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20120236290 | Optical Distance Measuring Device with Calibration Device - A measuring apparatus for optically measuring a distance to a target object is described. The measuring apparatus has a transmitting device for emitting periodically modulated optical measuring radiation towards the target object, a receiving device for detecting optical measuring radiation which returns from the target object, and an evaluation device for receiving and evaluating detection signals from the receiving device. The measuring apparatus also has a calibration device for calibrating the measuring apparatus, wherein the calibration device is designed to calibrate the measuring apparatus on the basis of detection of uncorrelated radiation which does not correlate with the modulated measuring radiation emitted by the transmitting device. In this case, the uncorrelated radiation may be in the form of background radiation. Alternatively, uncorrelated measuring radiation can be emitted by the transmitting device and can be detected by the receiving device. | 09-20-2012 |
20120249998 | Optical Distance Measuring Device - A measuring device for optically measuring a distance to a target object includes an emitter device for emitting an optical measuring beam to the target object, a capturing device including a detection surface for detecting an optical beam returned by the target object, and an evaluation device. The detection surface has a plurality of pixels, each pixel having at least one SPAD (single photon avalanche diode) and each of the plurality of pixels is connected to the evaluation device. The emitting device and the capturing device are configured in such a manner that the optical measurement beam returned by the target object simultaneously illuminates a plurality of pixels. The evaluation device is configured in order to determine the distance between the measuring device and the target object based on the evaluation of detection signals of several pixels. | 10-04-2012 |
20120261547 | Photon Detector with a Paralyzable Photon-Sensitive Element, in particular SPAD, and Distance Measuring Device Comprising said type of Photon Detector - A photon detector is disclosed that includes, in addition to an immobilisable photon-sensitive element, a photon transmission element. The photon detector is configured such that it can vary photon intensities impacting upon the photon-sensitive element and transmitted by the photon transmission element, for example, by modifying an absorption property or a defocussing property of the photon transmission element. Also, the immobile photon-sensitive element, which can be, for example a SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode), always operates close to the optimal operating range and below an immobilisation range. A distancing device that includes this type of photo detector is also disclosed. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262696 | Optical Distance Measuring Device - A measuring device for optically measuring a distance to a target object including an emitter device for emitting an optical measuring beam to the target object, a capturing device comprising a detection surface for detecting an optical beam returned by the target object, and an evaluation device. The detection surface has a plurality of pixels, each pixel having at least one light-sensitive element and each of the plurality of pixels is connected to the evaluation device. The emitting device and the capturing device are configured in such a manner that the optical measurement beam returned by the target object simultaneously illuminates a plurality of pixels. The evaluation device is configured in such a manner that detection signals of a plurality of pixels are guided to at least one of the plurality of distance determining devices. | 10-18-2012 |
20130208258 | Distance Measuring Device having Homogenizing Measurement Evaluation - A handheld measuring device for optical distance measurement includes a transmitting device, a receiving device, an evaluation device, and a homogenizing device. The transmitting device is configured to transmit periodically modulated optical measurement radiation toward a target object. The receiving device is configured to detect optical measurement radiation returning from the target object. The evaluation device is configured to receive and evaluate detection signals of the receiving device. The evaluation device comprises a plurality of accumulation devices configured to accumulate detection signals. The evaluation device conducts detection signals during a sampling time window from a plurality of sampling time windows temporally schematically changeably to an assigned accumulation device from the plurality of accumulation devices, such that the accumulation device accumulates the detection signals during the sampling time window. | 08-15-2013 |
20130265590 | Optical Shielding Device for Separating Optical Paths - A sensor unit for detecting reference and measurement radiation for a distance measurement device has a sensor element and an optical shielding device. The sensor element has a first detection region for detecting measurement radiation and a second detection region for detecting reference radiation. The optical shielding device is positioned in relation to the sensor element and fastened, and the optical shielding device optically separates the first and second detection regions from each other. The optical shielding device further comprises a first recess and a second recess which are permeable to optical radiation of a first wavelength range. | 10-10-2013 |
20140071433 | Measurement Device for Measuring a Distance between the Measurement Device and a Target Object using an Optical Measurement Beam - The disclosure relates to a measurement device for optically measuring a distance to a target object, in particular a handheld measurement device. The disclosure relates to such a measurement device having a transmitting device for transmitting an optical measurement beam to a target object; a receiving device having a detection surface for detecting the optical measurement beam returning from the target object, wherein the detection surface has a plurality of pixels, and each pixel has at least one light-sensitive element; and a reference device having a detection surface for detecting a device-internal reference beam. According to the disclosure, the detection surface of the reference device has a plurality of pixels, wherein each pixel has at least one light-sensitive element. | 03-13-2014 |
