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20130234782 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR DETECTION OF PROXIMITY AND/OR TOUCHING, AS WELL AS A KIT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - A sensor arrangement for detection of proximity and/or touching including least one sensor supporting surface having a first flat face and a second flat face, a proximity and/or touching sensor which is connected to the first flat face and/or to the second flat face of the sensor supporting surface, a decoration supporting medium with a first support flat face and a second support flat face, a decoration layer which is connected to the first support flat face and/or to the second support flat face of the decoration supporting medium, and/or is an integral component of the decoration supporting medium. In this case, the sensor supporting surface and the decoration supporting medium are connected to one another such that a connection along their mutually facing flat face and support flat face is not formed, or is partially formed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130241576 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING AN APPROACHING AND/OR CONTACTING OBJECT, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A sensor assembly and method for producing a sensor assembly for detecting an approaching and/or contacting object. The sensor assembly includes at least one sensor support surface having a first flat side and a second flat side, a proximity and/or contact sensor, which is connected to the first flat side and/or to the second flat side of the sensor support surface, a decoration support medium having a first support flat side and a second support flat side, and a decoration layer, which is connected to the first support flat side and/or to the second support flat side of the decoration support medium and/or is an integral part of the decoration support medium. The decoration support medium includes a glass or plastic film or panel which is back-molded on the first support flat side thereof and/or on the second support flat side, directly or indirectly, using an injection molding material. | 09-19-2013 |
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20110039010 | Plant Seed Oil - The invention relates to a plant seed oil, comprising arachidonic acid comprising approximately 7 to approximately 26 percent by weight of the total fatty acid content, the ratio of the percentages by weight of arachidonic acid to gamma-linolenic acid being approximately 1:1 to approximately 5:1 and the ratio of the percentages by weight of arachidonic acid to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid being approximately 1:1 to approximately 5:1. The invention additionally relates to processes for the production of this plant seed oil and formulations and uses of the plant seed oil. In particular, the invention also makes available foodstuffs and baby food that contain the plant seed oil mentioned. | 02-17-2011 |
20110113863 | MEANS AND METHODS DIAGNOSING GASTRIC BYPASS AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO - The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic measures. Specifically, it contemplates a method for assessing whether gastric bypass therapy was successful in a subject, a method of predicting whether gastric bypass therapy will be beneficial for a subject in need thereof, and a method of diagnosing whether a supportive therapy accompanying gastric bypass has beneficial effects on a subject in need thereof. Further provided are diagnostic methods for diabetes and body lean mass. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for identifying a treatment against diabetes and/or obesity. | 05-19-2011 |
20130126722 | Means and Methods for Metabolic Differentiation of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis From Liver Disease - The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing a liver disease in a subject and a method of differentiating between NASH and NAFLD. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices. | 05-23-2013 |
20130295692 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING DIABETES - A method for diagnosing diabetes or a predisposition for diabetes is provided, which comprises determining the amount of glyoxylate in a test sample of a subject suspected to suffer from diabetes or to have a predisposition for diabetes and comparing said amount to a references, whereby diabetes or a predisposition for diabetes is to be diagnosed. Further, the use of glyoxylate or a detection agent for glyoxylate for diagnosing diabetes or a predisposition for diabetes is provided. Moreover, a device and a kit for diagnosing diabetes or a predisposition for diabetes are also provided. | 11-07-2013 |
20140030744 | Means and Methods for Diagnosing Gastric Bypass and Conditions Related Thereto - The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic measures. Specifically, it contemplates a method for assessing whether gastric bypass therapy was successful in a subject, a method of predicting whether gastric bypass therapy will be beneficial for a subject in need thereof, and a method of diagnosing whether a supportive therapy accompanying gastric bypass has beneficial effects on a subject in need thereof. Further provided are diagnostic methods for diabetes and body lean mass. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for identifying a treatment against diabetes and/or obesity. | 01-30-2014 |
20150204851 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING DIABETES DRUGS - The present invention relates to screening methods for diabetes drugs. In particular, the invention concerns a method for identifying a drug against diabetes comprising determining the amount of glyoxylate in a test sample of a subject suffering from diabetes or a diabetes-like condition, wherein said test sample has been taken after the subject has been brought into contact with a compound suspected to be a drug against diabetes and comparing the determined amount to a reference amount for glyoxylate, whereby a compound being a drug against diabetes is identified. Further contemplated is a method for identifying a drug against diabetes comprising contacting test cells which produce glyoxylate with a compound suspected to be a drug against diabetes for a time and under conditions which allow for said compound to interact with the cells and to affect glyoxylate production, determining the amount of glyoxylate produced in said cells, and comparing the determined amount to a reference amount for glyoxylate, whereby a compound being a drug against diabetes is identified. Finally, a method for the manufacture of a drug against diabetes is provided. | 07-23-2015 |
