Surface qualification device for quality control

The device determines a characteristic signature value, which is composed of the topography of the sample surface and the optical characteristics of the sample material. The technique may involve measuring the light reflecting and absorbing characteristics of solid, liquid or gaseous materials.

Method for printing a printing material with spatial structure e.g. electronic circuit structure of organic FET, involves removing or changing conductive liquid printing medium and pressurized medium by deviation of radiation patterns

The pressurized medium is exposed to X-ray or infrared radiation or electromagnetic alternating field before applying with conductive liquid printing medium, onto the substrate. The generated electromagnetic radiation pattern detected by a detector is compared with the desired radiation pattern. The conductive liquid printing medium and pressurized medium are removed or changed by detecting the deviation of generated and desired radiation patterns, for applying the pressurized medium in the predetermined position relative to the printing medium on substrate.

Befestigungssystem zur Befestigung eines Verkleidungsteils

Ein Befestigungssystem zur Befestigung eines Verkleidungsteils (41) an einem Trägerteil (40) weist einen Bolzen (1) zur Befestigung an dem Trägerteil und ein Befestigungselement (10) mit einer Bolzenaufnahme (22) auf, in die der Bolzen (1) längs seiner Achse einsteckbar ist und die Eingriffsmittel für den Eingriff mit dem Bolzen aufweist. Der Bolzen (1) und das Befestigungselement (10) haben zusammenwirkende Kupplungsbereiche (4, 28), die mit einer geometrischen Form versehen ist, die von einer zur Achse des Bolzens (1) konzentrischen Kreisform derart abweicht, dass nach dem Verbinden des Bolzens (1) mit dem Befestigungselement (10) ein Widerstand gegen Drehen des Bolzens (1) im Befestigungselement (10) entsteht, wenn ein Drehmoment auf das Befestigungselement (10) einwirkt.

Einstellvorrichtung mit selbsttätigem Längenausgleich für einen Betätigungszug

A regulator (27) for automatically adjusting the length of an actuating link (3, 4) or control cable (15) for actuating a vehicle brake by means of an actuating element, such as a brake lever or a hand brake lever (21), has two adjustment arms (1, 9) spring-loaded by a spring element (13) and connectable each to a control cable (3, 4) that leads to the brakes. The regulator (27) also has a lock (28) for preventing the adjustment arms (1, 9) from swivelling when the actuating element coupled to the adjustment arms (1, 9) by a control cable (15) is actuated. The adjustment arms (1, 9) have a common swivelling axis (19). At least one guiding insert (7) is secured against rotation in a hole (5) of an adjustment arm (1) and acts as a swivel bearing for the other adjustment arm (9). The other adjustment arm (9) can swivel on the guiding insert (7) around the swivelling axis (19) and the lock (28) can slide radially on or in the guiding insert (7) with respect to the swivelling axis (19).

Verfahren zur Ritzspurmarkierung laserinduzierter Ritze von Glaselementen

FEHLER ENTDECKENDES UND FEHLER KORRIGIERENDES SYSTEM.

Processing a thin semiconductor wafer comprises heat treating the rear side of the wafer, applying a metal-based bonding covering layer, contacting the rear side substrate with wafer forming conducting side, etc.

Processing a thin semiconductor wafer (1) having an active front side on which a front side supporting substrate (3) is mounted using a bonding layer (4) comprises: (a) heat treating the rear side of the wafer; (b) applying a metal-based bonding covering layer (7) on the rear side and/or on a rear side substrate (10); (c) contacting the rear side substrate and the wafer forming a conducting metal-based bonding layer (11); (d) removing the front side substrate; and (e) structuring. The metal-based bonding material is selected so that the materials, especially the wafer materials, in the neighboring layers and the metal-based bonding material are practically unmixed. Preferred Features: A thick layer of silver paste or a conducting paste made from silver alloys, other noble metals or noble metal alloys is used as the metal-based bonding material. The rear side of the wafer and/or the contact surface of the rear side substrate is metallized before applying the metal-based bonding covering ...

Preparation of fluorinated m-nitro-benzoic acid chloride compound, useful to prepare sulfonamide compound, comprises reacting a fluorinated m-nitro-benzoic acid compound with a chlorinating agent in the presence of a phosphine derivative

Preparation of fluorinated m-nitro-benzoic acid chloride compound (I) comprises reacting a fluorinated m-nitro-benzoic acid compound (II) with a chlorinating agent, in the presence of a catalytic amount of phosphine derivative (III). Preparation of fluorinated m-nitro-benzoic acid chloride compound of formula (I) comprises reacting a fluorinated m-nitro-benzoic acid compound of formula (II) with a chlorinating agent, in the presence of a catalytic amount of phosphine derivative (III) of formula (Ra-P(=X n)(Rb)-Rc). R 1>-R 4>H, halo, CN, NO 2, 1-6C alkyl, 1-6C haloalkyl, 1-6C alkoxy or 1-6C haloalkoxy (where at least one of the residue is F); Ra-Rc : 1-6C alkyl or phenyl (optionally substituted by 1-4C alkyl); X : O or two single bonded Cl atom; and n : 0 or 1. An independent claim is included for the preparation of a sulfonamide compound of formula (V) comprising reacting (I) with an aminosulfone compound of formula (NH 2-SO 2NR 5>R 6>) (VI). R 5>, R 6>H, 1-6C alkyl (preferred), 3-6C alkenyl ...

Locking actuator for electrical plug connector, has housing with electrical connecting element that is designed to cooperate and directly contact with mating electrical connecting element of electrical plug connector

The locking actuator (1) has housing (4) with an electrical connecting element (5) that is designed to cooperate and directly contact with a mating electrical connecting element of electrical plug connector. A centering/guide element (7) is provided to position locking actuator with respect to electrical plug connector. An independent claim is included for plug connector system.

Belt pretensioner for belt rewinder of motor vehicle, has gas generator housing formed from two parts that are connected with each other, where one of parts forms piston after releasing connection of two parts

The pretensioner has a pre-load device drive wheel connected with a belt shaft (1) of a belt rewinder. Multiple mass bodies (5) are frictionally connected with the drive wheel and guided in a pipe (8). A gas generator (7) is provided with an expanding agent, and drives the mass bodies. A gas generator housing partially encases the gas generator, and is formed from two parts that are connected with each other. The connection of the parts is released during activation of the gas generator, where one of the parts forms a piston after releasing the connection of the parts.

Bogenoffsetdruckmaschine zum Drucken auf beide Seiten von Bogen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bogenoffsetdruckmaschine zum Drucken auf beide Seiten von Bogen. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Bogenoffsetdruckmaschine zu entwickeln, die kompakt aufgebaut und mit der es möglich ist, flexibel und mit hoher Druckqualität eine Anzahl von Teilfarbenbildern im Schöndruck oder Schön- und Widerdruck übereinander zu drucken. Die Erfindung besteht darin, dass bei einer Bogenoffsetdruckmaschine zum Drucken auf beide Seiten von Bogen, mit mehreren hintereinander angeordneten Druckwerken (1-4, 125, 141), bei denen jeweils mindestens ein Form- (5-8, 127, 146, 147), ein Übertragungs- (13-16, 126, 148, 149) und ein erster Druckzylinder (33-36, 128, 150) und ein Farbwerk (97-100, 130, 142, 143) mit mindestens einer dem Formzylinder (5-8, 127, 146, 147) zugeordneten Farbauftragswalze vorgesehen sind, in mindestens einem Druckwerk (1-4, 125, 141) ein zweiter Druckzylinder (37-40, 129, 151) vorgesehen ist, der mit dem Übertragungs- (13-16, 126, 149) und dem ersten Druckzylinder ...

Peptide und deren Fusionsproteine, Expressionsvektor und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Fusionsproteins

Peptid; umfassend die Aminosäuresequenz Trp-X-His-Pro-Gln-Phe-Y-Z, wobei X eine beliebige Aminosäure darstellt und Y und Z entweder beide Gly oder Y Glu und Z Arg oder Lys bedeuten, und deren Fusionsproteine, fusioniert am C-terminalen Ende, N-terminalen Ende oder innerhalb der Aminosäuresequenz eines Proteins.

Steuervorrichtung für eine Industrienähmaschine

Vorrichtung zum beidseitigen Bedrucken

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum beidseitigen Bedrucken von bogenförmigen Bedruckstoffen unter Einsatz einer schwenkbaren Farbauftragungseinheit. Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Farbübertragungseinheit zwischen zwei einander nachgeordneten Gegendruckzylindern verschwenkbar ausgebildet ist und daher nacheinander die Schöndruckseite und die Widerdruckseite desselben Bogens bedrucken kann.

Straffervorrichtung für einen Sicherheitsgurt

Straffervorrichtung (10) für einen Sicherheitsgurt, insbesondere in einem Kraftfahrzeug, umfassend einen Gasgenerator (17), einen in einem Rohr (16) geführten Kolben (21), der einen Druckraum (20) in dem Rohr (16) verschließt, der durch den Gasgenerator (17) mit einem Druck beaufschlagbar ist, wodurch der Kolben (21) zu einer Straffbewegung antreibbar ist, welche mittels eines an einer Stirnfläche (9) des Kolbens (21) anliegenden Massekörpers (19a) auf den Sicherheitsgurt übertragbar ist, wobei der Kolben (21) zweiteilig aus einem Grundkörper (3) und einem an der dem Massekörper (19a) zugewandten Seite des Grundkörpers (3) angeordneten Anlageteil (4) gebildet ist, wobei die Stirnfläche (9) an dem Anlageteil (4) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anlageteil (4) eine höhere Festigkeit als der Grundkörper (3) aufweist, und das Anlageteil (4) einen vorstehenden Kragen (4a) aufweist, mit dem es in eine an dem Grundkörper (3) vorgesehene Ausnehmung (30) mit einer korrespondierenden ...

Sheet transporting device, has tongs gripper system including upper and lower grippers, where upper gripper disposed to be locked in recto printing operation forms gripper pad in recto printing operation

The device has a tongs gripper system configured to selectively transport sheets (7) in recto printing operation or in turning operation. The tongs gripper system has a set of grippers each with an upper gripper and a lower gripper. The upper gripper is configured to form a gripper pad in recto printing operation. The rigid upper gripper is disposed to be locked in recto printing operation.

Membran-Elektroden-Einheit und Brennstoffzellen mit erhöhter Leistung

Membran-Elektroden-Einheit, umfassend mindestens zwei elektrochemisch aktive Elektroden, die durch mindestens eine Polymer-Elektrolyt-Membran getrennt werden, wobei die Polymer-Elektrolyt-Membran Verstärkungselemente aufweist, die die Polymer-Elektrolyt-Membran zumindest teilweise durchdringen. Die Membran-Elektroden-Einheit wird vorzugsweise durch ein Verfahren erhalten, bei welchem man (i) in Gegenwart der Verstärkungselemente eine Polymer-Elektrolyt-Membran formt, (ii) die Membran und die Elektroden in der gewünschten Reihenfolge zusammensetzt. Die Membran-Elektroden-Einheit eignet sich insbesondere für Anwendungen in Brennstoffzellen.

Exhaust gas flap valve device for motor vehicle, has holder connected with exhaust gas flap valve module and having identical or smaller dimension in axial direction in comparison with axial extension of connection segment

The device (10) has an exhaust gas flap valve (16) adjustably supported in a tubular connection segment (12) of an exhaust gas flap valve module (14). A drive unit (18) adjusts the exhaust gas flap valve. The exhaust gas flap valve module and the drive unit are connected with one another by a holder (20) in an assembled condition. The holder connected with the exhaust gas flap valve module has an identical or smaller dimension in an axial direction in comparison with an axial extension of the connection segment. The holder is formed as a U-shaped bracket. An independent claim is also included for a method for assembling an exhaust gas flap valve device for a motor vehicle.

5-halogeno-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-A] pyrimidines for combating animal pests.

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

ARRANGEMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMISSION AND FOR WORKING ON A THIN WAFER

DIAPHRAGM ELECTRODE UNITS AND GAS CELLS WITH HIGH LIFE SPAN

DOUBLE-WALLED FREIGHT CONTAINER

LOAD-BASIC GRP COMPONENTS STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION UNIT AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR the PRODUCTION OF 1-ALKYL-3 PHENYLURACILEN

Plant for the production of concrete

PROCEDURE AND FUEL HEAD FOR THE BURN OF LIQUID OR GASEOUS FUELS

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

Method for production of 1-alkyl-3-phenyluracils

Metal borides

C:\NRPorbl\DCC\MD141'56_1 DOC-30A112Ii2 METAL BORIDES Abstract The invention relates to electrically conductive metal compounds, at least 40% by weight of particles having a grain size of more than 106 pim, as determined by sieve analysis in accordance with ASTM B 214, these particles consisting of grown monocrystalline grains ...

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A POWDER COMPRISING ONE OR MORE DERIVATIVES OF GLYCINE-N,N-DIACETIC ACID AND/OR ONE OF MORE DERIVATIVES OF GLUTAMINES-N,N-DIACETIC ACID AND METHYLGLYCINE-N,N-DIACETIC ACID TRISODIUM SALT POWDER

The invention relates to a process for preparing a powder comprising one or more derivatives of glycine-N,N-diacetic acid and/or one or more derivatives of glutamine-N,N-diacetic acid having a degree of crystallinity of = 30%, proceeding from an aqueous solution comprising the one or more derivatives of glycine-N,N-diacetic acid and/or the one or more derivatives of glutamine-N,N-diacetic acid, in a concentration range from 20 to 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous solution, wherein the aqueous solution, in a first process step, is concentrated in an evaporator with rotating internals which are arranged at a distance from the inner wall of the evaporator of < 1% of the diameter of the evaporator to give a crystal slurry having a solids concentration in the range from 60 to 85% by weight, based on the total weight of the crystal slurry, and wherein the crystal slurry, in a second process step, is allowed to mature in a paste bunker and then in a thin-film contact drier ...

OLIGOMERIC PARTICLE REAGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Provided herein are oligomeric reagents, including oligomeric reagents of streptavidin or a streptavidin mutein, compositions thereof, and methods for manufacturing oligomeric reagents, including methods for reliably manufacturing oligomeric particle reagents of a desired size. In some cases, the reagents are oligomeric particle reagents containing a plurality of binding sites for agents, and thus the one or more agents are multimerized by reversibly binding to the oligomeric particle reagent, e.g., thereby creating a multimerized oligomeric particle reagent, having stimulatory agents multimerized thereon. Also provided are methods for using the oligomeric reagents for incubation or culturing, such as to induce stimulation of expansion, activation, and/or survival, of a composition of cells such as a population of lymphocytes. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods and reagents for the stimulation, survival, persistence, activation, or other effect of cell populations that involve ...

METAL BORIDES

CRYSTALLINE FORM OF 2-CHLORO-5-[3,6-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-2,6-DIOXO-4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-1-(2H)-PYRIMIDINYL]-4-FLUORO-N-[[METHYL-(1-METHYL-ETHYL)AMINO]SULPHONYL]BENZAMIDE

The present invention relates to a crystalline form of 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl-(1-methylethyl)amino]sulphonyl]benzamide. The invention also relates to a method for preparing this crystalline form and to formulations for crop protection which comprise this crystalline form of the phenyluracil.

COMPOSITION FOR FORMING A CONTACT LENS

There is described a composition for forming an contact lens, in particular for forming a silicone hydrogel contact lens, comprising at least one first vinylic monomer or macromer having one first ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one second vinylic monomer or macromer having one second ethylenically unsaturated group, wherein the first and second ethylenically unsaturated groups are different from each other and wherein the composition further comprises a crosslinker with at least two ethylenically unsaturated (polymerizable) groups with a selected kinetic copolymerization parameter ? of less than 1.0 relative to one of the first and second ethylenically unsaturated (polymerizable) groups as defined above.

STREPTAVIDIN MUTEINS AND METHODS OF USING THEM

The invention concerns novel streptavidin muteins. In one embodiment such a mutein (a) contains at least one mutation in the region of the amino acid positions 115 to 121 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild type streptavidin as set forth at SEQ ID NO: 15 and (b) has a higher binding affinity than each of (i) a streptavidin mutein that comprises the amino acid sequence Val44 -Thr45- Ala46-Arg47 (SEQ ID NO: 98), or (ii) a streptavidin mutein that comprises the amino acid sequence He44-Gly45- Ala46-Arg47 (SEQ ID NO: 99) at amino acid positions 44 to 47, or (iii) wild type-streptavidin (SEQ ID NO: 15) for peptide ligands comprising the amino acid sequence Trp-Ser-His-Pro-Gln- Phe-Glu-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 100).

TETRAHYDROFURANE ETHER DERIVATIVES, PROCEDURES FOR YOUR PRODUCTION AS WELL AS YOUR USE AS HERBICIDES.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NEW TETRAHYDROFURANE ETHER DERIVATIVES AS WELL AS YOUR USE AS HERBICIDES.

Procedures and sound insulating unit for the reduction of a Sprudelbad in a sanitary tub produced and on building surfaces of transferred impact sound.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Reduzierung des von einem Sprudelbad in einer Sanitärwanne erzeugten und auf Gebäudeflächen übertragenen Körperschalls. Die Sanitärwanne (1) ist mit Düsen ausgestattet, durch die Luft, Wasserstrahlen oder Wasserstrahlen mit einer Luftbeimischung in einem mit Wasser gefüllten Wannenraum der Sanitärwanne einströmen und dort das Sprudelbad erzeugen. Sie ist ferner auf einem Fussgestell (2) abgestützt, welches mindestens vier Füsse (3) aufweist. Erfindungsgemäss werden unter den Füssen (3) akustisch wirksame Sperrmassen angeordnet, die an diskreten Punkten auf Elastomerkörpern (9) ruhen. Gegenstand der Erfindung ist auch ein Schalldämmelement (7) zur Durchführung des beschriebenen Verfahrens.

Procedure for laminating a printed circuit board on a baseplate and a molding fixture.

Method for reducing structure-borne sound generated by whirlpool bath in bathtub in building, involves arranging acoustically effective blocking masses under feet of base, where blocking masses rest at discrete points on elastomer bodies

The method involves providing a bathtub (1) with nozzles through which air, water jets or water jets with air mixture flows into a trough space of the bathtub. The trough space is filled with water, and the bathtub is supported on a base (2) with four feet. Acoustically effective blocking masses are arranged under the feet with a metallic base body, and rest at discrete points on elastomer bodies (9). The feet are arranged in connection openings at an upper side of the masses, and each connection opening is lined with a plastic cap. An independent claim is also included for a sound damping element comprising a body.

Display for household appliances

A method for providing information on a household appliance comprises the steps of: detecting an operating parameter of the household appliance; providing a graphical representation of the operating parameter; determining an area for accommodating the representation; and arranging the representation on a display area such that the area adjoins a further area for accommodating a further representation.

Sheet-fed offset printing press for printing on both sides of sheets

A sheet-fed offset printing press for printing on both sides of sheets has a compact construction and permits a number of color separations to be printed over one another in recto printing or recto and verso printing in a flexible manner and with high print quality. A plurality of printing units, which are disposed behind one another, each include at least one form cylinder, a transfer cylinder, a first impression cylinder and an inking unit having at least one ink applicator roll associated with the form cylinder. A second impression cylinder, which interacts with the transfer cylinder and the first impression cylinder, is provided in at least one printing unit.

Road finisher with liftable chassis

A road finisher including an undercarriage, a chassis, a hopper, a paving screed, and a lifting device for lifting the chassis relative to the undercarriage at least in a rear region of the road finisher. The lifting device comprises a rocker mounted rotatably around an undercarriage rotational axis at an undercarriage-side bearing surface and rotatably around a chassis rotational axis at a chassis-side bearing surface. The lifting device further comprises a length-variable adjustment member connecting a chassis-side link point to a rocker-side link point and configured to change a distance between the chassis-side link point and the rocker-side link point by changing its length to selectively lift or lower the chassis relative to the undercarriage. A distance between the chassis rotation axis and the undercarriage rotation axis is greater than a distance between the chassis rotation axis and the chassis-side bearing surface.

Hydrates of 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide

The present invention relates to hydrates of 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]-sulfonyl]benzamide. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these hydrates and to plant protection formulations which comprise hydrates of the phenyluracil I.

SHEET-FED OFFSET PRINTING PRESS FOR PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES OF SHEETS

A sheet-fed offset printing press for printing on both sides of sheets has a compact construction and permits a number of color separations to be printed over one another in recto printing or recto and verso printing in a flexible manner and with high print quality. A plurality of printing units, which are disposed behind one another, each include at least one form cylinder, a transfer cylinder, a first impression cylinder and an inking unit having at least one ink applicator roll associated with the form cylinder. A second impression cylinder, which interacts with the transfer cylinder and the first impression cylinder, is provided in at least one printing unit.

Sicherheitsgurtaufroller mit Linearstrammer

Visual thermal indicator marker for consumer protection regarding temperature-sensitive products from e.g. food region, has carrier layer containing thin layer provided for irreversible indication of under and/or excess of temperature range

The marker has an upper transparent protective sheet (2) that carries an adhesive layer (3) to its lower surface. A carrier layer is provided for a lower component of the thermal indicator marker. The carrier layer contains a thin layer of an indicator substance with defined response parameter or several layers with different response parameter. The thin layer is provided for an irreversible indication of under and/or excess of a target temperature range and a reversible indication of the thin layer to display observation of the target temperature range of the indicator label.

