Abstract: A coupling element connectable to a string of one or more pipes, for example, a drill string of one or more pipes or drill pipes is provided. The coupling element is configured to excite, responsive to a data signal fed to the coupling element, an electromagnetic wave in the string. The coupling element comprises a feed portion at a first end of the coupling element, the feed portion to receive the data signal, a first electrically conductive portion extending from the feed portion towards a second end of the coupling element, the second end to be connected to the string for forming an electrically conductive connection between the first electrically conductive portion and the string, and a second electrically conductive portion extending from the feed portion towards the second end of the coupling element. The first and second electrically conductive portions are arranged so as to define a waveguide. The waveguide expands in a direction from the first end towards the second end.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining an interference in a transmission medium during a transmission of a data input signal according to an embodiment has a transform module configured to transform the data input signal from a time domain to a frequency domain comprising a plurality of frequency channels to obtain a frequency-domain data signal comprising a plurality of spectral coefficients, wherein each spectral coefficient is assigned to one of the frequency channels, an analysis module configured to determine the interference by determining one or more spectral interference coefficients, wherein each spectral interference coefficient is assigned to one frequency channel.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for elucidating the three-dimensional structure of compounds by X-ray diffraction (X-ray SCD) characterized in that the compound is co-analyte crystallized with tetraaryladamantanes according to general formula I Wherein R and R? are identical or different residues selected from the group consisting of O—R1, S—R1, NHR1, NR1R2, F, Cl, Br or I and R1, R2 stand for identical or different, substituted on not substituted aliphatic or aromatic residues having 1 to 25 carbon atoms and the the three-dimensional structure of the compound is obtained by X-ray diffraction (X-ray SCD).

Abstract: An apparatus for determining an interference in a transmission medium during a transmission of a data input signal according to an embodiment has a transform module configured to transform the data input signal from a time domain to a frequency domain comprising a plurality of frequency channels to obtain a frequency-domain data signal comprising a plurality of spectral coefficients, wherein each spectral coefficient is assigned to one of the frequency channels, an analysis module configured to determine the interference by determining one or more spectral interference coefficients, wherein each spectral interference coefficient is assigned to one frequency channel.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may address education of users about options and may further address the choice of options to be recommended to a given user, based on the user's confidence about a chosen target asset price underlying the options. Methods directed to such applications may be computer-implemented or otherwise implemented.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may address education of users about options and may further address the choice of options to be recommended to a given user, based on the user's confidence about a chosen target asset price underlying the options. Methods directed to such applications may be computer-implemented or otherwise implemented.

Abstract: A transcutaneous access port to a user has a coupling member destined to be anchored in a bone of the user. A first valve system is removably connectable to the coupling member and a second valve system is removably connected to the first valve system. An internal conduit is connected at its proximal end to the access port and at its distal end to a vascular structure of the user. An external conduit is connected to the access port and to an extracorporeal device. A traversing cavity is formed in the bone at an implantation site of the user, passing the internal conduit. The internal conduit is routed through the traversing cavity to connect its distal end to the vascular structure of the user. The coupling member is anchored to the bone at the implantation site. The proximal end of the internal conduit is connected to the access port.

Abstract: Implantable access port for removal and/or return of fluids to a patient, comprising an internal conduit connectable at its proximal end to the access port and at its distal end to a vascular structure of the patient; an external conduit connectable at its proximal end to the access port and at its distal end to an extracorporeal device; and a transcutaneous coupling member destined to be anchored in a tissue of the patient and comprising a first valve system operable to be in an open or closed configuration; the coupling member further comprises a second valve system removably connectable to the first valve system and operable to be in an open or closed configuration, such as to establish fluid communication between the internal and external conduits when the first and second valve systems are connected and in open configuration.

Abstract: A transcutaneous implantable access port for removal and/or return of fluids of a patient comprises a fixation unit adapted to be fixed to a bone of the patient; a valve unit comprising a sealing membrane at its distal end and one or more chambers; an internal conduit fluidly connectable to vascular structure of the patient and releasably connectable to the valve unit to establish fluidic communication between the internal conduit and said one or more chambers; and an extracorporeal connecting member having an end portion. The extracorporeal connecting member is connectable to the distal end of the valve unit, opening and closing a fluidic passage between the connecting member and said one or several chambers when the connecting member is respectively connected to the access port and withdrawn therefrom. The access port can be used for high volume removal and/or return of blood or other fluids from the patient.

