Abstract: A method for performing a backup of a stub object located on a file system managed by a hierarchical storage manager configured to migrate data objects from the file system to a migration storage pool is provided. The stub object includes information for recalling a migrated data object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive shaft (1) comprising partially internested shaft parts (5, 6) which are slidable relative to one another by a predetermined amount in a longitudinal toothing (2), the longitudinal toothing (2) being formed by an inner toothing (4) on the outer, tubular shaft part (6) and by an outer toothing (3) on the inner shaft part (5), the shaft parts (5, 6) being joined together and prevented from being pulled apart axially during installation or transport by use of securing means provided on the outer periphery of the shaft parts. A securing means is provided by a boot (8) which encloses both shaft parts (5, 6) and whose edges (9, 10) cooperate with the shaft parts (5, 6) so as to limit pull-out and form a seal, and at least one edge (10) the boot (8) is axially slidable to a limited extent relative to the shaft part (5) which it encloses.

Abstract: In an air-conditioning system (10, 110, 210) for a motor vehicle, having a coolant circuit formed from a compressor (12, 112) for compressing the coolant, a condenser (14) for cooling the compressed coolant, an expansion device (16) for reducing the pressure of the coolant and an evaporator (18) for evaporating the coolant, a control unit (20) is provided which is connected to at least one of the coolant circuit components and which is set up to adapt an operating characteristic of the component to at least two different coolants.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that suppressing the activity of the Nogo receptor (NgR) alone does not result in extensive axon regeneration unless the intrinsic growth program of neurons is also activated Accordingly, the present invention is directed to methods of stimulating axon regeneration using a combination therapy wherein agents that inhibit NgR activity or downstream pathways activated by inhibitory signals are combined with agents that activate the growth pathway of neurons (e.g. polypeptide growth factors, activators of macrophages, purine nucleosides, or hexoses).

Abstract: A bellows with a buckling protector for multi-part universal-joint propeller shafts with at least one joint as a connection between the propeller shafts and with a bellows carrier attached to one of the propeller shafts. The buckling protector is integrated into the bellows.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air conditioning system for motor vehicles, which contains a connection piece for a pressure switch/pressure sensor, said connection piece being suitable for evacuating and filling the air conditioning system after the removal of the pressure switch/pressure sensor, so that the two normally separate functions are combined in one connection piece.

Abstract: A collapsible torque transfer shaft arrangement for a motor vehicle powertrain is provided. The collapsible shaft arrangement includes an axially translatable coupling mechanism that allows drive line drive shaft members to telescopically collapse while maintaining a non-rotateable connection among the respective drive shaft members. The coupling mechanism also includes a locking pin arranged in the coupling mechanism such that axial connectivity of the respective drive shaft members is maintained below a predetermined force threshold irrespective of other drive line power train components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biometric identification method and apparatus, in which at least one biometric feature of at least one person is recorded with a reading device. The data thus obtained are coded and sent to a data storage medium via a cryptographically secured line and decoded there by a microprocessor located on the data storage medium. The decoded data are compared with the reference data stored on the data storage medium, and an identification signal is generated in case of a nearly complete agreement. The present invention further relates to a data storage medium and a reading device for use with a biometric identification method according to the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air conditioning system for motor vehicles, which contains a connection piece for a pressure switch/pressure sensor, said connection piece being suitable for evacuating and filling the air conditioning system after the removal of the pressure switch/pressure sensor, so that the two normally separate functions are combined in one connection piece.

Abstract: A tabletop cooking appliance (1) has at least one electrical heating element (3) associated with a burner, a residual heat indicator and a plate-like shaped part (2) of glass, glass ceramic or ceramic as heatable surface (2a) which closes the top of the housing of the cooking appliance as a cooking surface. The shaped part (2) forms the heatable surface (2a) and at least the front side (2b), and the shaped part (2) encloses the cooking appliance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the operational state (C.sub.R) and stand-by (t.sub.St) of a battery averages battery currents (I.sub.B) and battery voltages (U.sub.B) and determines the operating mode (charging L.sub.A, or discharging, E.sub.n) from the direction of the battery current (I.sub.B). When discharging (E.sub.n), a discharge power (P.sub.En) is calculated form the average battery current (I.sub.Bm) and battery voltage (U.sub.Bm). The average cell voltage (U.sub.BZ) is determined by dividing the average battery voltage (U.sub.B) by the number of cells (Z.sub.Z) in the battery. The cell discharge power (P.sub.EnZ) is determined by dividing the discharge power (P.sub.En) by the number of cells (Z.sub.z) in the battery. Consequently, the cell discharge time (t.sub.p) is known since it is proportional to the cell discharge power (P.sub.EnZ). The cell discharge power (P.sub.EnZ) is then compared with stored families of curves of cell voltage versus withdrawn capacity (C.sub.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with a rectifier supplied with power by a power network, connected to an intermediate circuit having a battery as well as to an inverter connected to the intermediate circuit for supplying an interruption protected power source. The control for the main input rectifier and the inverter is supplied using two secondary rectifiers, whose outpus are connected in parallel through decoupling diodes. The first secondary rectifier which supplies power to the control unit in normal operation, is connected to the input power network.