Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method for creating a masking curve for an ultrasonic or radar-based fill level measuring device. A measuring signal is transmitted, a measurement curve is recorded based on the reflected measuring signal, and at least two greatest maxima are ascertained from the measurement curve. The at least two ascertained maxima are normalized with reference to the greatest maximum and one of the normalized maxima is assigned to the fill level, so that the masking curve can be created based on the measurement curve in at least one subrange between the fill level measuring device and the maximum of the fill level value. Because of the normalization of the maxima, the danger of mistake in the assignment can be lessened, so that the assignment and subsequent fill level measurements are reliable.

Abstract: Example implementations include a method, apparatus and computer-readable medium of controlling a security system by a computer device, comprising receiving device metadata associated with a device in communication with a wireless communication access point. The implementations further include determining that the device metadata comprises matched device metadata based on a match with one of a plurality of previously-identified device metadata in a historical database that stores the plurality of previously-identified device metadata in association with one or more of a plurality of security breach events and a corresponding one of a plurality of security breach probability values. Additionally, the implementations further include determining that the matched device metadata corresponds with a security breach probability value that exceeds a security breach probability threshold.

Abstract: A process for reducing water carry-over of a light stabilized polyolefin film, tape or filament which contains component (A) as light stabilizer and which is passed through a water bath during production, characterized in that the polyolefin film, tape or monofilament additionally comprises component (B) as light stabilizer, an example of component (A) is wherein E1 is E2 is and a3 is a number from 2 to 10, and an example of component (B) is

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining fill level of a substance in a container using a measuring device working according to the travel time principle. The measuring device transmits signals to the fill substance and, based on signal fractions reflected back in the container, ascertains an echo curve. The echo curve is transmitted to a superordinate control unit, and an envelope curve enveloping the echo curve is created and transmitted to the superordinate control unit. The echo curve and envelope curve are evaluated by the superordinate control unit. A wanted echo signal of the echo curve and envelope curve is identified. During the determining of the fill level the fill substance and the container are subjected to a current process. Based on information concerning the current process, plausibility of the wanted echo signal is checked and the evaluation is dynamically adapted to the current process.

Abstract: A process for reducing water carry-over of a light stabilized polyolefin film, tape or filament which contains component (A) as light stabilizer and which is passed through a water bath during production, characterized in that the polyolefin film, tape or monofilament additionally comprises component (B) as light stabilizer, an example of component (A) is (I) wherein E1 is (II), E2 is (III) and a3 is a number from 2 to 10, and an example of component (B) is (IV).

Abstract: A system for re-registering an input-limited device, such as a voice-enabled device, with a captive portal access point that requires completion of a portal webpage prior to allowing client devices access to a network, such as the Internet, is described. Such captive portal access points are commonly found in hotels, and may be used for both freely provided public WiFi and for connections that require providing payment. For re-registration of the input-limited device with the captive portal access point, a server may send a notification to a mobile computing device associated with the input-limited device.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing a sterically hindered amine light stabilizer and a triazine UV absorber in a specific ratio.

Abstract: A method and system for processing particles contained in a liquid biological sample is presented. The method uses a rotatable vessel for processing particles contained in a liquid biological sample. The rotatable vessel has a longitudinal axis about which the vessel is rotatable, an upper portion having a top opening for receiving the liquid comprising the particles, a lower portion for holding the liquid while the rotatable vessel is resting, the lower portion having a bottom, and an intermediate portion located between the upper portion and the lower portion, the intermediate portion having a lateral collection chamber for holding the liquid while the rotatable vessel is rotating. The method employs dedicated acceleration and deceleration profiles for sedimentation and re-suspension of the particles of interest.

Abstract: Short tandem repeat (STR) markers are genetic elements that are frequently used in the fields of forensic analysis, paternity determination and detection of genetic diseases and cancers. Such analysis involves the amplification of STR loci. Technically, this can be challenging due to sequence variations in the flanking regions of the locus. In the case of SE33, previous amplification efforts have failed. The present invention describes a set of primers for the amplification of SE33 and a method for the analysis of the presence and/or level of SE33, also in combination with other STRs.

Abstract: An electrical motor vehicle vacuum pump arrangement includes a housing assembly, a pump apparatus arranged therein, a drive motor, and a sound dampener. The housing assembly includes an inlet and an outlet opening arrangement. The pump apparatus includes a pump rotor housing with an inlet- and an outlet-side face wall, and a pump rotor housing part arranged therebetween. The inlet- and the outlet-side face wall and the pump rotor housing part enclose a pump rotor chamber with a pump rotor arranged therein. The drive motor is arranged in the housing assembly. The drive motor includes a motor rotor and a motor stator. The sound damper includes a first and a second sound damping chamber, and a sound dampener element. The first sound damping chamber is connected to the pump rotor chamber and to the second sound damping chamber. The second sound damping chamber is connected to the outlet opening arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonwoven fabrics comprising bicomponent fibers, wherein the bicomponent fibers comprise at least two distinct polymeric domains a) and b) in intimate adherence along the length of the fibers, and —polymeric domain a) comprises a compound of formula (1), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, and —polymeric domain b) is free of the compound of formula (1), as well as to the preparation of such nonwoven fabrics. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to corresponding bicomponent fibers.

