Abstract: A transmission having at least one shaft, on which a guide sleeve which has a first external toothing system is arranged fixedly so as to rotate with it and at least one slider sleeve which has an internal toothing system is arranged, it being possible to adjust the slider sleeve between a disengaged position, in which the internal toothing system and a second external toothing system on a clutch element are not operatively connected, and an engaged position, in which the internal toothing system meshes with the second external toothing system. The internal toothing system and/or the first external toothing system are/is configured in such a way that there is merely punctiform contact between them in the engaged position. As a result, in particular, an undesired gear disengagement can be suppressed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for exchanging configuration information within a call center system between a central server and a plurality of dissimilar contact centers. The method includes the steps of the central server monitoring an contact center of the plurality of dissimilar contact centers for a configuration change message and converting the configuration change between a format of the central server and a format of a subscribing contact center of the plurality of contact centers, where the subscribing contact center is different than the monitored contact center.

Abstract: Use of benzotriazole derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 is C1-C30alkyl; C1C5alkoxy; C1-C5alkoxycarbonyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; aralkyl; —SO3M; a radical of formula (1a) R3 is hydrogen; C1C5alkyl; C1C5alkoxy; halogen, preferably Cl; or hydroxy; R4 and R5 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or d-C5alkyl; m is 1 or 2; n is O or 1; if m=1, R2 is hydrogen; unsubstituted or phenyl-substituted d-C1-C12alkyl; or C6-C10aryl; if m=2, R2 is the direct bond; or —(CH2)p—; and p is 1 to 3; for enhancing the photostability of cosmetic or dermatologic compositions comprising at least one further organic UV absorber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for a preferably liquid or pulverulent medium, preferably for a pharmaceutical medium, having a housing, a media store for accommodating the medium, a dispensing opening for discharging the medium, and an actuating handle which, by relative movement in relation to the housing, can bring about a dispensing operation. The housing has a removable protective covering by which the actuating handle or the dispensing opening is covered in a storage state, wherein, in the storage state, the protective covering is connected to the housing by a coupling device, and the coupling device can be uncoupled by engagement of at least one functional portion of the dispensing device, it being possible for the functional portion to be moved in relation to the housing and the protective covering.

Abstract: A transmission having at least one shaft, on which a guide sleeve which has a first external toothing system is arranged fixedly so as to rotate with it and at least one slider sleeve which has an internal toothing system is arranged, it being possible to adjust the slider sleeve between a disengaged position, in which the internal toothing system and a second external toothing system on a clutch element are not operatively connected, and an engaged position, in which the internal toothing system meshes with the second external toothing system. The internal toothing system and/or the first external toothing system are/is configured in such a way that there is merely punctiform contact between them in the engaged position. As a result, in particular, an undesired gear disengagement can be suppressed.

Abstract: A composition for producing optical elements having a gradient structure, particularly for holographic applications, is formed by a refractive index gradient. The composition is produced from one or more polymerizable and/or polycondensable monomers and at least one biological polymer. A potential difference is generated for the directed diffusion of the monomers by inducing a local polymerization or polycondensation. The result is the formation of a refractive index gradient.

Abstract: A composition for producing optical elements has a gradient structure, particularly for holographic applications, wherein the gradient structure is formed by a refractivity gradient. The composition is produced from a polymer and a light- and/or temperature-sensitive metal complex and the light- and/or temperature-sensitive metal complex is decomposed upon changing the local refractivity. The result is the formation of a refractivity gradient.

Abstract: Method and system for administering multiple target systems automatic contact distribution (ACD) systems, where corresponding object types in the various target systems may have different schema. A user of the administering system works in a single schema, and translators permit communication between the administering system and the various target systems.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for exchanging configuration information within a call center system between a central server and a plurality of dissimilar contact centers. The method includes the steps of the central server monitoring an contact center of the plurality of dissimilar contact centers for a configuration change message and converting the configuration change between a format of the central server and a format of a subscribing contact center of the plurality of contact centers, where the subscribing contact center is different than the monitored contact center.

Abstract: Polyester colorant concentrates containing; 1) a polyester supporting material; b) a colorant selected from the group of dyes and/or pigments; c) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight per part by weight of the colorant of copolyester comprising the reaction product from (A) of at least one aliphatic primary dihydric alcohol with 2 to 6 C atoms, and; (b) dicarboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of phthalic acid, terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and/or sebacic acid. The copolyester is characterized by having i) a melting range between 120 and 160° C., ii) a melting viscosity SV ranging from 12 to 126 Pa*s, measured at 190° C. and 2.16 kg in accordance with ISO 1133, and iii) a melting viscosity factor SF ranging from ?2.3 to ?0.3 Pa*s/deg determined at a temperature increase ranging from 160° C. to 240° C. with a shear rate of 109 s?1. The inventive polyester colorant concentrates are particularly suited for spin dyeing polyester fibers and filaments.

