Getriebeaktor mit einer Lagerstelle für die Schaltschienen

Ventil und Verfahren zur Modernisierung, Wartung oder Reparatur eines Ventils

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Ventil (1) für Strömungsmaschinen, umfassend ein Ventilgehäuse (2), durch das sich ein Strömungskanal (3) mit einem Fluideinlass (4) und einem Fluidauslass (5) erstreckt, einen Ventilsitz (8), der einen Abschnitt des Strömungskanals (3) umfänglich begrenzt, und einen einen Ventilkegel (9) definierenden Kegelkörper (10), der im Strömungskanal (3) angeordnet, an einer Ventilspindel (11) fixiert und über die Ventilspindel (11) derart relativ zum Ventilsitz (8) bewegbar ist, dass der Strömungskanal (3) wahlweise durch Aufsetzen des Ventilkegels (9) auf den Ventilsitz (8) verschlossen oder durch Abheben des Ventilkegels (9) vom Ventilsitz (8) teilweise oder komplett freigegeben wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ventilsitz (8) an einem ringförmigen Basiskörper (19) ausgebildet ist, der zusammen mit dem Kegelkörper (10), dessen Ventilkegel (9) an den Ventilsitz angepasst und eingeschliffen ist, und der Ventilspindel (11) einen Bestandteil einer durch eine Ventilgehäuseöffnung ...

Getriebeaktor mit einer Lagerstelle für die Schaltschienen

Getriebeaktor (1, 30) mit einer durch einen Antrieb (5) angetriebenen, in einem Gehäuse (10) angeordneten Schaltwelle (2), an der ein Schaltfinger (3) und Auslegegeometrien (4) angeordnet sind, die Schaltschienen (26, 27, 28) betätigen, wobei an dem Gehäuse (10) eine Lageranordnung angeordnet ist, die zwischen sich die Schaltschienen (26, 27, 28) stützt und führt, wobei die Lageranordnung durch Kragarme (12, 13, 14, 15, 32, 33) gebildet ist, die die Schaltschienen (26, 27, 28) zwischen sich aufnehmen, und wobei die Kragarme (12, 13, 14, 15, 32, 33) an ihren an den Schaltschienen (26, 27, 28) anliegenden Enden Gleitschuhteile aufweisen. Geared actuator (1, 30) with a drive shaft (5) driven, in a housing (10) arranged switching shaft (2) on which a shift finger (3) and Auslegegeometrien (4) are arranged, the shift rails (26, 27, 28), wherein on the housing (10) a bearing arrangement is arranged, which supports and guides between them the shift rails (26, 27, 28), wherein the bearing arrangement by cantilevers (12, 13, 14, 15, 32, 33) is formed, which receive the shift rails (26, 27, 28) between them, and wherein the cantilever arms (12, 13, 14, 15, 32, 33) at their on the shift rails (26, 27, 28) abutting ends Gleitschuhteile ,

Parksperranordnung für ein automatisiertes Getriebe

Parksperranordnung für ein automatisiertes Getriebe mit einer Getriebeaktorik in einem Antriebsstrang eines Fahrzeuges, wobeieine Sperreinrichtung zum Blockieren einer abtriebseitigen Getriebewelle vorgesehen ist, die Sperreinrichtung durch die Getriebeaktorik betätigbar ist,die Sperreinrichtung eine Sperrverzahnung zwischen der Getriebeausgangswelle (1) und einem gehäusefesten Abschnitt umfasst,als Sperrverzahnung eine koaxial zur Getriebeausgangswelle (1) angeordnete Schiebemuffe (3) vorgesehen ist, deren Verzahnung mit einer gehäusefesten Verzahnung (4) koppelbar ist, um die Getriebeausgangswelle (1) zu sperren, undals gehäusefeste Verzahnung (4) ein begrenzt drehbar gelagertes Zahnrad (7) vorgesehen ist,dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Zahnrad (7) mit einer drehfest an dem Gehäuse angeordneten Nabe (6) derart gekoppelt ist, dass das Zahnrad (7) um einen Drehwinkel von etwa +/- 2° drehbar gelagert ist, bevor ein Anschlag (8) an der Nabe (6) erreicht wird.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Glas-/Kunststoffverbundes

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Glas-/Kunststoffverbundes, bestehend aus einer mindestens einachsig gebogenen Glasscheibe (11), vorzugsweise aus Einscheibensicherheitsglas, und einer oder mehreren jeweils eine selbstklebende Klebeschicht (13) und eine diese überdeckende Schutzfolie (15) umfassenden Kunststofffolie (12), wobei die Herstellung des Glas-/Kunststoffverbundes die folgenden Schritte umfasst: – einen Aktivierungsschritt, in dem ein automatisches Aktivieren der Klebeschicht (13) erfolgt, – einen Folien-Aufnahmeschritt, in dem das automatische Aufnehmen durch eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung (35) und Übergeben der auf die Glasscheibe (11) aufzuklebenden Kunststofffolie (12) an eine Folien-Zuführeinheit (21) erfolgt, – einen Zuführschritt, in dem die Kunststofffolie an eine Fügeposition verbracht wird, wobei während des Zuführschritts die Schutzfolie (15) durch die Aufnahmeeinrichtung (35) abgezogen wird, – einen Scheiben-Aufnahmeschritt, in dem das automatische Aufnehmen der Glasscheibe ...

Wärmetauscher

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Wärmetauscher mit einem ersten Zylinderrohr (2) und einer koaxial im ersten Zylinderrohr (2) verlaufenden Gewindespindel (3), wobei die Innenfläche des ersten Zylinderrohrs (2) Führungsnuten (22) aufweist und wobei auf der Gewindespindel (3) ein Reinigungselement (12) derart angebracht ist, dass das Reinigungselement (12) durch Drehung der Gewindespindel (3) in axialer Richtung entlang der Führungsnuten (22) verschoben wird.

Abbildende Optik

Eine abbildende Optik dient zur Abbildung eines Objektfeldes in einer Objektebene in ein Bildfeld (8) in einer Bildebene (9). Die abbildende Optik hat eine Mehrzahl von Spiegeln (M3, M5, M6) zur Führung von Abbildungslicht (3) längs eines Strahlengangs zwischen dem Objektfeld und dem Bildfeld (8). Ein Spiegelsubstrat (21) mindestens eines der Spiegel (M5) wirkt mit einer Deformationseinrichtung (23) zur gesteuerten Einleitung von Deformationen in eine Reflexionsfläche (22) des Spiegels (M5) zur Kompensation von Deformationen des vorletzten Spiegels (M5) zusammen. Eine Steuer/Regeleinrichtung (25) steht mit der Deformationseinrichtung (23) in Signalverbindung. Es resultiert eine abbildende Optik, bei der bei Einhaltung vorgegebener Toleranzen für maximale Abbildungsfehler Transmissionsverluste eines Belichtungssystems, dessen Bestandteil die abbildende Optik ist, möglichst gering gehalten sind.

Sammelbehälter, insbesondere für eine brandgefährdete und/oder explosionsgefährdete Umgebung

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Sammelbehälter (1), insbesondere für eine brandgefährdete und/oder explosionsgefährdete Umgebung, aufweisend zumindest die folgenden Komponenten: eine Sammelkammer (2) zur Aufnahme einer zu sammelnden Flüssigkeit (3) mit einem Kondensateinlass (18) für die Flüssigkeit (3); und eine Saugöffnung (4) zum Abführen der Flüssigkeit (3) aus der Sammelkammer (2). Erfindungsgemäße sind zumindest die weiteren folgenden Komponenten vorgesehen: eine Venturi-Düse (5), die in kommunizierender Strömungsverbindung mit der Saugöffnung (4) steht, so dass mittels der Venturi-Düse (5) ein Unterdruck in der Saugöffnung (4) erzeugbar ist; ein Druckmediumeinlass (6) für ein Druckmedium (7), der stromaufwärts der Venturi-Düse (6) angeordnet ist und in kommunizierender Strömungsverbindung mit der Venturi-Düse (5) steht, so dass ein Unterdruck in der Saugöffnung (4) erzeugbar ist, wenn ein Druckmedium (7) über den Druckmediumeinlass (6) durch die Venturi-Düse (5) gegeben wird; und ein ...

Verfahren zum Abscheiden von Wasser aus einem gasförmigen Arbeitsmedium sowie ein Wasserabscheider für ein Arbeitsmedium

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Abscheiden von Wasser aus einem gasförmigem Arbeitsmedium (2), wobei zumindest die folgenden Schritte durchgeführt werden: Bereithalten einer hygroskopischen ionischen Flüssigkeit (4) in einer Reaktionskammer (3); Zuführen des wasserhaltigen Arbeitsmediums (2) und Durchleiten des Arbeitsmediums (2) durch die ionische Flüssigkeit (4), wobei Wasser von der ionischen Flüssigkeit (4) gebunden wird und dadurch aus dem Arbeitsmedium abgeschieden wird; und Abführen des getrockneten Arbeitsmediums (7). Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung einen entsprechenden Wasserabscheider (1) sowie ein Wasserabscheidersystem (15).

Warenpräsentations- und verkaufsständer

Vorrichtung zur Präsentation und Verkauf von Waren weist wenigstens einen Fachboden (1) auf, der mit einer Tragkonstruktion (2) ausgestattet ist, welche mit einem tensometrischen Sensorbalken (3) verbunden ist, an welchem eine Bodenplatte (4) befestigt ist. Eine Tragkonstruktion (2) umfasst mehr als einen tensometrischen Sensorbalken (3), wobei jeder tensometrische Sensorbalken (3) mit einer einzelnen Bodenplatte (4) verbunden ist. Der tensometrische Sensorbalken (3) ist mit einem Steuerungsmodul (5) verbunden, welches mit einem Kommunikationsmodul (6) ausgestattet ist. An der mit Daumen (8) ausgestatteten Tragkonstruktion (2) sind Unterlagen (7) befestigt. Die Vorrichtung ist mit einer Tragkonstruktion des Präsentationsständers (9) ausgestattet, an dessen Seitenwänden sich Daumensitze (10) befinden. Im oberen Teil der Tragkonstruktion des Präsentationsständers (9) befindet sich eine Anzeige (11). Die Tragkonstruktion des Präsentationsständers (9) ist mit Beleuchtung (12) ausgestattet.

Rolloanordnung mit integrierter Beleuchtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Rolloanordnung zur Beschattung eines transparenten Bereichs eines Fahrzeugdachs, wobei die Rolloanordnung eine Rollobahn (10) aufweist, in die Lichtleiterfasern (14) integriert sind, und in die Lichtleiterfasern (14) Licht einer zugeordneten Lichtquelle einkoppelbar ist. Erfindungsgemäß weist die Rollobahn (10) entlang mindestens eines Randbereichs eine Randverstärkung (18) auf, die transparent ausgebildet ist, und die mit den Lichtleiterfasern (14) optisch so in Kontakt steht, dass Licht, welches von einer Lichtquelle in die Randverstärkung (18) eingekoppelt wird, weiter in die Lichtleiterfasern (14) eingekoppelt wird.

Gewinnung von Helium oder Helium und Neon aus Erdgas

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Gewinnung von Helium oder Helium und Neon, bei dem Erdgas (1) oder ein unter Verwendung von Erdgas (1) gebildetes Einsatzgemisch einer sukzessiven Abkühlung auf ein Temperaturniveau, das unterhalb der Siedetemperatur von Methan liegt, unterworfen wird, wodurch unter Verbleib eines Restgemischs (27), das überwiegend oder ausschließlich Helium, Neon und eine oder mehrere nicht höher als Methan siedende oxidierbare Komponenten enthält, Methan und höher als Methan siedende Komponenten zumindest zum überwiegenden Teil aus dem Erdgas (1) oder aus dem Einsatzgemisch abgeschieden werden. Hierbei ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass zumindest ein Teil des Restgemischs (27) als ein Reaktionseinsatz (A) einer Nachbehandlung (100) unterworfen wird, in der die eine oder die mehreren oxidierbaren Komponenten zumindest zum überwiegenden Teil zu einem oder mehreren Oxidationsprodukten oxidiert wird oder werden und dann zumindest der überwiegende Teil des einen oder ...

Doppelkupplungsgetriebe

Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (6) mit zwei parallelen Doppelkupplungsgetriebesträngen (1110, 1120) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (1), welches eine Mehrzahl Übersetzungsstufen (1040, 1050) bildende Radsätze aufweist, die jeweils durch ein mit einer Welle fest verbundenes Gangrad und ein mit einer Welle verbindbares Losrad gebildet sind, wobei Übersetzungsstufen (1040, 1050) eingelegt werden, indem ein Losrad mittels eines Endausgangselementes (101, 102, 103, 104), das Teil eines Endausgangsmechanismusses ist, welcher vom Endbetätigungsmechanismus (48, 50) betätigt wird, mit der es tragenden Welle verbunden wird und bei dem der Endbetätigungsmechanismus genau eine Schaltwelle (112) mit zumindest einem Hauptbetätigungselement (111) pro Doppelkupplungsgetriebestrang (1110, 1120) zum Einlegen einer Übersetzungsstufe (1040, 1050) und mit zumindest einem Nebenbetätigungselement (113, 116) pro Doppelkupplungsgetriebestrang (1110, 1120) umfasst, wobei das zumindest eine Hauptbetätigungselement (111) mit den Endausgangsmechanismen ...

Schiebedach mit Schlittenelement

Fahrzeugdach mit mindestens einem eine Dachöffnung wahlweise verschließenden oder zumindest teilweise freigebenden Deckelelement (12), das bezogen auf die Fahrzeuglängsmittelebene beidseits jeweils ein Trägerelement (26) aufweist, das mit einer Führungskulisse (30) versehen ist und mit einer Verstelleinrichtung (22) zusammenwirkt, die in einer in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung angeordneten Führungsschiene (20) geführt ist und ein Schlittenelement (24) umfasst, das mit der Führungskulisse (30) des jeweiligen Trägerelements (26) zumindest zum Verschwenken des Deckelelements (12) zusammenwirkt und einen Führungsabschnitt (38) umfasst, auf dem das Trägerelement (26) aufliegt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Führungsabschnitt (38) von einer Wand eines Kunststoffbauteils gebildet ist, die elastisch verformbar in einen von dem Kunststoffbauteil gebildeten Hohlraum (40) ausweichen kann.

