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20080257162 | EFFICIENT DROP SEPARATOR - Drop separator arrangement for a gas scrubber, with at least one drop separator layer which comprises a plurality of profile sets having drop separator lamellae arranged in a V-shaped manner and which is equipped with at least one scavenging device for the regular washing of the drop separator lamellae, the profile sets being capable of being arranged on carrying beams of the gas scrubber, characterized in that the drop separator lamellae have a mounting which is arranged in the flow shadow of the carrying beam. | 10-23-2008 |
20080264262 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR THE NOZZLE-SPRAYING PLANT OF A DROP SEPARATOR SYSTEM - Flue-gas scrubber, comprising at least one horizontally installed drop separator module mounted by means of carrying beams and at least one nozzle-spraying plant having at least one nozzle-spraying pipe, the at least one nozzle-spraying plant being designed with a supporting structure for the nozzle-spraying pipes, characterized in that the supporting structure is designed with at least one suspension which at least partially surrounds a carrying beam and which has for at least one carrying bar mountings projecting on both sides of the carrying beam, this at least one carrying bar serving as a rest for the at least one nozzle-spraying pipe. | 10-30-2008 |
20080264263 | GAS SCRUBBER WITH ADAPTED DROP SEPARATORS - Gas scrubber, with at least one drop separator level which spans a cross section of the gas scrubber, the gas scrubber comprising at least one edge rest and a plurality of carrying beams, spanning the cross section, for the mounting of drop separators which jointly delimit a free flow cross section of the gas scrubber, at least 95% of the free flow cross section being designed with throughflow drop separators. This is achieved preferably in that drop separators are used having a plurality of drop separator lamellae which are arranged at an inclination to one another and are fixed by means of at least two end plates of unequal level or non-parallel. | 10-30-2008 |
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20080259427 | Lens System and Scanner Device Equipped Therewith - An F/theta lens system for focusing high-power laser radiation in a flat image field including at least two lenses. The at least two lenses are arranged sequentially in a beam path, where the at least two lenses are made from a material that is stable when exposed to laser radiation having a power of more than 1 kW, and at least one of the lenses has at least one aspherical lens surface. | 10-23-2008 |
20120128294 | Optical Beam Switch - An optical beam switch includes at least one input optical wave guide, multiple output optical wave guides and an optical switching element for selectively switching a light beam guided in the at least one input optical wave guide to one of the output optical wave guides, in which the switching element is between the at least one input optical waveguide and the multiple output optical waveguides. The optical switching element includes a beam propagation element and an optical focusing system, where the beam propagation element has two mutually opposed end faces and where either the beam propagation element or the optical focusing system can be deflected and/or twisted transversely to an optical axis. The at least one input optical wave guide is attached to a first end face of the beam propagation element, and the output optical wave guides are attached to a second end face. | 05-24-2012 |
20130182732 | LASER SYSTEM - To improve a laser system comprising at least one externally stabilizable semiconductor laser, from the laser active zone of which a laser radiation field can be coupled oute, and a feedback element, disposed externally in the laser radiation field, which couples out, from the laser radiation field, a feedback radiation field having a defined wavelength and bandwidth, and couples back same into the active laser zone for determining the wavelength and bandwidth of the laser radiation field, in such a way that the wavelength stabilization may be achieved more cost-effectively, it is proposed that the feedback element is a resonant waveguide grating which reflects back a portion of the laser radiation field lying within an angular acceptance range. | 07-18-2013 |
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20100252763 | PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE - A pressure regulating valve having a compression spring fixed in a valve housing for positioning a valve plunger connected to a magnetic armature in the position above a valve seat and not electromagnetically excited, in order to create a connection between at least two pressure medium channels opening into the valve housing, and having a further compression spring disposed coaxially to the first compression spring in the valve housing, having the characteristic that the first compression spring is designed as a control spring forming a stroke and force-specific spring drive by adjusting the spring rates of both compression springs to the force/distance curve of an electromagnet by varying the current in an exciter coil, wherein the further compression spring is designed as a variably adjustable spring acting opposite to the control spring. | 10-07-2010 |
