Abstract: An optical fiber transition assembly comprises a cable having a first terminal end from which extends an optical fiber. A furcation tube is also provided, having a second terminal end near the first terminal end of the cable into which the optical fiber of the cable is received. A polymeric transition element surrounds the first and second terminal ends to protect and secure the optical fiber in transition from the cable to the furcation tube, the polymeric transition element being configured to be retained in an entry port of an enclosure.

Abstract: An optical fiber distribution terminal assembly comprises a housing having a rear housing portion and a front housing portion moveable between an open position and a closed position defining an interior. The housing further defines at least one port for passage of a optical fiber distribution cable. A rotatable reel is located in the interior of the housing, the reel carrying a length of optical fiber distribution cable. A distribution module, also located in the housing, is operative to distribute source fibers of the optical fiber distribution cable to individual subscriber cables.

Abstract: An optical fiber transition assembly comprises a cable having a first terminal end from which extends an optical fiber. A furcation tube is also provided, having a second terminal end near the first terminal end of the cable into which the optical fiber of the cable is received. A polymeric transition element surrounds the first and second terminal ends to protect and secure the optical fiber in transition from the cable to the furcation tube, the polymeric transition element being configured to be retained in an entry port of an enclosure.

Abstract: In a method or system to control a power requirement of a digital high-capacity printing system that comprises a plurality of individual modules, the modules are connected to a common main current line with which they are supplied with operating current. The individual modules are each provided with a respective processor controller that are connected via a respective data line with a central control device. The individual modules and the central control device are respectively connected to an auxiliary current line that supplies the processor controllers and the central control device with current, independently of the main current line. With the central control device, the individual processor controllers are controlled such that a change of the power requirement is controlled such that at least two of the modules execute the change of the power requirement offset by a predetermined time interval.

Abstract: A recording medium is moved to a transfer printing station and print images are transfer-printed. The recording medium is transported to a fixing station. A print stop is initiated whereby the recording medium is halted, a further transfer printing is prevented, and a fixing is deactivated. It is checked whether a transfer-printed but unfixed page is still located in the printing apparatus. If so, a warning notification is automatically generated. A query is made as to whether an operating command has been input. If so, it is checked whether the unfixed page would also be output unfixed. If no, the operating command is executed. If yes, the print stop is automatically maintained. It is also inspected as to whether the unfixed page would be output upon execution of an additional operating command. If no, the additional operating command is executed. If yes, an error message is automatically generated.

Abstract: A recording medium is moved to a transfer printing station and print images are transfer-printed. The recording medium is transported to a fixing station. A print stop is initiated whereby the recording medium is halted, a further transfer printing is prevented, and a fixing is deactivated. It is checked whether a transfer-printed but unfixed page is still located in the printing apparatus. If so, a warning notification is automatically generated. A query is made as to whether an operating command has been input. If so, it is checked whether the unfixed page would also be output unfixed. If no, the operating command is executed. If yes, the print stop is automatically maintained. It is also inspected as to whether the unfixed page would be output upon execution of an additional operating command. If no, the additional operating command is executed. If yes, an error message is automatically generated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inducing immunological tolerance, in particular transplantation tolerance, by administering a G-CSF derivative or biologically active fragment, homolog, or variant thereof, in particular peg-G-CSF, to a donor cell or a transplantation donor. The invention also relates to expanding and stimulating selected donor cells by administering a G-CSF derivative, preferably peg-G-CSF. The donor cells are preferably granulocyte-monocyte precursor cells and IL-10 secreting T cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, composition and use thereof for inducing immunological tolerance, in particular transplantation tolerance in a recipient and self-tolerance in a patient. Tolerance is preferably induced by administering a G-CSF derivative, or biologically active fragment, homolog or variant thereof, in particular peg-G-CSF, to a transplantation donor. Transplantation tolerance may reduce or prevent graft versus host disease or graft rejection and self-tolerance may prevent, treat or improve a condition in relation to an autoimmune disorder. The invention also relates to expanding and stimulating selected donor cells by administering a G-CSF derivative, preferably peg-G-CSF. The donor cells are preferably granulocyte-monocyte precursors cells and IL-10 secreting T cells.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity are provided.

