Abstract: The invention relates to a constant load shear cell and a method for constant loading of a magnetorheological fluid in a constant load shear cell. The constant load shear cell comprises a rotatable shaft (1), to which a rotor plate (2) is fixed. A first gap (5), for accommodating a magnetorheological fluid, is formed between a first side (3) of the rotor plate (2) and a first shear surface (4). A second gap (8), for accommodating the magnetorheological fluid, is formed between a second side (6) of the rotor plate (2) facing away from the first and a second shear surface (7). The constant load shear cell further comprises at least one magnet (9) for generating a magnetic field in the first and second gaps (5, 8).

Abstract: Sterile oil-in-water emulsion containing a water phase, one or more fat soluble ingredient(s) and one or more emulsifiers selected from the group of caseinates.

Abstract: A sealed insulating glass unit comprises two glass sheets held apart by a spacer, optionally with a sealant between the edges of the glass sheets outside the spacer. The insulating glass unit contains an electronic device, having information relating to the origin, manufacture and/or properties of the insulating glass unit capable of being read from the device by means actuated from outside the insulating glass unit. The device is embedded within the spacer or sealant so that it is concealed within the insulating glass unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides new polymer induction bonding technology. Induction heating technologies are utilized to weld, forge, bond or set polymer materials. The invention provides controlled-temperature induction heating of polymeric materials by mixing ferromagnetic particles in the polymer to be heated. Temperature control is obtained by selecting ferromagnetic particles with a specific Curie temperature. The ferromagnetic particles will heat up in an induction field, through hysteresis losses, until they reach their Curie temperature. At that point, heat generation through hysteresis loss ceases. This invention is applicable to bonding thermoplastic materials, wherein only the area to be heated has ferromagnetic particles in it; bonding of thermoset composites, which have been processed with a layer of thermoplastic material on one side; curing of thermoset adhesives or composite resins; or consolidating thermoplastic composites.

Abstract: A femoral slideway and femoral slideway/femur-size template combination is employed to create an installed knee prosthesis that creates a reduced amount of stress in the collateral ligaments relative to previous prosthesis. In one embodiment, the reduced stress is achieved by employing a femoral slideway/femur-size template combination which results in installation of a femoral slideway which has a smaller dorsal-ventral dimension than a corresponding dimension of the femur prior to resection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for assembling insulating glass panes filled with a gas other than air. According to said method, —a first glass sheet (13) and a second glass sheet (14) that is provided with a spacer (38) are arranged in a vertical or inclined position so as to face each other without the first glass sheet (13) touching the spacer (38); —a chamber that encloses the intermediate space between the glass sheets (13, 14) is formed by disposing a belt (7) which seals the bottom of the chamber on the bottom edge of the glass sheet arrangement while at least one sealing device (22) is placed next to the protruding edges of the glass sheet arrangement, respectively, said sealing device (22) extending downward from a point located above the belt (7) to the belt (7) while forming a forward and a rear end of the chamber; —the gas that is different from air is introduced into the chamber from below and the insulating glass pane is closed by moving the glass sheets (13.

Abstract: A femoral slideway and a femoral slideway/femur-size template combination is employed to create an installed knee prosthesis that creates a reduced amount of stress in the collateral ligaments relative to previous prostheses. In one embodiment, the reduced stress is achieved by employing a femoral slideway/femur-size template combination which results in installation of a femoral slideway which has a smaller dorsal-ventral dimension than a corresponding dimension of the femur prior to resection.

Abstract: A method has been described here for assembling insulating glass panes from two or more than two glass sheets (31, 32), which are filled with a gas other than air, in a device with two plates facing each other (1, 2), which are arranged parallel to each other vertically or inclined and their mutual distance can be changed, with a horizontal conveyor (3) with a conveying direction (4) arranged near the lower edge of the plates (1, 2) along the length of the lower edges of the plates (1, 2), having a first sealing device (5) and a second sealing device (6), which are positioned at the protruding edges of both the plates (1, 2) or near these edges or between the plates (1, 2) and can extend between the horizontal conveyor (3) and a point lying above the horizontal conveyor (3), and having means for feeding a gas other than air into a chamber, which is delimited on both the sides by the two plates (1, 2) and by the two sealing devices (5, 6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for treating surfaces of metallic strip material (1), especially for pickling rolled material, in a treatment channel (2), with a pickling medium (3) containing acid. Jets (4) are set in the direction in which the strip is transported (5) at the entrance to the channel (2a) and in the opposite direction that in which the strip is transported at the exit of the channel (2b). The aim of the invention is to produce a closed liquid film with some turbulence on the surface of the strip. Said film should be maintained as far as the exit (2b) of the channel. To this end, additional jets (4) between the channel entrance (2a) and the channel exit (2b) are oriented in the opposite direction to the direction in which the strip is transported (5) and the pickling medium (3) is further delayed in flowing out at the channel exit (2b) by mechanical resistance devices (7) situated in the path of the transport channel (6).

