TRACKING HISTORY OF FIRMWARE PROGRAM UPDATES

A method of tracking a history of firmware program updates. The method includes reading current descriptions of current application programming interfaces from a history log. The current application programming interfaces correspond to current software modules. The current software modules form a current firmware program of a target device. The method also includes accessing updated software modules and new descriptions of new application programming interfaces of an updated firmware program. The updated firmware program is created from the current firmware program. The method further includes appending the new descriptions to the current descriptions in the history log, reading the new descriptions of the new application programming interfaces from the history log, generating an updated linkage for the updated firmware program by adding new links for the new application programming interfaces, and storing the updated software modules and the updated linkage in the history log. 1. A method of tracking a history of firmware program updates comprising:reading a plurality of current descriptions of a plurality of current application programming interfaces from a history log, wherein the plurality of current application programming interfaces corresponds to a plurality of current software modules, and the plurality of current software modules forms a current firmware program of a target device;accessing one or more updated software modules and one or more new descriptions of one or more new application programming interfaces of an updated firmware program, wherein the updated firmware program is created from the current firmware program;appending the one or more new descriptions to the plurality of current descriptions in the history log using a processor;reading the one or more new descriptions of the one or more new application programming interfaces from the history log using the processor;generating an updated linkage for the updated firmware program by adding one ...

Asymmetric electrochemical capacitor positive electrode composition and asymmetric electrochemical capacitor cells and devices comprising same

An asymmetric electrochemical capacitor positive electrode composition including activated carbon and an electrolyte salt which is a reaction product of an alkali metal halide and an aluminum halide is provided. Asymmetric electrochemical capacitor cells and energy storage devices comprising the asymmetric electrochemical capacitor positive electrode composition are also provided.

Low-temperature synthesis of colloidal nanocrystals

Low-temperature organometallic nucleation and crystallization-based synthesis methods for the fabrication of semiconductor and metal colloidal nanocrystals with narrow size distributions and tunable, size- and shape-dependent electronic and optical properties. Methods include (1) forming a reaction mixture in a reaction vessel under an inert atmosphere that includes at least one solvent, a cationic precursor, an anionic precursor, and at least a first surface stabilizing ligand while stirring at a temperature in a range from about 50° C. to about 130° C. and (2) growing nanocrystals in the reaction mixture for a period of time while maintaining the temperature, the stirring, and the inert-gas atmosphere.

Active battery management method

Method for active battery management to optimize battery performance. The method includes providing signal injections for charging and discharging of a battery. The signal injections include various charging and discharging profiles, rates, and endpoints. Response signals corresponding with the signal injections are received, and a utility of those signals is measured. Based upon the utility of the response signals, data relating to charging and discharging of the battery is modified to optimize battery performance.

Multiple Injector Holes for Gas Turbine Engine Vane

A vane comprises an airfoil extending from a radially outer platform to a radially inner platform. A pair of legs extend radially inwardly from the radially inner platform, and an air flow passage extends through the radially outer platform, through the airfoil, and into a chamber defined between the pair of legs. One of the pair of legs includes a plurality of injector holes, configured to allow air from the radially outer platform to pass outwardly of the holes. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.

Optical coupling in touch-sensing systems

A touch-sensitive apparatus operates by light frustration (FTIR) and comprises a light transmissive panel ( 1 ) with a front surface ( 5 ) and a rear surface ( 6 ). Light emitters ( 2 ) are optically coupled to the panel ( 1 ) at entry ports along a periphery region of the panel ( 1 ), and light detectors ( 3 ) are optically coupled to the panel ( 1 ) at exit ports along the periphery region for detecting light transmitted inside the panel ( 1 ). At least one optical sheet ( 20 ) is provided on the rear surface ( 6 ) in the periphery region. In an outcoupling installation, the light detectors ( 3 ) are arranged at the respective optical sheet ( 20 ) to receive, on a respective light-sensitive surface ( 3 A); light from the optical sheet ( 20 ), and each light detector ( 3 ) is arranged with the light-sensitive surface ( 3 A) essentially perpendicular to the rear surface ( 6 ). In an incoupling installation, each light emitter ( 2 ) is arranged at the respective optical sheet ( 20 ) to emit diverging light with a main direction that is essentially parallel to the rear surface ( 6 ) such that a portion of the diverging light impinges on the optical sheet ( 20 ) so as to define a respective entry port.

Vibration exciter for soil compacting devices

A vibration exciter for a soil compacting device includes a first unbalanced shaft on which at least one first unbalanced mass is arranged, a second unbalanced shaft which is arranged axially parallel to the first unbalanced shaft, which is contra-directionally rotatably coupled to the first unbalanced shaft in form-locked manner, and on which at least one second unbalanced mass is arranged, and a drive device for rotatably driving one of the unbalanced shafts and a rotation device. The drive device can be actuated by an actuation device in order to rotate the second unbalanced mass relative to the first unbalanced mass. The second unbalanced shaft has a cavity, and the actuation device is at least partially arranged inside the cavity.

Intelligent Dusk Detection for Automatic Light Controller

An improved luminaire configured to detect dawn and dusk and to turn on, dim and/or turn off in response to the ambient light level. The luminaire is configured to delay turning on, dimming, and/or turning off such that light emitted by the luminaire can be utilized by neighboring luminaires in calculating the ambient light level in determining if dawn, dusk, or other low light condition has begun or is ending. The luminaires further utilize a timer for measuring the ambient light so as to avoid momentary or brief ambient light changes caused by, for example, weather conditions or temporarily reflected light such as by a vehicle positioned proximate to on or more of the luminaires

Detection line broadening

A touch sensing apparatus is disclosed comprising a panel that defines a touch surface, a plurality of emitters and detectors arranged along a perimeter of the light transmissive panel, and a light directing arrangement arranged adjacent the perimeter. The emitters are arranged to emit a respective beam of emitted light and the light directing arrangement is arranged to direct the light along a light path from the emitters to the touch surface. A diffusive light scattering element is arranged in the light path.

