Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with a housing, comprising a housing part (G), at least one cutter element capable of reciprocating in a horizontal plane (E) and a removable frame (WR) having at least one cutter element (S) and detachably held on the housing part (G) by at least two detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4), said detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) being formed by a seating surface (20, 21) provided on the removable frame (WR) and a seating surface (80, 90) of a resiliently mounted detent element (18, 19) exerting a locking force (FR), wherein the detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) are capable of exerting a holding function and a vibration-free positioning function of thee removable frame (WR) on the housing part (G).

Abstract: For the covering of a display device,

Abstract: The invention is directed to a multipole connector assembly for connection of a low voltage to an electric appliance (E) of personal use, with a plug (6) insertable into a socket (5) and with contactable contact elements (1 to 4, 10, 20, 30, 40) for a polarized voltage transfer, wherein the socket (5) and the plug (6) are constructed as polygonal profile bodies (M1 to M12) reversible from one plug-in position to at least one further plug-in position about a symmetry axis (S), wherein provision is made on each polygonal profile body (M1 to M12) for contact elements (1 to 4, 10, 20, 30, 40) of at least one first pole (+) and one second pole (−), wherein the contact elements of the first pole (+) and of the second pole (−) are provided on the polygonal profile body faces of the polygonal profile bodies (M1 to M12) in alternating sequence in a direction of rotation (U), and wherein on at least one of the polygonal profile bodies (M1 to M12) the contact elements have a relatively large contac

Abstract: Compositions of matter and methods for expressing a polypeptide are provided. In one aspect, a gene construct is provided that comprises an enhancer comprising particular elements or combinations of elements from the immunoglobulin &kgr; locus, the immunoglobulin heavy chain &mgr; locus, and the immunoglobulin &lgr; locus, and a promoter and polyadenylation site linked to a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide from a select group. Cells comprising the gene construct, processes for producing such cells, and processes for producing the polypeptide encoded by the gene construct from such cells are also provided.

Abstract: Optical or optoelectronic module with an optical bench and a laser diode or group of laser diodes located on its top side and first optical and optoelectronic elements positioned sequentially in the direction of the main beam of at least one of the laser diodes, which include at least a focusing lens as well as an optical fiber with two optical end surfaces where the first optical and optoelectronic elements are located in at a first element holder and with the first element holder jointly form a first optical and optoelectronic module, a first assembly holder is located on the top side of the optical bench.

Abstract: Optical or optoelectronic array with an assembly holder and an optical or optoelectronic assembly located on it to position the assembly holder on an assembly surface of an optical bench in a way that is movable only in a first plane of adjustment parallel to the assembly surfacewhere the assembly holder has an assembly base for positioning the assembly holder on the assembly surface as well as a seat which is open the entire distance from one outside surface of the assembly holder to the opposite outside surface of the assembly holder, in which the optical or optoelectronic assembly is located and which is formed in such a way that the optical or optoelectronic assembly can be moved relative to the assembly holder only in a second plane of adjustment which is non-parallel to the first plane of adjustment, extending parallel to the directional passage of the seat.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a long-hair cutter unit (LHS) for a dry shaving apparatus (TR), with a dimensionally stable cutting comb (11) having one cutting teeth row (17) and at least one bearing surface (110) for at least one engagement surface (120) of an arcuately curved, hardened cutting blade (12) having one cutting teeth row (18) and held in engagement with the cutting comb (11) by a pressure of at least one spring element (19, wherein the curvature of the hardened cutting blade (12) is partially configured by means of a forming process such as to ensure conformance and slidable contact of the engagement surface (120) of the cutting blade (12) with the bearing surface (110) of the cutting comb (11) by means of the partial curvatures as well as their restoring forces under the action of the pressure of the spring element (19).

Abstract: An electromechanical device for mounting an electronic assembly on a mounting rack, in particular for mounting a display instrument recessed in a dashboard, is proposed, which device is characterized by at least one conductive Velcro-type connector between the electronic assembly (6) and the mounting rack (7), the conductive Velcro-type connector serving both for the mechanical fastening and the electrical contacting of the assembly (6) on the mounting rack (7).

Abstract: A control device and a method for operating a control device which contains function modules, a scheduler and a priority manager. The control device is connected via data lines to a system to be controlled. The priority manager assigns to the modules modifiable priorities which are then taken into account when the modules are activated by the scheduler.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a long-hair cutter unit (LHS) for a dry shaving apparatus (TR), with a dimensionally stable cutting comb (11) having one cutting teeth row (17) and at least one bearing surface (110) for at least one engagement surface (120) of an arcuately curved, hardened cutting blade (12) having one cutting teeth row (18) and held in engagement with the cutting comb (11) by a pressure of at least one spring element (19, wherein the curvature of the hardened cutting blade (12) is partially configured by means of a forming process such as to ensure conformance and slidable contact of the engagement surface (120) of the cutting blade (12) with the bearing surface (110) of the cutting comb (11) by means of the partial curvatures as well as their restoring forces under the action of the pressure of the spring element (19).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with a housing, comprising a housing part (G), at least one cutter element capable of reciprocating in a horizontal plane (E) and a removable frame (WR) having at least one cutter element (S) and detachably held on the housing part (G) by at least two detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4), said detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) being formed by a seating surface (20, 21) provided on the removable frame (WR) and a seating surface (80, 90) of a resiliently mounted detent element (18, 19) exerting a locking force (FR), wherein the detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) are capable of exerting a holding function and a vibration-free positioning function of the removable frame (WR) on the housing part (G).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a multipole connector assembly for connection of a low voltage to an electric appliance (E) of personal use, with a plug (6) insertable into a socket (5) and with contactable contact elements (1 to 4, 10, 20, 30, 40) for a polarized voltage transfer, wherein the socket (5) and the plug (6) are constructed as polygonal profile bodies (M1 to M12) reversible from one plug-in position to at least one further plug-in position about a symmetry axis (S), wherein provision is made on each polygonal profile body (M1 to M12) for contact elements (1 to 4, 10, 20, 30, 40) of at least one first pole (+) and one second pole (−), wherein the contact elements of the first pole (+) and of the second pole (−) are provided on the polygonal profile body faces of the polygonal profile bodies (M1 to M12) in alternating sequence in a direction of rotation (U), and wherein on at least one of the polygonal profile bodies (M1 to M12) the contact elements have a relatively large contac

