Abstract: A progressive distributor for lubricant includes a housing block. The housing block includes a lubricant inlet bore, via which receives lubricant, and a plurality of lubricant outlets, via which a metered amount of lubricant is dispensable. A plurality of metering pistons are provided in the housing block for the dispensing of the metered amount of lubricant. The metering pistons are received in associated piston bores. Each piston bore is associated with two lubricant outlets. Each metering piston is displaceable in the piston bore and is configured to alternatingly dispense the metered amount of lubricant to the one or the other lubricant outlet. The piston bores are fluidically connected to the lubricant-inlet bore and to each other via connecting bores to transfer lubricant to the other piston bores. The piston bore includes a first region configured to receive the metering piston and a second region configured as the lubricant outlet.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for cleaning and disinfection of textiles and the air from viruses, bacteria and spores, and also for purifying from dust, pollen, odors, etc. in which the employment of water and various other cleaning agents and disinfectants as well is not required includes a lock or chamberin which living beings are able to stay, and piece-goods and textiles, etc. are able to be treated as well. Therein, airborne aerosols (droplets, particles, dust) as well as aerosols and microbes, respectively, adhering to the clothing or body and to the product, respectively, are to be treated. The basic principle shall also be applicable to rooms (e.g. waiting rooms) or stables and under cleanroom conditions as well. Various aspects of the invention include plasma generation, producing an ion current from the plasma, ozone generation and activation, sterilization, oxidation and decomposition of gaseous components, and separation of microbes and aerosols and decomposition thereof.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for cleaning and disinfection of textiles and the air from viruses, bacteria and spores, and also for purifying from dust, pollen, odors, etc. in which the employment of water and various other cleaning agents and disinfectants as well is not required includes a lock or chamberin which living beings are able to stay, and piece-goods and textiles, etc. are able to be treated as well. Therein, airborne aerosols (droplets, particles, dust) as well as aerosols and microbes, respectively, adhering to the clothing or body and to the product, respectively, are to be treated. The basic principle shall also be applicable to rooms (e.g. waiting rooms) or stables and under cleanroom conditions as well. Various aspects of the invention include plasma generation, producing an ion current from the plasma, ozone generation and activation, sterilization, oxidation and decomposition of gaseous components, and separation of microbes and aerosols and decomposition thereof.

Abstract: Systems and techniques to manage and represent development processes. In general, in one implementation, the technique includes a method for managing a software development process. The method includes providing a cookbook describing tasks in a framework of the development process and managing performance of the development process with the cookbook. A first task description identifies an activity in the development process, an input for performance of the activity, an output consequential of performance of the activity, and instructions for performance of the activity.

Abstract: In an angular joint of a window frame of a motor vehicle door, the window frame is formed, at least in one region, from at least one continuously cast aluminum profile. The at least one continuously cast aluminum profile is joined to an angular profile, and it is intended to configure the angular joint simply, in an esthetically pleasing manner, and without disturbing seams. In such an angular joint, the at least one profile to be joined is the support for external paneling, and the external paneling extends in the longitudinal direction of the at least one profile at least into the far corner of the angular profile. The paneling, the profile and the support extending therefrom can be configured as a one-piece, integral part.

Abstract: Systems and techniques to manage and represent development processes. In general, in one implementation, the technique includes a method for managing a software development process. The method includes providing a cookbook describing tasks in a framework of the development process and managing performance of the development process with the cookbook. A first task description identifies an activity in the development process, an input for performance of the activity, an output consequential of performance of the activity, and instructions for performance of the activity.