A screening method and compounds for treating Friedreich Ataxia

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING DATA CHANNEL BANDWIDTH, PACKET LOSS, LATENCY AND JITTER

A system and method for testing a data channel are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: (1) transmitting groups of increasing numbers of probing packets of a uniform load over successive time periods over the data channel and (2) determining a bandwidth of the data channel based on receive times and loads of at least some of successfully received ones of the groups.

Compounds useful for FRET and methods related thereto

The invention also relates to compounds, which are useful for intra-molecular fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), comprising the oxidized form of a carbaNADH-based first fluorophore and a second fluorophore that is excitable at a wave-length of between 445 to 540 nm and that has an emission maximum of greater than 560 nm, and methods, kits and compositions related thereto.

A screening method and compounds for treating Friedreich Ataxia

A rotation detection sensor, which is a wheel-speed sensor (21), has a detection unit (7) placed in a metal capped cylindrical casing (1) and a holder (2) fit in an opening (1a) of the casing (1). A flange (11) is provided along the entire edge of the opening (1a) of the casing (1). Between the flange (11) and the holder (2), a viscoelastic liquid gasket (sealing material) (12) is entirely applied. The edge of the opening (1a) of the casing (1) and the exposed part of the holder (2) are covered with a resin portion (4). Thus, the viscoelastic liquid gasket (12) smoothly enters the gap between the casing (1) and the holder (2) to ensure the closedness between the casing (1) and the holder (2). Moreover, since the viscoelastic liquid gasket (12) is quickly cured owing to its solvent which is speedily volatilized, the gasket exhibits a good workability. Then, after the solvent is volatilized, a rubber-based elastic sealing material is produced. The sealing material thus withstands any temperature ...

COMPOSITIONS OF ENZYMES STABILIZED WITH STABLE COENZYMES

Methods are provided for stabilizing an enzyme by storing the enzyme in the presence of a stabilized coenzyme. In addition, enzymes are provided that are stabilized with a stabilized coenzyme, as well as the use thereof in test elements for detecting analytes. Other aspects include unique compositions, methods, techniques, systems and devices involving enzyme stabilization. 1. A composition , comprising:an enzyme stabilized with a stabilized coenzyme, wherein the enzyme exhibits a decrease in enzyme activity of less than 50% based on an initial value of enzyme activity when stored for a period of time of at least 2 weeks in an environment that includes at least one of a temperature of at least 20° C. and a presence of light at a wavelength of ≧300 nm, and wherein the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of an alcohol dehydrogenase (EC I.1.1.2), a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.49) and a diaphorase (EC1.6.99.2).2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the decrease in enzyme activity is less than 30%.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the decrease in enzyme activity is less than 20% claim 1 ,4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the period of time is at least four weeks.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the period of time is at least eight weeks.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the temperature is at least 25° C.7. The position of claim 1 , wherein the temperature is at least 30° C.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme further exhibits the decrease in enzyme activity of less than 50% when relative air humidity is at least 50%.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme further exhibits the decrease in enzyme activity of less than 50% in the absence of desiccants.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme further exhibits the decrease in enzyme activity of less than 50% in the absence of desiccants.16. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the stabilized coenzyme comprises carbaNAD.18. A detection ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION FOR STREAMING MEDIA

A receiver, transmitter, and method for a dynamic forward error correction (FEC) are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: 1) transmitting frames of data during a streaming session according to a FEC repair rate, each frame being contained in a plurality of source packets and having at least one repair packet; and 2) changing the FEC repair rate at least once during the streaming session based on at least one of a number of unrecovered source packets and a number of unused repair packets. 1. A method of a dynamic forward error correction (FEC) , the method comprising:transmitting frames of data during a streaming session according to a FEC repair rate, each frame being contained in a plurality of source packets and having at least one repair packet; andchanging said FEC repair rate at least once during said streaming session based on at least one of a number of unrecovered source packets and a number of unused repair packets.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said FEC repair rate is set at a minimum value before said streaming session.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said changing includes increasing said FEC repair rate based on said number of unrecovered source packets.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said changing includes decreasing said FEC repair rate based on said number of unused repair packets.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining said FEC repair rate at same value if both said number of unrecovered source packets and said number of unused repair packets are zero.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising recovering some of said source packets that are lost/corrupted using said at least one repair packet.7. The method of claim 4 , further comprising increasing a number of said frames in said streaming session.8. A receiver for a dynamic forward error correction (FEC) claim 4 , the receiver comprising:a physical layer interface configured to receive frames of data transmitted according to a FEC repair rate during a ...

Mutant lactate oxidase with increased stability and product, methods and uses involving the same

The present invention relates to a mutant lactate oxidase having increased stability, a nucleic acid encoding the mutant lactate oxidase, an expression vector comprising the nucleic acid, a host cell comprising the nucleic acid or the expression vector, a method of determining lactate in a sample, the use of the mutant lactate oxidase for determining lactate, a device for determining lactate in a sample using the mutant lactate oxidase and a kit for determining lactate comprising the mutant lactate oxidase.

Azo mediators and methods of use thereof

Azo compounds are disclosed that do not form azoxy dimers and that do not have any reactive nitroso groups. Also disclosed are use of the azo compounds as mediators in optical and electrochemical diagnostic methods, as well as detection reagents, kits and test elements that include such azo compounds and that can be used in the diagnostic methods.

Control device and method for producing a control device for a motor vehicle

A control device includes a first circuit carrier with electrical components that are electrically conductively connected to one another and a second circuit carrier with electrical components that are electrically conductively connected to one another. The first circuit carrier and the second circuit carrier are electrically conductively connected to one another. The second circuit carrier is fixedly connected in thermally conductive fashion to a fluid-tight thermally conductive carrier element. The second circuit carrier and the carrier element are arranged in a cutout of the first circuit carrier. The carrier element has better thermal conductivity than the first circuit carrier and can be thermally conductively connected to a heat sink. The carrier element is integrated in fluid-tight fashion in an internal region of the first circuit carrier.

Glycosylated modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenases, compositions thereof as well as methods of making and using the same

Compositions, devices, kits and methods are disclosed for assaying glucose with a glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase (FAD-GDH), variant thereof or an active fragment thereof, where at least one asparagine residue at positions N2, N168 and N346 of mature, wild-type A. oryzae FAD-GDH according to SEQ ID NO:2 is substituted by one or more amino acids not suitable for glycosylation, thereby eliminating or inactivating, respectively, a potential glycosylation site at this position.

Transmission control module

A transmission control module includes a printed circuit board. The circuit board has conductor tracks routed on at least one layer of the circuit board and configured to electrically connect a carrier substrate to electrical components. The circuit board has an inner conductor track layer arranged between two insulating layers. A first outer insulating layer, at least on a first side of the circuit board, has a recess. Surfaces of conductor track sections of conductor tracks of the at least one inner conductor track layer are arranged at the bottom of the recess. The carrier substrate is inserted into the recess and makes electrical contact with the surfaces of the conductor track sections. The recess is filled with a moulding compound which covers at least the carrier substrate and the conductor track sections to protect the carrier substrate and the conductor track sections from transmission fluid.

Glucose oxidase variants and methods of using the same

Novel glucose oxidase (GOx) variants are disclosed that have the substitutions of T30V and I94V set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, and additionally at least one further amino acid substitution in the enzyme sequence in any of the positions S53; A137; A173; A332; F414 and V560. The GOx variants herein exhibit specificity for glucose and significantly reduced oxygen consumption rates and/or increased enzyme activity for electron mediators other than oxygen. Also provided are assay devices incorporating at least one of the GOx variants herein for improved blood glucose measurements.

Stabilization of enzymes with stable coenzymes

Methods for stabilizing an enzyme by storing the enzyme in the presence of a stabilized coenzyme are disclosed. In addition, an enzyme stabilized with a stabilized coenzyme as well as the use thereof in test elements for detecting analytes are also disclosed. Other aspects include unique compositions, methods, techniques, systems and devices involving enzyme stabilization.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JITTER-AWARE BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION

A receiver and method for estimating an available bandwidth of a data channel streaming video data are provided. In one embodiment, the receiver includes: (1) a physical interface configured to receive the video data from a network, (2) a packet memory configured to store frames of the video data, (3) a dispersed packet time calculator configured to calculate a total time for one of the frames to go through the data channel, and (4) a bandwidth estimator configured to determine the available bandwidth of the data channel based on a number of data units received for the one frame and the total time. 1. A method of estimating an available bandwidth of a data channel streaming video data , comprising:calculating a total time for a frame of said video data to be received through said channel; anddetermining said available bandwidth of said channel based on a number of data units received for said frame and said total time.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein said total time is calculated based on an expected arrival time of a first packet of said frame.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein said calculating said total time further comprises estimating a constant delay in said channel.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein said constant delay is a function of a time at which said first packet of said frame has been received and a time at which said first packet of said frame has been sent.5. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein said expected arrival time of said first packet of said frame is a sum of said constant delay and a time at which said first packet of said frame has been sent.6. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein said total time is a difference between a time that a last packet of said frame has been received and said expected arrival time of said first packet of said frame.7. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein said available bandwidth of said channel is calculated by dividing said number of data units received for ...

Real time network adaptive low latency transport stream muxing of audio/video streams for miracast

Systems and methods for multiplexing audio/video data and generating transport streams for WiFi network with reduced latency for real time playback at a remote device. A virtual presentation clock reference (PCR) representing a scheduled transmission time of a transport stream packet at a transport stream multiplexer is calculated based on the network transmission rate and generation of the data packets. The virtual PCR is compared with the corresponding system PCR to derive a time difference. Based on the time difference, the transport stream multiplexer is configured to adaptively drop packets or throttle packet generation so as to synchronize the playback of audio/video data on a sink device with the generation of interleaved audio/video packets.

Film-embossing apparatus

A film-embossing apparatus with a hot-embossing device which has a heated embossing stamp. With the formation of a contact pressure, a transfer layer, arranged on a carrier film, of a hot-embossing film is transferred to a surface of a workpiece. The hot-embossing device has control inputs and outputs. The film-embossing apparatus has an industrial robot with control inputs and outputs. The control inputs and outputs of the hot-embossing device and of the industrial robot are connected to a control unit. The industrial robot is formed such that it guides the workpiece to the hot-embossing device, positions the workpiece on the embossing stamp, guides the workpiece past the embossing stamp, and guides the embossed workpiece away from the hot-embossing device. The industrial robot can also position the hot-embossing device on the workpiece.

Method and Device for Guiding and Orienting a Strand in a Continuous Casting Facility for Large-Sized Round Profiles

The invention relates to a method and a device for guiding and orienting a strand () in a continuous casting facility for large-sized round sections made of steel or a similar material. In order to prevent the formation of cracks while the strand is oriented, the outer surface () of the strand is heated from above and from below inside the orienting track. For this purpose, porous burners () are arranged in the discharge section of the directing track, the hot gas emitted from said burners flowing entirely around the outer surface () of the strand. 115. A method for guiding and orienting the strand in a continuous casting facility for large-sized round profiles made of steel or a similar material , characterised in that the strand surface () is heated within the orienting track.215. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the whole of the strand surface () is heated.315. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the heating power is adapted to the expansions occurring locally in the strand surface () along the orienting track.415888b,d,f. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the strand surface () is heated in a number of preferably evenly arranged partial zones () of the orienting track.5151415. The method according to claims 1 , characterised in that the strand surface () is heated by burning an air/gas mixture in a porous structure () and blowing the hot exhaust gasses onto the strand surface ().610171315. A device for implementing the method according to claims 1 , characterised in that it has at least one porous burner ( claims 1 , ) with a reactor () filled with ceramic foam or similar structures claims 1 , the hot exhaust gasses of which act upon the strand surface () claims 1 , at least on its upper side.71315. The device according to claim 6 , characterised in that the outlet opening of the reactor cell () is oriented to the upper side of the strand surface () so that greater heating takes place on the upper ...

Mold for the Continuous Casting of Preliminary Sections, In Particular Double T-Shaped Preliminary Sections

The invention relates to a mold for the continuous casting of preliminary sections, in particular double T-shaped preliminary sections, such as beam blank sections or similar sections, wherein all the interior walls (to ) of the mold in the mold passage () have a tapered course ( to ) running linearly from top to bottom, said tapered course being dimensioned depending on the degree of shrinkage of the cast strand and produced by machining the interior walls (to ). In this manner, it is possible to optimally adjust the diameter of the mold to the shrinkage process of the cast strand in the region of the mold passage, even for large-sized sections. 1817718128al. A mould for the continuous casting of preliminary sections , in particular double T-shaped preliminary sections , the mould passage () of which is provided with tapering from the upper to the lower side of the mould () , characterised in that all of the interior walls (to ) of the mould () in the mould passage () respectively have tapering (to ) running from the upper to the lower side of the mould towards the centre of the mould passage ().277912al. The mould according to claim 1 , characterised in that the interior walls (to ) are provided with tapering ( to ) individually dimensioned depending on the degree of shrinkage of the cast strand.377al. The mould according to claim 1 , characterised in that the interior walls (to ) provided with the tapering from the upper to the lower side are shaped linearly claim 1 , curvilinearly claim 1 , bent claim 1 , parabolically or similarly.477al. The mould according to claim 3 , characterised in that the interior walls (to ) are shaped from the upper to the lower side with a curvature such that they are adapted to the solidification of the strand cast in the latter.577al. The mould according to claim 1 , characterised in that the interior walls (to ) are produced by machining.681. The mould according to claim 1 , characterised in that the centre of the mould passage () ...

ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF CARBA-NAD

The disclosure concerns the enzymatic synthesis of stable analogues of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide NAD/NADH and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate NADP/NADPH, the so-called “carba-NADs”, i.e. analogues of NAD/NADH or NADP/NADPH, respectively, comprising a carbacyclic sugar instead of ribose. 3Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus sanguiniusHomo sapiens.. The method of claim 1 , wherein said nicotinamide-ribosylkinase is found in at least one organism selected from and4Homo sapiens.. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nicotinamide-ribosylkinase is heterologoulsy expressed NRK1 native to5Streptococcus sanguinius.. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nicotinamide-ribosylkinase is heterologously expressed nadR native to6Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Methanococcus janashii, Sulfolobus solfataricus, Saccharomyces cerevisiaeHomo sapiens.. The method of claim 1 , wherein said nicotinamide mononucleotide-adenylyltransferase is at least one nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyltransferase found in at least one organism selected from and7Homo sapiens.. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nicotinamide mononucleotide-adenylyltransferase is heterologously expressed nicotinamide mononucleotide-adenylyltransferase native to8Escherichia coli.. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nicotinamide mononucleotide-adenylyltransferase is heterologously expressed nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyltransferase native to9. The method of claim 1 , wherein R1 of Formula I is selected from OH claim 1 , NHand O-methyl.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein R2 of Formula II comprises one of NHand OH.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein R3 of Formula II comprises one of H or OH.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein X of Formula I comprises O.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein R1 is NH claim 1 , R2 is NH claim 1 , R3 is H and X is O.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula 1 is a mixture of enantiomers.15. The method of ...

