Abstract: A unit and method for producing granulate as well as an adapter connection piece for connecting a granulator which produces a granulate, and a fluidizing apparatus, wherein the granulates which are produced in the granulator are fluidised by a distributor plate.

Abstract: A fluidizing apparatus for the treatment of particulate material. The fluidizing apparatus includes a fluidization unit which has a longitudinal axis and a perforated distributor plate which divides the fluidization unit into a distributor chamber and a fluidization chamber arranged above the distributor chamber. The distributor chamber includes a web arranged in the region of a material outlet surface and extending at least partially in the circumferential direction. The distributor plate is arranged movably relative to the fluidization unit.

Abstract: A directional valve (1) for installation into a line and a heat pump (100) with a directional valve of this kind (1.1) includes a base body (2) having at least two fluid connections (3, 4). The directional valve (1) further includes a control element (6) that is designed to be switched between at least two switching positions (A, B), of which a passage of flow between the fluid connections (3, 4) is enabled in one switching position (A) and the passage of flow between the fluid connections (3, 4) is blocked in another switching position (B). The directional valve (1) also includes an actuator structure (12) with a jolt property. The actuator structure (12) is designed to switch the control element (6) by way of utilizing its jolt property. Furthermore, the directional valve (1) includes an actuating device (15) for actuating the actuator structure (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the sample preparation of nucleic acids for diagnostic purposes. More precisely, the invention provides a process for simultaneously isolating at least a first and a second target nucleic acid from a plurality of different types of fluid samples and optionally amplifying said isolated nucleic acids in a simultaneous manner.

Abstract: A method for producing an extruder screw, the method including a. sequentially sliding screw segments onto a tensioned longitudinally extending cylindrical tension rod, the screw segments including: i. radially protruding functional elements configured to feed, mix and/or knead an extrudate, ii. a through bore oriented in a longitudinal direction of the extruder screw (1), and iii. an inner spline extending in the through bore in the longitudinal direction of the extruder screw; b. inserting cylindrical coupling pieces including an outer coupling piece spline into the through bore with positive form locking so that the cylindrical coupling pieces connect adjacent screw segments torque proof; and c. axially supporting the screw segments at a tip of the tension rod and clamping the screw segments against the tip of the tension rod, wherein the inner spline extends over an entire length of the through bore.

Abstract: A fluidizing device for treating particulate material and to a method using the fluidizing device. The fluidizing device includes an inflow base that can be moved relative to the fluidizing unit. The inflow base in an emptying position is positioned at least partly below the top edge of a material outlet by moving the inflow base relative to the fluidizing unit, so that a fluid connection is formed between the material outlet arranged in the distributor chamber and the fluidizing chamber past the inflow base in order to discharge treated material from the fluidizing unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental implant and to a kit for said dental implant. In order to provide dental implants which meet the general requirements for a successful implantation and use and which can be easily adapted to bone variations and implant offerings, it is proposed according to the invention that the dental implant comprises a ceramic base body, a ceramic abutment, a ceramic tooth structure, and/or a connector for connecting of base body, abutment and/or tooth structure to each other, and a bushing body, which is at least in a final assembly state (E) of the dental implant received at least partly in the base body, in the abutment and/or in the tooth structure or surrounds the connector at least in sections.

Abstract: A separating device with a separating unit for separating and sealing two chambers of a container. The separating unit includes a main body which has a radial outer peripheral surface designed as a sealing surface. The separating unit includes a support structure arranged in the region of the outer periphery, the main body with the support structure forms a receiving space which at least partly receives the inflatable seal, and the separating unit in the installed state is arranged in the container which includes a container wall which forms the counter scaling surface in a manner such that the scaling surface is annularly enclosed by the counter sealing surface.

Abstract: A method for treating particulate material in a fluidizing device. The fluidizing device includes a fluidizing unit having a perforated distributor plate dividing the fluidizing unit into a distributor chamber and a fluidizing chamber. The fluidizing chamber includes a material inlet and the distributor chamber includes a material discharge. In an operating condition, the fluidizing chamber is first filled through the material inlet with material to be treated and the material is then treated by the process gas flowing through the fluidizing chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental implant (100, 100?, 500) and to a kit for said dental implant. In order to provide dental implants (100, 100?, 500) which meet the general requirements for a successful implantation and use and which can be easily adapted to bone variations and implant offerings, it is proposed according to the invention that the dental implant (100, 100?, 500) comprises a ceramic base body (130, 530), a ceramic abutment (120, 120?, 520), a ceramic tooth structure (110), and/or a connector (1, 1?, 1?, 5) for connecting of base body (130, 530), abutment (120, 120?, 520) and/or tooth structure (110) to each other, and a bushing body (6), which is at least in a final assembly state (E) of the dental implant (100, 100?, 500) received at least partly in the base body (130, 530), in the abutment (120, 120?, 520) and/or in the tooth structure (110) or surrounds the connector (1, 1?, 1?, 5) at least in sections.