Lastkraftwagen, insbesondere Sattelzugmaschine

Lastkraftwagen, insbesondere Sattelzugmaschine, mit einem Fahrgestellrahmen (10), der in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung (19) verlaufende Längsträger (9) aufweist, und mit am Fahrzeugrahmen (10) befestigten Kotflügeln (6, 8), die an jeder Fahrzeugseite den Rädern (5) einer Hinterachse (3) zugeordnet sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, - dass zumindest einer der Kotflügel (6, 8) zumindest an einer Fahrzeugseite bezüglich der Fahrtrichtung (7) vor der Hinterachse (3) und/oder bezüglich der Fahrtrichtung (7) hinter der Hinterachse (3) als Staukasten (11, 12) ausgebildet ist, - dass im Staukasten (11, 12) mindestens eine Systemkomponente (13, 14) eines Fahrzeugsystems untergebracht und an das jeweilige Fahrzeugsystem angeschlossen ist.

Temperaturkompensation beim Schlechtbogen Sensor

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Erfassung von wenigstens einer Position wenigstens eines Teils eines Bedruckstoffs (9) während des Bedruckstofftransports in einer Druckmaschine (1) mit einem Rechner (15), wobei die Vorrichtung einen optischen Sensor (5) aufweist, welcher einen Abstand zwischen einer Druckmaschinenkomponente und dem Bedruckstoff (9) erfasst. Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass der von dem optischen Sensor (5) erfasste Abstand mittels des Rechners (15) temperaturkompensiert wird.

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Bremseinrichtung eines Kraftfahrzeugs sowie entsprechende Bremseinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Bremseinrichtung (1) eines Kraftfahrzeugs, wobei die Bremseinrichtung (1) einen ersten Druckbereich (7, 11), einen zweiten Druckbereich (4, 7) sowie wenigstens ein in einer Strömungsverbindung (8, 12) zwischen dem ersten Druckbereich (7, 11) und dem zweiten Druckbereich (4, 7) angeordnetes Stellventil (9, 13) aufweist. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass das Stellventil (9, 13) als Druckstellventil vorliegt und auf einen bestimmten Stelldruck in dem ersten Druckbereich (7, 11) einstellbar ist und bei einem Erhöhen des Drucks in dem ersten Druckbereich (7, 11) auf einen Solldruck das Stellventil (9, 13) abwechselnd in einer ersten Betriebsart und einer zweiten Betriebsart betrieben wird, wobei der Stelldruck des Stellventils (9, 13) in der ersten Betriebsart auf einen ersten Stelldruck, der größer als der Solldruck ist, und in der zweiten Betriebsart auf einen zweiten Stelldruck, der dem Solldruck entspricht, eingestellt wird. Die Erfindung ...

Safety device for electrical plug connection device i.e. charging plug, of electric vehicle, has sensor device determining whether opening, recess, groove and/or locking element are damaged and/or whether plug connection is made complete

The safety device (1) has a sensor device (6) e.g. Hall sensor, which automatically determines whether a dimension and/or form of an opening, a recess (4) or groove and/or dimension and/or the form of a locking element (2) i.e. locking bolt (3), deviate from a defined and/or definable target dimension or shape. The sensor device determines whether the opening, recess, groove and/or the locking element are damaged and/or whether plug connection is made complete. An independent claim is also included for a method for checking functionality of a safety device.

Abgasklappenvorrichtung für Kraftfahrzeuge sowie Verfahren zur Montage einer Abgasklappenvorrichtung

Abgasklappenvorrichtung (10) für Kraftfahrzeuge mit einer in einem rohrförmigen Anschlusssegment (12) eines Abgasklappenmoduls (14) verstellbar gelagerten Abgasklappe (16) und mit einer Antriebseinheit (18) zum Verstellen der Abgasklappe (16), wobei das Abgasklappenmodul (14) und die Antriebseinheit (18) im eingebauten Zustand über einen Halter (20) miteinander verbunden sind, wobei das Anschlusssegment (12) mit dem Abgasrohr und der Halter (20) mit dem Anschlusssegment (12) verschweißt sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halter (20) als U-förmiger Bügel (26) ausgebildet ist, der im Vergleich zu der axialen Erstreckung des Anschlusssegments (12) eine im Wesentlichen gleiche oder geringere Abmessung in axialer Richtung aufweist, um ein Verschweißen des Anschlusssegments mit dem Abgasrohr zu ermöglichen, und dass die Antriebseinheit (18) mit dem Bügel (26) durch Verschrauben oder Verschweißen verbunden ist.

Device for turning sheet during conveying through printing machine, has gripper system with rotating clips provided outside transfer drums and pressure cylinder, where clips are formed for guiding edge from one transfer slot to another slot

The device has grippers (38) each lying along a gripper closing line. The closing lines lie parallel to a rotation axis of each transfer drum (37, 39) and a pressure cylinder (28). Two transfer slots (41, 42) are formed between the drums, and between one of the drums (37) and the cylinder. A drive is provided for synchronous rotation of the drums and the cylinder. A gripper system with rotating clips is provided outside the drums and cylinder. The clips are formed for guiding an edge from one slot to the other slot, where the edge runs over the other drum.

Mediendichtes Steuergerät für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Steuergerät in einem Kraftfahrzeug, umfassend einen Gehäusedeckel (4) mit einem umlaufenden Randbereich (8), eine flächige, elektrische Verbindungsvorrichtung (2, 3) mit integrierten Leiterbahnen, wobei der Gehäusedeckel (4) im Randbereich (8) zumindest mit der Verbindungsvorrichtung (2, 3) stoffschlüssig verbunden ist und mit der Verbindungsvorrichtung (2, 3) einen Hohlraum (9) bildet, mindestens ein elektronisches Bauteil (7) innerhalb des Hohlraums (9), wobei die Verbindungsvorrichtung (2, 3) das mindestens eine elektronische Bauteil (7) mit elektronischen Bauteilen außerhalb des Hohlraums (9) elektrisch verbindet, wobei der umlaufende Randbereich (8) mindestens im Bereich der Verbindungsnaht (6) zwischen dem Gehäusedeckel (4) und der Verbindungsvorrichtung (2, 3) mit einem Polymer (5) mediendicht umspritzt ist.

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs, Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs, dass zumindest zwei Radachsen (2, 3), ein primäres Bremssystem (14) und ein sekundäres Bremssystem (18) sowie zumindest eine Antriebsmaschine (7, 8) aufweist, wobei jedem Rad (4, 5) der Radachsen (2, 3) eine durch die Bremssysteme (14, 18) betätigbare Radbremse (15, 16) zugeordnet ist, wobei in einem Notbremsbetrieb das sekundäre Bremssystem (18) derart angesteuert wird, dass die Radbremsen (15, 16) jeweils die gleiche Bremskraft erzeugen. Es ist vorgesehen, dass im Notbremsbetrieb die zumindest eine einer Vorderradachse (2) zugeordnete erste Antriebsmaschine (7) derart angesteuert wird, dass sie die Vorderradachse (2) mit einem negativen Drehmoment beaufschlagt.

SICHERHEITSGURTAUFROLLER MIT STRAMMVORRICHTUNG

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs, Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugs, das ein primäres Bremssystem (14) und ein sekundäres Bremssystem (11) aufweist, wobei jedem Rad (4, 5) des Kraftfahrzeugs eine durch die Bremssysteme (14, 11) betätigbare Radbremse (15, 16) zugeordnet ist, wobei in einem Notbremsbetrieb das sekundäre Bremssystem (11) derart angesteuert wird, dass die Radbremsen (15, 16) jeweils die gleiche Bremskraft erzeugen. Es ist vorgesehen, dass im Notbremsbetrieb ein aktueller Lenkwinkel des Kraftfahrzeugs erfasst und das sekundäre Bremssystem in Abhängigkeit des erfassten Lenkwinkels angesteuert wird.

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer elektronischen Komponente und elektronische Komponente

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer elektronischen Komponente (E), bei dem ein Schaltungsträger (1) mit einem elektrischen Leiterelement (2) elektrisch leitend verbunden wird. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass das elektrische Leiterelement (2) und der Schaltungsträger (1) mittels eines Lötprozesses unter Verwendung eines eine Lötlegierung enthaltenden Lötpulvers (3) miteinander gefügt werden.Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin eine elektronische Komponente (E).

Aktuator und Vorrichtung zum Einlegen einer Parksperre eines Kraftfahrzeugautomatikgetriebes mit einem derartigen Aktuator sowie ein damit ausgestattetes Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Aktuator miteinem eine Antriebswelle antreibenden Antrieb, einem mit der Antriebswelle in Wirkverbindung stehenden ersten Betätigungselement,einem Federelement, welches einerseits an einem Gehäusebauteil des Aktuators abstützbar ist und sich anderseits an einem zum Spannen des Federelementes ausgebildeten zweiten Betätigungselement abstützt, wobei ein mittels der Antriebswelle antreibbares und drehbar gelagertes Drehelement vorgesehen ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist ein weiteres Betätigungselement zum Betätigen einer Schalteinrichtung vorgesehen, welches mit dem ersten Betätigungselement in Wirkverbindung steht und zwischen dem ersten Betätigungselement und dem Betätigungselement der Schalteinrichtung eine Übersetzungseinrichtung mit einem Übersetzungselement vorgesehen ist.

Mixer for concrete

ACHIEVEMENT

RETAINING ARRANGEMENT FOR LUGS

PLANT AND PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING FROM POLLUTANTS FROM EXHAUST GAS

SEALING BELLOWS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SULFONSÄUREDIAMIDEN

IMPROVED DIAPHRAGM ELECTRODE UNITS AND GAS CELLS WITH LONG LIFE SPAN

ACHIEVEMENT

ORGAN-SPECIFIC RÜCKPROJEKTION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE LANE CHOICE WITH A TRANSMISSION

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SULPHAMIC ACID HALOGENIDES

ORGAN-SPECIFIC BACKPROJECTION

Method for producing sulfonamides

Abstract A process for preparing sulfonamides I O2N N "SO2NR 5R 6 0 2 N 5 where the variables are each as defined in the description, by reacting m-nitrobenzoyl chlorides II with amino sulfones III, under the influence of B equivalents of base IV, wherein, in step a), the amino sulfone III is reacted with B1 equivalents of base IV, and, in step b), the reaction mixture resulting from step a) is reacted with m-nitrobenzoyl chlorides II and B2 10 equivalents of base IV; where B, B1 and B2 are each as defined in the description.

TETRAHYDROFURAN-ETHER DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

New tetrahydrofuran-ether compounds of the formula (I) in which A is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 and D2, which are selected independently of one another, each represent hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl, R is aryl or substituted aryl; and X is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl; exhibit powerful herbicidal, especially selectively herbicidal, properties and are particularly useful as grass herbicides.

HYDRATES OF 2-CHLORO-5-[3,6-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-2,6-DIOXO-4-(TRIFLUORO-METHYL)-1-(2H)-PYRIMIDINYL]-4-FLUORO-N-[[METHYL-(1-METHYLETHYL)-AMINO]SULPHONYL]BENZAMIDE

The present invention relates to hydrates of 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-me thyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl-( 1-methylethyl)amino]sulphonyl]benzamide. The invention also relates to a met hod for preparing these hydrates, and to formulations for crop protection wh ich comprise hydrates of the phenyluracil I.

VISCOUS CLUTCH WITH ADJUSTABLE PUMP MECHANISM AND/OR RETURN BORE THROUGH ROTOR

A viscous clutch (20) includes a housing assembly (28), a rotor assembly (26), a reservoir (38) to hold a supply of a shear fluid, a working chamber (40) operatively positioned between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly, and a fluid return bore (26- 1B) that optionally extends radially through at least an outer diameter portion of the rotor assembly to the working chamber. Selective introduction of the shear fluid to the working chamber facilitates selective torque transmission between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly. The fluid return bore can form at least a portion of a fluid return path (50) from the working chamber to the reservoir.

VISCOUS CLUTCH WITH RETURN BORE THROUGH ROTOR

A viscous clutch (20) includes a housing assembly (28), a rotor assembly (26), a reservoir (38) to hold a supply of a shear fluid, a working chamber (40) operatively positioned between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly, and a fluid return bore (26- 1B) that optionally extends radially through at least an outer diameter portion of the rotor assembly to the working chamber. Selective introduction of the shear fluid to the working chamber facilitates selective torque transmission between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly. The fluid return bore can form at least a portion of a fluid return path (50) from the working chamber to the reservoir.

SHORTING CLIP FOR AN AIRBAG IGNITION SYSTEM

Shorting clip for an ignition system adapted to be mounted in a retainer insert, including two contact members adapted to each contact a pin of a squib to short-circuit the pins and a first grounding contact adapted to contact a ground contact of a squib connector and at least one second grounding contact adapted to contact an electroconductive part of a squib. The clip further includes a support structure connecting the contact members and the first and second grounding contact with each other, which support structure is adapted to be arranged essentially parallel to the plug-in direction of the retainer insert. 1. Shorting clip for an ignition system adapted to be mounted in a retainer insert , comprising:two contact members adapted to each contact a pin of a squib to short-circuit the pins;at least one first grounding contact adapted to contact a ground contact of a squib connector; at least one second grounding contact adapted to contact an electroconductive part of a squib; characterized in thatthe clip further comprises a support structure connecting the contact members and the first and second grounding contact with each other, which support structure is adapted to be arranged in full essentially parallel to the plug-in direction of the retainer insert.2. Shorting clip according to claim 1 , further comprising a common section and ring sections claim 1 , forming with the support structure a connecting structure claim 1 , for electrically connecting the contact members claim 1 , extending in full essentially parallel to the plug-in direction of the retainer insert.3. Shorting clip according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one second contact is provided in form of a contact wing comprising a connecting portion claim 1 , which is arranged in a plane essentially normal to the plug-in direction of the retainer insert and a contact portion arranged at an angle to the connecting portion adapted to contact an electroconductive part of the squib claim 1 , whereby ...

MEMBRANE ELECTRODE UNITS AND FUEL CELLS WITH AN INCREASED SERVICE LIFE

A membrane-electrode unit includes two diffusion layers, each layer being in contact with a catalyst layer and the layers separated by a polymer electrolyte membrane. A polymer frame contacts at least one of the two surfaces of the membrane. The frame includes an inner region on at least one surface of the membrane and an outer region outside the diffusion layer. The thickness of the outer region is between 50 and 100% of the thickness of the inner region. The thickness of the outer region is reduced by a maximum 2% at a temperature of 80° C. and a pressure of 10 N/mm over a period of 5 hours, the reduction being determined after a first compression process, carried out at a pressure of 10 N/mm for 1 minute. 1. A precursor for a membrane electrode unit comprisinga polymer electrolyte membrane having two surfaces,a catalyst layer in contact with each polymer electrolyte membrane surface,a gas diffusion layer in contact with each catalyst layer, and{'sup': 2', '2, 'a polymer frame having an inner area and an outer area, the inner area being disposed between the polymer electrolyte membrane and the gas diffusion layers and the outer area is not between the polymer electrolyte membrane and the gas diffusion layers, a thickness of the outer layer being 50-100% of a thickness of the inner area, wherein the thickness of the outer area decreases over a period of 5 hours by not more than 2% at a temperature of 80° C. and a pressure of 10 N/mmand said decrease in thickness is determined after a first compression step taking place over a period of 1 minute at a pressure of 10 N/mm.'}2. The precursor according to characterized in that on both surfaces of the polymer electrolyte membrane that are in contact with a catalyst layer a polymer frame is provided.3. The precursor according to claim 2 , characterized in that the two frames are connected to each other in the outer area.4. The precursor according to claim 1 , characterized in that the thickness of all components of the ...

Catalyst for electrochemical reactions

Catalyst comprising a support and a catalytically active material for use as heterogeneous catalyst for electrochemical reactions, wherein the support is a carbon support having a BET surface area of less than 50 m 2 /g. The invention further relates to the use of the catalyst as electrode catalyst in a fuel cell.

MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND HIGHLY DURABLE FUEL CELLS

The invention relates to a membrane electrode assembly which comprises two gas diffusion layers, each contacted with a catalyst layer, which are separated by a polymer-electrolyte membrane. Said polymer electrolyte membrane has an inner area which is contacted with a catalyst layer, and an outer area which is not provided on the surface of a gas diffusion layer. The inventive assembly is characterized in that the thickness of all components of the outer area is 50 to 100%, based on the thickness of all components of the inner area. The thickness of the outer area decreases over a period of 5 hours by not more than 5% at a temperature of 80° C. and a pressure of 5 N/mm. The decrease in thickness is determined after a first compression step which takes place over a period of 1 minute at a pressure of 5 N/mm. 120-. (canceled)21. A precursor for a membrane electrode assembly comprising:two gas diffusion layers;two catalyst layers, said catalyst layers are in contact with said gas diffusion layers;a polymer electrolyte membrane having an inner area and an outer area, a thickness of said outer area being in the range of 50-100% based on a thickness of said inner area;{'sup': 2', '2, 'said thickness of said outer area decreasing by not more than 5% over a period of 5 hours at a temperature of 80° C. and a pressure of 5 N/mm, said decreasing being determined after a first compression step, said first compression step occurring over a period of 1 minute at a pressure of 5 N/mm.'}22. The precursor according to claim 21 , wherein said outer area having a monolayer structure.23. The precursor according to claim 21 , wherein said outer area of said polymer electrolyte membrane further comprising at least one more layer.24. The precursor according to wherein said thickness of said outer area is 75 to 85% claim 21 , based on said thickness of said inner area.25. The precursor according to wherein said outer area having at least one polymer layer which is meltable.26. The precursor ...

N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds and their use as pesticides

N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) 115-. (canceled)17. The compound of claim 16 , where Rand Reach independently are phenyl claim 16 , C-C-alkyl claim 16 , C-C-alkenyl claim 16 , or C-C-alkynyl claim 16 , which are unsubstituted or substituted with any combination of 1 to 6 groups selected from halogen and cyano.18. The compound of claim 16 , where Rand Reach independently are C-C-alkyl claim 16 , phenylmethyl claim 16 , allylmethyl claim 16 , propargylmethyl claim 16 , or together with the sulfur atom to which they are attached form a 3- to 6-membered saturated ring which contains 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from sulfur and oxygen.22. A method for controlling insects claim 16 , acarids or nematodes comprising claim 16 , contacting said insect claim 16 , acarid or nematode or their food supply claim 16 , habitat claim 16 , breeding ground or their locus with a pesticidally effective amount of one or more compounds of .23. The method of claim 22 , wherein Rand Reach independently are phenyl claim 22 , C-C-alkyl claim 22 , C-C-alkenyl claim 22 , or C-C-alkynyl claim 22 , which are unsubstituted or substituted with any combination of 1 to 6 groups selected from halogen and cyano.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein Rand Reach independently are C-C-alkyl claim 22 , phenylmethyl claim 22 , allylmethyl claim 22 , propargylmethyl claim 22 , or together with the sulfur atom to which they are attached form a 3- to 6-membered saturated ring which contains 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from sulfur and oxygen.28. A method of protecting growing plants from attack or infestation by insects claim 16 , acarids or nematodes comprising claim 16 , applying to the foliage of the plants claim 16 , or to the soil or water in which said plants are growing a pesticidally effective amount of one or more compounds of .29. The method of claim 28 , wherein Rand Reach independently are phenyl claim 28 , C-C-alkyl claim 28 , C-C-alkenyl claim 28 , or C-C-alkynyl claim 28 , which are ...

Sequentially arranged streptavidin-binding modules as affinity tags

The present invention relates to sequentially arranged streptavidin-binding binding modules which may in particular be used as affinity tags. The affinity tags comprise at least two individual modules capable of mediating avidic binding to streptavidin.

Membrane electrode assembly and fuel cells with improved lifetime

The present invention relates to a membrane electrode assembly comprising at least two electrochemically active electrodes which are separated by at least one polymer electrolyte membrane, the aforementioned polymer electrolyte membrane having at least one reinforcement, wherein the reinforcement comprises at least one film which has holes through which the polymer electrolyte membrane is in contact with both electrochemically active electrodes. The membrane electrode assembly is suitable for applications in fuel cells, especially in high-temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells.

EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING MACHINE

The invention relates to an exhaust gas system for a building machine, specifically for a road finishing machine or a feeder, comprising an engine compartment with an engine hood, and an exhaust gas pipe which carries off combustion gases from the engine, wherein the exhaust gas pipe is mounted in the engine compartment and ends underneath the engine hood. 1. Exhaust gas system for a building machine , specifically for a road finishing machine or a feeder , comprising:an engine compartment with an engine hood, andan exhaust gas pipe which carries off combustion gases from the engine,whereinthe exhaust gas pipe is mounted in the engine compartment and ends underneath the engine hood.2. Exhaust gas system according to claim 1 , wherein the exhaust gas pipe comprises at least one exhaust gas outlet port which provides the exhaust gas flow with a flowout direction and ends underneath the engine hood.3. Exhaust gas system according to claim 1 , wherein an exhaust gas outlet opening is provided in the engine hood claim 1 , which is oriented fluidically with the exhaust gas pipe or with the exhaust gas outlet port.4. Exhaust gas system according to claim 2 , wherein the exhaust gas outlet port or the exhaust gas pipe end in the exhaust gas outlet opening.5. Exhaust gas system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one hot air opening is provided in the engine hood for the outlet of heated air of the engine.6. Exhaust gas system according to claim 5 , wherein the at least one hot air opening comprises flow fins in order to provide an outflowing flow of heated air with a flowout direction.7. Exhaust gas system according to claim 5 , wherein the exhaust gas outlet opening is arranged next to the hot air opening so as to conduct the exhaust gas flow into the heated air flow.8. Exhaust gas system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one cooling fan which is provided to cool the engine.9. Exhaust gas system according to claim 8 , wherein the cooling fan is speed-controlled ...

SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLY AND ALSO SOLAR CELL ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a light-absorbing or light-emitting solar cell assembly and also a solar cell arrangement which is constructed from 2 to 10,000 of the solar cell assemblies according to the invention. 1. A light-absorbing and/or light-emitting solar cell assembly comprising an electrical insulator which is disposed on an electrically conductive substrate and is provided with a metallised surface , and at least one solar cell with a refractive secondary optics which is connected to the electrically conductive substrate , wherein the solar cell is disposed in a recess in the insulator which is provided with the metallised surface , the solar cell being connected to the substrate by the side orientated towards the substrate via an electrically conductive connection and the recess being dimensioned such that an interspace is produced laterally between the solar cell and the electrical insulator which is provided with the metallised surface , said interspace being filled with a coupling medium and the solar cell being connected to the metallised surface by at least one electrical contact.2. The solar cell assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling medium is selected from the group consisting of one or more transparent materials claim 1 , silicones claim 1 , silicone oil claim 1 , polycarbonates claim 1 , polyacrylates claim 1 , poly(meth)acrylates claim 1 , glass claim 1 , quartz glass claim 1 , thermoplastic plastics claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The solar cell assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling medium completely encapsulates the solar cell and the at least one electrical contact.4. The solar cell assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive connection of the solar cell to the substrate includes adhesive claim 1 , solder claim 1 , a bond connection claim 1 , and/or welding.5. The solar cell assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the metallised surface consists of one or more metals selected from the ...

Hybrid Cloud Workload Management

A method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing a workload in a hybrid cloud. It is determined whether first data processing resources processing a portion of a workload are overloaded. Responsive to a determination that the first data processing resources are overloaded, second data processing resources are automatically provisioned and the portion of the workload is automatically moved to the second data processing resources for processing. The second data processing resources are data processing resources that are provided as a service on the hybrid cloud. Processing of a first portion of a workload being processed on first data processing resources of a hybrid cloud are monitored simultaneously with monitoring processing of a second portion of the workload being processed on second data processing resources of the hybrid cloud. The workload may be allocated automatically between the first portion and the second portion responsive to the simultaneous monitoring.

Tensioning Device for a Safety Belt

A tensioning device ( 10 ) for a seat belt, in particular in a motor vehicle, having a gas generator ( 17 ) and a piston ( 21 ) guided in a tube ( 16 ) that closes a pressure space ( 20 ) in the tube ( 16 ), whereas the pressure space ( 20 ) can be pressurized by the gas generator ( 17 ), as a result of which the piston ( 21 ) can be driven to perform a tensioning operation which can be transmitted to the seat belt by means of the force transmission means. The piston ( 21 ) having a closed or constricted opening ( 1, 1 a ), and the opening ( 1, 1 a ) can be enlarged and/or opened by the material erosion caused by the pressure and/or pressure conditions in the pressure space ( 20 ).

ROAD MAKING MACHINE WITH A MATERIAL DEFLECTOR

The invention relates to a road making machine with a running gear and at least one material deflector which is arranged in front of the running gear in the driving direction and which can be pivoted up and lowered. The road making machine includes a control system by means of which an operator can choose at least between a laying operating mode and a transport operating mode. The control system is adapted to automatically completely pivot the material deflector up in the transport operating mode, and to let the operator adjust the pivot position of the material deflector manually in the laying operating mode. 1. Road making machine with a running gear and at least one material deflector located in front of the running gear in the driving direction and which can be pivoted up and lowered , and comprising a control system by means of which an operator can choose at least between a laying operating mode and a transport operating mode and wherein the control system is adapted to automatically completely pivot the material deflector into the up position in the transport operating mode , and to let the operator adjust a pivot position of the material deflector manually in the laying operating mode.2. Road making machine according to claim 1 , wherein the material deflector can be pivoted up with respect to the horizontal about an angle (α) of up to between about 30° to about 35°.3. Road making machine according to wherein the material deflector can be pivoted by means of a hydraulic system.4. Road making machine according to claim 1 , wherein the material deflector is retained with free travel permitting to swivel it to the top and/or to the bottom when it is not completely pivoted into the up position.5. Road making machine according to claim 4 , wherein a point of application of a hydraulic cylinder at the material deflector is retained in an oblong hole.6. Road making machine according to claim 4 , wherein a hydraulic cylinder takes a floating position to retain the ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A FUEL CELL

The present invention relates to a process for operating a fuel cell, especially for operating a fuel cell in which the electrolyte responsible for the proton conduction is volatile. 126-. (canceled)27. A process for operating a fuel cell comprisingi. a proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane or polymer electrolyte matrix which has at least one electrolyte whose partial vapor pressure at 100° C. is below 0.300 bar,ii. at least one catalyst layer present on both sides of the proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane or polymer electrolyte matrix,iii. at least one electrically conductive gas diffusion layer present on the two outer sides of the catalyst layer, a) supplying a hydrogenous gas by means of the gas channels present in the bipolar plate through the gas diffusion layer to the catalyst layer on the anode side,', 'b) supplying a gas mixture comprising oxygen and nitrogen by means of the gas channels present in the bipolar plate through the gas diffusion layer to the catalyst layer on the cathode side,', 'c) generating protons at the catalyst layer on the anode side,', 'd) diffusing the protons generated through the proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane or polymer electrolyte matrix,', 'e) reacting the protons with the oxygenous gas supplied on the cathode side,', 'f) tapping of the voltage potential formed via the bipolar plates on the anode side and on the cathode side,, 'iv. at least one bipolar plate present on the two outer sides of the gas diffusion layer, comprising the following stepswherein at least the hydrogenous gas supplied is enriched with at least one electrolyte which is responsible for the proton conduction and whose partial vapor pressure at 100° C. is below 0.300 bar.28. The process according to claim 27 , wherein the proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane comprises materials in which the polymer has at least one covalently bonded acid or in which the polymer has been doped with an acid.29. The process according ...

COMPOSITION FOR FORMING A CONTACT LENS

There is described a composition for forming an contact lens, in particular for forming a silicone hydrogel contact lens, comprising at least one first vinylic monomer or macromer having one first ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one second vinylic monomer or macromer having one second ethylenically unsaturated group, wherein the first and second ethylenically unsaturated groups are different from each other and wherein the composition further comprises a crosslinker with at least two ethylenically unsaturated (polymerizable) groups with a selected kinetic copolymerization parameter rof less than 1.0 relative to one of the first and second ethylenically unsaturated (polymerizable) groups as defined above. 1. A composition for forming a contact lens , comprising: at least one first vinylic monomer or macromer having one first ethylenically unsaturated group; at least one second vinylic monomer or macromer having one second ethylenically unsaturated group; and at least one crosslinker with at least one third ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one fourth ethylenically unsaturated group , wherein the first ethylenically unsaturated group is different from the second ethylenically unsaturated group , wherein the third and fourth ethylenically unsaturated groups are either identical or different , wherein at least one of the third and fourth ethylenically unsaturated group is identical to the first ethylenically unsaturated groups , wherein the first ethylenically unsaturated group has a kinetic copolymerization parameter rof less than about 1.0 relative to the second ethylenically unsaturated group.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first ethylenically unsaturated group has a kinetic copolymerization parameter rof less than 0.8 relative to the second ethylenically unsaturated group.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first ethylenically unsaturated group has a kinetic copolymerization parameter rof less than 0.5 relative to the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING RADIO OPERATIONS ON A WIRELESS COMPUTING DEVICE

Embodiments of the invention provide for a wireless computing device that comprises a set of one or more radio components to transmit and receive wireless communications on the device. Additionally, the wireless computing device includes processing and memory resources that individually or in combination provide multiple wireless applications, a radio object, and an arbitration component. The multiple wireless applications are each capable of generating a user-interface for enabling user-input in connection with wireless activities performed with that wireless application. The radio object interfaces the multiple applications with the set of one or more radio components. The arbitration component is configured to arbitrate at least one of (i) requests made by each of the wireless applications to the radio object for access to one or more of the radio components in the set, or (ii) responses from the radio object to requests made by each of the wireless applications. 1. A computing device comprising:a plurality of radio modules to transmit and receive wireless communications; and multiple applications that are operable by a user on the computing device;', 'a plurality of radio objects that interfaces the multiple applications with the plurality of radio modules, each of the plurality of radio objects corresponding to a radio module of the plurality of radio modules; and', 'an arbitration component that arbitrates at least one of (i) requests made by at least one of the multiple applications to at least one of the plurality of radio objects for access to a corresponding at least one of the plurality of radio modules, or (ii) responses from at least one of the plurality of radio objects to requests made by the at least one of the multiple applications., 'processing and memory resources that, in combination or individually, provide logic and programming, wherein the logic and programming comprises2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the arbitration component ...

Oscilloscope with internally generated mixed signal oscilloscope demo mode stimulus, and integrated demonstration and training signals

An oscilloscope includes at least one demonstration signal generator integrated as part of the oscilloscope. The demonstration signal generator generates stimulus signals that consist of digital samples of various different stored waveforms without the need of a separate demonstration board or signal source. The demonstration signal generator may loop through different sections of the stored waveforms to generate respective stimulus signals that include sequences of digital samples from the different waveforms in combination, to provide a broad range of stimulus signals. The stimulus signals may be displayed on the oscilloscope or output from the oscilloscope as demonstration mode stimulus signals to demonstrate the capabilities of the oscilloscope to customers or for training.

HEAT EXCHANGER BLOWER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A cleaning system for use with a heat exchanger includes a fluid pressurizing assembly, a wand assembly and a movement mechanism configured to selectively move the wand assembly about a pivot axis. The wand assembly includes a first wand positioned adjacent to the heat exchanger and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, a second wand positioned adjacent to the first wand and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, and a mounting assembly defining the pivot axis. The first and second wands each have a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger, and the first and second wands are both attached to the mounting assembly such that first and second wands both pivot together relative to the pivot axis. 1. A cleaning system for use with a heat exchanger , the system comprising:a fluid pressurizing assembly; a first wand positioned adjacent to the heat exchanger and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, the first wand having a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger;', 'a second wand positioned adjacent to the first wand and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, the second wand having a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger; and', 'a mounting assembly defining a pivot axis, the first and second wands both attached to the mounting assembly such that first and second wands both pivot together relative to the pivot axis; and, 'a wand assembly comprisinga movement mechanism configured to selectively move the wand assembly about the pivot axis.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first wand includes a plurality of orifices arranged in a linear pattern.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first orifices in each of the first and second wands defines a circular outlet.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the movement mechanism comprises a mechanism selected from the group consisting of an electric motor claim 1 , a ...

INTEGRATED VISCOUS CLUTCH

A viscous clutch (′) includes a stationary journal bracket (′) defining a mounting shaft (--′), an output member (′) rotatably supported on the mounting shaft about an axis (A), an input member (′) rotatably supported on the mounting shaft about the axis, and a working chamber (′) defined between the input member and the output member to selectively transmit torque there between when a shear fluid is present. The mounting shaft extends axially through the viscous clutch from a front face (′) of the viscous clutch to a rear face (′) of the viscous clutch, with the rear face defining a mounting surface for mounting the viscous clutch at a mounting location. The front and rear faces are located at opposite sides of the viscous clutch and face in opposite directions. 1. A viscous clutch comprising:a stationary journal bracket defining a mounting shaft;an output member rotatably supported on the mounting shaft about an axis;an input member rotatably supported on the mounting shaft about the axis; anda working chamber defined between the input member and the output member to selectively transmit torque therebetween when a shear fluid is present,wherein the mounting shaft extends axially through the viscous clutch from a front face to a rear face, with the rear face of the viscous clutch defining a mounting surface for mounting the viscous clutch at a mounting location, the front and rear faces located at opposite sides of the viscous clutch and facing in opposite directions.2. The viscous clutch of claim 1 , wherein the input member comprises:a rotor; anda sheave secured to the rotor to accept rotational input from a belt.3. The viscous clutch of and further comprising:a coil cup assembly body that carries both an electromagnetic coil and a first sensing element for sensing a speed of the output member relative to the mounting shaft; anda cap assembly positioned at a front end of the mounting shaft at the front face of the viscous clutch, wherein the cap assembly includes ...

PUSHING DEVICE

A pushing device that can be attached to a road paver or feeder vehicle. The pushing device is attachable to a chassis component of the road paver or the feeder vehicle and comprises a pushing unit that is attached in a movable manner to the chassis component by means of at least a spring-absorber unit. The pushing unit can be displaced relative to the chassis component in a first direction and a second direction, whereby the spring-absorber unit has a greater spring rate during a movement of the pushing unit in the first direction than in the second direction. 11221. Pushing device that is attachable to a chassis component of a road paver or feeder vehicle , the pushing device comprising at least a pushing unit that is movably held relative to the chassis component by at least a cushioning spring-absorber unit the spring absorber unit is movable from a first position P into a second position P when the pushing unit is pressed towards the chassis component in a first direction and the spring-absorber unit can be moved in a second direction from the second position P back into the first position P in order to press the pushing unit in a second direction away from the chassis component the spring-absorber unit having a larger spring rate during a movement of the pushing unit in the first direction than in the second direction.2. Pushing device according to wherein the chassis component is a cross-arm.3. Pushing device according to wherein the spring-absorber unit comprises at least a friction spring.4. Pushing device according to wherein the spring-absorber unit is connected to the pushing unit by an articulated joint.5. Pushing device according to wherein the articulated joint allows a skewed position of the pushing unit relative to the cross-arm.6. Pushing device according to wherein the pushing unit comprises a first section that is attached to an outer first section of the cross-arm by at least a spring-absorber unit and wherein the pushing unit comprises a second ...

Method for producing sulfonamides

A process for preparing sulfonamides I 2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein{'sup': '1', 'Ris hydrogen;'}{'sup': '2', 'Ris hydrogen or halogen;'}{'sup': '3', 'Ris hydrogen; and'}{'sup': '4', 'Ris hydrogen or halogen;'}{'sup': 2', '4, 'wherein at least one of the Rand Rradicals is fluorine.'}3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the chlorinating agent is selected from the group consisting of oxalyl chloride claim 1 , phosphorus trichloride claim 1 , phosphorus pentachloride claim 1 , thionyl chloride and phosphoryl chloride (POCl).4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the ratio of the chlorinating agent to the fluorinated m-nitrobenzoic acid VIIA is 1.5 to 1.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the phosphine derivative IX is selected from the group consisting of triphenylphosphine claim 4 , triphenylphosphine oxide and tri(C-C-alkyl)phosphine oxide.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the reaction is effected additionally in the presence of a Lewis acid.7. The process of claim 6 , wherein the Lewis acid is selected from the group consisting of boric acid claim 6 , tri-C-C-alkyl borate and cyclic boric esters.9. The process according to claim 8 , wherein{'sup': '1', 'Ris hydrogen;'}{'sup': '2', 'Ris hydrogen or halogen;'}{'sup': '3', 'Ris hydrogen;'}{'sup': '4', 'Ris hydrogen or halogen;'}{'sup': 2', '4, 'wherein at least one of the Rand Rradicals is fluorine; and'}{'sup': 5', '6, 'sub': 1', '6, 'Rand Rare each C-C-alkyl.'}11. The process of claim 10 , wherein the hydrolysis is carried out solvent-free in the melt. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/095,582, filed May 30, 2008, which application is a National Stage application of International Application No. PCT/EP2006/068832 filed Nov. 23, 2006, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. This application also claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 of German Patent Application No. 10 2005 057 681.8, filed Dec. 1, 2005, and European Patent ...

Dermatological, Pharmaceutical Composition Suitable for Oligonucleotides

The invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological and/or pharmaceutical composition for the topical use and application of oligonucleotides, in particular antisense-oligonucleotides such as DNAzyme, siRNAs, asDNAs or ribozymes for use as an agent against inflammatory diseases by means of emulsions having a dispersed, internal, discontinuous aqueous phase. 110-. (canceled)11. A pharmaceutical composition for topical application , the composition comprising:(a) at least one lipophilic emulsifier;(b) at least one consistency agent;(c) at least one occlusive component, synthetic oil, natural oil, or wax;(d) at least one organic additive, inorganic additive, or combination thereof; and,(e) at least one oligonucleotide.12. The pharmaceutical composition according to further comprising at least one hydrophilic emulsifier.13. The pharmaceutical composition according to further comprising at least one amphiphilic component.14. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 13 , wherein the amphiphilic component is selected from the group consisting of phospholipids claim 13 , lecithin and derivatives thereof.15. The pharmaceutical composition according to further comprising at least one humectant factor.16. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 15 , wherein the humectant factor is selected from the group consisting of glycerol claim 15 , polyols claim 15 , and osmolytes.17. The pharmaceutical composition according to further comprising at least one preservative.18. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 11 , wherein the lipophilic emulsifier is a sorbitan fatty acid ester or a glycerol derivative.19. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 18 , wherein the sorbitan fatty acid ester is selected from the group consisting of Spans claim 18 , glycerol stearate claim 18 , glycerol dioleate claim 18 , and glycerol monooleate.20. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 11 , wherein the oligonucleotide is selected from the group ...

Pretensioning Device for a Safety Belt

A pretensioning device () for a safety belt, of a motor vehicle, having a gas generator (), a piston () guided in a tube (), which closes a pressure area () in the tube () that is pressurized by the gas generator () whereupon the piston () is able to move in a pretensioning movement which is able to be conveyed to the safety belt by means of an inertia body () resting on a front face () of the piston (). The piston () forms a pass-through opening () releasable upon exceeding of a predetermined pressure and a recess () is provided in the front face () with an inertia body () resting thereon, so that a flow connection is created from the pass-through opening () to the area () located behind the piston () in the direction of the pretensioning movement (S). 113-. (canceled)14. A pretensioning device for a motor vehicle safety belt system comprising a gas generator , a piston guided in a tube , which closes a pressure area in the tube that is pressurized by gas from the gas generator with a pressure wherein the piston is able to move in a pretensioning movement within the tube for tensioning the safety belt system by means of movement of an inertia body resting on a front face of the piston , the piston forming a pass-through opening releasable for flow of the gas therethrough upon exceeding of a predetermined pressure in the pressure area while blocking the flow when the pressure is below the predetermined pressure in the pressure area , and the piston further forming at least one recess in the front face , forming with the inertia body contacting the front face a flow connection from the pass-through opening to an area located between the piston and the inertia body.15. A pretensioning device according to claim 14 , further comprising in that at least two of the recesses are provided in the front face.16. A pretensioning device according to claim 15 , further comprising in that the recesses are positioned and directed to extend radially from the center of the front ...

Pretensioner Device for a Seat Belt

A piston for a pretensioner device () for a motor vehicle seat belt system of a type having a gas generator () with the piston () guided in a tube () that closes a pressure space () in the tube (). The pressure space () can be pressurized by the gas generator (), driving the piston () to undergo pretensioning operation transmitted to the seat belt system by a force transmission means. The piston has a dome shaped front side adapted to engage a force transmission element and a skirt forming a sealing lip oriented toward the pressure space. At least one slot is formed in the outer surface of the piston extending axially from the sealing lip. The slot can be enlarged by the material erosion caused by the pressure and/or pressure conditions in the pressure space produced by gas from the gas generator. 1101721162016201721. A piston for a pretensioner device () for a motor vehicle seat belt system , the pretensioning device of a type having a gas generator () with the piston () guided in a tube () that closes a pressure space () in the tube () , whereas the pressure space () can be pressurized by the gas generator () , as a result of which the piston () can be driven to undergo pretensioning operation which can be transmitted to the seat belt system by a force transmission means , the piston comprising:the piston having a dome shaped front side adapted to engage a force transmission element and having a skirt forming a sealing lip adapted to be oriented toward the pressure space, at least one slot formed in the outer surface of the piston, the slot extending axially from the sealing lip, the slot can be enlarged by the material erosion caused by the pressure and/or pressure conditions in the pressure space produced by gas from the gas generator.2. The piston of further comprising the piston further forming a conical section extending from the front side claim 1 , a middle section having a cylindrical configuration and having a diameter closely fitting within the tube ...

