Abstract: Only the brake pressures at the front wheels are controlled individually. For this purpose, the speeds of rotation of the front wheels are detected. The brake pressure at the rear wheels is controlled jointly for both rear wheels and no detection of the speed of rotation is provided at the rear wheels. However, the brake line leading to the rear-wheel brakes has inserted into it a 2/2-way valve which can be moved into its shut-off position as a function of the brake-force distribution determined as a function of the loading and then holds the rear-axle brake pressure constant.

Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies which specifically bind to the tumor rejection antigen precursor molecule Melan-A, hybridomas which produce these monoclonal antibodies, and their use. Also described is a recombinant form of Melan-A and immunogenic compositions containing the molecules, and an adjuvant.

Abstract: Treatment and prophylaxis of endotoxin caused toxicity is disclosed. This is accomplished by administering phospholipid containing compositions to the subject. The compositions are protein and peptide free, and may contain triglycerides, or other polar or neutral lipids.

Abstract: Vitamin B12 is used to stimulate heme oxygenase production. In turn, levels of the molecules 12(R)-HETE and 12(R)-DIHETE, which are arachidonic acid derivatives, are reduced. Various topical formulations containing vitamin B12, but no other vitamins, are described.

Abstract: The present invention concerns DNA sequences which are suitable for immortalizing human or animal cells, processes for isolating such DNA sequences as well as processes for producing immortalized human or animal cells using such a DNA.

Abstract: New HCV peptide antigens are described. These peptide antigens are suitable for the determination of HCV antibodies as immunogens for the preparation of antibodies to HCV and as immunogens for the preparation of vaccines to HCV.

Abstract: Several finger-like grippers (4) are held and guided in openings or holes (21) in the head part (6) of a housing (20) so they can pivot about axes which are in a common plane transverse to the longitudinal axis (L) of the housing (20). Permanent magnets (11, 12) fixed to the inner ends of the grippers (4) cooperate with an electromagnet (13) provided in the housing (20) above the magnets (11, 12), the magnetic field axis of the electromagnet coinciding with the longitudinal axis (L) of the housing (20). The electromagnet moves the inner ends of the grippers (11, 12) back and forth between two stops (16, 17) depending on the polarity of the electromagnet (13).

Abstract: During one or more braking processes, the application pressures of the wheel brakes and the characteristic brake values of the wheel brakes of at least one axle are determined. The application pressure represents the beginning of brake action at the wheels and can be determined from an inflection point in the curve representing brake pressure at the wheels as it increases in response to a driver's command, and further from the wheel velocity or a derivative thereof. The characteristic brake values are determined based on the brake pressure, the application pressure, and the deceleration of the vehicle. The application pressures and the characteristic brake values are stored for use in subsequent brake actions, in order to control the brakes so that wheels at each axle are uniformly braked.

Abstract: A data processing system for processing the voting of partial stock interests via equity and options, comprising computer means for determining and storing component factors for equity and for calculating and storing component factors for options and vote component factors corresponding to each of said component factors for options, wherein each said vote component factor is indicative of the right to receive a partial vote attributed to each of said component factors for options, wherein said component factors for options are at least two of: (i) a component interest indicative of the right to receive a partial share of stock equal in value to a stipulated price or a full share of stock of the company on a predetermined future date, whichever is the lesser value; (ii) a component interest indicative of the right to receive a partial share of stock equal in value to the appreciation, if any, of the share of stock above the stipulated price on the predetemined date; (iii) a component interest indicative of the

Abstract: An attachment construction for a sheet glass is disclosed. The construction includes a frame to be secured to a construction structure. A sheet glass is attached to this frame by fitting a peripheral edge of the sheet glass into the frame. A metal holder is disposed in contact with the peripheral edge of the sheet glass for holding the sheet glass. The sheet glass is attached to the frame via the holder member placed in contact with the sheet glass.

Abstract: At least three palisades are set up vertically and parallel to each other, spaced apart, and distributed around the arc of a circle in such a way as to surround the melt. A circular, plate-shaped part forms the bottom of the crucible and supports the palisades, the palisades being provided at least in part with cavities through which a coolant flows, and with an induction coil, which is wound around the outside of the palisades a certain distance away and carries an alternating current. At least two groups of palisades are connected to each other by means of an electrically conductive bar or pipe socket, each palisade group or each individual palisade being electrically insulated with respect to adjacent palisade groups or individual palisades.

