Abstract: An injection-moulding tool for the production of a mould in disc form, in particular in the form of information carriers such as CDs and/or DVDs, wherein the injection-moulding tool comprises a first and a second mirror block, wherein the first and second mirror blocks lie opposite each other and are movable in relation to each other for the opening and closing of the mould, and means for actively controlling the temperature of at least one of the first and second mirror blocks. A method for producing mouldings in disc form utilizing the injection-moulding tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: An injection molding tool is described for the production of disc-like information carriers, in particular in the form of CD's and/or DVD's. The injection molding tool has a first and a second mirror block which form the cavity and which are located opposite to each other and which, for allowing an opening and a closure of the cavity, are movable relative to each other. In addition to that it has a form ring which encloses the first mirror block concentrically, and which borders the cavity towards its outer edge, and which is movable relative to the first mirror block, wherein between the first mirror block and the form ring enclosing it a sliding ring is provided for the reduction of friction if the form ring moves relative to the first mirror block.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for cleaning and then bonding substrates. According to the invention, at least two opposite substrates are obliquely or vertically sprayed with a cleansing liquid by means of at least one nozzle and are preferably dried, aligned and directly bonded under micro-clean room conditions. The bonding process is preferably visually monitored during bonding in order to immediately remove insufficiently bonded substrates from the process. The inventive device is compact and allows integration of the process steps in a single installation without disruption. The invention is further characterized by an improved quality of the bonded layers and an improved productivity of the bonding process. It also allows the use of novel bonding processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process and a device for treating the surfaces or bonding surfaces of substrates before bonding the substrates. In accordance with the invention, the surfaces of substrates to be bonded are treated with an atmospheric plasma before bonding. The surfaces of the substrates can thus be cleaned, chemically activated or removed. However, it is also possible to grow a layer by corresponding reactive plasma gases. The invention is advantageous in that bonded substrates can be produced in a simple and cost-saving manner, wherein a high adhesive strength can be achieved.

Abstract: A method and a device for the post-processing of a disc-shaped information- and/or structure carrier for injection molding forms is described, for example for a stamper for the production of CDs or DVDs, which has a central, substantially cylindrical opening. The information- and/or structure carrier is held in the injection molding form through a holding device penetrating the opening at least partially, for example a ring-shaped stamper holder. The information- and/or structure, respectively, is provided substantially concentrically to this opening on a surface facing the cavity of the injection molding form.

Abstract: An injection molding tool is described for the production of disc-like information carriers, in particular in the form of CD's and/or DVD's. The injection molding tool has a first and a second mirror block which form the cavity and which are located opposite to each other and which, for allowing an opening and a closure of the cavity, are movable relative to each other. In addition to that it has a form ring which encloses the first mirror block concentrically, and which borders the cavity towards its outer edge, and which is movable relative to the first mirror block, wherein between the first mirror block and the form ring enclosing it a sliding ring is provided for the reduction of friction if the form ring moves relative to the first mirror block.

Abstract: An injection-moulding tool for the production of a mould in disc form, in particular in the form of information carriers such as CDs and/or DVDs, wherein the injection-moulding tool comprises a first and a second mirror block, wherein the first and second mirror blocks lie opposite each other and are movable in relation to each other for the opening and closing of the mould, and means for actively controlling the temperature of at least one of the first and second mirror blocks. A method for producing mouldings in disc form utilizing the injection-moulding tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: A substantially enriched mammalian hematopoietic cell subpopulation is provided, which is characterized by progenitor cell activity for myeloid lineages, but lacking the potential to differentiate into lymphoid lineages. This population is further divided into specific myeloid progenitor subsets, including a common myeloid progenitor cells (CMP), megakaryocyte/erythroid progenitor cells (MEP) and granulocyte/monocyte lineage progenitor (GMP). Methods are provided for the isolation and culture of these subpopulations. The CMP population gives rise to all myeloid lineages, and can give rise to the two additional and isolatable progenitor populations that are exclusively committed to either the erythroid/megakaryocytic or myelomonocytic lineages. The cell enrichment methods employ reagents that specifically recognize Thy-1; and IL-7R&agr;, in conjunction with other markers expressed on lineage committed cells.

