Abstract: An operating insert to be passed through a resectoscope shaft comprises a channel for an axially displaceable cutting loop which extends parallel to an optical system through the operating insert. The cutting loop has branches secured within a tube and merging at their proximal ends into an electrode stem which extends beyond the shaft as far as an electrode carrier. An annular cylindrical sealing element of plastics material or the like is secured on the stem or on the inner side of the channel and bears via sealing projections against the inner surface of the cutting loop so as to prevent the passage of fluid to the proximal end of the channel while allowing axial movement of the stem and the tube within the channel.

Abstract: A rapid connector for use between an endoscope and a camera in which a base ring is connectible to a lens mount of the camera and to an ocular cone of the endoscope and comprises a delimiting glass pane with there being an enclosed space between the delimiting glass pane and a glass pane of the endoscope, and in which the enclosed space is placed in communication with a compressed air source via a radial bore in the base ring and a connector tube therein, and with the ambient atmosphere via an oppositely situated radial bore as well as a hole of the base ring.

Abstract: The coagulation forceps of the type in which a rod for the opening and closing of forceps jaws by reciprocal axial movement thereof extends axially through an externally insulated shaft, and is actuated by a handle comprising a pair of branches which are resiliently biassed apart from one another. To simplify construction while ensuring that the handle is well insulated from the HF supply to the forceps shaft, the two branches of the handle are connected to respective parts of the forceps by separately produced insulating elements. One of these elements is connected to the proximal end of the actuating rod while the other is mounted on the shaft and encloses a connector for the HF supply.

Abstract: A lithotripsy probe for stone disintegration, comprising a pair of conductors insulated from one another and extending through the probe. The conductors are surrounded by a thin metal sleeve over a distal length of the probe, and the metal sleeve is provided at one point, which is situated at a distance from the distal extremity of the probe, with at least one gap or perforation in which engages an overlying shrink-on tube to immobilize the sleeve on the two insulated conductors.

Abstract: The present invention specifies a method for the verification of authenticity in a data carrier (1) by measuring permeability to an electromagnetic radiation in at least one region of the data carrier (1). Permeability is scanned over a regional area of the data carrier by means of a radiation detector (7). The output signal of the detector (7) is coded and co-inscribed as additional information in a store of the data carrier with the information data during the initial inscribing of these data. In the reading and authenticity check scanning operation this information is compared with a corresponding additional information stored during the original data inscription.

Abstract: The present invention specifies a method for the verification of authenticity in a data carrier (1) by measuring permeability to an electromagnetic radiation in at least one region of the data carrier (1). Permeability is scanned over a regional area of the data carrier by means of a radiation detector (7) first in a calibration operation, in which the radiation intensity is adjusted, then in a reading operation at another position of the data carrier. The output signal of the detector (7) is coded and co-inscribed as additional information in a store of the data carrier with the information data during the initial inscribing of these data. In the reading and authenticity check scanning operation this information is compared with a corresponding additional information stored during the original data inscription.

Abstract: A method of safeguarding against the re-transfer of uniquely recorded information on a data carrier (1) includes the recording of the information data and in addition thereto a simultaneously recording of an additional information on the data carrier (1) which reflects co-ordination characteristics relative to the data carrier. In order to carry out the method an apparatus is provided for recording and/or reading a re-transfer protected information on a data carrier (1) with a recording and/or reading device (4). The apparatus comprises a device (13) for detecting measurable properties (3) which are present at singular points of the data carrier (1) and for producing an additional information characterizing such properties.

Abstract: A method of safeguarding against the re-transfer of uniquely recorded information on a data carrier (1) which includes the recording of the information data and in addition thereto simultaneously recording of additional information on the data carrier (1) which reflects co-ordination characteristics relative to the data carrier. In order to carry out the method an apparatus is provided for recording and/or reading a re-transfer protected information on a data carrier (1) with recording and/or reading device (4). The apparatus comprises a device (13) for detecting measurable properties (3) which are present at singular points of the data carrier (1) and for producing additional information characterizing such properties.

