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20150053202 | INHALER - An inhaler, preferably for insertion into a nostril, in particular a horse's nostril, with a pressure generator, which has a tensioning device for the drive, and with a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the tensioning device, whereby the tensioning mechanism has a lever gear for tensioning the tensioning device. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053207 | INHALER - An inhaler, preferably for insertion into a nostril, in particular a horse's nostril, with an inhalation valve, which has a movable valve element, whereby the valve element is designed in an annular manner and has an outer edge and an inner edge, whereby the valve element is fastened at the outer edge, the inner edge forms the boundary of an indentation of the valve element, and the inhalation valve has a valve body seat that corresponds to the inner edge. | 02-26-2015 |
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20120084043 | BOX COUNTING ENHANCED MODELING - A method can include providing spatial data for a base case of a subsurface geologic formation; providing spatial data for a simulation case of the subsurface geologic formation; performing box counting for the spatial data for the base case; performing box counting for the spatial data for the simulation case; based on the box counting for the spatial data for the base case, determining a fractal dimension for the base case; based on the box counting for the spatial data for the simulation case, determining a fractal dimension for the simulation case; comparing the simulation case to the base case based at least in part on the fractal dimensions; and, based on the comparing, adjusting one or more simulation parameters to generate spatial data for an additional simulation case of the subsurface geologic formation. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
20150106074 | BOX COUNTING ENHANCED MODELING - A method can include providing spatial data for a base case of a subsurface geologic formation; providing spatial data for a simulation case of the subsurface geologic formation; performing box counting for the spatial data for the base case; performing box counting for the spatial data for the simulation case; based on the box counting for the spatial data for the base case, determining a fractal dimension for the base case; based on the box counting for the spatial data for the simulation case, determining a fractal dimension for the simulation case; comparing the simulation case to the base case based at least in part on the fractal dimensions; and, based on the comparing, adjusting one or more simulation parameters to generate spatial data for an additional simulation case of the subsurface geologic formation. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 04-16-2015 |
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20110272931 | SUPPORTING FOOT - A supporting foot for a supporting device for vehicles, such as semi-trailers, comprising a foot element with a resting portion for resting on an underlying surface, and a compensating element for receiving a supporting element and for compensating for a positional offset of same by the compensating element being movable between a first and a second position with respect to the foot element, wherein the foot element has a guiding device in order to guide the supporting element in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the guiding device is formed from guiding portions which are arranged on either side of the supporting element and at least partially overlap with a distal end portion of the supporting element. | 11-10-2011 |
20110291394 | SUPPORTING FOOT FOR VEHICLES - A supporting foot for vehicles, such as semi-trailers or the like, comprising a foot element with a resting portion for resting on an underlying surface, and a compensating element for receiving a support unit and for compensating a positional offset of the supporting unit with regards to the foot element, wherein the support unit comprises a first supporting element and a second supporting element telescopingly coupled with the first supporting element, the second supporting element is movable between a first and a second position with respect to the first supporting element, and wherein the first supporting element is in engagement with the foot element when the second supporting element is in the second position. | 12-01-2011 |
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20150053516 | Brake Carrier - A brake carrier includes a carrier unit having a first connecting section fixed to a brake cylinder, a second connecting section fixed to a converter unit and a third connecting section fixed at an axle element; a transmission element received between the first and second connecting sections; the brake cylinder, the transmission element and the converter unit are fixed to the axle element by the carrier unit; the transmission element can be displaced mainly along an a transmission axle that is tilted in relation to the wheel axle such that the converter unit is aligned closer to the wheel axle than the brake cylinder; the first connecting section is offset along the wheel axle to the connecting section; and the relation of the offset between the first and third connecting sections and the distance to the wheel axle from the transmission axle has values between about 0.1 and about 2. | 02-26-2015 |
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20080277612 | Pressure compensating flush valve with self-cleaning piston - A flush valve according to the present disclosure includes a pressure compensating device for toilet and urinals to ensure consistent flush and bowl refill volumes. Certain flush volume limits may required for compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding water usage. The flush valve can adjust water flow rates within the prescribed water usage limits and does not sacrifice the toilet's bowl washing and waste removal capabilities. | 11-13-2008 |
