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20110065157 | PHOTOBIOREACTOR FOR ALGAE GROWTH - The present invention provides a flow-through photobioreactor containing at least one thermoplastic multi-wall sheet having an upper layer and a lower layer having arranged there between at least two sidewalls, at least one inner wall and two or more end caps. Also provided is a process for the production of a biofuel with the inventive photobioreactor. The photobioreactor and process of the present invention have the following advantages: genetically engineered microbes that give higher yields cannot escape into the environment, water in the system does not evaporate, no weeding (presence of unwanted algae), UV light from the sun is filtered out by the reactor walls, temperature control is possible, CO | 03-17-2011 |
20120121920 | MULTI-LAYER PRODUCTS COMPRISING ACRYLATE CONTAINING COATINGS - The present invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer product comprising a) a substrate containing at least one thermoplastic substrate layer and b) at least one protective layer made of a coating composition comprising compounds with at least two functional groups, characterized in that the protective layer(s) are/is applied inline after the production of the substrate containing the substrate layer. | 05-17-2012 |
20120213982 | POLYCARBONATE PLATES WITH IMPROVED FLAME RESISTANCE - The invention relates to flame resistant polycarbonate plates characterised in that the flame-proof properties thereof are maintained even after long exposure to weathering. | 08-23-2012 |
20120244359 | POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED FLAME RESISTANCE FOR EXTRUSION APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to compositions containing flame retardant polycarbonate, which are suitable for producing flame-resistant milk-white coloured plates. | 09-27-2012 |
20140220273 | POLYMER COMPOSITION HAVING A FILLER CONTENT AND COEXTRUDED SHEET OBTAINABLE THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a polymer composition containing polycarbonate with a weight-average molecular weight Mw of from 24,000 to 33,000 and 5.0 wt. % to 20.0 wt. % (based on the total amount of the composition) of glass hollow spheres with an alkalinity of less than 1.0 meq/g. The present invention furthermore provides coextruded sheets in which the coextruded layer contains this polymer composition, and shaped articles produced therefrom, in particular containers and pieces of luggage, very particularly suitcases. Sheets which are obtainable with the polymer composition according to the invention have a high mechanical stability, a high scratch resistance, pleasant haptic properties and an excellent homogeneous external visual impression. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of these polymer compositions and a process for production of the sheets according to the invention. | 08-07-2014 |
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20080231865 | DETERMINATION OF SURFACE PROPERTIES - The invention relates to a method for the quantitative determination of surface properties, wherein a spatially resolved image of a surface to be analysed, which contains a large number of measured values, is recorded. In a first method step, the measured values are analysed in order to determine those surface areas which have a specific physical property. A result value of this physical property is then determined, wherein this result value is characteristic of the values of the physical property of all those surface areas of the image determined by analysing the image. According to the invention, in addition to the result value, a further value (B) characteristic of the surface is determined and this characteristic value is displayed together with the result value (I). | 09-25-2008 |
20110013176 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING PROPERTIES OF TEXTURED SURFACES - A method of determining properties of textured surfaces with the steps:
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20110013197 | DEVICE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF TEXTURED SURFACES - A method for the optical investigation of textured surfaces ( | 01-20-2011 |
20120026512 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS USING MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS - An apparatus ( | 02-02-2012 |
20130027545 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INVESTIGATING COATINGS WITH EFFECT PIGMENTS - Radiation is irradiated by an irradiation device at a pre-set angle of incidence with respect to the surface onto the surface to be investigated, and the radiation scattered and/or reflected by this surface arrives at a radiation detector device arranged at a pre-set detection angle with respect to the surface and having an image-recording unit which records black-and-white images, wherein this radiation detector device permits a spatially resolved detection of the radiation reaching it. The irradiation device directs radiation in a first wavelength range onto the surface and the image-recording unit records a first spatially resolved image of this radiation scattered and/or reflected from the surface and the irradiation device directs radiation in a second wavelength range onto the surface and the image-recording unit records a second spatially resolved image of this radiation scattered and/or reflected from the surface. | 01-31-2013 |
