Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated microfibrous web, a process for producing the same, use thereof as a covering of a radiation protection material as well as a radiation protection device. The coated microfibrous web comprises: (i) a microfibrous web impregnated with a fluoropolymer; and (ii) a layer comprising polyurethane, which is present only on one side of the microfibrous web.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mount (A) for holding at least one display device, comprising a first mounting arm (1) which has an essentially vertical mounting arm segment (1a) and at least one second mounting arm (2) which extends essentially in a horizontal direction across from the mounting arm segment (1a) of the first mounting arm and is provided with at least one connecting element connecting said second mounting arm to the device (B). In order to improve the mount (A) so as to better position the at least one mounting location for the at least one display device (B), at least one side wall of the second mounting arm (2) is shaped in a converging manner.

Abstract: Laminated lead-free radiation protection material (10, 12, 14) comprising at least two individual composite layers (2), each individual composite layer (2) comprising a secondary radiation layer (4) with a low Z material and a barrier layer (4) with a high Z material, wherein the individual composite layers (2) are arranged in the radiation protection material (10, 12, 14) in such a way that a barrier layer (8) is arranged on both surfaces (18, 20) of the radiation protection material (10, 12, 14), and the respective secondary radiation layer (8) is arranged at a distance from the surface (18, 20).

Abstract: Laminated lead-free radiation protection material (10, 12, 14) comprising at least two individual composite layers (2), each individual composite layer (2) comprising a secondary radiation layer (4) with a low Z material and a barrier layer (4) with a high Z material, wherein the individual composite layers (2) are arranged in the radiation protection material (10, 12, 14) in such a way that a barrier layer (8) is arranged on both surfaces (18, 20) of the radiation protection material (10, 12, 14), and the respective secondary radiation layer (8) is arranged at a distance from the surface (18, 20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lead substitute material for radiation protection purposes, wherein the lead substitute material comprises from 12 to 22 wt. % matrix material, from 0 to 75 wt. % Sn or Sn compounds, from 0 to 73 wt. % W or W compounds, from 0 to 80 wt. % Bi or Bi compounds, and wherein not more than one of the constituents is 0 wt. %, for nominal overall lead equivalents of from 0.25 to 2.00 mm. The invention relates further to a lead substitute material that additionally comprises one or more of the elements Er, Ho, Dy, Tb, Gd, Eu, Sm, La, Ce, Nd, Cs, Ba, I, Ta, Hf, Lu, Yb, Tm, Th, U and/or their compounds and/or CsI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lead-free radiation protection material in the energy range of an X-ray tube having a voltage of from 60 to 125 kV. The lead-free radiation protection material has a layer structure having at least two layers with different shielding properties.

Abstract: The invention concerns an articulated suspension, particularly adapted to display screen support systems and consisting of a suspension part (1), whereof the end (1??) has a partially spherical outer profile, a linking part (5) suspended to the suspension part (1), and a sliding part arranged between the suspension part (1) and the linking part (5), said sliding part enabling the linking part (5) to produce a pivoting and sliding tilting movement relative to the suspension part (1). The invention is characterized in that the sliding part (5) is an annular sliding band (7), whereof the thickness is constant and the inner profile corresponds to the spherical outer profile of the end (1??) of the suspension part (1). In accordance with the invention, the linking part (5) includes one end (5?) whereof the inner profile is partly spherical and corresponds to the spherical outer profile of the sliding band (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lead substitute material for radiation protection purposes, wherein the lead substitute material comprises from 12 to 22 wt. % silicone-based matrix material, from 1 to 75 wt. % Sn or Sn compounds, from 0 to 73 wt. % W or W compounds, from 0 to 80 wt. % Bi or Bi compounds, for nominal overall lead equivalents of from 0.25 to 2.00 mm. The invention relates further to a lead substitute material that additionally comprises one or more of the elements Er, Ho, Dy, Tb, Gd, Eu, Sm, Ta, Hf, Lu, Yb, Tm, Th, U and/or their compounds and/or CsI.

Abstract: The invention related to a radiation protection arrangement for screening radiation emitted from a radiation source, especially an x-ray source. Said arrangement is provided with a screening element consisting of, or comprising, a radiation protection material, and a cover, which fully surrounds the screening element. Said cover can be pulled over the screening element and completely separated from the same. As the cover can be changed, the radiation protection arrangement can be kept clean and sterile in a simple manner.

Abstract: The invention relates o a lead substitute material for radiation protection purposes. The lead substitute material comprises Sn, Bi and optionally W or compounds of said metals and the composition of the lead-substitute material is a function of the nominal lead equivalent value.

Abstract: A support (1) for bearing at least one piece of equipment (2,3,4), in particular video display units and other medical equipment. The support includes a support arm (5), to which the equipment (2,3,4) can be at least indirectly fixed and a fixing device (6), which engages in a connecting section (7) of the support arm (5) for suspending the support (1). The point of engagement (12) can be changed, to displace the center of gravity (16) of the support arm (5) and its load for a predetermined angle of the support arm (5), so that it lies at least approximately below the suspension point, at which the support (1) is suspended by the fixing device (6).

Abstract: A support (1) for supporting at least one device (2, 3, 4), especially for supporting screen display devices and other medical devices, has a support arm (5) and at least one support device (26) which is at least indirectly connected to said support arm (5). The support device (26) is connected to a support plate (20) in order to receive the device (2, 3, 4). Said support plate can be tilted by means of a regulating mechanism (72) in order to tilt the device (2, 3, 4).

Abstract: An extension arm (1) is provided, especially a pivotal and adjustable-tilt extension arm for a supporting system, for the suspended fixing of preferably medial devices (2-5) through a joining element (6-9) fastened to a fixing piece (17) of the extension arm (1). The extension arm includes a securing element (34), which is guided through an opening (35) of the fixing piece (17) and secures the fastening of the joining element (6-9) to the fixing piece (17) by engaging inside a groove (36) of the joining element (6-9). The extension arm also includes a securing bush (26), which at least partially surrounds the fixing piece (17) and the joining element (6-9) and which secures the securing element (34) through the use of a spring element (40).

Abstract: A fixing device (1) for fixing at least one support arm (45), in particular a spring arm. Said device comprises a base body (2), which has a connecting section (4) located in the axial direction (28) at the upper end of the base body (2) for suspending the fixing device (1) and at least one bearing section (5), which is at least partially cylindrical, whereby a bearing sleeve (44) of the support arm (45) can be mounted onto said bearing section (5). The latter (5) lies in the axial direction (28) at the lower end of the base body (2) and projects axially beyond the rest of said base body (2). In addition, a retaining ring (46) can be fixed to the bearing section (5) for retaining the bearing sleeve (44) of the support arm (45) on the bearing section (5). The bearing sleeve (44) is at least indirectly supported on the retaining ring (46) and can be rotated about the axis (3) of the bearing section (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fastening a suspension device (15) to a support (13), especially to a ceiling (5). The device comprises a flange (1) which can be mounted on the support (13), a support tube (3) connected with a first end to said flange (1), and has an arm (4) which is connected to the second end of the support tube (3) opposite the first end and which is provided on a swivel bearing (5). The inventive device also comprises an anchoring element (7) which, in addition to the flange (1) and independent of said flange (1), can be mounted on the support (13), and comprises a securing element (6). The securing element extends from the anchoring element (7) up to the arm (4) through the support tube (3), is fastened to the arm (4) at a fastening point (20), and is connected to the anchoring element (7).