Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kolbens (1) mit einer Brennraummulde (2) für einen Verbrennungsmotor, bei dem zumindest ein Bereich der Brennraummulde (2) umfassend mindestens einen Muldengrund (20) schmelzbehandelt wird, um einen Werkstoff im schmelzbehandelten Bereich umzuschmelzen, so dass ein Aufbau des Werkstoffs im schmelzbehandelten Bereich in einer Schicht mit einer festlegbaren Tiefe verändert wird, sowie einen derartigen Kolben (1).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to therapeutical uses of non-classical major histocompatibility complex (MHC), also known as MHC class lb molecules in combination with defined peptides. The invention more specifically relates to targeted immunomodulatory effects of defined peptides in combination with proteins comprising one or more domains of a non-classical MHC class lb molecule or in combination with molecules that interfere with the interaction of MHC class lb molecules and their receptors. The invention also relates to methods of producing such proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as their uses for treating medical conditions in which antigen-specific immune reactions are beneficial, including cancer and infectious diseases, or harmful, including autoimmune diseases, organ/tissue rejection, immune reactions towards pharmaceutical compounds or reproductive disorders. Moreover, as the invention reveals a novel mode of action for MHC class lb molecules during antigen-specific tolerance induction, it also relates to methods for interfering with this mechanism in situation where induction of antigen-specific immune tolerance is wanted, but physiologically prevented by said mechanism.
Abstract:
Vorrichtung (1) zum Bearbeiten eines Werkstücks (2), und/oder zum Beschichten des Werkstücks (2) mit einem Beschichtungsmaterial (4), umfassend: eine Bearbeitungseinrichtung (30, 40) zum Bearbeiten des Werkstücks (2), und eine Fördereinrichtung (20) zum Herbeiführen einer Relativbewegung zwischen dem Werkstück (2) und der Bearbeitungseinrichtung (30, 40), eine Steuereinrichtung zum Steuern der Fördereinrichtung (20) und der Bearbeitungseinrichtung (30, 40), wobei die Vorrichtung (1) ferner eine Werkstück-Messeinrichtung (22) aufweist, die eingerichtet ist, eine Eigenschaft des Werkstücks (2) zu messen.
Abstract:
A method of detecting a two-dimensional bar code in image data of the bar code is provided. The bar code comprises first and second type elements arranged in an ordered grid. The method comprising the steps of calculating intermediate image data indicative of a divergence of a gradient of pixel values of said image data; identifying at least one element of said first and second type elements based on an extremum of the intermediate image data; and determining the location of the two-dimensional bar code in said image data based on the identified element.
Abstract:
A control circuit (210) operable to control the switching of switching elements in a switched mode power supply (200). The control circuit (210) comprises a switching control signal generator (220) operable to generate control signals for switching the switching elements such that the switched mode power supply converts an input voltage (V in) to an output voltage (V out ). The control circuit (210) further comprises an operation mode setting module (260) which is operable to receive a signal (I) indicative of a current flowing to a load that is connected to an output of the switched mode power supply, and operable to cause the switching control signal generator (220) to generate the control signals so as to operate the switched mode power supply (200) in a continuous conduction mode or a pulse skipping mode in dependence upon the current. In the pulse skipping mode, the switching elements are turned OFF for at least one switching period of the switched mode power supply (200) but the switched mode power supply continues to supply power to the load. The operation mode setting module (260) is operable to monitor the signal (I) to determine whether the current exceeds a threshold, and is operable to control the switching control signal generator (220) to generate the control signals such that, when the current exceeds the threshold, the switched mode power supply (200) operates in the continuous conduction mode and, upon determining that the current has fallen to or below the threshold, operation of the switched mode power supply (200) is changed from the continuous conduction mode to the pulse skipping mode so that the pulse skipping mode is entered from the continuous conduction mode.
Abstract:
Methods for preparing solid formulations of immunoglobulin singie variable domains are provided. The methods are based on contacting solid carrier(s) with a liquid comprising the immunoglobulin singie variable domains, e.g. by spraying the liquid onto the solid carrier(s), to cause granulation or coating of the carrier(s). During contacting the carrier is agitated, e.g. in a fluid bed, and the mixture of carrier and liquid is exposed to heat, e.g. a heated air stream, to evaporate the liquid.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition having antioxidant activity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to probiotic bacteria having antioxidant activity and the use thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition that is suitable for use as a corrosion inhibitor to prevent corrosion, particularly on metallic devices for the recovery and transportation of hydrocarbons in oil production and processing. In particular, the present invention relates to quaternary ammonium compositions found to be effective corrosion inhibitors. The invention also concerns methods of preparation and use of the compositions and methods for inhibiting or preventing the corrosion of metal surfaces using said compositions,, particularly in oil and gas field applications.
Abstract:
A network node (4), referred to as answering point (4), performs a method including a triggering procedure (s22) for triggering the transmission, towards a mobile station (2), of an instruction message (12 a ) including an instruction to start a new emergency communication towards the answering point (4). The triggering procedure (s22) includes sending (s226), towards the mobile station (2), a trigger message (12 b ). The mobile station (2) performs a method including a receiving procedure (s28) and a starting procedure (s30). The receiving procedure (s28) includes receiving the instruction message (12 a ) including the instruction to start a new emergency communication towards the answering point (4), and the starting procedure (s30) includes starting a new emergency communication towards the answering point (4). This enables to re-establish an emergency communication between the answering point (4) and the mobile station (2). The invention also relates to network nodes, mobile stations and computer programs.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process for the preparation of a material, in particular a coal or humic substance, which comprises two steps, namely, a step of heating a reaction mixture comprising biomass, water and a base, and a step of adding further biomass to the reaction mixture and further heating the reaction mixture to give a reaction mixture comprising the material, to the material as such, and to various uses of the material. Furthermore, the present invention is concerned with a hydrothermal process for the disintegration of biomass to result in an aqueous dispersion, which comprises the step of heating a reaction mixture comprising biomass, water and a base, wherein the heating temperature is 300°C or less and the ratio B of base equivalents and biomass glucose equivalents is 0.3