Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspension for coating of medical devices containing at least one tri-O-acylglycerol, at least one taxane in the form of microcrystals and at least one solvent in which the at least one tri-O-acylglycerol dissolves and in which the microcrystals of the at least one taxane do not dissolve. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a p method for preparing said suspension, a p method for coating a medical device with said suspension, and medical devices coated with at least one tri-O-acylglycerol and at least one microcrystalline taxane.

Abstract: A seat eliminates any danger of accident during use when attached to a suspended rope. A plate-shaped seat body (1) has an axial passage (3) and a horizontal channel (14) disposed outside of the passage (3). The rope (7) is passed through the passage (3) and has a radial section (16) which is guided over the lower side of the seat body (1) and through the channel (14) and the rope end (17) is passed beneath the radial section (16) to form a knot.

Abstract: A method for focusing on disk-shaped objects with patterned and unpatterned surfaces includes imaging of the patterned and unpatterned surfaces on a disk-shaped object for defect detection and defect classification by using various preset values of a focus regulation system to acquire the image sequence. At least one preset value is learned on the basis of an image sequence at least at one position in a substantially flat reference region of the surface of the disk-shaped object. A regulated adjustment is provided of a measurable distance from a carrier plane to a reference plane, wherein the carrier plane serves as a support for the disk-shaped objects. The distance is adjusted by applying the at least one preset value, which is overlaid on the regulation system, a focus state is evaluated by an image processor according to at least one rule, and the at least one preset value is ascertained therefrom.

Abstract: An optical measurement arrangement includes an ellipsometer (45) and a device for ascertaining and correcting directional deviations between the line normal to the specimen surface and the angle bisector (25) between the incident and return beams (23, 24) of the ellipsometer (45). A measurement arrangement includes a mirror objective and a device for ascertaining directional deviations between the line normal to the specimen surface and the optical axis of the mirror objective, which has a deflection element in the unused aperture space of the mirror objective. A direction monitoring beam (30) is directed onto the specimen (P). An optical element for imaging the return reflection of the direction monitoring beam (30) onto an area detector that is connected to an evaluation circuit (46) is also provided. Positioning commands for a specimen stage (12) are available at the outputs of the evaluation circuit (46).

Abstract: The invention refers to an optical measurement arrangement having an ellipsometer (45) and a device for ascertaining and correcting directional deviations between the line normal to the specimen surface and the angle bisector (25) between the incident and return beams (23, 24) of the ellipsometer (45), and further to a measurement arrangement having a mirror objective and a device for ascertaining directional deviations between the line normal to the specimen surface and the optical axis of the mirror objective, which has a deflection element in the unused aperture space of the mirror objective.

Abstract: A new geranium cultivar is distinguished by its pure white color, short and compact plant, more basil branching, close internodes, small leaves and short flower stems with the flowers positioned immediately atop the foliage. The new cultivar is further distinguished by its early flowering and its floriferousness as compared with commonly grown zonal geraniums.