Abstract: A take-up winding machine continuously coils a plurality of threads. The take-up winding machine has a plurality of rotatably mounted winding turrets which, in each case, support two protruding winding spindles and which are held beside one another in a machine frame so as to be spaced apart by a pitch. The take-up winding machine further has a plurality of traversing units and a plurality of contact rollers which together with the winding turrets form a plurality of coiling positions. The winding turrets are assigned one common turret drive. The winding turrets are configured so as to be drivable in the same direction. The contact rollers and the traversing units are held on the machine frame along one machine longitudinal side so as to be symmetrical to the pitch of the winding turrets.

Abstract: A take-up winding machine continuously coils a plurality of threads. The take-up winding machine has a plurality of rotatably mounted winding turrets which, in each case, support two protruding winding spindles and which are held beside one another in a machine frame so as to be spaced apart by a pitch. The take-up winding machine further has a plurality of traversing units and a plurality of contact rollers which together with the winding turrets form a plurality of coiling positions. The winding turrets are assigned one common turret drive. The winding turrets are configured so as to be drivable in the same direction. The contact rollers and the traversing units are held on the machine frame along one machine longitudinal side so as to be symmetrical to the pitch of the winding turrets.

Abstract: A method and system for managing maintenance operations in a multi-bank non-volatile storage device is disclosed. The method includes receiving a data write command and associated data from a host system for storage in the non-volatile storage device and directing a head of the data write command to a first bank in the and a tail of the data write command to a second bank, where the head of the data write command only includes data having logical block addresses preceding logical block addresses of data in the tail of the data write command. When a status of the first bank delays execution of the data write command the controller executes a second bank maintenance procedure in the second bank while the data write command directed to the first and second banks is pending. The system includes a plurality of banks, where each bank may be associated with the same or different controllers, and the one or more controllers are adapted to execute the method noted above.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods and computer readable media for upgrading firmware stored in a non-volatile memory, in phases, and restoring firmware in-situ to compensate for failed firmware upgrades. In various embodiments, methods and computer readable media can upgrade and restore the firmware as the non-volatile memory remains functioning. In one embodiment, a method includes designating a first copy of firmware for accessing, and designating a second copy of the firmware for upgrading. The method continues by accessing one or more firmware instructions from the first copy. It also can include upgrading at least a portion of the second copy with at least a portion of new firmware. Upgrading the second copy can be coincident or substantially coincident to accessing the one or more firmware instructions in the first copy.

Abstract: A method and system for managing maintenance operations in a multi-bank non-volatile storage device is disclosed. The method includes receiving a data write command and associated data from a host system for storage in the non-volatile storage device and directing a head of the data write command to a first bank in the and a tail of the data write command to a second bank, where the head of the data write command only includes data having logical block addresses preceding logical block addresses of data in the tail of the data write command. When a status of the first bank delays execution of the data write command the controller executes a second bank maintenance procedure in the second bank while the data write command directed to the first and second banks is pending. The system includes a plurality of banks, where each bank may be associated with the same or different controllers, and the one or more controllers are adapted to execute the method noted above.

Abstract: An apparatus for melt spinning and winding up synthetic yarns comprising a spinning appliance, a treating appliance and a windup machine. The treating appliance comprises a runoff godet for guiding the yarns before entry and distribution of the yarns into a plurality of winding stations in the windup machine, the runoff godet being arranged above the windup machine and guiding the yarns in a parallel side by side arrangement on its circumference. The runoff godet is arranged transversely to a winding spindle and above the windup machine, the windup machine comprising a plurality of head yarn guides which are disposed upstream of the winding stations and are arranged in a vertically oriented runup plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for melt spinning and winding up synthetic yarns comprising a spinning appliance, a treating appliance and a windup machine. The treating appliance comprises a runoff godet for guiding the yarns before entry and distribution of the yarns into a plurality of winding stations in the windup machine, the runoff godet being arranged above the windup machine and guiding the yarns in a parallel side by side arrangement on its circumference. The runoff godet is arranged transversely to a winding spindle and above the windup machine, the windup machine comprising a plurality of head yarn guides which are disposed upstream of the winding stations and are arranged in a vertically oriented runup plane.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods and computer readable media for upgrading firmware stored in a non-volatile memory, in phases, and restoring firmware in-situ to compensate for failed firmware upgrades. In various embodiments, methods and computer readable media can upgrade and restore the firmware as the non-volatile memory remains functioning. In one embodiment, a method includes designating a first copy of firmware for accessing, and designating a second copy of the firmware for upgrading. The method continues by accessing one or more firmware instructions from the first copy. It also can include upgrading at least a portion of the second copy with at least a portion of new firmware. Upgrading the second copy can be coincident or substantially coincident to accessing the one or more firmware instructions in the first copy.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, a memory controller and a system for upgrading firmware stored in a non-volatile memory, in phases, and restoring firmware in-situ to compensate for failed firmware upgrades. In various embodiments, the apparatus, memory controller and system can upgrade and restore the firmware as the non-volatile memory remains functioning. In one embodiment, a multi-mode memory controller includes a firmware selector for selecting a first copy of firmware for accessing in a functional mode, and for selecting a second copy of the firmware for upgrading in an upgrade mode. It also can include a phased upgrade controller being configured to access the first copy in the functional mode coincident or substantially coincident to replacing at least a portion of the second copy with at least a portion of an upgrade firmware in the upgrade mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for spinning and winding a plurality of synthetic filament yarns, and which includes a spinning device, a withdrawal godet downstream of the spinning device, and a takeup device which has a plurality of winding positions that are distributed along a longitudinal axis. In the spinning device, a plurality of spinnerets are arranged in side-by-side relationship, each for spinning one yarn, and in the takeup device, each yarn is wound to a package at one of the winding positions. To provide a device that is compact and operator friendly, the spinning device and withdrawal godet are oriented in a transverse relationship with the longitudinal axis of the takeup device, and they are arranged in the region of the front end of the takeup device. With that, the distribution of the yarns from the spinning device to the winding positions can be readily accomplished.