Device, useful for introducing recesses or openings spaced from each other in longitudinal direction, in material web, comprises a laser beam source for generating laser beam, and a first polygon mirror rotating around a rotational axis

Device for introducing recesses or openings spaced from each other in longitudinal direction, in a material web, with laser beam moving in the longitudinal direction, comprises a laser beam source (2) for generating a continuous laser beam and a first polygon mirror rotating around a rotational axis (6), exhibiting several mirror surfaces (8) for pivoting the laser beam over several adjacently arranged focusing units (10). The respective focusing unit exhibits a deflection device with at least one deflecting mirror mounted in a pivotable manner and a focusing optics (12) arranged downstream. Device for introducing recesses or openings spaced from each other in a longitudinal direction, in a material web with a laser beam moving in the longitudinal direction, comprises a laser beam source (2) for generating a continuous laser beam and a first polygon mirror rotating around a rotational axis (6) exhibiting several mirror surfaces (8) for pivoting the laser beam over several adjacently arranged ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Betrieb insbesondere eines automatischen bzw. automatisierten Getriebes mit Parksperre bzw. Wegrollsicherung

Verfahren zum Steuern der Betätigbarkeit eines Zusatzgetriebes (25) eines Fahrzeugs, welches Zusatzgetriebe (25) zwischen einem Getriebe (23), das in einen die Drehbarkeit einer Ausgangswelle (24) blockierenden P-Betriebszustand schaltbar ist, und den Fahrzeugrädern (30, 31) angeordnet ist und in einen N-Betriebszustand schaltbar ist, in dem seine Ausgangswelle von der Eingangswelle entkoppelt frei drehbar ist, bei welchem Verfahren das Zusatzgetriebe (25) nur in den N-Zustand schaltbar ist, wenn das Getriebe (23) sich nicht in seinem P-Zustand befindet.

Spiegelanordnung mit Wasserstoff-Barriere und optische Anordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft Spiegelanordnung (30), umfassend: ein Substrat (31), das eine Vorderseite (31a) mit einer Spiegelfläche (32a) zur Reflexion von Strahlung sowie eine der Vorderseite (31a) abgewandte Rückseite (31b) aufweist, sowie mindestens einen Aktuator (27) zur Erzeugung von Deformationen der Spiegelfläche (32a). Der mindestens eine Aktuator (27) ist an der Rückseite (31b) des Substrats (31) befestigt und die Spiegelanordnung (30) weist eine Wasserstoff-Barriere (38) auf, die ausgebildet ist, wasserstoffempfindliches Material an der Rückseite (31b) des Substrats (31), insbesondere an dem mindestens einen Aktuator (27), vor dem Angriff durch Wasserstoff aus der Umgebung der Spiegelanordnung (30) zu schützen. Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine optische Anordnung, insbesondere eine EUV-Lithographievorrichtung, mit einer solchen Spiegelanordnung (30).

Marking furniture panels, comprises marking the coating of an edge of the furniture panels having a band-shaped edge strip before or after a contact pressure zone of the edge having a laser beam

The method for marking furniture panels (8), comprises marking the coating of an edge (6) of the furniture panels having a band-shaped edge strip (4) before or after a contact pressure zone (11) of the edge having a laser beam (LS). An independent claim is included for a device for marking furniture panels.

Plastic pane for use as lid member of sliding roof of motor vehicle i.e. passenger car, has partial transparent plastic carrier layer for supporting function film that is formed on outer side of vehicle according to injection molding method

The plastic pane has a partial transparent plastic carrier layer (26) for supporting a function film (32) that acts as a lighting film e.g. electroluminescence film, a reflectance film and a shadowing film e.g. electrochromic film and suspended particle device (SPD) film. The function film is formed on an outer side of a vehicle according to an injection molding method. The shadowing film is formed such that shadowing degree is changed as function of input electric voltage. A design structure i.e. frame-like blackened portion (36), of the function film runs along circumference of the pane.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Markieren von Möbelbauplatten

Verfahren zum Markieren von Mobelbauplatten (8), bei dem während des Beschichtens einer Kante (6) der Möbelbauplatte (8) mit einem bandförmigen Umleimer (4), vor oder hinter einer Andruckzone (11) die Kante (6) mit einem Laserstrahl (LS) markiert wird.

Spannschelle und Abgasturbolader mit einer solchen Spannschelle

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Spannschelle (13) mit einer Spannschraube (17), mit der zwei Enden (16, 18) der Spannschelle (13) in die bezüglich einer Längsachse (34) der Spannschraube (17) aufeinander weisenden Richtungen (44, 45) gezogen werden, indem die Spannschraube (17) in die erste Richtung (44) geschraubt wird, wobei in einen Gewindegang (48) der Spannschraube (17) eine Zungenkante (46) einer federelastischen Zunge (47) eines Blechteils (28) eingreift, das an der Spannschelle (13) abgestützt ist oder einteilig mit der Spannschelle (13) ausgeführt ist. Die Zunge (47) ist derart aus einer senkrecht zur Längsachse (34) angeordneten Ebene heraus in die erste Richtung (44) gebogen, dass zwischen der Zungenkante (46) und der Spannschraube (17) zum Lösen der Spannschraube (17) ein höheres Reibmoment überwunden werden muss als beim Einschrauben der Spannschraube (17).Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung einen Abgasturbolader mit einer solchen Spannschelle (13).

Analogrechenschaltung

Eine Analogrechenschaltung ist ausgelegt, um eine Gate-Source-Spannung (UGS) eines ausgangsseitigen Feldeffekttransistors (120;T1_2; T2_2), der in einem linearen Bereich betrieben wird, in Abhängigkeit von zumindest einem Eingangssignal (110;VINA, VINA,VREF, VREF) einzustellen. Die Analogrechenschaltung ist ausgelegt, um ein Ausgangssignal (114;VOUT, VOUT) in Abhängigkeit von einem Stromfluss (lD) durch den ausgangsseitigen Feldeffekttransistor (T1_2;T2_2) zu erhalten, wobei eine Drain-Source-Spannung (VGS;UGS) des ausgangsseitigen Feldeffekttransistors durch ein zweites Eingangssignal (114;VINB,VIN13) bestimmt wird. Alternativ ist die Analogrechenschaltung ausgelegt, um ein Ausgangssignal (114; VOUT, VOUT) in Abhängigkeit von einer Drain-Source-Spannung (VDS; UDS) des ausgangsseitigen Feldeffekttransistors (120;T1_2;T2_2) zu erhalten, wobei ein Drainstrom (ID) des ausgangsseitigen Feldeffekttransistors (120;T1_2;T2_2) durch ein zweites Eingangssignal (114;VINB,VINB) bestimmt wird.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen einer Aufreißhilfe in einer Verpackungsfolie

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Aufreißhilfe in einer Verpackungsfolie (2), die in Richtung ihrer Breite eine Mehrzahl von Verpackungseinheiten (4) umfasst, bei dem während eines Transports der Verpackungsfolie (2) in ihre Längsrichtung (10) auf beiden Seiten neben einer Solltrennlinie (6) zwischen zwei benachbarten Verpackungseinheiten (4) zwei parallel zueinander in diese Längsrichtung (10) verlaufende Ritzstrukturen (8) mit fokussierten Laserstrahlen (L) eingebracht werden, die sich konvergent unter einem spitzen Winkel (α) zueinander ausbreiten und schräg auf die Verpackungsfolie (2) auftreffen.

Fahrzeugrolloanordnung, Baugruppe mit einer Fahrzeugrolloanordnung, und Dachanordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fahrzeugrolloanordnung (20), mit einer Rollobahn (22), die in einer Ausziehrichtung (R) auf- oder abwickelbar ist, einem Führungselement (32), das sich entlang der Ausziehrichtung (R) erstreckt und in einer fest mit dem Fahrzeug koppelbaren Führungsschiene (18) führbar ist, und einem Bandelement (36). Das Bandelement (36) erstreckt sich entlang der Ausziehrichtung (R) und ist zwischen der Rollobahn (22) und dem Führungselement (32) angeordnet, und an einer ersten Längsseite (38) fest mit der Rollobahn (22) gekoppelt und an einer zweiten Längsseite (40) fest mit dem Führungselement (32) gekoppelt. Eine Baugruppe hat eine Fahrzeugrolloanordnung (20) und eine fest mit dem Fahrzeug (10) koppelbare, sich entlang der Ausziehrichtung (R) erstreckende Führungsschiene (18). Die Führungsschiene (18) weist mindestens einen Führungsabschnitt (44, 44a, 44b) auf, mittels dem das Führungselement (32) geführt ist. Das Führungselement (32) weist eine dem mindestens einen Führungsabschnitt ...

Relief assembly of window or door, has one control element which is arranged to vary the stress state of spring assembly relative to another control element

The relief assembly has a casing-side abutment and a wing-side abutment between which a load transfer arrangement is mounted. The load transfer arrangement is arranged between two spring bearing elements of spring assembly (21). A display unit (40) is arranged for checking the stress state of spring assembly. A spring bearing element is fixed with a pointer (24) which extends outside in the direction of other spring bearing element. A control element is arranged to vary the stress state of spring assembly relative to another control element.

Rolloanordnung mit integrierter Beleuchtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Rolloanordnung zur Beschattung eines transparenten Bereichs eines Fahrzeugdachs, wobei die Rolloanordnung eine Rollobahn (10) aufweist, in die Lichtleiterfasern (14) integriert sind, und in die Lichtleiterfasern (14) Licht einer zugeordneten Lichtquelle einkoppelbar ist. Erfindungsgemäß weist die Rollobahn (10) entlang mindestens eines Randbereichs eine Randverstärkung (18) auf, die transparent ausgebildet ist, und die mit den Lichtleiterfasern (14) optisch so in Kontakt steht, dass Licht, welches von einer Lichtquelle in die Randverstärkung (18) eingekoppelt wird, weiter in die Lichtleiterfasern (14) eingekoppelt wird.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen einer Aufreißhilfe in einer Verpackungsfolie

Bei einem Verfahren und einer Vorrichtung zum Herstellen einer Aufreißhilfe in einer Verpackungsfolie (2), die in Richtung ihrer Breite eine Mehrzahl von Verpackungseinheiten (4) umfasst, werden während eines Transports der Verpackungsfolie (2) in ihre Längsrichtung (10) auf beiden Seiten neben einer Solltrennlinie (6) zwischen zwei benachbarten Verpackungseinheiten (4) zwei parallel zueinander in diese Längsrichtung (10) verlaufende Ritzstrukturen (8) mit fokussierten Laserstrahlen (L) eingebracht, die sich konvergent unter einem spitzen Winkel () zueinander ausbreiten und schräg auf die Verpackungsfolie (2) auftreffen.

Vorrichtung zum Einbringen von voneinander in einer Längsrichtung beabstandeten Nuten oder Schlitzen in eine in diese Längsrichtung bewegte Materialbahn mit einem Laserstrahl

Eine Vorrichtung zum Einbringen von voneinander in einer Längsrichtung (16) beabstandeten Nuten oder Schlitze in eine in diese Längsrichtung (16) bewegte Materialbahn (8) mit einem Laserstrahl (LS) enthält eine Laserstrahlquelle (2) zum Erzeugen eines kontinuierlichen Laserstrahls (LS) und einen um eine Rotationsachse (10) rotierenden und in deren Richtung verschiebbar angeordneten Ablenkspiegel (4) mit wenigstens einer ersten Spiegelfläche (6), deren Schnittline mit einer Schnittebene senkrecht zur Rotationsache (10) einen Kreisbogen um die Rotationsachse (10) bildet, dessen Bogenwinkel () in Abhängigkeit von der axialen Position der Schnittebene variiert, und die den Laserstrahl (LS) in eine erste Richtung ablenkt. Der Ablenkspiegel weist außerdem zumindest eine zweite Spiegelfläche (8) auf, die den Laserstrahl (LS) in davon abweichende zweite Richtungen zu einem Absorber (24) ablenkt. Mit einer Fokussieroptik (14) wird der von der ersten Spiegelfläche (6) reflektierte Laserstrahls (LS ...

Verfahren und System zum Kühlen des Kupplungssystems eines Getriebes

Verfahren zum Reduzieren der thermischen Belastung eines Kupplungssystems, umfassend zumindest eine Druckplatte, eine Kupplungsscheibe und ein Schwungrad, mit denen ein Moment übertragen wird, wobei das jeweils an den Reibflächen der Kupplungsscheibe auftretende Reibmoment ungleichmäßig verteilt wird, wobei die Druckplatte gekühlt wird dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei den beiden Reibflächen der Kupplungsscheibe unterschiedliche Reibbeläge mit unterschiedlichen Reibwerten verwendet werden, an der druckplattenseitigen Reibfläche der Kupplungsscheibe ein höherer Reibwert als an der schwungradseitigen Reibfläche verwendet wird, und als Reibbelag an der jeweiligen Reibfläche ein temperaturbeständiger Reibbelag verwendet wird. A method for reducing the thermal load of a clutch system, comprising at least one pressure plate, a clutch disc and a flywheel, with which a torque is transmitted, wherein the respectively occurring at the friction surfaces of the clutch disc friction torque is distributed unevenly, wherein the pressure plate is cooled, characterized in that in the two friction surfaces of the clutch disc different friction linings are used with different coefficients of friction at the pressure plate side friction surface of the clutch disc a higher coefficient of friction than at the flywheel side friction surface is used, and a friction resistant friction lining is used as a friction lining on the respective friction surface.

Antriebsanordnung für ein Rollo, insbesondere für ein Sonnenschutzrollo eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Antriebsanordnung (1) für ein Rollo (2), insbesondere für ein Sonnenschutzrollo eines Fahrzeugs, welches einen Zugspriegel (7) aufweist, mit einem Motor (8), einer ersten und einer zweiten Führungsschiene (3, 4) auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten einer Dachöffnung, wobei sich die Führungsschienen (3, 4) längs der Bewegungsrichtung des Rollos (2) erstrecken, einem ersten Antriebskabel (5) zur Betätigung eines ersten Endes (11) des Zugspriegels (7) und einem zweiten Antriebskabel (6) zur Betätigung eines zweiten Endes (12) des Zugspriegels (7). Sie ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die beiden Antriebskabel (5, 6) auf der Seite der ersten Führungsschiene (3) gegenläufig angetrieben werden und derart angeordnet sind, dass die Enden des Zugspriegels (7) dabei in die gleiche Richtung verschoben werden.

Fahrzeugdach mit Polycarbonatdeckel

Es wird ein Fahrzeugdach vorgeschlagen, umfassend eine Dachöffnung (14), die mittels eines Deckelelements (16) wahlweise geschlossen oder zumindest teilweise freigegeben werden kann, das bezogen auf eine Fahrzeuglängsmittelebene beidseits über eine Antriebsmechanik (20) in einer dachfesten Führungsschiene (22) geführt ist und das aus einem Polycarbonat umfassenden Werkstoff gefertigt ist. Die Antriebsmechanik (20) ist zumindest teilweise integrierter Bestandteil des Deckelelements (16).

Fahrzeugrolloanordnung, Baugruppe mit einer Fahrzeugrolloanordnung, und Dachanordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fahrzeugrolloanordnung (20), mit einer Rollobahn (22), die in einer Ausziehrichtung (R) aufoder abwickelbar ist, einem Führungselement (32), das sich entlang der Ausziehrichtung (R) erstreckt und in einer fest mit dem Fahrzeug koppelbaren Führungsschiene (18) führbar ist, und einem Bandelement (36). Das Bandelement (36) erstreckt sich entlang der Ausziehrichtung (R) und ist zwischen der Rollobahn (22) und dem Führungselement (32) angeordnet, und an einer ersten Längsseite (38) fest mit der Rollobahn (22) gekoppelt und an einer zweiten Längsseite (40) fest mit dem Führungselement (32) gekoppelt. Eine Baugruppe hat eine Fahrzeugrolloanordnung (20) und eine fest mit dem Fahrzeug (10) koppelbare, sich entlang der Ausziehrichtung (R) erstreckende Führungsschiene (18). Die Führungsschiene (18) weist mindestens einen Führungsabschnitt (44, 44a, 44b) auf, mittels dem das Führungselement (32) geführt ist. Das Führungselement (32) weist eine dem mindestens einen Führungsabschnitt ...

