Abstract: The invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising a) 5-30 wt % (based on the overall weight of the polyolefin composition) of at least one polypropylene homopolymer; b) 25-60 wt % (based on the overall weight of the polyolefin composition) of a blend of recycled plastic material comprising polypropylene and polyethylene in a ratio between 3:7 and 49.5:1, which is recovered from a waste plastic material derived from post-consumer and/or post-industrial waste; c) 20-50 wt % (based on the overall weight of the polyolefin composition) of at least one particulate filler, in particular talc, and optionally further additives, wherein the sum of all ingredients adds always up to 100 wt %, wherein the polyolefin composition has a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C., 2.16 kg, measured according to ISO 1133) of at least 3.5 g/10 min; and a tensile modulus at 23° C. of at least 3 GPa (ISO 527-2).

Abstract: A ligand regulated protein-protein interaction system based on a lipocalin-fold molecule including: (a) a lipocalin-fold molecule; (b) a lipocalin-fold ligand with a low molecular weight of 1500 Da or below; and (c) a lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner, wherein the lipocalin-fold molecule can bind to the lipocalin-fold ligand; and wherein the lipocalin-fold molecule bound to the lipocalin-fold ligand binds to the lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner with an affinity which is at least 10-fold higher than the affinity of the lipocalin-fold molecule not bound to the lipocalin-fold ligand; and wherein the lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner is not a naturally occurring protein which has an affinity of <10 ?M to any naturally occurring lipocalin-fold molecule in the presence of any lipocalin-fold ligand.

Abstract: A ligand regulated protein-protein interaction system based on a lipocalin-fold molecule including: (a) a lipocalin-fold molecule; (b) a lipocalin-fold ligand with a low molecular weight of 1500 Da or below; and (c) a lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner; wherein the lipocalin-fold molecule can bind to the lipocalin-fold ligand; and wherein the lipocalin-fold molecule bound to the lipocalin-fold ligand binds to the lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner with an affinity which is at least 10-fold higher than the affinity of the lipocalin-fold molecule not bound to the lipocalin-fold ligand; and wherein the lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner is not a naturally occurring protein which has an affinity of <10 ?M to any naturally occurring lipocalin-fold molecule in the presence of any lipocalin-fold ligand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a group of chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) having two, three or four CAR molecules, wherein each member of the group of CARs is different in its amino acid sequence from one another, and wherein each of the CAR molecules of the group include at least a transmembrane domain and an ectodomain, wherein the ectodomain has one or two antigen binding moieties and/or one or two binding sites to which other polypeptides each including at least an antigen binding moiety are able to bind; wherein the ectodomain of each CAR molecule of the group in its prevalent conformation is free of cysteine amino acid moieties which are able to form intermolecular disulphide bonds with other CAR molecules of the group, respectively, and wherein each CAR molecule of the group includes at least one heterodimerization domain.

Abstract: A group of chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) having two, three or four CAR molecules, wherein the members of the group of CARs can be different in their amino acid sequences, and wherein each of the CAR molecules of the group includes at least a transmembrane domain and an ectodomain comprising either an antigen binding moiety or a binding site to which another polypeptide is able to bind, wherein the polypeptide comprises an antigen binding moiety; wherein each CAR molecule of the group includes at least one dimerization domain, wherein this dimerization of a pair of dimerization domains is either induced by a regulating molecule and optionally reduced by another regulating molecule, or occurs in the absence of a regulating molecule and is reduced by a regulating molecule, and wherein the antigen binding moieties of the CAR molecules of the group specific for one target antigen.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for controlling a system for a seat comfort function includes at least one actuator with at least one adjusting element and at least one SMA element, wherein the adjusting element can be moved from a first position to a second position. At least one resistance measuring device measures a resistance of the at least one SMA element. At least one driver unit activates the actuator with the at least one SMA element. A control unit controls the driver unit, the driver unit being configured for processing an output signal of the resistance measuring device. The circuit arrangement is configured so that the resistance measuring device and the driver unit are alternatingly operationally connected to the SMA element. Related methods of operation and seats are disclosed.