20130050684 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF TRANSPARENT MATERIALS - An apparatus for measuring optical properties of transparent materials with a first illumination device which illuminates the material to be investigated along a pre-set illumination path with a pre-set radiation, with a radiation recording space which records radiation passed on by the material to be investigated. The radiation recording space is arranged so that radiation emitted by the first illumination device first strikes the material and then at least for a time an inner wall of the radiation recording space. A radiation detector device is arranged to record radiation reflected and/or scattered essentially only from the inner wall. A second illumination device suitable for emitting modulated radiation also illuminates the inner wall. | 02-28-2013 |
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20080214892 | Video Endoscope - A video endoscope comprises an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis, and a handpiece at the proximal end of the shaft, a distal end of the shaft being provided with a lens and, in the proximal direction from the lens, with an electronic image pickup. The image pickup is connected, via an electrical connection extending along the shaft, to an electrical connector piece arranged on the handpiece. The image pickup and the connector piece can rotate relative to each other about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The electrical connection comprises at least one flexible, elongate circuit board, which is able to twist about its longitudinal direction and has at least one conductor track. | 09-04-2008 |
20080300456 | Video Endoscope - A video endoscope comprises a disposable working part. The working part comprises a shaft, at the distal end of which a lens and an image sensor are arranged. The working part furthermore comprises an electrical transmission system for transmitting the image information and at least one light guide for transmitting light from proximal to distal. An operating part is furthermore provided. A proximal end of the working part can be releasably connected to a distal end of the operating part via an interface. Furthermore, a sterile gathered-together hose is arranged on the working part, and the operating part can be enveloped by the hose. | 12-04-2008 |
20080300553 | Device For The Sterile Sheathing Of A Sterilization-Sensitive Operating Part - A device for the sterile sheathing of a sterilization-sensitive operating part, which can be connected to a medical instrument for surgical intervention, having a handling element, which comprises a bundled sterile hose at a distal end, whereby the handling element further comprises an opening, through which the sterilization-sensitive operating part can be inserted from proximal to distal into the sterile hose such that the sterilization-sensitive operating part can thereby be sheathed with the hose. It is suggested that a medical instrument is connected fixedly at its proximal end region to a distal end of the sterile hose, and that there is a transfer station, in which the sterilization-sensitive operating part is accommodated, whereby the handling element can be connected to the transfer station such that the medical instrument and the sterilization-sensitive operating part can be connected to one another and that this assembly can be withdrawn from the transfer station, whereby the bundled sterile hose can be pulled over the sterilization-sensitive operating part. | 12-04-2008 |
20090021618 | Image Pick-Up Module - An image pick-up module, in particular for an endoscope or a miniature camera, has an electronic image sensor, which has a plurality of contact fingers that are arranged in at least one row, and a rigid circuit board to which the contact fingers are electrically contact-connected, the image sensor and the circuit board being arranged approximately parallel to one another, and the contact fingers extending along at least one longitudinal side of the circuit board, which extends approximately transversely to the image sensor, and also a flexible multi-core cable which leads from the circuit board in the direction away from the image sensor and whose cores are likewise electrically contact-connected to the circuit board. The cores are contact-connected at contact-connection points on the circuit board which are closer to the image sensor than that side of the circuit board which is remote from the image sensor. | 01-22-2009 |
20090027491 | Image Pick-Up Module And Method For Assembling Such An Image Pick-Up Module - An image pick-up module comprises an electronic image sensor, single-piece circuit board electrically bonded to the image sensor, and at least one cable electrically bonded and leading away from the circuit board. The circuit board has at least three sections, first and second section extending in relation to the other and obliquely or crosswise to the image sensor, and third section arranged between first and second section. The image sensor is arranged on the circuit board opposite the third section. In a method for assembling the image pick-up module, the circuit board has the form of a planar board blank comprising at least three sections folded along flexible connecting sections whereby the at least one cable is bonded to the board, and the board folds whereby a third section is located between first and second section, and the image sensor is bonded to the circuit board opposite the third section. | 01-29-2009 |
