Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics composite encompassing at least one hard component whose modulus of elasticity is greater than or equal to 1000 MPa and one soft component whose modulus of elasticity is less than or equal to 500 MPa, where the hard and the soft component have electrical conductivity, and where the bond strength of the composite is at least 0.5 N/mm2.

Abstract: An electronic ballast (10), for a gas discharge lamp (18), comprises a constant current source (14) and a switch (16). A transformer (60), for use in an igniter (90) for a gas discharge lamp (18, 40), comprises a core (62) which has interconnected legs (64, 66, 68), a first secondary winding (70) around a first leg (64), a second secondary winding (72) around a second leg (66), and a primary winding (74) around a third leg (66). An igniter (90) for a gas discharge lamp (18, 40) comprises a transformer (60) as described above and a drive circuit (92) for driving the primary winding (74).

Abstract: The present invention relates to moldings encompassing polyacetals, where the molding has a microcellular structure. The moldings have excellent mechanical properties. Furthermore, the moldings have very little tendency toward stress cracking. Processes for production of inventive moldings are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic control gear for a lamp is disclosed. The electronic control gear has a memory device and a microprocessor configured to acquire data relating to at least one parameter of operation of the lamp and configured to store acquired data in the memory device. The at least one parameter of operation is an electrical power consumption of the lamp during a period of operation, a duration of operation of the lamp during a period, a duration of operation the lamp at each of a plurality of power consumption levels or bands, or an operating temperature of a component of a circuit in which the lamp is connected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics composite encompassing at least one hard component whose modulus of elasticity is greater than or equal to 1000 MPa and one soft component whose modulus of elasticity is less than or equal to 500 MPa, where the hard and the soft component have electrical conductivity, and where the bond strength of the composite is at least 0.5 N/mm2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moldings encompassing polyacetals, where the molding has a microcellular structure. The moldings have excellent mechanical properties. Furthermore, the moldings have very little tendency toward stress cracking. Processes for production of inventive moldings are also disclosed.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained peptidomimetics of the Circumsporozoite protein found on the surface of malaria parasites, as well as methods of making the same are provided. These peptidomimetics can be linked to human compatible delivery vehicles for the generation of protective immune responses against malaria.

Abstract: The invention relates to metal-plastic composites in which the coefficients of thermal expansion of the plastic structures used are similar to those of the metals used, and whose strengths and stiffnesses are superior to those of purely metallic structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece door module for motor vehicles, encompassing a self-supporting metal carrier panel, which also encompasses, as integral constituents, a multiplicity of plastic functional components which are connected securely and permanently to the metal carrier panel in one operation by the outsert technique.

Abstract: The invention relates to metal-plastic composites in which the coefficients of thermal expansion of the plastic structures used are similar to those of the metals used, and whose strengths and stiffnesses are superior to those of purely metallic structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece door module for motor vehicles, encompassing a self-supporting metal carrier panel, which also encompasses, as integral constituents, a multiplicity of plastic functional components which are connected securely and permanently to the metal carrier panel in one operation by the outsert technique.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electrically conductive shaped article made from thermoplastic materials which are reinforced with glass and steel fibers wherein said fibers are incorporated into the thermoplastic material by pultrusion. The amount of glass fibers incorporated into the thermoplastic material is such that the specific conductivity is at least 10% greater than in a shaped article in which the glass fibers are replaced by thermoplastic material. The shaped article can be used for shielding an article from electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material for producing electrically conducting connections in thermoplastic moldings, wherein the material contains a thermoplastic containing 0.5 to 30% by volume of conductive fibers having a length of 5 to 20 mm and a diameter of 5 to 100 .mu.m and has a volume resistivity of less than 1 ohm.cm.

Abstract: To prepare a glass fiber-reinforced composite material, a glass fiber strand is drawn through an agitated aqueous powder dispersion of a coupling agent over a deflection body, the water is removed, the powder is melted onto the glass fiber strand and the pretreated fiber strand is subsequently impregnated with polyolefins by means of melt pultrusion.

Abstract: The invention relates to electrically conductive thermoplastic composite materials which have specific volume resistances of less than 10.sup.9 ohm cm and comprise 0.1 to 70% by volume of electrically conductive fibers impregnated with a thermoplastic elastomer, to a process for their preparation and to their use.

Abstract: To produce fiber-reinforced composites, a continuous fiber strand is pulled through an agitated aqueous thermoplastic powder dispersion via deflectors. Following removal of the water phase the thermoplastic powder is heated and melted onto the fibers. Finally the fiber strand is impregnated with a thermoplastic melt by melt pultrusion.

Abstract: An electrically conducting molding comprises thermoplastic material which is reinforced with metal fibers. A metal covering is connected to the molding by three-cornered prongs and serves as an electric contact.

Abstract: A resistance heating element comprises a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material having 1-60% by weight of glass fibers and having 1-20, preferably 5-15% by weight of steel fibers. The heating element can be prepared from thermoplastic granules which are filled with glass fibers and steel fibers and which have been obtained by melt pultrusion of continuous fiber strands and cutting to granule length.

Abstract: A current overload tripping device having a time-delayed leading tripping action during uneven loading of the phases of a multiphase circuit. The tripping device includes a current pickup for each phase wherein the current pickup members are connected in series with one another and with an electromagnetic converter. Each of the current pickup members comprises a winding surrounding a magnet yoke of an electromagnetic tripping device of each phase and the electromagnetic converter comprises a temperature/time-dependent device operating to provide a time-delayed tripping signal.

Abstract: A contact arrangement of a low-voltage circuit breakeer with electrodynamic breaking or opening. In contact arrangements which contain a compression spring for pretensioning a contact lever into the make position or after a dead center position is passed, the assembly is to be simplified and the use of an assembly fixture is to be made unnecessary. The pivot bearing of a contact lever at a contact lever carrier is formed by a pan-like depression of the contact lever carrier as well as an extension of the contact lever engaging the depression. Furthermore, a stop surface for the open position of the contact lever is arranged at the contact lever carrier. A brief application of force is sufficient for connecting the contact lever to the contact lever carrier. A current-limiting low-voltage circuit breaker of compact design is thus provided.