Abstract: “Tilt mechanism for a device including a support member for supporting the device, a movable support member and a support structure. The support member is supported by the movable support member and the movable support member is supported by the support structure. The mechanism is further arranged to support the device essentially in a lateral direction of the movable support member, and the device may be supported by the mechanism in a state of equilibrium.

Abstract: A package for a disposable ostomy receiving bag, the package including a first compartment capable of accommodating a fresh ostomy receiving bag and a second compartment capable of accommodating a used ostomy receiving bag. The second compartment is sealable so as to confine the receiving bag which facilitates the handling of fresh and used bags and renders the user more independent of the availability of a lavatory.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel subtilases from wild-type strains of Bacillus, especially the Bacillus strains ZI344, EP655, P203, EP63, ZI120, ZI130, ZI1342 and ZI140, and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry detergent or an automatic dishwashing detergent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminated core for electromagnetic applications with at least two segments (2), of which at least one on a side-edge (11), comprises an engagement groove (12) and the other at an opposite side-edge (9) comprises a corresponding engagement projection (10), via which the two segments (2) are connected to one another into a component, wherein the engagement groove (12) comprises an undercut in the form of a widened section (26) distanced to the groove opening, and the engagement projection (10) and the engagement groove (12) are dimensionally matched to one another in a manner such that the engagement projection (10) and/or engagement groove (12) are plastically deformed by way of inserting the engagement projection (10) into the engagement groove (12), so that the engagement projection (10) engages into the widened section (26) of the engagement groove (12), as well as to a method for the manufacture of such a laminated core.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and composition for treatment of diabetes, hypertension, chronic heart failure and fluid retentive states comprising administering inhibitors of the enzymes NEP and DPP-IV to individuals suffering from one or more of those conditions. Inhibition of the activity of the two enzymes will potentiate the insulin releasing activity of endogenous GLP-1 and other DPP-IV substrates like GIP.

Abstract: The invention regards a method for noise reduction in an audio device whereby an electrical and/or digital signal which represents sound is routed simultaneously through:—a signal analysis path, and—a signal processing path wherein the signal amplification is individually controllable in specific frequency bands by attenuation values derived from the signal analysis path, whereby the signal in the signal analysis path is routed simultaneously through:—a first detector which identifies the presence of speech indicators in the overall signal, and—a second detector which in a predefined number of frequency bands detects the modulation amplitude, and—where attenuation values in each of the predefined frequency bands are calculated based on the combined results of the first detector and the modulation amplitude in the specific frequency band detected by the second detector,—where the attenuation values in the predefined number of frequency bands are routed to the signal processing path in order to attenuate the si

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-amino benzimidazole derivatives useful as modulators of small-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (SK channels). In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: A weighing and batching system for weighing a batch of articles within a target weight interval includes a feeder system having an inlet and a plurality of outlets, and first and second pluralities of weighing pans, each of which is positioned for receiving the articles discharged from a respective outlet. Each pan in the second plurality defines a volume 2 to 50 times the volume of each pan in the first plurality. Each of the first plurality of pans includes a first actuator for operating the pan between a weighing state and a transfer state, and a first transducer generating a first signal representing the weight of the articles received. Each of the second plurality of pans includes a second actuator for reversibly operating the pan between a weighing state and a transfer state, and a second transducer generating a second signal representing the weight of the articles received.

Abstract: A method for weighing and portioning items utilizing a robot device. The robot device includes a grip, e.g., a suction cup, to remove an item from a delivery station to a receiving area for placement into a particular batch. The method involves placing the items at delivery station according their weight and the weight of items already moved to a receiving area, selecting the items for a batch from the combination of items available for movement to the batch, and selective batching of the items in weight-determined and, optionally, type-determined groups.

Abstract: Hearing aid or similar device, where the device comprises at least one structural part whereto two or more spaced apart electronic components are fastened and where electric leads interconnects the electronic components and where the electric leads are provided on the surface of the structural part of the hearing aid.