AIR VALVE SEALING PLUG

A seal for an air valve having a valve shaft rotatably carried in a bore formed in a body and a valve head carried by the valve shaft to control air flow through an air passage as the valve shaft is rotated. The seal may include a pair of spaced apart sealing members adapted to engage the body within the air passage to seal a junction between the valve and air passage. The seal may also include an intermediate member between and interconnecting the sealing members, where the intermediate member is flexible to permit movement of at least a portion of the sealing members toward each other and the intermediate member is also resilient to yieldably bias the sealing members away from each other at least when the sealing members are displaced toward each other. 1. A seal for an air valve having a valve shaft rotatably carried in a bore formed in a body and a valve head carried by the valve shaft to control air flow through an air passage as the valve shaft is rotated , the seal comprising:a pair of spaced apart sealing members adapted to engage the body within the air passage to seal a junction between the valve and air passage; andan intermediate member between and interconnecting the sealing members, where the intermediate member is flexible to permit movement of at least a portion of the sealing members toward each other and the intermediate member is also resilient to yieldably bias the sealing members away from each other at least when the sealing members are displaced toward each other.2. The seal of wherein the intermediate member is formed from the same piece of material as the sealing members.3. The seal of which also comprises at least one retaining member connected to the sealing member and adapted to be at least partially received within the bore for the air valve shaft to retain the position of the seal.4. The seal of wherein the intermediate member is annular and formed of a flexible and resilient material.5. The seal of wherein the sealing members include ...

N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds and their use as pesticides

N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) wherein A is A 1 wherein the variables and the indices are as defined per the description, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions comprising compounds I, use of compounds I for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes, and methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites by use of compounds of formula I.

Tank Container With a Pump Assembly

The present invention relates to a pump assembly () for a supply unit, in particular a tank container (), comprising: a pump line () for conveying a liquid medium between a container () and a removal connection, a pump () arranged in the pump line (), and a feed connection (), which is connected to the pump line () via two connecting lines (). Here the pump () acts between the two connecting points () of the connecting lines () in the pump line (). The medium can therefore be delivered as desired directly by the pump () between the feed connection () and the container (), between the container () and the removal connection (), or between the feed connection () and the removal connection (). The invention further relates to a fuel supply unit having a pump assembly () according to the invention and a container (). 1. Tank container with a pump assembly comprising:a pump line for conveying a liquid medium between a tank and a discharge connection, a pump disposed in the pump line, and a feed connection which is connected via two connecting lines to the pump line, wherein between the feed connection and the tank,', 'between the tank and the discharge connection, or', 'between the feed connection and the discharge connection., 'the pump acts between the two connection points of the connecting lines in the pump line and the medium can be conveyed as required directly or via the pump'}2. Tank container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pump is driven via a hydraulic motor which for drive purposes is coupled via a hydraulic circuit to a hydraulic pump.3. Tank container as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the hydraulic circuit is provided with a hydraulic switching and/or regulating element so that the hydraulic motor and thus also the pump can be operated bidirectionally and with an adjustable flow rate.4. Tank container as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the hydraulic circuit has a pneumatically actuated first switching element which is coupled via a pneumatic control means to ...

METHOD FOR CONDITIONING MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE-UNITS FOR FUEL CELLS

The present invention relates to a method for the conditioning of membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells in which the output of the membrane electrode assemblies used can be increased and therefore the efficiency of the resulting polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells can be improved. 119-. (canceled)21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the conditioning is performed at a temperature of from 80° C. to 300° C.22. The method of claim 20 , wherein the conditioning is performed at a temperature of from 100° C. to 290° C. and the minimum duration of the conditioning is at least 1 minute.23. The method of claim 20 , wherein the conditioning is performed at a temperature of from 140° C. to 275° C. and the minimum duration of the conditioning is at least 2 minutes.24. The method of claim 20 , wherein the minimum duration of the conditioning is at least 30 seconds.25. The method of claim 20 , wherein the conditioning of the membrane electrode assembly is performed in an individual fuel cell or in a fuel cell stack.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein flushing with at least one gaseous medium takes place at least during the conditioning.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the gaseous medium is air claim 26 , oxygen claim 26 , nitrogen and/or noble gases.28. The method of claim 26 , wherein the media used as the gaseous medium contains no hydrogen gas or develops no hydrogen gas under the chosen conditions.29. The method of claim 25 , wherein the conditioning is performed under substantially currentless conditions.30. The method of claim 20 , wherein the polymer electrolyte matrix is an alkaline polymer and in turn contains at least one polymer with at least one heteroatom selected from the group of nitrogen claim 20 , oxygen and/or sulphur.31. The method of claim 30 , wherein the alkaline polymer is a polymer comprising at least one nitrogen atom.32. The method of claim 30 , wherein the alkaline polymer is a polyphosphazene claim 30 , polyimine claim 30 , ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CONTENT BASED ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

Methods and apparatus for providing content based on social networks are provided. In particular, a user's social relationships or activities on a social network may be utilized to determine content such as products and/or items of interest to present to the user. 1. A method implemented in a system comprising a user account database comprising a plurality of user accounts , each user account maintaining a list of assets stored on one or more devices associated with that user account , and each user account is associated with one or more social network user IDs , wherein each user account has associated relationship metrics that define a personal association probability value between that user account and each other user account based on access to at least one social network associated with the one or more social network user IDs of that user account , the method comprising:receiving a first user asset search query, the first user having a first user account in the user account database;accessing an asset database to obtain a set of prioritized assets that correspond to the asset search query, wherein the set of prioritized assets is based on the relationship metrics associated with the first user account; anddisplaying at least a subset of the prioritized set of assets.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of prioritized assets includes assets identified in the list of assets of other user accounts in the user account database that exceed a personal association probability value threshold.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the set of prioritized assets excludes identified assets already included in the list of assets associated with the first user account.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one social network comprises a plurality of users claim 1 , wherein at least a first user of the plurality of users is associated with at least a second user of the plurality of users based on predetermined criteria.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL MEDICAL DEVICE FOR TELEMEDICINE APPLICATIONS

A multifunction medical device includes a housing configured for hand-held manipulation, a processing unit within the housing, and a connector on the outer surface of the housing. The connector is coupled to the processing unit and operable to connect to a plurality of different types of medical sensors. The processing unit is configured to determine a type of a medical sensor coupled to the connector. 1. A multifunctional medical device , comprising:a housing configured for hand-held manipulation;a processing unit within the housing;a first medical sensor coupled to the housing and in communication with the processing unit, the first medical sensor operable to generate medical measurement signals; anda connector coupled to the processing unit and operable to connect to a plurality of different types of medical sensors, each type of medical sensors operable to generate corresponding medical measurement signals,wherein the processing unit is configured to determine a type of a second medical sensor connected to the connector, receive medical measurement signals from the first medical sensor and the second medical sensor connected to the connector, and transmit the received signals via a network,wherein the first medical sensor and the second medical sensor are capable of operating simultaneously when in use.2. The multifunctional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to process the received signals based upon the corresponding type of the medical sensor that generates the received signals claim 1 , create data packets based upon the processed signals claim 1 , and transmit the data packets via a network.3. The multifunctional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first medical sensor comprises a transducer that senses auscultation signals claim 1 , positioned adjacent to the first end of the housing.4. The multifunctional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the connector is on the outer surface of the housing and configured to ...

HEALTH QUANT DATA MODELER

Embodiments of the present invention are applicable in the field of finance, health care, employee benefits, math, and business statistics and are originated to provide real health-care decision analysis, risk analysis, and option analytics to corporate entities and individual participants, the need for which has arisen from the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The present Health Quant Data Modeler (HQDM) invention is designed as an application that integrates optimization, cohort analysis, forecasting, real options, and risk-based Monte Carlo simulation into a comprehensive utility for corporations as well as individuals in order to make better health-care related decisions. 1. A programmed computer system comprising:a health quant data modeler (HQDM) module comprising physical memory storing instructions that cause the HQDM module to:provide a user interface to a user via said HQDM module;create a user profile, wherein said user profile stores all input assumptions entered by said user;provide said user with a set of analytical models;receive from said user a model selection, wherein said model selection is selected from said set of analytical models;request input parameters from said user;receive said input parameters from said user; wherein one or more of said input parameters are selected from a group of input parameters comprising existing data files, manual inputs, data model fitting, simulation assumptions, and Structured Query Language (SQL) expressions;process said input parameters, wherein said input parameters are mapped based on said model selection;provide said user analysis customization options, wherein said analysis customization options are comprised of analysis parameters, analysis variables, and analysis options;receive from said user analysis customization input, wherein said user selects and customizes one or more of said analysis customization options;analyze mapped input parameters, wherein said mapped input ...

DRIVER ROOF FOR THE CONTROL PLATFORM OF A ROAD MAKING MACHINE

A driver roof for a control platform of a road making machine comprises a first roof module and a second roof module which are connected to each other permanently or detachably for forming a common driver roof. 1. A driver roof for a control platform of a road making machine , the driver roof comprising:a first roof module and a second roof module which are connected to each other permanently or detachably for forming a common driver roof.2. The driver roof according to wherein the two roof modules are laterally reversed with respect to each other.3. The driver roof according to wherein each roof module comprises one roof section and at least one lateral section angled or bent with respect to the roof section.4. The driver roof according to wherein at least one of the roof modules comprises three lateral sections angled or bent with respect to the roof section.5. The driver roof according to wherein at least one of the first and the second roof modules comprises an extension part which is movable between a retracted and an extended position.6. The driver roof according to wherein each extension part can be locked in at least one position.7. The driver roof according to wherein at least one of the first and the second roof modules is formed without an extension part.8. The driver roof according to further comprising an intermediate part inserted between the first roof module and the second roof module.9. The driver roof according to characterized in that several exchangeable intermediate parts are available which can be inserted between the two roof modules and are of different configurations or widths.10. The driver roof according to further comprising an additional cover that is mountable on one of the roof modules.11. The driver roof according to further comprising at least one lamp provided at at least one of the two roof modules.12. The driver roof according to wherein at least one of the roof modules is made of plastics claim 1 , a composite material claim 1 , ...

CHASSIS FOR A ROAD MAKING MACHINE

A chassis for a road making machine comprises at least one first longitudinal beam which extends at least in sections laterally along an engine compartment of the road making machine. The longitudinal beam comprises a step which divides the longitudinal beam into an external longitudinal beam section and an internal longitudinal beam section. The internal longitudinal beam section forms a receiving area by the step in which a first cover element can be received. 1. A chassis and cover element combination for a road making machine , the combination comprising:a chassis including at least one first longitudinal beam that is configured to extend at least in sections laterally along an engine compartment of the road making machine, the longitudinal beam comprising a step which divides the longitudinal beam into an external longitudinal beam section and an internal longitudinal beam section, the internal longitudinal beam section forming a receiving area by the step; anda first cover element that is receivable in the receiving area.2. The combination according to wherein an outer side of the internal longitudinal beam section is offset inwardly relative to an outer side of the external longitudinal beam section by the step.3. The combination according to wherein the step comprises an oblique step section between the external and the internal longitudinal beam sections.4. The combination according to wherein the step is integrally formed with the external and the internal longitudinal beam sections.5. The combination according to wherein the external and the internal longitudinal beam sections are welded to each other by means of a lap joint to form the step.6. The combination according to wherein the first cover element is detachably fixed to the chassis.7. The combination according to wherein the first cover element can be directly screwed to the chassis.8. The combination according to wherein the first cover element is receivable flush in the receiving area of the ...

TRANSVERSE SPREADING ARRANGEMENT FOR A ROAD FINISHING MACHINE

A transverse spreading arrangement for a road finishing machine includes spreading screws that work in opposite directions, a screw suspension that holds both spreading screws, and two screw bearing brackets that are each allocated to an outer end of a spreading screw. Each screw bearing bracket comprises a closed tube which is at least partially made of wear-resistant steel. 1. A transverse spreading arrangement for a road finishing machine , the transverse spreading arrangement comprising:spreading screws that work in opposite directions;a screw suspension that holds both spreading screws; andtwo screw bearing brackets that are each allocated to an outer end of a respective one of the spreading screws, wherein each screw bearing bracket comprises a closed tube which is at least partially made of wear-resistant steel.2. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein the wear-resistant steel is Hardox steel.3. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein each tube is completely made of wear-resistant steel.4. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein each tube is assembled from two half bowls.5. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein the half bowls of each tube are welded to each other.6. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein each tube is integrally formed.7. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein the two screw bearing brackets have identical designs.8. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein at least one surface of each tube is hardened.9. The transverse spreading arrangement according to wherein at least one surface of each tube is provided with a wear-reducing coating.10. A road finishing machine comprising:a transverse spreading arrangement including spreading screws that work in opposite directions, a screw suspension that holds both spreading screws, and two screw bearing brackets that are each allocated to an outer end of a respective one of the ...

ROAD FINISHING MACHINE WITH VARIABLE SCREW SUSPENSION

A road finishing machine comprises a chassis, a screw bearing arrangement for receiving a spreading screw, and first and second perforated supports at the chassis to fix the screw bearing arrangement to the chassis. The first and the second perforated supports each comprise first and second hole patterns to fix different screw bearing arrangements to the road finishing machine by means of the first hole pattern or by means of the second hole pattern. 1. A road finishing machine comprising:a chassis;a screw bearing arrangement for receiving a spreading screw; andfirst and second perforated supports at the chassis to fix the screw bearing arrangement to the chassis, wherein the first and the second perforated supports each comprise first and second hole patterns to fix different screw bearing arrangements to the chassis by means of the first hole pattern or by means of the second hole pattern.2. The road finishing machine according to wherein the first and the second hole patterns each comprise a group of bores.3. The road finishing machine according to wherein the bores of the first hole pattern are equidistantly spaced apart claim 2 , and the bores of the second hole pattern are equidistantly spaced apart.4. The road finishing machine according to wherein the first and the second hole patterns extend offset in parallel with respect to each other.5. The road finishing machine according to wherein the first and the second hole patterns can each be connected to a lifting cylinder to fix the screw bearing arrangement to the chassis of the road finishing machine by means of the cylinders.6. The road finishing machine according to wherein the screw bearing arrangement is configured to be fixed to the first hole pattern when a spreading screw with a first screw flight diameter is arranged in the screw bearing arrangement claim 1 , and is configured to be fixed to the second hole pattern when a spreading screw with a second screw flight diameter which is smaller than the ...

FLUID INSULATED HIGH VOLTAGE COIL

Exemplary embodiments include a fluid insulated high voltage coil having closed tank for an insulation fluid and a high voltage coil arranged therein with at least two taps. An insulation tube extends into the tank, where the inner part of the tube is accessible from an outer side of the tank. Electric contact elements extend through the tube walls along its longitudinal axis, where at least some of the contact elements are electrically connected with the taps. A removable column-like electrical interaction device is arranged within the inner part of the insulation tube, which is electrically connected to the at least two taps by means of the contact elements. 1. A fluid insulated high voltage coil , comprising:a closed tank for an insulation fluid;a high voltage coil arranged in the closed tank, the coil having at least two taps;an insulation tube extending into the tank, wherein an inner part of the tube is accessible from an outer side of the tank;electric contact elements extend through tube walls along a longitudinal axis, wherein at least some of the electric contact elements are electrically connected with the taps;wherein a removable column-like electrical interaction device is arranged within the inner part of the insulation tube, the electrical interaction device is electrically connected to the at least two taps by means of the electric contact elements.2. The fluid insulated high voltage coil according to claim 1 , comprising:a tap changer which is electrically connected with the taps of the high voltage coil.3. The fluid insulated high voltage coil according to claim 1 , wherein the electric contact elements are first electric contact elements claim 1 , the voltage coil comprising:additional electric contact elements within the electric interaction device along its longitudinal axis, wherein longitudinal distances of the additional electric contact elements are adapted to the longitudinal distances of the first contact elements of the insulation tube.4. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEALTHCARE OPTION SELECTION

The present invention is adapted to provide real health-care decision analysis, risk analysis, and option analytics to individual participants, the need for which has arisen from the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The system and process simulate, optimize and visualize individual health plan options. The optimization utility uses the carrier component pricing, actuarial value calculations and phantom rate development as the basis of valuation for each of the medical and pharmacy benefit plan design permutations. Employer sponsored insurance funding, legislated premium tax credits and cost sharing reductions and individual account based funding are all factored into the process. A detailed preference analytics algorithm is used to formulate the appropriate individual risk profile in order to map the options. The individual has the ability to simulate customized scenarios as part of the tier paths defined in the Affordable Care Act. 1. A computer program product for providing a process for healthcare plan selection comprising:a nontransitory computer readable medium; andcomputer program code, encoded on the computer readable medium, comprising computer readable instructions for:obtaining demographic data for a healthcare consumer;obtaining said healthcare consumer's health profile data;obtaining one or more healthcare preferences of said healthcare consumer;determining whether said healthcare consumer is eligible for a premium tax credit and calculating said premium tax credit;determining whether said healthcare consumer is eligible for a cost sharing reduction and calculating said cost sharing reduction;running a simulation that predicts said consumer's claims over a period of time;determining said healthcare consumer's healthcare plan options based, at least in part, on one or more of the following: said demographic data, said health profile data, said healthcare preferences, said tax credit, said cost sharing reduction, and said predicted claims; andpresenting ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND REPORTING HEATLH PLAN MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE

The present invention provides analytic utilities to an employer or health plan administrator as the financial underwriter of medical, prescription drug, and disability income protection for employees. It is specifically designed to integrate the use of evidence based clinical performance data and prescription drug possession ratios as part of a network optimization application; provide insights into disease progression and population migration over multiple time periods; calculate the impact on productivity as result of risk levels and health conditions; and make available advanced financial modeling capabilities utilizing econometric models and simulation. 1. A computer program product for providing a process of analyzing and reporting operational performance for health plan management comprising:a non-transitory computer readable medium; andcomputer program code, encoded on the computer readable medium, comprising:an evidence-based medicine module, wherein said evidence-based medicine module is configured to determine the degree of healthcare provider conformity with clinical guidelines, determine patient compliance with a prescribed medication regimen,a population migration module, wherein said population migration module categorizes insured members into cost groups;a benchmarking module, wherein said benchmarking module compares an insured member or group's healthcare costs to a benchmark for a person or group having a similar demographic profile;a health productivity module, wherein said health productivity module determines the cost impact that results from a change in a member's health conditions and/or risk level; anda financial analytics module, wherein said financial analytics module provides forecasts of future costs and possible outcomes based, at least in part, on the results provided by one or more of the above modules.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein said evidence based medicine module is a third-party evidence-based medicine ...

Electropneumatic handbrake system for commercial vehicles with spring-loaded parking brakes

An electropneumatic brake system, for a commercial vehicle which is provided for pulling a trailer, includes at least one service brake circuit configured to activate service brake actuators, a parking brake circuit having parking brake actuators on at least one axle, a trailer brake circuit configured to provide a trailer brake pressure at a trailer brake pressure port, and a manually actuatable operating unit in a driver's cab. The manually actuatable operating unit has a first operating element and a second operating element. In the case of actuation of the first operating element when the vehicle is driving, the parking brake actuators are activated and a trailer brake pressure is output at the trailer brake pressure port. In the case of actuation of the second operating element when the vehicle is driving, only a trailer brake pressure is output.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE

In a method for controlling a hydraulic braking system, in the event of a failure of a primary brake actuator system, a secondary brake actuator system is activated. 111.-. (canceled)12. A method for controlling a hydraulic braking system in a vehicle that includes a primary brake actuator system and a secondary brake actuator system for generating hydraulic brake pressure at wheel brake units at front wheels and at rear wheels of the vehicle , the method comprising:setting the brake pressure in the wheel brake units via settable inlet valves; andwhen a failure of the primary brake actuator system occurs, generating the brake pressure via the secondary brake actuator system.13. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the inlet valves at the rear wheels of the vehicle are closed when the inlet valves are in a deenergized state claim 12 , the method further comprising moving the inlet valves into an open position when a defined differential pressure is exceeded.14. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the secondary brake actuator system has a one-channel design and supplies all of the wheel brake units with the same brake pressure.15. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the primary brake actuator system includes an ESP system (electronic stability program) including a hydraulic pump.16. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the secondary brake actuator system includes an electromechanical brake booster that actuates a master brake cylinder in the braking system.17. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the inlet valves at the wheel brake units of the front wheels are open when deenergized.18. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the inlet valves at the wheel brake units of the front wheels remain in an open position when a failure occurs in the primary brake actuator system and brake pressure generation by the secondary brake actuator system.19. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the inlet valves at the wheel brake units ...

Deployment of environment-agnostic services

Systems and methods for deploying runtime environment-agnostic services are presented. In an example embodiment, an indication is received of a runtime environment in which a first programming code and a second programming code are to execute. The second programming code includes a dependency to the first programming code that is abstracted from the runtime environment. An artifact of the first programming code and an artifact of the second programming code are accessed from a data store based on the indication of the runtime environment. The artifact of the first programming code and the artifact of the second programming code are integrated to yield integrated programming code. The integrated programming code is deployed to the indicated runtime environment.