Abstract: A wing for a door or for a window comprising a wing frame and an insulating-glass pane mounted in the wing frame, wherein an interspace is enclosed by at least two glass panels held at a spacing one from the other, the interspace being sealed from penetration of humidity by a primary sealant provided in the marginal area of the glass panels between the latter; and wherein a firm bond is realized between the two glass panels by use of a secondary sealant; the wing frame having an inside, an outside, a mounting side and a glazing side in which a groove is formed for receiving the insulating-glass pane, the width of the groove being greater than the thickness of the insulating-glass pane, whereby a gap remains in the door or window wing on both sides of the insulating-glass pane, which gap needs to be closed.

Abstract: The present invention provides new polymer induction bonding technology. Induction heating technologies are utilized to weld, forge, bond or set polymer materials. The invention provides controlled-temperature induction heating of polymeric materials by mixing ferromagnetic particles in the polymer to be heated. Temperature control is obtained by selecting ferromagnetic particles with a specific Curie temperature. The ferromagnetic particles will heat up in an induction field, through hysteresis losses, until they reach their Curie temperature. At that point, heat generation through hysteresis loss ceases. This invention is applicable to bonding thermoplastic materials, wherein only the area to be heated has ferromagnetic particles in it; bonding of thermoset composites, which have been processed with a layer of thermoplastic material on one side; curing of thermoset adhesives or composite resins; or consolidating thermoplastic composites.

Abstract: The present invention provides new polymer induction bonding technology. Induction heating technologies are utilized to weld, forge, bond or set polymer materials. The invention provides controlled-temperature induction heating of polymeric materials by mixing ferromagnetic particles in the polymer to be heated. Temperature control is obtained by selecting ferromagnetic particles with a specific Curie temperature. The ferromagnetic particles will heat up in an induction field, through hysteresis losses, until they reach their Curie temperature. At that point, heat generation through hysteresis loss ceases. This invention is applicable to bonding thermoplastic materials, wherein only the area to be heated has ferromagnetic particles in it; bonding of thermoset composites, which have been processed with a layer of thermoplastic material on one side; curing of thermoset adhesives or composite resins; or consolidating thermoplastic composites.

Abstract: Disclosed are coatings, films, and articles of manufacture comprising or derived from compositions that are produced by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using said coatings, films, and articles of manufacture, including electro-optical implementations.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems for the application of heat to an area of the body of a mammal, a system including a device fabricated from or coated with a material comprising of a non-metal matrix and susceptor particles, a non-invasive inductor and magnetic circuit for heating the particles by transmitting an alternating magnetic field (AMF), and an alternating current generator that provides an alternating current to the inductor. Also disclosed are methods related to the non-invasive application of heat to mammalian tissue. These systems and methods are useful where heat must be applied in a controlled manner to avoid undesired damage to tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging the water in an optionally substituted polythiophene dispersion with a specific mixture of organic solvents. The resulting compositions exhibit improved electrical conductivity, optical transparency, environmental stability, excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates and processing characteristics. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.

Abstract: In a system for the surface treatment of strips passing continuously through the system, in which the strip passes through a tank filled with the treatment liquid and closed by a cover, the bottom of the tank is designed as a trough in the transverse direction with an essentially horizontal central section and slanting sections descending from the center toward both sides.

Abstract: A femoral slideway and a femoral slideway/femur-size template combination is employed to create an installed knee prosthesis that creates a reduced amount of stress in the collateral ligaments relative to previous prostheses. In one embodiment, the reduced stress is achieved by employing a femoral slideway/femur-size template combination which results in installation of a femoral slideway which has a smaller dorsal-ventral dimension than a corresponding dimension of the femur prior to resection.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.