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20090088576 | Process for the Stereoselective Preparation of Alcohols From Alpha, Beta-Insaturated Compounds - A process for the synthesis of an alcohol of formula (I), using as intermediate a compound of formula (V). | 04-02-2009 |
20100130745 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE ETHENYLPHENYL ALCOHOLS - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an optically active alcohol of formula | 05-27-2010 |
20100305325 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENANTIOMERIC TRISUBSTITUTED 3,4-DIHYDRO-ISOQUINOLINE DERIVATIVE - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the compound of formula (7) which process comprises the hydrogenation of the compound of formula (4) using bis[chloro-1,5-cyclooctadiene-iridium], (S)-i-dicyclohexylphosphino-2-[(S)-α-(dimethylamino)-2-(dicyclohexylphosphino)benzyl]-ferrocene as a catalyst. | 12-02-2010 |
20110046397 | NEW PROCESSES - The invention relates to a new process for producing NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a γ-amino-δ-biphenyl-α-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone. In detail, the new processes, according to the present invention, are ultimately related to the synthesis of intermediates to prepare the above NEP inhibitors, namely compounds according to formula (1), or salt thereof, | 02-24-2011 |
20140243546 | Processes - The invention relates to a new process for producing NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a γ-amino-δ-biphenyl-α-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone. In detail, the new processes, according to the present invention, are ultimately related to the synthesis of intermediates to prepare the above NEP inhibitors, namely compounds according to formula (1), or salt thereof, | 08-28-2014 |
20150246881 | Processes - The invention relates to a new process for producing NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a γ-amino-δ-biphenyl-α-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone. In detail, the new processes, according to the present invention, are ultimately related to the synthesis of intermediates to prepare the above NEP inhibitors, namely compounds according to formula (1), or salt thereof, | 09-03-2015 |
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20130036661 | PROCESSING OF SUNFLOWER EXTRACTION MEAL - With a method as well as a system for processing of sunflower extraction grist, particularly for obtaining proteins, wherein the particles from shell kernel parts and adhering proteins of the extraction grist are separated from one another by means of screening, a solution is to be created for processing the extraction grist of sunflowers, which occurs in the production of sunflower oil, in such a manner that it can be utilized in many different ways and, in particular, in practical manner. | 02-14-2013 |
20140314928 | METHOD AND UNIT FOR THE PROCESSING OF SUNFLOWER-EXTRACTION MEAL - An optimal separation of sunflower seed meal into at least one fraction with high protein content and at least one fraction with high cellulose content is to be achieved with a method for the processing of sunflower-extraction meal, producing a fraction with a low protein content for use as fuel and a fraction having a higher protein content for use as animal feed, wherein the extraction meal is fed to a plurality of dissolving and extraction stages. This is achieved by—at least two protein removal steps, preferably by means of corrugated rolls or hammer blows or impact mills with impactation of the starting material in a short cycle sequence,—the subsequent sifting by means of sieves, as well as the collecting of the sifted material and the remaining coarse material. | 10-23-2014 |
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20090035285 | Compositions and Methods for Enrichment of Neural Stem Cells Using Ceramide Analogs - The present invention provides compositions and methods for human neural cell production. More particularly, the present invention provides cellular differentiation methods employing amphiphilic lipid compounds, preferably ceramide analogs of the β-hydroxyalkylamine type and optionally employing an essentially serum free MEDII conditioned medium for the generation of human neural cells from pluripotent human cells. The methods alternatively comprise modulating apoptosis by modifying the levels of PAR-4, with or without the presence of amphiphilic lipid compounds and optionally employing MEDII conditioned medium. The methods alternatively encompass modulating apoptosis by modulating the intracellular concentration of endogenous lipid second messengers, such as ceramide. | 02-05-2009 |
20090196859 | Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Composition and Methods of Use - The present invention provides a cell culture enriched for sphingolipid enhances neural stem cells (SENSe), particularly oligodendrocyte precursor cells (ODPCs), that do not form teratomas after transplanted in vivo. Methods for producing and use of the invention ODPCs or the cell culture enriched with these ODPCs for stem cell therapy are also provided. The invention method comprises culturing a stem cell culture with a cell culture medium comprising a ceramide compound and a S1P receptor agonist in sequence, overlapping intervals or concurrent manners. The present invention further provides a cellular or gene therapy using a composition comprising a ceramide compound in conjunction with a S1P | 08-06-2009 |
