Abstract: The invention concerns new guanidine derivatives of formula (I), methods of preparing them and their use in drugs containing such compounds.

Abstract: Improvements in hydroenhancement efficiency are obtained by operating a manifold in relative movement to fabric transported under the manifold so as to deliver a low energy to the fabric per pass in multiple passes on the fabric. This results in greater enhancement efficiency and reduction in wasted energy, and also improves fabric coverage and reduces fabric shrinkage. The low-energy-per-pass, multiple-pass approach can be implemented with improved hydroenhancing equipment of reduced equipment size and cost which simulate multiple passes on the fabric. In one embodiment, a jigging hydroenhancing equipment transports the fabric back and forth under a stationary manifold between a pair of unwind/windup reels to simulate multiple passes on the fabric. Other embodiments employ a manifold or manifold system that is reciprocated, oscillated, or rotated to simulate multiple passes on the fabric. Other variations for improving hydroenhancement are disclosed.

Abstract: A wire brake for use with automatic wedge bonding machines which have cutting pliers arranged behind the associated bonding tool and movable along the bonding wire for detaching bonding wire from the open pliers. The wire brake includes guiding members having a plurality of deflectors that can be applied to the bonding wire, the guiding members having two planes from which the bonding wire can be laterally deflected. A central deflector is provided for deflecting the bonding wire from the planes. The central deflector projects between the two planes for guidance of the bonding wire and is displaceable transverse to the longitudinal extension of the bonding wire. Additional guiding members are arranged opposite the planes such that the bonding wire rides between the central deflector and the additional guiding members when the bonding wire is deflected.

Abstract: An electrical cable (1) for signal transmission includes a pair of signal transmission groups (12), a single non-insulated first drain wire (14) sandwiched between adjacent inner sides (154) of the signal transmission groups and a pair of non-insulated second drain wires (16) disposed at opposite outer sides (156) of the transmission groups. Each signal transmission group has a pair of insulated signal conductors (13) and a layer (15) of shielding surrounding the insulated signal conductors. Both the first and second drain wires are electrically contacted with outside surfaces (152) of the layers of shielding for providing grounding function. All the signal conductors and the first and second drain wires are arranged side by side and their axes fall on a common plane (10). An optional jacket (17) is wrapped on the signal transmission groups and the first and second drain wires.

Abstract: Method for allocating a remote controller to a base station, having the following steps: emission of a search signal by the base station, reception of the search signal, comparison with a reference signal, and emission of a “present” signal by the actuation element if the search signal matches the reference signal. If no “present” signal arrives in response to a search signal, emission of a search signal by the base station is repeated after a repetition time has elapsed. Execution of the method is accomplished by way of a base station which has means for detecting the time Ts that has elapsed since emission of a search signal, and by way of a remote controller which switches from an idle state into an active state upon arrival of a search signal.

Abstract: A data structure for representing a general n-dimensional polygonal mesh. The data structure includes a structure record and a data record for each three dimensional shape. The structural record contains polygonal model connectivity information and further includes a stitching record that defines corresponding polygonal (triangular) mesh edge pairs and a polygonal (triangular) tree record representing a polygon (triangle) tree. The stitching record includes a vertex tree and a set of jump edges. The data record includes at least three polygonal records, each corresponding to a polygon. Each polygonal record is associated with a face of said polygonal model and classifies its corresponding polygon as either a leaf polygon, a running polygon or a branching polygon. Polygonal shapes are encoded into the data structure by first building a spanning tree for the polygonal mesh. A set of cut edges are derived for the polygonal mesh. The stitching record is constructed for the set of cut edges.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article, e.g., pantiliner pad, for use with a thong shaped undergarment. The pad is of rectangular shape and includes a tapering, e.g., truncated triangle, absorbent core adhesively secured between a rectangular moisture pervious top sheet and a rectangular moisture impervious outer cover. Portions of the top sheet and outer cover extending beyond the margins of the core form a pair of triangular mounting flaps. The pad also includes adhesive stripes on the outer cover to secure the pad in place to the undergarment.

Abstract: A semiconductor process is disclosed which forms a field plate structure that integrally contacts an emitter region of a bipolar junction transistor by construction, without intervening interconnect layers or contacts. In one embodiment, a single-layer polysilicon electrode forms a field plate electrode which integrally interconnects to a traditional diffused emitter region formed before the polysilicon layer is deposited. This allows for deeper emitter regions required by the deep base regions needed for high-voltage bipolar devices. Moreover, the polysilicon layer, including the polysilicon electrode forming the field plate electrode, may be used as a local interconnect layer.

Abstract: Rotatable plastic rollers are produced by either injecting between a roller shaft and an outer running roller layer a thermoplastic material which, during cooling down, shrinks toward the roller shaft and away from the outer running roller layer on account of a contraction in volume or, in the multi-component injection-molding process, by first injecting the outer running roller layer and then injecting between the latter and the roller shaft a thermoplastic material which then likewise shrinks toward the roller shaft and away from the outer running roller layer. The process produces plastic rollers comprising an inner running roller layer (2), which is bonded solidly with the roller shaft (1), and an outer running roller layer (3), which can rotate freely with respect to said inner layer by means of a sliding gap (6). The roller shaft may optionally also be sheathed with a thermoplastic elastomer. This may take place in the same process during the multi-component injection molding.

