Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for handling samples containing liquid components, especially for performing sample-taking from blood, which contains a retaining par-unit (20) serving to hold the storage unit (1) containing the sample (2), a drive unit (30) serving to move the retaining part-unit (20), as well as a housing (10) encompassing at least a part of the drive unit (30), and at least one sample-taking body (3) located in the internal space (11) of the housing (10), where the drive unit (30) has a drive member (31), and a movement-transfer part-unit (32) in connection with the drive member (31), and the movement-transfer part-unit (32) has at least one rotation axle (33a).

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for the model-based calibration of a mechanism in a workspace with calibration objects that are either directed laser radiation patterns together with an associated laser radiation-pattern generator or radiation-pattern position sensors. Functional operation groups made up of at least one laser radiation pattern and at least one position sensor interact in such a way when a radiation pattern impinges on the sensor that measured sensor position information values are passed along to computing devices that determine the parameters of a mathematical mechanism model with the aid of these measured values. In the process, at least two different functional operation groups are used to calibrate the mechanism, and at least two calibration objects from different functional operation groups are rigidly connected to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for processing electronic messages. The system includes a communications module configured to interoperate with a plurality of email servers and coupled to a message processing module. The message processing module is configured to identify inbound messages and process such messages based on statistical analysis, user training, and shared rules. The system is compatible with most existing email clients and servers. The invention also relates to methods for processing messages and methods for training message processing systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for processing electronic messages. The system includes a communications module configured to interoperate with a plurality of email servers and coupled to a message processing module. The message processing module is configured to identify inbound messages and process such messages based on statistical analysis, user training, and shared rules. The system is compatible with most existing email clients and servers. The invention also relates to methods for processing messages and methods for training message processing systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for processing electronic messages. The system includes a communications module configured to interoperate with a plurality of email servers and coupled to a message processing module. The message processing module is configured to identify inbound messages and process such messages based on statistical analysis, user training, and shared rules. The system is compatible with most existing email clients and servers. The invention also relates to methods for processing messages and methods for training message processing systems.

Abstract: An arrangement and a method for the model-based calibration of a mechanism (1) in a workspace with at least three calibration objects that are either designed to be directed radiation patterns (2) together with an associated radiation-pattern generator (3) or radiation-pattern position sensors (4), wherein position sensors (4) provide measured values with position information that are passed along to a computing device, which determines the parameters of a mathematical mechanism model with the aid of these measured values, when a radiation pattern is encountered, characterized in that at least two calibration objects (2, 3) are rigidly connected to one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of memantine and baclofen active ingredients, and also to the method for achieving body weight loss and thereby treating obesity and related co-morbidities by co-administration of baclofen and memantine.

Abstract: In a serial transmission method using a two-wire serial interface, a master device transmits a first synchronous serial signal via the two-wire serial interface to wake-up a slave device followed by an asynchronous data transmission on one of the two-wires of the two-wire serial interface. The asynchronous data signal directly controls a function of the slave device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flow cytometer (10) for in vitro assaying of human or animal whole blood and to an investigation method using the flow cytometer. Enhanced detection properties are achieved by it relative to the prior art cytometers of the same kind. Here, automated beam positioning is also solved. To these ends, collection of light scattered by the cellular components of human or animal whole blood and its transmission to suitable optical sensing elements take place by a coupling member with a particular end construction, in particular through one or more optical fiber bundles. Preparation of a blood sample for the assay, that is, mixing up said human or animal whole blood with appropriate reagents is performed by a hydro-pneumatical unit (12) of a particular design. Moreover, the actual assaying takes place in a flow cell (22) of a particular construction, which assists to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the present flow cytometer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flow cytometer (10) for in vitro assaying of human or animal whole blood and to an investigation method using the flow cytometer. Enhanced detection properties are achieved by it relative to the prior art cytometers of the same kind. Here, automated beam positioning is also solved. To these ends, collection of light scattered by the cellular components of human or animal whole blood and its transmission to suitable optical sensing elements take place by a coupling member with a particular end construction, in particular through one or more optical fiber bundles. Preparation of a blood sample for the assay, that is, mixing up said human or animal whole blood with appropriate reagents is performed by a hydro-pneumatical unit (12) of a particular design. Moreover, the actual assaying takes place in a flow cell (22) of a particular construction, which assists to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the present flow cytometer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile container fitted with a management module comprising a memory and: a break-in detection member for detecting attempts at breaking into the mobile container, the management module being adapted to store time-and-date stamped break-in information in the memory on each occasion that the break-in detection member detects a break-in or an attempted break-in; and a first communications module for dialoguing with a terminal and connected to the memory to send the break-in information stored in the memory to the terminal as soon as communication is set up with the terminal. The container is also fitted with a second communications module suitable for dialoguing with radio frequency labels carried by articles contained in the container.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical combinations for treatment and/or prevention of all sorts, periods and complications of diabetes mellitus in mammals, thus including the pre-diabetic diseases and their complications, optionally including furthermore ischaemic heart disease comprising an effective dose of at least one enzymatic nitric oxide (NO) donor active ingredient and optionally comprising an effective dose of at least one antidiabetic active ingredient, and further optionally comprising usual pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and/or other auxiliaries. The combination may consist of more than one pharmaceutical compositions. The effective doses related to the new insulin-sensitizing effect are considerably lower than the usual doses related to the know effect of most active substances dues to metabolic effects that influence insulin sensitivity in healthy and insulin resistant mammals. The usual dose of NO-donors is necessary when the patient has also ischaemic heart disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to the human therapeutic application of famotidine or its therapeutically acceptable salts for the treatment of depression or symptoms suggesting depression, including somatic depression, unipolar depression, functional diseases of psychic origin, atypical depression, dysthymia, bipolar affective disorders, seasonal depression and persistent mood disorder. The invention also relates to such application of a pharmaceutical composition and its manufacturing.