Azo-di-isobutyric acid-(N,N-hydroxyalkyl)-amidines

An azo di-isobutyric acid-(N,N'-hydroxyalkyl)-amidine corresponding to the formula (I): <IMAGE> (I) in which R and R', which may be the same or different, represent linear or branched alkylene radicals containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and X represents R'-OH or H.

Basic element for a solar collector

Process for the preparation of ethylene-1-olefin copolymers

The copolymerisation of ethylene and from 0.1 to 10 mol %, based on ethylene, of C3- to C40-1-olefins to give ethylene copolymers of reduced density is achieved with the aid of nickel catalysts which can be prepared by reacting a nickel (O) compound or a compound which can be converted into a nickel (O) compound in situ, with a) compounds of the formula (I) and, if desired (II) <IMAGE> b) an adduct or a mixture of a quinoid compound and a tertiary phosphine, or c) an adduct or a mixture of a quinoid compound and a tertiary phosphine and a compound of the formula (II), and optionally an organoaluminium compound.

Organische nickel-verbindungen, deren herstellung und verwendung als polymerisationskatalysatoren

Process for the preparation of branched low-pressure polyethylene, new low-pressure polyethylenes, and preformed bifunctional catalysts

Branched low-pressure polyethylenes are prepared by oligomerization of ethylene on a nickel-containing catalyst and polymerization of the oligomers obtained, if appropriate in the presence of ethylene, on a chromium-containing catalyst.

Polycarbonate-polyvinyl chloride moulding compounds

Abstract of the Disclosure A process is disclosed for the production of vinyl chloride poly-mers modified with aromatic polycarbonate and for use as thermoplastic mould-ing componds having high dimensional stability to heat and high impact strength. The process is characterised in that mixtures of olefinically un-saturated monomers containing at least 70% by weight of vinyl chloride are polymerised by radical polymerisation in the presence of aromatic polycar-bonates, 0 - 100% by weight of rubber or rubber-modified thermoplastic resin, based on the polycarbonate-modified vinyl chloride polymer, being added before or after polymerisation.

Azo di:isobutyric (N,N'-hydroxyalkyl) amidine(s) - for use as polymerisation initiators, crosslinking and blowing agents

New azo di-isobutyric (N,N'-hydroxyalkyl) amidines are of formula (I): (in which R and R' are 2-4C alkylene; X is R'-OH or H). (I) are useful as free radical initiators in polymerisation or crosslinking processes opt. with foaming, and as blowing agents in prodn. of foams. Dispersions with improved stability are obtd., without coagulation or corrosion problems during polymerisation. Polymers with hydrophilic hydroxy-alkyl end gps. are obtd., crosslinkable with formaldehyde resins and giving coatings with improved adhesion and water resistance.

Polymerisation using azo di-isobutyric amidine(s) as initiators - giving dispersions with improved stability and adhesion

Prodn. of polymers is effected using as initiators cpds. of formula (I): (in which R and R1 are 2-4C alkylene; X is H or R1-OH), in mass or soln. polymerisation. Prods. are used as bonders for stoving lacquers and corrosion resistant coating on metals. Dispersions with improved stability are obtd. without coagulation or corrosion problems during polymerisation. Polymers with hydrophilic hydroxyalkyl end-gps. are obtd., crosslinkable with formaldehyde resins and showing improved adhesion to substrates.

Process for the production of aqueous polymer dispersions

A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AQUEOUS POLYMER DISPERSIONS A process for the production of an aqueous plastics dispersion, which comprises emulsion polymerisation of at least one olelfinically unsaturated polymerisable monomer in the presence of a water-soluble polymerisation initiator comprising an azo-di-isobutyric acid-(N,N'-hydroxyalkyl)-amidine corresponding to the general formula (I): (I) in which R and R', which may be the same or different, represent linear or branched alkylene radicals containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and X represents hydrogen or R'-OH-. Le A 19 058

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Copolymerisaten des Athvlens mit N-Vmyllactamen

Cellulose ester-aliphatic polycarbonate thermoplastic moulding compositions

Thermoplastic moulding compositions consisting of from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one cellulose ester or cellulose mixed ester, from 99 to 1% by weight of an aliphatic polyester or polyether containing carbonate groups and, optionally, standard auxiliaries and additives.

Thermally fusible interlining nonwoven and production and use thereof

METHOD FOR PRODUCING BRANCHED LOW-PRESSURE POLYETHENS, NEW LOW-PRESSURE POLYETHENS AND PRE-FORMED BIFUNCTIONAL CATALYSTS

Process for the preparation of branched low-pressure polyethylene, new low-pressure polyethylenes, and preformed bifunctional catalysts

Branched low-pressure polyethylenes are prepared by oligomerization of ethylene on a nickel-containing catalyst and polymerization of the oligomers obtained, if appropriate in the presence of ethylene, on a chromium-containing catalyst.

Scanning ftir systems for touch detection

A touch-sensitive apparatus operates by FTIR (Frustrated Total Internal Reflection) to detect touches on a surface of a light transmissive panel. An illumination arrangement (10) is controlled to propagate light by internal reflection from an elongated incoupling site (26) on the panel (1) to an elongated outcoupling site (30) on the panel (1), and a detection arrangement (32) is controlled to detect light reaching the outcoupling site (30). The illumination arrangement (10) is controlled to sweep a first set of individual beams of light along different subsets of the incoupling site (26) to generate a full beam sweep along the incoupling site (26). Thereby, the individual beams are be controlled to generate a "sub-sweep" of the incoupling site (26), which enables a compact design of the illumination arrangement (10) and/or use of comparatively simple sweep generating devices (22) and/or identical re-direction components (24) in the illumination arrangement (10).

Touch apparatus with separated compartments

A touch-sensitive apparatus for determining a location (3) of at least one object (2) on a touch surface (102). The touch-sensitive apparatus extends in a direction of depth (D) and comprises a light transmissive panel (101), a display (201) arranged behind the light transmissive panel (101), and a first compartment (31) and second compartment (32) arranged behind the display (201). Light (5) from a light emitter arrangement (310) in the first compartment (31) is introduced into the light transmissive panel (101) for propagation by internal reflection. The light is thereafter coupled out to be received by a light detection arrangement (320) in the second compartment (32). The first and second compartments (31, 32) are separated, such that light from the light emitter arrangement (310) is prevented from reaching the light detection arrangement (320) without first having propagated in the light transmissive panel (101).

