Abstract: The invention relates to a configurable low noise amplifier circuit which is configurable between a first topology in which the low noise amplifier circuit includes a degeneration inductance whereby the low noise amplifier circuit operates as an inductively degenerated low noise amplifier, and a second topology in which the low noise amplifier circuit includes a feedback resistance whereby the low noise amplifier circuit operates as a resistive feedback low noise amplifier.

Abstract: A linear ball bearing with a substantially sleeve-like cage for receiving axial ball loops distributed across the circumference of the cage. Each ball loop has a first ball channel open radially to the inside and outside for the row of the carrying ball, and a second ball channel open radially towards the outside for the row of the non-carrying balls and has deflection channels connecting the ball channels of a ball loop to each other. At least the first ball channel is covered on the outside by a load-bearing carrier plate. Individual support surfaces on the carrier plates rest on predetermined support regions on the outer lateral surface of the cage. The carrier plates are positioned via interacting positioning projections in the predetermined positions on the cage. The carrier plates, which rest against the cage, are fixed to the cage via holding rings that are slid over the carrier plates.

Abstract: A rolling bearing, with a bearing inner and outer ring where at least one of the bearing rings is split, in a parting plane which is normal with respect to an axis, into two ring halves of identical shape. Latching members are integrally formed on a radially inner or radially outer ring part. Segment-like and shell-shaped projections project axially beyond the ring part at a part of the circumferential extent thereof. The projections are arranged in a different radial plane to the latching members, which projections are delimited in the circumferential direction by segment-like depressions and the projections of one ring half engage into the depressions, which are of complementary shape, of the other ring half, such that the projections and the ring part overlap in the axial direction and the latching members of the one ring half engage into clearances which are arranged in the other ring part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe comprising an upper part and a sole, a support and inner part of an intermediate sole and an outer sole. The intermediate sole contains a damping element which comprises a plurality of first elements which are arranged adjacent to each other and which are embodied as a hollow body defining a receiving area in which an associated second element having a smaller cross-section than the first element can at least partially penetrate. The elements are coaxial. At least one part of the second elements have a prism or cylindrical form and are embodied at least partially as a massive part. Both of the elements, which are associated with each other, are connected together by means of an elastic connection section which only extends between the first element and the second element and the first element, the connecting section and the second element are embodied as a single piece.

Abstract: An organic photoreceptor is disclosed, comprising, on an electrically conductive support, a photosensitive layer and a protective layer containing metal oxide particles produced by a plasma method, and the protective layer being formed by curing a composition containing the metal oxide particles and a curable compound. There is also disclosed a preparation method of the organic photoreceptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for diagnosing a deficient pulse and an forceful pulse. The system includes a pulse diagnotic device, a deficient pulse and forceful pulse determining device, and an output device. The pulse diagnotic device measures pulse condition information at an examinee's Cun (˜\f˜) Gu (H), and Chi (,R) pulse-taking locations on his or her wrist using one or more pulse-taking sensors. The deficient pulse and forceful pulse determining device is operably connected to the pulse diagnotic device, analyzes the pulse pressure information measured by the pulse diagnotic device, calculates a quantified deficiency/forceful coefficient, and determines whether a pulse of interest is a deficient pulse or an forceful pulse. The output device is connected to the determining device and displays results of the determination.

Abstract: Disclosed are porous ceramic balls with a hierarchical porous structure ranging in size from nanometers to micrometers, and preparation methods thereof. Self-assembly polymers and sol-gel reactions are used to prepare porous ceramic balls in which pores ranging in size from ones of nanometers to tens of micrometers are hierarchically interconnected to one another. This hierarchical porous structure ensures high specific surface areas and porosities for the porous ceramic balls. Further, the size and distribution of the pores can be simply controlled with hydrophobic solvent and reaction time. The pore formation through polymer self-assembly and sol-gel reactions can be applied to ceramic and transition metals. Porous structures based on bioceramic materials, such as bioactive glass, allow the formation of apatite therein and thus can be used as biomaterials of bioengineering, including bone fillers, bone reconstruction materials, bone scaffolds, etc.

Abstract: Handbag or carrying case includes a retaining compartment for retaining objects which is defined by structure having a plurality of apertures extending from the compartment to an exterior thereof, and at least one snap fastener which snaps into a respective aperture to thereby be secured to the compartment defining structure. An object may be coupled to the snap fastener such that the object is secured to the structure defining the compartment. The position of the object is variable depending on which aperture the snap fastener snaps into, with the user selecting where to locate the object by selecting the location at which the snap fastener connected thereto will engage with the compartment defining structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, particularly to a sports shoe, with a sole (1), wherein the sole (1) comprises at least one spring element (2), which spring element increases the bending stiffness of the sole (1) around an axis (Q) which is oriented horizontally and perpendicular to a longitudinal direction (L) of the sole (1). To create a shoe which sole has a sufficient bending stiffness and spring properties respectively without employing separate measures, i. e. without employing a spring element, the invention proposes that the sole comprises at least one receiving groove (3) for the at least one spring element (2), in which the spring element (2) is arranged in such a manner that it can slide at least along a part of its extension in longitudinal direction (L) relatively to the sole (1).

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of compounds of formula (I) wherein X, Y and Z are as defined in the description of the invention, for the preparation of an antitumor medicament, optionally in combination with different biologically active substances.

Abstract: An air washer adsorbs outside contaminated air to disks, which have water films formed thereon, and settles contaminants in water in a water reservoir, thus purifying and humidifying air.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a rotor of a rotary screw compressor (1) with a cylindrical basic shape, which has a helical profile (2) at its outer circumference, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) Pre-processing of the workpiece (1) by bringing in the profile (2), wherein the profile (2) has a stock compared with the finished shape, b) Pre-grinding of the profile (2) by a rough-machining process in a grinding machine, wherein a part of the stock is removed and c) Finish-grinding of the profile (2) by a finish-machining process in the grinding machine, wherein the remainder of the stock is removed and the finished shape of the profile (2) is produced. To improve the efficiency of the production especially of rotors of rotary screw compressors and ensure a high quality of the production the invention is characterized in that the pre-grinding and/or the finish-grinding is carried out with a grinding worm (3) by a continuous generative grinding process.

Abstract: A method of making a customized packaging film for a pharmaceutical product is disclosed. The method is based on a packaging requirement needs for a particular product at various climatic conditions based on the various properties of a group of packaging materials. The method involves evaluating the sensitivity of a pharmaceutical product towards various environment factors and inherent factors, quantification of the sensitivity parameters, determining the threshold values of the sensitivity parameters for a pre defined shelf life; determining threshold values of barrier properties of various packaging materials, determining physical properties of packaging material and selecting a packaging material and its thickness which matches the product requirement.

Abstract: The rubber element is positioned in the drive end of the chain guide and provides dampening and noise reduction for the guide, thereby reducing the overall noise from the meshing of the chain and the guide.

Abstract: A polypeptide molecule able to selectively modulate uric acid conversion into S(+)- allantoin is described. A pharmaceutical composition for treating uric acid related disorders and a process to selectively modulate uric acid conversion into S(+)-allantoin are also disclosed.