Abstract: An electronically slip-controllable power braking system for a motor vehicle, in which a controllably drivable pressure generator supplies multiple brake circuits connected in parallel to one another with pressure medium under brake pressure. Each of the brake circuits are separable through existing first control valves from the pressure generator and include second control valves that are connected downstream from the first control valves to control the brake pressure in the wheel brakes, which are connected with the brake circuits. An electronic control unit in the brake circuits has three devices, the third device puts the first control valve of a brake circuit into a passage position if a leakage is established downstream from the second control valve in this brake circuit and if it is established that the pressure generated by the pressure generator has at least approximately reached or exceeded a pressure limit of the first control valve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a buttock support for at least partial load-relief of the body weight of a person, the buttock support having two support regions adapted to receive at least part of a buttock region of the person. Also disclosed is a load-relief system having the aforementioned buttock support. The two support regions are separated from one another by a gap and are rounded. The gap separates the two support regions from one another centrally. The buttock support significantly simplifies the connection of a person to the aforementioned load-relief system to prepare for manual and/or automated physical therapy and also ensures that the thigh region, in particular the inner face of the thigh, and the groin region are accessible for further medical/therapeutic treatment by the medical staff.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foot support system for a foot module of a rehabilitation mechanism, the foot support system having an inner shell for receiving a person's foot, an outer shell for connection to a foot module of a rehabilitation mechanism, and at least one strap for fixing the foot to the foot support system. The inner shell, preferably on its side opposite a receiving region for the foot, has at least one connection for reversibly connecting the inner and outer shells, and wherein the outer shell, preferably at least on its side facing the inner shell when the inner shell and outer shell are connected, has at least one receiver corresponding to the at least one connection of the inner shell. By virtue of its modular set up, it permits simple, quick and comfortable connection to a foot module and advantageously protects and stabilizes the foot in particular during movement.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for matching commercial properties and tenants. Property attribute and tenant requirement data is collected in a central database and indexed to or stored in respective property and tenant entries. Each property or tenant entry is compared to a plurality of tenant or property entries, respectively, and a match score determined for each property-tenant entry pair. Property-tenant entry pairs for a particular property or tenant are ranked based on the match scores of the property-tenant pairs, and a list of best matches compiled. A record listing the best matching property or tenant records is then transmitted to an electronic address of the property owner or tenant. A lead generation process may run periodically, continuously, or in response to an event, to update matches between property entries and tenant entries in the database.

Abstract: Provided are modified arenaviruses and populations thereof, wherein the modified arenaviruses include i) an introduced PPXY domain; ii) an increased number of PPXY domains; iii) a substituted amino acid in place of S41 in a viral Z protein that is not a substrate for a serine or tyrosine kinase, or a combination of i)-iii). A PPXY domain can include a phosphomimetic replacement of the Y amino acid. Modified Old World and New World arenaviruses are included. Arenavirus production is provided using cell cultures that contain a kinase inhibitor that inhibits a kinase that can phosphorylate the Y amino acid of the PPXY domain, or by cells that have disrupted kinase gene expression, or by cells that have a disrupted ESCRT system. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations that contain modified arenaviruses, and methods of using such formulations for stimulating an immune response hat is fully or partially protective against arenavirus infection.

Abstract: Provided are modified arenaviruses and populations thereof, wherein the modified arenaviruses include i) an introduced PPXY domain; ii) an increased number of PPXY domains; iii) a substituted amino acid in place of S41 in a viral Z protein that is not a substrate for a serine or tyrosine kinase, or a combination of i)-iii). A PPXY domain can include a phosphomimetic replacement of the Y amino acid. Modified Old World and New World arenaviruses are included. Arenavirus production is provided using cell cultures that contain a kinase inhibitor that inhibits a kinase that can phosphorylate the Y amino acid of the PPXY domain, or by cells that have disrupted kinase gene expression, or by cells that have a disrupted ESCRT system. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations that contain modified arenaviruses, and methods of using such formulations for stimulating an immune response hat is fully or partially protective against arenavirus infection.

Abstract: A rack device for a sample distribution system includes a rack having receptacles for sample carriers and a rack carriage. The rack carriage and the rack can be solidly connected to one another by a latching device that can be released without the use of tools.