Optical touch system

The present disclosure describes a touch sensing apparatus, comprising a touch surface; a set of emitters arranged around a portion of the periphery of the touch surface to emit beams of light; a diffusive reflecting surface arranged around a portion of the periphery of the touch surface to direct light from the set of emitters across the touch surface; a set of light detectors arranged around a portion of the periphery of the touch surface to receive light from the set of emitters, wherein each light detector is arranged to receive light from more than one emitter; and a processing element configured to determine, based on output signals of the first and second set of light detectors, the position of an object on the touch surface. Furthermore, a light directing component is described for an optical touch sensing apparatus, the optical touch sensing apparatus comprising: a touch surface; a set of emitters arranged around a portion of the periphery of the touch surface to emit beams of light, and a set of light detectors arranged around a portion of the periphery of the touch surface to receive light from the set of emitters, wherein the light directing component comprises a diffusive reflector surface arranged to diffusively reflect light from the set of emitters in a direction parallel with plane of the touch surface.

Improved optical component

Sole comprising individually deflectable reinforcing elements, and shoe with such a sole

Aspekte der vorliegenden Erfindung beziehen sich auf eine Sohle für einen Schuh, insbesondere für einen Laufschuh, sowie einen Schuh umfassend eine solche Sohle.Es wird eine Sohle für einen Schuh bereitgestellt, die mindestens zwei Verstärkungselemente umfasst, die sich in einer vorderen Hälfte der Sohle erstrecken, wobei die Verstärkungselemente angepasst sind, durch Kräfte, die während eines Gangzyklus auf die Sohle wirken, unabhängig voneinander ausgelenkt zu werden. Aspects of the present invention relate to a sole for a shoe, in particular for a running shoe, and a shoe comprising such a sole. A sole for a shoe is provided which comprises at least two reinforcing elements which extend in a front half of the sole wherein the reinforcement elements are adapted to be deflected independently of one another by forces acting on the sole during a gait cycle.

Optical component for light coupling

The invention provides an optical component for transferring light between an opto-electronic device and a light transmissive panel which defines two opposing boundary surfaces, the optical component having a shape formed from a geometric shape having a base surface, a lateral front surface and an axis, wherein the geometric shape is truncated by a plane intersecting the front surface, the base surface, and the axis, forming a back surface. The base surface is configured for mounting the optical component to the light transmissive panel and for coupling light into the light transmissive panel. The front surface being configured for coupling light from the front surface, through the base surface, and into the light transmissive panel for the light to propagate by total internal reflection within the light transmissive panel.

Optical touch system comprising means for projecting and detecting light beams above and inside a transmissive panel

An embodiment of the invention provides a touch sensing apparatus, comprising: a light transmissive element ( 10 ) that defines a touch surface; a set of emitters ( 30 a ) arranged around the periphery of the touch surface to emit beams of light into the light transmissive element, wherein a first portion of the beams ( 50 ) of light propagate inside the light transmissive element while illuminating the touch surface such that an object touching the touch surface causes an attenuation of the propagating light, and wherein a second portion of the beams ( 90 ) of light pass out of the light transmissive element and are reflected to travel above the touch surface, a set of light detectors ( 30 b ) arranged around the periphery of the touch surface to receive light from the set of emitters from the transmissive element and from above the touch surface, wherein each light detector is arranged to receive light from more than one emitter.

Optical component

A touch sensing apparatus is provided comprising: a light transmissive panel that defines a touch surface, a plurality of light emitters and detectors arranged along a perimeter of the light transmissive panel, a plurality of optical components arranged along the perimeter of the light transmissive panel, wherein the light emitters are arranged to emit a respective beam of emitted light and the optical components are configured to direct the emitted light to a path across the light transmissive panel. Optionally, optical components comprise a light guide arranged to receive light from the light emitters through a first surface and couple out light travelling in the light guide to the touch surface through a second surface. The second surface may be diffusively transmissive. The light guide may further comprise a reflective surface configured to internally reflect light travelling in the light guide from the first surface to the diffusive surface. The reflective surface may be diffusely reflective, partially diffusely reflective, or specularly reflective.

Optical coupling in touch-sensing systems using diffusively transmitting element

A touch-sensitive apparatus operates by light frustration and comprises a light transmissive panel with a front surface and a rear surface. Light emitters and light detectors optically face the rear surface along a perimeter of a touch-sensitive region on the panel. At least one non-imaging, diffusively transmitting optical element is arranged on the rear surface along the perimeter of the touch-sensitive region. The light emitters are arranged to emit a respective beam of light onto the non-imaging optical element so as to generate, by diffuse transmission, propagating light that propagates by total internal reflection inside the panel across the touch-sensitive region, and the light detectors are arranged to receive detection light generated, by diffuse transmission, as the propagating light impinges on the non-imaging optical element, so as to define a grid of propagation paths across the touch-sensitive region between pairs of light emitters and light detectors.

Optical coupling of light into touch-sensing systems

A touch-sensitive apparatus operates by light frustration (FTIR) and comprises a light transmissive panel (1) with a front surface (5) and a rear surface (6). Light emitters (2) and light detectors are optically coupled to the panel (1) to define a grid of light propagation paths inside the panel (1) between pairs of light emitters (2) and light detectors. A light in coupling structure comprises a diffusively reflective element (20) on the rear surface (6) and a specularly reflective element (22) on the front surface (5). Each light emitter (2) is arranged to project a beam of light onto a transmissive surface portion (24) on the rear surface (6), such that at least a portion of the beam of light enters the light transmissive panel (1) through the transmissive surface portion (24), is specularly reflected against the specularly reflective element (22) and impinges on the diffusively reflective element (20) from inside the light transmissive panel (1).

