Abstract: The present invention relates to antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, to a process for production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, and to the use of ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate for the production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: A gas sensor device for determining a molar concentration of a gas to be detected, that absorbs light of a measurement wavelength that is characteristic of the gas in the infrared light region, includes a light emission device emitting measurement light of measurement wavelength into a solid angle region of a light absorption path extending through the gas, and a light detector measuring an intensity of at least one component of the measurement light that has propagated through the light absorption path, the light absorption path extending from the light emission device to an object outside the gas sensor device that at least partially reflects the measurement light to the light detector, and being essentially disposed outside of the gas sensor device, and means for determining the length of the light absorption path. A method for determining a concentration of a gas to be detected is also described.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor element for detecting lateral acceleration, having at least two boundaries situated essentially orthogonally with respect to one another, and also having at least one spring element, in which the spring element is oriented at an angle relative to at least one of the boundaries.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a thermoplastic polyurethanes composition comprising polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane and 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid ester and preparation processes thereof. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has a good mold release behavior in injection molding without undesirably significant shrinkage and surface blooming of final product.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of thermoplastic polyurethane by reacting (a) isocyanates with (b) compounds reactive toward isocyanates and having a molecular weight (Mw) of from 500 to 10 000 g/mol and (c) chain extenders having a molecular weight of from 50 to 499 g/mol, if appropriate in the presence of (d) catalysts and/or (e) conventional additives, wherein the chain extender mixture consisting of a main chain extender (c1) and one or more co-chain extenders (c2) is used and the thermoplastic polyurethane prepared has a rigid phase fraction of greater than 0.40, the rigid phase fraction being defined by the following formula: rigid ? ? phase ? ? fraction = { ? x = 1 k ? [ ( m KVx / M KVx ) * M Iso + m KVx ] } / m ges with the following meanings: MKVx: molar mass of the chain extender x in g/mol mKVx: mass of the chain extender x in g MIso: molar mass of the isocyanate used in g/mol mges: total mass of all starting materials in g k: number of chain extenders.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the pressure of a tire on a moving vehicle, comprising measuring device (14, 18, 24) which is provided on or inside a floor or ground so as to interact with the tire and which generates an electronically analyzable measurement signal in reaction to the tire driving over the measuring device, and analysis unit (22, 40) which output a tire pressure signal corresponding to the tire pressure in reaction to the measurement signal. The measuring device includes an optical unit (18) for acquiring a tire width as the width of a tire footprint forming when the tire drives over the floor/ground. The analysis unit is designed to determine a footprint length from a series of tire width data generated by the optical unit and/or from a pattern of a pressure measurement signal generated by the measuring device and to determine the tire pressure from a footprint area calculated as a function of the length and width of the footprint and from a force applied to the footprint area by the tire.

Abstract: A device for measuring tire parameters of a vehicle, comprising a detector for detecting a tire pressure of the vehicle, a measuring system for detecting a tire profile depth of the vehicle, and an output unit for outputting measured tire parameters that include and/or take into account the tire pressure and the tire profile depth. The detector and the measuring system have a measuring arrangement which is designed to be driven over by the vehicle and which is designed to measure the tire pressure as well as the tire profile depth in a moving vehicle, and the output unit is designed to display a result of the measurement such that an operating person that drives the vehicle can detect the measurement in the vehicle or from the vehicle directly after driving over the measuring arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite part having a decor skin with a first and a second section, preferably each including leather, and a holding portion, wherein the first and second sections are connected to one another by a seam and a part region of the decor skin is connected to the holding portion. In accordance with the invention, the part region of the decor skin is preferably connected to the holding portion with material continuity in the region of the seam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite part (1; 24) with a first skin (11), with a second skin (12), with a seam connecting the first and the second skin (12), with a holding profile (2) and with a sub-material (19; 22) with a recess (18), wherein the holding profile (2) comprises a groove (3) which is delimited by side walls (4, 6) and a base (5) and which extends in a first direction, wherein an end section (13) of the first skin, an end section of the second skin (14) and the seam (15) which is designed as a first seam preferably having at least one yarn, are arranged in the groove (3), wherein the holding profile (2) comprises at least one, preferably two wings (9, 10) and wherein the holding profile (2) is introduced into the recess (18). Soft haptics of the composite part are achieved by way of the fact that the sub-material (19; 22) has a compression hardness of at the most 50 kPa at a compression of 40%.

