Abstract: It is known to introduce into a cellular mobile radio network (CN) a test transmitter (TS) which transmits a test signal for reception by mobile stations located in the coverage area of the mobile radio network. A simple, computer-aided method for testing the mobile radio network is disclosed in which the test transmitter (TS) transmits the test signal on a carrier already assigned to a base station (BTS) of the mobile radio network (CN) for transmitting broadcast signals. Thus, each mobile station can receive the test signal in a simple manner. The receive level is transmitted to the base station serving the area in which the mobile station is located, and then passed on to a computer for analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of operating a three-or more-stranded electronically commutated motor which, to detect its rotor position, has a number of sensors which is fewer, by at least one, than the number of sensors intrinsically necessary for this number of strands for controlling the commutation, having the following steps: (a) within each range (120) of rotor positions in which an adequate association between sensor output signals and position is possible, a virtual rotor position signal (H3B') is derived from the output signals (H1, H2) of said rotor position sensors (37, 38), as a replacement for a sensor which is not present; (b) within each range (122, 124) of rotor positions in which an adequate association is not possible, an estimated value (H3B") is used for the virtual rotor position signal, which value is a function of an output signal (H1) of at least one of the existing rotor position sensors (37, 38).

Abstract: A laser for generating an optical comb is disclosed having an active laser medium enclosed in a resonator, a launching coupler for coupling pump light from a pump source into the active medium, an output coupler for coupling out the generated laser comb, and at least one optical filter within the resonator for generating the comb. A filter for introducing a wavelength-dependent loss within the gain profile of the active medium is inserted in the resonator. As a result, the ring gain becomes unity over a wide range, and many modes of the comb start oscillating in the resonator.

Abstract: A mobile telecommunication system with Base Transceiver Stations (BTS1-3) coupled to a mobile terminal (MT) via a radio link and exchanging mobile information (AAL-SDU: MUD, MSI) with a telecommunication controller (TC: BSC1-2; MSC). The mobile information contains a telecommunication signaling, such as a hand-over command (HOCOM), e.g. to be transported to the telecommunication controller. According to the ITU recommendation for the ATM Adaptation Layer AAL of the type 2 or 5, the AAL-PDU packets, which may for instance be transported by ATM cells, and wherein the mobile information is mapped, include a User-to-User indication field CPS-UUI or CPCS-UU, respectively, that transparently transports user data. This field is used to transport the telecommunication signaling in the up-link connection to a Base Station Controller (BSC1-2) or to a Mobile Services switching center (MSC), or, in the down-link connection, to base transceiver station (BTS1-3).

Abstract: A promotional article for use in establishments such as bars or restaurants has the shape of a suspended enlarged replica of a beer bottle cap. The replica houses a magnet which enables discarded beer bottle caps to be attached underneath the promotional article. Eventually a cluster of beer bottle caps is created which further enhances the appeal of the promotional article. Two embodiments of the article are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, more particularly for a superheated steam conversion station, having an inlet and an outlet which can be closed by a closure member extending into the inlet or outlet, and a draw-off via which a component flow of the steam can be drawn off in the form of booster steam from the valve chamber (2) of the valve casing in dependence on the position of the closure member; the inlet or outlet is constructed with at least one chamber connected to a booster steam drawing-off bore with which a fixed wall of the chamber is formed; and when the valve is closed the chamber, which is sealed off from the pressure side of the valve by sealing faces of the closure member, is connected to said pressure side of the valve with the first lifting of the closure member, while the inlet or outlet is not yet opened or not yet completely opened.

Abstract: A hearing aid to be worn completely in the auditory canal and is adaptable to an individual auditory canal, is individualized by casting of a body in an auditory canal or in a model of an auditory canal. The body is cast in a casting cavity (15) at least partly confined by an extensible membrane (14). In its general condition, before or especially during casting, the inventive hearing aid carries a positioning tip (20) which surrounds the innermost part of the hearing aid radially completely. This positioning tip (20) which is designed to have the form of a tube or of a cap serves for centering the innermost part of the hearing aid when it is introduced into the auditory canal or into the model of such a canal for individualization. After the casting of the body the positioning tip (20) is removed.

