Abstract: The invention relates to a matrix liquid crystal display containing integrated non-linear elements and a liquid crystal mixture which has a particularly high resistivity.

Abstract: Supertwist liquid crystal displays having outstanding properties are obtained if the nematic liquid crystal mixture is based on components selected from group A comprising compounds of the formulae IIa to IIk: ##STR1##

Abstract: A breast prosthesis to be worn in a top part of a bathing suit includes a cup-shaped prosthetic body made of soft plastic material and having a rear side which faces a wearer's body and defines a cavity. At least one stiffening rib projects radially from the rear side in a straight line and uninterrupted into the cavity between the upper rim surface and the lower rim of the prosthetic body.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of chiral and/or achiral compounds, containing at least one structural element from the group comprisingthiazole-2,4-diylthiazole-2,5-diyl1,2,4-thiadiazole-2,5-diyl1,2,4-thiadiazole-3,5-diylas components of media having a smectic liquid-crystalline phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nematic liquid-crystal composition especially for active matrix displays with high voltage holding ratio, good low temperature stability and without reversed domains.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula IR--(A.sup.1 -A.sup.1).sub.m --A.sup.2 --Q--CHF.sub.2 Iin which R, A.sup.1, Z.sup.1, m, A.sup.2 and Q have the meaning given in Patent Claim 1 are suitable as components of liquid-crystalline media.

Abstract: Supertwist liquid crystal displays having very short switching times are obtained if the nematic liquid crystal mixture contains at least one component chosen from group A consisting of compounds of the formulae AI to AVI: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 in each case independently of one another are each R and R is alkyl having 1-12 C atoms, wherein one or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups can also be replaced by --O--, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CO--, --O--CO-- or --CO--O--, and up to four other components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matrix liquid crystal display containing integrated non-linear elements and a liquid crystal mixture which has a particularly high resistivity.

Abstract: A magnetic-tape-cassette apparatus constructed for play and fast winding operation with a first and an opposite second tape transport direction, for which purpose there are provided, in addition to a first and a second reel disc (12a, 12b) for the magnetic tape, which can be driven selectively by a reel-drive mechanism (09), a first and a second capstan (3) which can be driven in opposite directions of rotation, the reel-drive mechanism (09) comprising in the transmission path between a unidirectional motor (23) and the reel discs (12a, 12b) a play coupling which is driven by the motor (23) and which comprises a primary coupling wheel (9) and a secondary coupling wheel (10), the secondary coupling wheel (10) driving the forward reel disc (12a) in the forward play direction via a pivotal mechanism (16, 17) which is pivotable supported on a switching lever (29), and the secondary coupling wheel (10), which is constantly in mesh with a reversing wheel (15), driving the reverse reel disc (12b) for the reverse win

Abstract: Supertwist liquid-crystal displays having excellent properties are obtained using a nematic liquid-crystal mixture based on component A which containsone or more compounds of the formula IIa or IIb: ##STR1## one or more compounds of the formulae IIc to IIe: ##STR2## and one or more compounds of the formulae IIf to ##STR3## in which R, L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 and X are as defined herein.

Abstract: System consisting of a magnetic-tape-cassette apparatus, comprising a deck and a loading mechanism for magnetic-tape cassettes, and of a magnetic-tape cassette.A system consists of a magnetic-tape-cassette apparatus, comprising a deck and a loading mechanism (27) for magnetic-tape cassettes, and of a magnetic-tape cassette (3, 13) provided with recesses (6) which are each engageable with one coupling member (32) of the loading mechanism (27) to perform further loading and unloading functions, in which for handling magnetic-tape-cassette types (3, 13) with different recording standards and housing constructions a special coupling member (32, 33) of the loading mechanism has been assigned to each type of magnetic-tape cassette with its specially constructed recess (6, 21).

Abstract: A magnetic-tape-cassette apparatus includes a deck, a reel-drive mechanism forming part of the deck, and a head support which carries a magnetic head and is movable between a play position, in which the head can be applied to a magnetic tape accommodated in a magnetic-tape cassette, and an eject position. The head support is spring-loaded towards the eject position and is movable towards the play position by a traction mechanism. A drive wheel of the traction mechanism is rotatable by a drive device of the deck. The traction mechanism further includes a segmental toothed wheel which has a toothless portion and which can be driven by the drive wheel of the reel-drive mechanism, the toothless portion facing the drive wheel in the play and the eject position of the head support through the action of a latching device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electro-optical liquid crystal display element containing a dielectric with at least two liquid-crystalline components, wherein the dielectric, for shortening the switching times, contains at least one fluorine-containing compound of the formula IR.sup.1 --(A.sup.1 --Z.sup.1).sub.m --A.sup.2 --R.sup.2 Iwherein the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, Z.sup.1 and m have the meaning given in claim 1.

