Abstract: Technologies and techniques for quality determination for a traffic system. First traffic parameter data is acquired from the traffic system, indicative of a parameter of the traffic system. Second traffic parameter data is acquired, indicative of another parameter of the traffic system, wherein the second traffic parameter data originate from a plurality of traffic participants. The parameter from the first traffic parameter data and second traffic parameter are obtained, wherein the parameter obtained from the first traffic parameter data is compared to the parameter obtained from the second traffic parameter data in order to determine the quality of the first traffic parameter data.

Abstract: A formulation for a casting compound is provided that includes a base slip with a proportion between 18% and 36% by weight, quartz glass particles with a proportion between 40% and 70% by weight, and particles of an admixture having at least one multicomponent glass with a proportion between 10% and 40% by weight. The base slip contains water as dispersion medium with a content between 30% and 50% by weight and ultrafine Si0 2 particles colloidally distributed therein with a content between 50% and 70% by weight, and wherein the total water content in the formulation is 10% to 20% by weight. A composite material is also provided that has a largely crystalline Si0 2 matrix and particles of a multicomponent glass embedded therein.

Abstract: A formulation usable to produce plates and shaped bodies has a base slip, quartz glass particles and multicomponent glass particles that are crystallizable or at least partly crystallized. The base slip contains water as dispersion medium with a content between 30% and 50% by weight and ultrafine SiO2 particles distributed, preferably colloidally therein, with a proportion between 50% and 70% by weight. The proportion of quartz glass particles in the formulation is in the range from 40% to 70% by weight and the proportion the multicomponent glass particles in the formulation is in the range from 5% to 37% by weight. The formulation can be used in a composite material. Firing aids can be made from the composite material.

Abstract: A securing device for a pre-assembly of a pin-shaped connecting element in a through-opening of a component The securing element includes a sleeve with and an inner side and with a flat outer wall having a recess arranged therein, and holding elements each of which protrude inwardly. The holding elements are arranged on the inner side of the sleeve. The recess is arranged into the flat outer wall of the sleeve and provides a latching engagement of a lug which is arranged in the through-opening during the pre-assembly.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for melting down glass are provided. The method includes using microwave radiation for at least part of the energy supply for melting for transforming a batch into a glass melt. The microwave radiation captures at least part of the transition between batch and primary melt. The method and apparatus include melting assembly with a melting tank which has walls within which both the batch for melting and the molten batch can be accommodated as a glass melt, where above the batch and above the glass melt there is at least one microwave-emitting source disposed.

Abstract: A hull configuration has a bow and a stern, and is for use in a single or multiple hull vessel. The hull configuration comprises: a pair of cutting edges, each cutting edge sloping rearwardly, downwardly and in an outwardly lateral direction, from the bow; a pair of keels, each keel extending longitudinally rearwardly and laterally inwardly from an end of a respective one of the cutting edges and converging at the stern; a pair of sidewalls, each sidewall extending generally upwardly from a respective one of the cutting edges and from a respective one of the keels, the sidewalls extending rearwardly to the stern; and a bottom channel defined between the cutting edges and between the keels. The channel comprises a forward portion having a concave upper surface and rearward portion having a planar upper surface. The channel decreases in width from ends of the cutting edges towards the stern.

Abstract: A hull configuration has a bow and a stern, and is for use in a single or multiple hull vessel. The hull configuration comprises: a pair of cutting edges, each cutting edge sloping rearwardly, downwardly and in an outwardly lateral direction, from the bow; a pair of keels, each keel extending longitudinally rearwardly and laterally inwardly from an end of a respective one of the cutting edges and converging at the stern; a pair of sidewalls, each sidewall extending generally upwardly from a respective one of the cutting edges and from a respective one of the keels, the sidewalls extending rearwardly to the stern; and a bottom channel defined between the cutting edges and between the keels. The channel comprises a forward portion having a concave upper surface and rearward portion having a planar upper surface. The channel decreases in width from ends of the cutting edges towards the stern.

