Abstract: A valve for agricultural spraying machines. The valve is used to control a flow rate of a spray medium in accordance with a valve position. For this purpose, the valve comprises an electrically operated actuator, which can change the valve position of the valve. The valve comprises an electrical energy store, which stores electrical energy for operating the actuator. The valve further has a control and evaluation unit, which is configured to charge the electrical energy store and to control the actuator. The electrical energy store has a capacity that ensures at least two switching operations of the valve. The control and evaluation unit is configured to control the actuator to generate a periodic movement with a defined number of movement strokes and a defined amplitude for shaking free the valve by the help of the electrical energy store if the valve is soiled or gridlocked.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a rubber composition with improved processing properties and optimized abrasion characteristics. Three methods with differing number of processing steps for the manufacture of a rubber composition with improved processing properties and optimized abrasion characteristics are disclosed.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an integrated micro steam turbine power plant on-a-chip has been provided. The integrated micro steam turbine power plant on-a-chip of the present invention comprises a miniature electric power generation system fabricated using silicon microfabrication technology and lithographic patterning. The present invention converts heat to electricity by implementing a thermodynamic power cycle on a chip. The steam turbine power plant on-a-chip generally comprises a turbine, a pump, an electric generator, an evaporator, and a condenser. The turbine is formed by a rotatable, disk-shaped rotor having a plurality of rotor blades disposed thereon and a plurality of stator blades. The plurality of stator blades are interdigitated with the plurality of rotor blades to form the turbine. The generator is driven by the turbine and converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a generator support for a driver air bag module to be mounted in the steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The generator support includes at least one fastening area for fastening a gas generator to the generator support and at least two horn contacts that can be brought into electrical contact with each other in order to trigger an acoustic horn signal in a mounted state of the generator support together with the driver air bag module in a motor vehicle. In one form, one of the horn contacts is electrically grounded in the mounted state of the generator support and the fastening area is adapted and positioned relative to the grounded horn contact in such a manner that, when the gas generator is fastened to the fastening area of the generator support as prescribed, an electrical contact is established between the grounded horn contact and the gas generator.

Abstract: A front-passenger airbag module includes a gas generator, a diffuser, a self-supporting airbag, and an airbag housing. To reduce the development costs of a new airbag system, a component system that includes the airbag, the diffuser, the gas generator, and an arched airbag holder, which is arranged between the airbag housing and the gas generator and which is at least partially enclosed by the lower section of the self-supporting airbag.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicles drivetrain including an engine and automatic transmission, such that transmission ratios are shifted within a range of transmission ratios in a continuous and/or stepped manner as function of preset target speeds that are adjustable via a vehicle speed control and actual vehicle inclinations in relation to the vehicles longitudinal axis. When the actual speed of the vehicle differs from a preset threshold speed, a request to change an actual ratio of the transmission is generated, if it has been determined that the output torque is smaller than a threshold value or an output torque required to adjust the preset threshold speed of the vehicle. The ratio of the transmission is shifted so the torque applied to the output is modified toward the output torque required to adjust the threshold speed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical observation apparatus (1) with at least one observation beam path (4) and with means (7) for laser range-finding, which have at least one transmitting device (8) and at least one receiving device (9) and are arranged outside the at least one observation beam path (4). The transmitting device (8) and the receiving device (9) are arranged in each case in separate housing parts (10a, 10b) of the optical observation apparatus (1) and/or, if a folding bridge (5) of the optical observation apparatus (1) is present, along a mid-axis (6) of the folding bridge (5). At least one diffractive optical element (9b) is provided for shaping at least the receiving beam (9a) for the at least one receiving device (9).

Abstract: In one form, the invention relates to steering wheel decorative covers and interior decorative elements, comprising an external visible layer of wood veneer and a plastic support layer. The wood veneer is provided with felt on the inner surface thereof to reduce waste and fashioning work.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting a psychiatric condition optionally associated with a depression comprising the steps of measuring the concentration of at least one in vivo degradation product of tryptophan. Further, the present invention relates to the use of said values as predictive markers for the detection of a psychiatric condition optionally associated with a depression and a kit containing means for detecting said values.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ultra micro gas turbine engine which includes a wave rotor. In various embodiments, the ultra micro gas turbine engine of the present invention includes a rotating disk which has a compressor, a wave rotor and a turbine, a first stationary member which includes an inlet and a first wave rotor port end plate, a second stationary member which includes an outlet and a second wave rotor port end plate and a combustion chamber which includes a fuel inlet and an igniter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a generator support for a driver air bag module to be mounted in the steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The generator support includes at least one fastening area for fastening a gas generator to the generator support and at least two horn contacts that can be brought into electrical contact with each other in order to trigger an acoustic horn signal in a mounted state of the generator support together with the driver air bag module in a motor vehicle. In one form, one of the horn contacts is electrically grounded in the mounted state of the generator support and the fastening area is adapted and positioned relative to the grounded horn contact in such a manner that, when the gas generator is fastened to the fastening area of the generator support as prescribed, an electrical contact is established between the grounded horn contact and the gas generator.

