Abstract: The invention relates to a permselective membrane (1) for removal of water from water-containing gas mixtures, said permselective membrane (1) being a carbon membrane of a material whose structure is graphite similar and formed by at least one sequence of layers of the material, the layers being arranged in planes, adjacent layers having an average distance between the layers of less than 0.45 nm (4.5 ?), and the sequence of layers being turbostratically disordered. The invention further relates to processes for preparing membrane (1) and to uses of membrane (1) for exchanging water between two gas streams and also for removing water from chemical equilibrium reactions. Assemblies comprising membrane (1) on porous ceramic carriers (2) and apparatuses for separating water from a water-containing gas mixture are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of carrying out a chemical equilibrium reaction using a permselective membrane, wherein quantitative proportions of at least one product obtained in the reaction are separated and removed from the reaction through the action of the permselective membrane. The chemical equilibrium reaction is carried out in the presence of a water-containing gas mixture, and a permselective membrane made from a material having a porous structure with mean pore sizes of less than 0.45 nm (4.5 ?), which material is hydrophobic at least on the free surfaces thereof is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a permselective membrane (1) for removal of water from water-containing gas mixtures, said permselective membrane (1) being a carbon membrane of a material whose structure is graphite similar and formed by at least one sequence of layers of the material, the layers being arranged in planes, adjacent layers having an average distance between the layers of less than 0.45 nm (4.5 ?), and the sequence of layers being turbostratically disordered. The invention further relates to processes for preparing membrane (1) and to uses of membrane (1) for exchanging water between two gas streams and also for removing water from chemical equilibrium reactions. Assemblies comprising membrane (1) on porous ceramic carriers (2) and apparatuses for separating water from a water-containing gas mixture are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of carrying out a chemical equilibrium reaction using a permselective membrane, wherein quantitative proportions of at least one product obtained in the reaction are separated and removed from the reaction through the action of the permselective membrane. The chemical equilibrium reaction is carried out in the presence of a water-containing gas mixture, and a permselective membrane made from a material having a porous structure with mean pore sizes of less than 0.45 nm (4.5 ?), which material is hydrophobic at least on the free surfaces thereof is used.

Abstract: A bicycle axle assembly includes an axle in the form of a support part for a hub. The axle has a threaded end and a fast-action clamp end. The assembly includes a fast-action clamping device having a clamping axle disposed coaxially with the axle. The bicycle axle assembly has a stop device disposed and formed such that, on clamping the fast-action clamping device, the clamping axle is supported on the axle in the axial direction of the axle.

Abstract: According to the inventive method, data from at least one ISDN data link, at least one conventional telephone link and at least one broadband data link, respectively, are transmitted in an SDSL frame of an SDSL data link, with the required control data being transmitted in either the eoc or in one or more Z channels.

Abstract: A method of selectively applying a pattern to a molded part comprises the steps of forming a mold (8); molding a three-dimensional object (10) having at least one face (12) in the mold, the three-dimensional object (10) being formed of a first material. Masking the at least the one face (12) of the three-dimensional object (10) with a mask (14) comprising a reverse image of a desired pattern while the three-dimensional object is still in the mold. Overmolding the three-dimensional object (10) with a second material to provide the reverse image. Removing the three-dimensional object (10) from the mold, coating at least the one face 12 of the three-dimensional object with a third material; and removing the second material to reveal the desired image.

Abstract: A welding process is provided. The welding process includes two steps. First, the welding material is applied over a large area of the substrate in the region without melting or partially melting the welding material. Then, a welding device is used to melt the applied welding material. In addition the welding material may be applied in two applications where the second application of the welding material is applied over a large area of the first application of molten and solidified welding material. Then, the second application of the welding material is melted.

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring properties of transmission links by an adaptive filter. The device comprises a first output terminal adapted to provide a first signal to the transmission link. Further, the device includes a first input terminal for receiving an echo signal of the first signal. An adaptive filter forms a part of the device and is coupled to the first input terminal. The device includes a second output terminal for providing information identifying filter coefficient of the adaptive filter.

