Abstract: An arrangement for receiving electrical energy from a power grid and for discharging electrical energy to the power grid comprises: a converter to convert from AC to DC and vice versa and a control device. The converter includes: a power unit connected on one side to a DC I/O and on another side to an AC I/O; an energy storage device; an energy-converter; and a changeover mechanism to which the energy storage device or the energy-converter is connected via the DC I/O. The control device controls the changeover mechanism such that a neutral state is a state of charge of the energy storage device between 50% and 100%; and at or above the neutral state, the changeover mechanism connects the DC I/O of the converter to the energy-converter at a network frequency higher than a nominal network frequency plus a predetermined, non-zero amount.

Abstract: An arrangement for receiving electrical energy from a power grid and for discharging electrical energy to the power grid comprises: a converter to convert from AC to DC and vice versa and a control device. The converter includes: a power unit connected on one side to a DC I/O and on another side to an AC I/O; an energy storage device; an energy-converter; and a changeover mechanism to which the energy storage device or the energy-converter is connected via the DC I/O. The control device controls the changeover mechanism such that a neutral state is a state of charge of the energy storage device between 50% and 100%; and at or above the neutral state, the changeover mechanism connects the DC I/O of the converter to the energy-converter at a network frequency higher than a nominal network frequency plus a predetermined, non-zero amount.

Abstract: Circuit assembly (1, 1a), uninterrupted power supply unit (1a) with converter part (2) and converter unit (20), central control unit (21) and input for current to be converted and output for converted current and circuit part (3, 4) connected upstream of input of converter part or connected downstream of output of converter part, external control unit (12) connectable to circuit assembly and central control unit (21) configured to receive control instructions from external control unit (12). Circuit assembly can be disconnected from the power supply network rapidly and without repercussions on the network. Every circuit part (3, 4) comprises a decentralized control unit (31, 41), connected to central control unit (21) via communication bus (13), receiving control instructions from central control unit (21). External control unit (12) is connected to communication bus (13) and decentralized control unit (31, 41) is configured to receive control instructions from external control unit (12).

Abstract: An optical fiber that contains a core of polycarbonate and a coating is disclosed. The coating is a polymer that contains structural units conforming to specified formulae. Also disclosed is a process for producing the inventive fibers and their use for transmitting optical signals.

Abstract: Optical fibers suitable for transmission of optical signals and comprising a core that contains polycarbonate are disclosed. The polycarbonate is characterized in its low content of insoluble particles.

Abstract: An optical fiber that contains a core of polycarbonate and a coating is disclosed. The coating is a polymer that contains structural units conforming to specified formulae. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the inventive fibers and the use thereof for transmitting signals.

Abstract: An optical fiber that contains a core of polycarbonate and a coating is disclosed. The coating is a polymer that contains structural units conforming to specified formulae. Also disclosed is a process for producing the inventive fibers and their use for transmitting optical signals.

Abstract: A process for producing optical fibers is disclosed. The fibers that are characterized in having a core that contain an amorphous transparent thermoplastic polymer are prepared by a process entailing melting the polymer in an apparatus the surfaces of which that come into contact with the molten polymer are first rendered at least partially inert.

Abstract: Stable, colourless diene rubbers stabilised with phenolic compounds are produced by adding one or more phenolic compounds (stabilisers) to the polymer blend in a subsequent process step after polymerisation of the monomers used and adjusting the pH value and oxygen content such that the polymer blend displays a pH value in the range from 4 to 11 and the oxygen content is 0 to 0.3 ppm, relative to the water content of the polymer blend.

Abstract: The invention relates to optical fibres comprising a core that contains a polycarbonate and a coating that consists of special polyacrylates or polymethacrylates and stabilizers. The invention also relates to a method for producing said optical fibres, to the use of the optical fibres for transmitting optical signals in means of transport and to means of transport containing said optical fibres. The stabilizers are selected from the group consisting of organic phosphites and organic sulphides.

Abstract: Optical fibers suitable for transmission of optical signals and comprising a core that contains polycarbonate are disclosed. The polycarbonate is characterized in its low content of insoluble particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for polymerizing conjugated diolefins in the presence of a catalyst of the rare earth metals and in the presence of an aromatic vinyl compound. The diolefins produced thereby may find use in producing rubber-modified molding materials, such as ABS and HIPS.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the production of a copolymer based on vinyl aromatic compounds and conjugated dienes, in which after polymerization, the copolymers are treated with multi-functional sulfur halides in the presence of a catalyst at temperatures in the range from 20 to 130° C. The copolymers produced according to the present invention demonstrate clearly improved processing characteristics as a result of selective masticating effect and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the production of a copolymer based on vinyl aromatic compounds and conjugated dienes, in which after polymerization, the copolymers are treated with multi-functional sulfur halides in the presence of a catalyst at temperatures in the range from 20 to 130° C.

Abstract: The bandage (10) for overload symptoms, femoropatellar pain syndromes and the patella point syndrome of an elastic bandage cloth in tubular form with a circumferentially extending insert (30) of a wavy knitted fabric (40) posesses in the front bandage portion (12) a pressure pad (50) or an annular pressure pad located within the area above the patella when the bandage is applied, which is open towards the top and leaves the quadriceps tenson uncovered (FIG. 1).

Abstract: The hand and wrist joint orthosis is comprised of a supporting body (10) enclosing wrist joint and hand in a sleeve-like fashion and of a spoon-shaped rigid splint disposed on the inner wall area of the supporting body (10) supporting the hollow hand and making it possible for the hand to assume the so-called intrinsic-plus position, which splint, within the region of the phalanges and the metacarpal bones, possesses three splint sections bent aside towards each other with such angular positions relative to each other that angles of .alpha.=40.degree..+-.5.degree. dorsal extension in the wrist joint as well as of .alpha.1 and .alpha.2=each of 60.degree..+-.5.degree. palmar flexion are predetermined in the metacarpophalangeal joints and in the proximal interphalangeal joints are predetermined for the digits (FIG. 1).

Abstract: Immunodiagnostic tests in which enzymes or antibodies are bound to porous carrier materials can be carried out by employing as porous carrier materials macroporous polymer membranes which are prepared by(a) dispersing an insoluble filler in a solution which contains at least two incompatible polymers in amounts which lead to phase separation in the solution, resulting in a homogeneous casting solution, and(b) applying this solution to a support and carrying out a precipitation coagulation.

Abstract: In winding machine for material webs (4), particularly paper or cardboard webs, it is known to provide devices for severing the material web (4) on the bearing or support cylinder (1), which have a cutting element applicable to the web (4) in a wrapped area of the bearing or support cylinder (1) and movable across the running direction of the web.In order to achieve through a simple construction a safe severing of the web (4) during roll exchange, according to the invention a freely rotatably supported wheel (19) having a sharp peripheral edge which can be resiliently pressed against the bearing or support cylinder (1) is used as a cutting element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shaped articles which contain active compounds and are characterized in that they comprise, as carriers, thermoplastic elastomers based on polyether block amides, as well as customary additives if appropriate, and to processes for their production and to their use for control of pests in animals.