Abstract: A packet generating Ethernet testing device is provided with a microprocessor for generating packets. A packet memory is provided which stores the generated Ethernet packets. A packet forwarding device is connected to the packet memory and to the microprocessor. A MAC bus is connected to the packet forwarding device for forwarding packets to the bus and receiving packets from the bus. A plurality of media access controllers (MACs) are connected to the MAC bus for controlling an output of Ethernet packets from the packet memory. A physical layer connection is provided connected to each of the media access controllers. A media interface is connected to the physical layer. The media interface is connected to a port of a device to be tested for injecting Ethernet packets into the device to be tested. The packet generating Ethernet testing device preferably also includes another MAC bus and another plurality of media access controllers connected to the another MAC bus.

Abstract: A self-starting brushless electric motor having: a first motor part (stator) (11) with poles (15S, 16A) arranged in a first pole row, said poles comprising for each winding phase a pole group (13) including a pole pair consisting of a reluctance pole (15S) and a permanent-magnet pole (16A), only one such pole group being provided for each winding phase; a second motor part (rotor) (12) movable with respect to the first motor part (11) and provided with reluctance poles (18A) arranged in a second row of poles opposite to the first row of poles; and a magnetizing winding (17) on the first motor part (11). At least one of the pole rows exhibits a magnetic asymmetry providing a preferential relative direction of movement of the motor parts (11, 12) upon energization of the winding.

Abstract: A segment 1 of an aerodynamic body has as the internal actuating drive an actuator 7, which acts on an upper profile shell 2 with one working piston 9 and on a lower profile shell with a working piston 8 acting in the opposite direction to generate oppositely directed arches of the segment 1. The profile shells 2 and 3 are mounted displaceably in relation to one another in dovetail guides 4 and 5.

Abstract: A side-channel fan (1), especially for feeding combustion air in a parking heater (2) of a motor vehicle, with a fan body part (3) in an axial connection to an impeller (4), wherein the fan body part (3) has an inlet channel (5) and an outlet channel (6) and, the axial connection side (7) of the impeller, a bent side channel (8) connecting the inlet channel to the outlet channel, and an interrupter (9), which together form the 360.degree. circumference of the axial connection side (7), and at least one of the openings connecting the side channel (8) to the inlet channel (5) and to the outlet channel (6) is provided with a cover (10) in the area of the axial connection side (7), characterized in that the entire surface of the cover (10) located opposite the axial connection side or surface of the impeller (4) is arranged deeper, i.e., at a distance (d), in relation to the axial connection side.

Abstract: A device (1) for emptying closed containers which are under pressure, especially fuel filters, which can be detachably fastened to the container, firmly seated thereon, and which has a drain channel with a drain opening, in which a drill (12) which can be actuated via a spindle drive (9) is arranged for drilling through the container wall (54). To break a vacuum generated during the emptying, a vent hole is created by a piercing spike (7) in the container wall (54) on the side opposite the drill (12). The piercing spike (7) is part of the entire device (1) and is used together with the drill (12) as a holding element for clampingly receiving the container during the drilling of the container by the drill (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution block for telecommunications and data technology, in particular for the main distribution frame of telephone and data lines, having contact springs 1. The springs are arranged in the interior of the modular distribution block and are formed from connection contacts 7, 8, using insulation-piercing terminal technology (insulation-displacement contacts) in the front and rear side of the block and from a telecommunications contact 22 in the central region. A pick-off contact 19 is formed in the front region of the contact spring 1. A distribution block of the generic type is provided which contains an uncomplicated contact element and on which the wire routing is improved and in which reliable fitting of the cable wires is ensured.

Abstract: A terminal, isolating or connecting strip for telecommunications and data technology, having contact elements and having a mounting apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenylethanolamine compounds represented by general formula [I]: ##STR1## (where R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or halogen; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxy substituted with one or two lower alkoxycarbonyl or carboxy groups, lower alkoxy substituted with lower alkylaminocarbonyl which may be substituted with lower alkoxy, lower alkoxy substituted with cyclic aminocarbonyl of 4 to 6 carbon atoms, lower alkoxycarbonyl or carboxy; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkoxy or lower alkoxy substituted with one or two lower alkoxycarbonyl or carboxy groups; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be bonded to each other to form methylenedioxy substituted with carboxy or lower alkoxycarbonyl; and m and n are 0 or 1), and their pharmacologically acceptable salts, which have a potent .beta.3 adrenergic stimulating effect and high .beta.3 adrenergic receptor selectivity, as well as to processes for their production and intermediates in their production.

Abstract: A method of analyzing an ultrasonic signal is described.