20100278907 | Immunogenic Compositions Containing Ceramide and Methods of Use Thereof - Immunogenic compositions containing ceramide or ceramide analogs for treating or reducing the risk of developing one or more symptoms of a disease or disorder associated with ceramide-induced cell death are provided. The immunogenic compositions contain immunogenic ceramide, and, optionally, pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and one or more additional adjuvants. Methods of using the disclosed immunogenic ceramide compositions for reducing ceramide-induced cell death are provided. Methods of using the disclosed immunogenic ceramide compositions therapeutically or prophylactically for treating or reducing the risk of developing one or more symptoms of a disease or disorder associated with ceramide-induced cell death are also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
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20090128999 | Closing apparatus for a withdrawable-part rack - At least one embodiment of the invention provides that, for a closing apparatus for a part rack withdrawable via V-shaped rod assemblies, the closing apparatus includes at least one pin formed on rod assemblies or as part of them, each pin engaging in a slot in an actuating element. Owing to the use of the slots, the actuating element can be formed as a rigid body, with the result that no frictional forces need to be overcome when inserting a circuit breaker into a withdrawable-part rack with the closing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the invention. With the closing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the invention, a locking element can have a particularly simple design: it can be guided in the actuating element. | 05-21-2009 |
20100330834 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT DEVICE - An electrical contact device for an arrangement includes two apparatuses, between which a relative movement takes place along a first movement path. In at least one embodiment, the electrical contact device includes a first contact, including a first contact surface, and includes a second contact including a first multiplicity of contact arms, each provided with a contact projection for making contact with the first contact surface. In at least one embodiment, in order to prevent excessive friction wear to the first contacts even when the contact projections of the associated second contacts are arranged successively in the same direction as the first movement path, at least one device is provided for controlling a relative movement between the two contacts along a second movement path, which runs parallel to the first contact surface of the first contact and obliquely with respect to the first movement path. | 12-30-2010 |
20110186411 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSMISSION OF THE ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF A SWITCHING SHAFT OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH TO AT LEAST ONE POSITION SIGNALLING DEVICE - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a coupling arrangement for transmission of the rotational movement of a switching shaft of an electrical switch to at least one position signalling device including a mount and including at least one coupling, which is mounted on the mount so that it can rotate, via which the switching shaft is mechanically operatively connected to a device for operation of the at least one position signalling device, when the electrical switch is in the test position or in the operating position. In order to simplify the physical design, an embodiment of the invention provides that the mount be provided with a bayonet contour and that the coupling be provided with at least one bayonet projection, such that the coupling is connected to the mount in the form of a bayonet fitting by means of a plugging-in movement followed by a rotary movement, and that a stop device be arranged on the mount, limiting the movement path of the coupling, which is connected to the mount, to its rotary movement. | 08-04-2011 |
20120222945 | Electrical Switch - An electrical switch is disclosed for switching an electric current, the switch being suitable for being inserted into a switch holding device. In at least one embodiment, the switch includes a locking device which, in the event of an overcurrent, moves a locking element of the locking device to a position which mechanically locks the switch in the switch holding device. | 09-06-2012 |
