Abstract: The present invention concerns a shaped tray (10), comprising a plurality of housings (11, 12, 13), the tray (10) and each of said housings (11, 12, 13) being suitable for receiving a bag (20) for medical use, at least one tube (21) and at least one accessory (22), said bag (20) for medical use, said at least one tube (21) and said at least one accessory (22) being linked together, in which said tray (10) is suitable for being enclosed in a package (30) in order to carry out autoclaving, and it comprises cutouts at the bottom of same allowing possible condensates to flow out by force of gravity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of at least one flexible plastic container, according to which method each container (10) comprises two separate walls (12, 13) facing one another joined at their circumference by a sealed peripheral edge (14), said separate walls defining a storage space of the container (10).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a connector for a container for medical use intended to administer fluid, the connector including a main body defining an inner channel for fluid to pass through and at least one continuous or discontinuous bead, projecting inside the channel. The method includes: a) producing a tubular conduit with no bead projecting inside the channel, b) inserting at least partially into the tubular conduit a mandrel having, on its outer surface, at least one continuous or discontinuous annular recess, whose dimensions and shape correspond to those of a continuous or discontinuous bead to be formed in the inner channel, c) partially heating the tubular conduit, the part including at least the conduit portion placed at the at least one recess when the mandrel has been positioned in the tubular conduit, such that the material of the tubular conduit fills the at least one recess.

Abstract: A fluid transfer system includes a Luer female connector having a main body containing an internal channel for passage of fluids and a collar surrounding at least a part of the end of the main body, and a Luer male connector having a main body with a longitudinal internal opening. The main body of the female connector contains a first threading on at least a part of the external surface of that portion that is surrounded by the collar, located at least in part facing an internal surface of the collar; one of the ends of the main body of the Luer male connector contains a second threading on at least a part of its internal surface delineating the longitudinal internal opening, which engages into and fits in the first threading to ensure joining between the Luer male and female connectors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a connector for a container for medical use intended to administer fluid, the connector including a main body defining an inner channel for fluid to pass through and at least one continuous or discontinuous bead, projecting inside the channel. The method includes: a) producing a tubular conduit with no bead projecting inside the channel, b) inserting at least partially into the tubular conduit a mandrel having, on its outer surface, at least one continuous or discontinuous annular recess, whose dimensions and shape correspond to those of a continuous or discontinuous bead to be formed in the inner channel, c) partially heating the tubular conduit, the part including at least the conduit portion placed at the at least one recess when the mandrel has been positioned in the tubular conduit, such that the material of the tubular conduit fills the at least one recess.

Abstract: A fluid transfer system includes a Luer female connector having a main body containing an internal channel for passage of fluids and a collar surrounding at least a part of the end of the main body, and a Luer male connector having a main body with a longitudinal internal opening. The main body of the female connector contains a first threading on at least a part of the external surface of that portion that is surrounded by the collar, located at least in part facing an internal surface of the collar; one of the ends of the main body of the Luer male connector contains a second threading on at least a part of its internal surface delineating the longitudinal internal opening, which engages into and fits in the first threading to ensure joining between the Luer male and female connectors.

Abstract: Improved vertical axis wind turbine includes a rotor (1) arranged to rotate relative to a vertical axis integrated by a central body bearing a plurality of blades (3) connected to the central body through radial arms (2). The rotor (1) is operatively connected to move an electric generator (11). The central body of the rotor (1) is attached on its bottom end, in an operating situation, to a plate (4) that is releasably fastened to a crown (5) with inner gearing of a step-up assembly (10) of planetary gears, with an output torque transmission member that is coupled to a shaft or rotating member of the electric generator (11).

Abstract: Vibrating apparatus (50) for compacting concrete that includes a vibrating head (1) with an electric motor (11) operating a vibration generating device (10), a current conductor wiring (12a, 12b, 12c) with a plug (13) for connecting said electric motor (11) to a electric supply network (27), a frequency converter (30) for converting the frequency of the current supplied by the electric supply network to another different frequency, and a control unit (2) having a switch (14), a plurality of sensors (28) for detecting different operating parameters of the vibrating apparatus, a programmable electronic circuit (15) for monitoring said parameters from signals supplied by the sensors, a memory (16) for storing representative data of the parameters and a communications management device (17) whereby a user accesses the data stored in the memory (16).

Abstract: A system for transferring medical fluid includes a male Luer connector and a female Luer connector, the male Luer connector including a collar surrounding at least part of a male conical portion whose outer surface is supported against the female conical connection surface of the female Luer connector during the assembly of the connectors. The maximum inside diameter at the entrance to the collar of the male Luer connector is strictly less than the smallest outside diameter of a standard female Luer connector or one according to ISO 594-2. The female Luer connector includes a collar surrounding at least part of the female conical connection, this collar having an inside diameter greater than or equal to the outside diameter of the collar of the male Luer connector, to engage and at least partially cover the collar of this male Luer connector during the assembly of the connectors.

