Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

Abstract: A device (1) for determining the dew point of a gas in a process chamber (2) which comprises a temperature control element (3) and a temperature sensor (4) for determining the temperature in the process chamber (2). The temperature sensor is in a thermally conductive functional connection with the temperature control element (3), and the temperature control element (3) is designed to actively heat and cool the temperature sensor (4). The temperature sensor is arranged in direct contact with the temperature control element (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element, especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element is composed of a core having a length that extends along a longitudinal direction, the core including a polymer material and an osmotically active substance distributed within the polymer material, wherein the core has a volume capable of swelling along a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction upon exposure to a fluid; and, a diffusion-controlling extendable membrane that surrounds at least a portion of the length of the core, wherein the membrane is configured to regulate hydration of the core by the fluid, and is further configured to expand along the transverse direction in response to swelling of the core.

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

Abstract: A device (1) for determining the dew point of a gas in a process chamber (2) which comprises a temperature control element (3) and a temperature sensor (4) for determining the temperature in the process chamber (2). The temperature sensor is in a thermally conductive functional connection with the temperature control element (3), and the temperature control element (3) is designed to actively heat and cool the temperature sensor (4). The temperature sensor is arranged in direct contact with the temperature control element (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a joining element elongate in a longitudinal direction including an inner core extending substantially in the longitudinal direction and an outer sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the inner core. The sleeve includes a lattice that defines at least one angle with respect to the longitudinal direction and the core is swellable against the sleeve along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction to thereby increase the angle with respect to the longitudinal direction. The disclosure is further directed to a method of joining a first a second material including the joining element of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a joining element having a core having first and second opposed ends that define a length therebetween along a longitudinal direction, a jacket that surrounds the core along at least a portion of the length and defining first and second opposed ends that are spaced along the longitudinal direction, where the first and second opposed ends are in mechanical communication with the first and second ends of the core; and, where one of the jacket and the core is pre-tensioned, and the other of the jacket and the core is configured to transition from a first rigid configuration where its length is constant, to a second deformed configuration where the one of the jacket and the core relaxes from a pre-tensioned state so as to draw the first and second opposed ends of the other of the jacket and the core toward each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing a workpiece, such as a wall, a ceiling, a floor or the like in a building, by means of an appliance which can be moved, in particular an electric tool, wherein the appliance can be moved to at least one predeterminable nominal position. Essentially continuous position identification, in particular by means of optical methods, is carried out for the respective actual position of the appliance and/or of an object which can be moved corresponding to the appliance. The position information, such as the coordinates of the respective determined actual position and/or information relating to any, discrepancy between the nominal position and the actual position, is transmitted wirelessly to the appliance. The respective position information is indicated to the user on the appliance, for manual position control.

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

Abstract: A device for foaming liquid foods in a container, particularly milk, is provided having a vapor generator for generating vapors, particularly steam, and a vapor lance to be at least partially inserted into the container, with the vapor lance being connected to the vapor generator in a fluid-guiding fashion and including at least one vapor outlet opening such that steam can be discharged from the vapor generator via the vapor lance out of the vapor outlet opening. The device further includes at least one motion element which is connected to the vapor lance and/or a holder for the container such that the vapor lance and the container are movable relative to each other via the motion element.

Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing a liquid and/or dissolved active substance, for example a pharmaceutical or cosmetic active substance, has at least one dispensing organ (5) for dispensing, preferably in a portioned manner, the one active substance. Provision is also made for at least two holding chambers (9, 11) separated from one another, at least one of which contains the one active substance and at least one of which contains an at least largely active-substance-free liquid and/or a further active substance differing from the one active substance, wherein the dispensing organ is connected to the at least one chamber containing the active substance for dispensing purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing a workpiece, such as a wall, a ceiling, a floor or the like in a building, by means of an appliance which can be moved, in particular an electric tool, wherein the appliance can be moved to at least one predeterminable nominal position. Essentially continuous position identification, in particular by means of optical methods, is carried out for the respective actual position of the appliance and/or of an object which can be moved corresponding to the appliance. The position information, such as the coordinates of the respective determined actual position and/or information relating to any, discrepancy between the nominal position and the actual position, is transmitted wirelessly to the appliance. The respective position information is indicated to the user on the appliance, for manual position control.

Abstract: A device for foaming liquid foods in a container, particularly milk, is provided having a vapor generator for generating vapors, particularly steam, and a vapor lance to be at least partially inserted into the container, with the vapor lance being connected to the vapor generator in a fluid-guiding fashion and including at least one vapor outlet opening such that steam can be discharged from the vapor generator via the vapor lance out of the vapor outlet opening. The device further includes at least one motion element which is connected to the vapor lance and/or a holder for the container such that the vapor lance and the container are movable relative to each other via the motion element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. Said joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.