20150060249 | ROTOR FOR AN ELECTRIC SWITCH - A rotor is disclosed for an electric switch. In an embodiment, the rotor includes a rotor housing and a rotatably mounted contact link, which has two movable contacts. In an embodiment, by rotation of the rotor, the two movable contacts are configured to interact with two stationary contacts of an electric switch so as to close or open a circuit. Further, the rotatably mounted contact link is mounted movably in the rotor housing in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the contact link in its closing position. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090204197 | Catheter Device - A catheter device having a shaft that extends from a proximal end to a distal end to carry on its distal end a self-expanding implant for intraluminal advance on a guidewire and delivery of the implant to an implant site by proximal withdrawal of a longitudinal sheath that lies radially outside the implant in the catheter, the catheter including a first shaft element to pull the sheath proximally and a second shaft element to push the implant distally to prevent the implant moving proximally with the sheath when the sheath is pulled proximally, wherein the sheath is freely rotatable with respect to the first shaft element during the said intraluminal advance and, during proximal movement, is caused to abut the first shaft element at an abutment position by a reduced inner diameter portion of the sheath proximal of the abutment position. | 08-13-2009 |
20110137400 | STENT DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH A VARYING RADIAL PROFILE PULL MEMBER - A stent device delivery system and method of making. The stent device delivery system includes a stent device, an outer sheath overlaying the stent device in a radially compact, delivery configuration of the stent device, and a pull member. The outer sheath may include a first layer and a reinforcement layer that are laminated together, a portion of the pull member captured radially between the first layer and the reinforcement layer. At least a partial length of the captured portion of the pull member may be formed with a varying radial profile. | 06-09-2011 |
20120143304 | TRANSLUMINAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - There is disclosed herein a transluminal delivery system for a self-expanding luminal prosthesis, the system comprising an inner catheter component ( | 06-07-2012 |
20150088242 | Transluminal Delivery System - A transluminal delivery system and a method of assembling. The system includes a cylindrical, inner-catheter component and a retractable sheath surrounding the component and defining a space between the component and the sheath to receive a self-expanding luminal prosthesis between the component and the sheath. The inner-catheter component may include at least one sleeve having fibers, at least one connected sleeve portion connected to the inner catheter, and at least one unconnected sleeve portion slidably engaging the inner catheter such that when the sheath retracts, the unconnected portion expands and sleeve fibers engage the prosthesis's luminal surface, wherein the engagement opposes proximal stent movement. | 03-26-2015 |
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20120109473 | CLUTCH CONTACT POINTS - A method for controlling a twin clutch transmission including at least two partial drive trains, each of which is coupleable to a combustion engine using a clutch. | 05-03-2012 |
20130116902 | CLUTCH PARAMETERS - A method of determining clutch parameters at the initial start of operation of a friction clutch in a motor vehicle comprising the steps of: in a first phase, moving the clutch from an open state into a closed state and into an open state again at a predetermined constant slip of the clutch and determining and storing the position of the clutch during the movement when predetermined clutch torque thresholds are reached; in a second phase, in a first step, determining a touch point, a position hysteresis, and a torque hysteresis from the determined positions; determining a preliminary friction coefficient; determining preliminary form factors; determining a final friction coefficient; and determining final form factors. | 05-09-2013 |
20130253791 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING CLUTCH COEFFICIENTS OF FRICTION AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING CLUTCH CONTACT POINTS - A method wherein the first and second threshold values of the characteristic are a threshold value of the clutch temperature, or of the speed of rotation at the particular input shaft of the clutch, or of the speed of the engine, or of the slip speed at the clutch, or of the clutch torque hysteresis, or of the oil volume flow in a wet clutch, or of the actuator speed or of the actuator position. | 09-26-2013 |
20150211588 | METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A BITING POINT OF A FRICTION CLUTCH DEVICE - A method for ascertaining a biting point of a friction clutch device of a motor vehicle that is actuatable between a disengaged and an engaged position, the friction clutch device having a hydrostatic actuator device with at least one position sensor and at least one pressure force sensor, the friction clutch device being actuated in the disengagement and/or engagement direction, and data are obtained with the help of the at least one position sensor and the at least one pressure force sensor, while based on the obtained data a position force characteristic curve having a first section and a second section is obtained, the first section being approximated with the help of a linear equation and the second section being approximated with the help of a parabolic equation. | 07-30-2015 |