Abstract: For registering the use of copying machines, the copying operation is initially enabled by introduction of user representative data. To provide evidence with respect to the identity of a person who made one or more copies of an original a separate record of the original is generated, and an information identifying the user is included on the record. The original may only be withdrawn from the copying machine after this record has been generated.

Abstract: The device for feeding card-type data supports in a processing equipment includes a guiding path having at least one lateral abutment edge for aligning the data support during travelling from an introduction slot towards a processing position within the equipment. The data support being correctly aligned during its travel along the guiding path, it may be processed during such travel by reading and/or writing data thereon. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the automatic feeding and alignment of the data support is achieved by a frictional guiding wheel secured on a driving shaft which in turn may be pivoted about an axis normal to the plane of the data support card.

Abstract: A copying apparatus is disclosed in which an information derived from an external information source may be combined with an original to be copied. The imaging arrangement of the copying apparatus comprises an arrangement for blocking at least selected portions of the light path between the original and the image to be formed by the imaging optics. The light path blocking arrangement is preferably formed by an LCD-layer associated with the platen on which the original to be copied is laid, the LCD-element being placed under the control of the external information source.

Abstract: A trocar sleeve of the kind having a widened part forming a housing between the distal portion of the sleeve and its proximal portion, which latter extends from a plug for the widened housing part, and a ball valve in the widened housing part which ball valve is closable by resilient means and which is openable by a trocar passing through the sleeve.In this invention, the widened part forming the housing receives an insert of U-shaped cross-section which is securable to the plug to stress an inserted sealing gasket of deformation-resistant plastics material which is to be drilled through to form a valve seating. The space in the U formed by the insert forms a space for the ball of the ball valve to move in, the ball, before the insert is screwed to the plug, being connected to a shaft insertable in the insert and carrying a tangentially loaded helical spring and being placed under stress by connecting the insert to the plug.

Abstract: A simulator for simulation of signals of a target radiator includes a first free-running frequency generator operating at a first frequency for simulating the intensity fluctuations of a target radiator, an amplitude regulator connected to the free-running generator for controlling the amplitude of the first frequency, a second free-running generator operating at a second frequency lower than the first frequency for simulating the amplitude and phase of a vectoril target representation, and a frequency divider chain for coupling the first generator to the second generator.

Abstract: A trocar sleeve of the kind having a widened part forming a housing between the distal portion of the sleeve and its proximal portion, which latter extends from a plug for the widened housing part, and a normally closed ball valve in the widened housing part openable by a trocar passing through the sleeve.The widened part forming the housing receives an insert of U-shaped cross section secured to the plug to stress an inserted sealing gasket of deformation-resistant plastics material which provides a valve seating. The space in the U formed by the insert forms a space for the ball of the ball valve to move in, and the ball, is connected to a shaft insertable in the insert and carrying a tangentially loaded helical spring.

Abstract: A single pole coagulation forceps comprising jaw elements operated by a traction rod passing through an externally insulated electrically conductive guide barrel, the jaw elements being electrically connected to said barrel and the traction rod comprising two parts which are insulatingly interconnected by an insulating body which is axially slidable in a cavity in an insulating sleeve which is stouter than said barrel and in which said barrel terminates proximally.

Abstract: In a single-pole coagulation forceps having an insulated conductive guide barrel, a rod which is insulated in its proximal end region, which extends through the barrel and which terminates in forceps jaws externally of the distal end of the barrel, and an insulated operated handle connected to the guide barrel and rod, for opening and closing the forceps jaws, there is provided a substantially rigid sheath extending around the insulation of the barrel and an impact and heat-resistant sleeve enclosing said sheath. Preferably, a substantially rigid sheath also extends around the insulation on the proximal end region of the rod and is enclosed by an impact and heat-resistant insulating sleeve.