Abstract: A structure is provided which is suitable for a passenger vehicle, containing a passenger cell with a windshield frame. For optimization of this structure with regard to advantageous manufacture and purposeful stability, panel structure and windshield frame consist of high-strength non-metallic material, e.g. fiber reinforced plastic, and are structurally joined.

Abstract: For optimizing a body structure for a passenger car in the area of the vehicle occupant compartment and of the rollover bar device arranged behind the occupant seats, specifically with respect to a high stability under load, low weight and economical manufacturing, a wall structure of the vehicle occupant compartment extending adjacent to the vehicle occupant seats and the rollover bar device consisting of a high-strength non-metallic material, such as a fiber-reinforced plastic material, e.g., CKF, and being constructionally inseparably combined.

Abstract: An eyewear having a frame, at least one temple attached to the frame, and a radio frequency transceiver for short-distance wireless communication. The radio frequency transceiver is mounted on either the frame or the temple and is configured to form an ad hoc wireless network with a plurality of devices. The radio frequency transceiver communicates with these devices within a frequency band of 2.45 gigahertz (GHz).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying and/or validating candidate substances for the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia (FRDA). Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of selenium, Ebselen and Glutathione peroxidase (GPX) mimetics for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of FRDA. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of cells with reduced frataxin expression for identifying and/or validating candidate substances for the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia.

Abstract: A radar device having means for generating a carrier-frequency signal, means for shaping pulses, means for generating modulated radar pulses from the carrier-frequency signal, means for emitting modulated signals as radar pulses, means for receiving radar pulses and means for processing the received radar pulses. The means for receiving the radar pulses have an array including a plurality of antennas, the means for processing the radar pulses have means for dividing the signal power over at least two different reception branches. Means are provided for generating different directional characteristics in the various reception branches.

Abstract: A wireless ad hoc pico network is formed by eyewear and other devices such as a computer, a bracelet and a telephone having similar transceivers mounted on them. Master slave relationships are configurable. Other devices, such as a radio, a CD player, a hand held global positioning satellite system and a heart rate monitor, having similar transceivers, can also be connected with the transceiver of the eyewear. The transceivers operate on globally available, unlicensed radio band, 2.45 gigahertz (GHz) and conforms to the Bluetooth standard. The power consumption of Bluetooth enabled devices is less than three percent of the power consumption of a mobile phone. The eyewear includes a frame and connected to the frame are two temples. Temples are connected to frame via hinges. Temples have a male portion of a connector incorporated in them. Female portion of the connector is made integral with the hinges. When the male portion is inserted in the female portion the temple is attached to the frame.

Abstract: A wireless ad hoc pico network is formed by eyewear and other devices such as a computer, a bracelet and a telephone having similar transceivers mounted on them. The eyewear includes a frame and connected to the frame are two temples. Temples are connected to frame via hinges. Temples have a male portion of a connector incorporated in them. Female portion of the connector is made integral with the hinges. When the male portion is inserted in the female portion the temple is attached to the frame. The temples can be removed by pulling the connector apart, and a temple with different apparatus within it can be inserted in place of the removed temples. The temple may have co-molded within its body, an apparatus such as an audio device, a camera, a speaker, and a microphone, and a display device such as liquid crystal or an alarm.

Abstract: A conjugate of a tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (tns-AP) and dextran which can be obtained by reacting unglycosylated tns-AP with activated dextran by incubation in aqueous solution, stopping the reaction and isolating the conjugate from the solution. The conjugate obtained in this manner is suitable as a standard for the determination of alkaline phosphatase.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method wherein yeast mutants deficient in the expression of the yeast homolog of frataxin are applied for the identification and/or evaluation of pharmaceutically active compounds. The invention concerns especially a method wherein the yeast strain W303-1B/?ydl120w::KanR is applied for the identification and/or evaluation of chemical and biochemical compounds that protect W303-1B/?ydl120w::KanR yeast from chemical stress. Furthermore, the invention concerns the application of said method in new cell-based assays to be used for drug screening.

Abstract: A structure is provided for a passenger motor vehicle, which comprises a panel structure of non-metallic material, such as fiber-reinforced plastic. For optimization of the structure with regard to high strength, light weight, and functional performance, said structure comprises a passenger cell, the panel structure of which includes a front panel structure and a rear panel structure, while the panel structures are connected with a floor structure bordered by longitudinal girders extending between the panel structures.

