Abstract: Techniques and solutions are provided for generating allocation tasks for a plurality of tasks requesting one or more instances of an element, the element being associated with a plurality of allocation units. At least one allocation unit is an aggregation unit that comprises multiple instances of the element. Certain disclosed techniques allow for a combination of types of allocation tasks, such as an allocation task that directly allocates one or more instances of an allocation unit to a task, or an allocation task that has subtasks of withdrawing one or more instances of an aggregation unit and then distributing element instances of the aggregation unit or units among a plurality of tasks. Another technique determines whether a multiple of a given aggregation unit can exactly satisfy multiple tasks of the plurality of tasks. Another aspect provides for splitting tasks into groups to allow for more efficient allocation.

Abstract: In a method for operating a electromechanical service brake of a vehicle, wherein the electromechanical service brake comprises a servomotor, which moves a component of the service brake in order to generate a braking force, and a motor-position sensor, which registers a displacement-specific position of the servomotor, a failure of the motor-position sensor is registered, and a feedback control of the servomotor by a motor-position signal from the motor-position sensor is replaced by triggering the servomotor on the basis of at least one servomotor-specific or vehicle-dynamics-specific parameter that is independent of the motor-position sensor.

Abstract: A method of tempering a plate workpiece entails first fitting the plate workpiece with a shield between first and second shield parts each having a respective mask element so as to cover only an edge region of the workpiece while leaving a more central region of the workpiece exposed. The shield and workpiece are then put in an oven with the plate workpiece fitted between the first and second shield parts. The shield also comprises first and second seals on the first and second parts confronting each other and each displaceable on the respective part between a closely juxtaposed working position in which inner portions of the seals are spaced apart by a distance equal generally to a thickness of the plate workpiece and outer portions of the seal bear on each other and a starting position spaced more widely from and out of engagement with each other. The seals engage and clamp the workpiece in the working position.

Abstract: A hybrid component has at least two component portions, which are connected via at least one connection portion. The at least one connection portion extends in a joining direction. A first component portion is formed from a first material which has a first modulus of elasticity, and a second component portion is formed from a second material which has a second modulus of elasticity different from the first modulus of elasticity. The at least one connection portion is designed at least to compensate for a sudden change in rigidity between the two component portions. The at least one connection portion has a rigidity that increases in the joining direction and in the direction of the component portion with the higher modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cooling a tool in a heat treatment furnace, wherein: the tool is supplied during normal cooling operation with coolant from a coolant reservoir through a supply inlet (1), which coolant is returned into the coolant reservoir from the tool via a return flow (2); the supply inlet (1) is coupled by means of an electric actuator (3) alternatively to the coolant reservoir or to the public water supply and the return flow (2) is coupled by means of a further electric actuator (3) alternatively to the coolant reservoir or to the public waste water system (4); the actuators (3, 3?) are supplied with a feed current during normal cooling operation and held in a first position in which coolant is supplied to the tool through the supply inlet (5) from the coolant reservoir and the coolant is fed back through the return flow (2, 6) into the coolant reservoir; and, upon interruption in the power supply, the actuators (3, 3?) are forced into an emergency position in which cold water is

Abstract: Techniques and solutions are provided for generating allocation tasks for a plurality of tasks requesting one or more instances of an element, the element being associated with a plurality of allocation units. At least one allocation unit is an aggregation unit that comprises multiple instances of the element. Certain disclosed techniques allow for a combination of types of allocation tasks, such as an allocation task that directly allocates one or more instances of an allocation unit to a task, or an allocation task that has subtasks of withdrawing one or more instances of an aggregation unit and then distributing element instances of the aggregation unit or units among a plurality of tasks. Another technique determines whether a multiple of a given aggregation unit can exactly satisfy multiple tasks of the plurality of tasks. Another aspect provides for splitting tasks into groups to allow for more efficient allocation.

Abstract: A method of tempering a plate workpiece entails first fitting the plate workpiece with a shield between first and second shield parts each having a respective mask element so as to cover only an edge region of the workpiece while leaving a more central region of the workpiece exposed. The shield and workpiece are then put in an oven with the plate workpiece fitted between the first and second shield parts. The shield also comprises first and second seals on the first and second parts confronting each other and each displaceable on the respective part between a closely juxtaposed working position in which inner portions of the seals are spaced apart by a distance equal generally to a thickness of the plate workpiece and outer portions of the seal bear on each other and a starting position spaced more widely from and out of engagement with each other. The seals engage and clamp the workpiece in the working position.

