Abstract: A computer system includes a power supply unit providing at least one first supply voltage for operation of the computer system, a system board has at least one first power supply line that distributes the at least one first supply voltage; at least one processor arranged on the system board and coupled to the first power supply line that executes program code of user programs; a system monitoring module arranged on the system board having a microcontroller that executes program code for remote maintenance; at least one network interface coupled to the system monitoring module; and at least one splitter, coupled to the network interface that taps off a remote feed voltage provided via the network interface and feeds in a second supply voltage into at least one second power supply line of the system board, the second power supply line being coupled to the system monitoring module.

Abstract: An easy opening bag comprising corner seals. A line of weakness extends from at least a portion of a first panel of the bag into at least a portion of a first corner seal of the bag, wherein the line of weakness is: a dashed line in the first panel; and a continuous line in the first corner seal, and wherein the dashed line in the first panel and the continuous line in the first corner seal abut.

Abstract: A computer system includes a power supply unit providing at least one first supply voltage for operation of the computer system, a system board has at least one first power supply line that distributes the at least one first supply voltage; at least one processor arranged on the system board and coupled to the first power supply line that executes program code of user programs; a system monitoring module arranged on the system board having a microcontroller that executes program code for remote maintenance; at least one network interface coupled to the system monitoring module; and at least one splitter, coupled to the network interface that taps off a remote feed voltage provided via the network interface and feeds in a second supply voltage into at least one second power supply line of the system board, the second power supply line being coupled to the system monitoring module.

Abstract: An easy opening bag comprising corner seals. A line of weakness extends from at least a portion of a first panel of the bag into at least a portion of a first corner seal of the bag, wherein the line of weakness is: a dashed line in the first panel; and a continuous line in the first corner seal, and wherein the dashed line in the first panel and the continuous line in the first corner seal abut.

Abstract: A tri-folded disposable absorbent article comprising a substantially cellulose free absorbent core located in a chassis between a topsheet and a backsheet and comprising absorbent particulate polymer material. An array of absorbent article packages comprising disposable absorbent articles comprising a substantially cellulose free absorbent core is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-presentational package for disposable diapers such that the package may be presented in a multi-package form or an individual-package form. One exemplary embodiment of the package may include a plurality of disposable diaper products, a plurality of stabilizers, and a wrapping layer. The multi-presentational package may be marketed as a single unit such that a substantial portion of said plurality of disposable diaper products is visible to the consumer and/or the plurality of disposable diaper products and plurality of stabilizers may be removed from said multi-presentation package and subsequently marketable as multiple units.

Abstract: A stabilizer for the upright stabilizing of at least one disposable diaper product. The stabilizer may include a front panel, a bottom panel, a rear panel, and at least one standoff. In another exemplary stabilizer for the upright stabilizing of at least one disposable diaper product, the stabilizer may include a circumferential sleeve, a bottom panel, and at least one standoff.

Abstract: A tri-folded disposable absorbent article comprising a substantially cellulose free absorbent core located in a chassis between a topsheet and a backsheet and comprising absorbent particulate polymer material. An array of absorbent article packages comprising disposable absorbent articles comprising a substantially cellulose free absorbent core is also disclosed.

Abstract: An easy-open, re-closable package for a plurality of disposable diapers includes a wrapping layer which substantially surrounds the plurality of disposable diapers and a re-closable fastening system. The re-closable fastening system may be joined with the wrapping layer. The re-closable fastening system may have a female fastening portion and a male fastening portion, wherein the female fastening portion and the male fastening portion being releasably engageable. In another exemplary embodiment, the male fastening portion is releasably engageable between the plurality of disposable diapers and the wrapping layer. The re-closable package may also include a removable portion. The removable portion being integrally formed within the re-closable fastening system. The removable portion may include a grip portion. The removable portion may be defined by a first perforation and a second perforation, wherein pulling upon the grip portion results in the tearing along of the perforations so as to open the package.

Abstract: To provide directionally dependent attenuation for an optical information transmission link using simple means without the use of an active component, it is proposed to couple two optical waveguides (1, 2) having different core diameters to one another, the core diameter of the second fiber (2) being at least six times greater than the core diameter of the first fiber (1). In this manner, it is achieved that the conduction of light signals in a predefined direction is attenuated by at least the factor 30, while, on the other hand, the light propagating in the reverse direction, is attenuated very slightly.

Abstract: To provide directionally dependent attenuation for an optical information transmission link using simple means without the use of an active component, it is proposed to couple two optical waveguides (1, 2) having different core diameters to one another, the core diameter of the second fiber (2) being at least six times greater than the core diameter of the first fiber (1). In this manner, it is achieved that the conduction of light signals in a predefined direction is attenuated by at least the factor 30, while, on the other hand, the light propagating in the reverse direction, is attenuated very slightly.

