Abstract: A method for non-invasive characterisation of a cell for a battery is provided, the method comprising: measuring a magnetic field generated by the cell using a plurality of magnetic field sensors positioned adjacent to the cell, the measuring producing magnetic field sensor data, wherein the measuring is performed while the cell is in a passive state; determining current density profile data across the cell based on the magnetic field sensor data; and determining a condition of the cell using the current density profile data.

Abstract: A method for non-invasive characterisation of a cell for a battery is provided, the method comprising: measuring a magnetic field generated by the cell using a plurality of magnetic field sensors positioned adjacent to the cell, the measuring producing magnetic field sensor data, wherein the measuring is performed while the cell is in a passive state; determining current density profile data across the cell based on the magnetic field sensor data; and determining a condition of the cell using the current density profile data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail varnish including at least one effect pigment and at least one micronized wax, and to a process for producing it. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of at least one micronized wax in a nail varnish and to an article provided with the nail varnish. Moreover, the invention relates to a mixture of at least one pigment and at least one micronized wax.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail varnish including at least one effect pigment and at least one micronized wax, and to a process for producing it. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of at least one micronized wax in a nail varnish and to an article provided with the nail varnish. Moreover, the invention relates to a mixture of at least one pigment and at least one micronized wax.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an area X-ray detector for the taking of a projectional radiographic X-ray image of an object exposed to X-ray radiation, comprising an areal X-ray image memory screen (1) made for the detection of the projectional radiographic X-ray image and a plurality of scanning modules (2-1, 2-2, . . . ) made for the scanning of the X-ray image memory screen, with at least two of the plurality of scanning modules each having: a laser (2a-1, 2a-2, . . . ) made to excite fluorescent light in the X-ray memory screen; a coupling unit (2b-1, 2b-2, . . . ) made for the coupling of the laser beam which can be generated or is generated by the laser of this scanning module onto a partial area (T-1, T-2, . . . ) of the X-ray image memory screen and for the scanning of this partial area by the coupled laser beam; a decoupling unit (2c-1, 2-c-2, . . .

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for the taking of X-ray powder diffraction images and/or gamma ray powder diffraction images, comprising a plurality of X-ray sensitive and/or gamma ray sensitive individual detectors (1a, 1b, . . . ) and the same plurality of collimator diaphragms (2a, 2b, . . . ) made for the collimation of X-rays and/or gamma rays, with a respective one of the collimator diaphragms being associated with each individual detector, and with each of the detection units (3a, 3b, . . . ) formed in this manner from an individual detector and the collimator diaphragm associated with it being arranged such that all the detection units are aligned to one and the same common center (Z).

Abstract: The invention relates to a UV-protective cosmetic preparation comprising one or more UV absorbers, which cosmetic preparation comprises effect pigments provided with at least one protective coating. The invention also relates to the use of effect pigments having at least one protective coating for the production of a UV protective cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a liquid phase and a PVD aluminum pigment, wherein the cosmetic composition contains a PVD aluminum pigment at a pigmentation level of from 0.05 to 5.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition, and at least one leafing additive. The invention further relates to an artificial fingernail and to the use of a PVD aluminum pigment.

Abstract: The invention concerns a positive Luer-lock connector to connect all standardised negative Luer-lock connectors with a Luer taper, a rear shaft joining the Luer taper and a lock's thread. Such detachable connectors are available with various designs. Especially when administering toxic and generally environmentally hazardous media, like for example cytostatic agents, it is desirable to prevent any disconnection of the Luer-lock connection, so that neither patients, nor personnel would get into contact with it.

