Abstract: The present invention relates to a water treatment apparatus (1), in particular for supplying water-conducting and/or water-heating household appliances or appliances for producing and preparing food and/or beverages using treated drinking water, e.g. automatic drinks machines, automatic coffee machines, ice machines, cooking and baking appliances, steam generators or high-pressure cleaners, air conditioners or the like using treated water, comprising an agent (3) present in solid form for reducing mineral precipitates. It is characterized in that a first medium which influences the dissolution behavior of the agent for reducing mineral precipitates is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water treatment apparatus (1), in particular for supplying water-conducting and/or water-heating household appliances or appliances for producing and preparing food and/or beverages using treated drinking water, e.g. automatic drinks machines, automatic coffee machines, ice machines, cooking and baking appliances, steam generators or high-pressure cleaners, air conditioners or the like using treated water, comprising an agent (3) present in solid form for reducing mineral precipitates. It is characterized in that a first medium which influences the dissolution behavior of the agent for reducing mineral precipitates is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a regenerated cellulose fiber having a multi-limbed cross-section. The fiber according to the invention is characterized in that the cross-section is formed of at least two multi-limbed basic shapes (1?, 2?, 3?, 4?), which basic shapes are connected, in each case at least at one of their limb ends, to the limb end of another basic shape and the length of the connecting limb (12) resulting from the connection of the two limb ends is longer than the length of the shortest one of the other limbs by a factor of at least 1.5, preferably of from 1.5 to 2.0.

Abstract: Advantageous bispecific binding molecules that comprise a CD3 binding and a CD33 binding part are provided. The CD3 binding part comprises an antibody that has variations in the Fc region with reduced binding to C1q and Fc gamma receptors. The bispecific binding molecules can be used in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water filter device comprising a filter head with filter head components, a replaceable filter candle with filter candle components, and an encoding structure which is formed between a filter head component and a filter candle component. Said water filter device is distinguished, in a first embodiment, in that an encoding structure is formed with axial orientation on an end face of the filter candle and/or on an element which is associated with such an end face of the filter candle. In a second embodiment, said water filter device is distinguished in that an encoding structure is formed separately from a fixing structure.

Abstract: A filter aid for a pre-coat filter, the filter agent comprising regenerated cellulose fibers, and a method for filtering or stabilizing an unfiltered product, including: provision of a pre-coat filter; pre-coating of a filter means of the pre-coat filter with regenerated cellulose fibers acting as a filter aid, in order to form a filter layer and passing of the unfiltered product through the filter layer that has been formed. Also, a filter layer including regenerated cellulose fibers for a plate press, plate-and-frame filter or plate filter for filtering a beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-filter device. This is distinguished by the provision of an adjusting medium (5) of which the volume and/or the structure change/changes by way of a liquid (6) which is in contact with the adjusting mechanism (1) and/or has flowed through the adjusting mechanism (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a regenerated cellulose fiber having a multi-limbed cross-section. The fiber according to the invention is characterized in that the cross-section is formed of at least two multi-limbed basic shapes (1?, 2?, 3?, 4?), which basic shapes are connected, in each case at least at one of their limb ends, to the limb end of another basic shape and the length of the connecting limb (12) resulting from the connection of the two limb ends is longer than the length of the shortest one of the other limbs by a factor of at least 1.5, preferably of from 1.5 to 2.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber bundle containing a plurality of regenerated multi-limbed cellulose fibers (1?,2?) the cross-sections of which exhibit three or more limbs. The fiber bundle according to the invention is characterized in that at least 10%, preferably at least 20%, particularly preferably at least 50%, of the multi-limbed cellulose fibers are asymmetrical fibers, wherein at least one of the limbs deviates in its length from the other limbs and wherein the length of one or several limbs is greater than the length of the shortest limb(s) by a factor of 2 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a regenerated cellulose fiber (1?) the cross-section of which comprises an oblong, essentially flat section (3). The fiber according to the invention is characterized in that at least one limb (4, 5, 6, 7) branches off from the oblong section, wherein the length of said limb is at most 40% of the length of the oblong section (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water treatment apparatus (1), in particular for supplying water-conducting and/or water-heating household appliances or appliances for producing and preparing food and/or beverages using treated drinking water, e.g. automatic drinks machines, automatic coffee machines, ice machines, cooking and baking appliances, steam generators or high-pressure cleaners, air conditioners or the like using treated water, comprising an agent (3) present in solid form for reducing mineral precipitates. It is characterized in that a first medium which influences the dissolution behavior of the agent for reducing mineral precipitates is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water tank and to a filter cartridge connection element which can be connected to said water tank, and also to fixing means for fixing said filter cartridge connection element to the tank. In this case, the fixing means are distinguished in that they are formed such that the filter cartridge connection element can no longer be detached from the tank without being destroyed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water filter device having a filter head with filter head components, a replaceable filter candle with filter candle components, and an encoding structure which is formed between a filter head component and a filter candle component. The water filter device is distinguished, in a first embodiment, in that an encoding structure is formed with axial orientation on an end face of the filter candle and/or on an element which is associated with such an end face of the filter candle. In a second embodiment, said water filter device is distinguished in that an encoding structure is formed separately from a fixing structure.

Abstract: A tank is proposed for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection is provided on the tank in order to suck in water from the tank by means for production of a reduced pressure, and a filter connection is provided for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of the tank, while ensuring that only one permissible filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures on the filter connecting element, in order to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge.

Abstract: A tank for water-carrying appliances is proposed, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for the treatment of foods and/or beverages, such as beverage vending machines, in particular coffee vending machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air purifiers and conditioners or the like, a suction connection on the tank for the intake of water from the tank, with means for generating a vacuum, and a filter connection for connecting a filter cartridge inside the tank being provided, while it is ensured that only one permitted filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connection element in order to exclude the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge.

Abstract: A tank filter combination is provided for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steamers, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and air conditioners, etc. having a suction connection on the tank for suction of water from the tank at a reduced pressure, and a filter connection for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of and/or outside the tank to ensure use of a permissible filter type. A filter cartridge according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures with a polygonal structure on the circumferential surface on the output side of the filter cartridge to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.

Abstract: A tank is proposed for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, with a connection being provided on the tank for supplying water from the tank to the appliance and with a filter connection being provided for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior and/or outside the tank, while providing assurance that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures on the filter connecting element, in order to preclude the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.