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20140098416 | Arrangement for Generating a Differential Interference Contrast Image - An assembly for the generation of a differential interference contrast image (DIC) of an object in an imaging plane, comprising a radiation source; a Köhler illuminating optical assembly for illuminating the object with light from the radiation source; an objective for imaging the object plane in an imaging plane, wherein the objective is provided with an exit pupil and an entrance pupil, and wherein the entrance pupil of the objective is positioned in the illuminating pupil of the Köhler illuminating optical assembly; and a component for the generation of an interference is characterized in that the component for the generation of an interference is positioned in the exit pupil of the objective, and the component for the generation of an interference is formed by an amplitude filter with an amplitude transmission factor F | 04-10-2014 |
20150049348 | Measurement Method For Height Profiles Of Surfaces - A method for optically measuring height profiles of surfaces, in which an image of the height profile is recorded using an optical recording system, is characterized in that the image is a differential interference contrast image and height gradients within the height profile are represented by intensity gradients, which are quantitatively or qualitatively evaluatable. The surfaces can have structures having a defined profile, in which intensity gradients in the differential interference contrast image, which assume, within a specified tolerance and within a specified range, a value which deviates from a predetermined value or assume a selected value from within a specified tolerance and within a specified range, indicate a defect. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090053250 | Immune Modulating Oligonucleotides in Connection with Chemotherapeutic Measures - The invention relates to the use of immune modulators on the basis of DNA in the form of covalently closed nucleic acid molecules comprising immune stimulatory sequence motifs, for the production of a pharmaceutical for the therapeutic treatment of tumor diseases in combination with chemotherapeutic drugs. | 02-26-2009 |
20090220931 | FUNCTIONAL IN VITRO IMMUNOASSAY - The invention relates to a method for the in vitro investigation of the effect of substances in in vivo processes and an in vitro detection method for the identification of immunomodulating compounds and/or the detection of the effect of immunomodulating compounds and the identification of apoptosis-inducing and/or necrosis-inducing compounds mediated by the immune system in in vivo processes. The methods according to the invention are particularly suitable for investigating effects of substances on cells, which are mediated by the immune system. Furthermore, the method according to the invention is suitable for in vitro monitoring of the in vivo effects before, during and/or after the administration of immunomodulating compounds and of apoptosis-inducing and/or necrosis-inducing compounds. | 09-03-2009 |
20100297189 | ALLOGENEIC TUMOR THERAPEUTIC AGENT, A VACCINE USING ALLOGENEIC TUMOR CELLS FOR THE THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF TUMOR DISEASES, AND A METHOD FOR THE MAKING OF SUCH A VACCINE, AND TRANSFECTED HUMAN TUMOR CELLS FOR USE AS A VACCINE - Vaccine on the basis of allogeneic tumor cells for the therapeutic treatment of tumor diseases, and a method for the making of such vaccine, furthermore transfected human tumor cells for their use as a vaccine. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 11-25-2010 |
20100303803 | CATENATE FOR IMMUNOSTIMULATION - The invention relates to a multimeric, non-coding nucleic acid molecule for modulating the activity of the human or animal immune system, and to a production method therefor, and to a vaccine containing said multimeric, non-coding nucleic acid molecule. Said multimeric, non-coding nucleic acid molecules can be non-coding nucleic acid molecules that consist of at least two of said molecules (dimer) or assemblies of several non-coding nucleic acid molecules. | 12-02-2010 |
20120093804 | Concatamers for Immunemodulation - The invention relates to a polymeric, non-coding nucleic acid molecule for modulation of the activity of the human and animal immune system as well as a method for the manufacture thereof and a vaccine, comprising the polymeric, non-coding nucleic acid molecule, wherein polymeric, non-coding nucleic acid molecules may be understood as non-coding nucleic acid molecules, comprising at least four covalently bound molecules (tetramer) or are assemblies of more non-coding nucleic acid molecules (high molecular polymers) which are covalently bound to each other. | 04-19-2012 |
20130273084 | USE OF A DNA EXPRESSION CONSTRUCT - The present invention relates to the use of a DNA expression construct comprising a dumbbell-shaped circular strand of deoxyribonucleic acids and provides such a construct with a double-stranded stem and single-stranded loops located at both ends of the stem, wherein the stem comprises complementary deoxyribonucleic acids of the circular strand with a promotor sequence, a coding sequence and a termination signal to be administered by jet injection for the treatment of cancer. | 10-17-2013 |
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20100261939 | Methods of Preparing, Optionally Supported, Ordered Intermetallic Palladium Gallium Compounds, the Compounds, as such, and Their Use in Catalysis - The present invention pertains to methods of preparing optionally supported, ordered intermetallic palladium gallium compounds, and the corresponding, optionally supported, intermetallic palladium gallium compounds obtainable by these methods. The present invention also pertains to the use of the optionally supported ordered intermetallic palladium gallium compounds as catalysts, such as in selective hydrogenations of alkynes, in particular ethyne, to give the corresponding alkenes. The optionally supported, ordered intermetallic palladium gallium compounds were found to be highly active and selective catalysts in the above hydrogenation reactions. | 10-14-2010 |