Optical touch system comprising means for projecting and detecting light beams above and inside a transmissive panel

An embodiment of the invention provides a touch sensing apparatus, comprising: a light transmissive element ( 10 ) that defines a touch surface; a set of emitters ( 30 a ) arranged around the periphery of the touch surface to emit beams of light into the light transmissive element, wherein a first portion of the beams ( 50 ) of light propagate inside the light transmissive element while illuminating the touch surface such that an object touching the touch surface causes an attenuation of the propagating light, and wherein a second portion of the beams ( 90 ) of light pass out of the light transmissive element and are reflected to travel above the touch surface, a set of light detectors ( 30 b ) arranged around the periphery of the touch surface to receive light from the set of emitters from the transmissive element and from above the touch surface, wherein each light detector is arranged to receive light from more than one emitter.

Optical coupling of light into touch-sensing systems

A touch-sensitive apparatus operates by light frustration (FTIR) and comprises a light transmissive panel ( 1 ) with a front surface and a rear surface. Light emitters ( 2 ) and light detectors ( 3 ) optically face the rear surface along a perimeter of a touch-sensitive region ( 4 ) on the panel ( 1 ). At least one diffusively reflecting element ( 40 ) is arranged on the front surface ( 5 ) along the perimeter of the touch-sensitive region ( 4 ). The light emitters ( 2 ) are arranged to emit a respective beam of light onto the diffusively reflecting element ( 40 ), so as to generate propagating light that propagates by total internal reflection inside the panel ( 1 ) across the touch-sensitive region ( 4 ), and the light detectors ( 3 ) are arranged to receive detection light generated as the propagating light impinges on the diffusively reflecting element ( 40 ), so as to define a grid of propagation paths (D) across the touch-sensitive region ( 4 ) between pairs of light emitters ( 2 ) and light detectors ( 3 ).

Modification of colloidal nanocrystals

Methods for precise and predictable modification of previously synthesized nanocrystals. The methods rely on the solubility behavior of crystalline materials to provide for controlled reversal of the nanocrystal growth process (i.e., dissolution). A method for post-synthesis modification of colloidal nanocrystals includes (1) providing a first nanocrystal having a first size and a first shape, (2) forming a reaction mixture that includes the nanocrystal, at least one ligand capable of binding to at least one component of the nanocrystal, at least one solvent, and an inert gas atmosphere, and (3) modifying the size and/or shape of the nanocrystal in the reaction mixture for a period of time at a temperature in a range from about 100° C. to about 240° C. so as to produce at least a second nanocrystal having a second size and/or a second shape.

Substances and methods for the use in prevention and/or treatment in Huntington's disease

Disclosed are immunogenic peptides of the HTT protein and HTT specific antibodies for use in the prevention and/or treatment of Huntington's disease.

Process for making ozone

A novel process and apparatus for synthesizing high-purity ozone (or for preparing test gas mixtures containing ozone). The process involves containing liquid nitrogen inside a vacuum dewar, supporting a dielectric ozonizer in the liquid nitrogen, evacuating the ozonizer to a low vacuum through a vacuum outlet, closing the vacuum outlet of the ozonizer, introducing highpurity oxygen into the ozonizer through an inlet, closing the inlet, applying a source of high-discharge alternating voltage across metal electrodes and oxygen therebetween, and removing the ozone thereby formed. The product is high-purity ozone. The apparatus comprises a two-walled annular ozonizer of Pyrex glass with electrodes secured onto the outer and inner surfaces.

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOW MOLECULAR AETHYLENE / VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMERISATES

New cross-linked vinyl chloride polymers

Agents having a tumour-inhibiting action and their use

Agents having a tumour-inhibiting action and their use ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE * * * * The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, as an active ingredient, an effective amount of a non-ionic water-soluble vinylic or acrylic polymer containing carboxamide groups derived from monomers of formula (I) as defined in the specification. The compositions are useful as anti-tumour agents. Also included in the invention are methods for combatting diseases caused by tumours. Le A 20 391-CA

Optical incoupling for touch-sensitive systems

A touch-sensitive apparatus comprises a light transmissive panel (1), an illumination arrangement and a detection arrangement. The illumination arrangement is configured to couple light into the panel (1) via an incoupling site (5B) such that the light propagates by total internal reflection (TIR) in opposite top and bottom surfaces (4, 5) of the panel and such that an object touching the top or bottom surface (4, 5) causes a change in the propagating light. The detection arrangement comprises a light detector arranged to detect the change in the propagating light. A compact and robust incoupling site (5B) is defined by a sheet-like micro-structured surface portion (22) which is fixedly arranged on one of the top and bottom surfaces (4, 5) and configured to transmit light having an angle of incidence that enables light propagation by TIR inside the panel (1). The surface portion (22) may be integrated in the panel or implemented by a thin and flexible film (20) of light transmissive plastic material, formed with the micro-structured surface portion and adapted for attachment to the top or bottom surface (4, 5).

Process for crosslinking graft polymers of vinyl chloride

Process for the continuous preparation of ethylene copolymers

Water-insoluble preparations of peptide materials, their production and their use

Abstract of the Disclosure There are disclosed water-insoluble proteinic preparations in which a protein or polypeptide is bound to a copolymer, which preparations are useful for binding enzymes in order to carry out enzyme-catalyzable reactions. These preparations comprise a peptide material bound to a cross-linked copolymer comprising the following copolymerized units: (A) about 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one .alpha.,.beta.-monoolefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride having about 4 to 9 carbon atoms; (B) about 35 to 90 wt. % of at least one di- and/or poly(meth)acrylate of a diol and/or polyol as hereinafter de-fined; and (C) about 5 to 60 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic monomer, the copolymer having a bulk volume of 1.4 to 30 ml/g and a specific surface area of about 1 to 500 m2/g, and containing, after saponification of the anhydride groups, about 0.01 to 14 milliequivalents of acid per gram.

