Abstract: An insecticidal composition includes fipronil in an amount of less than 0.1 wt. %, at least one surfactant, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and at least one arthropod attractant, wherein the insecticidal composition has a viscosity of more than about 50 centipoises. The insecticidal composition has improved stability and prevents migration of fipronil into plastic packaging over time, such that the composition retains more than about 90% of fipronil when stored in a plastic packaging for 3 months or more at room temperature.

Abstract: Alkoxysilyl-terminated polymers having from 5-60% of ?-silyl groups and also having non-?-silyl groups can be stabilized by conventional water scavengers to produce rapid-curing room temperature vulcanizable one component silicone composition which are storage stable.

Abstract: A composition may be or include detergents, cleaning agents, and cosmetic agents and include an emulsifier and biodegradable microcapsules. The biodegradable microcapsules may include a core material and a shell where the shell consists of at least one barrier layer and a stability layer. The barrier layer may surround the core material. The stability layer may include at least one biopolymer and be arranged on the outer surface of the barrier layer(s).

Abstract: In variants, the system can include a vehicle and a set of sensor assemblies, wherein at least one of the sensor assemblies includes a set of sensors mounted to a dimensional layer configured to align and retain the sensor positioning relative to each other; and a structural layer mounting the dimensional layer and configured to structurally support and mount the dimensional layer to the vehicle.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a sensor unit with rotating housing and spoiler for enhanced airflow. An example device includes one or more sensors configured to sense one or more aspects of an environment surrounding the device. The device also includes a housing that at least partially surrounds the one or more sensors. The housing and the one or more sensors are configured to rotate about a shared axis. The housing includes an inlet configured to act as an air intake for an airflow through the housing. The airflow is configured to cool the one or more sensors while the one or more sensors are operating. Further, the device includes a spoiler positioned on or near the inlet. The spoiler is configured to increase an air pressure near the inlet or promote laminar flow near the inlet in order to promote the airflow through the housing.

Abstract: In variants, the vehicle can provide redundant drive by wire subsystems that are operable in both an autonomous (AV) mode and manual driving modes.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip having a crack stop structure is disclosed. The crack stop structure includes one or more recesses formed in the semiconductor chip. The one or more recesses extend adjacent to and along a periphery of the semiconductor chip. The one or more recesses are filled with a metal material. The metal material has an intrinsic tensile stress at room temperature that induces compressive stress in at least a region of the periphery of the semiconductor chip.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a sensor unit with rotating housing and spoiler for enhanced airflow. An example device includes one or more sensors configured to sense one or more aspects of an environment surrounding the device. The device also includes a housing that at least partially surrounds the one or more sensors. The housing and the one or more sensors are configured to rotate about a shared axis. The housing includes an inlet configured to act as an air intake for an airflow through the housing. The airflow is configured to cool the one or more sensors while the one or more sensors are operating. Further, the device includes a spoiler positioned on or near the inlet. The spoiler is configured to increase an air pressure near the inlet or promote laminar flow near the inlet in order to promote the airflow through the housing.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a filling apparatus for filling a reusable reservoir of a medical dispensing device, the filling apparatus has a receiving portion for a reusable reservoir, a supply container for containing a liquid medication, a first connection port for fluidly connecting an inner volume of the reusable reservoir with the supply container, and a sterilization device that is configured for sterilizing the inner volume of the reusable reservoir. In order to provide an improved sterilization, the filling apparatus also includes a discharging device for discharging deposit from the inner volume of the reservoir. The sterilization device includes a radiation source for providing radiation for sterilizing the reusable reservoir. The reusable reservoir is housed in a radiation chamber.

Abstract: A perfume composition including at least 15% by weight of at least one odorant having a blooming coefficient (Bc) of ?0.5 is described. Washing or cleaning agents including the perfume composition and use of the composition or agents for washing textiles or cleaning surfaces and/or for scenting the room in which the composition or agents is applied are also described.