AIRBAG CONNECTOR SYSTEM

The present invention provides an airbag connector system comprising an airbag squib connector adapted to be mated with a corresponding airbag squib socket, whereby the airbag squib connector comprises a connector housing with a connection tube. The connection tube is provided with at least one reversed locking arm adapted to lock the airbag squib connector to the airbag squib socket, whereby the reversed locking arm extends from a flexible torsion element provided at an insertion sided end of the connection tube in a direction essentially opposing the insertion direction of the airbag squib connector into the corresponding socket. Thereby, the flexible torsion element is adapted to deform and thereby enable a deflection of the reversed locking arm upon insertion of the airbag squib connector into the airbag squib socket. 1. An electrical connector system , comprising:an electrical connector configured to be mated with a corresponding socket, the electrical connector having a connector housing with a connection tube which is provided with a reversed locking arm configured to lock the electrical connector to the corresponding socket, wherein the reversed locking arm extends from a flexible deformable element provided at an insertion sided end of a connection in a direction essentially opposing an insertion direction of the electrical connector into the corresponding socket, wherein the flexible deformable element is configured to deform and thereby enable a deflection of the reversed locking arm upon insertion of the electrical connector into the corresponding socket, wherein said deflection of the reversed locking arm causes the flexible deformable element to deform inwardly towards a center of the connection tube, wherein the flexible deformable element is formed as an integral part of a base ring at the insertion sided end of the connection tube, and wherein the flexible deformable element is configured to perform a torsion movement essentially around a ...

Analog Switch with Boost Current for Fast Turn On

An analog switch includes an input terminal, an output terminal, a common gate, and a common source. The switch includes a current source which has a first input coupled to a first voltage supply, a control input coupled to receive a gate boost signal, and an output coupled to the common gate. The current source supplies a boost gate current to the common gate during a boost period and supplies a reduced gate current during a second period different than the boost period. The switch includes a clamp circuit which has a first terminal coupled to the common gate, a second terminal coupled to the common source, and a third terminal. The switch includes a Vgs detection circuit which provides the gate boost signal responsive to a conduction of current through the clamp circuit. 1. An analog switch comprising:a first transistor having a first terminal coupled to an input voltage terminal, a second terminal coupled to a common source, and a control terminal coupled to a common gate;a second transistor having a first terminal coupled to an output voltage terminal, a second terminal coupled to the common source, and a control terminal coupled to the common gate;a current source having a first input adapted to be coupled to a first voltage supply, a control input coupled to receive a gate boost signal, and an output coupled to the common gate, the current source operable to supply a boost gate current to the common gate terminal during a boost period and to supply a reduced gate current after the boost period;a clamp circuit having a first terminal coupled to the common gate, a second terminal coupled to the common source, and a third terminal, the clamp circuit operable to apply a clamp voltage across the common gate and the common source; anda Vgs detection circuit having a first terminal coupled to the third terminal of the clamp circuit and having a second terminal adapted to be coupled to a second voltage supply, the Vgs detection circuit operable to provide the gate ...

METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR MONITORING TRAVEL MOVEMENTS OF AN ELEVATOR CAR

A method and control device for monitoring travel movements of an elevator car utilize an electronic control device positioned at the car. Travel movements of the elevator car are travels, speeds or accelerations of the car. At least individual travel movements are subject to redundant detection for the purpose of monitoring. Either the travels or the speeds are redundantly detected and the accelerations singularly detected, or alternatively the accelerations are redundantly detected and the travels or the speeds are singularly detected, or preferably the travels or the speeds and the accelerations are redundantly detected. The electronic control device is preferably arranged at the support rollers of the elevator car.

N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds and their use as pesticides

N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) 1. (canceled)3: The compound of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': '3', 'sub': 1', '10', '1', '10', '2', '10', '3', '8', '3', '8', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10, 'Qis halogen, C-C-alkyl, C-C-haloalkyl, C-C-alkynyl, C-C-cycloalkyl, C-C-halocycloalkyl, each unsubstituted or independently substituted with 1 to 2 groups selected from cyano, C-C-alkoxy, C-C-haloalkoxy or C-C-alkylthio, or'}{'sup': 3', '14', '14', '15', '16', '17', '18', '18, 'sub': q', '2', '2, 'claim-text': [{'sup': 14', '19, 'sub': 1', '10', '3', '8, 'Ris C-C-alkyl or C-C-cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with 1 R; and'}, {'sup': 15', '19, 'sub': 1', '10', '1', '10', '2', '10', '2', '10, 'Ris C-C-alkyl, C-C-haloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-C-alkynyl, each unsubstituted or substituted with 1 R; and'}, {'sup': 16', '19, 'sub': 1', '10', '1', '10', '2', '10', '2', '10, 'Ris hydrogen, C-C-alkyl, C-C-haloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-C-alkynyl, each unsubstituted or substituted with 1 R; and'}, {'sup': 17', '19, 'sub': 1', '10', '1', '10', '2', '10', '2', '10', '3', '8, 'Ris C-C-alkyl, C-C-haloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-C-alkynyl, C-C-cycloalkyl, each unsubstituted or substituted with 1 R; and'}, {'sup': '18', 'sub': 1', '10', '1', '10, 'Ris hydrogen, C-C-alkyl, or C-C-haloalkyl; and'}, {'sup': '19', 'sub': 1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10, 'Ris cyano, nitro, C-C-alkoxy, C-C-haloalkoxy, C-C-alkylthio, C-C-haloalkylthio;'}], 'Qis OR, S(O)R, NRR, OS(O)R, C(S)NH, C(R)═NOR; wherein'}{'sup': '4', 'Qis halogen and is in the ortho-position.'}4: The compound of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': '3', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4, 'Qis halogen, C-C-haloalkyl or C-C-haloalkoxy.'}5: The compound of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 2', '3', '11, 'sub': 1', '10', '2', '10', '2', '10', '3', '8, 'claim-text': {'sup': '11', 'sub': 1', '10', '1', '10', '3', '8', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10', '1', '10, 'Ris halogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, mercapto, amino, C-C-alkoxy, C-C ...

Method for controlling a printing machine and stopping a transport device thereof

A method for controlling a printing machine including a revolving transport device for transporting a substrate, includes continuously scanning the surface of the transport device using a detection device, evaluating measured results to find defects on the surface, saving the defects in a data memory and outputting information on the defects. The method advantageously provides an operator with targeted information on defect type, defect location and defect frequency and thus allows a targeted elimination of defects, which may increase the overall productivity of the printing machine.

SENSOR DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A sensor device for a motor vehicle, including a first transmitting antenna, which is situated on a surface of a substrate, has a narrow lobe-type directional characteristic and includes a defined number of planar antenna elements; a second transmitting antenna situated on the surface of the substrate has a wide lobe-type directional characteristic, including a defined number of planar antenna elements, the directional characteristics of the two transmitting antennas being oriented opposite one another by a defined angle, with respect to a boresight; and at least one receiving antenna situated on the surface of the substrate including a defined number of planar antenna elements. 1. A sensor device for a motor vehicle , comprising:a first transmitting antenna which is situated on a surface of a substrate and has a narrow lobe-type directional characteristic and includes a defined number of planar antenna elements;a second transmitting antenna which is situated on the surface of the substrate and has a wide lobe-type directional characteristic, including a defined number of planar antenna elements, the directional characteristics of the first transmitting antenna and the second transmitting antenna being oriented opposite to one another by a defined angle, with respect to a boresight; andat least one receiving antenna situated on the surface of the substrate and having a defined number of planar antenna elements.2. The sensor device recited in claim 1 , further comprising:a plug element for connecting a plug for the first transmitting antenna, the second transmitting antenna, and the at least one receiving transmitter, the plug element being situated orthogonally to the substrate and orthogonally to the first transmitting antenna and the second transmitting antenna, the plug element being a greatest distance from the receiving antenna, with respect to the first transmitting antenna and the second transmitting antenna.3. The sensor device as recited in claim 1 , ...

DEVICE FOR PRINTING ON TWO SIDES

A device for printing on both sides of sheet-shaped printing substrates uses a pivotable ink application unit. An ink transfer unit is disposed to pivot between two impression cylinders that succeed each other and is thus capable of printing the first side and the second side of the same sheet. 1. A device for printing on both sides of sheet-shaped printing substrates , the device comprising:impression cylinders; anda pivotable ink application unit disposed to pivot between two of said impression cylinders that succeed each other and to print on both sides of a same sheet.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said pivotable ink application unit is an inkjet print head.3. The device according to claim 2 , further comprising end stops claim 2 , a pivoting movement of said inkjet print head is limited by said end stops.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein said end stops have dampers that are suitable for reducing a speed of impact of said inkjet print head on said end stops.5. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said pivotable ink application unit has at least three rollers and a transfer belt disposed above said impression cylinders and guided by said at least three rollers claim 2 , said at least three rollers include upper two rollers being stationary and at least one lower roller being movable.6. The device according to claim 5 , further comprising a parallelogram guide and said at least one movable lower roller is one of at least two movable lower rollers which are movable via said parallelogram guide.7. The device according to claim 5 , wherein a printed image is applied to said transfer belt by said least one inkjet print head.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein:said pivotable ink application unit has a print head, an imaging cylinder, a first transfer cylinder and a second transfer cylinder;said print head prints on said imaging cylinder;said imaging cylinder prints a first-side image onto said first transfer cylinder;said first ...

DEVICE FOR TWO-SIDED PRINTING

A device for two-sided printing of sheet-shaped printing substrates includes an impression cylinder on which the printing substrate is guided through more than 360°. As a result of being guided through more than 360°, the second side of the sheet is moved into an effective region of an ink application unit that has already printed a first side of the printing substrate as it was guided on an upstream impression cylinder. 1. A device for two-sided printing of sheet-shaped printing substrates , the device comprising:an upstream impression cylinder;an ink application unit having an effective region, said ink application unit initially printing a first side of the printing substrate on said upstream impression cylinder in said effective region; andan impression cylinder guiding the printing substrate thereon through more than 360° and moving a second side of the printing substrate once again into said effective region of said ink application unit.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said impression cylinder guiding the printing substrate through more than 360° has grippers configured to be lowered.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said impression cylinder guiding the printing substrate through more than 360° has cams being pivotable in and out.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said impression cylinder guiding the printing substrate through more than 360° attracts the sheet-shaped printing substrate by suction.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said impression cylinder guiding the printing substrate through more than 360° has a surface and an ink-repellent coating on said surface.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said impression cylinders are disposed in succession claim 1 , and said ink application unit is pivotable between said impression cylinders.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein said pivotable ink application unit is an inkjet print head.8. The device according to claim 6 , wherein said pivotable ink ...

SHIFTING DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A shifting device () for an automatic gearbox of a motor vehicle has a housing () and a selector lever () for selecting a gear stage which selector lever is guided in the housing (). The shifting device () has an automatic shift gate () and a sequential shift gate (), and the housing () has fastening means () for fixing the shifting device () in the motor vehicle. The fastening means () are arranged so that the housing () can be fixed in a first position and in a second position which is rotated by 180 degrees relative to the first position. The fastening means () are arranged point-symmetrically in order to rotate the shifting device () by degrees, with the result that the respective fastening points coincide with the original fastening paints after the rotation and the fastening means () are fixed on in each case the same motor vehicle-side fastening points. 1. A shifting device for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle , comprising:{'b': '4', 'a housing ();'}{'b': 6', '4, 'a gear selector lever () that is accommodated in the housing (), said lever being provided to select a gear of the automatic transmission;'}{'b': '18', 'an automatic shift gate (); and'}{'b': '20', 'a sequential shift gate ();'}{'b': 4', '10', '2', '10', '3', '10', '4', '10', '5', '2', '10', '2', '10', '3', '10', '4', '10', '5', '4', '18', '20', '18', '2, 'wherein the housing () has fastening means (., ., ., .) arranged point-symmetrically to affix the shifting device () in the motor vehicle, and wherein the fastening means (., ., ., .) are arranged in such a way that, the housing () can be affixed in a first position as well as in a second position that is rotated by 180° relative to the first position, wherein the automatic shift gate () and the sequential shift gate () in the first position are configured symmetrically to the automatic shift gate () and to the sequential shift gate () in the second position relative to the center of symmetry of the point symmetry, so that the shifting ...

DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A FLUID

A device for administering a fluid is provided, with 1. A device for administering a fluid , comprising{'b': 16', '116', '17, 'a cylinder (, ) which has an open dispensing end (),'}{'b': 36', '16', '116', '35', '16', '116', '17', '10, 'a piston () which is displaceable between a front and rear end position in the cylinder (, ) and is connected to a plunger rod () that protrudes along a first direction beyond a rear end of the cylinder (, ) opposite the open dispensing end () and is guided in a receiving block (),'}{'b': 18', '17, 'a nonreturn valve () closing the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 35', '135', '10, 'a tension device (S) which is connected to the piston rod (, ) and is arranged in the receiving block (),'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '35', '135', '17, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its front end position, can move the piston rod (, ) in a tensioning operation along the first direction until the piston () is in its rear end position in order thereby to fill the cylinder (, ) with the fluid to be administered and in order to pretension the piston rod (, ) toward the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '18, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its rear end position, can release the piston rod (, ) in a dispensing operation, and therefore the piston () moves counter to the first direction as far as its front end position because of the applied pretension and, in the process, fluid in the cylinder (, ) is dispensed via the nonreturn valve () for administering,'}{'b': 52', '12', '53, 'the tensioning device (S) has a ramp () which is rotatable by means of a motor () and has a ramp track () extending along a helical line,'}{'b': 53', '1', '2', '46, 'wherein the ramp track () ascends from a first plateau along a region of inclination (S, S) to a second plateau and descends from the second plateau to the first plateau via a transition flank (),'}{'b': 51', ' ...

ROAD FINISHING MACHINE OR CHARGER VEHICLE WITH PUSHING MEANS FOR A MATERIAL TRANSFER PROCESS

A road-making machine is provided in the form of a road-finishing machine for producing a paving layer from a laying material or a charger vehicle for supplying the road-finishing machine with a laying material. The road-making machine comprises a material bunker, and a pushing means fixed forward of the material bunker at a chassis, such that pushing rollers of the pushing means may dock to rear tires of a truck. The pushing rollers comprise a pair of first pushing rollers mountable in a first position in a seat of a traverse of the pushing means. Either the pushing means is expandable by at least one changeable attachment to which the first pushing rollers may be mounted in a second position further forward with respect to the first position, or the pushing means comprises a pair of second pushing rollers which may be selectively positioned forward of the first pushing rollers. 1. A road making machine in the form of a road finishing machine for producing a paving layer from a laying material or a charger vehicle for supplying the road finishing machine with a laying material to be laid , the road making machine comprising:a chassis;a material bunker for receiving the laying material arranged, as viewed in a direction of travel, at a front of the chassis; anda pushing means which is fixed, as viewed in the direction of travel, forward of the material bunker at the chassis such that pushing rollers of the pushing means may dock to rear tires of a truck when the truck is pouring the laying material into the material bunker, wherein the pushing rollers comprise a pair of first pushing rollers which may be mounted in at least one first position, with respect to a traverse of the pushing means, in which the first pushing rollers are mounted in a seat of the traverse, wherein either the pushing means is expandable by means of at least one changeable attachment to which the first pushing rollers may be mounted in a second position further moved forward with respect to ...

DYNAMOELECTRIC ROTARY MACHINE WITH ELEMENTS FOR REDUCING TONAL NOISES

A dynamoelectric rotary machine includes a stator, which has a winding system arranged in grooves disposed between teeth of a magnetically conductive body and a winding head on the end faces of the stator in each case. A rotor with a cage ring is arranged rotatably about an axis and during operation of the dynamoelectric rotary machine is in electromagnetic interaction in a motor-driven or generator-driven manner with the winding system of the stator arranged in the grooves by way of an air gap. Comb-type elements are disposed on the end faces of the stator. The comb-type elements assume an extensive intermediate space between the winding system projecting from the end faces of the stator, so that tonal noises which are produced during operation of such an electric machine are at least reduced. 1. A dynamoelectric rotary machine , comprising:a stator having a magnetically conductive body with grooves formed therein and teeth and a winding system disposed in said grooves, said grooves disposed between said teeth of said magnetically conductive body;a winding head disposed on end faces of said stator in each case;a rotor having a cage ring and is disposed rotatably about an axis, and during operation of the dynamoelectric rotary machine said rotor is in electromagnetic interaction in a motor-driven or generator-driven manner with said winding system of said stator disposed in said grooves by way of an air gap formed between said rotor and said stator; andcomb-type elements disposed on said end faces of said stator, and assume an extensive intermediate space between said winding system projecting from said end faces of said stator, so that tonal noises, which are produced during the operation of the dynamoelectric rotary machine, are at least reduced.2. The dynamoelectric machine according to claim 1 , wherein:said rotor has a rotor magnetically conductive body; andsaid comb-type elements have an axial thickness which generally corresponds to a distance of said cage ...

OLIGOMERIC PARTICLE REAGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Provided herein are oligomeric reagents, including oligomeric reagents of streptavidin or a streptavidin mutein, compositions thereof, and methods for manufacturing oligomeric reagents, including methods for reliably manufacturing oligomeric particle reagents of a desired size. In some cases, the reagents are oligomeric particle reagents containing a plurality of binding sites for agents, and thus the one or more agents are multimerized by reversibly binding to the oligomeric particle reagent, e.g., thereby creating a multimerized oligomeric particle reagent, having stimulatory agents multimerized thereon. Also provided are methods for using the oligomeric reagents for incubation or culturing, such as to induce stimulation of expansion, activation, and/or survival, of a composition of cells such as a population of lymphocytes. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods and reagents for the stimulation, survival, persistence, activation, or other effect of cell populations that involve binding of agents to a molecule on the cell surface. 1. An oligomeric particle reagent comprising a plurality of streptavidin or streptavidin mutein molecules , wherein the size of the oligomeric particle reagent comprises i) a radius of greater than 50 nm , ii) a molecular weight of at least 5×10g/mol; and/or (iii) at least 100 streptavidin or streptavidin mutein tetramers per oligomeric particle reagent.2. The oligomeric particle reagent of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of streptavidin or streptavidin mutein molecules reversibly bind to or are capable of reversibly binding to biotin claim 1 , a biotin analog or a streptavidin-binding peptide.3. The oligomeric particle reagent of claim 1 , wherein the oligomeric particle reagent comprises a plurality of streptavidin mutein molecules and each of the streptavidin mutein molecules comprises the amino acid sequence Val-Thr-Ala-Argor Ile-Gly-Ala-Argat sequence positions corresponding to positions 44 to 47 with reference to ...

ACTUATOR, DEVICE FOR ENGAGING A PARKING LOCK OF A MOTOR-VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVING SUCH AN ACTUATOR AND MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED THEREWITH

The invention relates to an actuator, comprising a drive () that drives a drive shaft (), a first actuating element () operatively connected to the drive shaft () for actuating a switching apparatus, a spring element (), which can be supported at one end on a housing component () of the actuator and is supported on the other end on a second actuating element () designed to load the spring element (). The actuator according to the invention is characterized in that a rotatably mounted rotational element () that can be driven by means of the drive shaft () is provided, which rotational element has, on one side, a first control gate (), which is operatively connected to the first actuating element () for actuation of the switching apparatus, and on the other side, a second control gate () for loading the spring element (). 1. An actuator , comprising:{'b': 2', '1, 'a drive () configured for driving a drive shaft (),'}{'b': 3', '1, 'a first actuating element () operatively connected to the drive shaft () configured for actuating a shifting device,'}{'b': 5', '16', '17', '5, 'a spring element () supported at one end on a housing component () of the actuator and at its opposite end on a second actuating element () configured to load the spring element (),'}{'b': 4', '1, 'a rotary element () defining an axis of rotation and adapted to be rotatably driven using the drive shaft (),'}{'b': 7', '3, 'a first control cam () rotatable about the axis of rotation and operatively connected to the first actuating element () and configured to actuate the shifting device, and'}{'b': 8', '5, 'a second control cam () rotatable about the axis of rotation and configured to load the spring element ().'}2203721178. The actuator according to claim 1 , further comprising a first engagement element () of the first actuating element () configured to strike or engage in the first control cam () claim 1 , and a second engagement element () of the second actuating element () configured to strike or ...

STREPTAVIDIN MUTEINS AND METHODS OF USING THEM

The invention concerns novel streptavidin muteins and methods of determining, immobilizing, isolating or purifying proteins under denaturing conditions. In one embodiment such a mutein has an Cys residue at sequence position 127 of the wild-type sequence of streptavidin and comprises at least one mutation in the region of the amino acid positions 117 to 121 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild type streptavidin. 1. A mutein , selected from muteins of streptavidin , wherein the mutein(a) has a Cys residue at sequence position 127 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild-type streptavidin as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, and{'sup': ['44', '45', '46', '47', '44', '45', '46', '47'], '#text': '(b) wherein the sequence Val-Thr-Ala-Arg(SEQ ID NO: 10) or the sequence IleGlyAlaArg(SEQ ID NO: 11) is present in the region of amino acid positions 44 to 47 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild-type streptavidin.'}3. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the mutein is a mutein of a minimal streptavidin which begins N-terminally in the region of the amino acids 10 to 16 of wild type streptavidin and terminates C-terminally in the region of the amino acids 133-142 of wild type streptavidin.4. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the mutein comprises the sequence of the mutein m302C (SEQ ID NO: 14).5. The mutein according to claim 4 , wherein the mutein consists of the sequence of mutein m1-9C (SEQ ID NO: 16) or m302C (SEQ ID NO: 14).6. A nucleic acid molecule claim 1 , comprising a sequence coding for a streptavidin mutein as defined in .7. A method of isolating claim 1 , purifying or determining under denaturing conditions a protein that is fused with a) a peptide sequence of the formula Trp-Xaa-His-Pro-Gln-Phe-Yaa-Zaa (SEQ ID NO: 8) in which Xaa represents an arbitrary amino acid and Yaa and Zaa either both denote Gly or Yaa denotes Glu and Zaa denotes Arg or Lys claim 1 , or b) with a peptide sequence that comprises a sequential arrangement of ...