Process for the preparation of graft polymers of unsaturated compounds and of ethylene-vinyl ester copolymers

Process for preparing graft polymers of vinyl chloride

Process for preparing ethylene copolymers

Process for vulcanization of alpha-olefin polymerization or copolymerization products

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT FOR EARTHWORKS, FOUNDATIONS AND HYDRAULIC WORKS

The invention is intended to provide a construction element which can be used horizontally or vertically as drainage element in earthworks, groundworks and water engineering. It is the aim and object of the invention to manufacture a construction element which ensures efficient drainage and filtering and also damming and blocking effect. The structure of the linear textile products permits elastic or minimal permanent deformation without adverse effect on the water flow. According to the invention, compact linear textile products are strung close together in a parallel arrangement and bonded together by adhering or a yarn-bonding technique, and water-impermeable sheaths are incorporated, creating a blocking effect. The compact structure of the linear textile products ensures a mechanical damming function and the water-impermeable sheaths and the elongate capillary structure also ensure adequate directed water flow. The elimination of air circulation prevents ferric encrustation. To obtain an intensive filtering and draining function it is possible to apply in addition a water-permeable filter layer to the construction element.

Sustained-release pharmaceutical preparations

Different aspects of electronic pens

A miniaturized optical component ( 36 ) for a camera pen has the shape of a plate and comprises at least two non-overlapping radiation-transmitting sections: an imaging section ( 36 ′) configured to transmit an image of an object plane, and an illuminating section ( 36 ″) configured to transmit illuminating radiation towards the object plane. Passive optical elements may be incorporated in the component to provide the imaging and illuminating sections, e.g. an image-generating surface structure, an illumination-controlling surface structure, a radiation filter, a stray light shield, and an aperture stop. These optical elements may be provided as well-defined surface structures and layers on a plate substrate. The optical component may be manufactured as a wafer structure comprising a plurality of these optical components. A camera housing ( 22 ) may be provided with a first mounting structure ( 56 ) for the optical component ( 36 ), a second mounting structure ( 64 ) for an image sensor ( 11 ) configured to detect the image, and a third mounting structure ( 66 ) for a radiation source ( 13 ) configured to generate the illuminating radiation. An elongate guide pipe ( 24 ) for receiving a stylus ( 8 ) may be received in and joined to an elongate recess ( 28 ) in an exterior wall portion of the camera housing ( 22 ).

Substances and methods for the use in prevention and/or treatment in huntington's disease

NEW GRAFT POLYMERISATES AND THEIR MIXTURES WITH POLYAMIDES

Solvent resistant hollow beads of vinyl chloride copolymers with ethylene and a non-conjugated diene

A SOLVENT RESISTANT HOLLOW BEAD OF ETHYLENE, VINYL CHLORIDE AND A CROSSLINKING MONOMER, PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME AND THE UTILITY OF SUCH BEADS IN THE PRODUCTION OF FOAMS AND IN COATING COMPOSITIONS.

Method for producing dyed textile materials consisting of polyester and polyamide

The invention relates to a method for producing dyed textile materials consisting of polyester and polyamide. The textile material is dyed by means of pigments or a disperse dye that stains polyester. Surplus dye is removed. The polyamide portion is dyed using vat dyes, leuco vat dyes, sulphide dyes or soluble sulphide dyes. Said dyes are vatted if this is required for obtaining a solubility and are oxydatively converted into the real dyes after attaching.

Pulverisable acrylate resins

COPOLYMER OF FROM 10 TO 70 BY WEIGHT OF AT LEAST ONE ESTER OF ACRYLIC AND/OR METHACRYLIC ACID, 25 TO 75% BY WEIGHT OF AN OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED STYRENE, VINYL ESTER OR (METH) ACRLONITRILE, 5 TO 50% BY WEIGHT OF AT LEAST ONE MONOMER FROM THE GROUP OF A,B-MONO-OLEFINICALLY UNSATURATED CARBOXYLIC ACID WITH 3 TO 5 CARBON ATOMS, HYDROXYALKYL ESTERS OF THE FOREGOING ACIDS AND AMIDES AND AMIDES DERIVATIVES OF ACRYLIC AND METHACRYLIC ACID WHICH IS PULVERSIBLE, HAS A SOFTENING RANGE OF FROM 75 TO 110*C. AND AN AVERAGE MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF FRROM ABOUT 500 TO 10,00 AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME BY MIXING SAIE COMPONENTS, BULK POLYMERIZING IN A FIRST STAGE TO A CONVERSION OFF 70 TO 90% WITH AN INITIATOR DECOMPOSING INTO RADICALS BELOW 70*C. AND FINISHING BULK POLYMERIZATION IN A SECOND STAGE TO ACONVERSION OF AT LEAST 95% WITH AN INITIATOR DECOMPOSING AT FROM 120 TO 170*C.

Carbonate extended polyoxyalkylene di:ol(s) - prepd. by reacting bis:aryl carbonate(s) with polyoxyalkylene diol(s)

Polymeric materials

Co-polymers of ethylene-vinyl acetate and divinyl esters

Copolymers of ethylene, 30 to 80% by weight vinyl acetate and 0.02 to 0.5% by weight based on the vinyl acetate of a divinyl ester of a C2- 10 saturated aliphatic or C8- 12 aromatic dicarboxylic acid may be prepared by polymerizing the monomers in the presence of a radical addition polymerization catalyst at 10 DEG to 200 DEG C. and pressures greater than 10 atmospheres. Specified divinyl esters are divinyl oxalate, succinate, adipate, azelate, sebacate, phthalate and terephthalate, and 1 to 30 weight per cent of other monomers, e.g. monovinyl esters, monovinyl ethers, vinyl halides and N-vinyl lactams, may also be used. Specified catalysts are lauroyl, acetyl, benzoyl and dichlorobenzoyl peroxides, peroxydicarbonates and azo compounds. Polymerization is preferably effected in the presence of liquid media containing t-butanol. When the reaction medium contains water it is preferably at a pH of 3 to 7. In examples ethylene, vinyl acetate and divinyl adipate are are copolymerized in t-butanol in the presence of (1) and (2) azodiisobutyronitrile and (4) lauroyl peroxide; and (3) ethylene, vinyl acetate, vinyl 3-chloropropionate and divinyl adipate are copolymerized in t-butanol in the presence of azodiisobutyronitrile. Copolymers of ethylene, vinyl acetate and divinyl adipate are compounded with (5) furnace black, dioctyl phthalate, stearic acid, phenyl-a -naphthylamine, triallyl cyanurate, dicumyl peroxide and calcium carbonate and extruded to form profiled sealing strips for windows, and (6) silicic acid stearic acid, triallyl cyanurate, dicumyl peroxide and calcium carbonate and extruded to form tubes.

