Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining APRIL-binding peptides. With this method APRIL-binding peptides may be obtained and/or selected. Further aspects of the invention relate to a cell comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for an APRIL-binding peptide according to the invention, a process for producing an APRIL-binding peptide and the APRIL-binding peptide obtainable in the production process and/or the selection method. In view of the possible utility of the APRIL-binding peptides according to the invention, further aspects of the invention relate to diagnostic uses of an APRIL binding peptide of the invention.

Abstract: The invention seeks to provide the possibility of producing alternately (according to need) on the same production line beverage cans which are in one piece in the body portion and alternatively thereto metal cans for in particular baby food or children's food, milk foods or evaporated milk, while at the same time affording the possibility of considerable material savings on the last-mentioned food sector. Proposed for that purpose is a metal can comprising a seamless can body of sheet metal comprising a can body portion and a substantially flat bottom formed in one piece therewith, wherein the body portion is drawn conically inwardly both towards the bottom and also towards its open end respectively. The substantially flat bottom has an outwardly facing bead or indentation for stackingly receiving a connecting seam which connects one end of the can body portion of a second identical metal can to the lid thereof.

Abstract: The invention overcomes drawbacks in feeding a pet (animal). A system is suggested which is easy in operating and obtaining an easy refill, having substantially no spillage of liquid upon serving or preparing. This is provided by a drinking jar system for animals. Said system has a level controlling drinks dispensing portion (2;4,12,13,6), designed to receive a beverage can (1) inserted with a front end portion (1f,1b) downwards. The beverage can is containing as a beverage (1a) one of an animal refreshments, a health drink and a nutrition drink. A drinking portion (3;3a,3b) has an open top (3a) to allow an animal to access the beverage when dispensed from said dispensing portion (2) into said drinking portion (3) through a beverage communicating passageway (7,7a). This channel (7) is between the dispensing and the drinking portion (2,3).

Abstract: An apparatus for damping the movement of the body of an automobile. The apparatus includes a shock absorber having a pressure cylinder which forms a working chamber and a first and second portion. A first sensor is used to generate an electrical signal in response to whether the shock absorber is in compression or rebound. A second sensor is used for determining the movement of the body on the automobile. An electronic control module is used for generating an electrical control signal in response to the outputs of the first and second sensors. A solenoid is used for regulating the flow of damping fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber. A piston assembly disposed within the pressure cylinder defines the first and second portions of the working chamber. The piston assembly includes a valve body and first and second unloaders adapted to control the flow of fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber.

Abstract: A shock absorber for damping the relative movement of the sprung portion of the automobile with respect to the unsprung portion of the automobile. The shock absorber includes a pressure cylinder and a piston disposed within the pressure cylinder. The piston is able to control the flow of damping fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber so as to generate firm and soft damping characteristics. The shock absorber also includes a reserve cylinder disposed exterior of the pressure cylinder, and a base valve disposed at one end of the pressure cylinder. The base valve is operable to control the flow of damping fluid between the second portion of the working chamber and the reserve chamber in response to the flow of damping fluid between the first and second portions of the working chamber.