The invention relates to a coherent single photon source (100) comprising: a nanodiamond (120) having a quantum emitter (140), wherein the nanodiamond (120) and the quantum emitter (140) are designed and configured such that the quantum emitter (140) emits coherent, indistinguishable photons (160). The invention further relates to a system (300) comprising: a first coherent single photon source (101); and a second coherent single photon source (102); wherein the first coherent single photon source (101) and the second coherent single photon source (102) are designed and configured such that photons (160) emitted from a first quantum emitter (151) of a first nanodiamond (121) of the first coherent single photon source (101) are indistinguishable from photons (160) emitted from a second quantum emitter (152) of a second nanodiamond (122) of the second coherent single photon source (102).
The invention relates to a quantum memory unit (100) comprising: a nanodiamond (120) having a quantum emitter (140), wherein an electron spin of the quantum emitter (140) is coupled to a spin object (170) inside or outside of the nanodiamond (120); wherein a coupling rate of the electron spin to the spin object (170) is larger than a decoherence rate of the electron spin; and wherein the spin object (170) is designed and configured such that quantum information can be stored therein, retrieved from it; and / or that a quantum state of the spin object (170) can be manipulated.
The invention relates to a measuring device and a method for detecting at least one object and/or for determining an object distance, e.g., for use in road traffic. The measuring device can comprise: a light source for emitting light with a predetermined coherence length; a beam splitter for splitting the emitted light into measuring and reference beams; a transfer unit that converts the reference beam into a plurality of sub-reference beams; an image data acquisition unit for acquiring image data resulting from a superposition of the sub-reference beams with an object beam comprising at least a part of the measuring beam that was scattered and/or reflected by the at least one object; and an evaluation unit for evaluating the image data, wherein the reference beam transfer unit comprises spatially separated optical paths having different optical lengths, along which the sub-reference beams are guided to the image data acquisition unit.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESS MONITORING DURING PRODUCTION OF A FINISHED PART FROM A HOT-CROSSLINKING MATERIAL IN A PRIMARY SHAPING PROCESS
The invention relates to a method for process monitoring during production of a finished part (112) in a primary shaping process. The method comprises the following steps: a) providing at least one mould (114) designed for the primary shaping process, wherein the mould (114) has at least one cavity (116) for receiving at least one starting material for the hot-crosslinking material, and wherein an apparatus for determining a mould internal pressure is also integrated into the mould (114); b) heating the mould (114); c) introducing the at least one starting material for the hot-crosslinking material into the cavity (116) under pressure such that the finished part (112) is produced; d) detecting a progression of the mould internal pressure occurring in step c); e) differentiating, at least once or at least twice, the progression of the mould internal pressure in order to determine at least one derivative selected from the group consisting of: the first-order derivative and the second-order derivative; and f) characterising a progression of a chemical crosslinking reaction by means of at least one derivative selected from the group consisting of: the first-order derivative and the second-order derivative.
The invention relates to p38 MAP kinase inhibitors of formula (I) as shown in the description for use in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Further, the invention relates to p38 MAP kinase inhibitors specifically mentioned in the description, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said inhibitors.
A61K 31/167 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the nitrogen atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. lidocaine, paracetamol
A61K 31/175 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having the group N—C(O)—N or N—C(S)—N, e.g. urea, thiourea, carmustine having the group , N—C(O)—N=N— or , e.g. carbonohydrazides, carbazones, semicarbazides, semicarbazonesThioanalogues thereof
A61K 31/397 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having four-membered rings, e.g. azetidine
A61K 31/40 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil
A61K 31/445 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine
C07C 13/00 - Cyclic hydrocarbons containing rings other than, or in addition to, six-membered aromatic rings
C07D 205/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing four-membered rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom
C07D 207/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings not condensed with other rings, with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom
C07D 265/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings having one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atoms
The invention relates to thermoresponsive wound dressings having thermally switchable adhesion/de-adhesion, comprising: a carrier material and an adhesive composition applied to a surface of the carrier material, wherein the adhesive composition comprises: at least one vinyl alcohol/copolymer of the below formula (I): wherein x, with respect to any fatty acid unit, independently represents an integer from 10 to 18, wherein the copolymer according to formula (I) is present as a melt at body temperature, which melt adheres to wounds and skin, and when cooled to a temperature above the freezing point of water, the crystallisation of the copolymer according to formula (I) brings about de-adhesion of the wound dressing. The invention further relates to the use of said thermoresponsive wound dressing for wound healing or for protecting skin injuries and skin disorders.
A method for preparing a stack of dielectric layer on a substrate. A substrate is provided and a first layer of liquid is printed onto a surface of the substrate. A first dielectric layer is formed by solidifying the first layer of liquid and a second layer of liquid is printed onto the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is formed by solidifying the second layer of liquid. The liquid includes dielectric constituents and the liquid is printed such that droplets having a volume of less than one hundred nanoliters are locally deposited per square millimeter on the surface of the substrate.
