Abstract: A measurement device with a cylindrical housing (2), with a sensor element and with an adjustment element (6) made, for example, as a potentiometer, for setting at least one parameter of the measurement device. The measurement device (1) is especially easily and still accurately and reproducibly settable by there being at least one rotary adjustment ring, the adjustment ring being made as a housing sleeve (7) for setting the parameter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a service node and method for enabling a face-to-face meeting between users of a face-to-face service of a telecommunications network wherein the face-to-face service has a plurality of users subscribed thereto. User profiles pertaining to pertaining to a plurality of registered users are marked and processed to identify at least two compatible user profiles. Therefore, the invention enables a physical face-to-face communication between at least two users having compatible user profiles. This is achieved by providing information found in the compatible user profiles to at least one of the at least two users having the compatible user profiles.

Abstract: A controller for a photoresist dispense pump is described that actively monitors the operation of the pump and dynamically determines completion of the refill of the pump. In one embodiment, pressure measurements are made during the refill step. Changes in the pressure measurements are used to indicate completion of the refill. After refill is completed, the refill step is terminated and the operation cycle is continued.

Abstract: A gun whose barrel (2′) is connected to a breech ring (16), and is seated to be displaced in a cradle barrel (3). To prevent a lifting effect of the barrel (2′) inside the cradle barrel (3) upon firing, a slide-bushing bearing is disposed on at least the muzzle side of the barrel (2′). The bearing encompasses a barrel bushing (7′), in which the barrel (2′) is disposed free from any lifting effect, and whose outside surface (8) slides in a form-fit (i.e., with the smallest possible amount of play) in the cradle barrel (3), so that the barrel (2′) is independently guided to slide both axially and radially. The radial sliding guidance of the barrel (2′) during firing is effected by tab-shaped protrusions (10′), which extend into corresponding, groove-shaped recesses (9′) of the barrel bushing (7′) and hold the barrel (2′) in the center of the barrel bushing (7′).

Abstract: Methods are disclosed which separate and identify lipoproteins in biological samples. An ultracentrifuge density gradient is used to separate lipoprotein fractions. The fractions are visualized, resulting in a lipoprotein profile. The fractions can be further analyzed by a wide array of laboratory and clinical methods. The lipoprotein profile can be used in clinical diagnoses and other medical applications.

Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for implementing a message authentication code (MAC) for transmitted digital information signals. Digital information signals typically include an error detecting code, such as a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) code, to ensure reliable delivery of the information. In order to verify the identity of the sending node, the CRC code can be modulated by a sequence known only to the participating nodes. Thus, the CRC code not only provides an error detecting function, but also serves as a message authentication code.

Abstract: A switch includes at least two signal ports in series with a series FET connected therebetween, and a shunt path having an FET, whereby an input bias is applied to a gate on the series FET and to a drain on the shunt FET. In one embodiment, the switch includes a control signal input, an FET connected in series across the first port and the second port, the series FET having a gate coupled to the control signal input, and a shunt path provided by an FET, the shunt FET having a drain coupled to the control signal input and to the gate of the series FET, whereby a single control signal is applied to both the series FET and the shunt FET, via the control signal input, in order to turn the series FET on and simultaneously turn the shunt FET off and, conversely, in order to turn the series FET off and simultaneously turn the shunt FET on.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method for down-regulating the biological activity of osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL, TRANCE) thereby rendering possible the treatment/amelioration of diseases characterized by excessive loss of bone mass, e.g. osteoporosis. Down-regulation is effected by inducing an immune response against OPGL in an individual in need thereof. Immune responses can be raised by classical immunization with immunogenic variants of OPGL or by nucleic acid immunization where the nucleic acids encode the OPGL variant. The invention also pertains to compositions, polypeptides and nucleic acids useful in the invention, as well as to vectors and transformed host cells useful in the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A single-die multi-band switch includes a plurality of transmitter ports and a plurality of receiver ports, any one of which is selected to be connected to an antenna port. At least some of these switching topologies use a branched or cascaded switching system in order to reduce signal insertion loss. It is preferred that the individual switching elements be field effect transistors. The switching topologies employed include series-connected groups of transistors and interdigitated FETs.