Abstract: An apparatus for guiding, treating, or advancing at least one yarn (1), comprising a delivery roll (2) and a companion roll (3) cooperating with the delivery roll so that the yarn repeatedly loops the delivery roll (2) and the companion roll (3). The delivery roll and the companion roll are driven by associated electric motors (7, 8), which are controlled via control lines (9) at a desired frequency by a controller (10). To enable an equalization of the circumferential speeds of the delivery roll (2) and the companion roll (3), the electric motor of the companion roll is an asynchronous motor that is controlled by the desired frequency and has a motor slip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the photographic representation of a cylindrical, especially plate-shaped object, having a front surface and an envelope surface, by means of a camera oriented towards the front surface. Said method uses a lens system having a beam path which is embodied in such a way that the envelope surface is represented as an annular surface surrounding the image of the front surface. Preferably, the diameter of the lens system is larger than the width of the workpiece. Alternatively, a mirror in the form of the inner surface of a conical envelope surrounds the object to be photographically represented, the camera being positioned with its lens system essentially on the conical axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for spinning and winding a plurality of synthetic filament yarns, and which includes a spinning device, a withdrawal godet downstream of the spinning device, and a takeup device which has a plurality of winding positions that are distributed along a longitudinal axis. In the spinning device, a plurality of spinnerets are arranged in side-by-side relationship, each for spinning one yarn, and in the takeup device, each yarn is wound to a package at one of the winding positions. To provide a device that is compact and operator friendly, the spinning device and withdrawal godet are oriented in a transverse relationship with the longitudinal axis of the takeup device, and they are arranged in the region of the front end of the takeup device. With that, the distribution of the yarns from the spinning device to the winding positions can be readily accomplished.

Abstract: An apparatus for guiding, treating, or advancing at least one yarn (1), comprising a delivery roll (2) and a companion roll (3) cooperating with the delivery roll so that the yarn repeatedly loops the delivery roll (2) and the companion roll (3). The delivery roll and the companion roll are driven by associated electric motors (7, 8), which are controlled via control lines (9) at a desired frequency by a controller (10). To enable an equalization of the circumferential speeds of the delivery roll (2) and the companion roll (3), the electric motor of the companion roll is an asynchronous motor that is controlled by the desired frequency and has a motor slip.

Abstract: An electronic image reader (9) is associated to a supply meter (1), for example a water meter, for measuring and displaying a measured value in an optically readable manner. This image reader is adapted for being positioned or guided in guide systems above an inspection window (3) of the supply meter. The image reader (9) is provided with an optical system, that includes a lens (7), which is adapted to the optical configuration of the inspection window and to the optical situation, in particular the geometric position of a display (2) behind the inspection window. The supply meter includes an identification mark (12), which is also located in the region of a guide system, namely guide rails (6.2, 6.3), and which is arranged relative to the guide system such that it can be read with the image reader without changing its optical system.

Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules that include at least one death effector domain, expression vectors the include these nucleic acid molecules, host cells transformed with such vectors, methods for expressing and/or isolating gene products with at least one death effector domain, and purified or isolated gene products or fragments of these gene products that include at least one death effector domain.

Abstract: A spin beam for spinning a plurality of synthetic filament yarns with a melt distributor block, which acommodates a spin pump and a plurality of spinnerets. In accordance with the invention, the melt distributor block consists of two structural members, which are interconnected in pressure-tight manner. In a separating line formed between the structural members, distributor lines are formed by grooves, which connect each a melt channel leading from the spin pump to a melt channel leading to the spinneret.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for winding a continuously advancing yarn at a constant winding speed to a package on a rotating tube. The tube is mounted on a driven winding spindle. Before the winding cycle, a yarn guide moves the yarn from a threading position to a transfer range for transferring it to the yarn traversing device. In so doing, a transfer tail wind is produced on the tube outside of the traverse range. In accordance with the invention, the speed of the yarn guide is controlled as a function of the winding speed such that a certain number of winds are deposited on the tube for producing the transfer tail wind.

Abstract: In a process of removing pollutants consisting substantially of sulfur oxides from exhaust gases at temperatures below 150.degree. C. by means of a sorbent which contains calcium carbonate, calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide and which is included in a circulating fluidized bed system consisting of a fluidized bed reactor, a separator and a return line, a complete utilization of the sorbent is achieved in that a partial stream of laden sorbent is withdrawn from the circulating fluidized bed and is subjected at a temperature of 600.degree. to 1200.degree. C. to an oxidizing treatment, a major part of the sorbent that has been subjected to an oxidizing treatment is recycled to the circulating fluidized bed, and a partial stream which contains the sorbent mainly in the form of calcium sulfate is removed from the process. Fresh sorbent is supplied to the circulating fluidized bed and/or to the stage for the oxidizing treatment at the rate at which said partial stream is removed from the process.