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH MACHINE COMPONENT

A construction machine according to the disclosure comprises a primary drive configured to generate waste heat and one or a plurality of machine components, the machine components being arranged in the area of the primary drive of the construction machine. At least one of the machine components is arranged in a housing including at least one flow passage through which ambient air is sucked using underpressure or which can have ambient air supplied thereto using overpressure so that an air current is created. 1. A construction machine comprising:a primary drive configured to generate waste heat;one or a plurality of machine components arranged in an area of the primary drive; anda housing that accommodates at least one of the machine components, the housing including a flow passage through which ambient air can be sucked using underpressure or which can have ambient air supplied thereto using overpressure so that an air current can be created.2. The construction machine according to further comprising a fan for generating the pressure difference that creates the air current.3. The construction machine according to wherein the primary drive includes a cooling device for generating the pressure difference that creates the air current.4. The construction machine according to wherein the air current is variably adjustable manually or automatically.5. The construction machine according to wherein the air current is controllable depending on temperature of the respective machine component and/or depending on temperature of the primary drive.6. The construction machine according to wherein the housing includes cooling fins that extend into the flow passage.7. The construction machine according to further comprising a heat exchanger arranged in the flow passage for conducting heat from an internal space of the housing.8. The construction machine according to wherein the flow passage is shaped such that when air flows therethrough a turbulent or a laminar air current will be ...

ROAD FINISHING MACHINE WITH PUSHING DEVICE

The disclosure relates to a road finishing machine with a chassis and a pushing device. The pushing device comprises at least one docking assembly and at least one absorber unit. The absorber unit is fixed to the chassis of the road finishing machine and comprises at least one piston-cylinder unit which comprises a cylinder and a working piston movable therein which subdivides the piston-cylinder unit into at least one first and one second chambers and is coupled to the docking assembly. The docking assembly may be positioned, by the movably mounted working piston, relative to the chassis between an extended position and at least one retracted position. In the piston-cylinder unit, at least one flow channel is provided between the first and the second chambers for letting a fluid enclosed in the piston-cylinder unit pass through, the fluid being prestressed in the extended position. 1. A road finishing machine comprising:a chassis; anda pushing device comprising a docking assembly and an absorber unit, the absorber unit being fixed to the chassis and comprising a piston-cylinder unit, the piston-cylinder unit comprising a cylinder and a working piston that is movable therein and that subdivides the piston-cylinder unit into a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the docking assembly is coupled to the working piston and may be positioned relative to the chassis between an extended position and a refracted position by the working piston, and wherein the piston-cylinder unit further comprises at least one flow channel provided between the first and second chambers for allowing a fluid enclosed in the piston-cylinder unit to pass through, the fluid being prestressed when the docking assembly is in the extended position.2. The road finishing machine according to wherein the prestressed fluid comprises a silicone.3. The road finishing machine according to wherein the at least one flow channel is disposed in the working piston.4. The road finishing machine according ...

DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A FLUID

A device for administering a fluid is provided, with 1. A device for administering a fluid , comprising{'b': 16', '116', '17, 'a cylinder (, ) which has an open dispensing end (),'}{'b': 36', '16', '116', '35', '16', '116', '17', '10, 'a piston () which is displaceable between a front and rear end position in the cylinder (, ) and is connected to a plunger rod () that protrudes along a first direction beyond a rear end of the cylinder (, ) opposite the open dispensing end () and is guided in a receiving block (),'}{'b': 18', '17, 'a nonreturn valve () closing the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 35', '135', '10, 'a tension device (S) which is connected to the piston rod (, ) and is arranged in the receiving block (),'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '35', '135', '17, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its front end position, can move the piston rod (, ) in a tensioning operation along the first direction until the piston () is in its rear end position in order thereby to fill the cylinder (, ) with the fluid to be administered and in order to pretension the piston rod (, ) toward the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '18, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its rear end position, can release the piston rod (, ) in a dispensing operation, and therefore the piston () moves counter to the first direction as far as its front end position because of the applied pretension and, in the process, fluid in the cylinder (, ) is dispensed via the nonreturn valve () for administering,'}{'b': 16', '116', '18', '13', '14', '10, 'wherein the cylinder (, ) together with the nonreturn valve () is in the form of an exchangeable front assembly (, ) which is releasably connected to the receiving block ().'}2131410. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the releasable connection between the front assembly ( claim 1 , ) and the receiving block () is a screw connection.31916116181314. ...

Cab isolation of an elevator car

An elevator car is constructed and arranged to move along a hoistway. The car includes a cab support from below by a platform. A vertical member is connected to the platform via a flex joint and extends upward from platform for further elevator cab support. The flex joint facilitates cab isolation from vibration and noise.

CONTROLLING EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE VIDEO ADVERTISEMENT CAMPAIGN

The disclosure provides technology for managing the placement of advertisements. An ad insertion platform contains one or more lists that allow the ad insertion platform to filter advertisement placements and manage placing advertisement opportunities to the appropriate buyers. The disclosure also provides a database and monitoring software to allow faster querying and management of data for the real time bidding system. 1. A method for providing a multimedia advertisement in a real-time bidding (RTB) system , the method comprising the steps of:receiving at least one indication of an advertisement opportunity from a client device;obtaining a list of information relating to the advertisement opportunity; anddetermining, based on the obtained list of information, whether the advertisement opportunity should be presented to a third party bidder.2. The method of wherein the list of information comprises at least one blacklist of domains that should not be served with an advertisement from the third party bidder or at least one whitelist of domains that should be served with an advertisement from the third party bidder.3. The method of wherein obtaining the list of information further comprises querying a database claim 2 , the database comprising at least one mapping of a key to a data entry and at least one inverse mapping of the data entry to the key.4. The method of further comprising querying the database for at least one data entry claim 3 , where the data entry comprises at least one domain name entry claim 3 , the querying reveals at least one blacklist or at least one whitelist association of the domain name entry.5. The method of wherein the domain name entry further comprises at least one wildcard character claim 4 , where the wildcard character is on at least one of the blacklist or the whitelist.6. The method of wherein the advertisement is a video advertisement.7. The method of further comprising receiving monitoring information relating to the ...

PROCESS FOR MAKING MIXTURES OF CHELATING AGENTS

Process for making a chelating agent according to the general formula (I), 2: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the reacting is performed at a temperature in a range of from 30 to 200° C.3: The process according to claim 1 , wherein M is at least one alkali metal selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium.4: The process according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in formula (1) claim 1 , x is in a range of from 0.7 to 0.85.5: The process according to claim 1 , wherein in formula (II) claim 1 , Ris methyl claim 1 , and the compound of formula (II) is predominantly an L-enantiomer claim 1 , wherein the ratio of L to D is in a range of from 95:1 to 100:1.6: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the reacting comprises at least two stages (c1) and (c2) claim 1 , wherein stage (c2) is performed at a temperature at least 20° C. higher than stage (c1).7: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the chelating agent according to formula (I) comprises at least one compound having a formula selected from the group consisting of formulae (III a) and (III b):{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '1', '1, 'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'R—CH(COOX)—N(CHCOOX)(CHCONH)\u2003\u2003(III a), and'}{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '1, 'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'R—CH(COOX)—N(CHCONH)\u2003\u2003(III b)'}wherein the variables are defined as for formula (I).816-. (canceled) The present invention is directed towards a process for making a chelating agent according to the general formula (I),R—CH(COOX)—N(CHCOOX)  (I)whereinRis selected from hydrogen, C-C-alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, CHOH, and CHCHCOOX,Xis (MH), M being selected from alkali metal,x is in the range of from 0.6 to 1,said process comprising the following steps:R—CH(COOX)—N(CHCN)  (II a)whereinXis (MH), M being selected from alkali metal,y is in the range of from zero to 1,Additionally, the present invention is directed towards novel mixtures of chelating agents, and to uses of such mixtures.Chelating agents such as, but not limited to methyl glycine ...

DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A FLUID

A device for administering a fluid is provided, with 1. A device for administering a fluid , comprising{'b': 16', '116', '17, 'a cylinder (, ) which has an open dispensing end (),'}{'b': 36', '16', '116', '35', '16', '116', '17', '10, 'a piston () which is displaceable between a front and rear end position in the cylinder (, ) and is connected to a plunger rod () that protrudes along a first direction beyond a rear end of the cylinder (, ) opposite the open dispensing end () and is guided in a receiving block (),'}{'b': 18', '17, 'a nonreturn valve () closing the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 35', '135', '10, 'a tension device (S) which is connected to the piston rod (, ) and is arranged in the receiving block (),'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '35', '135', '17, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its front end position, can move the piston rod (, ) in a tensioning operation along the first direction until the piston () is in its rear end position in order thereby to fill the cylinder (, ) with the fluid to be administered and in order to pretension the piston rod (, ) toward the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '18, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its rear end position, can release the piston rod (, ) in a dispensing operation, and therefore the piston () moves counter to the first direction as far as its front end position because of the applied pretension and, in the process, fluid in the cylinder (, ) is dispensed via the nonreturn valve () for administering,'}{'b': 52', '12', '53, 'the tensioning device (S) has a ramp () which is rotatable by means of a motor () and has a ramp track () extending along a helical line,'}{'b': 53', '1', '2', '46, 'wherein the ramp track () ascends from a first plateau along a region of inclination (S, S) to a second plateau and descends from the second plateau to the first plateau via a transition flank (),'}{'b': 51', ' ...

Process

A process can prepare a compound having the formula wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are independently selected from hydrogen and acyl groups, wherein at least one of R 1 , R 2 and R 3 is a branched chain long acyl group including 2, 4 or 6 branched acyl groups wherein at least one of R 1 , R 2 and R 3 is selected from short acyl groups of the formula wherein q is from 0 to 4.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT MODELLING

A method for updating a computer aided design model of a building is disclosed. The model of the building may include at least one barrier and at least one penetrating item. A barrier may have fire resistance properties and include a passage to accommodate passage of a penetrating item, with firestop product information to maintain the fire resistance properties of the barrier. The method may be carried out by defining a universe of one or more barriers that have fire resistance properties; analyzing a computer aided design model of a building to identify an intersection of a penetrating item and a barrier that is within the defined universe; analyzing the computer aided design model of the building for fire resistance properties corresponding to the barrier. The method may be further carried out by using the fire resistance properties corresponding to the barrier to identify a firestop product to maintain the fire resistance properties of the barrier; and updating the computer aided design model of the building to include information of the firestop product, a drawing of the firestop product, or both. 1. A method for updating a computer aided design model of a building , wherein the model of the building includes at least one barrier and at least one penetrating item and where a barrier has fire resistance properties and includes a passage to accommodate passage of a penetrating item , with firestop product information to maintain the fire resistance properties of the barrier , comprising:defining a universe of one or more barriers that have fire resistance properties;analyzing a computer aided design model of a building to identify an intersection of a penetrating item and a barrier that is within the defined universe;analyzing the computer aided design model of the building for the fire resistance properties corresponding to the barrier;using the fire resistance properties corresponding to the barrier to identify a firestop product to maintain the fire resistance ...

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

The disclosure relates to a printed circuit board for an electronic component. The printed circuit board includes: an electrically insulating substrate; a number of electrically conductive conductor tracks; and at least one sensor dome having a sensor head and having a carrier body for accommodating the sensor head. The carrier body is formed integrally with the substrate. The disclosure also relates to a method for producing the printed circuit board. 1. A printed circuit board for an electronic component , the printed circuit board comprising:an electrically insulating substrate;a number of electrically conductive conductor tracks; andat least one sensor dome having a sensor head and having a carrier body for accommodating the sensor head, wherein the carrier body is formed integrally with the electrically insulating substrate.2. The printed circuit board of claim 1 , wherein the electrically insulating substrate is formed from a fiber-reinforced plastic.3. The printed circuit board of claim 1 , wherein the carrier body projects perpendicularly from a surface side of the electrically insulating substrate.4. The printed circuit board of claim 1 , wherein the sensor head is connected mechanically and in electrically conductive fashion to at least one conductor track.5. The printed circuit board of claim 1 , further comprising a cover encapsulating the sensor dome.6. A method for producing a printed circuit board having an electrically insulating substrate claim 1 , a number of electrically conductive conductor tracks claim 1 , and at least one sensor dome having a sensor head and having a carrier body for accommodating the sensor head claim 1 , wherein the carrier body is formed integrally with the substrate claim 1 , the method comprising:intergrally forming the carrier body of the sensor dome with the substrate of the printed circuit board.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the carrier body is cut out claim 6 , with a predefined contour claim 6 , from the ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING BUTYRATE PRODUCTION

Provided herein are compositions and methods for increasing butyrate production in a subject. In particular, provided herein are compositions, probiotic compositions, and combinations thereof that promote butyrate production in a subject. 1. A method of increasing butyrate levels in the intestine of a subject , comprising:{'i': Bifidobacterium', 'Clostridium', 'Ruminococcus bromii., 'administering a carbohydrate source and at least one first bacteria selected from the group consisting of bacteria belonging to the taxons identified as spp., seq 176, sequence 100, and'}2BifidobacteriumBifidobacterium faecale.. The method of claim 1 , wherein said spp. is3Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Eubacterium rectale, RoseburiaEubacterium haliiAnaerostipes hadrus.. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of administering a second bacteria selected from the group consisting of bacteria belonging to the taxons identified as spp. claim 1 , claim 1 , and4RoseburiaRoseburia faecis, Roseburia intestinalisRoseburia inulinivorans.. The method of claim 3 , wherein said spp. is selected from the group consisting of claim 3 , and5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said carbodydrate source is a resistant starch.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said resistant starch is selected from the group consisting of corn claim 5 , a corn product claim 5 , potato claim 5 , green banana starch claim 5 , potato starch claim 5 , and inulin.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first and second bacteria are encapsulated.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said carbohydrate source and said first and second bacteria are administered in the same or different compositions.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said carbohydrate and said first and second bacteria are administered orally.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein said carbohydrate and said first and second bacteria are administered rectally.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said carbohydrate and said first and second bacteria are in a ...

DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A FLUID

A device for administering a fluid is provided, with 1. A device for administering a fluid , comprising{'b': 16', '116', '17, 'a cylinder (, ) which has an open dispensing end (),'}{'b': 36', '16', '116', '35', '16', '116', '17', '10, 'a piston () which is displaceable between a front and rear end position in the cylinder (, ) and is connected to a plunger rod () that protrudes along a first direction beyond a rear end of the cylinder (, ) opposite the open dispensing end () and is guided in a receiving block (),'}{'b': 18', '17, 'a nonreturn valve () closing the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 35', '135', '10, 'a tension device (S) which is connected to the piston rod (, ) and is arranged in the receiving block (),'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '35', '135', '17, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its front end position, can move the piston rod (, ) in a tensioning operation along the first direction until the piston () is in its rear end position in order thereby to fill the cylinder (, ) with the fluid to be administered and in order to pretension the piston rod (, ) toward the open dispensing end (), and'}{'b': 36', '35', '135', '36', '16', '116', '18, 'wherein the tensioning device (S), when the piston () is in its rear end position, can release the piston rod (, ) in a dispensing operation, and therefore the piston () moves counter to the first direction as far as its front end position because of the applied pretension and, in the process, fluid in the cylinder (, ) is dispensed via the nonreturn valve () for administering,'}{'b': 10', '10, 'wherein the receiving block () is in the form of an integral receiving block () which is produced by an additive production method.'}21010. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the receiving block () is in the form of a metal receiving block ().310644014035135606162631172172336566676810. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the receiving block () has a motor bearing () ...

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A POWDER COMPRISING ONE OR MORE DERIVATIVES OF GLYCINE-N,N DIACETIC ACID AND /OR ONE OR MORE DERIVATIVES OF GLUTAMINE-N,N DIACETIC ACID AND METHYLGLYCINE-N,N DIACETIC ACID TRISODIUM SALT POWDER

A process is proposed for the preparation of a powder comprising one or more derivatives of glycine-N,N-diacetic acid and/or one or more derivatives of glutamine-N,N-diacetic acid with a degree of crystallinity of a ≧30%, 114-. (canceled) The present application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/318,513, filed on Nov. 2, 2011, the text of which is incorporated by reference, which is a 35 U.S.C. §371 national stage patent application of International patent application PCT/EP10/56856, filed on May 19, 2010, the text of which is incorporated by reference, which claims priority to U.S. provisional application 61/253,908, filed on Oct. 22, 2009, the text of which is incorporated by reference, which claims priority to European patent application EP 09160718.4, filed on May 20, 2009, the text of which is incorporated by reference.The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a powder comprising one or more derivatives of glycine-N,N-diacetic acid and/or one or more derivatives of glutamine-N,N-diacetic acid and methylglycine-N,N-diacetic acid trisodium salt powder.Derivatives of glycine-N,N-diacetic acid have complexing properties for alkaline earth metal ions and heavy metal ions and are used in broad sectors of industry e.g. in the detergent and cleaners industry or in the treatment of metal surfaces etc. In many applications, these active components are used as solids with other solids together as mixtures e.g. converted to tablet form and as dishwasher tablets. The preparation of the powders takes place here primarily from aqueous solutions, although this leads to correspondingly complex and uneconomical mass crystallization processes (evaporation and cooling crystallization) since the asymmetrical molecular shape greatly hinders the crystallization.Consequently, these powders are produced industrially in most cases in spray-drying plants, although this leads to solids with high amorphous fractions. This leads to highly hygroscopic ...

ROAD FINISHING MACHINE WITH PUSHING DEVICE

The disclosure relates to a road finishing machine with a chassis and a pushing device. The pushing device comprises at least one docking assembly and at least one absorber unit. The absorber unit is fixed to the chassis of the road finishing machine and comprises at least one piston-cylinder unit which comprises a cylinder and a working piston movable therein which subdivides the piston-cylinder unit into at least one first and one second chambers and is coupled to the docking assembly. The docking assembly may be positioned, by the movably mounted working piston, relative to the chassis between an extended position and at least one retracted position. In the piston-cylinder unit, at least one flow channel is provided between the first and the second chambers for letting a fluid enclosed in the piston-cylinder unit pass through, the fluid being prestressed in the extended position. 1. A road finishing machine comprising:a chassis; anda pushing device comprising a docking assembly and an absorber unit, the absorber unit being fixed to the chassis and comprising a piston-cylinder unit, the piston-cylinder unit comprising a cylinder and a working piston that is movable relative to the cylinder and that separates first and second chambers of the piston-cylinder unit, wherein the docking assembly is coupled to the working piston and may be positioned relative to the chassis between an extended position and a retracted position by the working piston, and wherein the piston-cylinder unit further comprises at least one flow channel provided between the first and second chambers for allowing a fluid enclosed in the piston-cylinder unit to pass through the at least one flow channel, the fluid being prestressed when the docking assembly is in the extended position;wherein the road finishing machine is configured to automatically adjust at least one paving parameter and/or a paving drive position when a material supply vehicle has docked to the road finishing machine, and/or ...

ANTIPERSPIRANT

The use of low-molecular weight polysilicic acids in combination with one or more stabilizers in cosmetic or dermatological preparations leads to a reduction or prevention of apoeccrine perspiration. 111.-. (canceled)12. A method of reducing or preventing sweating , wherein the method comprises topically applying to skin a cosmetic and/or dermatological preparation which has a pH of not less than 3.5 and comprises low-molecular-weight polysilicic acids in combination with one or more stabilizers.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the preparation further comprises at least one thickener and at least one perfume.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of cis-3-hexenol claim 12 , terpineol claim 12 , linalool claim 12 , tetrahydrolinalool claim 12 , triethyl citrate claim 12 , 2-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyran claim 12 , hexyl salicylate claim 12 , phenylethyl alcohol claim 12 , 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanol claim 12 , 2 claim 12 ,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol claim 12 , benzyl salicylate claim 12 , geraniol claim 12 , citronellol claim 12 , ethyl linalool.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of linalool claim 12 , benzyl salicylate claim 12 , geraniol claim 12 , citronellol.16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more alcohols and/or one or more diols.17. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of ethanol claim 12 , 2-propanol claim 12 , PEG 8 claim 12 , triethylene glycol claim 12 , methylphenylbutanol claim 12 , decanediol claim 12 , polyglycerol caprate claim 12 , oxalic acid.18. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more substances having at least three hydroxyl groups.19. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of sucrose claim 12 , mannose claim 12 , mannitol claim 12 , glycerol claim 12 , ...