20140078491 | Measuring Apparatus and Measuring Device for Measuring a Target Object in a Multidimensional Manner - The disclosure relates to a measuring apparatus, in particular a handheld measuring apparatus, for measuring a target object in a multidimensional manner, wherein the distance to individual object points of the target object is sequentially measured, in particular using a phase-measuring system, which apparatus has at least: a transmitting device for emitting optical measuring radiation towards the target object; a receiving device having a detection area for detecting optical measuring radiation returning from the target object; a scanning system for deflecting the optical measuring radiation, and an evaluation device for determining measured distance values. The detection area of the receiving device has a plurality of pixels, wherein each pixel has at least one SPAD, and wherein each of the plurality of pixels is connected to the evaluation device. The disclosure also relates to a measuring device having such a measuring apparatus. | 03-20-2014 |
20140168632 | Measuring Apparatus and Referencing Method for a Digital Laser Distance Meter, and Laser Distance Meter - A handheld distance measuring instrument includes a first emission device, a first reception device and a second reception device. The first emission device is configured to emit an optical measurement radiation onto a target object. The first reception device is configured to detect the radiation returning from the target object. The second reception device is configured in order to detect a reference radiation internal to the instrument. The reception devices respectively include a first detector unit, a second detector unit, a first time measurement unit, and a second time measurement unit. The first time measurement unit is configured to be connected selectively to the first detector unit and to the second detector unit. The second time measurement unit is configured to be connected selectively to the first detector unit and to the second detector unit. | 06-19-2014 |
20150124241 | Optical Distance Measurement Device with Calibration Device to take Cross-Talk into Account - A measurement device for measuring an optical distance of an object includes an emission device configured to emit a first signal towards the object. The measurement device further includes a modulator device configured to modulate the first signal and a reception device configured to detect a second signal. The measurement device also includes an analysis device configured to receive and analyze the second signal. The measurement device further includes a calibration device configured to calibrate the measurement device with the modulator device turned on and with the emission device operated below a pre-definable power threshold value. | 05-07-2015 |
20150293226 | OPTICAL DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE - A measuring device for optically measuring a distance to a target object including an emitter device for emitting an optical measuring beam to the target object, a capturing device comprising a detection surface for detecting an optical beam returned by the target object, and an evaluation device. The detection surface has a plurality of pixels, each pixel having at least one light-sensitive element and each of the plurality of pixels is connected to the evaluation device. The emitting device and the capturing device are configured in such a manner that the optical measurement beam returned by the target object simultaneously illuminates a plurality of pixels. The evaluation device is configured in such a manner that detection signals of a plurality of pixels are guided to at least one of the plurality of distance determining devices. | 10-15-2015 |
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20100268221 | SIGNAL DEVICE FOR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADAPTOR FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument comprising an indicator device for displaying at least one piece of status information regarding a control unit. The indicator device is arranged on the electrosurgical instrument and oriented in the distal direction thereof such that, in an active state, the indicator device illuminates an operation area of the electrosurgical instrument. In use, the indicator device fulfils a dual functions. First, the indicator device provides information and second, it simplifies the medical intervention by illuminating the operation area. | 10-21-2010 |
20110045680 | PLUG SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL DEVICES - A plug system for surgical devices includes a plurality of sockets into which connecting plugs of electrosurgical instruments can be inserted, and a switching matrix having a plurality of switches for connecting at least one of the sockets to at least two different outputs or inputs of an electrosurgery device. A control system having a preselection device for controlling the switching matrix is arranged in the plug system. The switching matrix connects predetermined sockets to predetermined inputs or outputs, depending on data input into the preselection device. | 02-24-2011 |
20110170321 | HF SURGICAL GENERATOR - A high-frequency surgical generator including a power supply for supplying rectified electrical energy, a power oscillator for supplying a potential-free, DC current-free and DC voltage-free high frequency voltage and a control device for controlling the high frequency voltage wherein the power supply is configured as a current source for supplying a load-independent output current, such that the load-independent output current of the power supply serves as the control variable for controlling the high-frequency voltage. The target value of the load-independent output current is pre-determined by the control device. The high-frequency surgical generators configured as such achieve improved modulation capability. | 07-14-2011 |
