Abstract: The present invention relates to reaction resins based on an unsaturated polyester, one or more vinyl compounds and hydrocarbon nanotubes that can be cured radically, wherein hydrocarbon nanotubes are covalently bound to the unsaturated polyester.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor is described having a substrate with a structured layer on it, a seismic mass that is movable relative to the structured layer under the effect of a spring force, at least one measuring capacitor electrode array for registering a displacement of the seismic mass in a direction of measurement, and at least one drive capacitor electrode array for deflecting the seismic mass in a self-test direction, the direction of measurement being oriented perpendicular to the self-test direction. A corresponding optimization method is also described.

Abstract: A connecting device for flexible electrical connection of circuit boards using a plurality of flexible electrical conductors positioned adjacent to each other. The flexible electrical conductors are jointly surrounded by an insulation of an flexible electrically non-conductive material. The end areas of the flexible electrical conductors have a first and a second contact area without insulation. The flexible electrical conductors and the insulation are plastically deformable, and are shaped in such a way that the flexible electrical conductors form a loop in the area of the insulation and run out in the form of a shoulder in the direction of the contact areas. The shoulder is shaped in such a way that the flexible electrical conductors and the insulation may be picked up by a tool and the contact areas may be connected to a circuit board by machine.

Abstract: A connecting device for flexible electrical connection of circuit boards using a plurality of flexible electrical conductors positioned adjacent to each other. The flexible electrical conductors are jointly surrounded by an insulation of an flexible electrically non-conductive material. The end areas of the flexible electrical conductors have a first and a second contact area without insulation. The flexible electrical conductors and the insulation are plastically deformable, and are shaped in such a way that the flexible electrical conductors form a loop in the area of the insulation and run out in the form of a shoulder in the direction of the contact areas. The shoulder is shaped in such a way that the flexible electrical conductors and the insulation may be picked up by a tool and the contact areas may be connected to a circuit board by machine.

Abstract: A weight training device is provided wherein a weightlifter is afforded a full range of movement for each exercise without risk of injury. The device includes a beam having a first portion pivotally supported on a base and an opposite portion adapted to carry a plurality of barbell weights. The beam is moveable between a first position wherein the opposite portion of the beam assembly is supported on a first pair of weight support brackets and a second position, horizontally displaced from the first position, wherein the opposite portion of the beam assembly is supported on a second pair of brackets. A weightlifter adjusts the brackets to support the weights in fixed position relative to the base. If the weightlifter is unable to control the weight at any point during the exercise he may support the opposite portion of the beam on the brackets to avoid injury.