Abstract: An impeller is provided that may be used in compressors or turbines. In another aspect of the present invention, a fiber or a bundle of fibers is woven to form at least two blades of an impeller. Yet another aspect of the present invention employs a peripheral component woven around impeller blades. An additional conductive fiber or bundle of fibers is woven into the impeller in a further aspect of the present invention. Moreover, an aspect of the present invention provides a chilling system that includes at least one compressor, at least one wave rotor, and a refrigerant.

Abstract: A security configuration in or for a motor vehicle, which includes a bodywork part, such as a door, and a window pane arranged in the bodywork part. The security configuration includes a touch-sensitive keypad integrated in or mounted to the window pane. The keypad has a plurality of touch sensors, each of which takes the form of resonant oscillating circuits and via which an actuation of a respective touch sensor can be picked up. An electronic evaluation system is configured for the purpose of detecting an actuation of the keypad and attributing said actuation to a respectively actuated touch sensor. There is also provided a motor vehicle which includes such a security configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semiconducting winding strip which is suitable for equipotential bonding in high-voltage transformers. The filling material is selected in such a way that a semiconducting strip is obtained by saturation concentration in a binding agent, enabling good reproducible strips to be obtained, particularly with respect to the specific resistance thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tomography device (1), especially an X-ray computer tomography device or ultrasound tomography device, comprising a balancing device (23; 45) for reducing an imbalance (61) that was determined by means of the measuring system (2) rotating about an axis of rotation (4). The balancing device (23; 45) comprising means mounted on the measuring system (2) for variably positioning a balancing mass and a control device (25) acting upon said means and designed in such a manner that the balancing mass, controlled by the control device (25), can be positioned in a location appropriate to reduce the imbalance (61). The balancing mass can be configured as a liquid (F) that is positioned in a liquid-tight channel.

Abstract: A housing for an airbag module for arranging on the steering wheel of a motor vehicle comprises a hinge mechanism for pivotably fixing the housing to a steering wheel and at least one fixing mechanism for additionally mounting the housing on the steering wheel in a floating manner. The hinge mechanism and the fixing mechanism are arranged at a distance from each other. The inventive housing also comprises a contact mechanism for triggering a vehicle horn. The contact mechanism is arranged at a distance from the hinge mechanism, and the housing mounted in a floating manner can be pivoted about the hinge mechanism in order to trigger the vehicle horn by applied pressure.

Abstract: A method for the prevention, treatment, or inhibition of a psychiatric disorder, in particular schizophrenia, is described which comprises administering a COX-2 inhibitor or prodrug thereof to a subject. Moreover, a method for the prevention, treatment, or inhibition of a psychiatric disorder, in particular schizophrenia or depressive disorders, is disclosed comprising administering to a subject a COX-2 inhibitor or prodrug thereof in combination with a neuroleptic drug or an antidepressant. Compositions and kits that are suitable for the practice of the method are also described.

Abstract: A wave rotor apparatus is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, a radial wave rotor includes fluid passageways oriented in a direction offset from its rotational axis. A further aspect of the present invention employs stacked layers of generally radial channels in a wave rotor. Moreover, turbomachinery is located internal to a wave rotor in yet another aspect of the present invention. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a radial wave rotor has an igniter and fuel injector. Correctional passages are employed in still another aspect of the present invention wave rotor.

Abstract: A front-passenger airbag module includes a gas generator, a diffuser, a self-supporting airbag, and an airbag housing. To reduce the development costs of a new airbag system, a component system that includes the airbag, the diffuser, the gas generator, and an arched airbag holder, which is arranged between the airbag housing and the gas generator and which is at least partially enclosed by the lower section of the self-supporting airbag.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an integrated micro steam turbine power plant on-a-chip has been provided. The integrated micro steam turbine power plant on-a-chip of the present invention comprises a miniature electric power generation system fabricated using silicon microfabrication technology and lithographic patterning. The present invention converts heat to electricity by implementing a thermodynamic power cycle on a chip. The steam turbine power plant on-a-chip generally comprises a turbine, a pump, an electric generator, an evaporator, and a condenser. The turbine is formed by a rotatable, disk-shaped rotor having a plurality of rotor blades disposed thereon and a plurality of stator blades. The plurality of stator blades are interdigitated with the plurality of rotor blades to form the turbine. The generator is driven by the turbine and converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.