Abstract: A shield covers a predetermined region of a plate workpiece during tempering of the plate workpiece in a furnace in which the shield and the workpiece are subjected to an austenitization temperature while the predetermined region of the plate is shielded by the shield against heat. The shield has at least one first shield part shaped to cover at least some of the predetermined region of the workpiece, at least one second shield part, and a fastener or the like securing the second part movably relative to or removable from the first part such that the first and second parts together achieve an optimum shape fully covering and shielding the predetermined region of the plate workpiece.

Abstract: A hybrid component comprising at least two component portions, which are connected via at least one connection portion, wherein: the at least one connection portion extends in a joining direction; a first component portion is formed from a first material which has a first modulus of elasticity; a second component portion is formed from a second material which has a second modulus of elasticity different from the first modulus of elasticity; and the at least one connection portion is designed at least to compensate for a sudden change in rigidity between the two component portions, the at least one connection portion having a rigidity that increases in the joining direction and in the direction of the component portion with the higher modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist and another therapeutic agent, in particular for treating or preventing liver diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides novel regimens of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist and methods for modulating the activity of farnesoid X receptors (FXRs) using novel regimes of specific FXR agonists, in particular for treating or preventing fibrotic or cirrhotic diseases or disorders, such as liver diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides novel regimens of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist and methods for modulating the activity of farnesoid X receptors (FXRs) using novel regimes of specific FXR agonists, in particular for treating or preventing fibrotic or cirrhotic diseases or disorders, such as liver diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for transporting products (10), in particular for packaging machines, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one product feed (12), via which products (10) can be fed in one after another, at least one transfer device (18) having a multiplicity of mutually independently movable movers (22), wherein at least one mover (22) has at least one product holder (24) for removing at least one of the products (10) fed in by the product feed (12), comprising at least one product discharge (36, 39, 40), wherein at least one intermediate transport (30) is provided to receive the product (10) removed from the product holder (24), wherein the intermediate transport (30) is arranged upstream of the product discharge (36, 39, 40) and is designed to be movable independently of the product discharge (36, 39, 40).

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for transporting products (10), in particular for packaging machines, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one product feed (12), via which products (10) can be fed in one after another, at least one transfer device (18) having a multiplicity of mutually independently movable movers (22), wherein at least one mover (22) has at least one product holder (24) for removing at least one of the products (10) fed in by the product feed (12), comprising at least one product discharge (36, 39, 40), wherein at least one intermediate transport (30) is provided to receive the product (10) removed from the product holder (24), wherein the intermediate transport (30) is arranged upstream of the product discharge (36, 39, 40) and is designed to be movable independently of the product discharge (36, 39, 40).

Abstract: A hydrogen oxidation catalyst is provided, comprising a zeolite that contains at least one catalytically active noble metal or a compound thereof, wherein said zeolite is a hydrophobic zeolite. A use of the catalyst and a method for hydrogen recombination in nuclear power plants, reprocessing plants or fuel element repositories is also specified.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising a macroporous noble metal-containing zeolite material and a porous SiO2-containing binder, wherein the catalyst has a proportion of micropores of more than 70%, based on the total pore volume of the catalyst. The invention is additionally directed to a process for preparing the catalyst and to the use of the catalyst as an oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: The invention provides novel regimens of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist and methods for modulating the activity of farnesoid X receptors (FXRs) using novel regimes of specific FXR agonists, in particular for treating or preventing fibrotic or cirrhotic diseases or disorders, such as liver diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist and another therapeutic agent, in particular for treating or preventing liver diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising a macroporous noble metal-containing zeolite material and a porous SiO2-containing binder, wherein the catalyst has a proportion of micropores of more than 70%, based on the total pore volume of the catalyst. The invention is additionally directed to a process for preparing the catalyst and to the use of the catalyst as an oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a bimetallic catalyst containing palladium and platinum on a zeolitic carrier material, to a bimetallic catalyst that can be obtained by means of the method, and to the use of the catalyst in oxidation catalysis.