Abstract: A position-measuring device is used for measuring the position of an object relative to a tool, the tool having a tool center point. The position-measuring device includes at least two intersected scales displaceable relative to each other in at least one plane of movement, and an assigned optical scanning unit which generates position signals for at least one measuring direction parallel to the plane of movement. Each scale has a neutral pivot, about which a tilt of the respective scale causes no change of the detected position. The scanning optics ensure that the position of the neutral pivots of the two scales correspond. The positioning of the scales relative to the tool center point ensures that the neutral pivots of the two scales and the tool center point lie in a plane which is parallel to the plane of movement.

Abstract: A mixing machine 1 includes a mixing head 3 displayed with one or several elements 12 for connecting the same to a container 5 containing a mix to form a closed mixing receptacle containing the mix. The mixing head 3 is mounted pivotably facing a frame 2 in such a way that the mixing receptacle formed from mixing head 3 and container 5 is pivotable to execute the mixing process. The mixing machine 1 further includes a device for producing a mix stream and at least one rotary-driven mixing tool interacting in the mix stream. The mix-stream-producing device is designed to produce a low-energy primary mix-stream as a feed stream for supplying the mix contained in the mixing receptacle to the at least one mixing tool W2 disposed in the mixing head 3 interacting in the primary mix-stream produced by the mix-stream-producing device.

Abstract: A device for absorbing side forces during a side impact of a motor vehicle has a reinforcing structure (12) with a transversely extending reinforcing beam (14). An end (15) of the reinforcing beam (14) is mounted in a bracket (20) that is fixed to the vehicle. A profile part (30) is at the end (15) of the reinforcing beam (14) and supports the reinforcing beam (14). The profile part (30) is connected firmly to the bracket (20) that is fixed to the vehicle thereby providing improved side impact protection and enhanced safety for vehicle occupants.

Abstract: The present invention concerns salts of Tramadol and Naproxen and their crystalline forms, and compositions thereof, for the treatment of pain, as well as their process for preparation.

Abstract: The present application provides a process for the preparation of Bortezomib, its intermediates and process for crystalline forms of Bortezomib.

Abstract: A vehicle has an apparatus (2) for charging an electrical energy store (3) from a stationary power supply system. An existing controller (6) of the vehicle is configured to calculate and indicate an amount of electrical energy drawn from the stationary power supply system by using a time information item provided in the vehicle controller (6). Alternatively, a battery management system (1) is configured to calculate and indicate the amount of electrical energy drawn from the stationary power supply system by using the time information item provided in the existing vehicle controller (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilized active ingredient composition comprising at least one carrier material and at least one active ingredient present in stabilized form, and at least one agent for forming the active ingredient from the stabilized form upon addition of an aqueous phase to the composition, wherein the composition is obtained by freeze drying, a process for producing the composition as well as the use of the composition.

Abstract: A linear measuring arrangement for measuring a relative position of two objects. The linear measuring arrangement includes a unit having a housing and a scale in the housing and a scanning unit, which can be shifted relative to the unit in a measuring direction, wherein the scanning unit is arranged inside the housing and includes a heat-generating electrical component. The arrangement further includes a mounting piece, which is fastened to the scanning unit by a coupling, which is rigid in the measuring direction and resilient transversely thereto, and which extends to a mounting area arranged outside of the housing. The arrangement further includes a heat-conducting element, which is designed for transferring heat generated by the heat generating electrical component to the mounting piece and permits relative movements between the mounting piece and the scanning unit at least transversely to the measuring direction.

Abstract: The present invention is related to crystalline forms of ziprasidone and its hydrochloride salt and an amorphous form of ziprasidone hydrochloride and the process for the preparation thereof. The crystalline forms and amorphous form of the invention are suitable for pharmaceutical purposes in the treatment of psychosis. The processes of the invention are simple, non-hazardous and commercially suitable.

Abstract: A rotary encoder includes two component groups arranged in a manner allowing rotation relative to each other about an axis, the first component group having a triggering sensor and a plurality of magnetic sensors. The second component group includes a first magnet, a second magnet, and a third magnet. The component groups are configured such that, in response to a full revolution, the magnetic field of the first magnet and of the third magnet are detectable by the magnetic sensors. A trigger signal is able to be generated by the triggering sensor due to the second magnet and the third magnet, while the first magnet does not bring about a triggering of a trigger signal by the trigger sensor.

Abstract: A process for controlling an electrically driven window pane for a motor vehicle which has an operating element for triggering the pane motion. After the operation of the operating element, the window pane is moved by a driving motor until a soft-stop position is reached, the motion of the driving motor being detected for determining the window pane position. A multiple operation of the operating element within a definable time period causes an overshooting of the soft-stop position to the mechanical stop, in which the position of the pane is newly defined.

Abstract: A body pad for application to the skin for treating an ailment. The pad includes a pad body, a recess in the pad body extending from the outer surface of the pad body toward the inner surface a distance which is less than an overall thickness of the body, and a thin, flexible wall at a bottom of the recess. The wall is adapted to deform outwardly into the recess to provide a cavity between the pad body and the skin for holding a volume of medication which has been pre-applied to the skin. Other pad features are disclosed.

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: In a method for operating an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle, the internal combustion engine can be operated with a start/stop system. The motor vehicle has a brake booster which generates an assisting force for assisting a braking force, wherein the brake booster is supplied by an under-pressure in an air inlet pipe of the internal combustion engine. In this context, it is detected when the pressure in the brake booster exceeds a threshold value which is determined in an open-loop and/or closed-loop control device.

Abstract: A method is described which is used to check the correct function of the under-pressure brake system of a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine and in particular of the output signals of a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is arranged in the under-pressure region of the brake system.

Abstract: A method of matching medical images according to user-defined matches rules. In one embodiment, the matched medical images are displayed according user-defined display rules such that the matched medical images may be visually compared in manner that is suitable to the viewer's viewing preferences.

Abstract: A position-measuring device having integrated function testing includes a position-recording unit, a processing unit, and a control-word generator. In a positional-data request, a positional-data word is first generated in the position-recording unit and output to the processing unit. There, the position data word is processed into a position value. Subsequently, a control-data word is generated in the position-recording unit according to the specification of the control-word generator and output to the processing unit. The processing unit processes the control-data word into a control value which has a defined mathematical relationship to the position value.

Abstract: A double clutch for a hybrid drive of a motor vehicle, has an input shaft that can be driven by an internal combustion engine, and an output shaft that is connected to a transmission. An intermediate shaft extends coaxially to the output shaft and can be driven by an electric motor. The input shaft and the intermediate shaft can be coupled together by a first clutch of the double clutch. The intermediate shaft and the output shaft can be coupled together by a second clutch of the double clutch.