Abstract: The invention relates to a readout device for exposed imaging plates. The inventive device is characterized in that the exposed plates are transported while lying in cassettes. A drive device moves the cassettes across a read gap at a constant speed and is configured as a wheel and disk drive acting upon the cassette rear.

Abstract: A particle separator for an air inlet unit, comprising at least one inlet channel, for a fluid flow contaminated with particles, defined between two opposing fluid guide surfaces, narrowing in the fluid flow direction and opening in an outlet channel for particles, connected to at least one fluid channel for the purified fluid which leads away from the inlet channel in a region outside the inlet channel. A method for the purification of the fluid flow contaminated with particles whereby the above is led along one of the fluid guide surfaces, which is curved, at least in a part before the outlet channel, towards the interior of the inlet channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrodipping device comprising, in a known manner, a bath of enamel, and a transport device used, during the continuous method, to dip the workpieces to be coated into the bath of enamel, to move the workpieces through the bath, and remove the same therefrom. Electrodes are arranged in the bath of enamel, along the path of displacement of the workpieces, said electrodes being connected to a voltage source with one pole thereof. The second pole of said voltage source is connected to a contact rail extending along the path of displacement of the workpieces. Each workpiece is provided with a contact device which is in contact with the contact rail. A controllable voltage regulating unit is arranged between each contact device and the corresponding workpiece. A position determination device enables the momentaneous position of each workpiece to be determined.

Abstract: An electrophoretic dip coating plant comprises at least one dip tank, which is filled with a coating fluid. The objects which are to be coated are carried by means of a conveyor system through the coating fluid located in the dip tank and are then in electrical contact with a bus bar arrangement comprising an input and/or output region and a main region. The main region of the bus bar arrangement is connected to one terminal of a d.c. voltage supply unit. The other terminal of this d.c. voltage supply unit is electrically connected to at least one electrode which is immersed in the coating fluid in the dip tank. In order to enable the voltages which are applied to the adjacent regions of the bus bar arrangement to be regulated independently of one another, yet still to manage with a single d.c.

Abstract: An array of tiles for use in a synthetic grass system. The array includes a plurality of tiles wherein a first tile has attachment members on three sides and complementary attachment members on the fourth side and a second tile includes two sets of adjacent sides, the first set having attachment members and the second set having complementary attachment members.

Abstract: An abrading device features a flexible abrading membrane supported by two supports. The device may be used in either linear or rotary configurations. The device can be used in conjunction with devices that impart continuous or vibratory linear or rotary motion.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating flat, brittle substrates is described, in which apparatus the substrates are acted upon in a treatment chamber by a treatment liquid. For this purpose they are guided by a transport device so as to pass horizontally through the treatment chamber. Lateral guide devices which comprise cylindrical, rotatably mounted lateral guide rollers ensure that the substrates are conveyed in an advantageous manner in a conveying direction.

Abstract: The invention provides a chondroitin sulfate synthesis promoter useful for the treatment of diseases such as articular disease and discopathy. The chondroitin sulfate synthesis promoter contains, as an active ingredient, chondroitin sulfate glucuronyltransferase protein and/or chondroitin sulfate N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1 protein, or a gene encoding the enzyme protein(s).

Abstract: A flat UV light source has a tight packing of UV light-emitting diodes (56) that are arranged in a matrix. These light-emitting diodes are cooled by cooling air flows (66) or by cooling water flows.

Abstract: A tool for removing conventional one way fasteners that includes, generally, a member, a collar, and, a shaft that can be removably received by the collar, wherein in the shaft is configured to engage regions of the fastener head. The collar is adjustable to fit fastener heads of different sizes. The member can be configured to correspond to a threaded portion of the outer surface of the collar. The collar may also have a bottom portion that includes multiple splines.

Abstract: A sanitary single-lever mixer comprising a housing, known per se, having a receiving compartment which is open towards the top. The housing is associated with a closing part which covers the upper opening of the receiving compartment and comprises a center passage. The adjusting lever or the handle extends through said passage. The closing part has a convex, spherical top when seen from above. The handle is associated with a cover element that has an outer exposed part with an exposed surface and a sliding element connected to the exposed part.

Abstract: An electrical separating unit is disclosed for a fluid conveying line, in particular a paint conveying line, which has an elongated separating pipe that can be freed or closed at its ends by separating valves. The interior of the separating pipe can be brought by a compressor to a pressure that is significantly above atmospheric pressure or can be evacuated by a suction pump to a pressure that is significantly below atmospheric pressure. In both cases the electrical resistance of the separating unit has a significantly higher value than if a pipeline over a corresponding length was only freed from paint, solvent, or cleaning agent, and was filled with air.

Abstract: A valve device for a sanitary fitting having at least two control elements which are movable relative to one another and on which at least two inlet channels and at least one control channel are formed is described. The control channel is configured for a communicating connection between at least one of the inlet channels and at least one outlet channel, depending on the relative position of the control elements. According to a first aspect of the invention, an additional channel, which is in a permanent, communicating connection with the control channel, is provided in the valve device, thereby ensuring a communicating connection of the additional channel with at least one of the inlet channels, irrespective of the relative position of the control elements. According to a further aspect of the invention, a sanitary fitting having at least one cold-water inlet connection and at least one hot-water inlet connection is provided, which fitting includes a valve device according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that comprises multiple cases capable of storing power tool accessories and a carousel. The carousel may comprise support plates with grooves on it and retaining covers. The accessory cases are pivotal with respect to the support plates. Each accessory case can be dismounted when the accessory case pivots to align with the grooves. In accordance with the invention, the use of accessory cases become very convenient. An accessory case can be straightforwardly dismounted from the apparatus and be carried by the user without the need for the whole apparatus to be carried.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collar device that limits the head movement for a canine or feline pet while the pet is recuperating from surgery or injury. The collar may be fitted with removable ear guards. The collar is capable of being coupled to a leash so the animal can be taken on a walk with the protective collar in an operative position.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode arrangement includes one or more LED crystal pieces that are mechanically held by leads and connecting lines.

Abstract: It is proposed to avoid an excessive formation of foam in the collection vessel of a protein separator by throttling the feed of air to a foam generator according to the foam generation rate in the separator. The foam generation rate in the separator can be measured by the amount of phase water that is separated in a second separator, which is located between the foam collection vessel and a first separator, in which second separator the mixture generated by the foam generator is freed from liquid constituents.

Abstract: The invention provides a virus harboring a DNA encoding a subunit of limulus-derived factor G, the virus being capable of mass-producing a (1?3)-?-D-glucan assay reagent of satisfactory quality, steadily and at low cost, a cell harboring the virus, and a method of producing factor G by use of the cell.