Abstract: Vibrating apparatus (50) for compacting concrete that includes a vibrating head (1) with an electric motor (11) operating a vibration generating device (10), a current conductor wiring (12a, 12b, 12c) with a plug (13) for connecting said electric motor (11) to a electric supply network (27), a frequency converter (30) for converting the frequency of the current supplied by the electric supply network to another different frequency, and a control unit (2) having a switch (14), a plurality of sensors (28) for detecting different operating parameters of the vibrating apparatus, a programmable electronic circuit (15) for monitoring said parameters from signals supplied by the sensors, a memory (16) for storing representative data of the parameters and a communications management device (17) whereby a user accesses the data stored in the memory (16).

Abstract: Wind generator with protection for flying animals that includes a rotor (1) arranged for rotating about a shaft (4) and provided with a central body (2) and a plurality of blades (3) connected to the central body (2). The rotor (1) is operatively connected for moving an electric generator. At least one of the blades (3) of the rotor (1) has at least one light-emitting element (6) covered by a translucent or transparent luminous cover (5) extending along at least one portion of the length of the blade (3), the luminous cover (5) being made of a light transmitting material capable of transmitting the light emitted by said light-emitting element (6) along the entire length of the luminous cover (5) for the purpose of creating a luminous effect capable of frightening flying animals, such as birds and bats.

Abstract: A luer connector, a medical connector for a receptacle having a pierceable stopper and a transfer set including such a luer connector. This luer connector comprises an internal conduit (11) for a fluid to pass, elements (8) of connection to a second luer connector (16) having a perforator (21), these connection elements (8) being placed at one of its ends. This end also includes a continuous rim (24) forming a projection in the conduit (11) so as to provide a seal thereon when the perforator (21) is introduced into the conduit with a view to coupling these connectors (7, 16). A breakable membrane (10) is also placed in the conduit (1i) so as to be separated when the second luer connector (16) is coupled to this luer connector.

Abstract: A method and a set for transferring fluid between a first container a second container. The first container is connected to an end of a first transfer body, a first sealing member preventing the fluid communication between these two elements. The second container is closed by a second sealing member. The second container is assembled with a fastening member provided at an end of a second transfer body which is in an inactivated position of the transfer set wherein at least a part of this body is partially inserted within the other end of the first transfer body. Each transfer body has one central passage coaxial to accommodate at least one end of a mobile piercing member. The part of the second transfer body moves along an axis from the inactivated position to an activated position of the transfer set wherein the fluid communication between these two containers is established.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rotational movement transmission device comprising a flexible shaft and a casing inside which the shaft is housed, said casing being formed from a hollow body of plastic material whose internal diameter is arranged to allow the rotation of said shaft inside said casing, the wall of the body having a variable thickness so that at least part of the casing has an internal surface comprising corrugations extending longitudinally. The invention also concerns an adjustment system for a motor vehicle seat comprising such a transmission device.

Abstract: A device for the transmission of a rotation motion (1) comprising a flexible shaft and a sheath (3), said sheath (3) comprising a core (4), the core (4) comprising at least one shoulder-forming area (6), said area (6) comprising at least three portions, two external portions (7, 8) and a central portion (9), said portions having axes substantially parallel to that of the core (4) and having diameters substantially equal to that of the core (4), the external portions (7, 8) being substantially coaxial and having their axes shifted with respect to the axis of the central portion (9) and of the core (4), said device comprises an inner tube (2) positioned inside the core (4) the tube (2) being deformed in a similar way as the core (4) in the shoulder-forming area (6).

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for transmitting a rotational movement comprising a flexible shaft and a sheath inside which the flexible shaft is housed, said sheath being arranged in order to allow the rotation of said shaft inside said sheath. The outer surface of the flexible shaft is machined so as to have a substantially smooth surface finish. The invention also concerns an adjustment system for a motor vehicle seat comprising such a device.

Abstract: A re-forming device in particular for mixing substances in the medical field, includes a hollow needle pointed at its two tips and fixed on a support defining two coaxial sleeves enclosing each end of the needle and designed to receive, one, the plug opening of a vial, the other, the hub of an injection tube of a flexible bag, so as to communicate, by perforating the plug and hub, the vial and the flexible bag via the needle. The sleeve, on the side of the flexible bag, is dimensioned and designed to be engaged on the hub in a first stable position wherein the device is secured to the bag without the needle being in contact with the hub and the sleeve is mounted sliding on the hub so as to pass, through simple depression of the device on the hub, from the first position into a second position, corresponding to the perforation of the hub by the needle.

Abstract: A method and a set for transferring fluid between a first container a second container. The first container is connected to an end of a first transfer body, a first sealing member preventing the fluid communication between these two elements. The second container is closed by a second sealing member. The second container is assembled with a fastening member provided at an end of a second transfer body which is in an inactivated position of the transfer set wherein at least a part of this body is partially inserted within the other end of the first transfer body. Each transfer body has one central passage coaxial to accommodate at least one end of a mobile piercing member. The part of the second transfer body moves along an axis from the inactivated position to an activated position of the transfer set wherein the fluid communication between these two containers is established.

Abstract: A flexible shaft designed to rotate inside a sheath for transmitting rotary motion can include at least one core wire and winding wired wound around the core wire. The core wire has an elasticity and resilience that are lower than the elasticity and resilience of the winding wires. According to some examples, the core wire can be formed of annealed copper or annealed brass. The winding wires can be formed of steel.