STABILIZATION OF ENZYMES WITH STABLE COENZYMES

Methods for stabilizing an enzyme by storing the enzyme in the presence of a stabilized coenzyme are disclosed. In addition, an enzyme stabilized with a stabilized coenzyme as well as the use thereof in test elements for detecting analytes are also disclosed. Other aspects include unique compositions, methods, techniques, systems and devices involving enzyme stabilization. 1. A method for stabilizing an enzyme , which comprises storing the enzyme in the presence of a stabilized coenzyme , wherein the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of an alcohol dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.2) , a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.49) and a diaphorase (EC 1.6.99.2).7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stabilized coenzyme comprises carbaNAD.8. The method of claim 1 , which includes storing the enzyme in the presence of the stabilized coenzyme for a period of at least 2 weeks.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the period is at least four weeks.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the period is at least eight weeks.11. The method of claim 1 , which includes storing the enzyme in the presence of the stabilized coenzyme at a temperature of at least 20° C.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the temperature is at least 25° C.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the temperature is at least 30° C.14. The method of claim 1 , which includes storing the enzyme in the presence of the stabilized coenzyme with at least one of a relative air humidity of at least 50% and an absence of desiccants.15. The method of claim 1 , which includes storing the enzyme in the presence of the stabilized coenzyme as a dry substance or in a liquid phase.16. The method of claim 1 , which further includes storing the enzyme in the presence of light at a wavelength of ≧300 nm.17. A composition claim 1 , comprising:an enzyme which is stabilized with a stabilized coenzyme, the enzyme exhibiting a decrease in enzyme activity of less than 50% based on the initial value of enzyme activity when stored ...

MUTANT LACTATE OXIDASE WITH INCREASED STABILITY AND PRODUCT, METHODS AND USES INVOLVING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a mutant lactate oxidase having increased stability, a nucleic acid encoding the mutant lactate oxidase, an expression vector comprising the nucleic acid, a host cell comprising the nucleic acid or the expression vector, a method of determining lactate in a sample, the use of the mutant lactate oxidase for determining lactate, a device for determining lactate in a sample using the mutant lactate oxidase and a kit for determining lactate comprising the mutant lactate oxidase. 1. A mutant lactate oxidase , comprising a functionally active mutant lactate oxidase having an amino acid sequence that:(i) is at least 90% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2, or a functionally active variant thereof; and(ii) has an amino acid substitution at the position corresponding to position Tyr191 of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the mutant lactate oxidase is more stable than is unsubstituted lactate oxidase.2. The mutant lactate oxidase of claim 1 , wherein the functionally active mutant includes at least one further amino acid substitution in SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2 at a position selected from the group consisting of: Gly36 claim 1 , Ala95 claim 1 , Thr103 claim 1 , Glu160 claim 1 , Val198 claim 1 , Asn212 claim 1 , Ala/Gly232 claim 1 , and Phe277.3. The mutant lactate oxidase of claim 1 , wherein the tyrosine at position 191 is substituted with a non-polar amino acid.4. The mutant lactate oxidase of claim 1 , wherein the non-polar amino acid is selected from the group consisting of: Tyr191Phe claim 1 , Tyr191Leu claim 1 , Tyr19Ile claim 1 , Tyr191Met claim 1 , and Tyr191Trp.5. The mutant lactate oxidase of claim 1 , wherein the functionally active mutant lactate oxidase of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 1 , further includes an amino acid substitution selected from the group consisting of: Gly36Ser claim 1 , Ala95Gly claim 1 , Thr103Ser claim 1 , Glu160Gly claim 1 , Val198Ile claim 1 , Asn212Asp claim ...

Fiber composite part of a motor vehicle, mounting part for such a fiber composite part and manufacturing method

A mounting part ( 11 ) for affixing a composite fiber part of a motor vehicle to at least one adjoining component of a motor vehicle is made from a fiber composite material. The mounting part ( 11 ) has a three-dimensionally shape that defines ribs and/or webs and/or protrusions and/or depressions.

Method and apparatus for producing cured coating films

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing cured coating films on a substrate surface.

Glucose Oxidase Variants, As Well As Compositions, Devices, Kits and Uses Thereof

Novel glucose oxidase variants are disclosed that have besides the two substitutions T30V and I94V according to SEQ ID NO:1, additionally at least one further amino acid substitution in the polypeptide sequence in any of the positions S53; A137; A173; A332; F414 and V560. The glucose oxidase variants herein exhibit specificity for glucose and significantly reduced oxygen consumption rates and/or increased enzyme activity for electron mediators other than oxygen. Also provided are assay devices incorporating at least one of the GOx variants herein for improved blood glucose measurements. 1. A glucose oxidase comprising:(a) a glucose oxidase of SEQ ID NO:1 having, besides two amino acid substitutions T30V and I94V, at least one additional amino acid substitution in any of six (6) positions selected from the group consisting of S53; A137; A173; A332; F414 and V560 in SEQ ID NO:1;(b) a glucose oxidase that exhibits at least about 70% amino acid sequence identity to the glucose oxidase according to (a), (i) provided that the glucose oxidase of (b) having, besides the two amino acid substitutions T30V and I94V, at least one additional amino acid substitution in any of the six (6) positions selected from the group consisting of S53; A137; A173; A332; F414 and V560 according to SEQ ID NO:1, (ii) provided that the glucose oxidase according to (b) also exhibits at least about 70% of the enzyme activity of the glucose oxidase according to (a), (iii) provided that the glucose oxidase according to (b) exhibits at least about 70% enzyme specificity for glucose of the glucose oxidase according to (a), and (iv) provided that the glucose oxidase according to (b) exhibits at least about a 5-fold reduced activity for oxygen as electron acceptor of the glucose oxidase according to SEQ ID NO:1 or exhibits at least a 1.5-fold increased activity for electron mediators other than oxygen of the glucose oxidase according to SEQ ID NO:1, or both; or(c) an active fragment of a glucose oxidase ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A POLYAMIDE POWDER BY PRECIPITATION

The present invention relates to a process for producing a polyamide powder (PP) comprising at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) and at least one additive (A). The semicrystalline polyamide (P) and the at least one additive (A) are initially compounded with one another in an extruder and subsequently introduced into a solvent (SV) in which the at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) then crystallizes to obtain the polyamide powder (PP). The present invention further relates to the thus obtainable polyamide powder (PP) and to the use of the polyamide powder (PP) as sintering powder (SP) and also to a process for producing a shaped body by selective laser sintering of a polyamide powder (PP). 114.-. (canceled)15. A process for producing a polyamide powder (PP) comprising at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) and at least one additive (A) selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments and stabilizers , comprising the steps ofa) compounding the at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) and the at least one additive (A) in an extruder to obtain a compounded mixture (cM) comprising the at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) and the at least one additive (A),b) extruding the compounded mixture (cM) obtained in step a) from the extruder to obtain an extruded mixture (eM) comprising the at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) and the at least one additive (A),c) introducing the extruded mixture (eM) obtained in step b) into a solvent (SV) to obtain a first suspension (Si) comprising the extruded mixture (eM) and the solvent (SV), wherein the solvent (SV) comprises lactam and water,d) heating the first suspension (S1) obtained in step c) to a first temperature (T1) wherein the at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) present in the extruded mixture (eM) dissolves in the solvent (SV) to obtain a mixture (G) comprising the at least one semicrystalline polyamide (P) dissolved in the solvent (SV) and the at least one additive (A),e) cooling the ...

Film-Embossing Apparatus

A film-embossing apparatus () with a hot-embossing device () is described which has a heated embossing stamp (). With the formation of a contact pressure a transfer layer (), arranged on a carrier film (), of a hot-embossing film () is transferred to a surface of a workpiece (). The hot-embossing device () has control inputs and outputs. 120-. (canceled)21. A film-embossing apparatus for transferring a transfer layerarranged on a carrier film, of a hot-embossing film to a surface of a workpiece with a hot-embossing device which has a heatable embossing stamp,wherein the hot-embossing device has control inputs and outputs, andwherein the film-embossing apparatus has an industrial robot with control inputs and outputs, andwherein the control inputs and outputs of the hot-embossing device and of the industrial robot are connected to a control unit, and guides the workpiece to the hot-embossing device,', 'positions the workpiece on the embossing stamp and/or guides it along the embossing stamp, and', 'guides the embossed workpiece away from the hot-embossing device, or', 'guides the hot-embossing device to the workpiece,', 'positions the embossing stamp on the workpiece and/or guides it along the workpiece, and', 'guides the hot-embossing device away from the embossed workpiece, and, 'wherein the industrial robot is formed such that it eitherwherein the hot-embossing device has a first film-guiding lever, arranged upstream of the embossing stamp, with a film-guiding roller, and a second film-guiding lever, arranged downstream of the embossing stamp, with a film-guiding roller, which cooperate with the industrial robot.22. A film-embossing apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the industrial robot is further formed such that it detaches the carrier film from the transfer layer transferred to the workpiece.23. A film-embossing apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the film-guiding levers are formed as swiveling levers which are mounted spring-loaded and/or the ...

ANTI-NUCLEATING AGENT FOR LASER SINTERING POWDER

The present invention relates to a process for producing shaped bodies by selective laser sintering of a sinter powder (SP) comprising a polyamide (P) and 0.1% to 5% by weight of at least one additive (A). The present invention also relates to shaped bodies comprising polyamide (P) and 0.1% to 5% by weight of at least one additive (A). The present invention further relates to the production of sinter powders (SP) comprising polyamide (P) and 0.1% to 5% by weight of at least one additive (A). 113.-. (canceled)15. The process according to claim 14 , wherein X in compounds of the formula (I) is N claim 14 , S or NR claim 14 , where the compounds of the formula (I) have a positive charge when X is S or NRand the compounds of the formula (I) then comprise an anion Y claim 14 , where Y is selected from the group consisting of hydroxide and chloride.16. The process according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one additive (A) is selected from the group consisting of methylene blue and neutral red.17. The process according to claim 14 , wherein the polyamide (P) is at least one polyamide selected from the group consisting of PA 4 claim 14 , PA 6 claim 14 , PA 7 claim 14 , PA 8 claim 14 , PA 9 claim 14 , PA 11 claim 14 , PA 12 claim 14 , PA 46 claim 14 , PA 66 claim 14 , PA 69 claim 14 , PA 610 claim 14 , PA 612 claim 14 , PA 613 claim 14 , PA 1212 claim 14 , PA 1313 claim 14 , PA 6T claim 14 , PA MXD6 claim 14 , PA 61 claim 14 , PA 6-3-T claim 14 , PA 6/6T claim 14 , PA 6/66 claim 14 , PA 66/6 claim 14 , PA 6/12 claim 14 , PA 66/6/610 claim 14 , PA 6I/6T claim 14 , PA PACM 12 claim 14 , PA 6I/6T/PACM claim 14 , PA 12/MACMI claim 14 , PA 12/MACMT claim 14 , PA PDA-T and copolyamides formed from two or more of the abovementioned polyamides.18. The process according to claim 14 , wherein the polyamide (P) is at least one polyamide selected from the group consisting of nylon-6 (PA 6) claim 14 , nylon-6 claim 14 ,6 (PA 66) claim 14 , nylon-6/6 claim 14 ,6 (PA 6/66) claim 14 , ...

CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A control device includes a first circuit carrier with electrical components that are electrically conductively connected to one another and a second circuit carrier with electrical components that are electrically conductively connected to one another. The first circuit carrier and the second circuit carrier are electrically conductively connected to one another. The second circuit carrier is fixedly connected in thermally conductive fashion to a fluid-tight thermally conductive carrier element. The second circuit carrier and the carrier element are arranged in a cutout of the first circuit carrier. The carrier element has better thermal conductivity than the first circuit carrier and can be thermally conductively connected to a heat sink. The carrier element is integrated in fluid-tight fashion in an internal region of the first circuit carrier.

Method for roll-forming disk carriers or the like and the associated profile roller set

A method for roll-forming disk carriers or the like, which are designed as a pot-shaped sheet metal part having inner and outer teeth, wherein a multitude of cassettes is equidistantly arranged on the circumference of a roll-forming tool, said cassettes having profile rollers arranged in their interior, which roll out the disk carrier to be formed with their outer circumference and thus impart toothing on the disk carrier to be formed, wherein the forming depth of the profile rollers at the disk carrier to be formed is designed in such a way that a narrow, peripheral, self-contained, unformed bridge remains between the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the toothing, wherein the bridge increases the engine-speed strength of the disk carrier as a hoop band cylinder that is integrated into the toothing.

Method for Determining a Temperature of a Diaphragm of a Pump

A method for determining a temperature of a diaphragm of a pump, the pump pumping a fluid out of a tank to a dispersion point by way of a movement of the diaphragm, the pump being fastened to the tank, the temperature of the diaphragm being estimated in a manner which is at least dependent on the temperature of the fluid in the tank. 1. A method for determining a temperature of a diaphragm of a pump , comprising the steps of:providing a tank;providing a pump fastened to the tank;providing a diaphragm, the diaphragm being part of the pump; andproviding a dispensing point in fluid communication with the pump;using the pump to pump a fluid out of the tank to the dispensing point by way of movement of the diaphragm;estimating the temperature of the diaphragm in a manner which is at least dependent on the temperature of the fluid in the tank.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:providing a housing, the housing being part of the pump:estimating the temperature of the diaphragm in a manner which is dependent on the temperature of the housing of the pump.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:providing a space which is at least adjacent to the tank;arranging the pump in the space;estimating the temperature of the diaphragm in a manner which is dependent on the temperature in the space.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the steps of:estimating the temperature of the diaphragm during a start of the pump in a manner which is dependent on the duration of the downtime by way of different start values;fixing the temperature of the diaphragm during the start to a stored value in the case of a brief downtime;fixing the temperature of the diaphragm, after a relatively long downtime, in a manner which is dependent on the temperature of the space in which the pump is arranged, in particular being set at the same level as the temperature of the space.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of estimating the ...

Real time network adaptive low latency transport stream muxing of audio/video streams for miracast

Systems and methods for multiplexing audio/video data and generating transport streams for WiFi network with reduced latency for real time playback at a remote device. A virtual presentation clock reference (PCR) representing a scheduled transmission time of a transport stream packet at a transport stream multiplexer is calculated based on the network transmission rate and generation of the data packets. The virtual PCR is compared with the corresponding system PCR to derive a time difference. Based on the time difference, the transport stream multiplexer is configured to adaptively drop packets or throttle packet generation so as to synchronize the playback of audio/video data on a sink device with the generation of interleaved audio/video packets.

Pressing Tool with Optimized Resin Flow

A pressing tool is provided for producing fiber composite components, including a first tool part and a second tool part moveable relative to the first tool part. In the closed state of the pressing tool, the two tool parts form a shaping cavity for accommodating a fiber semi-finished product to be shaped and each have a tool surface delimiting the cavity. In addition, at least one of the tool surfaces has at least two adjacent flat sections inclined toward each other which are connected to each other by way of a curved transition section. The curved transition section has at least one groove-shaped recess facing the cavity. 1. A pressing tool for producing composite fiber components , comprising:a first tool portion;a second tool portion movable relative to the first tool portion, wherein the first and second tool portions form, in a closed state of the pressing tool, a forming cavity that receives a semi-finished fiber product intended to be formed, each of the first and second tool portions having a tool surface delimiting the cavity,at least one of the tool surfaces comprises at least two adjacent and mutually inclined surface portions connected to each other via a curved transition portion, andthe curved transition portion has at least one channel-shaped recess facing the cavity.2. The pressing tool according to claim 1 , wherein the curved transition portion has a convex curvature.3. The pressing tool according to claim 1 , wherein the curved transition portion has a concave curvature.4. The pressing tool according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one channel-shaped recess extends from an end of the curved transition portion, which end adjoins a first surface portion of the at least two adjacent and mutually inclined surface portions, as far as an end of the curved transition portion, which end adjoins a second surface portion of the at least two adjacent and mutually inclined surface portions.5. The pressing tool according to claim 1 , wherein the curved ...

