Abstract: An implantable fixation assembly (30) for removably securing a (medical) device in a human body is disclosed. The assembly includes: an anchor portion (1) securable to bone; a pair of spaced apart legs (15), at least one leg (15) being resiliently flexible, the ends (15a) of the legs (15) attached to the anchor portion (1); a clamp portion (2) attached towards or at the ends (15a) of the legs (15); a screw and nut combination having an axis of rotation longitudinal to the legs, the combination operably engaging at least one of the legs (15) so as to pull them together or push them apart thereby actuating the clamp portion (2) to secure the device, wherein the actuating is reversible for selectively gripping and releasing the device.

Abstract: A reciprocating engine and a method for regulating a reciprocating engine, in which a combustion chamber temperature ?-BRT in one or more cylinders is made available, wherein the combustion chamber temperature ?-BRT in the respective cylinder is measured, and the ignition point is individually regulated in one or more cylinders in such a way that an upward or downward deviation of the combustion chamber temperature ?-BRT from a predefined desired value S is minimal.

Abstract: A reciprocating engine and a method for regulating a reciprocating engine, in which a combustion chamber temperature ?-BRT in one or more cylinders is made available, wherein the combustion chamber temperature ?-BRT in the respective cylinder is measured, and the ignition point is individually regulated in one or more cylinders in such a way that an upward or downward deviation of the combustion chamber temperature ?-BRT from a predefined desired value S is minimal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of a phenylpyrrole, or a salt thereof, and a pyrion compound which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of a phenylpyrrole selected from fludioxonil, fenpiclonil or pyrrolnitrin, or a salt thereof, together with a pyrion compound selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine, rilopirox, pyrion disulfide, sodium pyrithione and zinc pyrithione; in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, virusses, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of imazalil, or a salt thereof, and hydroxypyridones which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of imazalil, or a salt thereof, together with one or more hydroxypyridones selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine and rilopirox in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, viruses, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of a phenylpyrrole, or a salt thereof, and a pyrion compound which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of a phenylpyrrole selected from fludioxonil, fenpiclonil or pyrroInitrin, or a salt thereof, together with a pyrion compound selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine, rilopirox, pyrion disulfide, sodium pyrithione and zinc pyrithione; in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, virusses, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of an anilinopyrimidine, or a salt thereof, and a pyrion compound, or a salt thereof, which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of an anilinopyrimidine, or a salt thereof, selected from the group consisting of pyrimethanil, cyprodinil or mepanipyrim, together with a pyrion compound selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine, rilopirox, pyrion disulfide, sodium pyrithione and zinc pyrithione in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to supplying ships in a harbor with external energy in order to prevent the formation of soot and CO2. For this purpose it is already known to supply ships with power from the wharfage. One problem in such a power supply provided from the wharf is that differences in the harbor's water level must be balanced for the power supply of a ship in the harbor. Furthermore, the operational readiness of such a power supply on land may be adversely affected, such as in the case of high water. At least one embodiment of the invention proposes a buoyant harbor power supply, e.g. the components of the harbor power supply are disposed on or in a buoyant device, particularly a barge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of a fungicidal triazole, or a salt thereof, and a pyrion compound, or a salt thereof, which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of a fungicidal triazole, or a salt thereof, selected from the group consisting of azaconazole, bromuconazole, cyproconazole, difenoconazole, epoxiconazole, fenbuconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, hexaconazole, ipconazole, metconazole, penconazole, propiconazole, prothioconazole, simeconazole, tebuconazole, tetraconazole, and triticonazole, together with a pyrion compound selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine, rilopirox and pyrion disulfide in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect.

Abstract: A fuel system is disclosed for a floating unit, including a fuel passage extending from a filler neck to a motor, a measuring unit disposed in the fuel passage through which at least part of the fuel flowing along the fuel passage flows, for measuring a sulfur content of the fuel through the measuring unit.

