Abstract: A luminaire for generating direct lighting and indirect lighting including an LED light source for generating light and a light guide plate having a first main surface and a second main surface, which is connected to the first main surface marginally via a narrow side face, wherein the LED light source is arranged in such a way that the light is radiated into the light guide plate via the narrow side face and subsequently one part of the light is emitted for generating the direct lighting via the first large main surface. Furthermore, a reflector is provided, which is arranged adjacent to the second main surface, wherein the reflector has at least one light-transmissive region configured in such a way that a further part of the light is emitted for generating the indirect lighting via the second main surface through the light-transmissive region.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for light emission, comprising at least one LED illuminant in a long arrangement, a carrier element carrying the LED illuminant, and a light emitting element that can be connected to the carrier element. The light emitting element comprises a first region (41) wherein traversing light is extensively scattered. It also comprises a second region (40) wherein traversing light is scattered significantly less than in the first region.

Abstract: Centrifugation systems are provided that have a non-contact seal assemblies including an upper guard and a skirted pivot, as well as a pressure source that provides a gas flow between the upper guard and a surface of the skirted pivot. In some embodiments, the non-contact seal assembly further includes a lower guard having one or more capillary channels defined on an upper surface.

Abstract: An austenitic steel alloy having excellent creep strength and resistance to oxidation and corrosion at elevated use temperatures up to approximately 750° C. has the following chemical composition (in weight %): 0.02?C?0.15%; 0.1?Si?2.0%; 25?Cr?33%; 22?Ni?38%; 1?Mo?6%; 0.4?Nb?1.5%; B?0.0120%; 0.01?N?0.2%; Mn?2%; Co?5%; W?2%; Al?0.05%; Cu?5%; Ti?0.5%; Ta?0.5%; V?0.5%; P?0.05%; S?0.05%, Remainder iron with melting related impurities and optional addition of rare earths and reactive elements such as Ce, Hf, La, Re, Sc and/or Y of together 1%.

Abstract: Optical machine readable coded labels are provided that are backward compatible with legacy optical readers and forward compatible with improved optical readers. The labels have symbols that are readable by the legacy optical reader to decode only a first set of information, but are readable by a second type of optical reader to decode both the first set of information and a second set of information.

Abstract: An arrangement for light emission has at least one LED light-emitting means (110) in an elongate arrangement, a support element (120), which supports the LED light-emitting means (110) and a light emission element (130) which can be connected to the support element (120). The light emission element (130) is designed to modify the light emission characteristic of the LED light-emitting means (110) to give the light emission characteristic of at least one fluorescent tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for light emission, comprising at least one LED illuminant in a long arrangement, a carrier element carrying the LED illuminant, and a light emitting element that can be connected to the carrier element. The light emitting element comprises a first region (41) wherein traversing light is extensively scattered. It also comprises a second region (40) wherein traversing light is scattered significantly less than in the first region.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating therapeutic charge transfer in tissue includes a coil. The coil generates a changing magnetic field to induct an electric field in the tissue exceeding 10 mV/cm when the coil is 5 cm from the tissue. Preferably, the magnetic field has a growth phase and a decay phase and a duration of the growth phase is at least ten times a duration of the decay phase. The apparatus can include a control circuit to control a current fed to the coil. The control circuit includes two subcircuits and a switch for switching between a first of the subcircuits and a second of the subcircuits; preferably, a ? of the second subcircuit is at least ten times a ? of the first subcircuit. To generate the therapeutic effect, the coil should have a duty cycle of at least ten percent.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to improvements of wear resistant cosmetic compositions. Specifically, this invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing particular copolymers with glass transition temperatures greater than 70° Celsius that demonstrate enhanced wear in combination with a smooth, non-tacky feel. Since most carrier solvents formulated into cosmetics are weak solvents with high boiling points and slow evaporation rates the applied films remain wet and tacky resulting in poor cosmetic performance. The polymers of the present invention overcomes this deficiency due to the high Tg associate with the polymer which yields an apparent faster dry time in the applied coating thus improving the cosmetic's film integrity.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating therapeutic charge transfer in tissue includes a coil. The coil generates a changing magnetic field to induct an electric field in the tissue exceeding 10 mV/cm when the coil is 5 cm from the tissue. Preferably, the magnetic field has a growth phase and a decay phase and a duration of the growth phase is at least ten times a duration of the decay phase. The apparatus can include a control circuit to control a current fed to the coil. The control circuit includes two subcircuits and a switch for switching between a first of the subcircuits and a second of the subcircuits; preferably, a ? of the second subcircuit is at least ten times a ? of the first subcircuit. To generate the therapeutic effect, the coil should have a duty cycle of at least ten percent.

