Abstract: A device for the dimensionally variable display of a function chart on a display (10) of a laboratory apparatus, including a processing unit (14) that accesses data storage means (16, 18, 20) for digital laboratory data to be displayed as a function chart, prepares the digital laboratory data for depiction on the display, and can be manually operated via mechanically actuated keys and/or switching means (24), wherein the processing unit for performing the dimensional change of the depicted two-dimensional function chart is designed in such a way that a predetermined dimensional change in the abscissa toward a target range is performed as a reaction to actuating the first key and/or switch (28, 30) and shown on the display in such a way that the target range occupies a predetermined region of the abscissa, and the function chart is displayed along the ordinate in such a way that a predetermined range of ordinates automatically expands the region between a function maximum or a function minimum in the target ra

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for testing of a tempering apparatus, wherein the method comprises the following steps: starting of the method; operation of at least said first tempering device for the duration of at least one first period from at least one first time; detection of at least one measurement temperature from said at least one first temperature measurement device, which is assigned to said first tempering device, at least at a second time; determining at least one first testing quantity of the tempering apparatus by using said at least one measurement temperature; and comparison of said first testing quantity with one reference quantity.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for dispensing a surgical clip (1) of memory metal, the clip being of the kind having a central portion (2) defining a plane and a pair of limbs (3, 4) extending from opposite sides of the central portion, one (3) of the pair of limbs having a free end disposed forward, and above the plane, of the central portion (2) and the other (4) of the pair of limbs having a free end disposed forward, and below the plane, of the central portion (2). The apparatus comprises an inner shaft (27) in which the clip (1) can be mounted and an outer movable member (25) for displacing the clip along the longitudinal axis of the inner shaft (27).

Abstract: A method of testing a test object, comprising the steps of arranging the test object at a deformable contact element of a holding device, wherein the contact element is at least partially deformed so that at least a partial area of the test object is in gap-free contact with at least a partial area of the contact element, and wherein for at least two contact points of the contact element, which are in contact with the partial area of the test object, upon through-radiation by means of electromagnetic radiation that is parallel to a predefined through-radiation direction, an optical path length of the electromagnetic radiation through the holding device and the test object is substantially identical; having the electromagnetic radiation radiate through the holding device and the test object in parallel to the predefined through-radiation direction detecting the electromagnetic radiation after through-radiation; and evaluating the detected electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A device for the dimensionally variable display of a function chart on a display (10) of a laboratory apparatus, including a processing unit (14) that accesses data storage means (16, 18, 20) for digital laboratory data to be displayed as a function chart, prepares the digital laboratory data for depiction on the display, and can be manually operated via mechanically actuated keys and/or switching means (24), wherein the processing unit for performing the dimensional change of the depicted two-dimensional function chart is designed in such a way that a predetermined dimensional change in the abscissa toward a target range is performed as a reaction to actuating the first key and/or switch (28, 30) and shown on the display in such a way that the target range occupies a predetermined region of the abscissa, and the function chart is displayed along the ordinate in such a way that a predetermined range of ordinates automatically expands the region between a function maximum or a function minimum in the target ra

Abstract: The invention relates to a tempering apparatus for the execution of a tempering program for at least one sample, in particular PCR-sample, comprising: at least one tempering block, which is configured for the reception of at least one sample, at least one tempering device, which is arranged for tempering said at least one tempering block, at least one temperature measurement device, which is assigned to said tempering device, at least one control loop for the regulation of a temperature, to which at least one tempering device and at least one temperature measurement device, which is assigned to said at least one tempering device, are assigned to, at least one control device, which is configured for the control of the tempering of the at least one tempering block, wherein the tempering apparatus comprises at least two temperature measurement devices, which are assigned to at least one control loop, and that to the tempering apparatus a testing device for performing a test method is assigned to, wherein said te

Abstract: The present invention relates to a household glass product, comprising a glass surface and a switchable hydrophobic or hydrophilic coating which is applied to at least a region of the glass surface, wherein at least the region of the surface of the household glass product to which the coating is applied is roughened and has a root mean square roughness value Ra in the range of 0.1 to 50 nm, so that the surface has a super-hydrophobic or super-hydrophilic property, and to a method for producing such a household glass product.

Abstract: A method of testing a test object, comprising the steps of arranging the test object at a deformable contact element of a holding device, wherein the contact element is at least partially deformed so that at least a partial area of the test object is in gap-free contact with at least a partial area of the contact element, and wherein for at least two contact points of the contact element, which are in contact with the partial area of the test object, upon through-radiation by means of electromagnetic radiation that is parallel to a predefined through-radiation direction, an optical path length of the electromagnetic radiation through the holding device and the test object is substantially identical; having the electromagnetic radiation radiate through the holding device and the test object in parallel to the predefined through-radiation direction detecting the electromagnetic radiation after through-radiation; and evaluating the detected electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus and method for occluding or encircling a body passageway, e.g. for haemostasis, is described. The apparatus comprises generally a delivery system for offering a temperature-dependent shape memory material clip (3′) (e.g. of Nitinol and suitably of generally U-shape in the open (a) condition) onto the body passageway, allowing body heat to warm the clip whereby the clip closes to a closed (b) condition in which it occludes or encircles the body passageway. The apparatus is then withdrawn from the operating zone. The apparatus includes drive and control functions for moving a train of clips (3′) within a shaft (2′) of the apparatus towards a distal end port (6′), and preferably a temperature control system whereby the clips within the housing are maintained at a first temperature, substantially below body temperature.

Abstract: A surgical instrument assembly includes a surgical instrument having a proximal handle (16) for control by the surgeon, the handle being ergonomically configured and having surface depressions (17, 18, 19, 20) to accommodate thumb and finger tips. The handle extends no more than about 5 cm beyond the point of grip so that the surgeon can rotate his/her hand over the end of the handle in unrestricted movement while maintaining the grip between thumb and middle finger. Improvements in the support means for the endoscope telescope and instrument shaft, as well as in the lighting system of the assembly are also disclosed, together with improvements in the mechanisms for moving a distal end of the instrument in the operating zone within a patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package for dispensing a foamed milk product. This package includes an aerosol can which contains a liquid phase in which a propellant gas is dissolved. The can is provided with a valve and a nozzle immediately downstream of the valve for spraying and foaming of the liquid phase. The nozzle has a central borehole and at least one lateral orifice which opens into an outlet tube. As the liquid phase is dispensed through the nozzle, a foam is generated.