Abstract: The invention relates to a body care agent containing metal particles which release zinc and silver ions in said body care agent by contacting body liquid or body humidity and whose metallic silver content at least equal or greater than 99 % (m/m).

Abstract: The invention relates to an operator-controlled device (2) for optical imaging systems, in particular for microscopes, equipped with operator-controlled elements (5, 6, 7) for inputting settings relating to the imaging of an object (3) to be observed. The operator-controlled device (2) further includes a display device for pregiven desired adjustment values and/or a display device for the actual adjustment values instantaneously achieved on the imaging system and transmitting devices for transmitting signals corresponding to the desired or actual adjustment values between the operator-controlled device (2) and the imaging system. The operator-controlled device includes: at least one modular component (11.1, 11.2, 11.3) with at least one operator-controlled element (5, 6, 7) for inputting desired adjustment values, a base component (9) designed for accommodating one or more such modular components (11.1, 11.2, 11.3) and arrangements for manually coupling the modular components (11.1, 11.2, 11.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial and preferably non-cytotoxic coating material and to use of said coating material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial adhesive and coating material which contains as the antimicrobial component metallic silver particles with a content of less than 5 ppm of silver, sodium and potassium ions.

Abstract: What is described is a microscope comprising at least one rotary knob, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, for operation of actuating elements and comprising a plurality of buttons for control of electrical components, said buttons being arranged in the region of the rotary knob, wherein the buttons comprise operating surfaces, which are located substantially parallel to the axis of rotation and on the outline of the rotary knob, as viewed along the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a body care product containing porous particles made of metal containing silver and having an average diameter size of between 1 and 100 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a body care agent containing metal particles which release zinc and silver ions in said body care agent by contacting body liquid or body humidity and whose metallic silver content at least equal or greater than 99% (m/m).

Abstract: The invention prevents the occurrence of bladder infections by means of a silver-doped bladder implant that, upon placement at the entry of the bladder, results in the elimination of up to 95% of the germs arriving in the bladder via the urethra. The device not only prevents the occurrence of infection over a period of many months, but also enables the treatment of an existing infection. The device comprises a carrier adapted to be inserted and forming an implant body in the urinary bladder, and an active agent on the carrier having at least one of germicidal properties and properties that render germs ineffective to produce disease.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of differential interference contrast in which the object is illuminated by natural light and the light coming from the object is first polarized after passing through the objective. The observation is carried out with a shearing interferometer which is known per se.

Abstract: What is described is a microscope comprising at least one rotary knob, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, for operation of actuating elements and comprising a plurality of buttons for control of electrical components, said buttons being arranged in the region of the rotary knob, wherein the buttons comprise operating surfaces, which are located substantially parallel to the axis of rotation and on the outline of the rotary knob, as viewed along the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A method for processing messages in a system for locating and tracking tags within an area is provided. Each tag includes a transmitter configured to transmit a unique identifier periodically. Location messages are received and processed by at least one monitoring system to determine whether a tag has changed location.

Abstract: A display device is provided for microscope data and/or image data which can be attached to different locations of the microscope or set up in the immediate surroundings thereof for ergonomic reasons and technical reasons relating to application. The freely positionable display device, according to the invention, for microscope data and/or image data comprises a housing with a display and a data link to the microscope. The data link is carried out by a connection line or in wireless manner. The display is swivelable in at least one direction, and the housing of the display device has devices for attaching to the microscope and/or for setting it down securely. The proposed solution offers the possibility of attaching the display device for microscope data and/or image data at optional locations of the microscope or setting it down in the area surrounding the microscope and orienting it in an ergonomic manner for optimal visual contact.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial adhesive and coating material which contains as the antimicrobial component metallic silver particles with a content of less than 5 ppm of silver, sodium and potassium ions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of differential interference contrast in which the object is illuminated by natural light and the light coming from the object is first polarized after passing through the objective. The observation is carried out with a shearing interferometer which is known per se.

Abstract: Arrangement for controlling and/or displaying microscope functions, preferably in an inverted microscope, wherein a display is provided at or near the eye level of a user, and the display can be removed. The adjustment and/or storage of microscope functions is carried out via the display. In a method for controlling microscope functions, an automatic switching of the light source and/or illumination optics is carried out to pre-stored values and/or positions when a reflector turret is switched.

Abstract: The invention relates to new single- or multi-metallic magnetic colloid particles (for example, Fe, Co, Ni, Fe/Co) having a size of up to 20 nm, the surface of which is protected against corrosion by precious metals, such as Pd, Ag, Pt or Au. The invention also relates to a method for producing such materials. In isolated form or in solution said materials are used among other things as sealing media against dust and gas in magnetic fluid seals (liquid O ring), for lubricating and mounting rotating shafts (magnetic levitation bearing), for the magnetooptic storage of information as well as for the magnetic marking of cells and their separation in biological samples or for the local administration of medicines.

Abstract: The invention relates to new single- or multi-metallic magnetic colloid particles (for example, Fe, Co, Ni, Fe/Co) having a size of up to 20 nm, the surface of which is protected against corrosion by precious metals, such as Pd, Ag, Pt or Au. The invention also relates to a method for producing such materials. In isolated form or in solution said materials are used among other things as sealing media against dust and gas in magnetic fluid seals (liquid O ring), for lubricating and mounting rotating shafts (magnetic levitation bearing), for the magnetooptic storage of information as well as for the magnetic marking of cells and their separation in biological samples or for the local administration of medicines.