Abstract: The invention relates to an ion accelerator arrangement which uses a combination of a magnetic field having a cusp structure and a cross-section of an ionisation chamber that is extended in one direction transversally in relation to the longitudinal axis. This enables the ionic current to be advantageously scaled.

Abstract: Hybrid devices, such as optically erasable memory cells and light sensors, and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a device includes a structure capable of converting between a first resistance state and a second resistance state, and a light source configured to convert the structure from the first resistance state to the second resistance state. The structure includes an organic first material and a second material different from the first material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ion accelerator arrangement which uses a combination of a magnetic field having a cusp structure and a cross-section of an ionisation chamber that is extended in one direction transversally in relation to the longitudinal axis. This enables the ionic current to be advantageously scaled.

Abstract: A hydraulic stabilizing device for vehicles having an actuator which can be acted on in opposite directions comprises a switching device, which is formed by a directional control valve, and, in series with the switching device, a switching apparatus, which is formed by two separate directional control valves which are connected in parallel and correspondingly have a blocking position and different pass-through positions.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for altering an electronic property of a structure comprising an oxide surface or an oxide surface in electronic communication with the structure, the method comprising providing a covalently-bound film comprising at least one organic acid residue on a portion of the oxide surface so that at least one of the following properties of the structure is modified: (a) the charge carrier injection barrier properties; (b) the charge conductivity properties; (c) the charge transport properties; (d) the work function properties; (e) the sub-threshold slope; and (f) the threshold voltage.

Abstract: For an ion accelerator system having a special magnetic field structure with an alternating predominantly longitudinal and crosswise progression of the magnetic field, a geometry of the ionization chamber having a non-cylindrical shape of the chamber wall that is adapted to the progression of the magnetic field is proposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a capacitor bushing (1) to which an electrical operating voltage (UB) is applied and in which a voltage divider is formed with an electrically conductive insert (4), whereby at least one measured value (UM1) of an electrical measured quantity (UM) is recorded and stored by using a measuring tap (7), which is connected to the insert (4), and by using each potential. The aim of the invention is to improve the method so that it is only slightly influenced by changes in the operating voltage. To this end, the impedance (ZE) between the measuring tap (7) and the earth potential is modified after recording the at least one measured value (UM1), and at least one signal value (US1) of a measurement signal (US) subsequently formed is recorded and stored using the measuring tap (7) and the earth potential.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a capacitor bushing (1) to which an electrical operating voltage (UB) is applied and in which a voltage divider is formed with an electrically conductive insert (4), whereby at least one measured value (UM1) of an electrical measured quantity (UM) is recorded and stored by using a measuring tap (7), which is connected to the insert (4), and by using earth potential. The aim of the invention is to improve the method so that it is only slightly influenced by changes in the operating voltage. To this end, the impedance (ZE) between the measuring tap (7) and the earth potential is modified after recording the at least one measured value (UM1), and at least one signal value (US1) of a measurement signal (US) subsequently formed is recorded and stored using the measuring tap (7) and the earth potential.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a housing for a binocular (1) having a hard base body (9) which is encased in a soft outer skin (21). The outer skin (21) is attached with the aid of a latch mechanism.

Abstract: A bushing for a high electric voltage has a casing through which a central conductor is passed so that it is electrically insulated. Conducting liners spaced a distance apart are arranged concentrically around the central conductor, a combination which functions as a dielectric and is composed of one layer of film and one layer of a nonwoven being provided between the liners. The film and the nonwoven material are each made of plastic, so their water content is very low, and therefore the drying time in manufacturing of the bushing is shortened.

Abstract: A configuration includes a high voltage insulator, whose internal space accommodates optical waveguides and is filled with plastic foam, preferably a polyurethane foam.

Abstract: In an automatic play compensation arrangement for a cable-operated parking brake including a brake operating element and a cable extending between the brake operating element and a vehicle brake for actuating the vehicle brake, a support bracket is mounted for movement with the brake operating element and has a spring-loaded clamping lever supported therein through which a cable end extends and by which the cable end is firmly engaged with the support bracket when the brake operating element is actuated, and a spring is provided for tensioning the cable when the brake operating element is in a brake-releasing rest position.