20110172656 | SOFT GENERATOR - A high-frequency surgical generator for generating high efficiency outputs that can be operated in resonance over a wide load resistance range. The high-frequency surgical generator includes, a first stage circuit for generating high-frequency power and a second stage circuit coupled to the first state circuit. The second stage circuit includes an input and an output and a series resonant circuit located between the input and the output. The second stage circuit further includes an inductor that is switched parallel to the input and a capacitor that is switched parallel to the output. | 07-14-2011 |
20110213365 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEVITALIZING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A device for devitalizing biological tissue and a method for controlling a device for devitalizing biological tissue. According to one embodiment, at the start of the devitalization, a low, first temperature is used and, at the end of the devitalization, an increased, second temperature is used. A device and method for operating a cooled HF (high frequency) ablation probe, wherein the temperature of the probe is primarily regulated via the cooling power supplied to the probe, is also described. According to another embodiment, the HF energy supply to the probe during treatment of a tissue region is operated first at a constant current and then at a constant voltage. According to another embodiment, the regulation of the cooling power is carried out depending on the impedance of the tissue region. | 09-01-2011 |
20110306960 | RF SURGICAL APPARATUS - An RF surgical apparatus and method for operating such an apparatus. The RF surgical apparatus comprises at least two RF generators and at least one neutral electrode output for one neutral electrode. At least two outputs for connecting RF surgical instruments for applying treatment currents to the surgical instruments are provided. Furthermore, a switching device is provided. To enable a simultaneous operation of several RF surgical apparatuses, and not generate any neuromuscular stimulation, a separate generator is provided for each RF surgical instrument and a single neutral electrode is provided for all of the instruments and generators. The switching device is adapted to be arranged in a controlling connection with the RF generators such that the RF generators will never generate, and output to the instruments, any treatment currents at the same time (that is, they output only sequentially). | 12-15-2011 |
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20080215048 | Electrosurgical Instrument - The invention relates to an electrosurgical instrument for coagulating and/or cutting biological tissue, which can be manufactured easily and economically, wherein a surgical intervention is to be carried out easily and reliably with the instrument. For this purpose, the instrument comprises the following:
| 09-04-2008 |
20080278179 | Method and measurement apparatus for determining the transition impedance between two parts of a subdivided neutral electrode - A method and a measurement apparatus are provided for determining the transition impedance between two electrode parts of a subdivided neutral electrode used in high-frequency surgery. These makes it possible for the purely capacitive component of the transition impedance to be measured. For this purpose a resonant-frequency shift is measured, which occurs when a basic resonant circuit is expanded to an expanded resonant circuit by incorporating the two electrode parts into it in parallel. In particular, in order to determine the basic resonant frequency of the basic resonant circuit and/or the sample resonant frequency of the expanded resonant circuit, the phase shift between current and voltage is measured and the frequency is adjusted until current and voltage are in phase. | 11-13-2008 |
20100087834 | BIPOLAR INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPIC CONTROLLED SHORTENING AND/OR FRAGMENTATION OF STENTS ARRANGED IN GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN THE TRACHEOBRONCHIAL SYSTEM OR IN OTHER HOLLOW ORGANS - A bipolar instrument and a method for endoscopically controlled shortening and/or fragmentation of a stent located in the gastrointestinal tract, in the tracheobronchial system or in other hollow organs. The instrument includes a first electrode and a second electrode arranged at a distal end of the instrument and connected to and receiving current provided by a power source, and protective means connected to the electrode means. At least one wire of the stent can be severed at a particular location by the instrument. The protective means separates the wire from tissue of the gastrointestinal tract, tracheobronchial system or other hollow organs and/or secures the wire to the instrument during the severing of the wire. The instrument and the method minimize damage to tissue and risk to the patient during machining of stents. | 04-08-2010 |
20100114092 | BIPOLAR INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR ELECTROSURGICAL TREATMENT OF TISSUE - A bipolar surgical instrument comprising an electrode means connected to a high-frequency generator for generating a high-frequency current at a distal end of the instrument with at least first and second electrodes for forming electric arcs therebetween. The surgical instrument further comprises a pipe, a tubular probe or a similar gas supply means with at least one lumen for supplying argon or a similar inert gas at least into a space between the first and second electrodes so that the arcs can be formed in a protective gas atmosphere. The first and second electrodes are arranged relative to one another in such away that the tissue can be heated in a currentless manner at least partly by heat generated by the arcs. A bipolar instrument prevents the tissue damage normally seen with monopolar surgical instruments and thus allows treatment to be carried out as simply and efficiently as possible. A method for electrosurgical treatment of tissue using the bipolar surgical instrument is also disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
