Abstract: An application device (1) for applying a viscous material onto a substrate and a method for producing the application device (1). The application device (1) includes a ventilation device having an insert (19), which is connected air-tightly to an inner container (3) in the region of a discharge opening (18). An annular gap is formed between the insert (19) and a neck region (6) of the outer casing (2), through which annular gap air can flow from outside into an intermediate space between the outer casing (2) and the inner container (3) and vice versa. The connection between an applicator (4) and the outer casing (2) is also permeable to air and the applicator (4) includes a sealing means (25) that seals off the inner volume of the inner container (3) in an air-tight and leak-proof manner from the intermediate space.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle, comprising a chassis having a frame, a first tractive element, and a first suspension system coupled with the first tractive element and the chassis. The first suspension system may comprise a first knuckle coupled with the first tractive element, and a first strut-damper coupled with the first knuckle and the chassis, the first strut-damper extending between the chassis and the first knuckle. The first suspension system may also include a first control arm coupled with the first knuckle and the frame member, and a torsion bar coupled with the chassis at a first end of the torsion bar. The torsion bar may extend in a direction substantially parallel with the frame member, where the torsion bar may be configured to support a portion of a mass of the electrified vehicle in response to displacement of the first tractive element relative to the chassis.

Abstract: Generating and assigning metadata relating to action objects which arise in audio and/or visual media contents. The action objects are visual and/or audible objects or elements which can be perceived by a viewer and/or listener in audio and/or visual media contents and which originate from different production steps of the audio and/or visual media contents.

Abstract: A device for arrangement on a body comprising an essentially rotation-symmetric portion. The device comprises at least one interface that comprises two clamps with at least one pivot axis, each clamp comprising a clamp tip, the respective clamp tip being arranged opposite of the at least one pivot axis and the pivot axis being arranged fixed in relation to a base structure comprised by the device. The clamps are configured to be pivoted around the at least one pivot axis between a first position and a second position, respectively, wherein in the first position, the clamp tips are spaced further from each other than in the second position. A support structure is arranged between the clamps. A support rope system has at least one support rope, with at least one support rope of the rope system being connected to a tensioning element fixed with respect to the base structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining and/or monitoring a process variable, for example, temperature, flow or flow velocity, of a medium in a containment includes a temperature sensor for registering temperature securable to an outer surface of the wall of the containment, at least one connection line for electrical contacting of the temperature sensor, and securement means for a releasable securing of the temperature sensor and a temperature sensor-near section of the connection line to the outer surface of the wall of the containment. According to the present disclosure, at least the section of the connection line is securable to the outer surface of the wall of the containment such that the section extends parallel with the wall of the and is in thermal contact with the wall of the containment.

Abstract: A dialysis machine, in particular a peritoneal dialysis machine, has a heating device for heating a container containing a dialysis solution, in particular a peritoneal dialysis solution. The heating device is configured such that the heating of the dialysis solution by the heating device takes place non-uniformly at points.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of loading a medical device, in particular to a dialysis device, and preferably a peritoneal dialysis device, which comprises a device control and a user interface, wherein at least one fluid-filled container is connected to a corresponding interface of the device, wherein at least one property of the container is checked by the device before or during its connection and the measured value is compared with least one desired value stored in the device control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for continuous production of cationic lipids. Said cationic lipids are particularly useful in combination with other lipid components for forming lipid nanoparticles with oligonucleotides (e.g. mRNA) to facilitate delivery of therapeutically active nucleic acids.

Abstract: One or more wireless stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring wireless stations, i.e., direct communication between the wireless stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to reciprocating service between two or more wireless stations. The reciprocating service embodiments described herein provide a mechanism through which devices can participate in a same service instant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for the analysis of cultured cells, comprising a plurality of culture vessels, optical sensors and a detection system with detectors for determining a physico-chemical parameter in a culture vessel and for imaging the morphology of cells in a vessel. The device comprises a microscope adapted to be moved and having an optical path provided with switching means to switch between an optical path for determining a physico-chemical parameter and an optical path for imaging the morphology of cells.

Abstract: A method of formfree printing a three-dimensional object in layers with at least one printing material includes outputting printing material in at least one printing material string in string-shape via at least one printing head; receiving, via a printing platen, at least one printing material string output by the at least one printing head; providing a rod-shaped heating device movably arranged over the printing platen; controlling the rod-shaped heating device, via a heat controller, to emit a heat irradiation directed to the printing platen to heat the at least one printing material string to a reaction temperature to trigger a chemical reaction of the at least one printing material of the at least one printing material string; providing at least one motor coupled to the rod-shaped heating device to move it over the printing platen; and controlling the at least one motor, via a motor controller, to move the rod-shaped heating device over the printing platen to harden the at least one printing material stri