Abstract: A method for producing a semiconductor component includes forming an n-doped layer in a p-doped layer of the semiconductor component, wherein the n-doped layer comprises at least one of: a sieve-like layer or a network-like layer. The method also includes porously etching the p-doped layer between the material of the n-doped layer to form a top electrode, and forming a cavity below the n-doped layer.

Abstract: The invention refers to a thermoplastic polyurethane produced from at least an organic diisocyanate and a compound which is reactive toward isocyanates, wherein the polyurethane comprises the ester of a tricarboxylic acid with at least one alcohol and wherein all acid groups of the tricarboxylic acid are esterified with an alcohol. The invention further refers to a process for producing the respective polyurethane, products comprising this thermoplastic polyurethane and the use of the ester of a tricarboxylic acid as plasticizer in thermoplastic polyurethanes.

Abstract: This invention relates to tablets especially tablets formed by direct compression of a dipeptidylpeptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor compound, a process for the preparation thereof, to new pharmaceutical formulations, and new tableting powders comprising DPP-IV inhibitor formulations capable of being directly compressed into tablets. The invention relates further to a process for preparing the tablets by blending the active ingredient and specific excipients into the new formulations and then directly compressing the formulations into the direct compression tablets. The invention also relates to vildagliptin particle size distribution and a new crystal form of vildagliptin particularly adapted for the preparation of improved tablets and other pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A household appliance, in particular a refrigeration device, in which ice bodies can be made of supplied water, includes a hose and/or tube assembly for supply of water to a receiving container, and a valve connected to the hose and/or tube assembly and constructed to release or suppress the water supply to the receiving container. The hose and/or tube assembly has zones in which a physical condition changes, wherein the valve is disposed in the hose and/or tube assembly in a region which has not yet encountered a change in the physical condition after water has been supplied into the hose and/or tube assembly.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for loading a crystallization device and for manufacturing a crystallization device comprising multiple receptacles with a pre-defined amount of at least one matrix-forming compound capable of forming a crystallization matrix for a membrane protein, said method comprising the following steps: a) Modifying the state of aggregation of said at least one matrix-forming compound to a fluidic state which allows dispensing said at least one matrix-forming compound, and b) dispensing a defined amount of said at least one matrix-forming compound into at least one receptacle of the crystallization device, wherein said dispensed matrix-forming compound solidifies within said receptacle. Thereby, pre-filled crystallization devices are obtained which can be used as consumables in particular in automated crystallization processes. Also provided are protein crystallization methods using respectively prepared crystallization devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of an application buffer for the purification of proteins by means of immobilized metal ion affinity chromatography (IMAC) under denaturing conditions, which is characterized in that a defined amount of a buffer concentrate having a defined pH value is mixed with a defined amount of a urea concentrate, whereby an application buffer having a defined pH value is provided. According to the invention, a corresponding kit is provided in addition. The components are stable in storage and by mixing produce an application buffer having a defined composition and a defined pH value. The need for pH adjustment or a new preparation is eliminated. The invention can thus be used in an automated manner and as a closed kit concept.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a micromechanical semiconductor element includes providing on a semiconductor substrate a patterned stabilizing element having at least one opening. The opening is arranged such that it allows access to a first region in the semiconductor substrate, the first region having a first doping. Furthermore, a selective removal of at least a portion of the semiconductor material having the first doping out of the first region of the semiconductor substrate is provided. In addition, a membrane is produced above the first region using a first epitaxy layer applied on the stabilizing element. In a further method step, at least a portion of the first region is used to produce a cavity underneath the stabilizing element. In this manner, the present invention provides for the production of the patterned stabilizing element by means of a second epitaxy layer, which is applied on the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel process, novel process steps and novel intermediates useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds, especially renin inhibitors, such as Allskiren. Inter alia, the invention provides a process for the manufacture of a compound of the formula III, wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and PG are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof. The manufacture comprises (preferably consists of) reacting a compound of the formula I, with a reagent able to transform hydroxy into X where X is for example a leaving group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, to a process for production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, and to the use of ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate for the production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process, novel process steps and novel intermediates useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds, especially renin inhibitors, such as Aliskiren. Inter alia, the invention provides a process for the manufacture of a compound of the formula III, wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and PG are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof. The manufacture comprises (preferably consists of) reacting a compound of the formula I, with a reagent able to transform hydroxy into X where X is for example a leaving group.

Abstract: A method for producing a micromechanical diaphragm sensor includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a first region, a diaphragm, and a cavity that is located at least partially below the diaphragm. Above at least one part of the first region, a second region is generated in or on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, with at least one part of the second region being provided as crosspieces. The diaphragm is formed by a deposited sealing layer, and includes at least a part of the crosspieces.