Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying of a carrier of a group of carriers within a substrate processing system, wherein the carriers are conveyed by magnetic levitation through the substrate processing system. The carrier may be identified, for example, using an identification element of the carrier, at least two magnets on the carrier spaced apart by an identification distance, a weight of the carrier, a weight of a weighed feature of the carrier, or by the weight and location of a weighted feature of the carrier. Additionally, a method and apparatus for weighting the carrier in a station of the substrate processing system.

Abstract: A supporting including at least two supporting frameworks with supporting masts which are respectively connected to one another by means of a supporting cable, on which supporting cable the solar modules or ceiling elements are supported by means of vertical pressure rods which are connected to the supporting cable by means of fastening elements and which have a pretensioning force applied to them via at least one pretensioning cable, which pretensioning force pushes the pressure rods in the downward direction towards the supporting cable which is connected to said pressure rods, is distinguished in that the fastening elements comprise cable rollers or sliding elements by means of which the pressure rods are displaceably coupled to the supporting cables and pretensioning cables, and in that the pressure rods are coupled to the supporting masts non-displaceably in the horizontal direction by means of positioning cables in order to prevent a horizontal movement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying of a carrier of a group of carriers within a substrate processing system, wherein the carriers are conveyed by magnetic levitation through the substrate processing system. The carrier may be identified, for example, using an identification element of the carrier, at least two magnets on the carrier spaced apart by an identification distance, a weight of the carrier, a weight of a weighed feature of the carrier, or by the weight and location of a weighted feature of the carrier. Additionally, a method and apparatus for weighting the carrier in a station of the substrate processing system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying of a carrier of a group of carriers within a substrate processing system, wherein the carriers are conveyed by magnetic levitation through the substrate processing system. The carrier may be identified, for example, using an identification element of the carrier, at least two magnets on the carrier spaced apart by an identification distance, a weight of the carrier, a weight of a weighed feature of the carrier, or by the weight and location of a weighted feature of the carrier. Additionally, a method and apparatus for weighting the carrier in a station of the substrate processing system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying of a carrier of a group of carriers within a substrate processing system, wherein the carriers are conveyed by magnetic levitation through the substrate processing system. The carrier may be identified, for example, using an identification element of the carrier, at least two magnets on the carrier spaced apart by an identification distance, a weight of the carrier, a weight of a weighed feature of the carrier, or by the weight and location of a weighted feature of the carrier. Additionally, a method and apparatus for weighting the carrier in a station of the substrate processing system.

Abstract: A method for publishing content includes providing a series of writing prompts and sub-writing prompts to guide an author through a writing process; providing pre-populated chapter titles and headings based on the writing prompts; providing a free-form text field for the author to write content responsive to the writing and sub-writing prompts; enabling the author to insert images into the written content; automatically saving the author's written content and inserted images; allowing the author to edit or delete the written content and images at any time; enabling the author to reorder the chapters by dragging and dropping them; automatically renumbering the chapters based on the new order; and printing a book.

Abstract: A sensor device for contactless determination of a radial position of a rotor has a target unit on the rotor with an electrically conductive target material. A coil unit is adapted for electromagnetic interaction with the target material. A control unit is electrically coupled to the coil unit and is designed to excite a coil of the coil unit with an excitation signal and to detect and evaluate a response signal of the coil unit in to determine the radial position of the rotor. The target unit has target elements with the target material in the direction of rotation on the rotor separated by a gap and the gaps of the target unit. Coil(s) of the coil unit are matched to each other in their geometry in such a way that the temporal change of the portion of the coil projected onto the target unit in a radial projection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, such as a rubber composition, including (a) an elastomeric polymer material, and (b) an oxidized wet beaded carbon black. The oxidized wet beaded carbon black can be prepared by wet beading carbon black and subsequently oxidizing the wet beaded carbon black. The oxidized wet beaded carbon black can be beneficially used in the rubber composition to increase the properties of the resulting rubber product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screw conveyor configured to produce oxidized wet beaded carbon black including a reaction chamber and at least one ozone inlet to supply ozone to the reaction chamber. It has been found that the destruction of carbon black beads can be reduced using a screw conveyor for the oxidization. Additionally, the oxidation of the wet beaded carbon black could be improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of oxidized wet beaded carbon black. It has been found that carbon black can be wet beaded and oxidized subsequently. This process allows a better control of the degree of oxidation without damaging the beads. Moreover, the oxidized wet beaded carbon black can be beneficially used in a rubber composition to increase the properties of the resulting rubber product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling the oxidation of wet beaded carbon black in a screw conveyor. It has surprisingly been found that the motor current used to drive the conveyor screw is an indicator for the destruction of the wet beaded carbon black during the oxidation. The inventive method as well as control device utilize said motor current and adepts the rotational speed of the screw.