Abstract: A method for dynamic service activation, including receiving a service item, including a target component and a corresponding target service level. The target component is at a current service level. It is determined if the service item can be dynamically applied to the target component. The determining is responsive to the corresponding target service level and to the current service level. The service item is applied to the target component in response to a determination that the service item can be dynamically applied to the target component. The applying is performed in a non-disruptive dynamic manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating therapeutic charge transfer in tissue includes a coil. The coil generates a changing magnetic field to induct an electric field in the tissue exceeding 10 mV/cm when the coil is 5 cm from the tissue. Preferably, the magnetic field has a growth phase and a decay phase and a duration of the growth phase is at least ten times a duration of the decay phase. The apparatus can include a control circuit to control a current fed to the coil. The control circuit includes two subcircuits and a switch for switching between a first of the subcircuits and a second of the subcircuits; preferably, a ? of the second subcircuit is at least ten times a ? of the first subcircuit. To generate the therapeutic effect, the coil should have a duty cycle of at least ten percent.

Abstract: An apparatus and method utilize changing magnetic fields created either by arrays of spatially translating permanent magnets or by a series of sequentially energized electromagnets. The time changing magnetic fields induce electric currents throughout a treated volume of human blood, bone, tissue, organs, or nerves.

Abstract: A light fitting (1) has a base body (2) on which can be mounted at least one lamp (23, 91), an operating device (12) and, optionally, reflectors (60). A fastener, which engages the base body directly, is provided for fixing the light fitting to a ceiling (71) or to a wall. The base body is formed with two side body walls (9) which enclose a trough-like space (11); and the fastener is accessible on the side of the base body walls which face the ceiling or the wall.

Abstract: A coating method and apparatus for applying a liquid coating solution containing suspended particulates to a moving web which eliminates areas of stagnation in the reservoir pan thereby resulting in a relatively even application of the particulates to the web. The web is continuously passed through the reservoir pan while supported on a rotatable backing drum. The liquid coating solution is delivered to the coating pan through a distribution conduit a distribution conduit disposed within the reservoir pan generally parallel to the discharge weir of the reservoir pan. The distribution conduit includes a plurality of spaced apart orifices therein to deliver the liquid coating composition in a pair of end streams and a plurality of intermediate streams traveling toward the discharge weir. The distribution conduit is fed from both ends thereof resulting in the end streams flowing at a greater velocity than the intermediate streams.

Abstract: The suction device for the exhaust gases of motor vehicles moved by a first conveyor (1) onto or over a platform (2), is provided with a suction slotted duct (4) with an elastic, axially-directed lip-type packing (3) located below the platform and through which passes a suction nozzle (22) from suction trolleys (20) moved synchronously with the vehicle. The suction trolley has a suction hood (21) for connecting to the vehicle exhaust. The suction trolley runs on a continuous rail with return section (5), the suction slotted duct being at a higher level. In order to avoid a mechanical coupling of the suction trolley and motor vehicle or exhaust and therefore the corresponding use of manpower, in addition to the first conveyor (1) for the vehicles a second continuous conveyor (9) moved synchronously with the first is provided and has a plurality of drivers (10) for the suction trolleys (20).