SWEAT-REDUCING COSMETIC PREPARATION

The use of low-molecular weight polysilicic acids in combination with one or more stabilizers in cosmetic or dermatological preparations leads to a reduction or prevention of apoeccrine sweat formation. 111.-. (canceled)12. A method of reducing or preventing sweating , wherein the method comprises topically applying to skin a cosmetic and/or dermatological preparation which has a pH of not less than 2.5 and comprises low-molecular-weight polysilicic acids in combination with one or more stabilizers.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the preparation further comprises at least one thickener and at least one perfume.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of cis-3-hexenol claim 12 , terpineol claim 12 , linalool claim 12 , tetrahydrolinalool claim 12 , triethyl citrate claim 12 , 2-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyran claim 12 , hexyl salicylate claim 12 , phenylethyl alcohol claim 12 , 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanol claim 12 , 2 claim 12 ,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol claim 12 , benzyl salicylate claim 12 , geraniol claim 12 , citronellol claim 12 , ethyl linalool.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of linalool claim 12 , benzyl salicylate claim 12 , geraniol claim 12 , citronellol.16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more alcohols and/or one or more diols.17. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of ethanol claim 12 , 2-propanol claim 12 , PEG 8 claim 12 , triethylene glycol claim 12 , methylphenylbutanol claim 12 , decanediol claim 12 , polyglyceryl-2 caprate claim 12 , oxalic acid.18. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more substances having at least three hydroxyl groups.19. The method of claim 12 , wherein the one or more stabilizers comprise one or more of sucrose claim 12 , mannose claim 12 , mannitol claim 12 , glycerol claim 12 , ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPLEXING AGENT

The present invention is directed towards a process for manufacturing a complexing agent, said process comprising the steps of (a) Providing a nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b) (formula I a, I b) With M being selected from alkali metal and hydrogen and combinations thereof, (b) Saponification with a total alkali amount of 2.5 to 2.9 mol of alkali metal hydroxide per mole of nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and a pH value in the range of from 9.5 to 11.5 at the end of step (b), (c) Adding an amount of alkali metal hydroxide so that the total alkali content is 2.9 to 3.1 moles per mole nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and (d) Allowing further conversion. 20 2: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the conversion in step (d) is a neutralization or a saponification.3: The process according to claim 1 , wherein nitrile according to formula (I b) is selected from the racemic mixture and enantiomerically pure L-(I b) and mixtures of enantiomers of (I b) in which the L-isomer prevails.4: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the saponification in step (b) is carried out at a temperature in the range of from 25 to 200° C.5: The process according to claim 1 , wherein alkali metal hydroxide is selected from potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide.6: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the addition of alkali metal hydroxide according to step (c) is performed at a temperature in the range of from 25 to 100° C.7: The process according to claim 1 , wherein in step (c) an amount of alkali metal hydroxide is added so that the total alkali content is 2.9 to 3.0 moles per mole nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b) claim 1 , respectively.8: The process according to claim 1 , wherein between steps (b) and (d) claim 1 , ammonia is removed.9: The process according to claim 1 , wherein said process comprises the additional step (e) of spray-drying or spray granulating the ...

Device for detecting a position of a printing material transported in a printing machine

A device detects at least one position of at least a part of a printing material while the printing material is transported in a printing machine. The device includes an optical sensor for establishing a distance between a printing machine component and the printing material. The distance established by the optical sensor is temperature-compensated by a computer.

HEALTH QUANT DATA MODELER WITH HEALTH CARE REAL OPTIONS ANALYTICS, RAPID ECONOMIC JUSTIFICATION, AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENABLED OPTIONS

The present invention is applicable in the fields of finance, health care, employee benefits, math, and business statistics and was originated to provide real health-care decision analysis, risk analysis, and option analytics to corporate entities and individual participants, the need for which has arisen from what is collectively known as the Affordable Care Act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010). The present version of the Health Quant Data Modeler (HQDM) accounts for updates made necessary by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including additional applications for modeling, simulating, and analyzing the financial impact of the health-care real options for corporate entities with a minimal set of input assumptions for the purposes of a rapid economic justification and analysis. 1. A computer program product for providing health plan financial analysis with respect to employer sponsored insurance and non-insurance alternatives comprising:a non-transitory computer-readable medium; andcomputer program code, encoded on the computer-readable medium, comprising computer-readable instructions for:determining premium tax credit eligibility status, premium tax credit amounts, cost sharing reduction eligibility and subsidies;determining employer and employee shared responsibility requirements;performing a detailed cost analysis for each option an employer studies in making their financial assessment toward the continuation, adjustment or termination of employer sponsored health-care coverage;receiving input assumptions, wherein said input assumptions are one or more employer-specific parameters entered that relate to the health-care coverage for the employees and dependents of the employer;calculating economic results, wherein said economic results detail the expansion of multiple employer health-care cost options based on the input assumptions;creating an indifference analysis ...

ADAPTER MOLECULE CAPABLE OF REVERSIBLY EQUIPPING A FUSION PROTEIN CARRYING AN OLIGOHISTIDINE AFFINITY TAG WITH A FURTHER AFFINITY TAG AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Disclosed is a bifunctional adapter molecule comprising two binding moieties A and B, the adapter molecule being capable of reversibly equipping a fusion protein carrying an oligohistidine affinity tag with a further affinity tag, wherein the binding moiety A comprises at least two chelating groups K, wherein each chelating group is capable of binding to a transition metal ion, thereby rendering moiety A capable of binding to an oligohistidine affinity tag, and the binding moiety B is an affinity tag other than an oligohistidine tag. 2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising contacting the fusion protein to which the adapter molecule is bound with a solid phase comprising a binding partner for the (peptide or carbohydrate based) affinity tag of moiety B of the adapter molecule claim 1 , thereby immobilizing the fusion protein on the solid phase.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising disrupting the reversible bond formed between the peptide or carbohydrate based affinity tag of moiety B of the adaptor molecule and the binding partner for the peptide or carbohydrate based affinity tag of moiety B claim 2 , and optionally disrupting the reversible bond formed between the oligohistidine affinity tag of the target protein and moiety A of the adapter molecule.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising disrupting the reversible bond formed between the oligohistidine affinity tag of the target protein and moiety A of the adapter molecule claim 2 , and optionally purifying the fusion protein.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the fusion protein is purified.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the binding moiety B of the bifunctional adapter molecule is peptide based or carbohydrate based.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least two chelating groups K of binding moiety A of the bifunctional adapter molecule are attached to different locations within the peptide based affinity tag such that the at least two chelating groups are capable of binding to the same ...

PROCESS FOR MAKING MIXTURES OF CHELATING AGENTS

Process for making a chelating agent according to the general formula (I), R—CH(COOX)—N(CH2COOX)wherein Ris selected from hydrogen, C-C-alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, CHOH, and CHCHCOOX, Xis (MH), M being selected from alkali metal, x is in the range of from 0.6 to 1, said process comprising the following steps: (a) providing a solid, a slurry or a solution of a compound according to general formula (II a) R—CH(COOX)—N(CHCN)wherein Xis (MH), M being selected from alkali metal, y is in the range of from zero to 1, (b) contacting said solid or slurry or solution with an aqueous solution of alkali metal hydroxide, wherein the molar ratio of alkali metal ions to nitrile groups is in the range of from 0.6:1 to 0.95:1, (c) reacting said compound according to general formula (II a) with said alkali metal hydroxide. 1: A process for making a chelating agent according to formula (I) ,{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '1', '1, 'sub': 2', '2, 'R—CH(COOX)—N(CHCOOX)\u2003\u2003(I)'}wherein{'sup': 1', '1, 'sub': 1', '4', '2', '2', '2, 'Ris selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C-C-alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, CHOH, and CHCHCOOX,'}{'sup': '1', 'sub': x', '1-x, 'Xis (MH), M being an alkali metal,'}x is in a range of from 0.6 to 1,the process comprising: {'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2, 'sub': 2', '2, 'R—CH(COOX)—N(CHCN)\u2003\u2003(II)'}, '(a) contacting a solid, a slurry or a solution of a compound according to formula (II)'}wherein{'sup': '2', 'sub': y', '1-y, 'Xis (MH), M being an alkali metal,'}y is in the range of from zero to 1,with an aqueous solution of alkali metal hydroxide, wherein a molar ratio of alkali metal ions to nitrile groups is in range of from 0.6:1 to 0.95:1, and(b) reacting the compound according to formula (II) with the alkali metal hydroxide.2: The process according to wherein the reacting is performed at a temperature in a range of from 30 to 200° C.3: The process according to wherein M is at least one alkali metal selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium.4 ...

DIGITAL PRINTING MACHINE AND DISPOSABLE SPITTOON

A digital printing machine includes at least one print head for inkjet printing, a drum for transporting printing material, and a spittoon for collecting ink coming from the print head. The drum has a mounting for the spittoon. The spittoon includes a support and an absorber fixed thereto. The absorber is quasi flush with the outer circumference of the drum, and the support and the absorber together form a replaceable disposable unit. A spittoon for use in a digital printing machine is also provided. 1. A digital printing machine , comprising:at least one print head for inkjet printing;a spittoon for collecting ink coming from said at least one print head; anda drum for transporting printing material, said drum having a mounting for said spittoon and said drum having an outer circumference;said spittoon including a support and an absorber disposed on said support, said absorber being quasi flush with said outer circumference of said drum, and said support and said absorber together forming a replaceable disposable unit.2. The digital printing machine according to claim 1 , wherein said support has a housing formed as a U-shaped profile bar with a bottom and side walls claim 1 , said side walls having ends connected to said bottom and free ends.3. The digital printing machine according to claim 2 , wherein said mounting has hooks with a rib-shaped structure claim 2 , and said free ends of said side walls are in contact with said hooks when said spittoon is inserted in said mounting.4. The digital printing machine according to claim 1 , wherein said mounting has an eccentric shaft claim 1 , a slide rod claim 1 , or an adjustable clamping element for clamping said spittoon.5. The digital printing machine according to claim 1 , wherein said mounting has a slide rod for moving said spittoon claim 1 , said slide rod extending in a direction parallel to said spittoon when said spittoon is inserted in said mounting.6. The digital printing machine according to claim 5 , ...

AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF A POLYURETHANE COMPRISING A DICARBOXYLATE WITH ONE OR TWO SECONDARY AMINO GROUP

An aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane wherein the polyurethane is obtained by reacting di- or polyfunctional cyanates, diols, a dicarboxylate with one or two secondary amino groups and optionally further compounds. 111.-. (canceled)13. The synthesis according to wherein the saponification is performed by reacting the compound of Formula III with a base.14. The synthesis according to wherein the base is an alkali hydroxide.15. The synthesis according wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group with 2 to 16 carbon atoms.16. The synthesis according wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group with 2 to 10 carbon atoms.17. The synthesis according wherein R is a non-aromatic hydrocarbon group.18. The synthesis according wherein the compound Y) is diaminoethane claim 12 , diaminopropane claim 12 , diaminobutane claim 12 , diaminohexane claim 12 , amino-3-aminomethyl-3 claim 12 ,5 claim 12 ,5-trimethylcyclohexane claim 12 , 4 claim 12 ,4′-diaminodicyclohexylmethane claim 12 , 4 claim 12 ,4′-diamino-3 claim 12 ,3′-dimethyldicyclohexylmethane claim 12 , 1 claim 12 ,4-diaminocyclohexane claim 12 , or hydrazine.19. The synthesis according wherein K represents a metal cation or a quaternary ammonium cation.20. The synthesis according wherein K is the cation of an alkali metal.21. The synthesis according wherein the compound Y) is used in excess.22. The synthesis according wherein by the saponification the nitrile groups become carboxylate groups. The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane wherein the polyurethane is obtained by reacting di- or polyfunctional isocyanates, diols, a dicarboxylate with one or two secondary amino group and optionally further compounds.Aqueous polyurethane dispersions are often produced industrially using the process known as the “prepolymer mixing technique”. In that process polyurethanes are first prepared in an organic solvent and the resulting polyurethane solution is subsequently dispersed in water to obtain an aqueous ...

Heat exchanger blower system

A cleaning system for use with a heat exchanger and a fluid pressurizing assembly includes a wand assembly, a pivot assembly, and a movement mechanism having a body and a piston rod moveable relative the body in response to fluid pressurization. The wand assembly includes a wand in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, and having a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger. The wand is supported by the pivot assembly such that the wand is selectively pivotable about a first pivot axis. The movement mechanism connects to the pivot assembly at a second pivot axis offset from the first pivot axis such that selective movement of the piston rod produces pivotal movement of the wand about the first pivot axis.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A RAILWAY SAFETY SYSTEM, AND RAILWAY SAFETY SYSTEM

A method operates a railway safety system having at least one trackside device while taking into account a measured velocity value recorded when the rail vehicle drives into a switch-on section of the railway safety system. In order to minimize the closing times for a level crossing by such a method, the measured velocity value is used as the basis for checking whether a correction time for forwarding a signal from the one trackside device to an associated railway safety assembly is to be set according to the measured velocity value when the rail vehicle drives into the switch-on section. Thereafter, a set correction time is checked to determine if the set correction time should remain effective according to at least one further influencing variable of the rail vehicle that determines the travel time. A railway safety system for carrying out the method is also provided. 138-. (canceled)39. A method for operating a railway safety system having at least one trackside device while taking into account a measured velocity value recorded when a rail vehicle drives into a switch-on section of the railway safety system , which comprises the steps of:using the measured velocity value measured when the rail vehicle drives into the switch-on section as a basis for checking whether a correction time for forwarding a signal from the trackside device to an associated railway safety system is to be set according to the measured velocity value; andsubsequently, checking a set correction time to determine whether the set correction time should remain effective as a function of at least one further influencing variable of the rail vehicle that determines a travel time.40. The method according to claim 39 , which further comprises using a recorded number of axles of the rail vehicle as the further influencing variable.41. The method according to claim 39 , which further comprises using a recorded distance between axles of the rail vehicles as the further influencing variable.42. The ...

DERMATOLOGICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR OLIGONUCLEOTIDES

The invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological and/or pharmaceutical composition for the topical use and application of oligonucleotides, in particular antisense-oligonucleotides such as DNAzyme, siRNSs, asDNAs or ribozymes for use as an agent against inflammatory diseases by means of emulsions having a dispersed, internal, discontinous aqueous phase. 110-. (canceled)11. A pharmaceutical composition for topical application in the form of either (i) a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion or (ii) a water-in-oil emulsion , each of said emulsions comprising a dispersed , discontinuous , internal aqueous phase , the composition comprising:(a) at least one lipophilic emulsifier selected from the group consisting of a sorbitan fatty acid ester or a glycerol derivative;(b) at least one consistency agent;(c) at least one synthetic oil, natural oil, wax, or saturated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of paraffin or a polysiloxane;(d) at least one additive comprising a salt or an ionic liquid, wherein the cation component of the salt or of the ionic liquid comprises an element selected from the group consisting of Na, Mg, K, Li, Ca, Fe, Cu, Ag and a combination of these elements; and,(e) at least one antisense oligonucleotide held by the internal aqueous phase, wherein the at least one antisense oligonucleotide is a DNAzyme directed against the mRNA coding for T-bet protein, the DNAzyme selected from a group consisting of DNAzymes according to SEQ ID NO 71 to SEQ ID NO 148.12. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 11 , further comprising at least one hydrophilic emulsifier selected from the group consisting of polysorbates claim 11 , ethoxylated polyethylene glycols claim 11 , ethoxylated ethers claim 11 , and ethoxylated esters.13. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 11 , further comprising at least one amphiphilic component.14. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 13 , wherein the amphiphilic component is a ...

STREPTAVIDIN MUTEINS AND METHODS OF USING THEM

The invention concerns novel streptavidin muteins and their use for determination, isolation or purification of proteins under denaturing conditions. In one embodiment such a mutein has an Cys residue at sequence position 127 of the wild-type sequence of streptavidin and comprises at least one mutation in the region of the amino acid positions 115 to 121 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild type streptavidin. 1. A mutein , selected from muteins of streptavidin , wherein the mutein(a) has a Cys residue at sequence position 127 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild-type streptavidin (as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1) and(b) comprises at least one mutation in the region of the amino acid positions 115 to 121 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild type streptavidin as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1.2. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the mutein comprises as mutation recited in (b) at least one mutation in the region of the amino acid positions 117 to 121 of wild type streptavidin.3. A mutein according to or claim 1 , wherein an amino acid residue is present at sequence position 114 claim 1 , wherein the amino acid residue is either the wild type threonine or any other amino acid.4. A mutein according to any of to claim 1 , carrying an aromatic amino acid residue at sequence position 117.5. A mutein according to claim 4 , wherein the aromatic amino acid residue at sequence position 117 is Trp claim 4 , Tyr claim 4 , His or Phe.6. A mutein according to any of to claim 4 , carrying a charged amino acid residue at sequence position 117.7. A mutein according to claim 6 , wherein the charged amino acid residue at sequence position 117 is Glu claim 6 , Asp or Arg.8. A mutein according to any of to claim 6 , carrying a hydrophilic residue at sequence position 117.9. A mutein according to claim 8 , wherein the hydrophilic amino acid residue is Asn claim 8 , Gln claim 8 , Leu claim 8 , Met claim 8 , Ser claim 8 , Ala or Gly.10. A mutein according ...

STREPTAVIDIN MUTEINS AND METHODS OF USING THEM

The invention concerns novel streptavidin muteins. In one embodiment such a the mutein 1. A mutein , selected from muteins of streptavidin , wherein the mutein(a) contains at least two cysteine residues in the region of the amino acid positions 44 to 53 with reference to the amino acid sequence of wild type streptavidin as set forth at SEQ ID NO: 212 and(b) has a higher binding affinity than{'sup': 44', '45', '46', '47, '(i) a streptavidin mutein “1” (SEQ ID NO: 112) that comprises the amino acid sequence Val-Thr-Ala-Arg(SEQ ID NO: 98), or'}(ii) wild type-streptavidin of which amino acid residues 14 to 139 are shown as SEQ ID NO: 212for peptide ligands comprising the amino acid sequence Trp-Ser-His-Pro-Gln-Phe-Glu-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 100).2. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the two cysteine residues are present at opposing positions in the loop formed by the residues of amino acid positions 44 to 53.3. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the two cysteine residues are present at amino acid positions 45 and 52 of wild type streptavidin.4. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the two cysteine residues are present at positions 44 and 53 of wild type streptavidin.5. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the two cysteine residues are present at positions 46 and 51 of wild type streptavidin.6. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the two cysteine residues are present at positions 47 and 50 of wild type streptavidin.7. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the two cysteine residues are present at positions 48 and 49 of wild type streptavidin.8. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein a Gly or an Ala residue is present at amino acid position 44 of wild type streptavidin.9. A mutein according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acid residue at sequence position 46 is glycine.10. A mutein according to claim 9 , wherein the amino acid residue at sequence position 46 is glycine and the amino acid residue at sequence position 47 is arginine.12. A mutein according to ...

Road Construction Machine, As well As Method For Controlling The Distance Of A Road Construction Machine Moved On A Ground Surface

A road construction machine comprising height adjustment devices which adjust the position of the plane of the machine frame in accordance with control signals, where the leveling device measures the distance of the ground surface to the machine frame and controls the height adjustment devices so the machine frame is movable at an adjusted orthogonal distance to the surface; a transmitter is arranged at the machine frame in a rigid fashion, and a receiver is movable, parallel to and synchronously with the machine frame, or vice versa, where the transmitter emits a measuring beam representative of a reference plane, the measuring beam being detectable by the receiver and representing either a plane extending parallel to the machine frame or a plane extending parallel to the ground surface, where the current distance of the machine frame to the current reference location is measurable from the detected position of the reference plane. 1. A method of controlling a height of a machine frame of a road construction machine relative to a ground surface as the road construction machine moves over the ground surface , comprising:(a) transmitting with a transmitter at least one measuring beam to define a reference plane, the reference plane extending parallel to one of the machine frame and the ground surface at a reference location;(b) detecting the at least one measuring beam with a receiver associated with the other of the machine frame and the ground surface at the reference location, and thereby measuring the height of the machine frame relative to the reference location on the ground surface, one of the transmitter and receiver being rigidly connected to the machine frame; and(c) controlling the height of the machine frame relative to the reference location on the ground surface in response to the height measured in step (b).2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:in step (a), the transmitter is rigidly connected to the machine frame and the reference plane is defined ...