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20110022159 | POROUS MEMBRANES FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention involves porous polymer membranes, suitable for use in medical implants, having controlled pore sizes, pore densities and mechanical properties. Methods of manufacturing such porous membranes are described in which a continuous fiber of polymer is extruded through a reciprocating extrusion head and deposited onto a substrate in a predetermined pattern. When cured, the polymeric material forms a stable, porous membrane suitable for a variety of applications, including reducing emboli release during and after stent delivery, and providing a source for release of bioactive substances to a vessel or organ and surrounding tissue. | 01-27-2011 |
20130190856 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STENTING COMPRISING ENHANCED EMBOLIC PROTECTION COUPLED WITH IMPROVED PROTECTIONS AGAINST RESTENOSIS AND THROMBUS FORMATION - Apparatus and methods for stenting are provided comprising a stent attached to a porous biocompatible material that is permeable to endothelial cell ingrowth, but impermeable to release of emboli of predetermined size. Apparatus and methods are also provided for use at a vessel branching. The present invention further involves porous polymer membranes, suitable for use in medical implants, having controlled pore sizes, pore densities and mechanical properties. Methods of manufacturing such porous membranes are described in which a continuous fiber of polymer is extruded through a reciprocating extrusion head and deposited onto a substrate in a predetermined pattern. When cured, the polymeric material forms a stable, porous membrane suitable for a variety of applications, including reducing emboli release during and after stent delivery, and providing a source for release of bioactive substances to a vessel or organ and surrounding tissue. | 07-25-2013 |
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20080295611 | Sensor Array - The invention relates to a sensor array, especially for measuring/detecting magnetic fields and/or torsion and/or mechanical stress, comprising a magnetizable/magnetic, particularly soft magnetic electrically conducting conductor assembly that is provided with a first conductor section in which dynamic, particularly helical magnetization can be generated, and at least one second conductor section in which especially helical anisotropy is or can be generated, magnetization being conveyable from a first into a second conductor section and being detectable by means of a tension generated above a second conductor section because of the magnetization conveyed. The invention further relates to a method for measuring/detecting magnetic fields and/or torsion and/or mechanical stress. According to said method, dynamic, particularly helical magnetization is generated in a first conductor section of a magnetizable/magnetic, especially soft magnetic electrically conducting conductor assembly while especially helical anisotropy is or can be generated in at least one second conductor section, magnetization being conveyed from a first into a second conductor section and being detected by means of a tension generated above a second conductor section because of the magnetization conveyed. | 12-04-2008 |
20090024180 | STIMULATION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR A CARDIAC PACEMAKER - A stimulation system, an implantable electrode device and a method for operating an implantable electrode device are proposed. A simplified implantation, a simple construction and reliable control are made possible by the electrode device being supplied with energy, and controlled, in an exclusively wireless manner via a time-variable magnetic field. The magnetic field is generated by an implanted control device. | 01-22-2009 |
20120179219 | STIMULATION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR A CARDIAC PACEMAKER - A stimulation system, an implantable electrode device and a method for operating an implantable electrode device are proposed. A simplified implantation, a simple construction and reliable control are made possible by the electrode device being supplied with energy, and controlled, in an exclusively wireless manner via a time-variable magnetic field. The magnetic field is generated by an implanted control device. | 07-12-2012 |
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20090065720 | Pressure Regulator for Gaseous Media - A pressure regulator can be used particularly in a CNG-operated motor vehicle as an electronically controlled pressure reducer for maintaining the gas pressure constant on the injection valve used for filling the respective cylinder. The pressure regulator is composed of a control unit ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090179527 | CONTACTING MULTILAYER PIEZO ACTUATORS OR SENSORS - A device, especially a piezo stack ( | 07-16-2009 |
20100106039 | Unknown - Example embodiments relate to a device for measuring nitrogen monoxide in exhaled air by a gas sensor unit with at least one gas sensor. A device and/or method for oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide may be included. The device and/or method for oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide includes a non-consuming catalyst for catalyzing the oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide. | 04-29-2010 |
