Abstract: Disclosed is the use of water-soluble graft copolymers prepared by free-radically initiated graft polymerization of 40 to 90% by weight of component (A), selected from the group consisting of monosaccharides, oligosaccaharides, polysaccharides and derivatives thereof, with 5 to 40% by weight of monomers (B), selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10 monocarboxylic acids or the alkali or ammonium salts thereof, and 10 to 50% by weight of monomers (C), selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated N-containing monomers and/or ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing sulfo-groups, in cleaning compositions which, as well as the graft polymer, comprise at least one surfactant component, for hydrophilization and/or improvement of shine retention of hard surfaces which have been brought into contact with these cleaning compositions.

Abstract: An arrangement as well as a method for calibrating a spectrometer for measuring spectral fractions of a substance in the context of chemometrics or chemometric processes with a spectrometric apparatus for measuring spectral fractions of the substance to be examined as well as with a calibration unit, by means of which a calibrating of the spectrometric apparatus and/or measurement data based on measured spectrometric data is performed, characterized by the following steps: a) measuring a totality of spectral fractions X and/or corresponding substance concentrations of the substance to be examined; b) storing the totality of the measured spectral fractions X in a memory module as spectrometric measurement data in the form of a multidimensional coefficient vector; c) automatic extracting, from the totality of the measured spectral fractions X, of spectral fractions Xrel physically relevant for the particular measuring procedure via an automatically running, iterative, estimation method furnished in the calibrat

Abstract: A system and method retrieve an image using a first computer processor, and transmit the image from the first computer processor to a second remote computer processor. The first computer processor and the second remote computer processor are coupled via a network connection. The image is received at the network connection, and the image is a lightweight operating system that is configured to be stored in and execute in a virtual memory coupled to the second remote computer processor. The second remote computer processor is not equipped with additional hardware or an agent to receive or execute the image.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for use in a deepwell submersible pump, the pump and a method of pumping a geothermal fluid. The bearing assembly is constructed to include a lubricant conveying mechanism, a bearing sleeve and a multilayer bushing. The lubricant is forced between the bushing and a bearing sleeve by the lubricant conveying mechanism that cooperates with the rotation of a shaft used to connect a power-providing motor with one or more pump impellers. In this way, there exists a substantially continuous lubricant environment between the sleeve and bushing to act in a hydrodynamic fashion.

Abstract: A caisson for submersible pumps and method of operating a pump that is fluidly cooperative with the caisson. The pump discharge and the caisson are fluidly coupled to one another such that upon discharge of a fluid being pumped, the caisson acts as the fluid conduit, thereby removing the need for redundant riser pipes. In one form, the pump is a seawater lift pump for use with floating production storage and offloading (FPSO), offshore platforms or related structures.

Abstract: A power plug system for use with a submersible pump. One embodiment comprises a male plug end, a female plug end, and a plurality of seals. The male plug end comprises a housing and a conductive sleeve. The housing receives an electrically conductive cable and conducts an electric current from the cable to the conductive sleeve. The female plug end comprises a housing, a conductive pin, and a female plug sleeve. The conductive sleeve is radially sealable within the female plug end through a plug end seal of the plurality of seals. The conductive sleeve and the conductive pin are conductively connectable. The female plug sleeve is radially sealable within a complementary plug end through a female plug sleeve seal of the plurality of seals. The conductive pin conductively connects to a conductive lead of the complementary plug end with insertion of the female plug sleeve therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glycerol ether mixture which consists essentially of a) at least one C12-22 glycerol monoalkyl ether, b) at least one C12-22 glycerol dialkylether and optionally c) at least one C12-22 glycerol trialkyl ether and/or d) at least one C12-22 fatty alcohol, components a) and b) together making up at least 50% by weight of the glycerol ether mixture and the ratio by weight of component a) to component b) being in the range from 3:1 to 1:2. The invention also relates to a process for producing the glycerol ether mixture and to cosmetic compositions containing the glycerol ether mixture.

Abstract: Polymers which are suitable for use in cleaning compositions are described. The polymers are comprised of at least three different monomers. The types of monomers and ratios of the monomers in the polymers are further disclosed. Cleaning compositions containing the polymers for treating various surfaces and for use in various applications are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glycerol ether mixture which consists essentially of a) at least one C12-22 glycerol monoalkyl ether, b) at least one C12-22 glycerol dialkylether and optionally c) at least one C12-22 glycerol trialkyl ether and/or d) at least one C12-22 fatty alcohol, components a) and b) together making up at least 50% by weight of the glycerol ether mixture and the ratio by weight of component a) to component b) being in the range from 3:1 to 1:2. The invention also relates to a process for producing the glycerol ether mixture and to cosmetic compositions containing the glycerol ether mixture.

Abstract: A method for defining a cycle time for a transmission cycle on a system bus of a monitoring and/or control system having at least one communication module and at least one input/output module, which is connected to the communication module via the system bus for transmitting measurement and/or control signals and is intended to input and/or output measurement and/or control signals to field applications, the at least one communication module having a time control unit for controlling a transmission cycle which is constantly repeatedly carried out and has defined communication times for the communication and input/output modules which are connected to the system bus, comprises measuring the signal propagation times on the system bus and defining the cycle time for a transmission cycle on the system bus on the basis of the longest signal propagation time measured.