20110017327 | CARTRIDGE FOR A SANITARY FITTING - A cartridge for a sanitary fitting wherein the most highly used plate is moved and subjected to bending and torsion, and wherein the adjuster lever which for operation cooperates with the control opening for mixing the hot and cold water and which is moved by the housing has a cylindrical pivot bearing, by means of which the adjuster elevator is mounted in the bush to rotate about a non-mechanical pivot axis. | 01-27-2011 |
20140215710 | SANITARY SINGLE-LEVER WASHSTAND FITTING - The invention relates to a sanitary single-lever washstand fitting on a washstand, comprising a single-lever cartridge, a fitting body with a water outlet, a fitting handle, and inlet hoses for hot and cold water, and said single-lever cartridge having at least one cartridge base, a cartridge bearing, sealing discs, a cartridge housing, a pivot, and a mixed water outlet. In order for the fitting body to be easier and more cost-effective to produce, easy to replace on an installed sanitary standard single-lever cartridge, and for the installation to be simplified in general, the invention suggests that the single-lever cartridge is fixed directly to the washstand and that the fitting body is put over said single-lever cartridge and fixed thereto. | 08-07-2014 |
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20110091918 | HETEROGENEOUS COAGULATION TEST - Within the field of coagulation diagnostics, in heterogeneous methods for determining the activity of blood coagulation factors and also in heterogeneous methods for determining anticoagulants which inhibit the activity of blood coagulation factors, a sample is contacted with a cleavable substrate, and the amount of uncleaved substrate is subsequently determined. | 04-21-2011 |
20120190052 | Method of determining factor XIII by means of NAD(P)H-analogues - The invention is in the field of in-vitro diagnostics and relates to a photometric method for determining the blood-clotting factor XIII (factor XIII, F XIII) with the aid of NAD(P)H analogues, and a test kit for carrying out the method. The invention is in the field of in-vitro diagnostics and relates to a photometric method for determining the blood-clotting factor XIII (factor XIII, F XIII) with the aid of NAD(P)H analogues, and a test kit for carrying out the method. | 07-26-2012 |
20120190053 | Method of determining factor XIII with the aid of plasma-based reference material - The present invention is in the field of in-vitro diagnostics and relates to a method of determining the blood-clotting factor XIII (factor XIII, F XIII) with the aid of plasma-based reference material, and a test kit for carrying out the method. | 07-26-2012 |
20130323765 | Method For Determining The Activity Of A Proteolytic Coagulation Factor In A Sample - A method for determining the activity of a proteolytic coagulation factor in a sample may include (a) providing and incubating a reaction mixture comprising (i) the sample, (ii) an agent for direct or indirect activation of the proteolytic coagulation factor in the sample, (iii) a cleavable substrate which has at least one cleavage site for the activated coagulation factor, (iv) a solid phase to which the cleavable substrate is bound or becomes bound during the incubation; (b) separating off the solid phase; and (c) determining the amount of solid-phase-bound, uncleaved substrate, wherein the determined amount of solid-phase-bound, uncleaved substrate indicates a quantitative measure of the activity of the proteolytic coagulation factor in the sample. | 12-05-2013 |
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20100284742 | Hydraulic Control Arrangement for the Screed of a Road Finisher - A hydraulic control arrangement for activating a double-acting actuating cylinder, which is connected on the piston side to a road finisher and on the piston-rod side to a screed of the road finisher, is provided. The hydraulic control arrangement includes a supply connection, a tank connection and two consumer connections, in which a loading pressure or a relief pressure is applied to the piston of the actuating cylinder via the consumer connections. The loading pressure or relief pressure is controlled as a function of a defined operating state, and, in a controlling-the-screed-load operating state, the relief pressure supplied to the actuating cylinder on the piston-rod side is controlled via a proportional pressure control valve. | 11-11-2010 |
20110262227 | Front Drive Of A Road Paver And A Method For Controlling The Front Drive - A road paver for laying road construction material comprises a tamping beam, a bunker for receiving road construction material, a wheeled chassis with a rear axle and a steerable front axle, and a hydraulic arrangement for permanent or optionally selectable drive of hydraulic motors which are coupled to the front wheels. A method for tractive power control and for drive slip limitation of the front drive of a road paver is also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
20140169881 | SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, for example, a road finisher, comprising a vehicle chassis and having a tandem axle unit and a single wheel on each side of the vehicle, wherein each tandem axle unit comprises a twin axle carrier and also a regulating device, by means of which the twin axle carrier can be pivoted relatively to the vehicle chassis. Each tandem axle unit is mounted on a lever arm, which is mounted for rotation about a pivot axle on the vehicle chassis, and which is engaged by the regulating device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140188340 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASCERTAINING THE STEERING ANGLE OF A STEERABLE MACHINE - The present invention relates to a device and method for ascertaining the steering angle (α | 07-03-2014 |