Abstract: The invention relates to stacking and transport vehicle for container transshipment facilities and container warehouses, consisting of the vehicle frame with wheels, drive units, a telescoping lifting arm with a hydraulic cylinder between the vehicle and the lifting arm, and a driver's cabin, whereby the one side of the telescoping lifting arm is disposed in a bearing block, above the front wheel, so as to pivot on an articulation; the hydraulic cylinders are disposed between the vehicle and the telescoping lifting arm, approximately in the center of the vehicle; a clear space is situated in the rear region of the vehicle, with the center of gravity above the wheels, in which space containers can be transported, hanging from the spreader, wherein the vehicle is provided with a spreader with twist locks for grasping containers having different dimensions; the one side of the telescoping lifting arm is disposed so as to pivot in a bearing block vertically above the front wheel, on an articulation; the hydraulic

Abstract: A linear-motor driven, rail-mounted transport system for containers and interchangeable bodies includes a network of at least two pairs of parallel disposed rails arranged at an angle with respect to each other and having a continuous flat travel surface. The pairs of rails form intersections. Outside of the intersections, guide profiles are arranged in the middle on one rail in each pair. A two-part transporter trolley has wheels that can swivel around a pivot and horizontal guide rollers. A spacing of the wheels corresponds to the spacing of the rails for the lengthwise and crosswise travel and the wheels with the guide rollers can turn in the intersection. Magnets arranged on the transporter trolley in the lengthwise and crosswise directions move the transporter trolley in the lengthwise and crosswise directions by interacting with stators of the network and a limiting element.

Abstract: Medical and surgical instruments are made of biocompatible and bioinert materials and used in surgery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile multifunctional platform for the transport and contact-free load inspection of containers, preferably of containers that are loaded using container bridges, having a crane device for changing the position of containers (6), platform (7, 35) for containers (6), transillumination device (12, 14, 15), shielding (16, 33), and displacement possibility (9) on the mobile platform (7, 35). The invention can be used anywhere where it is necessary to perform contact-free load inspection of containers (6), and container bridges (3) cannot be retrofitted with transillumination devices (Figure).

Abstract: A linear-motor driven, rail-mounted transport system for containers and interchangeable bodies includes a network of at least two pairs of parallel disposed rails arranged at an angle with respect to each other and having a continuous flat travel surface. The pairs of rails form intersections. Outside of the intersections, guide profiles are arranged in the middle on one rail in each pair. A two-part transporter trolley has wheels that can swivel around a pivot and horizontal guide rollers. A spacing of the wheels corresponds to the spacing of the rails for the lengthwise and crosswise travel and the wheels with the guide rollers can turn in the intersection. Magnets arranged on the transporter trolley in the lengthwise and crosswise directions move the transporter trolley in the lengthwise and crosswise directions by interacting with stators of the network and a limiting element.

Abstract: A hull configuration having a bow and a stern, for use in a single or multiple hull vessel. The hull configuration has a pair of cutting edges, each cutting edge sloping rearwardly, downwardly and in an outwardly lateral direction, from the bow. Each one of a pair of side edges, extends longitudinally rearwardly and laterally inwardly from an end of a respective one of the cutting edges and smoothly joins together proximal the stern. Each one of a pair of sidewalls extends generally upwardly from a respective one of the cutting edges and from a respective one of the rounded side edges. The sidewalls form a rounded V-shaped section from the point where the side edges meet, extending rearwardly to the stern. An underside includes a concave channel between the cutting edges and between the generally rounded side edges. The channel decreases in width towards the stern and terminates at the point at which the side edges meet.

Abstract: A device for contactless cargo load control for shipping container crane installations, by x-raying the containers in the course of loading and unloading of transport vehicles. An X-ray device for contactless control of the shipping container is mounted on the crane, and the shipping containers are driven through the X-ray device. This offers the advantage that shipping containers can be checked in a quick and safe manner.

Abstract: A device for contactless cargo load control for shipping container crane installations, by x-raying the containers in the course of loading and unloading of transport vehicles. An X-ray device for contactless control of the shipping container is mounted on the crane, and the shipping containers are driven through the X-ray device. This offers the advantage that shipping containers can be checked in a quick and safe manner.

Abstract: Per(poly)fluorinated polyoxyethylated carbamates of general formula (I) in which R.sub.F represents a perfluorinated group containing between 1 and 18 carbon atoms, W represents an oxo group or nothing, n is an integer from 1 to 10, m is from values 2 to 6, 80 or not defined, R is an alkyl group, R.sub.F W(CH.sub.2).sub.n+1 NHC(O)-- in which R.sub.F and W are as defined above, --(CHCH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 O).sub.30 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.80 C(O)NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n+1 R.sub.F in which R.sub.F is a perfluorinated group containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R' is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group containing between 1 and 18 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted, an optionally substituted aryl or aralkyl group, an allyl, methallyl or propargyl group or a perfluorinated chain having between 1 and 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An elongate hull configuration includes a top decking, a forward cutting edge sloping downwardly, rearwardly and laterally from a top point, a first side wall sloping downwardly and inwardly throughout its length, and a second side wall having a spiraling configuration in which it slopes downwardly and outwardly adjacent the prow and slopes downwardly and inwardly adjacent the stern, the second side wall undergoing a smooth transition between its two ends.