Abstract: A ready-to-eat cereal product fortified with ferric EDTA as the iron source. The cereal product comprises about 0.1 to about 300 mg of ferric EDTA product per ounce of said cereal product, preferably 13 to 140 mg per ounce. The total iron content present is in the range of about 0.1 to about 39 mg per ounce of the cereal product, and preferably about 1.8 to 18 mg per ounce. The cereal product can also be fortified with a ferric EDTA complex in combination with an additional iron fortificant. The invention also provides for a method to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia by administering a ferric EDTA fortified ready-to-eat cereal.

Abstract: A layer of quartz glass soot is deposited continuously on a substrate consisting of quartz glass grains with a lower degree of sintering activity than the quartz glass soot and the soot is sintered by passing it continuously through a heating zone to form a quartz glass strip which is severed to form plates. Apparatus for implementing the process includes a conveyor suitable for the transport of quartz glass grains; a loading device for the deposition of the quartz glass grains onto the conveyor; nozzles for depositing a layer of synthetic quartz glass soot on the quartz glass grains; and a heating unit to heat the layer.

Abstract: A photographic material developing apparatus having processing tanks (8), and rack units (10) removably mounted in the processing tanks, respectively. Each of the rack units supports a pair of guide members (11) for guiding a photographic material (1) passing through the processing tanks. The guide members are movable relative to each other to vary a distance therebetween defining a passage width of the photographic material. The relative position between the guide members is variable to adjust the passage width of the photographic material. This relative position is variable by a first drive line disposed outside each rack unit, and a second drive line provided for each rack unit. The first drive line and the second drive line are selectively connected and disconnected, which is carried out through a connected member (85) disposed on the first drive line, and a connecting member (81) disposed on the second drive line.

Abstract: A plate made of silicate glass (glass master) (3) is provided with a pressing surface (surface coat) carrying the sound recording in the form of raised contours formed from a photoresist (5) with a layer of primer (adhesion promotor) (4) to hold the photoresist layer (5) to the glass plate (3). A first metal layer (6) is deposited on the photoresist (5) from a sputter target which consists of a NiV alloy; and a protective layer (7) of nickel is electrolytically deposited on the first layer. The metal master (8) consisting of first layer (6) and protective layer (7) is pulled from the photoresist layer (5).

Abstract: A hollow cylinder is held in a vertical orientation and sent continuously through a heating zone for sintering. In a first phase of the sintering operation, the hollow cylinder stands on a support while the upper end (12) of the cylinder is being sintered. In a second phase the cylinder hangs from a hanging element while its lower end (10) is sintered. A vertical rod is fixed to the base on which the lower end is supported, and extends through the hollow cylinder. A retaining ring is fixed inside the upper end of the hollow cylinder. During the first phase, the upper end vitrifies and contracts so that the retaining ring engages the vertical rod. Longitudinal contraction causes the lower end to lift off the base so that the cylinder is suspended during the second phase.

Abstract: The mold wall forms the boundary of a cavity provided with a filling opening and is divided vertically into several segments, which are connected to each other in such a way that they can separate under the action of a force acting outward from the cavity. At least one pretensioned elastic element is installed outside the cavity, which is in effective contact with at least one segment, so that, because of the pretension, an elastic force acts on the segment in the direction toward the cavity. A tensioning element is provided to pretension the elastic element, this tensioning element being installed outside the mold wall to serve as an abutment for the elastic element, and that the elastic element be made of a creep-resistant material.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a retaining section for retaining the film holder in a suspended state and having a pair of retainer units disposed adjacent the feeding section and arranged one after another in a direction of transporting the film holder for retaining a rear end of the film holder respecting its transporting direction, and a retaining section driver unit for selectively driving the pair of retainer units to a retaining position or to a non-retaining position. When the retaining section is about to receive the film holder from the feeding section, the retaining section driver unit drives only one of the retainer units to the non-retaining position. Whereas, when the retaining section has received the film holder, the retaining section driver unit switches over the one retainer unit from the non-retaining position to the retaining position and also switches over the other retainer unit from the retaining position to the non-retaining position.

Abstract: Hollow members having conduits for process gas and coolant are mounted in parallel on sidewall of a vacuum chamber with a sputtering cathode therebetween. Anode members having an L-shaped cross section are mounted over the hollow members and held in place by thumb screws in threaded bores of strips fixed to the chamber walls above the hollow members. Mask members having a Z-shaped cross section are mounted over the anodes and are also held in place by the thumb screws.