Graft polymers of vinyl chloride

Process for the preparation of dispersions of ethylene-vinylester polymers

Agglomeration process of solids

Optical incoupling for touch-sensitive systems

A touch-sensitive apparatus comprises a light transmissive panel (1), an illumination arrangement and a detection arrangement. The illumination arrangement is configured to couple light into the panel (1) via an incoupling site (5B) such that the light propagates by total internal reflection (TIR) in opposite top and bottom surfaces (4, 5) of the panel and such that an object touching the top or bottom surface (4, 5) causes a change in the propagating light. The detection arrangement comprises a light detector arranged to detect the change in the propagating light. A compact and robust incoupling site (5B) is defined by a sheet-like micro-structured surface portion (22) which is fixedly arranged on one of the top and bottom surfaces (4, 5) and configured to transmit light having an angle of incidence that enables light propagation by TIR inside the panel (1). The surface portion (22) may be integrated in the panel or implemented by a thin and flexible film (20) of light transmissive plastic material, formed with the micro-structured surface portion and adapted for attachment to the top or bottom surface (4, 5).

Polymer matrix composites comprising endothermic particles and methods of making the same

A polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of endothermic particles distributed within the polymeric network structure, wherein the endothermic particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of endothermic particles and the polymer (excluding any solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has an endotherm of greater than 200 J/g; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as a filler, thermal energy absorbers, and passive battery safety components.

Vinyl chloride graft copolymers

Polymer matrix composites comprising thermally conductive particles and methods of making the same

Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of thermally conductive particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the thermally conductive particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the thermally conductive particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a density of at least 0.3 g/cm3; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, in electronic devices.

Patent NO750023L

TCAS coupled FMS

An enhanced flight control system and method providing a technological improvement over a conventional flight control systems. A control module employs rules to determine whether or not a received traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) evasive maneuver is automatically implemented. Specifically, the control module effectively couples the TCAS to the FMS, allowing access to the flight plan and to the navigation database and the approach procedures and runway data therein. An algorithm determines when there is a co-occurrence of the conditions (1) a flight plan uploaded in the FMS, (2) autopilot is engaged, (3) VNAV is engaged. Upon co-occurrence of (1) and (2) and (3), and an evasive maneuver is received from a TCAS, the control module determines whether or not to automatically implement the evasive maneuver. Look ahead algorithms may also analyse and modify the flight plan to preclude TCAS alerts and evasive procedures being required.

Polymer matrix composites comprising thermally conductive particles and methods of making the same

Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of thermally conductive particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the thermally conductive particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the thermally conductive particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a density of at least 0.3 g/cm 3 ; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, in electronic devices.

Method for fixing linear, flexible reinforcement at the vertical production of platelike building units particularly from concrete

Styrene acrylonitrile copolymers with high dimensional stability under heat

Copolymers with improved dimensional stability under heat consisting essentially of (meth)acrylonitrile, styrene and at least one aliphatic monoolefin with 2 to 8 carbon atoms.

Device and method for preparing a liquid polymer misture

The invention relates to a device for preparing a liquid polymer mixture, comprising a storage container (12) for the liquid polymer mixture; a degassing device (20) for the liquid polymer mixture, which is arranged downstream of the storage container (12); a gasification device for applying an additive gas to the liquid polymer mixture, which is arranged downstream of the degassing device; a homogenization device (28) for the polymer mixture to which additive gas has been added, which is arranged downstream of the gasification device; and a discharge line (30) for the homogenized polymer mixture, which is connected to the homogenization device. The invention further relates to a method based thereon.

Process for preparing elastomers based on ethylene copolymers

Process for the production of molded articles, including sheet-like structures, based on compounds with reactive hydrogen atoms, polyisocyanates and polyvinyl compounds

Graft copolymers of vinyl chloride onto partially saponified copolymers of ethylene and vinyl esters, and process for their preparation

Steam-sterilizable, sealable films

STEAM-STERILIZABLE, SEALABLE FILMS Abstract of the Disclosure A process for the production of steam-steriliz-able and heat-sealable films, wherein a film of a crosslinkable polymer is irradiated on one side with ionising radiation of such an intensity that the film crosslinks over the irradiated surface and remains uncrosslinked on the opposite surface. Le A 19 628

Solvent-resistant hollow beads made from vinyl chloride copolymers

A sensor boresight unit and a modular unit

A modular unit is designed for an electronic pen. The modular unit comprises a carrier (70) with a receiver for a writing implement, a printed circuit board (72), a two-dimensional radiation sensor (78) mounted on the printed circuit board, and an imaging unit (82) which defines an image plane. The carrier (70), the printed circuit board (72), and the imaging unit (82) are joined together with the imaging unit (82) facing the radiation sensor (78) to locate the image plane at the radiation sensor (78). The modular unit may comprise an analysis system dedicated to a particular optical analysis application, such as position determination based on images of a position-coding pattern. A radiation source, such as an LED or a laser diode, may be arranged on the printed circuit board or mounted in a holder on the imaging unit. The imaging unit (82) may be implemented as a boresight unit for controlling the spatial origin of radiation transmitted towards the radiation sensor (78). The boresight unit may comprise a radiation-transmitting channel, an imaging lens, and a redirecting mirror in the channel.

Process for the preparation of ethylene copolymers

Adhesive composition for hot sealable inserts

The invention relates to an adhesive compound for a hot-sealing insert, to an insert that is equipped with said adhesive compound, and to a method for fixing the insert. The adhesive compound consists of a thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive (A) that is not adhesive at room temperature and a pressure sensitive adhesive (B) that is adhesive at room temperature.

