Abstract: A membrane for selective transport of substances includes: a porous substrate with a comb polymer. The comb polymer contains a polymer main chain and several lateral chains covalently bonded to the polymer main chain. At least one of the several lateral chains has at least one Lewis-acid and/or Lewis-base functionality.

Abstract: A separator for at least one of electrochemical energy accumulators or converters includes: a porous substrate with a comb polymer, the comb polymer containing a polymer main chain along several lateral chains that are covalently bonded to the polymer main chain. At least one of the lateral chains has at least one Lewis-acid or Lewis-base functionality.

Abstract: A control system for a power network, the control system comprising at least one monitoring device or constraint controller for monitoring, determining or measuring at least one parameter of one or more points, such as constraint locations, on the power network; and one or more device controllers for controlling at least one device connected or connectable to the power network; wherein the at least one monitoring device is configured to broadcast a request or objective based and/or dependent on the at least one measured or monitored parameter. The one or more device controllers are configured to receive or retrieve the broadcast request or objective and to determine a control action for the at least one device at least partially based on the request or objective. In this way, the control system may logically separate the determining of a condition of the point on the network from the decision of how to control the devices in order to resolve the condition.

Abstract: A textile fabric for preventing the penetration and water spreading in cables, having at least one layer, which is at least partially covered by an absorbent material and has pores, which pores can be at least partially closed under the effect of liquid due to absorbent material swelling, the absorbent material being bonded to the textile layer, at least in some areas, has a DIN ISO 9073-3 tensile strength in machine direction of >50 N/5 cm, and obtainable by a method involving: treating a layer containing pores with a mixture containing a polymerizable monomer or oligomer and a cross-linking agent and, as absorbent material precursor, a wetting agent and initiator, and polymerization of the monomer or oligomer under formation of a bonded connection between the absorbent material and the layer. The textile fabric can have a DIN EN ISO 9237 air permeability in dry state of greater than 200 dm3/(m2s).

Abstract: A ventilation insert for textiles, with at least one layer, covered at least partially by an absorption material and having ventilation openings, the openings being at least partially closeable via a liquid by swelling of the absorption material, obtainable by: a) treating a layer having ventilation openings with a mixture, containing a wetting agent, initiator, polymerizable monomer or oligomers, and a cross-linking agent, as a preliminary stage for the absorption material; and b) polymerizing the monomer or oligomer to form the absorption material while forming a bonded connection between the absorption material and the layer. The ventilation insert has a relatively low thickness, a low weight per unit area, and high flexibility permanently and independently of moisture after economical production, via one layer, self-sealingly closing ventilation openings, and containing the absorption material. The absorption material is connected to the layer by bonding, at least in some regions.

Abstract: A textile fabric for preventing the penetration and water spreading in cables, having at least one layer, which is at least partially covered by an absorbent material and has pores, which pores can be at least partially closed under the effect of liquid due to absorbent material swelling, the absorbent material being bonded to the textile layer, at least in some areas, has a DIN ISO 9073-3 tensile strength in machine direction of >50 N/5 cm, and obtainable by a method involving: treating a layer containing pores with a mixture containing a polymerizable monomer or oligomer and a cross-linking agent and, as absorbent material precursor, a wetting agent and initiator, and polymerization of the monomer or oligomer under formation of a bonded connection between the absorbent material and the layer. The textile fabric can have a DIN EN ISO 9237 air permeability in dry state of greater than 200 dm3/(m2s).

Abstract: A layer includes a main body having a plurality of first pores and at least one crosslinked binder.

Abstract: System, process, and computer program product for evaluating a lead are provided. A process for evaluating a lead may include determining whether each incoming lead is duplicative, determining a score for each lead, valuing each lead based on the lead score and outcome data, and determining sales capacity and the motor vehicle dealer's existing need for leads. The process may also include applying business rules to each lead using a processor, where the business rules may include the real-time optimization of sales capacity and lead need of a motor vehicle dealer. The process may further include routing each lead based upon the satisfaction of the business rules.

Abstract: A layer includes a main body having a plurality of first pores and at least one crosslinked binder.

Abstract: System, process, and computer program product for evaluating a lead are provided. A process for evaluating a lead may include determining whether each incoming lead is duplicative, determining a score for each lead, valuing each lead based on the lead score and outcome data, and determining sales capacity and the motor vehicle dealer's existing need for leads. The process may also include applying business rules to each lead using a processor, where the business rules may include the real-time optimization of sales capacity and lead need of a motor vehicle dealer. The process may further include routing each lead based upon the satisfaction of the business rules.

Abstract: A method of detecting a target in a scene comprises the steps of (a) obtaining a first data set of data elements which correspond to returns from different parts of the scene; and (b) determining a detection threshold for a part of the scene by reference to data elements corresponding to returns to neighbouring parts of the scene; characterized in that (i) the method further comprises the steps of (c) obtaining a second data set of data elements which correspond only to clutter returns from different parts of the scene; and (d) identifying clutter returns in the first data set by comparing the first and second data sets; and (ii) in step (b), data elements identified in step (d) as corresponding to clutter returns are discounted in determining the detection threshold. The method provides for improved target detection the presence of clutter.

Abstract: The method of forming a field joint around the bare joint of two joined insulation covered pipes includes providing a first angular cut back in the coating to expose the end of a pipe and providing a second cut back in the coating to provide an annular band of the coating of a lesser diameter than the coating on the pipe. A thin coating of polyurethane may then be applied over the first and second cut backs and a recess provided in the band of coating. A mould may then be secured around the lesser diameter band, and polyurethane pumped into the mould in a sufficient amount to form a field joint which extends into the second cut back and lies flush with the coating of the pipes so as to allow for reeling and laying of the pipe without snagging. The field joint can be located around the bare joint and includes a polyurethane infill recessed into the insulated coating of the pipes such that infill lies flush with the surface of the coating on the pipes.