20110203693 | CLOSING DEVICE - A closing device, particularly for closing channels conducting pressure medium in a valve receiving body, has a rotationally symmetrical closing element ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110215271 | SOLENOID VALVE, IN PARTICULAR FOR SLIP-CONTROLLED MOTOR-VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS - Disclosed is a solenoid valve, the valve housing of which has a thick-walled tubular body ( | 09-08-2011 |
20140367597 | ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - The invention relates to an electromagnetic valve, on the magnet armature of which a circumferential annular groove is arranged and in the valve housing of which an axially movable throttle disk is arranged, the throttle disk being fundamentally positioned at the height of the annular groove. The throttle disk throttles the pressure-medium flow along the magnet armature dependent on the actuation of the magnet armature in order to damp the armature impact noise. | 12-18-2014 |
20150048268 | ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE, IN PARTICULAR FOR SLIP-CONTROLLED MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS - The invention relates to an electromagnetic valve, comprising a valve tappet, which is arranged in a valve housing and which can open or close a valve passage in the valve housing, a magnet armature, which is provided in order to actuate the valve tappet and through which a hole passes for accommodating the valve tappet, and a restoring spring, which acts on the valve tappet and the spring end of which facing away from the magnet armature is supported on a magnet core in the valve housing. For precise valve adjustment, an adjustment sleeve is fixed in the hole of the magnet armature, in which adjustment sleeve the valve tappet is fastened in some sections at the same time. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090278067 | Solenoid Valve - The invention relates to a solenoid valve including a valve housing. A valve seat sleeve is fixed in the valve housing and defines a valve seat. A magnet armature defining a blind hole with a valve closing element positioned therein is movably positioned relative to the valve seat sleeve with the valve seat positioned in and engaging the blind hole such that the valve closing element is aligned with the valve seat. | 11-12-2009 |
20100019180 | Valve Assembly - A valve assembly with at least one transverse channel in a substantially tubular valve housing, the assembly including a valve closing member that is positioned in the valve housing and that co-operates with a valve seat situated on a hollow cylindrical valve seat body that is fixed in the valve housing, the valve seat body being attached to one end of the valve housing. To simplify the production process, the transverse channel is formed by a longitudinal slot which extends in some sections of the valve housing from a starting point at the end of said housing in the longitudinal direction of the latter. | 01-28-2010 |
20100072812 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly, which houses a valve closing member that co-operates with an armature to connect or separate pressure medium channels in a valve housing, the member being directed towards a valve seat which is situated on a valve seat body fixed in the valve housing. The valve assembly includes a solenoid for actuating the armature which is pushed onto a non-magnetisable sleeve section of the valve housing and a magnetic core that is diametrically opposed to the armature in the valve housing. Various valve functions can be achieved by using identical valve components in a modular manner. | 03-25-2010 |
20140084197 | SOLENOID VALVE, IN PARTICULAR FOR SLIP-CONTROLLED MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a solenoid valve, the magnet armature of which is designed to be movable relative to a first valve-closing element, for which purpose the first valve-closing element is accommodated telescopically in a coupling element attached to the magnet armature, wherein the coupling element is guided along the inner wall of a guide sleeve inserted in the valve housing in order to align the magnet armature precisely with the first valve-closing element in the direction of a second valve-closing element which is likewise accommodated in the guide sleeve. | 03-27-2014 |
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20120138673 | Method and Device for Recognition of Objects Having a Confusingly Similar Appearance - Objects having a confusingly similar appearance, e.g., laboratory vessels, are provided with a random or pseudo-random pattern. The pattern can be provided during the manufacture of the object and is formed in a part or on a surface of the object, By way of example, the pattern can be a two-dimensional black/white pattern, an N-dimensional color or gray scale pattern, a one-dimensional emission spectrum with peaks of variable heights or a two-dimensional excitation spectrum with peaks of variable height. At least one section of the pattern is identified, for example, by a photographed imagine of the pattern. The so-identified section is then electronically saved and labeled as a representative of the pattern. The object is then capable of automated recognition by matching the pattern with the previously saved representative section of the identified pattern, Also disclosed is a device configured to translate the identified pattern into an electronic code and then recognize the object by the saved code. | 06-07-2012 |
