Abstract: A method for automatic focusing of a microscope on a predetermined object in a specimen to be examined may include a) producing a set of criteria to be satisfied for the predetermined object using at least one training image of the object, b) producing a first image of the specimen to be examined which contains the predetermined object with the microscope in a first focal position, c) ascertaining the section or sections of the first image, which in each case satisfies or satisfy the set of criteria according to step a), and defining each ascertained section as object area of the first image, d) producing further images of the specimen with the microscope in different focal positions, e) determining the optimum focal position(s) using the further images, wherein, for this purpose, in all images only the partial region or partial regions which correspond to the object area or object areas is/are evaluated, f) focusing the microscope on at least one of the optimum focal position(s) determined in step e).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device that provides thermal energy therapy, compression therapy and negative pressure therapy simultaneously and/or in conjunction with each therapy. The outcome of the present invention is that a patient's bodily fluids can be maintained, controlled, and/or adjusted with decreased medication dependence. Using these three therapies individually does not obtain these desired results of controlling, maintaining or adjusting the patient's bodily fluid. This combination of therapies is beneficial to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention describes an order tracking system (200) and method (100) for tracking at least one order from mechanical and/or acoustic vibrations generated by a periodic excitation process of a physical system. The order tracking system (200) comprises a means for obtaining (212) a mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data of a physical system and a means for obtaining (214) system reference data. It further comprises a means for combining (224) the mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data with the system reference data and a means for applying (226) a digital FIR filter to at least the mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data for deriving based thereon at least one order.

Abstract: The present invention describes an order tracking system (200) and method (100) for tracking at least one order from mechanical and/or acoustic vibrations generated by a periodic excitation process of a physical system. The order tracking system (200) comprises a means for obtaining (212) a mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data of a physical system and a means for obtaining (214) system reference data. It further comprises a means for combining (224) the mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data with the system reference data and a means for applying (226) a digital FIR filter to at least the mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data for deriving based thereon at least one order.

Abstract: A solid dosage form is provided which includes an active agent and silicified microcrystalline cellulose, the dosage form formed by a) combining a wetted active agent with dry silicified microcrystalline cellulose in a dryer to form agglomerated particles; and b) incorporating the agglomerated particles into the solid dosage form. In certain preferred embodiments, step b comprises combining said silicified microcrystalline cellulose, said active agent, and colloidal silicon dioxide in a dryer. Preferably, the dryer is a spray dryer, and, in certain embodiments, the active agent may be an herbal extract.

Abstract: A method (200) is described for the characterisation of vibrational and/or acoustic transfer path related data of a physical system (100). The physical system (100) thereby may be any physical system wherein vibration or acoustics may play a role. The method (200) comprises receiving (210) input data for at least one input point of the physical system and/or response data for at least one response point of the physical system (100). The method (200) further comprises receiving (220) at least one system response function between the at least one input point and the at least one response point indicative of the transfer of vibration and/or acoustic signals. The method (200) also comprises applying (230) at least one parametric model characterising at least one load on the physical system as a function of said input data, whereby the parametric models are identified from said input data and/or response data and said physical system response functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for switching at least one current includes a switching mechanism located in a switching chamber. The switching mechanism interrupts and connects a current path in an orderly fashion. Switching devices frequently have a protective function, e.g. relative to a power grid, and it is therefore desirable for supporting the protective function to identify faults and/or wear within the switching device. To this end, the switching device includes at least one temperature measuring unit that aids in detecting faults and wear within the switching device.

Abstract: The present invention describes an order tracking system (200) and method (100) for tracking at least one order from mechanical and/or acoustic vibrations generated by a periodic excitation process of a physical system. The order tracking system (200) comprises a means for obtaining (212) a mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data of a physical system and a means for obtaining (214) system reference data. It further comprises a means for combining (224) the mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data with the system reference data and a means for applying (226) a digital FIR filter to at least the mechanical and/or acoustic vibration data for deriving based thereon at least one order.

Abstract: A blank for a spacer for an insulating window unit preferably includes a core made of a metal sheet, e.g., stainless steel, and a coating made of a synthetic material, e.g., polypropylene. The coating preferably has a thickness in the range of 0.02 to 0.2 mm and the core preferably has a thickness in the range of 0.05 to 2 mm, more preferably between 0.1 to 0.3 mm. Further, the insulating window unit preferably includes at least two glass windows, which extend in parallel and are spaced a first distance from each other. The first distance preferably is maintained by the above-mentioned spacer, which spacer is adhered to the glass windows using an adhesive or a sealing compound.

Abstract: An electromagnetic switching device includes an electromagnetic drive device and at least one electrical contact that, when a starting current is applied to the drive device, can be transferred by the drive device from a disconnect position (contact opened) into a bridging position (contact closed). When the switching device is fully installed, the contact can be blocked in the disconnect position and can be mechanically blocked in the disconnect position by an arresting element that can be connected to the switching device. As a result, the contact remains in the disconnect position even when the starting current is applied to the drive device.

Abstract: A combined building air-conditioning unit and NBC protection system, containing an enclosed space housing a building air-conditioning unit and further including a plurality of chambers, a first chamber having an ambient air inlet port, one prefilter and a blower for sucking air through the prefilter, a second chamber having a valve including an open and closed state, receiving air from the blower and accommodating a C-detector and a valve actuator responsible, at least indirectly to, and operable by, the C-detector, and a third chamber housing at least one C-filter and a blower for sucking air from the second chamber via the C-filter into the building when the valve is in its closed state. A method for economically controlling air purity within a protected space is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to using a thermoregulatory sensor in conjunction with a cooling-normothermic-heating device that applies a desired thermal energy to a target heat exchange surface of a mammal that is under negative pressure. The thermoregulatory sensor, unlike the prior art, does not initiate and/or control the thermal energy applied to the mammal. Instead the thermoregulatory sensor initiates, controls and/or manages the negative pressure applied to the target heat exchange surface. By initiating, controlling and/or managing the negative pressure, (1) the vasodilation of the target heat exchange surface is also controlled and/or managed and/or (2) thermal communion between the exchange surfaces (skin and heat exchanger) is controlled, and/or managed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device that provides thermal energy therapy, compression therapy and negative pressure therapy simultaneously and/or in conjunction with each therapy. The outcome of the present invention is that a patient's bodily fluids can be maintained, controlled, and/or adjusted with decreased medication dependence. Using these three therapies individually does not obtain these desired results of controlling, maintaining or adjusting the patient's bodily fluid. This combination of therapies is beneficial to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a blanket having at least one snap stick inserted into or onto the blanket to maximize the surface area of the blanket that contacts the user.

Abstract: Power switches are provided with measures for preventing a recommendation of the arc from the secondary current path to the main current path and/or measures for returning the current limiter during the recommutation of the light art. A corresponding arrangement for carrying out the method is provided with means in the power switch and/or current limiter for preventing a switch failure of the current limiter disposed in the secondary current path of the power switch. The current limiter can be especially a PTC current limiter.

Abstract: There is provided an NBC protection and decontamination system, including an enclosure, an airlock, an airlock compartment, having a ceiling, and including a back-flow collector, an air filtration unit, a compartment inlet valve communicating with the air outlet of the enclosure, an exit valve being provided in the compartment and spaced apart from the compartment inlet valve, and an opening providing controllable passage between the enclosure and the airlock, and an opening providing controllable passage between the airlock and the outside, wherein the airlock compartment is swept by two different airflows, a first airflow originating in the enclosure and a second airflow produced by the filtration unit.

Abstract: An electromagnetic switching device includes an electromagnetic drive device and at least one electrical contact that, when a starting current is applied to the drive device, can be transferred by the drive device from a disconnect position (contact opened) into a bridging position (contact closed). When the switching device is fully installed, the contact can be blocked in the disconnect position and can be mechanically blocked in the disconnect position by an arresting element that can be connected to the switching device. As a result, the contact remains in the disconnect position even when the starting current is applied to the drive device.

Abstract: A process for preparing dry extracts from a liquid extract and at least one additional substance by a spray-drying process, characterized in that said at least one additional substance is added to the spray-drying process in a dry form during the spray-drying processes.

Abstract: A process for preparing dry extracts from a liquid extract and at least one additional substance by a spray-drying process, characterized in that said at least one additional substance is added to the spray-drying process in a dry form during the spray-drying processes.

Abstract: Aqueous textile inkjet printing inks including a reactive fluorescent xanthene dye of the general formula (1) where R1, R2, R3, X and m are each as defined in claim 1.