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Patent DE-10111854-A1 (DE)
Title: Pyrolysis gas chromatography device, for analysis of e.g. biopolymers, foodstuffs, comprises separating capillary and metal capillary for pyrolysis, connected through interface
Inventor: GORECKI TADEUSZ
IPC: G01N30/12
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: Pyrolysis gas chromatography (GC) device comprises carrier gas supply (1), GC separating capillary (2) and detector (3). Upstream of the capillary is a metal capillary (4) for pyrolysis that forms integral part of carrier gas train. The metal capillary is connected to the separating capillary through an interface (6), has inner diameter of 0.32-1 mm and is connected to a power supply (13) for direct heating. Independent claims are included for; (1) A pyrolytic gas chromatographic method of analyzing polymers by detecting pyrolysis products using the above system; and (2) A pyrolyzator, comprising a metal capillary as above.
Patent DE-10118816-A1 (DE)
Title: Herstellungsverfahren für eine anisotrope leitfähige Folie und nach diesem Verfahren hergestellte anisotrope leitfähige Folie
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI MIHO
IPC: B29D7/00
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt ein Herstellungsverfahren für eine anisotrope leitfähige Folie bereit, das die folgenden Schritte umfasst: DOLLAR A (a) Wickeln eines isolierten Drahts um ein Kernelement, so dass eine Rolle einer Wickelschicht entsteht, wobei der isolierte Draht einem metallischen leitfähigen Draht und eine Überzugsschicht aus einem isolierenden Harz umfasst, wobei diese Überzugsschicht auf dem Draht gebildet wird, Anordnen einer isolierenden Harzfolie auf der erhaltenen Wickelschicht und Wiederholen des Wickelns und Anordnens, so dass ein Laminat entsteht, das abwechselnd die Wickelschicht mit einer einzelnen Reihe von isolierten Drähten und eine isolierende Harzschicht, die aus der isolierenden Harzfolie besteht, aufweist; DOLLAR A (b) partielles oder vollständiges Schmelzen wenigstens entweder der Überzugsschicht oder der isolierenden Harzschicht, so dass die Wickelschicht und die isolierende Harzschicht eine integrale Einheit bilden und DOLLAR A (c) Schneiden des Laminats entlang einer Ebene, die einen Winkel mit dem isolierten Draht bildet, zu Scheiben der gewünschten Foliendicke.
Patent DE-10120070-A1 (DE)
Inventor: AHRNDT THOMAS
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a line module (2) for a local exchange (1) for connecting terminals (7) to a telecommunications network. Said module comprises a determining device (4) for determining the impedance of the subscriber line (6) provided with terminals (7) connected thereto, and comprises a matching device (5) for automatically matching the impedance of the line module (2) to the determined impedance. The invention also relates to a method, which is used in this line module and which is provided for adapting the line module (2) to a subscriber line (6) provided with terminals (7) connected thereto.
Patent DE-10122887-A1 (DE)
Title: Geschäumtes Thermoplastharzformteil für den Kraftfahrzeuginnenraum und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung
Inventor: FUNAKOSHI SATORU
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: Durch die vorliegende Erfindung wird ein geschäumtes Thermoplastharzformteil mit integrierter Lautsprecherabdeckung für den Kraftfahrzeuginnenraum bereitgestellt, mit einem Basisabschnitt und einer Lautsprecherabdeckung, wobei mindestens der Basisabschnitt eine geschäumte Schicht aufweist und die geschäumte Schicht im Basisabschnitt eine Dichte rho von nicht mehr als 0,7 g/cm·3· aufweist und ein mittleres Expansionsverhältnis der Lautsprecherabdeckung 1 bis 1,3 beträgt, wobei das Formteil leichtgewichtig und auch in seinem Lautsprecherabdeckungsabschnitt stabil und fest ist, so daß es als geschäumtes Thermoplastharzformteil mit integrierter Lautsprecherabdeckung für den Kraftfahrzeuginnenraum, z. B. als Türverkleidung und als Instrumententafel, verwendbar ist.
