Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The process can repair target coatings at a repair facility using matching coating compositions provided from a supply center, where the matching coating compositions can be produced according to target repair data transmitted from one or more repair facilities to the supply center. The present invention is also directed to a system for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The system can comprise one or more supply centers and one or more repair facilities.

Abstract: A method and a system is provided for producing one or more matching formulas to match color and coarseness appearance of a target coating on a substrate. The method includes, but is not limited to providing a set of coating chips comprising at least two coating chips having different lightness values, and at least two coating chips having matching lightness values and different coarseness values. A system is also provided for matching color and coarseness appearance of the surface coating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The system can repair target coatings at a repair facility using matching coating compositions provided from a supply center, where the matching coating compositions can be produced according to target repair data transmitted from one or more repair facilities to the supply center. The system can comprise one or more supply centers and one or more repair facilities.

Abstract: A method and a system is provided for producing one or more matching formulas to match color and coarseness appearance of a target coating on a substrate. The method includes, but is not limited to providing a set of coating chips comprising at least two coating chips having different lightness values, and at least two coating chips having matching lightness values and different coarseness values. A system is also provided for matching color and coarseness appearance of the surface coating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and a system for producing one or more matching formulas to match color and coarseness appearance of a target coating on a substrate. The method provides providing a set of coating chips comprising at least two coating chips having different lightness values, and at least two coating chips having matching lightness values and different coarseness values. This invention provides a simple method and the system for matching color and coarseness appearance of the surface coating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The process can repair target coatings at a repair facility using matching coating compositions provided from a supply center, where the matching coating compositions can be produced according to target repair data transmitted from one or more repair facilities to the supply center. The present invention is also directed to a system for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The system can comprise one or more supply centers and one or more repair facilities.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for repairing one or more defects of a target coating of a vehicle. The system can repair target coatings at a repair facility using matching coating compositions provided from a supply center, where the matching coating compositions can be produced according to target repair data transmitted from one or more repair facilities to the supply center. The system can comprise one or more supply centers and one or more repair facilities.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and a system for producing one or more matching formulas to match color and coarseness appearance of a target coating on a substrate. The method provides providing a set of coating chips comprising at least two coating chips having different lightness values, and at least two coating chips having matching lightness values and different coarseness values. This invention provides a simple method and the system for matching color and coarseness appearance of the surface coating.

Abstract: A medical treatment and supply center with a treatment location has a number of medical devices and systems, with at least some of the medical devices and systems as well as their assemblies, subsystems and components are arranged in a central magazine and can be transferred therefrom to the desired treatment location by at least one automatic conveyor.

Abstract: An acoustic wave therapy apparatus has an acoustic wave source such as shock wave source and an acoustic transmitter that emits such a separate acoustic signal that, during operation of the acoustic wave therapy apparatus, at least partial cancels the air-borne sound caused by the acoustic wave source.

Abstract: Process for calculating colour formulations of pigmented special-effect shades wherein i) for each pigment on which a colorant system is based a set of calibration panels is created, and the associated reflection factors are determined experimentally, ii) from the measured reflection factors for each pigment on which the colorant system is based, the optical material parameters are determined using a radiation transport model to describe the diffusion of light in particulate media, iii) from all the platelet-like special-effect pigments on which the colorant system is based and in each case a fixed quantity of one or more colouristically inert topology-influencing fillers, so-called pseudopigments are formed whose optical material parameters are likewise determined by way of a calibration scale, iv) and, the formulation components and pigments and/or associated pseudopigments from a colorant system being specified, the reflection spectra of a special-effect shade which is to be rematched are simulated mathema

Abstract: An X-ray examination apparatus has an X-ray diagnostic assembly with a carrier having an X-ray source and a beam receiver disposed at opposite ends of the carrier, and a first coupling part connected to the carrier, a mobile base unit containing a plurality of components for operating said X-ray diagnostic assembly and having a second coupling part, and at least one support for stationary mounting in an examination room, having a third coupling part. The first coupling part of the carrier can be optionally connected to the second coupling part, for producing a mobile diagnostic apparatus, or to the third coupling part for producing a stationary diagnostic apparatus. When the first and third coupling parts are engaged and the X-ray diagnostic assembly is used as a stationary apparatus, the mobile base unit can be moved to the side, so that it does not hinder access to the stationary apparatus, but the components contained in the base unit remain connected to the X-ray diagnostic assembly.

Abstract: A method for alleviating the sensation of pain, particularly pain arising from, or sensed in, bone-proximate soft tissue regions, includes the step of charging the painful region with acoustic shockwaves.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment a rotary anode motor is likewise supplied by the inverter circuit which is in the form of a full bridge with two pairs of alternately closable electronic switches. In one bridge diagonal the load (e.g. the x-ray tube) is disposed, while a d.c. voltage source is connected to the other bridge diagonal. The rotary anode motor is capable of connection, via a switch, to a connection point at one side of the load diagonal, and the bridge-half at the opposite side of the load diagonal is capable of being maintained in an open circuit condition during motor operation.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a bridge rectifier is coupled with the primary circuit of the high voltage transformer. In the d.c. current branch of the bridge rectifier, a smoothing capacitor and a thyristor are arranged. The thyristor is turned on and off with a pulse duty cycle which determines the capacitor voltage and hence the x-ray tube voltage. At the thyristor, an LC-oscillatory circuit is connected whose capacitance when the thyristor is conductive, is discharged via the latter and which effects the extinction of the thyristor via a free-running diode which is conductive in return oscillation phase and which is disposed parallel to the thyristor. In this manner, a high switching frequency of the thyristor and hence a minimal ripple of the x-ray tube voltage can be achieved.

Abstract: A dental X-ray diagnostic device for the preparation of X-ray film pictures in which an X-ray radiation element is located exterior to the patient. A film holder is inserted into the mouth of the patient, and means is provided for setting the exposure time for switching off the X-ray tube high voltage upon reaching the dosage corresponding to optimum blackening of the film. An automatic exposure arrangement measures the exposure time and has a radiation detector attached to the film holder which is connected to a wireless transmitter. An antenna connected to a receiver, receives the transmitted signals and controls the switching circuit for switching off the X-ray high voltage supply. The transmitter is preceded by an integrator for a signal corresponding to the detector signal. A threshold switching circuit has a threshold selected so that upon reaching the dosage corresponding to optimum film blackening, it switches and applies a control signal to the transmitter.