Abstract: The invention relates to a book production line and a method for producing individual books as well as very short and short runs of books. The book production line comprises a feed device and a following transport section for book covers, a feed device and a following transport and processing section with a rounding and pressing machine, an adhesive-backing apparatus for book blocks, and a casing-in machine. The rounding and pressing machine forms an upstream-arranged, first adjustment segment. The adhesive-backing apparatus is divided into at least two additional adjustment segments that successively follow each other in a transport direction of the book blocks. Each adjustment segment includes a separate drive and a number of book block positions which is the same for each adjustment segment or differs maximally by three book block positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a book production line and a method for producing individual books as well as very short and short runs of books. The book production line comprises a feed device and a following transport section for book covers, a feed device and a following transport and processing section with a rounding and pressing machine, an adhesive-backing apparatus for book blocks, and a casing-in machine. The rounding and pressing machine forms an upstream-arranged, first adjustment segment. The adhesive-backing apparatus is divided into at least two additional adjustment segments that successively follow each other in a transport direction of the book blocks. Each adjustment segment includes a separate drive and a number of book block positions which is the same for each adjustment segment or differs maximally by three book block positions.

Abstract: A lamellar graphite cast iron alloy is described which, as additives, has 2.80% by weight-3.60% by weight carbon (C), 1.00% by weight-1.70% by weight silicon (Si), 0.10% by weight-1.20% by weight manganese (Mn), 0.03% by weight-0.15% by weight sulphur (S), 0.05% by weight-0.30% by weight chromium (Cr), 0.05% by weight-0.30% by weight molybdenum (Mo), 0.05% by weight-0.20% by weight tin (Sn) and the usual impurities, and also described is a cylinder head which can be obtained therefrom.

Abstract: One illustrative embodiment involves receiving input specifying a component in content being developed. The component, according to a definition of the component, comprises a visual element that is configurable based on type. The embodiment also involves receiving input specifying a type for the visual element. Visual or interactive characteristics of the visual element that are available for specification differ based on which type is specified for the visual element. The embodiment further involves providing the content. Such functionality can be implemented in an integrated development environment (IDE) which content developers can use to configure standard components such that they include additional visual or interactive characteristics not included in them at the time of their creation.

Abstract: A saddle plate is disposed on a circulating conveyor which moves the saddle plate vertically upward. The saddle plate is arranged to receive a book block in a straddle like fashion with first and second adhesive-coated outside surfaces of book block being exposed. A pressing-on device operates synchronously with the circulating conveyor and includes two pressing-on rollers. Each roller presses a respective first or second book cover of a book casing against a respective first or second adhesive-coated outside surface. First and second drive motors are operatively coupled, respectively, with the pressing-on device and circulating conveyor. A drive control unit, operatively coupled to the first and second drives, controls the first and second drives and controllably links one to another. At least the first drive includes a controllable drive element.

Abstract: An arrangement performs backlining or headbanding of a spine of a book block conveyed on a conveying section of a book production line through a backlining station. A feeding device feeds backlining material in a transfer direction perpendicular to a book block conveying direction. A unit includes a cross cutter to cut the backlining material into backlining sections, a transfer mechanism to transfer the backlining sections onto the book block spine, and a support table to support the backlining section being transferred onto the book block spine. A guide element is disposed above and at a distance to a book block spine in a production position, which guide element is advanced to bridge the book production line to transfer the backlining material through the book production line to allow at least one of outfitting or retrofitting of the backlining station.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) at a collapsible core (2) for a plastic-injection-moulding machine (3) for plastic and where the core (2) has a plurality of segments (4, 5) that in an interconnected state (I) form an inner core (2) of the mould (6), and that an axially movable (8) central pin (9) is received centrally (7) in the core (2). According to the invention, the segments (4, 5) are separated from each other as well as from the central pin (9) and are securingly received pivot ably mounted in a movable ejector pin plate (22).

Abstract: A lamellar graphite cast iron alloy is described which, as additives, has 2.80% by weight-3.60% by weight carbon (C), 1.00% by weight-1.70% by weight silicon (Si), 0.10% by weight-1.20% by weight manganese (Mn), 0.03% by weight-0.15% by weight sulphur (S), 0.05% by weight-0.30% by weight chromium (Cr), 0.05% by weight-0.30% by weight molybdenum (Mo), 0.05% by weight-0.20% by weight tin (Sn) and the usual impurities, and also described is a cylinder head which can be obtained therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (101) to provide helical rotating projection of a thread-forming thread core (102). According to the invention, internally in a cylindrical space (103) of a fluid cylinder-piston device (104), there is arranged a movably actuatable piston (105) provided with a number of helical holes (106). In that connection, a helical (109) shaft (108) shape-adapted to the respective hole (106) and helix (107) is receivable in said respective helical hole (106), and that the respective shaft (108) is, via a gear (110), connected with a mechanism (111) for the transmission of rotating (112) as well as axial (113) displacement motion to said thread-formed thread core (102). Finally, a stop member (114), which is arranged to limit the displacement motion (115) of the piston, is arranged internally in the cylinder space (103) of said piston cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (101) to provide helical rotating projection of a thread-forming thread core (102). According to the invention, internally in a cylindrical space (103) of a fluid cylinder-piston device (104), there is arranged a movably actuatable piston (105) provided with a number of helical holes (106). In that connection, a helical (109) shaft (108) shape-adapted to the respective hole (106) and helix (107) is receivable in said respective helical hole (106), and that the respective shaft (108) is, via a gear (110), connected with a mechanism (111) for the transmission of rotating (112) as well as axial (113) displacement motion to said thread-formed thread core (102). Finally, a stop member (114), which is arranged to limit the displacement motion (115) of the piston, is arranged internally in the cylinder space (103) of said piston cylinder.