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20090209825 | Endoscope - An endoscope having a hollow shaft for inserting an image guide, so that the distal end of the shaft is configured at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the shaft and the shaft is closed at the distal end by means of an end piece provided with a pass-through borehole for the image guide. To create an endoscope with an image transmission system of sufficient image size and image quality that can be autoclaved for cleaning purposes, it is proposed with the invention that the image guide should be positioned in the shaft in such a way that the bending radius of the image guide in the area of the bending of the shaft is greater than the bending radius of the shaft in the area of the bending. | 08-20-2009 |
20100298643 | Endoscope With Eye-Piece Tiltable Via Metal Bellows - An endoscope, in particular for intubating an airway, includes a shaft, which in its distal end area includes a lens system for receiving an endoscopic image, and an endoscope head, which includes a first head section, which is connected with the shaft, as well as a second head section which includes an eyepiece, such that the second head section is configured tiltably in relation to the first head section, and such that the endoscope includes an image conductor, which is flexible at least in sections, for transmitting to the eyepiece the image captured by the lens system. The image conductor is surrounded by a protective tube that continues from the shaft as far as the second head section and is flexibly tiltable at least in sections. As a result, protection is afforded from both mechanical damage and from penetration of steam in superheated-steam sterilization. | 11-25-2010 |
20140206939 | ENDOSCOPIC AND/OR MEDICAL DEVICE AND COOLING DEVICE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE OR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - An endoscopic and/or medical device having an endoscope and/or a medical instrument, wherein the endoscope and/or the medical instrument, respectively, has a head piece, wherein in the endoscope and/or in the medical instrument, respectively, at least one heat generating component is arranged, and wherein the head piece has a heat exchange area for discharging the heat generated by the at least one heat generating component to outside the endoscope and/or the medical instrument, respectively. The device has a cooling attachment connectable to the endoscope and/or the medical instrument, respectively, the cooling attachment being configured for absorbing heat from the heat exchange area of the head piece and for dissipating heat via a cooling fluid flowing through the cooling attachment. The invention also relates to a cooling device for an endoscope and/or a medical instrument. | 07-24-2014 |
20150141991 | Medical Coagulation Instrument - A medical coagulation instrument having a shaft as well as at least one electrode tip that extends beyond the distal end of the shaft. To create a coagulation instrument whose electrodes are of simple structure and ensure an atraumatic and safe handling, at least one electrode tip should be widened or be configured as widening in the distal direction. | 05-21-2015 |
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20120004179 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING HIGHLY PURE NEUROTOXIN - The present invention relates to an antibody which specifically binds to unprocessed and/or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptide or an antibody which specifically binds an epitope consisting of a peptide having an amino acid sequence as shown in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 16 and to methods for the manufacture of such antibodies. Moreover, the present invention relates to a composition comprising processed neurotoxin polypeptide free of unprocessed or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptide and a method for manufacturing said neurotoxin polypeptide based on the antibodies of the invention. The present invention also relates to the use of the aforementioned antibody for separating processed neurotoxin polypeptides from unprocessed or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptides or for determining unprocessed or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptides. The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a medicament. | 01-05-2012 |
20120214182 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING UNPROCESSED AND PARTIALLY PROCESSED NEUROTOXIN TYPE A - The present invention is concerned with tools for the quality control and safety during manufacture of neurotoxins. In particular, it relates to a method for the determination of the amount of partially processed and/or unprocessed Botulinum neurotoxin A polypeptide (BoNT/A) in a solution comprising processed and partially processed and/or unprocessed BoNT/A comprising the steps of contacting a sample of the solution with a capture antibody which specifically binds to the partially processed and unprocessed BoNT/A under conditions which allow for binding of the antibody to the partially processed and unprocessed BoNT/A, whereby a complex is formed, and determining the amount of the formed complex, whereby the amount of the complex is indicative for the amount of the partially processed and/or unprocessed BoNT/A in the solution. Moreover, the present invention contemplates a device and a kit for carrying out the method. | 08-23-2012 |
20120282647 | ASSAY FOR QUANTIFYING CLOSTRIDIAL NEUROTOXIN - Method of measuring an effect induced to a muscle tissue by a clostridial neurotoxin, comprising:
| 11-08-2012 |
20130022992 | IN VITRO ASSAY FOR QUANTIFYING CLOSTRIDIAL NEUROTOXIN ACTIVITY - Novel methods for determining the unknown biological activity of a clostridial neurotoxin in a sample with respect to the known biological activity of a clostridial neurotoxin in a reference sample, comprising the step of comparing the biological activity of a clostridial neurotoxin preparation with the biological activity of a standard preparation of a reference clostridial neurotoxin in certain in vitro systems. | 01-24-2013 |