Patent DE-10125717-A1 (DE)
Title: Manipulator zur Handhabung einer Pedikelschraube
Inventor: TIEBER FRIEDRICH
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: Ein Manipulator (10) zur Handhabung einer Pedikelschraube (50) in einem Wirbelkörper einer Wirbelsäule weist einen stabförmigen Körper (12) auf, dessen distales Ende mit Mitteln versehen ist, über die eine Fixierschraube (76) der Pedikelschraube (50) drehschlüssig und lösbar am distalen Ende anbringbar ist. Ferner sind Kupplungsmittel zum Kuppeln des stabförmigen Körpers (12) mit einem stabförmigen Werkzeug vorgesehen (Fig. 4).
Patent DE-10125922-A1 (DE)
Title: Communicating unit for comminuting machine, has axial passage slot defined by rearward longitudinal edge of preceding knife carrier and slicing knife of following knife carrier in form of guide channel
Inventor: PALLMANN WILHELM
IPC: B02C18/18
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: Axial passage slots are formed between knife carriers (18) allowing passage of material comminuted by slicing knives, wherein rearward longitudinal edge of preceding knife carrier and slicing knife of following knife carrier define the axial passage slot, respectively in the comminution path of a comminuting unit in the form of a guide channel.  The knife carriers are arranged along the comminution path of the comminuting unit. Each slicing knife has a cutting edge, extending at a predetermined angle and with a predetermined projecting length into the comminution path. The knife carriers are aligned with longitudinal axes transverse to the comminution path and parallel mutually, and contain axis-parallel sliding knives, respectively arranged at the leading longitudinal edge.
Patent DE-10128093-A1 (DE)
Title: Specific-binding method for detecting substances, useful in sandwich immunoassays, based on binding of colloidal particle to a surface through nucleic acid hybridization
Inventor: NIEMEYER CHRISTOF M
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: Specific-binding (M) for detecting a substance (A) in aqueous solution, is new. M comprises: (a) preparing a surface with specific-binding capacity for (A); (b) preparing a binding molecule (B), with specific-binding capacity for (A); (c) linking (B) to a colloidal particle (CP) to impart specific-binding properties; (d) combining surface, test sample and (B)-modified CP so that a surface-bound signal complex (SC) can form; and (e) detecting any CP present in SC. Independent claims are also included for: (1) article for performing M comprising CP with a nucleic acid (NA2) linked to it and one or more (B) containing a nucleic acid (NA1) complementary to NA2, where NA1/2 are linked; and  (2) kit for preparing the article.
Patent DE-10129649-A1 (DE)
Inventor: HUTTEN HELMUT
IPC: A61N1/37
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: Pacemaker for a human heart comprises: a stimulation unit designed to generate an electrical stimulation impulse with a given impulse duration, strength and intensity; an impulse detector; and a control unit. A time determination unit is directly connected to the control unit and is used to determine the time between generation of an impulse and its detection.
Patent DE-10131686-A1 (DE)
Inventor: RAUSSECK PETER
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A pocket lamp consisting of a base body (10) and a lamp head (12) with at least two luminous diodes (32a, 32b), each of which having an optical device (44a) associated with one of said luminous diodes (32a, 32b) (44a), said optical device being used to focus the light radiated by the respective luminous diode, and respectively one tube body (56a, 56b, 56c) disposed between one of the luminous diodes (32a,32b) and the associated optical device (44a) for focussing the light radiated by the respective luminous diode. The tubes (56a, 56b, 56c) are embodied in such a way that substantially prevent light from one of the luminous diodes from penetrating into (32a, 32b) an optical device for focussing the light radiated by the respective luminous diode associated with one of the other luminous diodes (32a,32b).