20150355197 | BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSING LIVER DISEASE - The present invention provides biomarkers and a method for diagnosing a liver disease in a subject such as steatosis, inflammatory liver disease, NASH, and NAFLD. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices. | 12-10-2015 |
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20090036959 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient. | 02-05-2009 |
20100152633 | PORTABLE PATIENT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152821 | PORTABLE PATIENT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual. | 06-17-2010 |
20110021960 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient. | 01-27-2011 |
20110301510 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient. | 12-08-2011 |
20130184624 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient. | 07-18-2013 |
20140128781 | PORTABLE PATIENT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - Devices and methods may be used for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual. | 05-08-2014 |
20140358046 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient. | 12-04-2014 |
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20130072917 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CATARACT SURGERY - Improvements in respect of performing cataract surgery, and the result thereof, by application of a laser system. A device for cataract surgery, includes a surgical microscope or stereo microscope and a laser source. A module, consisting of a laser-coupling/deflecting unit, a laser-scan unit, and a focusing unit, can be attached to the surgical microscope or stereo microscope, in which at least one of these units can selectively be introduced between the surgical microscope and eye, and in which the focusing unit can scan a depth-of-focus range of greater than 1 mm. | 03-21-2013 |
20130261637 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL SYSTEM AND A CONTROL APPARATUS THEREFOR - A control device for an ophthalmic surgical system includes a flow determination device for determining an actual value of fluid flow in an aspiration line. The aspiration line is coupled to a handpiece for phacoemulsification of an eye lens and an occlusion determination device determines whether there is an occlusion because of a particle of the eye lens at a suction opening of the aspiration line. An evaluation unit establishes a hardness of the particle in dependence on the determined actual value of the fluid flow in the aspiration line should the occlusion determination device have determined that an occlusion is present, and, dependent on the hardness, determines a first value of ultrasound energy, which can be supplied to the handpiece by an energy source. A control unit actuates the energy source, during the occlusion, so that it outputs the determined first value of the ultrasound energy. | 10-03-2013 |
20150196426 | HANDPIECE FOR THE PHACOEMULSIFICATION OF AN EYE LENS - The invention relates to a handpiece for the phacoemulsification of an eye lens, having a needle with an aspiration line arranged therein for transporting an aspiration fluid and at least one drive element for generating a longitudinal wave, wherein the drive element is arranged in such a way that the longitudinal wave can be coupled directly into the aspiration fluid. | 07-16-2015 |
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20100024599 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MOLTEN MATERIAL - A method for producing molten material, wherein oxygen, reducing agents and iron that has been reduced in a reduction reactor are introduced into a melter gasifier. The reducing agent is gasified with the oxygen and the heat thereby produced melts the reduced iron. Cupola gas from the melter gasifier is used at least as a portion of the reduction gas, and reacted top gas is withdrawn from the reduction reactor. The aim of the invention is to increase energy efficiency and raw material efficiency as well as productivity while at the same time obtaining metallurgically improved properties of the product. For this purpose, at least a portion of the top gas is branched off from the line for the withdrawal of the top gas from the reduction reactor and is returned via at least one return line leading to the melter gasifier and is introduced into the melter gasifier. | 02-04-2010 |
20100043599 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MOLTEN MATERIAL - In a method for the production of molten metal, oxygen, a reducing agent and iron reduced in a reduction reactor are introduced into a melt gasifier, the reducing agent is gasified with oxygen and reduced iron is melted by means of the heat which occurs, the cupola gas being used as at least a fraction of the reduction gas. Reacted top gas is drawn off from the reduction reactor. | 02-25-2010 |
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20120036997 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A GASEOUS COMPONENT - In a method and an apparatus for separating at least one gaseous component from a waste gas of an installation for producing liquid pig iron, liquid primary steel products or sponge iron, in a first step, a stream of the waste gas passes through at least one adsorption separator at a first pressure, whereby the gaseous component is largely separated from the waste gas and, in a second step, the gaseous component is largely removed from the adsorption separator at a second pressure, which is lower than the first pressure. The method and apparatus are maintenance-free, cause low investment and energy costs and has a lower space requirement by a method in which the second pressure or the desorption pressure is generated by at least one jet pump, which is fed a stream of a propellant gas at a third pressure, which is higher than the second pressure. | 02-16-2012 |