Abstract: A device and a method for measuring the pose of mechanisms includes at least one effector object fixedly joined to a mechanism (e.g., industrial robot, hexapod) in which the at least one effector object moves along one of several axes. The ideal, effective shape of the at least one effector object is a point, a straight line, a plane, an ellipsoid, a cylinder, a hyperboloid or a combination thereof. The movable effector objects interact with reference objects which are arranged in defined positions relative to the mechanism. The interactions are detected by a suitable sensor. The interactions are detected, only the pertaining joint configuration of the mechanism is transmitted to the information processing unit and evaluated and no further continuous values of measuring parameters are required for the evaluation.

Abstract: A device and a method for measuring the pose of mechanisms includes at least one effector object fixedly joined to a mechanism (e.g., industrial robot, hexapod) in which the at least one effector object moves along one of several axes. The ideal, effective shape of the at least one effector object is a point, a straight line, a plane, an ellipsoid, a cylinder, a hyperboloid or a combination thereof. The movable effector objects interact with reference objects which are arranged in defined positions relative to the mechanism. The interactions are detected by a suitable sensor. Once said interactions are detected, only the pertaining joint configuration of the mechanism is transmitted to the information processing unit and evaluated and no further continuous values of measuring parameters are required for the evaluation.

Abstract: This invention relates to new oxaindene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.The compounds according to the invention are characterized by the general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or benzyloxy,X denotes hydrogen, an aliphatic C.sub.1-4 -acyl or benzoyl or naphthoyl group, optionally substituted by 1 or more nitro or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy group(s) or a group of the formula R.sup.5 R.sup.6 N--R.sup.7 --, wherein R.sup.7 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkylene and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: A lightweight vehicle which is operational on water, mud, marshy areas and other ground surfaces which includes a raised main frame upon which controls are provided for independently rotating at least one pair of drive drums which are mounted on opposite sides of the main frame. The drive drums are of a hollow cylindrical configuration and of a size to provide sufficient buoyancy to allow the vehicle to float on water. Each drive drum is provided with a spiral flute for developing propulsion and is driven by one or more hydraulic motors mounted axially with respect to the drum. Cutter bars are mounted to the frame and extend toward the ends of the drums to prevent debris interference with the drive shafts or bearings on which the drums are mounted.

Abstract: A lightweight floatable vehicle which includes an articulated main frame to which a variety of earthworking and dredging equipment may be mounted and which is supported and propelled by four independently powered, hollow, generally circular pods which are positioned below the main frame. The pods are adjustably mounted to outriggers from the main frame so that the surface contact area of the pods may be altered to adjust the buoyancy, traction and weight distribution of the vehicle. A plurality of cleats are provided along the lower and outer Surfaces of each pod for purposes of providing traction and propulsion.

Abstract: Settling ponds used in strip mining are reclaimed using lightweight amphibious vehicles which are capable of traversing land, water or clay surfaces and wherein the method consists of pumping clay settled in subsurface areas and spreading the clay remotely over crusted surface areas to thereby create stabilized low profile drainage ditches which extend from low level areas of the ponds to the perimeters thereof to allow water drain off to the perimeter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for combusting diesel, gasoline, kerosene, alcohol and other compression ignition fuels in either direct or indirect injection compression auto ignition internal combustion engines which enables such engines to operate at low compressions. The apparatus includes an ignition chamber which functions to receive a portion of the incoming fuel charge thereby concentrating such portion in an area separate from the auxiliary or primary combustion chambers.