Abstract: An implantable fixation assembly (30) for removably securing a (medical) device in a human body is disclosed. The assembly includes: an anchor portion (1) securable to bone; a pair of spaced apart legs (15), at least one leg (15) being resiliently flexible, the ends (15a) of the legs (15) attached to the anchor portion (1); a clamp portion (2) attached towards or at the ends (15a) of the legs (15); a screw and nut combination having an axis of rotation longitudinal to the legs, the combination operably engaging at least one of the legs (15) so as to pull them together or push them apart thereby actuating the clamp portion (2) to secure the device, wherein the actuating is reversible for selectively gripping and releasing the device.

Abstract: A device is provided for use in the alignment of sheets transverse to a direction of sheet travel. A sheet retaining device, which conveys the sheets, is displaceably mounted for holding the sheets against a side guide. At least two sheets are situated one above the other in an offset manner in the direction of sheet travel. An effective retaining surface extends in the direction of sheet travel and has a longitudinal length greater than a transverse width. A ratio of the longitudinal length of the effective retaining surface to the width of the transverse width of the effective retaining surface is greater than three.

Abstract: Homo- and/or copolymers of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, suitable for the preparation of molded articles that feature improved properties, especially improved fracture properties, heat stability and notched impact strength are disclosed. These homo- and/or copolymers are characterized in that they contain less than 400 particles per m2 of surface area with a diameter greater than 200 ?m.

Abstract: A device is provided for use in the alignment of sheets transverse to a direction of sheet travel. A sheet retaining device, which conveys the sheets, is displaceably mounted for holding the sheets against a side guide. At least two sheets are situated one above the other in an offset manner in the direction of sheet travel. An effective retaining surface extends in the direction of sheet travel and has a longitudinal length greater than a transverse width. A ratio of the longitudinal length of the effective retaining surface to the width of the transverse width of the effective retaining surface is greater than three.

Abstract: A short inking unit for a rotary printing machine is provided. The short inking unit includes a changeable machine glazing cylinder.

Abstract: An implanted hearing aid or hearing device includes at least one permanent magnet (15) positioned in the area of the middle ear, as well as at least one coil (17), with at least one permanent magnet (15) attached to the promontory (13).

Abstract: An implanted hearing aid or hearing device includes at least one permanent magnet (15) positioned in the area of the middle ear, as well as at least one coil (17), with at least one permanent magnet (15) attached to the promontory (13).

Abstract: An implantable electromagnetic transducer for hearing aids and process for tuning its frequency response are disclosed. The transducer is provided with a static transducer part which includes a hermetically sealed transducer housing and a ring coil arrangement which is mounted inside, and with a dynamic part which is mechanically connected to the static transducer part via at least one connecting element which is coupled in the implanted state to part of the body of the implant wearer via at least one connecting element. The implantable transducer has a permanent magnet arrangement, which interacts with the ring coil arrangement and which is supported to be able to vibrate by means of a support in the direction of the axis of the ring coil arrangement, with at least one connecting element being made as a multifunction element which is part of the support and/or part of the hermetically tight transducer housing.

Abstract: A molding composition having good surface gloss, high elongation at break and good thermoplastic processability is disclosed. The composition contains (A) a graft polymer that is obtained by free-radical polymerization of resin-forming vinyl monomers in the presence of rubber in latex form, (B) a copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile and an optional (C) a resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonates, polyester-carbonates, polyesters and polyamides. The preparation of the graft polymer is characterized in that (i) before the start of the grafting polymerization reaction the rubber latex is brought to a pH of 9 to 11, (ii) the redox initiator components are employed in amounts of 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % (based on the monomers metered in) and (iii) during the entire grafting polymerization reaction the pH remains constant±0.5 and in the range of 11.0 to 8.8, and (iv) the temperature difference between the start and end of the reaction is at least 10° C.

Abstract: A parison (12) is subjected to final blowing in a blow-mold (2) of a blow-molding station (1) to produce a finished glass container (19). The blow-mold (2) comprises blow-mold halves (3, 4) and a block mold (18) which is not divided longitudinally and which is encompassed by the blow-mold halves (3, 4) when the blow-mold (2) is closed. Compressed air (15) can be introduced by means of a blowing head (13) into the interior of the parison (12), until the finished glass container (19) has achieved its final form. In order to remove the glass container (19) from the blow-mold (2), it is grasped by its mouth (11) by means of a takeout mechanism. The blow-mold halves (3, 4) are then opened and the block mold (18) is moved downwards until it reaches a removal position.