Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the consistency of the color density over the printing width of an inkjet printer (10) comprising the steps of: Printing a 2-dimensional pattern (32), wherein the 2-dimensional pattern (32) has the same nominal print density over a printing width and varying nominal print densities in printing direction; Dividing the 2-dimensional pattern (32) in multiple columns (38) across the printing width; Recording with a camera (24) at least one color value for each nominal print density in each of the columns (38); Deriving a correction curve for each column (38) from the recorded color values; and Correcting printing signals and/or printing patterns with the correction curves. Furthermore, the invention relates to an inkjet printer (10).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhalable pharmaceutical composition comprising clofazimine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative of clofazimine, a clofazimine salt or a polymorph of clofazimine, or combination thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and/or excipient for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a nontuberculous bacterial infection of the lungs, wherein clofazimine is in an amount of 1 mg to 20 mg wt % in the composition, and wherein the inhalable pharmaceutical composition is provided by inhalation in an effective daily dose of up to 90 mg of clofazimine. There is also provided pharmaceutical combinations comprising clofazimine in the form of an aerosol for pulmonary inhalation for administration alone, or concomitantly with other drugs as combination therapy in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pulmonary infections caused by mycobacteria and other gram-positive bacteria, and of pulmonary fungal infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated peptide having an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: Pro-Val-Leu-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 1); Pro-Leu-Pro-Arg (SEQ ID NO: 2); Glu-Ala-Glu-Phe-Asp (SEQ ID NO: 3); Pro-Glu-Arg-Asn-Glu (SEQ ID NO: 4); Pro-Gln-Pro-Glu-Arg (SEQ ID NO: 5); Glu-Phe-Asp-Glu-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp (SEQ ID NO: 6); Glu-Asp-Ala-Pro-Val-Leu-His (SEQ ID NO: 7); Glu-Phe-Asp-Ala-Arg-Pro-Thr (SEQ ID NO: 8); Glu-Glu-Thr-Pro-Ser-His-Asp (SEQ ID NO: 9); Glu-Glu-Val-Glu-Glu-Glu-Glu-Val-Glu (SEQ ID NO: 10); Glu-Phe-Asp-Glu-Lys-Ala-Pro-Asp (SEQ ID NO: 11); Glu-Asn-Ala-Pro-Asp-Gln-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 12); Glu-Asp-Met-Ala-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 13); Pro-Ile-Asn-Asp-Asn (SEQ ID NO: 14); Pro-Thr-Asp-Leu (SEQ ID NO: 15); Pro-Val-Ala-Glu (SEQ ID NO: 16); Arg-Asn-Gly-Pro-Arg (SEQ ID NO: 17); Arg-Ala-Glu-Asp-Thr-Ala-Thr-Tyr-Tyr (SEQ ID NO: 18); Glu-Gly-Asp-Ser-Ala-Ala-Ile (SEQ ID NO: 19); Glu-Pro-Glu-Gly-Asp-Val-His-Gln (SEQ ID NO: 20); and Glu-Asp-Glu-Val-Leu-Ala-Thr-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 21), a protein hydrolysate comprising t

Abstract: The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for checking the position of at least one coating on a blank (1) transported through a converting machine (10). The inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of the blank provided with a reference mark (30) comprising at least one coating, An optical axis (A) of the camera is arranged at first angle (?) in relation to a vertical axis (V) defined by a normal vector (N) of a surface of the blank (1). An illumination system (50) is configured to emit incident light rays towards a measuring point (Pm) on the blank 1. The incident light rays from the illumination system are directed to the reference mark and specular reflected light rays from the reference mark are captured by the camera.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting a microprocessor-controlled orthopedic device which is worn on the body of a patient fitted with such a device and influences movement by microprocessor-controlled actuation of actuators, the method comprising the following computer-implemented steps: providing a digital communication link from a mobile terminal device to an adjustment database, in which at least one adjustment value for at least one parameter of the respective microprocessor-controlled actuation and associated patient data of a patient fitted with the respective orthopedic device are stored for a plurality of microprocessor-controlled orthopedic devices, calculating at least one adjustment value of at least one parameter of the microprocessor-controlled actuation of the orthopedic device of the patient depending on patient data from the patient whose microprocessor-controlled orthopedic device is to be adjusted, and/or the adjustment values stored in the adjustment database and associated pa

Abstract: A connector includes a housing insertable into a receptacle of a mating connector so as to form a connection and a connector position assurance (CPA) element which is movable relative to the housing between a pre-latching and a final latching position. The CPA element prevents the connection from becoming released in the final latching position. The connector further includes a retainer with a receptacle in a connection direction and an opening transverse thereto. The CPA element is insertable into the receptacle of the retainer. A protrusion is formed on the CPA element, wherein movement of the CPA element from the pre-latching to the final latching position is blocked in a case that the protrusion is engaged with the opening, and the movement of the CPA element is permitted in a case that the protrusion is not engaged with the opening.

