Abstract: A mechanism for braking a ski (1) released from a sports boot and for holding together skis (1) placed back to back with one another by their runner surfaces (2) if necessary. Catch elements (23, 24) are provided respectively on mutually facing inner sides and an oppositely lying outer sides of the brake arms (10) and a catch element (23) dispersed at least on the inner sides can be moved into a positive connection with at least one co-operating catch element (24) disposed on the outer sides in order to produce a higher resistance to counteract mutually crossing assembled brake arms (10) of two brake mechanisms (3) from sliding apart from one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ion accelerator arrangement which uses a combination of a magnetic field having a cusp structure and a cross-section of an ionisation chamber that is extended in one direction transversally in relation to the longitudinal axis. This enables the ionic current to be advantageously scaled.

Abstract: A calibration aid may be assembled as follows. First, the standard reference substance is prepared by dissolving ICG dye and albumin protein in water. Then, the carrier sheet of fleece material is soaked therein and dried. After drying the carrier sheet, a thin well defined layer of protein bound dye is present at the surface of the fleece material. The carrier sheet and the backing sheet are laminated into a plastic card. For this, the plastic layers may be laminated tightly together in the framing region for example by welding or by use of adhesive. The plastic card is then sterilized and packed into a sealed package.

Abstract: In an electrical socket including a base for receiving a connection object in a predetermined direction, a plurality of contacts are held by the base and adapted to be contacted with the connection object. A pusher is rotatably held by the base and has an acting portion and an operating portion which is adapted to be operated. The pusher is continuously urged by a spring so that the connection object is brought into press contact with the contact via the acting portion. A cover is coupled to the base to be movable in the predetermined direction. One of the cover and the operating portion has a contact surface faced to the other in the predetermined direction. The other of the cover and the operating portion has a roller adapted to roll on the contact surface following the movement of the cover.

Abstract: A multibed catalyzer (1) is for an exhaust system of a combustion engine, of a motor vehicle. In a housing (2), at least two catalytic monoliths (3, 4) are arranged axially adjacent to be flowed-through in succession. The two monoliths (3, 4) are encased on the circumferential side by a common heat-resistance bearing mat (5) and supported by means of this bearing mat (5) in the housing (2). In order to enable a predetermined axial minimal distance between the two monoliths (3, 4), at least two heat-resistant distancing elements (9) are distributed circumferentially and axially between the two monoliths (3, 4), so that the monoliths are axially supported on one another by means of the distancing elements (9).

Abstract: For an ion accelerator system having a special magnetic field structure with an alternating predominantly longitudinal and crosswise progression of the magnetic field, a geometry of the ionization chamber having a non-cylindrical shape of the chamber wall that is adapted to the progression of the magnetic field is proposed.

Abstract: A method for cleaning coke oven gas by washing the gas, whereby a washing liquid is guided into a washing liquid circuit and impurities in the washing liquid are expelled in a desorber. According to the invention, the coke oven gas is washed with caustic soda in a counter flow. The caustic soda is regenerated in the desorber by expelling acid gas components and ammonia.

Abstract: An optical connector apparatus includes a first and a second optical connector which are optically connectable to each other. The first optical connector includes a first connector body, a first light shielding device fitted to the first connector body in a first fitting direction, and a first guide portion coupled to the first light shielding device to guide fitting of the first light shielding device to the first connector body. The first guide portion has a first dimension in the first fitting direction. The second optical connector includes a second connector body, a second light shielding device fitted to the second connector body in a second fitting direction, and a second guide portion coupled to the second light shielding device to guide fitting of the second light shielding device to the second connector body. The second guide portion has a second dimension in the second fitting direction. In the optical connector, the second dimension is determined greater than the first dimension.

Abstract: A fastening system for objects, such as pockets, that can be attached to an item of clothing in various positions includes a mechanism with an interlocking action for objects, e.g. pockets and a buckle located on the object to be fastened to the item of clothing, below the upper fastening region of each fastening strap. The lower section of the contact surface of the object to be fastened to the item of clothing is provided with one or more pocket loops arranged next to one another, their number corresponding to the number of fastening straps that are situated on the object. The free end of the fastening strap(s) that is/are situated on the object is equipped with a respective gripper element including a hook, the element being used to secure the fastening strap(s) to a clothing loop lying below the pocket loop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas exchange valve for an internal combustion engine, in each case comprising in particular a hollow valve stem (3) and valve head, in which the valve head comprises a valve bottom and a hollow valve keeper, connected to the external margin of the valve bottom, wherein the valve keeper tapers off as the distance from the bottom increases; the valve stem passes through the hollow valve keeper and is firmly connected to the valve bottom on the one hand, and to the tapering-off end of the valve keeper on the other hand; and the end of the valve stem which is connected to the valve bottom protrudes beyond the connection plane between the valve keeper and the valve bottom, is to be improved in relation to its stability and fatigue strength.