Abstract: A multilayer system including a first layer and a second layer is described. Each of the first layer and the second layer includes a composition having at least one specific perfume composition. A cleaner or an air freshener including the multilayer system is described. A method for fragrancing a toilet using the multilayer system is described. A method for producing the multilayer system is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant drill for producing bores in the jaw bone for dental implants, comprising a drill blade element with a blade portion and a connecting portion, which are arranged in the axial direction at opposite ends of the drill blade element; and a holding apparatus with a holding portion and an actuating portion, which are arranged in the axial direction at opposite ends of the holding apparatus, and wherein the holding portion has a slot-shaped receptacle that is mirror-symmetrical relative to the rotation axis, with two mutually parallel receptacle surfaces, wherein the connecting portion of the drill blade element is introducible in the axial direction into the receptacle of the holding portion of the holding apparatus, in order to connect the drill blade element non-rotatably to the holding apparatus.

Abstract: The system 100 can include: a vehicle platform 110; a vehicle interface 120; and/or any other suitable components. The system 100 can optionally include driver system 130, an auxiliary sensor pay load 140, a logger 150, and/or any other suitable components. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate control of the vehicle platform based on driver inputs received at the vehicle interface. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate installation and/or operation of a driver system (e.g., such as an AI driver or autonomous agent; modular driver system) and/or an auxiliary sensor payload onboard the vehicle platform. However, the system 100 can have any other suitable functionality.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insert being adapted to be removably inserted into a ring segment shaped gap of a centrifuge, wherein the ring segment shaped gap is formed between a rotor member and a stator member of the centrifuge, wherein the insert is adapted to collect fluids centrifugally ejected from the rotor member.

Abstract: A welding unit for welding rails of a track includes a first sub-unit which is displaceable on unit guides in a rail longitudinal direction relative to a second sub-unit by using displacement cylinders. Each sub-unit includes clamping cylinders disposed underneath the unit guides and coupled to clamping jaws for clamping the rails. The two sub-units are connected by the displacement cylinders in that a cylinder body of the respective displacement cylinder is connected to one sub-unit and a piston rod of the respective displacement cylinder is connected to the other sub-unit. Thus, it is not necessary to support the displacement cylinders relative to a transverse beam disposed at the front.

Abstract: A microcapsule dispersion containing: (1) biodegradable microcapsules comprising a core material and a shell, wherein the shell consists of at least one barrier layer and one stability layer, wherein the barrier layer surrounds the core material, wherein the stability layer comprises at least one biopolymer and is arranged on the outer surface of the barrier layer, and wherein optionally an emulsion stabilizer is arranged at the transition from the barrier layer to the stability layer; and (2) at least one emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is selected from the group of ethoxylated, hydrogenated castor oils, particularly those with medium EO values in the range of 20 to 60, preferably 30 to 50.

Abstract: Compositions selected from detergents and cleaning agents and cosmetic agents are described. The compositions include biodegradable microcapsules including a core material and a shell. The shell includes at least one barrier layer and one stability layer. The barrier layer surrounds the core material. The stability layer includes at least one biopolymer, and is arranged on the outer surface of the barrier layer. An emulsion stabilizer is arranged at the transition between the barrier layer and the stability layer. Use of these agents is also described.

Abstract: A method and device for dispensing a fragrance composition in a household appliance during a cleaning cycle. The device is disposed inside the appliance and includes a first compartment with a detergent, and a second compartment with a fragrance composition. A change in a position of the device in the appliance triggers dispensing of a portion of the fragrance into the appliance. The device can contain computer instructions for carrying out the methods.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition includes fipronil in an amount of less than 0.1 wt. %, at least one surfactant, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and at least one arthropod attractant, wherein the insecticidal composition has a viscosity of more than about 50 centipoises. The insecticidal composition has improved stability and prevents migration of fipronil into plastic packaging over time, such that the composition retains more than about 90% of fipronil when stored in a plastic packaging for 3 months or more at room temperature.

Abstract: An electronic chip is disclosed. In one example, the electronic chip comprises a substrate comprising a central portion and an edge portion around at least part of the central portion. An active region is arranged in the central portion. A crack guiding structure combined with a crack stop structure is provided, both being arranged in the edge portion.