Component i.e. outer surface component, for use as e.g. sliding roof of passenger car, has stiffener partially formed by ribs and reinforcement structure that partially surrounds ribs, where ribs are arranged parallel to each other

The component (12) has a stiffener partially formed by ribs (34) and a reinforcement structure (40) that partially surrounds the ribs, where the ribs are arranged parallel to each other. The stiffener extends in a front edge area of the component, where the reinforcement structure is firmly bonded or positively connected with the component. Projections (36, 38) extend transverse to the ribs and are partially covered by the reinforcement structure. The component is made of polycarbonate, and the reinforcement structure is strengthened by polyamide (PA) or carbon fibers.

Abbildende Optik

Eine abbildende Optik dient zur Abbildung eines Objektfeldes in einer Objektebene in ein Bildfeld (8) in einer Bildebene (9). Die abbildende Optik hat eine Mehrzahl von Spiegeln (M3, M5, M6) zur Führung von Abbildungslicht (3) längs eines Strahlengangs zwischen dem Objektfeld und dem Bildfeld (8). Ein Spiegelsubstrat (21) mindestens eines der Spiegel (M5) wirkt mit einer Deformationseinrichtung (23) zur gesteuerten Einleitung von Deformationen in eine Reflexionsfläche (22) des Spiegels (M5) zur Kompensation von Deformationen des vorletzten Spiegels (M5) zusammen. Eine Steuer/Regeleinrichtung (25) steht mit der Deformationseinrichtung (23) in Signalverbindung. Es resultiert eine abbildende Optik, bei der bei Einhaltung vorgegebener Toleranzen für maximale Abbildungsfehler Transmissionsverluste eines Belichtungssystems, dessen Bestandteil die abbildende Optik ist, möglichst gering gehalten sind.

Strahlschneidvorrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Strahlschneidvorrichtung (10) zum Strahlspanen eines Werkstücks (22) mittels eines Schneidfluids, mit einer Zufuhreinrichtung für das Schneidfluid, und einer Düse (18), durch die im Betrieb der Strahlschneidvorrichtung zugeführtes, unter Druck stehendes Schneidfluid gepresst wird, um einen Schneidstrahl (20) zu erzeugen. Damit unabhängig von der Art des verwendeten Schneidfluids ein stabiler und ausreichend langer Schneidstrahl erzeugbar ist, weist die Strahlschneidvorrichtung (10) eine zum Umschließen des Schneidstrahls (20) von seinem Austritt aus der Düse (18) bis zu seinem Auftreffen auf das Werkstück (22) ausgeführte Kammer (24a) auf, die dazu ausgebildet ist, den Schneidstrahl (20) thermodynamisch und/oder strömungsmechanisch zu beeinflussen.

Projektionsbelichtungsanlage für die Halbleiterlithographie mit einem semiaktiven Abstandshalter und Verfahren zur Verwendung des semiaktiven Abstandshalters

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Projektionsbelichtungsanlage (1, 31) für die Halbleiterlithographie mit mindestens einem in einer Halterung (50, 50') angeordneten optischen Element (18, 19, 20, 38), wobei zwischen der Halterung (50) und einer weiteren Halterung (50') oder einem Grundkörper (54) mindestens ein Abstandshalter (52) angeordnet ist, wobei der Abstandshalter (52) dazu eingerichtet ist, seine Ausdehnung semiaktiv zu verändern.Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Positionierung mindestens einer Halterung (50, 50') in einer Projektionsbelichtungsanlage (1, 31) für die Halbleiterlithographie, wobei zur Positionierung der Halterung (50, 50') ein semiaktiver Abstandshalter (52) verwendet wird.

Fahrzeugverstärkungsbauteil an einem Fahrzeugdachbauteil

Die Erfindung betrifft ein rahmen- oder leistenartiges Fahrzeugverstärkungsbauteil an einem Fahrzeugdachbauteil, wobei erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen ist, dass das Fahrzeugverstärkungsbauteil (5, 7, 17, 18, 22) von einem Pultrusionsprofil und insbesondere von einem gekrümmten Pultrusionsprofil oder Radiuspultrusionsprofil gebildet ist.

Schaltmechanismus zum Durchführen von Schaltungen

Es wird ein Schaltmechanismus zum Durchführen von Schaltungen bei einem automatisierten Getriebe eines Fahrzeuges mit zumindest einer Schaltwelle zum Betätigen und zumindest einer zum Einlegen eines Ganges zugeordneten Schaltschiene vorgeschlagen, bei dem die Schaltwelle derart mit der jeweiligen Schaltschiene gekoppelt ist, dass eine gleichzeitige Betätigung mehrere Schaltschienen verhindert wird.

Kohlenhydratreduziertes Teigprodukt auf Tresterbasis

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Teigprodukt auf Tresterbasis aufweisend einen Gemüseanteil auf Basis eines oder mehrerer Trester und von wenigstens 20 %, bevorzugt von wenigstens 30 % und mehr bevorzugt von wenigstens 40 % in der Trockenmasse des Teigprodukts, wobei das Teigprodukt einen Kohlenhydratanteil (abs.) von weniger als 20 %, bevorzugt weniger als 10 % und mehr bevorzugt weniger als 5 % aufweist.

Frame for sliding roof or sun roof of motor vehicle, has base element designed as plastic injection molding part, and reinforcement element embedded in plastic of planar shield portion and extending in vehicle transverse direction

The frame (10) has a one-piece hybrid frame base element designed as a plastic injection molding part, and comprising a frame front part (16) that extends in a frame transverse direction and includes a mechanic receiving portion (18) and a planar shield portion (20) at a bow-side of the receiving portion. A reinforcement element (22) is embedded in plastic of the shield portion and extends in a vehicle transverse direction. The reinforcement element is formed as an organic sheet, a wire mesh, multi-ply fabric, a fabric or knitted fabrics from glass fibers, natural fibers and carbon fibers.

Spiegelanordnung und optische Anordnung damit

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Spiegelanordnung (30), umfassend: ein Substrat (31), welches eine Vorderseite (31a) mit einer Spiegelfläche (32a) zur Reflexion von Strahlung (5) sowie eine der Vorderseite (31a) abgewandte Rückseite (31b) aufweist, an der mindestens ein Aktuator (27) zur Erzeugung von Deformationen der Spiegelfläche (32a) angeordnet ist, wobei ein Wasserdampf (36) aufnehmendes, insbesondere organisches Material (33, 42) an der Rückseite (31b) des Substrats (31) gebildet ist, und wobei das Wasserdampf (36) aufnehmende Material bevorzugt eine Kleberschicht (33) zur Befestigung des mindestens einen Aktuators (27) an der Rückseite (31b) des Substrats (31) bildet, die sich insbesondere in Zwischenräume (35) zwischen den Aktuatoren (27) erstreckt. Eine Oberfläche (33a, 42a) des Wasserdampf (36) aufnehmenden Materials (33, 42), insbesondere eine Oberfläche (33a) der Kleberschicht (33), ist zumindest teilweise, insbesondere vollständig von einer Beschichtung (37) überdeckt, die eine ...

Entlastungsanordnung eines Fensters, einer Tür oder dergleichen

Entlastungsanordnung (5, 60, 70) eines Fensters, einer Tür oder dergleichen mit einem einfassungsseitigen Widerlager (6), einem flügelseitigen Widerlager (7) und einer zwischen den Widerlagern (6, 7) angeordneten Lastübertragungsanordnung (10) zum Übertragen zumindest eines Teils der Flügellast von dem flügelseitigen Widerlager (7) zu dem einfassungsseitigen Widerlager (6), wobei die Lastübertragungsanordnung (10) eine zwischen zumindest zwei Federlagerelementen angeordnete Federanordnung (21) aufweist, deren Spannungszustand die Größe des mittels der Lastübertragungsanordnung (10) übertragenen Teils der Flügellast bestimmt, wobei die Lastübertragungsanordnung (10) mit Anzeigemitteln (40) zumindest zur Überprüfung des Spannungszustands der Federanordnung (21) versehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigemittel (40) einen an einem der Federlagerelemente befestigten Einstellzeiger (24, 61, 74) aufweisen, welcher sich außerhalb der Federanordnung (21) in Richtung des anderen Federlagerelements ...

Dachrahmenbauteil eines Dachöffnungssystems eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Dachrahmenbauteil eines Dachöffnungssystems eines Fahrzeugs, wobei erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen ist, dass das Dachrahmenbauteil (1) aus zumindest einem Organoblech (8) gebildet ist oder zumindest ein Organoblech (8) aufweist.

Modulares Fahrzeugdach

Modulares Fahrzeugdach (10) mit einem Dachfestelement (18), das ausgebildet ist eine in einer Dachschale (12) ausgebildete Dachöffnung (14) wenigstens abschnittsweise permanent zu verschließen, wobei das Dachfestelement (18) eine Scheibe (20) und einen mit der Scheibe fest gekoppelten Scheibenrahmen (22) aufweist, wobei der Scheibenrahmen (22) mittels eines Klebeelements (26) fest mit einem die Dachöffnung (14) begrenzenden Dachrahmen (24) koppelbar ist, wobei der Scheibenrahmen (22) einen dem Dachrahmen (24) zugewandten Flansch (28) aufweist, das Klebeelement (26) zwischen dem Flansch (28) einerseits und dem Dachrahmen (24) andererseits angeordnet ist, und der Flansch (28) einen Hohlraum (30) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Hohlraum (30) ein Einlegeelement (32) angeordnet ist.

Vorrichtung zum Einbringen von voneinander in einer Längsrichtung beabstandeten Nuten oder Schlitzen in eine in diese Längsrichtung bewegte Materialbahn mit einem Laserstrahl

Vorrichtung zum Einbringen von voneinander in einer Längsrichtung (16) beabstandeten Nuten oder Schlitzen in eine in diese Längsrichtung (16) bewegte Materialbahn (B) mit einem Laserstrahl (LS), mit einer Laserstrahlquelle (2) zum Erzeugen eines kontinuierlichen Laserstrahls (LS) und mindestens einem um eine Rotationsachse (10) rotierenden und in deren Richtung verschiebbar angeordneten Ablenkspie(6), deren Schnittline mit einer Schnittebene senkrecht zur Rotationseache (10) einen Kreisbogen um die Rotationsachse (10) bildet, dessen Bogenwinkel () in Abhängigkeit von einer axialen Position der Schnittebene variiert, und die den Laserstrahl (LS) in eine erste Richtung ablenkt, sowie mit zumindest einer zweiten Spiegelfläche (8), die den Laserstrahl in davon abweichende zweite Richtungen zu einem Absorber (24) ablenkt, und mit einer Fokussieroptik (14) zum Fokussieren des von der ersten Spiegelfläche (6) reflektierten Laserstrahls (LS) auf die Materialbahn (B).

Lastschaltgetriebe und Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Doppelkupplungsgetriebes

Lastschaltgetriebe zur Übertragung eines Moments von einem Antriebsmotor, mit zwei Getriebeeingangswellen (7) und einer Getriebeabtriebswelle und mehreren daran angeordneten Gangstufen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Getriebeeingangswellen (7) mittels formschlüssiger Schaltkupplungen (6) mit einer Abtriebswelle des Motors lösbar verbindbar sind und nur eine Reibungskupplung (4) im Momentenflussweg zwischen Antriebsmotor und Getriebeabtriebswelle vorgesehen ist, wobei an einer Schwungscheibe (1) ein Wellenzapfen (2) angebracht ist, wobei sich auf dem Wellenzapfen (2) eine Hohlwelle (3) abstützt, auf welcher die Reibungskupplung (4) angeordnet ist, wobei das Lastschaltgetriebe einen Kupplungsdeckel (5) aufweist, der eine starre Verbindung zum Wellenzapfen (2) herstellt, wobei gemeinsam axial verschiebbare Schaltkupplungen SK1 und SK2 (6) vorhanden sind, über die sich der Wellenzapfen (2) und/oder die Hohlwelle (3) mit Getriebeeingangswellen GE1 und GE2 (7) verbinden lassen, wobei an dem ...

Verfahren und Odorierungsmittelspeicher zum Odorieren eines Nutzgases, insbesondere Erdgas

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Odorieren eines Nutzgases (2), aufweisend die Schritte: Vorhalten eines Odorierungsmittels (4) in einem Behälter (3) eines Odorierungsmittelspeichers (1); Führen zumindest eines ersten Teilstroms des Nutzgases (2) durch den Behälter (3), wobei der erste Teilstrom einen Teil des Odorierungsmittels mitnimmt und entsprechend odoriert wird, und wobei zur Dosierung dieses Teils die Temperatur des Odorierungsmittels (4) im Behälter in einem vordefinierten Temperaturbereich gehalten wird, so dass der Dampfdruck des Odorierungsmittels (4) in einem vorbestimmten Bereich eingestellt ist. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung einen entsprechenden Odorierungsmittelspeicher sowie eine entsprechende Anlage zur Odorierrung eines Nutzgases.

Fahrzeugdach mit zwei Deckelelementen

Die Erfindung betrifft Fahrzeugdach, umfassend eine Deckelanordnung (12), die zwischen einer Schließstellung, in der eine Dachöffnung (26) verschlossen ist, und einer Freigabestellung verstellbar ist, in der die Dachöffnung (26) zumindest teilweise freigeben ist, und die ein erstes Deckelelement (14) und ein zweites Deckelelement (16) umfasst, das in der Schließstellung der Deckelanordnung (12) an das erste Deckelelement (14) grenzt und das mit einem Absenk- und/oder Abklappmechanismus (30) versehen ist, so dass das erste Deckelelement (14), das über Gleitelemente (32, 34) in beidseits einer vertikalen Fahrzeuglängsmittelebene angeordneten Führungsbahnen (36) von Führungsschienen (24) geführt ist, in eine oberhalb des zweiten Deckelelements (16) angeordnete Öffnungsstellung verfahrbar ist. Die Führungsbahnen (36) haben einen derartigen Verlauf, dass das vordere Deckelelement (14) beim Verfahren in die Öffnungsstellung gegenüber dem zweiten Deckelelement (16) eine Hubbewegung ausführt.

Drehbarer Antrieb und Schaltmechanismus mit diesem drehbaren Antrieb

Drehbarer Antrieb, umfassend ein Antriebsritzel (110) und ein Zahnradsegment (120), das kämmend in das Antriebsritzel (110) eingreift, ein Element, das zur Drehung koaxial zum Zahnradsegment (120) angebracht ist, ein Federmittel (148), das auf entweder dem Zahnradsegment (120) oder dem Element angebracht ist, ein Widerlager (134,146) auf dem jeweils anderen von Zahnradsegment (120) und Element, das mit dem Federmittel (148) in Eingriff steht, um das Element in eine mittige Position relativ zum Zahnradsegment (120) vorzuspannen, wobei das Federmittel (148) eine rückstellende Kraft in Richtung der mittigen Position bei relativer Bewegung des Elements in Bezug auf das Zahnradsegment (120) ausübt, und ein Anschlagmittel (154), das bereitgestellt ist, um die relative Bewegung des Elements in Bezug auf das Zahnradsegment (120) in jede der beiden Richtungen weg von der mittigen Position zu begrenzen, wobei das Element antriebsfähig mit einer Abtriebswelle (80) verbunden ist, wobei das Element ...