Abstract: A ligand regulated protein-protein interaction system based on a lipocalin-fold molecule including: (a) a lipocalin-fold molecule; (b) a lipocalin-fold ligand with a low molecular weight of 1500 Da or below; and (c) a lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner; wherein the lipocalin-fold molecule can bind to the lipocalin-fold ligand; and wherein the lipocalin-fold molecule bound to the lipocalin-fold ligand binds to the lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner with an affinity which is at least 10-fold higher than the affinity of the lipocalin-fold molecule not bound to the lipocalin-fold ligand; and wherein the lipocalin-fold binding interaction partner is not a naturally occurring protein which has an affinity of <10 ?M to any naturally occurring lipocalin-fold molecule in the presence of any lipocalin-fold ligand.

Abstract: A device for plane-parallel attachment of a first module to a sidewall of a second module includes at least one coupling element with clamping projections having beveled end sections. The coupling element includes a guide element with two opposing guide tabs, a locking element, and a stop element, wherein the guide tabs, the locking element, and the stop element abut sidewalls of the connecting element so that the two guide tabs extend from a first opposing pair of the sidewalls, and the locking element and the stop element extend from another opposing pair of the sidewalls perpendicular to the first pair. The first module includes an interlock for captivating the coupling element or elements in the sidewall of the first module, whereas the second module has a receiving part capable of receiving the coupling element or elements captivated in the sidewall of the first module.

Abstract: A front cover for a module of a modular drive system includes two intermediate circuit conductor rails arranged in stepped relationship, two supply conductor rails, and a pivotable, engageable hood. Each intermediate circuit conductor rail includes a connection bracket, which is fixed on one end, and a contact screw. The supply conductor rails are provided with a removable connection plug, and the pivotable hood is arranged in such a way that the conductor rails can be covered and the front side of the hood is flush with the cover in the engaged state. In this way, an essentially more compact structure can be achieved, which is also less prone to interference from EMC influences, and in which a supply voltage as well as the intermediate circuit conductor rails are looped.

Abstract: A device for plane-parallel attachment of a first module to a sidewall of a second module includes at least one coupling element with clamping projections having beveled end sections. The coupling element includes a guide element with two opposing guide tabs, a locking element, and a stop element, wherein the guide tabs, the locking element, and the stop element abut sidewalls of the connecting element so that the two guide tabs extend from a first opposing pair of the sidewalls, and the locking element and the stop element extend from another opposing pair of the sidewalls perpendicular to the first pair. The first module includes an interlock for captivating the coupling element or elements in the sidewall of the first module, whereas the second module has a receiving part capable of receiving the coupling element or elements captivated in the sidewall of the first module.

Abstract: A front cover for a module of a modular drive system includes two intermediate circuit conductor rails arranged in stepped relationship, two supply conductor rails, and a pivotable, engageable hood. Each intermediate circuit conductor rail includes a connection bracket, which is fixed on one end, and a contact screw. The supply conductor rails are provided with a removable connection plug, and the pivotable hood is arranged in such a way that the conductor rails can be covered and the front side of the hood is flush with the cover in the engaged state. In this way, an essentially more compact structure can be achieved, which is also less prone to interference from EMC influences, and in which a supply voltage as well as the intermediate circuit conductor rails are looped.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for heating fiber reinforced thermoplastics in sheet form in contact heating means, in which the thermoplastic is heated between bands in the space between two heating means which can be pressed against it and is at the same time held between an upper and a lower sheet-like or filament-shaped restraining means, which is respectively arranged between the thermoplastic and the band. After heating up, the thermoplastic is taken out of the heating zone together with the restraining means and bands, the bands firstly being detached from the thermoplastic, while the restraining means continue to bear against the thermoplastic, and subsequently the restraining means are detached from the thermoplastic.

Abstract: Glass matt reinforced thermoplastics suitable for the production of paintable parts, comprisinga) a thermoplastic matrix polymer of a viscosity under processing conditions corresponding to a melt flow index (MFI 230/2.16) of polypropylene of at least 250 g/10 min andb) one or more glass matts which, upon heating, bring about an expansion of the glass matt reinforced thermoplastics to at least 2.5 times the original thickness, optionally in combination withc) an addition of fine-particle, mineral fillers.