B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
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GAS-CONTAINING SURFACE COVER, ARRANGEMENT, AND USE
The present invention relates to a surface cover for a body which can be brought into contact with a liquid, comprising: a layer which at least partly contains gas and which is designed and arranged such that at least some sections of a layer face facing the liquid contacts the liquid; a gas-permeable layer which is arranged on the gas-containing layer on a face that faces the body and is opposite the face facing the liquid or which is integrally formed with the gas-containing layer; and a gas-supplying device which is connected to the gas-permeable layer such that gas can flow from the gas-supplying device to the gas-containing layer through the gas-permeable layer. The invention also relates to an arrangement and a use.
F16L 58/02 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation by means of internal or external coatings
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
B63B 1/38 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using air bubbles or air layers
A61K 31/496 - Non-condensed piperazines containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. rifampin, thiothixene or sparfloxacin
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
C07D 405/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms
C07D 405/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing three or more hetero rings
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
A peptide derivative selected from a list of peptide derivatives with a sequence derived from human serum albumin fragment EPI-X4 is provided, which binds to CXCR4 with about 1000-fold stronger efficiency than EPI-X4. The peptide derivatives comprise length variants as well as modifications by length variants, D-amino acids, coupling of fatty acids, cholesterol or polymers, acetyl substitutions of amino groups, amination of carboxyl groups. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions of the peptide derivative.
C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
A61K 47/24 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, nitrogen or sulfur, e.g. cyclomethicone or phospholipids
A61K 47/28 - Steroids, e.g. cholesterol, bile acids or glycyrrhetinic acid
A61K 47/32 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. carbomers
A61K 47/42 - ProteinsPolypeptidesDegradation products thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, gelatin or zein
The present invention relates to an optical device (1), having ˗ at least one first surface (3) comprising at least one first nanostructure (5), wherein ˗ the at least one first nanostructure (5) comprises at least one conductive polymer material, wherein ˗ the optical device (1) comprises at least one conductor (7) in electrical contact to the at least one first nanostructure (5), wherein ˗ the at least one first nanostructure (5) is adapted to change its dielectric function when an electric quantity of the at least one conductor (7) is changed.
G02F 1/17 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on variable-absorption elements not provided for in groups
12.
SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CELL CULTURES
The present invention relates to a system for monitoring (the metabolism of) three-dimensional cell cultures, an organ-on-chip device comprising the system, and a method for monitoring (the metabolism of) cell cultures, preferably three-dimensional cell cultures.
A peptide derivative selected from a list of peptide derivatives with a sequence derived from human serum albumin fragment EPI-X4 is provided, which binds to CXCR4 with about 1000-fold stronger efficiency than EPI-X4. The peptide derivatives comprise length variants as well as modifications by length variants, D-amino acids, coupling of fatty acids, cholesterol or polymers, acetyl substitutions of amino groups, aminations of carboxyl groups. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions of the peptide derivative.
The invention relates to a 3D-printed actuatable optical device and a method for fabricating the actuatable optical device. The method comprises the following steps:
forming a three-dimensional structure (50) of the optical device (100) with the aid of a 3D printer in such a way that the three-dimensional structure (50) has:
at least one optical element, and
at least one microfluidic cavity (4) for accommodating a magnetic substance (6);
filling the at least one microfluidic cavity (4) with the magnetic substance (6).
The invention relates to a 3D-printed actuatable optical device and a method for fabricating the actuatable optical device. The method comprises the following steps:
forming a three-dimensional structure (50) of the optical device (100) with the aid of a 3D printer in such a way that the three-dimensional structure (50) has:
at least one optical element, and
at least one microfluidic cavity (4) for accommodating a magnetic substance (6);
filling the at least one microfluidic cavity (4) with the magnetic substance (6).
The invention further relates to the use of a magnetizable fluid for fabricating a magnetically actuatable optical device.
B29C 64/268 - Arrangements for irradiation using laser beamsArrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB]
B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
B29C 64/135 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified characterised by the energy source therefor, e.g. by global irradiation combined with a mask the energy source being concentrated, e.g. scanning lasers or focused light sources
B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
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NOVEL DIAGNOSTIC MARKER FOR CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
The present invention relates to method of diagnosis of diseases associated with synaptic degeneration, in particular of Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Disease or Alzheimer's Disease, and to the use of β-synuclein as a biomarker for diagnosing or assessing the status of diseases associated with synaptic degeneration, in particular of Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Disease or Alzheimer's Disease..
The present invention relates to structured, gas-holding surfaces for improving the friction-reducing properties of gas layers held under a liquid and for the simultaneous suppression of turbulence. The present invention furthermore relates to a device comprising this structured, gas-holding surface and to the use of this structured, gas-holding surface.
The present invention relates to a surface cover for a body which can be brought into contact with a liquid, comprising: a layer which at least partly contains gas and which is designed and arranged such that at least some sections of a layer face facing the liquid contacts the liquid; a gas-permeable layer which is arranged on the gas-containing layer on a face that faces the body and is opposite the face facing the liquid or which is integrally formed with the gas-containing layer; and a gas-supplying device which is connected to the gas-permeable layer such that gas can flow from the gas-supplying device to the gas-containing layer through the gas-permeable layer. The invention also relates to an arrangement and a use.