Abstract: A connection device for a pipe with an outer peripheral projection comprises a connection part with a receptacle for inserting a longitudinal portion of the pipe. The portion comprises the projection, therein. A central axis extends in an insertion direction. A peripheral wall extends around the central axis. A base surface is arranged transversely to the central axis for contacting the projection of the pipe or an end of the pipe. A ring element can be introduced into a gap between the peripheral wall and the pipe such that an axial end of the ring element blocks the projection and secures the pipe against moving out of the receptacle. A securing part is assigned to the connection part and has at least one deformable material portion which can be brought into a blocking position by deformation to form a block against the ring element moving out of the receptacle.

Abstract: Method for detecting the presence of a driver's hands on the steering wheel is described. By a mathematical model, at least one part of a steering system of the motor vehicle is modeled. In addition, a rotational angle of a lower end and/or an upper end of a torsion bar of the steering system is determined. A torque acting on the torsion bar is determined by a measuring device. A sum of a torque with which the driver acts on the steering wheel and a counter-torque generated by friction in the upper part of the steering system is estimated by a Kalman Filter. In addition, the counter-torque is estimated, and the estimated sum of the torque and the counter-torque are used to determine whether the driver's hands are on the steering wheel.

Abstract: A barbecue utensil having at least one tool which can be stowed in a housing, wherein preferably at least one tool is designed in the form of a foldable turner. A plurality of tools such as, for example, barbecue tongs, a bread knife and/or a fork can be combined with one another.

Abstract: A filter unit configured to be arranged on a process apparatus for particulate removal from process air of a process apparatus includes a filter housing, a filter basket including a filter basket ring, and a filter. The filter is permeable to process air and impermeable to particles being treated. The filter basket is arranged between the filter housing and the filter, and the filter basket and the filter are fastenable to the filter housing. The filter unit includes a sealing mechanism including a sealant element. The sealing mechanism including a sealing element is arranged on the lower region of the filter housing.

Abstract: A separating device with a separating unit for separating and sealing two chambers of a container. The separating unit includes a main body which has a radial outer peripheral surface designed as a sealing surface. The separating unit includes a support structure arranged in the region of the outer periphery, the main body with the support structure forms a receiving space which at least partly receives the inflatable seal, and the separating unit in the installed state is arranged in the container which includes a container wall which forms the counter scaling surface in a manner such that the scaling surface is annularly enclosed by the counter sealing surface.

Abstract: A device for producing granular materials or extrudates. The device includes a container having: an inlet for the material to be treated, an inlet for a liquid; a stirring device for producing an intermediate product from the material to be processed and the liquid; an outlet for the intermediate product; and an emptying pipe. The device includes an emptying pipe, which has: an inlet for the intermediate product; an outlet for the granular material or extrudate; and a conveying device, which conveys the intermediate product from the inlet of the emptying pipe toward the outlet of the emptying pipe, the emptying pipe, which is rotatable about an axis E-E, being arranged on the container in such a way that the emptying pipe can be moved between an open position and a closed position relative to the container.

Abstract: Modular flow cells, devices with modular flow cells, and methods of sequencing using modular flow cells, as well as systems and kits including modular flow cells, are described, permitting sequencing wherein less than the full capacity for sequencing is desired.

Abstract: A method for emptying a device for producing granules or extrudates. The device includes a container having an inlet for the material to be treated, an inlet for a liquid, a stirring device, an outlet for said intermediate product, and an emptying pipe having an inlet for the intermediate product and an outlet for the granules or extrudate as well as a conveying device conveying the intermediate product from the inlet of the emptying pipe in the direction of the outlet of the emptying pipe. The method includes the steps of: producing the intermediate product from the material to be treated and the liquid in the container; moving the emptying pipe from the closed position with respect to the container into an open position with respect to the container; and conveying the intermediate product from the container and via the conveying devices.

Abstract: A gear mechanism is disclosed with a ring gear, with a flexible gear wheel arranged in the ring gear and with a wave generator which is in contact with the flexible gear wheel and which deforms the flexible gear wheel so that it is in sections in engagement in the ring gear. The gear mechanism can be configured in such a way that interference in the engagement in the gear teeth and the gear backlash are reduced, the noise behavior and the power transmission are improved and the service life is increased. The flexible gear wheel can include at least two flexible gear wheel disks arranged adjacent to one another in the axial direction, and each gear wheel disk can include at least two toothed segments in the circumferential direction which are connected to one another by way of spring segments.

Abstract: An inflow base which is permeable to process air and includes openings for the process air which flows thought the inflow base. The inflow base is arranged in the fluidizing apparatus in a manner rotatable about an axis Z of the fluidizing apparatus and subdivides this into a distribution chamber and into a vortex chamber. The inflow base of the fluidizing apparatus includes at least a first and a second inflow base plate, wherein one of the inflow base plates at its outer end includes or forms a sealing element.