Abstract: A method of applying a coating composition to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator include the steps of providing the high transfer efficiency applicator comprising an array of nozzles wherein each nozzle defines a nozzle orifice having a diameter of from 0.00002 m to 0.0004, providing the coating composition, and applying the coating composition to the substrate through the nozzle orifice without atomization such that at least 99.9% of the applied coating composition contacts the substrate to form a coating layer having a wet thickness of at least 5 microns, wherein the coating composition includes a carrier, a binder, and a radar reflective pigment or a LiDAR reflective pigment. The coating composition has an Ohnesorge number (Oh) of from about 0.01 to about 12.6, a Reynolds number (Re) of from about 0.02 to about 6,200, and a Deborah number (De) of from greater than 0 to about 1730.

Abstract: A portion capsule for producing a beverage. The portion capsule includes a capsule body that has a collar edge and a capsule bottom; a filter element located inside of the capsule body, the filter element is elastic, the filter element has a flange that is attached to the collar edge of the capsule body, the filter element has a bottom; and a cover attached to the capsule body. The bottom of the filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom such that a free space remains between the filter element and the capsule bottom. The filter element is spaced apart from the capsule bottom in such a manner that only before a liquid is applied to a beverage substrate, does the filter element not touch the capsule bottom.

Abstract: A base plate, which is made of plastic and is intended for supporting a rail for a rail vehicle on a substrate, may include a lower face, and an upper face on which a supporting surface for the rail is formed, a recess, from which a passage leads to the upper face of the base plate, being formed in the lower face of the base plate, the diameter of the recess in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the passage being greater at least in part than the diameter of the passage, so that a stop for an insert piece fitted into the recess is formed on the top surface, assigned to the upper face of the base plate of the recess.

Abstract: A condensate discharge system for an exhaust gas measuring device. The condensate discharge system includes a condensate separator in which a positive pressure prevails, an outflow line in which atmospheric pressure prevails, a connecting line, and an intermediate reservoir in which the positive pressure prevails. The intermediate reservoir is arranged between the condensate separator and the outflow line and is directly connected to the condensate separator via the connecting line. The intermediate reservoir includes a float valve via which a condensate is dischargeable into the outflow line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an optical component consisting of at least two individual parts, which together enclose an open cavity, wherein the timer sides delimiting the cavity are coated or structured, and from which previously material has been removed in zones in the region of the free aperture, wherein said region is recoated and the individual parts are connected to one another by wringing. The wringing height is greater than the removal height plus the height of the coating. The invention also relates to optical components which are produced according to this method.

Abstract: A loudspeaker comprises a first diaphragm, a second passive diaphragm, and a drive unit coupled to the first diaphragm. The drive unit is configured to drive the first diaphragm in a direction of excursion upon applying electrical energy to the drive unit. The second passive diaphragm is arranged opposing the first diaphragm. The second passive diaphragm is mainly driven by sound waves emitted from the first diaphragm.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil separating device (10) for crankcase ventilation of an internal combustion engine, comprising a carrier (11) comprising a gas inlet line (12) for flowing blow-by gas (13) having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a gap-defining element (15), wherein at least one annular gap (5, 6) is formed or can be formed between the gap-defining element (15) and the outlet end of the gas inlet line (12). A baffle wall (7, 8) is arranged downstream of the annular gap (5, 6). The oil separating device (10) comprises a circumferential wall (18), which surrounds the outer circumference of the gap-defining element (15) and is fixed relative to the carrier (11).

Abstract: An openable superstructure for a substructure (14), i.e., a self-propelled truck, a truck, a semi-trailer, a trailer, a container, a dump truck, a railway wagon, a building or the like, comprising a foldable top frame (16), a cover (12) for connection to the top frame (16), in particular a tarpaulin, and a drive (70) for folding in and/or out the top frame (16). The drive (70) causes at least one at least tension-resistant tension element (71) to perform a movement and which can be coupled to a distal carriage (32?) of the top frame (16), moving the distal carriage (32?) back and/or forth based on the drive's actuation direction. The drive (70) comprises a driven first rotating body (73) and a second rotating body (74), arranged adjacent to one another, forming a drive device (75) The tension-resistant tension element (71) is wound several times around the drive device (75).