Abstract: A device for subcutaneous administration of a medicament to a patient is disclosed, including a cannula housing with an interior chamber, a cannula connected to the housing and being in flow communication with the chamber, a flexible tubing having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the housing such that the tubing is in flow communication with the chamber, and wherein, the second end carries a source coupling for coupling the tubing to the medicament. The tubing between the first and the second end is folded for forming a configuration with at least two essentially parallel courses of tubing, the tubing is secured in the configuration by a first holder device arranged between the first and second end of the tubing; and that the tubing can be displaced in relation to the first holder device for varying the length of the courses of tubing.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a polymeric matrix and absorbent particles wherein at least a part of the absorbent particles are microcolloid particles. The microcolloid particles are water absorbent particles preferably having a rounded or spherical shape. The addition of microcolloids to an adhesive provides an improved moisture handling properties compared to state of the art technology as well as the rheological properties of the adhesive matrix may be less affected than by addition of traditional hydrocolloids.

Abstract: A compliant pressure roller (10) for creating uniform pressure at a nip (42) has a stationary inner core (12). A plurality of shoes (14) is pivotally mounted to the stationary inner core. Non-magnetic dividers (16) create a plurality of annular chambers (18) and one shoe occupies one of the chambers. A magneto-rheological fluid fills each of the chambers and a plurality of magnetic field generators (13) changes a magnetic field in each of the chambers. A thin, rotatable shell (24) surrounds the plurality of chambers, shoes, and stationary inner core.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for stopping elevators especially when using at least one three-phase motor operated by a static frequency converter. According to the invention, a brake relay controls the brake of the motor such that releasing of the brake relay causes the motor to be decelerated while the brake relay is coupled to a protective circuit in such a way that the control pulses required for generating the driving motor field are safely blocked when the brake relay is released.

Abstract: This invention relates to sustained release preparations of insulin comprising poly-amino acid particles, insulin and one or more preservative agents, and a method of preparing such preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating and isolating an acylated derivative of 4-[(S)-4-dimethylamino-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxybutyl]-3-hydroxymethylbenzonitrile by reaction of a mixture of the 4-[(S)-4-dimethylamino-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxy-butyl]-3-hydroxymethylbenzonitrile and an acylated derivative thereof with a compound which form a derivative of the 4-[(S)-4-dimethylamino-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxy-butyl]-3-hydroxymethylbenzonitrile containing a carboxylic acid group. The acylated derivative containing a carboxylic acid group precipitates once it is formed and may easily be separated from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The invention regards a communication device which is adapted for placement in a users ear and comprises a shell part enclosing an input transducer for receiving an input signal, a signal processing device and an output transducer for providing a signal perceivable as sound, a battery located at a surface part of the shell which is facing away from the head of the user, a transmission and reception circuit for transmission and/or reception of electromagnetic energy, and where an antenna for radiating and/or receiving electromagnetic energy is arranged with a first surface turned towards the surroundings and a second surface located in close proximity of the battery whereby the antenna forms a loop with a loop axis pointing away from the ear and head, whereby the loop material has a wider extension in the direction of the loop axis than in the direction perpendicular to the loop axis.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulic axial piston machine (1) with a cylinder body (3), at least one piston (9) to be axially displaceable in the cylinder body (3), said piston (9) resting on a swash plate (13) by way of a slide shoe (11), with a pressure plate (14) loading the slide shoe (11) in the direction of the swash plate (13), and a hold-down part (16), which bears with a contact surface (18) on a counter surface (20) of the pressure plate(14) facing away from the swash plate (13). It is endeavoured to operate the machine with as little wear as possible. For this purpose, it is ensured that the contact surface (18) is formed by a circumferential surface section of a cone, whose peak (19) is directed towards the swash plate (13).

Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide comprising an open reading frame encoding a polypeptide having alpha-amylase activity, the polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: a) a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence which has at least 70% identity with amino acids 22 to 450 of SEQ ID NO:4; b) a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence which has at least 70% identity with the polypeptide encoded by the amylase encoding part of the polynucleotide inserted into a plasmid present in the E. coli host deposited under the Budapest Treaty with DSMZ under accession number DSM 15334; c) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence which has at least 70% identity with the sequence shown from position 68 to 1417 in SEQ ID NO:3; and d) a fragment of (a), (b) or (c) that has alpha-amylase activity.

Abstract: A coupler head (1) for rail vehicles is specified which has a coupler head housing (2) and a face plate (4) closing off the coupler head housing at its front. With the objective of providing a modular structuring to the coupler head (1), the face plate (4) and the coupler head housing (2) are detachably connected to one another. A method of assembling such a coupler head (1) is furthermore described.