Abstract: System for identifying and marking individual automotive tires including use of a light sheet sensor enabled image processing for the identification of the tire type and the marking spot. The height profile of the raised symbols on the tire sidewall can be measured using the light sheet sensor and matched to a library of reference profiles stored in memory. The light sheet sensor measures the height profile of the tire sidewall for identifying the tire and for selecting the marking spot and where the light sheet sensor and a laser are mounted on a swivel arm. The light sheet sensor can be incorporated into a single- or multi-station system. A marking laser is adapted for engraving markings on a specific spot in rubber on the side of a tire via laser radiation after the type and size of the tire and a marking sport has been identified by image processing.

Abstract: Several panels (5) having the same size and comprising a significant number of electrically interconnected photoelectric elements (2) are arranged side by side, separated from one another, in a compartmented folding pocket (1) open at one side and consisting of flexible insulating material. Each panel (5) is in electrical contact with connection strips (7, 12) incorporated in the material of the compartmented folding pocket (1), which extend along the longitudinal edges of the compartmented folding pocket (1) by means of solder strips (3, 4). The connection strips (7, 12) consist of a flexible metal fabric and form a series and/or parallel connection of the panels (5). Corresponding voltages at the associated currents may be tapped at contact elements (6, 6', 13, 14). At the same time, these elements mechanically hold in place the solder strips (3, 4) of the panels (5) with the connection strips (7, 12) and the material of the compartmented folding pocket (1).

Abstract: A method for separating isotopes of a compound having molecules in the gaseous state which comprises exciting the gas with laser radiation having a frequency capable of exciting a selected isotope thereof, interacting the excited gas with electrons having an energy sufficient to form position ions therein and separating the ionized molecules from the other molecules in the gas.