Abstract: An impulse damper device, which is specifically provided for the construction or the dismantling of tall, slim constructions, in particular towers and preferably towers of wind turbines, in order to minimize or eliminate undesired vibration states, which often occur during the construction or taking apart and lead to large increases in the vibration amplitudes of the vibration system. The impulse tuned mass dampers are preferably provided for temporary mobile use, but, in principle, are also suitable for permanent use.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a sensor system for determining a flow rate of a fluid flow within a fluid channel comprising an elastic segment arranged next to a rigid segment, wherein a first pair of electrodes is provided at the rigid segment and a second pair of electrodes is provided at the elastic segment of the fluid channel. The system further comprises a sensor unit for detecting a capacitance of the first and second electrode pairs, and a processing unit for calculating and monitoring a distance between the electrodes of the second electrode pair based on the detected capacitance of the first electrode pair and the second electrode pair, wherein the first electrode pair is in contact with the rigid segment and the second electrode pair is in contact with the elastic segment. Moreover, a respective method for determining a flow rate of a fluid flow within a fluid channel is provided by the present disclosure, as well as a use of the sensor system.

Abstract: An impulse damper device, which is specifically provided for the construction or the dismantling of tall, slim constructions, in particular towers and preferably towers of wind turbines, in order to minimize or eliminate undesired vibration states, which often occur during the construction or taking apart and lead to large increases in the vibration amplitudes of the vibration system. The impulse tuned mass dampers are preferably provided for temporary mobile use, but, in principle, are also suitable for permanent use.

Abstract: A sensor (100) for detecting a state of a fluid within a microfluidic plate (120) is disclosed. The sensor (100) comprises at least a first planar electrode (102) and a second planar electrode (104) arranged parallel to one another so as to form an electric capacitor (106). The first planar electrode (102) and the second planar electrode (104) are configured to generate an electric field (114) within the fluid, wherein the sensor (100) is configured to detect the state of the fluid by means of a capacitance of the electric capacitor (106). Further, a system (116) for controlling a preparation of a sample including a fluid is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for detecting a state of a fluid within a microfluidic plate (120) is disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor (100) for detecting a state of a fluid within a microfluidic plate (120) is disclosed. The sensor (100) comprises at least a first planar electrode (102) and a second planar electrode (104) arranged parallel to one another so as to form an electric capacitor (106). The first planar electrode (102) and the second planar electrode (104) are configured to generate an electric field (114) within the fluid, wherein the sensor (100) is configured to detect the state of the fluid by means of a capacitance of the electric capacitor (106). Further, a system (116) for controlling a preparation of a sample including a fluid is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for detecting a state of a fluid within a microfluidic plate (120) is disclosed.

Abstract: A retractable assembly for introducing an insertable device into a container through a container opening, comprising: a linear guide, which is releasably mountable on the container via a holder; and, guided along the linear guide, a slider, on which an articulated head is so seated, that it has at least two degrees of freedom perpendicular to the linear guide, wherein the insertable device is at least axially guided in the articulated head in the mounted state.

Abstract: A retractable assembly for introducing an insertable device into a container through a container opening, comprising: a linear guide, which is releasably mountable on the container via a holder; and, guided along the linear guide, a slider, on which an articulated head is so seated, that it has at least two degrees of freedom perpendicular to the linear guide, wherein the insertable device is at least axially guided in the articulated head in the mounted state.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy or --NHCOR.sub.6,each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4, independently, is hydrogen, methyl or methoxy, with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 is hydrogen,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, 2-, 3- or 4-hydroxy-C.sub.2-4 alkyl, carboxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, sulpho-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, sulphophenyl or carboxyphenyl andR.sub.6 is methyl or NH.sub.2, salts thereof,and mixtures of such compounds which compounds and mixtures are useful as reactive dyes for nitrogen-containing and hydroxy group-containing organic substrates such as leather and textile materials comprising or consisting of natural or synthetic polyamides such as wool, silk and nylon and natural or regenerated cellulose such as cotton, viscose and spun rayon.

Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN V is hydroxy or amino, one of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is sulfo and the other is --NHR.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 is heterocyclyl containing at least one substituent cleavable as an anion, preferably a halopyrimidyl or halotriazinyl group,Y is methyl, methoxy, ethoxy or methoxyethoxy,Z is hydrogen, methyl or methoxy,M is 0 or 1, andN is 2 or 3,WITH THE PROVISO THAT THE --N.dbd.N-- and --O--Cu--O-- groups are bound to adjacent positions of the naphthalene ring, are useful for the dyeing or printing of natural or regenerated cellulosic fibres. The obtained dyeings and prints possess notable stability in alkaline medium and fastness to light and satisfactory fastness to wet treatments, chlorine and peroxide. The dyes possess notable build-up and fixation.