Abstract: A delivery simulator may include a fetal system comprising at least a fetal head. The fetal system may be configured to simulate the behavior of at least one part of a fetus, a maternal system configured to simulate the behavior of at least one part of a mother's body interacting with the fetus, and a device for establishing the position of at least one point of the fetal head. The device may include at least one marker element positioned on the fetal head, and at least one fixed element linked to said marker element and placed at a distance from the fetal head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor (10) for sensing the interface pressure between two bodies, the sensor having at least two intercommunicating detection zones (11), each detection zone being formed inside an inflatable envelope (12) for interposing between said bodies and having two opposite regions whose spacing apart depends on the interface pressure between said bodies, each detection zone including a detector (15a, 15b) arranged to deliver information associated with the spacing between the opposite regions (12a, 12b).

Abstract: A delivery simulator may include a fetal system comprising at least a fetal head. The fetal system may be configured to simulate the behavior of at least one part of a fetus, a maternal system configured to simulate the behavior of at least one part of a mother's body interacting with the fetus, and a device for establishing the position of at least one point of the fetal head. The device may include at least one marker element positioned on the fetal head, and at least one fixed element linked to said marker element and placed at a distance from the fetal head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor (10) for sensing the interface pressure between two bodies, the sensor having at least two intercommunicating detection zones (11), each detection zone being formed inside an inflatable envelope (12) for interposing between said bodies and having two opposite regions whose spacing apart depends on the interface pressure between said bodies, each detection zone including a detector (15a, 15b) arranged to deliver information associated with the spacing between the opposite regions (12a, 12b).

Abstract: This invention relates to the measurement of thermal conductivity. The measuring probe according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises:a plate defining, on its face of application, areas located on the same plane, occupied by the measurement zones (Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2) which are constituted by conducting segments connected in series from one zone to the other by thermocouples,a plane heating element placed, outside the face of application, in relation with the median zone Z.sub.1,a coating made of electrically insulating matter, covering the measurement zones Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2,a cover made of insulating matter covering the plate,and a mass (M) of heat-insulating matter occupying the volume defined by the plate and the cover. The invention is more particularly applicable to the study of the thermal conductivity of biological tissues.

Abstract: A portable unit for combatting hypothermia comprises:a cylindrical insulating housing (1) opened at both ends,a heater/humidifier subassembly (20) in the housing,air circulator (16),a hose (9) connected to the outlet,a heat sensor (30) centered in the hose,and a heater regulator (24).

Abstract: An applicator of microwaves, has a first mass connected to a wave guide and associated with a heat exchanger in connection with a circuit for circulation of a cooling fluid on the one hand, and a second mass in the form of an envelope concentric with respect to the first mass connected to the return of the wave guide and having an annular base associated with a heat exchanger in connection with a circuit for circulation of a cooling fluid. The invention is particularly directed to the treatment of cancerous tumors.