Method and apparatus for producing a thin glass ribbon, and thin glass ribbon produced according to such method

An improved method and an improved apparatus are provided for producing a thin glass ribbon, which provide borders at the edges of the ribbon. The edges formed are of high mechanical quality and a formation of new secondary borders after the severing or at least the thickness of such secondary borders is reduced compared to the original borders. The method includes drawing the thin glass ribbon from a molten glass or from a preform, severing the borders, and cooling the resulting glass ribbon. The severing is effected at a location along the moving direction of the thin glass ribbon and at a time at which during the cooling of the thin glass ribbon the viscosity of the glass is in a range from 10 7 dPa·s to 10 11 dPa·s, so that the edges of the thin glass ribbon newly produced by the severing of the borders are rounded off.

NOVEL ANTI-THYMIDINE KINASE ANTIBODIES

The present invention relates to a novel monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to a conformation dependent epitope on human thymidine kinase 1 (hTK-1; SEQ ID NO:1), to methods for quantifying hTK-1 employing the antibody and to the use of the anti-hTK-1 antibody in quantifying hTK-1. 1. A monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to human thymidine kinase 1 (hTK-1; SEQ ID NO:1) the antibody being characterized in that ita) binds to a conformation dependent epitope of hTK-1,b) does not bind to a polypeptide consisting of amino acids 194 through 225 of hTK-1 (SEQ ID NO:2), andc) does not bind to any polypeptide consisting of 15 consecutive amino acids of hTK-1.2. The monoclonal antibody according to claim 1 , having a binding affinity to hTK-1 of 10Mol or better.3. The antibody according to claim 1 , further characterized in that in competes for binding to hTK-1 with an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof having a heavy chain variable domain of SEQ ID NO:3 and a light chain variable domain of SEQ ID NO:4.4. An in vitro method for quantifying hTK-1 claim 1 , the method comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a) incubating a sample in which hTK-1 shall be quantified with the antibody of , thereby generating a complex between the antibody and hTK-1,'}b) quantifying the complex formed in step a), thereby quantifying hTK-1.5. An in vitro method for quantifying hTK-1 claim 1 , the method comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a) incubating a sample in which hTK-1 shall be quantified with a first antibody which is an antibody of , and a second antibody to hTK-1, thereby generating a sandwich complex between the first antibody, hTK-1 and the second antibody,'}b) quantifying the sandwich complex formed in step a), thereby quantifying hTK-1.6. An in vitro method for quantifying hTK-1 claim 1 , the method comprisinga) incubating a sample in which hTK-1 shall be quantified with a pre-treatment solution comprising a ...

GLYCOSYLATED MODIFIED FLAVIN ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE-DEPENDENT GLUCOSE DEHYDROGENASES, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF AS WELL AS METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Compositions, devices, kits and methods are disclosed for assaying glucose with a glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase (FAD-GDH), variant thereof or an active fragment thereof, where at least one asparagine residue at positions N2, N168 and N346 of mature, wild-type FAD-GDH according to SEQ ID NO:2 is substituted by one or more amino acids not suitable for glycosylation, thereby eliminating or inactivating, respectively, a potential glycosylation site at this position. 1. A glycosylated , modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase selected from the group consisting of:{'i': 'Aspergillus oryzae', '(a). a glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase having at least one asparagine residue selected from the group consisting of N2, N168 and N346 of mature, wild-type flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase according to SEQ ID NO:2 substituted by one or more amino acids not suitable for glycosylation, thereby eliminating or inactivating a potential glycosylation site at the at least one asparagine residue;'}(b). a glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase having around 80% amino acid sequence identity or more to the glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase according to (a); and(c). an active fragment of the glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase according to (a) or (b),wherein in the glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase according to (b) or the fragment according to (c), the at least one asparagine substitution eliminating or inactivating the potential glycosylation site(s) is preserved when compared to the glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase according to (a), and wherein the glycosylated, modified flavin adenine dinucleotide- ...

ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF CARBA-NAD

The disclosure concerns the enzymatic synthesis of stable analogues of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide NAD/NADH and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate NADP/NADPH, the so-called “carba-NADs”, i.e. analogues of NAD/NADH or NADP/NADPH, respectively, comprising a carbacyclic sugar instead of ribose. 2Streptococcus sanguiniusHomo sapiens.. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the nicotinamide-ribosylkinase is present in at least one and3Saccharomyces cerevisiaeHomo sapiens.. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the nicotinamide mononucleotide-adenylyltransferase is present in at least one of and4E. coliB. subtilis.. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the nicotinamide mononucleotide-adenylyltransferase is recombinantly generated in at least one of and5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R1 is NH claim 1 , R2 is NH claim 1 , R3 is H and X is O . This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/358,146, filed on Jan. 25, 2013, which is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/EP2010/004523, filed Jul. 23, 2010, which claims the benefit of European Patent Application No. 09166457.3, filed Jul. 27, 2009, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.The instant disclosure relates to the synthesis of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (“NAD/NADH”) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (“NADP/NADPH”), the “carba-NADs”. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to enzymatic synthesis of carba-NADs, and stable analogues thereof, comprising a carbacyclic sugar in place of ribose.Many measuring systems for biochemical analytics comprise components of clinical analytical methods. Such systems generally include the measurement of analytes, e.g., metabolites or substrates, for example, which may be determined directly or indirectly with the aid of an enzyme. For example, an analyte of interest may be converted into another compound with the aid of an enzyme-coenzyme complex and subsequently ...

BACKPACK CONTAINING PALLETS THAT SECURELY HOLD TOOLS

A backpack can include a sheet of flexible material having a common surface defining a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. Each panel is of substantially equal size with a first foldable hinge joint located between the first panel and the second panel, and a second foldable hinge joint located between the second panel and a third panel. The sheet of flexible material is foldable to define a transport configuration with each panel stacked with respect to one another, and a service configuration with each panel positioned side by side. A first pallet, a second pallet, and a third pallet; each pallet for receiving tools. A first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap attached to the sheet of flexible material for carrying the backpack. 110. A backpack () for holding equipment wearable on the back of a user comprising:{'b': 20', '21', '22', '24', '26', '22', '24', '26', '34', '22', '24', '36', '24', '26', '20', '34', '36', '22', '24', '26', '22', '24', '24, 'a sheet of flexible material () having a common surface () defining a first panel (), a second panel (), and a third panel (), each panel (, , ) of substantially equal size with a first foldable hinge joint () located between the first panel () and the second panel (), and a second foldable hinge joint () located between the second panel () and a third panel (), the sheet of flexible material () foldable about the first foldable hinge joint () and the second foldable hinge joint () to define a transport configuration with the first panel (), the second panel (), and the third panel () stacked with respect to one another, and a service configuration with the first panel (), second panel (), and third panel () positioned side by side with respect to one another;'}{'b': 50', '52', '54', '50', '52', '54', '50', '22', '52', '22', '54', '24, 'a first pallet (), a second pallet (), and a third pallet (), each pallet (, , ) for receiving tools, the first pallet () releaseably attached to the first panel (), ...

Polyamide composition containing a polyamide and an additive

The present invention relates to a polyamide composition (PC) which comprises at least one polyamide (P) and at least one additive (A). The present invention further relates to the use of the polyamide composition (PC) in a selective laser sintering process, in an injection molding process, for producing molded articles and in an extrusion process.

GRAPHICS SERVER AND METHOD FOR STREAMING RENDERED CONTENT VIA A REMOTE GRAPHICS PROCESSING SERVICE

A graphics server and method for streaming rendered content via a remote graphics rendering service is provided. In one embodiment, the server includes a memory, a graphics renderer, a frame capturer, an encoder, and a processor. The memory is configured to store a pre-computed skip-frame message indicative to a client to re-use a previously transmitted frame of the video stream. The graphics renderer is configured to identify when rendered content has not changed. When the graphics renderer identifies that the rendered content has not changed, the processor is configured to cause: (1) the frame capturer to not capture the frames of the rendered content; (2) the encoder to not encode the frames of the rendered content; and (3) the pre-encoded skip-frame message to be transmitted without requiring any pixel processing. 1. A graphics server , comprising:a graphics renderer configured to identify when rendered content has not changed;a frame capturer;an encoder; and cause said frame capturer to not capture said frames of said rendered content;', 'cause said encoder to not encode said frames of said rendered content; and', 'cause a pre-encoded skip-frame message to be transmitted without requiring any pixel processing., 'a processor, wherein when said graphics renderer identifies said rendered content has not changed said processer is configured to2. The graphics server recited in wherein said graphics server is a mobile computing device.3. The graphics server recited in wherein said graphics renderer claim 1 , frame capturer claim 1 , and encoder are contained within a graphics processing unit (GPU) communicably coupled to said processor.4. The graphics server recited in wherein said encoder is a hardware ITU-T H.264 encoder.5. The graphics server recited in wherein said skip-frame message is a pre-computed ITU-T H.264 skip message.6. A method of streaming rendered content via a remote graphics processing service claim 1 , comprising: a frame capturer to not capture ...

NOVEL COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR FRET AND METHODS RELATED THERETO

The invention also relates to compounds, which are useful for intra-molecular fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), comprising the oxidized form of a carbaNADH-based first fluorophore and a second fluorophore that is excitable at a wave-length of between 445 to 540 nm and that has an emission maximum of greater than 560 nm, and methods, kits and compositions related thereto. 1. A compound comprising(1) the oxidized form of a carbaNADH-based first fluorophore, and(2) a second fluorophore that is excitable with light having a wave-length of between 445 to 540 nm, and that has an emission maximum of greater than nm,wherein the carbaNADH-based first fluorophore and the second fluorophore are covalently linked.2. A compound comprising(1) the reduced form of a carbaNADH-based first fluorophore, and(2) a second fluorophore that is excitable with light having a wave-length of between 445 to 540 nm, and that has an emission maximum of greater than nm,wherein the carbaNADH-based first fluorophore and the second fluorophore are covalently linked.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the second fluorophore comprises claim 1 , as a core claim 1 , a chromophore selected from the group consisting of a 2-[3-(1 claim 1 ,3-dihydro-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trimethyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1-propen-1-yl]-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trimethyl-3H- indolium chromophor moiety claim 1 , a 5 claim 1 ,6-dichloro-2-[3-(5 claim 1 ,6-dichloro-1 claim 1 ,3-dihydro-1 claim 1 ,3-dimethyl-2H-benzimidazol-2-ylidene)-1-propen-1-yl]-1 claim 1 ,3-dimethyl1H-benzimidazolium chromophor moiety claim 1 , a 1-methyl-4-[3-(1-methyl-4(1H)-quinolinylidene)-1-propen-1-yl]-quinolinium chromophore moiety claim 1 , and a 2-(4-(Diethylamino)-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-(4-(diethyliminio)-2-hydroxycyclohexa-2 claim 1 ,5-dienylidene)-3-oxocyclobut-1-enolate chromophore moiety.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the second fluorophore comprises a “Cy3” (=2-[3-(1 claim 1 ,3-dihydro-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trimethyl-2H-indol-2- ...

A corner caddy

The disclosed corner caddy can hold an item in the corner body, but also includes a corner region that is substantially open and free of the caddy body that is useful for hanging or holding large or long items efficiently. In one embodiment, the corner caddy comprises a caddy body, a first attachment wall, a second attachment wall, and a corner region. The base comprises a first end, a second end, a front surface, and a rear surface. The first attachment wall is adjacent the first end and external to the caddy body, and defines a first plane. The second attachment wall is adjacent the second end and external to the caddy body, and defines a second plane. The first plane and second plane intersect to form a corner region, which is adjacent the rear surface and is substantially open and free of the caddy body.

GLUCOSE DEHYDROGENASE VARIANTS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES

The present invention relates to improved variants of variants of the Glucose Dehydrogenases (GlucDH) derived from having improved properties in the presence of cNAD as cofactor, to genes encoding such variant GlucDHs, to proteins of such GlucDH variants, and to different applications of these GlucDH variants, particularly for determining concentrations of sugars, especially of glucose, in samples such as bodily fluids, especially blood. 1Bacillus subtilis. A variant of a Glucose Dehydrogenase (GlucDH) derived from , wherein said variant comprises an amino acid sequence having at least 90% identity to SEQ ID NO:1 and wherein said variant comprises a substitution of amino acid residue glutamic acid at a position corresponding to position 170 of SEQ ID NO: 1 with an amino acid residue lysine and a substitution of amino acid residue glutamine at a position corresponding to position 252 of SEQ ID NO: 1 with an amino acid residue leucine , and wherein said variant further comprises at least one additional amino acid substitution at a position corresponding to a position between 95 and 237 of SEQ ID NO: 1 with an amino acid residue other than glycine or lysine , wherein said variant has increased affinity for glucose and/or carba-NAD relative to a Glucose Dehydrogenase mutant of SEQ ID NO: 2 , and wherein said at least one additional amino acid substitution is selected from the group consisting of a substitution of amino acid residue leucine at a position corresponding to position 95 of SEQ ID NO: 1 with an amino acid residue isoleucine or valine , a substitution of amino acid residue asparagine at a position corresponding to position 97 of SEQ ID NO: 1 with an amino acid residue serine , a substitution of amino acid residue glycine at a position corresponding to position 163 of SEQ ID NO: 1 with an amino acid residue alanine , a substitution of amino acid residue glutamic acid at a position corresponding to position 223 of SEQ ID NO: 1 with an amino acid residue ...

