Abstract: A method makes it possible to measure and evaluate the efficiency of a start-stop system of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine, and on the basis of the measurement, to optimize the efficiency in a vehicle-specific fashion or with regard to the driving behavior of the driver.

Abstract: An aerodynamic test stand (1) is provided for determining forces acting on a vehicle. The test stand has a stationary floor (2), at least two supporting devices (4) for supporting the motor vehicle, and at least one band unit moving in relation to the floor, for influencing air flow behavior in the floor region. The band unit is composed, segment-like, of runway sections (9, 10, 11, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) to accurately detect forces acting on the vehicle.

Abstract: A tank system (1) for a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine to which fuel is supplied from a tank (2), wherein the tank (2) is assigned, in a ventilation path to the atmosphere (7), a flushable filter device (6, 6) for being loaded with hydrocarbon vapors of the fuel. The filter device (6, 6) has multiple mutually separate activated carbon filters (6). All of the activated carbon filters (6) are connected permanently in parallel. In this way, the ventilation resistance from the tank in the direction of the atmosphere can be kept low.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having pharmacological activity towards the sigma (?) receptor, and more particularly to some 4, 5, 6, 7 tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene derivatives, wherein n is selected from 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; m is selected from 0, 1 or 2; the dotted line represents either a single or a double bond; to processes of preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in therapy and prophylaxis, in particular for the treatment of psychosis.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising palonosetron and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, in the form of a ready-to-use solution or a lyophilized form. Specific embodiments of the invention relate to stable pharmaceutical formulations of palonosetron and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the formulation does not comprise a chelating agent or an antioxidant.

Abstract: Improved loudspeakers, systems and components are adapted to interconnect with many forms of communication media. In one embodiment, a speaker is mountable within a receptacle. The speaker includes a magnetic driver and a diaphragm mounted to a frame. The frame includes a mounting member extending from a surface of the frame behind the flange plane. The mounting member is engagable in a notch formed in the receptacle for securing the speaker within the receptacle. In another embodiment, a low-profile loudspeaker has a front-mounted magnetic driver disposed within a cone-shaped acoustic diaphragm. The magnetic driver includes a first rare earth magnet centrally disposed within an electromagnetic shielding material. In another embodiment, a low-profile, two-way loudspeaker includes a cone-shaped diaphragm and a dome-shaped (tweeter) diaphragm. A front-mounted magnetic driver comprises first and second rare earth magnets each centrally disposed within electromagnetic shielding material.

Abstract: A valve drive for an internal combustion engine, wherein in order to activate gas exchange valves at least one camshaft having at least one sliding cam which can be displaced axially on the camshaft is provided, wherein the respective sliding cam has a sliding block section with a plurality of grooves which are formed on an outer lateral face and are positioned one behind the other on the circumference, wherein in order to bring about displacement of the respective sliding cam an actuator is provided with a first pin for displacement in the two directions about a first axial segment and a second pin for displacement in the two directions about a second axial segment. The sliding block section is manufactured in certain sections from a material with a relatively high electrical conductivity and in certain sections from a material with a relatively low electrical conductivity.

Abstract: Premixes of dexlansoprazole with pharmaceutical excipients, processes for preparing premixes, pharmaceutical formulations containing the premixes, and their use in treatment of erosive esophagitis and heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I having pharmacological activity towards the sigma receptor, to processes of preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use for the treatment and or prophylaxis of a disease in which the sigma receptor is involved.

Abstract: A method for generating image information from an object to be scanned by means of a scanning device, wherein the object to be scanned can comprise one or a plurality of surfaces, one or a plurality of bodies and/or a space, wherein the scanning device or at least parts of the scanning device or the object itself is moved during the scanning operation, and wherein the object to be scanned is scanned by the scanning device in the region of a scanning layer, is configured with regard to a simplest possible scanning operation in such a way that the beam path that scans the object is set in a manner oriented at any desired angle with respect to the scanning layer, and/or that the scanning layer is chosen in any desired position with respect to the object to be scanned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of antihistamine-decongestant combination. Specifically the invention relates to bilayered tablet formulation comprising antihistaminic decongestant combination. More specifically present invention relates to the novel polymorph of fexofenadine or pharmaceutically accepted salts thereof, with at least one decongestant in the form of bilayered tablet. The preferred polymorphs are polymorph A and polymorph X of fexofenadine hydrochloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new tetrahydro-?-carbolin-sulfonamide derivatives of general formula (I), optionally in form of one of their stereoisomers, preferably enantiomers or diastereomers, their racemates or in form of a mixture of at least two of their stereoisomers, preferably enantiomers or diastereomers, in any mixing ratio, or corresponding physiologically acceptable salts or corresponding solvates. These compounds are suitable as pharmacologically active agents in a medicament for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disorders or diseases related to 5-HT6 receptors. The invention also relates to two different methods for obtaining the mentioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: New operating phases of internal combustion engines, such as coasting in which the internal combustion engine is decoupled from the rest of the drive section, continuously decrease the number of phases in which there is an overrun mode of an internal combustion engine in which diagnoses of catalytic converters and exhaust gas probes are carried out. Also, a method wherein the diagnosis of the at least one exhaust gas probe and/or the at least one catalytic converter carried out during the coasting mode and, in particular, when the cylinder bank is switched off.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (1) has a rear air guiding device (2) and a mechanism (3) for receiving and fastening the air guiding device (2). The mechanism (3) has a pin (6) in one end region for hooking-in at a socket (14) in the air guiding device (2). Thus the air guiding device (2) can be pivoted relative to the mechanism (3). A connector (18) connects the air guiding device (2) and the mechanism (3) at a position spaced from the pin (6) and the socket (14). An adjustable spacer (8, 10) is between the air guiding device (2) and the mechanism (3) near the connector (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting a passenger seat (2) in a motor vehicle, in particular in an open two-seater. The method includes verifying whether the passenger seat (2) is occupied and adjusting the passenger seat, according to one or more settings of the driver seat (1) selected by the driver of the motor vehicle if a verification result determines that the passenger seat is not occupied.

Abstract: A roof module for a motor vehicle has an inner frame connected to a roof that has an opening for panorama roof parts that are displaceable in guide rails in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and have glass sections. A transversely running reinforcing support can be fit retrospectively in a central region of the inner frame of the roof module, as seen in the direction of travel, at a distance behind B pillars. Free ends of the reinforcing support are held in receiving brackets on frame parts on the longitudinal sides of the inner frame.

Abstract: A tool system having at least two tool parts with opposed end contact surfaces which bear against one another in the region of an interface. The contact surfaces have a tooth system thereon including intermeshing teeth and recesses. The tooth system is shaped and positioned such that the contact surfaces can be fitted together only in at least one defined rotary angle position with respect to the center axis of the tool parts.

Abstract: A reamer includes a base body having at least one insert seat countersunk therein and having at least first and second lateral surfaces. A cutting insert has at least one minor cutting edge inserted in this seat. In addition, a clamping device includes a clamping jaw and an adjustment device for the cutting insert. A first lateral surface is inclined relative to an imaginary vertical line such that the cutting insert is alignable by contacting the lateral surface such that the insert's minor cutting edge has a defined taper, that an opening is provided at the base of the insert seat, through which opening the adjustment part protrudes into the insert seat, and that the cutting insert on its side facing the adjustment part adjoins this part.