20130158235 | SELECTIVE MANUFACTURE OF RECOMBINANT NEUROTOXIN POLYPEPTIDES - The present invention pertains to recombinant neurotoxin polypeptides and the manufacture thereof. Specifically, it relates to a polynucleotide encoding a neurotoxin polypeptide comprising a light chain, a linker and a heavy chain, wherein the linker is a modified linker comprising an heterologous amino acid sequence which confers at least one physicochemical property to the polypeptide which allows for separation of partially processed and/or unprocessed neurotoxin polypeptides from processed neurotoxin polypeptides, said heterologous amino acid sequence being flanked N- and C-terminally by a protease recognition and cleavage site Further encompassed by the present invention are vectors and host cells comprising the polynucleotide of the invention as well as polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide and methods for the manufacture of processed neurotoxin polypeptide. | 06-20-2013 |
20140308266 | MODIFIED NEUROTOXINS WITH POLY-GLYCINE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is concerned with modified neurotoxins. Specifically, it relates to a modified biologically active neurotoxin polypeptide comprising at least one poly-Glycine domain. Also contemplated is a polynucleotide encoding the modified neurotoxin polypeptide having a poly-Glycine domain fused to the N-terminus, to the C-terminus or to both of the heavy and/or light chain of the mature neurotoxin polypeptide, vector comprising it and a host cell comprising such a polynucleotide or a vector. Moreover, envisaged are the aforementioned compounds for use as a medicament for treating various diseases. | 10-16-2014 |
20140349322 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING UNPROCESSED AND PARTIALLY PROCESSED NEUROTOXIN TYPE A - The present invention is concerned with tools for the quality control and safety during manufacture of neurotoxins. In particular, it relates to a method for the determination of the amount of partially processed and/or unprocessed | 11-27-2014 |
20150044709 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING NEUROTOXIN ACTIVITY BASED ON A MODIFIED LUCIFERASE - The present invention is concerned with test systems for determining the activity of neurotoxin polypeptides. Specifically, it relates to a polynucleotide encoding a single chain luciferase fusion polypeptide comprising: (i) a LuxB subunit, (ii) a linker comprising a neurotoxin cleavage site, and (iii) a LuxA subunit and a polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide. Further provided in accordance with the invention are a vector and a host cell comprising the polynucleotide. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for determining a proteolytically active neurotoxin polypeptide in a sample and a kit for carrying out the method. | 02-12-2015 |
20150267168 | CELLULAR TEST SYSTEMS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF NEUROTOXIN POLYPEPTIDES - The present invention pertains to a method for the generation of neurotoxin-sensitive, neuronal differentiated cells comprising the steps of: a) cultivating tumor cells which are able to differentiate into neuronal cells in a culture medium under conditions and for a time which primes said tumor cells for neuronal differentiation; and b) cultivating the tumor cells primed for neuronal differentiation of a) in a differentiation medium having an osmolality of 100 to 270 mOsm/kg, and comprising (i) B27 supplement and/or (ii) N2 supplement, for at least 3 days, thereby obtaining neurotoxin-sensitive, neuronal differentiated cells. The invention further relates to neurotoxin-sensitive, neuronal differentiated cells obtainable by the method of the invention. In addition, the invention encompasses a method for determining the activity of a neurotoxin polypeptide comprising the steps of: a) contacting the neurotoxin-sensitive, neuronal differentiated cells obtainable by the method of the invention with a neurotoxin polypeptide; b) cultivating the neurotoxin-sensitive, neuronal differentiated cells of step a) for 3 to 74 hours or 72 hours under conditions which allow for the neurotoxin polypeptide to exert its biological activity; and c) determining the activity of the neurotoxin polypeptide in the said cells after cultivation according to step b). Finally, the invention provides for a medium comprising OptiMEM, FBS, B27 supplement, and N2 supplement. | 09-24-2015 |
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20080201047 | Method For Influencing an Automatic Gearbox, Taking Into Consideration the Tractional Resistance - The invention relates to a method for influencing an automated transmission taking into consideration the tractional resistance with which the magnitude of an external tractional resistance can be determined easily and without need of data exchange with devices outside the vehicle, the same as independently of a digitalized road map of the area in which the vehicle drives and with low construction complexity. | 08-21-2008 |
20080227600 | Method for Shifting a Motor Vehicle Automatic Transmission with a Hydrodynamic Torque Converter When the Vehicle Comes to a Stop - A method for shifting an automatic transmission ( | 09-18-2008 |
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20110287889 | METHOD FOR COUPLING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A PARALLEL-HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN - A method of coupling a combustion engine of a parallel-hybrid drive train via a clutch positioned between the engine and an electric machine with the clutch device initially disengaged, the engine rotational speed approximately at an engine idling rotational speed, and the machine rotational speed larger than the engine idling rotation speed. When a request is made for a drive torque value which is larger than a torque threshold, the engine rotational speed is brought to a rotational speed value above the machine rotational speed and the clutch is slipping engaged once the rotational speed value is reached, while the engine, when the drive train decelerates and a request is made to couple the engine, is brought into deceleration cancellation and the engine rotational speed is brought up to the machine rotational speed while engaging the clutch and dependent on a transfer ability of the clutch. | 11-24-2011 |