20110046497 | SENSOR PLATFORM FOR RESPIRATORY GAS ANALYSIS - An appliance is disclosed for measuring at least one gas analyte in exhaled air. In at least one embodiment, the appliance includes an inlet opening for the introduction of exhaled air (mouthpiece), at least one measuring chamber for receiving a sensor unit, and a conduit which provides a fluid connection from the opening to the measuring chamber, and wherein, depending on the gas analyte that is to be measured, a sensor unit with a suitable gas sensor can be introduced into the receiver. | 02-24-2011 |
20110072883 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONTROL VALVE FOR GAS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS - A multifunctional control valve for gas measurement instruments, e.g., for respiratory gas analysis, is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional control valve includes a first inlet opening, an outlet opening, a main line, and a bypass line, wherein a measurement chamber is in the main line, wherein the measurement chamber is arranged downstream of a first multiway valve which can selectively connect the main line or the bypass line with the inlet opening, and wherein the measurement chamber is arranged upstream of a second multiway valve which can selectively connect the main line or the bypass line with the outlet opening. | 03-31-2011 |
20120065535 | GAS ANALYSIS APPARATUS HAVING A COMBINATION OF GAS DEHUMIDIFIER AND GAS CONVERTER - An apparatus for measuring nitrogen monoxide in exhaled air by way of a gas sensor unit ( | 03-15-2012 |
20130269790 | HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATOR AND HYDRAULIC LIFT TRANSMITTER - The hydraulic temperature compensator has at least one longitudinally extensible hydraulic chamber and a gas-filled chamber which is at least partly enclosed by the hydraulic chamber, wherein the hydraulic chamber is subdivided into a first sub-chamber and a second sub-chamber which are hydraulically connected to each other by at least one throttle point and wherein the second sub-chamber adjoins the gas-filled chamber. The stroke transmitter has at least the hydraulic temperature compensator, a stroke actuator acting on the temperature compensator, and a further hydraulic chamber which is fluidically connected to the first sub-chamber of the hydraulic chamber of the temperature compensator, wherein the further hydraulic chamber is in fluidic connection with a displaceably mounted actuating element. | 10-17-2013 |
20140103244 | SELF-REGULATED COMPACT-GEOMETRY VALVE ASSEMBLY - A self-regulated valve assembly contains a valve body which, in the lower part, has an input section for a connection to a tank intended to contain a fluid under pressure and, in the upper part, an output for connection to a pipe system. A piston is movable in the valve body along a first axis between an open position, enabling the fluid to communicate between the input section and the output, and a closed position. A spring type module is coupled to the piston and to the valve body and interacts dynamically with the piston at least after an actuation of the valve and during the entire cycle of self-regulation of the valve, imposing a positioning of the piston between its open and closed position. The spring type module is positioned beneath the lower sealing section of the piston and the dimensions of the valve assembly can be considerably reduced. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109648 | Operating Method for a Gas Sensor and Gas Sensor - The disclosure relates to an operating method for a gas sensor, in particular a gas sensor for detecting asthma. According to said method, nitrogen monoxide or nitrogen dioxide is detected in a measuring phase and the gas sensor is heated by a heating device in a desorption phase in order to accelerate desorption. The heating process is continued until the temporal alteration of the measuring signal of the gas sensor falls below a threshold value. | 04-24-2014 |
20140202232 | Monitoring of the Functionality of a Converter of a Breath Analysis Apparatus - A device for the gas analysis of a gas mixture includes a converter configured to convert a first gas component into a target gas component, a sensor system configured to detect the target gas component or another component of the gas mixture after the conversion by the converter, and an evaluating apparatus. The converter is further configured to change the concentration of a second gas component or to cause a conversion to a second target gas component. The sensor system is configured to determine the concentration of the second gas component or of the second target gas component. The evaluating apparatus is configured to determine a value for the aging of the converter on the basis of the concentration of the second gas component or of the second target gas component. | 07-24-2014 |
20150112221 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF NITROGEN MONOXIDE IN THE RESPIRATORY AIR OF A PATIENT - A device for measuring the concentration of nitrogen monoxide in the respiratory air of a patient includes a nitrogen dioxide sensor and a converter. The sensor is arranged between an inlet opening and an outlet opening of the device. The converter, for oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide, is arranged between the inlet opening and the sensor such that the device can be switched to at least two states. In a first state, a fluidic connection is present between the inlet opening and the sensor but does not lead through the converter. In a second state, a fluidic connection is present between the inlet opening and the sensor and leads through the converter. | 04-23-2015 |
