Abstract: The invention relates to an intra-oral camera having an imaging system for depicting the object located in front of an observation window of the camera on a recording unit, wherein the imaging system has at least one focusing unit for setting a suitable focus and an aperture unit for forming a variable aperture. The setting of the aperture is carried out independently of the focus adjusted by the focusing unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidinesulfonylureas and piperidinesulfonylthioureas of formula I, in which A, X, R(1), R(2) and R(3) have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable active pharmaceutical ingredients which show in particular an inhibiting effect on ATP-sensitive potassium channels of the cardiac muscle and are suitable, for example, for the treatment of disorders of the cardiovascular system such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, cardiac insufficiency, cardiomyopathies or reduced contractility of the heart or for the prevention of sudden cardiac death. The invention further relates to processes for preparing the compounds of formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intra-oral camera having an imaging system for depicting the object located in front of an observation window of the camera on a recording unit, wherein the imaging system has at least one focusing unit for setting a suitable focus and an aperture unit for forming a variable aperture. The setting of the aperture is carried out independently of the focus adjusted by the focusing unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a three-phase linear synchronous motor with an armature having an axial bore through the middle, into which the optical element—for example an optical lens—can be installed. The armature comprises a sliding sleeve inside which an axially polarized permanent magnet with an unobstructed center bore is located. The armature is guided inside a stationary outer sheath. The armature is displaced by interaction between the permanent magnet and a magnetic field that is moved along the optical axis. The traveling field is generated by at three adjacent stator coils wound around the outer sheath and each having a separate and variable supply of current. The position of the armature is defined by self-holding forces of the permanent magnet in the magnetic field of the coils. The traveling wave magnetic field and hence the armature can be axially displaced with as much precision as desired. The track of the armature can be made as long as desired by changing the number of coils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidinesulfonylureas and piperidinesulfonylthioureas of formula I, in which A, X, R(1), R(2) and R(3) have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable active pharmaceutical ingredients which show in particular an inhibiting effect on ATP-sensitive potassium channels of the cardiac muscle and are suitable, for example, for the treatment of disorders of the cardiovascular system such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, cardiac insufficiency, cardiomyopathies or reduced contractility of the heart or for the prevention of sudden cardiac death. The invention further relates to processes for preparing the compounds of formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the controlled piercing of an object, particularly for the puncturing of a skin, the device including a drive unit configured for the purpose of supplying a drive force, a piercing system which comprises piercing means for piercing the object and which is coupled to the drive unit so that the drive force is initiated for a repetitive forward/return movement of the piercing means onto the piercing means, a measuring system that is configured for the purpose of determining, in a measuring operation mode, measuring values for a piercing depth of the piercing means into the object, and a control system which is coupled to the measuring system and the drive unit, and is configured for the purpose of setting, for an application operation mode, an extension amplitude for the repetitive forward/return movement of the piercing means, which is allocated to a pre-specified piercing depth which is derived from measuring values for the piercing depth as determined in the

Abstract: The invention relates to a three-phase linear synchronous motor with an armature having an axial bore through the middle, into which the optical element—for example an optical lens—can be installed. The armature comprises a sliding sleeve inside which an axially polarized permanent magnet with an unobstructed center bore is located. The armature is guided inside a stationary outer sheath. The armature is displaced by interaction between the permanent magnet and a magnetic field that is moved along the optical axis. The traveling field is generated by at three adjacent stator coils wound around the outer sheath and each having a separate and variable supply of current. The position of the armature is defined by self-holding forces of the permanent magnet in the magnetic field of the coils. The traveling wave magnetic field and hence the armature can be axially displaced with as much precision as desired. The track of the armature can be made as long as desired by changing the number of coils.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to simplify the handling of micro-components, wherein a micro-component is initially produced on a micro-component base plate. At least the open side surfaces of the micro-component are then cast using a hardening molding material whereupon the base plate and/or the molding material covering the micro-component is removed. The magazine for at least one micro-component comprises of a disk-shaped plate encompassing the micro-component at least one its lateral surfaces is positive joint. The assembly method for micro-components includes a magazine which is configured in the form of a disk-shaped plate containing at least one micro-component which encompasses at least on one of its sides in positive fit. Said magazine is held and maintained by a retaining device, whereupon the micro-component which is to be assembled is squeezed out of the magazine and simultaneously positioned in a specific location.

