Abstract: The present invention relates to 7-alkyl- and cycloalkyl-substituted imidazotriazinones, to processes for their preparation and to their use as medicaments, in particular as inhibitors of cGMP-metabolizing phosphodiesterases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of carbon monoxide gas (CO gas) that is free of sulfur compounds to the greatest possible extent and a process to use that gas in chemical syntheses, for example, for the synthesis of phosgene from carbon monoxide and chlorine.

Abstract: A process for preparing a salt-free aqueous hydroxylamine solution by distilling an aqueous solution of a hydroxylammonium salt and a base in a tray column having at least two mechanical trays, wherein random or structured packings are located above at least one tray of the tray column over the cross section of the column.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser has a semiconductor body with first and second main areas, preferably each provided with a contact area, and also first and second mirror areas. An active layer and a current-carrying layer are formed between the main areas. The current-carrying layer has at least one strip-type resistance region, which runs transversely with respect to the resonator axis and whose sheet resistivity is increased at least in partial regions compared with the regions of the current-carrying layer that adjoin the resistance region.

Abstract: Bicameral pressurized containers are suitable for the packing and dispensing of flowable highly viscous or flowable fibrous dental materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to indazole derivatives of the general formulae I or II having the meanings indicated in the description, to the pharmaceutically useful salts thereof and the use thereof as drugs.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, preferably an oil cooler (1) for a motor vehicle, comprises stacked flat tubes (2, 3, 4), which have tube ends with apertures for admitting and discharging oil, which flows through the flat tubes (2, 3, 4) in their longitudinal direction. The apertures of adjacent flat tubes (2, 3, 4) are in fluid communication with one another in order to form flow passages, and spacings are left between the flat tubes for a medium, in particular a cooling medium, to pass through. The flat tubes are designed as extruded multi-channel tubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle with an airbag device covered by part of an interior fitting, comprising an airbag disposed behind the interior fitting part and a gas generator which is pyrotechnically connected to the airbag. A cord-type gas generator (20) is used as a gas generator and is disposed inside the airbag (18). The cord-type gas generator (20) is placed lengthways within a U-shaped recess in the interior fitting which opens upon inflation of the airbag device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-piece valve for reciprocating piston engines in which the valve stem is connected to the valve head in a manner resistant to both tension and compression. In the area of a center through-opening the valve head has an annular bearing surface for a stem-side flange. In addition, the center opening widens on the combustion chamber-side of the valve head, the head-side end of the valve stem being plastically expanded so that it fills this enlargement, forming a positive interlock. In order to improve the service life of the connection between valve head and valve stem, according to the invention the combustion chamber-side enlargement of the center opening and accordingly also the conformed, end-side expansion of the valve stem are of non-circular design so that a positively interlocking torsionally fixed connection is produced between the valve stem and the valve head.

Abstract: A method for determining a location of a conversion device for converting wind energy into electrical energy comprises establishing a plurality of data layers, including at least a wind data layer and a transmission grid data layer. Each data layer contains attribute data that is associated with corresponding location data. The location data of one layer is aligned with the location data of other layers to form a composite layer. The composite layer is searched to identify the first compliant location data associated with a target value or a target value range of the attribute data for the wind data layer. The composite layer is searched to identify a second compliant location data associated with a target value or a target value range of the attribute data for the transmission grid data.

Abstract: A method and system facilitates the provision of a diverse supply of electrical energy from wind energy. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exceeds a wind velocity criteria over a requisite time period. Accessible transmission and distribution zones are established where a desired range of electrical energy is potentially distributable to electricity purchasers or consumers via existing distribution infrastructure. Cross-correlation factors are determined for wind data associated with pairs of wind data regions within the geographic area. One or more candidate regions are determined based on the overlap of the regions and the zones.

Abstract: A method and system relates to establishing or marketing a wind-powered electrical generation facility. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exceeds a wind velocity criteria over a requisite time period. Accessible transmission and distribution zones are established where a desired range of electrical energy is potentially distributable to electricity purchasers or consumers via existing distribution infrastructure. One or more candidate regions are determined based on the overlap of the regions and the zones. Land data is obtained and is associated with the candidate regions. The land data may comprise at least one of a land use of the respective candidate region and an identity of a holder of an interest in real property associated with the candidate region. A selector selects a preferential region, for placement of a conversion device, from the candidate regions based on a land use data.