Abstract: For a device for a clocked semiconductor chip, the semiconductor chip (1) being mounted on a support (2) provided with electrical conductor tracks, it is proposed to arrange a shielding body (3), consisting of a heat-conducting material and covering the semiconductor chip (1) at least partly, between the surface of the semiconductor chip (1) and a cooling element (4) belonging to the semiconductor chip (1),

Abstract: In order to develop a rear-view mirror for a vehicle, with a reflective surface, in such a way that the rear-view mirror can firstly provide the driver of the vehicle with depth information based on a physical measurement, and is also capable of displaying further information which is important to the driver, without causing the driver to change viewing direction, it is proposed to equip the reflective surface (1) in a rear-view mirror, at least in a subarea, with a display (3) with a reflective background, the display (3) being capable of displaying text symbols and/or pictograms. In this case, the reflective surface (1), in spite of the inserted information, is intended to remain usable over virtually the entire area for depicting objects located behind the vehicle, and also to require no built-on fittings on the rear-view mirror.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with an electric drive mechanism (A) provided in a housing (1) and a housing part (G) in which a removable frame (WR) equipped with at least one cutter element (S) is held by at least one detent mechanism (R), wherein upon release of the removable frame (WR) by the detent mechanism (R) the removable frame (WR) is movably held in a holding position by a retaining device (HV), wherein in said holding position provision is made for at least one distance (W, W1) between a wall of the removable frame (WR) and a wall of the housing part (G), and the removable frame (WR) is adapted to be set in motion by the drive mechanism (A).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with a housing in which an electric drive mechanism is provided having a drive element for the transmission of a driving motion to at least one cutting element reciprocating in directions of movement, and with at least one movably mounted shaving head formed by a shaving head frame in which at least two cooperating cutting elements are provided, wherein the electric drive mechanism is mounted for oscillation in the housing and the shaving head is adapted to be set in oscillation by the oscillatory motions of the electric drive mechanism.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with a housing (1) in which an electric drive mechanism (2) is provided having a drive element (3) for the transmission of a driving motion to at least one reciprocating cutting element (4), and with at least one shaving head (6) mounted on two support arms (28, 29) of a supporting frame (40 for pivotal movement about a pivot axis (Z) within a shaving head frame (7), said shaving head being formed by at least two cooperating cutting elements (4, 5) disposed in the shaving head frame (7), wherein the shaving head (6) is mounted and held for pivotal movement about the pivot axis (Z) by means of a conical bearing (K) acted upon by a spring force of a spring element (50).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with a housing, comprising a housing part (G), at least one cutter element capable of reciprocating in a horizontal plane (E) and a removable frame (WR) having at least one cutter element (S) and detachably held on the housing part (G) by at least two detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4), said detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) being formed by a seating surface (20, 21) provided on the removable frame (WR) and a seating surface (80, 90) of a resiliently mounted detent element (18, 19) exerting a locking force (FR), wherein the detent mechanisms (R1, R2; R3, R4) are capable of exerting a holding function and a vibration-free positioning function of the removable frame (WR) on the housing part (G).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with an electric drive mechanism (A) provided in a housing (1) and a housing part (G) in which a removable frame (WR) equipped with at least one cutter element (S) is held by at least one detent mechanism (R), wherein upon release of the removable frame (WR) by the detent mechanism (R) the removable frame (WR) is movably held in a holding position by a retaining device (HV), wherein in said holding position provision is made for at least one distance (W, W1) between a wall of the removable frame (WR) and a wall of the housing part (G), and the removable frame (WR) is adapted to be set in motion by the drive mechanism (A).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with a housing (1) in which an electric drive mechanism (2) is provided having a drive element (3) for the transmission of a driving motion to at least one reciprocatory cutting element (4), and with at least one shaving head (6) oscillating in a horizontal direction and formed by a shaving head frame (7, 55) in which at least two cooperating cutting elements (4, 5) are provided, wherein the electric drive mechanism (2) is mounted for oscillation in the housing (1) and is adapted to be set in oscillation by the inner forces necessarily occurring in operation of the dry shaving apparatus, and wherein the oscillatory motions of the electric drive mechanism (2) are transmitted to the shaving head (6) in order to set said shaving head in oscillation as well.