5) is responsive to the position of the tube (7) and/or lateral force experienced by the tube (7) when it engages an external object. A feedback signal from the sensor (5) operates a feedback force generator (3) in contact with the operator's finger.
摘要:
This invention relates to control means and actuators (1) with feed-back sensors (5) suitable for use in tele-operated systems, especially surgical tools and endoscopes. A membrane (9) is provided to flex with an operator's finger, and a sensor (20) responsive to longitudinal flexing of the membrane produces an output signal dependent on the position of the finger. The membrane (9) covers the finger like a glove, and extends across the back of the hand. The sensor (20) preferably comprises an optic fibre (13). The actuator (1) is fluid-operated and comprises a corrugated tube (7) with a length-restraining member (8) along one side so that the tube curves when it is extended by internal fluid pressure. A feedback sensor (5) is responsive to the position of the tube (7) and/or lateral force experienced by the tube (7) when it engages an external object. A feedback signal from the sensor (5) operates a feedback force generator (3) in contact with the operator's finger.