Dual-Fuel-Motor und Verfahren zur Funktionsüberprüfung eines Dual-Fuel-Motors

Dual-Fuel-Motor (1) mit mehreren Zylindern (2), wobei die Zylinder (2) mindestens zwei Zylinderbänke (3, 4) bilden, wobei jedem Zylinder (2) jeder Zylinderbank (3, 4) jeweils ein Kraftstoffinjektor und jeweils eine Kraftstoffpumpe (5) zugeordnet ist, über die in einem ersten Betriebsmodus des Dual-Fuel-Motos (1) ein zündwilliger, flüssiger Kraftstoff und in einem zweiten Betriebsmodus des Dual-Fuel Motors (1) ein flüssiges Zündfluid zur Zündung eines zündunwilligen, gasförmigen Kraftstoffs in den jeweiligen Zylinder (2) einbringbar sind, und wobei jede Kraftstoffpumpe (5) jedes Zylinders (2) hinsichtlich ihrer Fördermenge über eine zylinderindividuelle Regelstange (7) ansteuerbar ist. Mit jeder Zylinderbank (3, 4) wirkt ein zylinderbankindividuelles Stopper-Luft-Ventil (15, 16) derart zusammen, dass die Regelstangen (7) der Kraft-stoffpumpen (5) der Zylinder (2) einer jeweiligen Zylinderbank (3, 4) unabhängig von den Regelstangen (7) der Kraftstoffpumpen (5) der Zylinder (2) der oder jeder ...

VERFAHREN ZUM REGELN DER EINRÜCKSTELLUNG EINER POSITIONSGESTEUERTEN KUPPLUNGSEINHEIT SOWIE ZUR AUSFÜHRUNG DES VERFAHRENS AUSGEBILDETE DREHMOMENTÜBERTRAGUNGSANORDNUNG

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft unter anderem ein Verfahren zum Regeln der Einrückstellung einer positionsgesteuerten Kupplungseinheit für einen Antriebsstrang eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Die Kupplungseinheit umfasst zumindest eine nasslaufende Reibungskupplung zum steuerbaren Übertragen eines Drehmoments von einem Eingangselement auf ein Ausgangselement sowie einen Aktuator zum Einstellen der Einrückstellung zu Zwecken der gegenseitigen Komprimierung der Ein- und Ausgangselemente. Das Verfahren kompensiert ein zeitabhängiges Setzverhalten der Reibungskupplung aufgrund einer mit der Zeit variierenden Schmierölaufnahme der Reibungskupplung, in dem die Einrückstellung der Kupplungseinheit in Abhängigkeit des zeitabhängigen Setzverhaltens mittels des Aktuators geregelt wird. The present invention relates inter alia to a method for controlling the engagement position of a position-controlled coupling unit for a drive train of a motor vehicle. The clutch unit comprises at least one wet-running friction clutch for controllably transmitting a torque from an input element to an output element and an actuator for adjusting the engagement position for purposes of mutual compression of the input and output elements. The method compensates for a time-dependent setting behavior of the friction clutch due to a time-varying lubricating oil absorption of the friction clutch in which the engagement position of the clutch unit is controlled as a function of the time-dependent setting behavior by means of the actuator.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines flächigen Verbundbauteils eines Fahrzeugs

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines flächigen Verbundbauteils eines Fahrzeugs, insbesondere eines Schiebehimmels, einer Hutablage, eines Innenverkleidungselements oder dergleichen, umfassend folgende Schritte: Herstellen einer Kernschicht (24) aus einem Schaummaterial; Einbringen mindestens eines eine Ausnehmung (26) für ein profilartig ausgebildetes Verstärkungselement (22) darstellenden Schnitts in die Kernschicht (24); Einlegen des Verstärkungselements (22) in die Ausnehmung (26) der Kernschicht (24); Herstellen einer Sandwich-Anordnung (13) aus zwei Faserschichten (28, 28'), zwischen denen die Kernschicht (24) angeordnet ist; beidseitiges Besprühen der Sandwich-Anordnung mit einem Polyurethan-Werkstoff; Verpressen der Sandwich-Anordnung in einem Presswerkzeug, so dass der Polyurethan-Werkstoff aushärtet und sich eine Geometrie des flächigen Verbundbauteils ausbildet; und Entformen des flächigen Verbundbauteils aus dem Presswerkzeug.

Schaltgetriebe, insbesondere Schaltgetriebe für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Antriebsstrang (80), umfassend einen Antriebsmotor (71), ein Schaltgetriebe (73) mit einer Parksperre (43) mit Notbetätigung, eine diese verbindende Kupplung (72) sowie eine Antriebswelle (74), wobei die Parksperre (43) von einem hydraulischen Parksperrennehmerzylinder (36) geöffnet werden kann und wobei der Parksperrennehmerzylinder (36) durch einen Geberzylinder (31) eines hydraulischen Kupplungssystems der Kupplung (72) betätigt werden kann.

Fahrzeugdach mit zwei Deckelelementen

Fahrzeugdach, umfassend eine Deckelanordnung (12), die zwischen einer Schließstellung, in der eine Dachöffnung (26) verschlossen ist, und einer Freigabestellung verstellbar ist, in der die Dachöffnung (26) zumindest teilweise freigeben ist, und die ein erstes Deckelelement (14) und ein zweites Deckelelement (16) umfasst, das in der Schließstellung der Deckelanordnung (12) an das erste Deckelelement (14) grenzt und das mit einem Absenk- und/oder Abklappmechanismus (30) versehen ist, so dass das erste Deckelelement (14), das über Gleitelemente (32, 34) in beidseits einer vertikalen Fahrzeuglängsmittelebene angeordneten Führungsbahnen (36) von Führungsschienen (24) geführt ist, in eine oberhalb des zweiten Deckelelements (16) angeordnete Öffnungsstellung verfahrbar ist, wobei die Führungsbahnen (36) einen derartigen Verlauf haben, dass das vordere Deckelelement (14) beim Verfahren in die Öffnungsstellung gegenüber dem zweiten Deckelelement (16) eine Hubbewegung ausführt, dadurch gekennzeichnet ...

Fahrzeugdach mit einem auf eine feste Dachstruktur aufgesetzten Dachteil

Fahrzeugdach mit einer festen Dachstruktur und einem auf die Dachstruktur aufgesetzten Dachteil, wobei das Dachteil (2) einen Dachflächenbereich (4) und einen diesen umgebenden Rahmen (6) aufweist, und der Rahmen (6) und der Dachflächenbereich (4) einstückig aus Kunststoff hergestellt sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Dachflächenbereich (4) selbst zumindest zum Teil transparent und der Rahmen (6) nicht transparent ausgebildet sind und dass die nicht transparenten Bereiche des Dachteils (2) durch Bedrucken der Unterseite bzw. durch Aufbringen einer Folie (10) auf die Unterseite des Dachteils (2) oder mittels der 2-Komponenten-Technologie verwirklicht werden.

Distributed physics based training system and methods

A distributed simulation system is composed of simulator stations linked over a network that each renders real-time video imagery for its user from scene data stored in its data storage. The simulation stations are each connected with a physics farm that manages the virtual objects in the shared virtual environment based on their physical attribute data using physics engines, including an engine at each simulation station. The physics engines of the physics farm are assigned virtual objects so as to reduce the effects of latency, to ensure fair fight requirements of the system, and, where the simulation is of a vehicle, to accurately model the ownship of the user at the station. A synchronizer system is also provided that allows for action of simulated entities relying on localized closed loop controls to cause the entities to meet specific goal points at specified system time points. 17-. (canceled)18. A system for providing a shared simulated environment to a plurality of users each having a respective user location in said simulated environment , said system comprising:a plurality of simulator stations each associated with a respective user and linked over a network so as to communicate with each other;said simulator stations each including a data storage system storing scene data thereon and a computerized image generator generating real-time video as a stream of images each rendered based on the scene data corresponding to a respective point in time, said video being displayed using a display at said simulator station that communicates with said image generator;said scene data including object data defining positions and physical attributes of virtual objects in the shared simulated environment;a physics farm associated with the simulator stations, said physics farm interfacing with the scene data of each of the simulator stations and controlling position data of virtual objects in said scene data based on the defined physical attributes of the virtual objects ...

DEVICE FOR FORMING LONGITUDINALLY SPACED GROOVES OR SLITS INTO A MATERIAL WEB WITH A FOCUSED LASER BEAM

A device forms grooves or slits in a material web as it moves in a longitudinal direction. The grooves or slits, which are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction, are formed by a laser beam. A laser beam source generates a continuous laser beam and a deflection mirror directs the laser beam onto the material web. The mirror rotates about an axis of rotation and it is displaceable along the axis. The mirror has a first mirror face, the line of intersection of which with a sectional plane perpendicular with respect to the axis of rotation forms a circular arc which varies depending on the axial position of the sectional plane. A second mirror face deflects the laser beam towards an absorber. Focusing optics focus the laser beam, after reflection from the first mirror face, onto the moving material web. 1. A device for forming grooves or slits in a material web while the material web is being moved in a longitudinal direction , the device comprising:a laser beam source configured for generating a continuous laser beam;a deflection mirror rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation and displaceable in a direction of said axis of rotation;said deflection mirror having at least one first mirror face, a line of intersection of said mirror face with a sectional plane defined perpendicular with respect to said axis of rotation forming a circular arc about said axis of rotation, with an angular extent of said circular arc varying in dependence on an axial position of said sectional plane, and said first mirror face deflecting the laser beam into a first direction;focusing optics disposed along the first direction for focussing the laser beam, after reflection from said first mirror face, onto the material web while the material web is being moved in the longitudinal direction, for forming grooves or slits in the material web spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction;said deflection mirror having at least one second mirror face disposed ...

PHYSICS-BASED SIMULATION OF WARHEAD AND DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS

A network connects stations in a distributed physics based simulation system. When the simulation detects that a weapon, especially a missile or directed energy beam, is engaging a target vehicle, one physics station determines damage status of the target vehicle. The detonation or strike of the weapon is applied to a model of the vehicle composed of pieces each made up of a number of parts. Where the damage to a piece of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the piece is removed from the vehicle, and where a predetermined maximum damage is reached for the vehicle, the vehicle is considered destroyed. The damage assessment from the weapon is made using raytracing in a physics engine that is also used to control movement of virtual objects in the simulation according to rules of physics of the physics engine. 1. A method for providing a computerized interactive to a user at a simulation station communicating over a network , said method comprising:providing a computerized simulation of operation of the vehicle in a simulated environment;providing a computerized simulation of a weapon operating in the simulated environment;making a determination in said computerized simulation of an engagement of the weapon with the vehicle in the simulated environment;responsive to the determination of the engagement of the weapon, performing a computerized interaction modeling of the weapon with a model of the vehicle;determining as a result of said modeling interaction a damage model of the vehicle;simulating operation of said vehicle based on said damage model.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the computerized simulation of the vehicle includesstoring physics data on a computer accessible memory coupled with a physics engine associated with the simulation station, said physics data defining physics parameters of a plurality of virtual objects in the simulated environment, anddetermining a position of the vehicle in said simulated environment with said physics ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING A BLOOD SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described including introducing a cell suspension comprising red blood cells into a carrier that is a closed cavity that includes a base surface, via an inlet defined by the carrier. The cells in the cell suspension are allowed to settle on the base surface of the carrier to form a monolayer of cells on the base surface of the carrier. At least one microscope image of at least a portion of the monolayer of cells is acquired. Other applications are also described. 1. A method comprising:introducing a cell suspension comprising red blood cells into a carrier that is a closed cavity that includes a base surface, via an inlet defined by the carrier;allowing the cells in the cell suspension to settle on the base surface of the carrier to form a monolayer of cells on the base surface of the carrier; andacquiring at least one microscope image of at least a portion of the monolayer of cells.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein allowing the cells in the cell suspension to settle on the base surface of the carrier to form the monolayer of cells on the base surface of the carrier comprises allowing a period of time of less than 5 minutes for the cells to settle as a monolayer on the base surface.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a vertical height of the carrier is between 20 micrometers and 300 micrometers.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein acquiring the at least one microscope image comprises acquiring a plurality of microscope images claim 1 , at least two of which are provided under different conditions claim 1 , the different conditions being selected from the group consisting of: different portions of the base surface being imaged claim 1 , and different illumination conditions being used.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein introducing the cell suspension into the carrier comprises introducing the cell suspension into the carrier claim 1 , the cell suspension having a concentration that is such that when ...

Adaptive training system, method and apparatus

A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (b) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student. The system may be networked with middleware and adapters that map data received over the network to rules engine memory.

Detecting a defect within a bodily sample

Apparatus and methods are described for analyzing a bodily sample. One or more microscope images of the bodily sample are acquired. Using at least one computer processor at least one sample-informative feature that is indicative of a characteristic of the bodily sample is extracted from the images. Based upon the sample-informative feature, the computer processor determines that there is a defect associated with the bodily sample, and determines a source of the defect. Other applications are also described.

Heat exchanger

A heat exchanger is disclosed having a first cylindrical tube and a lead screw which extends coaxially inside the first cylindrical tube; the inner surface of the first cylindrical tube has guiding grooves, and a cleaning element is secured to the lead screw in such a way that a rotating movement of the lead screw moves the cleaning element in the axial direction along the guiding grooves.

ANALYSIS AND SPECIFICATION CREATION FOR WEB DOCUMENTS

Described herein is a method for rendering specification creation, including identifying, within one or more contents, labels as sensitive labels when data associated with the label are determined sensitive based on one or more user-defined policy rules, wherein the identifying considers structural locations of labels determined as sensitive and the data associated with the sensitive label; configuring rendering specifications for data associated with the identified sensitive labels; and associating the configured rendering specifications with the sensitive labels of the data determined as sensitive, for execution in real time. 1. A method for rendering specification creation , comprising:identifying, within one or more contents, labels as sensitive labels when data associated with the labels are determined sensitive based on one or more user-defined policy rules;configuring rendering specifications for data associated with the identified sensitive labels; andassociating the configured rendering specifications with the sensitive labels of the data determined as sensitive, for execution in real time.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the identifying labels as sensitive labels comprises identifying structural locations of the sensitive labels and the data associated with the sensitive label.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensitive labels represent at least one of a text claim 1 , an image claim 1 , a functional button claim 1 , a navigation link claim 1 , a text-area claim 1 , and a selection box.4. The method as claimed in further comprising configuring the labels as the sensitive labels claim 1 , wherein the configuring the labels comprises creation claim 1 , modification and deletion of the labels as the sensitive labels.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the identifying the labels as the sensitive labels comprises highlighting the sensitive labels with a colour distinct from the background colour of a content.6. The method ...

