Blended light lamp

The invention relates to a blended light lamp ( 1 ) having an incandescent lamp ( 2 ) and a gas discharge lamp ( 3 ), a rectifier ( 4 ), an energy storage means ( 5 ) and an ignition device ( 6 ). The high-pressure discharge has an operating voltage of 180 V, which can be achieved by filling a discharge vessel of the gas discharge lamp ( 3 ) with, in particular, an amount of mercury of 153 micromole/cm 3 . In this way a high total luminous flux can be obtained in the operating state.

Lighting Apparatus for Biological and Medical Purposes

The lighting apparatus according to the invention comprises one or several light sources and a light guide including a light outcoupling structure. The lighting apparatus emits light between 280 and 800 nanometers. It is an object of the invention to provide an improved apparatus for scientific and therapeutic purposes with a light source of planar structure, which can be optimally adapted to an exposed area. This is achieved by light sources or parts of them being easily replaceable. The light sources may be fluorescent lamps based on an Hg, Ne, Xe or Xe/Ne discharge or they may also be LEDs.

High-pressure metal halide discharge lamp

A high-pressure metal halide discharge lamp which comprises, as filling, only zinc, a halogen and a noble gas. In order to improve the color rendering index, a calcium halide may be added to the lamp filling. The coupling-in of energy preferably takes place without electrodes in the radio-frequency range or in the microwave range, but may also be carried out by means of metal electrodes.

Control of leachable mercury in mercury vapor discharge lamps

The invention relates to a high-pressure gas discharge lamp, particularly a motorcar lamp, comprising a bulb including at least two neck portions and a vacuum-tight discharge vessel of quartz glass, at least two electrodes projecting into the discharge vessel, and a filling in the discharge vessel which, in the operating state, is in a discharge state. Such lamps are used, in particular, in headlights of motorcars. In order to ensure that the arc of the high-pressure gas discharge lamp generates a higher luminescence in a small area, and the lamp can be used as a light source in motorcar headlights, the discharge vessel of the high-pressure gas discharge lamp in accordance with the invention encloses a discharge space having a width B below 4 mm and a length C below 8 mm, and the filling comprises NaI, ScI3, Xe, ZnI3 and is free of Hg. Surprisingly it has been found that the use ZnI2 in the filling causes the arc to generate a higher luminescence in the area of the arc axis per dimension ...

High-pressure gas discharge lamp

The invention relates to a high-pressure gas discharge lamp, particularly a motorcar lamp, comprising a bulb including at least two neck portions and a vacuum-tight discharge vessel of quartz glass, at least two electrodes projecting into the discharge vessel, and a filling in the discharge vessel which, in the operating state, is in a discharge state. Such lamps are used, in particular, in headlights of motorcars. In order to ensure that the arc of the high-pressure gas discharge lamp generates a higher luminescence in a small area, and the lamp can be used as a light source in motorcar headlights, the discharge vessel of the high-pressure gas discharge lamp in accordance with the invention encloses a discharge space having a width B below 4 mm and a length C below 8 mm, and the filling comprises NaJ, ScJ3, Xe, ZnJ2, and is free of Hg. Surprisingly it has been found that the use of ZnJ2in the filling causes the arc to generate a higher luminescence in the area of the arc axis per dimension ...

Uv Lamp for Treatment of the Skin

UV lamp for treatment of the skin, which lamp has a radiation capacity substantially entirely in the UV spectrum and in the red-light spectrum, wherein the radiation capacity of the lamp in the red light spectrum between 600 nm and 700 nm is at least 3% of the radiation capacity in the UV spectrum. In a first embodiment the lamp is a UV fluorescent lamp, having a first UV emitting phosphor and a second red light emitting phosphor, wherein the red light emitting phosphor is CeGdMgB5O10:Tb,Mn. In a second embodiment the lamp is a UV HID lamp, wherein the bulb of the lamp contains LiI and/or CaI2 as a red light radiation salt.

Mercury free high-pressure metal halide discharge lamp

A high-pressure metal halide discharge lamp which comprises, as filling, only zinc, a halogen and a noble gas. In order to improve the color rendering index, a calcium halide may be added to the lamp filling. The coupling-in of energy preferably takes place without electrodes in the radio-frequency range or in the microwave range, but may also be carried out by means of metal electrodes.

Blended light lamp

The invention relates to a blended light lamp ( 1 ) having an incandescent lamp ( 2 ) and a gas discharge lamp ( 3 ), a rectifier ( 4 ), an energy storage means ( 5 ) and an ignition device ( 6 ). The high-pressure discharge has an operating voltage of 180 V, which can be achieved by filling a discharge vessel of the gas discharge lamp ( 3 ) with, in particular, an amount of mercury of 153 micromole/cm³. In this way a high total luminous flux can be obtained in the operating state.

