Abstract: A variable flow rate valve system adjusts flow rate using the flow medium itself by creating differential pressures that determine a position of a valve member in relation to an associated valve seat. The valve system includes a diaphragm that divides a valve chamber into a control chamber and a flow chamber connected with an inlet. A valve body is connected with the diaphragm and cooperates with a valve seat to modulate flow from the inlet to an outlet and through the flow chamber. A first pilot valve in a first bypass extends between the outlet and the control chamber, and a second pilot valve in a second bypass extends between the inlet and the control chamber. The valves are controlled to selectively open or close respective bypasses to vary the flow through the flow chamber between a fully open and a fully closed condition in response to a control signal.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives where R—R6, X, Y and Z have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof, are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a bundle of tubes, which can be inserted into a tubular housing. Exhaust gas can flow through the tubes. A coolant duct can be arranged between the tubes. The bundle of tubes can have at least one grid-like securing structure which supports the bundle in the housing. The behavior of the heat exchanger with respect to vibrations is affected by outwardly curved metallic springs attached to the bundle of tubes which may be deformed in the opposite direction to the insertion direction of the bundle into the housing. The spring force is directed against the housing in order to dampen vibrations. The heat exchanger can also include an elastic device for permitting a change in length caused by temperature changes.

Abstract: Described are merocyanine derivatives of formula wherein R2 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; a cyano group; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them form a —(CH2)m— ring which is optionally interrupted by —O— or by —NR7—; R4 is a cyano group; or -Q1-R5; Q1 is —COO—; —CONH—; —CO—; —SO2—; or —CONR6—; R5 is C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl-substituted C6-C20aryl; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; R7 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; the cyclohexene radical C is not substituted or substituted by one or more C1-C5alkyl; m is from 3 to 7; n is from 2 to 4; and o is from 2 to 4.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives where R-R6, X, Y and Z have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof, are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: In a method and a computer system for controlling an industrial robot, multiple data packets are received by the computer system, each of the data packets having a destination address with different priority classes being associated therewith in advance by the computer system. A chronological association of tasks with the resources of the computer system is made for processing the individual received data packets, based on the relevant priority class of the destination address of a received data packet.

Abstract: A drive unit for a hair cutting machine comprises a driving motor that includes a substantially U-shaped stator which has a first leg, a second leg, and at least one additional leg located between the first leg and the second leg, at least one field coil which can be disposed on the at least one additional leg, and an armature. Lateral air gap sections are formed between the first and second leg and the armature while central air gap sections are formed between the additional leg and the armature. The central air gap sections and the lateral air gap sections extend at an angle from a longitudinal axis. A first nose, which faces away from the additional leg, is arranged at the end of the first leg, while a notch, which faces the additional leg and corresponds to the first nose, is arranged on the second leg.

Abstract: The instant invention refers to the use of a concentrated aqueous polymer dispersion with an average particle size of less than 1000 nm comprising (a) a polymer carrier prepared by heterophase radical polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of (b) an oil-soluble organic UV absorber selected from the class of p-aminobenzoic acid derivatives; salicylic acid derivatives; benzophenone derivatives; diphenyl acrylate derivatives; benzofuran derivatives; polymeric UV absorbers, comprising one or more organosilicon radicals; cinnamic acid derivatives; camphor derivatives; s-triazine derivatives; trianilino-s-triazine derivatives; menthyl anthranilates; and benzotriazole derivatives; wherein the weight ratio of the oil-soluble organic UV absorber (b) to polymer carrier (a) is greater than 50 parts UV absorber per 100 parts of carrier; for the protection of human and animal hair and skin against the damaging effect of UV radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated detergent composition and a process of manufacturing thereof. More in detail the present invention refers to a coated detergent tablet wherein the coating is applied to the tablet by bringing a powder coating material in direct contact with the tablet and thereafter equalizing the powder particles in a way that a homogenous “fused” coating (film) layer is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat exchanger including a stack of plates which form ducts. Each of the plates can have at least two openings which, in the plate stack, form at least one collecting duct and one distributor duct which connect the ducts in terms of flow. A base plate can be arranged on the plate stack and can have a seal for sealing off the heat exchanger and a flow deflector for manipulating flow through the heat exchanger. The seal and the flow deflector can form a common component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a composition, comprising a micronised insoluble organic UV absorber, which method comprises grinding the insoluble organic UV absorber, in coarse particle form, in a grinding apparatus comprising yttrium-stabilized zirconium oxide grinding beads, in the presence of alkyl polyglucoside having the formula CnH2n+1O(C6H10O5)xH, in which n is an integer ranging from 8 to 16 and x is the mean polymerisation level of the glucoside moiety (C6H10O5) and ranges from 1.4 to 1.6, or an ester thereof and in the presence of an antifoam agent as dispersingagent auxiliary.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) a micronized sparingly soluble organic benzophenone derivative of formula (1), selected from the crystal modifications (B) and (C), wherein the crystal modification (B) is characterized by a peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern at a d-spacing of about 7.70; and wherein the crystal modification (C) is characterized by a peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern at a d-spacing of about 7.06; and (b) a dispersing agent selected from anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants; for protecting the human skin from browning and skin aging. The new crystal modification (C) represents a thermodynamically stable compound of formula (1) at 25° C. This modification is therefore suitable in dispersions comprising micro-fine particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an effective photo-stabilizing amount of stabilizing agent (a) selected from a diphenylacrylate UV filter (a1), a benzylidene amphor derivative (a2), an organosiloxane comprising benzalemalonate groups (a3), a fluoren derivative (a4), and a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid derivative (a5) for improving the stability with respect to UV radiation of a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a UV filter combination of at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative (b) and of at least one specific amino-substituted 2-hydroxybenzophenone derivative (c).

Abstract: A device for processing a flat material web including a sensor for detecting processing marks of the material web is provided. A control unit assigns a first location information to each detected processing mark. Furthermore, the control unit and a processing unit assign a second location information to the time of processing of the processing mark. Both pieces of location information are calculated together by the control unit to determine a correcting value. A processing position of the material web is corrected by the correcting value.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1) for stabilizing UV-sensitive active ingredients like dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive device for driving optical pick-up unit, which comprises an optical pick-up unit (OPU) for reading the information recorded on a disk; a pick-shaft for guiding the OPU's moving direction; two guiding elements which are provided on the pick-shaft and connected with the OPU for moving the OPU on the pick-shaft along its direction; a gear rack for driving the OPU moving forward and back; and a gear wheel for driving the gear rack; the drive device is characterized that the gear wheel engages with the gear rack always outside the area between the two guiding elements during the movement of the OPU.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives where R—R6, X, Y and Z have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof, are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wind-powered watercraft in which a free-flying kite-type wind-attacked element that is provided with a profiled wing and is used as the exclusive, an auxiliary, or an emergency drive unit is connected to the vessel only via one traction rope, said traction rope optionally fanning out into a number of holding ropes. The wind-attacked element can be modified via at least one active drive element that is disposed thereupon and is effectively connected thereto by modifying the aerodynamic effect thereof in order to be guided into a given position relative to the watercraft or to dynamically maneuver.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives where R-R6, X, Y and Z have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof, are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives where R-R6, X, Y and Z have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof, are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.