Digital microscopy systems, methods and computer program products

Apparatus and methods are described including a microscope system configured to acquire first and second images of a blood sample at respective times. A computer processor determines whether, between acquisitions of the first and second images, there was motion of a given entity within the sample, by comparing the first and second images to one another. At least partially in response thereto, the computer processor distinguishes between the given entity being a non-parasitic entity and the given entity being a parasite, and generates an output on the output device, at least partially in response thereto. Other applications are also described.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING A PATHOGEN IN A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE

Disclosed herein, inter alia, is method, kit and systems for detecting a pathogen infection in a bodily sample, the method comprising (i) staining said bodily sample with two or more dyes, comprising at least one dye predominantly staining DNA to thereby provide differential staining between DNA and at least one other cellular component being different from DNA; (ii) identifying at least a first stained area comprising the DNA, if exists in the sample, and at least one other stained area comprising the other cellular component; (iii) extracting structural features for the first stained area and the at least one other stained area, said structural features comprise at least one of (i) size of at least one of the first stained area and one other stained area and (ii) location of said first stained area and said at least one other stained area one with respect to the other; and (iv) determining the presence of a suspected pathogen in the bodily sample if a first stained area was identified and said structural features conform to structural features predetermined as characterizing the suspected pathogen. 2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more dyes are non-specific to a cell type.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first stained area is provided by Hoechst staining and said second stained area is provided by acridine orange (AO).7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The method of claim 1 , wherein said bodily fluid sample is selected from the group consisting of whole blood sample and red blood cells sample.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein said pathogen is a DNA carrying pathogen.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said pathogen is a parasite.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein said parasite is a protozoa.14. (canceled)15PlasmodiumP. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovaleP. malariae.. The method of claim 13 , wherein said protozoa is a species responsible for human malaria and is selected from the group consisting ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING FOCUS VARIATION FOR A DIGITAL MICROSCOPE

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a digital microscope unit that includes a digital microscope. A biological cell sample disposed within a sample carrier, is received into the digital microscope unit. For at least one imaging field of the biological cell sample, it is determined that, within the imaging field, there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope. At least one image of the imaging field is captured. A characteristic of the biological sample is determined by analyzing the captured image of the imaging field, the analyzing including, in response to determining that there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope, accounting for the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope. Other applications are also described. 1. A method for use with a digital microscope unit that includes a digital microscope , comprising:receiving a biological cell sample that is disposed within a sample carrier, into the digital microscope unit;for at least one imaging field of the biological cell sample, determining that, within the imaging field, there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope;capturing at least one image of the at least one imaging field; 'the analyzing of the at least one captured image of the at least one imaging field comprising, in response to determining that there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope, accounting for the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope.', 'determining a characteristic of the biological sample by analyzing the at least one captured image of the at least one imaging field,'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining that there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope comprises ...

Computer system and graphical user interface for determining diamond and ring attributes using a predictive computer model

Ring attributes may be predicted using a predictive model. A diamond selection system determines predicted ring attributes by obtaining and analyzing data related to a recipient, such as social media activity. The diamond selection system may determine search parameters based on predicted ring attributes and present a curated selection or list of candidate stones and/or settings that match the determined search parameters, for example, in a user interface of a mobile electronic device.

DYNAMIC DATA MASKING

Described is a method for dynamic data masking (DDM) of sensitive data. The method for DDM comprises receiving a response output comprising sensitive data, based on a client request, from an application, and identifying a main masking specification, based on the response output, for masking of the sensitive data in the response output. Further, the response output is parsed for creating a Document Object Model (DOM) tree for the response output. Status of a masking approach indication field of the main masking specification is checked, and masking is performed on nodes in the DOM tree comprising the sensitive data, based on the status of the masking approach indication field of the main masking specification. 1. A method for dynamic data masking of sensitive data , the method comprising:receiving a response output comprising sensitive data, based on a client request, from an application;identifying a main masking specification, based on the response output, for masking of the sensitive data in the response output;parsing the response output for creating a Document Object Model (DOM) tree for the response output;checking status of a masking approach indication field of the main masking specification; andperforming masking on nodes in the DOM tree comprising the sensitive data, wherein the performing of masking is based on the status of the masking approach indication field of the main masking specification.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , on the masking approach indication field being indicative of a first status claim 1 , the method comprises:traversing all the nodes in the DOM tree;creating an intermediate-node for each of the nodes in the DOM tree to form an intermediate tree representation corresponding to the DOM tree; a type of node, one from a text node and an HTML element;', 'a sensitivity index of node based on the type of node and based on the main masking specification; and', 'a masking rule based on the sensitivity index of node and ...

ADAPTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS

A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (o) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student. The system may be networked with middleware and adapters that map data received over the network to rules engine memory. 1. A system for training a student , said system comprising:a training station configured to interact with the student, said training station displaying output to the student via at least one output device and receiving input via at least one input device;a computer system having a rules engine operative thereon and computer accessible data storage operatively associated therewith and storing the following electronically accessible data:learning object data comprising a plurality of learning objects each configured to provide interaction with the student at the training station, andrule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine, said rules data including, for each rule, respective if-portion data defining a condition of data and then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the training station,for at least some of said rules, the respective action comprising output of a respective one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student; andsaid rules ...

SAMPLE CARRIER FOR MICROSCOPY AND OPTICAL DENSITY MEASUREMENTS

Apparatus and methods are described for determining a property of a bodily sample using a microscope and optical-density-measurement apparatus, the apparatus including a sample carrier that includes a plurality of microscopy sample chambers configured to receive a first portion of the sample and to facilitate imaging of the first portion of the sample by the microscope, each of the microscopy sample chambers having an upper and a lower surface, and having respective heights between the upper and lower surfaces that are different from each other. The sample carrier includes at least one optical-density-measurement chamber configured to receive a second portion of the sample, and to facilitate optical density measurements being performed optical-density-measurement apparatus upon the second portion of the sample. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for determining a property of a bodily sample using a microscope and optical-density-measurement apparatus , the apparatus comprising: a plurality of microscopy sample chambers configured to receive a first portion of the sample and to facilitate imaging of the first portion of the sample by the microscope, each of the microscopy sample chambers having an upper and a lower surface, and having respective heights between the upper and lower surfaces that are different from each other, and', 'at least one optical-density-measurement chamber configured to receive a second portion of the sample, and to facilitate optical density measurements being performed by the optical-density-measurement apparatus upon the second portion of the sample., 'a sample carrier that comprises2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the optical-density-measurement chamber is configured to receive a second portion of the biological sample that is undiluted claim 1 , and the microscopy sample chambers are configured to receive a first portion of the biological sample that is diluted with respect to the second portion.3. The ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AN ENTITY IN A BODILY SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods for analyzing a bodily sample are described. A microscope system acquires one or more microscope images of the bodily sample. A computer processor identifies, in the one or more images, at least one element as being a candidate of a given entity. The computer processor extracts, from the one or more images, at least one candidate-informative feature associated with the candidate of the given entity, and at least one sample-informative feature that is indicative of a characteristic of the bodily sample as a whole. The computer processor processes the candidate-informative feature in combination with the sample-informative feature, and generates an output upon the output device, in response thereto. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for analyzing a bodily sample , the apparatus comprising:a microscope system configured to acquire one or more microscope images of the bodily sample;an output device; and identify, in the one or more images, at least one element as being a candidate of a given entity,', 'extract, from the one or more images, at least one candidate-informative feature associated with the candidate of the given entity,', 'extract, from the one or more images, at least one sample-informative feature that is indicative of a characteristic of the bodily sample as a whole,', 'process the candidate-informative feature in combination with the sample-infonnative feature, and', 'generate an output upon the output device, in response thereto., 'at least one computer processor configured to2. The apparatus according to claim I , wherein the at least one computer processor is configured to extract , from the one or more images , at least one candidate-informative feature associated with the candidate by extracting , from the one or more images , at least one candidate-informative feature associated with the candidate , the candidate-informative feature being a feature selected from the group consisting of: a size of the ...

SAMPLE CARRIER FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS

Apparatus and methods are described including placing a sample into a sample carrier that comprises a plurality of regions having upper and lower surfaces, having respective heights that are different from each other, and being configured such that cells form a monolayer, the monolayer within respective regions of the sample carrier having respective, different densities from each other, due to the respective regions of the sample carrier having respective heights that are different from each other. Microscopic images are acquired of each of the plurality of regions. Measurements are performed upon cell types that have a relatively high density upon microscopic images of a region of the sample chamber having a relatively low height, and measurements are performed upon cell types that have a relatively low density upon microscopic images of a region of the sample chamber having a relatively great height. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for determining a property of a biological sample , the apparatus comprising: having upper and lower surfaces,', 'having respective heights between the upper and lower surfaces that are different from each other, and', 'being configured such that cells within the biological sample form a monolayer of cells within the plurality of regions of the sample carrier,', 'the monolayer within respective regions of the sample carrier having respective, different densities from each other, due to the respective regions of the sample carrier having respective heights that are different from each other;, 'a sample carrier that comprises a plurality of regions configured to house the sample, the plurality of regionsa microscope configured to acquire microscopic images of each of the plurality of regions; and perform measurements upon cell types that have a relatively high density upon microscopic images of a region of the sample chamber having a relatively low height, and', 'perform measurements upon cell types that have a ...

SAMPLE CARRIER FOR MICROSCOPY MEASUREMENTS

Apparatus and methods for determining a property of a bodily sample using a microscope are described. A sample carrier includes a plurality of microscopy sample chambers configured to receive a least a portion of the bodily sample, while the sample is imaged by the microscope. Each of the microscopy sample chambers has an upper and a lower surface, and the microscopy sample chambers have respective heights between the upper and lower surfaces that are different from each other. The sample carrier defines a microscopy sample chamber inlet hole, that is fluid communication with all of the microscopy sample chambers, such as to facilitate filling of all of the microscopy sample chambers with the portion of the bodily sample, via the microscopy sample chamber inlet hole. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for determining a property of a bodily sample using a microscope , the apparatus comprising:a sample carrier that comprises a plurality of microscopy sample chambers configured to receive a least a portion of the bodily sample, while the sample is imaged by the microscope,each of the microscopy sample chambers having an upper and a lower surface, and having respective heights between the upper and lower surfaces that are different from each other,the sample carrier defining a microscopy sample chamber inlet hole, that is fluid communication with all of the microscopy sample chambers, such as to facilitate filling of all of the microscopy sample chambers with the portion of the bodily sample, via the microscopy sample chamber inlet hole.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the microscopy sample chambers are configured such that cells within the portion of the bodily sample form monolayers of cells within the microscopy sample chambers claim 1 , the monolayer within respective microscopy sample chambers having respective claim 1 , different densities from each other claim 1 , due to the respective microscopy sample chambers having respective ...

ADAPTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS

A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (b) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student. The system may be networked with middleware and adapters that map data received over the network to rules engine memory. 1. A system for training a student , said system comprising:a training station configured to interact with the student, said training station displaying output to the student via at least one output device and receiving input via at least one input device;a computer system connected with the training station by a network; learning object data comprising a plurality of learning objects each configured to provide interaction with the student at the training station, and', 'rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine, said rules data including, for each rule, respective if-portion data defining a condition of data stored in said data storage and then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the training station when said condition is present in said data stored in said data storage, and', 'training data associated with the training station that is modified based on data transmitted over the network from the training station to the computer system;, 'said ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING FOCUS VARIATION FOR A DIGITAL MICROSCOPE

A digital microscopy method, comprising: obtaining data representative of a series of images of at least a portion of a cell sample, the images being captured by performing a depth scan using a digital microscope, the series of images being associated with a series of depth levels of the cell sample, wherein the portion encompasses a mapping field, and the mapping field comprises a plurality of focus analysis regions; and calculating, using the images, a focus configuration for at least two of the focus analysis regions within the mapping field, giving rise to data indicative of focus variations within the mapping field. 134-. (canceled)35. A method , comprising: at least one mapping field, and', 'at least one diagnostic field, the at least one diagnostic field being different from the at least one mapping field;, 'obtaining, in a memory comprised in or operatively coupled to a digital microscope, data representative of at least one image of at least a portion of a cell sample, the at least one image acquired by a digital microscope, and the at least one image encompassingusing the obtained data, calculating data indicative of focus variation within the at least one mapping field;capturing at least one image of the at least one diagnostic field; and 'the method comprising, using the calculated data that are indicative of focus variation within the at least one mapping field as an input for performing at least one action selected from the group consisting of: (a) controlling the capturing of the at least one image of the at least one diagnostic field, and (b) analyzing the at least one captured image of the at least one diagnostic field.', 'detecting an entity within the sample by analyzing the at least one captured image of the at least one diagnostic field,'}36. The method according to claim 35 , wherein obtaining the data representative of at least one image of at least the portion of the cell sample comprises obtaining the data representative of the at least one ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING A CELL SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a cell sample that includes a plurality of cells disposed in a monolayer. A series of images associated with a series of depth levels of the cell sample are acquired, by performing a depth scan of cell sample with a microscope. One of the depth levels is identified as being an optimum focal plane for imaging one or more entities within the cell sample using the microscope, by identifying that a drop in image contrast occurs at the identified depth level relative to the image contrast of images acquired at depth levels within a given range of distances from the identified depth level. The cell sample is imaged using the microscope, by focusing the microscope at an investigative depth level that is based on the identified depth level. Other applications are also described.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A BODILY SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described including successively acquiring a plurality of microscopic images of a portion of a blood sample, and tracking motion of pixels within the successively acquired microscopic images. Trypomastigote parasite candidates within the blood sample are identified, by identifying pixel motion that is typical of trypomastigote parasites. It is determined that the blood sample is infected with trypomastigote parasites, at least partially in response thereto. An output is generated indicating that that the blood sample is infected with trypomastigote parasites. Other applications are also described. 1. A method comprising:successively acquiring a plurality of microscopic images of a portion of a blood sample;tracking motion of pixels within the successively acquired microscopic images;identifying trypomastigote parasite candidates within the blood sample, by identifying pixel motion that is typical of trypomastigote parasites;determining that the blood sample is infected with trypomastigote parasites, at least partially in response thereto; andgenerating an output indicating that that the blood sample is infected with trypomastigote parasites.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying trypomastigote parasite candidates within the blood sample further comprises identifying entities having a worm-like shape.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying pixel motion that is typical of trypomastigote parasites comprises identifying entities that undergo a twirling motion.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying pixel motion that is typical of trypomastigote parasites comprises identifying entities that undergo a spinning motion.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein successively acquiring the plurality of microscopic images of the portion of the blood sample comprises successively acquiring a plurality of fluorescent microscopic images of a portion of a blood sample claim 1 , and wherein identifying ...

ADAPTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS

A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (b) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student. 1. A system for training a student , said system comprising:a simulation station configured to interact with the student, said simulation system displaying output to the student via at least one output device and receiving input via at least one input device;a computer system having a rules engine operative thereon and computer accessible data storage operatively associated therewith and storing the following electronically accessible data:learning object data comprising a plurality of learning objects each configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system, andrule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine, said rules data including, for each rule, respective if-portion data defining a condition of data and then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station,for at least some of said rules, the respective action comprising output of a respective one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student; andsaid rules engine causing the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING A CELL SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a sample that includes a plurality of red blood cells. A series of images associated with a series of depth levels of the sample are acquired, by performing a depth scan of the sample with a microscope. One of the depth levels is identified as being an optimum focal plane for imaging one or more entities within the sample using the microscope, by identifying that a drop in image contrast occurs at the identified depth level. The sample is imaged using the microscope, by focusing the microscope at an investigative depth level that is based on the identified depth level. Other applications are also described. 1. A method for use with a sample that includes a plurality of red blood cells , the method comprising:acquiring a series of images associated with a series of depth levels of the sample, by performing a depth scan of the sample with a microscope;identifying one of the depth levels as being an optimum focal plane for imaging one or more entities within the sample using the microscope, by identifying that a drop in image contrast occurs at the identified depth level; andimaging the sample using the microscope, by focusing the microscope at an investigative depth level that is based on the identified depth level.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying one of the depth levels as the optimum focal plane comprises identifying that the identified depth level is such that image contrast at the identified depth level is lower than image contrast associated with a depth level immediately preceding the identified depth level in the series of depth levels and lower than image contrast associated with a depth level immediately following the identified depth level in the series of depth levels.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detecting that the drop in image contrast occurs at the identified depth level comprises computing claim 1 , for each image claim 1 , a contrast related value that enables ...

Peak detector with improved false peak rejection

A peak detector for synchronized switch harvesting on inductor converter includes a comparator and a filter for filtering an input signal to the peak detector and for providing a filtered signal to an input of the comparator. The filter has differentiating and integrating transfer characteristics for low and high frequency ranges, respectively, of the input signal so that peaks of the input signal to the peak detector which have primarily frequency components in the low range cause a relatively strong variation of the filtered signal and peaks of the input signal to the peak detector which have primarily frequency components in the high range are substantially integrated and cause a relatively weak variation of the filtered signal. The relatively strong variation of the filtered signal crosses a threshold of the comparator, which is configured to generate an output signal indicating a relation of the filtered signal regarding the comparator threshold.

BULKHEAD JOINT ASSEMBLY

A bulkhead joint assembly that includes a strap section configured to secure to an aft section of a fuselage and forward section of the fuselage and extend past a bulkhead of the fuselage. The bulkhead joint assembly also includes a chord engaging and secured to the strap section, wherein the chord is configured to extend along the bulkhead to transfer a force from the bulkhead in shear between the chord and the strap section. 1. A bulkhead joint assembly comprising:a strap section configured to secure to an aft section of a fuselage and a forward section of the fuselage and extend past a bulkhead of the fuselage; anda chord engaging and secured to the strap section, wherein the chord is configured to extend along the bulkhead to transfer a load from the bulkhead in shear between the chord and the strap section.2. The bulkhead joint assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:an aft stringer end fitting secured to the strap section and extending to and configured to be secured to the aft section;a forward stringer end fitting secured to the strap section and extending to and configured to be secured to the forward section.3. The bulkhead joint assembly of claim 2 , wherein the strap section claim 2 , the chord claim 2 , the aft stringer end fitting claim 2 , and the forward stringer end fitting are made of composite fiber reinforced plastic.4. The bulkhead joint assembly of claim 1 , wherein the strap section includes a constant gage section and a tapered section.5. The bulkhead joint assembly of claim 1 , wherein the chord includes a mousehole opening that extends arcuately in a vertical section of the chord.6. The bulkhead joint assembly of claim 1 , wherein the chord includes a horizontal section that engages and extends along the strap section and a vertical section that is configured to engage and extend along the bulkhead.7. The bulkhead joint assembly of wherein an obtuse angle is formed between the horizontal section of the chord and the vertical section of the ...

PERFORMING OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS ON A SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a blood sample (), including measuring hemoglobin concentration within at least a portion () of the blood sample, by performing a first measurement on the blood sample. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin in the blood sample () is measured, by performing a second measurement on the blood sample (). A parameter of the blood sample is determined, based on a relationship between the concentration of hemoglobin and the mean corpuscular hemoglobin. Other applications are also described. 1. A method for use with a blood sample , the method comprising:measuring hemoglobin concentration within at least a portion of the blood sample, by performing a first measurement on a first portion of the blood sample;measuring mean corpuscular hemoglobin in the blood sample, by performing a second measurement on a second portion of the blood sample, the second portion being modified with respect to the first portion; anddetermining a parameter of the blood sample, based on a relationship between the concentration of hemoglobin measured within the first portion and the mean corpuscular hemoglobin measured within the second portion.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the parameter of the blood sample comprises normalizing the first and second measurements with respect to each other claim 1 , based on the relationship between the hemoglobin concentration and the mean corpuscular hemoglobin.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing the first measurement on the blood sample comprises performing an optical density measurement on the blood sample.4. (canceled)5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the parameter of the sample comprises determining a count of a component of the blood selected from the group consisting of: red blood cells claim 1 , red blood cells of a given type claim 1 , white blood cells claim 1 , white blood cells of a given type claim 1 , circulating tumor cells claim 1 , platelets ...

Plastic anchor for drywall, plaster, brick and concrete

An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.

MICROSCOPY UNIT

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a microscopy unit that comprises an objective lens and a microscope camera. A cantilever includes an objective lens housing. A motor moves the cantilever along a direction of the optical axis of the objective lens. The cantilever is configured, during the movement of the cantilever, to support the objective lens within the objective lens housing such that an optical axis of the objective lens is aligned with the camera, without the objective lens being directly connected to the camera. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for use with a microscopy unit that comprises an objective lens and a microscope camera , the apparatus comprising:a cantilever comprising an objective lens housing; anda motor configured to move the cantilever along a direction of the optical axis of the objective lens,the cantilever being configured, during the movement of the cantilever, to support the objective lens within the objective lens housing such that an optical axis of the objective lens is aligned with the camera, without the objective lens being directly connected to the microscope camera.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises a stepper motor.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the objective lens includes an infinity-corrected objective lens and the objective lens housing is configured to house the infinity-corrected objective lens.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cantilever is configured to support the objective lens without the objective lens being disposed along a rail with respect to the camera.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured for use with a sample carrier and the apparatus further comprises:a stage configured to support the sample carrier within the microscopy unit, the stage being configured to be moveable, during an optical-measurement-unit-calibration phase, such that an orientation of the stage can be adjusted ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING ENTITIES IN A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods for use with a blood sample are described. The blood sample is stained with Hoechst stain and Acridine Orange stain. A plurality of images of the blood sample are acquired. An object is identified as being a white blood cell candidate. A first stained area, which is stained by the Hoechst stain and which is disposed within the white blood cell candidate, is identified. A second stained area, which is stained by the Acridine Orange stain and which is disposed within the white blood cell candidate, is identified. A white blood cell is detected by determining that structural features of the stained areas satisfy predetermined criteria associated with a white blood cell. Other applications are also described. 1. A method for use with a blood sample , the method comprising:staining the blood sample with at least Hoechst stain and Acridine Orange stain;using a microscope, acquiring a plurality of images of the blood sample, at least one first one of the images being acquired while the blood sample is illuminated under brightfield conditions, at least one second one of the images being acquired while the blood sample is illuminated by a light source having an illumination wavelength that causes the Hoechst stain to fluoresce, and at least one third one of the images being acquired while the blood sample is illuminated by a light source having an illumination wavelength that causes the Acridine Orange stain to fluoresce; and identifying an object within the plurality of images as being a white blood cell candidate, by analyzing the first one of the images;', 'identifying that a first stained area, which is stained by the Hoechst stain, is disposed within the white blood cell candidate, by analyzing the second one of the images;', 'identifying that a second stained area, which is stained by the Acridine Orange stain, is disposed within the white blood cell candidate, by analyzing the third one of the images; and', 'determining that one or more ...

METHOD, KIT AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING A BLOOD SAMPLE

Provided is a method for imaging a blood sample and a kit and system for executing the method. The method includes introducing a cell suspension including red blood cells onto a base surface of a carrier having a vertical height (H) being greater than or equal to a vertical depth (h) of the cell suspension when on the base carrier, the cell suspension including a cell concentration (C) being determined by a defined function; allowing the cells in the cell suspension to settle on the base surface of the carrier to form a monolayer of cells thereon; and acquiring at least one microscope image of at least a portion of the monolayer of cells; wherein the at least one microscope image is obtained by a microscope set to Depth Of Field that is not more than 20% of the vertical height of the cell suspension settled on the base surface. 151-. (canceled)52. A method for imaging a blood sample , the method comprising:introducing a cell suspension comprising red blood cells, onto a base surface of a carrier;allowing the cells in the cell suspension to settle on the base surface of the carrier to form a monolayer of cells on the base surface of the carrier; andacquiring at least one microscope image of at least a portion of the monolayer of cells, the at least one microscope image being obtained by a microscope set to Depth Of Field (DOF) that is not more than 20% of a vertical depth of the cell suspension when settled on the base surface.53. The method of claim 52 , wherein the vertical depth of the cell suspension when settled on the base surface is between 20 μm and 1000 μm.54. The method of claim 52 , wherein the at least one microscope image is obtained by a microscope set to a DOF that is not more than 15% of the vertical depth of the cell suspension when settled on the base surface.55. The method of claim 53 , wherein the at least one microscope image is obtained by a microscope set to a DOF that is between 0.5 μm and 10 μm.56. The method of claim 52 , further comprising ...

PHYSICS-BASED SIMULATION OF WARHEAD AND DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS

A system and method are provided for distributed physics based simulation wherein a number of stations are connected via a network. When the simulation detects that a weapon, especially a missile or directed energy beam, is engaging a target vehicle, a single physics station is assigned the determination of the damage status of a target vehicle in the vicinity of the weapon. The detonation or strike of the weapon is applied to a model of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle is composed of pieces each made up of a number of parts, and damage is assessed. Where the damage to a piece of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the piece is removed from the vehicle, and where a predetermined maximum damage is reached for the vehicle, the vehicle is destroyed in the simulation. The damage assessment from the weapon is made using raytracking component of a physics engine that is also used to control movement of virtual objects in the simulation according to rules of physics of the physics engine. 1. A method for providing a computerized interactive simulation to a user at a simulation station communicating over a network , said method comprising:providing a computerized simulation of operation of the vehicle in a simulated environment using a first model of the vehicle that reflects operational characteristics of the vehicle being simulated;providing a computerized simulation of a weapon operating in the simulated environment;making a determination in said computerized simulation of an engagement of the weapon with the vehicle in the simulated environment;responsive to the determination of the engagement of the weapon, performing a computerized interaction modeling of the weapon with an operational model of the vehicle;determining as a result of said interaction modeling a damage model of the vehicle that differs from the operational model of the vehicle in that it reflects damage thereto defined by said interaction modeling; andsimulating movement and operation of said ...

DIGITAL MICROSCOPY SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS

Methods, systems and computer program products relating to digital microscopy are disclosed. A digital microscopy method may comprise capturing a plurality of overlapping images of a sample, wherein the capturing of at least one of the plurality of images is performed while the sample and a focal plane are in relative motion along an optical axis at a speed greater than zero; and processing the plurality of images using a reference criterion to determine a reference relative arrangement of the focal plane and the sample along the optical axis. 1. A digital microscopy method , comprising:capturing a plurality of overlapping images of a sample, wherein the capturing of at least one of said plurality of images is performed while the sample and a focal plane are in relative motion along an optical axis at a speed greater than zero, and the capturing of the plurality of overlapping images is performed such as to produce different image capture densities along the optical axis;providing an estimated relative arrangement of the focal plane and the sample along the optical axis;varying a speed of the relative motion, by decelerating as the relative arrangement of the focal lane and the sample grows closer to the estimated relative arrangement and accelerating as the relative arrangement of the focal plane and the sample moves away from the estimated relative arrangement; andprocessing the plurality of images using a reference criterion to determine a reference relative arrangement of the focal plane and the sample along the optical axis.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said overlapping images are completely overlapping.35.-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein varying the speed of the relative motion comprises varying the speed of the relative motion such that the speed of the relative motion is at a minimum value when the relative arrangement of the focal plane and the sample is a relative arrangement selected from the group consisting of: a relative arrangement ...

Methods and apparatus for detecting an entity in a bodily sample

Apparatus and methods are described including a microscope system (11) configured to acquire one or more micro scope images of a bodily sample, an output device (34), and at least one computer processor (28). The computer processor identifies, in the one or more images, at least one element as being a pathogen candidate, and extracts, from the one or more images, at least one candidate-informative feature associated with the pathogen candidate. The compute processor extracts, from the one or more images, at least one sample-informative feature that is indicative of contextual information related to the bodily sample. The computer processor classifies a likelihood of the bodily sample being infected with a pathogenic infection, by processing the candidate-informative feature in combination with the sample-informative feature, and generates an output upon the output device, in response thereto. Other applications are also described.

Method and System for Imaging a Cell Sample

The present disclosure provides a method of determining a reference depth level within a cell sample. The method comprises obtaining data representative of a series of images captured by performing a depth scan of the cell sample using a digital microscope, the series of images being associated with a series of depth levels of the cell sample; processing said data for detecting at least one depth level corresponding to a drop in image contrast; and identifying the detected depth level as the reference depth level.

Vehicle roof having two lid members

The invention relates to a vehicle roof, comprising a lid arrangement ( 12 ) being adjustable between a closed position, in which a roof opening ( 26 ) is closed, and an uncovering position, in which the roof opening ( 26 ) is at least partially uncovered, and comprising a first lid member ( 14 ) and a second lid member ( 16 ), which, in the closed position of the lid arrangement ( 12 ), borders on the first lid member ( 14 ) and which is provided with a lowering and/or swing-away mechanism ( 30 ), such that the first lid member ( 14 ), which is guided via sliding members ( 32, 34 ) in guideways ( 36 ) of guide rails ( 24 ), which guideways are arranged on both sides of a vertical longitudinal center plane of the vehicle, can be traversed into an open position above the second lid member ( 16 ). The guideways ( 36 ) have such a path that the front lid member ( 14 ) performs a lifting movement relative to the second lid member ( 16 ) when being traversed into the open position.

Radiation shield assembly

A radiation shield assembly includes a shield configured to block radiation and a rail assembly configured to position the shield in between the radiation table and a radiation source. The shield is movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a length of the rail assembly. In the extended position, the shield extends along a portion of a radiation table and blocks radiation from the radiation source to the portion of the radiation table. In the retracted position, the shield exposes at least some of the portion of the radiation table to the radiation.

DETERMINING A DEGREE OF RED BLOOD CELL DEFORMITY WITHIN A BLOOD SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described including acquiring microscopic images of a blood sample, and identifying deformed red blood cells within the microscopic images. A degree of red blood cell deformity within the sample is determined, at least partially based upon the identified deformed red blood cells. A sample-informative parameter that is indicative of a characteristic of the blood sample as a whole is determined, at least partially based upon the degree of red blood cell deformity within the sample. Other applications are also described. 1. A method comprising:acquiring microscopic images of a blood sample;identifying deformed red blood cells within the microscopic images;determining a degree of red blood cell deformity within the sample, at least partially based upon the identified deformed red blood cells; anddetermining a sample-informative parameter that is indicative of a characteristic of the blood sample as a whole, at least partially based upon the degree of red blood cell deformity within the sample.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying deformed red blood cells within the microscopic images comprises identifying echinocytes within the microscopic images.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying deformed red blood cells within the microscopic images comprises identifying acanthocytes within the microscopic images.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the sample-informative parameter at least partially based upon the degree of red blood cell deformity within the sample comprises determining that the sample has a pathology claim 1 , at least partially based upon the degree of red blood cell deformity within the sample.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the sample-informative parameter at least partially based upon the degree of red blood cell deformity within the sample comprises determining that the sample is infected with a pathogen claim 1 , at least partially based upon the ...