20120328489 | Device for providing pipette tips - Device for providing pipette tips comprising
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20140008249 | Transport Unit comprising Retaining Plates and Containers and Working Unit - A transport unit comprising two parallel retaining plates, which each have an arrangement of means for retaining lidded containers, and a plurality of lidded containers, which each have a tubular container and at the top of the container a closure element projecting radially outward with respect to the container, wherein lidded containers of a group of lidded containers are held parallel to each other by means for retaining of the one retaining plate, and lidded containers of another group of lidded containers are held parallel to each other by means for retaining of the other retaining plate, the lidded containers of the one group are disposed oppositely aligned to the lidded containers of the other group and nested within each other. | 01-09-2014 |
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20090012724 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF A STRAIN FOR A WIND ENERGY PLANT - A method for the determination of a strain of a wind energy plant ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090079192 | Method for controlling and adjusting a wind turbine - A method for controlling and adjusting a wind power installation having a nacelle displaceable by an azimuth angle, at least one rotor blade displaceable about its longitudinal axis and a power supply in a spinning mode, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a control unit determines an angular position for the nacelle from measured values (v) of wind velocity and wind direction and one or more displacement angles for the at least one rotor blade upon a measured wind velocity exceeding a predetermined speed value (v | 03-26-2009 |
20090232652 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTATING A COMPONENT OF A WIND ENERGY PLANT - The invention is related to a method for rotating a component of a wind energy plant by traversing an adjustment device, wherein the adjustment device comprises at least two adjustment drives, each one thereof having at least one electric motor, for traversing the adjustment device, and wherein during the traversing of the adjustment device, the electric motor of at least one of the at least two adjustment drives is operated at another rotational speed than the electric motor of at least one other of the at least two adjustment drives. Furthermore, the invention is related to a corresponding device. | 09-17-2009 |
20110248686 | METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF A WIND ENERGY PLANT AT SUDDEN VOLTAGE CHANGES IN THE GRID - A method for the operation of a wind energy plant with a rotor, which transfers a driving moment to a generator via a drive train, wherein the generator provides a pre-settable generator moment acting opposite to the driving moment and is connectable to a grid, characterised in that after a sudden voltage change in the grid, the generator moment is controlled depending from the phase position of a torsional vibration of the drive train. | 10-13-2011 |
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20090093491 | Diazine Azole Derivatives, Their Manufacture and Use as Pharmaceutical - Objects of the present invention are the compounds of formula I | 04-09-2009 |
20090264485 | Pyrazole Derivatives, Their Manufacture and Their Use as Pharmaceutical Agents - Objects of the present invention are the compounds of formula I | 10-22-2009 |
20100041684 | PYRIMIDYL DERIVATIVES AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - Objects of the present invention are the compounds of formula (I), their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomeric forms, diastereoisomers and racemates, the preparation of the above compounds, medicaments containing them and their manufacture, as well as the use of the above compounds in the control or prevention of illnesses such as cancer. | 02-18-2010 |
20150044232 | MARKERS FOR THE RESPONSIVENESS TO ANTI-CD44 ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to means and methods of determining whether a tumor cell or a cancer cell is responsive to an anti-CD44 antibody or to an antigen binding fragment thereof. The method comprises the determination of the major CD44 isoform in a sample, wherein if the major CD44 isoform is CD44s, the tumor cell or cancer cell is responsive to said anti-CD44 antibody. Also means and methods of treating a cancer patient that has been determined to respond to an anti-CD44 antibody are subject of the present invention. | 02-12-2015 |
