Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser, such as of the type that is adapted to be squeezed to dispense its contents. The dispenser comprises: at least one container engaging element adapted to engage a flexible container containing contents to be dispensed, the at least one container engaging element including a dispensing opening configured to receive and dispense the contents of the flexible container through the dispensing opening; and a base operatively associated with the at least one container engaging element and including an opening configured to receive the dispensing opening of the at least one container engaging element; wherein the at least one container engaging element is configured to maintain at least a portion of the flexible container in a predetermined position, wherein the contents of the flexible container are dispensed upon pressure being applied to the flexible container.

Abstract: A device for applying a compressive force to the uterus, the device comprising a contact portion for contacting the uterus and providing a compressive force thereto, and at least two elongate handles each extending from the contact portion along a respective longitudinal axis. The at least two elongate handles are configured to facilitate insertion of the device into the body and handling of the device from outside the body when inserted. At least a part of the contact portion is configured to be radially moveable relative to the longitudinal axes between a first radial position and a second radial position where the second radial position is radially outward of the first radial position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for refining search query results are provided. A first user input is received. A plurality of search categories for the first input are determined. The plurality of search categories are then associated with different segments of a first slider. The first slider allows a user to generate a search query for the first user input among the plurality of associated categories. The search query returns a set of search query results. A plurality of sub categories may be determined for each search category. The plurality of sub-categories are associated with different segments of a second slider. Movement of a slider button of a second slider to a first segment of the second slider may be detected. The search query results may be filtered based on the first segment of the second slider. The filtering adjusts a level of detail of the set of search query results.

Abstract: A device for applying a compressive force to the uterus, the device comprising a contact portion for contacting the uterus and providing a compressive force thereto, and at least two elongate handles each extending from the contact portion along a respective longitudinal axis. The at least two elongate handles are configured to facilitate insertion of the device into the body and handling of the device from outside the body when inserted. At least a part of the contact portion is configured to be radially moveable relative to the longitudinal axes between a first radial position and a second radial position where the second radial position is radially outward of the first radial position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for refining search query results are provided. A first user input is received. A plurality of search categories for the first input are determined. The plurality of search categories are then associated with different segments of a first slider. The first slider allows a user to generate a search query for the first user input among the plurality of associated categories. The search query returns a set of search query results. A plurality of sub categories may be determined for each search category. The plurality of sub-categories are associated with different segments of a second slider. Movement of a slider button of a second slider to a first segment of the second slider may be detected. The search query results may be filtered based on the first segment of the second slider. The filtering adjusts a level of detail of the set of search query results.

Abstract: A device (100) for monitoring movement of a baby during labour is provided, comprising a movement sensing unit (210) for determining movement of a fetal scalp electrode relative to the device, and an output unit (220) arranged to output movement information indicative of the movement of the fetal scalp electrode. The movement sensing unit may comprise a rotatable member such as a wheel (410) for contacting the fetal scalp electrode (FSE) and rotating in response to linear movement thereof. In some embodiments, the device includes an optical movement sensing device for optically sensing linear movement of the FSE and outputting an electrical signal in response thereto. Preferably, the output unit (220) is arranged to wirelessly output the movement information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating a structure, e.g. a fuse, for use in a semiconductor device, the method comprises several steps, the first step is providing a first layer of sacrificial material (1) on a substrate. The second step is providing the structure (5) on the first layer of sacrificial material, the structure having two terminal portions. The third step is providing a second layer of sacrificial material (3) over the first layer of sacrificial material and over a length of the structure between the terminal portions such that the length of the structure is surrounded by sacrificial material, said length defining a usable portion of the structure. The fourth step is providing a layer of dielectric material such that the first and second layers of sacrificial material and the structure are encased by the layer of dielectric material and the substrate. The fifth step is forming a passage through the dielectric material to provide access to the sacrificial material.

Abstract: A monitoring device (1) for internal vaginal examinations during labour to assess descent of the fetal head through the maternal pelvis. The device (1) comprises first (2) and second (3) sections mounted together so as to be co-axially extendable and retractable relative to each other to vary the distance between opposite free ends (2a) and (3b) of the device (1) and being adapted to be releasably restrained together at a plurality of selectable co-axial positions. The second section (3) has a reference mark (7) for use in setting the device for a patient to be examined so that the distance between the free end (2a) of the first section (2) and the reference mark (7) corresponds to the distance in the patient between the posterior fourchette and the plane containing the ischial spines.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a micromechanical element wherein the method comprises the steps of providing a layer of base material, applying at least one at least partly sacrificial layer of an etchable material, patterning the at least partly sacrificial layer, to define at least a portion of the shape of the element, applying at least one structural layer of a mechanical material, patterning the structural layer to form at least a portion of the element, and removing at least partly the patterned at least partly sacrificial layer to release partly free the element. The mechanical material is selected from the group of conductive materials.