Abstract: Monoclinic 2-chloro-N-(4?-chlorobiphenyl-2-yl)nicotinamide melting at 147-148° C. and of the formula I and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to new antiestrogens of the general formula in which the substituents have the meanings that are explained in more detail in the description. The new compounds are a) pure antiestrogens or b) antiestrogens with partial estrogenic action (tissue-selective estrogens). Based on these properties, the new compounds are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents: in the case of a), for example, for the treatment of breast cancer; in the case of b), for example, for hormone replacement therapy.

Abstract: A partially redundant, contactless pedal-travel sensor is used for controlling a vehicle. This pedal travel sensor generates at least two redundant signals using a contactless sensor and an electronic circuit. These signals are fed to a control and/or regulating unit, where they are subjected to a plausibility check to detect a faulty pedal-travel sensor. To improve safety during a failure of a pedal-travel sensor and to improve the diagnostic options, it is provided that a specific position of the pedal is detected by a switch and a signal is generated by the switch. Then a plausibility comparison of the signal generated by the switch with the signals generated by the pedal-travel sensor is performed.

Abstract: A method and circuit arrangement for transmission of messages in which a number of L components (m0, . . . , mL-1) are coded by means of orthogonal functions to a signal (s(t)), and in which approximations of hermitic functions are used as orthogonal functions. A Fourier transform is performed on the received signal and subsequently decoded with the aid of the orthogonal functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for changing a winding drum in a take-up or feed-out chamber of a coating installation for web-form material. One such arrangement can be provided on both sides of a coating chamber, the one arrangement serving as a take-up drum and the other arrangement as a feed-out drum. The arrangement comprises two tracks for receiving end bearings of a winding drum, the tracks being comprised of two parts, of which the one part is stationary and the other is pivotable. The arrangement is located in a housing with a door. If the winding drum is to be replaced, the door is opened and the pivotable parts of the tracks are folded outwardly such that they project from the housing. Onto the projecting track parts a winding drum can now be placed, it can subsequently be slid inwardly and be arrested.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for vulcanizing caoutchouc or latex by adding a mixture M which contains a component a) from a1) 20 to 96% by weight of sulfur, a2) 4 to 80% by weight of a complexing agent, and optionally other additives b) to caoutchouc or latex and then vulcanizing the mixture. The inventive method is characterized in that the average particle size of the primary particles of component a) ranges from 0.05 to 20 ?m.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 18-nor steroids (gonatrienes) of general formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, R11?, R14, R15, R15, R16, R17 and R17? have the meanings that are indicated in the description, as pharmaceutical active ingredients that have in vitro a higher affinity to estrogen receptor preparations of rat prostates than to estrogen receptor preparations of rat uteri and in vivo a preferential action on bone in comparison to the uterus, and/or pronounced action relative to the stimulation of the expression of 5HT2a-receptors and transporters, their production, their therapeutic use and pharmaceutical dispensing forms that contain the new compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control circuit for a direct current motor with a reverse pole protection device, which is connected to the electric circuit of the electrolytic capacitor and the free-wheeling diode in order to reduce losses in the reverse pole protection device.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 18-norsteroids (gonatrienes) of general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, R11?, R14, R15, R15?, R16, R17 and R17? have the meaning cited in the description, and to the use of said compounds as pharmaceutical active ingredients. Said compounds exhibit a high affinity in vitro for estrogen receptor preparations of rat prostate and in an estrogen receptor preparation of rat uterus. Said compounds exhibit in vivo preferential activity on bones as compared to the uterus and/or significant activity with regard to stimulating the expression of 5HT2a-receptors and transporter molecules. The invention also relates to the production of said compounds, therapeutic use and galenic form of said compounds contained in the novel compounds of invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for chemically decontaminating soil by applying a fungicidally, insecticidally or nematicidally active quantity of a mixture M containing a constituent a) consisting of a1) between 20 and 96 wt. % of sulphur and a2) between 4 and 80 wt. % of a complexing agent, and optionally at least one plant protecting agent b.) and/or additive c).