Abstract: Implantable access device for removal and/or return of fluids to a patient, comprising a casing attached to an internal conduit to be connected with a lumen of the patient; a connector attached at the casing and connected to an external conduit, and arranged for attachment of an extracorporeal lumen to the device; and an actuator unit within the casing to selectively allow or block the fluid communication between the internal conduit and the external conduit; the device further comprising a fixation unit integrated in or attached at the casing arranged for fixation of the device to a bone of the patient; wherein the fixation unit extends axially along the longitudinal axis of the device. The disclosed access device can be used for high volume removal and/or return of blood or other fluids from the patient.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods of investor education in the field of valuing and selecting stock options for investment.

Abstract: A transcutaneous implantable access port for removal and/or return of fluids of a patient comprises a fixation unit adapted to be fixed to a bone of the patient; a valve unit comprising a sealing membrane at its distal end and one or more chambers; an internal conduit fluidly connectable to vascular structure of the patient and releasably connectable to the valve unit to establish fluidic communication between the internal conduit and said one or more chambers; and an extracorporeal connecting member having an end portion. The extracorporeal connecting member is connectable to the distal end of the valve unit, opening and closing a fluidic passage between the connecting member and said one or several chambers when the connecting member is respectively connected to the access port and withdrawn therefrom. The access port can be used for high volume removal and/or return of blood or other fluids from the patient.

Abstract: A transcutaneous access port to a user has a coupling member destined to be anchored in a bone of the user. A first valve system is removably connectable to the coupling member and a second valve system is removably connected to the first valve system. An internal conduit is connected at its proximal end to the access port and at its distal end to a vascular structure of the user. An external conduit is connected to the access port and to an extracorporeal device. A traversing cavity is formed in the bone at an implantation site of the user, passing the internal conduit. The internal conduit is routed through the traversing cavity to connect its distal end to the vascular structure of the user. The coupling member is anchored to the bone at the implantation site. The proximal end of the internal conduit is connected to the access port.

Abstract: Implantable access device for removal and/or return of fluids to a patient, comprising a casing attached to an internal conduit to be connected with a lumen of the patient; a connector attached at the casing and connected to an external conduit, and arranged for attachment of an extracorporeal lumen to the device; and an actuator unit within the casing to selectively allow or block the fluid communication between the internal conduit and the external conduit; the device further comprising a fixation unit integrated in or attached at the casing arranged for fixation of the device to a bone of the patient; wherein the fixation unit extends axially along the longitudinal axis of the device. The disclosed access device can be used for high volume removal and/or return of blood or other fluids from the patient.

Abstract: A test medium and the use of a corresponding test material are provided for detecting the mechanical load in different assemblies, such as, for example, washing, cleaning and drying machines. A substrate is used, which under mechanical stress loses part of its volume, its weight, or its area, the loss then related to the treatment or processing in the assemblies. The test medium is preferably formed by a fabric composite.

Abstract: A testing medium to which corresponding particles are applied in a defined density. In washing machines, the particles are detached from the testing medium by the mechanical stressing of the testing medium inside the drum, by tumbling, bending or stretching. The physical and/or chemical treatment of the testing medium inside a dishwasher, under various water jets, causes the particles to be detached from the testing medium. The number of particles remaining on the testing medium after the cleaning, washing and/or drying process is a value related to the stressing of the testing medium, and hence to the quality of cleaning and the physical and/or chemical activity of the aggregate during the process. The testing medium can be used in any aggregate which carries out at least one of these processes. Washing machines and dishwashers thus represent only an example.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test means and to the use of a corresponding test material for detecting the mechanical load in different assemblies, such as, for example, washing, cleaning and drying machines. The basic idea of the invention is to use a substrate which, under mechanical stress, loses part of its volume, of its weight and/or of its area and is then put in relation to the treatment or processing in the assemblies. A test means consisting of a fabric composite is preferably proposed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds comprising a steroid hormone linked to a DNA-interacting molecule that target nucleic acids to the cell nucleus. Further, the invention relates to a method for introducing nucleic acids into the nucleus of cells with the help of such compounds. Pharmaceutical preparations containing such compounds and the use of such compounds for gene therapy are also provided.