Abstract: The invention relates to an instrument for stimulating or irritating and/or abrasively treating and/or polishing a membrane or surface or inner surface in the human or animal eye, comprising a handle (1), which comprises an actuating element (2), and a probe (3), which adjoins the handle (1) and which is open at the free distal end, for introducing into the eye. The invention is characterized in that the probe (3) comprises a loop (4) in the interior, and the loop can be at least slightly pushed out of the probe (3) and pushed or pulled back into the probe (3) by means of the actuating element (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an instrument for stimulating or irritating and/or abrasively treating and/or polishing a membrane or surface or inner surface in the human or animal eye, comprising a handle (1), which comprises an actuating element (2), and a probe (3), which adjoins the handle (1) and which is open at the free distal end, for introducing into the eye. The invention is characterized in that the probe (3) comprises a loop (4) in the interior, and the loop can be at least slightly pushed out of the probe (3) and pushed or pulled back into the probe (3) by means of the actuating element (2).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a nitrogen-free and sulfur-free odorant for hydrogen gas containing at least one acrylic acid C1-C6-alkyl ester and acetophenone, its use for the odorization of hydrogen gas, a process for the odorization of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas containing an odorant according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-colored, multi-scented candle, comprising a solidified block of fuel and a wick embedded therein, wherein the solidified block of fuel comprises two, three or more distinct fuel members strung on the wick and partially or completely embedded in the outer fuel portion of the solidified block of fuel, wherein a first member and a second member of said distinct fuel members are adjacent and have different scents and different colors. Further described is a process for producing such a candle. The invention also relates to the use of a candle for conveying a multi-color and/or multi-scent experience to and to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD-) lamp (1) comprising a discharge volume (2) which is delimited by a first and a second wall (4, 5) is disclosed, wherein both walls (4, 5) are exposed to different electrical potentials by means of a power supply (11) for exciting a gas discharge within the discharge volume (2). By providing at least one electrically conductive ignition aid or igniter which extends within the discharge volume (2) and which electrically contacts the first and the second wall (4, 5) with each other, a significant reduction of the initial ignition voltage of the lamp (1) can be obtained, especially after long pauses of operation of the lamp (1).

Abstract: It is provided a dielectric barrier discharge lamp (10) for providing ultraviolet light, comprising an outer tube (12) filled with a discharge gas for providing ultraviolet light, an inner tube (14) arranged at least partially inside the outer tube (12), an outer electrode (16) electrically connected to the outer tube (12) and an inner electrode (18) electrically connected to the inner tube (14), wherein the inner electrode (18) comprises a conductor (20) and a plurality of an conductive granulated material (22) for providing an electrical contact between the conductor (20) and the inner tube (14). Due to the conductive granulated material (22) an electrical contact between the conductor (20) and the inner tube (14) is safeguarded and different thermal expansions of the inner electrode (18) and the inner tube (14) are compensated at the same time without applying mechanical stress to the inner tube (14).

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD-) lamp (1) for generating and emitting ultraviolet radiation comprising: —a housed discharge gap (3), whereby the housing has at least two walls, whereby at least one of the walls is a dielectric wall and at least one of the walls has an at least partly transparent part, a filling located inside the discharge gap (3), at least two electrical contacting means for electrical contacting associated with at least the two walls, respectively, whereby the discharge gap (3) is formed by at least two discharge sub-volumes (7) and/or discharge sub-areas (8) differing in at least one of their discharge parameters for realizing at least two dominant emission regimes and/or one emission regime with different radiant intensities and a method for producing said DBD-lamp (1).

Abstract: It is provided a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with a metal material in the gas discharge vessel. The metal material increases the efficacy of the lamp.

Abstract: In a hybrid drive for a motor vehicle including a hybrid transmission with an operating mode shift device for shifting between at least one power-split operating mode and a parallel hybrid operating mode and with at least one planetary gear set, which has at least one first transmission element to be connected in the power-split operating mode to a first drive machine in a torque-proof manner and which has at least a second transmission element to be connected in a torque-proof manner in the power-split operating mode to a second drive machine, the operating mode shift device is adapted to connect the two drive machines in the parallel hybrid operating mode in the power train parallel to the first transmission element.

Abstract: A measuring instrument has a first section for rolling a wheelset under lateral guidance of the wheelset into a measurement section with an auxiliary rail for supporting the wheelset on the outer edges of its wheels and a third section for rolling out the wheelset into the railway track, with the first and third section of the measuring instrument also designed as track panels and for which the optical beam devices under the measurement section are intended. The first and third section of the measuring instrument are flexibly embedded in the ballast of the superstructure of the railway track, while at least one of the optical beam devices is mounted vibration-free on the formation of the railway track in a pre-determined position in relation to the measurement section of the measuring instrument with no contact to the other parts of the measuring instrument.

