Abstract: An approach to estimate noise, Rician signal bias and true signal in magnitude signal data obtained with magnetic resonance imaging. The method uses multiple measurements at different scan parameter settings, also referred to as weightings, and an iterative algorithm to estimate noise, expected signal and associated Rician signal bias. Measurements at all measured weighting levels contribute to the ultimate estimation of the bias-free signal decay function. Therefore, of the so processed magnetic resonance image data, weighted signals can be computed at arbitrary weighting levels and with considerably better signal-to-noise ratio than the originally obtained data at corresponding weightings. Bias-free weighted image data at desired weighting levels, maps of the decay function fit parameters, or maps of a combination of such decay function parameters can be used for rapid and highly sensitive tissue characterization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte for deposition of hard silver layers, wherein the element bismuth is alloyed to the silver. The invention also relates to a method for deposition of a corresponding silver-bismuth alloy from an electrolyte according to the invention and to a correspondingly deposited layer.

Abstract: An approach to estimate noise, Rician signal bias and true signal in magnitude signal data obtained with magnetic resonance imaging. The method uses multiple measurements at different scan parameter settings, also referred to as weightings, and an iterative algorithm to estimate noise, expected signal and associated Rician signal bias. Measurements at all measured weighting levels contribute to the ultimate estimation of the bias-free signal decay function. Therefore, of the so processed magnetic resonance image data, weighted signals can be computed at arbitrary weighting levels and with considerably better signal-to-noise ratio than the originally obtained data at corresponding weightings. Bias-free weighted image data at desired weighting levels, maps of the decay function fit parameters, or maps of a combination of such decay function parameters can be used for rapid and highly sensitive tissue characterization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the locally resolved examination of objects by means of magnetic resonance (MR) and relates specifically to a less motion-artifact prone method for navigated multi-shot acquisition of diffusion-weighted image data using moment-nulled magnetic field gradients for diffusion encoding. The invention further relates to an apparatus for performing the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the locally resolved examination of objects by means of magnetic resonance (MR) and relates specifically to a less motion-artifact prone method for navigated multi-shot acquisition of diffusion-weighted image data using moment-nulled magnetic field gradients for diffusion encoding. The invention further relates to an apparatus for performing the method.

Abstract: An approach to estimate noise, Rician signal bias and true signal in magnitude signal data obtained with magnetic resonance imaging. The method uses multiple measurements at different scan parameter settings, also referred to as weightings, and an iterative algorithm to estimate noise, expected signal and associated Rician signal bias. Measurements at all measured weighting levels contribute to the ultimate estimation of the bias-free signal decay function. Therefore, of the so processed magnetic resonance image data, weighted signals can be computed at arbitrary weighting levels and with considerably better signal-to-noise ratio than the originally obtained data at corresponding weightings. Bias-free weighted image data at desired weighting levels, maps of the decay function fit parameters, or maps of a combination of such decay function parameters can be used for rapid and highly sensitive tissue characterization.

Abstract: An approach to estimate noise, Rician signal bias and true signal in magnitude signal data obtained with magnetic resonance imaging. The method uses multiple measurements at different scan parameter settings, also referred to as weightings, and an iterative algorithm to estimate noise, expected signal and associated Rician signal bias. Measurements at all measured weighting levels contribute to the ultimate estimation of the bias-free signal decay function. Therefore, of the so processed magnetic resonance image data, weighted signals can be computed at arbitrary weighting levels and with considerably better signal-to-noise ratio than the originally obtained data at corresponding weightings. Bias-free weighted image data at desired weighting levels, maps of the decay function fit parameters, or maps of a combination of such decay function parameters can be used for rapid and highly sensitive tissue characterization.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal fabric or membrane, the method comprises providing an ink comprising a plurality of semiconductor particles disposed in a first solvent. The method comprises applying the ink to a fabric or membrane to obtain a fabric or membrane comprising a plurality of semiconductor particles. Finally, the method comprises contacting the fabric or membrane comprising the plurality of semiconductor particles with a deposition solution comprising a second solvent, an autocatalytic agent, and metal cations to thereby cause a reaction to occur such that the metal cations are reduced and at least partially displace the semiconductor particles, to thereby provide a metal fabric or membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for arranging objects in particular tableware, in a system for coating including a base element, an adapter element and a support element, each of which are designed in such a manner that they can be plugged together in a direction (z). In the plugged-together state, the adapter element is arranged between the base element and the support element with the object disposed in a predetermined position on the adapter element. The adapter element, the base element and the support element are locked relative to one another with the object in such a manner that only a relative movement in the direction (z) is possible amongst each other. The invention further relates to a method for the arrangement of objects, in particular tableware with the device, in a system for coating.

Abstract: A multi-layer joint insert is provided at one or more joints between an engine exhaust manifold and a component mounted by fasteners on the exhaust manifold, as well as between the component and the fastener heads/nuts, to reduce wear and failure at the one or more joints. The joint insert includes a first sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening and a second sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening, wherein the first and second sheet meal layers are joined by at least one connecting arrangement that permits relative sliding movement between the first and second sheet metal layers in response to thermally-induced movement at the one or more joints, thereby reducing wear and failure at the one or more joints.

