Abstract: The present invention describes a cleaning device used for cleaning an implant or for the debridement of an implant surface 1 comprising two combined main parts 2, 3, the first main part 2 being a handle shaft 2 which is stiff, plastic deformable or elastic deformable, the second main part 3 being at least one cleaning element 4 comprising a base part 5 and several bristles 6, bristle loops 7 or a cam 8 of spikes 9, wherein the base part 5 is joined together with the handle shaft 2 so as to form a cleaning device 1 with a handle.

Abstract: The present invention describes a cleaning device used for cleaning an implant or for the debridement of an implant surface 1 comprising two combined main parts 2, 3, the first main part 2 being a handle shaft 2 which is stiff, plastic deformable or elastic deformable, the second main part 3 being at least 11 one cleaning element 4 comprising a base part 5 and several bristles 6, bristle loops 7 or a cam 8 of spikes 9, wherein the base part 5 is joined together with the handle shaft 2 so as to form a cleaning device 1 with a handle.

Abstract: In a cellular radio system down-link diversity is provided. The system has means in a base station (BS) for receiving signals from a mobile station (MS) using a diversity reception arrangement, in particular an antenna diversity arrangement (207, 209). Information regarding the current reception conditions is extracted from the reception diversity system and is used for improving the transmission. Thereby the transmitted signals can have less signal power, which in turn makes it possible to provide smaller cluster sizes and thereby increase the channel capacity in the cellular radio system.

Abstract: Catheters are disclosed for insertion into a body cavity. The catheters include a region near the distal end of the catheter which includes a number of apertures as well as a reduced diameter portion which has a diameter less than the diameter of the rest of the catheter region so that the flow of a fluid through the reduced diameter portion is reduced thereby.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a flattened seating area from a gabled bottom of a carton. The apparatus includes a cup having a recess that conforms to the bottom cross-section of the gabled bottom. The cup has an inlet in fluid communication with an underpressure source. An anvil is disposed within the cup recess for forming the carton when the carton bottom and anvil are driven together by, for example, the underpressure in the cup.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for transferring containers from a packaging machine to a pair of continuously moving outfeed conveyors which then route the containers to another location in the packaging facility. The packaging machine includes a vacuum cup which carries a row of container. The vacuum cup is movable to position the row of containers in place in front of a pair of pusher plates. The pusher plates are driven transversely across the vacuum cup to transfer the containers to a pair of puller plates positioned on the opposite side of the vacuum cup. As the pusher plates extend, they push the containers against sidewalls on the puller plates, aligning the cartons in rows running parallel to the outfeed conveyors. The puller plates then move transversely to align the rows of cartons with the outfeed conveyor. Once the puller plates are aligned with the conveyors, an unloader mechanism pushes in the containers onto the outfeed conveyors.

Abstract: A vacuum operated processing station having a liquid separating system is set forth. The liquid separating system includes a separator tank disposed between a vacuum operated processing apparatus and an under-pressure source. The separator tank prevents liquid from reaching the under-pressure source. The system may be controlled to automatically drain the separator tank when the liquid level within the tank reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for manufacturing so-called sandwich structural elements in laminated materials, where a core (10) is provided with a covering layer (18) on at least one side. The core in the form of a solid or expandable material is advanced from above and downwards in a substantially vertical path, and the covering layer or layers (18) are pressed against, and joined to the core during continued vertical advance thereof from above and downwards.