Abstract: The present application relates to a method for diagnosis of endometriosis in a subject, comprising the steps of (i) determining the level of ?2-Microglobulin protein (?2M) as a biomarker in a sample of said subject to be diagnosed; (ii) comparing the biomarker level as determined in steps (i) to a respective control level derived from one or more subject without endometriosis; wherein a reduced level as compared to the respective control level of ?2M is indicative for the presence of endometriosis in said subject to be diagnosed. In particular, the application relates to a diagnostic classifier comprising a combination of a plurality of biomarkers selected from the group consisting of ?2M protein level, CA19-9 level, CA125 protein level, PON-1 activity, MMP1 protein level and MMP2 protein level.

Abstract: The present invention for the treatment of endometriosis relates to providing a parenteral dosage form (delivery system) for the controlled release of an aromatase inhibitor (AI) in a daily release rate that does not induce stimulation of the ovaries by negative feed-back of the pituitary-ovarian-axis (which would cause secretion of gonadotropins and stimulation of ovarian follicular growth) and a gestagen in a daily release rate below the ovulation inhibition dose that provides contraceptive efficacy based on local effects (e.g. reducing and thickening of the cervical mucus impairing sperm ascension, effects on the endometrium and on tubal motility impairing implantation and egg transport).

Abstract: There is provided a method for the activation of a fuel cell. An exemplary method comprises operating the fuel cell entirely or partially at least briefly in an electrolysis regimen during galvanic operation.

Abstract: The present invention for the treatment of endometriosis relates to providing a parenteral dosage form (delivery system) for the controlled release of an aromatase inhibitor (AI) in a daily release rate that does not induce stimulation of the ovaries by negative feed-back of the pituitary-ovarian-axis (which would cause secretion of gonadotropins and stimulation of ovarian follicular growth) and a gestagen in a daily release rate below the ovulation inhibition dose that provides contraceptive efficacy based on local effects (e.g. reducing and thickening of the cervical mucus impairing sperm ascension, effects on the endometrium and on tubal motility impairing implantation and egg transport).

Abstract: A composite foam comprising A) foamed particles comprising A1) from 25 to 95% by weight of styrene polymer(s), A2) if appropriate, a blowing agent, and A3) if appropriate, one or more additives, and B) an aminoplastic component comprising B1) from 1 to 65% by weight of cured, if appropriate modified and if appropriate foamed aminoplastic resin, B2) from 0.1 to 20% by weight of one or more flame-retardant organic phosphorus compounds having from 5 to 80% by weight phosphorus content (based on the respective compound), and/or expandable graphite, B3) if appropriate, one or more flame-retardant synergists for component B2), B4) if appropriate, a blowing agent, and B5) if appropriate, one or more additives, where—unless otherwise stated—the percentages by weight are based on the entirety of components A1), B1) and B2), is particularly suitable as insulation material.

Abstract: There is provided a method for the activation of a fuel cell. An exemplary method comprises operating the fuel cell entirely or partially at least briefly in an electrolysis regimen during galvanic operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for deposition of a catalyst, in particular a method for coating a membrane electrode unit (MEA) for a fuel cell. Said method requires no external electrical field as usual for conventional galvanic techniques. The support for the catalytic layer is first capacitively charged (pseudocapacitance). When brought into contact with an electrolyte solution, comprising the catalyst in the form of dissolved metal salt ions, an in-situ reduction (deposition) of the metal salt ions to give metallic catalyst occurs at the site of contact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for lubricating and cleaning and/or disinfecting filling facilities for containers receiving beverages or foodstuffs, wherein the containers are conveyed on transport devices which are brought into contact with an aqueous solution of a conveyor lubricant during operation for the purpose of lubrication, wherein said aqueous solution is produced by diluting a product concentrate with water at a first dilution factor. The transport devices and/or the devices connected thereto are cleaned and/or disinfected during preselected time intervals and without interrupting the filling and transport operation by using the product concentrate for cleaning and/or disinfecting the transport devices and/or the devices connected thereto once said product concentrate has been diluted with water at a second dilution factor that is smaller than the first dilution factor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for deposition of a catalyst, in particular a method for coating a membrane electrode unit (MEA) for a fuel cell. Said method requires no external electrical field as usual for conventional galvanic techniques. The support for the catalytic layer is first capacitively charged (pseudocapacitance). When brought into contact with an electrolyte solution, comprising the catalyst in the form of dissolved metal salt ions, an in-situ reduction (deposition) of the metal salt ions to give metallic catalyst occurs at the site of contact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for electrochemically depositing a catalyst, especially a noble metal, from a precursor layer which is present on a membrane and in which the catalyst material is present in the form of salts that are soluble in the membrane material. According to the method, the membrane is surrounded by an atmosphere containing water vapour during the deposition process, this atmosphere ensuring the stability and ionic conductibility of the membrane. In contrast to methods used up until now, this prevents the soluble catalyst salt from being dissolved out the precursor layer. The method can be carried out in a simple device comprising a sealable vessel which can be advantageously tempered, a holder for receiving a membrane/precursor unit, a gas supply and electrical contacts.