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20110048892 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING FLAT OBJECTS BY USE OF TWO SEPARATORS AND A LENGTH DETECTOR - An apparatus and a method separate flat objects, including flat mail items. The apparatus has a first and a second separator. Each separator extends a plurality of overlapping objects in a direction parallel to the object planes. The second separator has a transport element and a retaining element. The second separator can be operated optionally in a separating mode, in which it is capable of separating objects, and a transport mode. An overlap detection device checks whether an item which is transported by the second separator contains a single object or a plurality of overlapping objects. The overlap detection device measures the respective length of the transported item at at least two instants. If the length changes, the item contains a plurality of overlapping objects. If a plurality of objects has been detected, the second separator is switched over into the separating mode and it separates the objects. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048895 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING FLAT OBJECTS BY WAY OF TWO LATERALLY OFFSET SEPARATORS - An apparatus for singulating flat items has a first separator and a second separator. The two separators are connected in series. The apparatus is configured in such a way that each object to be separated first of all runs through the first separator and then through the second separator. Each separator is configured for extending a plurality of objects, which partially overlap, in each case in a perpendicular extending plane and separating them as a result. A lateral offset is set between the two separators. As a result, a spacing also occurs between the two extending planes. | 03-03-2011 |
20110113609 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXCHANGING A BATTERY IN A VEHICLE - A method and a device for exchanging a battery of a vehicle, in particular of an electric car. The battery is connected to the vehicle by way of at least one mechanical fastening element and one electrical connection element. The vehicle is brought into a position in relation to a lift table located below the vehicle. The lift table is raised. At least one imaging device connected to the lift table produces at least one vehicle image. The vehicle image shows the battery in the vehicle before removal. A decision of good or bad in relation to the current state of the element is taken in each case by evaluating the vehicle image(s) for each fastening element and each connection element. In one refinement, the vehicle image is displayed on a video display unit, and an input of a user relating to the vehicle image is acquired. | 05-19-2011 |
20110209923 | Method and Device for Weighing Objects of Different Weight Classes - A method and device for weighing at least one object, particularly a mail item, includes a scale for weighing an object with a first tolerance in a first operating mode if the object has a first property and for weighing the object with a second tolerance in a second operating mode if the object has a second property. Before weighing an object in the first operating mode, it is checked for the first property. If it is not ruled out that the object has the first property, the scale weighs the object when the scale is operated in the first operating mode, and the measurement result is used as the weight of the object. Otherwise, the scale is switched to the second operating mode. The scale weighs the fed-in object again. If the object has the second property, the measured value is used as the weight of the object. | 09-01-2011 |
20140236345 | SORTING INSTALLATION AND SORTING METHOD FOR JOINTLY SORTING DIFFERENT KINDS OF ARTICLES - A sorting installation and a sorting method jointly sort two kinds of flat mail items. For each article to be sorted, a value that a prescribed sorting feature assumes for the article is measured. The article is transported by a first transport device to a separating filter. An article of the first article kind is redirected in a first outward-transfer device. On the basis of the ascertained sorting feature value, one sorting output from a first set of sorting outputs is selected. The article is transferred outward to the selected sorting output from the first sorting output set. An article of the second article kind is redirected to a second transport device and transported to a second outward-transfer device. On the basis of the ascertained sorting feature value, one sorting output from a second set of sorting outputs is selected. | 08-21-2014 |
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20100236237 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for operating an internal combustion engine with compression ignition or with spark ignition as a function of an operating point. A specific residual exhaust-gas quantity in the combustion space is set for compression ignition. The internal combustion engine is operated as a function of the operating point by an outlet cam, by which a first outlet opening phase and a second outlet opening phase take place. The second outlet opening phase commences during an inlet opening phase. At a first operating point in a compression-ignition mode, a residual exhaust-gas quantity in a combustion space is dimensioned as a function of a valve interference set between the inlet and the outlet valve during a charge exchange. At a second operating point in the compression-ignition mode the residual exhaust-gas quantity in the combustion space is dimensioned as a function of a duration of the second outlet opening phase. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236238 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine with a plurality of cylinders, which are each assigned an inlet valve, an outlet valve and a combustion space, with an inlet camshaft connected to a camshaft adjuster, with an outlet camshaft connected to a camshaft adjuster, with a switchable inlet-valve drive which has a plurality of inlet cams for actuating the respective inlet valve, with a switchable outlet-valve drive which has a plurality of outlet cams for actuating the respective outlet valve, and with an exhaust-gas system. The internal combustion engine is operated with compression ignition or with spark ignition as a function of the operating point. For this purpose, for the compression ignition, a specific residual exhaust-gas quantity is set in the combustion space. Furthermore, the internal combustion engine is operated as a function of the operating point by means of an outlet cam. | 09-23-2010 |
