Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing profile for the sealing of joints between laid covering panels (2), having a base body (1, 18) which is composed of elastomeric material, with the sealing profile having, in cross section, a widening (10, 10?) on both sides on its foot end which faces toward the underlying surface (5). The invention is characterized in that the widenings (10) are composed of elastomeric material and in that, from the foot face (11) of the base body (1), a groove or notch (12) is formed upward into the interior of said base body (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining means for connecting structural parts, in particular covering panels, and to covering panels and the retaining parts thereof needed to form a covering. In order to facilitate the connecting operation and to achieve a reliable connection, the retaining means has at least one adjusting element (4, 14, 24, 24?) for essentially form-fitting connection, and at least one retaining element (5, 15?, 25, 25?) for essentially force-fitting connection, to corresponding counterparts on the structural part which is to be connected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a height-adjustable support for false floors, in particular for exhibitions, trade fairs, etc., having a foot (3) for bearing on the underlying surface, and a head (4) on which the covering panels (1) end up located, and having a spindle arrangement which connects the foot and head and of which the spindle, a threaded rod (5), is mounted in a bearing (9) such that it can be rotated at the head (4), but cannot be displaced axially, and interacts, in the foot (3), with a mating thread (8) provided in a fixed manner therein as a spindle nut, it being possible for the spindle drive to be driven by means of a handle (16). In order to allow straightforward height adjustment to be carried out even when all but one covering panel have already been laid at a supporting point, the handle is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the spindle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tile for laying in enclosed spaces, and especially but not exclusively for installation in so-called damp rooms, such as bathrooms, toilets, basements, but also entrance halls, conservatories and verandas. The tile according to the invention is characterized in that it consists of at least one decorative plate and one base plate which is fixed to it by foam or by an adhesive, and in that the base plate recedes behind the contour of the decorative plate(s) on at least one side. The invention may further provide a connecting strip for use between adjacent tiles, or a preferably flat heating element located between the decorative plate and the base plate.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device placed on a piece of sports equipment such as a ski, snowboard, grass ski, surfboard, windsurfer, etc., for determining information regarding the position of the center of gravity of a person using the piece of sports equipment. The device is characterized in that sensors that measure the instantaneous forces are placed between the user's feet and the piece of sports equipment, and that the position of the center of gravity is determined from the measurement results by an evaluation unit and is displayed audibly or visually in a suitable fashion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tile for laying in enclosed spaces, and especially but not exclusively for installation in so-called damp rooms, such as bathrooms, toilets, basements, but also entrance halls, conservatories and verandas. The tile according to the invention is characterized in that it consists of at least one decorative plate and one base plate which is fixed to it by foam or by an adhesive, and in that the base plate recedes behind the contour of the decorative plate(s) on at least one side. The invention may further provide a connecting strip for use between adjacent tiles, or a preferably flat heating element located between the decorative plate and the base plate.