DETERMINING A STAINING-QUALITY PARAMETER OF A BLOOD SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described including staining a blood sample with one or more stains. A plurality of microscopic images of the stained blood sample are acquired, using a microscope. Staining-quality parameters for respective microscopic images are determined, using a computer processor, the staining-quality parameters being indicative of a quality of the staining within each of the respective microscopic images. An action is performed by the computer processor, based upon the staining-quality parameters of the respective microscopic images. Other applications are also described. 1. A method comprising:staining a blood sample with one or more stains;acquiring a plurality of microscopic images of the stained blood sample, using a microscope;using at least one computer processor, determining staining-quality parameters for respective microscopic images, the staining-quality parameters being indicative of a quality of the staining within each of the respective microscopic images; andusing the at least one computer processor, performing an action based upon the staining-quality parameters of the respective microscopic images.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing the action based upon the staining-quality parameters of the respective microscopic images comprises discarding at least some of the microscopic images from being used in an analysis of the blood sample in response to determining that the staining quality of the at least some of the microscopic images is not sufficient.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing the action based upon the staining-quality parameters of the respective microscopic images comprises adjusting one or more thresholds that are used for identifying entities within respective microscopic images claim 1 , based upon the staining-quality parameters of the respective microscopic images.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing the action based upon the staining-quality parameters of the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING FOCUS VARIATION FOR A DIGITAL MICROSCOPE

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a digital microscope unit that includes a digital microscope. A biological cell sample that is disposed within a sample carrier is received into the digital microscope unit. It is determined that there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope due to curvature in the sample carrier and/or due to tolerance in setup of the microscope. In response to determining that there is the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope, the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope is accounted for. Other applications are also described. 1. A method for use with a digital microscope unit that includes a digital microscope , comprising:receiving a biological cell sample that is disposed within a sample carrier, into the digital microscope unit;determining that there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope due to curvature in the sample carrier and/or due to tolerance in setup of the microscope;capturing at least one image of the biological cell sample disposed within the sample carrier; 'the analyzing of the at least one captured image comprising, in response to determining that there is the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope, accounting for the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope.', 'determining a characteristic of the biological cell sample by analyzing the at least one captured image,'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining a characteristic of the biological sample by analyzing the at least one captured image comprises detecting an entity within the sample using a classification algorithm claim 1 , and wherein accounting for the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope comprises generating a ...

Apparatus and Method for Analyzing a Bodily Sample

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a digital camera that is configured to acquire images of a bodily sample. Two or more stains are configured to stain the bodily sample. A computer processor drives the digital camera to acquire, for each of a plurality of imaging fields of the bodily sample, two or more digital images, at least one of the images being acquired under brightfield lighting conditions, and at least one of the images being acquired under fluorescent lighting conditions. The computer processor performs image processing on the digital images, by extracting visual classification features from the digital images and analyzing the extracted visual classification features. The computer processor outputs a result of the image processing that includes an indication of one or more entities that are contained within the sample. Other applications are also described. 1. (canceled)2. Apparatus for use with a digital camera that is configured to acquire images of a bodily sample , the apparatus comprising:two or more stains that are configured to stain the bodily sample; and to drive the digital camera to acquire, for each of a plurality of imaging fields of the bodily sample, two or more digital images, at least one of the images being acquired under brightfield lighting conditions, and at least one of the images being acquired under fluorescent lighting conditions;', 'to perform image processing on the digital images, by extracting visual classification features from the digital images and analyzing the extracted visual classification features; and', 'to output a result of the image processing that includes an indication of one or more entities that are contained within the sample., 'at least one computer processor configured3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein one of the two or more stains comprises Hoechst.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein one of the two or more stains comprises acridine orange.5. The apparatus according to ...

Methods and systems for recommending agricultural activities

A computer-implemented method for recommending agricultural activities is implemented by an agricultural intelligence computer system in communication with a memory. The method includes receiving, over a network, field definition data and environmental data; determining soil data from at least the environmental data; determining, based on at least the soil data, carbon load data indicating carbon load present in the field during a planting date; receiving first input indicating a plurality of starter application criteria; based on the first input and the carbon load present in the field, generating application data that include at least an amount of the starter fertilizer that provides nutrients to seeds throughout a nutrient immobilization period between the planting date and a beginning of a microorganism mineralization period; generating control instructions for controlling an agricultural implement based on the application data.

Hanger for hollow walls

An anchoring system for use with hollow panels, comprises an anchor member and a separate fixture, which are adapted to be mounted together. The anchor member includes an elongated element, such as a wire, adapted to be inserted into and partly through a hollow panel, such as a wall, and to bear against a rear surface of the panel. The fixture is adapted to bear against a front surface of the panel for securing the anchoring system to the panel.

METHOD, KIT AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING A BLOOD SAMPLE

Provided is a method for imaging a blood sample and a kit and system for executing the method. The method includes introducing a cell suspension including red blood cells onto a base surface of a carrier having a vertical height (H) being greater than or equal to a vertical depth (h) of the cell suspension when on the base carrier, the cell suspension including a cell concentration (C) being determined by a defined function; allowing the cells in the cell suspension to settle on the base surface of the carrier to form a monolayer of cells thereon; and acquiring at least one microscope image of at least a portion of the monolayer of cells; wherein the at least one microscope image is obtained by a microscope set to Depth Of Field that is not more than 20% of the vertical height of the cell suspension settled on the base surface. 151.-. (canceled)52. A method for imaging a blood sample , the method comprising: {'br': None, 'i': C=F', 'h*pi/', 'd, 'sup': '2', '/(4*)'}, 'introducing a cell suspension comprising red blood cells, onto a base surface of a carrier having a vertical height (H) being greater than or equal to a vertical depth (h) of said cell suspension when on said base carrier, the cell suspension comprising a cell concentration (C) being determined by the function(F) being a desired base surface coverage; and (d) being an average cell dimension of the cells in the cell suspension;allowing the cells in the cell suspension to settle on said base surface of the carrier to form on the base surface of the carrier a monolayer of cells; andacquiring at least one microscope image of at least a portion of the monolayer of cells,wherein said at least one microscope image is obtained by a microscope set to Depth Of Field (DOF) that is not more than 20% of the vertical height of the cell suspension when settled on said base surface.53. The method of claim 52 , wherein said vertical depth (h) is between 20 μm and 1000 μm.54. The method of claim 52 , wherein said at ...

DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN BLOOD SAMPLE COMPONENTS

Apparatus and methods are described for use with an output device (), and a blood sample () that was drawn from a subject. A microscope system () acquires first and second images of the blood sample at respective times. A computer processor () determines whether, between acquisitions of the first and second images, there was relative motion between at least one erythrocyte within the sample and at least one entity within the sample, by comparing the first and second images to one another. At least partially in response thereto, the computer processor determines whether the entity is an extra-erythrocytic or an intra-erythrocytic entity, and generates an output on the output device, at least partially in response thereto. Other applications are also described. 126-. (canceled)27. Apparatus for use with a blood sample that was drawn from a subject and an output device , the apparatus comprising:a microscope system configured to acquire:a first image of the blood sample, using a microscope system, anda second image of the blood sample, there being a time interval between acquisitions of the first and second images; anda computer processor configured to:analyze the first image of the blood sample,at least partially in response thereto:select to compare the first and second images of the blood sample to one another,compare the first and second images of the blood sample to one another, anddetermine a characteristic of the blood sample, at least partially based upon comparing the first and second images of the blood sample to one another, andgenerate an output in response to the determined characteristic.28. The apparatus according to claim 27 , wherein the microscope system includes a microscope system that is disposed in a blood diagnosis machine claim 27 , the apparatus further comprising a sample receiving unit configured to receive the blood sample into the blood diagnosis machine by the subject placing the blood sample into the sample receiving unit.29. The ...

SAMPLE CARRIER FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS

Apparatus and methods are described for determining a property of a biological sample. A sample carrier () includes one or more sample chambers () that define at least a first region () and a second region (), the height of the one or more sample chambers varying between the first and second regions in a predefined manner. A computer processor () receives data relating to a first optical measurement that is performed upon a portion of the sample that is disposed within the first region, receives data relating to a second optical measurement that is performed upon a portion of the sample that is disposed within the second region, and determines the property of the sample by using a relationship between the first optical measurement, the second optical measurement, and the predefined variation in height between the regions. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for determining a property of a biological sample , the apparatus comprising:a sample carrier that comprises one or more sample chambers configured to house the sample, the one or more sample chambers defining at least first, second, and third regions thereof, a height of the one or more sample chambers varying between each of the first, second, and third regions in a predefined manner; and determine a signal level of the biological sample,', 'based upon the determined signal level, select two out of the first, second, and third regions upon which to perform, respectively, first and second optical measurements,', 'receive data relating to the first optical measurement that is performed upon a portion of the sample that is disposed within a first one of the selected regions,', 'receive data relating to the second optical measurement that is performed upon a portion of the sample that is disposed within a second one of the selected regions, and', 'determine the property of the sample by using a relationship between the first optical measurement, the second optical measurement, and the predefined ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SENSITIVE INFORMATION ACCESS CONTROL

A system and method enabling information access control of the sensitive information, based on a trust computing platform is provided. The trustworthiness of the information seekers is computed and accordingly the information owner is capacitated to decide upon sharing the information completely or sharing with some perturbation. The objective is to provide the information owner with the ability to decide on sharing its private data with respect to a parameter so that the decision is less subjective. This invention allows minimum leakage of sensitive data and makes information owner aware of the risk of privacy breach when private data is shared. 1. A processor-implemented information access control method based on a trustworthiness computing mechanism , comprising:providing to an information owner an information structure including at least in partition a set of quasi identifier information obtained from a plurality of auxiliary sources, and in at least another partition a sensitive information;receiving by the information owner, a request from one or more consumers to share the sensitive information;computing trustworthiness of each of the requesting consumers based upon a trust score computed from a probability score indicative of a sensitive information privacy breach, said probability score evaluated from an exploitation factor so derived from availability of quasi identifier information to the corresponding consumer and ability of each consumer to deduce the sensitive information from the available quasi identifier information; andenabling the information owner to negotiate upon degree of the sensitive information to be shared therewith and restrictively share the sensitive information thereon.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more consumers is a remote server claim 1 , social networking site claim 1 , utility service provider or company claim 1 , organization claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the trust score is ...

Hanger for hollow walls

An anchoring system for use with hollow panels, comprises an anchor member and a separate fixture, which are adapted to be mounted together. The anchor member includes an elongated element, such as a wire, adapted to be inserted into and partly through a hollow panel, such as a wall, and to bear against a rear surface of the panel. The fixture is adapted to bear against a front surface of the panel for securing the anchoring system to the panel.

Sample carrier for optical measurements

Apparatus and methods are described including a sample carrier (22) configured to carry a portion of a bodily sample, at least a portion of the sample carrier being configured to fluoresce, at least under certain conditions. An optical measurement device (24) performs optical measurements upon the portion of the bodily sample that is housed within the sample carrier (22), and at least partially photobleaches an area within the portion of the sample carrier (22) by causing the area to fluoresce. By detecting that the area within the portion of the sample carrier (22) has been photobleached, an output is generated indicating that at least a portion of the sample carrier (22) is contaminated or that optical measurements cannot be performed on the portion of the sample carrier (22), or the optical measurement device (24) is prevented from performing optical measurements upon a sample portion housed within the given portion of the sample carrier (22).

Powered hand tool comprising a clamping device for a tool

Disclosed is a powered hand tool (10) comprising a work spindle (12) for driving a tool (68) that can be fixed between a retaining section (36) located at a tool-facing end of the work spindle (12) and a fastening element (38), a mechanism (24) for moving the fastening element (38) between a released position in which the fastening element (38) can be removed from the work spindle (12) and a clamping position in which the fastening element (38) is braced against the retaining section (36) with the aid of a spring element (48).

A method, kit and system for imaging a blood sample

Device for connecting pipe sections

Distributed interactive simulation exercise manager system and method

A manager system provides a set of integrated tools designed to assist in all stages of the military engagement training cycle: exercise creation, monitoring, and review. All information created or gathered at each stage is automatically made available to the next training stage. It can be distributed on the World-Wide Web, or can be viewed using a Web browser. The manager system uses the protocols established by the Distributed Interactive Simulation Standard (DIS) to both send and receive information from other DIS applications in order to perform each training stage. This allows the manager system to simultaneously monitor multiple dissimilar DIS training simulators during a joint exercise.

Endodontic filling and sealing composition

A biologically compatible non-toxic composition which when mixed, is useful as an in situ curing endodonic filling material. The composition has two separately packaged components. One component is a paste which contains a low viscosity hydroxy terminated polydialkylsiloxane and a non-reactive silicone oil diluent having a viscosity of from about 20 to 20,000 centistrokes at 25° C. and comprising a polydialkylsiloxane. The other component is a liquid which includes (i) the reaction product resulting from the refluxing at ambient pressure and a temperature of about 150° to about 175° C. under a nitrogen blanket in the absence of air and moisture a dialkyltindicarboxylate in which the alkyl groups have from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms and the carboxylate groups contain from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms and a tetraalkyl orthosilicate, in the molar ratio of 1 to 3; (ii) uncombined alkyl orthosilicate and (iii) a non-reactive silicone oil diluent having a viscosity of from 20 to 120,000 centistrokes at 25° C. and comprising a polydialkylsiloxane. The method of treating a root canal in need of endodontic filling which comprises the steps of forming a mixture by thoroughly mixing, with each 1.5 grams a paste component, 5 to 6 drops of the liquid component. The resulting mixture is injected by syringe or hypodermic needle into an endodontically prepared root canal and allowed to stand for about thirty minutes and harden in situ to form a flexible soft non-toxic filling material which conforms to the shape of the root canal cavity.

Transferring device

The invention relates to a device for transferring a fluid product from one container to another. Said transferring device comprises the following: a) a first container with a container opening through which the fluid product can be conveyed into or out of the first container; b) a conveying device for conveying the fluid product into or out of the first container; and c) a hollow needle which is suitable for piercing a membrane and has a first front hollow needle opening; d) said hollow needle can be connected to the first container with a first rear hollow needle opening so that the fluid product can be conveyed into or out of the first container through the hollow needle and hollow needle openings; d) the hollow needle has a second rear hollow needle opening which forms a fluid connection between the other, second container and a pressure compensation device or directly with the environment while the fluid is being transferred.

