Author: claimsbot

1. A method, comprising:
placing an implant device near tissue in a pelvic region, the implant device configured to produce and communicate a vibration to the tissue, the implant device including a case forming at least a portion of an exterior of the implant device and defining an interior of the implant device, a vibration generator mounted on the case and configured to vibrate the at least the portion of the exterior of the implant device, a mount configured to anchor the implant device to the tissue, the mount comprising a first aperture disposed near an end of the mount and a second aperture disposed near another end of the mount, the first aperture and the second aperture each comprising a channel, and a tissue engaging structure located on the exterior surface of the case and configured to engage the tissue; and
activating the vibration generator of the implant device to cause the implant device to vibrate against the tissue in the pelvic region, wherein a vibration of the implant device against the tissue is configured to stimulate a nerve to treat sexual dysfunction.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein placing the implant device includes positioning the case near the tissue in a suprapubic region, and wherein the vibration is transferred to at least one of a clitoral nerve and a vaginal nerve.
3. The method of claim 1, further comprising securing the implant device to the tissue in a suprapubic region.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising suturing the implant device to the tissue in a suprapubic region.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein placing the implant device includes positioning the case in a dorsal aspect region of a penis.
6. The method of claim 1, further comprising securing the implant device to the tissue in a dorsal aspect region of a penis.
7. The method of claim 1, further comprising suturing the implant device to the tissue in a dorsal aspect region of a penis.
8. The method of claim 1, further comprising passing a suture through one or both of the first aperture and the second aperture, and passing the suture through a portion of the tissue.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein the vibration generator comprises an electrical motor.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the vibration generator comprises a piezoelectric vibrator.
11. The method of claim 1, wherein the activating the vibration generator is initiated manually using a remote control device.
12. The method of claim 1, wherein the case is formed of a biocompatible material.
13. The method of claim 1, wherein the implant device further comprises a power supply mounted on the case and configured to supply power to the vibration generator.
14. The method of claim 1, wherein the implant device further comprises a power receiver mounted on the case and configured to receive electrical energy from a remote source.
15. The method of claim 1, wherein the activating the vibration generator includes receiving using a signal receiver mounted on the case a signal from a remote source.
16. The method of claim 1, wherein the case has a substantially cylindrical shape.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

We claim:

1. A pyrogenically prepared silicon dioxide with the following physicochemical properties;
a) average particle size (D50 value) D50150 nm (dynamic light scattering, 30 wt %);
b) viscosity (5 rpm, 30 wt %) 100 mPas;
c) thixotropy of Ti: ((5 rpm))((50 rpm))2;
d) BET surface area 30-60 m2g;
e) compacted bulk100-160 gL; and
f) original pH4.5.
2. A pyrogenically produced silicon dioxide which has a deacidification index of less than 3% on a weight basis.
3. A dispersion, containing a pyrogenically prepared silicon dioxide according to claim 1.
4. Use of the pyrogenically prepared silicon dioxide according to claim 1 for the preparation of glass bodies.
5. Use of the dispersion according to claim 3 for the preparation of glass bodies.

