Abstract: A handle for an oral-care implement for safe and hygienic use by multiple users includes an electrical motor and a detachable head. The handle has a display for displaying instructions to control functional operation of the handle, a microcontroller for controlling the motor and the display, and at least one switch to allow a user to control the functional operation of the handle, including causing the output element to vibrate in at least one oral-hygiene mode having an oral-hygiene frequency and causing the output element to vibrate in a disinfection mode when the handle is being disinfected before or after being used for the oral-hygiene routine. The disinfection mode has a modulated frequency, different from the oral-hygiene frequency, and alternating up and down between a low modulated frequency and a high modulated frequency, wherein the high modulated frequency is at least 50 percent greater than the low modulated frequency.

Abstract: The problem is solved as follows: the photovoltaic thermal module consists of a photovoltaic module, on the rear side of which facing away from the sun a heat exchanger is located. The heat exchanger consists of at least one conduit through which heat transfer fluid flows. The conduits (which are optionally enlarged by heat transfer surfaces) are disposed at a distance from the photovoltaic module such that they are in good contact with the ambient air and also thermally conductively connected to the photovoltaic module. The surface area and the amount of heat exchange to the ambient air are increased by the main orientation of the surfaces of the heat exchanger running transversely to the PV module. As a result, a good flow of ambient air around both the heat exchanger and the rear side of the PV module is made possible. The PVT module is used, in particular, in combination with heat pumps for supplying heat to and/or cooling buildings.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system, method, and non-transitory computer readable media for an ultrasound probe configured to capture ultrasound images of an examination region. The system includes a first set of one or more sensors coupled to the ultrasound probe and configured to estimate a first positional information associated with the ultrasound probe. The system includes a second set of one or more sensors coupled to the ultrasound probe and configured to capture electromagnetic force (EMF) measurements in the examination region to estimate a second positional information associated with the ultrasound probe. The second positional information is used to calibrate the first set of one or more sensors. The system includes a controller configured to use at least one of (i) the first positional information, or (ii) the second positional information to generate a reconstruction of the examination region based on ultrasound images captured by the ultrasound probe.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the approximate number of leukocytes in a dialysate after the use thereof in peritoneal dialysis and for the analysis thereof, where the apparatus includes a housing having a through-opening for inserting a light-permeable tube and having an integrated tube clamping device, at least one laser light source directed onto the tube, a light detector device having a signal evaluation device, a display, and a power supply for the light source, the light detector device having the light signal evaluation device, and the display.

Abstract: The device for detecting turbidity in an aqueous flushing solution is characterized by a base body, at least one light source, a detector device at which the at least one light source is aimed, a holding unit for a component, containing the flushing solution, between the at least one light source and the detector device, and a display device for the findings of turbidity detected.

Abstract: A discharge tap (10) for liquid containers, in particular for connecting to the outlet neck or the outlet opening of a transportation and storage container for liquids, having a tap housing (11) in which a valve body being pivotable around a valve axle by means of a handle (12) for opening and closing a flow cross section of an outlet tube (13) is arranged, said handle being provided with a handle stop and a housing dome of the tap housing being provided with a housing stop, said handle stop and said housing stop being able to be locked relatively to each other via a securing device (16) for securing the locking position, the securing device (16) comprising a stop bolt (17) being able to be displaceable between a bolting position and an unbolting position in a translatory manner in direction of the valve axle.

Abstract: A discharge tap (10) for liquid containers, in particular for connecting to the outlet neck or the outlet opening of a transportation and storage container for liquids, having a tap housing (11) in which a valve body being pivotable around a valve axle by means of a handle (12) for opening and closing a flow cross section of an outlet tube (13) is arranged, said handle being provided with a handle stop and a housing dome of the tap housing being provided with a housing stop, said handle stop and said housing stop being able to be locked relatively to each other via a securing device (16) for securing the locking position, the securing device (16) comprising a stop bolt (17) being able to be displaceable between a bolting position and an unbolting position in a translatory manner in direction of the valve axle.