Abstract: A snow sled (100) comprising a seating portion (116) that includes a lightweight space frame (104) having a suspension-type seat (108) stretched among the space frame. The sled further includes a steering portion (120) and an articulated steering mechanism (112) that links the steering portion to the seating portion. The articulated steering mechanism allows the steering portion to be pivoted laterally relative to the seating portion so as to make the sled readily steerable. A pair of rear skis (164, 168) are removably attachable to the seating portion. The steering portion (120) includes a ski support (200) and a pair of front skis (204) pivotably attached to the ski support. Chatter and movement of the front skis are dampened by a pair of boots (228) that engage the ski support and the respective front skis.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of an antifusogenic peptide by producing a fusion peptide of a length of about 14 to 70 amino acids in a prokaryotic host cell, comprising the steps, under such conditions that inclusion bodies of said fusion peptide are formed, of: (a) expressing in said host cell a nucleic acid encoding said fusion peptide consisting of a first peptide which is an antifusogenic peptide of a length of about 10 to 50 amino acids and a second peptide of a length of about 4 to 30 amino acids, said first peptide being N-terminally linked to said second peptide; (b) cultivating said host cell to produce said inclusion bodies; and (c) recovering said antifusogenic peptide from said inclusion bodies, wherein said recovered antifusogenic peptide consists of said fusion peptide or a peptide comprising the antifusogenic peptide of about 10 to 50 amino acids and which is a fragment cleaved from said fusion peptide. Inclusion bodies of the peptides are disclosed.

Abstract: A body of a motor vehicle, particularly a passenger car of the sports car type, equipped with a windshield frame, a rollover bar system and a removable roof covering an area between the windshield frame and the rollover bar system. The roof on one side follows a convex shaping course of the windshield frame and, on the other side, follows a shaping course of the rollover bar system such that, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the passenger car, the roof has two lateral roof sections and a center roof section which extends between the lateral roof sections in the manner of a crease-type indentation shaped in the direction of the vehicle occupant compartment.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing an antifusogenic peptide by producing a fusion peptide of from about 14 amino acids up to 70 amino acids in a prokaryotic host cell under conditions in which inclusion bodies are formed. The antifusogenic peptide recovered from the inclusion bodies is a fragment cleaved from the fusion peptide which comprises an antifusogenic peptide.

Abstract: It was found that a fragment of native Thermus aquaticus DNA polymerase (TaqWT) lacking 288 N-terminal amino acids (Taq?288) possesses an increased thermostability over TaqWT, Taq?279, and Taq?289. The present invention therefore provides Taq?288, recombinant expression vectors encoding the same or derivatives thereof, as well as purification protocols for Taq?288. The invention also encompasses kits containing Taq?288 as well as the use of Taq?288 and kits containing Taq?288. In addition, the invention encompasses methods for the sequencing a nucleic acid template and methods for amplifying a target nucleic acid.

Abstract: Described is a system and a method to monitor measuring and control equipment. The occurrence of a malfunction does not immediately lead to the monitoring system entering a secure state, but rather increases the count of a counter. If the count exceeds a certain value, then the monitoring system enters a secure state.

Abstract: A wireless ad hoc pico network is formed by eyewear and other devices such as a computer, a bracelet and a telephone having similar transceivers mounted on them. Master slave relationships are configurable. Other devices, such as a radio, a CD player, a hand held global positioning satellite system and a heart rate monitor, having similar transceivers, can also be connected with the transceiver of the eyewear. The transceivers operate on globally available, unlicensed radio band, 2.45 gigahertz (GHz). The eyewear includes a frame and two temples connected to the frame via hinges. Temples have a male portion of a connector incorporated in them. Female portion of the connector is made integral with the hinges. When the male portion is inserted in the female portion the temple is attached to the frame. The temples can be removed by pulling the connector apart, and a temple with different apparatus within it can be inserted in place of the removed temples.

Abstract: A body suitable for motor vehicles, especially for passenger cars, comprises a passenger compartment with at least one supporting structure connected thereto, for example, for accommodating a driving unit and wheel guiding elements, the supporting structure being connected by a holder with the passenger compartment. To optimize this body, the supporting structure, having a connecting region to the passenger compartment, and a rear end region, is formed by an enveloping device of high strength, especially of fiberglass-reinforced plastic, the strength of which is optimized, the enveloping device surrounding the driving unit substantially all around.

Abstract: A system for controlling and/or monitoring a control-unit group having at least two control units, a first control unit and at least one second control unit, the first control unit being designed for performing its control function and for monitoring this control function, as well as for monitoring the control function of the at least one second control unit.

Abstract: A connector is provided to couple a monitor to a computer. The connector includes an adaptor that includes a first port and a second port. The connector also includes a cable extending through the adaptor. The cable includes a first transmission channel, a second transmission channel, and a third transmission channel. The first transmission channel couples a first end of the cable and the first port and is configured to transmit power from a power supply to the monitor. The second transmission channel couples the first end of the cable and the second port and is configured to transmit Universal Serial Bus data between the monitor and the computer. The third transmission channel couples the first end of the cable and a second end of the cable and is configured to transmission video data between the monitor and the computer.