Abstract: Described are fiber materials with improved properties and a process for producing the same. The fiber materials have, at the same time, improved mechanical and antimicrobial properties as well as improved wear properties (i.e. “softness”), without the occurrence of severe discoloration imparted by the antimicrobial agent added.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a waveguide interface comprising a first waveguide aperture, provided in a first waveguide device, a second waveguide aperture, provided in a second waveguide device, and a waveguide connecting tube having a longitudinal extension and comprising waveguide walls and a connecting waveguide aperture for transfer of microwave signals. The waveguide connecting tube comprises a first end that is adapted to be at least partly inserted into the first waveguide aperture, and a second end that is adapted to be at least partly inserted into the second waveguide aperture, such that the first waveguide aperture and the second waveguide aperture are electrically connected via the waveguide connecting tube.

Abstract: A filter device for routing microwave/RF signals is disclosed comprising an antenna port and at least one filter unit. Each filter unit comprises a receiving port, a transmitting port, an antenna node; a circulator comprising first, second, and third ports; and a receiver branch from the receiving port to the first port. The receiver branch comprises a receiver filter having first and second ports. Each filter unit also comprises a transmitter branch, comprising a transmitter filter having first and second ports. Moreover, the third port of the circulator is coupled to the antenna node. Each filter unit further comprises at least one of a receiver isolator coupled to the receiver filter and the circulator, and a transmitter isolator coupled to the transmitter filter and the circulator.

Abstract: Described is a fiber material having a substrate of non-ionic, non-woven fibers, and at least one additional component, which is an agent that comprises at least one group capable of forming a hydrogen bond, wherein the non-ionic, non-woven fibers are crosslinked by the agent. The fiber material can be of use in various fields, in particular household products, hygiene products and the like, these fiber materials are of particular use in wound treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed are materials comprising a fiber material and an agent having at least one having improved tensile strength, in particular wet tensile strength, vis-à-vis fiber materials known from the art. While these fiber materials may be of use in various fields, in particular household products, hygiene products and the like, these fiber materials are of particular use in wound treatment. Also disclosed is a method for producing these materials.

Abstract: A composite material (and its manufacture) is described that has (i) a first layer comprising an absorbent fiber material that is in contact with the area of use on its first side, (ii) a second layer comprising an absorbent material, said second layer being arranged on the second side of said first layer, wherein a plurality of channels extends through the entire first layer, from said first side to said second side thereof, and further extends into at least a portion of said second layer. This composite is of particular use in wound treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing an absorbent antimicrobial wound dressing which comprise steps of (a) preparing an antimicrobial coating composition by mixing an antimicrobial agent and one or more polymers in a solvent system that comprises a non-aqueous solvent, (b) contacting the antimicrobial coating composition of step (a) with a wound dressing substrate which comprises absorbent fibers or absorbent particles, and (c) drying the product of step (b). The present invention also provides absorbent antimicrobial wound dressings including those prepared by these methods as well as antimicrobial coating compositions and methods of producing antimicrobial coating compositions.

Abstract: A composite material (and its manufacture) is described that has (i) a first layer comprising an absorbent fiber material that is in contact with the area of use on its first side, (ii) a second layer comprising an absorbent material, said second layer being arranged on the second side of said first layer, wherein a plurality of channels extends through the entire first layer, from said first side to said second side thereof, and further extends into at least a portion of said second layer. This composite is of particular use in wound treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed are materials comprising a fiber material and an agent having at least one having improved tensile strength, in particular wet tensile strength, vis-à-vis fiber materials known from the art. While these fiber materials may be of use in various fields, in particular household products, hygiene products and the like, these fiber materials are of particular use in wound treatment. Also disclosed is a method for producing these materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing an absorbent antimicrobial wound dressing which comprise steps of (a) preparing an antimicrobial coating composition by mixing an antimicrobial agent and one or more polymers in a solvent system that comprises a non-aqueous solvent, (b) contacting the antimicrobial coating composition of step (a) with a wound dressing substrate which comprises absorbent fibers or absorbent particles, and (c) drying the product of step (b). The present invention also provides absorbent antimicrobial wound dressings including those prepared by these methods as well as antimicrobial coating compositions and methods of producing antimicrobial coating compositions.

