Abstract: In order to improve the holding force of a self-tapping concrete screw (1) in a hole (2) drilled in concrete (3), the invention proposes formation of the concrete screw (1) with two threads (8, 9) having different external diameters (d1, d2), the spacing (p1) of the thread (8) which has the smaller external diameter (d1) to the thread (9) which has the larger external diameter (d2) when seen from the front end (5) of the screw being smaller than the spacing (p2) of the thread (9) having the larger external diameter to the thread (8) having the smaller external diameter. The threads (8, 9) are preferably sawtooth threads.

Abstract: In a method for mapping a large examination volume with an MR spectrometer, at least one examination segment in the examination volume is defined a positioning device is activated such that the examination segment is situated in an optimal measurement volume of the MR spectrometer. In order to improve the image quality, physiological events in the body of the patient are detected by a detection device, in which physiological events an acquisition state, in which an MR acquisition is possible, and a wait state in which no MR acquisition is possible, occur cyclically. In at least one wait state, the positioning device is moved such that the examination segment is situated in the optimal measurement volume of the MR spectrometer.

Abstract: A system and method may generate a radiological request by which to conduct a radiological procedure that employs a series of procedural steps to acquire internal images of a patient. Each step may have a corresponding protocol item which affects image quality and the time required to complete the step. A database may be maintained that includes protocol items and patient characteristic data. A rule-based algorithm may accept patient characteristic data as input. Based upon one or more patient characteristics, an overall protocol by which to conduct the radiological procedure may be determined. The tailored protocol may include steps that are selected, omitted, and/or altered based upon a patient characteristic. The patient characteristics may be medical restrictions, such as age, pregnancy, allergies, artificial joints, or other limitations. As a result, the protocol items may be automatically selected based upon patient specific characteristics, and/or an anatomical structure to be examined.

Abstract: In a method for planning an examination of an examination subject in a magnetic resonance system, wherein images of different regions of the examination subject are acquired that are assembled into an overall image, the position of at least one first image in the examination subject, the measurement parameters for this at least one MR image are established, the position of at least one second image in the examination subject is determined, the measurement parameters for the at least one second image are established, and the measurement parameters that are dependent measurement parameters are determined. With these dependent measurement parameters the measurement parameters in the images are set (adjusted) such that they are identical for all images.

Abstract: In a method for planning an examination of an examination subject in the magnetic resonance system, wherein images of the examination subject are acquired at different table positions on which the examination subject rests, at least one overview image is generated with which further images in the examination subject are planned, the position of at least one first image in the examination subject is determined that is acquired at a first table position, the measurement parameters for the (at least one) first image at the first table position are established, the position of (at least one) second image in the examination subject is determined, with the (at least one) second image being acquired at a second table position, the measurement parameters for the (at least one) second image at the second table position, , are established and the position of the (at least one) second image in the examination subject and the associated measurement parameters are determined at the second table position for the (at least

Abstract: In a method for planning an examination of an examination subject in a magnetic resonance system, wherein images of different regions of the examination subject are acquired that are assembled into an overall image, the position of at least one first image in the examination subject, the measurement parameters for this at least one MR image are established, the position of at least one second image in the examination subject is determined, the measurement parameters for the at least one second image are established, and the measurement parameters that are dependent measurement parameters are determined. With these dependent measurement parameters the measurement parameters in the images are set (adjusted) such that they are identical for all images.

Abstract: In a method for planning an examination of an examination subject in a magnetic resonance system, the planning of the examination ensues based on a composite overview image that is composed of at least two individual images. A first part of the overview image is acquired and the first part of the overview image is made available to operating personnel of the magnetic resonance system for planning further measurements. A second part of the overview image is acquired and the first part and the second part of the overview image are combined. The combined image of the first part and second part of the overview image is made available for planning further measurements. The first part of the overview image is made available to operating personnel no later than before making the overview image available.

Abstract: In a method for mapping a large examination volume with an MR spectrometer, at least one examination segment in the examination volume is defined a positioning device is activated such that the examination segment is situated in an optimal measurement volume of the MR spectrometer. In order to improve the image quality, physiological events in the body of the patient are detected by a detection device, in which physiological events an acquisition state, in which an MR acquisition is possible, and a wait state in which no MR acquisition is possible, occur cyclically. In at least one wait state, the positioning device is moved such that the examination segment is situated in the optimal measurement volume of the MR spectrometer.

Abstract: In a method and device for planning an examination of an examination subject in an imaging diagnosis device, a reference image is selected, and an image of the examination subject is to be made that corresponds to the reference image. A workflow protocol is determined with which the reference image was generated. The acquisition of all required images of the examination subject is planned using this workflow protocol. The workflow protocol is executed for creation of an image of the examination subject that corresponds to the reference image.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air outflow device in which an air guide element, which is provided with an opening on each of two sides, is rotatably mounted in a bracket which is open on two sides and is matched to the shape of the air guide element, the first of the two openings of the air guide element being connected to an air feed line, and the second of the two openings being directed towards a space which is to be ventilated. According to the invention, the air outflow device is formed by at least two of the air guide elements which are each mounted in a bracket and are arranged next to one another in a faceplate which adjoins the space which is to be ventilated.