Patent DE-10133067-A1 (DE)
Title: Hydroxylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, useful for the hydroxylation of benzene to phenol, comprises use of nitrous oxide gas, prepared by reaction of ammonia with nitric acid
Inventor: TANGER UWE
IPC: C07C37/60
Filed: 2001-07-07
Abstract: A process for the hydroxylation of aromatic hydrocarbons uses a nitrous oxide gas, prepared by the reaction of ammonia with nitric acid.
Patent DE-10133571-A1 (DE)
Title: Elektronisches Bauteil und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung
Inventor: WOERZ ANDREAS
IPC: H01L23/16
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein elektronisches Bauteil mit wenigstens einem Halbleiterchip (2), der auf einem Trägersubstrat (4) montiert ist, mit Kontaktierungsstellen, die mit dem Halbleiterchip elektrisch leitend verbunden sind und die eine leitende Verbindung zu Außenkontakten herstellen, und mit einem Gehäuse (6), das den Halbleiterchip umgibt. Zwischen Halbleiterchip und Trägersubstrat ist eine flexible Entkoppelungsschicht (8) vorgesehen. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Herstellung des elektronischen Bauteils.
Patent DE-10134999-A1 (DE)
Title: Hydraulic system useful for the control of motor vehicles, comprises a lubricant having a specific density greater than that of the hydraulic fluid or that is insoluble in the hydraulic fluid.
Inventor: ALTMEPPEN BERTHOLD
IPC: F16D25/0635
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A hydraulic system preferably for a motor vehicle comprises a subsidiary cylinder consisting of a casing with an axially arranged sealed piston and an inlet for hydraulic fluid as well as a master cylinder whereby at least one sealing face between a piston and casing has a lubricant having a specific density greater than that of the hydraulic fluid or that is insoluble in the hydraulic fluid.  A hydraulic system preferably for a motor vehicle comprises a subsidiary cylinder consisting of a casing with an axially arranged sealed piston and an inlet for hydraulic fluid as well as a master cylinder consisting of a casing with an axially arranged sealed piston and an outlet for hydraulic fluid with interconnecting pipework between the inlet and outlet as well as a pressure medium for filling the hydraulic system and optionally a hydraulic fluid reservoir whereby at least one sealing face between one of the pistons and the corresponding casing has a lubricant having a specific density greater than that of the hydraulic fluid or that is insoluble in the hydraulic fluid.
Patent DE-10137739-A1 (DE)
Title: New amido-substituted cyclohexenes, used as precursors for pharmaceutical, agrochemical or natural substances, e.g. pumiliotoxin, lycoricidine or narciclasine, are prepared by reacting unsaturated aldehyde, amide and olefin
Inventor: BELLER MATTHIAS
IPC: C07D209/48
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: Amido-substituted cyclohexenes (I), in which the amido group is derived from a (cyclo)aliphatic or (hetero)aromatic carboxylic, sulfonic, carbamic or carbonic acid, are new.  Amido-substituted cyclohexenes of formula (I), in which the amido group is derived from a (cyclo)aliphatic or (hetero)aromatic carboxylic, sulfonic, carbamic or carbonic acid, are new. R<2> = RxCO-, RxSO2-, (Rx)2NCO- or RxOCO-; Rx = H or a 1-24 C aliphatic, branched aliphatic, cycloaliphatic group or substituted 5-7 membered heteroaromatic group, optionally with N, O or S atoms in the ring and condensed aromatic, heteroaromatic and/or aliphatic rings, any of which may be substituted by X; X = H, Ra, 1-8 C alkenyl, 1-8 C alkynyl, OH, NH2, SH, NO, NO2, ORa, phenyl (Ph), OPh, SRa. NHRa, N(Ra)2, NH-CO-Ra, F, Cl, Br, I, CN, COOH, CHO, CO-Rb, SO3H, SO2-Rb, SO-Rb, CF3, COO-Ra, CONHRa, COO-Ph, PO-Ph2, PO(Rc)2, PO3H2, PO(ORb)2 or SO3-Rc; Ra = 1-8 C alkyl; Rb = 1-6 C alkyl; Rc = 1-4 C alkyl; R<1>, R<7>, R<8>, R<9> = H or 1-36 C aliphatic, branched aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic groups or substituted 5-7 membered heteroaromatic group, optionally with N, O or S atoms in the ring and condensed aromatic, heteroaromatic or/and aliphatic rings, any of which may be substituted by X; R<3>, R<5> = H, aryl, heteroaryl, CN, COOH, CHO, CORb, SO3H, SO2ORb, SO2-NHRb, SO2-Rb, SO-Rb, CF3, COORa, COOPh, CONHRa, CON(Ra)2, POPh2, PO(Rc)2, PO3H2, PO(ORb)2, NO2 or together are linked by C, N, S or O atoms to form a ring; and R<4>, R<6> = R<1> or together are linked by C, N, S or O atoms to form a ring. An Independent claim is also included for the preparation of (I).
