Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for determining the density and speed of a free-flowing medium according to the preamble of patent claims 1 and 4. In order to obtain a larger variety of evaluation possibilities, the flow speed and/or the density p are derived from the cited sensory variables, according to the field equation F=G×B+p×E.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for customizing a pre-existing signal that includes at least a video signal. The video signal is received at a video interface, and data used for customizing the video signal is received at a data interface. The data is applied to the video signal to generate a customized video signal.

Abstract: A multi-positional collapsible seat assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The seat assembly includes a seat bottom having a load surface provided on an underside thereof and a seat back having a load surface provided on the back side thereof. As the seat assembly is collapsed, the seat bottom is pivoted forward and the seat back is pivoted adjacent to the seat bottom such that the load surfaces collectively provide a load floor for receipt of cargo. An armrest assembly is disclosed that facilitates both passenger and cargo transport. A method is also disclosed for collapsing the seat assembly.

Abstract: A method and device for detecting physical-chemical states on measuring electrodes (4a, 4b) of a flowmeter, through the measuring tube (1) of which a flowable medium (2) flows which, in doing so, passes through a magnetic field generated by a magnetic arrangement (3), wherein, for detecting the measurement voltage induced by the flowable medium (2), at least two measuring electrodes (4a, 4b), which are connected to a following interference-voltage eliminating unit (6) by which common-mode interference is first eliminated by differentiation, are arranged at the measuring tube (1), wherein unequal interference voltages are subsequently eliminated by the interference-voltage eliminating unit (6) in that, in operation, the current voltage value U+(n) and U?(n) of each individual measuring electrode (4a; 4b) is compared with the associated preceding voltage value U+(n?1) and U?(n?1), a measurement being released for further signal processing only when as a result of the comparison, an equal, essentially proportion

Abstract: Targeted therapeutic delivery systems comprising gas- or gaseous precursor-filled lipid microspheres comprising a therapeutic are described. Methods for employing such microspheres in therapeutic delivery applications are also provided. Targeted therapeutic delivery systems comprising gas- or gaseous precursor-filled liposomes having a drug encapsulated therein are preferred. Methods of and apparatus for preparing such liposomes and methods for employing such liposomes in therapeutic delivery applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-positional collapsible seat assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The seat assembly includes a seat bottom having a load surface provided on an underside thereof and a seat back having a load surface provided on the back side thereof. As the seat assembly is collapsed, the seat bottom is pivoted forward and the seat back is pivoted adjacent to the seat bottom such that the load surfaces collectively provide a load floor for receipt of cargo. An armrest assembly is disclosed that facilitates both passenger and cargo transport. A method is also disclosed for collapsing the seat assembly.

Abstract: A device for reactive sputtering, wherein a cathode is applied a discharge voltage for a plasma, and a working gas and a reactive gas are introduced into a sputter chamber. The total gas flow in the sputter chamber is controlled with the aid of a valve, while the ratio of the partial pressures of both gases is kept constant.

Abstract: Methods of and apparatus for preparing gas-filled microspheres are described. Gas-filled microspheres prepared by these methods are particularly useful, for example, in ultrasonic imaging applications and in therapeutic drug delivery systems.

Abstract: The reliability and remaining time before failure for electric motor systems and the like is determined with an ascertained statistical confidence based on continually monitored system parameters and a database comprised of historical failure mode/cause and repair data concerning the same motor and/or similar motor systems. A computational process is followed that relies upon hierarchical failure-tree structures, Weibull probability distributions and directed causal networks and which updates the probabilities and models used to forecast the remaining time before system failure based on the monitored parameters. Motor system operational parameter data is continually monitored at the site of the motor system and up-loaded via wireless or other communications network to a remote computer system where a database is maintained and reliability analysis is performed.

Abstract: A flexible cord-like hollow object for the transportation of media is provided with an inner zone enclosed by a casing having an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer. A barrier layer, which is impermeable to volatile molecules of the medium to be transported, is integrated into the casing on the outer surface of the inner layer between the inner layer and the middle layer. The barrier layer comprises sub-elements that are arranged in a scale-like manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for working up solutions of polymers in organic solvents contaminated by alkaline constituents, using homogeneously soluble acids, especially by the introduction of an acid gas, and subsequent washing, and to the polymers so obtainable, which are distinguished by the fact that, on treatment with moist heat (sterilisation), only few defects caused by decomposition are formed, to the use thereof in the production of extrudates and molded specimen, and to the extrudates and molded specimen produced from those polymers themselves.

Abstract: The reliability and remaining time before failure for electric motor systems and the like is determined with an ascertained statistical confidence based on continually monitored system parameters and a database comprised of historical failure mode/cause and repair data concerning the same motor and/or similar motor systems. A computational process is followed that relies upon hierarchical failure-tree structures, Weibull probabillity distributions and directed causal networks and which updates the probabilities and models used to forecast the remaining time before system failure based on the monitored parameters. Motor system operational parameter data is continually monitored at the site of the motor system and up-loaded via wireless or other communications network to a remote computer system where a database is maintained and reliability analysis is performed.

Abstract: A flexible cord-like hollow object for the transportation of media is provided with an inner zone enclosed by a casing. A barrier layer, which is impermeable to volatile molecules of the medium to be transported, is provided on the casing surface facing the inner zone. The barrier layer comprises sub-elements that are arranged in a scale-like manner.

Abstract: A hose for transporting preferably gaseous media at high temperatures and under high pressure has a corrugated interior surface with depressions and elevations, and at least one insertion element that can be inserted in one end. The hose is characterized in that, in the region of contact between the interior surface of the hose and the exterior surface of the insertion element, at least one gasket element of crystalline material is provided. The gasket element is metal, preferably a lead or copper alloy.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a flexible cord-like hollow object with an inner zone, which is enclosed by a casing, for the transportation of media, whereby a barrier layer (26), which is impermeable to the volatile molecules of the medium that is to be transported, is integrated into the casing (12).

Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing echo cancellation utilizing a Proportionate Normalized Least Mean Squares (PNLMS) algorithm having a high convergence rate and low complexity. The invention utilizes a proportional step-size adaptive algorithm which utilizes the signs of the regressor rather than the regressor value itself in the gradient calculation.

Abstract: A flexible cord-like hollow object for the transportation of media is provided with an inner zone enclosed by a casing having an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer. A barrier layer, which is impermeable to volatile molecules in the medium to be transported, is integrated into the casing on the outer surface of the inner layer between the inner layer and the middle layer. The barrier layer comprises sub-elements that are arranged in a scale-like manner.

Abstract: Targeted therapeutic delivery systems comprising gas- or gaseous precursor-filled lipid microspheres comprising a therapeutic are described. Methods for employing such microspheres in therapeutic delivery applications are also provided.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a flexible cord-like hollow object with an inner zone, which is enclosed by a casing, for the transportation of media, [and] with a barrier layer that is impermeable to the volatile molecules of the medium that is to be transported.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for working up solutions of polymers in organic solvents contaminated by alkaline constituents, using homogeneously soluble acids, especially by the introduction of an acid gas, and subsequent washing, and to the polymers so obtainable, which are distinguished by the fact that, on treatment with moist heat (sterilisation), only few defects caused by decomposition are formed, to the use thereof in the production of extrudates and molded specimen, and to the extrudates and molded specimen produced from those polymers themselves