Sole comprising a reinforcing structure, shoe with such a sole, and method for the manufacture of such items

A sole for a shoe is provided comprising at least two reinforcing members extending at least in a front half of the sole, and at least two blade members extending at least in the front half of the sole. The reinforcing members define a first layer within the sole, and the blade members define a second layer in the sole, wherein the first layer and the second layer are at least partially displaced from one another in a vertical direction.

Process for the preparation of low molecular weight ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers

Abstract of the Disclosure A process for the production of an ethylene/vinylester copolymer having a molecular weight of from 500 to 10,000, and intrinsic viscosity numbers of 0.1 to 0.5 dl/g, determined in p-xylene at 25°C, wherein ethylene and vinyl ester are poly-merised radically at a temperature of from 10 to 200°C and a pressure of from 10-700 bars in the presence of from 0.2 to 5 % by weight of acetaldehyde, based on the quantity of the initial monomers.

Combined open and closed loop power control with differential measurement

A power control system and method for a wireless telephone employs an open loop technique for relatively low power levels and a closed loop technique at higher power levels. In the open loop technique, a wireless telephone ( 104, 106, 108 ) stores a phasing table of automatic power control (APC) values for the power levels (which are used to control upconverter gain levels measured at different channels. In operation, a power controller ( 322 ) reads the power level and reads the APC value in the table. Another table stores the APC value for one power level as the channel and temperature are varied. This value is interpolated, as needed, during operation. The APC value for the open loop approach is determined by reading the input channel; finding the closest higher and closest lower channels in the temperature-channel table; interpolating between APC values for the temperature column of the closest lower temperature, to get the actual value. The difference between this value and the APC value for the actual power level in the phasing table is then obtained.

Networklike textile reinforcement for bituminous compositions for surface coatings of buildings

The reinforcement of the invention is used for bituminous compositions for surface coats of buildings, in particular for roofs, for example in roof repair. The reinforcement, which has the known warp-knit construction of fringe with weft, combines film threads at least in the weft thread system with lofty, fibrous threads whose mass fraction is at least 50%. The lofty, fibrous threads used can be flat nonwoven threads. The strength of the reinforcement is primarily due to the film threads, while the lofty threads contribute decisively to the stability and to the mass. These lofty threads are very absorbent and so ensure very good adhesion to the bituminous composition.

Process for the production of free-flowing hollow beads

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE 100 parts by weight of hollow beads of thermoplastic plastics, more especially of vinyl chloride ethylene copoly-mers, mixed with 10 - 2000% by weight of water, based on hollow beads, are mixed with 10 to 2000 parts by weight of an adhesive dissolved or dispersed in water. After that the paste-like mixture is separated up into a free-flowing mixture by the addition of at least one water insoluble dry powder, 0.05 to 5.0 parts by volume of the powder being used per part volume of dry hollow beads. The hollow bead with a perforation-free membrane, a diameter of about 11µ to 6 mm and an apparent density of 0.005 to 3.0 g/cc may be used as light-weight fillers for syntactic foams.

GLASS TUBE WITH IMPROVED HAVARIAN BEHAVIOR

Die Anwendung der erfindungsgemaessen Glasrohrleitung erfolgt fuer den Transport verschiedenster Fluessigkeiten. Ziel der Erfindung ist die Erweiterung des Anwendungsgebietes von Glasrohrleitungen und damit Einsparung von Edelstahl. Die technische Aufgabe besteht in der Schaffung einer spannungsfreien Armierung mit Schutz vor Splitterwirkung im Havariefall, ohne die Erkennbarkeit der Glasrohrleitung zu beeinflussen. Die erfindungsgemaesse Loesung sieht die Ummantelung der Glasrohrleitung mit einer straffen, durchbrochenen, elastischen Wirkmaschenstruktur vor, die zusaetzlich mit chemisch oder physikalisch haertbaren Stoffen beschichtet sein kann. Fig. 1 The application of the glass tube according to the invention is carried out for the transport of various liquids. The aim of the invention is the extension of the field of application of glass piping and thus saving of stainless steel. The technical problem is to provide a stress-free reinforcement with protection against splintering effect in the event of an accident, without affecting the recognizability of the glass pipe. The solution according to the invention provides for the sheathing of the glass tubing with a taut, openwork, elastic knit structure, which can additionally be coated with substances that can be chemically or physically hardened. Fig. 1

Optical component for light coupling

The invention provides an optical component for transferring light between an opto-electronic device and a light transmissive panel which defines two opposing boundary surfaces, the optical component having a shape formed from a geometric shape having a base surface, a lateral front surface and an axis, wherein the geometric shape is truncated by a plane intersecting the front surface, the base surface, and the axis, forming a back surface. The base surface is configured for mounting the optical component to the light transmissive panel and for coupling light into the light transmissive panel. The front surface being configured for coupling light from the front surface, through the base surface, and into the light transmissive panel for the light to propagate by total internal reflection within the light transmissive panel.

Hot sealing compositions for textiles

Optical incoupling for touch-sensitive systems

A touch-sensitive apparatus comprises a light transmissive panel (1), an illumination arrangement and a detection arrangement. The illumination arrangement is configured to couple light into the panel (1) via an incoupling site (5B) such that the light propagates by total internal reflection (TIR) in opposite top and bottom surfaces (4, 5) of the panel and such that an object touching the top or bottom surface (4, 5) causes a change in the propagating light. The detection arrangement comprises a light detector arranged to detect the change in the propagating light. A compact and robust incoupling site (5B) is defined by a sheet-like micro-structured surface portion (22) which is fixedly arranged on one of the top and bottom surfaces (4, 5) and configured to transmit light having an angle of incidence that enables light propagation by TIR inside the panel (1). The surface portion (22) may be integrated in the panel or implemented by a thin and flexible film (20) of light transmissive plastic material, formed with the micro-structured surface portion and adapted for attachment to the top or bottom surface (4, 5).