METHOD FOR CONDITIONING MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE-UNITS FOR FUEL CELLS

The present invention relates to a method for the conditioning of membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells in which the output of the membrane electrode assemblies used can be increased and therefore the efficiency of the resulting polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells can be improved. 119-. (canceled)20. A membrane electrode assembly comprisingA) at least one polymer electrolyte matrix in the form of a membrane containing at least one oxo acid of phosphorus and/or sulphur and at least one polymer with at least one heteroatom selected from the group of nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulphur; andB) at least two electrodes;wherein the water content of the polymer electrolyte matrix is 20% by weight or less.21. The membrane electrode assembly of claim 20 , wherein the polymer electrolyte matrix is an alkaline polymer and in turn contains at least one polymer with at least one heteroatom selected from the group of nitrogen claim 20 , oxygen and/or sulphur.22. The electrode of claim 21 , wherein the alkaline polymer is a polymer comprising at least one nitrogen atom.23. The membrane electrode assembly of claim 21 , wherein the alkaline polymer is a polyphosphazene claim 21 , polyimine claim 21 , polyisocyanide claim 21 , polyetherimine claim 21 , polyamide claim 21 , polyhydrazide claim 21 , polyurethane claim 21 , polyimide claim 21 , polyazole or polyazine claim 21 , or a mixture thereof.25. The membrane electrode assembly of claim 24 , wherein X are the same or different and are each oxygen claim 24 , sulphur or an amino group which bears a hydrogen atom claim 24 , a group having 1-20 carbon atoms claim 24 , wherein the group having 1-20 carbon atoms is a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkoxy group claim 24 , or an aryl group as further radical.26. The membrane electrode assembly of claim 24 , wherein n and m are identical or different and are each an integer or equal to 10027. The membrane electrode assembly of claim 24 , wherein the polymer is a copolymer or a blend ...

ELECTRONICALLY SLIP-CONTROLLABLE BRAKING SYSTEM

An electronically slip-controllable vehicle braking system for a motor vehicle, including an actuatable brake master cylinder, to which at least one wheel brake that is associated with one wheel of a front axle of the vehicle, and at least one wheel brake that is associated with one wheel of a rear axle of the motor vehicle, are detachably connected. An electronically controllable first actuator suite of the braking system establishes and regulates mutually differing brake pressures in the wheel brakes as a function of the respectively existing slip conditions. An electronically controllable second actuator suite establishes and regulates a uniform brake pressure at the wheel brakes, and a third actuator suite limits the brake pressure generated by the second actuator suite at the at least one wheel brake associated with the wheel of the rear axle. Electronic control application to the actuator suites is accomplished via an electronic control device. 110. An electronically slip-controllable braking system () for a motor vehicle , comprising:an actuatable brake master cylinder to which at least one wheel brake that is associated with one wheel of a front axle of the vehicle and at least one wheel brake that is associated with one wheel of a rear axle of the motor vehicle are connected;an electronically controllable first actuator suite for establishing and regulating mutually differing brake pressures in the wheel brakes as a function of the slip conditions respectively existing at the associated wheels;an electronically controllable second actuator suite for establishing and regulating a uniform brake pressure at the wheel brakes of the braking system;a third actuator suite for limiting the brake pressure at the at least one wheel brake associated with the wheel of the rear axle; andat least one electronic control device that controls electronic control application to at least one of the first, the second, and the third actuator suite;wherein the third actuator ...

BATHWATER CIRCULATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

A bathwater circulating system has a pump operable to draw fluid in at an intake port and expel it under pressure at an output port. Water- and air-supply conduits feed water and air to the intake port at a rate determined by a flow-restricting air-intake valve so that the pump mixes the water and the air, pressurizes the mixture and thereby dissolves the air in the water, and expels the air/water mixture at the output port. A pressure-reducing valve is connected by an output conduit that extends from the output port to the pressure relief valve and conducts the water/air-bubble mixture from the pump to the pressure-reducing valve without separation of the air from the water and such that the mixture is at least partially depressurized at the pressure-reducing valve such that the air forms microbubbles in the water. 1. A bathwater circulating system comprising:a pump having an intake port and an output port and operable to draw fluid in at the intake port and expel it under pressure at the output port;a water-supply conduit connected to a water supply and to the intake port and feeding water from the water supply to the intake port;an air-supply conduit connected to the water-supply conduit, provided with a flow-restricting air-intake valve, and feeding air to the intake port at a rate determined by the flow-restricting air-intake valve, whereby the pump mixes the water and the air, pressurizes the mixture and thereby dissolves the air in the water, and expels the air/water mixture at the output port;a pressure-reducing valve; anda first output conduit leading from the output port to the pressure relief valve and conducting the water/air-bubble mixture from the pump to the pressure-reducing valve without separation of the air from the water and such that the mixture is at least partially depressurized at the pressure-reducing valve such that the air forms microbubbles in the water.2. The bathwater circulating system defined in claim 1 , and the first output conduit ...

VALVE FOR A WATER-SUPPLY SYSTEM

A valve for a plumbing system has a housing with an inlet and an outlet and a valve body movable in the housing between a throttle position with a decreased a flow cross section and reduced flow between the inlet and outlet and an open position with a large flow cross section and free flow between the inlet and outlet. Structure in the valve body applies hydraulic pressure from the inlet or outlet to the valve body to shift same into the throttle position when a pressure differential between the inlet and the outlet exceeds a specified value and into the open position in the absence of a pressure differential between the inlet and the outlet. 1. A valve for a plumbing system , the valve comprising:a housing with an inlet and an outlet;a valve body movable in the housing between a throttle position with a decreased flow cross section and reduced flow between the inlet and outlet and an open position with a large flow cross section and free flow between the inlet and outlet; andstructure in the valve body for applying hydraulic pressure from the inlet or outlet to the valve body to shift same into the throttle position when a pressure differential between the inlet and the outlet exceeds a specified value and into the open position in the absence of a pressure differential between the inlet and the outlet.2. The valve defined in claim 1 , wherein the valve body moves along an axis between the positions and has a first end face directed one axial direction and a second end face directed axially oppositely claim 1 , the structure including a bypass conduit in applying pressure from the inlet to both of the faces claim 1 , one of which is of smaller surface area than the other to shift the body into the throttle position when a significant superatmospheric pressure is present at the inlet.3. The valve defined in claim 2 , wherein the bypass conduit is a passage formed in the valve housing.4. The valve defined in claim 2 , wherein the bypass conduit is a passage formed in ...

Transmission system with planetary gearing operable in forward and reverse modes

A transmission system includes planetary gearing with a ring gear, a plurality of planet gears, a carrier, and a sun gear, a forward clutch operatively connected between the ring gear and carrier, a reverse brake operatively connected between the carrier and a rotationally fixed location, and a control subsystem to switch the transmission system between forward and reverse operational modes in the which the ring gear and the sun gear rotate in the same or opposite rotational directions, respectively. A control subsystem actuation stroke can actuate both the forward clutch and the reverse brake based on a common control signal.

Electronically pressure-controllable vehicle braking system and method for controlling an electronically pressure-controllable vehicle braking system

An electronically pressure-controllable vehicle braking system and a method for controlling an electronically pressure-controllable vehicle braking system are described. Such vehicle braking systems may stabilize a vehicle, assist the actuation of the vehicle braking system, and/or enable a fully automated or semi-automated driving operation. For this purpose, the vehicle braking systems include a primary actuator system which sets or regulates different braking pressures at the wheel brakes and furthermore includes an electronically controllable secondary actuator system which protects the vehicle braking system against, inter alia, failure of the primary actuator system. According to the invention, in the event of a fault in the primary actuator system, an activation of the secondary actuator system takes place in such a way that the secondary actuator system generates a braking pressure which, taking into account the dynamic axle load displacement in the direction of the front axle taking place during a braking operation, is greater than the braking pressure convertible into a braking power by the wheel brakes on the rear axle. A provided unit reduces this braking pressure at the at least one wheel brake of the rear axle to a value at which the wheel of the motor vehicle assigned to the at least one wheel brake of the rear axle does not lock.

MIXTURES OF CHELATING AGENTS, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SUCH MIXTURES

The present invention is directed towards mixtures comprising (A) 90 to 99.999% by weight of racemic methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA) or of MGDA with predominantly the L-isomer in an enantiomeric excess of up to 9.5% or their respective mono-, di- or trialkali metal or mono-, di- or triammonium salts, and (B) in total 0.001 to 10% by weight of the diacetic acid derivative of aspartate as free acid or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraalkali metal salt or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraammonium salt, percent ages referring to the sum from (A) and (B). 1. A mixture , comprising:(A) 90 to 99.999% by weight of racemic methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA) or of MGDA with predominantly the L-isomer in an enantiomeric excess of up to 9.5% or their respective mono-, di- or trialkali metal or mono-, di- or triammonium salts; and(B) 0.001 to 10% by weight of the diacetic acid derivative of aspartate as free acid or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraalkali metal salt or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraammonium salt, percentages referring to the sum from (A) and (B).2. The mixture according to claim 1 , wherein (A) is selected from the group consisting of racemic MGDA and the mono- claim 1 , di- and trisodium salts of racemic MGDA.3. The mixture according to claim 1 , wherein the component (B) is predominantly the L-isomer with an enantiomeric excess (ee) in the range of from 10 to 95%.4. The mixture of claim 1 , comprising:(A) 95 to 99.99% by weight of the racemic methyl glycine diacetic acid (MGDA) or of the MGDA with predominantly the L-isomer in an enantiomeric excess of up to 9.5% or their respective mono-, di- or trialkali metal or mono-, di- or triammonium salts; and(B) 0.01 to 5% by weight of the diacetic acid derivative of aspartate as free acid or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraalkali metal salt or as mono-, di-, tri- or tetraammonium salt.5. The mixture of claim 1 , further comprising from 0.1 to 10% by weight of one or more optically inactive impurities claim 1 , at least one of the ...

ELECTROMECHANICAL OR ELECTROMAGNETIC WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE SAME, BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS BRAKING OF A VEHICLE

An electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder for a braking system, embodied with at least one hydraulic braking circuit, of a vehicle, including a pressure chamber that is embodied in the electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder and is delimited by a displaceable first brake piston of the electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder, and is linkable to a sub-volume of the at least one hydraulic braking circuit of the braking system in such a way that the first brake piston is displaceable by way of a pressure that is increased at least in in the respective sub-volume. The electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder encompasses an electromechanical or electromagnetic actuator and a second brake piston which is displaceable by operation of the electromechanical or electromagnetic actuator. 110-. (canceled)11. An electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder for a braking system , including at least one hydraulic braking circuit , of a vehicle , comprising:a pressure chamber that is situated in the electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder and is delimited by a displaceable first brake piston of the electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder, and the pressure chamber being linkable to a respective sub-volume of the at least one hydraulic braking circuit of the braking system in such a way that the first brake piston is displaceable by way of a pressure that is increased at least in the respective sub-volume;an electromechanical or electromagnetic actuator; anda second brake piston of the electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder which is displaceable by operation of the electromechanical or electromagnetic actuator.12. A braking system for a vehicle , comprising:at least one hydraulic braking circuit; a pressure chamber that is situated in the electromechanical or electromagnetic wheel brake cylinder and is delimited by a displaceable first brake ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTING GEARS IN MOTOR VEHICLES

A device and method for selecting gears in motor vehicles has an operating element selecting the respective gear, which operating element is manually pivotable or rotatable with respect to at least one axis of rotation, a haptic feedback for a user being generable by means of an actuator acting upon the operating element, and a control unit generating gear control signals and actuating the actuator depending on the position of the operating element. The device has a simpler design that can be controlled with little complexity. The different gears are associated with different shifting thresholds of the operating element for switching to a different gear. 117. A device () for selecting gear stages in motor vehicles () , comprising:{'b': 2', '5', '6, 'an operating element () which selects the respective gear stage and is configured to be manually pivotable or rotatable with respect to at least one axis of rotation (, );'}{'b': 8', '2, 'an actuator () that acts upon the operating element () and that is configured to generate haptic feedback for a user; and'}{'b': 14', '8', '25', '15', '2', '26', '2, 'a control system () which actuates the actuator () and generates gear stage control signals () in dependence of the position () of the operating element (), wherein the different gear stages are associated with different shifting thresholds () of the operating element () for shifting into another gear stage.'}217212814. The device () for selecting gear stages in motor vehicles () according to claim 1 , wherein the operating element () is configured both for manual actuation by the user () and also for an automatic shift movement by the actuator () actuated by the control system ().3172722627. The device () for selecting gear stages in motor vehicles () according to wherein the different gear stages are associated with different shift positions () of the operating element () claim 1 , and wherein the shifting thresholds () of adjacent shift positions () are spaced apart ...

SOUND GENERATOR FOR MOUNTING ON A VEHICLE TO MANIPULATE VEHICLE NOISE

A sound generator () mounts on a vehicle to manipulate vehicle noise originating from a vehicle operated by an internal combustion engine. The sound generator () includes a casing (), a loudspeaker (), and at least one pressure compensation valve (). The loudspeaker () and the casing () together thereby enclose a volume (). Further, the pressure compensation valve () couples the volume () enclosed by the loudspeaker () and the casing to an outside of the casing (). The pressure compensation valve () thereby extends through a plane in which the loudspeaker () is located. A system () for manipulating sound waves propagating through exhaust systems of vehicles driven by an internal combustion engine uses the above sound generator (). 1. A sound generator for mounting on a vehicle to manipulate vehicle noise , the sound generator comprising:a casing;a loudspeaker, the loudspeaker and the casing together enclosing a volume and the loudspeaker extending along a loudspeaker plane; andat least one pressure compensation valve, the pressure compensation valve coupling the volume enclosed by the loudspeaker and the casing with an outside of the casing and the pressure compensation valve extending through the loudspeaker plane.2. A sound generator according to claim 1 , wherein:the at least one pressure compensation valve comprises a valve body and a valve head;the valve body has a first end with a first opening formed therein that opens to the outside of the casing, and a second end with a second opening accommodating the valve head, the valve head being disposed inside the volume enclosed by the loudspeaker and the casing; andthe valve head includes a through hole for air.3. A sound generator according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one pressure compensation valve is positioned in the casing and the valve body is dimensioned such that the valve head is disposed opposite the loudspeaker plane and is located at a maximum distance to the loudspeaker plane.4. A sound generator ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF A SHEET IN A PRINTING MACHINE

A method for controlling the temperature of a sheet in a printing machine includes measuring initial temperatures in zones on the sheet. Segments of an emitter are actuated in different ways as a function of the measured initial temperatures for irradiating cooler zones to a greater extent and warmer zones to a lesser extent or not at all. A common final temperature or at least a homogenization of the temperature is therefore achieved in the zones. 1. A method for controlling the temperature of a sheet in a printing machine , the method comprising the following steps:measuring initial temperatures in zones of the sheet; andindividually actuating segments of an emitter as a function of the measured initial temperatures to irradiate cooler zones to a greater extent and warmer zones to a lesser extent or not at all to attaining a common final temperature or at least a homogenization of the temperature in the zones.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises carrying out the measurement of the sheet temperature and the temperature homogenization in the sheet two-dimensionally.3. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises using the emitter to apply a negative or inverse radiation power profile to the sheet relative to an initial temperature profile of the sheet.4. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises subdividing the emitter into a row of segments extending along a circumference of a sheet-transporting drum of the printing machine.5. The method according to claim 4 , which further comprises using a control unit to individually actuate every segment in terms of its radiation power and activation phase.6. The method according to claim 5 , which further comprises subdividing every segment into a respective row of subsegments.7. The method according to claim 6 , which further comprises reactuating the subsegments in accordance with an actual value/target value comparison by the control unit.8. The method according to claim ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING RADIO OPERATIONS ON A WIRELESS COMPUTING DEVICE

Embodiments of the invention provide for a wireless computing device that comprises a set of one or more radio components to transmit and receive wireless communications on the device. Additionally, the wireless computing device includes processing and memory resources that individually or in combination provide multiple wireless applications, a radio object, and an arbitration component. The multiple wireless applications are each capable of generating a user-interface for enabling user-input in connection with wireless activities performed with that wireless application. The radio object interfaces the multiple applications with the set of one or more radio components. The arbitration component is configured to arbitrate at least one of (i) requests made by each of the wireless applications to the radio object for access to one or more of the radio components in the set, or (ii) responses from the radio object to requests made by each of the wireless applications. 1. (canceled)2. A computing device , comprising:a first radio device to transmit and receive wireless communications;one or more processing resources; and execute multiple applications that are operable by a user of the computing device; and', 'arbitrate requests made by the multiple applications for access to the first radio device., 'a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processing resources, cause the computing device to3. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein execution of the instructions further causes the computing device to:arbitrate responses from the first radio device to the requests made by the multiple applications.4. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein the one or more processing resources comprise:a processor to execute the multiple applications; andan arbitration component to arbitrate the requests.5. The computing device of claim 4 , wherein the one or more processing resources further comprise:a radio object to interface between the multiple ...

ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE SYSTEM FOR TELEMEDICINE APPLICATIONS

An electronic stethoscope includes a housing configured for hand-held manipulation, a transducer supported by the housing and configured to sense auscultation signals at a first location, and a headset coupled to the housing and configured to deliver audio corresponding to the auscultation signals through earpieces on the headset. The electronic stethoscope further includes a processor disposed in the housing and configured to convert the auscultation signals to first digital signals representative of the auscultation signals and to wirelessly transmit the first digital signals from the electronic stethoscope via a secure digital network to a second location such that the audio corresponding to the auscultation signals is provided to headsets of one or more additional electronic stethoscopes at the second location in substantial real time with the sensing of the auscultation sounds at the first location. 2. The bioacoustic sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the transducer receives ambient audio at the first location claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to convert the ambient audio to second digital signals representative of the ambient audio and to wirelessly transmit the second digital signals with the first digital signals to the headset via the digital network.3. The bioacoustic sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the processor communicates over a secure personal area network via radio frequency signals.4. The bioacoustic sensor system of claim 1 , and further comprising:a first antenna configured to wirelessly transmit the first digital signals from the electronic stethoscope via the secure digital connection.5. The bioacoustic sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the headset comprises a second antenna.6. The bioacoustic sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to wirelessly receive signals from the headset via the digital network.7. (canceled)8. The bioacoustic sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the housing ...

AUTOMATIC CREATION OF DELIVERY PIPELINES

A method, computer program product, and system includes a processor(s) identifying one or more resources of a shared computing environment utilized in delivery of an application, to users of the shared computing environment. The processor(s) monitors communications to the one or more resources, to identify and intercept operations related to delivery of the application. The processor(s) analyze the intercepted operations, to determine when the operations comprise a pattern occurring with a frequency indicative of a predetermined level of confidence, where the pattern comprises one or more delivery operations. Based on determining the pattern occurs with the frequency, the processor(s) generates an automated delivery pipeline for the application, where the automated delivery pipeline automates at least one of the one or more delivery operations comprising the pattern. The processor(s) utilizes the automated delivery pipeline to deliver a new version of the application. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:identifying, by one or more processors, one or more resources of a shared computing environment utilized in delivery of an application, to users of the shared computing environment;monitoring, by the one or more processors, communications to the one or more resources, to identify and intercept operations related to delivery of the application;analyzing, by the one or more processors, the intercepted operations, to determine when the operations comprise a pattern occurring with a frequency indicative of a predetermined level of confidence, wherein the pattern comprises one or more delivery operations;based on determining the pattern occurs with the frequency, generating, by the one or more processors, an automated delivery pipeline for the application, wherein the automated delivery pipeline automates at least one of the one or more delivery operations comprising the pattern; andutilizing, by the one or more processors, the automated delivery pipeline to ...

Method and manufacturing system for producing microelectronic components with a layer structure

A method of producing microelectronic components includes forming a functional layer system; applying a laminar carrier to the functional layer system; attaching a workpiece to a workpiece carrier; utilizing incident radiation of a laser beam is focused in a boundary region between a growth substrate and the functional layer system, and a bond between the growth substrate and the functional layer system in the boundary region is weakened or destroyed; separating a functional layer stack from the growth substrate, wherein a vacuum gripper having a sealing zone that circumferentially encloses an inner region is applied to the reverse side of the growth substrate, a negative pressure is generated in the inner region such that separation of the functional layer stack from the growth substrate is initiated in the inner region; and the growth substrate held on the vacuum gripper is removed from the functional layer stack.

HEAT EXCHANGER BLOWER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A cleaning system for use with a heat exchanger and a fluid pressurizing assembly includes a wand assembly, a pivot assembly, and a movement mechanism having a body and a piston rod moveable relative the body in response to fluid pressurization. The wand assembly includes a wand in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, and having a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger. The wand is supported by the pivot assembly such that the wand is selectively pivotable about a first pivot axis. The movement mechanism connects to the pivot assembly at a second pivot axis offset from the first pivot axis such that selective movement of the piston rod produces pivotal movement of the wand about the pivot axis. 1. A cleaning system for use with a heat exchanger and a fluid pressurizing assembly , the system comprising: a wand positioned adjacent to the heat exchanger and in fluid communication with the fluid pressurizing assembly, the wand having a first orifice configured to eject fluid toward the heat exchanger; and', 'a pivot assembly defining a first pivot axis, the wand supported by the pivot assembly such that the wand is selectively pivotable about the first pivot axis; and, 'a wand assembly comprisinga movement mechanism having a body and a piston rod moveable relative the body in response to fluid pressurization within the body, wherein the movement mechanism connects to the pivot assembly at a second pivot axis offset from the first pivot axis such that selective movement of the piston rod produces pivotal movement of the wand about the pivot axis.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wand includes a plurality of orifices arranged in a linear pattern.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first orifice in the wand defines a circular outlet.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the movement mechanism comprises an air cylinder.5. The system of and further comprising:a support member, wherein the wand is supported by the support ...