Abstract: An aircraft beacon light with integrated health monitoring comprises an annular arrangement of light sources, which are configured for repeatedly emitting beacon light flashes; a light detection sensor surrounded by the annular arrangement of light sources; and at least one reflective portion arranged to reflect light emitted by the annular arrangement of light sources onto the light detection sensor.

Abstract: In order to provide an arrangement with at least one rudder and with at least one accommodating space for a propeller, which accommodating space is formed in the direction of travel of the watercraft in front of the rudder and allows for a reduction of a propulsion power requirement of a watercraft with such an arrangement, it is proposed that, in the direction of travel in front of the accommodating space of the propeller, at least one pre-nozzle comprising at least one guide surface and at least one side fin is arranged on the rudder.

Abstract: A boom conveyor includes a boom that carries a conveyor, a support structure for the boom, a rear pivot joint that connects a rear end of the boom to the support structure, and a pivot drive that controls pivoting movement of the boom about the rear pivot joint. The boom conveyor apparatus includes an operator platform and an attachment mechanism at a front end of the boom whereby the operator platform may be attached to the boom or detached therefrom. The attachment mechanism includes a leveling mechanism that is configured to apply a leveling adjustment to the operator platform.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and system for adjusting audio signals by a digital signal processor (DSP). The method comprises receiving an audio signal, adjusting the audio signal and transferring the adjusted audio signal to be output by one or more speakers. The method further comprises receiving sensor data indicative of an air environment around the one or more speakers and adjusting the audio signal based on the sensor data. The method and system may be employed in a vehicle.

Abstract: A belt adapter for attaching objects to a belt includes a holding system for attaching the belt adapter to the belt, an opening extending along a vertical axis of the belt adapter, through which opening a carrier element can be inserted into the belt adapter, and a securing element which can be moved between an unlocked position, in which the carrier element can be inserted into and removed from the belt adapter, and a locked position for securely holding a carrier element inserted into the belt adapter in a locked position. A holding system comprises a belt adapter and a carrier element. The belt adapter ensures that the carrier element is reliably and securely held in place in that the securing element is designed to receive at least part of the carrier element and is movably guided along the vertical axis between the unlocked and locked positions.

Abstract: A control mechanism for controlling a plurality of movable elements of a ventilation nozzle using only one drive. The control mechanism includes a base body, a control gate, and at least two driven elements. A sliding block element having two degrees of freedom with respect to the base body is guided by alternating movements in two opposite directions of the first degree of freedom by the control gate and, in the process, consecutively abuts the first and/or second driven elements. So as to design such a control mechanism as simply as possible, rotational movements are utilized, instead of translatory movements.

Abstract: A loudspeaker comprises a diaphragm, a tubular voice coil assembly coupled to the diaphragm, a magnet assembly providing an annular gap in which the tubular voice coil assembly is arranged, and a flexible suspension. A longitudinal axis of the tubular voice coil assembly extends along a central axis of the loudspeaker. A longitudinal axis of the annular gap extends along the central axis of the loudspeaker. The flexible suspension has a disc shape and is configured to guide a movement of the tubular voice coil assembly along the central axis of the loudspeaker. The flexible suspension extends substantially perpendicular to the central axis. An inner diameter of the tubular voice coil assembly is greater than or equal to an outer diameter of the flexible suspension.

Abstract: Provided is an rtTA and single chain rtTA variants and uses thereof for inducible expression of a nucleic acid of interest. Nucleic acid molecules comprising an improved rtTA and/or sc rtTA sequence according to the invention are also provided, as well as vectors, replicons and cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules.