Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply (110, 110? . . . ) for transporting electrical energy from an energy source (144) to a device (148) or from the device (148) to the energy source (144), the energy source (144) being arranged in a warm region (142) and the device (148) being arranged in a cold region (146). The power supply (110, 110?) has a stack (118) comprising at least two films (120, 120? . . . ), each film (120, 120? . . . ) comprising an electrically conductive material which is designed to transport the electrical energy, ach film (120, 120? . . . ) having an electrical connection which is designed to receive the electrical energy or to deliver the electrical energy, and each film (120, 120? . . . ) comprising a plurality of flow channels (128) for conveying a fluid stream, and the fluid stream comprising a refrigerant mixture or a gas stream to be cooled or a gas stream to be liquefied. The films (120, 120?, . . .

Abstract: An imaging system for inspecting multiple objects includes an x-ray source having a beam width greater than or equal to a threshold beam size. The multiple objects is irradiated by the x-ray source in respective controlled inspection positions. A detection mechanism is adapted to acquire respective images of the multiple objects in the respective controlled inspection positions. The detection mechanism includes one or more detectors arranged circumferentially around a central axis. At least one positioning mechanism is adapted to move the multiple objects into and out of the respective controlled inspection positions.

Abstract: A device for carrying fuel in aircraft and spacecraft includes a carrier element having a longitudinal axis, and a fuel tank with a side wall and a chamber at least partially delimited by the side wall. The tank is arranged in the carrier element. The chamber and the side wall extend in a direction along the longitudinal axis. The side wall has a pressure-receiving component that converts a pressure from the chamber on the side wall into a contraction force acting on the side wall along the longitudinal axis. The contraction force compensates for an expansion force, resulting from the pressure from the chamber and acting on the side wall along the longitudinal axis. This provides an improved device for carrying fuel in aircraft and spacecraft, wherein the aircraft and spacecraft has constant flight mechanical properties because of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for carrying fuel in aircraft and spacecraft. The device includes a carrier element having a longitudinal axis, and a fuel tank with a side wall and a chamber at least partially delimited by the side wall. The tank is arranged in the carrier element. The chamber and the side wall extend in a direction along the longitudinal axis. The side wall has a pressure-receiving component that converts a pressure from the chamber on the side wall into a contraction force acting on the side wall along the longitudinal axis. The contraction force compensates for an expansion force, resulting from the pressure from the chamber and acting on the side wall along the longitudinal axis. This provides an improved device for carrying fuel in aircraft and spacecraft, wherein the aircraft and spacecraft has constant flight mechanical properties because of the device.

Abstract: An X-ray assembly may include a vacuum wall, an anode, and a cathode. The vacuum wall may define a vacuum enclosure and may include an X-ray window. The anode may be located within the vacuum enclosure. The anode may include a target area. The cathode may be located within the vacuum enclosure. The cathode may generate an electron stream to travel to a focus area located at the target area of the anode. The cathode may be positioned such that the electron stream travels along an oblique path relative a virtual line positioned so as to intersect a center of the focus area and a center of the X-ray window.

Abstract: Circuitry and method for collecting image array data in which pixels are addressed and dynamically clamped separately. In accordance with one embodiment, pixels are addressed and clamped during different time intervals, thereby allowing faster pixel data readout while still allowing sufficient time to remove all pixel charges.

Abstract: Circuitry and method for collecting image array data in which pixels are addressed and dynamically clamped separately. In accordance with one embodiment, pixels are addressed and clamped during different time intervals, thereby allowing faster pixel data readout while still allowing sufficient time to remove all pixel charges.

Abstract: Novel Pichia methanolica secretory signal polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods of using are disclosed. Methods of producing large amounts of recombinant proteins by employing DNA constructs having a polypeptide of interest preceded by a novel Pichia methanolica secretory signal sequence.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using Zsig98 polypeptides for treating intestinal motility disorders and improving gastrointestinal function, nutritient absorption, metabolism, and diabetes with Zsig98 polypeptides. The invention also provides methods for producing Zsig98 polynucleotides, polypeptides and antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention provides testis-specific insulin homolog polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, as well as related compositions and methods are disclosed. The polypeptides and polynucleotides may be used within methods for enhancing viability of cryopreserved sperm, for enhancing sperm motility, to enhance fertilization in methods of assisted reproduction, as contraceptives and other related uses.

Abstract: Novel Pichia methanolica secretory signal polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods of using are disclosed. Methods of producing large amounts of recombinant proteins by employing DNA constructs having a polypeptide of interest preceded by a novel Pichia methanolica secretory signal sequence.

Abstract: Novel Pichia methanolica secretory signal polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods of using are disclosed. Methods of producing large amounts of recombinant proteins by employing DNA constructs having a polypeptide of interest preceded by a novel Pichia methanolica secretory signal sequence.