20100022829 | Video Endoscope With Switchable Semiconductor Light Sources - A video endoscope has an endoscope part having a central image signal conductor, at least one optical waveguide, and a light supplying part which can be coupled to a proximal end of said endoscope part. The light supplying part has a central image signal conductor connection at a distal end thereof, and a light supply arranged coaxially around said central image signal conductor connection. The light supply has a plurality of light-emitting elements, each of said light-emitting elements can be supplied by means of a switchable semiconductor light source. Position sensors are arranged in an area of said light-emitting elements, and position indicators are arranged in an area of said optical waveguide. A position of said position indicators can be detected by said position sensors when said endoscope part and said light supplying part are coupled. Based on a detection of said position indicator, at least those light-emitting elements lying opposite to said optical waveguide are activated. | 01-28-2010 |
20110144435 | MEDICAL APPARATUS TO SUPPORT AN ENDOSCOPIC INVESTIGATION - A medical apparatus to support an endoscopic investigation that includes a housing with a base surface, a front surface and a rear surface, and a light source that is positioned in the housing to generate light to illuminate an object that is to be investigated with an endoscope. In addition the medical apparatus includes a coupling device to couple a proximal end of an endoscope on the medical apparatus and to transmit light from the medical apparatus to the endoscope. The medical apparatus includes a screen, which is positioned on the front surface of the housing to observe an image taken by means of the endoscope, where the front surface and rear surface are each inclined toward the rear at an angle between 5 and 15 degrees with respect to the base surface. | 06-16-2011 |
20110234782 | APPARATUS TO PROVIDE WHITE ILLUMINATING LIGHT - An apparatus to provide white illuminating light for medical or boroscopic applications includes a first light source with a light-emitting diode to emit light with a broad spectrum, a second light source to emit monochromatic light, and a coupling device to couple light of the first light source and light of the second light source into a common beam path in order to generate illuminating light with improved color rendering. | 09-29-2011 |
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20120016202 | Endoscopic Instrument - There is disclosed an endoscopic instrument comprising a shaft having a distal end at which at least one optical sensor is arranged and a proximal end configured for a connection to a supply unit, further comprising a data transmission element which is provided between the at least one optical sensor and the proximal end and which is configured to differentially transmit at least two signals. The data transmission element is embodied as a star quad cable. | 01-19-2012 |
20120104230 | Image Pick-Up Module And Method For Producing An Image Pick-Up Module - An image pick-up module and method for producing an image pick-up module. An image pick-up module, particularly for installation in an endoscope, the image pick-up module having an electronic image sensor, a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a cable. | 05-03-2012 |
20120248333 | Device For Fluorescence Diagnosis - A diagnosis device having an illumination system configured to produce white light along an illumination path, an observation system for observing the target region in a white-light and fluorescence mode, the observation system having an observation path having at least one first image sensor for receiving a white-light image and at least one second image sensor for receiving a fluorescence image, an observation spectral filter in the observation path are configured such that light in the spectral range of the fluorescence can be fed to the second image sensor while light in the spectral ranges outside of the fluorescence is blocked. An illumination spectral filter is arranged in the illumination path and having a characteristic of the observation spectral filter such that the target region is illuminated with the whole spectral range of the white light with the exception of the spectral range of the fluorescence to be observed. | 10-04-2012 |
20130012777 | Endoscopic Arrangement - Endoscopic arrangement comprising a first distal end, an imaging device arranged at the first distal end, a first proximal end for connection to a supply unit, a data transmission element embodied as a light guide and having a second distal end and a second proximal end, and comprising an electro-optical converter, wherein the electro-optical converter is configured to convert digital data generated by the imaging device into an optical signal, wherein the data transmission element at its second distal end is optically coupled to the electro-optical converter for coupling the optical signal into the data transmission element, wherein the imaging device comprises at least two data outputs each having a digital output signal, and wherein a first signal converter is provided between the imaging device and the electro-optical converter for combining the digital output signals into a digital combined output signal. | 01-10-2013 |
