Abstract: A mobile communications terminal is provided with includes a receiver apparatus for receiving messages, an internal memory for storing the messages received by said receiver means, a removable external memory for storing messages, and wherein cooperation is provided between the internal memory and the external memory by transferring messages stored in the internal memory into the external memory. A method of providing cooperation between an internal memory and an external memory in a cellular mobile communications terminal is also disclosed.

Abstract: Device for sterile and leakproof interconnection in a resilient seal (5) enclosed by a cutaneous passageway (1) implanted in the body, of an inner (3) and an outer (2) catheter for supply of a drug or the like from an external container, ampoule or the like to a predetermined locality in the body.

Abstract: Slide valve and coupling unit for flow control. This unit comprises a slide valve with a valve housing forming a first fluid flow passage, and a slide valve element guided for displacement between closed and open positions in relation to said passage. The unit also comprises a coupling element including a coupling housing which forms a second fluid flow passage to be connected to said first passage, and a recess to receive therein that portion of the valve housing which contains the slide valve element. When the valve housing is received with said portion in the recess of the coupling housing, the valve housing can be displaced in relation to the coupling housing while the slide valve element is retained in the recess, to a position wherein fluid flow connection is established through the passages.

Abstract: Arrangement permitting sterilization during engagement of two coupling components.One coupling component comprises a coupling element (1) and the other a coupling housing (2) capable of connection thereto. The arrangement in accordance with the invention comprises a flexible casing arrangement (6) which surrounds at least one part of the coupling element (1). A disinfectant (9) is contained inside the casing arrangement. The casing arrangement is provided with a seal (6a, 7) to interact with an abutment (8) on the coupling housing (2) during an introductory coupling movement between the components, the casing arrangement (6) being capable of being rolled or pulled along the outside of the coupling element (1) during the progressive engagement between the coupling components until they reach a fully engaged position (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A slide valve and coupler assembly is provided, for use in carrying body fluids, capable of controlling flow in one line when attached only to that line, and controlling flow in a fluid line connection between two lines when coupled between those two lines.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for reducing the pressure in and then collecting medium samples in containers such as test tubes sealed by a resilient stopper at substantially atmospheric pressure, comprising piercing the stopper at or shortly before the time of collection of a medium sample by a first cannula, connected at one end to a pressure-reducing device, thereby connecting the interior of the container with the pressure-reducing device via the first cannula; evacuating the container to a desired subatmospheric pressure; withdrawing the first cannula; penetrating the stopper by a second cannula connected at one end to a medium source to be sampled, thereby connecting the source with the interior of the container via the second cannula; and then sucking a sample of medium into the container under the influence of the subatmospheric pressure effected in the interior of the container by the pressure reduction.