F16L 58/02 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation by means of internal or external coatings
B63B 1/38 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using air bubbles or air layers
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
A61K 31/496 - Non-condensed piperazines containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. rifampin, thiothixene or sparfloxacin
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
C07D 405/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms
C07D 405/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing three or more hetero rings
F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
B05D 5/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a matt or rough surface
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Method of fabricating an imaging system and corresponding imaging system
A method of fabricating an imaging system as well as to a corresponding imaging system. The method includes providing a substrate; and forming, by means of a 3D-printing technique, a 3D structure on the substrate, wherein the forming of the 3D structure includes forming a stack of at least two diffractive optical elements in a single printing step.
The invention relates to a hand exoskeleton (10) for supporting the functionality of a hand, having: a flexible mounting module (16), which can be arranged on the back of the hand; and a plurality of finger modules (12), which can be connected to the mounting module (16), wherein each finger module of the plurality of finger modules (12) is designed to receive a corresponding finger of the hand, at least in sections; wherein the mounting module (16) furthermore has: a plurality of connection sections (54) for connecting the plurality of finger modules (12) to the mounting module (16), wherein a respective finger module of the plurality of finger modules (12) is connected to a corresponding connection section of the plurality of connection sections (54); and wherein the mounting module (16) is designed such that the connection sections are movable relative to each other.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
21.
DETERMINING VERSION INFORMATION OF A NETWORK SERVICE
Aspects of the application relate to a computer-implemented method, a computer program and a network security tool. The computer-implemented method is for determining version information of a network service. The method comprises providing a plurality of specified queries, and receiving an identifier of the network service. The method further comprises retrieving, using the identifier, a first one of the specified queries. The method further comprises querying the network service via the first specified query, wherein the first specified query includes a first task. The method further comprises receiving a response to the first specified query, and determining, based on the response, a first result indication that indicates whether the first task has been successfully carried out. The method further comprises determining first version information of the network service based on the first result indication, and providing the version information of the network service. The version information includes the first version information.
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
An area scanning confocal microscope includes a pattern generation unit configured to generate or produce a line pattern comprising a plurality of lines, for example a plurality of straight parallel lines; a projection unit comprising a microscope objective configured to project the line pattern onto an object through the microscope objective, wherein the focal plane in which the line pattern is projected or imaged is tilted at a tilting angle with respect to an optical axis of the microscope, the tilting angle being equal to or greater than 0° and smaller than 90°, for example between 30° and smaller than 85°; and an imaging unit comprising a two-dimensional image detector configured to capture within one image frame of the image detector an image of the projected line pattern.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Compact discs; DVDs; Digital recording media; Data carriers; The aforesaid goods including for information material relating to: digitisation including digitisation in teaching, and in schools and education. Printed matter; Photographs; Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); The aforesaid goods including for information material relating to: digitisation including digitisation in teaching, and in schools and education. Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Arranging and conducting events; Publication of information, other than for advertising purposes; Providing of electronic, non-downloadable publications for information purposes; The aforesaid service including in the field: digitisation including digitisation in teaching, and in schools and education.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions. Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; Design and development of computer hardware and software.
The present invention relates to structured gas-containing surfaces for improving the friction-reducing properties of gas layers held under a liquid and for the simultaneous suppression of turbulences. The present invention further relates to a device comprising said structured gas-containing surface and to the use of said structured gas-containing surface.
The present invention relates to structured gas-containing surfaces for improving the friction-reducing properties of gas layers held under a liquid and for the simultaneous suppression of turbulences. The present invention further relates to a device comprising said structured gas-containing surface and to the use of said structured gas-containing surface.
forming, by means of a 3D-printing technique, at least two imaging elements directly on the image sensor such that the imaging elements have a common focal plane located on the image sensor and each imaging element has a different focal length and field of view.
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions. Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting activities; Cultural activities; Vocational guidance [education or training advice]; Vocational skills training (Provision of -); Arranging of workshops for vocational guidance; Arranging professional workshop and training courses; Organisation of conferences relating to vocational training; Consultancy relating to vocational skills training; Computerised training in career counselling; Providing on-line information and news in the field of employment training; Providing of information relating to training and vocational guidance (education or training advice); Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for educational purposes. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis services; Industrial research; Design and development of computer hardware and computer software; Providing of information relating to digitisation; Providing of information relating to digitisation at work.
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METHOD OF FABRICATING AN IMAGING SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING IMAGING SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a method of fabricating an imaging system as well as to a corresponding imaging system. The method comprises the steps of: - providing a substrate; - forming, by means of a 3D-printing technique, a 3D-structure (100) on the substrate, wherein the forming of the 3D-structure (100) comprises forming a stack of at least two diffractive optical elements (10) in a single printing step.
The present invention relates to a three-dimensional macroporous scaffold structure comprising cross-linked cationized bovine serum albumin. The invention also relates to a production method for the three-dimensional macroporous scaffold structure, to a method for culturing cells in the three-dimensional macroporous scaffold structure and to a kit comprising said three-dimensional macroporous scaffold structure.