Abstract: A multi-layer joint insert is provided at one or more joints between an engine exhaust manifold and a component mounted by fasteners on the exhaust manifold, as well as between the component and the fastener heads/nuts, to reduce wear and failure at the one or more joints. The joint insert includes a first sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening and a second sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening, wherein the first and second sheet meal layers are joined by at least one connecting arrangement that permits relative sliding movement between the first and second sheet metal layers in response to thermally-induced movement at the one or more joints, thereby reducing wear and failure at the one or more joints.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for arranging objects in particular tableware, in a system for coating including a base element, an adapter element and a support element, each of which are designed in such a manner that they can be plugged together in a direction (z). In the plugged-together state, the adapter element is arranged between the base element and the support element with the object disposed in a predetermined position on the adapter element. The adapter element, the base element and the support element are locked relative to one another with the object in such a manner that only a relative movement in the direction (z) is possible amongst each other. The invention further relates to a method for the arrangement of objects, in particular tableware with the device, in a system for coating.

Abstract: A multi-layer joint insert is provided at one or more joints between an engine exhaust manifold and a component mounted by fasteners on the exhaust manifold, as well as between the component and the fastener heads/nuts, to reduce wear and failure at the one or more joints. The joint insert includes a first sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening and a second sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening, wherein the first and second sheet meal layers are joined by at least one connecting arrangement that permits relative sliding movement between the first and second sheet metal layers in response to thermally-induced movement at the one or more joints, thereby reducing wear and failure at the one or more joints.

Abstract: A therapeutic system, designed as a laminate and including at least one adhesive laminate layer is described. Also described is a therapeutic device having such a therapeutic system. For this purpose, at least one laminate layer or one intermediate layer and/or one intermediate layer arranged between two laminate layers contains superparamagnetic nanoparticles. The therapeutic device having such a therapeutic system includes at least one electrically controllable system which is detachably connected to the therapeutic system. The electrically controllable system has a frequency-dependent electric resistance. During operation of the therapeutic device, the electrically controllable system generates an electric or magnetic field, which can be varied in orientation and intensity over time and penetrates the superparamagnetic nanoparticles. This provides a controllable therapeutic system that is independent of contact surfaces, and a therapeutic device having such a controllable therapeutic system.

Abstract: A multi-layer joint insert is provided at one or more joints between an engine exhaust manifold and a component mounted by fasteners on the exhaust manifold, as well as between the component and the fastener heads/nuts, to reduce wear and failure at the one or more joints. The joint insert includes a first sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening and a second sheet metal layer having at least one fastener-receiving opening, wherein the first and second sheet meal layers are joined by at least one connecting arrangement that permits relative sliding movement between the first and second sheet metal layers in response to thermally-induced movement at the one or more joints, thereby reducing wear and failure at the one or more joints.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system for applying an active ingredient or several active ingredients to the skin. Elongate hollow bodies are incorporated into one of the layers of the TTS, said hollow bodies containing a filling medium or several filling mediums. The invention also relates to the production and use of said type of systems.

Abstract: Turbocharger provided with a bypass valve device comprising a valve element having a shaft movably connected to a valve element support, with a spindle between the valve element support and an adjusting lever extending transversely to the spindle, and an adjusting lever actuating element pivotably connected to the adjusting lever; an annular spring element is provided in at least one of a first position between the valve element and the valve element support and a second position between the adjusting lever and the adjusting lever actuating element, the spring element comprising at least one annular spring steel disc with a bead being configured and dimensioned so as to minimize play between the valve element and its support or between the adjusting lever and its actuating element.

Abstract: Actuating device for a gas flow control element arranged in an inflow path of a turbocharger turbine and connected to a spindle traversing a turbine housing wall and fixed to an adjusting element adjoining said wall; a resilient seal pretensioned in the spindle axis direction comprises at least one annular sealing disc traversed by the spindle and being a resilient sheet metal ring is installed between said wall and the adjusting element said ring being pressed with bead feet of at least one annular half bead against an abutment surface fixed relative to the adjusting element and an abutment surface fixed relative to said wall, and the seal together with said abutment surfaces and at least the spindle delimit a space being sealed gastightly except for at least a gap between the spindle and said wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-destructing transdermal therapeutic system (TTS), preferably in the form of a transdermal patch, that includes an active ingredient, an agent rendering the active ingredient useless, and a perforation mechanism. The perforation mechanism allows a mobile phase to reach an agent that is capable of rendering the active ingredient useless after removing the TTS after use. The agent then comes into contact with the active ingredient and destroys the active ingredient in the presence of the mobile phase.

Abstract: Turbocharger provided with a bypass valve device comprising a valve element having a shaft movably connected to a valve element support, with a spindle between the valve element support and an adjusting lever extending transversely to the spindle, and an adjusting lever actuating element pivotably connected to the adjusting lever; an annular spring element is provided in at least one of a first position between the valve element and the valve element support and a second position between the adjusting lever and the adjusting lever actuating element, the spring element comprising at least one annular spring steel disc with a bead being configured and dimensioned so as to minimize play between the valve element and its support or between the adjusting lever and its actuating element.