Abstract: A method for processing particles contained in a liquid biological sample is presented. The method uses a rotatable vessel for processing particles contained in a liquid biological sample. The rotatable vessel has a longitudinal axis about which the vessel is rotatable, an upper portion having a top opening for receiving the liquid comprising the particles, a lower portion for holding the liquid while the rotatable vessel is resting, the lower portion having a bottom, and an intermediate portion located between the upper portion and the lower portion, the intermediate portion having a lateral collection chamber for holding the liquid while the rotatable vessel is rotating. The method employs dedicated acceleration and deceleration profiles for sedimentation and re-suspension of the particles of interest.

Abstract: A capsule socket of a filling machine for two-piece capsules and a socket system having such a capsule socket and a capsule half of a two-piece capsule are disclosed herein. The two-piece capsules have two capsule halves, each with a capsule base and a capsule wall. The capsule socket includes a main body having a receiving space for the capsule half formed therein. The receiving space has a base portion, assigned to the respective capsule base, and a circumferential wall portion for centering the capsule wall. The receiving space has a clamping portion between the base portion and the circumferential wall portion. The clamping portion has a smaller free cross section than the circumferential wall portion. In the transition region from its base to its wall, the capsule half has a capsule part diameter. The clamping portion has a free clamping diameter, which is smaller than the capsule part diameter.

Abstract: A method for unsealing an opening of a laboratory sample container containing a sample is presented. The opening is sealed by a closure attached to the laboratory sample container by an adhesive. An adhesive strength of the adhesive is lowerable by treatment. The method comprises treating the adhesive such that its adhesive strength is lowered and removing the closure from the laboratory sample container.

Abstract: A drinking straw for administering an active substance has a wall with a first end and with a second end. One of the two ends of the wall can be closed releasably with a closure element. A membrane, on which the active substance lies, is present in the region of the other end of the wall.

Abstract: A system and method for treatment of biological samples is disclosed. In some embodiments, an automated biological sample staining system (100), comprising at least one microfluidic reagent applicator (118); at least one bulk fluid applicator (116); at least one fluid aspirator; at least one sample substrate holder; at least one relative motion system; and a control system (102) that is programmed to execute at least one staining protocol on a sample mounted on a substrate that is held in the at least one sample substrate holder.

Abstract: A monitoring sensor for metered amounts of powder includes a sensor socket to channel the metered amount of powder through it and a sensor base body, in which the sensor socket is held interchangeably. A holding plate is attached to the interchangeable sensor socket. The sensor base body has a contact surface for the holding plate. The monitoring sensor includes a holding magnet for pressing the holding plate against the contact surface.

Abstract: The invention is based on a holding device (12) for fixing an assembly (10), in particular a pump, to a motor vehicle (14) with an elastomer mount (16) and a fixing element (18) for attaching the elastomer mount (16) in an installation space, in particular a motor vehicle (14), wherein the elastomer mount (16) comprises a substantially annular first holding element (22) and a second holding element (28), wherein the first holding element (22) has an inner region (20) provided to receive the assembly (10), and wherein the second holding element (28) is connected to the first holding element (22) by means of at least one damping element (40), and wherein the fixing element (18) is arranged on the second holding element (28). It is provided that the damping element (40) is arranged mainly in the region of the fixing element (18).

Abstract: A multifilament, a monofilament, a non-woven or a tape, each having 1 to 2000 Denier per filament and a draw ratio of 1:2 to 1:11 and each made of a composition containing the components (A) a polyolefin, (B) for example a compound of the formula (B-1-a-1), (C) for example a compound of the formula (C-1-b-1), wherein b1 is a number from 2 to 20, and optionally (D) one or more inorganic and/or organic pigments.

Abstract: A device for the metered filling of a container with a filling material includes a receiving unit for receiving a container and at least one material store as a storage container for the filling material. A defined quantity of the filling material is able to be removed from the at least one material store and transferred into the container by a filling unit. The filling unit includes at least one metering chamber which is displaceably mounted so that the metering chamber is present alternately in a first position and in a second position. In its first position the metering chamber is in contact with the material store so that filling material is able to be filled into the metering chamber from the material store. In its second position the metering chamber is arranged above the container so that the filling material located in the metering chamber is able to be emptied into the container. The container may, in particular, be a drinking straw.