Abstract: The printing and post-processing system according to the invention provides as a compact integration unit a computer unit (10) for commanding with programs each component of the system for selective and controllable operation, a printer unit (12) selectively operable with program to print the sheet to be mailed, a folding unit (16) for folding the sheet with different folding modes including wrap and Z form foldings, a conveyor unit (18) for conveying the folded sheet with a selectively added enclosure to the enveloping or storing position, an envelope tray unit (20) for stacking a plurality of envelopes and discharging the same by piece, an insertion unit (22) for meeting the envelope with the folded sheet for subsequent insertion thereinto, a sealing unit (24) for sealing a flap of the envelope, a receiver unit (26) for receiving and storing the sealed envelopes therein, an enclosure supplying unit (28) for selectively supplying an enclosure to the conveyor unit.

Abstract: Lubricant concentrates and aqueous lubricant solutions containing at least one polyamine derivative of a fatty amine and/or a salt of such an amine. The invention also relates to a process for the production of the lubricant concentrates and to the use of the lubricant concentrates and the aqueous lubricant solutions as chain lubricants in the food industry.

Abstract: The energy contained in the blast furnace gas of a shaft furnace, particularly in the blast furnace gas of a cupola furnace, is utilized by wet cleaning the blast furnace waste gas as it emerges from the shaft furnace. The pre-treated blast furnace gas is then fed to a fine-dust filter for purification. Blast furnace gas entering the fine-dust filter is heated to the dew point by mixing it with a partial flow of purified gas branched off and heated upon exiting the fine-dust filter. Another portion of the purified gas mixture is fed to a gas turbine.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, clear solution-forming, substantially soap free lubricant compositions and to the use of the lubricant compositions according to the invention, especially as lubricants for the transport of glass bottles or poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles. The substantially neutral aqueous lubricant compositions (pH 6-8) contain alkyl benzenesulfonates, partial phosphate esters with alkoxylated aliphatic alcohols, and aliphatic carboxylic acids, optionally in addition to typical solubilizers, solvents, foam inhibitors and disinfectants.

Abstract: A power-operated chuck having a chuck body and clamping jaws that are displaceably guided in radial guides of the chuck body and that are adapted to be actuated by at least one drive element, which is displaceably guided in the chuck body and is actuated by a force producer that is operated with pressure medium. At least one chamber for receiving lubricating grease is provided in the chuck body, with lubricating bores establishing communication between the chamber and at least some glide surfaces provided for the chuck. At least one chuck component is provided that is moved during actuation of the clamping jaws, with this at least one chuck component extending into the chamber for the production of a pump movement that presses lubricating grease into the lubricating bores.

Abstract: A plant for the processing of exhaust gases of an electric melting furnace for steel is disclosed, which allows to improve the cleaning of heavy-metal-containing exhaust gases from electric arc furnaces for steel production from scrap, which allows to decrease the energy use for capturing waste from the exhaust gases, which avoids the odor molestation by the waste gases generated in connection with an electric melt furnace operation during the preheating and for making useful the exhaust gases for the smelting under incorporation of the drying of oil-containing roll sinter muds, where simultaneously the oil-content of these roll sinter muds is used for saving of electric arc melting energy.

Abstract: To make the passenger seat for the airplane as light as possible while satisfying safety requirements, some or all the essential components are made with a sandwich-like structure, especially from sandwich panels. These sandwich panels can be made from a plurality of covering layers with a light but strong supporting core (e.g. with a honeycomb structure) interposed between pairs of covering layers.

Abstract: Porous electrodes are obtained by a method in which a layer of a powder mixture comprising (a) finely divided carbonyl metal having a low bulk density and high frictional resistance and (b) a pulverulent component which is catalytically active or can be activated by alkali treatment, in an a/b ratio of about 3:1 to 1:3, is applied by rolling to one or both sides of a framework-forming metallic substrate having adhesion-promoting surface roughness, and said layer is consolidated by electrodeposition of metal, after which activation is finally effected if necessary. Superficial oxidation of the powder particles, which decreases from the outer surface of the layer toward the support and gradually dissolves in the electroplating bath, promotes extensive consolidation of the layer by electrodeposition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laminates consisting of a thermoplastic film, a polyurethane layer, a color layer, if appropriate a second polyurethane layer and a thermoplastic layer and a process for their production.

Abstract: Unsaturated esters of carboxylic acids are prepared by reacting olefines or cycloolefines with carboxylic acids and oxygen in the gaseous phase in the presence of a catalyst containing noble metal salts or noble metals of the VIII.sup.th group of the Periodic System and alcali metal salts and/or alcaline earth metal salts, as activators the content of noble metal being in the range of from 1.2 to 5% by weight and the proportion of the metal fraction of each individual activator to the noble metal content being in the range of from 0.5 to 1 to 3:1.