Abstract: A sensor assembly for a furniture for detecting an activity of a user of the furniture comprises a light transmitter and a light receiver forming beginning and end of an optical light path connecting the light transmitter and the light receiver. The light receiver is configured to output a reception signal based on a received amount of light. The sensor assembly further comprises an evaluation circuit which is configured to generate a movement signal based on the reception signal or a signal derived from the reception signal, and an oscillating body which is movably mounted in such a way that a movement of the oscillating body results in a change in a property of the light path. The sensor assembly is arranged such that the activity of the user causes the oscillating body to oscillate.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture having at least one actuator for adjusting a component and a control for the actuator comprises a light transmitter and a light receiver which are coupled to one another via an optical light path. An aperture element which is configured to at least partially cover the light path and which is mounted in a movable manner with respect to the light path in such a way that a change in a position of the aperture element results in a change in the covering of the light path. An evaluation circuit regulates a light quantity emitted by the light transmitter to a reference quantity by means of a control signal and generates a deformation signal based on the control signal or on a signal derived from the control signal. The aperture element converts a deformation or movement of the component into a change of position of the aperture element relative to the light path.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions, such as solid oral dosage forms, comprising itraconazole, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the same for treating disorders including, but not limited to, fungal infections.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for an electrically adjustable piece of furniture having at least one actuator for adjusting a component and a control for the actuator comprises a light transmitter and a light receiver which are coupled to one another via an optical light path. An aperture element which is configured to at least partially cover the light path and which is mounted in a movable manner with respect to the light path in such a way that a change in a position of the aperture element results in a change in the covering of the light path. An evaluation circuit regulates a light quantity emitted by the light transmitter to a reference quantity by means of a control signal and generates a deformation signal based on the control signal or on a signal derived from the control signal. The aperture element converts a deformation or movement of the component into a change of position of the aperture element relative to the light path.

Abstract: A linear actuator for a furniture system comprises at least one axial flux motor (5) having a rotor (9), and at least one motion mechanism (6) attached to the rotor (9). The motion mechanism (6) is adapted to cause a linear movement of the linear actuator. An electrically adjustable furniture system comprises at least one such linear actuator. A furniture system arrangement comprises at least one first and at least one second such electrically adjustable furniture system. A method of installing a linear actuator in a furniture system comprises the steps mounting at least one axial flux motor (5), mounting at least one motion mechanism (6), and connecting the at least one motion mechanism (6) to a rotor (9) of the at least one axial flux motor (5).

Abstract: A telescopic linear actuator (2), in particular for a table system, comprises a linear drive (11) which is arranged to move the linear actuator (2) over a total lift (GH), wherein the total lift (GH) is composed of a primary lift (HH) and a secondary lift (NH), and the linear actuator (2) is arranged to move the primary lift (HH) and the secondary lift (NH) sequentially.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions, such as solid oral dosage forms, comprising itraconazole, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the same for treating disorders including, but not limited to, fungal infections.

Abstract: The disclosure provides controlled release compositions comprising tetracyclines and in some embodiments, doxycycline. The controlled release doxycycline compositions of the invention exhibit a superior dissolution profile and provide reduced side effects such as nausea and irritation.

Abstract: An electrically adjustable piece of furniture comprises a first and at least one second actuator for adjusting a component of the piece of furniture and a controller for controlling the first and at least one second actuator. The actuators each have a first element and a second element which are displaceable relative to each other, and a sensor attached to the first element and adapted to measure a distance between the first and second elements. The distance measurement is based on a time-of-flight measurement of a wave. The controller is arranged to determine an absolute position of each actuator from the respectively measured distance.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions, such as solid oral dosage forms, comprising itraconazole, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the same for treating disorders including, but not limited to, fungal infections.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for a furniture for detecting an activity of a user of the furniture comprises a light transmitter and a light receiver forming beginning and end of an optical light path connecting the light transmitter and the light receiver. The light receiver is configured to output a reception signal based on a received amount of light. The sensor assembly further comprises an evaluation circuit which is configured to generate a movement signal based on the reception signal or a signal derived from the reception signal, and an oscillating body which is movably mounted in such a way that a movement of the oscillating body results in a change in a property of the light path. The sensor assembly is arranged such that the activity of the user causes the oscillating body to oscillate.

