Abstract: Provided herein are 2-amino-pyrazolyl-[1,2,4]triazolo [1,5a]pyridine derivatives. Such compounds are useful, for example, for the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative diseases or disorders such as ophthalmological neurodegenerative disorders. This disclosure also features compositions containing the same as well as methods of using and making the same.

Abstract: A method for operating a discharge lamp by modulating a current signal is presented. The discharge lamp is operated with at least two different frequencies. At first a probability distribution function for a first number of first frequency periods and a second number of second frequency periods is defined. Next, the first number of first frequency periods and the second number of second frequency periods are determined depending on the probability distribution function by at least one random number. The current signal is modulated by applying the first number of first frequency periods and the second number of second frequency periods to the current signal for operating the discharge lamp.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a fast payment is described. A request to execute a payout to a payee account is received, where the request includes information about the payout. At least one payment rail available for the requested payout is determined from a plurality of payment rails based on the included information. Rules associated with each of the at least one payment rail are identified. A fastest payment rail is determined from the at least one payment rail for executing the payout based on the identified rules and the information about the payout. The payout is then executed over the determined fastest payment rail.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for operating a discharge lamp by adapting a current signal. A distribution function is defined for gathering several time span values that define several different time spans. The several time span values are determined depending on the distribution function by one or more random numbers. The current signal is commutated at every instant of time according to an expiry of each of the several time spans. A light apparatus is provided with a control unit to perform any method.

Abstract: A method of producing a semiconductor module arrangement includes providing a first subassembly having a number N1 of first adjustment openings, a second subassembly having a number N2 of second adjustment openings and a third subassembly having a plurality of adjustment pins which are fixedly connected to one another, the first subassembly, the second subassembly and the third subassembly being independent of one another and not connected to one another. The first subassembly, the second subassembly and the third subassembly are arranged relative to one another in such a way that each of the adjustment pins engages into one of the first adjustment openings and/or into one of the second adjustment openings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing fatty acid alkyl ester from an organic oil source containing at least one free fatty acid, wherein the oil source has an acid number of at least 30 mg KOH/g oil source and wherein the method comprises the steps of a) reacting the oil source with glycerol at a temperature, which does not exceed 180° C. during the reaction, in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one alkyl or aryl sulfonic acid or an homoanhydride thereof; and b) transesterification of the reaction product from step a) with an alkanol; and c) isolating the fatty acid alkyl ester from the reaction product of step b).

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches.

Abstract: A stator for an electric motor has a stator main body with stator teeth arranged in the form of a star and a stator yoke. The stator main body is formed with a number of axial grooves on an outer circumference. Spring elements are inserted into the axial grooves and the spring elements circumferentially protrude in the radial direction from the stator main body. The spring elements are introduced with a radial form-fit.

Abstract: A seed trench depth sensor is adapted to mount to an agricultural implement. The trench depth sensor determining the difference between a distance measured to a bottom of the seed trench by a first sensor and a distance measured to a surface of the soil by a second sensor disposed rearward of the first sensor.

Abstract: An implant for insertion into the disc space between vertebrae. The implant including a spacer portion, a plate portion coupled to the spacer portion, a plurality of bone fixation elements for engaging the vertebrae and a retention mechanism for preventing the bone fixation elements from postoperatively uncoupling from the implant.

Abstract: A reversible toy includes a body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The body may be reversible between a first configuration and a second configuration to alternatingly present the first and second surfaces as an outer body surface defining an exterior of the body. In this regard, the other of the first and second surfaces may alternatingly define a stored body surface defining an interior cavity within the body. The reversible toy may further include an appendage attached to the body at the first surface and comprising a coupling feature. The coupling feature may be configured to couple the reversible toy to an object at the appendage.

Abstract: A vehicle air register assembly includes a housing defining a cavity. An upstream portion of the cavity is disposed proximate to an inlet and a downstream portion of the cavity is disposed proximate to an outlet. Vertical vanes are disposed within the upstream portion. The vertical vanes direct air in a horizontal direction. A horizontal vane assembly is disposed within the downstream portion. The horizontal vane assembly directs the air in a vertical direction. The horizontal vane assembly includes at least one horizontal vane including a driver portion rotatably coupled to the housing proximate to the outlet and a follower portion coupled to the housing proximate to the upstream portion. The follower portion is rotatably coupled to the driver portion.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a fast payment is described. A request to execute a payout to a payee account is received, where the request includes information about the payout. At least one payment rail available for the requested payout is determined from a plurality of payment rails based on the included information. Rules associated with each of the at least one payment rail are identified. A fastest payment rail is determined from the at least one payment rail for executing the payout based on the identified rules and the information about the payout. The payout is then executed over the determined fastest payment rail.

Abstract: A sheet-processing machine includes a turning device. Sheets can be conveyed, by a sheet conveyor system, from a sheet guide cylinder in the turning device, and can be conveyed in a sheet conveyor direction on a sheet conveyor path. A sheet guide element is provided beneath or along the sheet conveyor path. A deionization device is assigned to the sheet guide element. The deionization device can provide positive and negative ions.

Abstract: A machine arrangement sequentially processes sheet-like substrates with multiple different processing stations each having a substrate-guiding unit and a substrate-processing unit. At least one of the processing stations has, as a substrate-processing unit, at least one non-impact printing device which prints on the substrate. The processing station with the at least one non-impact printing device has a printing cylinder. Each non-impact printing device is arranged at the circumference of the printing cylinder. The printing cylinder is triple-sized or quadruple-sized. A double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding feed cylinder, is arranged directly upstream of this printing cylinder. Alternatively, a double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding transfer cylinder, is arranged directly downstream of this printing cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a method for producing an aromatic blend comprising unsaturated dienals. The invention further relates to aromatic blends obtained or obtainable by a method according to the invention and compositions or semi-finished products for producing said compositions, comprising aromatic blends according to the invention. A further aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an aromatic blend according to the invention for aromatizing a composition, preferably a composition serving for food or pleasure, or a semi-finished product for producing such a composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods related to agricultural planters. In some implementations, the row unit includes a soil engaging member, where the soil engaging member engages at least one sidewall of a trench and displaces soil from the sidewall to cover the seed. In further implementations, the row unit includes a sensing system for sensing sidewall compaction and/or soil moisture.

Abstract: A method for operating a circuit breaker includes: initiating a shutdown process when a fault current caused by body contact or ground contact is detected; and during the shutdown process, reducing a voltage value between a neutral conductor and at least one current-carrying conductor at an output of the circuit breaker to substantially zero from an operating-voltage value according to a predetermined shutdown curve by a shutdown unit. During the shutdown process, the circuit is not suddenly interrupted, but the voltage value is reduced from a starting point according to the shutdown curve and only reaches substantially zero after a predetermined first time period.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture, soil electrical conductivity and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil reflectivity sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. A thermopile for measuring temperature via infrared radiation is described herein. In one example, the thermopile is disposed in a body and senses infrared radiation through an infrared transparent window. Aspects of any of the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in or communicate with an agricultural intelligence computer system as described herein.