Abstract: A battery is provided for supplying a transmitter and/or receiver of a radio tag with an electrical current of. The battery includes a first and a second cell, each comprising a respective negative electrode, a respective positive electrode, and a respective separator. The battery further includes a plurality of separate electrical conductors, including a first conductor that electrically contacts a first electrode of the first cell, a second conductor that electrically connects a second electrode of the first cell to a first electrode of the second cell to form a series connection therebetween, and a third conductor that electrically contacts a second electrode of the second cell. The battery additionally includes a first substrate and a second substrate between which the first cell, the second cell, and the plurality of separate electrical conductors are arranged.

Abstract: A radar system for motor vehicles. The radar system has multiple transceiver units, which are situated on separate installation supports for the installation in different locations in the motor vehicle and are connected to one another by a synchronization network. Each of the transceiver units has a scanning module for scanning radar signals received on a plurality of channels in the form of a time signals. Each installation support has a raw-data interface for the transmission of the time signal of the transceiver unit to a central evaluation instance. The central evaluation instance is configured to jointly evaluate the time signals from the plurality of transceiver units.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of lufenuron for controlling sea lice in a fish population, which comprises feeding lufenuron to the fish population according to a specific regime as outlined in the specification and claims. The process is especially suited for the treatment of salmon and provides prolonged effective protection against sea lice at sea.

Abstract: A system and related method for monitoring and dispatching an emergency ambulance to a registered user including a registration database network accessed by a user through a web-based platform permitting the user to input a personal profile to become a registered user; an emergency ambulance transmitter configured to generate an emergency ambulance to the registered user requesting one; a central dispatch processor in network communication to the registration database network and emergency ambulance transmitter, wherein the central dispatch processor is configured to locate and dispatch an emergency ambulance closest to the registered user; and a tracking transmitter configured to transmit ambulance arrival time and information to the registered user and their pre-set emergency contacts.

Abstract: The sleeper block unit (1) for railway track systems consists of a sleeper block (2) and of a sleeper shoe (3) that partly surrounds the sleeper block (2). The sleeper block (2) has a head portion (4) and a base portion (6), the head portion (4) extending beyond the base portion (6) in length and in width, thus forming a step (10). At the upper edge of the sleeper shoe (3), a surrounding, upwardly and outwardly extending sealing lip (14) that lies against the step (10) is arranged. As a result, during vertical movements of the sleeper block (2) in the sleeper shoe (3), the sealing lip (14) is deformed substantially vertically in the elastic range rather than rubbing against an outer wall of the sleeper block as in known sleeper block units. In this manner the sealing lip is subject to reduced wear so that the sealing effect is maintained for a longer period and the sleeper block unit (1) has a longer lifetime.

Abstract: In a section of a ballasted track that extends over a plurality of crossties, ballast is removed and crossties are removed. Crosstie blocks mounted in concrete slabs are inserted, lifted, and fastened to the rails. The rails are supported by temporary, vertically adjustable supports and adjusted. In an area that extends over a number of concrete slabs, infill concrete is filled in from the underground up to at least part of the height of the concrete slabs, and after the infill concrete has hardened, at least a part of each of the supports located between two respective concrete slabs is removed. The method allows the conversion to be carried out without changing the position of the rails. After the placement of the supports, the track is immediately operable again so that the relevant section need not remain closed until all method steps are completed.

Abstract: The sleeper block unit (1) for railway track systems consists of a sleeper block (2) and of a sleeper shoe (3) that partly surrounds the sleeper block (2). The sleeper block (2) has a head portion (4) and a base portion (6), the head portion (4) extending beyond the base portion (6) in length and in width, thus forming a step (10). At the upper edge of the sleeper shoe (3), a surrounding, upwardly and outwardly extending sealing lip (14) that lies against the step (10) is arranged. As a result, during vertical movements of the sleeper block (2) in the sleeper shoe (3), the sealing lip (14) is deformed substantially vertically in the elastic range rather than rubbing against an outer wall of the sleeper block as in known sleeper block units. In this manner the sealing lip is subject to reduced wear so that the sealing effect is maintained for a longer period and the sleeper block unit (1) has a longer lifetime.

Abstract: We have developed a reduced Drosophila heart preparation in which dissection of the fly heart removes nervous system input and reveals its inherent myogenic activity, which can be preserved for several hours. High speed image capture combined with computer-based analytical packages allows us to generate the equivalent of M-mode traces obtained from ultrasounds of human hearts.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of lufenuron for controlling sea lice in a fish population, which comprises feeding lufenuron to the fish population according to a specific regime as outlined in the specification and claims. The process is especially suited for the treatment of salmon and provides prolonged effective protection against sea lice at sea.