The present invention relates to conjugate complexes, comprising at least one biological entity, at least one cargo moiety, and at least one effector moiety that is capable of converting, degrading, and/or modifying a given medium, wherein the at least one cargo moiety and the at least one effector moiety are directly or indirectly coupled to the biological entity. The present invention further relates to uses thereof and methods for facilitating the transport of a cargo moiety through a given medium.
A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent
A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophagesCompositions thereofPreparation or purification thereof
32.
Device for switchably influencing electromagnetic radiation, and method for obtaining such a device
A device for switchably influencing electromagnetic radiation includes a phase change material and an optically responsive structure. The phase change material is switchable between at least a first state and a second state. The first state and the second state have different electrical and/or magnetic properties. The optically responsive structure is in contact with the phase change material and has at least a first nanostructure and a second nanostructure. The first nanostructure is being different from the second nanostructure. The first nanostructure is optically responsive at a predetermined electromagnetic wavelength when the phase change material is in its first state, and non-responsive at the predetermined wavelength when the phase change material is in its second state. The second nanostructure is optically responsive at the predetermined electromagnetic wavelength when the phase change material is in its second state, and non-responsive at the predetermined wavelength when the phase change material is in its first state.
H01L 45/00 - Solid state devices specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating, or switching without a potential-jump barrier or surface barrier, e.g. dielectric triodes; Ovshinsky-effect devices; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof
G02F 1/01 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour
G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection
33.
Method and device for producing microstructures on optical fibers
a) of the optical fiber (1) with photoresist (2); —orienting (S30) the optical fiber (1) and a writing beam of a 3D printer with respect to one another; —forming (S40) the at least one microstructure (5) by exposing the photoresist (2) to light with the aid of the 3D printer.
B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
B29C 64/135 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified characterised by the energy source therefor, e.g. by global irradiation combined with a mask the energy source being concentrated, e.g. scanning lasers or focused light sources
34.
METHOD FOR TREATING THE SURFACE OF A HARD METAL BODY AND FOR COATING THE TREATED HARD METAL BODY WITH A DIAMOND LAYER
The invention relates to a method for treating the surface (110) of a hard metal body (112). The method has the following steps: a) providing a hard metal body (112), said hard metal body (112) comprising at least one carbide phase of a metal of the 4th to 6th subgroup of the periodic table of elements and at least one binding metal; b) forming at least one low-carbon ternary phase comprising the metal of the carbide phase, the binding metal, and carbon in a surface zone (114) of the hard metal body (112); c) supplying carbon into the surface zone (114) over an outer surface (122), wherein the binding metal in the surface zone (114) is at least partly converted into a gas phase, recrystallized grains of the carbide phase are formed within the surface zone (114), and the binding metal transitions into a wetting agent (124) of the outer surface (122) of the surface zone (114) and is present in a surface zone (114) region (128) remote from the surface such that the binding metal is bound in the low-carbon ternary phase in intermediate spaces of the recrystallized grains; and d) converting the low-carbon ternary phase in intermediate spaces of the recrystallized grains in a surface zone (114) region (128) remote from the surface into a phase which stabilizes the binding metal; whereby a treated surface (138) of the hard metal body (112) is obtained. The invention additionally relates to a method for coating a hard metal body (130) treated in such a manner with at least one diamond layer (132).
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
35.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMBINED CAPTURE OF THE SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY AND HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING
The present invention relates, in particular, to a method and an apparatus for capturing topographic and spatially resolved, spectral properties of a surface to be examined. Here, the method comprises: producing an illumination pattern of a first measurement light with a multiplicity of wavelengths; imaging the illumination pattern of the first measurement light onto the surface to be examined by means of a chromatic objective in such a way that, by way of the chromatic objective, the illumination pattern is imaged in focus at different distances for different wavelengths of the multiplicity of wavelengths of the first measurement light; imaging the first measurement light radiated by the surface to be examined by means of the chromatic objective onto a confocal mask, which has a transmission pattern corresponding to the illumination pattern; spectrally splitting the first measurement light transmitted through the confocal mask; capturing a 2-dimensional intensity distribution of the spectrally split first measurement light with spatial resolution by means of the detector; ascertaining the topographic properties of the surface to be examined on the basis of the intensity distribution of the first measurement light captured by means of the detector; homogeneously illuminating the surface to be examined by means of a second measurement light with a multiplicity of wavelengths; imaging the second measurement light radiated by the surface to be examined by means of the chromatic objective onto the confocal mask; spectrally splitting the second measurement light transmitted through the confocal mask; capturing a 2-dimensional intensity distribution of the spectrally split second measurement light with spatial resolution by means of the detector; and ascertaining the spatially resolved, spectral properties of the surface to be examined on the basis of the intensity distribution of the second measurement light captured by means of the detector.
The invention relates to a microscope for the molecular spectroscopic analysis of a sample (2), having a beam path having at least one quantum cascade laser (QCL) (3) which emits an infrared (IR) radiation, a phase modulator (5) which is arranged between the QCL (3) and the sample (2), at least one optical element (6) which is arranged between the phase modulator (5) and the sample (2) and a sensor (4) which detects an IR radiation which is transmitted and/or reflected by the sample (2). The invention relates further to a method for the molecular spectroscopic analysis of a sample (2) comprising the steps of irradiating the sample (2) with an infrared (IR) radiation by means of a quantum cascade laser (QCL) (3), wherein the IR radiation is directed onto the sample (2) via a phase modulator (5) and at least one optical element (6), and detecting the IR radiation which is reflected and/or transmitted by the sample (2).
