Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate being at least partially coated with a coating comprising at least a first layer and a second layer. The first layer and the second layer comprise amorphous hydrogenated carbon. The first layer has a first Eo4 optical band gap and the second layer has a second Eo4 optical band gap. The said second Eo4 optical band gap is smaller than said first Eo4 optical band gap. The invention further relates to a method to deposit such a coating on a substrate.

Abstract: A nuclear reactor including a vessel configured to hold a reactor core, a primary circuit cooling the reactor, a reactor pit in which the vessel is placed, an annular channel surrounding a lower portion of the vessel in the reactor pit, the channel configured to act as a thermal shield in normal operation and to ascend flow of a liquid in event of an accident, a reserve of liquid capable of filling the reactor pit, a reactor containment, a chamber collecting steam generated at an upper end of the reactor pit, the chamber being separate from the containment, a circulating pump capable of generating a forced convection of the liquid in the annular channel, and a lobe pump or steam piston machine or turbine for actuating the circulating pump and capable of generating forced convection by the collected steam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable barrier network comprising at least two polypeptides, one being anionic and the other one cationic. The invention also relates to applicators and kits comprising components to be used to create said biodegradable barrier network. The invention also relates to the use of said applicator or kit in therapy, such as in medicine, veterinary medicine and horticulture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a congestion control method for a communication system supporting layered radio channel structure for communication between at least a first communication device and a second communication device, the layered structure comprising at least a physical layer and a medium access layer. The communication system is arranged to offer a first type of service with a first priority order and a second type of service with a second priority order, in the communication system messages comprising a preamble and a payload can be transmitted between devices, each message being separated by at least a period corresponding to a minimum allowable period between two messages.

Abstract: Solid state, thin film, electrochemical devices (10) and methods of making the same are disclosed. An exemplary device 10 includes at least one electrode (14) and an electrolyte (16) deposited on the electrode (14). The electrolyte (16) includes at least two homogenous layers of discrete physical properties. The two homogenous layers comprise a first dense layer (15) and a second porous layer (16).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing copolymer dispersions made of alkylene oxides and glycidyl ethers according to formula (I) in which R1 is hydrogen or a C1-C4-alkyl radical, R2 and R4 are an alkyl or aryl radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and R3 is an alkyl or aryl radical having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, which may also contain heteroatoms. A is an alkylene unit having 2 to 6 carbon atoms. In formula (1), x is a number from 0 to 10, y is a number from 0 to 10, n is a number from 0 to 100, k is a number from 1 to 100, R5 is an acid group or hydrogen, and m is a number from 1 to 500, with the proviso that (y+n) must be at least 1.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transmitting a signal having a desired phase at the device are disclosed. The systems and methods further include determining a signal path length to a device over a transmission line and adding a delay to a signal to be transmitted over the transmission line. The determination is made in response to determining the path length to the device.

Abstract: A method of minimizing mechanical resonance in an assembly during formation of a vibration-welded joint therein includes positioning work pieces such that they are directly adjacent to each other, and generating a set of control signals that cause one or more sonotrode weld heads to vibrate. A waveform characteristic of a mechanical oscillation of the sonotrode(s) and weld head(s) is varied to minimize the mechanical resonance occurring in the assembly, such as a multi-cell battery for a vehicle. An apparatus for forming the welded joint includes at least one sonotrode having a weld head or heads formed integrally therewith, and a weld controller. The controller is connected to a converter, sonotrode(s), and weld head(s), with the mechanical oscillation occurring in the sonotrode(s) and weld head(s). Variation of the control signals during formation of the welded joint varies a waveform characteristic of the mechanical oscillation, thus minimizing the mechanical resonance.

Abstract: A surface covering comprising a substrate and a top coating characterized in that the top coating comprises particles with a conductive coating having a mean size between 0.1 and 50 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for damping vibrations on chassis bearings of motor vehicles, and a device for implementing the process. A process and a device are to be presented with which outstanding vibration damping and vibration isolation and noise insulation can be achieved over a wide frequency range with consideration of the driving states and roadway conditions which occur in motor vehicles. For this purpose it is proposed that the driving state of the motor vehicle and/or the roadway conditions are detected by way of sensors and that the at least one chassis bearing is modified to different characteristics to change its stiffness and/or damping depending on the detected parameters.