20120203413 | DATA BUS FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A motor vehicle control system for a motor vehicle with a hybrid drive, with first control units, namely, at least one engine control unit associated with an internal combustion engine of the hybrid drive and a first diagnostic control unit, which send and receive diagnostic data and/or program data by way of a first data bus, and second control units, namely, at least one hybrid control unit associated with an electric machine of the hybrid drive and a second diagnostic control unit, which send and receive diagnostic data and/or program data by way of a second data bus. The hybrid control unit is connected to the first and second data buses and sends and receives diagnostic and/or program data via the buses, and the hybrid control unit converts protocols and/or contents of the diagnostic and/or program data bi-directionally between the first data bus and the second data bus. | 08-09-2012 |
20120245780 | MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A motor vehicle control system for a vehicle with a hybrid drive in which first control units, namely, a control unit for each of an internal combustion engine, a transmission, and a hybrid management control unit, are connected to a first data bus. Second control units, namely, at least the hybrid management control unit and further control units of an electric motor portion of the drive-train are connected to the second data bus. Only a single one of the control units connected to the second data bus, holds application data centrally for the hybrid management control unit and, for all the other control units of the electric motor portion of the drive-train, in order for supplying the same with application-dependent data, in contrast the other control units of the electric motor portion, in themselves and without receiving data from the control unit, exclusively contain application-independent program data. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245784 | METHOD FOR HANDLING DRIVE TORQUE AND/OR BREAKING TORQUE - A method for the control-side handling of drive torque and/or braking torque in a motor vehicle having as a drive assembly which comprises a hybrid drive with an internal combustion engine ( | 09-27-2012 |
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20130234508 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ELECTRICAL DRIVE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN APPARATUS OF THIS KIND - A device and a method of using the device in an electric drive system, particularly in a hybrid drive system of a motor vehicle. The device has at least a first and second battery system, connected in parallel, where their load outputs are connect to a common load output. Each battery system has an energy storage and a pre-charging circuit which is linked to it such that, by way of an output of the pre-charging circuit, the load output of the battery systems is created. The load output of each battery system can be connected or disconnected by way of the pre-charging circuit at the common load output. The common load output is energetically linked directly to an input of an inverter of the device by way of an intermediate circuit capacitor. | 09-12-2013 |
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20100277873 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A RIGID POWER MODULE SUITED FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS - Method for manufacturing a rigid power module with a layer that is electrically insulating and conducts well thermally and has been deposited as a coating, the structure having sprayed-on particles that are fused to each other, of at least one material that is electrically insulating and conducts well thermally, having the following steps:
| 11-04-2010 |
20110017808 | METHOD FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE PRESSURE SINTERING - A method for the low-temperature pressure sintering of at least one electronic unit to be contacted thermally, firmly connected mechanically, and located on a substrate, comprising the following steps: pressing the electronic unit using a mold enveloping matrix while sparing a connecting surface of the substrate for a heat sink connection, providing a heat sink plate, applying a sintering connecting layer onto the spared region of the connecting surface and/or onto to the region of the heat sink plate provided for contacting, and bonding of the heat sink plate to the substrate of the electronic unit in the region of the connecting surface using silver low-temperature pressure sintering technology. | 01-27-2011 |
20110255246 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A RIGID POWER MODULE SUITED FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS - Method for manufacturing a rigid power module with a layer that is electrically insulating and conducts well thermally and has been deposited as a coating, the structure having sprayed-on particles that are fused to each other, of at least one material that is electrically insulating and conducts well thermally, having the following steps:
| 10-20-2011 |
20120037688 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE AND TEMPERATURE-CHANGE RESISTANT CONNECTION BETWEEN A SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE AND A CONNECTION PARTNER - The invention relates to a method for producing a connection between a semiconductor component and semiconductor component and semiconductor module resistant to high temperatures and temperature changes by means of a temperature impinging process, wherein a metal powder suspension is applied to the areas of the semiconductor module to be connected later; the suspension layer is dried, outgassing the volatile components and generating a porous layer; the porous layer is pre-sealed without complete sintering taking place throughout the suspension layer; and, in order to obtain a solid electrically and thermally conductive connection of a semiconductor module to a connection partner from the group of: substrate, further semiconductor or interconnect device, the connection is a sintered connection generated without compression by increasing the temperature and made of a dried metal powder suspension that has undergone a first transport-safe contact with the connection partner in a pre-compression step and has been solidified at zero pressure using temperature sintering. | 02-16-2012 |
