Abstract: The invention relates to a glass vessel having at least one wall and manufactured from a base material which is an alkali-containing silicate glass. It is a feature of the glass vessel that at least a surface layer is enriched in potassium and depleted of sodium and/or lithium, while an inner layer, especially one directly adjoining the surface layer, is not enriched in potassium and not depleted of sodium and/or lithium, and that the glass vessel has compressive stress up to a compressive stress depth and tensile stress beyond the compressive stress depth, wherein the tensile stress rises with increasing depth up to a tensile stress maximum within the inner layer and/or wherein the progression of the tensile stress as a function of depth does not have a linear section and/or wherein the progression of the tensile stress as a function of depth does not have a section in which tensile stress is constant.

Abstract: A system may have structure. The structures may include laminated structures formed by attaching inner and outer layers together with a layer of adhesive. The inner and outer layers in a structure may be formed from polymer such as polycarbonate. Forming the structure layers from polymer may allow the structure to have desired curvature. To improve safety and/or acoustic performance of the structure, the inner and outer structure layers may be formed from different materials. The outer polymer layer may be formed from polycarbonate and the inner polymer layer may be formed from a more brittle polymer such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches an algal growth system. The algal growth system includes a flexible sheet material, a liquid reservoir, a mechanism to rotate the flexible sheet material, a resource reclamation device, and an enclosure. The flexible sheet material facilitates growth of a biofilm. The liquid reservoir is configured to retain a contacting liquid in contact with the flexible sheet material and the mechanism rotates the flexible sheet material through the contacting liquid. The resource reclamation device associated with the enclosure is configured to collect and provide a resource for reuse.

Abstract: A system for reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater can include a vertical reactor that can include a flexible sheet material, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of an algal biofilm. The vertical reactor can include a shaft, where the shaft can be associated with and can support the flexible sheet material, and a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the shaft such that the flexible sheet material can be selectively actuated. The system can include a fluid reservoir containing a portion of wastewater through which the flexible sheet material is configured to pass as well as a stressor operably configured to stimulate the algae to produce an extracellular polymeric substance. A method of reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater includes moving an algal biofilm through the wastewater and moving the algal biofilm through a gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for regenerating a salt melt for a glass hardening and/or glass solidification process. The method is characterized in that at least a first regeneration material body of a first regeneration material and a second regeneration material body of a second regeneration material, which is different from the first regeneration material, is simultaneously or sequentially brought into contact with the salt melt. The invention also relates to an installation for hardening and/or solidifying glass, comprising a salt bath with a salt melt.

Abstract: An object includes an internal support and an exterior portion coupled to the internal support. A deformation portion includes a top portion and a bottom portion, and a force imparted to a first location of the exterior portion causes the bottom portion of the deformation portion to contact the exterior portion. The contact causes a deformation of the exterior portion that moves a second location of the exterior portion downward relative to the first location.

Abstract: A delivery device for delivering a liquid may include a housing, a bearing, a shaft seal, a hollow space, and a collection space. A shaft may be arranged in the housing. The shaft may be non-rotatably connected to a delivery mechanism arranged outside the housing. The bearing may be arranged in the housing and may rotatably mount the shaft. The shaft seal may be arranged axially between the bearing and the delivery mechanism and may seal the housing. The shaft seal may be arranged radially outside the shaft. The hollow space may be formed axially between the bearing and the shaft seal. The collection space may be arranged radially on a side of the hollow space facing away from the shaft. The collection space may be fluidically connected to the hollow space via a drain opening. The hollow space may expand radially, axially between the bearing and the shaft seal.

Abstract: A cornering light device for a vehicle projection module is presented, the cornering light device comprising: a light source for emitting a light beam; at least one narrowing device for narrowing the light beam; and a guide element having a light emitting section at a first end and an output section at a second end, the guide element guiding the light beam from the light emitting section in the direction of the output section; wherein the second end comprises a deflection surface for at least partly deflecting the light beam guided by the guide element; an output surface through which the light beam can exit the cornering light; wherein the cornering light device is configured for attachment to a control unit, with at least one characteristic of the light beam being controllable by the control unit.

Abstract: A system for reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater can include a vertical reactor that can include a flexible sheet material, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of an algal biofilm. The vertical reactor can include a shaft, where the shaft can be associated with and can support the flexible sheet material, and a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the shaft such that the flexible sheet material can be selectively actuated. The system can include a fluid reservoir containing a portion of wastewater through which the flexible sheet material is configured to pass as well as a stressor operably configured to stimulate the algae to produce an extracellular polymeric substance. A method of reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater includes moving an algal biofilm through the wastewater and moving the algal biofilm through a gas.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches an algal growth system. The algal growth system includes a flexible sheet material, a liquid reservoir, a mechanism to rotate the flexible sheet material, a resource reclamation device, and an enclosure. The flexible sheet material facilitates growth of a biofilm. The liquid reservoir is configured to retain a contacting liquid in contact with the flexible sheet material and the mechanism rotates the flexible sheet material through the contacting liquid. The resource reclamation device associated with the enclosure is configured to collect and provide a resource for reuse.