Abstract: A magnetic-tape cassette apparatus having a deck for magnetic-tape cassettes with a reel drive mechanism for transporting a tape with a first and an opposite, second tape transport direction. The change-over from the first tape transport direction to the opposite second tape transport direction is affected by a switching mechanism which switches the reel-drive mechanism between a play mode in the forward direction and a play mode in the reverse direction. The switching mechanism includes a switching lever moveable from a first position for the first playing direction to a second position for the opposite second play direction. The switching lever is moved by a pair of switching wheels, whose teeth are engageable with associated teeth of adjacent flywheels for changing over the switching lever from the predetermined position for one playing direction to the predetermined position for the opposite other playing direction by actuating elements provided on the switching wheels.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of trifluorotoluene derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl having 1 to 12 carbon atoms in which, in addition, one or more non-neighboring CH.sub.2 groups may be replaced by --O--, --CO--, --O--CO--, --CO--O--, --O--CO--O--, --CH-halogen, --CH--CN-- and/or --CH.dbd.CH--,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2, in each case independently of one another, are 1,4-phenylene in which, in addition, one or more CH groups may be replaced by N, trans-1,4-cyclohexylene in which, in addition, one or two non-neighboring CH.sub.2 groups may be replaced by --O-- and/or --S--, or 1,4-bicyclo(2,2,2)octylene, each of which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen, nitrile and/or CH.sub.3,Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2, in each case independently of one another, are --CO--O--, --O--CO--, --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or a single bond, andn is 0 or 1,as components of chiral tilted smectic phases.

Abstract: A case for receiving a breast prosthesis includes a main body and a cover for closing the main body, with the main body being filled with elastic material such as to include a depression which opens toward the cover. The depression is funnel-shaped in unstressed state i.e. when the case is empty, and essentially conforms to the configuration of a breast prosthesis when the latter is placed in the case.

Abstract: Supertwist liquid-crystal displays having excellent properties are obtained using a nematic liquid-crystal mixture based on component A which contains one or more compounds of the formula IIa or IIb: ##STR1## on or more compounds of the formulae IIc to IIe: ##STR2## and one or more compounds of the formula IIf to IIh: and one or more compounds of the formula IIf to IIh: ##STR3## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, L, Y, X and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: A technical device, in particular an electromechanical running gear for the movement of information carriers, such as magnetic tapes or discs, having a carrier plate (1) made of metal at which movable functional parts (5, 7) made of synthetic resin are formed by an injection molding process (outsert molding). Each functional part is held in a respective hole (3, 4) in the plate by means of retaining pieces (5a, 5b, 7, 7c) made of synthetic resin which overlie both plate surfaces (1c, 1d). The retaining pieces are interconnected through the hole by an integral synthetic-resin connection bridge (5b, 7b) integral with these pieces. Clearance sufficient to obtain a smooth movement of the functional parts (5, 7) in the holes (3, 4) is obtained through mechanical deformation of the retaining pieces subsequent to the insertion molding.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula IR.sup.1 --A.sup.1 --Z.sup.1 --A--O--R.sup.2in whichR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, are each alkyl having 1 to 9 C atoms, in which, in addition, one or two CH.sub.2 groups may be replaced by --O--, --CO--, --O--CO--, --CO--O-- and/or --CH.dbd.CH--, where two O atoms are not linked directly to one anther, or one of the two groups R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is alternatively H,Z.sup.1 is --CH.sub.2 --O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or a single bond,A.sup.1 is trans-1,4-cyclohexylene in which, in addition one or two nonadjacent CH.sub.2 groups may be replaced by O and/or S, or 1,4-cyclohexenylene, andA is unsubstituted or fluorine-substituted 1,4-phenylene, can be used as components of liquid-crystalline dielectrics containing at least three liquid-crystalline compounds for shortening the switch-on time T.sub.