Abstract: A projection lamp (10) suitable for an automotive headlight has a housing (12) with an hermetically sealed light source (14) positioned at one end (16) and a lens (18) positioned at another opposite end (20). The lens (18) includes a peripheral flange (22) that engages a flange (24) on end (20) of housing (14). A bezel (26) is positioned at the end (20) of the housing (14) and is attached thereto. The bezel (26) includes a lens receiving opening (28) therein and an environmental sealing gasket (30) is positioned, under compression, between an outer peripheral location (32) on the lens (18) and an internal flange (34) surrounding the lens receiving opening (28) in the bezel (26).

Abstract: A method of selectively applying a pattern to a molded part comprises the steps of forming a mold (8); molding a three-dimensional object (10) having at least one face (12) in the mold, the three-dimensional object (10) being formed of a first material. Masking the at least the one face (12) of the three-dimensional object (10) with a mask (14) comprising a reverse image of a desired pattern while the three-dimensional object is still in the mold. Overmolding the three-dimensional object (10) with a second material to provide the reverse image. Removing the three-dimensional object (10) from the mold, coating at least the one face 12 of the three-dimensional object with a third material; and removing the second material to reveal the desired image.

Abstract: A projection lamp (10) suitable for an automotive headlight has a housing (12) with an hermetically sealed light source (14) positioned at one end (16) and a lens (18) positioned at another opposite end (20). The lens (18) includes a peripheral flange (22) that engages a flange (24) on end (20) of housing (14). A bezel (26) is positioned at the end (20) of the housing (14) and is attached thereto. The bezel (26) includes a lens receiving opening (28) therein and an environmental sealing gasket (30) is positioned, under compression, between an outer peripheral location (32) on the lens (18) and an internal flange (34) surrounding the lens receiving opening (28) in the bezel (26).

Abstract: A method is described for storing and processing/filtering signals, as well as a memory arrangement, a signal processing arrangement and, in particular, a digital filter arrangement having a plurality of filter modules for digital processing/filtering of input values, having a memory area and a signal processing module, which contains in particular at least one multiplier-accumulator which has at least one multiplier and at least one adder. The input values, coefficients, and output values of the arrangement can be stored in the memory area and called up again therefrom as needed. The input values are gated with the coefficients to form output values. In order to alleviate the load on a higher-level microprocessor by digital processing/filtering of the input values, it is proposed that the digital filter arrangement have a Direct Memory Access controller for coordinating data transmission of the filter coefficients, input values and output values between the multiplier-accumulator and the memory area.

Abstract: According to the inventive method, data from at least one ISDN data link, at least one conventional telephone link and at least one broadband data link, respectively, are transmitted in an SDSL frame of an SDSL data link, with the required control data being transmitted in either the eoc or in one or more Z channels.

Abstract: Vehicle lamp housing assembly that uses a multiple-piece adhesive track to secure the components together. The assembly and seal can be formed in a single operation. The invention eliminates conventional fastening means such as welding, snaps, screws and nuts, as well as extra operations that would otherwise increase the cost of the finished product. In a preferred embodiment, the same adhesive that is used to seal the lens to the housing is also used for assembly of the components.

Abstract: Vehicle lamp housing assembly that uses a multiple-piece adhesive track to secure the components together. The assembly and seal can be formed in a single operation. The invention eliminates conventional fastening means such as welding, snaps, screws and nuts, as well as extra operations that would otherwise increase the cost of the finished product. In a preferred embodiment, the same adhesive that is used to seal the lens to the housing is also used for assembly of the components.

Abstract: A method is described for storing and processing/filtering signals, as well as a memory arrangement, a signal processing arrangement and, in particular, a digital filter arrangement having a plurality of filter modules for digital processing/filtering of input values, having a memory area and a signal processing module, which contains in particular at least one multiplier-accumulator which has at least one multiplier and at least one adder. The input values, coefficients, and output values of the arrangement can be stored in the memory area and called up again therefrom as needed. The input values are gated with the coefficients to form output values. In order to alleviate the load on a higher-level microprocessor by digital processing/filtering of the input values, it is proposed that the digital filter arrangement have a Direct Memory Access controller for coordinating data transmission of the filter coefficients, input values and output values between the multiplier-accumulator and the memory area.