Abstract: A system for reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater can include a vertical reactor that can include a flexible sheet material, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of an algal biofilm. The vertical reactor can include a shaft, where the shaft can be associated with and can support the flexible sheet material, and a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the shaft such that the flexible sheet material can be selectively actuated. The system can include a fluid reservoir containing a portion of wastewater through which the flexible sheet material is configured to pass as well as a stressor operably configured to stimulate the algae to produce an extracellular polymeric substance. A method of reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater includes moving an algal biofilm through the wastewater and moving the algal biofilm through a gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump for conveying coolant. The fluid pump comprises an electric motor, a motor housing and an impeller. The motor has a shaft, a rotor, and a stator, and is inside an interior space in the motor housing. The impeller is connected to the shaft in the motor for conjoint rotation. The rotor has numerous blades on one side, which form a radial fan for conveying air inside the interior space.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump that has an electric motor with a shaft and an impeller with an outer diameter, that is connected to the shaft for conjoint rotation. A maximum volumetric flow and a maximum pressure difference (dp) can be generated in the fluid pump by the rotating impeller. A characteristic index number (K) for the fluid pump is greater than 350 kW/m2. The index number (K) corresponds to the product of the maximum volumetric flow and the maximum pressure difference in the fluid pump divided by the square of the outer diameter of the impeller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pocket square accessory designed to have a same design, pattern, and color as of a shirt worn underneath a suit jacket, blazer, and the like. The pocket square comes in different configurations, sizes, designs, and colors to match requirements of different users. In one embodiment, a combination of a shirt and a pocket accessory is disclosed. In some embodiments, the pocket square has one fastener, or a pair of fasteners, for releasably attaching to the fabric of the suit jacket for holding and retaining the pocket square. In one embodiment, the pocket square can match a woman's dress for complementing the dress. The pocket square can be pre-folded in a configuration or can be unfolded in a planar form wherein a user manually folds the pocket square for creating a puff.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distributor device, to a method for guiding materials, and to a method for cleaning a distributor device. The distributor device for guiding materials, in particular particulate pharmaceutical solids, comprises: a process chamber (2) having at least one inlet opening (3) and having at least two outlet openings (4), a distributor element (5) for distributing the materials, wherein the distributor element (5) extends through the process chamber (2) in order to connect the inlet opening (3) to one of the outlet openings (4), wherein the distributor element (5) is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation (6), and a cleaning apparatus (7) which is configured to clean the process chamber (2) and the distributor element (5).

Abstract: An energy absorption device for a bumper of a motor vehicle has a first deformation element on the front side of the bumper. The first deformation element is a foam shaped part which extends over the width of the bumper and has a density of from 20 to 50 g/l. At least one second deformation element, with a density which is at least 50 g/l higher than the first deformation element, is inserted into the first deformation element.

Abstract: A method of exposing microorganisms to a condition wherein the condition facilitates or inhibits growth of a specific species of microorganisms or a specific consortium of microorganisms. The condition may also stimulate microorganisms to uptake a pollutant from a fluid and/or release the pollutant. Furthermore, the microorganisms may also be harvested and used as a foodstuff for human and animal consumption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump (1). The fluid pump (1) includes an impeller unit (2) having an impeller (4) and an impeller housing (3) and to an electric motor (6) having a motor housing (10). On the impeller housing (3), a fluid inlet (5a) and a fluid outlet (5b) are formed. The impeller housing (3) is firmly connected to the motor housing (10) by means of a fastening unit (30). It is substantial that the fluid outlet (5b) with respect to the motor housing (10) can be arranged in one of at least two possible positions (P1.1, P2.1), wherein the possible positions (P1.1, P2.1) differ from one another by an angle of rotation (DW).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump (1) for a fuel cell system. The fluid pump (1) thereby has an impeller unit (2) comprising an impeller (4), an inlet side (2a) comprising a fluid inlet (5a), and an outlet side (2b) comprising a fluid outlet (5b). In addition, the fluid pump (1) has an electric motor (6). The fluid pump (1) also has a guide channel (23) for the cooling fluid, wherein the guide channel (23) fluidically connects the inlet side (2a) and the outlet side (2b) via the impeller (4) and via the motor (6). According to the invention, the fluid pump (1) is designed in such a way that all of the surfaces within the guide channel (23), to which the cooling fluid can be applied directly, do not separate any ions into the cooling fluid. The invention also relates to the fuel cell system comprising the fluid pump (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump (1), which comprises an impeller unit (2) with an impeller (4) and an electric motor (6) with a motor housing (10). The impeller unit (2) comprises an inlet side (2a) with a fluid inlet (5a) and an outlet side (2b) with a fluid outlet (5b), wherein a guide channel (26) fluidically connects the inlet side (2a) and the outlet side (2b) via the impeller (4). It is substantial for the invention that the guide channel (26) is additionally realised in regions by a cooling fluid jacket (27) formed in the motor housing (10).