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
The present invention relates to an optical device (100) and a use of the optical device (100). The optical device (100) comprises: —a source electrode (2); —a drain electrode (4); —a gap area (6) between the source electrode (2) and the drain electrode (4); —a cluster (8) being positioned in the gap area (6) for connecting and disconnecting the source electrode (2) and the drain electrode (4) and for changing optical and/or plasmonic properties of the gap area (6); and an optical coupling element (10) for bringing light into and out of the gap area (6).
G02F 1/03 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on ceramics or electro-optical crystals, e.g. exhibiting Pockels or Kerr effect
H01L 51/05 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating or switching and having at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier; Capacitors or resistors with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier
B82Y 10/00 - Nanotechnology for information processing, storage or transmission, e.g. quantum computing or single electron logic
G02B 6/122 - Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths
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METHOD OF FABRICATING A MULTI-APERTURE SYSTEM FOR FOVEATED IMAGING AND CORRESPONDING MULTI-APERTURE SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a multi-aperture system (100) for foveated imaging as well as to a corresponding multi-aperture system (100). The method comprises the steps of: - providing an image sensor (1); and - forming, by means of a 3D-printing technique, at least two imaging elements (11 -14) directly on the image sensor (1 ) such that the imaging elements (11 -14) have a common focal plane located on the image sensor (1) and each imaging element (11 - 14) has a different focal length and/or field of view.
The invention relates to methods for producing hydrogels for reversibly immobilising glycoproteins and/or cells on the hydrogel, involving lectins being coupled to the hydrogel, corresponding lectin-coupled hydrogels, the use thereof in 3D cell culture, and corresponding methods for reversibly immobilising glycoproteins and/or cells on such hydrogels.
The present invention relates to floating wells comprised in a cell carrier, wherein the cell carrier comprises a solid carrier, and the floating wells are located on the surface of the solid carrier. Further, the present invention relates to a cell carrier comprising a solid carrier comprising on a surface a plurality of spots having a spot size X, and cells on the surface of the solid carrier, a manufacturing method of a cell carrier and the use of the cell carrier for solid phase transfection and for transduction with viruses.
The present invention relates to a surface cover for a body which can be brought into contact with a liquid, comprising: a layer which at least partly contains gas and which is designed and arranged such that at least some sections of a layer face facing the liquid contacts the liquid; a gas-permeable layer which is arranged on the gas-containing layer on a face that faces the body and is opposite the face facing the liquid or which is integrally formed with the gas-containing layer; and a gas-supplying device which is connected to the gas-permeable layer such that gas can flow from the gas-supplying device to the gas-containing layer through the gas-permeable layer. The invention also relates to an arrangement and a use.
F16L 58/02 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation by means of internal or external coatings
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
B63B 1/38 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using air bubbles or air layers
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
B05D 5/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a matt or rough surface
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Method and device for producing an optical element having at least one functional region, as well as use of the device
filling the at least one microfluidic cavity (4) with the functional substance (6) for forming the at least one functional region.
In addition, the invention relates to a device for manufacturing an optical element (100) as well as a use of the device.
The invention relates to a method and a device for producing at least one microstructure (5) on an axial end (1a) of an optical fibre (1). The method comprises the following steps: - providing (S10) the optical fibre (1); - wetting (S20) the axial end (1a) of the optical fibre (1) with photoresist (2); - orienting (S30) the optical fibre (1) and a writing beam of a 3D printer with respect to one another; - forming (S40) the at least one microstructure (5) by exposing the photoresist (2) to light with the aid of the 3D printer.
The invention relates to a method and a sensor assembly (1) for obtaining distance information with respect to a surface (2) to be measured. The sensor assembly (1) is operated according to the confocal principle and has a lighting device (3) with at least one first light source (4a), and the light of the first light source is coupled into a lighting beam path, along which the light is first guided at least partly in the direction of the pertinent surface (2) and is focused into different focal points (18a) in order to then be detected in the form of received signals by at least one detector (10a) of a detection device (20) after being reflected on the surface to be measured. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and a sensor assembly (1) which ensure a faster supply of robust depth information at a sufficient depth resolution. This is achieved by coupling transmission signals of a plurality of narrow-band light sources (4a, 4b) into the lighting beam path in the form of light, each transmission signal being focused onto different focal points (18a, 18b), and differentiating between signals originating from different light sources (4a, 4b) using at least one unique modulation pattern. By using filter elements, a high resistance to stray light can be achieved.
A device with switchable, chiral optical characteristics, has a first chiral arrangement with a first arrangement layer with at least one first nanostructure and a second arrangement layer with at least one second nanostructure. The first nanostructure and the second nanostructure are arranged relative to one another such that the chiral arrangement is chiral. A switching material with switchable dielectric characteristics is arranged between the first arrangement layer and the second arrangement layer.