Abstract: It is provided a dielectric barrier discharge lamp (10) for providing ultraviolet light, comprising an outer tube (12) filled with a discharge gas for providing ultraviolet light, an inner tube (14) arranged at least partially inside the outer tube (12), an outer electrode (16) electrically connected to the outer tube (12) and an inner electrode (18) electrically connected to the inner tube (14), wherein the inner electrode (18) comprises a conductor (20) and a plurality of an conductive granulated material (22) for providing an electrical contact between the conductor (20) and the inner tube (14). Due to the conductive granulated material (22) an electrical contact between the conductor (20) and the inner tube (14) is safeguarded and different thermal expansions of the inner electrode (18) and the inner tube (14) are compensated at the same time without applying mechanical stress to the inner tube (14).

Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD-) lamp (1) comprising a discharge volume (2) which is delimited by a first and a second wall (4, 5) is disclosed, wherein both walls (4, 5) are exposed to different electrical potentials by means of a power supply (11) for exciting a gas discharge within the discharge volume (2). By providing at least one electrically conductive ignition aid or igniter which extends within the discharge volume (2) and which electrically contacts the first and the second wall (4, 5) with each other, a significant reduction of the initial ignition voltage of the lamp (1) can be obtained, especially after long pauses of operation of the lamp (1).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a nitrogen-free and sulfur-free odorant for hydrogen gas containing at least one acrylic acid CrC6-alkyl ester and methyl salicylate, its use for the odorisation of hydrogen gas, a process for the odorisation of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas containing an odorant according to the invention.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD-) lamp (1) for generating and emitting an ultraviolet radiation with ignition aid comprising: a discharge gap (2) being at least partly formed and/or surrounded by at least an inner wall (5) and an outer wall (4), whereby at least one of the walls (4, 5) is a dielectric wall and at least one of the walls (4, 5) has an at least partly transparent part, a filling located inside the discharge gap (2), at least two electrical contacting means, a first mean for electrical contacting associated with the outer wall (4) and a second mean for electrical contacting associated with the inner wall (5), whereby at least one multifunctional means (3) is arranged adjacent to the discharge gap (2) functioning as guiding aid and as ignition aid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a nitrogen-free and sulfur-free odorant for hydrogen gas containing at least one acrylic acid C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>6</SUB>-alkyl ester and indene, its use for the odorisation of hydrogen gas, a process for the odorisation of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas containing an odorant according to the invention.

Abstract: Described is a mixture for producing a combi-bar floating in water at 20° C. (floating combi-bar), the mixture comprising or (essentially) consisting of: v) 20-50 wt. %, preferably 25-40 wt. %, of one or more non-soap surfactants, preferably solid non-soap surfactants, vi) 25-60 wt. %, preferably 35-55 wt. %, of one or more free C14-C18 fatty acids, vii) 2-40 wt. %, preferably 5-25 wt. %, of one or more metal C8-C24 fatty acid soaps, and viii) 0-20 wt. %, preferably 2-20 wt. %, of further ingredients, said mixture containing less than 10 wt. % of water as a further ingredient. Further described are methods for producing a combi-bar and a combi-bar itself.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a nitrogen-free and sulfur-free odorant for hydrogen gas containing at least one acrylic acid C1-C6-alkyl ester and at least one acetic acid C5-alkyl ester, its use for the odorisation of hydrogen gas, a process for the odorisation of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas containing an odorant according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a nitrogen-free and sulfur-free odorant for hydrogen gas containing at least one acrylic acid C1-C6-alkyl ester and acetophenone, its use for the odorisation of hydrogen gas, a process for the odorisation of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas containing an odorant according to the invention.

Abstract: A measuring instrument has a first section for rolling a wheelset under lateral guidance of the wheelset into a measurement section with an auxiliary rail for supporting the wheelset on the outer edges of its wheels and a third section for rolling out the wheelset into the railway track, with the first and third section of the measuring instrument also designed as track panels and for which the optical beam devices under the measurement section are intended. The first and third section of the measuring instrument are flexibly embedded in the ballast of the superstructure of the railway track, while at least one of the optical beam devices is mounted vibration-free on the formation of the railway track in a pre-determined position in relation to the measurement section of the measuring instrument with no contact to the other parts of the measuring instrument.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD-) lamp (1) for generating and emitting an ultraviolet radiation with ignition aid comprising: a discharge gap (2) being at least partly formed and/or surrounded by at least an inner wall (5) and an outer wall (4), whereby at least one of the walls (4, 5) is a dielectric wall and at least one of the walls (4, 5) has an at least partly transparent part, a filling located inside the discharge gap (2), at least two electrical contacting means, a first mean for electrical contacting associated with the outer wall (4) and a second mean for electrical contacting associated with the inner wall (5), whereby at least one multifunctional means (3) is arranged adjacent to the discharge gap (2) functioning as guiding aid and as ignition aid.