Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides dyes having an improved photostability, biosensors comprising such dyes, and methods of use thereof, including methods for detecting target molecules in a sample under test and for live-cell imaging. The dyes can include a binding member, including a biomolecule or fragments thereof, which can interact with target molecules of interest and can be specific to a given conformational state or covalent modification, e.g., phosphorylation, of the target molecule. The presently disclosed dyes can be used for detecting changes in the binding, conformational change, or posttranslational modification of the target molecule.

Abstract: A process for the production of a resilient foam by foaming a mixture, comprising from 50 to 97% by weight of an aqueous dispersion A) of SiO2 particles which have a mean particle diameter in the range from 1 to 100 nm, from 1 to 45% by weight of a polymer B) dissolved in water from 1 to 50% by weight of a blowing agent C) from 1 to 5% by weight of an emulsifier D) from 0 to 5% by weight of a crosslinking agent E) reactive with the polymer B), and the foam obtainable by the process and the use thereof.

Abstract: A controllable coolant pump for a coolant circuit of an internal combustion engine. The coolant pump has a hollow bearing shaft which is supported in a bearing sleeve, carries a drive wheel at one end, and is permanently connected to an impeller at its opposite end, the impeller having a stop surface at the end face thereof. The space between the stop surface and the impeller forms the pumping cross section for a coolant. A piston that can be axially displaced by an actuation unit is disposed in the hollow bearing shaft and provided at its outer end with a guide plate having a collar facing the impeller for completely or partially closing the pumping cross section in accordance with the position of the piston. The coolant pump has a second actuation unit, and the piston can be displaced by the first or second actuation unit.

Abstract: Assembly having a belt-pulley drive, having a pulley wheel which can be driven by a belt and is configured for transmitting a torque to a drive shaft of the assembly. The assembly has a switchable gear mechanism which makes a transmission ratio possible between the rotational speed of the pulley wheel and the rotational speed of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A controllable coolant pump for a coolant circuit of an internal combustion engine, the coolant pump including a hollow bearing shaft which is supported in a bearing sleeve, carries a drive wheel at one end, and is permanently connected at its opposite end to an impeller, the impeller having a stop surface at the end face thereof; the space between the stop surface and the impeller forming the pumping cross section for a coolant, and a piston that can be axially displaced by an actuation unit being disposed in the hollow bearing shaft and provided at its outer end with a guide plate having a collar facing the impeller for completely or partially closing the pumping cross section in accordance with the position of the piston. The actuation unit has a release lever which can be pivoted by an electromechanical actuating element about an axis of rotation, thus allowing axial positioning of the piston.

Abstract: The present invention relates to control system for a vehicle. The control system includes a manually operable control lever, such as a joystick, an actuator, a sensor and a control unit. The control lever sets a state variable of the vehicle. The actuator applies a force to the control lever. The sensor senses a vehicle parameter and transmits a parameter signal to the control unit. The control unit determines a current operating state of the vehicle. The control unit, depending on the present operating state of the vehicle, controls the actuator and causes it to apply a changed, predetermined force to the control lever, in order to make the operator aware of an unsafe operating state.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for steering a second agricultural machine which can be steered over a field relative to a first agricultural machine. The device includes a distance meter mounted on one of the machines and operable for recording measured values with regard to direction and distance of objects adjacent to the distance meter over a horizontal region. The device also includes an evaluating means which is connected to the distance meter and is designed to output a steering signal for causing guidance of the second machine relative to the first machine on the basis of the measured values of the distance meter.

Abstract: A coolant pump for a coolant circuit of an internal combustion engine, including a drive wheel which is connected to an impeller via a drive shaft rotatably mounted in a pump housing has at least one coolant outlet provided radially with respect to the impeller. A blocking ring is movable in an axial direction and serves to change or block a cross-sectional area of the coolant outlet and is displaced by a pressure-medium-operated actuator. The actuator is arranged concentrically with the drive shaft in the region of the end thereof facing the impeller is secured on the end of the drive shaft, and is connected to a pressure medium supply via at least one longitudinal bore provided in the drive shaft.

Abstract: Expandable, thermoplastic polymer bead material composed of a multiphase polymer mixture which comprises blowing agent and has at least one continuous phase of a thermoplastic polymer, where at least two different disperse phases P1 and P2 are present, disperse in the continuous phase, and also to processes for its production, and to use for the production of elastic molded foams.

