Abstract: A medical specimen retrieval device with an actuator connected to an introducer tube, a funnel removably attached to an end of the introducer tube, a retracting element extending from an interior of the funnel wherein the biasing retracting element is retractable through the funnel and into an interior of the introducer tube by an actuator, and a medical specimen bag removably coupled to the retracting element.

Abstract: A bodywork structure for a passenger vehicle includes a bodywork shell construction with two longitudinal girders and a flexible crossmember device attached to the two longitudinal girders. The flexible crossmember device has a first flexible crossmember and two energy absorption elements where the two energy absorption elements are respectively fixed to the two longitudinal girders and the first flexible crossmember is connected to the two longitudinal girders via the two energy absorption elements. A support framework is disposed between the two longitudinal girders and has a second flexible crossmember that is at least indirectly connected to the two longitudinal girders and is convexly curved in a direction of the first flexible crossmember. The support framework has a load divider disposed between the first flexible crossmember and the second flexible crossmember in the longitudinal direction of the passenger vehicle and extending in the transverse direction of the passenger vehicle.

Abstract: A bodywork structure for a passenger vehicle includes a bodywork shell construction with two longitudinal girders and a flexible crossmember device attached to the two longitudinal girders. The flexible crossmember device has a first flexible crossmember and two energy absorption elements where the two energy absorption elements are respectively fixed to the two longitudinal girders and the first flexible crossmember is connected to the two longitudinal girders via the two energy absorption elements. A support framework is disposed between the two longitudinal girders and has a second flexible crossmember that is at least indirectly connected to the two longitudinal girders and is convexly curved in a direction of the first flexible crossmember. The support framework has a load divider disposed between the first flexible crossmember and the second flexible crossmember in the longitudinal direction of the passenger vehicle and extending in the transverse direction of the passenger vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to proactive computer simulation of portable product failures, and more specifically, to determining the likely cause of an outbreak of foodborne disease or other geographically distributed symptoms of a failure or contamination of a portable product. In one embodiment, a method of and computer program product for simulating portable product failures is provided. Data regarding the locations of consumers of a portable product within a geographic region is received from a data store. A probability density map is determined from the data, indicating where the portable product is likely to be consumed within the geographical region. For each of a plurality of simulated failures of the portable product, the locations of a plurality of simulated incidents arising from the simulated failure are determined.

Abstract: A free weight organization system is described that prevents misplacement of the free weight plates on the weight rack. The system may include weight plates with recesses and keyed weight rack posts with corresponding projections. The placement of the recesses varies from one size of weight plate to another, preventing a weight plate of the wrong size being placed on a rack post of the weight rack. The weight plates may also include a loading rest recess, with the keyed rack posts having a loading rest rod to assist in the correct placement of the plates on the rack. The organization system also includes a support which is modular and has slots to accommodate varying projections for holding various weights and for attaching other additions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a cryopreserved biological sample (1), comprising the steps of providing the biological sample (1) in a cryopreserved state, measuring at least one Raman spectroscopic sample characteristic by means of a Raman spectroscopic measuring apparatus (10, 20), comparing the at least one sample characteristic with a reference characteristic by means of an evaluating apparatus (30), and providing a state characteristic that depends on the result of the comparison and that is characteristic of a storage state of the biological sample (1). The invention further relates to a monitoring device for cryopreserved samples, in particular for performing said method.

Abstract: A free weight organization system is described that prevents misplacement of the free weight plates on the weight rack. The system includes weight plates with recesses and keyed weight rack posts with corresponding projections. The placement of the recesses varies from one size of weight plate to another, preventing a weight plate of the wrong sized being placed on a rack post of the weight rack. The weight plates may also include a loading rest recess, with the keyed rack posts having a loading rest rod to assist in the correct placement of the plates on the rack.

Abstract: A free weight organization system is described that prevents misplacement of the free weight plates on the weight rack. The system includes weight plates with recesses and keyed weight rack posts with corresponding projections. The placement of the recesses varies from one size of weight plate to another, preventing a weight plate of the wrong sized being placed on a rack post of the weight rack. The weight plates may also include a loading rest recess, with the keyed rack posts having a loading rest rod to assist in the correct placement of the plates on the rack.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to proactive computer simulation of portable product failures, and more specifically, to determining the likely cause of an outbreak of foodborne disease or other geographically distributed symptoms of a failure or contamination of a portable product. In one embodiment, a method of and computer program product for simulating portable product failures is provided. Data regarding the locations of consumers of a portable product within a geographic region is received from a data store. A probability density map is determined from the data, indicating where the portable product is likely to be consumed within the geographical region. For each of a plurality of simulated failures of the portable product, the locations of a plurality of simulated incidents arising from the simulated failure are determined.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a cryopreserved biological sample (1), comprising the steps of providing the biological sample (1) in a cryopreserved state, measuring at least one Raman spectroscopic sample characteristic by means of a Raman spectroscopic measuring apparatus (10, 20), comparing the at least one sample characteristic with a reference characteristic by means of an evaluating apparatus (30), and providing a state characteristic that depends on the result of the comparison and that is characteristic of a storage state of the biological sample (1). The invention further relates to a monitoring device for cryopreserved samples, in particular for performing said method.