Abstract: Apparatus having screw means for the mandibular distraction comprising, for each side of the dental arch under treatment, at least two bands (1, 10) capable of being fitted on predetermined dental elements and fixed to corresponding bodies (5, 6) with two parallel guide rods (7) going therethrough and disposed on opposite sides with respect to the expansion screw (2) which drives said bodies (5, 6) away from each other to allow for the corresponding stretching apart of said bands (1, 10), said screw (2) being provided with a driving portion (20) for driving it into rotation under the operator's control to cause the said separation of the orthodontic bands (1, 10) associated to the bodies (5, 6). The driving portion (20) of the screw (2) is arranged, in correspondence of the head of the screw (2), parallel to said rods (7): the driving portion (20) of the screw (2) facing the mouth of the patient to be engagable by a driving tool (8).

Abstract: A communications system and method utilizes peer-to-peer architecture to provide "quality" real-time communications in a non-guaranteed, packet-based network. Quality real-time communications in a non-guaranteed, packet-based network is achieved by (i) minimizing packet loss, (ii) minimizing latency, and (iii) minimizing the artifacts caused by packet loss. The system distributes control of functionality to the peer communication devices, thereby eliminating the need for a central processor to establish peer-to-peer communications. Each of the peer communication devices has the capability to respond to variations in network loading to provide quality real-time communications.

Abstract: A plug for gas generators of air bag impact protection systems has current paths formed by sheet metal strips and an inductance coil in one of both interrupted current paths that form two poles. One of the current paths is U-shaped; its branch opposite the counter-current path (4) is interrupted to form two inner poles (1, 2) and acts as a mechanical support for the inductance coil (5) that electrically bridges the interruption, and the other branch (3), located next to the counter-current path (4), forms together with the counter-current patch (4) plug pins (6, 7) that extend outwards. The plug pins (6, 7) are formed by bending the T-or forked-shaped ends of the current paths (3, 4). The inductance coil (5) is arranged in a housing and is provided with electric connections that can be directly connected to the inner poles (1, 2). In order to manufacture this plug, a preform is first cut out of a sheet metal web.

Abstract: The habits of the golfer can be determined during the address from the coincidence status between a reference line 4 and a center line 8 or the plus or minus graduation (judgement) lines 9 or 10 by providing the reference line 4 on the upper face 2 of head 1, providing a view window 6 at the backward of this reference line 4, and by providing the center line 8 and the plus and minus graduation lines 9 and 10 downward the view window 6. Further, more than two parallel lines 11 can be provided on the upper face 2 of head 1. Moreover, the graphics 14 of the club (pole side) and graphics 15 of the ball (head side) are completed when the setting has been made correctly. The graphics 14 is provided on the upper face 2 of head and the pole 12. In addition, the judgement line 7 shall be previously provided to the heel or toe side.

Abstract: An angle joint for chassis parts in a motor vehicle, especially a strut joint, in which a tubular housing, which is cylindrical on the outside, and a shaft, which has a profile adapted to the outer contour of the housing on the front side and partially surrounds the tubular housing, are welded together.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser powered by both a dc current and an rf current. Varying the level of the dc current changes the shape, power and timing of a pulse emitted by the laser. The laser emits pulses in response to the leading or rising edge of the rf current. The time between the leading edge of the rf current and the emission of the pulse has been found to vary with the level of the dc current. Correspondingly, the shape and power of the emitted pulse also varies with the varying of the dc current. Further the shape, power and timing of the pulse varies with variations in the rf current. The present invention varies the dc and rf current to a laser, to vary the timing of the pulses from the rising edge, while maintaining the shape and power of the pulses substantially constant for all different variations in timing.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a machine for the rapid drying of crockery, cutlery, glasses, and similar objects using the passage of a drying material. Inside of a body or housing there is included a loading plate (11) for the objects to be dried; a tank (13) of drying material; and some ducting (14) for the conveying and blowing of the drying material from the tank to the objects on the said loading plate from different directions.

Abstract: A device for bagging an object on a surface with first and second plates that are pivotally connected together on one edge. The first and second wire form extension elements are rotatably connected to another edge of the plates. The extension elements are rotatable between a first position and a second position, where the first position is adjacent to first plate and between the first and second plates. The second position of the wire form extension element has the extension element extending away from the respective plate.

Abstract: The routing paths are determined in a step-by-step nature. A Dijkstra algorithm is used and before labeling a link as a routing path, all possible routing paths which are within a predetermined range are compared. One of the paths in the range are chosen at random to be the routing path.

Abstract: Positively-chargeable charge control agent and toner for developing electrostatic images that comprises a coloring agent, a resin for toners, and said positively-chargeable charge control agent. The positively-chargeable charge control agent comprises a metal complex salt or metal complex of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid having at least 1 perfluoroalkyl group, wherein the central atom of the metal complex salt or metal complex is a trivalent metal.