Abstract: This document teaches a novel method for the characterization of electrochemical cells (5) in their operational timeframe (during charging/discharging). The electrochemical cell is placed in a thermogravimetric analyser and/or in a differential thermal analyser and/or in a dynamic differential calorimeter and/or simultaneous thermal analyser. The electrochemical cell is in physical contact with a measuring probe in the analyser and the cell is connected with several cables outside the analyser to a current source, preferably potentiostats and/or galvanostats. The interior of the cell comprises at least one current collector (15), one active material (20), one separator (25) and one electrolyte (27) and during an electronic measurement of the cell a response of the cell is measured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microneedle system (MNS) for intradermal application in a controlled release of glucagon-like peptide analogues.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing sphingolipids, compositions comprising sphingolipids and further components, and for the use of the compositions.

Abstract: A mold element, in particular a casting mold for manufacturing microstructures, in particular microneedle arrays, includes a base body. On an upper side of the base body, several depressions for receiving material for manufacturing the microstructure are provided. In order to improve the quality of the microstructure to be manufactured, in particular during a drying process, channels are provided on the upper side of the base body, each of which is connected to at least one of the depressions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microneedle system (MNS) for the intradermal delivery of interferon, wherein polyvinylpyrrolidone is the major constituent of a completely soluble formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microneedle system (MNS) for the intradermal delivery of interferon, wherein polyvinylpyrrolidone is the major constituent of a completely soluble formulation.

Abstract: A carrier element for micro-needles for forming a micro-needle array has a plate-like base element. Mounting elements for respectively connecting to a micro-needle of the micro-needle array are provided on a front side of the base element. Connecting elements are also provided, in particular on the front side of the mounting elements. The connecting elements are formed in such a way that they have an undercut in the longitudinal direction such that the needles are reliably connected to the mounting elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microneedle array and to the use thereof for intradermal delivery, comprising a plurality of microneedles on a carrier, wherein this microneedle array is suitable for penetrating the skin of humans or animals and includes at least one color change indicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microneedle array and to the use thereof for intradermal delivery, comprising a plurality of microneedles on a carrier, wherein this microneedle array is suitable for penetrating the skin of humans or animals and includes at least one color change indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microneedle system (MNS for short) for the intradermal application of a hepatitis vaccine, namely the antigen HBsAg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microneedle system (MNS) for the intradermal delivery of interferon, wherein polyvinylpyrrolidone is the major constituent of a completely soluble formulation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting inclement weather in the vicinity of an aircraft engine are described herein. At least a first engine parameter and a second engine parameter are obtained, each engine parameter varies with changing weather conditions. An arithmetic value is determined as a function of at least the first engine parameter and the second engine parameter. The arithmetic value varies with changing weather conditions. A rate of change of the arithmetic value is determined. Inclement weather is detected when the rate of change exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microneedle array, in particular to an applicator system, and to the use thereof for the intradermal delivery of active ingredients in the form of salts, in particular medicinal drugs in the form of salts, wherein this microneedle array is suitable for penetrating the skin of humans or animals, and the microneedles are made of a formulation, containing at least one active ingredient in the form of a salt and at least one biodegradable polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for connecting a first solar cell electrode to a further element, wherein the connector has a metallic conductor structure and the conductor structure is coated along the periphery thereof alternately in a circumferential manner with two respective continuous areas of materials A and B, wherein A is a solder material and B is a dielectric material, characterized in that the surface area of each orthogonal projection of the entire connector is at least 10% larger than the surface area of the orthogonal projection of each of the areas of material A. The invention further relates to a method for producing the connector and to a photovoltaic component containing the connector according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microneedle array and to the use thereof for intradermal delivery, comprising a plurality of microneedles on a carrier, wherein this microneedle array is suitable for penetrating the skin of humans or animals and includes at least one color change indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microneedle system (MNS) for intradermal application in a controlled release of glucagon-like peptide analogues.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting inclement weather in the vicinity of an aircraft engine are described herein. At least a first engine parameter and a second engine parameter are obtained, each engine parameter varies with changing weather conditions. An arithmetic value is determined as a function of at least the first engine parameter and the second engine parameter. The arithmetic value varies with changing weather conditions. A rate of change of the arithmetic value is determined. Inclement weather is detected when the rate of change exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to apparatuses and methods for diagnosing a swallowing dysfunction. The apparatus may include a multi-parametric dysphagia analysis system in a plastic foil. The analysis systems may be smart sensing systems that are flexible, lightweight, and based on substrates having low-cost printed electronics technologies thereon. The methods may include measurement and classification of non-invasive parameters that may be indicative of a swallowing dysfunction or the probability of same. In a general embodiment, the methods include placing a sensor on a patient for measurement of at least one parameter associated with the patient's swallowing profile. The measured parameter is then analyzed and compared with several known normal and dysphagic swallowing profiles to provide an indication of the probability of an underlying swallowing dysfunction.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to apparatuses and methods for diagnosing a swallowing dysfunction. The apparatuses may include a multi-parametric dysphagia analysis system in a plastic foil. The analysis systems may be smart sensing systems that are flexible, lightweight, and based on substrates having low-cost printed electronics technologies thereon. The methods may include measurement and classification of non-invasive parameters that may be indicative of a swallowing dysfunction or the probability of same. In a general embodiment, the methods include placing a sensor on a patient for measurement of at least one parameter associated with the patient's swallowing profile. The measured parameter is then analyzed and compared with several known normal and dysphagic swallowing profiles to provide an indication of the probability of an underlying swallowing dysfunction.