Abstract: Bevel saws and methods of adjusting a fence of a bevel saw are disclosed herein. The bevel saws include a workpiece support that defines a workpiece support surface. The bevel saws also include a user-actuated assembly and an assembly attachment structure that operatively attaches the user-actuated assembly to the workpiece support. The assembly attachment structure includes a blade bevel angle adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a blade bevel angle of the bevel saw blade. The bevel saws also include a fence that defines a fence surface that extends away from the workpiece support surface. The fence includes a first fence region and a second fence region. The first fence region and the second fence region define a blade-receiving gap therebetween, and the fence further includes a gap adjustment mechanism configured to automatically adjust the blade-receiving gap based, at least in part, on the blade bevel angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle (1) which has an electrical machine (7) with at least three phases, an electrical energy store (13) and a power electronics system (12) having a plurality of switching elements, wherein the switching elements of the power electronics system (12) are actuated for electrically connecting the phases to the energy store (13), in order to produce a generator deceleration moment. Provision is made for a driving situation of the motor vehicle (1) to be determined, wherein an actuation method is selected from amongst a group of at least two possible actuation methods according to the determined driving situation, and wherein the switching elements are actuated according to the selected actuation method.

Abstract: A method for transporting workpiece parts out of a cutting area of a laser cutting machine includes: moving a first holding device for holding workpiece parts along a first guide in a transporting direction transverse to a direction of movement of a laser cutting head, and moving a second holding device along a second guide in the transporting direction transverse to the direction of movement of the laser cutting head. First workpiece parts, which are cut within the cutting area from a first half of a workpiece, are transported from the cutting area into the storage area by the first holding device. Second workpiece parts, which are cut within the cutting area from a second half of the workpiece, are transported from the cutting area into storage area by the second holding device. The transportation of the first and second workpiece parts takes place in alternation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for calibrating a spectroradiometer (1), comprising the following method steps: capture of light measurement data by the measurement of the radiation of at least one standard light source (4) using the spectroradiometer (1) that is to be calibrated; derivation of calibrated data from the light measurement data by the comparison of the captured light measurement data with known data of the standard light source (4); and calibration of the spectroradiometer (1) according to the calibration data. The aim of the invention is to provide a reliable and practical method for calibrating the spectroradiometer (1). In particular, the synchronism of spectroradiometers (1) situated in different locations (9, 10, 11) is to be produced simply and reliably. To achieve this aim, the validity, i.e.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for generating light, comprising a plurality of light sources (1), —a control device (2), which drives the light sources (1), and a superimposition optical unit, which superimposes the light emitted by the light sources (1) in an exit opening (3). It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus which is improved compared with the prior art. For this purpose, the invention proposes that the superimposition optical unit comprises a first concave mirror (4), in the focal plane of which the light sources (1) are situated, an optical grating (5), onto which the first concave mirror (4) reflects the light (6) emitted by the light sources (1), and —a second concave mirror (7), which reflects the light (8) diffracted at the optical grating (5) onto the exit opening (3) situated at the focus of the second concave mirror (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for generating light, comprising a plurality of light sources (1), —a control device (2), which drives the light sources (1), and a superimposition optical unit, which superimposes the light emitted by the light sources (1) in an exit opening (3). It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus which is improved compared with the prior art. For this purpose, the invention proposes that the superimposition optical unit comprises a first concave mirror (4), in the focal plane of which the light sources (1) are situated, an optical grating (5), onto which the first concave mirror (4) reflects the light (6) emitted by the light sources (1), and —a second concave mirror (7), which reflects the light (8) diffracted at the optical grating (5) onto the exit opening (3) situated at the focus of the second concave mirror (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for calibrating a spectroradiometer (1), comprising the following method steps: capture of light measurement data by the measurement of the radiation of at least one standard light source (4) using the spectroradiometer (1) that is to be calibrated; derivation of calibrated data from the light measurement data by the comparison of the captured light measurement data with known data of the standard light source (4); and calibration of the spectroradiometer (1) according to the calibration data. The aim of the invention is to provide a reliable and practical method for calibrating the spectroradiometer (1). In particular, the synchronism of spectroradiometers (1) situated in different locations (9, 10, 11) is to be produced simply and reliably. To achieve this aim, the validity, i.e.

Abstract: The use of raffinose as a glass-forming agent for freeze-dried compositions intended for use in conducting chemical or biochemical reactions such as the PCR. Thus, for instance, there is provided a composition for carrying out a chemical or biochemical reaction, said composition being in a freeze-dried form and comprising (i) a set of reagents comprising at least some of the chemical or biochemical reagents necessary for conducting said chemical or biochemical reaction, and (ii) raffinose. Kits comprising these compositions and methods of using them form a further aspect of the invention.