20150252822 | Method For Operating A Hydraulic System Of A Self-Propelled Paver, Hydraulic System, Especially For Using The Method, And Paver With Such A Hydraulic System - The present invention relates to a method for operating a hydraulic system of a self-propelled road paver, in particular, for the supply of hydraulic oil as needed to a closed hydraulic circuit of the road paver, a hydraulic system of a road paver for performing the method and a road paver having such a hydraulic system. The extraction and/or return of the quantity of hydraulic oil occur depending on at least one operating parameter of the road paver. | 09-10-2015 |
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20080308415 | Cathodes for Aluminum Electrolysis Cell with Expanded Graphite Lining - Cathodes for aluminum electrolysis cells are formed of cathode blocks and current collector bars attached to those blocks. The cathode slots receiving the collector bar are lined with expanded graphite lining thus providing longer useful lifetime of such cathodes and increased cell productivity. The expanded graphite provides a good electrical and thermal conductivity especially with its plane layer. | 12-18-2008 |
20090130442 | Expanded Graphite and Process for Producing the Expanded Graphite - An expanded graphite is derived from a graphitic or partially graphitic starting material selected from the group consisting of natural graphite, compressed expanded graphite, partially oxidized graphite and/or graphite fibers having a BET surface area of >30 m | 05-21-2009 |
20090302552 | Sealing Material - A sealing material is formed as a planar laminate compound made of at least two layers of a graphite film with a maximum density of 1.6 g/cm | 12-10-2009 |
20100096258 | REDUCED VOLTAGE DROP ANODE ASSEMBLY FOR ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANODE ASSEMBLIES AND ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS CELL - An anode assembly for aluminum electrolysis cells includes carbon anodes with stubholes and an anode hanger having stubs, in which the anodes are fixed to the anode hanger by cast iron and the stubholes are fully or partially lined with an expanded graphite lining. The anode assembly provides a reduced voltage drop across an interface between the cast iron and the carbon anode and thus increases cell productivity significantly. Mechanical stresses in the stubhole area are reduced. A collar formed from the lining prevents spilling of cast iron over the anode surface and a protective shot plug or a protective collar optionally prevent direct contact of a hot electrolyte bath with the stub and the cast iron. A method of manufacturing anode assemblies and an aluminum electrolysis cell, are also provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20100116457 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LATENT HEAT STORAGE MATERIAL - A method for producing a latent heat storage material from a graphitic starting material selected from the group consisting of natural graphite, expanded graphite, and/or graphite fibers, and from a phase-changing material selected from the group consisting of sugar alcohols, water, organic acids and the mixtures thereof, aqueous salt solutions, salt hydrates, mixtures of salt hydrates, salt hydrates with paraffins, inorganic and organic salts and eutectic salt mixtures, clathrates and alkali metal hydroxides, as well as mixtures of these materials. The graphitic starting material is treated with a plasma before being impregnated with the phase-changing material. A latent heat storage material is produced according to the method. | 05-13-2010 |
20100294362 | Temperature-Control Body for Photovoltaic Modules - Temperature-control bodies for photovoltaic modules have heat transfer tubes embedded in a layer of compressed expanded graphite and connected to the surface of a photoelectric cell layer that faces away from the solar radiation. A layered composite semi-finished product has a layer of compressed expanded graphite with a density of between 0.02 g/cm3 and 0.5 g/cm3. | 11-25-2010 |
20130001475 | MATERIAL COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE COMPOSITION, AND OXIDATION-PROTECTED MANUFACTURE - A material composition is formed with a carrier component and an additive component. The additive component has one or more ceramic additives. The carrier component and the additive component are present in a ratio by volume in the range from approximately 1:9 to approximately 7:3, preferably in the range from approximately 1:4 to approximately 2:1. More particularly, they are present in a ratio of approximately 1:1. The material composition may be formed as a foil or as a liquid, viscous, paste or gel material. The material composition may be used, inter alia, as oxidation protection and as a sealing element. | 01-03-2013 |
20130199412 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOLDED PART FROM A CARBON MATERIAL USING RECYCLED CARBON FIBERS AND MOLDED PART - A method produces a molded part from carbon containing carbon fibers in an amount of less than 20% by weight. The method includes comminuting waste parts or scrap parts formed from a carbon fiber-reinforced synthetic material, a carbon fiber reinforced carbon or a carbon fiber reinforced concrete. A mixture is produced from the comminuted product, a binder such as pitch, a carbon material such as coke and optionally one or more additives, wherein the mixture contains less than 20% by weight of fibers. The mixture is molded into a molded part and the molded part is carbonized. Optionally, the molded carbonized part is impregnated with an impregnating agent. Finally and optionally, the molded carbonized part or the molded part impregnated part is graphitized. | 08-08-2013 |
