Abstract: A process for multilayer repair coating, comprising the following steps: applying a first base coat layer of a conventional, water-borne base coat I containing at least one special effect pigment, applying a second base coat layer of a water-borne base coat II onto the resultant coating, wherein the water-borne base coat II for producing the second base coat layer is feathered out into the zones bordering the repair coating, and wherein this water-borne base coat II comprises A) at least one water-dilutable binder, B) at least one special effect pigment, C) at least one matting agent, D) water and E) optionally, conventional coating additives and/or organic solvents, with the proviso that the water-borne base coat II contains the at least one special effect pigment in a quantity of 25-75 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assembling carbon tube-in-tube nanostructures and the products obtained thereby.

Abstract: A cell transfer method is described, in which transfer of at least one biological cell (21) describing a natural cell locomotion between a carrier (80) and a probe (10) is provided, and whereby positioning the probe (10) and the carrier (80) relative to one another in a transfer arrangement is provided, in which transfer of the cell (21) takes place due to the natural cell locomotion. Probes and cell manipulators for transferring biological cells are also described.

Abstract: CrtW carotenoid ketolases are provided that are useful for the production of astaxanthin and other cyclic ketocarotenoids. The mutant ketolase genes of the present invention encode polypeptides characterized by an improvement in astaxanthin synthesis activity when converting cyclic hydroxylated carotenoid intermediates into astaxanthin. Expression of the mutant carotenoid ketolases in heterologous hosts enabled increased production of astaxanthin relative to the Sphingomonas melonis DC18 CrtW.

Abstract: An invention of a new business method as well as its associated mechanical and electronic devices for polling and voting methods to reach the world-wide audience through creating an on-line multi-lingual, multi-culture community by using the Internet, cell or mobile phones and regular fixed lines to get people's views on a variety of issues by either broadcasting or narrowcasting the issues to particular registered user groups located in various countries around the world. The verified or unverified registered users can either express their views freely on anything that could be for political, religious, philosophical, sports, entertainment, recreational, environmental, welfare, rating, popularity competition purposes or simply for compensated marketing surveys all at either a global, national, regional or local scale across different cultural, racial, religious, and geographical groups. The results will be published freely or to restricted receivers at a dedicated Internet site such as http://www.egualview.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an article made from a foamable thermoplastic polymer composition. The foamable composition of the article includes a partially-crystalline melt processible perfluoropolymer and a foam nucleating package. The foamable composition of the article has a uniform foam cell size where the foam cell size of at least 90% of the foamed cells is 50 micrometers or less. The foam nucleating package ranges from 0.1 to 10 wt % of the combined weight of the perfluoropolymer and the foam nucleating package.

Abstract: Mixtures of ammonia and ionic liquids are provided that are suitable for use as absorption cooling fluids in absorption cycles, and ammonia storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ?9 desaturase, which has the ability to convert palmitic acid [16:0] or stearic acid [18:0] into palmitoleic acid [16:1] or oleic acid [18:1], respectively. Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments encoding ?9 desaturase along with a method of making long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) using this ?9 desaturase in oleaginous yeast is disclosed.

Abstract: To produce a structural element that withstands corrosive and/or abrasive flows of hot gas during a predetermined service life and, on the other hand, can be advantageously produced, it is proposed that the structural element comprises a fiber-ceramic main body, in that the main body is formed by a C/C shaped body having a fiber-ceramic structure converted with Si to C/C—SiC in a volume region bordering on an upper side of the main body, and in that a coating comprising a metal is applied to at least a partial region of the upper side of the main body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modules comprising hollow fiber or capillary membranes, a mold and embeddings made of potting compounds, which are referred to as “pottings” and which embed the hollow fiber or capillary membranes into a mold in a gas-tight and temperature-stable manner, and to methods for producing such hollow fiber or capillary membrane modules.

Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.

Abstract: Amorphous hydrofluoroolefin telomers are prepared by a free-radical polymerization process conducted at high temperature and pressure in the presence of non-monomeric chain transfer agent.

Abstract: The method for estimating parameters of a navigation signal received by a receiver which receives navigation signals through a plurality of paths wherein the parameters include data modulated on the navigation signal and complex amplitudes i.e. amplitude and phase shift, and time delays of the individual paths, comprises receiving a navigation signal and sampling the received navigation signal. Moreover, the parameters are sequentially estimated in terms of a posterior probability density function. For facilitating the sequential estimation, the received vector is transformed into a compressed vector without loss of information by using a correlator bank having a plurality of correlator reference signals.

Abstract: A method and system for adjusting a light source that is capable of displaying light of different colors receives inputs from various sources and provides an output color selection signal. The output color selection signal is applied to the light source to adjust the intensity and color thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-lubricating guiding element which is characterised in that the body (1) thereof is made from a material with high resistance to wear and/or seizing and corrosion. According to the invention, each of the ends of the bore (1a) is equipped with at least one groove (1b) and (1c) which is intended to prevent the lubricant from leaving the friction zone. In addition, the bore (1a) comprises oriented slots (1d), at least between the grooves (1b) and (1c), which open into at least one of said grooves and which are used to store lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a foamable composition. The foamable composition includes a partially-crystalline melt processible perfluoropolymer and a foam nucleating package. The foamable composition has a uniform foam cell size where the foam cell size of at least 90% of the foamed cells is 50 micrometers or less. The foam nucleating package ranges from 0.1 to 10 wt % of the combined weight of the perfluoropolymer and the foam nucleating package.

Abstract: A system and method for locking a tool box is provided. The system utilizes a remote device transmitter and receiver that may be used in conjunction with each other to facilitate locking of a tool box. The system and method also utilizes a hand held remote control unit which incorporates the transmitter whereby when a user desires to lock and/or unlock the tool box, the user simply depresses a button on the remote and the receiver within the tool box causes for locking of the box. Additionally, the system and method may be utilized for a plurality of differing tool boxes allowing for a number of boxes to be locked with a single signal being sent to each box.

Abstract: The invention is a method for producing a tool which can be used to create optically active surface structures in the sub-?m range, having a support surface onto which relief surface structures are applied over the support surface by means of material deposition. The invention is distinguished by the support surface being directly contacted with a mask in which openings with diameters in the sub-?m range are provided or can be provided, by the support surface including the mask being subjected to a coating process in which the coating material deposits through the openings of the mask onto the support surface, and the mask is removed from the support surface when a partial amount of an average end structure height of the surface structures is reached and the coating procedure is then continued without the mask using the same coating material or different coating materials.

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising aqueous dispersions of polythiophenes having homopolymers or co-polymers of Formula I(a) or Formula I(b) and at least one colloid-forming polymeric acid. Methods of making such compositions and using them in organic electronic devices are further provided.

Abstract: An inventive loudspeaker includes a diaphragm, a first excitation means for generating structure-borne sound in the diaphragm, and a second excitation means, different from the first one, for setting the diaphragm into a longitudinal vibrational motion in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the diaphragm. In accordance with the invention, the problem of insufficient bass reproduction and/or of the magnitude conflicting with invisible integration or installation is solved in that a second exciter system is introduced, which uniformly moves the diaphragm, or the plate serving as the diaphragm, forward and backward in addition to the bending waves of the structure-borne sound. The sound reproduction therefore is possible across the entire audio-frequency range without impeding the goal of invisible integration or installation.