COMPRESSOR, EXHAUST GAS TURBOCHARGER AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION MACHINE

A compressor for an internal combustion machine includes a compressor impeller rotatably mounted in a compressor casing. A circumferential step is integrated into a wall which delimits an intake section disposed upstream of the compressor impeller in an operating flow direction of a gas to be compressed. The circumferential step is a mouth-free circumferential step which faces the compressor impeller and delimits a flow cross section. A ratio of a shortest distance between the compressor impeller and the circumferential step to a largest cross-sectional dimension in the flow cross section delimited by the circumferential step is at least 0.5. An exhaust gas turbocharger and an internal combustion machine are also provided. 1. A compressor for an internal combustion machine , comprising:a compressor casing;a compressor impeller rotatably mounted in said compressor casing;a wall delimiting an intake section, said intake section being disposed upstream of said compressor impeller in an operating flow direction of a gas to be compressed;a circumferential step integrated into said wall, said circumferential step being a mouth-free circumferential step facing said compressor impeller; andsaid circumferential step delimiting a flow cross section, wherein a ratio of a shortest distance between said compressor impeller and said circumferential step to a largest cross-sectional dimension in the flow cross section delimited by said circumferential step is at least 0.5.2. The compressor according to claim 1 , wherein said circumferential step is formed as one of a circumferentially continuous step and a circumferentially segmented step.3. The compressor according to claim 1 , wherein a transition from said circumferential step into a section of said wall facing away from said compressor impeller is formed as a step-free transition.4. The compressor according to claim 1 , further including a longitudinal step oriented perpendicular to an inlet plane of said compressor impeller.5 ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVETRAIN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING DRIVETRAIN

A method for operating a drivetrain for a motor vehicle, said method includes: reducing a transmission torque transmitted between a primary drive axle operatively connected with a secondary drive axle of the motor vehicle via a clutch configured to allow adjustment of the transmission torque when determining at the secondary drive axle a wheel slip which exceeds a defined slip threshold value 110.-. (canceled)11. A method for operating a drivetrain for a motor vehicle , said method comprising:reducing a transmission torque transmitted between a primary drive axle operatively connected with a secondary drive axle of the motor vehicle via a clutch configured to allow adjustment of the transmission torque when determining at the secondary drive axle a wheel slip which exceeds a defined slip threshold value.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the clutch is configured as a multidisc clutch and the transmission torque is adjusted by adjusting a pressing force of the multidisc clutch.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the wheel slip at the secondary drive axle is recognized when a rotational speed of the secondary axle exceeds a rotational speed of the primary axle.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the wheel slip at the secondary drive axle is recognized when a vehicle speed determined from at least one of a rotational speed of the primary dive axle and a rotational speed of the secondary drive axle exceeds an actual speed of the motor vehicle.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the wheel slip at the secondary drive axle is recognized when a slip at the primary drive axle and a slip at the secondary dive axle exceed the slip threshold value.16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the transmission torque is reduced to a setpoint transmission torque which corresponds to a torque that is maximally applicable via the secondary drive axle.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the maximally applicable torque is determined by using at least one variable of the group consisting ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING AT LEAST ONE VENDING MACHINE

A method for operating at least one vending machine. A food product to be prepared by the vending machine and dispensed to a consumer is remotely ordered by the consumer over at least one wireless and/or wired communications link, the order being transmitted to the vending machine over the same or another wireless and/or wired communications link. 1. A method for operating at least one vending machine , the method comprising:providing a food product to prepared by the vending machine and dispensed to a consumer;remotely ordering the food product by the consumer over at least one wireless and/or wired communications link;transmitting the order to the vending machine over the same or an additional wireless and/or wired communications link; anddetermining a current position of the consumer;wherein a point in time at which the consumer reaches a vending machine selected by him being predicted with the aid of the determined current position of the consumer, the consumer being warned if the predicted point in time takes place after the dispensing time he has specified, and/or the preparation of the food product in the vending machine not being started until the consumer has reached or is closer than a predefined distance from the vending machine and/or the time for dispensing the food product from the vending machine being predicted with the aid of the determined current position of the consumer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the consumer orders the food product over an Internet connection and/or over a mobile communications link.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the consumer registers on a one-time basis to permit orders to be placed by transmitting user data and/or by installing an ordering program on a mobile or stationary computer or a mobile phone.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a type of food product claim 1 , a time at which the food product is dispensed from the vending machine claim 1 , and/or a location of the vending ...

EYEWEAR WITH EXCHANGEABLE TEMPLES HOUSING A RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSCEIVER

A wireless ad hoc network may be formed by eyewear having a radio frequency transceiver with other devices having compatible radio frequency transceivers. The transceivers may operate in an unlicensed radio frequency band at 2.45 GHz. The eyewear may include at least one detachable temple, and the radio frequency transceiver of the eyewear may be embedded in the at least one detachable temple. Other devices may also be embedded in the at least one detachable temple. The at least one detachable temple may be electrically connected to a frame of the eyewear when in an open position. 1. An eyewear comprising:a frame, including a temple configured to be detachably attached to the remainder of the frame, wherein, with the temple in an open position, an electrical connection is established between the temple and the frame, and wherein, with the temple in a closed position, no electrical connection is established between the temple and the frame; anda radio frequency transceiver configured for short-distance wireless communication,wherein the radio frequency transceiver is embedded in the temple, and wherein the radio frequency transceiver is configured to form an ad hoc wireless network with at least one of a plurality of devices.2. The eyewear of claim 1 , wherein the radio frequency transceiver is configured to communicate with the plurality of devices within a frequency band around a frequency of 2.45 gigahertz (GHz).3. The eyewear of claim 1 , wherein any one of the transceiver and the plurality of devices is configured to be a master or a slave in a master-slave configuration.4. The eyewear of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of devices are wireless communication devices.5. The eyewear of claim 4 , wherein the wireless communication devices are chosen from a group consisting of a phone claim 4 , a computer claim 4 , a radio claim 4 , a compact disc player claim 4 , a camera claim 4 , a distance alarm claim 4 , a heart rate monitor claim 4 , and a hand held global ...

FIBER COMPOSITE PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOUNTING PART FOR SUCH A FIBER COMPOSITE PART AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

A mounting part () for affixing a composite fiber part of a motor vehicle to at least one adjoining component of a motor vehicle is made from a fiber composite material. The mounting part () has a three-dimensionally shape that defines ribs and/or webs and/or protrusions and/or depressions. 1. A method for manufacturing a composite part of an automobile , the method comprising:preparing a liquid or flowable first mixture of a first thermosetting polymer and only fibers having lengths less than or equal to a specified length;filling the first mixture into a three-dimensionally shaped first mold configured to form a mounting part having a plurality of external surface regions defining at least one of a rib, a protrusion and a depression and at least one internally threaded recess formed in the mounting part without extending entirely through the mounting part;curing the first thermosetting resin of the mounting part;preparing a liquid or flowable second mixture of a second thermosetting polymer and only fibers having lengths greater than the specified length to define a fiber composite matrix;filling the second mixture into a second mold so that the second mixture covers all of the external surface regions of the mounting part, while leaving an opening at a position aligned with the internally threaded recess of the mounting part;curing the second thermosetting polymer to form a composite part that has the mounting part embedded in the fiber composite matrix while the at least one internally threaded recess is accessible via the opening for receiving a screw connection to mount the composite part to an adjoining component of the automobile.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of curing the first thermosetting resin of the mounting part comprises curing the first thermosetting resin in the first mold for a period of between 0.5 min and 10 min at a temperature between 100° C. and 200° C. and at a pressure of more than 100 bar.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Work Station of a Textile Machine, Pneumatic Thread Storage Element for a Work Station of a Textile Machine and a Textile Machine

A work station of a textile machine includes a plurality of fiber-guiding work elements that are divided into at least two groups. A first work station part is defined at the work station on which a first group of the fiber-guiding work elements is arranged. A second work station part is defined at the work station on which a second group of the fiber-guiding work elements is arranged. The second work station part is arranged in a movable manner relative to the first work station part at the work station or is arranged in a removable manner at the work station. A pneumatic thread storage element is also provided for a work station of a textile machine for the temporary receiving of a thread, and includes a multi-part structure with a first thread storage section and a second thread storage section connected to one another at a separation point. 113-. (canceled)14. A work station of a textile machine , comprising:a plurality of fiber-guiding work elements that handle or process fibers in the form of fiber material or thread, the fiber-guiding work elements divided into at least two groups;a first work station part on which a first group of the fiber-guiding work elements is arranged;a second work station part on which a second group of the fiber-guiding work elements is arranged; andwherein the second work station part is arranged in a movable manner relative to the first work station part at the work station or is arranged in a removable manner at the work station.15. The work station of a textile machine according to claim 14 , wherein the second work station part is arranged in a pivotable manner at the work station relative to the first work station part.16. The work station of a textile machine according to claim 15 , wherein the first group of fiber-guiding work elements comprises a winding roller arranged by a bracket at the first work station part claim 15 , the second work station part pivotally mounted to the bracket.17. The work station of a textile ...

AZO MEDIATORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Azo compounds are disclosed that do not form azoxy dimers and that do not have any reactive nitroso groups. Also disclosed are use of the azo compounds as mediators in optical and electrochemical diagnostic methods, as well as detection reagents, kits and test elements that include such azo compounds and that can be used in the diagnostic methods. 2. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein Rdenotes the residue NRR.3. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein at least three residues selected from the group consisting of R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Rdenote H.4. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein Rdenotes a residue selected from the group consisting of H and O(alkyl) claim 1 , and wherein R claim 1 , Rand Reach denotes H.5. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein Rdenotes the residue C(═X)NRR.6. The azo compound of claim 5 , wherein Ris C(═O)NRR.7. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein Rdenotes one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of COO claim 1 , N(alkyl) claim 1 , NH—C(═NH)—NH claim 1 , OH claim 1 , O—(CHCH)—OH claim 1 , O—(CHCH)—O(alkyl) claim 1 , OPO claim 1 , PO and SO.8. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand/or Rdenote the residue hydroxyethyl.9. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand/or Rdenote a residue selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aryl claim 1 , and wherein the alkyl or aryl can contain one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of OH claim 1 , O(alkyl) and O(aryl) claim 1 , or{'sup': 9', '10, 'wherein Rand Rtogether with the N atom to which they are bound form a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocycle, and wherein the heterocycle can contain a further heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O and S.'}10. The azo compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand/or Rdenotes a residue selected from the group consisting of methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , phenyl claim 1 , hydroxymethyl claim 1 , hydroxyethyl claim 1 , hydroxyphenyl and methoxyphenyl.11. An azo-based mediator comprising:{'claim- ...

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SINTER POWDER PARTICLES (SP) CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE REINFORCEMENT FIBER

A process for the production of sinter powder particles (SP), comprising the steps a) providing at least one continuous filament, b) coating, the at least one continuous filament provided in step a) with at least one thermoplastic polymer to obtain a continuous strand comprising the at least one continuous filament, coated with the at least one thermoplastic polymer, wherein the average cross-sectional diameter of the strand is in the range of 10 to 300 pm, and c) size reducing of the continuous strand provided in step b) in order to obtain the sinter powder particles (SP), wherein the average length of the sinter powder particles (SP) is in the range of 10 to 300 pm. The present invention further relates to sinter powder particles (SP) obtained by the process, the use of the sinter powder particles (SP) in a powder-based additive manufacturing process and sinter powder particles (SP) having an essentially cylindrical shape N as well as a process for the production of a shaped body by laser sintering or high-speed sintering of sinter powder particles (SP). 1. A process for the production of sinter powder particles (SP) , comprising the stepsa) providing at least one continuous filament,b) coating, the at least one continuous filament provided in step a) with at least one thermoplastic polymer to obtain a continuous strand comprising the at least one continuous filament, coated with the at least one thermoplastic polymer, wherein the average cross-sectional diameter of the strand is in the range of 10 to 300 μm, andc) size reducing of the continuous strand provided in step b) in order to obtain the sinter powder particles (SP), wherein the average length of the sinter powder particles (SP) is in the range of 10 to 300 μm.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the continuous filament is in the range of 3 to 30 μm.3. A process according to or claim 1 , wherein the continuous filament is selected from the group consisting of ...

Method for braking of a motor vehicle

In a method for braking of a motor vehicle which is driven by a drive torque of at least one electrical machine electrically connected to an electric energy storage device, the at least one electrical machine is operated in a first operating mode as a generator for generating a generator braking torque. In a second operating mode, the at least one electrical machine is supplied with electrical energy from the energy storage device in such a way that a braking torque opposing the drive torque is generated by the at least one electrical machine.

POLYAMIDE BLENDS CONTAINING A REINFORCING AGENT FOR LASER SINTERED POWDER

The present invention relates to a process for producing a shaped body by selective laser sintering of a sinter powder (SP). The sinter powder (SP) comprises at least one semicrystalline polyamide, at least one nylon-6I/6T and at least one reinforcing agent. The present invention further relates to a shaped body obtainable by the process of the invention and to the use of nylon-6I/6T in a sinter powder (SP) comprising at least one semicrystalline polyamide, at least one nylon-6I/6T and at least one reinforcing agent for broadening the sintering window (W) of the sinter powder (SP). 113.-. (canceled)14. A process for producing a shaped body by selective laser sintering of a sinter powder (SP) , wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises the following components:{'sub': 2', 'm', '2', 'n', '2', 'o, '(A) at least one semicrystalline polyamide comprising at least one unit selected from the group consisting of —NH—(CH)—NH— units where m is 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, —CO—(CH)—NH— units where n is 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, and —CO—(CH)—CO— units where o is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6,'}(B) at least one nylon-6I/6T,(C) at least one reinforcing agent,whereincomponent (C) is a fibrous reinforcing agent in which the ratio of length of the fibrous reinforcing agent to diameter of the fibrous reinforcing agent is in the range from 2:1 to 40:1.15. The process according to claim 14 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises in the range from 30% to 70% by weight of component (A) claim 14 , in the range from 5% to 25% by weight of component (B) and in the range from 15% to 50% by weight of component (C) claim 14 , based in each case on the sum total of the percentages by weight of components (A) claim 14 , (B) and (C).16. The process according to claim 14 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) hasa D10 in the range from 10 to 30 m,a D50 in the range from 25 to 70 μm anda D90 in the range from 50 to 150 μm.17. The process according to claim 14 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) has a sintering window (W) claim 14 , where ...

POLYAMIDE BLENDS CONTAINING A POLYARYLETHER FOR LASER SINTERED POWDER

The present invention relates to a process for producing a shaped body by selective laser sintering of a sinter powder (SP). The sinter powder (SP) comprises at least one semicrystalline polyamide, at least one nylon-6I/6T and at least one polyaryl ether. The present invention further relates to a shaped body obtainable by the process of the invention and to the use of a polyaryl ether in a sinter powder (SP) for broadening the sintering window (W) of the sinter powder (SP). 112.-. (canceled)14. The process according to claim 13 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises in the range from 20% to 90% by weight of component (A) claim 13 , in the range from 5% to 40% by weight of component (B) and in the range from 5% to 40% by weight of component (C) claim 13 , based in each case on the sum total of the percentages by weight of components (A) claim 13 , (B) and (C).15. The process according to claim 13 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) hasa D10 in the range from 10 to 30a D50 in the range from 25 to 70 μm anda D90 in the range from 50 to 150 vm,wherein the particle sizes of the sinter powder (SP) are determined by a laser diffraction.16. The process according to claim 13 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) has a melting temperature (T) in the range from 180 to 270° C. claim 13 , wherein the melting temperature (T) is determined by means of dynamic differential calorimetry.17. The process according to claim 13 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) has a crystallization temperature (T) in the range from 120 to 190° C. claim 13 , wherein the crystallization temperature (T) is determined by means of dynamic differential calorimetry.18. The process according to claim 13 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) has a sintering window (W) claim 13 , where the sintering window (W) is the difference between the onset temperature of melting (T) and the onset temperature of crystallization (T) and where the sintering window (W) is in the range from 18 to 45 K.19. The process according to claim ...

