Abstract: Stents and methods of using stents are provided. Stents of the invention provide external support structure for a blood vessel segment disposed within, wherein the stents are capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. The stent may be formed of a knitted or braided mesh formed so as to provide the needed compliance properties. A venous graft with the stent and a vein segment disposed within is provided, wherein graft is capable of mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. Methods of selecting stents for downsizing and methods of using the stents of the invention in downsizing and smoothening are provided. Methods of replacing a section of an artery with a venous graft including a stent of the invention are provided. Methods of reducing intimal hyperplasia in implanted vein segment in a venous graft using stents of the invention are provided.

Abstract: A crankcase assembly for a reciprocating machine is provided in which a crankcase having at least one cylinder with a wet cylinder liner arranged therein. A cylinder head for charging and discharging pressurized gas is mounted on the crankcase and a cylinder head gasket for preventing leakage of pressurized gas out of the cylinder is arranged between the crankcase and the cylinder head and is running circumferentially spaced from the inner wall of the cylinder liner. A circumferential coolant channel is formed between the inner crankcase wall and an outer wall of the cylinder liner, wherein a lower sealing means is arranged between the inner crankcase wall and the cylinder liner on the crankshaft side of the coolant channel for preventing leakage of coolant fluid. An upper sealing means is arranged between the inner crankcase wall and the cylinder liner on the cylinder head side of the coolant channel for preventing leakage of coolant fluid.

Abstract: Stents and methods of using stents are provided. Stents of the invention provide external support structure for a blood vessel segment disposed within, wherein the stents are capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. The stent may be formed of a knitted or braided mesh formed so as to provide the needed compliance properties. A venous graft with the stent and a vein segment disposed within is provided, wherein graft is capable of mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. Methods of selecting stents for downsizing and methods of using the stents of the invention in downsizing and smoothening are provided. Methods of replacing a section of an artery with a venous graft including a stent of the invention are provided. Methods of reducing intimal hyperplasia in implanted vein segment in a venous graft using stents of the invention are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a molded part from glass fiber and/or mineral fiber material with an inorganic binder. The inorganic binder is cured using electromagnetic radiation in order to form the molded part. The tool is designed to be at least partly permeable for the electromagnetic radiation for curing purposes, and the inorganic binder is a binder which can be cured by electromagnetic radiation. The invention further relates to a molded part which can be obtained in the aforementioned manner. Finally, the invention relates to a manufacturing unit for producing a molded part from glass fiber and/or mineral fiber material and an inorganic binder.

Abstract: A method for identifying an overcurrent when charging a piezo actuator, by periodically connecting and disconnecting the piezo actuator to and from an energy source via a charging coil. A connection is followed by a disconnection when the charging current has reached a prescribed maximum current value and a minimum switched-on time has elapsed, and a connection is effected again when either a prescribed minimum current value has been reached or a maximum switched-off time has elapsed. An overcurrent is identified when a disconnection is effected when the minimum switched-on time has elapsed and the charging current has previously reached or exceeded a prescribed maximum current value. An overcurrent is also identified when, after a disconnection on account of the prescribed maximum current value having been reached, a connection is effected again when the maximum switched-off time has elapsed without the minimum current value having been reached.

Abstract: Stents and methods of using stents are provided. Stents of the invention provide external support structure for a blood vessel segment disposed within, wherein the stents are capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. The stent may be formed of a knitted or braided mesh formed so as to provide the needed compliance properties. A venous graft with the stent and a vein segment disposed within is provided, wherein graft is capable of mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. Methods of selecting stents for downsizing and methods of using the stents of the invention in downsizing and smoothening are provided. Methods of replacing a section of an artery with a venous graft including a stent of the invention are provided. Methods of reducing intimal hyperplasia in implanted vein segment in a venous graft using stents of the invention are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a a method for evaluating a document, including establishing, by a processor of a computing system, a video data link for transmitting a video signal between a second data processing device comprising a video recording device, and a first data processing device, generating, by the processor, an operation identification number assigned to user data, wherein the operating identification number is tamper-proof, transmitting, by the processor, the operating identification number to the second data processing device, transmitting, by the second data processing device, the user data to the first data processing device, transmitting, by the second data processing device, an image of a document captured by means of the video recording device to the first data processing device via the video data link; and evaluating the document.

Abstract: A method is provided for verifying a user's identity. The method has the following steps: connecting a first and a second data processing device for data communication; running a software application in the second data processing device; for user verification, receiving user identification data in the second data processing device, the user identification data comprising reference data; receiving one or more images of a document assigned to the user in the second data processing device; determining measurement data from image data providing a digital representation of the one or more images; comparing the reference data to the measurement data determined from the digital representation of the one or more images; and providing verification data in the second data processing device, the verification data indicative of the user's identity being verified in the step of comparing the reference data to the measurement data.

Abstract: A switching controller for the generation of a plurality of DC voltages includes an auxiliary secondary circuit in addition to a primary circuit and at least two main secondary circuits. Only the auxiliary secondary circuit is controlled by a control circuit. The auxiliary secondary circuit operates in a virtually powerless manner, wherein the time constant of a parallel circuit has a third output capacitor and an auxiliary load resistor is smaller than the average time constants of at least the first and second main secondary circuits, which are defined by the output capacitors thereof and the average rating values of the load resistors to be connected.

Abstract: An apparatus monitors physical signals, such as vibration, produced by an asset, such as a motor. Sensor signals corresponding to the physical signals are applied to a bandpass Görtzel filter that passes a frequency band around a characteristic frequency of a physical signal. An analyzer produces information corresponding to the physical condition of the asset based on the Görtzel filtered signal. A tracking unit periodically updates parameters of the Görtzel filter so that the bandpass frequencies of the Görtzel filter track the characteristic frequency of the physical signal. Each Görtzel filter may include a comb filter whose output is applied to a plurality of resonators, whose outputs are applied to a windowing unit. The Görtzel filter is preferably a Görtzel filter block that is made up of a plurality of individual Görtzel filters.