Abstract: An arrangement performs backlining or headbanding of a spine of a book block conveyed on a conveying section of a book production line through a backlining station. A feeding device feeds backlining material in a transfer direction perpendicular to a book block conveying direction. A unit includes a cross cutter to cut the backlining material into backlining sections, a transfer mechanism to transfer the backlining sections onto the book block spine, and a support table to support the backlining section being transferred onto the book block spine. A guide element is disposed above and at a distance to a book block spine in a production position, which guide element is advanced to bridge the book production line to transfer the backlining material through the book production line to allow at least one of outfitting or retrofitting of the backlining station.

Abstract: The present invention features methods of identifying, from healthy donors, polypeptides, such as antibodies, that are specific for neoplasm, polypeptides identified using such methods, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of neoplasms.

Abstract: A method for the improvement of neuronal regeneration by prevention or inhibition of basal membrane formation induced by a lesion of neuronal tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of adhesive to the outside surfaces of book blocks to be encased in a casing inside a casing-in machine, includes an adhesive application device having two application rollers arranged opposite each other in an adhesive application area and which roll off respectively one outside surface of a book block that is conveyed while positioned on a saddle plate of a circulating conveyor. Each roller includes a recess that forms a shoulder parallel to the rotational axis, for applying adhesive to the fold region of a book block. The rotational position of the recess can be adjusted based on the position of a specific fold on a book block that passes through the adhesive application area by providing the conveyor and the application rollers with separate drives for an infinitely variable change of the relative position between the saddle plates on the conveyor and the rotational position of the application rollers. The drives are controllably connected by a control unit.

Abstract: A saddle plate is disposed on a circulating conveyor which moves the saddle plate vertically upward. The saddle plate is arranged to receive a book block in a straddle like fashion with first and second adhesive-coated outside surfaces of book block being exposed. A pressing-on device operates synchronously with the circulating conveyor and includes two pressing-on rollers. Each roller presses a respective first or second book cover of a book casing against a respective first or second adhesive-coated outside surface. First and second drive motors are operatively coupled, respectively, with the pressing-on device and circulating conveyor. A drive control unit, operatively coupled to the first and second drives, controls the first and second drives and controllably links one to another. At least the first drive includes a controllable drive element.

Abstract: A modular cabinet structure, process, and system are provided, in which a modular cabinet structure comprises a structural frame comprising a first side and a second side, and a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the frame structure comprises a removable frame component at the second end; and a face assembly; wherein the face assembly is fixedly retained within the frame structure when the removable frame component is affixed to the frame structure; and wherein the face assembly is movable in relation the frame structure when the removable frame component is detached from the frame structure. In frame-style embodiments, the face assembly comprises a central panel having a front surface and a back surface, a retaining assembly attached to the back surface of the central panel, and a face frame having a front surface and a rear surface attached to the central panel.

Abstract: A device for pressing a book casing onto adhesive-coated outer surfaces of a book block includes a circulating conveyor having a perpendicular section and saddle plates arranged to be conveyed upward in the perpendicular section. A press on device, with a press-on region and operating synchronously with the circulating conveyor, includes press-on rollers arranged opposite each other in the press-on region. The rollers respectively press one cover of the casing onto one adhesive-coated outer surface of a book block which is positioned straddling on one of the saddle plates conveyed upward in the perpendicular section of the circulating conveyor. A support plane is provided so that a book casing can be positioned and evenly spread out to match a length of the book block conveyed on the saddle plate. The support plane is arranged so that the book casing thereon can be supplied transversely to the perpendicular conveying section to a holding position for takeover by the book block.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a duster nozzle for vacuum cleaners, comprising a tube (1) carrying a duster (3a) at the air flow entrance end. The novelty of the invention basically consists in that the duster (3a) has duster elements (3) which decrease in length, at least partially, along the direction that is transverse to the air flow (4) at the entrance end of the nozzle.

Abstract: A multiple-function tool has two plates that are substantially parallel and symmetric to each other. Each plate has a first and second longitudinal extremity as well as being connected at an articulation forming a sharp angle. Second longitudinal extremities have concave edges with cutting blades forming a nail cutter device. Side extremities have convex edges adjacent to the concave edges and have projections sloping in relation to the plane of the plate and with a cooperating cutting blade thereby forming a cuticle cutter, a cuticle pusher, lifter and a nail cleaner.

Abstract: A conveyance device for the pressing of glued spines of a book block for books, in which the book blocks, with their spines directed downward, pass through a pressing section that reduces the spine swell. The book blocks, gripped between working pieces of revolving traction elements, pass through the pressing section, which acts on the sidepieces of the book spine.