Abstract: A safety switching apparatus for safely switching on an electrical load includes for this purpose, the functionality of two non-forcibly guided changeover switches and, in particular, their normally closed contacts, which can be monitored during a starting process without using a microcontroller. The normally closed contacts are each arranged in a separate diagnostic circuit, which are connected in parallel with respect to a test voltage. The diagnostic circuits are each monitored by a diagnostic current detection device. The excitation coils of the changeover switches can each be short-circuited via a short-circuit device if a diagnostic current continues to flow in the respective diagnostic circuit for a predetermined time period after an activated starting process.

Abstract: A device for inserting a tube into a body cavity of a patient includes a tube; a probe; and a needle configured to enter the body cavity, and to enable entry of the tube and the probe into the body cavity, wherein the device is configured such that the needle, the tube and the probe distally advance in the body cavity after entry of the probe into the body cavity, with the probe advancing distally beyond the needle.

Abstract: A method provides a mobile billboard messaging app and non-transitory computer readable electronic storage medium. The method includes a computer database electronically storing merchant/advertiser and user information in communication with a software application running in a mobile device of the user. The mobile device has GPS technology, a display screen and Internet connectivity. The method displays on the user's device messages from an advertiser that are logically related to user preferences when the user device is in a given location radius. Where a correlation is found, at least one message from the advertiser is displayed. The message is triggered when the device enters within the given radii from the advertiser. When triggered, the messaging app provides relevant real-time promotions, deals and coupons related to the user preferences. The mobile billboard displays target messages based on both the user's preferences and the user's geographical real-time location.

Abstract: A safety switching apparatus for safely switching on an electrical load includes for this purpose, the functionality of two non-forcibly guided changeover switches and, in particular, their normally closed contacts, which can be monitored during a starting process without using a microcontroller. The normally closed contacts are each arranged in a separate diagnostic circuit, which are connected in parallel with respect to a test voltage. The diagnostic circuits are each monitored by a diagnostic current detection device. The excitation coils of the changeover switches can each be short-circuited via a short-circuit device if a diagnostic current continues to flow in the respective diagnostic circuit for a predetermined time period after an activated starting process.

Abstract: A mobile billboard messaging icon displays messages related to a user's preferences from an advertiser on the display of a user's devices, such as Smartphone or tablet, having Internet connectivity, location technology, and logic means for determining when the user device is in a given vicinity of the advertiser's location. The coordinate location of the device is used to identify advertiser's locations within a preselected distance that correlate with user's preferences. Where a correlation is found, at least one message from the advertiser is displayed on the Smartphone or tablet device. The message is triggered when the device enters within the given radii from the advertiser. When triggered, the messaging icon provides relevant real-time promotions, deals and coupons for purchase of goods and services of the advertisers or sponsors related to the user preferences. The mobile billboard displays target messages based on both the user's specific preferences and the user's geographical real-time location.

Abstract: A mobile billboard messaging app and non-transitory computer readable electronic storage medium method includes a computer database electronically storing merchant/advertiser and user information in communication with a software application running in a mobile device of the user, the mobile device having location identifying technology, a display screen and Internet connectivity capability. The system displays messages logically related to a user's preferences from an advertiser on the display of a user's devices when the user device is in a given location radius when correlated with user's preferences. Where a correlation is found, at least one message from the advertiser is displayed. The message is triggered when the device enters within the given radii from the advertiser. When triggered, the messaging app provides relevant real-time promotions, deals and coupons related to the user preferences.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method (e.g., for operating a robotic device such as a dog device, etc.) can include: receiving one or more inputs (e.g., sensor input data, etc.) at a dog device (e.g., at one or more sensors of the dog device; a robotic dog device; etc.) from one or more users and/or other suitable entities (e.g., additional dog devices; etc.); determining one or more events (and/or a lack of one or more events), such as based on the one or more inputs (and/or a lack of one or more inputs); processing (e.g., determining, implementing, etc.) one or more scenes based on the one or more events (and/or lack of one or more events); and/or performing one or more output actions with the dog device, based on the one or more scenes (e.g., individual scenes; scene flows; etc.).

Abstract: Endless shaped articles include at least one strip of material forming a plurality of convolutions of the strip of material, the strip having a longitudinal axis, wherein each convolution of the strip comprises a twist along the longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the twist is an odd multiple of 180 degrees. Methods to manufacture the article, and its use as sling, loop, belt or chain link are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endless shaped article comprising at least one strip of material forming a plurality of convolutions of the strip of material, the strip having a longitudinal axis, wherein each convolution of said strip comprises a twist along the longitudinal axis of said strip, wherein said twist is an odd multiple of 180 degrees. The invention also relates to a method to manufacture said article, and its use as sling, loop, belt or chain link.