Abstract: The invention provides a local probe measuring device for effecting local measurements referring to a sample, having a first local probe for local measurements with respect to a sample, a second local probe for local measurements with respect to the sample, a measurement condition adjustment arrangement adapted to commonly adjust a first measurement condition of the first local probe with respect to the sample and a second measurement condition of the second local probe with respect to the sample, a detection arrangement having a first detection arrangement associated with the first local probe adapted to independently detect first measurement data referring to local measurements reflected by the first local probe and a second detection arrangement associated with the second local probe adapted to independently detect second measurement data referring to local measurements effected by the second local probe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the ER? agonists 8?-Vinyl-estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-3,17?-diol and 17?-Fluor-9?-vinyl-estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-3,16?-diol for production of medicaments for the prevention and/or treatment of hypertensive heart disease, especially for the prevention and/or treatment of one or more of the conditions selected from the group of (1) hypertension, (2) cardiac hypertrophy and (3) heart failure.

Abstract: Method for improving plant growth by application of a mixture M comprising a component a) of a1) 20 to 96% by weight of sulfur, a2) 4 to 80% by weight of a complexing agent and, if appropriate, one or more crop protectants b) and/or additives c).

Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of ER?-selective ligands for production of medicaments for regulating fertility without additional use of a progestin. ER?-agonists are used for treatment of infertility and ER?-antagonists for contraception.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 4-fluoroalkyl-2H-benzopyrans of general formula I, in which Z is a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with up to 5 carbon atoms that is fluorinated in at least one place, preferably a trifluoromethyl group, and R1, R2, X, Y and n have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds have at their disposal strong antiestrogenic action. In addition, they can have at their disposal estrogenic action that occurs in a tissue-selective manner. They can be used for the production of pharmaceutical agents, especially for the treatment of estrogen-dependent diseases and tumors and pharmaceutical agents for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as well as for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a solid formulation of a slow-release crop protection product, which comprises carrying out a melt extrusion of a composition comprising 0.1 to 80% by weight of at least one fungicidal active ingredient, 0 to 80% by weight of at least one herbicidal, acaricidal, insecticidal or growth-regulatory active ingredient, 3 to 80% by weight of a thermoplastic, water-insoluble polymer from the group of the polylactides, 0 to 80% by weight of at least one thermoplastic water-insoluble polymer, 10 to 80% by weight of at least one mineral filler and 0 to 20% by weight of inorganic or organic additives, and subsequently shaping the extrudate, and to the solid formulations preparable by this method.

Abstract: In order to produce a shoe, an outsole is firstly inserted in a hollow mold. This outsole has fixing means, which are formed by upwardly projecting neps and which fix a shoe upper of the shoe inside the hollow mold. The hollow mold is covered on the top by an upper mold, which rests on an upper sole while leaving a free space open between its edge and a lateral wall of the hollow mold. A wedge-shaped element is inserted into said free space from the top. This element leaves a narrow gap open through which a cork-latex mixture can exit during expansion.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible, film-forming graft copolymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: Method and arrangement to locate an object with a predetermined number of marks, the arrangement comprising a light source, a sensor and a processor, by means of the following steps:—illuminating the object with the light source;—receiving an image of the object and generate image pixel data including image pixel locations and image pixel intensities for each image pixel location with said sensor;—receiving the image pixel data and storing them in a memory;—comparing said image pixel intensities with a predetermined threshold;—determining object position based on said comparing;—using a digital match mask that corresponds with said object with said marks;—finding a best match between said digital match mask and said object on said object position;—determining mark positions within said object position from said best match.

Abstract: A method for the production and processing of alloyed casting material for a working part of an indefinite chill roll, a corresponding casting material and a composite indefinite chill roll incorporating the casting material. The method comprises providing a melt of a certain composition, casting the melt and subjecting the resultant body to a heat treatment. The composition of the melt is adjusted so as to afford a certain graphite and carbide distribution.