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20090306186 | NOVEL TISSUE PROTECTIVE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR (NEPOR) AND METHODS OF USE - There is disclosed a molecular composition(s) of a novel tissue protective erythropoietin (EPO) binding receptor protein complex, termed NEPOR. Presence of NEPOR components on a tumour allows EPO to impinge on the survival of associated cells thereby enhancing tumour progression and negatively effecting patient survival. Presence of NEPOR represents a prognostic biomarker for poorer patient outcome. Thus, methods are provided for stratifying patients having a tumour as suitable (i.e. NEPOR not present) or non-suitable (i.e., NEPOR present) for EPO treatment, comprising: (a) isolating a tissue sample from an individual who is receiving or is a candidate for receiving erythropoietin, (b) determining the level of expression of the NEPOR gene(s) (mRNA) and/or the presence of the NEPOR gene product (protein) from the isolated tissue, and (c) correlating the presence of an NEPOR gene expression product or the presence of NEPOR protein to a physiological response to the treatment with erythropoietin. Furthermore, by disclosing the molecular compositions of NEPOR species, there are disclosed methods for rationally identifying/designing NEPOR modulating therapeutics. Methods also are provided for treating neurological insults such as stroke (via enhancement of NEPOR activity) and cancer (via down-regulation of cyto-protective signaling from NEPOR). | 12-10-2009 |
20120245087 | NOVEL TISSUE PROTECTIVE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR (NEPOR) AND METHODS OF USE - There is disclosed a molecular composition(s) of a novel tissue protective erythropoietin (EPO) binding receptor protein complex, termed NEPOR. Presence of NEPOR components on a tumour allows EPO to impinge on the survival of associated cells thereby enhancing tumour progression and negatively effecting patient survival. Presence of NEPOR represents a prognostic biomarker for poorer patient outcome. Thus, methods are provided for stratifying patients having a tumour as suitable (i.e. NEPOR not present) or non-suitable (i.e., NEPOR present) for EPO treatment, comprising: (a) isolating a tissue sample from an individual who is receiving or is a candidate for receiving erythropoietin, (b) determining the level of expression of the NEPOR gene(s) (mRNA) and/or the presence of the NEPOR gene product (protein) from the isolated tissue, and (c) correlating the presence of an NEPOR gene expression product or the presence of NEPOR protein to a physiological response to the treatment with erythropoietin. Furthermore, by disclosing the molecular compositions of NEPOR species, there are disclosed methods for rationally identifying/designing NEPOR modulating therapeutics. Methods also are provided for treating neurological insults such as stroke (via enhancement of NEPOR activity) and cancer (via down-regulation of cyto-protective signaling from NEPOR). | 09-27-2012 |
20140296318 | NOVEL TISSUE PROTECTIVE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR (NEPOR) AND METHODS OF USE - Methods of determining whether a patient is suitable for erythropoietin (EPO) therapy, including (A) isolating a tissue sample from said patient; (B) determining the level of expression of EPH-B4 in said sample; and (C) correlating a presence of EPH-B4 expression to a negative physiological response to EPO therapy). In addition, methods of enhancing the effectiveness of EPO therapy in a patient by administering to said patient, in conjunction with EPO therapy, an siRNA specific for EPH-B4. | 10-02-2014 |
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20110101752 | ADJUSTER FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - An adjuster for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, includes a drive, a gear stage ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110260520 | VEHICLE SEAT, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat ( | 10-27-2011 |
20120001468 | VEHICLE SEAT, IN PARTICULAR UTILITY VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat, in particular a utility vehicle seat, has a seat frame which can be pivoted by a pneumatic spring and which can be adjusted in terms of height. An adjuster ( | 01-05-2012 |
20120169104 | FITTING FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A fitting ( | 07-05-2012 |