G02F 1/01 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour
G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising
The present invention relates to an optical device (100) and a use of the optical device (100). The optical device (100) comprises: - a source electrode (2); - a drain electrode (4); - a gap area (6) between the source electrode (2) and the drain electrode (4); - a cluster (8) being positioned in the gap area (6) for connecting and disconnecting the source electrode (2) and the drain electrode (4) and for changing optical and/or plasmonic properties of the gap area (6); and an optical coupling element (10) for bringing light into and out of the gap area (6).
H01L 51/05 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating or switching and having at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier; Capacitors or resistors with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier
The invention relates to a microscope (1) for the molecular spectroscopic analysis of a sample (2), comprising a beam path having at least one quantum cascade laser (QCL) (3) which emits an infrared (IR) radiation, a phase modulator (5) which is arranged between the QCL (3) and the sample (2), at least one optical element (6) which is arranged between the phase modulator (5) and the sample (2), and a sensor (4) which detects IR radiation transmitted and/or reflected by the sample (2). The invention further relates to a method for the molecular spectroscopic analysis of a sample (2), having the steps of irradiating the sample (2) with infrared (IR) radiation by means of a quantum cascade laser (QCL) (3), said IR radiation being deflected onto the sample via a phase modulator (5) and at least one optical element (6), and detecting the IR radiation reflected and/or transmitted by the sample (2).
Optical system and method for the provision of at least one high-frequency modulated light pulse having a pump light source for the provision of high-frequency pump light pulses; an optical resonator having a coupling element for coupling the pump light pulses into the resonator and a decoupling element for decoupling the at least one high-frequency modulated light pulse from the resonator and an optically non-linear frequency conversion medium arranged in the resonator for transforming the pump light pulses in each case into two conversion light pulses and one residual pump light pulse. The resonator comprises a feedback arm for at least one of the two conversion light pulses and/or the residual pump light pulse, in which an optically non-linear feedback medium is arranged for the optical modulation of the at least one conversion light pulse and/or the residual pump light pulse.
H01S 3/108 - Controlling the intensity, frequency, phase, polarisation or direction of the emitted radiation, e.g. switching, gating, modulating or demodulating by controlling devices placed within the cavity using non-linear optical devices, e.g. exhibiting Brillouin or Raman scattering
H01S 3/094 - Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light
G02F 1/139 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering based on orientation effects in which the liquid crystal remains transparent
The present invention relates to a system and a method for distance measurement. The system for distance measurement comprises - a multiple-wavelength holography module (100) for detecting a holography measurement data set for at least one measurement point on the basis of at least one synthetic wavelength, the multiple-wavelength holography module (100) having: - at least two holography light sources (110, 112, 114, 116) for generating at least two coherent holography light beams having different wavelengths, - at least one beam splitter (124, 160) for splitting each holography light beam into an object light beam (155) and a reference light beam (135), and - at least one diffraction element (134, 138) for the dispersive diffraction of the reference light beams (135).
An aspect of the invention relates to a surface cover for a body which can be brought into contact with a liquid, comprising: a layer which at least partly contains gas and which is designed and arranged such that at least some sections of a layer face facing the liquid contacts the liquid; a gas-permeable layer which is arranged on the gas-containing layer on a face that faces the body and is opposite the face facing the liquid or which is integrally formed with the gas-containing layer; and a gas-supplying device which is connected to the gas-permeable layer such that gas can flow from the gas-supplying device to the gas-containing layer through the gas-permeable layer. The invention also relates to an arrangement and a use.
B63B 1/38 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using air bubbles or air layers
F16L 58/02 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation by means of internal or external coatings
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
B05D 5/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a matt or rough surface
The invention relates to a filtration-active fuel cell and to the use thereof in the treatment and processing of fluids, in particular liquids, wherein the filtration-active layer of a membrane filter is simultaneously used as an anode of a fuel cell.
The present invention relates to a method for solid phase transfection of at least one protein and at least one nucleic acid molecule into at least one cell comprising the step of providing a solid carrier containing at least one spot comprising a transfection reagent, at least one protein and the at least one nucleic acid molecule as well as to a solid carrier containing at least one spot comprising a transfection reagent, at least one protein and the at least one nucleic acid molecule.
The field of the invention relates to a method for the production of a recombinant protein in a plant-based system comprising the steps of providing a plant-based system comprising a modulation for a plant endogenous prolyl-4-hydroxylase gene, delivering a gene encoding the recombinant protein into the plant-based system, and cultivating the plant-based system for the expression of the gene encoding the recombinant protein. The field of the invention further relates to a recombinant protein, which has been produced in a plant-based system. A plant-based system and use of the recombinant protein are also provided.