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20100223047 | COMPUTER-ASSISTED NATURAL LANGUAGE TRANSLATION - A computer implemented method of translating source material in a source natural language into a target natural language includes receiving a first data input which is a first part of a sub-segment of a translation of the source material from the source natural language into the target natural language, identifying a selectable target text sub-segment in the target natural language associated with the received first data input, and outputting the selectable target text sub-segment. The selectable target text sub-segment is extracted from a corpus of previously translated text segment pairs, each text segment pair having a source text segment in the source natural language and a corresponding translated text segment in the target natural language. | 09-02-2010 |
20100262621 | IN-CONTEXT EXACT (ICE) MATCHING - Methods, systems and program product are disclosed for determining a matching level of a text lookup segment with a plurality of source texts in a translation memory in terms of context. In particular, embodiments of the present invention determines any exact matches for the lookup segment in the plurality of source texts, and determines, in the case that at least one exact match is determined, that a respective exact match is an in-context exact (ICE) match for the lookup segment in the case that a context of the lookup segment matches that of the respective exact match. The degree of context matching required can be predetermined, and results prioritized. The invention also includes methods, systems and program products for storing a translation pair of source text and target text in a translation memory including context, and the translation memory so formed. The invention ensures that content is translated the same as previously translated content and reduces translator intervention. | 10-14-2010 |
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20100332070 | Method and Controller for Controlling a Power Train of a Vehicle - A method and controller are provided for controlling a power train of a vehicle having a number of modes of operation. A first controller is provided for controlling of a first function of the vehicle. At least one second controller is provided for controlling of a second function of the vehicle. The first controller and the at least one second controller are combined in a joint controller having a state observer and a number of controlling entities. The joint controller is operated by a set of formal controlling parameters assigned to the controlling entities. Actual parameters of the set of formal controlling parameters are switched according to a current mode of the number of modes of operation. | 12-30-2010 |
20140046592 | Method For Operating a Hybrid Drive - A method operates a hybrid drive operable selectively in a first operating mode powered by only an internal combustion engine or in a second operating mode powered by only an electric motor. Prior to starting a trip, for which a route that leads from a start to a destination is determined, the entire route to be traveled is segmented, according to pre-defined logic, into a plurality of route sections. These route sections are used to select certain route sections that are ever taken into consideration, based on certain route section criteria, for driving in the second mode. From, the selected certain route sections, those are used to identify and to drive on the route in the second mode in which route travel in the second mode yields a total maximum fuel economy advantage compared to driving the route in the first or any other mode. | 02-13-2014 |
20140100733 | Method for Damping Mechanical Vibrations in a Vehicle - A method for damping mechanical vibrations is provided, in particular torsion vibrations, in a vehicle that has a drive train comprising a combustion engine and an electrical drive motor, wherein a signal describing the current vibration behavior of at least one vehicle component is subjected to a vibration analysis, and at at least one interference frequency contained in the signal, a compensation torque counteracting said interference frequency is generated by the electric drive motor. | 04-10-2014 |
20140207349 | Method for the Approximate Determination of the Torque Which is Actually Transmitted by a Clutch of a Drive Train of a Vehicle - A method for approximately determining the torque actually transmitted by a clutch of a drive train of a vehicle, includes the steps of: setting a closed state of the clutch and transmitting a torque by way of the drive train, providing a state space model showing the drive train, particularly a Kalman filter, determining a torque which can theoretically be transmitted or is transmitted by the clutch in the closed state, and approximately determining the torque actually transmitted by the clutch, by adding the theoretically transmittable or transmitted torque and a disturbance torque determined by calculation, wherein the disturbance torque is determined on the basis of the state space model and actual rotational speeds of individual drive train components and/or of actual torques transmitted by individual drive train components. | 07-24-2014 |
20150053165 | Device and Method for Reducing Rotational Imbalances of a Drive Train for a Hybrid Vehicle - A system and a method for reducing a rotational imbalance of a drive train of a hybrid vehicle are provided. The drive train includes an internal-combustion engine, an electric machine, and a crankshaft. A reduction or nullification of the rotational imbalance takes place by actuating the electric machine. The actuation is implemented as an adaptive feed forward control, which provides an actuation signal for the electric machine. The actuation signal represents a desired torque to be generated by the electric machine, so that the electric machine outputs a torque that is at least approximately inverse with respect to the rotational imbalance to the crankshaft for the superimposition of the torque generated by the internal-combustion engine. | 02-26-2015 |