Abstract: A substantially enriched mammalian hematopoietic cell subpopulation is provided, which is characterized by progenitor cell activity for myeloid lineages, but lacking the potential to differentiate into lymphoid lineages. This population is further divided into specific myeloid progenitor subsets, including a common myeloid progenitor cells (CMP), megakaryocyte/erythroid progenitor cells (MEP) and granulocyte/monocyte lineage progenitor (GMP). Methods are provided for the isolation and culture of these subpopulations. The CMP population gives rise to all myeloid lineages, and can give rise to the two additional and isolatable progenitor populations that are exclusively committed to either the erythroid/megakaryocytic or myelomonocytic lineages. The cell enrichment methods employ reagents that specifically recognize Thy-1; and IL-7R&agr;, in conjunction with other markers expressed on lineage committed cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for cleaning and then bonding substrates. According to the invention, at least two opposite substrates are obliquely or vertically sprayed with a cleansing liquid by means of at least one nozzle and are preferably dried, aligned and directly bonded under micro-clean room conditions. The bonding process is preferably visually monitored during bonding in order to immediately remove insufficiently bonded substrates from the process. The inventive device is compact and allows integration of the process steps in a single installation without disruption. The invention is further characterized by an improved quality of the bonded layers and an improved productivity of the bonding process. It also allows the use of novel bonding processes.

Abstract: An injection-moulding tool (10) for the production of mouldings in disc form, in particular in the form of information carriers such as CDs and/or DVDs, which injection-moulding tool (10), to form an injection mould (25), includes a first and a second mirror block (11 and 12, respectively), which lie opposite each other and are movable in relation to each other for the opening and closing of the mould, and also a form ring (20), which concentrically encloses the first mirror block (11) and closes off the injection mould (25) towards the outer edge and is movable in relation to the first mirror block (11), better process stability, better quality of the mouldings and shorter waiting times during starting-up are achieved, inter alia, by facilities for active temperature control of the form ring (20) being provided.

Abstract: An injection-moulding tool (10) for the production of information carriers in disc form, in particular in the form of CDs and/or DVDs, comprises for the forming of an injection mould (25) a first and a second mirror block (11 and 12, respectively), which lie opposite each other and are movable in relation to each other for opening and closing the mould and also a form ring (20), which concentrically encloses the first mirror block (11) and closes off the injection mould (25) towards the outer edge and is movable in relation to the first mirror block (11), a sliding ring (21; 21a,b,c) for reducing the friction when there is a movement of the form ring (20) in relation to the first mirror block (11) being provided between the first mirror block (11) and the form ring (20) enclosing it. The sliding ring (21; 21a,b,c) is arranged concentrically between the first mirror block (11) and the form ring (20) enclosing it.

Abstract: A substantially enriched mammalian hematopoietic cell subpopulation is provided, which is characterized by progenitor cell activity for myeloid lineages, but lacking the potential to differentiate into lymphoid lineages. This population is further divided into specific myeloid progenitor subsets, including a common myeloid progenitor cells (CMP), megakaryocyte/erythroid progenitor cells (MEP) and granulocyte/monocyte lineage progenitor (GMP). Methods are provided for the isolation and culture of these subpopulations. The CMP population gives rise to all myeloid lineages, and can give rise to the two additional and isolatable progenitor populations that are exclusively committed to either the erythroid/megakaryocytic or myelomonocytic lineages. The cell enrichment methods employ reagents that specifically recognize Thy-1; and IL-7R&agr;, in conjunction with other markers expressed on lineage committed cells.

Abstract: An injection-molding tool (10) for the production of information carriers in disc form, in particular in the form of CDs and/or DVDs, comprises for the forming of an injection mold (25) a first and a second mirror block (11 and 12, respectively), which lie opposite each other and are movable in relation to each other for opening and closing the mold and also a form ring (20), which concentrically encloses the first mirror block (11) and closes off the injection mold (25) towards the outer edge and is movable in relation to the first mirror block (11), means for reducing the friction when there is a movement of the form ring (20) in relation to the first mirror block (11) being provided between the first mirror block (11) and the form ring (20) enclosing it.