Abstract: The invention discloses a cosmetic product for topical administration in disturbed subcutaneous connective fatty tissue, in particular cellulite, where one or more substance(s) present in the product locally inhibit(s) the formation and/or action of estrogens in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Suitable substances are, in particular, aromatase inhibitors and/or anti-estrogens. The cosmetic is effective in the cosmetic treatment of cellulite.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of dimethylpolysiloxane (dimeticone) for the local antibacterial therapy and the prevention and treatment of syndromes and infections associated with Helicobacter pylori.

Abstract: The invention discloses a cosmetic product for topical administration in disturbed subcutaneous connective fatty tissue, in particular cellulite, where one or more substance(s) present in the product locally inhibit(s) the formation and/or action of estrogens in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Suitable substances are, in particular, aromatase inhibitors and/or anti-estrogens. The cosmetic is effective in the cosmetic treatment of cellulite.

Abstract: A method for automatic processing of sheet material, e.g. bank notes, wherein the bank notes are singled, transferred to a transport system, tested, and stacked in units of a predetermined piece number in so-called stackers by predetermined categories in accordance with the testing. The transfer of bank note to the transport system is interrupted as soon as the sensor unit ascertains that the predetermined piece number of a category is reached in a stacker. The bank notes of the same category already singled at this time are stored temporarily in the sorting plant until the stacker has processed the deposited predetermined piece number.

Abstract: The invention relates to dimethylpolysiloxane (dimethicone) to be used as a transport and carrier system and/or a drug delivery system for pharmaceutical drugs. Moreover, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing dimethylpolysiloxane as a transport and carrier system and/or as a drug delivery system in combination with an active ingredient such as photosensitizer, e.g., .delta.-amino levulinic acid.

Abstract: A module-based apparatus for automatically processing thin sheet material is provided. The individual modules perform the tasks necessary for processing the sheet material. They are connected with one another and with a control device in such a way that data can be transmitted between all components. Additionally a safety device is provided for monitoring the data exchange among the modules themselves and between them and the control device. The safety device is in a position to prepare logs of the processing operations and to recognize manipulation of the apparatus with intent to defraud.

Abstract: The use of colloidal silica for the treatment of sickle-cell anaemia, malaria and exogenously induced leucopenias leads to a significant improvement in the condition of the patients.

Abstract: In a clamping device for clamping a disk-shaped tool to a threaded spindle of a hand-held machine tool, a nut part, which can be screwed onto the threaded spindle, presses a face plate against the tool. An axial rolling bearing is arranged between the nut part and the face plate. To achieve simple and reliable manual clamping and release, in conjunction with a slip clutch function under overload, a spring is arranged between the face plate and the nut part next to the axial rolling bearing. The spring forms a non-rotatable frictionally engaged connection between the nut part and the face plate. The axial rolling bearing supports the face plate on the nut part. The nut part slips in relation to the face plate when an upper limit value of the torque transmitted is exceeded, and the axial rolling bearing rotates.

Abstract: A damping element (10) comprises disintegrated closed-cell foamed material such as loose shreds or incoherent granules (14) of polyurethane foam under predetermined stress within an envelope (12) of an elastically yielding material of given fluid permeability and made from a format (16) of fiber material such as jute, fleece or elastic fabrics of given density, perforated plastics foil, etc. When compression-filled with the granulated material (14), it is permanently closed by sewing up, sealing or conglutinating adjacent edges or seams (18) to form e.g. a cylindrical or bale-type body or a tubular body with a through-hole (20). The envelope (12) may be encircled by a force-receiving container having a shell (26) mounted to rims (25) of a cover (22) and a bottom (24). Preferred use is in supporting structures such as machine beds, engine bearers, three-dimensional bearings, shock absorbers, telescopic cylinders, air cushions, etc. with or without oil impregnation.

Abstract: Dimethylpolysiloxane of the general formula ##STR1## is used for the treatment of inflammatory disorders of the oesophagus and of inflammatory and ulcerous disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to the use of dimethicone as an agent for treating constipation.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to treating aphthae by applying dimeticone to the afflicted oral mucosa.