POLYAMIDE BLENDS FOR LASER SINTERED POWDER

The present invention relates to a process for producing a shaped body by selective laser sintering of a sinter powder (SP). The sinter powder (SP) comprises at least one semicrystalline polyimide and at least one nylon-6I/6T. The present invention further relates to a shaped body obtainable by the process of the invention and to the use of nylon-6I/6T in a sinter powder (SP) for broadening the sintering window (W) of the sinter powder (SP). 111-. (canceled)12. A process for producing a shaped body by selective laser sintering of a sinter powder (SP) , wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises the following components:{'sub': 2', 'm, 'claim-text': [{'sub': 2', 'n, '—CO—(CH)—NH— units where n is 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, and'}, {'sub': 2', 'o, '—CO—(CH)—CO— units where o is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6,'}], '(A) at least one semicrystalline polyamide comprising at least one unit selected from the group consisting of —NH—(CH)—NH— units where m is 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8,'}(B) at least one nylon-6I/6T,wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises in the range from 75% to 90% by weight of component (A) and in the range from 10% to 25% by weight of component (B), based in each case on the sum total of the percentages by weight of components (A) and (B).13. The process according to claim 12 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) additionally comprises at least one additive selected from the group consisting of phenols claim 12 , carbon black claim 12 , inorganic black dyes and organic black dyes.14. The process according to claim 12 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises in the range from 75% to 85% by weight of component (A) and in the range from 15% to 25% by weight of component (B) claim 12 , based in each case on the sum total of the percentages by weight of components (A) and (B).15. The process according to claim 12 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) hasa D10 in the range from 10 to 30 μm,a D50 in the range from 25 to 70 μm anda D90 in the range from 50 to 150 μm.16. The process according to claim 12 , ...

ADAPTIVE FRAME TYPE DETECTION FOR REAL-TIME LOW-LATENCY STREAMING SERVERS

An enhanced display encoder system for a video stream source includes an enhanced video encoder that has parallel intra frame and inter frame encoding units for encoding a video frame, wherein an initial number of macroblocks is encoded to determine a scene change status of the video frame. Additionally, a video frame history unit determines an intra frame update status for the video frame from a past number of video frames, and an encoder selection unit selects the intra frame or inter frame encoding unit for further encoding of the video frame to support a wireless transmission based on the scene change status and the intra frame update status. A method of enhanced video frame encoding for video stream sourcing is also provided. 1. A method of enhanced video frame encoding for video stream sourcing , comprising:providing a video frame for encoding;providing parallel intra frame and inter frame encoding paths for the video frame;encoding an initial number of macroblocks in the inter frame encoding path;determining a scene change status of the video frame from the initial number of macroblocks encoded;determining an intra frame update status for the video frame from a past number of video frames; andselecting the intra frame or inter frame encoding path for further encoding based on the scene change status and the intra frame update status.2. The method as recited in wherein the video frame is selected from the group consisting of:a server; anda mobile device.3. The method as recited in wherein the mobile device is a smartphone or a computer tablet.4. The method as recited in wherein the initial number of macroblocks encoded corresponds to one or two slices of the video frame.5. The method as recited in wherein encoding the initial number of macroblocks includes a selectable quantity of macroblocks.6. The method as recited in wherein determining the scene change status includes employing a selectable percentage of the initial number of macroblocks to indicate the ...

BLISTER PACK FOR BUTTON BATTERY

The invention relates to a blister pack () for a button battery, comprising a blister foil () designed to form at least one housing for receiving at least one button battery, and integral with a base (). According to the invention, the blister pack comprises, between the base () and the blister foil (), a reinforcing foil () which has inter alia a tensile strength of between 1,200 kg/cmand 3,100 kg/cmaccording to the ASTM D 882 standard. Moreover, an orifice opening into the hosung is provided. 19-. (canceled)10. A blister pack for a button battery , comprising:a blister foil designed to form at least one housing for receiving at least one button battery,a base integrated with the blister foil, anda reinforcing foil, placed between the base and the blister foil,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the reinforcing foil has a tensile strength of between 1,200 kg/cmand 3,100 kg/cmand an elongation at break comprised between 100% and 170% according to the ASTM D 882 standard,'}each of the base and the reinforcing foil has at least one orifice opening into the at least one housing, such that the orifices of the base and the reinforcing foil face each other,the orifice has contours reinforced by the reinforcing foil, andthe orifice prevents the button battery from being extracted by simply pressing on the blister pack.11. The blister pack according to claim 10 ,wherein the reinforcing foil covers at least outer edges of the base.12. The blister pack according to claim 11 ,wherein the reinforcing foil covers substantially all of a surface of the base.13. The blister pack according to claim 10 ,wherein the reinforcing foil comprises a material chosen from the group consisting of a polyethylene terephthalate, a polyethylene, and a polyvinyl chloride.14. The blister pack according to claim 10 ,wherein the blister pack further comprises:an adhesive layer between the base and the reinforcing foil anda seal coating between the reinforcing foil and the blister foil.15. The blister pack ...

FAST REACTION KINETICS OF ENZYMES HAVING LOW ACTIVITY IN DRY CHEMISTRY LAYERS

The present invention concerns a method for determining an analyte as well as a diagnostic element suitable therefore. In one particular form, a method for determining an analyte includes contacting a sample containing the analyte with a diagnostic element comprising a dry reagent layer. The dry reagent layer contains a mutated dehydrogenase which is specific for the analyte and an artificial coenzyme. The method also includes determining at least one of analyte presence and an amount of the analyte. 1. A method for determining an analyte , comprising: (i) a mutated dehydrogenase which is specific for the analyte; and', '(ii) an artificial coenzyme; and, '(a) contacting a sample containing the analyte with a diagnostic element comprising a dry reagent layer which contains(b) determining at least one of analyte presence and an amount of the analyte.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the diagnostic test element includes a turnover rate of the analyte higher than a turnover rate of the analyte in a corresponding diagnostic element which comprises a corresponding wild type coenzyme instead of the artificial coenzyme.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the diagnostic test element includes a turnover rate of the analyte at least 20% higher than the turnover rate of the analyte in the corresponding diagnostic element.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mutated dehydrogenase has a reduced specific enzyme activity compared to a corresponding wild type dehydrogenase.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mutated dehydrogenase is a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD/NADH)-dependent mutated dehydrogenase or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP/NADPH)-dependent mutated dehydrogenase.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mutated dehydrogenase is a mutated glucose dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.47).7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the mutated glucose dehydrogenase includes a mutation at at least one of ...

SPINDLE AND DISPENSER FOR ROLL PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

Spindles () adapted to receive a tape roll having a core opening thereof and comprising an elongate body () and at least one spacing member () comprising a protuberance () wherein the protuberance is configured such that it can be configured in a first protruding position and in a second non-protruding position. Also, dispensers comprising such spindles, methods of assembling such dispensers, and methods of dispensing tape from tape rolls mounted on such spindle. 1. A spindle comprising an elongate body , said spindle adapted to receive a tape roll having a core opening and having at least one spacing member that can be configured in a first protruding position and in a second non-protruding position.2. The spindle of wherein said body is generally cylindrical.3. The spindle of wherein said body has a cross section that is not circular.4. The spindle of wherein said spacing member and said body are integral.5. The spindle of wherein spacing member comprises a protuberance that can be configured in a first protruding position and in a second non-protruding position.6. The spindle of wherein said spacing member comprises an arm connecting said protuberance to said body.7. The spindle of wherein said arm is resilient and urges said protuberance into said protruding position.8. The spindle of comprising a spring configured to urge said spacing member into said protruding position.9. The spindle of wherein said spindle comprises two or more spacing members which can be independently configured in a protruding position and in a non-protruding position and which are located at different longitudinal locations.10. The spindle of wherein said spindle comprises two or more spacing members which can be independently configured in a protruding position and a non-protruding position and which are located at equivalent longitudinal locations.11. The spindle of wherein at least one end is configured to engage with a support.12. The spindle of wherein two ends are configured to ...

SINTERED POWDER CONTAINING A NEAR-INFRARED REFLECTOR FOR PRODUCING MOULDED BODIES

The present invention relates to a process for producing a shaped body, wherein, in step i), a layer of a sinter powder (SP) comprising at least one near infrared reflector inter alia is provided and, in step ii), the layer provided in step i) is exposed. The present invention further relates to a process for producing a sinter powder (SP) and to the sinter powder (SP) obtainable by this process, and to the use of a near infrared reflector in a sinter powder (SP). The present invention also relates to a shaped body obtainable by the process of the invention. 114.-. (canceled)15. A process for producing a shaped body , comprising the steps of: (A) at least one semicrystalline polyamide,', '(B) at least one amorphous polyamide,', '(C) at least one near infrared reflector,, 'i) providing a layer of a sinter powder (SP) comprising the following componentsii) exposing the layer of the sinter powder (SP) provided in step i), wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises in the range from 50% to 94.95% by weight of component (A), in the range from 5% to 40% by weight of component (B) and in the range from 0.05% to 10% by weight of component (C), based in each case on the total weight of the sinter powder (SP).16. The process according to claim 15 , wherein component (C) reflects radiation with a wavelength in the range from 780 nm to 2.5 μm to an extent of at least 60%.17. The process according to claim 15 , wherein component (C) is selected from the group consisting of near infrared-reflecting pigments.18. The process according to claim 15 , wherein the exposing in step ii) is effected with a radiation source selected from the group consisting of lasers and infrared sources.19. The process according to claim 15 , wherein component (A) is selected from the group consisting of PA 4 claim 15 , PA 6 claim 15 , PA 7 claim 15 , PA 8 claim 15 , PA 9 claim 15 , PA 11 claim 15 , PA 12 claim 15 , PA 46 claim 15 , PA 66 claim 15 , PA 69 claim 15 , PA 6.10 claim 15 , PA 6.12 claim 15 , PA ...

SINTER POWDER CONTAINING A MINERAL FLAME RETARDANT FOR PRODUCING MOULDED BODIES

The present invention relates to a process for producing a shaped body, wherein, in step i), a layer of a sinter powder (SP) comprising at least one mineral flame retardant inter alia is provided and, in step ii), the layer provided in step i) is exposed. The present invention further relates to a process for producing a sinter powder (SP) and to a sinter powder (SP) obtainable by this process. The present invention also relates to the use of the sinter powder (SP) in a sintering process and to shaped bodies obtainable by the process of the invention. 1. A process for producing a shaped body , comprising the steps of: (A) at least one semicrystalline polyamide,', '(B) at least one amorphous polyamide,', '(C) at least one mineral flame retardant,, 'i) providing a layer of a sinter powder (SP) comprising the following componentsii) exposing the layer of the sinter powder (SP) provided in step i).2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein component (C) is based on magnesium and/or aluminum.3. The process according to or claim 1 , wherein component (C) is selected from the group consisting of magnesium hydroxide claim 1 , aluminum oxide hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide.4. The process according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the exposing in step ii) is effected with a radiation source selected from the group consisting of lasers and infrared sources.5. The process according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the sinter powder (SP) comprises in the range from 30% to 70% by weight of component (A) claim 1 , in the range from 5% to 25% by weight of component (B) and in the range from 20% to 60% by weight of component (C) claim 1 , based in each case on the total weight of the sinter powder (SP).6. The process according to any of to claim 1 , wherein component (A) is selected from the group consisting of PA 4 claim 1 , PA 6 claim 1 , PA 7 claim 1 , PA 8 claim 1 , PA 9 claim 1 , PA 11 claim 1 , PA 12 claim 1 , PA 46 claim 1 , PA 66 claim 1 , PA 69 claim 1 , PA 6.10 claim 1 , ...

GRAPHICS SERVER AND METHOD FOR MANAGING STREAMING PARAMETERS

A graphics server and method for managing streaming parameters. One embodiment of the graphics server includes: (1) a real-time bandwidth estimator (RBE) configured to generate a bandwidth estimate for a network over which a rendered scene is transmittable, (2) a quality-of-service (QoS) manager configured to generate streaming parameters based on the bandwidth estimate, and (3) a graphics processing unit (GPU) configured to employ the streaming parameters to at least partially prepare the rendered scene for transmission. 1. A graphics server , comprising:a real-time bandwidth estimator (RBE) configured to generate a bandwidth estimate for a network over which a rendered scene is transmittable;a quality-of-service (QoS) manager configured to generate streaming parameters based on said bandwidth estimate; anda graphics processing unit (GPU) configured to employ said streaming parameters to at least partially prepare said rendered scene for transmission.2. The graphics server recited in wherein said GPU includes a graphics renderer operable to render said rendered scene.3. The graphics server recited in wherein said streaming parameters include a resolution at which said graphics renderer renders said rendered scene.4. The graphics server recited in wherein said GPU includes a frame capturer configured to capture frames of said rendered scene and an encoder configured to encode said frames for subsequent transmission.5. The graphics server recited in wherein said streaming parameters include a frame rate at which said frame capturer captures frames.6. The graphics server recited in wherein said streaming parameters include a bit rate at which said encoder encodes said frames.7. The graphics server recited in wherein said QoS manager generates said streaming parameters such that bandwidth consumption is reduced if said bandwidth estimate indicates a bandwidth shortage.8. A method of managing streaming parameters for transmitting a rendered scene over a network claim 1 ...

Transmission control module

A transmission control module includes a printed circuit board. The circuit board has conductor tracks routed on at least one layer of the circuit board and configured to electrically connect a carrier substrate to electrical components. The circuit board has an inner conductor track layer arranged between two insulating layers. A first outer insulating layer, at least on a first side of the circuit board, has a recess. Surfaces of conductor track sections of conductor tracks of the at least one inner conductor track layer are arranged at the bottom of the recess. The carrier substrate is inserted into the recess and makes electrical contact with the surfaces of the conductor track sections. The recess is filled with a moulding compound which covers at least the carrier substrate and the conductor track sections to protect the carrier substrate and the conductor track sections from transmission fluid.

DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

The disclosure relates to a dispenser assembly comprising a bin with a spring actuated shuttle for engaging with a plurality of individual dispensable units contained within a refill package. The disclosed dispenser assembly provides easy dispensing of individual dispensable units from a bin. The individual dispensable units are contained within a refill package for easy reloading. In one embodiment, a tool is used to remove an individual dispensable unit and therefore the dispensing is achieved without touching the individual dispensable unit with the user's hands. 1. A dispensing assembly comprising: a shuttle;', 'a spring connected with the shuttle;', 'a bin dispensing opening;, 'a bin comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall for containing a plurality of dispensable units;', 'a removable sidewall opening;', 'a removable refill dispensing opening;', 'wherein removal of the sidewall opening form a continuous channel for slidably receiving the shuttle;, 'a refill package comprisingwherein the refill package is contained within the bin;wherein the spring actuates the shuttle to position one of the plurality of dispensable units adjacent the refill dispensing opening and bin dispensing opening.2. The dispenser assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bin comprises a shuttle track for slidably receiving the shuttle.3. The dispenser assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spring is a compression spring.4. The dispenser assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spring is a constant force spring.5. The dispenser assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a cover for securely containing the refill package within the bin.6. The dispenser assembly of claim 1 , wherein the refill package further comprises a removable bottom wall opening.7. The dispenser assembly of claim 1 , wherein the refill package further comprises a removable top opening.8. The dispenser assembly of claim 1 , wherein the refill package comprises:a sidewall opening;a refill dispensing opening.9. The dispenser ...