Abstract: Use of benzotriazole derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 is C1-C30alkyl; C1C5alkoxy; C1-C5alkoxycarbonyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; aralkyl; —SO3M; a radical of formula (1a) R3 is hydrogen; C1C5alkyl; C1C5alkoxy; halogen, preferably Cl; or hydroxy; R4 and R5 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or d-C5alkyl; m is 1 or 2; n is O or 1; if m=1, R2 is hydrogen; unsubstituted or phenyl-substituted d-C1-C12alkyl; or C6-C10aryl; if m=2, R2 is the direct bond; or —(CH2)p—; and p is 1 to 3; for enhancing the photostability of cosmetic or dermatologic compositions comprising at least one further organic UV absorber.

Abstract: 1. Dispensing device for a preferably liquid medium. 2.1. The invention relates to a dispensing device (10) for a preferably liquid or pulverulent medium, preferably for a pharmaceutical medium, having a housing (12), a media store (30) for accommodating the medium, a dispensing opening (22) for discharging the medium, and an actuating handle (40) which, by relative movement in relation to the housing (12), can bring about a dispensing operation. 2.2.

Abstract: A call center application program allows a call center administrator to access, view, and edit data across multiple applications used by multiple customer interaction systems of the call center. The application program is adapted to retrieve data from a plurality of different applications and systems, consolidate redundant data, and display the data to a user, enabling a single unified view of resources across call center applications. Changes can be made to the data application program, which in turn propagates the changes to the individual call center applications, eliminating the need for the user to manually change the data in each individual application.

Abstract: Method and system for administering multiple target systems automatic contact distribution (ACD) systems, where corresponding object types in the various target systems may have different schema. A user of the administering system works in a single schema, and translators permit communication between the administering system and the various target systems.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant substrate is provided having a Cr(VI) free corrosion resistant two layer coating. The substrate is substantially comprised of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, magnesium or a magnesium alloy. A first wet chemical deposited inorganic passivation layer is directly positioned on the substrate and a second organic modified polysiloxane layer is directly positioned on the passivation layer.

Abstract: A switching mechanism of a multiple change-over gear with an axially displaceable and pivoted gearshift lever shaft having a shift finger formed on the gearshift lever shaft with switching wings which are operatively connected with a synchronization and coupling device for wheels supported on a wheel set shaft of the gearing unit, and with cams formed on the switching wings with which the shift finger can mesh for the execution of a process of gear ratio modification and, over the cams, can axially displace the switching wings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling a passive matrix arrangement of organic light emitting diodes which can be used, for example, as a display for the rendering or display of visually perceivable information. It is the object of the invention to increase the service life of passive matrix arrangements with organic light emitting diodes with an increased presettable luminance of electromagnetic radiation emitted by organic light emitting diodes. In the method in accordance with the invention, the electrical current flow takes place via rows and lines of a passive matrix arrangement of organic light emitting diodes connected to an electrical power source. The electrical current flow is modulated in its pulse width, that is the respective switch-on time, to be able to observe presettable luminance values of the individual organic light emitting diodes. Larger pulse width/longer switch-on times thus result in a larger luminance of the emitted electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Polyester colorant concentrates containing; 1) a polyester supporting material; b) a colorant selected from the group of dyes and/or pigments; c) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight per part by weight of the colorant of copolyester comprising the reaction product from (A) of at least one aliphatic primary dihydric alcohol with 2 to 6 C atoms, and; (b) dicarboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of phthalic acid, terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and/or sebacic acid. The copolyester is characterized by having i) a melting range between 120 and 160° C., ii) a melting viscosity SV ranging from 12 to 126 Pa*s, measured at 190° C. and 2.16 kg in accordance with ISO 1133, and iii) a melting viscosity factor SF ranging from ?2.3 to ?0.3 Pa*s/deg determined at a temperature increase ranging from 160° C. to 240° C. with a shear rate of 109 s?1. The inventive polyester colorant concentrates are particularly suited for spin dyeing polyester fibers and filaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma spraying apparatus (1) including a plasma torch (2) for heating up a spray powder (3) in a heating zone (4) and a metering unit (5) for metering the spray powder (3), the metering unit (5) for conveying the spray powder (3) into an injection unit (6) by means of a conveyor gas (7) under a predetermined pressure being connected with a conveyor gas unit (9) via a conveyor gas line (8). The injection unit (6) has an inlet (61) and an outlet (62) designed as a powder injector (62) so that the spray powder (3) can be supplied from the metering unit (5) to the injector unit (6) through the inlet (61) by means of the conveyor gas (7) via an injector line (10) to the injector unit (6).

Abstract: In a method for detecting an offset drift in a resistive Wheatstone measuring bridge, a switch is made between a measuring mode and a testing mode without interfering in the internal structure of the measuring bridge. In testing mode, two sensor resistors that act in the same way and lie in different bridge arms in the measuring mode are connected in series, and a voltage level occurring in the connection of these sensor resistors is compared with a reference voltage. Preferably the sensor resistor that acts in a different way and lies between the two series-connected sensor resistors acting in the same way is bridged. The reference voltage is advantageously formed by resistive division of the voltage applied to the series connection of the sensor resistors. The testing mode may expediently be switched in such a way that the two pairs of sensor resistors acting in the same way are respectively tested in succession.