Abstract: An apparatus for suppression of spray-mist escaping from the wheel area of vehicles having laterally spaced wheels comprises an exhaust suction apparatus located on each side of the vehicle, each suction apparatus has a fender surrounding a respective one of the laterally spaced wheels, the fender having a circumferential upper portion and a suction hood formed on an inner portion of the fender, an inner wall having a plurality of suction intake openings is located within the fender and laterally spaced from the suction hood, a suction tube is connected at one end to an outlet formed in the suction hood and at an opposite end to an exhaust conduit, the exhaust conduit has an exhaust outlet located at a rear end of the vehicle, and apparatus for creating a suction force in the suction tube for directing spray-mist from the fender to the exhaust outlet.

Abstract: Dimethylpolysiloxane is effective for the treatment of gastritis.

Abstract: A process for the low-emission drying of wood chips has a first dryer (2) directly heated by means of a combustion chamber (3). Arranged in series in relation to this dryer (2) is a second, indirectly heated dryer (5) whose exhaust air is recycled to the combustion chamber (3) via line (7). The exhaust gases discharged from the dryer (2) are passed to a second combustion chamber (11) where they are heated to at least 300.degree. C., whereby the pollutants are eliminated. The heat used for this purpose can be recovered by means of a waste heat boiler (14) and used for heating the second dryer (5).

Abstract: Dimethylpolysiloxane is effective in the treatment of ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A drive connection on a support vehicle for interchangeable hydraulic attachments to be coupled to the support vehicle includes an electronic control apparatus and a plurality of circuit elements connected thereto and actuated when the attachment is mechanically coupled to the support vehicle so as to perform the programming of the control apparatus to adjust the hydraulic system in accordance with the requirements of the particular attachment in question.

Abstract: A biological conversion process is provided for degradation of sulfur-containing pollutants such as H.sub.2 S, CS.sub.2, COS, and also organic surfur compounds such as thio-alcohols, thio-ethers, and thiophenes in waste gas. A packed reactor is provided which has packing material covered with immobilized microorganisms of the family of Thiobacillaceae and which are continuously kept moist, so that metabolic products of the microorganisms are dissolved in the moisture and discharged continuously. A continuous concentration gradient for sulfate ions thereby results in the reactor or in the region of the microorganisms, these sulfate ions being neutralized in a second reactor by supplying lye (soda or potash lye) forming readily-soluble salts.

Abstract: A slide valve for fluid wherein a slide (3) is axially reciprocally movable in a housing chamber (2) of a valve housing (1). A housing channel (7) in the valve housing (1), which housing channel communicates with a first external connection (8), is provided with a recess (16) directed toward the slide (3) and the piston (3) has a slide channel (14) which communicates with a second external connection (11) via a further recess (15). The slide valve is designed such that passage of fluid does not become blocked by impurities in the fluid, and the slide valve is capable of fine-variability. This is achieved in that the upstream recess (16) has a cross-section which narrows in the direction of the slide valve axis toward the housing channel (7) when the slide (3) is in the closed position. In order to achieve finely variable dosage regulation by the slide valve, the upstream recess (16) has variable cross-section, as the slide (3) is moved in the housing chamber (2).

Abstract: A dynamic pressure-limiting device in an engine exhaust brake, wherein the edge surface of a butterfly disc valve in its closed position is bypassed at one point by a poppet valve bore in which is slidably arranged a poppet valve head which is resiliently urged into the closed position by a spring to provide a safety valve which responds with greater reliability when the upper dynamic pressure limit is exceeded, the response being matched to the amount the limit is exceeded, includes a narrow gap between the butterfly valve disc in its closed position and the poppet valve head in its closed position, and the characteristic of the spring rises at a ratio of spring force (N) to spring deflection (mm) of 1.5-2.5:1. Allowance is made in determining the spring characteristic for the suction effect of the flowing gas on the poppet valve head.