Abstract: A method for inflating a gas bag of a safety arrangement in vehicles provides a gas generator which contains a pyrotechnic propellant comprising an organic fuel and ammonium perchlorate as an oxidizing agent. The pyrotechnic propellant, after its activation, releases a gas which has an amount of hydrochloric acid. A coating is arranged on the inner surface of the gas bag, on which the hydrochloric acid is neutralized or absorbed.

Abstract: A washing machine having a detergent dispenser provided with a plurality of separate compartments for containing wash and/or rinse products to be added into the tub of the machine, such detergent dispenser including a rotating selector capable of being displaced into various operational positions by a driver so as to enable the incoming water to selectively flow through each one of the compartment. The driver comprises an electric motor linked through a lever assembly to the rotating selector so that the rotation of the motor is transformed into an oscillating movement of the selector between two predetermined end positions.

Abstract: A method and system determines a location of a conversion device for converting wind energy into electrical energy by considering both technical and economic viability factors. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exceeds a wind velocity criteria over a requisite time period. Distribution accessible zones are established where a desired range of electrical energy is distributable via existing distribution infrastructure. Candidate regions are determined based on the overlap of the regions and the zones. Land data is obtained and is associated with the candidate region. The land data may comprise at least one of a land use and a holder of an interest in real property associated with the candidate region. A selector selects a preferential region, for placement of a conversion device, from the candidate regions based on a land data.

Abstract: To transmit energy without direct mechanical or electrical contact, a transmitter unit emits a laser beam onto a radiation receiver of a receiver unit including a photovoltaic cell arrangement surrounded by a ring-shaped reflector. A portion of the laser beam is reflected from the reflector back to the transmitter unit, where the received reflected signal is evaluated to determine the position of the laser beam impinging on the radiation receiver. The transmitter unit deflects the laser beam as necessary to impinge directly on the photovoltaic cell arrangement and track any relative motion of the receiver unit. The receiver unit orients the radiation receiver to optimize the energy reception. The position of the laser beam is modulated and the resulting variation of the reflected signal is evaluated to determine therefrom the position of the laser beam on the radiation receiver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an azide-free gas-generating composition, in particular for use in safety devices for motor vehicles, comprising a fuel in a proportion of 20 to 60% by weight and consisting of one or more components, and an oxidizer mixture in a proportion of 40 to 80% by weight and consisting of at least three components, each in relation to the total composition.

Abstract: An analyzer enabling the user to hardly breathe in a malodor given off from a reagent when exchanging a reagent container is obtained. This analyzer, connected with a reagent container including a flexible container body storing the reagent, comprises an analyzer body analyzing an analyte with the reagent and reagent transporter having a first end connected to the analyzer body and a second end connected to the reagent container. The reagent transporter includes a first connectional part, detachably connected to the reagent container, having a first switching member forming and blocking a first passage between the analyzer body and the reagent container, while the first switching member blocks the first passage when the first connectional part is separated from the reagent container, and forms the first passage when the first connectional part is connected to the reagent container.

Abstract: A double clutch for a transmission with two transmission input shafts is disclosed having two clutches which can rotate about a common rotational axis, are arranged one behind the other in the axial direction, and have a common driving outer plate support and which each have a driven inner plate support. A tension sleeve at least partially surrounds the outer plate support for selectively activating one of the two clutches.

Abstract: A radio frequency signal level is determined by generating an AC reference voltage from a DC reference voltage and determining an envelope of the AC reference voltage in an envelope detector having substantially the same composition as an envelope detector for determining the envelope of the radio frequency signal. The AC reference voltage substantially eliminates any DC offset and thus induces a high immunity against temperature and power supply variations. Moreover, using substantially the same RF signal path for the RF signal and the reference signal, signal distortions cause by the RF signal path are substantially compensated for.