C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
C12N 9/06 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on nitrogen containing compounds as donors (1.4, 1.5, 1.7)
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A METHOD FOR AUTOMATED PLATFORM AND/OR REFERENCE OBJECT INDEPENDENT ACQUISITION OF POSITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOCALIZATION OF OBJECTS OF INTEREST IN A MICROSCOPE
The present invention relates to microscopic methods and respective apparatuses and/or systems for automated platform and/or reference object independent multidimensional localization of objects of interest as well as microscopic methods and respective apparatuses for automated platform and/or reference object independent acquisition of positional data of objects of interest. According to an aspect, there is provided a method for obtaining positional data of at least one object of interest within a probe by using a microscope comprising determining the positions of at least two reference markings in at least one image obtained by the microscope; determining a reference coordinate system associated with said reference markings based on the determined positions of the reference markings and data concerning the position of a probe positioning device of the microscope and determining positional information of one or more objects of interest in the reference coordinate system. The positional information may used by another microscope to re-locate objects of interest. According to another aspect, which is particularly applicable for highly accurate, fine adjustment of positional information and/or object location, a method for obtaining positional information and/or object location is proposed, which relies on detecting specific target objects and/or regions and/or patterns within the image of the probe and using the detected target objects and/or regions and/or patterns for correcting positional data of objects of interest (hits). This method may be combined with any of the above described methods according to aspects of the invention.
The present invention relates to a system for the caging and controlled release of at least one protein of interest, said system comprising e.g. a phytochrome B that is coupled to a capture reagent and e.g. a phytochrome interacting factor to which the at least one protein of interest is coupled. The present invention further relates to a method for the caging and controlled release of at least one protein of interest, said method using said system, as well as a kit comprising e.g. a phytochrome B that is coupled to a capture reagent and e.g. a phytochrome interacting factor that is coupled to a binding domain. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of said system for the controlled release of at least one protein of interest. The system and method of the present invention can be used for the purification of the protein of interest.
The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of p21. These inhibitors are useful as therapeutic agents for promoting cell regeneration and in the treatment of cancer. Improvement of cell regeneration is particularly desirable in patients of old age or in patients suffering from chronic diseases, acute or chronic injuries.
C07D 219/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing acridine or hydrogenated acridine ring systems with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by nitrogen atoms, attached to the ring nitrogen atom
C07C 233/65 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals
A61K 31/4985 - Pyrazines or piperazines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems
A61K 31/167 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the nitrogen atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. lidocaine, paracetamol
A61K 31/4184 - 1,3-Diazoles condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. benzimidazoles
A61K 31/473 - QuinolinesIsoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. acridines, phenanthridines
A61K 31/519 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings
The invention relates to a method for operating a laser welding device for welding workpieces by means of a laser beam, in which method a change in an optically detectable feature that accompanies a change in at least one first controlled variable of the welding process is detected by means of at least one detection means, and at least a first manipulated variable for processing by at least one control device is produced by at least one data processing unit on the basis of the change in the feature. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out such a method. In order to provide a laser welding device and a method for operating a laser welding device for welding workpieces that adjust themselves to the production conditions and at the same time minimize the occurrence of weld defects, it is proposed that, when the change in a feature that can be optically detected occurs, first of all the first manipulated variable is selected from a plurality of possible first manipulated variables and changed according to process requirements and that, in order to keep a second controlled variable of the welding process substantially constant, at least one further manipulated variable that is different from the selected first manipulated variable is changed for correspondingly controlling the second controlled variable.
The present invention relates to a system for the light-regulated expression of a transgene in a mammalian cell which can repeatedly and reversibly be activated and inactivated by illumination with light, based on the use of a split transcription factor that is present in the nucleus. The present invention further relates to an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding said split transcription factor, a vector comprising said nucleic acid, a host cell comprising said system, isolated nucleic acid or vector, and a method for the light-regulated expression of a transgene in a cell, said method using the system of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a kit for performing said method, and uses of the above.
The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly process for producing continuous micro- or supermicrofibres based on cellulose, which can be used for the production of filaments, textile fabrics, paper, filters, absorption materials, and hygiene and cosmetic articles.
D01F 2/02 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of cellulose or cellulose derivativesManufacture thereof from solutions of cellulose in acids, bases, or salts
D01F 2/28 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of cellulose or cellulose derivativesManufacture thereof from cellulose derivatives from organic cellulose esters or ethers, e.g. cellulose acetate
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USE OF A GAS-RETAINING LAYER WHICH IS ARRANGED ON A BODY THAT IS IMMERSIBLE IN A LIQUID OR WETTABLE BY THE LIQUID
AbstractA gas-retaining surface covering for a body that can be placed in contact with a liquid, and to a corresponding arrangement and to a use. In accordance with one aspect, there is provided a use of a gas-retaining layer which is arranged on a body that is immersible in a liquid or wettable by a liquid and which is in contact by way of a liquid-facing side with a liquid when the body is immersed in/wetted by the liquid. The gas-retaining layer has on the liquid-facing side recesses and/or protruding elements whose surfaces are hydrophobic at least regionally. A gas layer is retained in the immersed/wetted region of the gas-retaining layer that separates the liquid and the immersed/wetted region of the body from one another at least regionally. The gas-retaining layer may be divided into a multiplicity of sub-regions by fluid-impermeable partitions or the protruding elements may have a central surface region which is hydrophilic and which is surrounded by a hydrophobic surface region of the protruding elements. The gas-retaining layer allows for a gas volume to be retained on the body such that the body can be separated from the liquid surrounding the body by the gas-retaining layer or by the gas retained by the gas-retaining layer.CA 2866082 2019-04-30
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
B63B 1/38 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using air bubbles or air layers
B63B 59/00 - Hull protection specially adapted for vesselsCleaning devices specially adapted for vessels
C09K 3/18 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for application to surface to minimize adherence of ice, mist or water theretoThawing or antifreeze materials for application to surfaces
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USE OF A GAS-RETAINING LAYER WHICH IS ARRANGED ON A BODY THAT IS IMMERSIBLE IN A LIQUID OR WETTABLE BY THE LIQUID
A gas-retaining surface covering for a body that can be placed in contact with a liquid, and to a corresponding arrangement and to a use. In accordance with one aspect, there is provided a surface covering which comprises a gas-retaining layer which is designed and arranged so as to make contact by way of a liquid-facing side with the liquid. The gas-retaining layer has on the liquid-facing side protruding elements whose surfaces are hydrophobic, and wherein protruding elements have a central surface region which is hydrophilic and which is surrounded by a hydrophobic surface region of the protruding elements.