COMPOSING AND EXECUTING SERVICE PROCESSES

A computer-implemented method for automatically and dynamically composing and executing workflow-based service processes may include receiving a request, the request including a user-selected service type, guided by one or more rules for questionnaire creation, dynamically generating a sequence of one or more electronic inquiries in accordance with the user-selected service type, receiving information based on the sequence of the one or more electronic inquiries, based on the information received, creating a goal for the request by constructing logical state representations of a current state constituting a pre-condition of the goal and of a target state constituting a post-condition of the goal and generating a service process by determining a sequence of services which together fulfill the goal, where the services are selected from a plurality of services such that pre-conditions and post-conditions associated with the selected services together match the pre-condition and the post-condition ...

TREATMENT APPARATUS AND USE THEREOF FOR TREATING PSORIASIS

A treatment apparatus ( 10 ) is used for treatment of parts of a skin ( 5 ). The apparatus comprises a radiation source ( 1 ) emitting radiation, and a radiator ( 2 ) for guiding the emitted radiation to the parts of the skin ( 5 ). The parts of the skin ( 5 ) comprise skin cells affected by psoriasis. The radiation source ( 1 ) emits radiation in a first wavelength range of 400-460 nm, in a second wavelength range of 600-700 nm, or in a first wavelength range of 400-460 nm and a second wavelength range of 600-700 nm.

High-pressure gas discharge lamp

A high-pressure gas discharge (HID, high intensity discharge) lamp is described, having a discharge vessel (1) that contains a metal that is applied at least to parts of those regions of the feedthroughs and/or walls of the discharge vessel (1) at which condensation of ingredients of the gas filling may occur as a result of a temperature sink that occurs when the lamp is in a state of operation. In this way, it is possible to at least largely prevent not only chemical interactions between ingredients of the gas filling (particularly the metal halides) and the relevant regions of the feedthroughs or walls at which, due to the lower temperature of these regions, the ingredients condense, but also losses of ingredients of this kind from the gas filling. This in turn means that there is no risk of any damage to the lamp or of any degradation of its lumen maintenance.

Mercury free metal halide lamp

A Hg-free metal halide lamp comprising a substantially cylindrical discharge vessel with a ceramic wall having an internal diameter Di, an internal length Li and a wall thickness Wt, and filled with an ionizable filling, wherein two electrodes are present having a mutual distance EA for maintaining a discharge in the discharge vessel, wherein the filling comprises an inert gas and a salt, wherein the internal length Li is smaller than 8 mm, wherein the electrode distance EA and the internal diameter Di comply with the relation EA/Di>;2, wherein the inert gas pressure PXe at room temperature is at least 5 bar, and wherein the wall thickness Wt and the internal diameter Di comply with the relation Wt/Di>0.15.

Semantic extensions of business process modeling tools

A method and a system directed to semantically annotating business process modeling components of a business process model are described. For example, a definition of a business process modeling component and an association of a domain element with the business process modeling component are received. Then, the definition of the business process modeling component is semantically annotated using the domain element.

Composing and executing service processes

A computer-implemented method for automatically and dynamically composing and executing workflow-based service processes may include receiving a request, the request including a user-selected service type, guided by one or more rules for questionnaire creation, dynamically generating a sequence of one or more electronic inquiries in accordance with the user-selected service type, receiving information based on the sequence of the one or more electronic inquiries, based on the information received, creating a goal for the request by constructing logical state representations of a current state constituting a pre-condition of the goal and of a target state constituting a post-condition of the goal and generating a service process by determining a sequence of services which together fulfill the goal, where the services are selected from a plurality of services such that pre-conditions and post-conditions associated with the selected services together match the pre-condition and the post-condition ...

Mercury free metal halide lamp

A Hg-free metal halide lamp comprising a substantially cylindrical discharge vessel with a ceramic wall having an internal diameter Di, an internal length Li and a wall thickness Wt, and filled with an ionizable filling, wherein two electrodes are present having a mutual distance EA for maintaining a discharge in the discharge vessel, wherein the filling comprises an inert gas and a salt, wherein the internal length Li is smaller than 8 mm, wherein the electrode distance EA and the internal diameter Di comply with the relation EA/Di>;2, wherein the inert gas pressure PXe at room temperature is at least 5 bar, and wherein the wall thickness Wt and the internal diameter Di comply with the relation Wt/Di>0.15.

SEMANTIC EXTENSIONS OF BUSINESS PROCESS MODELING TOOLS

A method and a system directed to semantically annotating business process modeling components of a business process model are described. For example, a definition of a business process modeling component and an association of a domain element with the business process modeling component are received. Then, the definition of the business process modeling component is semantically annotated using the domain element.