Abstract: Butterlike spread not containing a substantial amount of butter fat which is prepared starting from a concentrated vegetable fat cream. The surface average, size (D3.2) of the fat droplets of the cream being 3-7 &mgr;m ensures stability of the supercooled cream, so that it enters with a substantially liquid fat phase the inversion unit, whereafter the major part of the fat crystallizes after the emulsion has left the inversion unit and preferably under quiescent conditions. The cream is processed in a spread production line which comprises a device for making a O/W-emulsion with the necessary small fat droplets, a pasteurizer, a tubular heat exchanger and, as sole working, a cavity transfer mixer, which brings about the inversion.

Abstract: A control device (1) for a motor vehicle, for an automatic or semi-automatic transmission, is provided on a supporting arm (2). The control device comprises two actuation elements (7, 8), comprising as touch contact switches (5, 6), and a liquid crystal display (3) which, in addition to the shifting position which has been set, also represents all the other possible shifting positions. The control device (1) is located in constant field of vision of the motor vehicle driver and thus makes control easier.

Abstract: A device (1) for switching electromagnetic equipment. It is especially intended for switching a direct-current brake for a three-phase motor (3) with a switching contact (6) with a rectifier (7) with integrated protective circuitry downstream of the switching contact. There is current transformer (5) upstream of the switching contact. The transformer's primary winding is part of a conductor in the line that provides a voltage.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing spreadable low fat fresh cheese devoid of non-dairy binding or structuring agents or added whey protein having a dry matter content of over 25% wt., a fat content of 0-10 and preferably 0-7% wt. on dry matter and a Stevens value in excess of 200 at 10.degree. C.

Abstract: A housing includes a housing section made of hard thermoplastic material for a circuit, e.g. a motor vehicle locking system, to be protected from harmful substances, and at least one pressure member being made of soft thermoplastic material and being accessible from outside the housing. Each pressure member serves to operate at least one electric switch being disposed or to be disposed inside the housing. Edges of the pressure member provide an all-round watertight and adhesive-free cover for a hole in the housing section, with the edges being injection molded directly onto the synthetic material of the housing section in such a way that the synthetic material of the pressure member and the synthetic material of the housing section are fused together.

Abstract: To detect the light energy of the light-emitting elements of a character generator of an electrophotographic printer via a photoelement (FE), the light-emitting elements are activated during the measuring process in such a manner that each element emits a sequence, associated with the element, of light pulses, having the same radiant energy and a predetermined pulse frequency. The output signals of the photoelement (FE) are supplied to an active low-pass filter (V3) which forms from these a mean value which is used as a measure of the radiant energy of the light-emitting elements during the calibration process. To reduce the influence of low-frequency interference (mains voltage), a gated potential control unit is provided. The arrangement is used in an exposure energy/correction device for the optical character generator of an electrophotographic printer.

Abstract: In an indicating instrument, a channel (4) of light-opaque material is fastened on a cap (2) held on a pointer shaft (1), the channel being open towards the observer, a pointer (5) of light-conducting material being inserted into it. The pointer (5) has a detent projection (6) by which it is secured to the cap (2).

Abstract: A plurality of sensor surfaces upon the touching of which an electric pulse is given off are arranged on a surface in an operating arrangement; the surface is surrounded by a frame whose surface is so shaped three-dimensionally as to provide the operator with a feelable indication of the position of the individual sensor surfaces.

Abstract: A display device for the displaying of two measured values on a graduated dial 1 which has two scales 4 and 5 arranged concentrically to each other. Two pointers 6 and 7 are turnable around pointer shafts 8 and 9 which are coaxial to each other and each of which is associated with a separate scale 5 and 6, each pointer 6 and 7 being adapted to be driven in rotation by separate measurement mechanisms 13 and 14 respectively. The measurement mechanisms 13 and 14 are arranged coaxially to each other on opposite sides of the graduated dial 1 and the ends of the pointer shafts which carry the pointers 6 and 7 face each other.

Abstract: A yarn traversing apparatus is disclosed, which is adapted for use in winding a running yarn to form a cross wound package. The traversing apparatus includes a yarn guide bar, and a pair of oppositely rotating rotors, and the rotors include radiating arms which define two closely adjacent planes of rotation. The rotors are mounted for rotation about offset axes, so that the arms sweep across the guide bar in opposite directions to define the yarn traverse stroke. The rotors are rotatably driven by a gear drive system which includes a transmission shaft, and the transmission shaft and one of the rotors are mounted in eccentric bushings which permit the meshing gears to be adjusted so as to eliminate backlash.