GRAPHICS SERVER AND METHOD FOR STREAMING RENDERED CONTENT VIA A REMOTE GRAPHICS PROCESSING SERVICE

A graphics server and method for streaming rendered content via a remote graphics rendering service. One embodiment of the graphics server includes: (1) a frame capturer configured to capture frames of rendered content at a frame rate, (2) an encoder configured to encode captured frames at the frame rate, and (3) a processor configured to cause encoded frames to be transmitted if the rendered content is at least partially changed, and cause a skip-frame message to be transmitted, the skip-frame message configured to cause the frame capturer to forgo capturing and the encoder to forgo encoding if the rendered content is unchanged. 1. A graphics server , comprising:a frame capturer configured to capture frames of rendered content at a frame rate;an encoder configured to encode captured frames at said frame rate; anda processor configured to cause encoded frames to be transmitted if said rendered content is at least partially changed, and cause a skip-frame message to be transmitted, said skip-frame message configured to cause said frame capturer to forgo capturing and said encoder to forgo encoding if said rendered content is unchanged.2. The graphics rendering server recited in wherein said graphics rendering server is a mobile computing device.3. The graphics rendering server recited in wherein said frame capturer and said encoder are contained within a graphics processing unit communicably coupled to said processor.4. The graphics rendering server recited in wherein said processor contains said frame capturer and said encoder.5. The graphics rendering server recited in further comprising a graphics renderer operable to generate said rendered content and configured to identify when said rendered content has at least partially changed.6. The graphics rendering server recited in wherein said graphics renderer is configured to set a control bit when new content is rendered and submitted to said frame capturer claim 5 , and said processor is configured to employ said ...

DISPOSABLE TOILET BOWL SCRUB SYSTEM

The present disclosure generally relates to a scrub head capable of use in a disposable toilet bowl cleaning system and to methods of making and using the scrub head. The present disclosure also generally relates to a disposable toilet bowl cleaning system and to methods of making and using the disposable toilet bowl cleaning system. 1. A scrub head capable of use in a disposable toilet bowl cleaning system , comprising:a cup;a strap, at least a portion of which is adjacent to or attached to the cup; anda cleaning pad adjacent to or attached to the strap.2. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the cup includes an opening.3. The scrub head of claim 2 , wherein the opening has a diameter of between about 5 mm an about 30 mm.4. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the cup includes a first end and a second end between which is a cup body and wherein the cup body is substantially hollow.5. The scrub head of claim 4 , wherein the cup body has a height of between about 15 mm and about 70 mm.6. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the cup and strap are a unitary piece.7. The scrub head of claim 4 , wherein the strap has a length that is greater than a length of the cup body.8. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the strap has an arcuate shape.9. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the strap has a radius of curvature of between about 5 mm and about 25 mm.10. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the strap includes a slot into which a portion of the cup engages.11. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning pad is a nonwoven polymeric material.12. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning pad includes at least one of an abrasive claim 1 , a dye claim 1 , a fragrance claim 1 , an abrasive slurry claim 1 , a bleaching agent claim 1 , a germicide claim 1 , or an antimicrobial agent.13. The scrub head of claim 1 , having one degree of freedom.14. The scrub head of claim 1 , having three degrees of freedom.15. The scrub head of claim 1 , wherein a first end of the cup ...

Novel biotin-specific monoclonal antibody and use thereof

The present invention relates to a monoclonal antibody capable of binding to biotin. In one embodiment the monoclonal antibody according to the invention also does not bind to a biotin moiety on a biotinylated molecule, wherein the biotin moiety is attached to the molecule via the carbon atom of the carboxyl function of the valeric acid moiety of biotin. Also disclosed is a method for generation of an antibody as disclosed herein. The monoclonal antibody according to the invention is of specific use in a method for measuring an analyte in a sample, wherein a (strept)avidin/biotin pair is used to bind a biotinylated analyte specific binding agent to a (strept)avidin coated solid phase.

NOVEL BIOTIN-SPECIFIC MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY AND USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to a monoclonal antibody capable of binding to biotin. In one embodiment the monoclonal antibody according to the invention also does not bind to a biotin moiety on a biotinylated molecule, wherein the biotin moiety is attached to the molecule via the carbon atom of the carboxyl function of the valeric acid moiety of biotin. Also disclosed is a method for generation of an antibody as disclosed herein. The monoclonal antibody according to the invention is of specific use in a method for measuring an analyte in a sample, wherein a (strept)avidin/biotin pair is used to bind a biotinylated analyte specific binding agent to a (strept)avidin coated solid phase. 4. The monoclonal antibody according to claim 3 , wherein the binding affinity of the monoclonal antibody to any one compound of the group of compounds selected from Formula IIIA claim 3 , Formula IIIB and Formula IIICis higher by a factor of at least 500 than the binding affinity to the compound of Formula II.5. A method for measuring an analyte in a sample claim 3 , wherein a (strept)avidin/biotin binding pair is used to bind a biotinylated analyte specific binding agent to a (strept)avidin coated solid phase claim 3 ,the method comprising adding to the sample{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a) an antibody according to ,'}b) a biotinylated analyte specific binding agent,c) a (strept)avidin coated solid phase,followed bymeasuring the analyte bound to coated (strept)avidin on the solid phase and biotinylated analyte specific binding agent.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein step 5 (a) and optionally also step 5 (b) is performed before step 5 (c).7. (canceled)8. An immunoassay test kit comprising at least{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a) an antibody according to ,'}b) a biotinylated analyte specific binding agent, andc) a (strept)avidin coated solid phase or a labeled (strept)avidin.914-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of International ...

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR TRANSMITTING A USEFUL ANALOGUE SIGNAL WITH A COMPENSATION CIRCUIT FOR COMPENSATING FOR DISTORTIONS IN THE USEFUL SIGNAL

The invention relates to an electrical circuit () for transmitting a useful analogue signal which has a signal transmission path () with an input path () and an output path () and one or more switches (-), with which switch or switches the useful signal which is carried on the input path () can be connected through to the output path () by the switch or the switches (-) being switched to the switched-on state. According to the invention, the electrical circuit () comprises a compensation circuit () which has one or more auxiliary switches () of the same type as the switch or the switches (-), and the auxiliary switch or switches () is or are coupled to the signal transmission path () such that said auxiliary switch or switches generates or generate signal distortion in the switched-on state, which signal distortion substantially compensates for a distortion in the useful analogue signal which is generated by the switch or switches (-). 1. An electrical circuit for transmitting an analog useful signal , comprising a signal transmission path including an input path and an output path and one or more switches by means of which the useful signal which is carried on the input path can be transferred to the output path while the switch or switches are in a switched-on state , and further comprising a compensation circuit having one or more auxiliary switches of the same type as the switch or switches , wherein the compensation circuit comprises at least one inductor or capacitor which is connected in series to the one or more switches in the signal transmission path and wherein the at least one auxiliary switch is connected in parallel to the at least one inductor or capacitor , or is connected as a bridge circuit together with at least one inductor , or capacitor , such that the auxiliary switch or switches generate(s) a signal distortion in the switched-on state , which signal distortion substantially compensates for a distortion of the analog useful signal generated by ...

Compositions with thermolabile dyes

The present disclosure provides an aqueous composition comprising a purified thermostable polypeptide with biological activity, and a purified thermolabile water-soluble substance which in a functional conformation at a permissive temperature absorbs light and/or exhibits fluorescence, wherein the maximal permissive temperature of the polypeptide is above the maximal permissive temperature of the substance. The present disclosure further provides methods employing such a composition, and kits containing ingredients to form such a composition. 1. An aqueous composition comprising a purified thermostable polypeptide with biological activity , and a purified thermolabile water-soluble substance which in a functional conformation at a permissive temperature absorbs light or exhibits fluorescence , wherein the maximal permissive temperature of the polypeptide is above the maximal permissive temperature of the substance.2. The aqueous composition according to claim 1 , wherein at a permissive temperature for the polypeptide claim 1 , the polypeptide has biological activity claim 1 , or biological activity of the polypeptide is reversibly blocked.3. The aqueous composition according to claim 1 , wherein above the maximal permissive temperature of the polypeptide claim 1 , the polypeptide has no biological activity and biological activity of the polypeptide is irreversibly blocked.4. The aqueous composition according to claim 1 , wherein at a permissive temperature for the substance claim 1 , the substance is in a functional conformation and absorbs light or exhibits fluorescence claim 1 , with the proviso that the substance is not exposed to a temperature above the maximal permissive temperature of the substance.5. The aqueous composition according to claim 4 , wherein above the maximal permissive temperature of the substance the conformation of the substance changes irreversibly thereby becoming dysfunctional.6. The aqueous composition according to claim 1 , wherein claim ...

Method and device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and a device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products in the liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution) and for hygienizing the wastes or reducing the emissions by thermal treatment using mineral or organic additions. According to the invention, this is achieved by a method, wherein the waste product is heated at underpressure to temperatures between 40 and 90 ° C., the escaping gas containing carbon dioxide and ammonia is cooled down and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogen fertilizer formed thereby is discharged and the excess gas not having been absorbed and containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the discharge container, wherein the underpressure generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is autogenously maintained by the progress of the process. Suitably, the return of the excess gas into the cycle is performed by either conducting it immediately above the waste product to be treated, or through a gas cooling system above the waste product to be treated, or dividing it and conducting a partial flow through the waste product and another partial flow above the waste product. Preferably, a gypsum suspension is used as an aqueous absorption agent.

Hydraulic brake system with high pressure source and pedal operated metering valve

The invention relates to a hydraulic double-circuit brake system for motor vehicles with a hydraulic high pressure source (5) with a pressure which can be fed via a pedal-operated dosing valve (7) into two brake circuits I and II. The advantage of these brake systems is that one high pressure source is sufficient for any type of braking, i.e. ABS, traction control and standard braking. To achieve active braking in both brake circuits, the high pressure source has to be connectable to the two brake circuits by bypassing the dosing valve (7), while keeping the circuits separate. This is achieved by a valve arrangement (39) which has a check valve in the pressure line (10) from the high pressure source (5) to the brake circuits (I, II), and the pressure line (10) divides into two pressure branches (29, 30) downstream of said valve. The pressure branches are provided with nonreturn valves (31, 32) which prevent return flow of pressure means. It is also possible to provide each pressure branch (29, 30) with a check valve.

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR TRANSMITTING A USEFUL ANALOGUE SIGNAL, WITH A SWITCH AND A COMPENSATION CIRCUIT FOR COMPENSATING SIGNAL DISTORTIONS WHEN THE SWITCH IS SWITCHED OFF

The invention relates to an electrical circuit () for transmitting a useful analogue signal, which has a signal transmission path () with an input path () and an output path () and at least one switch (), with which the useful signal which is carried on the input path () can be connected through to the output path () or the signal transmission path () can be interrupted. According to the invention, a compensation circuit () which substantially compensates for a distortion of the useful analogue useful signal generated by the at least one switch () when it is switched off (OFF) is provided, wherein the compensation circuit () is connected to a control terminal (G) of the at least one switch () and comprises at least one non-linear capacitance. 1. An electrical circuit for transmitting a useful analogue signal , which has a signal transmission path with an input path and an output path and at least one switch , with which the useful signal that is carried on the input path can be connected through to the output path or the signal transmission path can be interrupted , the switch in the switched-off state having a capacitance characteristic with a given curvature , wherein the electrical circuit further comprises a compensation circuit which substantially compensates a distortion of the useful analogue signal produced by the at least one switch in the switched-off state (OFF) , and wherein the compensation circuit comprises at least one non-linear capacitance having a capacitance characteristic with a given curvature , which is connected via a capacitor to a control connection of the at least one switch , wherein the non-linear capacitance is operated at a region of its capacitance characteristic at which its curvature is opposite to that of the capacitance characteristic of the switch in the switched-off state.2. The electrical circuit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the non-linear capacitance comprises one or more varactors.3. The electrical circuit as claimed in ...

Nitrogen fertilizer recovery from organic waste, e.g. manure, by heating under reduced pressure and contacting obtained gas with mineral suspension, also includes phosphate fertilizer recovery by phase separation

In the recovery of a nitrogen fertilizer (I) from organic waste products (II) in a liquid phase by a method based on heating (II) under reduced pressure at 40-90[deg]C, contacting the obtained gas containing carbon dioxide and ammonia with aqueous mineral suspension and recycling the non-adsorbed excess gas, a phosphate fertilizer (III) is additionally recovered by separating the 2-phase fertilizer product formed into liquid and solid components. The parent patent, , describes a method for recovering a nitrogen fertilizer (I) from organic waste products (II) in a liquid phase by thermal treatment using mineral or organic additives, while simultaneously rendering (II) hygienic and reducing emissions, involving: heating (II) under reduced pressure at 40-90[deg]C; cooling the released gas containing carbon dioxide (CO 2) and ammonia; passing the gas into (or contacting the gas with) an aqueous mineral suspension; and discharging the obtained (I). The CO 2-containing, non-adsorbed excess gas is fed into the cycle and to the start of the process under reduced pressure generated by a vacuum pump, such that an autogenically operating process is maintained. The recycled excess gas is introduced directly above (II), via a gas cooling system above (II) or (after being divided) partially through (II) and partially above (II). In the present patent of addition, a phosphate fertilizer (III) is additionally recovered by separating the 2-phase fertilizer product formed in a preliminary vessel into liquid and solid components; at least partially recycling the solid component to a stripping vessel; and subjecting it to stripping during the next stripping passage. An independent claim is included for corresponding apparatus, based on apparatus described in the parent patent comprising a stripping vessel for the heating under reduced pressure, preliminary vessel for heterogeneous phase reaction, heat reservoir for heat exchange, vacuum pump, hot water pump, circulating ventilator, ...

Process and apparatus for obtaining nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Gewinnung von Stickstoffdünger aus organischen Abfallprodukten in flüssiger Phase sowie zur Hygenisierung der Abfälle bzw. zur Emissionsminderung durch thermische Behandlung unter Verwendung von mineralischen oder organischen Zusätzen nach Patentanmeldung 10354063. DOLLAR A Erfindungsgemäß gelingt das durch ein Verfahren, bei dem das nicht absorbierte und Kohlendioxid enthaltende Überschussgas in den Kreislauf zurückgeführt wird, indem es entweder DOLLAR A - direkt oberhalb des zu behandelnden Abfallprodukts oder DOLLAR A - über ein Gaskühlsystem oberhalb des zu behandelnden Abfallprodukts oder DOLLAR A - geteilt und ein Teilstrom durch das Abfallprodukt und ein weiterer Teilstrom oberhalb des Abfallprodukts DOLLAR A eingeleitet wird. DOLLAR A Eine weitere Variante des Verfahrens besteht darin, dass das Kohlendioxid und Ammoniak enthaltende Gas in eine schwefelsaure Lösung als wässriges Absorptionsmittel oder in eine Abmischung einer mineralischen Suspension mit einer Säure eingeleitet bzw. mit ihr in Kontakt gebracht wird. The invention relates to a method and apparatus for obtaining nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products in the liquid phase and for the hygenization of waste or for emission reduction by thermal treatment using mineral or organic additives according to patent application 10354063. DOLLAR A According succeeds by a method, wherein the unabsorbed and carbon dioxide-containing excess gas is recirculated by dividing either DOLLAR A - just above the waste product to be treated or DOLLAR A - via a gas cooling system above the waste product to be treated or DOLLAR A - and a partial flow through the waste product and a further partial stream above the waste product DOLLAR A is initiated. DOLLAR A Another variant of the method is that the carbon dioxide and ammonia-containing gas is introduced into a sulfuric acid solution as an aqueous absorbent or in a mixture of a mineral suspension ...