20120279356 | Process and Device for Charging Into a Smelting Unit - A process and a device for charging a primary product for pig iron into a smelting unit are provided. According to the process and device, some of the primary product that has been formed by reducing oxidic iron carriers is stored in the hot state in a reservoir tank before being supplied into the storage device or charging device that is directly connected to the smelting unit. | 11-08-2012 |
20120328465 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PRESSED ARTICLES - A method is provided for producing pressed articles which contain direct-reduced, fine particulate iron (direct reduced iron, DRI) from a fluidized bed reduction system for direct reduction of fine particulate iron ore, wherein direct-reduced, fine particulate iron produced in the fluidized bed reduction system during direct reduction is compacted into pressed articles. Dry, fine particulate material containing at least fine particulate iron ore and optionally fine particulate iron and carbon is admixed to the direct-reduced fine particulate iron and the mixture thus obtained is subsequently compacted into pressed articles. An apparatus for carrying out such method is also provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019716 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING CHARGE MATERIALS CONTAINING IRON ORE OR FOR PRODUCING PIG IRON OR LIQUID PRIMARY STEEL PRODUCTS - A process and an apparatus for reducing charge materials containing iron ore or for producing pig iron or liquid primary steel products in a smelting unit are provided, the charge materials being at least partially reduced in at least one reduction unit by means of a reducing gas and optionally at least some of the at least partially reduced charge materials being melted in a smelting unit while supplying coal or coke and gas containing oxygen, while simultaneously forming the reducing gas, and the reducing gas or a reducing gas generated externally being supplied to the reduction unit. In the event of an interruption in the production of pig iron or primary steel products, the at least one reduction unit is emptied and the at least partially reduced charge materials are introduced into at least one vessel and kept under a non-oxidizing shielding gas atmosphere. | 01-24-2013 |
20140110891 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHARGING COAL-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND IRON CARRIER MATERIAL - A melter gasifier of a smelting reduction installation is charged by bringing together coal-containing material in lump form and iron carrier material (which may be hot) before and/or while they enter the melter gasifier. The ratio of the combined amounts of iron carrier material and coal-containing material in lump form is variable. The combined amounts of iron carrier material and coal-containing material in lump form are distributed over the cross section of the melter gasifier by a dynamic distributing device, and the ratio of the combined amounts of the iron carrier material and coal-containing material in lump form is set depending on the position of the dynamic distributing device. | 04-24-2014 |
20140138884 | DEVICE FOR THE CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF PROCESS GASES IN A PLANT FOR PRODUCING DIRECTLY REDUCED METAL ORES - A device for closed-loop control of process gases ( | 05-22-2014 |
20140196571 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR CHARGING INTO A SMELTING UNIT - A process and a device for charging a primary product for pig iron into a smelting unit are provided. According to the process and device, some of the primary product that has been formed by reducing oxidic iron carriers is stored in the hot state in a reservoir tank before being supplied into the storage device or charging device that is directly connected to the smelting unit. | 07-17-2014 |
20150135899 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING FINE PARTICLE-SHAPED MATERIAL INTO THE FLUIDISED BED OF A FLUIDISED BED REDUCTION UNIT - A method for introducing fine particulate material ( | 05-21-2015 |
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20120074971 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY MEASURING A FLAT MEASUREMENT STRUCTURE THAT CAN BE CONTACTED ON ONE SIDE - A measuring device for electrically measuring a measurement structure that can be electrically contacted at one measuring side, in particular an optoelectronic element, such as a solar cell, including at least two contacting units for electrically contacting the measurement structure and at least one support element for supporting the measurement structure with the measuring side on the support element. It is essential that the measuring device includes at least one suction line for the connection to the suction unit and at least one suction opening that is connected in a fluid-conducting manner to the suction line, wherein the suction opening is arranged in and/or on the support element such that the measurement structure can be pressed against the support element by suctioning via the suction opening. When the measurement structure rests on the support element, the contacting unit can be pressed against the measuring side of the measurement structure for the electrical contacting thereof. | 03-29-2012 |
20120113415 | METHOD FOR SPATIALLY DETERMINING THE SERIES RESISTANCE OF A SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE - A method for spatially determining the series resistance of a semiconductor structure by generating luminescent radiation in the semiconductor structure under measurement conditions A and B, by determining a local calibration parameter C | 05-10-2012 |
20120203494 | METHOD FOR MEASURING A SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE, WHICH IS A SOLAR CELL OR A PRECURSOR OF A SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to a method for measuring a semiconductor structure, which has an emitter and a base, and which is a solar cell or a precursor of a solar cell, comprising the following steps: A) Generating luminescence radiation in the semiconductor structure, and spatially resolved measuring of the luminescence radiation emitted by the semiconductor structure, wherein a first measurement is conducted under a first measurement condition a, and depending on the measurement data that are obtained at least from the first measurement, a first spatially resolved, voltage-calibrated image V | 08-09-2012 |