Abstract: A pallet-like understructure, in particular for transport and storage containers for liquids, which are equipped with an inner container made of plastic, with a closable filling neck and a draining neck for connecting a tapping armature, wherein the understructure has an outer jacket made of a metal grid or sheet metal, and a bottom (13) for supporting the inner container, corner feet and central feet arranged between the corner feet, as well as a bottom cross member (16), wherein at least the outer jacket and the bottom cross member are attached to at least two central feet, wherein the respective central foot, the outer jacket and the bottom cross member are coupled in a form-fitting fashion with the aid of a screw (45), wherein there is a bracket (28), which reaches around the bottom cross member (16) and around a peripheral edge of the outer jacket, wherein the screw (45) penetrates legs (29, 30) of the bracket.

Abstract: A pallet understructure, in particular for transport and storage containers for liquids, which are equipped with an inner container made of plastic, with a closable filling neck and a draining neck for connecting a tapping armature, the understructure having an outer jacket made of a metal grid or sheet metal, and a bottom for supporting the inner container, corner feet and central feet arranged between the corner feet as well as a bottom cross member, at least the outer jacket and the bottom cross member being attached to at least two central feet, the respective central foot, the outer jacket and the bottom cross member being coupled in a form-fitting fashion with the aid of a screw, wherein the screw is engaged with the bottom cross member in a form-fitting fashion.

Abstract: A stirring staff arrangement (29) for being connected to a stirring machine that can be combined with a container (20) for receiving liquids, wherein the container, in an upper bottom wall (26), has a filling opening being closable with the help of a lid (28) for filling the container, wherein the stirring staff arrangement has a bar-shaped stirrer element carrier (30) embodied as a hollow shaft for receiving a stirring machine shaft, and stirrer elements (32) coupled to the stirrer element carrier so as to be pivotable, in such a manner that the stirrer elements have been pivoted, in a mounting configuration, with a free stirrer element end, against an axis of rotation of the stirrer element carrier, wherein a spring means is arranged between the stirrer elements and the stirrer element carrier, in such a manner that the stirrer elements, in an operating configuration, are charged with centrifugal force as a consequence of a rotation of the stirrer element carrier and take a pivoted position that depends on

Abstract: A pallet-like understructure, in particular for transport and storage containers for liquids, which are equipped with an inner container made of plastic, with a closable filling neck and a draining neck for connecting a tapping armature, wherein the understructure has an outer jacket made of a metal grid or sheet metal, and a bottom (13) for supporting the inner container, corner feet and central feet arranged between the corner feet, as well as a bottom cross member (16), wherein at least the outer jacket and the bottom cross member are attached to at least two central feet, wherein the respective central foot, the outer jacket and the bottom cross member are coupled in a form-fitting fashion with the aid of a screw (45), wherein there is a bracket (28), which reaches around the bottom cross member (16) and around a peripheral edge of the outer jacket, wherein the screw (45) penetrates legs (29, 30) of the bracket.

Abstract: The device for detecting turbidity in an aqueous flushing solution is characterized by a base body, at least one light source, a detector device at which the at least one light source is aimed, a holding unit for a component, containing the flushing solution, between the at least one light source and the detector device, and a display device for the findings of turbidity detected.

Abstract: A discharge tap (10) for liquid containers, in particular for connecting to the outlet neck or the outlet opening of a transportation and storage container for liquids, having a tap housing (11) in which a valve body being pivotable around a valve axle by means of a handle (12) for opening and closing a flow cross section of an outlet tube (13) is arranged, said handle being provided with a handle stop and a housing dome of the tap housing being provided with a housing stop, said handle stop and said housing stop being able to be locked relatively to each other via a securing device (16) for securing the locking position, the securing device (16) comprising a stop bolt (17) being able to be displaceable between a bolting position and an unbolting position in a translatory manner in direction of the valve axle.

Abstract: A pallet-like understructure, in particular for transport and storage containers for liquids, which are equipped with an inner container made of plastic, with a closable filling neck and a draining neck for connecting a tapping armature, the understructure having an outer jacket made of a metal grid or sheet metal, and a bottom for supporting the inner container, corner feet and central feet arranged between the corner feet as well as a bottom cross member, at least the outer jacket and the bottom cross member being attached to at least two central feet, the respective central foot, the outer jacket and the bottom cross member being coupled in a form-fitting fashion with the aid of a screw, wherein the screw is engaged with the bottom cross member in a form-fitting fashion.