Chassis for a motor vehicle, chassis assembly kit for producing a plurality of chassis and method for producing a plurality of chassis with different chassis configurations

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fahrwerk (1) für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Achsträger (2), an dem ein erster Radträger (5) für ein erstes Rad (3) des Kraftfahrzeugs und ein zweiter Radträger (6) für ein zweites Rad (4) des Kraftfahrzeugs angelenkt sind, wobei der erste Radträger (5) und der zweite Radträger (6) über ein Federelement (12) miteinander verbunden sind. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass das Federelement (12) zwischen dem ersten Radträger (5) und dem zweiten Radträger (6) mittels eines zentral an dem Federelement (12) befestigten Grundträgers (13) an den Achsträger (2) und/oder eine Karosserie des Kraftfahrzeugs angebunden ist. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin einen Fahrwerkmontagesatz sowie ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Vielzahl von Fahrwerken (1) mit unterschiedlichen Fahrwerkskonfigurationen. The invention relates to a chassis (1) for a motor vehicle, having an axle carrier (2) on which a first wheel carrier (5) for a first wheel (3) of the motor vehicle and a second wheel carrier (6) for a second wheel (4). the motor vehicle are articulated, wherein the first wheel carrier (5) and the second wheel carrier (6) via a spring element (12) are interconnected. It is provided that the spring element (12) between the first wheel carrier (5) and the second wheel carrier (6) by means of a centrally on the spring element (12) attached to the base support (13) to the axle (2) and / or a body of Motor vehicle is connected. The invention further relates to a chassis mounting kit and a method for producing a plurality of chassis (1) with different chassis configurations.

Undercarriage for a motor vehicle, undercarriage assembly kit for manufacturing a variety of undercarriages, and method for manufacturing a variety of undercarriages with different undercarriage configurations

Fahrwerk (1) für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Achsträger (2), an dem ein erster Radträger (5) für ein erstes Rad (3) des Kraftfahrzeugs und ein zweiter Radträger (6) für ein zweites Rad (4) des Kraftfahrzeugs angelenkt sind, wobei der erste Radträger (5) und der zweite Radträger (6) über ein Federelement (12) miteinander verbunden sind, wobei das Federelement (12) zwischen dem ersten Radträger (5) und dem zweiten Radträger (6) mittels eines zentral an dem Federelement (12) befestigten Grundträgers (13) an den Achsträger (2) und/oder eine Karosserie des Kraftfahrzeugs angebunden ist, wobei das Federelement (12) mittels eines mittig an dem Federelement (12) angreifenden Befestigungselements (14) in vertikaler Richtung verlagerbar gelagert ist, und wobei das Federelement (12) beidseitig des Befestigungselements (14) jeweils über ein Führungselement (15,16) an dem Grundträger (13) gelagert ist, wobei die Führungselemente (15,16) jeweils eine Gleitaufnahme für das Federelement (12) aufweisen, in der das Federelement (12) in vertikaler Richtung bezüglich des entsprechenden Führungselements (15,16) festgesetzt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Führungselemente (15,16) jeweils über einen Drehschwingungsdämpfer drehbar an dem Grundträger (13) gelagert sind. Chassis (1) for a motor vehicle, with an axle carrier (2) to which a first wheel carrier (5) for a first wheel (3) of the motor vehicle and a second wheel carrier (6) for a second wheel (4) of the motor vehicle are articulated , wherein the first wheel carrier (5) and the second wheel carrier (6) are connected to one another via a spring element (12), the spring element (12) being connected between the first wheel carrier (5) and the second wheel carrier (6) by means of a centrally located The base support (13) attached to the spring element (12) is connected to the axle support (2) and/or a body of the motor vehicle, the spring element (12) being mounted so that it can be displaced in the vertical direction by means ...

Dummy bar head seal system in a mould of a bar casting assembly for casting large-scale preliminary forms

The dummy bar head-sealing system in a mould (3) of a bar casting plant, comprises a flat gasket (6) sealing a column between the dummy bar head (1) and the mould, and/or a packaging plate (7, 8) holding the flat gasket at the dummy bar head. The packaging plate has a cross-sectional form of the mould profile and covers the flat gasket. The packaging plate comprises two symmetrical disk halves lying to each other in a plain. The disk halves are relocatable to mould middle and are separated from one another in an interval, whose width is dependent of the conicity of the mould. The dummy bar head-sealing system in a mould (3) of a bar casting plant, comprises a flat gasket (6) sealing a column between the dummy bar head (1) and the mould, and/or a packaging plate (7, 8) holding the flat gasket at the dummy bar head. The packaging plate has a cross-sectional form of the mould profile and covers the flat gasket. The packaging plate comprises two symmetrical disk halves lying to each other in a plain. The disk halves are relocatable to mould middle and are separated from one another in an interval, whose width is dependent of the conicity of the mould. The flat gasket safely projects to the packaging plate, exists between the packaging plate and the mould and forms a safe sealing. One of the two packaging plates is mounted on the dummy bar head. The packaging plate is mounted against the dummy bar head with tie rods. The plate halves of the packaging plates are equipped with through-bores formed as apart slots for the tie rods. The packaging plate is equipped with a strengthening rib (23) passing in longitudinal direction.

Continuous casting mold for casting beam blanks, especially I-beams

Method and device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and a device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products in the liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution) and for hygienizing the wastes or reducing the emissions by thermal treatment using mineral or organic additions. According to the invention, this is achieved by a method, wherein the waste product is heated at underpressure to temperatures between 40 and 90° C., the escaping gas containing carbon dioxide and ammonia is cooled down and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogen fertilizer formed thereby is discharged and the excess gas not having been absorbed and containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the discharge container, wherein the underpressure generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is autogenously maintained by the progress of the process. Suitably, the return of the excess gas into the cycle is performed by either conducting it immediately above the waste product to be treated, or through a gas cooling system above the waste product to be treated, or dividing it and conducting a partial flow through the waste product and another partial flow above the waste product. Preferably, a gypsum suspension is used as an aqueous absorption agent.

Process and apparatus for obtaining nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products

Verfahren zur Gewinnung von Stickstoffdünger aus organischen Abfallprodukten in flüssiger Phase sowie zur Hygienisierung der Abfälle und zur Emissionsminderung durch thermische Behandlung unter Verwendung von mineralischen Zusätzen, wobei das Abfallprodukt bei Unterdruck auf Temperaturen zwischen 40° und 90°C erhitzt, das dabei entweichende und Kohlendioxid und Ammoniak enthaltende Gas gekühlt und in eine mineralisch-wässrige Suspension eingeleitet bzw. mit ihr in Kontakt gebracht, der hierbei gebildete Stickstoffdünger ausgetragen und das nicht absorbierte und Kohlendioxid enthaltende Überschussgas im Kreislauf geführt und der zu Beginn des Prozesses durch eine Vakuumpumpe erzeugte Unterdruck durch den Verlauf des Prozesses autogen aufrecht erhalten wird, nach Patent DE 103 54 063 C5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das nicht absorbierte und Kohlendioxid enthaltende Überschussgas in den Kreislauf zurück geführt wird, indem es entweder – direkt oberhalb des zu behandelnden Abfallprodukts – über ein Gaskühlsystem oberhalb des zu behandelnden Abfallprodukts oder – geteilt und ein Teilstrom durch das Abfallprodukt und ein weiterer Teilstrom oberhalb des Abfallprodukts eingeleitet wird. A process for the recovery of nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products in the liquid phase and for the sanitation of waste and emission reduction by thermal treatment using mineral additives, wherein the waste product at reduced pressure to temperatures between 40 ° and 90 ° C, the escaping and carbon dioxide and Cooled ammonia-containing gas and introduced into a mineral-aqueous suspension or brought into contact with it, the resulting nitrogen fertilizer discharged and the unabsorbed and carbon dioxide-containing excess gas recirculated and the negative pressure generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump through the course of the process is autogenously maintained, according to patent DE 103 54 063 C5, characterized in that the unabsorbed and carbon dioxide- ...

Method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products in liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution), for the sanitation of the wastes and for emission reduction by thermal treatment using mineral or organic adjuncts. According to the invention, the above is achieved by means of a method in which the waste product is heated to a temperature of between 40 °C and 90 °C at a reduced pressure, the gas emitted, which contains carbon dioxide and ammonia, is cooled and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogenous fertiliser thus produced is removed and the excess unabsorbed gas containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the waste chamber, whereby the vacuum generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is self-maintaining. The recycling of the excess gas into the circuit is advantageously achieved either directly above the waste product for treatment, or via a gas cooling system directly above the waste product for treatment, or in divided form, with a part stream through the waste product and a part stream above the waste product. A gypsum slurry is preferably used as aqueous absorption agent.

Method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products in liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution), for the sanitation of the wastes and for emission reduction by thermal treatment using mineral or organic adjuncts. According to the invention, the above is achieved by means of a method in which the waste product is heated to a temperature of between 40 °C and 90 °C at a reduced pressure, the gas emitted, which contains carbon dioxide and ammonia, is cooled and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogenous fertiliser thus produced is removed and the excess unabsorbed gas containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the waste chamber, whereby the vacuum generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is self-maintaining. The recycling of the excess gas into the circuit is advantageously achieved either directly above the waste product for treatment, or via a gas cooling system directly above the waste product for treatment, or in divided form, with a part stream through the waste product and a part stream above the waste product. A gypsum slurry is preferably used as aqueous absorption agent.

Method and device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and a device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products in the liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution) and for hygienizing the wastes or reducing the emissions by thermal treatment using mineral or organic additions. According to the invention, this is achieved by a method, wherein the waste product is heated at underpressure to temperatures between 40 and 90 °C, the escaping gas containing carbon dioxide and ammonia is cooled down and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogen fertilizer formed thereby is discharged and the excess gas not having been absorbed and containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the discharge container, wherein the underpressure generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is autogenously maintained by the progress of the process. Suitably, the return of the excess gas into the cycle is performed by either conducting it immediately above the waste product to be treated, or through a gas cooling system above the waste product to be treated, or dividing it and conducting a partial flow through the waste product and another partial flow above the waste product. Preferably, a gypsum suspension is used as an aqueous absorption agent.

Procedure and device to obtain nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products

Procedimiento para obtener abono nitrogenado a partir de productos residuales orgánicos en fase líquida, asícomo para higienizar residuos o reducir las emisiones mediante tratamiento térmico utilizando aditivos minerales,caracterizado porque el producto residual es calentado sin la adición de productos químicos, tales como ácidos olejías, hasta temperaturas comprendidas entre 40ºC y 90ºC, simultáneamente la presión es evacuada, en primerlugar, de 10 a 30 kPa y a continuación, la presión es aumentada de 40 a 80 kPa, sin que se traspasen cantidadesapreciables de agua, el gas que escapa y que contiene dióxido de carbono y amoniaco es refrigerado e introducidoen un medio de absorción acuoso o puesto en contacto con el mismo, el abono nitrogenado formado de este modoes descargado y el gas excedente no absorbido y que contiene dióxido de carbono es conducido de vuelta alproceso, manteniendo la temperatura en el recipiente de descarga en el valor predeterminado, de manera que ladepresión comprendida entre 10 y 80kPa generada al principio del proceso por una bomba de vacío es mantenidade manera autógena durante el desarrollo del proceso y el nitrógeno de amonio es retirado casi por completo. Procedure to obtain nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products in liquid phase, as well as to sanitize waste or reduce emissions by heat treatment using mineral additives, characterized in that the residual product is heated without the addition of chemical products, such as oleic acids, up to temperatures between 40ºC and 90ºC, simultaneously the pressure is evacuated, firstly, from 10 to 30 kPa and then, the pressure is increased from 40 to 80 kPa, without appreciable amounts of water being transferred, the gas escaping and containing dioxide Carbon and ammonia is cooled and introduced into an aqueous absorption medium or brought into contact with it, the nitrogen fertilizer formed in this way is discharged and the excess gas not absorbed and containing carbon dioxide is ...

Method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products

Method and device for producing nitrogen fertilizer, removing phosphate from organic waste products, and limiting the potassium concentration

The invention relates to a method and a device for producing nitrogen fertilizer, removing phosphate from organic waste products in liquid phase, sanitizing said waste or reducing emissions, and limiting the potassium concentration. According to the invention, the waste product is heated to temperatures ranging between 40 ~C and 90 ~C at a subatmospheric pressure, the escaping gas that contains carbon dioxide and ammonia is contacted with a mineral-aqueous suspension, the excess gas is conducted within the circuit while the subatmospheric pressure is autogenously stabilized, and the formed nitrogen fertilizer is discharged. In order to additionally produce phosphate fertilizer and limit the potassium concentration, the obtained fertilizer product is divided into the liquid and solid portion, and all or some of the solid portion is redirected into the stripping receptacle while the liquid waste product that is stripped of nitrogen compounds and phosphorus compounds is cooled and mixed with at least one sulfate-containing compound to limit the potassium concentration. Optionally, the viscosity of the waste product is specifically reduced and a very small amount of a basic mineral powder is added thereto. The last solid portion obtained from said treatment can be used directly as phosphate fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, or phosphate-containing and potassium-containing mixed fertilizer.

Obtaining a biodegradable fiber material that can be used as a material from prepared fermentation residues from biogas plants.

Die Erfindung betrifft die Gewinnung von Lignocellulose-Fasern mit besonderen chemischen und mechanischen Eigenschaften aus dem Gärrückstand von Biogasanlagen, die als Input genügend faserreiche Biomasse wie Stroh, Gras, ein- und mehrjährigen Pflanzen einsetzen. Dadurch wird es ermöglicht, biologisch abbaubares Fasermaterial für ein breites Anwendungsfeld wie die Herstellung von Holzfaserplatten, Papieren und Kartonagen, Vlies- und Dämmmaterialien, Spritzguss, 3D-Druck sowie Faserguss-Erzeugnissen zu gewinnen. Um dies zu erreichen, müssen die werthaltigen Lignocellulose-Fasern aus dem Gärrückstand vom übrigen Rückstand derart abgetrennt werden, dass sie vom flüchtigen Ammoniak und anhaftenden Mineralien und Verunreinigungen befreit sind. Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe so gelöst, dass der faserreiche Gärrückstand in an sich bekannter Weise mechanisch separiert, die erhaltenen festen Gärrückstände dann mit einem Recyclingwasser auf einen pumpfähigen Trockensubstanzgehalt von 10 bis 18 % angemischt werden, und dieser Mischung nach einer Vorzerkleinerung in einem oder mehreren nacheinander angeordneten Strippbehältern bei Unterdruck von 10 bis 80 kPa und Erwärmung auf 40 bis 90 °C ohne Zusatz von Chemikalien in an sich bekannter Weise der Ammoniumstickstoff entzogen wird, die so behandelte Mischung erneut mechanisch separiert wird, wonach auf diese Weise die enthaltenen Fasern in gereinigter und separierter Form vorliegen. Anhaftender Sand, Mineralien und organischer Feinanteil sind zu 40 bis 90 % entzogen und gehen bei anschließender Suspendierung in einem weiteren Recyclingwasser praktisch vollständig in dieses über. The invention relates to the production of lignocellulosic fibers with special chemical and mechanical properties from the digestate of biogas plants, which use sufficient fiber-rich biomass such as straw, grass, and perennial plants as input. This makes it possible to obtain biodegradable fiber material for a wide range of applications such as the ...

