Abstract: A process for preparing polyether-modified amino-functional polybutadienes involves a) reacting at least one polybutadiene (A) with at least one epoxidizing reagent (B) to give at least one epoxy-functional polybutadiene (C); b) reacting the at least one epoxy-functional polybutadiene (C) with at least one amino-functional compound (D) to give at least one hydroxy- and amino-functional polybutadiene (E); and c) reacting the at least one hydroxy- and amino-functional polybutadiene (E) with at least one epoxy-functional compound (F) to give at least one polyether-modified amino-functional polybutadiene (G). The polyether-modified amino-functional polybutadienes preparable by this process are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a monitoring system for at least one dialysis machine (e.g. a peritoneal dialysis machine), wherein the monitoring system receives data from a dialysis machine to be monitored via a first data communication network, wherein the data are selected from a group comprising machine data, error codes, operational data, environmental data, consumables data, network data, treatment data, wherein the data received are stored in a manner which is specific to the respective peritoneal dialysis machine, wherein for each machine, at least individual components of the stored data are analyzed wherein, on the basis of the analysis, an action selected from informing a patient, informing a medical professional, informing service personnel, informing a quality management representative is carried out via a second data communication network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation comprising a polyether siloxane, which is characterized in that a polyether that is terminated with an ester group and that is different from the polyether siloxane is present in the formulation in an amount of from 0.5 to 10% by weight based on the complete formulation, to a process for the production of a defoamed composition, wherein the inventive formulation is added to the composition to be defoamed, and to a composition comprising a formulation according to the invention, wherein the composition is a coating agent, a paint or a varnish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer program product, method, and device for automatic positioning of a charge plug, arranged on a movable arm of a ground station, into a socket of a vehicle unit of an electric vehicle arranged thereabove, where the device comprises a control unit, which is designed and configured to control the movement of the movable arm and/or the charge plug, and a sensor device communicating with the control unit for detecting the positioning of the charge plug relative to the socket.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one compound of Formula (I) are useful as carriers for at least one active ingredient. In Formula (I), R1 is a monovalent aliphatic radical having 1 to 22 carbon atoms; R2 is in each case independently a hydrogen radical or a methyl radical; n is a number from 1 to 300; and at least one R2 radical is a methyl radical. Methods can be used for storing the active ingredient in the carrier and active ingredient compositions contain both the carrier and the active ingredient. The active ingredient compositions can be used for the treatment of plants, seed, and soils; and can be used as a biostimulant, a probiotic food supplement, a probiotic animal feed additive, a plant protection product, or a probiotic medicament. The active ingredient compositions can be used in corresponding methods of treating plants, seed, or soils.

Abstract: A process can be used for preparing polyether-modified polybutadienes. The process involves reacting at least one polybutadiene (A) with at least one epoxidizing reagent (B) to give at least one epoxy-functional polybutadiene (C). The at least one epoxy-functional polybutadiene (C) is then reacted with at least one hydroxy-functional compound (D) to give at least one hydroxy-functional polybutadiene (E). The at least one hydroxy-functional polybutadiene (E) is finally reacted with at least one epoxy-functional compound (F) to give at least one polyether-modified polybutadiene (G).

Abstract: In a measuring arrangement for determining properties of a material to be extruded while an extrusion process is being carried out in an extruder, at least one extruder screw is rotatably mounted in a tubular guide in a barrel and is connected to a rotary drive. Material to be extruded is fed to the tubular guide at one end and is removed as finish-extruded material at an oppositely arranged discharge. Arranged at measuring positions at predeterminable defined intervals on the wall of the tubular guide along the longitudinal axis of the extruder screw are multiple first sound transducers, which are designed for the detection of sound waves that are generated during the extrusion process by the extrusion process as process noises and/or are emitted by a second sound transducer, arranged at one end of the tubular guide, in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the extruder screw and into the material to be extruded that is conveyed through a mixing chamber present in the tubular guide.

Abstract: Compounds are based on polyether-modified polybutadiene, where the polyether-modified polybutadiene contains repeat units selected from the divalent radicals: The radical B has at least one ester group.

Abstract: A universal adhesion promoter contains a compound based on polybutadiene having at least one repeat unit selected from the following divalent radicals:

Abstract: A defoamer composition contains a compound based on polybutadiene having at least one repeat unit selected from the divalent radicals:

Abstract: A defoamer composition based on organofunctionally modified polysiloxanes contains one or more laterally polyether-modified polysiloxanes as component A and at least one terminally polyether-modified polysiloxane as component B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation comprising a polyether siloxane, which is characterized in that a polyether that is terminated with an ester group and that is different from the polyether siloxane is present in the formulation in an amount of from 0.5 to 10% by weight based on the complete formulation, to a process for the production of a defoamed composition, wherein the inventive formulation is added to the composition to be defoamed, and to a composition comprising a formulation according to the invention, wherein the composition is a coating agent, a paint or a varnish.

