Abstract: A reconfigurable GPR device for acquiring radar data about a medium includes a radar antenna with a first polarization, a processor unit connected to the antenna, and a casing around the antenna and the processor unit. Further the device includes at least one of a wheel assembly and a direction-determining unit. If present, the wheel assembly includes a holder, a wheel and a wheel rotation sensor. The wheel rotation sensor is connected to the processor unit, and an axis of the wheel is pivotal relative to the first polarization. If present, the direction-determining unit is connected to the processor unit and adapted to determine directional information. The directional information is descriptive of an angle between a direction of movement of the device and the first polarization.

Abstract: A device for in-vitro modelling in-vivo tissues of organs that includes a device for in-vitro modelling in-vivo tissues of organs, the device including an open access chamber, a perfusion channel, and a culturing membrane dividing the access chamber from the perfusion channel, wherein the culturing membrane is porous and flexible and/or elastic.

Abstract: A device for in-vitro modelling in-vivo tissues of organs that includes a first body portion with at least one access chamber, a second body portion with at least one culturing chamber, and a culturing membrane dividing the at least one access chamber from the culturing chamber. The device further includes a third body portion with at least one actuation chamber having at least one limitation cavity, and an actuation membrane dividing the at least one culturing chamber from the at least one actuation chamber. With the device, a robust actuation system can be provided that does not depend on the mechanical properties of the actuation membrane material, nor on the pressure, and that allows to mimic three-dimensional deformations of the tissue, in particular of lung alveoli.

Abstract: A device for in-vitro modelling in-vivo tissues of organs that includes a first body portion with at least one access chamber, a second body portion with at least one culturing chamber, and a culturing membrane dividing the at least one access chamber from the culturing chamber. The device further includes a third body portion with at least one actuation chamber having at least one limitation cavity, and an actuation membrane dividing the at least one culturing chamber from the at least one actuation chamber. With the device, a robust actuation system can be provided that does not depend on the mechanical properties of the actuation membrane material, nor on the pressure, and that allows to mimic three-dimensional deformations of the tissue, in particular of lung alveoli.

Abstract: A device for in-vitro modelling in-vivo tissues of organs that includes a first body portion with at least one access chamber, a second body portion with at least one culturing chamber, and a culturing membrane dividing the at least one access chamber from the culturing chamber. The device further includes a third body portion with at least one actuation chamber having at least one limitation cavity, and an actuation membrane dividing the at least one culturing chamber from the at least one actuation chamber. With the device, a robust actuation system can be provided that does not depend on the mechanical properties of the actuation membrane material, nor on the pressure, and that allows to mimic three-dimensional deformations of the tissue, in particular of lung alveoli.

Abstract: The invention related to a device (1) for spraying charged droplets of a liquid towards a target along a spraying direction, comprising: a reservoir (10) for storing the liquid (L), a first electrode (100) being arranged at an outlet (11) of said reservoir (10), a second electrode (200) forming a counter electrode to the first electrode (100) for accelerating said droplets (D) along the spraying direction (S), and a housing (30) holding the reservoir (10) as well as said electrodes (100, 200).

Abstract: A device (201) for in-vitro modelling in-vivo tissues of organs, comprises: a first body portion (207) with at least one access chamber (213), a second body portion (205) with at least one culturing chamber (221), and a culturing membrane (206) dividing the at least one access chamber (213) from the culturing chamber (221). The device further comprises a third body portion (203) with at least one actuation chamber (220) having at least one limitation cavity, and an actuation membrane (204) dividing the at least one culturing chamber (221) from the at least one actuation chamber (220). With the device according to the invention a robust actuation system can be provided that does not depend on the mechanical properties of the actuation membrane material, nor on the pressure, and that allows to mimic three-dimensional deformations of the tissue, in particular of lung alveoli.

Abstract: A filter module for dead-end and cross-flow filtration processes is provided comprising: a frame element comprising two substantially planar faces defining first and second openings at opposite sides thereof; a first and a second filter medium in the form of a sheet material, said filter media each having a first side and a second side; the first and second filter media being attachable in a fluid tight manner to the frame element and fully cover its first and second openings, respectively, a space defined and delimited by the frame element and the two filter media, said second sides of the filter media being arranged to face said space; and said frame element comprising one or more frame sections accommodating one or more ports providing a fluid flow path from said space to the exterior of the filter module.

Abstract: The invention related to a device (1) for spraying charged droplets of a liquid towards a target along a spraying direction, comprising: a reservoir (10) for storing the liquid (L), a first electrode (100) being arranged at an outlet (11) of said reservoir (10), a second electrode (200) forming a counter electrode to the first electrode (100) for accelerating said droplets (D) along the spraying direction (S), and a housing (30) holding the reservoir (10) as well as said electrodes (100, 200).

Abstract: A quick connector coupling has either a linear or an angled female coupling member, a male coupling member which is attached to a radiator, a bushing, a sealing means, and a locking ring, which maintains the connection of the male coupling member and the female coupling member. The male member has at least one chamfered surface, which is complementary to a chamfered surface on the bushing element. The locking ring is disposed around the female coupling member and has a plurality of indentations which pass through apertures positioned around the collar end of the female member. These indentations interconnect with an annular groove around the male member when coupled to the female member, securing the connection.

Abstract: A quick connector coupling, having a primary use for connecting a fluid conduit to a radiator or heat exchanger, comprising either a linear or angled female coupling member, a male coupling member which is attached to the radiator, a bushing, a sealing means, and a locking ring, which maintains the connection of the male coupling member and the female coupling member. The male member comprises at least one chamfered surface, which is complementary to a chamfered surface on the bushing element, which provides the durability and increased sealing capabilities of this invention. The locking ring is disposed around the female coupling member and comprises a plurality of indentations which pass through apertures positioned around the collar end of the female member. These indentations interconnect with an annular groove around the male member when coupled to the female member, securing the connection.