B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
C09K 3/18 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for application to surface to minimize adherence of ice, mist or water theretoThawing or antifreeze materials for application to surfaces
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GAS-CONTAINING SURFACE COVER, ARRANGEMENT, AND USE
An aspect of the invention relates to a surface cover for a body which can be brought into contact with a liquid, comprising: a layer which at least partly contains gas and which is designed and arranged such that at least some sections of a layer face facing the liquid contacts the liquid; a gas-permeable layer which is arranged on the gas-containing layer on a face that faces the body and is opposite the face facing the liquid or which is integrally formed with the gas-containing layer; and a gas-supplying device which is connected to the gas-permeable layer such that gas can flow from the gas-supplying device to the gas-containing layer through the gas-permeable layer. The invention also relates to an arrangement and a use.
B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
B63B 1/38 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using air bubbles or air layers
B05D 5/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a matt or rough surface
B05D 5/04 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a surface receptive to ink or other liquid
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DIAGNOSIS AND/OR PROGNOSIS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE DEMENTIA
The present Invention provides a method for diagnosing and/or prognosing Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) comprising the step of detecting O-glycosylation. in a protein comprising a Scr/Thr motive, in particular Serpin Al, and/or the level of sialic acid on a protein comprising a Ser/Thr motive, in particular Serpin Al. Further, the present invention relates to a molecule for detecting O-linked glycomoieties in a protein comprising a Ser/Thr motive, in particular Serpin Al, and/or glycosylated i so forms of a Ser/Thr motive comprising protein, in particular Serpin Al„ for use in the diagnosis and/or prognosis of Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), Furthermore, the present invention relates to means for diagnosing and/or prognosing Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and a kit for diagnosing and/or prognosing Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD).
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing and/or prognosing a neurodegenerative disease, particularly Parkinson's disease (PD) or Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), which comprises the determination of the expression profile of a biomarker indicative for said disease. The present invention further relates to a molecule for detecting said biomarker for diagnosing and/or prognosing a neurodegenerative disease. It also relates to means for diagnosing and/or prognosing a neurodegenerative disease and a kit for diagnosing and/or prognosing a neurodegenerative disease.
The present invention relates to the use of a peptide selected from the group comprising laminin-1, collagen-1, collagen-3, collagen-4, tenascin, thrombospondin-1, osteopontin, fibronectin, vitronectin, or fragments or mixtures of these, for isolating and/or identifying mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), in particular of peptide fragments of these peptides. The invention furthermore relates to the use of these peptides/peptide fragments in the treatment of wounds, injuries and/or degenerated tissue.
The invention relates to a method for operating a device for material processing workpieces by means of lasers (10), in particular a laser welding device, according to which method at least one optical feature characterizing the process is detected by at least one detection means (17) and at least one control parameter (P) for controlling the process energy formula (II) is generated by at least one data processing unit (19) using the control signal formula (I) derived from the optical feature. In order to provide a method for material processing by means of lasers, in which a process control is carried out in a simple manner for preventing negative effects on the processed workpiece (i), said control being stable despite a limited range of values of the control signal formula (I), in the sense that said control return to the process energy formula (II) at any time wherein the feature characterizing the process changes state, and, as long as the process remains near the required process energy formula (II), the control has high quality, according to the invention an optical feature having a transition between at least two states for at least one particular value of the process energy formula (II) is used for the method, and the process energy formula (II) is controlled at a controlled amplitude by considering the history (H) of the control signal formula (I) and/or the control parameter (P) for the method.
The invention concerns a passive terahertz radiation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation having frequency in the range of 10 GHz to 50 THz and a method for generating a terahertz radiation. The passive terahertz radiation source comprises: a source of a pulsed excitation light; an emitter comprising one or more emitter elements, each emitter element comprising a semiconductor layer being arranged such that at least a portion of a first major surface of said semiconductor layer is exposed to the excitation light, wherein each emitter element is configured such that upon exposure to the excitation light, a gradient of the charge carrier density is generated in the semiconductor layer in the area of transition between a first area of the semiconductor layer and a second area of the semiconductor layer, the gradient being substantially parallel to the first major surface of the semiconductor layer.
