Abstract: A coffee machine for automatic preparation of coffee or espresso includes a housing (1) with components arranged therein for the preparation and dispensing of coffee and components (10, 11, 12) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam. The housing (1) is subdivided by a partition (6) into two compartments (8, 9), namely a front compartment (8) that accommodates the components for the preparation and dispensing of coffee, and a rear compartment (9) that contains the carrier element (7). The components (10, 11, 12) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam are arranged in the carrier element (7). The partition (6) provides thermal separation and shielding between the two compartments (8, 9) and a dry-moist separation. This modular structure substantially eases and simplifies the assembly and service tasks on the coffee machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-domain polypeptide comprising (i) a first complement control protein repeat (CCP)-comprising domain being a convertase decay accelerating domain for convertases of the classical and alternative pathways of complement activation, (ii) a host cell recognition domain, and (iii) a second CCP-comprising domains with cofactor activity. The present invention further relates to a polynucleotide encoding said multi-domain polypeptide, to a vector comprising said polynucleotide, and to a host cell comprising said polynucleotide and/or said vector. Further, the present invention relates to the multi-domain polypeptide, the polypeptide, and the vector for use in medicine and for treating and/or preventing inappropriate complement activation and/or a disease having inappropriate complement activation as a symptom. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and uses related to multi-domain polypeptide, the polypeptide, and the vector.

Abstract: A device for producing and dispensing different beverages, which are mixed from milk and different flavoring agents. A mixing chamber (3) is provided, having a milk feed line (2) and a line (8) for discharging the milk-flavoring agent mixture. The device further has at least one reservoir (5) for receiving the flavoring agent (S2, S2, S3, Sn), wherein each reservoir (5) is connected with a supply line (7) via a metering device or delivery pump (4) and a feed line (6) to the mixing chamber (3) of each flavoring agent (S1, S2, S3, Sn) such that the flavoring agent (S1 . . . Sn), which can be delivered into the mixing chamber (3) in a metered manner by means of the delivery pump (4), can be mixed therein with the milk, wherein the mixed beverage can be dispensed via the dispensing line (8).

Abstract: A device for producing and dispensing different beverages, which are mixed from milk and different flavoring agents. A mixing chamber (3) is provided, having a milk feed line (2) and a line (8) for discharging the milk-flavoring agent mixture. The device further has at least one reservoir (5) for receiving the flavoring agent (S2, S2, S3, Sn), wherein each reservoir (5) is connected with a supply line (7) via a metering device or delivery pump (4) and a feed line (6) to the mixing chamber (3) of each flavoring agent (S1, S2, S3, Sn) such that the flavoring agent (S1 . . . Sn), which can be delivered into the mixing chamber (3) in a metered manner by means of the delivery pump (4), can be mixed therein with the milk, wherein the mixed beverage can be dispensed via the dispensing line (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a boiler for heating water in a coffee or espresso machine, comprising a boiler housing (1), a cold water inlet (7), a hot water outlet (8) and an electric heating device (5). Said boiler housing (1) is cylindrical and comprises a boiler cover (2), a boiler top (4) and a boiler base (3) having a cylinder axis (A) that is horizontal when in operation. The cold water inlet (7) and the hot water outlet (8) and the electric heating device (5) are mounted on the boiler base (3) of the boiler housing (1), that extends vertically, and the heating device (5) is configured in such a manner that each point inside the container volume is at a normal distance from the heating device (5) that is less than 40% of the container diameter (D).

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for producing and dispensing different beverages, which are mixed from milk and different flavoring agents. For this purpose, a mixing chamber (3) having a milk feed line (2) and a line (8) for discharging the milk-flavoring agent mixture is provided. The device further has at least one reservoir (5) for receiving the flavoring agent (S2, S2, S3, Sn), wherein each reservoir (5) is connected with a supply line (7) via a metering device or delivery pump (4) and a feed line (6) to the mixing chamber (3) of each flavoring agent (S1, S2, S3, Sn) such that the flavoring agent (S1 . . . Sn), which can be delivered into the mixing chamber (3) in a metered manner by means of the delivery pump (4), can be mixed therein with the milk, wherein the mixed beverage can be dispensed via the dispensing line (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a boiler for heating water in a coffee or espresso machine, comprising a boiler housing (1), a cold water inlet (7), a hot water outlet (8) and an electric heating device (5). Said boiler housing (1) is cylindrical and comprises a boiler cover (2), a boiler top (4) and a boiler base (3) having a cylinder axis (A) that is horizontal when in operation. The cold water inlet (7) and the hot water outlet (8) and the electric heating device (5) are mounted on the boiler base (3) of the boiler housing (1), that extends vertically, and the heating device (5) is configured in such a manner that each point inside the container volume is at a normal distance from the heating device (5) that is less than 40% of the container diameter (D).