Patent DE-10139089-A1 (DE)
Title: Dither signal generator for digital-analog converter, has longer proportion of time during which first frequency is generated than time during which second frequency is generated
Inventor: STEINEGGER ANTON
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: A pseudo-random generator (3) generates a pseudo-random bit sequence. Based on the value of at least one bit of the sequence, a frequency shift generator shifts between two frequencies (f1,f2). The proportion of time during which the frequency shift generator (2) generates the first frequency, statistically outweighs the proportion of time during which it generates the second frequency. The pseudo-random generator consists of a fed-back shift register and a counter, with a clock.
Patent DE-10139977-A1 (DE)
Inventor: GAILLARD DE
IPC: B60J7/047
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (1) with a vehicle roof (2), comprising a series of cover elements (8), running on guides fixed to the roof. Said cover elements (8), adapted for optionally locking or at least partially releasing a roof opening (6) in the vehicle roof (2), can be tilted and stacked at the rear end of the roof opening (6), in the tilted position thereof, to entirely open said roof opening (6). According to the invention, said roof opening (6) extends up to a rear luggage compartment cover (9). Preferably, said cover elements are lamellae (8) of a lamella roof (7) and at least the rear lamellae, which are arranged in a rear window region in the closing position thereof, are transparent lamellae or glass lamellae. In this embodiment, said cover elements or lamellae (8) are preferably arranged in a region, above a rear parcel shelf (11), in a compact stacking arrangement.
Patent DE-10140873-A1 (DE)
Title: Internal lining module for a vehicle comprises a foamed outer panel backed by a barrier layer onto which a support layer is molded
Inventor: KOECK GERHARD
IPC: B29C44/04
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: The module includes a lining panel(2) with a flexible or semi-rigid foam panel(7) and a rigid support layer(15) on the rear side. An intermediate layer(10) between the foam and support layers acts as a barrier layer to protect the foam as the rigid carrier is molded onto the foam.  An Independent claim is also included for a process for manufacturing the module in which a panel of flexible or semi-rigid foam(7) is molded and covered with a intermediate layer before a rigid support(15) is molded onto the rear face of the latter.
Patent DE-10140880-A1 (DE)
Title: Electronically controlled limited slip differential assembly for motor vehicle, has selectively controllable actuator assembly to displace thrust collar in order to load friction clutch assembly
Inventor: EARL JAMES IRWIN
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A thrust collar is arranged coaxially to the side gears secured to a differential case. A friction clutch assembly includes the inner and outer friction plates coupled to the respective thrust collar and the case, to restrict the frictional rotation of the side gears. A selectively controllable actuator assembly axially displaces the thrust collar to load the friction clutch assembly.