20120282772 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor component includes the steps of manufacturing of a wafer, applying structures of components on the wafer to form a wafer assembly, applying a metal coating on the wafer, removing the metal coating in non-contact areas of the components, applying surrounds on the edge areas of the components, arranging the wafer on a foil held by a clamping ring, separating the components of the wafer compound carried by the foil from one another, arranging a covering mask on the areas of the separated components carried by the foil which are not to be coated, applying a metal coating on the separate components covered with the mask, removal of the mask, and removal of the components from the foil and further processing the separate components wherein that applying a metal coating on the separate components covered by the mask takes place by means of thermal spraying. | 11-08-2012 |
20130228890 | POWER SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE WITH METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SINTERED POWER SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE - Method of manufacturing sinterable electrical components for jointly sintering with active components, the components in planar shape being provided with at least one planar lower face meant for sintering, and an electrical contact area on the face opposite to the sintering face being available in the form of a metallic contact face, whose upper side is contactable by means of a commonly known method of the group: wire bonding or soldering or sintering or pressure contacting, the component being a temperature sensor, whose lower face is provided with a sinterable metallisation on a ceramic body, said ceramic body having two electrical contact faces for continued electrical connection. | 09-05-2013 |
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20080269043 | Ceramic Insulating Material and Sensor Element Containing a Ceramic Insulating Material - A ceramic insulating material, in particular for sensor elements for determining the concentration of gas components in gas mixtures, is based on an alkaline earth-containing ceramic. The insulating material contains a hexaaluminate of the alkaline earth metal and at least one mixed compound of the alkaline earth metal with an acid oxide, the molar ratio of hexaaluminate to the sum of mixed compounds in the insulating material being 1.3 to 4.0. | 10-30-2008 |
20080289961 | Sensor Element - A sensor element for determining the oxygen concentration in an exhaust gas has a conductor track applied to a solid electrolyte, which includes an electrode provided in a measuring area of the sensor element and an electrode lead connected to the electrode and situated in the lead area of the sensor element. In a transition area between the measuring area and the lead area, the conductor track has a narrowing. Furthermore, the electrode includes a first electrode section and a second electrode section, the first electrode section being connected to the electrode lead in a transition area between the measuring area and the lead area, and the first and second electrode sections being electrically connected to one another only on their sides facing away from the lead area. | 11-27-2008 |
20080296156 | SENSOR ELEMENT FOR DETERMINING A PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF A MEASURING GAS - A sensor element is provided for determining a physical property of a measuring gas, especially of the concentration of at least one gas component in the measuring gas, which has at least one ceramic layer, a diffusion barrier adjoining the at least one ceramic layer and at least one electrode that is exposed to the measuring gas diffusing through the diffusion barrier. In order to reduce the production variations with respect to the static pressure dependence and the limiting current of the diffusion barrier), the proportions of silicon in the diffusion barrier and in the at least one ceramic layer are approximately equal and differ by not more than 1 wt. %. | 12-04-2008 |
20090116534 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A GAS SENSOR - The invention relates to a method for operating a sensor, in particular a sensor made of ceramic material. Said sensor is heated to a shock-resistance temperature which is higher than a specific temperature. | 05-07-2009 |
20090241514 | CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR THE TREATMENT OF COMBUSTION EXHAUST GASES - A catalytic converter for the treatment of combustion exhaust gases includes a first large surface, which is exposed to the exhaust gas to be purified and which has a layer of a catalytically active material suitable for converting gas components, and a planar first electrode which is in physical contact with the layer made of a catalytically active material suitable for converting gas components, and which is able to receive an electric pumping voltage. | 10-01-2009 |
20100193356 | SENSOR ELEMENT AND METHOD AND MEANS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A sensor element for gas sensors is described for determining gas components of a gas mixture, especially in exhaust gases of internal combustion engines, having at least one electrochemical measuring cell and at least one porous layer that is exposed to the gas mixture. The porous layer contains palladium, platinum, ruthenium, an alkali metal and/or an alkaline earth metal, the platinum being contained in the porous layer at a minimum concentration of 1.5 wt. %. Furthermore, a method and an impregnating solution are described for producing the sensor element. | 08-05-2010 |
20110151335 | Lithium-sulfur cell and method for manufacturing - A lithium-sulfur cell comprising an anode structure, a cathode structure and an electrolyte section abutting to the cathode structure. The cathode structure comprises a continuous layer of nanotubes or nanowires and sulfur particles. The sulfur particles are attached to the nanotubes or nanowires. The continuous layer of nanotubes or nanowires abuts to at least a part of the electrolyte section. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for manufacturing the inventive cell. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162436 | Sensor element containing a sealing element for a functional component - A sensor element having a layered construction and configured to detect a physical property of a gas or a liquid includes a functional component situated in the interior, which functional component is connected electrically to a conductor element, which conductor element extends up to the outer surface or up into the surroundings of the sensor element. The sensor element has at least one sealing element which adjoins the functional component and/or the conductor element. The conductor element and the at least one sealing element are configured to be gas-tight at least regionally in the interior of the sensor element and are situated in such a way that the functional component is separated gas-tight from the surroundings of the sensor element. | 07-07-2011 |