Abstract: The coffee machine (1) according to the invention comprises at least two brewing groups (4, 5) and a hot water device (2, 2?) which supplies the brewing groups (4, 5) with hot water. The brewing groups (4, 5) have a coffee dispenser (11) almost at the same location. Each brewing group (4, 5) is individually actuatable.

Abstract: The coffee machine according to the invention for the automatic preparation of coffee or espresso comprises a housing (1) with the components arranged therein for the preparation and dispensing of coffee as well as the components (10, 11, 12) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam. The housing (1) is subdivided by means of a partition (6) into two compartments (8, 9), namely a front compartment (8), which is intended to accommodate the components for the preparation and dispensing of coffee, and a rear compartment (9) which is intended to contain the carrier element (7). The components (10, 11, 12) for the supply of hot water and the supply of steam are arranged in the carrier element (7). By virtue of the partition (6) there is a thermal separation and shielding between the two compartments (8, 9) on the one hand and, on the other hand, to a great extent, also a dry-moist separation. This modular structure substantially eases and simplifies the assembly and service tasks on the coffee machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to suppository packaging which comprises a package (3, 4) and a suppository (1) arranged in a chamber of said package (3, 4). In addition to the suppository, a lubricant (2) is placed inside the package.

Abstract: An assembly for generating milk foam and for heating milk comprises a milk supply container, a steam generator and a mixing element. The mixing element includes a first steam inlet channel, a necking located downstream of the first steam inlet channel, an air inlet channel opening into the necking and a milk inlet channel. The milk is fed to the milk inlet channel of the mixing element by means of a pump. Moreover, the mixing element is provided with a main channel whose inlet communicates with the necking, whereby the milk inlet channel opens into the main channel downstream of its inlet. Between the necking and the opening of the milk inlet channel, a second steam inlet channel opens into the main channel.

Abstract: An assembly for generating milk foam and for heating milk comprises a milk supply container, a steam generator and a mixing element. The mixing element includes a first steam inlet channel, a necking located downsteam of the first steam inlet channel, an air inlet channel opening into the necking and a milk inlet channel. The milk is fed to the milk inlet channel of the mixing element by means of a pump. Moreover, the mixing element is provided with a main channel whose inlet communicates with the necking, whereby the milk inlet channel opens into the main channel down-stream of its inlet. Between the necking and the opening of the milk inlet channel, a second steam inlet channel opens into the main channel.

Abstract: The cleaning of the brewing device of a coffee machine takes place in various phases. In a first phase, water is conducted out of a water tank via a water supply connection of the brewing cylinder through the outlet pipe disposed in the brewing piston into an external water tank. The cleaning water follows the route of the brewed coffee in this phase. In a second phase (see FIG. 3) the cleaning water is conducted from the brewing cylinder via channels in the wall of the brewing cylinder into areas outside the brewing cylinder and cleans, among other things, the second extension piece for the transport of the coffee grounds to the grounds container. In a third phase the water located in the brewing chamber is caused to flow out over the edge of the brewing cylinder by means of the shifting of the ejection piston.

Abstract: A production facility for the mechanized fabrication of masonry includes a turnover table (6) which receives a plurality of building stones (12) intended for a building-stone course of a wall that is to be produced. The turnover table (6) secures the building stones (12) in place, pivots them together about a horizontal axis (4) running at a distance parallel to the wall (1) to be produced, and transposes them with the top side down. The turnover table (6) can be loaded quickly by a belt (9) and another turnover table (7) for transposing the building-stone course in one piece from the conveyor belt (9) to the other turnover table (6). As a result of the increased output thus effected, the production facility can be integrated into a factory having a plurality of finishing stations for further production stages.

Abstract: There are arranged at a magnetic trigger for a selectively operative switch, a plunger-type armature, a pivotable armature and a tripping device. A plunger of the plunger-type armature acts directly upon a movable contact of a pair of contacts and the plunger-type armature is actuated using a magnetic coil or winding when the current flowing through the magnetic coil at least corresponds to a predetermined threshold current for opening the contacts. A pivotable armature is actuated by the plunger-type armature and redirects the magnetic return flux. The tripping device acts upon a switch lock mechanism and is switched into or out of the magnetic return flux by the plunger-type armature. The degree of overlap between pole shoes of the pivotable armature and of the tripping device is preselectable by an adjusting screw. There is thus realized a current-dependent, selective tripping of the switch lock mechanism.