Abstract: In a system for the administration of a group of imaging devices which are equipped with a corresponding device hosts, device software and a configuration protocol are executably stored on the device host. The system can include a distributed database system which configured to receive configuration protocols from the device host and to store modified configuration protocols for the respective device host, and to distribute modified configuration protocols. The received and/or stored configuration protocols are made available via a central write access. The system can include an administrator having a memory, a user interface and a processor for communicating with the distributed database system. Configuration protocols can be modified via the user interface and sent to the distributed database system for storage and/or distribution to at least one selected imaging device. These aspects are also applicable to a method for the administration of imaging devices.

Abstract: In a system for the administration of a group of imaging devices which are equipped with a corresponding device hosts, device software and a configuration protocol are executably stored on the device host. The system can include a distributed database system which configured to receive configuration protocols from the device host and to store modified configuration protocols for the respective device host, and to distribute modified configuration protocols. The received and/or stored configuration protocols are made available via a central write access. The system can include an administrator having a memory, a user interface and a processor for communicating with the distributed database system. Configuration protocols can be modified via the user interface and sent to the distributed database system for storage and/or distribution to at least one selected imaging device. These aspects are also applicable to a method for the administration of imaging devices.

Abstract: In a soft start device for pneumatic systems comprising a primary inlet where compressed air can be supplied at primary pressure, wherein the primary inlet is, via a valve circuit, connected to at least one secondary outlet which can be coupled to a load and where compressed air can be discharged at secondary pressure, the secondary pressure being lower than or equal to the primary pressure, wherein a main valve is installed between the primary inlet and the secondary outlet, a restrictor device being installed in the bypass, wherein the main valve and the restrictor device together with further directional valves of the valve circuit are interconnected such and the valve circuit can be switched into a standard switching position for venting such that the secondary outlet is vented, the valves of the valve circuit are interconnected such that several further switching positions for venting are possible.

Abstract: In a soft start device for pneumatic systems comprising a primary inlet (P1) where compressed air can be supplied at primary pressure, wherein the primary inlet (P1) is, via a valve circuit, connected to at least one secondary outlet (P2) which can be coupled to a load and where compressed air can be discharged at secondary pressure, the secondary pressure being lower than or equal to the primary pressure, wherein a main valve of the type 2/2 nc (normally closed) which can be bypassed by means of a bypass (17) is installed between the primary inlet (P1) and the secondary outlet (P2), a restrictor device (13) being installed in the bypass (17), wherein the main valve (WV5) and the restrictor device (13) together with further directional valves (WV1, WV3, WV4, WV5, WV6) of the valve circuit are interconnected such and the valve circuit can be switched into a standard switching position for venting such that the secondary outlet (P2) is vented, the valves (WV1, WV3, WV4, WV5, WV6) of the valve circuit are interc

Abstract: A valve unit having an overridable check valve. On a valve housing a first and a second power connection are provided, which are connected by way of a power duct, on which an overridable check valve is placed, which may be overridden by a fluid control signal, such control signal being able to be supplied to a signal input connection on the valve housing. The valve housing is additionally fitted with a signal output connection communicating with the power duct.

Abstract: A method and a device for the supply of electrical loads in or on a pneumatic device with electrical power energy. The pneumatic device is connected by way of a pneumatic line with a source of pressure. The transmission of power energy to the pneumatic device takes place using acoustic waves, microwaves, changes in pressure or a flow of gas in the pneumatic line. Conversion of such transmitted energy into the electrical supply energy occurs in or on the pneumatic device. This means that electrical lines for electrical power supply may be dispensed with and that the transmission of energy takes place only by way of the pneumatic line.

Abstract: A valve unit having an overridable check valve. On a valve housing a first and a second power connection are provided, which are connected by way of a power duct, on which an overridable check valve is placed, which may be overridden by a fluid control signal, such control signal being able to be supplied to a signal input connection on the valve housing. The valve housing is additionally fitted with a signal output connection communicating with the power duct.

Abstract: An evaporative self-chilling dispensing container for potable liquids has a wall of porous material immersible in a coolant fluid defining an inner wall surface, an outer wall surface, and a generally transverse lip surface joining the inner and outer surfaces. The inner wall surface defines a cavity for receiving a potable liquid and a mouth opening rimmed by the lip surface. A thin impermeable layer fully lines the interior wall surface and extends uninterruptedly outwardly over the lip surface to prevent intermixing of the coolant fluid with the potable liquid during storage and also while said potable liquid is poured from the container.

Abstract: A hollow vessel of unglazed terra cotta pottery which, when moistened, keeps the temperature of a salad below room temperature when it is removed from the refrigerator to the dining table for comsumption. Leftover salad, even when impregnated with salad dressing, may be stored in this vessel in the refrigerator for several days, without losing either its crispness or its flavor.