Abstract: A curable silicone elastomer composition is disclosed. The composition comprises one or more non-fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane polymers and silica filler. The silica filler is at least partially treated with a fluorinated hydrophobing treating agent. Also provided is a method of making the composition and its use in the manufacture of insulators for high voltage applications, especially high voltage direct current (HVDC) applications and accessories such as cable joints, cable terminal applications, and connectors. The fluorinated hydrophobing treating agents are selected from one or more silanol terminated fluorinated siloxane oligomer(s) having from 2 to 20 siloxane units, and/or one or more fluorinated silane diol(s), and/or one or more fluorinated trialkoxy silane(s), and/or one or more fluorinated silazane(s), or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for delivering mobile locker cabinets loaded with postal items to automatic parcel stations and for collecting empty mobile locker cabinets from automatic parcel stations by means of a delivery vehicle having a cargo space. In order to reduce the outlay associated with logistics of locker cabinets and thus to reduce the associated costs of logistics, depending on a delivery route, the locker cabinets loaded with postal items are arranged in a delivery sequence within the cargo space in such a way that a locker cabinet which forms a start of the delivery sequence and a locker cabinet which forms an end of the delivery sequence are accessible directly via a rear loading/unloading opening (8) of the cargo space.

Abstract: A method of formfree printing a three-dimensional object in layers with at least one printing material includes outputting printing material in at least one printing material string in string-shape via at least one printing head; receiving, via a printing platen, at least one printing material string output by the at least one printing head; providing a rod-shaped heating device movably arranged over the printing platen; controlling the rod-shaped heating device, via a heat controller, to emit a heat irradiation directed to the printing platen to heat the at least one printing material string to a reaction temperature to trigger a chemical reaction of the at least one printing material of the at least one printing material string; providing at least one motor coupled to the rod-shaped heating device to move it over the printing platen; and controlling the at least one motor, via a motor controller, to move the rod-shaped heating device over the printing platen to harden the at least one printing material stri

Abstract: A chassis for an electrically powered vehicle, including a front wheel suspension and a rear wheel suspension, each having longitudinal control arms arranged on both sides and a torsion spring actively connected to the longitudinal control arms. The chassis includes a battery housing receiving a propulsion battery. A front transverse carrier extends between the respective longitudinal control arms of the front wheel suspension, and a rear transverse carrier extends between the respective longitudinal control arms of the rear wheel suspension. The respective transverse carriers are rigidly connected to the battery housing and couple the longitudinal control arms and the torsion spring.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a device for formfree printing a three-dimensional object in layers using at least one printing material includes: at least one printing head to output printing material in at least one printing material string; a printing platen to receive the at least one printing material string output by the at least one printing head; a rod-shaped heating device movably arranged over the printing platen; a heat controller configured to control the rod-shaped heating device to emit a heat irradiation directed to the printing platen to heat the at least one printing material string; at least one motor coupled to the rod-shaped heating device to move it over the printing platen; a motor controller configured to control the at least one motor to move the rod-shaped heating device over the printing platen to harden the at least one printing material string printed on the printing platen.

Abstract: A bearing eye for a leaf spring for sprung support of a vehicle component on a vehicle body of a vehicle may include a through opening and a torsion spring therein, and a first catch. The bearing eye may provide pivotable mounting of the leaf spring on the vehicle body. The torsion spring is twistable relative to the bearing eye and connectable non-rotatably to the vehicle body. The first catch may project radially inwardly into the through opening, and the torsion spring has a second catch that projects radially outwardly into the through opening. The first and second catches may form a locking engagement which, depending on a degree of relative twisting between the bearing eye and the torsion spring, stops the relative twisting.

Abstract: Provided herein is a self-lubricating silicone elastomer composition and a self-lubricating, elastomeric material made therefrom which has a low coefficient of friction and avoids the need for “self-bleeding”. The self-lubricating silicone elastomer composition comprises: (i) 50 to 75% by weight of one or more polydiorganosiloxane polymer(s) containing from 0.01 to 0.1% by weight of alkenyl and/or alkynyl content; (ii) 3 to 15% by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane polymer having ?0.5% by weight of alkenyl or alkynyl content; (iii) 10 to 35% by weight of reinforcing filler; and either or both of (iv) a peroxide catalyst; or (v) a hydrosilylation catalyst package.

Abstract: A process for producing a melamine-formaldehyde foam by heating and foaming an aqueous mixture M using microwave radiation, said mixture M comprising at least one melamine-formal-dehyde precondensate, at least one curative, at least one surfactant, at least one blowing agent and at least one linear polymer with a number average molecular weight Mn in the range from 500 to 10,000 g/mol and at least two functional groups selected from OH, NH2 or COOH as well as a melamine-formaldehyde foam obtainable by this process and its use.

Abstract: A silicone based composition comprises a blend of a non-fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane polymer and a fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane polymer. The composition is useful in the manufacture of insulators for high voltage direct current (HVDC) applications and accessories such as cable joints, cable terminal applications, and connectors. In general, the composition is a curable silicone elastomer composition comprising: (A) a combination of (A)(i) and (A)(ii), where (A)(i) is a non-fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane in an amount of from 50 to 99.5% by weight of component (A) and (A)(ii) is a fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane polymer in an amount of from 0.5 to 50% by weight of component (A); (B) at least one reinforcing filler; and at least one of (C) or (D), where (C) is at least one organohydrogenpolysiloxane (C)(i), at least one hydrosilylation catalyst (C)(ii), and optionally at least one cure inhibitor (C)(iii); or (D) at least one peroxide catalyst.