Abstract: Modified silicates are described which are obtained by reacting a waterglass solution with alkylsilanes of the general formula R—(CH2)n—Si—(X)3, in which X, in each case independently, is CH3, OCH3, OC2H5, OC3H7, OCOCH3 or Cl, and R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched or cyclic radical having at least one O and/or N atom and at least 2 carbon atoms, and n is a number between 1 and 3, at a temperature in the range of from about 20 to about 80° C. The modified silicates are suitable for the hydrophilic finishing of hard surfaces, and can be used in detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods repurpose a personnel hoist from a platform whereby at least one person can stand on said platform such that power applied to said hoist lifts the platform and at least one person. The personnel hoist is repurposed for use in material load applications by attaching it to a frame and attaching the frame to a support structure. As a result, applying power to the hoist then causes it to lift a material load. A wire rope from the personnel hoist is fed through a block to redirect the lift direction of the wire rope from the personnel hoist to lift the material load.

Abstract: Disclosed is a monitoring and/or control device (1) having an assembly of system modules (Si) in the form of field bus coupler modules, supply modules and/or input/output modules, which are arranged adjacent to one another and have terminal contacts in order to connect a system bus (4) and/or a voltage supply terminal of a system module (Si) to the subsequent system module (Si+1). At the end of the assembly of system modules (Si), a bridge module (B) is provided opposite a field bus coupler (S1) for coupling the system bus (4) to a field bus (7) and/or opposite a voltage supply module (S2) for feeding a supply voltage for the connected system modules (Si) for the redundant voltage supply of the system modules (Si) adjoining the bridge module (B) and/or for providing the system bus (4) for the system modules (Si) adjoining the bridge module (B) if a system module (Si) is removed from the sequence of system modules (Si).

Abstract: Compositions comprising glycerol hydroxyalkyl and/or hydroxyalkenyl ethers, which correspond to the general formula: in which R1, R2 and R3, independently, represent a hydrogen atom or a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl group, or mixtures thereof, each group containing 10 to 22 carbon atoms, and the use of these, particularly, glycerol hydroxyalkyl mono- and di-ethers in detergents and as rinse agents for automatic dish detergents, particularly for multifunctional dish detergents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of esters of hydroxycarboxylic acids with alkoxylated fatty alcohols as solubilizers for perfume oils in water. These esters not only have a strong solubilizing effect on water-insoluble perfume oils, they are also capable of dispersing calcium ions.

Abstract: Polymers which are suitable for use in cleaning compositions are described. The polymers are comprised of at least three different monomers. The types of monomers and ratios of the monomers in the polymers are further disclosed. Cleaning compositions containing the polymers for treating various surfaces and for use in various applications are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsifier concentrates which are pourable at 20° C. and contain (a) up to 90 percent by weight of a polyethylene glycol fatty acid diester based on a C16-C22 fatty acid, C16-C22 hydroxy fatty acid, polyhydroxy stearic acid, or poly-(C16-C22 hydroxy fatty acid), (b) up to 80 percent by weight of an oil or oil mixture that is liquid at 25° C., and (c) 2 to 8 percent by weight of water. Also disclosed are the use in emulsions and a method for producing emulsions based on the inventive emulsifier concentrates.

Abstract: A restraint for an animal in the form of a collar that is capable of closely conforming to the skeletal structure of the animal at a number of different locations in order to limit physical movement of the head of the animal. The restraint collar includes a body having an upper member adapted to be situated below a jaw of the animal in a region of an upper portion of the animal's neck, and a lower member adapted to be situated in a region of a lower portion of the animal's neck. The body upper member includes a jaw guide located between two upper member crests and having a portion extending downwardly and below the crest towards the lower member. It is adapted to be situated at a central area of the animal's neck. The crests are adapted to fit below the sides of the animal's jaw to provide for a desired restraint.

Abstract: Disclosed is a monitoring and/or control device (1) having an assembly of system modules (Si) in the form of field bus coupler modules, supply modules and/or input/output modules, which are arranged adjacent to one another and have terminal contacts in order to connect a system bus (4) and/or a voltage supply terminal of a system module (Si) to the subsequent system module (Si+1). At the end of the assembly of system modules (Si), a bridge module (B) is provided opposite a field bus coupler (S1) for coupling the system bus (4) to a field bus (7) and/or opposite a voltage supply module (S2) for feeding a supply voltage for the connected system modules (Si) for the redundant voltage supply of the system modules (Si) adjoining the bridge module (B) and/or for providing the system bus (4) for the system modules (Si) adjoining the bridge module (B) if a system module (Si) is removed from the sequence of system modules (Si).

Abstract: A method for defining a cycle time for a transmission cycle on a system bus of a monitoring and/or control system having at least one communication module and at least one input/output module, which is connected to the communication module via the system bus for transmitting measurement and/or control signals and is intended to input and/or output measurement and/or control signals to field applications, the at least one communication module having a time control unit for controlling a transmission cycle which is constantly repeatedly carried out and has defined communication times for the communication and input/output modules which are connected to the system bus, comprises measuring the signal propagation times on the system bus and defining the cycle time for a transmission cycle on the system bus on the basis of the longest signal propagation time measured.