1. An air spring device comprising:
at least one air spring bellows made of an elastomeric material and having two ends, said bellows enclosing a variable-volume air chamber with formation of a loop;
a cover with a first connection region for one end of the bellows;
a rolling piston provided with a second connection region for the other end of the bellows and also with a rolling surface for the loop; and
a protective collar for the air spring bellows;
wherein the cover encloses a pot-shaped basic component and a separate connecting component with a first connection region for one end of the bellows, the basic component and the connecting component being in direct contact with one another;
a holder for the protective collar provided in a region of the cover, the holder being in direct contact with the connecting component; and
a common tightening ring, two ends of the common tightening ring being fastened to each other by a connection, the ring holding together, from the outside and in a sealing manner, the basic component, the connecting component, and the protective collar holder.
2. The air spring device as defined in claim 1, wherein the basic component andor the connecting component andor the holder for the protective collar are comprised of a plastic material.
3. The air spring device as defined in claim 2, wherein the plastic material is a high impact resistant polymer with high impact resistance.
4. The air spring device as defined in claim 3, wherein the high impact resistant polymer is polyamide or polyester.
5. The air spring device as defined in claim 2, wherein the plastic material is reinforced.
6. The air spring device as defined in claim 5, wherein the plastic material is reinforced with fabric or glass fibers.
7. The air spring device as defined in claim 1, wherein the basic component, the connecting component, and the holder for the protective collar are provided in the region of a clamping ring with flanged extensions, the clamping ring having a common outer surface that runs flush with an inside surface of the tightening ring.
8. The air spring device as defined in claim 7, wherein both the basic component and the holder for the protective collar have an undercut; and
prongs of the tightening ring enclose each undercut.
9. The air spring device as defined in claim 1, wherein a sealing ring made of a polymeric material is disposed between the basic component and the connecting component.
10. The air spring device as defined in claim 9, wherein the sealing ring consists of an elastomeric material or a thermoplastic elastomer.
11. The air spring device as defined in claim 7, wherein the ends of the clamping ring are linked by an interlocking connection.
12. The air spring device as defined in claim 7, wherein the ends of the clamping ring are connected by a welded connection.
13. The air spring device as defined in claim 7, wherein the ends of the clamping ring are connected by a clip connection, with a prong-shaped clip end engaging with openings which are arranged in a row.
14. The air spring device as defined in claim 7, wherein the ends of the clamping ring are connected by a rivet connection.
15. The air spring device as defined in claim 7, wherein the ends of the clamping ring are connected by a deformable, endless, closed connection overhang.
16. The air spring device as defined in claim 15, wherein the connection overhang is bent.
17. The air spring device as defined in claim 7, wherein the clamping ring consists of a metal.
18. The air spring device as defined in claim 1, wherein the connecting component and the first connecting region are made of a single part or of multiple parts, with an integrated elastomeric bearing.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. An apparatus comprising:
a signal unit and
an evaluation unit which is or can be connected to said signal unit, for detecting quadrature signals of the signal unit, wherein the signal unit comprises a single power supply line and a ground line and during operation emitting at least two out of phase square signals for analysis in the analysis unit, wherein the signal unit is operable to apply the two out of phase square signals at different amplitudes to the single power supply line, both square signals being modulated onto the supply current supplied by way of the power supply line, and wherein the analysis unit comprises a comparator, one input of which is or can be connected to the single power supply line, while a predetermined threshold value is applied to the other input.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the two square signals are applied by way of mutually different resistors to the common power supply line.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the threshold value has a level between the two amplitudes of the two square signals plus the amplitude of the supply current.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output of the comparator is connected to an input of a logic unit, which is connected at a further input to the power supply line to supply the square signals modulated onto the supply current.
5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the logic unit is set up to analyze the modulated square signals at least one of rising and falling edges of the comparator output signal by comparison with predetermined values.
6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the signal unit is a sensor unit with at least two sensors.
7. According to claim 6, wherein the sensors are position sensors of an electric motor.
8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the signals per se are applied to the common supply current line.
9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the signal unit comprises a logic module, which is set up to derive signals formed by linking the original signals, the square signals being modulated onto the supply current according to these derived signals.
10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the signals formed by linking the original signals are speed and rotational direction signals formed from position sensor output signals.
11. An method for detecting quadrature signals of a signal unit comprising a single power supply line and a ground line, the method comprising the steps of:
emitting at least two out of phase square signals for analysis in an analysis unit,
applying the two out of phase square signals at different amplitudes to the single power supply line, both square signals being modulated onto the supply current supplied by way of the power supply line, and
comparing the signal on the single power supply line with a predetermined threshold value.
12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the two square signals are applied by way of mutually different resistors to the common power supply line.
13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the threshold value has a level between the two amplitudes of the two square signals plus the amplitude of the supply current.
14. The method according to claim 11, comprising the steps of connecting an output of a comparator to an input of a logic unit, which is connected at a further input to the power supply line to supply the square signals modulated onto the supply current.
15. The method according to claim 14, comprising the step of analyzing the modulated square signals at least one of rising and falling edges of the comparator output signal by comparison with predetermined values.
16. The method according to claim 11, wherein the signal unit is a sensor unit with at least two sensors.
17. The method according to claim 16, wherein the sensors are position sensors of an electric motor.
18. The method according to claim 11, wherein the signals per se are applied to the common supply current line.
19. The method according to claim 11, comprising the step of deriving signals formed by linking the original signals, wherein the square signals are modulated onto the supply current according to these derived signals.
20. The method according to claim 19, wherein the signals formed by linking the original signals are speed and rotational direction signals formed from position sensor output signals.