Abstract: A manual operating element for operating an electrically adjustable piece of furniture includes a handle body comprising a mounting body, a handle section connected to the mounting body and an elastic member operatively connected to the handle section. The mounting body is adapted to be attached to a component of the piece of furniture. The handle section is adapted for gripping by a user. A force sensor is operatively connected to the elastic member and serves to detect a directional force value corresponding to a force applied to the handle section. A touch sensor is used to detect a touch value as a function of the user touching the handle section. A communication unit is arranged to transmit the force value and the touch value or a signal derived from the force value and the touch value to a controller of the piece of furniture.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions, such as solid oral dosage forms, comprising itraconazole, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the same for treating disorders including, but not limited to, fungal infections.

Abstract: A gas spring device of an office chair has a gas spring for height adjustment by means of a movable component and at least one sensor element, which is configured to detect a load and to generate a sensor signal depending on the detected load. In addition, the gas spring device has an electronic circuit adapted to generate user data depending on the at least one sensor signal. The user data represents one or more facts about the usage of the office chair. The at least one sensor element has at least one position sensor which is configured to detect a position of the movable component and to generate a position signal depending on the detected position.

Abstract: A gas spring device of an office chair has a gas spring for height adjustment by means of a movable component and at least one sensor element, which is configured to detect a load and to generate a sensor signal depending on the detected load. In addition, the gas spring device has an electronic circuit adapted to generate user data depending on the sensor signal. The user data represents one or more facts about the usage of the office chair. The at least one sensor element has at least one of the following: A force sensor for detecting a force acting on the gas spring in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the gas spring and generating a force signal therefrom and/or at least one deformation sensor for detecting a deformation of the gas spring device and to generate a deformation signal therefrom.

Abstract: A workplace system comprises a work table, a height-adjustable work chair with a gas spring device, a plurality of sensors, an evaluation unit and a feedback device. At least one of the plurality of sensors is mounted on the worktable. At least one further of the plurality of sensors is mounted on or in the gas spring device and arranged to detect posture data of a user of the work chair. The evaluation unit is configured to receive the posture data and further measurement data from the plurality of sensors, to determine a well-being measure of the user on the basis of a joint evaluation of the received posture data and the measurement data, and to control the feedback device as a function of the well-being measure.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions, such as solid oral dosage forms, comprising itraconazole, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the same for treating disorders including, but not limited to, fungal infections.

Abstract: An electrically adjustable piece of furniture comprises a first and at least one second actuator for adjusting a component of the piece of furniture and a controller for controlling the first and at least one second actuator. The actuators each have a first element and a second element which are displaceable relative to each other, and a sensor attached to the first element and adapted to measure a distance between the first and second elements. The distance measurement is based on a time-of-flight measurement of a wave. The controller is arranged to determine an absolute position of each actuator from the respectively measured distance.

Abstract: In a furniture system with an electrically adjustable piece of furniture, a system component and an energy transmission device, the piece of furniture has at least one actuator for adjusting the piece of furniture and a controller for controlling the actuator. The energy transmission device is arranged on or in the piece of furniture and is adapted to receive energy from a supply network and to deliver it wirelessly. The system component has an electrical energy store for supplying voltage to the system component and a charging circuit for charging the energy store. The charging circuit is adapted to at least partially receive the energy output from the energy transmission device without physical contact with the energy transmission device and to use it to charge the energy store.

Abstract: The disclosure provides controlled release compositions comprising tetracyclines and in some embodiments, doxycycline. The controlled release doxycycline compositions of the invention exhibit a superior dissolution profile and provide reduced side effects such as nausea and irritation.