Abstract: A communication system for current-modulated transmission of data via a current loop—into which a master device and at least one slave device are looped. The at least one slave device has a switching means that is actuable by an evaluation and control unit and that is configured to short a current loop in the closed state, wherein the evaluation and control unit is configured to temporarily close and then reopen the switching means during a system configuration detection phase. An evaluation and control unit of the master device—is configured to detect when the at least one slave device is looped into the current loop.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method (e.g., for operating a robotic device such as a dog device, etc.) can include: receiving one or more inputs (e.g., sensor input data, etc.) at a dog device (e.g., at one or more sensors of the dog device; a robotic dog device; etc.) from one or more users and/or other suitable entities (e.g., additional dog devices; etc.); determining one or more events (and/or a lack of one or more events), such as based on the one or more inputs (and/or a lack of one or more inputs); processing (e.g., determining, implementing, etc.) one or more scenes based on the one or more events (and/or lack of one or more events); and/or performing one or more output actions with the dog device, based on the one or more scenes (e.g., individual scenes; scene flows; etc.).

Abstract: A communication system for current-modulated transmission of data via a current loop—into which a master device and at least one slave device are looped. The at least one slave device has a switching means that is actuable by an evaluation and control unit and that is configured to short a current loop in the closed state, wherein the evaluation and control unit is configured to temporarily close and then reopen the switching means during a system configuration detection phase. An evaluation and control unit of the master device—is configured to detect when the at least one slave device is looped into the current loop.

Abstract: Treated HPPE yarns include elemental metal which forms a layer that adheres to the surface of the HPPE yarn and covers at least partly the surface of the HPPE yarn. The elemental metal is deposited onto the outer surface of a HPPE yarn via sputtering, preferably plasma sputtering. Articles comprising the treated HPPE yarn, a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn or the article as well as processes for preparing the treated HPPE yarn or treated HPPE yarn structure or treated HPPE yarn configuration and use of the treated HPPE yarn or an article or a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn for automotive applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, medical applications, defense applications, sports/recreational applications, architectural applications, clothing applications, bottling applications, machinery applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for reducing leakage through a defect area of a reactor component (or other workpiece), apparatus for performing the method, and product formed therefrom are disclosed. The method includes forming first and second spot material portions on the reactor component by friction-sealing first and second parts of a consumable structure to first and second positions of the reactor component. The friction-sealing includes pressing the consumable structure against the first and second positions of the reactor component while using a machine to rotate and/or oscillate the consumable structure, and moving the consumable structure away from the reactor component in between the forming the first and second spot material portions. The first and second positions of the reactor component are different and include a portion of the defect area. At least one of the first and second spot material portions overlaps the portion of the defect area.

Abstract: A method for applying a coating to a defect area of a reactor component includes forming a patch on the reactor component at the defect area using a plasma-spray coating process. The plasma-spray coating process includes grounding the reactor component and a power supply of a plasma gun to a common ground such that a potential difference exists between the reactor component and a cathode of the plasma gun, and concurrently directing an ion-etching stream and a coating stream towards the region of the reactor component using the plasma gun while maintaining a desired distance between the plasma gun and the region of the reactor component. The directing the ion-etching stream includes heating the region of the reactor component using a plasma stream exiting a spray nozzle of the plasma gun. The coating stream includes droplets of a coating material.

Abstract: A method for applying a coating to a defect area of a reactor component includes forming a patch on the reactor component at the defect area using a plasma-spray coating process. The plasma-spray coating process includes grounding the reactor component and a power supply of a plasma gun to a common ground such that a potential difference exists between the reactor component and a cathode of the plasma gun, and concurrently directing an ion-etching stream and a coating stream towards the region of the reactor component using the plasma gun while maintaining a desired distance between the plasma gun and the region of the reactor component. The directing the ion-etching stream includes heating the region of the reactor component using a plasma stream exiting a spray nozzle of the plasma gun. The coating stream includes droplets of a coating material.

Abstract: A device 1 includes a carrying body for carrying a load. The carrying body includes a first wall 3 which receives the load and an opposite second wall 2. Between the first wall and the second wall is a space in which a force sensor is provided. A part of the force sensor 4 is coupled to the second wall 2 and the other part of the force sensor extends beyond an edge of the second wall 2 so that the force sensor has some freedom to bend. An at least partially bendable force transmission body 5 is fixed to the first wall 3 and extends in a cavity 6 in the other part of the force sensor. Owing to the force transmission body 5 the force sensor is loaded only in a direction to which the force sensor is tuned.

Abstract: A product comprising a plurality of interlaced yarns wherein at least a first yarn having a tensile strength, having a value TS in N/tex, said first yarn containing a plurality of UHMWPE fibers having a titer, having a value T in den, wherein the ratio T/TS is at least 5 den.tex/N. The tensile strength is obtained by adjusting the drawing ratio or the UHMWPE filaments/fibers accordingly. The product shows resistance to abrasion. The product can be a rope or round slings, comprising a sheath/jacket comprising said first yarn.