Abstract: The method deals with the transmission of data frames that comprise address information, useful data, and a check sequence, through a transmission channel. The data sources evaluate a data collision signal whose value corresponds to the logic AND combination of all the output signals of all the data sources using the transmission channel. Each data source transmits, between two data frames, an idle bit sequence, which is given by a sequence of logic one values in the event of non-identity between the output signal of the data source and the data collision signal, and is given by a FLAG signal after the complete transmission of a data frame or after the abortion of the transmission of a data frame or if the data collision signal contained in direct succession a larger number of logic one values than the transmission abort signal.

Abstract: A present invention relates to a process for preparing elastic, flexible slabstock foams by reacting polyisocyanates with at least one polyol having a molecular weight from 2,000 to 10,000, having a functionality of 2 to 4, which have at least two hydrogen atoms capable of reacting with said polyisocyanates; at least one polyol having a molecular weight from 400 to 4,000, having a functionality of 4 to 8 and having at least four hydrogen atoms capable of reacting with isocyanates; water and optionally, organic blowing agents; stabilizers; activators; additives and auxiliary agents; optionally, low molecular weight cross-linking agents with a molecular weight of 32 to 399; and liquid CO.sub.2, which is used as an additional blowing agent, and is decompressed in a decompression chamber containing fine-meshed gratings upstream of the discharge point to the conveyer belt.

Abstract: A process is described for producing pressed materials, particularly wood particle boards, by the hot compaction of raw materials containing lignocellulose which are mixed and/or impregnated with polyisocyanates as binders, with the use of latent, thermally activatable catalysts, wherein ammonium salts from the reaction of amines with malonic acid are used as catalysts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of resilient, flexible polyurethane foams. This process comprises reactingA) polyisocyanates or polyisocyanate prepolymers,B) compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms and a molecular weight of 500 to 18000,C) optionally, compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms and a molecular weight from 32 to 499,D) water,E) optionally, blowing agents,F) activators, stabilizers and other per se known additives, andG) one or more crosslinking agents,wherein component B) comprisesB)i) at least one polyether polyol having of a functionality of 4 to 8 preferably of 4.5 to 8, more preferably of 5 to 7, andB)ii) at least one polyol containing a filler from the group of PUD-, SAN- or PIPA-modified polyols of a functionality of 2.

Abstract: Process for the production of flexible polyurethane foams by reactingA) polyisocyanates or polyisocyanate prepolymers, withB) a specific blend of isocyanate-reactive compounds,C) water,D) optionally, blowing agents,E) optionally, activators, stabilizers and other per se known additives.The specific blend of isocyanate-reactive compounds B) comprises:i) at least one polyether polyol of a functionality of more than 2.5 to 6.0,ii) at least one polyether polyol of a functionality of 1.8 to less than 2.5,iii) at least one polyether polyol of a functionality of 1.8 to 6.0 having an EO content in the polyether chain of at least 50 wt. %.The flexible foams produced according to the present invention are characterized by moderate compressive strength at an elevated bulk density.

Abstract: A belt buckle with a fastener fitting for vehicle-fixed mounting comprising a carrier plate fixedly connected to the belt buckle. The carrier plate being connected to the fastener fitting. The carrier plate includes an opening by which the carrier plate is mounted rotatably on a pin extending through the opening and fixed to the fastener fitting. A return element is provided which urges the belt buckle relative to the fastener fitting rotationally about the centerline of the pin and rotationally about an axis perpendicular to the centerline of the pin and to the longitudinal axis of the belt buckle into a resting position.

Abstract: Process for the production of flexible polyurethane foams by reactingA) polyisocyanates or polyisocyanate prepolymers, withB) a specific blend of isocyanate-reactive compounds,C) water,D) optionally, blowing agents,E) optionally, activators, stabilizers and other per se known additives.The specific blend of isocyanate-reactive compounds B) comprises:i) at least one polyether polyol of a functionality of more than 2.5 to 6.0,ii) at least one polyether polyol of a functionality of 1.8 to less than 2.5,iii) at least one polyether polyol of a functionality of 1.8 to 6.0 having an EO content in the polyether chain of at least 50 wt. %.The flexible foams produced according to the present invention are characterized by moderate compressive strength at an elevated bulk density.

Abstract: A belt adjusting device comprises a belt webbing having a free end and a tensioned section. The belt adjusting device further comprises a holding part provided with a through passage for a belt webbing and a contact surface adjacent to the through passage. The contact surface is inclined relatively to a plane in which the through passage extends. The belt adjusting device further comprises an arresting part which is movable relatively to the holding part and comprises a deflection web. The deflection web comprises a clamping surface on its side facing the holding part. The belt webbing runs through the through passage, around the deflection web and back through the through passage. The free end of the belt webbing passes through the through passage between an edge of the through passage adjacent the contact surface and the tensioned section of the belt webbing.

Abstract: A process is described for producing polyurethane moldings by the reaction of compounds of molecular weight 400 to 10,000 which contain at least 2 hydrogen atoms capable of reacting with isocyanates, and optionally chain extenders of molecular weight 32 to 399, with polyisocyanates, optionally in the presence of foaming agents, auxiliary materials and additives, in which defined carbamates are used as activators. The polyurethanes obtained by this process are particularly low in emissions, i.e. are stable in relation to diffusion and exhibit low fogging, and are thus particularly suitable for the production of composite bodies comprising a polyurethane core and at least one further plastic material as an outer layer. Also described is the use of these moldings and composite bodies which are stable in relation to diffusion and which cause low fogging, e.g. as dashboards or door trims in the construction of vehicles, furniture, machines or apparatus.