Abstract: A hose has an internal longitudinal channel in its sidewall as a safety device, to provide a prompt indication of impending failure or leakage into or out of the hose. A hose pump featuring such a hose is an improvement over conventional peristaltic pumps. A squeezing member constricts the hose to move a conveyed product along the hose, thereby causing wear on the hose. Such wear usually manifests itself first as a leak through an inner liner of the hose into the channel. The entrance of conveyed product into the channel, which can be detected by a change in pressure or electrical conductivity, is used as an indicator for wearing out of the hose. The use of such a hose minimizes release of hazardous conveyed materials from the hose into the environment or contamination of conveyed sensitive materials such as foodstuffs by the surrounding environment.

Abstract: In a method of starting a two-pulse electronically commutated dc motor, which is designed for operation in a preferred direction, for purposes of startup in a desired direction, the following steps are carried out: after start-up, the rotor of the motor is driven, according to a start routine (S118), by supplying current alternately in a first and a second direction, into forced oscillation about a rest position; during the start routine, monitoring (as to whether the rotor has started up) is performed; whenever it is determined that the rotor has started up, the start routine is exited. Further, a method is provided, by means of which the rotational position of the rotor, at which the current of a winding phase is switched on, is optimized as a function of rotation speed and rotation direction.

Abstract: An elastic membrane (14) forms the circumferential surface of a hearing aid which is individualized by a body cast in an auditory canal or in a model of an auditory canal. The membrane (14) defines a casting cavity before and during the casting and surrounds the appliance closely in its individualized condition. The membrane is substantially tubular and has thickened, integrated fastening rings (32, 33) around its outer opening (30) and its inner opening (31) with which it is fastenable to other components of the hearing aid. The membrane has a thickness of ca. 0.2 mm in its central region and a thickness of e.g. 1 mm in the thicker end regions. The membrane (14) with the integrated fastening rings (32, 33) is advantageously produced from e.g. a thermoplastic elastomer or from a highly extensible silicon-plastic by injection moulding.

Abstract: An injection device has a housing (112,116) wherein there is a longitudinally movable expressing member (186) for expressing an injection fluid from a fluid container (118). In order to displace the expressing member (186) longitudinally within the housing, an actuating member (170, 172) is associated therewith. The actuating member is displaceable between a proximal end position and a distal end position. Between the actuating member (170, 172) and the expressing member (186), a position-dependent connecting device (166", 167", 198, 210, 212) is provided, which is disabled in the distal end position of the actuating member (170, 172) and is enabled in a position range adjacent to the distal end position of the actuating member (170, 172) including its proximal end position. One thus obtains an injection device which is simple to operate, and which is especially adapted to permit a patient to repeatedly administer the same constant injection dose.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impeller of a rotary pump having an annular upper part defining a central inlet opening, a drive-adjacent disk-shaped lower part, and a plurality of blades secured between the upper and lower parts. The upper and lower parts are separate parts which secure together. Each blade is integrally formed with either the upper part or the lower part. Every other blade is formed with the upper part, and the remaining blades are formed with the lower part. Each blade has a free edge, remote from a base thereof, which has a projection which extends into a recess or opening formed in the part to which it is not integrally molded. After the upper and lower parts are assembled together, free spaces around the projections are filled with injected plastic, thereby securing the upper and lower parts together and securing the free ends of the blades.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding container with four vertical side walls (2, 3) that are hinged to a baseplate (1) and can each pivot inward into a horizontal position. Two opposing side walls partially overlap each other in their horizontal position and the overlapped region of the side wall lying underneath has projections and recesses (21, 22) on its upper side and the overlapping region of the side wall lying above is correspondingly shaped on its underside, in such a way that the total thickness of the two regions overlapping each other corresponds to the thickness of one side wall.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of insulating the stator of an electronically commutated direct current motor, in order to also fulfill high insulation and protection requirements. This method comprises the following steps:the stator (1) is introduced into a closable form with laterally retractable jaws (21);the form is closed, wherein it encloses the outer contours of the stator (1) including the printed circuit board (11), with a spacing, at least in regions;a thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive based on polyamide is injected under pressure into the form;the form is opened and the extrusion-coated stator (1) is removed.