20100280295 | USE OF A MIXTURE OF AN ORDERED INTERMETALLIC COMPOUND AND AN INERT MATERIAL AS A CATALYST AND CORRESPONDING HYDROGENATION PROCESSES - The present invention relates to a process for the hydrogenation, in particular selective hydrogenation of at least one unsaturated hydrocarbon compound comprising reacting the at least one unsaturated hydrocarbon compound with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation catalyst comprises a mixture of an ordered intermetallic compound and an inert material. According to another aspect, the present invention is concerned with the use of a mixture of at least one ordered intermetallic compound and at least one inert material, as a catalyst. The mixtures for use as a catalyst in the present invention can be prepared easily and achieve a superior activity in relation to the prior art, while preserving the high selectivity to the target compounds, e.g. in the selective hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene. | 11-04-2010 |
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20100171291 | Airbag for a vehicle occupant restraining system - An airbag for a vehicle occupant restraining system is provided. The airbag comprising a first and a second inflatable area a shoulder area arranged between the first and the second area which extends in the inflated status of the airbag in the area of a shoulder and/or in an upper arm region of the vehicle occupant to be protected and has a lower thickness as the first and the second area determined in a direction vertical to the main plane of extension of the inflated airbag or comprises a recess in the airbag. The airbag is to be arranged in the vehicle such that in case of a side collision of the vehicle the shoulder and/or the upper arm region of the vehicle occupant strikes the shoulder area of the airbag. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171292 | Airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system and a method for protecting a vehicle occupant - An airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraining system including at least one inflatable airbag and an inflating device. The airbag includes a first inflatable area which extends in the inflated status of the airbag in the area of a first body region of the vehicle occupant, and a second inflatable area, which extends in the inflated status of the airbag in the area of a second body region of the vehicle occupant. The first inflatable area has a larger thickness vertical to the main extension plane of the airbag than the second inflatable area. The inflating device and the airbag are designed for inflating the first inflatable area of the airbag to such a high internal pressure that during the impact of the occupant on the airbag a force is exerted onto the first body region of the vehicle occupant which sets the occupant into a tilting motion. | 07-08-2010 |
20100283229 | Vehicle seats for a motor vehicle - A vehicle seat of a motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat comprising a backrest which includes a middle part and at least one side bolster, a gas bag module with a folded gas bag, which is at least partly arranged in the side bolster, an adjusting element for adjusting a width of the backrest, which is at least partly arranged in the side bolster and is movable relative to the middle part, by means of which the position of the side bolster relative to the middle part can be varied, and a seat frame extending in the side bolster, which in the vehicle seat mounted in the motor vehicle is aligned along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. At least part of the folded gas bag is arranged before the seat frame with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. | 11-11-2010 |
20110272927 | AIRBAG FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AIRBAG - An airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The airbag comprising a first and a second chamber, which can be inflated for the protection of a vehicle occupant; having an outflow element with an outflow duct via which the gas can flow out of the first chamber when the internal pressure in the first chamber exceeds the internal pressure in the second chamber and which can be compressed under the action of the internal pressure in the second chamber such that an outflow of gas out of the second chamber is counteracted, when the internal pressure in the first chamber is lower than the internal pressure in the second chamber, the outflow element has a two-layer material piece and the outflow duct is formed by folding in a portion of the material piece between the material layers of the material piece. | 11-10-2011 |
20120038136 | Airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system and method for producing a vehicle occupant restraint system - An airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle is provided. The airbag comprising at least one first and one second layer of an airbag material, at least one inflatable chamber formed between the first and the second layer, which is inflatable for the protection of a vehicle occupant and at least one seam, by which the first and the second layer are connected with each other along at least a portion of their respective circumference. The airbag is deployed between a vehicle occupant and a vehicle side structure. The airbag is formed such that when the airbag is mounted in the vehicle and inflated, the seam extends along a plane which is oriented obliquely or transversely to a plane formed by the longitudinal and the height direction of the vehicle. | 02-16-2012 |