Abstract: A composition comprises ?-pinene, borneol, cinnamic aldehyde, citral, d-limonene, eucalyptol, eugenol, farnesol, linalool, thymol, and vanillin. In addition, a method for use of the composition as an antibacterial and antiviral agent is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collector/distribution assembly is provided for use with a product supply tank having a bottom outlet, comprising a housing having a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, said housing having an open top for receiving product from the bottom outlet of the product supply tank, an open bottom and at least one pair of side by side loading zones comprising a left loading zone and a right loading zone; a number of left pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each left pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding left loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the left loading zone; a number of right pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each right pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding right loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the right loading zone; and at least one air stream selector device comprising a shaped diverter operable to be positioned at the bottom of the housing; whereby when the at least one air

Abstract: Embodiments related to solar modules and their manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a solar module may include first and second solar cells with first and second interconnection wires disposed on upper and lower surfaces of one and/or both of the solar cells, and a cross-connect wire disposed between the solar cells and electrically connected to the first and second interconnection wires. A portion of each of the first and second interconnection wires may be removed to electrically isolate the upper surfaces from the lower surfaces of each solar cell while retaining an electrical connection between the upper surface of one cell with the lower surface of the adjoining solar cell through the cross-connect wire. In some embodiments, the first and second interconnection wires may be arranged as a plurality of offset wires located on opposing sides of the solar cells which may reduce stresses applied to the solar cells.

Abstract: A collector/distribution assembly is provided for use with a product supply tank having a bottom outlet, comprising a housing having a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, said housing having an open top for receiving product from the bottom outlet of the product supply tank, an open bottom and at least one pair of side by side loading zones comprising a left loading zone and a right loading zone; a number of left pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each left pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding left loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the left loading zone; a number of right to pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each right pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding right loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the right loading zone; and at least one air stream selector device comprising a shaped diverter operable to be positioned at the bottom of the housing; whereby when the at least one

Abstract: A spur gear arrangement includes a spur gear, and two flange bushings configured to rotatably support the spur gear on a shaft, with each flange bushing including a flange. A lubricating film is provided between an inner side of the spur gear and each of the flange bushings. Two supporting bodies are arranged on the shaft, with the flange bushings being respectively arranged with their flange on the supporting bodies for axially bracing the spur gear.

Abstract: A mounting of an intermediate shaft of a gearbox includes a gear element disposed between a first shaft end and a second shaft end of the intermediate shaft. A first radial bearing is disposed at the first shaft end of the intermediate shaft, a second radial bearing is disposed at the second shaft end of the intermediate shaft, a first axial bearing is disposed at the first shaft end of the intermediate shaft, and a second axial bearing is disposed at the second shaft end of the intermediate shaft.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a receiving groove formed on a rotor of an axial flow machine, the receiving groove serving to receive a blade root of a rotor blade is provided. In the method, an elongate base body of a machining tool, the base body having an abrasive surface at least in regions, is introduced into the receiving groove and therein is moved back and forth while machining is performed, wherein the outer contour of the base body is adapted to the contour of the receiving groove to be cleaned, in such a manner that when the base body is in the state inserted in the receiving groove it contacts the wall of the receiving groove in a substantially form-fitting manner such that it acts as a guide body during the back-and-forth movement. Also provided is a machining tool for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A device comprising a support part is disclosed. The support part is configured to receive a tip holder, a liquid waste container and a multiwell plate. The multiwell plate comprises at least one row of vessels which comprise a closed bottom and an open top. A method of removing liquid waste during magnetic separation using such a device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A holding arrangement for multiple electrodes, with at least two holding frames, which can be stacked flat one on top of another. With the holding arrangement, a large number of electrodes, which also form more than one stack spark gap, can be arranged especially simply relative to one another, such that, in the individual holding frames, in each case at least two recesses for accommodating one electrode per recess are formed next to one another, whereby the contour of the individual recesses is matched to the outside dimensions of the individual electrodes, and in that the individual holding frames can be connected to one another.