Abstract: The invention concerns an instrument for medical purposes, comprising a housing (8) which can be introduced into an animal or human body, a movably mounted electromagnetic or acoustic transducer unit (7) arranged in the housing (8), preferably in the distal end thereof, for producing electromagnetic or acoustic waves, in particular ultrasonic waves, and a drive (1, 2) for driving the transducer unit (7), wherein the transducer unit (7) is connected to at least one first contact element (9a) and arranged on the housing (8) is at least one second contact element (8a, 8b; 12a through 12j) provided for sliding contact with the first contact element (9a), wherein the first and second contact elements (9a and 8a, 8b; 12a through 12j) jointly form a radial mounting for the transducer unit (7).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to simplify the handling of micro-components (1, 18), wherein a micro-component (1, 18) is initially produced on a micro-component base plate (2). At least the open side surfaces of the micro-component (1, 18) are then cast using a hardening moulding material (4) whereupon the base plate (2) and/or the moulding material (4) covering the micro-component (1, 18) is removed. The magazine (5) for at least one micro-component (1, 18) comprises of a disk-shaped plate (5a) encompassing the micro-component (1,18) at least one its side surfaces (1c) is positive fit. The assembly method for micro-components (1, 18) includes a magazine (5) which is configured in the form of a disk-shaped plate containing at least one micro-component (1, 18) which encompasses at least on one of its sides in positive fit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to simplify the handling of micro-components, wherein a micro-component is initially produced on a micro-component base plate. At least the open side surfaces of the micro-component are then cast using a hardening moulding material whereupon the base plate and/or the moulding material covering the micro-component is removed. The magazine for at least one micro-component comprises of a disk-shaped plate encompassing the micro-component at least one its lateral surfaces is positive joint. The assembly method for micro-components includes a magazine which is configured in the form of a disk-shaped plate containing at least one micro-component which encompasses at least on one of its sides in positive fit. Said magazine is held and maintained by a retaining device, whereupon the micro-component which is to be assembled is squeezed out of the magazine and simultaneously positioned in a specific location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matrix switch for optical fibers, exhibiting slides (S1(n)) arranged in lines, to each of which an input optical fiber (LWL1(n)) is fixed, and slides (S2(m)) arranged in columns to each of which an output optical fiber (LWL2(m)) is fixed. The slides with the optical fibers are arranged on two planes in such a way that the input optical fibers can be optically coupled to the output optical fibers by displacing the output and input slides. A device (1) with stops (2) arranged in lines and columns is provided to position the slides (S1(n)), (S21(m)) to which the input or output optical fibers (LWL1(n)), (LWL1(n)) are fixed. The positioning device (1) enables the advancement of the output slides (S2(m)) to be limited in such a way that the output slides are secured in an exact position in which the input optical fibers can be coupled to the output optical fibers.

Abstract: A process is presented for the direct determination of characteristic magnetic values of thin magnetizable layers, in which an element creating a magnetic field creates the magnetization of a part surface in such a way that the thin magnetizable layer, the element creating the magnetic field, and a magnetic field sensor are located in a relative position of rest to one another. The magnetic field sensor is then positioned opposite the magnetized part surface by a relative movement of the element creating the magnetic field, the magnetic field sensor, and the thin magnetic layer. During the subsequent measurement of the magnetization of the part surface, the thin magnetic layer, the element creating the magnetic field, and the magnetic field sensor are in a relative position of rest to one another.