Abstract: A public transit travel planning system and methodology that uses an extensive pre-processing approach of transit information prior to query time on order to determine optimal public transit routes for journeys. At query time, since the transit information has already been processed by the system, very little computation is needed in order to fulfill the query. The system then provides users with public transit directions in response to the queries for public transit journeys.

Abstract: A public transit travel planning system and methodology that uses an extensive pre-processing approach of transit information prior to query time on order to determine optimal public transit routes for journeys. At query time, since the transit information has already been processed by the system, very little computation is needed in order to fulfill the query. The system then provides users with public transit directions in response to the queries for public transit journeys.

Abstract: A public transit travel planning system and methodology that uses an extensive pre-processing approach of transit information prior to query time on order to determine optimal public transit routes for journeys. At query time, since the transit information has already been processed by the system, very little computation is needed in order to fulfill the query. The system then provides users with public transit directions in response to the queries for public transit journeys.

Abstract: A public transit travel planning system and methodology that uses an extensive pre-processing approach of transit information prior to query time on order to determine optimal public transit routes for journeys. At query time, since the transit information has already been processed by the system, very little computation is needed in order to fulfill the query. The system then provides users with public transit directions in response to the queries for public transit journeys.

Abstract: A vehicle clutch includes a clutch disc, a moveable pressure plate, a plurality of clutch levers, and an actuator to cause pressure plate to move by pivoting the clutch levers. Each of the clutch levers are pivotable around a first fulcrum, which is part of a clutch housing, a second fulcrum, which is part of the pressure plate, and a third fulcrum, which is part of the actuator. A pivot surface of each of the fulcrums around which the clutch levers pivot with a rolling action over the pivot surface is defined by a radius, which measures from a geometrical centre in each of the fulcrums and out to the pivot surface. A magnitude of the radius varies along the pivot surface in order to have a lever ratio of the clutch levers that varies as the clutch levers pivot.

Abstract: A public transit travel planning system and methodology that uses an extensive pre-processing approach of transit information prior to query time on order to determine optimal public transit routes for journeys. At query time, since the transit information has already been processed by the system, very little computation is needed in order to fulfill the query. The system then provides users with public transit directions in response to the queries for public transit journeys.

Abstract: Characteristics of micro electromechanical switches can be changed by applying a control signal which either changes one or more parameters of the micro electromechanical switches or which controls beam movement by feedback signals. It is thereby possible to change switching transient time, maximum switching frequency, power tolerance, and/or sensitivity (actuation voltage) of a micro electromechanical switch.

Abstract: Characteristics of micro electromechanical switches can be changed according to the invention by applying a control signal which either changes one or more parameters of the micro electromechanical switches or which controls beam movement by feedback signals. It is thereby possible to change switching transient time, maximum switching frequency, power tolerance, and/or sensitivity (actuation voltage) of a micro electromechanical switch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100, 200) for use in the detection of the power that passes through an electronic device, comprising means (110) for division of the power that enters the device into a first and a second branch. Each branch receives a predetermined proportion of the total input power with a predetermined phase difference between the signals that go into the branches, and the device comprises a first power detector (140) for the first branch and a means (130) for summation of the power in the two branches. The invention is characterized in that the device (100, 200) further comprises a second power detector (150) for the second branch, and in that the means (130) for summation can be controlled with regard to which branch and thereby to which power detector (140, 150) the sum of the power is diverted, and in that the device comprises, in one of its branches, means (120) for said control of the summator.

Abstract: Characteristics of micro electromechanical switches can be changed by applying a control signal which either changes one or more parameters of the micro electromechanical switches or which controls beam movement by feedback signals. It is thereby possible to change switching transient time, maximum switching frequency, power tolerance, and/or sensitivity (actuation voltage) of a micro electromechanical switch.