Abstract: A process for producing an elastic silicate foam by foaming a mixture comprising 10% to 80% by weight of an aqueous dispersion of SiO2 particles A) which have an average particle diameter in the range from 1 to 100 nm, 5% to 30% by weight of a polymer B) in solution in water, 10% to 50% by weight of a blowing agent C), 1% to 5% by weight of an emulsifier D), 0.01% to 5% by weight of a crosslinker E) which is reactive with the polymer B), and also the foam obtainable by the process, and the use of the foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer foam with density in the range from 5 to 120 kg/m3 composed of a polymer component including at least one styrene polymer and from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a flame retardant mixture including at least one phosphorus compound of the formula PR1R2R3. A process for producing the polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-propelled harvesting machine includes a chassis supported on driven front ground wheels and steerable rear ground wheels. A crop harvesting attachment is supported on steerable driven wheels and is mounted to the front of the harvesting machine for pivoting about an upright axis. The harvesting attachment delivers harvested crop to an intermediate conveyor which feeds the crop to an input conveyor of the harvesting machine. The harvesting attachment includes a power operated steering actuator and is steered b a steering control device of the harvesting machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a regulatable coolant pump for a cooling circuit of an internal combustion engine, comprising a hollow bearing shaft (1) carrying a drive wheel (2) on one end thereof and being secured to an impeller (18) on the opposite end thereof. The impeller (18) includes an abutment surface (19) on the front side, and the space between the impeller (18) and the abutment surface (19) is embodied as a conveying cross-section (22). The drive wheel (2) can be uncoupled from the bearing shaft (1) via a draw key (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing expandable pelletized material which comprises polylactic acid which comprises the following steps: a) melting and incorporation by mixing of the following components: i) from 61.9 to 98.9% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of polylactic acid, ii) from 1 to 38% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate, iii) from 0 to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of at least one polyester based on aliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acids and on aliphatic dihydroxy compounds; iv) from 0.

Abstract: Melamine/formaldehyde foams comprising from 0.01% to 45% by weight of a particulate filling material having an average particle diameter in the range from 5 ?m to 3 mm, wherein the % by weight are based on the total weight of filling material plus melamine-formaldehyde precondensate used for foam production.

Abstract: Thermoplastic particle foams which have cells having a mean cell size in the range from 20 to 500 ?m and in which the cell membranes have a nanocellular or fibrous structure having pore or fiber diameters below 1500 nm, and also processes for producing them.

Abstract: A process for production of an abrasive foam based on a melamine-formaldehyde condensate comprising inorganic nanoparticles, comprising the steps of: (1) preparation of a solution or dispersion comprising a precondensate of the foam to be produced, and also comprising inorganic nanoparticles, (2) foaming of the precondensate via heating of the solution or dispersion from step (1), in order to obtain a foam which comprises inorganic nanoparticles, and also, if appropriate, (3) heat-conditioning of the foam obtained in step (2), leads to improved abrasion in the polishing of delicate surfaces.

Abstract: A arrangement is provided for the anticipatory assessment of plants to be gathered by a harvesting machine, disclosed as a combine harvester, and includes a non-contact sensor arrangement for the generation of signals representing at least one characteristic of plants located ahead of the machine, a measurement device for recording at least one characteristic of the plants actually gathered by the machine, and an evaluation device for producing calibration data with the aid of signals generated by the measurement device and from statistical parameters derived from the signals of the sensor arrangement and for the calculation of the characteristic of plants to be gathered with the aid of statistical parameters, which were derived from the signals of the sensor arrangement, corresponding to the plants to be gathered, and with the aid of the calibration data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing expandable pelletized material which comprises polylactic acid which comprises the following steps: a) melting and incorporation by mixing of the following components: i) from 50 to 99.9% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iii), of polylactic acid, ii) from 0 to 49.9% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iii), of one or more further polymers, iii) from 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iii), of a diepoxide or polyepoxide, and iv) from 0 to 10% by weight of one or more additives, b) incorporation by mixing of v) from 3 to 7% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv), of an organic blowing agent into the polymer melt by means of a static or dynamic mixer at a temperature of at least 140° C., c) discharging through a die plate with holes, the diameter of which at the exit from the die is at most 1.

Abstract: Thermoplastic particle foams which have cells having a mean cell size in the range from 20 to 500 ?m and in which the cell membranes have a nanocellular or fibrous structure having pore or fiber diameters below 1500 nm, and also processes for producing them.