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20080204291 | DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER WITH LOGARITHMIC SELECTABLE RESPONSE AND METHODS - Embodiments of a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with a logarithmic response and methods for converting digital signals to analog are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, the DAC includes a wedge-shaped resistive array having a plurality of linearly-spaced contact nodes and a switching array to selectively couple one of the contact nodes with an analog output based on a control signal. Each of the contact nodes may provide a corresponding reference voltage that varies logarithmically with respect to the linearly-spaced contact nodes. | 08-28-2008 |
20080204299 | ADC WITH LOGARITHMIC RESPONSE AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING RF POWER LEVELS - Embodiments of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and methods for controlling RF power levels are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, the ADC includes an internal-reference digital-to-analog converter (DAC) having a resistive structure with linearly-spaced contact nodes. The linearly-spaced contact nodes may provide corresponding reference voltages that vary exponentially with respect to the linearly-spaced contact nodes allowing the ADC to achieve a logarithmic response. | 08-28-2008 |
20090033379 | Generation of a Digital Controlled Precise Analog Sine Function - This disclosure relates to semiconductor device having a trapezoid shaped resistive strip with a plurality of legs coupled along one strip edge to produce an analog sine wave. | 02-05-2009 |
20090051348 | SELF-CALIBRATING FILTER - Techniques for self-calibrating filtering circuits with feedback are described herein. | 02-26-2009 |
20100156681 | METHOD AND MODULE WITH ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - A method and module with analog-to-digital converter. One embodiment provides for testing an analog-to-digital converter, including generating a voltage ramp. The voltage ramp is converted to a digital signal using the ADC at a rate of a clock signal. A first parameter is calculated according to the clock signal and the digital signal on the chip. The first parameter is indicative of conversion characteristics of the ADC. | 06-24-2010 |
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20080263782 | Method and apparatus for wet-processing strand-shaped textile goods - An apparatus for wet-processing strand-shaped textile good, includes a closed container, a transport nozzle array to which a gaseous transport medium can be supplied, and a device for applying a liquid treatment agent in atomized form to the moving strand of goods in the region of the transport nozzle arrangement. The device for the application of the treatment agent is designed to apply the treatment agent to the strand of goods in two sections (I, III), which are at a distance from each other in transport direction of the strand of goods, in a form enclosing the strand of goods at least partially in a ring-shaped manner. In so doing, the gaseous transport medium is applied to the strand of goods in an intermediate region (II) located between said two sections. | 10-30-2008 |
20100175200 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF STRAND-SHAPED TEXTILE PRODUCTS - An apparatus for the treatment of strand-shaped textile products in the form of a continuous material strand which is circulated at least during part of the treatment, includes an elongated, essentially tubular treatment container and a transport nozzle array that can be charged with a gaseous transport medium stream. In the treatment container is arranged, adjoining a material strand inlet, a storage section for receiving a piled-up material strand package corresponding a sliding floor that is inclined, at least in sections, in a manner descending from pile-up means toward a head part of the treatment container. In the region of the transport nozzle array means are provided in order to charge the material strand at least in the region of the transport nozzle array with a liquid treatment agent. | 07-15-2010 |
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20100180442 | INJECTION VALVE, METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION, AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for producing an injection valve for liquids, preferably an injection valve for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The injection valve has a valve body, with a valve seat which is formed therein, and a valve needle which interacts with the valve seat in order to open and close at least one injection opening. The injection valve is produced by means of the following method steps: producing the valve body from steel, hardening the valve body, annealing a partial region of the valve body at an annealing temperature. The device for carrying out the method according to the invention has an inductive annealing generator which generates a suitable alternating current for operating a coil, in the magnetic field of which coil the valve body can be heated for annealing. | 07-22-2010 |
20110133002 | INJECTION VALVE MEMBER - The invention relates to an injection valve member for a fuel injector, which injection valve member is of multi-part design and which has different functional regions. To reduce the production costs for a fuel injector having an injection valve member, the injection valve member includes two guide bodies which are fastened to a separate connecting rod. | 06-09-2011 |
20120153053 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE - The invention relates to a fuel injection valve for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having a nozzle needle ( | 06-21-2012 |