Low shrinkage poly-ester resin moulding compsns - contg dispersed co-polyethylene prepd in aq emulsion giving good surface finish

Polymerisable organic dispersions, suitable for the prodn. of low-shrinkage moulding compsns. curing to mouldings without forming deposits on the tool are prepd. opt. with the addn. of the usual amts. of polymersn. initiator, inhibitor and dispersant, from 5-76 (wt. %) alpha, beta-ethylenically unsatd. polyester (I), 20-70% comonomer (II) and 4-24% ethylene polymer (III), produced in aq. emulsion from (a) 15-99% C2H4., (b) 1-20% unsatd. sulphonic acid, alpha beta-unsatd. 2-8C mono- or di-carboxylic acid, ester, half-ester, (substd.) amide or half-amide, salt or hydroxyethylated deriv. of this and (c) 0-65% other comonomers. The dispersions are used in the prodn. of glass fibre reinforced plastics, e.g. for car body parts, large lamp housing, furniture etc. The mouldings have excellent surface quality, without sink marks over fixing lugs, and are uniform in colour, free from distortion and true to size. Extremely high amts. of filler can be used. The dispersions have satisfactory storage stability, but this can be improved further by adding dispersants.

Apparatus and process for the preparation of a liquid polymer mixture

Vorrichtung zur Aufbereitung eines flüssigen Polymergemischs, umfassend: – einen Vorratsbehälter (12) für das flüssige Polymergemisch; – eine Entgasungseinrichtung (20) für das flüssige Polymergemisch, die stromab des Vorratsbehälters (12) angeordnet ist; – eine Begasungseinrichtung zur Beaufschlagung des flüssigen Polymergemischs mit einem Additivgas, die stromab der Entgasungseinrichtung (20) angeordnet ist; – eine Homogenisiereinrichtung (28) für das mit dem Additivgas beaufschlagte Polymergemisch, die stromab der Begasungseinrichtung angeordnet ist; und – eine Abgabeleitung (30) für das homogenisierte Polymergemisch, die mit der Homogenisiereinrichtung (28) verbunden ist. Apparatus for the preparation of a liquid polymer mixture, comprising: - a reservoir (12) for the liquid polymer mixture; - A degassing device (20) for the liquid polymer mixture, which is arranged downstream of the storage container (12); - A gassing device for acting on the liquid polymer mixture with an additive gas, which is arranged downstream of the degassing device (20); - a homogenizer (28) for the acted upon with the additive gas polymer mixture, which is arranged downstream of the gassing device; and - a homogenized polymer mixture discharge line (30) connected to the homogenizer (28).

Process for the preparation of graft polymers from ethylene polymers and olefinically unsaturated monomers and product thereof

GRAFT POLYMERS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A process for the preparation of graft polymers from ethylene homopolymers or copolymers and olefinically unsaturat-ed monomers, especially from ethylene/vinyl ester copolymers, in the presence of a radical forming agent in homogenous or heterogeneous phase, in which a mixture of (meth)acrylonitrile, at least one aromatic vinyl compound and vinylchloride are polymerized in the presence of an ethylene homopolymer or copolymer. The products obtained contain no ungrafted styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer and more than 80% by weight of the graft polymer is chemically almost uniform in structure. The products obtained according to the invention are eminently suitable for use as coating materials and as materials which can be thermoplastically processed.

Process for the production of non-combustible foams.

Rubber isomers and their production

Process for crosslinking acrylic ester polymers

Spinning machine with drafting systems

Bei einer Spinnereimaschine mit Streckwerken für hohe Liefergeschwindigkeiten, wie sie z.B. bei Umwinde-Spinnverfahren angewendet werden, sind den Unterwalzen (3) Einzel-Oberwalzen (14) zugeordnet, die in unter Federkraft (12) stehenden Lenkern (11) von Trag- und Belastungsarmen (8) gehalten werden, die schwenk- und verriegelbar in Stützen (7) angeordnet sind. Jede Stütze ist auf einem drehbar an der Maschine lagernden Tragstangenteilstück (6) befestigt, das durch ein zugehöriges Stellmittel (16) in eine Belastungsstellung für die Oberwalzen (3) und in eine sie von den Unterwalzen (3) abhebende Stellung gedreht werden kann. Das Stellmittel (16) wird durch einen Wächter (32), der dem aus dem Streckwerk auslaufenden Material (31) zugeordnet ist, so geschaltet, daß es bei Materialbruch das Tragstangenteilstück (6) aus seiner Belastungsstellung für die Oberwalzen (14) in die sie von den Unterwalzen (3) abhebende Stellung dreht und zugleich eine der Lunte (131) am Streckwerkseingang zugeordnete Klemmvorrichtung (36) einschaltet. Dadurch sind günstige Voraussetzungen für das Wiederanspinnen gegeben. In a spinning machine with drafting devices for high delivery speeds, such as those used in wrap-around spinning processes, the lower rollers (3) are assigned individual upper rollers (14), the links (11) of the support and loading arms in spring force (12) (8) are held, which are pivotably and lockably arranged in supports (7). Each support is attached to a support rod section (6) which is rotatably mounted on the machine and which can be rotated by an associated adjusting means (16) into a loading position for the upper rollers (3) and into a position lifting them from the lower rollers (3). The adjusting means (16) is switched by a monitor (32), which is assigned to the material (31) running out of the drafting system, so that, in the event of a material break, it moves the support rod section (6) out of its load position for the top rollers (14) into which it of the lower ...

Sole comprising individually deflectable reinforcing members and shoe with such a sole

Flexible vacuum air guide - has outer tubular sleeve stabilising by network frame with rhomboid mesh rigid steel rings

The flexible air-guide for a vacuum consists of an outer, tubular sleeve (3) inside which is a stabilising support-framework consisting of tubular netting (1) with rhomboid mesh. Rigid steel rings (2) are pulled into the mesh, parallel to the netting's cross section. The distance between the rigid rings (2) in the net matches their diameter, at most. The diameter of the sleeve (3) is at least 25% more than that of the rigid rings. The sleeve (3) is protected by a textile surface structure (4). USE/ADVANTAGE - The flexible air guide piece allows for immediate changes in position and length, is quickly repaired, and absorbs tensional forces.

Method of producing water-insoluble protein preparations