Abstract: A surface covering comprising between 5 and 50% w/w of thermoplastic material, between 5 and 50% w/w of elastomer material, between 5 and 20% w/w of a high styrene resin, between 25 and 70% w/w of filler and between 1% and 10% w/w of vulcanisation system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a CT imaging system for determining the flow of a substance within an object, wherein the CT imaging system comprises a polychromatic X-ray source and an energy-resolving X-ray detector for obtaining detection signals depending on the X-ray radiation after passing through the object. A calculation unit (12) determines a k-edge 5 component of the substance from the detection signals, and a reconstruction unit (13) reconstructs a time series of k-edge image from the determined k-edge component. A flow determination unit (14) determines flow values indicative for the flow within the object from the time series of k-edge images.

Abstract: An electric lamp is provided with a base at one end, having an outer bulb supported in a base, and at least one integral lamp, held inside the outer bulb by means of a mounting clip, the mounting clip being fixed on a stem, and the stem having a lower region and an upper region, and the cross-sectional area of the upper region being smaller than the cross-sectional area of the lower region, wherein the mounting clip is fixed on the upper region of the stem.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic non-human animals, tissues or cells derived therefrom and methods of producing them. The transgenic non-human animals or tissues or cells derived therefrom provide a system capable of expressing human proteins responsible for drug metabolism in place of the homologous endogenous non-human animal proteins and for the controlled expression of human genes introduced into the animal so that the expression of the human genes is regulated in a manner more closely analogous to that seen in vivo in humans. One aspect of the invention relates to the use of a human DNA sequence comprising at least part of introns 6 and/or 7 of the human PXR gene.

Abstract: A coordinate measurement instrument includes an optical distance measurement device (200, 300) for measuring the distance from an auxiliary measurement means (5) which can move in space, a zoom camera (106), which can rotate with respect to at least two axes, with a zoom lens, and an overview camera (104) for coarse localization of the auxiliary measurement means (5). A light exit and light receiving optical system (101, 102) of the distance measurement device (200, 300), the zoom camera (106) and the overview camera (104) are arranged on a shared carrier (1) which can rotate with respect to at least two axes (A, Z). The optical axis (111) of the distance measurement device (200, 300) and the optical axis of the overview camera (104), preferably extend coaxially outside the coordinate measurement instrument.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I in which A, L, M, Q2, Q3, Q4, R1, R5, Ra, Rb, Rc, W, X, Y, Z1, Z2, Z3 are defined in the description, the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are of potential utility in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions, in particular, in the treatment and/or prevention of pain. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds as medicaments, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their preparation.

Abstract: A hearing apparatus for adjusting a hearing aid and an associated method. The apparatus includes at least one hearing aid and at least one external unit which can exchange data with the hearing aid. It further includes a first memory unit in the external unit which stores a point in time and a hearing situation at which at least one predeterminable algorithm for signal processing is activated, an output unit in the external unit which outputs the stored points in time and hearing situations, an input unit in the external unit for entering a measure of evaluation which expresses the satisfaction of a hearing aid wearer with the activated algorithm, and a modification unit in the hearing aid for changing at least one parameter of the algorithm as a function of the measure of evaluation. The hearing aid user is able to evaluate and change the setting of their hearing aid retrospectively for specific hearing situations.

Abstract: Shaft tool with an adjustable cutting diameter, which permits improved handling. A rotating shaft tool, in particular a multi-stage reamer, with a first shaft part, equipped with a first cutting head comprising e.g. several cutting blades and a recess in the first shaft part, in which a second shaft part is positioned in the axis of the first shaft part, the second shaft part having a second cutting head with e.g. several blades and the diameter of the first cutting head being adjustable. The second shaft can be rotated in the first shaft part and the rotation in relation to one another creates a fixed connection between the shaft parts. This permits the connection between the two shaft parts and thus in particular the diameter of the first cutting head to be modified even though the shaft tool is inserted into e.g. a spindle of a machine tool.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel hydroxy-methyl isoxazole derivatives of formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as described herein, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The active compounds of the present invention have affinity and selectivity for GABA A ?5 receptor. Further the present invention is concerned with the manufacture of the active compounds of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: An auxiliary device for equipping the main boom of a mobile crane with an auxiliary boom, wherein a support is mounted near the head of the main boom, by means of which the lifting cable of the main boom may be run to a connection point on the auxiliary boom. The invention further relates to a method for equipping with an auxiliary boom.