Abstract: A reversible thermochromic system comprising a) a compound of the formula (I) or a tautomer thereof (I) wherein R1 is C1-C18alkyl, C2-C18alkenyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 C1-C4alkyl; or C7-C12phenylalkyl; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or R2 and R3 together form a group —CH?CH—CH?CH—; and R4 is hydrogen, —NO2, —SO2—R1 or (4-nitrophenyl)azo; and b) a compound containing a group of the formula (II).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a reversible thermochromic system comprising a ?-phenylvinylketone or a ?-phenyl polyacetylenyl ketone with at least one acidic hydrogen and a base and to a reversible thermochromic composition comprising the reversible thermochromic system and a carrier material and to novel substituted ?-phenylvinylketones or ?-phenyl polyacetylenyl ketones with at least one acidic hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses monoclonal antibodies that bind to lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of Gram positive bacteria. The antibodies also bind to whole bacteria and enhance phagocytosis and killing of the bacteria in vitro. The invention also provides antibodies having human sequences (chimeric, humanized and human antibodies). The invention also sets forth the variable regions of three antibodies within the invention and presents the striking homology between them.

Abstract: A power-branched transmission for an agricultural vehicle is configured as a power-branched transmission having a secondary coupling. The transmission comprises a summation planetary gear set (5), the planetary gear of which are configured as a double planetary gear (8).

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission device comprising a variator and a secondary power splitting. For power splitting, a planetary gear set has a first shaft coupled to the transmission input, a second shaft of the gear set coupled a first shaft of the variator, and a third shaft of the gear set couples a second shaft of the variator. First and second shift elements are provided to switch between first and second gear ratio ranges. Via the variator, the gear ratio is continuously variable within the gear ratio range and the two gear ratio ranges overlap. To implement the first gear ratio range, the second shaft of the gear set is connected, via the first shift element, to the transmission output, and to implement the second gear ratio range, the third shaft of the planetary gear set is connected, via the second shift element, to the transmission output.

Abstract: The device consists of a shaped shoulder piece (1) to rest on the shoulders of a person to be treated, and a shaped head piece (6) to be layed on it, as as support for the chin and two bottom points of the rear lower edge of the skull. This ensures a three-point support of the head on the top sid of this shaped head piece (6). Further, the device comprises a lifting means (13), which is inserted between the back of the shaped shoulder piece (1) and the shaped head piece (6). This lifting means (13) is simply a pump (15) in the form of a bellows (15) with a one-way valve for discharge, by which the air cushion can be inflated and discharged arbitrarily.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzotriazole UV-absorbers having a long wavelength shifted absorption spectrum with significant absorbance up to 410-420 nm. Further aspects of the invention are a process for their preparation, a UV stabilized composition containing the new UV-absorbers and the use of the new compounds as UV-light stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a reversibly thermochromic system comprising a substituted or an unsubstituted 6,11-dihydroxy-naphthacene-5,12-dione and a base and to a reversibly thermochromic composition comprising the reversibly thermochromic system and a carrier material and to novel substituted 6,11-dihydroxy-naphthacene-5,12-diones.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to new photolatent compounds of the formula I wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other C1-C10alkyl or C3-C8cycloalkyl, R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, and wherein the photochemically cleaved group R4OH is selected from the group consisting of fragrances, UV absorbers, anti-microbials, anti-fogging agents and clarifiers; with the proviso that, when R1 and R2 are tert-butyl and R3 is hydrogen, R4 is not methyl or phenyl.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses monoclonal and chimeric antibodies that bind to lipoteichoic acid of Gram positive bacteria. The antibodies also bind to whole bacteria and enhance phagocytosis and killing of the bacteria in vitro and enhance protection from lethal infection in vivo. The mouse monoclonal antibody has been humanized and the resulting chimeric antibody provides a previously unknown means to diagnose, prevent and/or treat infections caused by gram positive bacteria bearing lipoteichoic acid. This invention also encompasses a peptide mimic of the lipoteichoic acid epitope binding site defined by the monoclonal antibody. This epitope or epitope peptide mimic identifies other antibodies that may bind to the lipoteichoic acid epitope. Moreover, the epitope or epitope peptide mimic provides a valuable substrate for the generation of vaccines or other therapeutics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a press for processing material of any desired type, in particular metal scrap or waste, comprising a bed with a pivotable press blade and press cover for filling compression as well as delivery of the material by means of a slide for further processing and including hydraulic cylinders for driving the press blade, press cover and slide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of bis-acylphosphanes of formula R1P(COR2)2 wherein R1 is unsubstituted phenyl or phenyl substituted by one to five halogen, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-alkylthio and/or C1-C8-alkoxy; R2 is C1-C18-alkyl or C2-C18-alkenyl; C1-C18-alkyl or C2-C18-alkenyl substituted once or more than once by halogen —OR10, —OCO—R10, —OCO-Hal, —COO—R10, —N(R11)—CO—R10, —N(R11)—CO-Hal, —CO—NR11R10, —CH?CH—CO—OR10 or —CH?CH-phenyl; —C(C1-C4alkyl)=C(C1-C4alkyl)-CO—OR10 or —C(C1-C4alkyl)=C(C1-C4alkyl)-phenyl; C5-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C18alkenyl, phenyl-C1-C4alkenyl, phenyl, naphthyl, biphenyl or a 5- or 6-membered —O—, S— or N-containing heterocyclic ring, the radicals phenyl, naphthyl, biphenyl or the 5- or 6-membered -0-, S— or N-containing heterocyclic ring being unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy and/or C1-C8alkylthio; the process comprises the steps in a) selective reduction of dichlorophenylphosphanes of the formula R1P(CI)2 by means of hydrogen at a temperature in the