Patent DE-10141022-A1 (DE)
Title: Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Steuervorrichtung für einen Verbrennungsmotor
Inventor: WACHI SATOSHI
IPC: F02D41/34
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Eine Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Steuervorrichtung für einen Verbrennungsmotor kann die Luft/Kraftstoffverhältnisse jeweiliger Zylinder mit hoher Genauigkeit einheitlich machen, ohne ein Erhöhen der Belastung von Arthmetikoperationen einer CPU zu verursachen, während der Einfluß einer Änderung in bezug auf einen Motor-Betriebszustand etc. vermieden wird. Ein Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Erfassungsperiodeneinstellabschnitt 22 stellt eine Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Erfassungsperiode T ein, in welcher alle Auslaßhübe jeweiliger Zylinder des Motors enthalten sind. Ein Spitzenphasen-Erfassungsabschnitt 21 nimmt einen Ausgabewert lambda eines Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnissensors 8 für eine Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Erfassungsperiode herein und erfaßt eine Spitzenphase Plambda, die ein Maximum auf einer reichen Seite und einer mageren Seite wird, und zwar aufgrund einer Änderung in bezug auf das Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis. Ein Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Korrekturzylinderbestimmungsabschnitt 25 spezifiziert, basierend auf der Spitzenphase, einen Zylinder, für welchen ein Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis zu korrigieren ist. Ein zylinderspezifischer Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Korrekturabschnitt in der Form jeweiliger Zylinderkorrekturabschnitte 31 bis 34 korrigiert eine Menge an zu einem Zylinder zuzuführendem Kraftstoff, welcher Zylinder ein Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis-Korrekturziel wird. Ein Zylinder, für welchen ein Luft/Kraftstoff-Verhältnis gegenüber den übrigen Zylindern abweicht, wird als ...
Patent DE-10148815-A1 (DE)
Title: Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Stromwertermittlung unter Einsatz eines Stromwandlers, welcher im Bereich der Kernsättigung arbeitet
Inventor: LAU WALDEMAR
IPC: G01R15/20
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf Verfahren zur Stromwertermittlung unter Einsatz eines Stromwandlers (1), welcher im Bereich der Kernsättigung arbeitet, wobei mittels eines Spitzenwertgleichrichters (12) ein Spitzen- bzw. Scheitelwert einer Halbwelle des Sekundärstromes (I¶sek¶) ermittelt wird. Der Spitzen- bzw. Scheitelwert wird in einem Speicherelement (15) zur Weiterverarbeitung gespeichert. DOLLAR A Ein Komperator (14) detektiert das Erreichen des Spitzen- bzw. Scheitelwertes. Danach wird vom Komperator (14) ein Schaltsignal einer Signalverarbeitungseinheit (11) zugeführt und dieses Signal startet die Signalverarbeitungseinheit (11). DOLLAR A Die Signalverarbeitungseinheit (11) übernimmt den im Speicherelement (15) gespeicherten Spitzen- bzw. Scheitelwert und stellt diesen Wert zur weiteren Bearbeitung bereit. DOLLAR A Danach wird ein RESET-Impuls an eine Schaltvorrichtung (16) übermittelt, um das Speicherelement (15) zu entladen und somit die Erfassung des nächsten Spitzen- bzw. Scheitelwertes zu ermöglichen.
Patent DE-10148887-A1 (DE)
Title: Filter cleaning unit comprises compressed air impulse system with nozzle lances that have compressed air connections
Inventor: FRENZEL WOLF-PETER
IPC: B01D46/04
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: A filter cleaning unit comprises filter cartridges or pockets and a compressed air impulse cleaning system. Nozzle lances (9) with a compressed air connection are located in the filter element (2) head area. The lances have bores which are arranged in the direction of a dust bunker. The unit has quick opening valves.
Patent DE-10151392-A1 (DE)
Inventor: REIZLEIN KARL
IPC: A01N25/10
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to novel powdery active ingredient formulations consisting of at least one active ingredient which is solid at room temperature, at least one dispersing agent, polyvinyl alcohol, and optionally additives. The individual active ingredient particles are coated with a layer of polyvinyl alcohol and are in an amorphous state, and the diameters of said individual particles are in the nanometer range. The invention also relates to a method for producing said novel formulations, the use of the same for applying the active ingredients contained therein, and a device for carrying out the production method.