OFF-FOCUS MICROSCOPIC IMAGES OF A SAMPLE

Apparatus and methods are described use with a bodily sample that contains cells. A microscope () is focused, such that a focal plane of the microscope () at least approximately coincides with a level at which at least some cells belonging to the sample are at least partially disposed. At least one on-focus microscopic image of the sample, while the focal plane of the microscope () approximately coincides with the level. The microscope () is focused such that the focal plane of the microscope is offset with respect to the level, at least one off-focus microscopic image of the sample is acquired, while the focal plane of the microscope () is offset with respect to the level. A property of at least a portion of the sample is determined, at least partially based upon the on-focus and off-focus images. Other applications are also described.

Method for controlling the engaging position of a position-controlled clutch unit and torque transmission arrangement designed to carrying out the method

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft unter anderem ein Verfahren zum Regeln der Einrückstellung einer positionsgesteuerten Kupplungseinheit für einen Antriebsstrang eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Die Kupplungseinheit umfasst zumindest eine nasslaufende Reibungskupplung zum steuerbaren Übertragen eines Drehmoments von einem Eingangselement auf ein Ausgangselement sowie einen Aktuator zum Einstellen der Einrückstellung zu Zwecken der gegenseitigen Komprimierung der Ein- und Ausgangselemente. Das Verfahren kompensiert ein zeitabhängiges Setzverhalten der Reibungskupplung aufgrund einer mit der Zeit variierenden Schmierölaufnahme der Reibungskupplung, in dem die Einrückstellung der Kupplungseinheit in Abhängigkeit des zeitabhängigen Setzverhaltens mittels des Aktuators geregelt wird.

Method for regulating the engagement position of a position-controlled clutch unit and torque transmission arrangement designed to carry out the method

The present invention relates, inter alia, to a method for regulating the engagement position of a position-controlled clutch unit for a drive train of a motor vehicle. The clutch unit has at least one wet-running friction clutch for the controllable transmission of a torque from an input element to an output element and an actuator for setting the engagement position for the purposes of mutual compression of the input and output elements. The method compensates a time-dependent setting behavior of the friction clutch on the basis of the uptake of lubrication oil of the friction clutch, which varies over time, in that the engagement position of the clutch unit is regulated by means of the actuator as a function of the time-dependent setting behavior.

Disengaging unit for twin-clutch transmission has disengaging systems arranged relative to one another so that they are coupled by their respective ramp devices

The disengaging unit comprises at least two disengaging systems (101, 102), which serve to actuate the clutches. Each has its own ramp device (106). The disengaging systems are arranged relative to one another so that they are coupled by their respective ramp devices. The actuation of the clutches acts on operating devices (103, 104).

Hatchback assembly

A tailgate arrangement which is located in the region of the rear opening ( 12 ) of a vehicle and in the closed position borders a cargo space ( 16 ), has an upper tailgate part ( 18 ) which is coupled in the region of the upper edge ( 20 ) of the rear opening ( 12 ) and a lower tailgate part ( 22 ) which is coupled in the region of the lower edge ( 24 ) of the rear opening ( 12 ) of the vehicle and is aligned essentially horizontally in the open position. An expansion element ( 28 ) is detachably fixed on the inside of the lower tailgate part ( 22 ) and in the open position of the lower tailgate part ( 22 ) expands the cargo space ( 16 ) and closes it relative to the exterior of the vehicle.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A PARKING BLOCK OF AN AUTOMATED GEARBOX

Airplane ride

Improvements to baking powders

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A PARKING LOCK OF AN AUTOMATED GEARBOX

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour actionner un blocage de stationnement (6, 7) d'une boite de vitesses à commande automatisée d'un véhicule, dans lesquels les changements de vitesses sont effectués au moyen d'au moins un actionneur entraîné électriquement, et les positions de boite de vitesses peuvent être sélectionnées au moyen d'un dispositif de sélection, le blocage de stationnement pouvant être activé au moyen du dispositif de sélection, pour un véhicule à l'arrêt ou un véhicule présentant une faible vitesse de marche.

DRIVE EFFECTOR WITH SUPPORT LOCATION FOR FORK CONTROL RODS

L'invention concerne un effecteur d'entraînement équipé d'un arbre de débrayage (2) disposé dans un boîtier (10) et entraîné par un mécanisme d'entraînement, arbre sur lequel un doigt de commande (3) et des formes géométriques de dégagement (4, 4) qui actionnent les tiges de commande des fourchettes sont disposés, moyennant quoi sur le boîtier (10) sont disposés des bras de support (12, 13, 14, 15), qui soutiennent et guident entre eux les tiges de commande des fourchettes. The invention relates to a drive effector equipped with a clutch shaft (2) arranged in a housing (10) and driven by a drive mechanism, the shaft on which a control finger (3) and geometric shapes of clearance (4, 4) which actuate the fork control rods are arranged, whereby on the housing (10) are arranged support arms (12, 13, 14, 15), which support and guide the rods between them. ordering forks.

Process for making concrete walls and ceilings

CLUTCHING SYSTEM FOR A TWO CLUTCH MECHANISM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Dans ce système de débrayage comprenant un actionneur d'embrayage (712) agissant sur une première butée de débrayage (716) et un second actionneur d'embrayage (752) agissant sur une seconde butée d'embrayage (756), une première section de transmission mécanique est prévue entre l'actionneur d'embrayage (712) et la première butée de débrayage (716) et une seconde section de transmission mécanique est disposée entre le second actionneur d'embrayage (752) et la seconde butée de débrayage (756), les sections de transmission étant formées par des leviers basculants.Application notamment aux systèmes de débrayage de boîtes de vitesses pour véhicules automobiles. In this declutching system comprising a clutch actuator (712) acting on a first clutch release bearing (716) and a second clutch actuator (752) acting on a second clutch release bearing (756), a first section of mechanical transmission is provided between the clutch actuator (712) and the first clutch release bearing (716) and a second mechanical transmission section is arranged between the second clutch actuator (752) and the second clutch release bearing (756 ), the transmission sections being formed by tilting levers. Application in particular to declutching systems of gearboxes for motor vehicles.

Process for the improvement of wine, liqueurs, perfumes, etc.

CLUTCH SYSTEM FOR A MECHANISM WITH TWO CLUTCHES FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE.

GEARBOX AND METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT THE SWITCHING PROCESS

Dans cette boîte de vitesses, comportant au moins un embrayage (107) et des éléments (110-114 et 123) pour réaliser la commutation de vitesses de marche avant et d'au moins une vitesse de marche arrière, qui réalisent différentes démultiplications, des commutations en charge et des commutations avec interruption de la charge sont possibles.Application notamment aux voitures de tourisme.

Analyzing an analyte disposed within a medium

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a bodily sample that contains an analyte disposed within water. The bodily sample is placed within a sample chamber a height of which is unknown. Light is directed through the sample at a first wavelength band, at which absorption of light by the analyte is relatively high, and at a second wavelength band that is centered around a wavelength of between 1,200 nm and 3,000 nm. The light that passes through the sample at each of the first and second wavelength bands is detected, and, based upon the detected light at each of the first and second wavelength bands, a concentration of the analyte within the bodily sample is determined, without directly measuring the height of the sample chamber. Other applications are also described.

LOADED SPEED GEARBOX AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX

The gearbox includes two input transmission shafts (7) and an output transmission shaft, and many speeds disposed on it. The input transmission shafts are connected in a detachable manner to the output shaft of the engine by closed geometric speed change clutches, and one friction clutch (4) is provided in the circulation trajectory of the torques between the control motor and the output transmission shaft.

lock without water expenditure

Sample carrier for optical measurements

Apparatus and methods are described including a sample carrier (22) configured to cany a portion of a bodily sample, at least a portion of the sample carrier being configured to fluoresce, at least under certain conditions. An optical measurement device (24) performs optical measurements upon the portion of the bodily sample that is housed within the sample carrier (22), and at least partially photobleaches art area within the portion of the sample carrier (22) by causing the area to fluoresce. By detecting that the area within the portion of the sample carrier (22) has been photobleached, an output is generated indicating that at least a portion of the sample carrier (22) is contaminated or that optical measurements cannot be performed on the portion of the sample carrier (22), or the optical measurement device (24) is prevented from performing optical measurements upon a sample portion housed within the given portion of the sample carrier (22).

Drive arrangement for sun protection roller blind in roof arrangement of vehicle, has drive cables driven on side of guide rail in opposite directions and arranged such that ends of tension hoop are shifted in same direction

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Antriebsanordnung (1) für ein Rollo (2), insbesondere für ein Sonnenschutzrollo eines Fahrzeugs, welches einen Zugspriegel (7) aufweist, mit einem Motor (8), einer ersten und einer zweiten Führungsschiene (3, 4) auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten einer Dachöffnung, wobei sich die Führungsschienen (3, 4) längs der Bewegungsrichtung des Rollos (2) erstrecken, einem ersten Antriebskabel (5) zur Betätigung eines ersten Endes (11) des Zugspriegels (7) und einem zweiten Antriebskabel (6) zur Betätigung eines zweiten Endes (12) des Zugspriegels (7). Sie ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die beiden Antriebskabel (5, 6) auf der Seite der ersten Führungsschiene (3) gegenläufig angetrieben werden und derart angeordnet sind, dass die Enden des Zugspriegels (7) dabei in die gleiche Richtung verschoben werden.

Voltage transformer circuit and method for feeding power into an energy accumulator in a pulsed manner

Process for treating quebracho extracts

Process for the production of yeast

Adaptive training system, method and apparatus

A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (b) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student.

System and method for calculating focus variation for a digital microscope

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a digital microscope unit that includes a digital microscope. A biological cell sample disposed within a sample carrier, is received into the digital microscope unit. For at least one imaging field of the biological cell sample, it is determined that, within the imaging field, there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope. At least one image of the imaging field is captured. A characteristic of the biological sample is determined by analyzing the captured image of the imaging field, the analyzing including, in response to determining that there is a variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope, accounting for the variation in the focal depth of the biological sample with respect to the microscope. Other applications are also described.

Non-receptor cell mediated imaging agents

Detectably labelled non-receptor mediated cell-associating compounds are provided for use in the diagnostic imaging of target sites in a mammal. Cell-associating compounds may be directly labelled, or labelled via a chelating compound to form a conjugate. Such cell-associating compounds are particularly useful to image target sites such as tumour sites and sites of infection.

Plastic anchor for drywall, plaster, brick and concrete

An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.

vehicle roof

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fahrzeugdach mit einer Dachplatte (12), die einen transparenten Bereich (13) aus Kunststoff aufweisen, an den ein sich nach unten erstreckender umlaufender, insbesondere als Abdeckblende dienender, Rand (14) aus Kunststoff einstückig angeformt ist. The invention relates to a vehicle roof with a roof panel (12) having a transparent area (13) made of plastic, to which a peripheral edge (14) made of plastic extending integrally downwards, in particular serving as a cover panel, is integrally formed.

Hydrazino-type n2s2 chelators

Radionuclide chelating compounds are provided for conjugation to targetting molecules such as proteins, peptides or antibodies. The resulting radiolabelled compounds are useful in diagnosis and therapy. In formula (I) R1, R2, R5 and R6 are independently selected from H; carboxyl; C1-3alkyl; and C1-3alkyl substituted with a group selected from hydroxyl, sulfhydryl, halogen, carboxyl and aminocarbonyl, R3 and R4 are independently selected from H and a sulfur protecting group; X is selected from O, the group NH2+, and the group CH2; Y and Z are independently selected from the group CR1R2 and NR7; and R7 is selected from H, carboxyl, C1-3alkyl and C1-3alkyl substituted with a group selected from hydroxyl, carboxyl and halogen.

TAILGATE ARRANGEMENT

ENZYME-ENHANCED LANTHANIDE CHELATE LUMINESCENCE DETECTION

Information presentation device for automobile has flat image screen incorporated in sliding roof panel

The information presentation device has at least one flat image screen (7) fitted into a sliding roof panel (4) below the automobile roof (2), for movement between a horizontal stowed position integrated in the sliding roof panel and a riased working position. An Independent claim for an automobile provided with an information presentation device is also included.

Immobilized labeling compounds and methods

The invention includes methods and compounds for labelling conjugates with metals which comprise the steps of coupling the conjugate to a support surface; introducing a complex-forming metal to the support; and collecting the metal-conjugate complex released from the support. The metal catalyzes cleavage of the conjugate from the support upon complex formation resulting in a solutions substantially free of unlabeled conjugate.

Camping tent for a rear area of a motor vehicle

Campingzelt für einen Heckbereich (2) eines Kraftfahrzeuges (1), vorzugsweise vom Typ Kombi, Station Wagon oder Transportbus mit einem nach oben aufklappbaren, oberen Heckklappenteil (3) und einem nach unten aufklappbaren, unteren Heckklappenteil (4), wobei beide Heckklappenteile (3, 4) im aufgeklappten Zustand im wesentlichen horizontal angeordnet sind und zumindestens einen Teil einer Bodenfläche (5) und einer Dachfläche (6) des Campingzeltes bilden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Seitenwände (7, 8) und eine Rückwand (9a, 9b) des Campingzeltes in eine Fahrzeuginnenwand (20) integrierbar sind und die Seitenwände (7, 8) und die Rückwand (9a, 9b) von in der Fahrzeuginnenwand (20) der oberen Heckklappe (3) angeordneten Aussparungen (21, 22, 23) längs der Randbereiche (16a, 16b, 16c) der oberen Heckklappe (3) aufnehmbar sind. Camping tent for one Rear area (2) of a motor vehicle (1), preferably of the type Station wagon or transport bus with a fold-up, upper tailgate part (3) and a downwardly hinged, lower Tailgate part (4), both tailgate parts (3, 4) in the unfolded State are arranged substantially horizontally and at least a part of a floor area (5) and a roof surface (6) of the camping tent, characterized in that side walls (7, 8) and a back wall (9a, 9b) of the camping tent in a vehicle interior wall (20) integrated are and the side walls (7, 8) and the back wall (9a, 9b) of in the vehicle inner wall (20) of the upper tailgate (3) arranged recesses (21, 22, 23) along the edge regions (16a, 16b, 16c) of the upper tailgate (3) are receivable.

Vehicle roller blind arrangement, assembly having a vehicle roller blind arrangement, and roof arrangement

Voltage regulator and contactor-circuit breaker device for electric currents

METHOD, KIT AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGINATION OF A BLOOD SAMPLE

Motor vehicle roof

A motor vehicle roof with a roof plate which has a transparent plastic area to which a peripheral plastic edge is molded which is used especially as a cover visor and which extends downward. Furthermore, the roof plate has a nontransparent area with a holding frame for a functional element molded onto a bottom thereof

Critical cooling rate in vapor deposition process to form bladelike semiconductor compound crystals

SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF STARTING A GAS TURBINE

Vehicle roof

Clutch disengaging system for a twin clutch transmission of a motor vehicle

The invention relates to a clutch disengaging system for a twin clutch transmission of a motor vehicle. According to the invention, a first clutch actuator for actuating a first clutch acts upon a first disengaging bearing via a first mechanical transmission path, and a second clutch actuator acts upon a second disengaging bearing via a second mechanical transmission path. Rocking levers (11), swiveling levers (311), sliding forks (171) or rotating forks (191) are preferably used for both mechanical transmission paths, whereby combinations of different elements, e.g. a combination consisting of a rocking lever and a swiveling lever can also be used.