20130234489 | FITTING FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - With a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part and a second fitting part, which are rotatable relative to one another and are in geared connection with each other, an enclosing ring, which axially holds together the first fitting part and the second fitting part, forming a disc-shaped unit, and which is fixed to the first fitting part and engages over the second fitting part radially outside, and a third fitting part which is pivotably mounted relative to the first fitting part and which can be locked by means of a toothed pawl with a latching element which is provided on the first fitting part, the toothed latching element is formed on the first fitting part. | 09-12-2013 |
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20100078298 | Interlocking Lock for Preventing a Switch from Switching On - A locking mechanism in a switch in the field of electrical power distribution prevents an energy storage device from being discharged. The mechanism has a pushbutton which, when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked position, is coupled by way of a force transmission element via an interlocking connection to a discharge initiator for discharging of the energy storage device, such that a switching-on movement acting on the pushbutton is introduced via the force transmission element into the discharge initiator in order to relieve the load on a force storage device, with the force transmission element being connected to interlock interruption means for moving the locking mechanism to a locked position in which the interlock is cancelled. The pushbutton and the force transmission element are guided in the unlocked position to move in a common longitudinal direction, such that a pushing movement of the pushbutton is introduced into the switching-on initiator via a longitudinal movement of the force transmission element. The locking mechanism is mechanically compact and operates reliably. The force transmission element is pivotally mounted such that, in a locked position, a movement direction of the force transmission element is aligned at an angle to the pushing movement of the pushbutton, with the interlock interruption means being coupled to a drive shaft of the switch and/or to an auxiliary switch. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078300 | Circuit Breaker - A circuit breaker has at least one pole arrangement with a movable contact. A twin-armed lever is pivotally mounted for opening and closing the movable contact. A switch-on energy storage device is provided and a cam disc that is coupled to the switch-on energy storage device and, via an actuating element, to a first end of the lever. The second end of the lever is connected to the movable contact piece of the pole arrangement. There is also provided at least one switch-off energy storage device. The circuit breaker has a simple and compact design. The actuating element is a switching shaft, which interacts with the cam disc, is mounted such that it can rotate and is connected to the first end of the twin-armed lever via the switch-off energy storage device. | 04-01-2010 |
20120111707 | Stressing Apparatus - In order to form a tensioning apparatus for a switch-on energy store of a circuit breaker, in which apparatus a tensioning shaft, which can rotate by means of a drive wheel, for tensioning the switch-on energy store is fixedly connected in each case to a cam and to a cam disc, which apparatus has a tripping stop, in which apparatus the drive wheel is coupled to the tensioning shaft via a clutch, and which apparatus has a simple and at the same time cost-effective design, the invention proposes that the clutch is a ratchet arrangement. | 05-10-2012 |
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20110250225 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING A COMPLEXED (M)RNA AND A NAKED MRNA FOR PROVIDING OR ENHANCING AN IMMUNOSTIMULATORY RESPONSE IN A MAMMAL AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to an immunostimulatory composition comprising a) an adjuvant component, comprising or consisting of at least one (m)RNA, complexed with a cationic or polycationic compound, and b) at least one free mRNA, encoding at least one therapeutically active protein, antigen, allergen and/or antibody, wherein the immunostimulatory composition is capable to elicit or enhance an innate and optionally an adaptive immune response in a mammal. The inventive immunostimulatory composition may be a pharmaceutical composition or a vaccine. The invention furthermore relates to a method of preparation of the inventive immunostimulatory composition. The invention also relates to the use of the inventive immunostimulatory composition or its components (for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition or a vaccine) for the treatment of various diseases. Finally, the invention relates to kits containing the inventive immunostimulatory composition, its components and/or the pharmaceutical composition or vaccine. | 10-13-2011 |