Abstract: A computer network system includes a controlling PC, at least one controlled PC controllable by the controlling PC via a data connection including a network, at least one central terminal having a display, and a video router. The video router is operatively coupled to each of the at least one controlled PCs and the at least one central terminal display and operative to transmit video or monitor signals from each of the controlled PCs to the at least one central terminal display.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation containing a metallic effect pigment which consists of a metal substrate having a layer enclosing the substrate. Said layer is produced in a sol/gel method, has a barrier effect against sweat and saliva and prevents a direct contact between skin and metallic substrate, the metallic pigment being hydrophilic. The inventive preparation can be in the form of a cream, a lotion, an eye shadow, a nail varnish, a lipstick, a mascara, a gel, a make-up formulation or a self-tanning cream or lotion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cellulosic staple fibre of the Lyocell type having a value of the ratio between titre (in dtex) and cutting length (in mm) of 0.10 or more as a filling fibre for blankets, cushions, pillows, mattresses or fleeces for upholstered furniture.

Abstract: The invention relates to pearlescent pigments with a platelet-shaped substrate comprising metal oxide and having a first and a second protective layer, said metal oxide having a refractive index of greater than 1.8, there being on the platelet-shaped substrate a first protective layer comprising cerium oxide and/or cerium hydroxide and a second protective layer of SiO2, applied to which is an organic chemical aftercoat comprising at least one silane having at least one functional bond group and at least one silane without a functional bond group, it being possible for metal oxide layers other than cerium oxide and SiO2 to be disposed between the first and the second protective layer. The invention further relates to a process for preparing these pigments, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A textile, in particular a blanket, preferably a quilt, comprises a bulky filling (2) embedded in a cover (1). In order to make sure that such a textile exhibits a good thermal insulation, a high moisture transit and good recyclability at low costs, both the cover (1) and the filling (2) comprise Lyocell fibres, with the cover (1) being shaped as a fleece and the filling (2) being shaped as a high-loft fleece or as fibre balls or as Lyocell fibres introduced, as if blown, into the cover (1).

Abstract: In the primal cutting-up of half carcasses of animals (12), vision systems are known whereby the determination of one or more fix points on the carcasses takes place, and where on the basis of the position of these points a visualization of the ideal cut line is effected. But the primal cutting-up of carcasses (12) has hitherto been carried out with manually-operated saws on the basis of operator evaluation. However, the use of manually-operated saws involves the possibility of deviations in relation to the ideal cut line, and the manual work is very monotonous and fatiguing for the operators.

Abstract: In the primal cutting-up of half carcasses of animals (12), vision systems are known whereby the determination of one or more fix points on the carcasses takes place, and where on the basis of the position of these points a visualization of the ideal cut line is effected. But the primal cutting-up of carcasses (12) has hitherto been carried out with manually-operated saws on the basis of operator evaluation. However, the use of manually-operated saws involves the possibility of deviations in relation to the ideal cut line, and the manual work is very monotonous and fatiguing for the operators.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition characterized in that the polymer proportion soluble in dichloromethane has a c50 value of acrylonitrile of ≧28 wt. % and a chemical distribution (c90−c10 value) of the acrylonitrile of ≧5 wt. % is disclosed. The composition is characterized by its improved processability by extrusion and thermoforming.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding compositions containingA. a thermoplastic polymer andB. 0.1 to 50% by weight, with respect to A, of an inorganic substance with an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 100 nm,and the use of superfine inorganic substances as defined by B for increasing the X-ray contrast of thermoplastic moulding compositions comprising A and B.

Abstract: Compositions of the ABS type containingA) one or more graft rubbers ofA.1) from 10 to 60 parts by weight of one or more monomers onA.2) from 40 to 90 parts by weight of one or more rubber backbones having glass transition temperatures <0.degree.C. andB) at least one rubber-free thermoplastic resin obtained by radical polymerisation of resin-forming monomers,wherein the rubber backbone A.2) has average particle diameters (d.sub.50 values) of from 0.20 to 0.35 .mu.m and the graft rubber A) has been produced by radical emulsion graft polymerisation with the use of an initiator system comprising organic hydroperoxide and an organic reducing agent, and the use thereof for the production of mouldings by deep drawing.