Abstract: An improved rotary lobe pump has a pumping chamber (1) having a housing (2) closed by a front wall (3)and a rear wall (6). The front housing wall (3) is secured to the housing (2) by bolts (4) and is sealed with a gasket (5). The housing (2) comprises a rear housing wall (6) running parallel with the front housing wall (3). The rear housing wall (6) includes an orifice designed in the form of a sealing hub (7) through which a drive shaft (7) enters the pumping chamber (1). A rotor in the form of a rotary lobe piston (10) can be slidably placed on that end (9) of the drive shaft (8) which projects into the pumping chamber (1). Provided on the rotary lobe piston (10) and integral therewith is an axial extension in the form of a sleeve (13) which surrounds the drive shaft (8) and passes through the sealed hub (7) the seal (20) surrounding the hub (7) is thus in contact with the sleeve (13).

Abstract: The reusable container (1) is made of moldable plastic sheet (5). The container (1) comprises a first sheet portion (11) that is molded to define a substantially semi-cylindrical recess (13) divided into two compartments (23). A second sheet portion (31) is molded to define a substantially semi-cylindrical recess (33) and is used as a first cover (39) for the container (1). A third sheet portion (51) is also molded to define a substantially semi-cylindrical recess (53) and is used as a second cover (59).

Abstract: A new method, to determine and control the air-fuel ratio for motor vehicles by employing a known method to determine the air factor lambda from the partial oxygen pressure of an exhaust gas brought to near total chemical equilibrium condition when knowing the mean chemical composition of the fuel is devised by, in addition to the partial oxygen pressure of the exhaust gas being brought to near total chemical equilibrium condition, the partial oxygen pressure of the exhaust gas that has not been exposed to means for adjusting the chemical equilibrium is measured, and where lambda is determined from the two partial oxygen pressures, the difference of the lambda values is obtained, and this difference is used as a measure for the concentration of the sum of residual hydrocarbons in the exhaust gas.

Abstract: An electric motor (12) is supplied with current (i.sub.mot) via a semiconductor switch (14). During operation, the semiconductor switch (14) is driven by a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) unit 15 using a pulse-formed signal (32). For regulation of the duty ratio of this pulse-formed signal, a first analog signal, which is a function of at least a first motor parameter, is fed to the PWM unit. Further, a second analog signal (STBGR), which is a function of at least a second motor parameter, is fed to the PWM unit for regulation of the duty ratio. As long as the second motor parameter does not exceed a predetermined value, the duty ratio is predominantly controlled by the value of the first analog signal. When the second motor parameter exceeds the predetermined value, the duty ratio is at least predominantly controlled by the value of the second motor parameter, in order to control this second motor parameter through the PWM unit.

Abstract: An improved process for cooking foodstuffs, e.g. french fried potatoes from a cold initial state, in a hot air oven with a steam phase and a roasting phase, includes the following steps: preheating a refining chamber to a predetermined temperature, introducing the foodstuff to be cooked into a basket mounted for rotation within the refining chamber, switching on a basket-rotating drive, switching on a hot air fan, reheating the refining chamber, refining the foodstuff in the refining chamber, part of the water contained in the foodstuff passing into the ambient atmosphere within the refining chamber, thereby creating an atmosphere of increased moisture (steam phase), replacing the moist atmosphere with relatively drier hot air, thereby beginning a roasting phase, and switching off the heating, fan, and basket-rotating drive when cooking is completed.

Abstract: During data transmissions between a mobile radio network and a telecommunications network, in order to adapt the data signals to the protocols and modulation rates used by said networks, adaptation processors which perform so-called interworking functions are used which are either implemented in each mobile station of the mobile radio network, or which are implemented in a centralized interworking function that is connected to several mobile switching centers. A centralized interworking function (CIWF) is described for the simple construction of a mobile radio network, which contains different interworking functions (IWF1, . . . , IWFn) for adapting data transmissions between several mobile switching centers (MSC) and different data transmission nodes (MOD, PH, PAD, ISDN) of a telecommunications network (PSTN), and contains a controlled switching network (SWT) which selectively connects the different interworking functions to the mobile switching centers.