Abstract: A stirring staff arrangement (29) for being connected to a stirring machine that can be combined with a container (20) for receiving liquids, wherein the container, in an upper bottom wall (26), has a filling opening being closable with the help of a lid (28) for filling the container, wherein the stirring staff arrangement has a bar-shaped stirrer element carrier (30) embodied as a hollow shaft for receiving a stirring machine shaft, and stirrer elements (32) coupled to the stirrer element carrier so as to be pivotable, in such a manner that the stirrer elements have been pivoted, in a mounting configuration, with a free stirrer element end, against an axis of rotation of the stirrer element carrier, wherein a spring means is arranged between the stirrer elements and the stirrer element carrier, in such a manner that the stirrer elements, in an operating configuration, are charged with centrifugal force as a consequence of a rotation of the stirrer element carrier and take a pivoted position that depends on

Abstract: Thermal drawing processes can be used to make multifunctional, high-resolution neural probes for neural recording and stimulation. An exemplary neural probe may include one or more conductive fibers or microelectrodes coated with two or more layers of insulating material, at least one of which is partially etched to expose a tip at the neural probe's distal end. The conductive fibers conduct electrical signals (e.g., neural spikes or electrical stimulation) between the tip and the neural probe's proximal end. Optional optical and fluidic waveguides may guide light and fluid, respectively, between the tip and the proximal end. A neural probe may be flexible enough for long-term (chronic) implantation in neural tissue (e.g., the brain) without excessive tissue damage, even during movement of the brain in the skull. The probe may be made from biocompatible materials, such as insulating and conductive polymers, that have negligible (insignificant) interaction with the surrounding tissue.

Abstract: Thermal drawing processes can be used to make multifunctional, high-resolution neural probes for neural recording and stimulation. An exemplary neural probe may include one or more conductive fibers or microelectrodes coated with two or more layers of insulating material, at least one of which is partially etched to expose a tip at the neural probe's distal end. The conductive fibers conduct electrical signals (e.g., neural spikes or electrical stimulation) between the tip and the neural probe's proximal end. Optional optical and fluidic waveguides may guide light and fluid, respectively, between the tip and the proximal end. A neural probe may be flexible enough for long-term (chronic) implantation in neural tissue (e.g., the brain) without excessive tissue damage, even during movement of the brain in the skull. The probe may be made from biocompatible materials, such as insulating and conductive polymers, that have negligible (insignificant) interaction with the surrounding tissue.

Abstract: A method and system for content-based billing in IP-networks, carry out and transmit to a control gateway module the authentication and/or service authorization of an IP-node based on the IMSI of the SIM card of the node for HLR and/or VLR of a GSM network and guide the access of the IP node to the content of a network content provider through said control gateway module, control involved costs by means of the nodule on the base of the access target address, detect call detail records according to the IP-node services by a core engine module, detect at least the identity of the IP-node and/or the time and/or a provider of the required services by means of the call detail records during access to the control gateway module, transmit the data to the billing module and compute call detail records and/or clearing data based thereon and/or TAP files through the billing system of a service provider or a financial institution. The disclosure relates, in particular to the mobile IP nodes in heterogeneous networks.

Abstract: A method and system for content-based billing in IP-networks, carry out and transmit to a control gateway module the authentication and/or service authorization of an IP-node based on the IMSI of the SIM card of the node for HLR and/or VLR of a GSM network and guide the access of the IP node to the content of a network content provider through said control gateway module, control involved costs by means of the nodule on the base of the access target address, detect call detail records according to the IP-node services by a core engine module, detect at least the identity of the IP-node and/or the time and/or a provider of the required services by means of the call detail records during access to the control gateway module, transmit the data to the billing module and compute call detail records and/or clearing data based thereon and/or TAP files through the billing system of a service provider or a financial institution. The disclosure relates, in particular to the mobile IP nodes in heterogeneous networks.