Abstract: The invention provides methods and means for the inhibition or neutralisation of death receptor/death ligand members of the tumour necrosis factor superfamil and TNF receptor superfamilies and/or the Toll-like receptor family, and/or NOD-like receptor and/or of the signalling induced via these receptors, preferably in combination with each other and/or with anti-inflammatory agents, in treating diseases such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), such as that caused by airway-targeting viruses, such as SARS coronaviruses.

Abstract: A method for chemical pulp production in a multi-stage process, comprising a first process stage, comprising a woodyard comprising steps such as debarking, chipping, pile storage and/or reclaim; a second process stage, comprising a fiberline comprising steps such as cooking and/or bleaching; and at least a third process stage; wherein a first set of data is gathered at least at the first and at the second process stage, wherein the first set of data for each process stage comprises measurement results and/or parameters calculated based on measurement results, wherein the measurements and/or parameters are related to raw material, equipment, process measurements and/or product properties; the first set of data is sent to the subsequent process stage, wherein the process steps of the subsequent process stage are adjusted based on the first set of data received; a second set of data is gathered at least at the second and at the third process stage, wherein the second set of data for each process stage comprises

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a distributor for refrigerant in components in a thermal management module is provided, distributor has distributor openings for the refrigerant on an upper surface and/or a lower surface that faces away from the upper surface. Greater reliability, reduced installation space, and greater variability in the shape of the distributor are obtained in that the distributor is produced in a casting process, in which channel sections of channels passing through the distributor are obtained with a removable core in a mold. A method for manufacturing a thermal management module that contains such a distributor, as well as a distributor produced in this manner, and a thermal management module is provided.

Abstract: A coating device for coating components, in particular for nickel-plating spark plug housings. The coating device includes: a housing having an outer anode that is designed to receive the component, an inner anode that can be introduced into a through-opening of the component, and a voltage-generating device, the voltage-generating device being designed to generate a first voltage between the outer anode and the component, as well as a second voltage between the inner anode and the component. The housing has an inlet and an outlet for introducing and discharging a process medium into or out of the housing.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the quality characteristics of a pulp bale in a baling line of a pulp machine, wherein cut pulp sheets are stacked to form a pulp bale. Pictures of the pulp bale are taken with a camera system and are evaluated with a computer-implemented computational model for image analysis. Improved availability of the bale line is achieved.

Abstract: Provided are machine learning models that generate geometry-free neural scene representations through efficient object-centric novel-view synthesis. In particular, one example aspect of the present disclosure provides a novel framework in which an encoder model (e.g., an encoder transformer network) processes one or more RGB images (with or without pose) to produce a fully latent scene representation that can be passed to a decoder model (e.g., a decoder transformer network). Given one or more target poses, the decoder model can synthesize images in a single forward pass. In some example implementations, because transformers are used rather than convolutional or MLP networks, the encoder can learn an attention model that extracts enough 3D information about a scene from a small set of images to render novel views with correct projections, parallax, occlusions, and even semantics, without explicit geometry.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a flip-chip solar cell. The flip-chip solar cell includes a plurality of semiconductor layers having a first side and a second side. The plurality of semiconductor layers are configured to convert solar radiation to electrical energy. The flip-chip solar cell includes a coverglass layer coupled to the second side via a bond. The coverglass layer is configured to pass the solar radiation to the plurality of semiconductor layers and provide structural support for the plurality of semiconductor layers flip-chip solar cell. The flip-chip solar cell includes a first electrode pad and a second electrode pad coupled to the first side and electrically coupled to the plurality of semiconductor layers. The coverglass layer is thicker than the plurality of semiconductor layers. No metal layer is interposed between the plurality of semiconductor layers and the coverglass layer.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a plasma jet device (30) for medical treatment of root canals (3) using an atmospheric pressure plasma. The device comprises a handle (40) and a probe (50) with a gas channel (54) and a first and second electrode (31, 32). The probe (50) has a first end connected to the handle (40) and a second end opposite to the first end being a probe tip. The first electrode (31) extends to the probe tip. The first electrode (31) is a hollow outer electrode and the second electrode (32) is an inner electrode extending at least along a section of the first electrode (31) inside the first electrode (31). The second electrode (32) except for a portion at its end is surrounded by a dielectric material (33). The probe (50) is adapted to be inserted into a root canal (3). The plasma jet device (30) is adapted to provide negative pulses at the second electrode (32) for producing the atmospheric pressure plasma at the tip of the second electrode (32).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode arrangement for a plasma jet device comprising a first and a second printed circuit board each having an exposed surface of a circuit path serving as electrode and facing the other printed circuit board, a spacer arranged between the first and second circuit board and a plasma cell arranged between the first and second printed circuit board and the spacer wherein the plasma cell has a gas inlet and a plasma outlet. The invention further relates to a plasma head comprising said electrode arrangement.

