Abstract: A system for launching a caltrop line including one or more caltrops at a target, such as a vehicle, from a distance. The system may include a launcher system and a deployment system. The deployment system may include a tug coupled to a deployment cord including the caltrop line. In some cases, the launcher system may propel or launch the tug causing the tug to pull the caltrop line at the target.

Abstract: A test strip for measurement of a concentration of peracetic acids. The test strip including: a body; a test surface disposed on the body and configured to react with a liquid containing peracetic acids; and a coating covering at least the test surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a concentration of reprocessing agents in a reprocessing liquid used in a reprocessing apparatus for medical instruments. The apparatus comprising: a measuring system; a first conduit for a hydraulic connection of the measuring system with a reprocessing circuit of the reprocessing apparatus; and a second conduit for a bypass connection of the measuring system into a reprocessing chamber of the reprocessing apparatus. The measuring system is configured to: receive a test strip with a test surface and to position the test strip in a first, dosing position and a second, measuring position; dose a predetermined amount of reprocessing liquid onto the test surface when the test strip is positioned in the first, dosing position; and measure the concentration of reprocessing agents in the reprocessing liquid when the test strip is positioned in the second, measuring position by evaluating the test surface, via an evaluating sensor.

Abstract: A transport apparatus for transporting at least one test strip including: a gripper configured to grip a portion of the at least one test strip; wherein the gripper is arranged to move the test strip between at least a first dosing position and a second measuring position.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a single test strip from a test strip depot containing a plurality of test strips including: a stock containing the plurality of test strips; an output position for the single test strip; an outlet opening; and an output mechanism configured to output the single test strip positioned in the output position through the outlet opening upon activation of the output mechanism.

Abstract: A reprocessing liquid feed system for dosing a predetermined amount of reprocessing liquid onto a test surface of a test strip including: a first directional control valve having two valve inlets and one valve outlet; and a second directional control valve having one valve inlet and two valve outlets for filling a specified volume with reprocessing liquid; filling the specified volume containing reprocessing liquid partially with air such that the specified volume is filled partially with remaining reprocessing liquid and partially with air; and dosing out the remaining reprocessing liquid in the specified volume onto the test surface of the test strip.

Abstract: A method for identifying a connection between a first channel and at least one second channel located in a rinsing device. The method including: applying a first testing pressure to the first channel; reading in a first pressure signal representing a first pressure in the at least one second channel; and detecting the connection between the first channel and the at least second channel when the first pressure is one or more of at a predetermined first ratio to the testing pressure and above a predetermined first threshold.

Abstract: A module for applying a medium to narrow-bore ducts, conduits, pipes, and/or the like, of items to be washed, in particular endoscopes, which are disposed in a wash tub of a cleaning device, the module including: a medium distribution device having a plurality of inlet-side ports and outlet-side ports, the inlet-side ports being in fluid connection with the outlet-side ports; and a carrier flange having a push-pull cylinder, the push-pull cylinder being in fluid connection with an inlet-side port, and the push-pull cylinder providing a piston rod which is provided at an end thereof with an anchor that cooperates with a connecting device of a carrier for items to be washed.

Abstract: A front-end vehicle structure includes a bulkhead, a fuel cell system and a DC/DC converter. The DC/DC converter is arranged next to the fuel cell system in a vehicle width direction and at a level of the fuel cell system in a vehicle height direction. The fuel cell system and the DC/DC converter are arranged in front of the bulkhead in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A module for applying a medium to narrow-bore ducts, conduits, pipes, and/or the like, of items to be washed, in particular endoscopes, which are disposed in a wash tub of a cleaning device, the module including: a medium distribution device having a plurality of inlet-side ports and outlet-side ports, the inlet-side ports being in fluid connection with the outlet-side ports; and a carrier flange having a push-pull cylinder, the push-pull cylinder being in fluid connection with an inlet-side port, and the push-pull cylinder providing a piston rod which is provided at an end thereof with an anchor that cooperates with a connecting device of a carrier for items to be washed.

Abstract: A method for identifying a connection between a first channel and at least one second channel located in a rinsing device. The method including: applying a first testing pressure to the first channel; reading in a first pressure signal representing a first pressure in the at least one second channel; and detecting the connection between the first channel and the at least second channel when the first pressure is one or more of at a predetermined first ratio to the testing pressure and above a predetermined first threshold.

Abstract: Process and device intended for ultrafiltration of particles contained in fluids. The fluids are passed through at least one filtering barrier made from a source rock with micropores below a few hundred Angstroms in diameter. These rock samples are available in good supply for example when drilling through reservoirs containing hydrocarbons. The filtering device comprises a housing (1) containing at least one thin disk (5) cut in a source rock, through which fluid is passed. This disk withstands high pressures and temperatures well, and it can be regenerated after use by means of a thermal process. The process and device can be applied for filtering of colloidal particles such as resins or asphaltenes in petroleum fluids for example.

Abstract: The filler wire is a closed tube, in whose interior is located a filling of two or more pulverulent material components. With the split tube still open, the filling is introduced in the form of layers and then the split tube is closed. As a result of the filling introduced in layer form, a favorable set of conditions for closing or sealing the tube, for example by welding, is provided.

Abstract: In the installation, a strip is shaped from a split tube which is welded or seamed to give a closed tube in a welding or seaming station. Associated with the welding or seaming station is a suction mechanism used for the removal of on the one hand the cold air flow produced by the moving open tube and on the other the air flow heated during welding and flowing back from the closed tube, as a result of the reduction of the internal cross-section thereof. This obviates air turbulence in the welding or seaming station, which could whirl up the pulverulent material introduced into the open tube in a dosing station and could be deposited on the longitudinal edges of the split tube. This could unfavorably influence the seaming or welding process.