Abstract: In order to improve the mechanical stability of an X-ray grating with top bridges for X-ray dark field imaging and/or X-ray phase contrast imaging, it is proposed to reduce or prevent the undesired high stress on the top bridges by a change in the manufacturing process. Specifically, it is proposed to electroplate the top bridges after the bending. In other words, the electroplating of the top bridges is performed on the bent geometry.

Abstract: A vehicle or shipping-container monitoring system is provided. The system is used to sample the interior environment of the container and if needed, clear a potentially hazardous material from the interior of the container prior to conventional opening. The system includes a monitoring assembly affixed to a first through-penetration in the vehicle container, an evacuation assembly affixed to a second through-penetration in the vehicle container, and an intake penetration with a cap affixed to a third through-penetration in the vehicle container. A method is also provided to assess the interior of a vehicle or shipping container for hazardous gases or vapors prior to opening the container.

Abstract: A ceiling fan for a space is provided. The ceiling fan can include a first communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and a plurality of peripheral devices over a local network. The ceiling fan can further include a second communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and an external network. The ceiling fan can further include one or more control devices configured to provide one or more control signals to control operation of one or more of the peripheral devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a signal light for a motor vehicle that has a fiber optic rod, which has a light emitting surface and a rear surface, in which deflection elements are located, and which has two side walls, and numerous pairs of reflectors and light sources, which are in a row in the rear surface, and which project light bundles through the fiber optic rod, transverse thereto. The fiber optic rod has two rear walls, each of which has deflection element edge and side wall edge, and extends longitudinally between the deflection elements and the side walls. The side wall edges are further apart than the deflection element edges in a cross section of the fiber optic rod that is transverse to the longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A sensor device for contactless determination of a radial position of a rotor has a target unit on the rotor with an electrically conductive target material. A coil unit is adapted for electromagnetic interaction with the target material. A control unit is electrically coupled to the coil unit and is designed to excite a coil of the coil unit with an excitation signal and to detect and evaluate a response signal of the coil unit in to determine the radial position of the rotor. The target unit has target elements with the target material in the direction of rotation on the rotor separated by a gap and the gaps of the target unit. Coil(s) of the coil unit are matched to each other in their geometry in such a way that the temporal change of the portion of the coil projected onto the target unit in a radial projection.

Abstract: A ceiling fan for a space is provided. The ceiling fan can include a first communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and a plurality of peripheral devices over a local network. The ceiling fan can further include a second communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and an external network. The ceiling fan can further include one or more control devices configured to provide one or more control signals to control operation of one or more of the peripheral devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a signal light for a motor vehicle that has a fiber optic rod, which has a light emitting surface and a rear surface, in which deflection elements are located, and which has two side walls, and numerous pairs of reflectors and light sources, which are in a row in the rear surface, and which project light bundles through the fiber optic rod, transverse thereto. The fiber optic rod has two rear walls, each of which has deflection element edge and side wall edge, and extends longitudinally between the deflection elements and the side walls. The side wall edges are further apart than the deflection element edges in a cross section of the fiber optic rod that is transverse to the longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A supporting including at least two supporting frameworks with supporting masts which are respectively connected to one another by means of a supporting cable, on which supporting cable the solar modules or ceiling elements are supported by means of vertical pressure rods which are connected to the supporting cable by means of fastening elements and which have a pretensioning force applied to them via at least one pretensioning cable, which pretensioning force pushes the pressure rods in the downward direction towards the supporting cable which is connected to said pressure rods, is distinguished in that the fastening elements comprise cable rollers or sliding elements by means of which the pressure rods are displaceably coupled to the supporting cables and pretensioning cables, and in that the pressure rods are coupled to the supporting masts non-displaceably in the horizontal direction by means of positioning cables in order to prevent a horizontal movement.

Abstract: A ceiling fan for a space is provided. The ceiling fan can include a first communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and a plurality of peripheral devices over a local network. The ceiling fan can further include a second communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and an external network. The ceiling fan can further include one or more control devices configured to provide one or more control signals to control operation of one or more of the peripheral devices.