Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module for an energy storage device, comprising an energy storage cell module which has a storage cell series circuit of at least two energy storage cells, comprising a coupling device, which comprises a plurality of coupling elements and is designed to selectively connect the energy storage cell module into an energy supply line of the energy storage device or to bypass the energy storage cell module in an energy supply line, and comprising a driver module which is designed to generate drive signals for the plurality of coupling elements. The driver module has a first energy supply connection and a second energy supply connection. The first energy supply connection is connected to a first end connection of the energy storage cell module via a first supply line and to a first node point between two energy storage cells of the storage cell series circuit via a second supply line.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module for an energy storage device, comprising an energy storage cell module which has a storage cell series circuit of at least two energy storage cells, comprising a coupling device, which comprises a plurality of coupling elements and is designed to selectively connect the energy storage cell module into an energy supply line of the energy storage device or to bypass the energy storage cell module in an energy supply line, and comprising a driver module which is designed to generate drive signals for the plurality of coupling elements. The driver module has a first energy supply connection and a second energy supply connection. The first energy supply connection is connected to a first end connection of the energy storage cell module via a first supply line and to a first node point between two energy storage cells of the storage cell series circuit via a second supply line.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage device (1) having storage modules (3) which are connected in series in a supply section and which in each case comprises an energy storage cell module (5) having at least one energy storage cell (5a, 5k) and a coupling device (7) having coupling elements (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) which are designed selectively to switch the energy storage cell module (5) into the supply section or to bridge said energy storage cell module. The energy storage cells or the energy storage cell modules can be exchanged.

Abstract: A device for switching at least one energy storage device includes a parallel circuit of transistors that is connected in series with the energy storage device. Gate terminals of the transistors are connected to one another. At least one of the transistors from the parallel circuit is configured to be operated in avalanche breakdown and has an avalanche voltage which is lower than respective avalanche voltages of the remaining transistors.

Abstract: A method for remotely accessing at least one of at least one CAN node arrangement of a CAN bus arrangement associated with the vehicle during vehicle operation, the CAN bus arrangement being associated with a CAN gateway arrangement for coupling to an external network, inn which the method includes the steps of communicating an initialization control message from the CAN gateway arrangement to the at least one CAN node arrangement using the CAN bus arrangement, the initialization control message including a CAN node arrangement identifier code, comparing the CAN node arrangement identifier code with a unique CAN node arrangement identifier code stored at each of the at least one CAN node arrangement for determining a selected CAN node arrangement based on the CAN node arrangement identifier code and the unique CAN node arrangement identifier code, processing the initialization control message using the selected CAN node arrangement, communicating a data addressing message from the CAN gateway arrangement to t

Abstract: Disclosed is a test module (1) for comparative testing of an electronic component (2) and a simulation module (3) that simulates the function of the electronic component (2) essentially in the form of a software program. The test module (1) has an input/output interface to an external module (4) interacting with the electronic component (2) to be tested and also to the electronic component (2) and the simulation module (3). Equivalent input interfaces of the electronic component (2) and of the simulation module (3) are connected to one another by the test module (1). In addition, the test module (1) has a comparator (6) for comparing output signals from the electronic component (2) and from the simulation module (3) and has a memory log (7) linked to the comparator (6). The inventive test module (1) permits a rapid comparative test of the functions of the electronic component (2) and of the simulation module (3).

Abstract: A method and a device for reducing overvoltages is described. A switch and a load are connected in series between a first and a second terminal of a voltage source. The switch is triggered in such a way that the current flow through the load is released if the voltage exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a test module (1) for comparative testing of an electronic component (2) and a simulation module (3) that simulates the function of the electronic component (2) essentially in the form of a software program. The test module (1) has an input/output interface to an external module (4) interacting with the electronic component (2) to be tested and also to the electronic component (2) and the simulation module (3). Equivalent input interfaces of the electronic component (2) and of the simulation module (3) are connected to one another by the test module (1). In addition, the test module (1) has a comparator (6) for comparing output signals from the electronic component (2) and from the simulation module (3) and has a memory log (7) linked to the comparator (6). The inventive test module (1) permits a rapid comparative test of the functions of the electronic component (2) and of the simulation module (3).

Abstract: A precious metal salt of a low molecular humic acid containing 1 to 5% by weight of the precious metal processes for their preparation and a method of stabilizing alkali metal humate and their medical uses.

Abstract: A modified alkali metal or ammonium huminate being made from molecules of the group consisting of ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are individually hydrogen or --OH, R.sub.2 is ##STR2## or --CH.sub.2 -- and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --OH and --OCH.sub.3, with the proviso that R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are not all hydrogen at the same time and their preparation and their medical uses.

Abstract: Physiologically active, non-toxic, non-teratogenic and non-mutagenic huminates produced by oxidation of polyvalent phenols in aqueous alkaline medium at a reaction temperature under 40.degree. C., the pH value of the reaction medium always being over 9.0 during the oxidation and the supply of oxidant being proportioned so that the content of the quinones corresponding to the polyvalent phenols is always less than 0.5%, based on the polyvalent phenols used, and that the oxidation reaction is stopped when the quinone concentration decreases despite oxidant supply.

Abstract: A process for the decontamination of surfaces and solid objects contaminated with hazardous chemical substances comprising treating the surfaces and solid objects with a solution of alkali metal huminates of low molecular weight and compositions used therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new application form of low molecular weight alkali metal huminates wherein the waterfree low molecular weight alkali metal huminate is bound to an inorganic, hydrogen bridge forming, carrier material such as titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, highly dispersed silicium dioxide, or clay.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a low molecular weight alkali metal or ammonium huminate fraction comprising stirring an aqueous suspension of a humic containing material while adding an alkaline substance without exceeding a pH of 7, allowing the solids to settle from the suspension, centrifuging the solid free solution and subjecting the solution to ultrafiltration to obtain a low molecular weight alkali metal or ammonium huminate fraction and an improved method of healing wounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synthetic preparation of alkali metal salts of low molecular weight humic acids wherein multi-valent phenols are oxidized in a weakly alkaline aqueous medium at a temperature in the range of 15.degree. to 40.degree. C. Subsequently, the reaction mixture is adjusted to a pH value ranging between 6.2 and 7.2 and/or buffered. The low molecular alkali metal huminate is then purified through purification means including preparatory chromotography, ultra-filtration, ultra-centrifugation, or electrodialysis and separated from undesirable by-products.

Abstract: Alkali metal or ammonium salts of humic acids, referred to as alkali metal huminates of low molecular weight, obtained by slurrying humic-containing matter in alkaline or ammoniacal aqueous solutions, separating the resulting suspension from coarse solid matter and, through centrifugation, freeing the solution from extremely fine solid materials and high molecular weight huminates. The resulting solution is neutralized and buffered at a pH value ranging from 6.2 to 7.2, and is again purified through centrifugation. From this solution, a low molecular weight fraction is separated. The resulting alkali metal huminates of low molecular weight are useful as therapeutic agents in wound healing and for use in highly effective synthetic mud baths.