Abstract: The method produces glass tubes having a predetermined inner profile according to a Vello-method or Down-Draw method, wherein molten glass emerges from an outlet orifice of a melt feed and is drawn over a shaping body to form a hollow drawing bulb, and the drawing bulb is drawn over a profile forming body downstream of the shaping body to form the predetermined inner profile. To enable a reliable, risk-free positioning of the profile forming body within the drawing bulb, the profile forming body is axially moved either from below the shaping body via an inner space of the glass tube or via an inner bore of a shaft supporting the shaping body until reaching an operational position in the inner space of the glass tube. An apparatus for performing the method is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing glass tubes having a predetermined inner profile according to a Vello-method or Down-Draw-method, wherein molten glass 6 emerges from an outlet orifice 12 of a melt feed 2 and is drawn over a shaping body 3 so as to form a hollow drawing bulb 50, and the drawing bulb 50 is drawn over a profile forming body 4 positioned downstream of the shaping body 3 to form the predetermined inner profile. In order to enable a reliable and riskless positioning of the profile forming body 4 in an operational position within the drawing bulb 50, according to the invention the profile forming body 4 is moved in axial direction either from below the shaping body 3 via the inner space of the glass tube 5; 5? or via an inner bore 31 of a shaft 30 supporting said shaping body until reaching an operational position in the inner space of said glass tube 5; 5?.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system and method include displaying a first sequence of images generated from first ultrasound data, where the first ultrasound data includes volumetric ultrasound data. The system and method include selecting an acquisition target from the first sequence of images and automatically configuring an acquisition parameter based on the selected acquisition target. The system and method include implementing the acquisition parameter to acquire second ultrasound data of the acquisition target. The system and method include displaying a second sequence of images generated from the second ultrasound data, wherein the second sequence of images is of a higher frame rate than the first sequence of images.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying intersection information on a volumetric ultrasound image are provided. One method includes accessing ultrasound information corresponding to a volume dataset and identifying a location of one or more surfaces intersecting the volume dataset. The method further includes colorizing a rendered image of the volume dataset based on the identified locations of the intersection of the one or more surfaces and displaying a rendered volume dataset with one or more colorized intersections.

Abstract: A system, typically offered in electronic network such as the Internet, automates the supply chain business process and provides functionality for vendors to quote items and for the retailer to review and approve quotations. The system sends purchase orders to vendors for review and approval, and tracks goods received and manages invoices and payments.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions that include a continuous phase that includes water and a dispersed phase that includes a microgel having a mean particle size of greater than 50 nanometers. The microgel is formed from reactants selected so as to provide a copolymer having a certain calculated Tg and includes a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: A rack device for a sample distribution system includes a rack having receptacles for sample carriers and a rack carriage. The rack carriage and the rack can be solidly connected to one another by a latching device that can be released without the use of tools.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions that include a continuous phase that includes water and a dispersed phase that includes a microgel having a mean particle size of greater than 50 nanometers. The microgel is formed from reactants selected so as to provide a copolymer having a certain calculated Tg and includes a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: A test strip analysis apparatus comprising a housing, an insertion station for receiving a test strip to be inspected, an optical measuring unit for measuring the test strip, a transport device for transporting the test strip from said insertion station to the optical measuring unit within the reaction period required for the test strip, and an analyzing unit for evaluating the measurement of the strip, wherein the transport device comprises first and second transport sections which are interconnected through a connecting region and can be driven independently of one another, with the first transport section being capable of transporting the test strip at a higher first transport speed from the insertion station to the connecting region, and the second transport section being capable of transporting the test strip at a slower second transport speed from the connecting region to the optical measuring unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for the analysis of body fluids (21), whereby an image recording device (30) is arranged in a low-reflection, preferably zero-reflection chamber (16), provided with an illumination device (45) and connected to an electronic image analyzer. The image recording device (30) is focused on a container (20), containing the body fluid (21) in an analysis position (22), in order to take at least one image of the body fluid (21), analyzed by means of an image analysis software which determines the quality of the body fluid (21).

Abstract: A method of reducing undesirable microorganism concentration in an aqueous fluid stream employed in a sugar production process or a sugar-based fermentation production process includes (a) generating ClO2 gas, (b) dissolving the ClO2 gas to form a ClO2 solution, and (c) introducing an aqueous ClO2 solution into the aqueous fluid stream. Another method includes introducing ClO2 having an efficiency as ClO2 of at least about 90% into the aqueous fluid stream. An apparatus for reducing undesirable microorganism concentration comprises a ClO2 generator fluidly connected to a batch tank, fluidly connected to a sugar production vessel or sugar-based fermentation vessel.

Abstract: The apparatus for continuously manufacturing a calibrated round or profiled glass tube with a predetermined inner profile has a melt feed with an outlet opening for molten glass, a shaping body for forming a hollow drawing bulb from the molten glass, a profile forming body positioned downstream of the shaping body, and a device for changing a distance between the shaping body and the profile forming body to vary a wall thickness of the glass tube. The molten glass from the outlet opening is drawn over the shaping body to form the drawing bulb and the drawing bulb is drawn over the profile forming body so that inner circumferential surfaces of the drawing bulb are deformed while bearing on outer surfaces of the profile forming body to form the predetermined inner profile of the glass tube.

Abstract: In the method molten glass emerges from an outlet opening of a melt feed. The molten glass is drawn over a shaping body so as to form a hollow drawing bulb. According to the invention, the drawing bulb is drawn over a profile forming body positioned downstream of the shaping body so that inner circumferential surfaces of the drawing bulb are deformed while abutting against outer surfaces of the profile forming body to form the predetermined inner profile. The distance between the shaping body and the profile forming body can be changed to vary the wall thickness of the glass tube.