20140031626 | Endoscope - An endoscopic instrument includes a manipulating piece having a manipulating element, an instrument shaft having a section that is manipulable, wherein the shaft is coupled to the manipulating piece, a positioning element having a first rotational axis, a pulling element coupled to the positioning element and the section of the shaft, such that displacement of the positioning element actuates the section by transmitting a force via the pulling element, and an actuator coupled to the positioning element, such that actuation of the actuator displaces the positioning element by transmitting a force from the actuator to the positioning element. The manipulating element is coupled to the positioning element such that a force exerted onto the manipulating element transfers onto the positioning element and displaces the positioning element. The first rotational axis and a second rotational axis of the actuator are arranged at an angle less than 90° relative to one another. | 01-30-2014 |
20140121460 | Endoscopic Instrument - Endoscopic instrument with a control element, an instrument shaft, an adjustment element, a pull element and an actuator, and also with an intermediate element which is operatively connected to the control element and to the adjustment element, wherein the intermediate element has a first portion and a second portion, the first portion is connected to the second portion, the second portion has a greater bending resistance than the first portion, and the first portion has a measurement element for measuring a flexion of the first portion, wherein the adjustment element has a first abutment device, which defines a first movement range of the first portion relative to the adjustment element, and a second abutment device, which defines a second movement range of the second portion relative to the adjustment element, and the first movement range is smaller than the second movement range. | 05-01-2014 |
20140206939 | ENDOSCOPIC AND/OR MEDICAL DEVICE AND COOLING DEVICE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE OR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - An endoscopic and/or medical device having an endoscope and/or a medical instrument, wherein the endoscope and/or the medical instrument, respectively, has a head piece, wherein in the endoscope and/or in the medical instrument, respectively, at least one heat generating component is arranged, and wherein the head piece has a heat exchange area for discharging the heat generated by the at least one heat generating component to outside the endoscope and/or the medical instrument, respectively. The device has a cooling attachment connectable to the endoscope and/or the medical instrument, respectively, the cooling attachment being configured for absorbing heat from the heat exchange area of the head piece and for dissipating heat via a cooling fluid flowing through the cooling attachment. The invention also relates to a cooling device for an endoscope and/or a medical instrument. | 07-24-2014 |
20140221751 | Endoscopic Instrument - Endoscopic instrument with a control element, an instrument shaft, an adjustment element, a pull element, an actuator, an intermediate element which is operatively connected to the control element and to the adjustment element such that a force applied to the control element by the user can be transmitted to the adjustment element via the intermediate element in order to move the adjustment element, a detection device for detecting a torsion of the intermediate element, and an abutment device, which defines a free rotatory movement range of the control element relative to the adjustment element. | 08-07-2014 |
20140368647 | Observation Instrument With A Symmetrical Image Field Given Use Of Asymmetric Image Sensors - An observation instrument has a hollow shaft in whose distal end region there is arranged an optoelectronic imaging system which has on the image entrance side a distal deflection prism whose deflection faces lead an image into an optical lens system which images the image onto the image plane of an image sensor arranged proximally from the lens system, the image sensor having an active region which is situated asymmetrically relative to the outer contour of the image sensor. A first plane, which is defined by the main beam and a first orthogonal on the image plane of the image sensor, and a second plane, which is defined by the main beam and a second orthogonal on the deflection faces of the distal deflection prism, being rotated relative to one another about the main beam in such a way that it is possible to produce a sight cone which is symmetrical relative to a midplane of the hollow shaft and whose image area is situated fully in the active region of the image sensor. | 12-18-2014 |
20150085093 | Endoscope Or Exoscope - An endoscope or exoscope having a shaft and at least one objective and at least one electronic image recorder for recording an image of an object field, wherein the objective and image recorder are arranged in a distal end region of the endoscope or exoscope, and includes at least one cable, routed within the endoscope or exoscope, for supply of and/or image transmission from the electronic image recorder, wherein the electronic image recorder includes an optical unit, which is rotatable about a first axis of rotation identical or approximately parallel to a direction of view of the scope, and on which the cable is connected and can be wound on a circumferential surface of the optical unit, and wherein the distal end region includes a cavity, in which storage for holding a section of the cable is held. | 03-26-2015 |