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20110270305 | SURGICAL THREAD, IN PARTICULAR FOR PREVENTING PUNCTURE CHANNEL BLEEDING, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A surgical thread avoids puncture channel bleeding, and has a polymeric core and a polymeric sheath surrounding the polymeric core, wherein the polymeric sheath is swellable in bodily fluids. | 11-03-2011 |
20110276090 | MEDICAL PRODUCT , A SURGICAL KIT, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE MEDICAL PRODUCT - A medical product including a biocompatible material includes two mutually opposite main surfaces, wherein at least one of the two main surfaces that anchor biological tissues, wherein the barbs protrude from the at least one main surface and are formed by cuts made in the biocompatible material, and wherein the material between the two main surfaces is completely broken through in an area of the cuts. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282384 | SURGICAL SUTURE MATERIAL WITH BARBS CUT INTO IT IN THE UNDRAWN STATE - A drawn surgical suture material includes an elongate main body and barbs for anchoring in biological tissues, wherein the barbs are formed by cuts made into the suture material in the undrawn state. | 11-17-2011 |
20120109195 | ELASTOMERIC THREAD HAVING ANCHORING STRUCTURES FOR ANCHORING IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - An elastomeric thread for use as a knotless or self-fixating wound closure system includes on its surface anchoring structures for anchoring in biological, more particularly human and/or animal, tissues. | 05-03-2012 |
20120116492 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device includes yarns made of a shape memory material and polymer yarns, wherein the yarns made of said shape memory material include polymer sheathing. | 05-10-2012 |
20120130406 | COATED THREAD WITH ANCHORING STRUCTURES FOR ANCHORING IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - Thread for use as a knotless or self-fixing surgical suture material including a main body, and anchoring structures formed on a surface of the main body of the thread and anchored in human or animal tissues, wherein at least some of the anchoring structures are at least partially covered by a coating of the main body of the thread, which coating is removable by liquids. | 05-24-2012 |
20120136388 | SURGICAL THREAD WITH SHEATH-CORE CONSTRUCTION - A surgical thread includes a polymeric core and a polymeric sheath surrounding the core, wherein the sheath includes barbs for anchoring in human and/or animal, tissues. | 05-31-2012 |
20120150194 | THREAD HAVING COATED ANCHORING STRUCTURES FOR ANCHORING IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A thread includes an elongate thread body having on its surface protruding anchoring structures that anchor in biological tissues, and a stiffening coating on the anchoring structures. | 06-14-2012 |
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20090211355 | Heated Hot-Film Air-Mass Sensor - To determine air mass flows, especially for controlling internal combustion engines, a hot-film air-mass sensor is provided, which may be used especially for sensing air mass flows in the intake tract of an internal combustion engine. The hot-film air-mass sensor has a sensor chip having a sensor frame and a sensor diaphragm having at least one heating element and at least two temperature sensors. Furthermore, the hot-film air-mass sensor has a chip carrier for mounting the sensor chip, as well as at least one additional heating element. The sensor chip is able to be heated up using the at least one additional heating element, which is inserted into the chip carrier. Compared to the usual devices, the hot-film air-mass sensor has a lower susceptibility to contamination, especially by oil films. | 08-27-2009 |
20100300187 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A PARAMETER OF A FLUID MEDIUM - A sensor system for determining at least one parameter of a fluid medium flowing in a main flow direction has at least one sensor situated in the fluid medium, for determining the parameter of the fluid medium, and at least one grating situated transversely to the main flow direction and having at least one crosstie, the crosstie having a crosstie depth directed essentially in the main flow direction. The crosstie has at least one recess, the crosstie depth being reduced in the recess. | 12-02-2010 |
20110179858 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A PARAMETER OF A FLUID MEDIUM - A sensor system for determining at least one parameter of a fluid medium which flows in a main flow direction, e.g., an intake air mass flowing through a flow pipe, includes at least one sensor situated in the fluid medium and at least one grating which is situated transversely to the main flow direction and which has at least one bar. On at least one surface over which the fluid medium flows, the bar has at least one shearing element which is designed to generate a region in the flow having a turbulent flow downstream from the shearing element. | 07-28-2011 |
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20110295505 | INTERFERENCE-COMPENSATED SENSOR - The interference-compensated sensor ( | 12-01-2011 |
