Abstract: A method, resonance handling device and computer program product are disclosed for handling resonances in a power transmission system. The resonance handling device can include a resonance frequency determining unit configured to obtain measurements from measurement devices in the power transmission system, apply the measurements in at least one state space model and determine modal resonance frequencies in the system based on the application of the system measurements in the state space model, and an activity determining unit configured to determine the modal activity of at least one of the resonance frequencies.

Abstract: A brake dust collector for a motor vehicle for collecting brake dust of a vehicle wheel brake has a dust collecting device that has at least one filter element and at least one filter element receptacle. The at least one filter element is secured in the at least one filter element receptacle. The at least one filter element receptacle is a through opening in a wheel rim; an intermediate space defined between the wheel rim and non-rotating vehicle parts; or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a differential diagnostic method using flow cytometry, performed by means of differential fluorescent marking of biological agents, such as cells and pathogens of interest, with fluorescent substances. The diagnostic method generally consists in performing fluorescent marking of biological agents with gradual concentrations of fluorescent substances, and in analysing the reactivity profile of IgG1 to the biological agents. The present invention further relates to a diagnostic kit.

Abstract: A method, resonance handling device and computer program product are disclosed for handling resonances in a power transmission system. The resonance handling device can include a resonance frequency determining unit configured to obtain measurements (y1, y2, yr) from measurement devices in the power transmission system, apply the measurements in at least one state space model (M1, M2) and determine modal resonance frequencies (?j) in the system based on the application of the system measurements in the state space model, and an activity determining unit configured to determine the modal activity of at least one of the resonance frequencies.

Abstract: A brake dust collector for a motor vehicle for collecting brake dust of a vehicle wheel brake has a dust collecting device that has at least one filter element and at least one filter element receptacle. The at least one filter element is secured in the at least one filter element receptacle. The at least one filter element receptacle is a through opening in a wheel rim; an intermediate space defined between the wheel rim and non-rotating vehicle parts; or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A fuel injector, in particular for direct injection of fuel into a combustion chamber, including a housing having one combustion-chamber side injection aperture, a valve needle which is linearly movable in the housing and outwardly opening for opening and closing the injection aperture, a piezoelectric actuator for moving the valve needle, a first stop surface on the valve needle facing the combustion chamber, and a second stop surface on the housing diametrically opposed to the first stop surface. The first stop surface makes an impact on the second stop surface in the case of a maximally possible movement of the valve needle in the direction of opening with the aid of the piezoelectric actuator.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having interconnected outer skin components and a method for connecting outer skin components is provided. In cutting off damaged outer skin components and replacing same, in a connected state of the two outer skin components, a reinforcing component is arranged on an inner surface of each of the two outer skin components via an adhesive. This results in a two-layer construction at the joint between the two outer skin components.

Abstract: This invention relates to transgenic potato plants producing amylopectin-type starch with enhanced retrogradation stability. The invention further provides a method for producing and identifying such transgenic potato plants.

Abstract: An inflatable pillow for a pool closure system including a first side surface, forming a substantially vertical plane, a first riser surface, the first riser surface substantially vertically oriented, a top surface, the top surface having a first edge and a second edge, wherein the side surface is connected to the top surface at the first edge, wherein the first riser surface is connected to the top surface at the second edge, the second edge extending substantially horizontally, and wherein the top surface is curved such that the first edge resembles an arc extending both vertically and horizontally.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having interconnected outer skin components and a method for connecting outer skin components is provided. In cutting off damaged outer skin components and replacing same, in a connected state of the two outer skin components, a reinforcing component is arranged on an inner surface of each of the two outer skin components via an adhesive. This results in a two-layer construction at the joint between the two outer skin components.

Abstract: An operating element for a vehicle steerable with a handlebar, in particular a motorcycle, having an operating ring in the area of a handle of the handlebar. The operating ring can be adjusted in multiple degrees of freedom, i.e., it can be rotated, shifted and depressed. Therefore, it can be used multifunctionally for triggering various functions in the vehicle.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided, particularly for a heating or air conditioning system for motor vehicles, comprising at least one inlet channel and at least one outlet channel and at least one collector, which has at least two metal sheets or plates abutting each other, and a flow device, through which a first medium can flow, while a second medium can flow around said flow device. The first medium is distributed by an inlet channel to the collector and to the flow device and can be conducted to an outlet channel, whereby at least one further channel for distributing the coolant is provided, which is connected in a communicating manner via at least one opening to the inlet channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of arachidonic acid (=APA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (=EPA) or arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, advantageously in the seed of transgenic plants of the family Brassicaceae with a content of ARA or EPA or ARA and EPA of at least 3% by weight based on the total lipid content of the transgenic plant, by introducing, into the organism, nucleic acids which code polypeptides with ?6-desaturase, ?6-elongase and ?5-desaturase activity, where, as the result of the enzymatic activity of the introduced enzymes, a fatty acid selected from the group consisting of the fatty acids oleic acid [C18:1?9], linoleic acid [C18:2?9, 12], ?-linolenic acid [C18:3?6, 9, 12], icosenoic acid (20:1?11) and erucic acid [C22:1?11] is reduced by at least 10% in comparison with the nontransgenic wild-type plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing vitamin E by growing organisms, in particular plants, which have an increased tyrosine aminotransferase activity in comparison with the wild type, and to the genetically modified organisms, in particular plants, themselves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of fine chemicals, in particular vitamin E, vitamin K and/or ubiquinone by culturing organisms, in particular plants, whose shikimate pathway is genetically modified over that of the wild type, and to the transgenic organisms themselves.

Abstract: An operating element for a vehicle steerable with a handlebar, in particular a motorcycle, having an operating ring in the area of a handle of the handlebar. The operating ring can be adjusted in multiple degrees of freedom, i.e., it can be rotated, shifted and depressed. Therefore, it can be used multifunctionally for triggering various functions in the vehicle.

Abstract: The content of fluoride ions in aqueous solutions of calcium chloride is reduced by contacting with activated alumina. The contacting can be accomplished either as a batch slurry process or a continuous process using a fixed bed. The adsorption rate of fluoride ions by the activated alumina is increased by pre-treating the alumina with either an aqueous acid or a sulfate solution. Spent alumina can be regenerated by washing with dilute caustic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of fine chemicals, in particular vitamin E, vitamin K and/or ubiquinone by culturing organisms, in particular plants, whose shikimate pathway is genetically modified over that of the wild type, and to the transgenic organisms themselves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing transgenic plants and/or plant cells having an elevated vitamin E content, said transgenic plants and/or plant cells having a serine-acetyltransferase (SAT) content and/or activity which is modified in relation to the wild type, and/or a modified thiol compound content. The invention also relates to the use of nucleic acids coding for a SAT, for producing transgenic plants or plant cells having an elevated vitamin E content. The invention further relates to a method for producing vitamin E by cultivating transgenic plants or plant cells having a modified SAT content in relation to the wild type.

Abstract: A phacoemulsification sleeve 10 includes a shaft member 14 attached to a hub portion 18 for attachment to a distal end of a handpiece 12. The sleeve 10 is in communication with an irrigation supply line 22 of the handpiece 12. The hub portion 18 is preferably formed of a flexible material and has an internal volume sufficiently large to prevent ocular chamber collapse upon occurrence of post-occlusion surge.