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzotriazole UV-absorbers having a long wavelength shifted absorption spectrum with significant absorbance up to 410-420 nm. Further aspects of the invention are a process for their preparation, a UV stabilized composition containing the new UV-absorbers and the use of the new compounds as UV-light stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of bis-acylphosphanes of formula R1P(COR )2 wherein R1 is unsubstituted phenyl or phenyl substituted by one to five halogen, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-alkylthio and/or C1-C8-alkoxy; R2 is C1-C18-alkyl or C2-C18-alkenyl; C1-C18-alkyl or C2-C18-alkenyl substituted once or more than once by halogen —OR10, —OCO—R10, —OCO-Hal, —COO—R10, —N(R11)—CO—R10, —N(R11)—CO-Hal, —CO—NR11R10, —CH?CH—CO—OR10 or —CH?CH-phenyl; —C(C1-C4alkyl)=C(C1-C4alkyl)-CO—OR10 or —C(C1-C4alkyl)=(C1-C4alkyl)-phenyl; C5-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C18alkenyl, phenyl-C1-C4alkenyl, phenyl, naphthyl, biphenyl or a 5- or 6-membered -0-, S— or N-containing heterocyclic ring, the radicals phenyl, naphthyl, biphenyl or the 5- or 6-membered -0-, S— or N-containing heterocyclic ring being unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy and/or C1-C8alkylthio; the process comprises the steps in a) selective reduction of dichlorophenylphosphanes of the formula R1P(Cl)2 by means of hydrogen at a temperature in the

Abstract: A process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which comprises reacting a compound of formula V wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R18 are as defined in claim 1, and R18 is especially nitro, chlorine or bromine, with an azide compound of formula IX, wherein M and n are as defined in claim 1, especially with sodium azide.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses monoclonal antibodies that bind to lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of Gram positive bacteria. The antibodies also bind to whole bacteria and enhance phagocytosis and killing of the bacteria in vitro. The invention also provides antibodies having human sequences (chimeric, humanized and human antibodies). The invention also sets forth the variable regions of three antibodies within the invention and presents the striking homology between them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula Ia or Ib wherein A is an (n+1)-valent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical and n is an integer from 0 to 5, E is an (m+1)-valent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical and m is an integer from 0 to 3, X is —O—, —C(?O)O or —CHR4—, with R4 and R3 together forming an ethylene group, R1 and R2 are, each independently of the other, hydrogen or methyl, R3 is hydrogen, or R3 and R4 together form an ethylene group, and R5 is a monovalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, are highly reactive curing agents for epoxy resins and yield cured products having improved resistance to chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses protective monoclonal antibodies that bind to peptidoglycan of Gram-positive bacteria. The antibodies also bind to whole bacteria and enhance phagocytosis and killing of the bacteria in vitro and block nasal colonization by Gram-positive bacteria in vivo. The invention also provides human, humanized and chimeric antibodies. The invention also sets forth the heavy chain and light chain variable regions of an antibody within the invention.

Abstract: An arrangement for the holding of a steering column to a cross-member of a motor vehicle, in particular for a later screw connection of the steering column and/or of a dashboard holder to the cross-member, includes holding means formed at the steering column and at the cross-member which cooperate in a pre-installation state such that the steering column is held freely suspended at the cross-member.

Abstract: Encapsulating a component structure includes applying a fluid, light-sensitive first reactive resin layer to a surface of a component substrate containing the component structure, exposing and developing the first reactive resin layer so as to form a frame structure that encloses the component structure, covering the frame structure with an auxiliary foil, applying a second reactive resin layer to a surface of the auxiliary foil so as to form ceiling structures on the surface of the auxiliary foil, at least one of the ceiling structures making a seal with the frame structure, and removing the auxiliary foil in areas between ceiling structures.