20130181613 | OPTO-ELECTRONIC MEASURING ARRANGEMENT WITH ELECTRO-OPTICAL BASIC COUPLING - An opto-electronic measuring arrangement being independent from extraneous light includes a transmission light source and a compensation light source which sequentially emit light on a clocked phase basis. The emitted light is respectively phase-shifted. The light sources can be controlled such that the clock-synchronous signal difference between different phases becomes zero. A basic coupling light source transmits light directly to the optical receiver without the light being influenced by the measuring object. The basic coupling control current is so that a desired sensitivity of the measuring arrangement is achieved and/or a desired operating point can be set. The controllable current source for generating a clocked transmission control current and the controllable basic coupling current source for generating a clocked basic coupling control current are phase-synchronously clocked. The controllable compensation current source for generating a clocked compensation control current is clocked with the inverted clock signal of the clock generator. | 07-18-2013 |
20130193314 | OPTICAL OPERATING ELEMENT, MORE PARTICULARLY PUSHBUTTON OR SWITCH - An optical operating element comprises a light-emitting transmitter, an optical receiver, a prism, and a cover. The prism has a side surface that is an active sensor area, and the prism is arranged below the cover such that the active sensor area is oriented substantially parallel to the underside of the cover. The cover has a sensor region which is above the active sensor area and which has a transmittance of at most 99%, at most 95%, at most 90%, at most 80% or at most 50%. Light emitted by the transmitter is guided through the prism and passes through the active sensor area and the cover. The emitted light reflected at an object enters through the sensor region and the active sensor area and is guided through the prism to the receiver. A change in reflection is identified by an evaluation circuit and is interpreted as switching. | 08-01-2013 |
20140341567 | COMPENSATION FOR AN OPTICAL SENSOR VIA A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - Opto-electronic measuring arrangement which is largely independent of extraneous light, comprising emitted and compensation light sources, which emit light time-sequentially and in a phased manner, wherein the emitted light is phase-shifted respectively by 180°. An optical receiver receives the light emitted by the emitted light source and reflected by the object being measured together with the light from the compensation light source. The actuation signals for the emitted and compensation light sources are controlled such that the synchronous signal difference occurring in the receiver between the different phases is reduced to zero. The optical coupling between the compensation light source and the receiver diode occurs mainly via an optical system in a printed circuit board on which the compensation light source and the receiver are arranged. The printed circuit board itself, i.e. the FR4 component thereof, may constitute the optical conductor between the compensation light source and receiver diode. | 11-20-2014 |
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20110147487 | HORIZONTALLY PIVOTABLE AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER WITH VERTICALLY PIVOTABLE SEGMENTS - The invention concerns an agricultural sprayer with an arm comprising multiple segments, which are pivotable relative to each other, whereby the arm is pivotable out of a transport position into an operating position and/or back into a transport position, whereby the complete arm is attachable to a drawing vehicle, such as a tractor, and pivotable around a first horizontal swiveling axis, whereby at least one of the segments of the arm is pivotable around a second swiveling axis, which is in general vertically aligned in the transport position and whereby the discrete segments comprise units, which are arranged relative to each other per segment such, that a work plane through those units is in general vertically aligned in the transport position, wherein the complete arm is pivoted out of the transport position in the operating position around the first swiveling axis, such that the work plane is generally horizontally aligned. The invention concerns further a system with a tractor and such an agricultural sprayer, wherein a middle segment of the arm is positioned in the operating position on a support surface on the tractor. The invention concerns further a method for pivoting an arm comprising of a multitude of segments, whereby the arm is fully pivoted out of horizontally oriented operation position in a vertically oriented intermediate position and thereafter the discrete enlarging segments, sticking away from the middle segment ( | 06-23-2011 |
20150076244 | HORIZONTALLY PIVOTABLE AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER WITH VERTICALLY PIVOTABLE SEGMENTS - An agricultural field sprayer having a boom that can be mounted on a tractive unit such as a tractor is described. The boom is composed of plural sections that are pivotal relative to each other and is adapted to be pivoted from a transport position into a working position and/or back to the transport position. Components of the boom are made from fiber-reinforced composite. | 03-19-2015 |