Abstract: One or more example embodiments relates to a method for controlling the temperature of an X-ray device, comprising detecting a heating parameter of a heating element, identifying a target heating parameter for the heating element, and adjusting a fluid supply parameter of a fluid supply unit as a function of a comparison of the heating parameter and the target heating parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for inhalation comprising a therapeutically effective dose of clofazimine wherein the clofazimine is provided in the form of a suspension, and processes for their preparation. Furthermore, the present invention provides pharmaceutical combinations comprising clofazimine in the form of an aerosol for pulmonary inhalation. The combinations and compositions provided by the present invention may be used in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pulmonary infections caused by mycobacteria and other gram-positive bacteria, and of pulmonary fungal infections.

Abstract: A method for controlling a temperature of an X-ray device, comprises: acquiring planning information, including at least one operating parameter of at least one component of the X-ray device, for a planned operation of the X-ray device; identifying a planning temperature of the at least one component of the X-ray device based on the at least one operating parameter; operating the X-ray device in accordance with the planning information; and controlling a temperature control unit of the X-ray device prior to and/or during operation of the X-ray device based on the planning temperature such that the temperature control unit controls a temperature of the at least one component of the X-ray device to a defined temperature or a defined temperature range by providing a heating capacity and/or a cooling capacity.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to peptides and flavor compositions that include at least one, two, three, four, five or more peptide compounds, and screening methods for identifying the same. The flavor compositions can be used to enhance or modify the taste and/or flavor of various edible compositions such as human food products and pet food products.

Abstract: A sheet material processing unit (10) is described. It comprises an upper tool (18) and a lower tool (14), wherein the upper tool (18) and the lower tool (14) are configured to interact with each other in order to process sheet material (26). Furthermore, a camera unit (40) is provided which is arranged such that it is able to simultaneously capture a portion of the upper tool (18) comprising a first opening (28) and a portion of the lower tool (14) lying behind the first opening (28) for aligning the tools (14, 18). The sheet material processing unit (10) additionally comprises a first and a second set of light sources which are distinct from one another and are configured for subsequently illuminating the portions to be captured. Moreover, methods for assessing an alignment of the upper tool (18) with respect to the lower tool (14) and with respect to the sheet material (26) are presented.

Abstract: A measuring gripper unit is disclosed having a base body, at least one guide element and at least one clamping device. The clamping device is arranged on the base body and configured to clamp a material web. The guide element is also located on the base body and configured to guide the measuring gripper unit on a guide rail. Furthermore, the measuring gripper unit includes a sensor device which is configured to capture measurement data during the operation of the measuring gripper unit 100 in a stretching unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for inhalation comprising a therapeutically effective dose of clofazimine wherein the clofazimine is provided in the form of a suspension, and processes for their preparation. Furthermore, the present invention provides pharmaceutical combinations comprising clofazimine in the form of an aerosol for pulmonary inhalation. The combinations and compositions provided by the present invention may be used in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pulmonary infections caused by mycobacteria and other gram-positive bacteria, and of pulmonary fungal infections.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to peptides and flavor compositions that include at least one, two, three, four, five or more peptide compounds, and screening methods for identifying the same. The flavor compositions can be used to enhance or modify the taste and/or flavor of various edible compositions such as human food products and pet food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inspection system (46) for checking braille characters in a converting machine (1), the inspection system comprises an image sensor (48) configured to capture at least one image of a first braille tool (36) provided with embossing protrusions (40), a memory (52) and a control unit (51). The control unit is configured to determine an actual braille lettering sequence (Sa) from the at least one image and compare the actual braille lettering sequence to a desired braille lettering sequence stored in the memory.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment and prophylaxis of bacterial infections of the skin, including, topical ulcers caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans in Buruli ulcers, and/or other topical infections and types of inflammation. In particular, the compositions comprise clofazimine, derivatives thereof, polymorphs thereof, and/or analogs thereof in a solution, suspension, creams, oils, emulsions, and ointments for topical application. Methods for making the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A grounding clamp for connecting a cable to an electrical ground includes first and second clamping elements, which tightly abut against one another in an assembled state so that the cable is clampable therebetween. A contact is arranged on the first clamping element to contact a conductive section of the cable in the assembled state. An opening extending through the clamping elements is configured such that a fastener is guidable therethrough and the grounding clamp is connectable to the ground using the fastener. Mutually complementary first and second locking means are also provided. The first locking means are arranged on two opposite sides of the first clamping element and the second locking means are arranged on two opposite sides of the second clamping element. In the assembled state, the locking means are engaged with one another and are arranged on both sides along the cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for checking the position of at least one coating on a blank (1) transported through a converting machine (10). The inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of the blank provided with a reference mark (30) comprising at least one coating, An optical axis (A) of the camera is arranged at first angle ((p) in relation to a vertical axis (V) defined by a normal vector (N) of a surface of the blank (1). An illumination system (50) is configured to emit incident light rays towards a measuring point (Pm) on the blank 1. The incident light rays from the illumination system are directed to the reference mark and specular reflected light rays from the reference mark are captured by the camera.

Abstract: The present application investigates a new flavor modulating compound having a flavor modulating effect in Korean food which is based on fermentation techniques, and thus shows excellent effects of modulating the flavor of food.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for a converting machine (10), the inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of a blank (1) provided with a reference mark (30). The camera is arranged inside an external housing shroud (70), and wherein a thermoelectric element (78) is arranged between the camera and the external housing shroud.