Abstract: Systems and methods for spraying a liquid treatment solution include a syringe attachment device and a handheld device. The syringe attachment device can be configured to secure a syringe containing the liquid treatment solution. The handheld device can have a movable slide configured to dispense the treatment solution from the syringe. The spray deposition system can include a cover' positioned to provide an impervious barrier between at least a portion of the syringe attachment device and the handheld device. The cover can be attached to the syringe attachment device prior to coupling the devices together. In an example, the cover can have a generally tubular shape with a closed end and an open end. The handheld device can be inserted into the cover and the cover can enclose the handheld device in the assembled position. In an example, the cover can be sterile and at least a portion of the syringe attachment device can be sterile.

Abstract: A computer system includes a system board, at least one expansion component detachably mounted on the system board, wherein the expansion component can be supplied with an electric voltage via the system board, a cooling system having an adaptable cooling performance for cooling the expansion component, a measuring device, and an evaluation device, wherein the measuring device is configured to measure electric current obtained by the expansion component during ongoing operation of the computer system, and provide electricity measurement information based thereon to the evaluation device, and the evaluation device is configured to determine a temperature behavior of the expansion component on the basis of the electricity measurement information provided by the measuring device and adapt the cooling performance of the cooling system depending on the determined temperature behavior of the expansion component.

Abstract: Systems and methods for spraying a liquid treatment solution can include a syringe attachment device and a handheld device, which are configured to be coupled together in an assembled position of the system. The syringe attachment device can be configured to secure a syringe containing the liquid treatment solution. In an example, the treatment solution can include autologous skin cells for treating a tissue wound. The handheld device can have a movable slide configured to dispense the treatment solution from the syringe. In an example, the spray deposition system can include a cover positioned to provide an impervious barrier between at least a portion of the syringe attachment device and the handheld device. The cover can be attached to the syringe attachment device prior to coupling the devices together. In an example, the cover can have a generally tubular shape with a closed end and an open end.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spray deposition system which comprises a syringe attachment device having a specific adaptor. The adaptor has at least three openings being in fluid connection with each other, wherein at least one first opening of the adaptor is connectable to a needle in a liquid-tight manner, at least one second opening of the adaptor is in fluid connection with surrounding air and at least one third opening of the adaptor is connected to a tube configured to deliver an air flow in a reversible and air-tight manner. Thereby, a connection to a needle is possible in a reversible and liquid-tight manner without having to pierce the tube of the system like in prior art solutions. This provokes that no tube material may clog the needle and no air may leak from the tube. Furthermore, an attachment of the needle to the spray deposition system may be performed faster and safer and alignment of the needle is facilitated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for spraying a liquid treatment solution include a syringe attachment device and a handheld device. The syringe attachment device can be configured to secure a syringe containing the liquid treatment solution. The handheld device can have a movable slide configured to dispense the treatment solution from the syringe. The spray deposition system can include a cover' positioned to provide an impervious barrier between at least a portion of the syringe attachment device and the handheld device. The cover can be attached to the syringe attachment device prior to coupling the devices together. In an example, the cover can have a generally tubular shape with a closed end and an open end. The handheld device can be inserted into the cover and the cover can enclose the handheld device in the assembled position. In an example, the cover can be sterile and at least a portion of the syringe attachment device can be sterile.

Abstract: A curable composition can have a surface with amphiphilic properties which is thus able to counteract biofouling. The curable composition includes: a component A: at least one polysiloxane, a component B: at least one polyether bearing silyl groups and/or a reaction product of a polyether bearing silyl groups with one or more isocyanate-containing compounds, and a component C: at least one catalyst.

Abstract: Method for detecting a prone/supine position of fish conveyed by a conveying device. The method includes conveying the fish with the conveying device in a longitudinal direction, optically scanning a ventral side and a dorsal side of the fish in order to determine a first brightness value profile of a first side and a second brightness value profile of a second side, determining a first ordered data series and a second ordered data series by ordering brightness values of the first brightness value profile and of the second brightness value profile according to a predefined ordering criterion, determining a first median from the first ordered data series and a second median from the second ordered data series, determining at least one differential value from the first median and the second median, and determining the prone/supine position by comparing the at least one differential value with at least one predetermined reference value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitrogenous compounds of formula (I) and/or corresponding quaternized and/or protonated compounds for production of polyurethanes, to compositions comprising said compounds and also to polyurethane systems, in particular polyurethane foams, obtained using said compounds.