Abstract: An antenna system (10, 11) with a plurality of individual antennae (14) in each case connected in a separate drive path (12), to which a common signal transmitter (16) is assigned, and with a triggering unit (22) provided for selective connecting of a drive path (12) selected in each case in the event of error particularly is to simply and reliably enable identification of a defective individual antenna. For this purpose and according to the invention each drive path (12) between signal transmitter (16) and respective individual antenna (14) is connected electrically via an assigned selecting isolation diode (32) to a common first reference point (34) provided for required tapping of a diagnosis potential.

Abstract: A pneumatic suspension system for a vehicle includes a compressed air accumulator, a compressed air transport device, at least one pneumatic bellows and an electrically controllable reversing valve used to connect the compressed air accumulator to a suction connection of the compressed air transport device, in order to increase the amount of air in the pneumatic bellows in a first switching position, and to connect an outlet connection of the compressed air transport device to the pneumatic bellows, also used to connect the pneumatic bellows to the suction connection of the compressed air transport device and the outlet connection of the compressed air transport device to the pressure accumulator in a second switching position in order to reduce the amount of air in the pneumatic bellows. The reversing valve can be pre-controlled with the compressed air of the pneumatic suspension system.

Abstract: A pneumatic suspension system for a vehicle includes a compressed air accumulator, a compressed air transport device, at least one pneumatic bellows and an electrically controllable reversing valve used to connect the compressed air accumulator to a suction connection of the compressed air transport device, in order to increase the amount of air in the pneumatic bellows in a first switching position, and to connect an outlet connection of the compressed air transport device to the pneumatic bellows also used to connect the pneumatic bellows to the suction connection of the compressed air transport device and the outlet connection of the compressed air transport device to the pressure accumulators in a second switching position in order to reduce the amount of air in the pneumatic bellows. The reversing valve can be pre-controlled with the compressed air of the pneumatic suspension system.

Abstract: A pneumatic spring system for a vehicle embodied as a partially closed system wherein air can be suctioned from the atmosphere and/or air can be dispersed into the atmosphere, as required. The pneumatic spring system includes a first component connected to the atmosphere. The first component is used exclusively for suctioning air from the atmosphere. A second component connected to the atmosphere is used exclusively for dispersing compressed-air into the atmosphere.

Abstract: We disclose a method of treating or preventing a disease selected from the group consisting of: a bladder disease, a bladder disorder, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder outlet obstruction, incontinence, including overflow and urge incontinence, urinary urge, cystitis, including interstitial cystitis and overactive bladder.

Abstract: We disclose BACH G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 5, and homologues, variants and derivatives thereof. Nucleic acids capable of encoding BACH polypeptide are also disclosed, in particular, those comprising the nucleic acid sequences shown in SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4 or a mouse BACH genomic sequence (SEQ ID NO:10).