Abstract: A process for preparing linear or branched primary alcohols with 3 to 13 carbon atoms from linear or branched alkanes with 3 to 13 carbon atoms by incubating a host organism having a functional P153 enzyme under elevated pressure in the presence of oxygen.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1-butanol from butane by incubating a host organism having a functional P153 enzyme under elevated butane pressure in the presence of oxygen.

Abstract: A long stator motor, particularly for driving a magnetic levitation transport system, includes a stator iron, inside of which grooves for accommodating cable windings are provided. At least two cable windings are placed one above the other by running at least two cables inside each groove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling system comprising an essentially flat evaporator consisting of individual evaporation plates (3a). Each evaporation plate comprises two high-grade steel plates (9 and 10) of different thicknesses, that are assembled by means of welding points (6) and welding seams (8). A channel (14) is formed between the high-grade steel plates (9 and 10), through which a coolant flows. Preferably, the evaporator forms part of the inner housing of a refrigerating appliance. The evaporator is produced by welding the plates (9 and 10) together. Compressed air is then blown between the plates (9 and 10), whereby the thinner of the two plates (9,10) is curved in such a way the channel (14) is created for the coolant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel conveying unit comprising an electric motor and a return ring (8) that is made of plastic-bonded ferrite as a single piece along with magnetic shells (10). The magnetic shells (10) induce a magnetic flux that is closed by the return ring (8). The electric motor requires a particularly low number of parts that are to be assembled and can be produced inexpensively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for setting the feed rate of a fuel pump unit, which sucks up fuel from a fuel tank 8, as a function of the feed pressure, which is built up by the fuel pump unit, in an outlet 25 of the fuel pump unit, which outlet leads to an internal combustion engine. The fuel pump unit has a first pump stage and a second pump stage, the two pump stages being connected in parallel below a defined feed pressure in the outlet 25 of the fuel pump unit and being connected in series above the defined feed pressure.

Abstract: A long stator motor, particularly for driving a magnetic levitation transport system, includes a stator iron, inside of which grooves for accommodating cable windings are provided. At least two cable windings are placed one above the other by running at least two cables inside each groove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for setting the feed rate of a fuel pump unit, which sucks up fuel from a fuel tank 8, as a function of the feed pressure, which is built up by the fuel pump unit, in an outlet 25 of the fuel pump unit, which outlet leads to an internal combustion engine. The fuel pump unit has a first pump stage and a second pump stage, the two pump stages being connected in parallel below a defined feed pressure in the outlet 25 of the fuel pump unit and being connected in series above the defined feed pressure.

Abstract: Use of &ggr;-GT inhibitors for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a degenerative disease, in particular of chronic renal diseases or inner ear degenerative diseases.

Abstract: A side strut (5) for a lower steering arm of a tractor has a single-action hydraulic cylinder and a setting unit with a hollow cylinder (17) and an adjustable setting element 20. The setting element (20) includes a threaded bore (30) which receives a threaded rod (32). The hydraulic cylinder has a first attaching element (6) to connect to a tractor. The threaded rod (32) has a second attaching element (7) to connect a lower steering arm. In the fully moved-out position of the hydraulic cylinder, the setting element (20) is rotatable by an actuating lever (33). Thus, the threaded rod (32) moves in and out. To prevent any rotation, a first holding element (36) is provided. The actuating lever (33) engages the holding element in a rest position.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying magnetic dispersions to nonmagnetic substrates is optimized by means of an attracting magnet which is opposite the application slot of an extrusion coater and is covered with a soft iron strip in an angular manner. The leading edge of the soft iron strip is arranged virtually opposite the application slot. A curved guide element in front of the soft iron strip improves the gliding behavior of the substrate during application.

Abstract: A knife coater for the application of one or more magnetizable dispersions located one on top of the other to a moving flexible substrate by means of a plurality of coater slots which are arranged essentially horizontally and parallel to one another in a multipart block and are fed from reservoirs is described, the outlet orifices of the coater slots being essentially opposite the summit of a concave support surface for the substrate, the substrate transporting the applied layers, the outlet surfaces of the coater block which are opposite the support surface being adapted to the radius of the roll and the inflow gap being larger than the outflow gap.

Abstract: A process and device for controlling the inclination of rail vehicle boxes in a railway vehicle, the rail vehicle boxes sitting on spring-suspended bogies with at least one pair of wheels which can be pivoted about the longitudinal axis. The centrifugal acceleration in the horizontal plane is determined and a setpoint is calculated for the absolute inclination of the box relative to the earth. An actual value of the absolute inclination of the box relative to the earth is determined and at least one control signal is formed from the difference between the setpoint and the actual value of the absolute inclination of the box. The angle between the bogie and the box is adjusted across the direction of travel as a function of the control signal thus formed. This makes it possible to control the inclination of the box independently of the type of track banking design and any possible interference.

Abstract: According to an illustrative example of this invention, a gas spring is incorporated into a tennis racket. This gas spring is connected with some of the strings such as to maintain a predetermined tension within the strings irrespective of possible elongation of the strings during operation.

Abstract: In an illustrative example, an oscillation damper for damping the steering movement of the handle bar of a motorcycle comprises a cylinder and a piston rod axially movable with respect to the cylinder. A damping piston is provided at the inner end of the piston rod and divides the cavity within the cylinder into two working chambers. These working chambers are interconnected by at least one axial bore through the piston. Valve discs are provided on both axial end faces of the piston. These valve discs are fixed to the piston in their respective central areas. Circumferential areas of the valve discs define circumferential gaps with the respective end faces. In response to the velocity of axial relative movement of the piston rod with respect to the cylinder the circumferential areas of respective valve discs are approached to the respective end faces. So the damping resistance is increased.

Abstract: A service car for storing and making available tools, accessories and the like comprises a travelling base. At least one column extends upwards from said travelling base. At least one platform is vertically movable along the column. A balancing gas spring is provided within the column. This balancing gas spring acts onto the platform opposite to the action of gravity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wind-driven generating plant for utilizing the energy contained in land and sea winds with at least one blade rotatable about a rotation axis, which is arranged in oblique-angled manner to the horizontal and is optionally connected to a pylon arranged so as to rotate coaxially to the rotation axis of the blade or blades, whereby the hub thereof used for receiving the blade base with associated energy transmission means is connected to a supporting member. Each rotor blade is at an angle .beta. of approximately 40.degree. to 80.degree. to the rotation axis of the rotor, which is oriented at an angle .alpha. of approximately 30.degree. to 70.degree. to the horizontal. The supporting member is arranged on a frame so as to rotate about a vertical axis or at an axis arranged in oblique-angled manner to the vertical.