Abstract: A process for obtaining pharmacologically active compounds from complex mixtures of substancesFree organic acids, hydroxy acids, fatty alcohols, sugars and hydroxy-substituted steroids are obtained from complex mixtures of substances by mixing the material to be extracted with a polar solvent, drying the resulting mixture, subsequently silylating, esterifying or acylating, and extracting the resulting material with a supercritical fluid under a pressure of more than 200 bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for insulating pipes by applying a rigid polyurethane foam as an insulating layer and optionally an external top coating by the rotational casting process. The rigid polyurethane foam is obtained by a) an aromatic polyisocyanate, b) an organic polyhydroxyl compound, c) an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polyamine and/or polyimine having a molecular weight of from 32 to 1,000 as the cross linking agent in the presence d) a blowing agent, and optionally in the presence of e) known auxiliary substances and additives and in the presence of f) one or more compounds having a molecular weight of from about 166 to about 1,000 and being of the general formula ##STR1## wherein n represents an integer between 2 and 9, preferably 2 and 3,R.sup.1 signifies hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl radical or a ##STR2## R.sup.2 signifies hydrogen, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 signify hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a RIM process wherein an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer is reacted with one or more isocyanate-reactive components which contian inorganic fillers. The improvement resides in including an acidc group containing compound with the isocyanate reactive components.

Abstract: A process for the CFC-free production of cellular polyurethane molded parts/articles with solid surfaces by reacting a reaction mixture of per se known starting materials in sealed molds, to yield polyurethane foams. Carbamates obtainable from aliphatic aminoalcohols and carbon dioxide are used as blowing agents, optionally in conjunction with other blowing agents. The process is suitable for producing foam coverings on steering wheels, spoilers and protective upholstery in car interiors, and for producing soles of shoes or shoe components.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which n represents an integer from 2 to 6, preferably 2 or 3,m represents an integer from 1 to 6, preferably 1 to 3,R represents --C(CH.sub.3).sub.3 andX represents hydrogen or the group ##STR2## are used as core discoloration preventing agents in a process for the production of isocyanate-based foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane foam moldings having a compact surface skin and a density of at least 150 kg/m.sup.3 comprising foaming a polyurethane-forming starting mixture inside a mold. The starting mixture comprises organic blowing agents which correspond to one or both of the following general formulas:HOOC--R--COOH (I)wherein: R represents a CH.sub.2 group or a CH.dbd.CH group;and ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another represent either a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl radical wherein the hydrogen atoms may be partly substituted by OH groups.

Abstract: A substantially linear poly-vinylarene/polyurethane block copolymer prepared by reacting (1) a difunctional poly-vinylarene which is produced by anionic polymerization and which contains isocyanate-reactive groups, (2) a diisocyanate or an isocyanate prepolymer, and (3) a diol having a high molecular weight or a chain extender having a lower molecular weight, is disclosed to be suitable for the preparation of shaped articles, coatings, coupling agents and compatibilizers.

Abstract: A method and system for simulating living tissue which is to be monitored by a pulse oximeter that provides red and infrared light flashes, the system including structure for: converting the red and infrared light flashes of the pulse oximeter into electrical signals; modulating the converted electrical signals to provide modulated electrical signals; and converting the modulated electrical signals to light flashes and transmitting the converted light flashes to the pulse oximeter for detection so that the pulse oximeter responds to the converted light flashes as it would to light flashes modulated by a living tissue.

Abstract: Fundamental frequency and period detector processes and systems which determine the end of a cycle of an ac waveform by using the characteristic of the integral of a single cycle of an ac waveform that the value of the integral at the end of the cycle is the same as at the cycle start despite cycle noise, multiple zero crossings and other cycle obscuration. These processes and systems use the cycle integral to self-synchronize with each cycle of an ac waveform. Formation of the cycle integral of each processed cycle is a useful by-product of the frequency and period detection processes and systems.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a pallet carrier for machine tools, said carrier being mounted on an NC work table and comprising profiled slideways as well as centering elements and hydraulic clamping members. For thorough cleaning and improved adjustment the invention provides pressure-fluid ducts within the pallet carrier coupled to quick-action connectors in the front of the pallet carrier and leading to spray nozzles which are disposed within the slide faces of the said slideways.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to poly-.alpha.-olefin/polyurethane block copolymers which are prepared by reactingA) isocyanate-reactive functionalized poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefins) having a number average molecular weight M.sub.w of about 1000 to 350,000,B) polyisocyanates, isocyanate prepolymers or modified polyisocyanates, and, optionally,C) isocyanate-reactive synthesis units containing Zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atoms and having a molecular weight of 400 to about 5000 and, optionally,D) low molecular weight isocyanate-reactive chain extending agents having a molecular weight of 32 to 399.The present invention is also directed to this process for preparing the poly-.alpha.-olefin/polyurethane block copolymers and to their use as polymer dispersants for the production of polymer blends, as primers or modifiers or for the production of moldings or coatings.