Abstract: In a radar system, a switcher is provided for switching over between at least two different directional characteristics, in particular for different distance ranges, of at least two transmitting antennas. On the receiving side, a combined evaluation of the digitized signals of at least two receiving antennas is performed, in the manner of a correlation of the receiving antenna signals.

Abstract: In an antenna structure having a plurality of serially fed patch elements, at least one of the patch elements has a slot coupling to the continuation of the feed line for influencing the radiation of this patch element.

Abstract: In a disk monopole antenna structure, a semicircular region is provided, as well as an oppositely disposed, second frame-type region, which faces away from the semicircular region and forms a cut-out in the antenna structure.

Abstract: A push-pull capacitive micromechanical ultrasound transducer (CMUT) is provided for ultrasound imaging or therapy. Gaps and electrodes on both sides of an electrostatic membrane provide push-pull operation. The membrane is oriented to flex in a direction of acoustic propagation. A surface connected to the membrane may better expose the movement to the acoustic medium even in the push-pull arrangement.

Abstract: Provided herein are pregnancy specific marker genes, such as those shown in Tables I-III, and methods of detecting the same to determine bovine pregnancy.

Abstract: In a device for measuring angular positions by using radar pulses and mutually overlapping beam characteristics of at least two antenna elements, a switchable phase shifter is provided in the signal path of at least one antenna element which is switchable in the time-division multiplexing between different phase states. For the radar received signals, an evaluation device is provided for the joint and especially simultaneous evaluation of signals of two antenna elements with the participation of antenna element, in whose signal path a switchable phase shifter is provided.

Abstract: A flux-channeled high current inductor includes an inductor body having a first end and an opposite second end and a conductor extending through the inductor body. The conductor includes a plurality of separate channels through a cross-sectional area of the inductor body thereby directing magnetic flux inducted by a current flowing through the conductor into two or more cross-sectional areas and reducing flux density of a given single area. The inductor body may be formed of a first ferromagnetic plate and a second ferromagnetic plate. The inductor may be formed from a single component magnetic core and have one or more slits to define inductance. The inductor may be formed of a magnetic powder. A method is provided for manufacturing flux-channeled high current inductors.

Abstract: Novel cyclic and linear peptides of the formula R1—X—X1—X2—X3—X4—X5—X6—X7—X8—X9—X10—X11—R2 are useful in the treatment of obesity are provided.

Abstract: Novel polypeptide derivatives having protracted profile of action. The present invention relates to a compound which comprises a therapeutic polypeptide linked to an albumin binding residue via a hydrophilic spacer. The present invention also relates to a compound which comprises a therapeutic polypeptide linked to an albumin binding residue via a hydrophilic spacer that separates the polypeptide and the albumin binding residue with a chemical moiety comprising at least 5 non-hydrogen atoms where 30-50% of these atoms are either N or O.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of BVDV and other viruses are provided.

Abstract: A waste bag holding assembly for securely holding a waste bag in not only an open position but also in a shape conforming to a user's shape to facilitate use of the waste bag includes a bag connection member that snugly engages a body conforming rim of a frame to securely hold the waste bag in an open position when placed between a pair of user's legs and adjacent to an anus and a urethral opening of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for improving the viral safety of liquid Factor VII compositions, in particular those comprising active Factor VII polypeptides (a Factor VIIa polypeptide).

Abstract: Novel GLP-1 agonists which are protracted by coupling to a protraction protein.

Abstract: Impact damper assembly for an automobile, in particular for supporting a bumper 5 on an automobile chassis, with an inner tube 2 movably arranged in an outer tube 3, wherein both tubes 2, 3 have an approximately mutually parallel taper 16, 19, wherein the taper 19 of the inner tube 2 is encompassed by the taper 16 of the outer tube 3, and wherein at least one of the two tubes 2, 3 can be deformed during the movement by the taper 16, 19 of the two tubes. The invention is characterized in that the impact damper assembly includes an additional deformable stiffening element 22.

Abstract: Novel GLP-1 compounds and their therapeutic use.

Abstract: Small cyclic peptides of the formula X1-X2-X3-X4-X5-X6-X7-R1 comprising 7-12 amino acid residues are provided. Said peptides are MC4 receptor agonists, and thus useful in the treatment of obesity and related diseases.

Abstract: Novel 3-vinylsulfonyl indole derivatives are chemical uncouplers useful e.g. for treatment of obesity.

Abstract: Novel salicylic anilides are chemical uncouplers useful e.g. for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: A device for transmitting or emitting high-frequency waves includes: a microstrip line (10) with one end (10?) in a substrate (11) for transmitting high-frequency useful signals; a first ground surface (12) and a second ground surface (13), which are provided on opposite sides of the microstrip line (10), for forming a TEM waveguide assembly; an opening (14) in the first ground surface (12) located at a predefined distance (d) from the end of the microstrip line (10?) for decoupling a high-frequency signal; a feedthrough device (15) for conductively connecting the first ground surface (12) with the second ground surface (13) on the lateral periphery of the microstrip line (10); and a planar coupling device (16) for receiving and transmitting or emitting the high-frequency useful signal. The feedthrough device (15) is configured in such a way that at a given frequency (f) it prevents the propagation of waveguide modes and excitation of waveguide mode resonance in the useful frequency band (F).

Abstract: An audio system includes a switch mode amplifier that provides an output signal at an output for driving a load based on at least one control signal. A control system provides the at least one control signal to control the amplifier according to an operating mode of the audio system. In a first mode, the control system providing the at least one control signal to actively control an equivalent output impedance at the output of the amplifier, gradually adjusting the equivalent output impedance from a high-impedance state to a low impedance state, so as to mitigate a voltage drop across the load (e.g., including one or more speakers) when the amplifier is activated to a second mode corresponding to the low impedance state.