Abstract: The present invention relates to a biphasic microalgae extract comprising 15-95 wt. % of an aqueous phase and 5-85 wt. % of an oil phase, said extract containing at least 1% by weight of total fatty acids of ?3-fatty acids selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and combinations thereof, said extract further being characterized in that it contains: • 40-100% by weight of the oil phase of lipids selected from triglycerides, diglycerides, monoglycerides, phosphatides, free fatty acids and combinations thereof; • 0.01-10% of carotenoids by weight of the oil phase; • 0.5-10% of sodium chloride by weight of the aqueous phase; • 0-3 wt. % of non-dissolved material other than dispersed droplets of aqueous phase or oil phase; and • 0-10% of C1-5 monoalcohol by weight of the aqueous phase. Together the aqueous phase and oil phase of the biphasic extract contain essentially all the lipid material that was originally contained in the microalgae biomass, i.e.

Abstract: A ventilation device (10), in particular for a vehicle interior, has a frame (12) which includes at least one opening (16), and at least one non-return flap (20), the non-return flap (20) having at least one recess (26) provided thereon through which a holding member (22) provided on the frame (12) extends, and the non-return flap (20), depending on the active pressure differential, being movably adjustable on the holding member (22) between a closed position, in which the non-return flap (20) rests against the frame (12) and closes the at least one opening (16) of the frame (12), and an open position. The holding member (22) is deformable between a mounting position, in which the non-return flap (20) can be mounted to the holding member (22), and a locked position, in which the non-return flap (20) can not be dismounted.

Abstract: Systems and methods to measure signal propagation delay through objects. The system includes a controller, a single shot pulse generator, a first pulse/edge former, a multiplexer/demultiplexer, a second pulse/edge former, a timer, and a counter. The controller initializes the system, the clock and the counter. A pulse is sent from the single shot pulse generator to the first pulse/edge former. The pulse is propagated through the first pulse/edge former to the multiplexer, through a device under test, to the demultiplexer, and to the second pulse/edge former. The second pulse edge generator provides the pulse to the counter, which counts a predetermined number of pulses, and the clock, which measures the amount of time the counter counts the pulses. The propagation delay of the device under test is then calculated based on the counted number of pulses and the elapsed time measured by the clock.

Abstract: An arrangement for depicting a linear optical marking on a surface, including a radiation source emitting light, such as laser radiation, as well as a first lens arranged in the beam path having a first and a second surface penetrated by the radiation, of which one surface features a parabolic or elliptical trace at least partially in cross section, formed of curved sections of different radii, the trace extending symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry of the lens, along which runs the beam directed in parallel, preferably by means of a second lens. In order to achieve a uniform power distribution along the line, it is proposed that the first surface formed of sections with different radii faces the radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a propeller pod (14) having a body (16) which has a shaft (18) for attachment to a vehicle (10), in particular to a watercraft, wherein the shaft (18) extends along a shaft axis (AS) and has at least one cross section (Q) with a chord (S), and (b) at least one propeller shaft (20, 24) for attachment of a propeller (22), (c) wherein the chord (S) runs at a direction angle (?) with respect to a propeller rotation axis (AP) of the propeller shaft (20, 24). The invention provides that the direction angle (?) changes, at least in places, with the distance (r) from the propeller rotation axis (AP).

Abstract: The invention relates to a separator for crank housing ventilation of an internal combustion engine. The separator comprises at least one vortex chamber (2) extending along a longitudinal axis (3), wherein the vortex chamber (2) comprises an inlet for a ventilation stream (6), in particular a tangential inlet, relative to the longitudinal axis (3) at an end (4) on the inlet side. The vortex chamber (2) further comprises a common outlet (8) for the ventilation stream (6) and for oil entrained along with the ventilation stream (6), said common outlet being located at the end on the outlet side of the vortex chamber opposite the end (4) on the inlet side, relative to the longitudinal axis (3). The vortex chamber (2) is enclosed in the outlet (8) area thereof by an impact absorber (9) comprising an impact base (10) and a peripheral wall (11), wherein the impact base (10) covers the outlet (8) at a distance therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binder for producing materials based on wood chips and/or wood fibers. The aim of the invention is to design a binder which is used for producing and gluing materials based on wood chips and/or wood fibers, contains natural protein components, significantly reduces or even eliminates the drawbacks of the prior art, and can be economically produced and used. Said aim is achieved by a binder which is used for materials based on wood chips and/or wood fibers, comprises an aldehyde-based condensation resin and other additives, and is characterized in that the binder comprises a water-soluble reactive additive containing a peptide/amino acid mixture without moieties of water-insoluble and high-viscosity proteins. The invention also relates to a method for producing said binder as well as a molded article.

