Abstract: The invention relates to a composite with inverse thermochromic properties, the composite changing from a colourless into a coloured state with increasing temperature. The composite thereby contains a colourant, a developer and a fluxing agent and also an inorganic filler. The invention likewise relates to a composite material which contains a polymer-based matrix into which at least one composite with inverse thermochromic properties is doped. These composite materials are used in the field of sensor technology, solar technology, transport and communications technology and medical technology.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, the invention relates to soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) for tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, to soybean plants possessing these QTLs, which map to a novel chromosomal region, and to genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor tolerance. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed.

Abstract: A measuring device for quantitative determination of optical characteristic values for detecting photo- and/or electrochemical decomposition reactions taking place on surfaces of photocatalytically active substrates.

Abstract: It is proposed by the present invention the use of ternary matrices as an adapter of molecular biological information for integration of the said biological information. Another exclusive aspect of the present invention consists in a method of search and visualization of molecular biological information stored in at least one database, wherein a preferred implementation of the method is made using a computer program and wherein the same may be accessed using a computer network such as the Internet.

Abstract: Provided are novel 1,3-diimine copper complexes, and processes for using 1,3-diimine copper complexes in the deposition of copper on substrates, or in or on porous solids, by atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: For synthesizing at least three output channels using two stereo input channels, the stereo input channels are analyzed to detect signal components occurring in both input channels. A signal generator is operative to introduce at least a part of the detected signal components into the second channel associated with a second speaker in an intended speaker scheme, which is positioned between a first and a third speaker in the speaker scheme. When, however, feeding of the complete detected signal components would result in a clipping situation, then only a part of the detected signal components is fed into the second channel as a real center channel and the remainder is located in the first and third channels as a phantom center channel.

Abstract: An optical device includes a deflectable optical functional structure for interacting with electromagnetic radiation incident thereon, and a protective structure which is associated to the optical functional structure and at least partly transparent for the electromagnetic radiation. The optical functional structure is arranged in a manner tilted relative to the protective structure so that, in a non-deflected position of the optical functional structure, a main beam path of the electromagnetic radiation which interacts with the optical functional structure through the protective structure has an angle relative to a sub-beam path of the electromagnetic radiation reflected at the protective structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin polymer blend comprising at least two dry blended, non-melt processible resin polyimide particulates, wherein the non-melt processible resin polyimide articulates are molded by compression molding.

Abstract: Peptides have been identified that bind with high affinity to hair, skin, and nails. Peptide-based hair conditioners, hair colorants, skin conditioners, skin colorants, and nail colorants are described. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants consist of a hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, respectively. The peptide-based skin conditioners and skin colorants consist of a skin-binding peptide coupled to a skin conditioning agent or a colorant, respectively. The peptide-based nail colorants consist of a nail-binding peptide coupled to a coloring agent. In all these compositions, the peptide may be directly coupled to the active agent or the coupling may be via a spacer. Personal care compositions containing these peptide-based conditioners and colorants are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aluminum electrolytic capacitor having a cathode, an anode and an improved spacer comprised of polymeric nanofibers. The nanofiber spacer offers low ionic resistance, desirable barrier properties and high electrolyte absorption. The use of the improved spacer results in devices having higher capacitance, lower ESR, less heat generation and improved capacitor manufacturing efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for the diagnosis and confirmation of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) by measuring elastase activity in a patient sample, preferably a PBMC sample. The assays of the invention can also be used to characterize CFS, to determine the disease stage, the disease progression, the efficiency of a therapeutic regime and/or to predict the recurrence of possible attacks. The assays of the invention advantageously allow CFS to be distinguished from other CICIDs like MS or RA.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for removing hydrazine compounds from solutions. Solutions containing hydrazine compounds are contacted with crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system.

Abstract: A video frame arithmetical context adaptive encoding and decoding scheme is presented which is based on the finding, that, for sake of a better definition of neighborhood between blocks of picture samples, i.e. the neighboring block which the syntax element to be coded or decoded relates to and the current block based on the attribute of which the assignment of a context model is conducted, and when the neighboring block lies beyond the borders or circumference of the current macroblock containing the current block, it is important to make the determination of the macroblock containing the neighboring block dependent upon as to whether the current macroblock pair region containing the current block is of a first or a second distribution type, i.e., frame or field coded.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a RNA-directed RNA polymerase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: The invention relates to high-efficient light-recording detectors and can be used for nuclear and laser engineering, and in technical and medical tomography etc. The inventive silicon photoelectric multiplier (variant 1) comprising a p++ type conductivity substrate whose dope additive concentration ranges from 1018 to 1020 cm ?3 and which consists of cells, each of which comprises a p? type conductivity epitaxial layer whose dope additive concentration is gradually changeable from 1018 to 1014 cm?3 and which is grown on the substrate, a p? type conductivity layer whose dope additive concentration ranges from 1015 to 1017 cm?3 and a n+ type conductivity layer whose dope additive concentration ranges from 1018 to 1020 cm?3, wherein a polysilicon resistor connecting the n+ type conductivity layer with a feed bar is arranged in each cell on a silicon oxide layer and separating elements are disposed between the cells.

Abstract: A method for coupling a radio frequency electronic device (14) to a passive element (12), such as an antenna, the passive element including a body having an impedance at the operating frequency. the method comprises the steps of attaching a conductive pad having a shape and area corresponding to the predetermined shape and coupling area on the surface of passive element in a nonpenetrating manner, and electrically connecting the device to the conductive pad, such that, in use, the pad and the body have an impedance that is substantially capacitively reactive in nature defined therebetween, whereby the pad is electrically coupled to the body to facilitate: the transfer of electromagnetic energy at the operating radio frequency between the body and the pad. The conductive pad may take the form of a discrete conductive member attached to the passive element by an adhesive or by a biasing member. Alternatively, the conductive pad may take the form of a metallization layer formed on the passive element.

Abstract: A control device for aircraft for reducing the turbulence and gust influences on the flying characteristics is designed to generate an additional incidence angle drive signal for control surfaces on surfaces which generate an air force, in particular wing and/or tailplane as a function of an instantaneous bank angle (?) and sideslip angle (?).