Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of transition metal-carbene complexes in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), to a light-emitting layer, to a blocking layer for electrons or excitons, or to a blocking layer for holes, each comprising these transition metal-carbene complexes, to OLEDs comprising these transition metal-carbene complexes, to devices which comprise an inventive OLED, and to transition metal-carbene complexes.

Abstract: A tamping device for capsule filling machines is disclosed. The device includes a dosing disc having at least one dosing chamber adapted to be filled with a material which is to be filled in a capsule. The device includes at least one piston adapted to be moved within the at least one dosing chamber to perform the tamping operation on the material. The device includes at least one slider disposed below the dosing disc and adapted to abut the dosing disc. The at least one slider is adapted to support the material within the at least one dosing chamber to perform the tamping operation. The device includes a support pad movably disposed beneath the at least one slider and adapted to be moved towards the at least one slider.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for improving the quality of automated machine-based casting methods by identification of the cast parts by pattern recognition and structure recognition, said method having the following features: Once the desired casting moulds (12) have been filled and monitored by means of sensors and cameras, and once the casting mould has been broken open, each finished cast part is identified by pattern recognition and pattern tracking, any flashing is removed, and the cast parts are fed to a jet cleaning process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of transition metal-carbene complexes in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), to a light-emitting layer, to a blocking layer for electrons or excitons, or to a blocking layer for holes, each comprising these transition metal-carbene complexes, to OLEDs comprising these transition metal-carbene complexes, to devices which comprise an inventive OLED, and to transition metal-carbene complexes.

Abstract: A cooling device for an electrical installation, in particular, for a converter system of an electrical installation of a rail vehicle, includes a cooling path in which at least one power loss source is arranged and through which a coolant is able to flow. The cooling device includes a temperature sensor system configured to detect a failure of a mass flow of the coolant and includes at least two temperature sensors which are integrated in the cooling path in spaced-apart relationship in a transport direction of the coolant. The two temperature sensors are arranged in the transport direction of the coolant upstream of a passage of the mass flow of the coolant through a region of overlap of the cooling path with the power loss source.

Abstract: An apparatus for a sterile transfer of a material incudes a second safety device which locks an actuation mechanism in a closed position and unlocks the actuation mechanism when a container flange is correctly connected to a port flange, a third safety device which locks the container flange connected to the port flange when the actuation mechanism leaves the closed position, and a fourth safety device which blocks a return of the actuation mechanism from the open position to the closed position when the port door is open. The second, third and/or fourth safety device comprises two magnetic elements with at least one closed wall being arranged between the two magnetic elements. The two magnetic elements are configured to mutually attract or to mutually repel through the at least one closed wall either in a lock position or in an unlock position of the second, third and/or fourth safety device.

Abstract: A composition comprises one or more trimesic acid derivatives of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups. A polymer composition comprises a composition as described above and a polyolefin polymer. The polymer compositions containing a trimesic acid derivative of Formula (I) exhibit very low haze levels and minimal extraction of the trimesic acid derivative.

Abstract: A user profile generating system for generating a user profile for use with a processing device operable to display content includes: a head motion tracking unit operable to identify head motion of the user, an eye motion tracking unit operable to identify eye motion of the user, and a profile generating unit operable to generate a user profile comprising head tracking and eye tracking information for the user, where the generated user profile is used to modify interactions between the user and a processing device.

Abstract: A foldable reflector umbrella has a flexible, cloth-like reflective element with an outer supporting and tensioning structure composed of a plurality of tensioning spokes which are preferably distributed evenly over the expanse and divide the reflective element into a number of umbrella segments essentially corresponding to the number of tensioning spokes. With the reflector umbrella in the opened state, the reflective element consisting of the number of umbrella segments forms a substantially rotationally symmetrical body with a light exit opening. The reflector umbrella has a cloth-like reflective element in the opened state that is at least partially gathered so as to form an uneven reflection surface. A reflector assembly including a reflector umbrella is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for depolymerization of polymer compositions with decomposition of halogen-containing organic compounds, wherein the polymer composition contains at least one styrene-containing polymer and at least one halogen-containing organic compound. The addition of one or more inorganic basic compounds in the depolymerization simultaneously promotes the decomposition of the halogen-containing organic compound and favors the depolymerization.

Abstract: A trisamide compound has the structure of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups. A polymer composition comprises a trisamide compound of Formula (I) and a polyolefin polymer. The polymer compositions containing a trisamide compound of Formula (I) exhibit very low haze levels and minimal extraction of the trisamide compound.