Abstract: An electrode assembly is secured against loosening/unscrewing and cracking of carbon and/or graphite electrodes. The electrodes are connected in columns with threaded connection elements, i.e., carbon nipples. The diameter of the nipples at their equator is 80 to 110% of the diameter of the electrodes. When the electrodes are connected by the nipples, they are not in direct contact with each other. This joint design is a “hybrid” between the widespread conventional nipple joint design and the rarely used male/female joint design. Further, the male/female joint design geometrical design is improved by precluding end-face contact of the electrodes and thus all electrical current must pass through the fully engaged threads of the male and female surfaces and not through the end-faces of the electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for sealing a puncture site in the wall of a tubular tissue structure, or in the wall of a body cavity with a bioabsorbable material such as submucosal tissue, another extracellular or matrix-derived tissue, or a synthetic material capable of remodeling endogenous connective tissue in vivo. The bioabsorbable material is inserted into the puncture site as a sheet on an introducer element used to access the lumen of a tubular tissue structure or used to access a body cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for sealing a puncture site in the wall of a tubular tissue structure, or in the wall of a body cavity with submucosal tissue or another extracellular or matrix-derived tissue capable of remodeling endogenous connective tissue in vivo. The submucosal tissue or another extracellular matrix-derived tissue is inserted into the puncture site as a sheet on an introducer element such as a needle, a cannula, a guide wire, an introducer element adapted for dialysis, an introducer element adapted for catheterization, a trocar, or any other introducer element used to access the lumen of a tubular tissue structure or used to access a body cavity.

Abstract: In an electrographic printer or copier using an LED for exposing the photoconductor, an arrangement of two disconnectable flat conductors are provided which form part of the electrical connection between a current supply and an exposure system. A first flat conductor contains a first current carrying metal strip, at least one second current carrying metal strip which has at least sections thereof in parallel to the first metal strip, and at least one insulating strip which insulates the second metal strip from the first metal strip. The first flat conductor provides a connection with the second flat conductor which has the first metal strip protruding beyond the insulating strip. The second flat conductor has essentially the same geometrical structure as the first flat conductor at least at the connection point.

Abstract: A printer or copier has an optical character generator for reproducing raster image data in grey-scale displays. Integrated light sources in the form of LEDs arranged in arrays are aligned to form a print line. A control IC is provided for each LED array. Groups of the control ICs are formed in which information is shifted for the switch on time of all LEDs of a group starting with the first control IC to the next IC. The ICs are connected together by bonding. A ramp circuit is provided to prevent current surges when the LEDs are switched on. A flat unit that extends along the character generator is used to transmit information and power to the control ICs. Busbars ensure that power is provided to the LEDs.

Abstract: An electrophotographic process and arrangement for generates a macro-charge zone inkable by toner applicators and delimited by an inking limit (EG) having an adjustable contour on a photoconductor of a printing or copying machine, using at least one exposure-variable and position-variable controllable light source (LED), such as an LED comb or laser. By controlling the exposure of the light source and its radiation position on the photoconductor and by controlling a bias voltage (UB) which can be applied between photoconductor and toner applicator, an electrostatic potential relief (UR) made up of individual adjacent micro-charge zones (UM) of exposure-dependent size is generated on the photoconductor and the inking limit (EG) is defined, the contour of the inking limit being determined by the bias voltage level (UB) on the potential relief (UR).

Abstract: An air freshener device which indicates when air freshening fragrance formulation contained therein is consumed. The device has a plurality of chambers which contain the same or different fragrance formulations. The inner walls of the chambers are contrastingly colored with respect to the fragrance formulation so that, when the fragrance formulation is consumed, the colored walls are exposed indicating to the user that the formulation within that chamber has been depleted. The multi-chamber feature of the device provides the possibility of multiple fragrance choices and, at the same time, allows for the release of fragrance for an extended period of time.

Abstract: Device for applying liquid materials to the skin, said device having a liquid container, a poromeric plastic applicator head, and a diaphragm spring holding the applicator in said device. The diaphragm spring provides a liquid tight seal between the poromeric applicator head and the liquid container and also allows movement of the poromeric applicator head in a vertical direction to create a pressure within the liquid container and provide force to aid in moving the liquid through the poromeric applicator head to its outer surface. The poromeric applicator head is also provided with a capillary pressure compensating valve to maintain substantially equal pressure within and without the dispensing container.