Abstract: The invention provides a display unit for displaying two or more consecutively changing images, the unit including a curved lenticular panel having front and rear faces; a displaceable, lightweight, image-carrying film spread out along the rear face; an electric drive coupled to the film for periodically displacing the film across the lenses of the panel, and guide means facilitating the smooth reciprocating movement of the film.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for measuring and classifying resistors (2), in which in a measuring station (3) the resistance value of the resistor (2) supplied by a feed and transport device (12) of the measuring station (3) is measured. The measured resistance value is transmitted to an evaluation unit (40) of a control device (20). The resistor (2) is delivered sorted according to predetermined measurement ranges into an output device (25) arranged after the measuring station (3). The resistor (2) is heated to a predefined nominal temperature by a temperature regulating device (7), in particular by a medium (9). After reaching this nominal temperature the resistor (2) is contacted in the medium (9). Afterwards the measurement of the resistor (2) is carried out.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an architectural development of a monolithic integrated circuit with dual public key cryptographic protected central processing units in a computing device, with large external non-volatile reprogrammable memory enabled to perform cryptographically controlled transactions for identification of persons, computers, and or mobile devices, for controlling access to physical and computational devices, for multivendor monetary transactions, and to serve as a safe depository of data, especially useful for encapsulating applications, programmed and updated by varied entitled programmers such that one or many vendors' applications are mutually exclusive, and virtually unable to corrupt, infringe, change or affect other vendor applications.

Abstract: A soil compacting percussion rammer includes an operator handle assembly that is isolated from the main machine frame by a shock absorbing mount oriented to absorb the horizontal components of operating movement of the rammer. In a preferred embodiment, the shock absorbing mount comprises a pair of torsionally resilient shock absorbers interconnecting the frame and the operator handle and oriented to position the shock absorbers on a common torsional axis that is vertically offset from and generally parallel to the horizontal operator handle.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for modifying electromagnetic waves by reducing noise in those waves. A transfer function for a plurality of segments is derived through identifying a desired output parameter. That transfer function is then applied, via a plurality of filters or other devices, to a wave, in order to achieve said transfer function.

Abstract: A topical composition for enhancement of a tattoo when applied to tattooed skin includes a UV protection agent and an optical brightener in a topical cosmetic carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an effective and efficient cleaning device for body piercings anywhere on the body. The cleaning device involves a non-fibrous core that is tightly wrapped with a fibrous material. The cleaning device has a leading end and a following end, where the leading end has a tip that facilitates insertion into the area to be cleaned.

Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus and methods for accelerating processing, loading and unloading of data, from and to a plurality of memory addresses in a CPU having an accumulator, and to a memory-mapped coprocessing device for continuous integer computations.

Abstract: A cartridge with a propellant case (4) that contains a propellant charge (3) and an electrothermal ignition device, wherein several ignition channels (9) are provided in the charge (3), and extend axial-symmetrical in the direction of longitudinal axis (8) of cartridge (1), with each channel comprising a propellant tube (10) and an electrically conducting layer (11). To achieve a uniform and symmetrical ignition of the cartridge (1) in the chamber of the respective weapon, electric arcs (21) that form during the ignition operation in the ignition channels (9), are decoupled in that the electrically conducting layer (11) is composed of successively connected rhombi or other shapes (circles, ovals, etc.) that electrically function as decoupling resistances. When current flows through such a structure, the current bridges (20) arranged in the current-flow direction between the individual rhombi (15) etc. initially break apart explosively.

Abstract: A flow diverter and a vacuum blower for vibrating screen separator assembly. The flow diverter decelerates and increases the exposed surface of materials. The exhaust blower removes vapors from the materials.