Abstract: The invention concerns method for scheduling of user terminals (T) to subcarriers in a multi-cell or multi-sector network using FDM transmission with interference coordination and with the frequency band used for FDM transmission being subdivided into at least two frequency subsets (F1, F2 . . . FR), whereby the data throughput of user terminals (T) is measured or modeled by means of the signal to interference ratio measured by said user terminals (T) dependent on the frequency subset (F1, F2 . . . FR), subcarriers are allocated preferably to user terminals (T) with a high signal to interference ratio on said subcarriers, and subcarriers are allocated in clusters to the user terminals (T), whereby all clusters offer the same data throughput for the respective user terminal (T), a base station (BS), a user terminal (T) and a network therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a needle puncture device (1) for medical equipment, in particular for an injection unit, having a drive element (2) for a needle (4) which can be driven by drive means (6) for a puncture movement. The drive means (6) are designed to transfer movement by means of a cam mechanism (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a low-radiation cover glass for radiation-sensitive sensors, with low intrinsic ?-radiation, in particular for use with semiconductor technology. The glass includes a glass composition, selected from the following: aluminosilicate glass, aluminoborosilicate glass, borosilicate glass, in particular borosilicate glass that is devoid of alkali, with a TiO2 content of >0.1-10% by weight, in particular 1-8% by weight.

Abstract: A filter device for filtration of gaseous fluids has a multi-part housing with a first housing part and a second housing part connected to one another in a mounted state of the multi-part housing. A filter element is insertable into the multi-part housing. A connecting device penetrates the filter element and provides a connection between the first and second housing parts. The connecting device has at least one first housing projection monolithically formed on the first housing part. The connecting device further has a damping element arranged between the at least one first housing projection and the second housing part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for determining the spatial position of a sensor, in which a rough position information initially is determined by rough detection of the position of the sensor, and then the more accurate position of the sensor is obtained by measuring at least three reflectors mounted on the sensor with a laser tracker, wherein the search region of the laser of the laser tracker is limited for the reflectors with reference to the rough position information.

Abstract: A microprocessor is used to control the temperature of a laser emitter and thereby regulate the wavelength of optical signals from the laser. A serial interface in the microprocessor provides input and output lines to a host device, and temperature lookup tables are stored in nonvolatile memory. Control logic processes information stored in the memory as well as information on operating conditions of the laser emitter to precisely control the temperature of the laser emitter. A thermo-electric cooler adjusts the temperature of the laser emitter.

Abstract: An optical transceiver module having digital control of laser current peaking is disclosed. The optical transceiver module comprises a controller and integrated post-amplifier/laser driver, which are included on a printed circuit board disposed in the module. Transmitting and receiving optical sub-assemblies are also disposed in the module. A digital signal interface interconnects the controller with the integrated post-amplifier/laser driver. Digital control signals produced by the controller are transmitted via the digital signal interface to the integrated post-amplifier/laser driver, where they are converted to analog control signals. The analog control signals are forwarded to control components responsible for governing the electrical current supplied to the laser of the transmitting optical sub-assembly. The laser current is intermittently peaked by the control signal in order to hasten the transition from light to no-light emission, thereby improving laser response and performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a low-radiation cover glass with low intrinsic ?-radiation for radiation-sensitive sensors, in particular for use with semiconductor technology, without the production of intermediate moulds, by the direct shaping of plate glass with appropriate dimensions. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pencil comprising a lead, a cartridge for at least partially receiving the lead, and a protective cap having a device for shaping the lead.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pencil comprising a lead, a protective cap and a device for shaping the lead in the protective cap. According to the invention it is provided that the shaping device is displaceable axially with respect to the lead when the protective cap is fitted.

Abstract: An arrangement for depicting a linear optical marking on a surface, including a radiation source emitting light, such as laser radiation, as well as a first lens arranged in the beam path having a first and a second surface penetrated by the radiation, of which one surface features a parabolic or elliptical trace at least partially in cross section, formed of curved sections of different radii, the trace extending symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry of the lens, along which runs the beam directed in parallel, preferably by means of a second lens. In order to achieve a uniform power distribution along the line, it is proposed that the first surface formed of sections with different radii faces the radiation.

Abstract: An applicator comprising a hard component and a soft component injected on to the hard component for forming an application surface (W), wherein both the hard component and the soft component at least in parts comprise plastic material and the plastic material of the hard component is harder than the plastic material of the soft component, a joining region arranged substantially in the interior of the hard component is provided between the hard component and the soft component, wherein the joining region has at least a part of the soft component, the part being arranged in the interior of the hard component, in the form of at least one anchoring element.

Abstract: A mounting device for a motor used in a household appliance for treating laundry items, which can be a washer and a dryer, the mounting device including at least two connecting members operatively associated with the motor; at least two holding members operatively associated with the household appliance wherein each connecting member is configured for mechanically connecting to a respective holding member; and a latching element for operational association with a connecting member and the respective holding member to maintain at least one mechanical connection between the connecting member and the respective holding member.