20130142818 | COMPLEXATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS WITH DISULFIDE-CROSSLINKED CATIONIC COMPONENTS FOR TRANSFECTION AND IMMUNOSTIMULATION - The present invention is directed to a polymeric carrier cargo complex, comprising as a cargo at least one nucleic acid (molecule) and disulfide-crosslinked cationic components as a (preferably non-toxic and non-immunogenic) polymeric carrier. The inventive polymeric carrier cargo complex allows for both efficient transfection of nucleic acids into cells in vivo and in vitro and/or for induction of an (innate and/or adaptive) immune response, preferably dependent on the nucleic acid to be transported as a cargo. The present invention also provides, pharmaceutical compositions, particularly vaccines and adjuvants, comprising the inventive polymeric carrier cargo complex and optionally an antigen, as well as the use of such the inventive polymeric carrier cargo complex and optionally an antigen for transfecting a cell, a tissue or an organism, for (gene-)therapeutic purposes as disclosed herein, and/or as an immunostimulating agent or adjuvant, e.g. for eliciting an immune response for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases as mentioned above. Finally, the invention relates to kits containing the inventive polymeric carrier cargo complex and/or the inventive pharmaceutical composition, adjuvant or vaccine in one or more parts of the kit. | 06-06-2013 |
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20100132282 | WIND TURBINE TOWER AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A system and method for fabricating a wind turbine tower is provided. The method includes providing at least one fiber reinforced plastic (“FRP”) strand, embedding a first portion of the FRP strand into a first concrete segment, and embedding a second portion of the FRP strand into a second concrete segment such that a third portion of the FRP strand extends from the first concrete segment to the second concrete segment. The method further includes displacing at least one of the first concrete segment and the second concrete segment relative to the other such that a tension is applied to the third portion of the FRP strand. | 06-03-2010 |
20110131899 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONCRETE FOUNDATION - A foundation interface for a concrete foundation for the support of a structure comprises a prefabricated concrete element with a plurality of through holes, which are geometrically arranged to correspond to an arrangement of holes or bolts of a structure to be supported. Further, a method for fabricating a concrete foundation comprising such a foundation interface is provided. | 06-09-2011 |
20110138706 | WIND TURBINE ANCHOR ELEMENT - An anchor element for a tower includes an anchor plate element including an upper surface, a lower surface, and at least one first through-hole extending between the upper surface and the lower surface; and at least one first nut having a female thread, the at least one first nut being provided at the at least one first through-hole at the lower surface of the anchor plate element so as to cover the at least one first through-hole, wherein the at least one first nut is non-releasably connected to the lower surface of the anchor plate element. | 06-16-2011 |
20120023860 | Adapter Configuration for a Wind Tower Lattice Structure - A wind turbine tower includes a lattice tower structure having a plurality of vertically oriented columns and cross-brace members. An adapter is molded onto a top of the lattice tower structure such that top portions of the columns are embedded into the adapter. The adapter may be a concrete member molded onto the lattice tower structure. | 02-02-2012 |
20120139256 | WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION WITH A SELF-CONTAINED POWER PRODUCTION COMPONENT ENCLOSURE - A wind turbine installation includes a foundation and a wind turbine tower erected on the foundation. A self-contained external enclosure is located proximate to a base of the tower. The enclosure is pre-assembled and includes a plurality of power production components contained therein. The enclosure is pre-assemble and pre-wired with the power production components independent of the tower and can be subsequently mated to the tower via disconnectable cables at the wind turbine site. | 06-07-2012 |
20150071790 | ARTICULATED SLEWING JIB CRANE AND WIND TURBINE INCORPORATING SAME - A jib crane includes a first arm configured for cooperation with a hoist, and a second arm hingedly connected to the first arm. A mounting bracket is hingedly connected to the second arm, and the mounting bracket is configured for attachment to a wind turbine. The first arm is configured to swing along a first horizontal arc and the second arm is configured to swing along a second horizontal arc. The jib crane is configured to pick up a load outside the wind turbine and move the load to a location inside the wind turbine. | 03-12-2015 |
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20100155879 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device is provided that comprises a semiconductor substrate comprising an active area and a peripheral region adjacent the active area and structure positioned in the peripheral region for hindering the diffusion of mobile ions from the peripheral region into the active area. | 06-24-2010 |
20110207310 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH A FIELD STOP ZONE AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Embodiments discussed herein relate to processes of producing a field stop zone within a semiconductor substrate by implanting dopant atoms into the substrate to form a field stop zone between a channel region and a surface of the substrate, at least some of the dopant atoms having energy levels of at least 0.15 eV below the energy level of the conduction band edge of semiconductor substrate; and laser annealing the field stop zone. | 08-25-2011 |
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