Abstract: In a method for producing graded-index profiles in polymeric optical fibers, ionizing radiation is used to cause an increase in the refractive index, for example in PMMA. Polymeric optical fibers, preforms or fiber-core preforms are irradiated with ionizing radiation of predetermined wavelength and dose while being moved past the radiation source in the longitudinal direction at a given speed and are subsequently tempered for a defined length of time. Through the control of the spatial distribution of the ionizing radiation with the aid of mirrors, lenses or aperture systems, a uniform, radial graded-index profile is produced over the entire fiber length, so that the polymeric fiber, used as an optical waveguide, has improved transmission characteristics for optical signals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for containing a stack of moist wipes, the container comprising a container body and a lid covering the container body, the lid comprising a dispensing aperture and a hinging cover connected to the lid and overlying the dispensing aperture, wherein the hinging cover is pivotable around a hinging axis.

Abstract: A device for intermediate stacking of letters (SE) with a stacking roller (SR), stacking carriage (SW), underlying belt (UB) and a separation device. The stacking roller (SR) is mounted on the stacking carriage (SW) and a pressure gauge is provided in the vicinity of the stacking roller to measure the pressure of the stack against the pressure gauge. A device is provided for detecting possible slants in the letter stack (ST); that where such a slant is detected, the stacking carriage (SW) and/or underlying belt (UB) are made to move until the slant is eliminated; that the stacking carriage (SW) should be displaced along the underlying belt (UB) until the letter stack (ST) exerts a certain pressure on the pressure gauge provided that the detecting device does not report the presence of a slant.

Abstract: A device for radially deflecting consignments in transport plants permits consignments to be conveyed, in linear sections, clamped between an upper belt and a lower belt, where the upper belt urges the inner side of the curvature of the consignments to be conveyed against a surface profile of the deflection device. The deflection device on which the inner side of the curvature of the consignment rests has a surface profile with depressions on the side facing the consignment. The tangential length of the surface profile is at least as long as the outside of the respective consignment.

Abstract: An optical branching element has an input waveguide (10) and a plurality of output waveguides (20a, 20b), which are so disposed at a distance from the input waveguide (10) that a beam of light launched into the input waveguide (10) over a coupling path of a predefined length couples over with a defined intensity into the output waveguides (20a, 20b).

Abstract: A device for separating flat parcels from a stack of parcels includes a drawing element that travels in a conveying direction and acts by friction on a parcel to be drawn off from the stack of parcels. A guide wall for the stacked parcels forms a gap with the drawing element for a drawn off parcel to pass through. A support surface supports the stack of parcels and generates a stack pressure in a direction of the drawing element. At least one first nozzle disposed in the region of the support surface, and/or the region of the guide wall, blows compressed air between the parcels in the stack. At least one second nozzle, disposed in the region of the gap, between the stack of parcels and the guide wall, blows compressed air having a predetermined inclination counter to the conveying direction of the parcels to be drawn off.

Abstract: A device for separating flat parcels from a stack of parcels includes a drawing element that travels in a conveying direction and acts by friction on a parcel to be drawn off from the stack of parcels. A guide wall for the stacked parcels forms a gap with the drawing element for a drawn off parcel to pass through. A support surface supports the stack of parcels and generates a stack pressure in a direction of the drawing element. At least one first nozzle disposed in the region of the support surface, and/or the region of the guide wall, blows compressed air between the parcels in the stack. At least one second nozzle, disposed in the region of the gap, between the stack of parcels and the guide wall, blows compressed air having a predetermined inclination counter to the conveying direction of the parcels to be drawn off.

Abstract: An apparatus for reversing an orientation of flat items includes a first conveyor driven with a first speed; a second conveyor adjoining the first conveyor such that items discharged by the first conveyor are introduced into the second conveyor; a third conveyor driven with a second speed and adjoining the second conveyor such that items discharged by the second conveyor are introduced into the third conveyor; a sensor for determining a moment when a trailing edge of an item leaves the first conveyor; and a control arrangement connected to the sensor and the second conveyor for driving the second conveyor with the first speed as an item enters the second conveyor from the first conveyor, for decelerating the second conveyor when the sensor determines the moment when a trailing item edge passes by, for reversing a direction of motion of the second conveyor after deceleration and for accelerating the second conveyor to the second speed as an item enters the third conveyor from the second conveyor.

Abstract: A letter sorting system includes a row of juxtaposed stack compartments; a material intake device arranged along and spaced from the compartments; a carriage arranged for travel along the compartments; and a transfer bridge mounted on the carriage to be displaced thereby along the compartments. The transfer bridge includes an exterior frame pivotally attached to the carriage for pivotal motions into first and second positions; an interior frame pivotally attached to the exterior frame for pivotal motions into first and second positions; and a slide having a first part attached to the interior frame and a second part attached to the exterior frame. Dependent upon simultaneous positions of the exterior and interior frames, the transfer bridge may assume first, second and third operating positions.