Abstract: A guide device for a diffusion vacuum pump having a plurality of annular guide plates. The guide plates being arranged radially, wherein at least one guide plate has a first section starting from a connection point and a second section starting from the connection point. Therein, the first section extends axially in a first direction, the second section extending axially in the opposite second direction. Therein the first section is designed to taper radially and/or the second section is designed to taper radially.

Abstract: A trisamide compound has the structure of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups. A polymer composition comprises a trisamide compound of Formula (I) and a polyolefin polymer. The polymer compositions containing a trisamide compound of Formula (I) exhibit very low haze levels and minimal extraction of the trisamide compound.

Abstract: A composition comprises one or more trimesic acid derivatives of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups. A polymer composition comprises a composition as described above and a polyolefin polymer. The polymer compositions containing a trimesic acid derivative of Formula (I) exhibit very low haze levels and minimal extraction of the trimesic acid derivative.

Abstract: A system for collecting and separating biological material includes a centrifuge tube, a separation tube having an open bottom, a cap, a plug for temporarily sealing the open bottom of the separation tube, and a separation medium disposable within the centrifuge tube. The centrifuge tube and the separation tube sealingly and releasably couple to the cap, such that, when coupled, the separation tube is positioned within the centrifuge tube. The cap is configured to facilitate and/or regulate the introduction of air, gas, or other matter into the separation tube. When fully sealed, the separation tube may be placed under a vacuum condition, whereby a needle apparatus is used to facilitate introduction of matter into the separation tube. When the separation tube is positioned within the centrifuge tube, the bottom portion of the separation tube is submersed in the separation medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive thread device for producing an adhesive thread, comprising a supply means for supplying an adhesive-free crude thread, an adhesive tank for receiving and storing an adhesive granulate, a main heater arranged at a lower portion of the adhesive tank to define an activation zone of the adhesive tank in which the adhesive granulate is surface-melted, a closed receptacle substantially horizontally arranged, which is arranged at the activation zone of the adhesive tank with a first end, wherein the closed receptacle comprises at least one inlet opening for supplying, and at least one outlet opening for withdrawing the crude thread, and wherein, when passing the crude thread through the closed receptacle, the crude thread is wetted with adhesive on its entire outer surface in an oxidation-free manner. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device for joining workpieces as well as a method for producing an adhesive thread and a method for joining workpieces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying a pharmaceutically active compound that modulates the rpL35 (rpL35/rpL29)-dependent translation of at least one mRNA in a mammalian cell. The mRNA may comprise a premature termination codon (PTC), undergoes premature translation termination, causes programmed ?1 ribosomal frame shifting (?1PRF), or is a polycistronic mRNA. Furthermore a respective screening system, methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition, and compounds that modulate the rpL35 (rpL35/rpL29)-dependent translation, in particular atazanavir or derivatives thereof and artemisinin or artesunate or derivatives thereof are provided.

Abstract: A device for gassing a liquid, including a rotor, which is driven to rotate and has multiple vanes for conveying the liquid, and a stator, which surrounds the rotor and has a plurality of flow channels, which each extends starting from a radially inner inlet opening adjacent to the rotor through the stator to a radially outer outlet opening and are delimited along their length by side walls, bottom surfaces, and top surfaces and can be acted on with liquid by the rotor in the region of the inlet opening, wherein between the inlet opening and the outlet opening, the side walls and/or bottom and top surfaces of the flow channels have a multitude of gassing openings, which can be acted on with compressed gas from a compressed gas source in order to introduce this gas into the flow channels. A corresponding method for gassing a liquid is also disclosed.

Abstract: A trisamide compound has the structure of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups. A polymer composition comprises a trisamide compound of Formula (I) and a polyolefin polymer. The polymer compositions containing a trisamide compound of Formula (I) exhibit very low haze levels and minimal extraction of the trisamide compound.

Abstract: A reinforcement pillar assembly and a method for manufacturing such assembly for a machine are disclosed. The reinforcement pillar assembly includes a cover panel formed of a polymer material. The cover panel includes an outer surface and an inner surface adapted to face in a direction towards a wall of the machine housing. Further, the reinforcement pillar assembly includes at least one support pillar formed of a metallic material. The at least one support pillar is adapted to be coupled to the cover panel. The at least one support pillar includes a first planar extension and a second planar extension. The first planar extension is adapted to be coupled to the inner surface of the cover panel. The second planar extension is adapted to abut the wall of the machine housing. A gap is defined between the inner surface of the cover panel and the wall of the machine housing.