TREATMENT APPARATUS AND USE THEREOF FOR TREATING PSORIASIS

A treatment apparatus () is used for treatment of parts of a skin (). The apparatus comprises a radiation source () emitting radiation, and a radiator () for guiding the emitted radiation to the parts of the skin (). The parts of the skin () comprise skin cells affected by psoriasis. The radiation source () emits radiation in a first wavelength range of 400-460 nm, in a second wavelength range of 600-700 nm, or in a first wavelength range of 400-460 nm and a second wavelength range of 600-700 nm. 1. Use of a treatment apparatus comprising a radiation source emitting radiation and a radiator for guiding the emitted radiation for the treatment of psoriasis , comprising irradiating parts of a skin having skin cells affected by psoriasis wherein the radiation comprises radiation in a first wavelength range of 400-460 nm , in a second wavelength range of 600-700 nm , or in a first wavelength range of 400-460 nm and a second wavelength range of 600-700 nm.2. Use according to claim 1 , in combination with a Psoralen UVA therapy.3. Use according to claim 1 , in combination with a peroxide treatment.4. Use according to claim 2 , wherein the skin is irradiated during a first period of time claim 2 , at predetermined intervals.5. Use according to claim 2 , wherein the radiation source emits radiation with a wavelength of 420 nm.6. Use according to claim 2 , wherein the radiator provides an energy in the first wavelength range to the affected parts of the skin of up to 200 mW/cm.7. Use according to claim 2 , wherein the radiator provides an energy in the second wavelength range to the affected parts of the skin of up to 300 mW/cm.8. Use according to claim 2 , wherein the radiation source is a LED based device.9. Use according to claim 2 , wherein the treatment apparatus further comprises an armature in which the radiation source and radiator are accommodated claim 2 , and a mounting rack in which the armature is adjustably held.10. Use according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

MERCURY-FREE METAL HALOGENID LAMP

Lighting apparatus for biological and medical purposes

The lighting apparatus according to the invention comprises one or several light sources and a light guide including a light outcoupling structure. The lighting apparatus emits light between 280 and 800 nanometers. It is an object of the invention to provide an improved apparatus for scientific and therapeutic purposes with a ligth source of planar structure, which can be optimally adapted to an exposed area. This is achieved by light sources or parts of them being easily replaceable. The light sources may be fluorescent lamps based on an Hg, Ne, Xe or Xe/Ne discharge or they may also be LEDs.

Method, system and computer program product for composing and executing service processes

The present description refers in particular to a computer-implemented method, a computer program product, and a computer system for automatically and dynamically composing and executing workflow-based service processes The computer-implemented method for automatically and dynamically composing and executing workflow-based service processes may comprise: receiving a request from a user, the request comprising a user-selected service type; guided by one or more rules for questionnaire creation, dynamically generating a sequence of one or more electronic inquiries in accordance with the user-selected service type; receiving information based on the sequence of the one or more electronic inquiries; based on the information received, creating a goal for the request by constructing logical state representations of a current state constituting a pre-condition of the goal and of a target state constituting a post-condition of the goal; and generating a service process by determining a sequence of services which together can fulfill the goal, wherein the services are selected from a plurality of services such that pre-conditions and post-conditions associated with the selected services together can match the pre-condition and the post-condition of the goal.

Body illumination system using blue light

The invention relates to a body illumination system comprising one or more light sources, said light sources being configured for emitting light in a wavelength range of 410-470 nm. The system is configured for exposing to said emitted light a surface area of 0.5-2.0 m 2 of said body such that the power density of said emitted light on said surface area of said body is in the range of 20-120 mW/cm 2 , more preferably 30-100 mW/cm 2 . Alternatively, the system is configured for exposing to said emitted light a surface area of 10- 60 cm 2 of said body such that the power density of said emitted light on said surface area of said body is in the range of 10-30 mW/cm 2 . The body illumination system is for use in treating physical dysfunction, such as hypertension and erectile dysfunction.

Mercury free metal halide lamp

The invention relates to a metal halide lamp provided with a discharge vessel with a ceramic wall which encloses a discharge space in which besides a rare gas also an ionizable filling comprising at least NaJ is present, two electrodes having tips with a mutual distance EA being arranged in said discharge space which discharge vessel has an internal diameter Di over at least the electrode distance EA. The discharge space is according to the invention Hg-free and the ionizable filling further comprises Zn and the electrode distance EA and the internal diameter Di comply with the relation 1≤EA/Di≤4.

MERCURY-FREE METAL HALOGENIDE LAMP

Device for the topical delivery of nitric oxide to a skin surface

The invention relates to a device (1) for the topical delivery of nitric oxide to a skin surface, the device comprising a piezoelectric transformer (13) as a means for generating the nitric oxide. The device according to the invention is suitable for use by a patientin a home environment.