Abstract: In a section of a ballasted track that extends over a plurality of crossties, ballast is removed and crossties are removed. Crosstie blocks mounted in concrete slabs are inserted, lifted, and fastened to the rails. The rails are supported by temporary, vertically adjustable supports and adjusted. In an area that extends over a number of concrete slabs, infill concrete is filled in from the underground up to at least part of the height of the concrete slabs, and after the infill concrete has hardened, at least a part of each of the supports located between two respective concrete slabs is removed. The method allows the conversion to be carried out without changing the position of the rails. After the placement of the supports, the track is immediately operable again so that the relevant section need not remain closed until all method steps are completed.

Abstract: A conductor carrier includes a base insulating film, a contact insulating film, at least one first printed conductor and one second printed conductor. The contact insulating film includes at least one first recess and one second recess. The printed conductors are embedded between the two insulating films and each forms a first overlapping region with the first or second recess of the contact insulating film. The conductor carrier also includes an insulating region which separates the first printed conductor from the second printed conductor in an insulating manner due to the contact insulating film being less raised than outside the insulating region, and extends between the first and second recesses of the contact insulating film in a meandering manner. A configuration having the conductor carrier is also provided.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a plasma device (100) is described in which particles (2) are arranged in a plasma, wherein a generation of electric travelling waves (1) is provided, under whose effective action the particles (2) in the plasma device (100) perform a directed movement to at least one pre-determined collection area (20, 20A). A plasma device for carrying out the method is also described.

Abstract: We have developed a reduced Drosophila heart preparation in which dissection of the fly heart removes nervous system input and reveals its inherent myogenic activity, which can be preserved for several hours. High speed image capture combined with computer-based analytical packages allows us to generate the equivalent of M-mode traces obtained from ultrasounds of human hearts.

Abstract: A conductor track carrier is intended to contact-connect electrical components. The carrier has a flexible base film, a conductor track on the base film, and a contact-connection eye arranged in a contact-connection section of the conductor track carrier and electrically coupled to the conductor track. The conductor track carrier has a respective recess on two opposite sides of the contact-connection section, and web elements formed between the recesses in such a manner that the contact-connection section is pivotably mounted.

Abstract: A conductor carrier includes a base insulating film, a contact insulating film, at least one first printed conductor and one second printed conductor. The contact insulating film includes at least one first recess and one second recess. The printed conductors are embedded between the two insulating films and each forms a first overlapping region with the first or second recess of the contact insulating film. The conductor carrier also includes an insulating region which separates the first printed conductor from the second printed conductor in an insulating manner due to the contact insulating film being less raised than outside the insulating region, and extends between the first and second recesses of the contact insulating film in a meandering manner. A configuration having the conductor carrier is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable for bringing into contact with a contact point of a flexible strip conductor, to a contact strip for one or more cables of this type, and to a system for bringing control electronics, which are situated on a flexible printed circuit board, into contact with at least one electrical and/or electronic component. The component is, particularly, a mechatronic transmission or engine controller of a motor vehicle. A special contact with a welding boss is placed at the end of a cable. A bundle of cables of this type is fixed in a defined position by way of a contact strip. The invention enables, for the first time, one or more cables to be directly brought into contact with the contact point(s) of a flexible strip conductor. This advantageously eliminates additional contact points and parts such as mating connectors, etc. whereby leading to a distinct improvement in quality and reduction in costs.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a plasma device (100) is described in which particles (2) are arranged in a plasma, wherein a generation of electric travelling waves (1) is provided, under whose effective action the particles (2) in the plasma device (100) perform a directed movement to at least one pre-determined collection area (20, 20A). A plasma device for carrying out the method is also described.

Abstract: A method and a device (10) for consistent bidirectional analysis of engine characteristics map data in an engine characteristics map are described. The engine characteristics map data represents interlinked technical variables. In this method, first a characteristic curve representing the interdependence of two of the technical variables is determined. This characteristic curve forms the basis for additional conversions in bidirectional analysis of the particular engine characteristics map.

Abstract: A method and a control apparatus for controlling the movement of a sliding door in its end closing area by always permitting movement of the door leaf in a closing direction by providing a free wheel, only permitting movement of the door leaf in an opening direction when a brake, coupling or other fixation for a fixed part of the free wheel remote from the door leaf is disengaged, determining door position, deactivating any present safety devices against pinching in the predetermined end closing area, reducing a current supply of the door drive and thus a closing force acting on the door leaf to a lower value as long as the door leaf is within the end closing area, and disengaging the brake, coupling or other fixation which acts on the part of the free wheel remote from the door leaf.