20130136968 | LITHIUM CELL HAVING AN IMPROVED CATHODE STRUCTURE AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR IT - A lithium cell is described having a cathode structure made of a base material which conducts electrons and Li ions. The cathode structure includes a continuous substrate, which provides a continuous base area, starting from which a plurality of crosspieces extends. The crosspieces provide crosspiece surfaces, starting from which carrier structures extend. The carrier structures provide carrier surfaces on which active material is distributed. In addition, an accumulator is also described in which a plurality of lithium cells is stacked. A method for producing a lithium cell is also described. | 05-30-2013 |
20130168252 | IRON-DOPED LITHIUM TITANATE AS A CATHODE MATERIAL - In order to increase the electrochemical stability of a cathode material for lithium cells, the cathode material includes an iron-doped lithium titanate. A method for manufacturing a lithium titanate includes: a) calcinating a mixture of starting materials to form an iron-doped lithium titanate; and b) at least one of electrochemical insertion and chemical insertion of lithium into the iron-doped lithium titanate. | 07-04-2013 |
20130316228 | SODIUM ION CONDUCTOR BASED ON SODIUM TITANATE - A sodium ion conductor is described which includes a sodium titanate. Moreover, a also described are a galvanic cell, a sensor having this type of sodium ion conductor ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130337293 | LITHIUM-SULFUR CELL BASED ON A SOLID ELECTROLYTE - A lithium-sulfur cell which may be operated at room temperature or at a higher temperature, the anode and the cathode of the lithium-sulfur cell being separated by a lithium ion-conducting and electron-nonconducting solid electrolyte. Also described is an operating method for such a lithium sulfur cell and to the use of such a lithium-sulfur cell. | 12-19-2013 |
20140011096 | SODIUM-CHALCOGEN CELL - A sodium-chalcogen cell is described which is operable at room temperature, in particular a sodium-sulfur or sodium-oxygen cell, the anode and cathode of which are separated by a solid electrolyte which is conductive for sodium ions and nonconductive for electrons. The cathode of the sodium-chalcogen cell includes a solid electrolyte which is conductive for sodium ions and electrons. Moreover, a manufacturing method for this type of sodium-chalcogen cell is described. | 01-09-2014 |
20140085022 | Synthesis of Magnetic Composites - The present disclosure relates to a method for producing magnetic composites, comprising the electrophoretic deposition of hard-magnetic particles and soft-magnetic particles from a suspension onto an electrode, as well as the composite produced by means of the method and the use thereof for producing permanent magnets. | 03-27-2014 |
20140295287 | LITHIUM ION-CONDUCTING GARNET-LIKE COMPOUNDS - A lithium ion-conducting compound, having a garnet-like crystal structure, and having the general formula: Li | 10-02-2014 |
20150044576 | all-solid-state cell - An all-solid-state cell, which includes a lithium-containing anode, a cathode and a lithium ions-conducting solid-state electrolyte separator situated between the anode and the cathode. To improve the safety and cycle stability of the cell, the cathode includes a composite material including at least one lithium titanate and at least one lithium ions-conducting solid-state electrolyte. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding all-solid-state battery and a mobile or stationary system equipped with it. | 02-12-2015 |
20150111104 | LITHIUM-SULFUR CELL - A method is described for manufacturing a lithium-sulfur cell or lithium-sulfur battery, in particular a solid-state lithium-sulfur cell or lithium-sulfur battery. A nanowire network is provided in a method step a) composed of an electron- and lithium ion-conducting ceramic mixed conductor or a mixed conductor precursor for forming an electron- and lithium ion-conducting ceramic mixed conductor. The nanowire network is coated with a lithium ion-conducting solid-state electrolyte layer in a method step b). The nanowire network is optionally infiltrated with sulfur in a method step c). A cathode current arrester is applied to the uncoated side of the nanowire network in a method step d). Moreover, a lithium-sulfur cell, a lithium-sulfur battery, and a mobile or stationary system are described as well. | 04-23-2015 |
20150155547 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE MEANS AND ELECTRODE - The subject matter of the present is a method for manufacturing an electrode for an electrochemical energy reservoir, in particular for a lithium-ion battery, encompassing the method steps of: a) furnishing a mixture of initial substances for formation of a lithium titanate; b) calcining the mixture of initial substances for formation of a lithium titanate; c) adding to the mixture of initial substances for formation of a lithium titanate, before and/or after calcination, a component encompassing sulfur and optionally lithium; and/or d) adding a pore former, before and/or after calcination, to the mixture of initial substances for formation of a lithium titanate; e) sintering the calcined product; and f) optionally removing the pore former from the calcined and optionally sintered product. Electrodes having a particularly defined pore structure can be generated with a method of this kind, thereby making possible particularly good capacity that is stable over the long term. A further subject is an electrode for use in a lithium-ion battery, as well as a lithium-ion battery. | 06-04-2015 |