Patent DE-10154559-A1 (DE)
Title: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions for combating undesirable skin or hair pigmentation contain a synergistic combination of a tyrosine O-sulfate ester and a bioquinone
Inventor: BLATT THOMAS
IPC: A61Q19/02
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions contain an active combination of: (A) 3-(3 or 4-hydroxyphenyl sulfate ester)-2-aminopropionic acid (tyrosine O-sulfate ester), its phosphate or sulfonate esters or its derivatives, or plant and/or animal extracts containing such compounds; and (B) bioquinones or plant and/or animal extracts containing such compounds.
Patent DE-10154810-A1 (DE)
Title: Verfahren zur Reduzierung von Vibrationen in einer Druckmaschine
Inventor: DOUILLARD GERALD ROGER
IPC: B41F33/14
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: Ein Verfahren zur Reduzierung von Vibrationen in einer Druckmaschine (1), die einen ersten Plattenzylinder (12) und einen zweiten Plattenzylinder (22) aufweist, die unabhängig voneinander registereinstellbar sind, wobei der erste Plattenzylinder (12) mit mindestes einer seitlich oszillierenden Reiberwalze (42) und der zweite Plattenzylinder (22) mit mindestens einer seitlich oszillierenden zweiten Reiberwalze (52) in Wirkverbindung steht, zeichnet sich durch die folgenden Verfahrensschritte aus: DOLLAR A Bestimmung der lateralen Position der ersten Reiberwalze (42) bezüglich der zweiten Reiberwalze (52); und DOLLAR A Drehen des ersten Plattenzylinders (12) bezüglich des zweiten Plattenzylinders (22) in der Weise, dass die laterale Position der ersten Reiberwalze (42) bezüglich der zweiten Reiberwalze (52) verändert wird.
Patent DE-10157597-A1 (DE)
Inventor: WARMKE WERNER
IPC: E05B81/06
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle door lock (1) that can be operated by means of an inside and outside handle. The outside handle acts upon a release (15) whose actuation in an unlocking position of the lock releases a detent pawl (9), which holds a rotary latch (10), and becomes inactive in a locking position and a securing position. The inside handle (30) acts upon a transmission lever (14) whose actuation in the unlocking position and the locking position releases the detent pawl (9) and becomes inactive when in the securing position. The aim of the invention is to obtain a design that is favorable with regard to control techniques. To this end, the invention provides that the transmission lever (14) has a switching element (26) which, in the unlocking position, occupies an active position that enables a transmission of motion onto the detent pawl (9), and in the locking position and the securing position, occupies an inactive position that renders the transmission lever (14) inactive. In the locking position, an initial actuation of the inside handle (30) switches the switching element (26) from the inactive position into the active position and the lock (1) into the unlocking position.
Patent DE-10159456-A1 (DE)
Title: Mold or mold insert for molding plastics or metals, especially steel tools, contains contoured mold cavity with meander-shaped cooling tube with coolant inlet and outlet behind cavity
Inventor: KOCHAN DETLEF
IPC: B22D19/00
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A mold or mold insert (1) for molding plastics or metals, especially steel tools, contains a contoured mold cavity with a meander-shaped cooling tube (4) with coolant inlet and outlet (5) behind the cavity. An Independent claim is included for the production of the mold in which the cavity is made by a rapid prototyping process or high speed cutting and polished and the coolant pipe is enclosed in steel by a lost form process
Patent DE-10201138-A1 (DE)
Inventor: BERLIN KURT
IPC: C12Q1/6858
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting cytosine-methylation in DNA samples which consists of the following steps: firstly, a genomic DNA sample, which comprises background DNA and DNA which is to be examined, is chemically treated in such a way that all non-methylated cytosine bases are converted into uracil, whereby the 5-methyl cytosine bases remain unchanged.  The DNA sample which has been chemically treated is then amplified by using at least 2 primer-oligo-nucleotides and a polymerase, the DNA which is to be examined with respect to the background DNA is preferred as a template.  In the final step, the amplificates are analysed and on the basis of the presence of an amplificate and/or from the analysis of further positions information on the methylation status is deduced in the DNA which is to be examined.