Abstract: An analysis device and a method for testing a biological sample uses a cartridge that is received in the analysis device and valves of the cartridge being opened automatically.

Abstract: An inhaler with a respiration indicator, whereby the inhaler has a chamber wall forming a chamber and a dispensing device for fluidic connection of the chamber to a bodily opening, preferably a nostril, whereby the respiration indicator has a wall section of the chamber wall or is formed in this way, whereby the wall section is designed to indicate a respiratory activity by deformation and/or movement.

Abstract: A connecting system for providing a fluidic connection, preferably between containers, wherein the connecting system has at least two connecting arrangements configured to provide the fluidic connection, namely a first connecting arrangement and a second connecting arrangement, each of which is fluidically sealed in an initial state, wherein the first connecting arrangement has, in particular, a film-shaped, brittle and/or unstable opening region, is deformable outside the opening region and is configured such that deformation causes the first connecting arrangement to open in the opening region.

Abstract: A primary measurement, such as a protein assay or nucleic-acid assay, is conducted in a cartridge, wherein an additional measurement is conducted in an analysis device receiving the cartridge so that better testing of a sample is possible.

Abstract: A container system having at least two containers, preferably bottles, each of which has a removal opening, preferably closed off by a septum in each case, wherein the containers have, on a side remote from the respective removal opening, particularly on the bottom of the respective bottle, a connecting arrangements for providing a fluidic connection between the containers, and/or having at least one container which forms a removal opening. The container has, on a side remote from the removal opening, a removable, cap-shaped cover which forms a holding device, for a region of the container forming the removal opening, so that the cover can be used as a support foot for the container when it is held by the holding device in the region forming the removal opening.

Abstract: A method for producing a plurality of measurement regions on a chip, and a chip having a plurality of measurement regions which is obtainable by the method.

Abstract: An analysis system and a method for testing a biological sample according to which, before the start of testing, the amount of energy remaining in an energy storage of the analysis device is compared with an energy requirement for the test, and the test is only started if the amount of energy meets the energy requirement, and/or a temperature-control apparatus designed for temperature-controlling the cartridge is controlled depending on an interior space temperature of the analysis device.

Abstract: A cartridge, an analysis system and a method for analyzing, in particular, a biological sample, wherein a first group having one or more valves and a second group having one or more valves can be or are actuated from different sides of the cartridge.

Abstract: An analysis system for testing a biological sample wherein a sensor cover can be or is pneumatically lowered onto a sensor apparatus in order to detect an analyte of the sample.

Abstract: An analysis system for testing a biological sample wherein a plurality of assays selected from at least two assays from a group formed of a protein assay for detecting a target protein, a nucleic-acid assay for detecting a target nucleic-acid sequence and/or an aptamer assay for detecting another target analyte. The testing is carried out sequentially in a common sensor array by means of a sensor apparatus.

Abstract: An analysis system for testing a biological sample wherein a sensor cover can be or is pneumatically lowered onto a sensor apparatus in order to detect an analyte of the sample. A sensor array having a plurality of sensor fields are fluidically separated from one another by lowering the sensor cover. The sensor apparatus has a housing that is sealingly mounted on the sensor cover in an edge region, the housing surrounding a chip or support of the sensor apparatus at least partially. The sensor cover has a raised portion in a center on a side remote or opposite from the sensor apparatus or is centrally reinforced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a piglet against diseases associated with a novel pestivirus. The vaccine commonly includes a pestivirus antigen and, optionally an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with pestivirus, including but not limited to congenital tremors and methods of producing the pestivirus vaccine are also provided.

Abstract: An analyzer for testing a biological sample, wherein the analyzer has a guide apparatus for guiding a clamping unit and/or a connection unit, wherein the guide apparatus is adapted to compensate misalignments. The analyzer has a rack for the clamping unit and/or connection unit, and wherein the rack is supported by a flexible cushion within a housing of the analyzer.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump and an analyzer for testing a biological sample, wherein the pump includes a pump head that is constructed as a screwless assembly, wherein the pump includes a bayonet and/or a beam coupling, and/or wherein rollers of the pump are configured to be pivoted about corresponding pivot axes that intersect with the roller axes.

Abstract: An analyzer for testing a biological sample is proposed, wherein the analyzer comprises a pressurized gas supply having an intermediate gas storage that is fluidically arranged between an intermediate valve and an actuation valve. A method for testing a biological sample is proposed, wherein the power supply of an intermediate valve is cut off when the valve starts to change its position and/or wherein the pressure of an intermediate gas storage located downstream of an intermediate valve is controlled. Further, a method for inspecting an analyzer, in particular its pressurized gas supply, is proposed, wherein the pressure drop in a main gas storage is measured and compared to a reference pressure drop in order to inspect the analyzer.

Abstract: A fluid sensor for detecting a content change, in particular a liquid front, in a sensor portion of a fluid system, wherein the fluid sensor includes at least one sensor electrode, the sensor electrode having an electrode potential and a capacitive behavior, the sensor electrode thus being capable to store electrical energy in an electrical field formed by the sensor electrode when being charged, causing the electrode potential to change accordingly, a capacitance value of the sensor electrode varies when the content changes, the fluid sensor includes evaluation electronics, the evaluation electronics including a unidirectional electrical device (UED), and an AC source, the AC source is coupled via the UED to the sensor electrode to charge the sensor electrode, and the evaluation electronics include a discharge path coupled to the sensor electrode for discharging the sensor electrode.

Abstract: A method and an analysis system for testing a biological sample, nucleic-acid products being hybridized to capture molecules of a sensor apparatus at different temperatures.

Abstract: A container for holding, dispensing and/or storing a preferably liquid medicament preparation is proposed, which comprises an inner space for the medicament preparation and an at least partially multi-layered wall structure defining the inner space, the wall structure comprising a first layer with a first through-opening of less than 40 ?m. Alternatively or additionally, the wall structure comprises a second and third layer, a second through-opening being provided in the second layer and the third layer covering or closing off the wall structure.

Abstract: A cartridge, an analysis system, and a method for testing a sample, such as, environmental, food or biological sample, wherein the cartridge has two memory elements that are different and/or can be read out by different methods and which correspond to the cartridge or to the batch thereof.

Abstract: An analysis system and a method for testing a biological sample wherein a plurality of assays selected from at least two assays from a group consisting of a protein assay for detecting a target protein, a nucleic-acid assay for detecting a target nucleic-acid sequence and/or an aptamer assay for detecting another target analyte, The testing is carried out sequentially in a common sensor array by means of a sensor apparatus.