Abstract: A method is provided for evaluating a document, including the following steps: providing an image data connection for transmitting an image signal between a second data processing device, which includes an image recording device, and a first data processing device, recording a transaction identification number associated with user data in the first data processing device, transferring user data to the first data processing device, recording a document by means of the image recording device and transmitting an image of the document to the first data processing device by means of the image data connection, evaluating the document, and storing the result of the evaluation with the transaction identification number and the user data in a database.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component 112, 165 for a fluid dispenser 110 which defines a dosing chamber 120 for a piston member 114 to stroke in and has an end 160 adapted for engaging a fluid outlet 152 of the fluid dispenser or a seal 154 which overlies the fluid outlet 152 to selectively close and open the fluid outlet 152 or seal 154. Other aspects are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Stents and methods of using stents are provided. Stents of the invention provide external support structure for a blood vessel segment disposed within, wherein the stents are capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. The stent may be formed of a knitted or braided mesh formed so as to provide the needed compliance properties. A venous graft with the stent and a vein segment disposed within is provided, wherein graft is capable of mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. Methods of selecting stents for downsizing and methods of using the stents of the invention in downsizing and smoothening are provided. Methods of replacing a section of an artery with a venous graft including a stent of the invention are provided. Methods of reducing intimal hyperplasia in implanted vein segment in a venous graft using stents of the invention are provided.

Abstract: A crankcase assembly for a reciprocating machine is provided in which a crankcase having at least one cylinder with a wet cylinder liner arranged therein. A cylinder head for charging and discharging pressurized gas is mounted on the crankcase and a cylinder head gasket for preventing leakage of pressurized gas out of the cylinder is arranged between the crankcase and the cylinder head and is running circumferentially spaced from the inner wall of the cylinder liner. A circumferential coolant channel is formed between the inner crankcase wall and an outer wall of the cylinder liner, wherein a lower sealing means is arranged between the inner crankcase wall and the cylinder liner on the crankshaft side of the coolant channel for preventing leakage of coolant fluid. An upper sealing means is arranged between the inner crankcase wall and the cylinder liner on the cylinder head side of the coolant channel for preventing leakage of coolant fluid.

Abstract: A method for identifying an overcurrent when charging a piezo actuator, by periodically connecting and disconnecting the piezo actuator to and from an energy source via a charging coil. A connection is followed by a disconnection when the charging current has reached a prescribed maximum current value and a minimum switched-on time has elapsed, and a connection is effected again when either a prescribed minimum current value has been reached or a maximum switched-off time has elapsed. An overcurrent is identified when a disconnection is effected when the minimum switched-on time has elapsed and the charging current has previously reached or exceeded a prescribed maximum current value. An overcurrent is also identified when, after a disconnection on account of the prescribed maximum current value having been reached, a connection is effected again when the maximum switched-off time has elapsed without the minimum current value having been reached.

Abstract: A switching controller for the generation of a plurality of DC voltages includes an auxiliary secondary circuit in addition to a primary circuit and at least two main secondary circuits. Only the auxiliary secondary circuit is controlled by a control circuit. The auxiliary secondary circuit operates in a virtually powerless manner, wherein the time constant of a parallel circuit has a third output capacitor and an auxiliary load resistor is smaller than the average time constants of at least the first and second main secondary circuits, which are defined by the output capacitors thereof and the average rating values of the load resistors to be connected.

Abstract: A graft includes a flexible, resilient, generally tubular external support and a blood vessel segment, carried within and having an ablumenal surface in contact with and supported by the tubular support, the graft being capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the radial compliance properties of an artery.

Abstract: Stents and methods of using stents are provided. Stents of the invention provide external support structure for a blood vessel segment disposed within, wherein the stents are capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. The stent may be formed of a knitted or braided mesh formed so as to provide the needed compliance properties. A venous graft with the stent and a vein segment disposed within is provided, wherein graft is capable of mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. Methods of selecting stents for downsizing and methods of using the stents of the invention in downsizing and smoothening are provided. Methods of replacing a section of an artery with a venous graft including a stent of the invention are provided. Methods of reducing intimal hyperplasia in implanted vein segment in a venous graft using stents of the invention are provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to reduce emissions by gas membrane separation and liquid carrier chemical absorption. The membrane separation system consists of an absorption system containing ceramic membranes through which is circulated an absorbent carrier. Exhaust gases contact the exterior surface of the membranes and the target gasses permeate the membrane wall and are absorbed by the carrier(s) within the bore and thereby are removed from the exhaust stream. Various exemplary embodiments are described for systems to regenerate the carrier, and systems designed to remove SO2 from the exhaust. One option uses an electrostatic charger to place a charge on the gas particles, while another uses a corona generator. In this aspect, the invention is also an improved electrostatic and corona separator, that uses a carrier liquid separated from the gas stream by a membrane to bear away undesirable particles instead of a deposit or collection plate or collection bag or similar device.

Abstract: A method is provided for evaluating a document, including the following steps: providing an image data connection for transmitting an image signal between a second data processing device, which includes an image recording device, and a first data processing device, recording a transaction identification number associated with user data in the first data processing device, transferring user data to the first data processing device, recording a document by means of the image recording device and transmitting an image of the document to the first data processing device by means of the image data connection, evaluating the document, and storing the result of the evaluation with the transaction identification number and the user data in a database.