Abstract: A method of making an electroconductive pattern on a support is disclosed. The support is provided with a polymer layer containing a polythiophene, a polyanion and a di- or polyhydroxy organic compound. Said layer is characterized by an initial surface resistivity (SRi) having a value which is higher than 104 &OHgr;/□, or more preferably higher than 106 &OHgr;/□. By heating selected areas of the polymer layer, the surface resistivity of these areas is reduced to SRi/&Dgr; wherein &Dgr; is at least 10, preferably at least 103 and more preferable at least 105. The electroconductive pattern thus obtained can be used as an electronic circuit for making an electric or semiconductor device such as a printed circuit board, an integrated circuit, a display, an electroluminescent device or a photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: Measurement data collected by isolated ADCs in multiple channels may be related. In such a scenario, data may be transmitted to a microcontroller or programmable logic device for centralized processing. Gain and offset of the ADCs in different channels, particularly their drift relative to one another, is an issue which requires attention. In particular, a pair of precision resistors is provided to calibrate the different channels. The ADCs may be factory calibrated and the ratio between the two precision resistors stored within the ADCs. The ADCs may later self-calibrate by comparing their relative gains to the stored resistor ratio. Gain of one of the ADCs may be adjusted relative to the other in order to maintain a relative gain calibration. Although absolute gain is not calibrated (as the resistors are isolated) for particular applications, only relative gain between the ADCs is relevant.

Abstract: In order to make it easier to mount for instance playground equipment comprising a tube construction which is anchored to a base the subject invention offers a simplification by incorporating a means to facilitate the longitudinal adjustment of the grooves in relation to the base. This means comprises a tube piece (2) extending in the tube (1), which tube piece is anchored to the base and which is configured with longitudinal folds for the formation of outwardly open channels (4). In these channels (4) a wedge element (3) is inserted which by means of bolts (6) through the tube (1) can tighten the wedge and due to the cross sectional shape of the grooves cause the tube piece (2) to expand so that it squeezes against the inside of the tube (1). In this manner the tube (1) can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction in connection with both the mounting and the subsequent adjustment.

Abstract: For synchronization purposes, a transmitter (TX) multiplexes a pilot carrier with carriers whereon data elements (DATA) are modulated, and transmits the pilot carrier together with the modulated carriers to a receiver (RX). The immunity of the pilot carrier for interferers, such as radio amateur signals, is improved by modulating the pilot carrier with a non-constant signal, for instance a random signal, an alternating signal or even scrambled data elements (DATA), before transmission thereof. Since demodulation of the pilot carrier in the receiver (RX) and averaging successive demodulated pilot carriers reduces the effect of the interference induced on the non-constantly modulated pilot carrier, the degradation of the synchronization between transmitter (TX and receiver (RX) is reduced significantly.

Abstract: The automated machine includes exchangeable spacing assemblies from which the positions of the various rollers, as well as the curve of the perforations in the stack(s) of sheets are determined for a spiraling a given coil size into the stack of sheets. Various sizes of spacing assemblies are provided to allow the operator to the binding machine to bind various sizes of coils into a stack of sheets by exchanging the spacing assemblies. Two support surfaces support the halves of thick books, the coil spiraling through stacks of sheets positioned on both support surfaces simultaneously. The stack(s) of sheets with a coil inserted therethrough drops to a crimping station when the rollers separate and the support surfaces pivot toward a vertical position. Once the crimping operation has been performed, an ejector ejects the book from the crimping station, and book exits the machine under the force of gravity.

Abstract: Optically active amines of the formula I 1

Abstract: A semiconductor device, full bridge converter employing the same, and methods of fabrication thereof are provided. The device includes a vertical MOSFET having a parasitic body diode at a junction face between a body region and a semiconductor layer thereof. The parasitic body diode is suppressed by having no direct electrical connection to the body region, resulting in the parasitic body diode being open-circuited within the MOSFET. Co-packaged with the MOSFET is a separate bypass diode connected across a source and a drain of the MOSFET. The bypass diode functions to clamp the voltage across the MOSFET without employing the parasitic, electrically isolated body diode of the MOSFET.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a micromechanical component has the steps: providing a substrate having a front side and a back side; structuring the front side of the substrate; at least partially covering the structured front side of the substrate with a protective layer containing germanium; structuring the back of the substrate; and at least partially removing the protective layer containing germanium from the structured front side of the substrate.

Abstract: A process for filling a trench having sidewalls and a floor in a semiconductor device or integrated circuit comprises: forming an insulating layer on the sidewalls and floor of a trench in a semiconductor substrate, substantially filling the trench with semiconductor material, removing semiconductor material from an upper portion of the trench, depositing a first layer of BPSG in the upper portion of the trench, heating the substrate to a first temperature greater than about 850° C. and up to about 1100° C., depositing a second layer of BPSG above the first layer of BPSG, and heating the substrate to a second temperature greater than about 850° C. and up to about 1100° C. The first and second BPSG layers each comprises boron and phosphorus in a weight ratio of boron: phosphorus of greater than 1:1.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula 1 1

Abstract: A new plant variety of chrysanthemum producing pink daisy-type flowers with pink ray florets and yellow disc florets.