Abstract: A vehicle warning system and a method of modifying a vehicle is provided. The system is installable on a vehicle having a brake pedal operatively connected to a brake light mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle. In one aspect, the vehicle warning system includes a distance proximity sensor adapted for mounting on the rear portion of the vehicle and a controller operatively connected to the sensor. The controller is adapted to receive a brake signal when the brake pedal of the vehicle is depressed, which activates the controller to send a start flashing signal to the brake light. The sensor sends a stop flashing signal to the controller upon sensing a vehicle within a selected distance behind the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for positioning between a box spring and a mattress for selectively raising at least a portion of the mattress has a base frame secured to the box spring or box spring frame. A mattress supporting frame is pivotally coupled to the base frame. A leveraging arm with a roller bearing is pivotally coupled to the base frame. A linear actuator having a electric motor and a displaceable shaft is pivotally coupled to the leveraging arm and extension of the shaft pivots the leveraging arm upwardly, raising the roller bearing against a cross member of the mattress supporting frame to lift a portion of the mattress. Mattress restraining members prevent the mattress from shifting as the mattress is raised. The base frame is adapted to nest within the mattress supporting frame when the device is in a lowered position to minimize the vertical space required for the device.

Abstract: Device for implanting occlusion spirals in body cavities or blood vessels with a catheter, an occlusion spiral that can be moved within the catheter in the longitudinal direction, and at least one securing means attached in the occlusion spiral, structured as a flexible lengthwise element, which passes through the length of the occlusion spiral at least in a partial region, which is characterized in that the securing means contains a material with shape memory properties.

Abstract: A ring filter element is provided for a liquid filter, especially for an oil filter for purifying lubricating oil, especially for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The ring filter element comprises a filter material which is arranged in an annular manner and at least one end disk comprising an outwardly protruding journal which is eccentrically arranged in relation to the longitudinal central axis of the ring filter element. The functionality of the ring filter element can be improved by providing a discharge channel which radially penetrates the journal and the associated end disk next to the filter material.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an infusion bag 18 having means for selectively inserting any desired dry beverage material 16. The disposable infusion bag 18 has spaced apart reinforced elements 20 fixedly attached to the bag material with a string 22 passing through the elements in predetermined positions whereby pressure applied to the distal ends of the string causes the top corners 30 to fold forward engaging the bag whereupon the remaining triangular center element folds over covering the previously folded corners preventing any of the inserted material from escaping. The bag 18 may be reusable by unfolding the bag, discarding the used contents, replacing with fresh material and refolding the bag.

Abstract: A motor vehicle infrared (IR) communication device (2) for an electronic fee-charging system, comprising IR transmitting and receiving elements (9) arranged in a housing (4) and oriented according to a first direction (10), which first direction (10) extends at least substantially in a vertical longitudinal plane of the motor vehicle when the communication device (2) is in a state installed in a motor vehicle, and transmitting and receiving electronics (36, 37); further IR elements (13) oriented at least according to a second direction (14) are additionally arranged in the housing (4), this second direction (14) being oriented towards a side, relative to the first direction (10), or to the vertical longitudinal plane, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for an eyedropper comprising a base having a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces wherein the base has at least one interface for receiving the eyedropper. There is also a support coupled to the base and extending from the bottom surface of this base. Extending out from this support is a first leg and a second leg. These legs branch apart to form a slot or support groove therebetween. There is also a track formed on the bottom surface of the base wherein the support is adjustably coupled to the track so that the support can slide along the track. At least one band can be coupled to the base. The band is allows an eyedropper to attach to the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metering device for lubricant having a lubricant reservoir (1), a piston (3), which is arranged on a threaded spindle (2), within the lubricant reservoir and a drive head 4, which has a drive shaft (7) connected to the threaded spindle (2) and an electromechanical drive (5) for actuating the drive shaft. The drive shaft (7) contains a lubricant passage duct (8) which opens into the lubricant storage space of the lubricant reservoir. A ram (9) is inserted into the lubricant passage duct (8) of the drive shaft, said ram having an axial bore (10) with a nonreturn valve (11) on the inlet side, and also a ram head (13) which is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner and is loaded by a compression spring (12). The ram head (13) bears under the effect of the compression spring (12) against a control surface (14) of the drive shaft (7).