Abstract: A method for determining a state of a brake lining on a wheel brake of a brake system of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The wheel brake has an electromechanical brake actuator which is designed to build up a force, such as a braking force, acting on a brake disc of the brake system by pressing the brake lining against the brake disc, and which is assigned to a first axle of the motor vehicle. The method comprises the steps of: detecting a first wheel rotation rate and/or first wheel speed of the first motor-vehicle axle assigned to the electromechanical brake actuator; detecting a second wheel rotation rate and/or first wheel speed of the second motor-vehicle axle; and determining the state of the brake lining on the basis of the first and second wheel rotation rate and/or wheel speed. A method for operating a brake system of a motor vehicle, a computer program product, a control unit and a vehicle brake system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an atmospheric pressure plasma jet device for disinfecting and coating a dental implant. The device comprises a gas supply and a nozzle for providing a gas to a tip of the nozzle wherein the nozzle is a single electrode nozzle having a first electrode. The device comprises further a precursor supply for providing a coating precursor to the nozzle, a second electrode and a connector for electronically connecting the second electrode with the dental implant. In another aspect the present invention refers to a system for disinfecting and coating.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a plasma jet device (30) for medical treatment of root canals (3) using an atmospheric pressure plasma. The device comprises a handle (40) and a probe (50) with a gas channel (54) and a first and second electrode (31, 32). The probe (50) has a first end connected to the handle (40) and a second end opposite to the first end being a probe tip. The first electrode (31) extends to the probe tip. The first electrode (31) is a hollow outer electrode and the second electrode (32) is an inner electrode extending at least along a section of the first electrode (31) inside the first electrode (31). The second electrode (32) except for a portion at its end is surrounded by a dielectric material (33). The probe (50) is adapted to be inserted into a root canal (3). The plasma jet device (30) is adapted to provide negative pulses at the second electrode (32) for producing the atmospheric pressure plasma at the tip of the second electrode (32).

Abstract: A method for coating a medical implant applies at least one coating to at least one surface of the implant by plasma polymerization. The implant has pores sized in the nanometer range. The method stabilizes the pores. The plasma polymerization is conducted in the presence of a coating gas and oxygen. A coating parameter can be selected so that a rough surface of the implant is coated. An implant includes a membrane having pores sized in the nanometer range. A surface of the implant is at least partially coated with a plasma polymer. The interior of the pores is uncoated.

Abstract: An implant includes a membrane having pores sized in the nanometer range. A surface of the implant is at least partially coated with a plasma polymer. The interior of the pores is uncoated.

Abstract: A driver unit for a conveyor is disclosed. The driver unit includes a drive finger, driving conveyed material, and a holding body for positioning the drive finger on the rotary conveyor. The holding body has a socket into which an end section of the drive finger can be inserted. Furthermore, a securing element is used to secure the drive finger to the socket, whereby the securing element includes a section arranged eccentric to an axis of the securing element to hold the drive finger in the socket.

Abstract: A driver unit for a conveyor is disclosed. The driver unit includes a drive finger, driving conveyed material, and a holding body for positioning the drive finger on the rotary conveyor. The holding body has a socket into which an end section of the drive finger can be inserted. Furthermore, a securing element is used to secure the drive finger to the socket, whereby the securing element includes a section arranged eccentric to an axis of the securing element to hold the drive finger in the socket.

Abstract: Solid state light emitter devices and methods are provided. A solid state light emitter device can include a submount having an upper surface and a bottom surface. At least first pair and a second pair of electrically conductive contacts can be disposed on the bottom surface of the submount. The first pair of contacts can be electrically independent from the second pair of contacts. The device can further include multiple light emitters provided on the upper surface of the submount. The multiple light emitters can be configured into at least a first light emitter zone that is electrically independent from a second light emitter zone upon electrical communication to a respective pair of contacts.

Abstract: A method for treating a medical implant uses plasma polymerization to apply a coating At least one treatment parameter is selected so that the reactive chemical groups of the coating are chemically modified to prevent an adsorption of interfering substances into the coating. An implant includes a plasma polymer coating that is biocompatible, and includes a antibiotically acting metal.

Abstract: A method for coating a medical implant applies at least one coating to at least one surface of the implant by plasma polymerization. The implant has pores sized in the nanometer range. The method stabilizes the pores. The plasma polymerization is conducted in the presence of a coating gas and oxygen. A coating parameter can be selected so that a rough surface of the implant is coated. An implant includes a membrane having pores sized in the nanometer range. A surface of the implant is at least partially coated with a plasma polymer. The interior of the pores is uncoated.