Abstract: A passenger transport system has a cabin accommodating at least one passenger, wherein the cabin is coupled to a transport vehicle for transportation. A movement device of the passenger transport system is attached to a building is coupled to the cabin for movement of the cabin relative to the building after decoupling the cabin from the transport vehicle. The movement device moves on a first main movement path and a second main movement path that branches off from the first main movement path. The second main movement accommodates at least one cabin such that the first main movement can be used by another cabin.

Abstract: A passenger transport system and a method for transporting a passenger include a cabin transported by a transport vehicle, the cabin accommodating at least one passenger. The transport vehicle and the cabin are coupled and decoupled such that the cabin is transported when coupled to the transport vehicle. The passenger transport system also has a movement device attached to a building and which is coupled to and decoupled from the cabin. The cabin, when coupled to the movement device, is moved relative to the building by the movement device on a first main movement path and on a second main movement path.

Abstract: A method for communicating with an elevator system utilizes a mobile terminal. The method includes steps of: sending a request from the mobile terminal to the elevator system or to an elevator controller of the elevator system; generating a coded light signal by a control panel that is arranged outside an elevator shaft in response to the request; detecting the coded light signal by the mobile terminal; sending a confirmation to the elevator system that the coded light signal has been detected; and authorizing the mobile terminal to communicate with the elevator system.

Abstract: A portable neutron generator is provided that does not utilize liquid cooling. The portable neutron generator includes a vacuum chamber housing defining a vacuum chamber and an ion beam inlet. The portable neutron generator also includes a rotating target positioned within the vacuum chamber. The ion beam inlet is oriented to receive ions such that the ions impinge upon the rotating target to cause neutrons to be emitted. The rotating target comprises a copper alloy. The portable neutron generator also includes a motor core positioned within the vacuum chamber and coupled to the rotating target. A motor stator is electromagnetically coupled with the motor core. The motor core is configured to rotate the rotating target at greater than 200 Hz during operation.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a compact vacuum chamber housing defining a vacuum chamber and an ion beam inlet, a rotating target positioned within the vacuum chamber, the ion beam inlet oriented to receive ions such that the ions impinge upon the rotating target, a motor core positioned within the vacuum chamber and coupled to the rotating target, and a motor stator electromagnetically coupled with the motor core.

Abstract: The vehicle, for example a stand-up wheelchair, comprises a frame (11) and, arranged on the latter, a seat device (19). On each side of the frame (11), the central wheel (13), which can be driven by a motor (27), and the front wheel (15) are operatively connected to each other by an endless chain (45). The frame (11) has a front part (21) and a rear part (23), which are connected to each other in an articulated manner by way of a joint (25). In the sitting position, the front wheels (15) are not in contact with the ground, which means that they do not obstruct the manoeuvring of the vehicle in a confined space. In the standing position, the front wheels (15) are in contact with the ground, but the central wheels (13) are not. The user, in the standing position, is thus able to turn about the axis of the vehicle, without the central wheels (13) having a blocking action.

Abstract: The vehicle, for example a stand-up wheelchair, comprises a frame (11) and, arranged on the latter, a seat device (19). On each side of the frame (11), the central wheel (13), which can be driven by a motor (27), and the front wheel (15) are operatively connected to each other by an endless chain (45). The frame (11) has a front part (21) and a rear part (23), which are connected to each other in an articulated manner by way of a joint (25). In the sitting position, the front wheels (15) are not in contact with the ground, which means that they do not obstruct the manoeuvring of the vehicle in a confined space. In the standing position, the front wheels (15) are in contact with the ground, but the central wheels (13) are not. The user, in the standing position, is thus able to turn about the axis of the vehicle, without the central wheels (13) having a blocking action.

Abstract: A target assembly for generating x-rays includes a target substrate, and an emissive coating attached to the target substrate, the emissive coating including a textured material including a plurality of granular protrusions arranged to increase gray body emissive characteristics of the target assembly above that of the target substrate.

Abstract: A target assembly for generating x-rays includes a target substrate, and an emissive coating applied to a portion of the target substrate, the emissive coating comprising one or more of a carbide and a carbonitride.

Abstract: A target assembly for generating x-rays includes a target substrate, and an emissive coating attached to the target substrate, the emissive coating including a textured material including a plurality of granular protrusions arranged to increase gray body emissive characteristics of the target assembly above that of the target substrate.

Abstract: A target assembly for generating x-rays includes a target substrate, and an emissive coating applied to a portion of the target substrate, the emissive coating comprising one or more of a carbide and a carbonitride.

Abstract: A focal track region of an x-ray anode in an example is electrochemically etched. In a further example, an x-ray anode comprises a thermally-compliant focal track region for impingement of electrons from an x-ray cathode to create an x-ray source. The thermally-compliant focal track region comprises a pattern of discrete relative expanses and gaps.

Abstract: A focal track region of an x-ray anode in an example is electrochemically etched. In a further example, an x-ray anode comprises a thermally-compliant focal track region for impingement of electrons from an x-ray cathode to create an x-ray source. The thermally-compliant focal track region comprises a pattern of discrete relative expanses and gaps.

Abstract: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system having a vacuum vessel positioned about an imaging volume, one or more high temperature superconducting coils positioned within the vacuum vessel, and a cryocooler coupled to the vacuum vessel to operate the superconducting coil at a temperature above 10 K. At least one gradient coil is positioned between an imaging volume and the superconducting coil without any thermal shielding interposed between the gradient coil and the superconducting coil.

Abstract: A multi-filament superconducting wire in which the filaments comprise zirconia-stabilized ultra-fine grain Nb3Sn. The superconducting wire is formed by wire-drawing a preform comprising a metallic matrix and at least one niobium alloy rod having zirconium and oxygen in solid solution and heat treating the drawn wire in the presence of tin to yield at least one continuous filament comprising ultra-fine grain Nb3Sn having semi-coherent ZrO2 precipitates disposed therein. The ZrO2 precipitates serve to stabilize the ultra-fine grain microstructure of the Nb3Sn at temperatures up to 1100° C. and allows Nb3Sn to maintain the ultra-fine grain microstructure when heat treated at temperatures that are greater than those previously used. By using higher temperatures to form Nb3Sn, the time required for heat treatment can be significantly reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is method for making a wire comprising contacting a first end of a first superconducting wire with a second end of a second superconducting wire, wherein the superconducting wire comprises a superconducting filament having a superconducting composition comprising magnesium diboride; heating the first end of the first superconducting wire with the second end of the second superconducting wire at a point to form a joint, wherein the superconducting filament having the superconducting composition is in continuous electrical contact with any other part of the superconducting filament after the formation of the joint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving wear and tear on support bodies (54) for plates or grinding belts in large-scale grinders (1). The support body (54) has a base body (18), onto which an abrasion-resistant primary layer of at least 0.3 mm thickness is applied using a thermal spraying process. This is configured as an inhomogeneous layer with an oxide entrapment of a specific porosity. If the support body (54) is a roll for the forward feed unit (20, 28), the roll body is roughened and a primer and the primary layer are applied using a thermal spraying process. Approximately 50% of the primary layer consists of chromium steel, in particular 13% chromium steel and an abrasion-resistant hard material and said primary layer provides a coarse surface with good grip that is resistant to wear and tear. If the support body (54) is a grinding-belt contact roll (9, 9′), the latter is polished after the thermal spraying process.