Body illumination system using blue light

The invention relates to a body illumination system comprising one or more light sources, said light sources being configured for emitting light in a wavelength range of 410-470 nm. The system is configured for exposing to said emitted light a surface area of 0.5-2.0 m2 of said body such that the power density of said emitted light on said surface area of said body is in the range of 20-120 mW/cm2, more preferably 30-100 mW/cm2. Alternatively, the system is configured for exposing to said emitted light a surface area of 10-60 cm′ of said body such that the power density of said emitted light on said surface area of said body is in the range of 10-30 mW/cm2. The body illumination system is for use in treating physical dysfunction, such as hypertension and erectile dysfunction.

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Water plasma activation

A device for generating plasma-activated water (PAW) and which includes means for conditioning an atmosphere inside a water receiving space to increase a concentration of one or more gasses such as oxygen and/or nitrogen to increase concentration of reactive species of the one or more gasses in the PAW generated by the device.

High-pressure gas discharge lamp

Water plasma activation of demineralized water

A Plasma Activated Water (PAW) generating device (20) comprising: a water demineralization means (24) for demineralizing water; and a water plasma-activation means (26), wherein the water plasma-activation means (26) is arranged for plasma-activating water demineralized by the water demineralization means (24).

Water plasma activation

A device for generating plasma-activated water (PAW) and which includes means for conditioning an atmosphere inside a water receiving space to increase a concentration of one or more gasses such as oxygen and/or nitrogen to increase concentration of reactive species of the one or more gasses in the PAW generated by the device.

Oral analysis device

A device and method for providing a classification of tooth surface materials using measured reflectance values for light within a particular optical band. In particular, at least two optical reflectance measurements may obtained within an optical wavelength band of 550 nm to 650 nm, and wherein a characteristic value proportional to a difference or ratio of those measurements is computed. This provides an indication, direct or indirect, of a sign of a slope of a reflectance spectrum within that band, and this has been identified through experiment as a reliable differentiator of healthy vs unhealthy enamel (presence of caries vs absence of caries).

Hochdruck metallhalogenid entladungslampe

Oral analysis device

A device and method for providing a classification of tooth surface materials using measured reflectance values for light within a particular optical band. In particular, at least two optical reflectance measurements may obtained within an optical wavelength band of 550 nm to 650 nm, and wherein a characteristic value proportional to a difference or ratio of those measurements is computed. This provides an indication, direct or indirect, of a sign of a slope of a reflectance spectrum within that band, and this has been identified through experiment as a reliable differentiator of healthy vs unhealthy enamel (presence of caries vs absence of caries).

Water plasma activation of demineralized water

A Plasma Activated Water (PAW) generating device (20) which includes an integrated water demineralizer (24), configured for plasma-activating water demineralized by the integrated water demineralizer (24). wherein the water plasma-activation means (26) is arranged for plasma-activating water demineralized by the water demineralization means (24).

A dental device for providing oral cleaning

The invention provides a dental device for providing oral cleaning. The dental device comprises a mouthpiece for receiving a subject's teeth. The mouthpiece comprises a brushing portion, for receiving a first set of the subject's teeth, the brushing portion comprising a plurality of brushing elements for providing oral cleaning. Additionally, the mouthpiece comprises a light treatment portion, for receiving a second set of the subject's teeth, the light treatment portion comprising a light emitter for providing light treatment. The brushing portion and the light treatment portion are arranged such that, in use, the brushing elements are arranged outside of an optical path between the light emitter and the second set of the subject's teeth.

Mercury free metal halide lamp

A Hg-free metal halide lamp comprising a substantially cylindrical discharge vessel with a ceramic wall having an internal diameter Di, an internal length Li and a wall thickness Wt, and filled with an ionizable filling, wherein two electrodes are present having a mutual distance EA for maintaining a discharge in the discharge vessel, wherein the filling comprises an inert gas and a salt, wherein the internal length Li is smaller than 8 mm, wherein the electrode distance EA and the internal diameter Di comply with the relation EA/Di>;2, wherein the inert gas pressure PXe at room temperature is at least 5 bar, and wherein the wall thickness Wt and the internal diameter Di comply with the relation Wt/Di>0.15.

A dental device for providing oral cleaning

The invention provides a dental device for providing oral cleaning. The dental device comprises a mouthpiece for receiving a subject's teeth. The mouthpiece comprises a brushing portion, for receiving a first set of the subject's teeth, the brushing portion comprising a plurality of brushing elements for providing oral cleaning. Additionally, the mouthpiece comprises a light treatment portion, for receiving a second set of the subject's teeth, the light treatment portion comprising a light emitter for providing light treatment. The brushing portion and the light treatment portion are arranged such that, in use, the brushing elements are arranged outside of an optical path between the light emitter and the second set of the subject's teeth.