Method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products in liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution), for the sanitation of the wastes and for emission reduction by thermal treatment using mineral or organic adjuncts. According to the invention, the above is achieved by means of a method in which the waste product is heated to a temperature of between 40 °C and 90 °C at a reduced pressure, the gas emitted, which contains carbon dioxide and ammonia, is cooled and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogenous fertiliser thus produced is removed and the excess unabsorbed gas containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the waste chamber, whereby the vacuum generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is self-maintaining. The recycling of the excess gas into the circuit is advantageously achieved either directly above the waste product for treatment, or via a gas cooling system directly above the waste product for treatment, or in divided form, with a part stream through the waste product and a part stream above the waste product. A gypsum slurry is preferably used as aqueous absorption agent.

Method and device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products in liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution), for the sanitation of the wastes and for emission reduction by thermal treatment using mineral or organic adjuncts. According to the invention, the above is achieved by means of a method in which the waste product is heated to a temperature of between 40 ~C and 90 ~C at a reduced pressure, the gas emitted, which contains carbon dioxide and ammonia, is cooled and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogenous fertiliser thus produced is removed and the excess unabsorbed gas containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the waste chamber, whereby the vacuum generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is self-maintaining. The recycling of the excess gas into the circuit is advantageously achieved either directly above the waste product for treatment, or via a gas cooling system directly above the waste product for treatment, or in divided form, with a part stream through the waste product and a part stream above the waste product. A gypsum slurry is preferably used as aqueous absorption agent.

Method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products

The invention relates to a method and device for obtaining nitrogenous fertilisers from organic waste products in liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution), for the sanitation of the wastes and for emission reduction by thermal treatment using mineral or organic adjuncts. According to the invention, the above is achieved by means of a method in which the waste product is heated to a temperature of between 40 °C and 90 °C at a reduced pressure, the gas emitted, which contains carbon dioxide and ammonia, is cooled and introduced into an aqueous absorption agent, the nitrogenous fertiliser thus produced is removed and the excess unabsorbed gas containing carbon dioxide is pumped back into the waste chamber, whereby the vacuum generated at the beginning of the process by a vacuum pump is self-maintaining. The recycling of the excess gas into the circuit is advantageously achieved either directly above the waste product for treatment, or via a gas cooling system directly above the waste product for treatment, or in divided form, with a part stream through the waste product and a part stream above the waste product. A gypsum slurry is preferably used as aqueous absorption agent.

Detection method of circulating bmp10 (bone morphogenetic protein 10)

The present invention relates to a method for assessing atrial fibrillation in a subject, said method comprising the steps of determining the amount of BMP10 in a sample from the subject, and comparing the amount of BMP10 to a reference amount, whereby atrial fibrillation is to be assessed. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing heart failure based on the determination of BMP10 in a sample from a subject. Further, the present invention relates to a method for predicting the risk of a subject of hospitalization due to heart failure based on the determination of a BMP10-type peptide in a sample from a subject. The present invention further pertains to antibodies which bind to one or more BMP10-type peptides such as NT-proBMP10.

Method for temperature control of a control cabinet for medium and high voltage switchgear

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Temperatursteuerung eines ersten Steuerschranks (10) für Mittel- oder Hochspannungsschaltgeräte, wobei der erste Steuerschrank (10) eine Antikondensationsheizung (12) zum Verhindern von Kondensation von Luftfeuchtigkeit an in dem inneren Volumen (14) des ersten Steuerschranks (10) befindlichen Bauteilen (16) umfasst. Ein derartiges Verfahren ist besonders umweltschonend und nachhaltig. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner ein System zum Durchführen eines derartigen Verfahrens. The present invention relates to a method for temperature control of a first control cabinet (10) for medium or high-voltage switching devices, the first control cabinet (10) having an anti-condensation heater (12) to prevent condensation of humidity in the inner volume (14) of the first control cabinet ( 10) located components (16). Such a process is particularly environmentally friendly and sustainable. The present invention also relates to a system for carrying out such a method.

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, MASTER CYLINDER ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

Il est proposé un maître-cylindre en tandem pour un système de freinage hydraulique de véhicule automobile. Le piston à tige 29 et le piston flottant 34 sont munis l'un et l'autre d'une valve centrale. La valve centrale du piston à tige est une valve centrale couplée au piston flottant. La longueur de l'orifice 28 de la valve centrale du piston à tige 29 est dimensionnée de manière à permettre à l'élément de fermeture 27 de la valve centrale du piston à tige de parcourir au moins la course du piston flottant 34. Grâce à cette invention, il est devenu possible, d'une manière étonnamment simple, de soumettre le maître-cylindre en tandem après son montage à un contrôle d'étanchéité de ses garnitures et à un contrôle d'étanchéité de la valve centrale du piston flottant en mettant en pression la chambre de pression du piston à tige au moyen d'un agent de pression, sans qu'il y ait de risque de détérioration de la valve centrale du piston à tige. A tandem master cylinder is proposed for a motor vehicle hydraulic braking system. The rod piston 29 and the floating piston 34 are both provided with a central valve. The central valve of the piston rod is a central valve coupled to the floating piston. The length of the orifice 28 of the central valve of the rod piston 29 is dimensioned so as to allow the closure member 27 of the central valve of the rod piston to travel at least the stroke of the floating piston 34. Thanks to This invention, it has become possible, in a surprisingly simple way, to subject the tandem master cylinder after its assembly to a leak test of its gaskets and to a leak test of the central valve of the floating piston by pressurizing the pressure chamber of the piston rod by means of a pressure medium, without there being any risk of damage to the central valve of the piston rod.

METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND INSTALLATION FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD

Procédé de mise en oeuvre d'une ligne de transmission d'un véhicule automobile comprenant un moteur (2) relié par un embrayage (6) à une boîte de vitesses automatique (10). On règle tout d'abord la vitesse de rotation du moteur sur une vitesse de rotation de consigne prédéterminée, et ensuite on ferme l'embrayage (6) pour que la vitesse de rotation du moteur ne diffère pas de la vitesse de rotation de consigne de plus d'une valeur de tolérance prédéterminée. Method for implementing a transmission line of a motor vehicle comprising an engine (2) connected by a clutch (6) to an automatic gearbox (10). First of all, the engine rotational speed is adjusted to a predetermined setpoint rotational speed, and then the clutch (6) is closed so that the engine rotational speed does not differ from the setpoint rotational speed of more than a predetermined tolerance value.

Method for calculating instant of automatic clutch opening when stopping vehicle, comprises calculation based on clutch opening norm, engine speed, speed gradient, idling speed and supplement

The optimum instant for clutch opening is calculated by taking into account a clutch opening norm which is determined from fuzzy logic tables reflecting different types of drivers and situations, engine speed and speed gradient, idling speed and a tolerance supplement. The evolution of parameters such as gearbox entry speed (nGE) and engine torque (MsM) for emergency (A) and gentle braking (B) with long declutching are determined.

Improved process for preparing 2-(substituted phenyl)-2-hydroxy-ethyl carbamates

The present invention relates to a process of preparing a compound of Formula I: (I) Formula I Wherein R1 is defined in the specification. Compounds of Formula I are useful for treating disorders of the central nervous system, including epilepsy. The process includes a novel use of the reagent lithium borohydride.

Process and device for controlling the braking force distribution in a vehicle

The invention concerns a process and a device for controlling the distribution of braking force between the front and rear axles of a vehicle. At least when travelling curves, the braking force is individually adjusted on the rear wheels so that the difference between the speed of the rear wheel and a front wheel speed assumes predetermined values.

Antenna diplexer

Conjugate of a tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase and dextran, process for its production and use thereof

A conjugate of a tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (tns-AP) and dextran which can be obtained by reacting unglycosylated tns-AP with activated dextran by incubation in aqueous solution, stopping the reaction and isolating the conjugate from the solution. The conjugate obtained in this manner is suitable as a standard for the determination of alkaline phosphatase.

Electrochemical sensor with covalently bound enzyme

Connector for linking cables to external vehicle radio aerial

The cable connector provides a plug fitting, linking conductors through the vehicle bodywork. The cable connection device for vehicle aerial cables (1,5,10) comprises a length of tubing (25) which is intended to be guided through an opening (15) in the bodywork of the vehicle (20). The cables feeding the aerial pass through this tube. Within the tube there is a precisely positioned connector with terminals to which the wires (35,40) coming from the aerial are attached. On the other side of the connector, facing the vehicle interior, the connector has terminals (30) which fit with a correspondingly shaped terminal (50). This terminal carries cables (1,5,10) which are then connected to equipment within the vehicle. The connector includes an elbow shape section which is pref. very near to being a right angle.

Method for determining orientation of weather station for measuring e.g. solar radiation, involves storing measured values or measured variables and derived variables as function of time of day

The method involves arranging and orienting light sensors (H1-H4) so that portion of sunlight (S) incident on all direction is detected in the detection zone. The measured values or the measured variables and derived variables are stored as a function of time of day, and the alignment of the weather station is determined based on the measured values. The time of day is retrieved from absolute timing or values determined from the measured values of the brightness sensors within twenty-four hour time interval. An independent claim is included for a weather station.

Method and device for producing cured coating layers

The subject matter of the present invention is a mobile spray gun, with which radiation curing can be initiated without the operator having to be protected from radiation. This is achieved by a mobile spray gun, comprising a feed channel 2 for a radiation-curable coating compound and a needle 1, which is movable in the longitudinal direction and with which the feed channel 2, which forms an annular gap around the needle 1, can be sealed with respect to the mouth 13 of the feed channel 2, wherein the needle 1 is designed such that it is transmissive to electromagnetic radiation with which curing of the radiation-curable coating compound can be initiated and/or the feed line 12 is designed to be transparent to electromagnetic radiation and a lighting unit 10 is fitted to the feed line 12.

Polyamide composition comprising a polyamide and an additive

Hydraulic brake system with high pressure source and pedal-operated dosing valve

The invention relates to a hydraulic double-circuit brake system for motor vehicles with a hydraulic high pressure source (5) with a pressure which can be fed via a pedal-operated dosing valve (7) into two brake circuits I and II. The advantage of these brake systems is that one high pressure source is sufficient for any type of braking, i.e. ABS, traction control and standard braking. To achieve active braking in both brake circuits, the high pressure source has to be connectable to the two brake circuits by bypassing the dosing valve (7), while keeping the circuits separate. This is achieved by a valve arrangement (39) which has a check valve in the pressure line (10) from the high pressure source (5) to the brake circuits (I, II), and the pressure line (10) divides into two pressure branches (29, 30) downstream of said valve. The pressure branches are provided with nonreturn valves (31, 32) which prevent return flow of pressure means. It is also possible to provide each pressure branch (29, 30) with a check valve.

Mutant lactate oxidase with increased stability and product, methods and uses involving the same

The present invention relates to a mutant lactate oxidase having increased stability, a nucleic acid encoding the mutant lactate oxidase, an expression vector comprising the nucleic acid, a host cell comprising the nucleic acid or the expression vector, a method of determining lactate in a sample, the use of the mutant lactate oxidase for determining lactate, a device for determining lactate in a sample using the mutant lactate oxidase and a kit for determining lactate comprising the mutant lactate oxidase.

Polyamide composition containing a polyamide and an additive

The invention relates to a polyamide composition (PZ) containing at least one polyamide (P) and at least one additive (A). The invention further relates to the use of said polyamide composition (PZ) in a selective laser sintering process, in an injection molding process for manufacturing molded articles, and in an extrusion process.

Fast reaction kinetics of enzymes having low activity in dry chemistry layers

The present description concerns a method for determining an analyte as well as a diagnostic element suitable therefor, the method comprising the steps of contacting a sample containing the analyte with a diagnostic element comprising a dry reagent layer which contains a mutated glucose dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.47) which is specific for the analyte, and an artificial coenzyme; and determining at least one of the presence and the amount of the analyte.

Renaturation and activation of the proteinase k zmyogen produced in inclusion bodies

The invention relates to recombinant proteinase K and to a method for producing recombinant proteinase K, which is characterised by the following steps: a) transformation of a host cell containing a recombinant nucleic acid that codes for the zymogenic precursor of the proteinase K, b) cultivation of the host cell in such a way that the zymogenic precursor of proteinase K occurs in the form of inclusion bodies in said host cell, c) isolation of the inclusion bodies and re-naturing under conditions, from which the protease part of the zymogenic precursor emerges in its natural conformation, d) activation and purification of the re-natured proteinase K.

Drum assembly for a coupling arrangement

A drum assembly for use with a coupling arrangement includes an outer member and an inner member that is mountable on the outer member. The outer member includes first and second annular portions connected together. The first annular portion has a first mating surface that defines a first opening having a first diameter, and the second annular portion defining a second opening having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. The inner member includes a generally radially extending portion and a flange portion extending generally axially from the radially extending portion. The radially extending portion includes a second mating surface that is engageable with the first mating surface to interlock the inner and outer members together. When the inner member is mounted on the outer member, the radially extending portion extends into the first opening, and the flange portion extends into the second opening.

Motor vehicle, preferably sports car

Kraftfahrzeug, vorzugsweise Sportwagen, der einen Aufbau mit einem Mittelteil (3), einem Frontteil (4) und einem Heckteil (5) umfasst, wobei das Mittelteil (3) zum Frontteil (4) und Heckteil (5) hin gerichtete erste und zweite aufrechte Querwandstrukturen (6 bzw. 7) aufweist, mit denen das Frontteil (4) bzw. das Heckteil (5) verbunden sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur Halterung des Frontteils (4) und des Heckteils (5) am Mittelteil (3) Stehbolzen (10) am Mittelteil (3) vorgesehen sind, und dass das Mittelteil (3) im Bereich der zweiten Querwandstruktur (7) einen Aufnahmeraum (13) für einen Kraftstoffbehälter (14) besitzt, der mittels einer Schließwand (18) des Heckteils (5) abgedeckt ist und dass vom Mittelteil (3) im Bereich der ersten Querwandstruktur (6) wenigstens ein das Frontteil (4) bildender Deformationsträger (15 oder 16) weggeführt ist, wobei das Frontteil (4) und das Heckteil (5) fest mit dem Mittelteil (3) verbunden sind. Motor vehicle, preferably sports car, comprising a structure with a middle part (3), a front part (4) and a rear part (5), wherein the middle part (3) to the front part (4) and rear part (5) directed first and second upright Transverse wall structures (6 and 7), with which the front part (4) and the rear part (5) are connected, characterized in that for holding the front part (4) and the rear part (5) on the central part (3) Stud bolts ( 10) are provided on the middle part (3), and in that the middle part (3) in the region of the second transverse wall structure (7) has a receiving space (13) for a fuel tank (14) which by means of a closing wall (18) of the rear part (5). is covered and that from the central part (3) in the region of the first transverse wall structure (6) at least one front part (4) forming deformation carrier (15 or 16) is led away, wherein the front part (4) and the rear part (5) fixed to the central part (3) are connected.

Track propelled turf care device