Abstract: A surge protection device with stack spark gaps, whereby a stack spark gap is formed from multiple electrodes and insulating elements that are arranged between the electrodes, with an ignition switch for influencing the ignition behavior of the stack spark gaps, with a first electrically conductive clamping element and with a second electrically conductive clamping element, whereby the clamping elements are arranged on opposite sides of the stack spark gaps, with at least one connecting element by which the clamping elements are connected to one another, and with connection elements for electrical connection of the stack spark gaps.

Abstract: An arrangement of stack spark gaps, whereby a stack spark gap has multiple electrodes and insulating elements that are arranged between the electrodes, with a first electrically conductive clamping element and a second electrically conductive clamping element, whereby the two clamping elements are arranged opposite to the front ends of the stack spark gaps, with at least one connecting element, by which the two clamping elements are connected to one another, and with connection elements for electrical connection to the stack spark gaps. A device is provided for holding the stack spark gaps together and having them make contact. Three stack spark gaps are arranged beside one another between the two clamping elements, at least one of which is electrically conductive, and the two clamping elements are connected to one another electrically via the connecting element and are arranged with the spark gaps so as to form a star circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as active substance betahistine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of otological or neurological disorders in a human subject by intranasal application.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a vacuum arrangement may comprise the following: a first dehydration chamber and a second dehydration chamber, which are gas-separated from one another; a substrate transfer chamber for changing clocked substrate transport into continuous substrate transport towards the second dehydration chamber; a first high-vacuum pump of gas-transfer type for evacuating the first dehydration chamber; and a second high-vacuum pump of gas-binding type for evacuating the second dehydration chamber; wherein the first dehydration chamber is, with respect to the substrate transport, arranged between the second dehydration chamber and the substrate transfer chamber.

Abstract: A collector/distribution assembly is provided for use with a product supply tank having a bottom outlet, comprising a housing having a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, said housing having an open top for receiving product from the bottom outlet of the product supply tank, an open bottom and at least one pair of side by side loading zones comprising a left loading zone and a right loading zone; a number of left pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each left pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding left loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the left loading zone; a number of right to pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each right pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding right loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the right loading zone; and at least one air stream selector device comprising a shaped diverter operable to be positioned at the bottom of the housing; whereby when the at least one

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to formulations comprising at least one pressure generating vehicle along with at least one skincare active agent in a container such that the pressure generating vehicle would eject the formulation as foam, whipped cream or a similar form upon application of external pressure on the container.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement of a helical spur gear which is non-rotatably arranged on a transmission shaft includes two conical sliding bearings configured for support of the transmission shaft. Each of the sliding bearings defines a cone angle, with the cone angle of one of the sliding bearings being different than the cone angle of the other one of the sliding bearings.

Abstract: A gripping device for handling sample containers is presented. The gripping device comprises a number of fingers having non-gripping surfaces adapted to reduce adhesion between the non-gripping surfaces and labels. A sample container processing system comprising such a gripping device is also presented.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as active substance betahistine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of otological or neurological disorders in a human subject by intranasal application.

Abstract: A method for mounting and/or dismantling turbine components is provided. According to this method, a crane is fastened to a turbine casing half in the area of the joint, and at least one component such as for example a turbine blade is brought into its mounted position and/or is removed from its mounted position by means of the crane. For this purpose, the crane has a tower with a multiple section jib having a plurality of segments, thereby allowing the components to be positioned accurately for mounting/dismantling. The mobile crane is connected to the turbine casing half by means of an adapter. The adapter has a fastening pin which is held in place by means of an existing through-bore in the turbine casing half. For the purpose of mounting the mobile crane, the adapter has a baseplate. For rotational locking of the crane, a securing element is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as active substance betahistine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of otological or neurological disorders in a human subject by intranasal application.