Abstract: Materials which are not themselves storage-stable at room temperature are made suitable for storage by mixing them with a carrier substance and spray drying the resulting mixture so as to form particles containing both the material and the carrier substance in which the carrier substance is in an amorphous, i.e. glassy or rubbery, state. Formation of such a composition greatly enhances stability. The material stored may be a biological material such as an enzyme, the components of a chemical reaction such as reagents for carrying out an assay, or even viable biological cells.

Abstract: Materials which are not themselves storage-stable at room temperature are made suitable for storage by mixing them with a carrier substance and spray drying the resulting mixture so as to form particles containing both the material and the carrier substance in which the carrier substance is in an amorphous, i.e. glassy or rubbery, state. Formation of such a composition greatly enhances stability. The material stored may be a biological material such as an enzyme, the components of a chemical reaction such as reagents for carrying out an assay, or even viable biological cells.

Abstract: Materials which are not themselves storage-stable at room temperature are made suitable for storage by mixing them with a carrier substance and spray drying the resulting mixture so as to form particles containing both the material and the carrier substance in which the carrier substance is in an amorphous, i.e. glassy or rubbery, state. Formation of such a composition greatly enhances stability. The material stored may be a biological material such as an enzyme, the components of a chemical reaction such as reagents for carrying out an assay, or even viable biological cells.

Abstract: In a composition which has an amorphous, undercooled, glassy phase containing a water-soluble or water-swellable substance in an amorphous form, a sugar, which is capable of existing as a crystalline hydrate, is used as an agent to dehydrate the amorphous phase by crystallisation therefrom, and thereby enhance the glass transition temperature of the residual amorphous phase.

Abstract: Materials which are not themselves storage-stable at room temperature are made suitable for storage by mixing them with a carrier substance and spray drying the resulting mixture so as to form particles containing both the material and the carrier substance in which the carrier substance is in an amorphous, i.e. glassy or rubbery, state. Formation of such a composition greatly enhances stability. The material stored may be a biological material such as an enzyme, the components of a chemical reaction such as reagents for carrying out an assay, or even viable biological cells.

Abstract: A face masque that applies cooling therapy to facial features of a patient. The masque is formed of two nylon or plastic layers that define a closed interior space and filled with a cooling medium that includes water, glycerin and hydroxyethyl cellulose. The masque controls the rate of heat dissipation from a user based upon the heat capacity, mass, rheology and composition of the materials used. The masque is lighter than conventional water-filled ice packs. It remains unfrozen and malleable even when cooled to sub-zero temperatures at which water-filled packs would freeze solid. The masque readily conforms to facial features due to the materials used, thereby contributing to improved comfort on the part of a user. Further, the masque possesses improved cooling therapy because it remains cold for longer periods of time relative to water-filled ice packs. Optionally, the masque accommodates eye inserts placed between a main body of the masque and recesses of the patient's eyes.

Abstract: In a composition which has an amorphous, undercooled, glassy phase containing a water-soluble or water-swellable substance in an amorphous form, a sugar, which is capable of existing as a crystalline hydrate, is used as an agent to dehydrate the amorphous phase by crystallization therefrom, and thereby enhance the glass transition temperature of the residual amorphous phase.

Abstract: Materials which are not themselves storage-stable at room temperature are made suitable for storage by mixing them with a carrier substance and spray drying the resulting mixture so as to form particles containing both the material and the carrier substance in which the carrier substance is in an amorphous, i.e. glassy or rubbery, state. Formation of such a composition greatly enhances stability. The material stored may be a biological material such as an enzyme, the components of a chemical reaction such as reagents for carrying out an assay, or even viable biological cells.

Abstract: A material or mixture of materials which is not itself storage stable is rendered storage stable by incorporation into a water-soluble or swellable glassy or rubbery composition which can then be stored at ambient temperature. Recovery is by adding aqueous solution to the composition.

Abstract: A material or mixture of materials which is not itself storage stable is rendered storage stable by incorporation into a water-soluble or swellable glassy or rubbery composition which can then be stored at ambient temperature. Recovery is by adding aqueous solution to the composition.

Abstract: A material or mixture of materials which is not itself storage stable is rendered storage stable by incorporation into a water-soluble or swellable glassy or rubbery composition which can then be stored at ambient temperature. Recovery is by adding aqueous solution to the composition.

Abstract: A material or mixture of materials which is not itself storage stable is rendered storage stable by incorporation into a water-soluble or swellable glassy or rubbery composition which can then be stored at ambient temperature. Recovery is by adding aqueous solution to the composition.