Abstract: An automated apparatus for joining a first tube to another such tube whereby to form a fluidic path therethrough, comprising: means for engaging the tube and moving it into one or more positions to be manipulated; means for clamping a portion of the tube whereby to form a pinched portion of the tube such that the tube is fluidly sealed upstream of the pinched portion; means for removing an end section of the tube downstream of the pinched portion such that a new end of the tube is thereby formed within the pinched portion that has not previously contacted another such tube; and means for joining the pinched portion at the new end of the tube with a corresponding pinched portion of another such tube; wherein the apparatus is configured as an end effector for a robotic device.

Abstract: A transition for at least one optical fibre cable through a partition. The transition comprises a sleeve, a compressible seal and an electromagnetic shielding tube. The sleeve has a first end, a second end and an opening extending in an axial direction from the first end for receiving the compressible seal, wherein the compressible seal forms a seal around the optical fibre cable. The shielding tube has a first end, a second end and at least one through opening arranged between the first end and the second end for receiving and shielding the at least one optical fiber cable. The second end of the sleeve is connected to the first end of the shielding tube wherein the at least one through opening of the shielding tube is connected to the opening of the sleeve for transition of the at least one optical fibre cable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a user guidance system (2) for cable, pipe or wire transits (1; 1a . . . 1n; 400) of a type which has one or more transit elements (10, 20, 30, 40; 42; 400) to form a sealed installation of one or more cables (7), pipes or wires. The user guidance system (2) comprises a communication network (60; 60a-c; 61, 61a-n, 62), and a computer resource (70) which is connectable to the communication network. The user guidance system (2) also comprises a plurality of transit indicator devices (50; 50a-50n; 250; 350; 450), each being connectable to the communication network (60; 60a-c; 61, 61a-n, 62) and each being located at or within a respective transit (1a-1n). The computer resource (70) is configured to receive a command (74) from an authorized user (4), and in response send a remote instruction (76) to one or more of the plurality of transit indicator devices (50; 50a-50n; 250; 350; 450) over the communication network (60; 60a-c; 61, 61a-n, 62).

Abstract: A transition for an optical fibre cable through a partition. The optical fibre cable is received inside a shield pipe, which shield pipe is of an electrically conductive material. The shield pipe is received in an axial through opening of the holding means. One end of the shield pipe is received inside a holding means having a sealing function.

Abstract: A lead-through for cables, wires or pipes comprising a cylindrical seal and an outer diameter extender. The outer diameter extender is adapted to be mounted on an outer surface of the cylindrical seal. The outer diameter extender comprises two parts, wherein each of the two parts has at least one protruding part and at least one recess. The at least one protruding part of one of the parts of the outer diameter extender is to be received in the at least one recess of the other part of the outer diameter extender.

Abstract: A guard sensor device (100) is disclosed for use with a cable, pipe or wire transit (1) of a type that has one or more compressible transit elements (20) for allowing a sealed installation of one or more cables (2), pipes or wires, the sealed installation requiring appropriate mounting and tightening of one or more tightening members (41). The guard sensor device (100) comprises a base part (110; 210) and a cover part (120). The cover part is mountable onto the base part by means of a mechanical connection (114a-b, 124a-b), such as a snap lock connection, thereby forming between them an internal cavity (116a-b, 126a-b) for housing a protruding part of one (41a) of the tightening members (41) when being appropriately mounted and tightened. The guard sensor device (100) further comprises a sensor (130) disposed in either of the base and cover parts (110, 120).

Abstract: A bioprocessing system comprising a series of processing stations for performing operations for bioprocessing is disclosed. The bioprocessing system includes an automated system comprising means for manipulating a fluid connection between a first container and a separable second container whereby to create an aseptic connection that enables a controlled transfer of fluid or cell material between the first container and the second container, wherein the means for manipulating a fluid connection is configured to create an aseptic connection that can be disconnected after the transfer of fluid or cell material is complete to enable a further such fluid connection to be manipulated between the first container and a separable third container, and means for controlling an automated sequence of operation of the processing stations.

Abstract: A transit for cables and/or pipes through a partition. The transit comprises one or more parts made of a rubber or plastic material. Said at least one or more parts are made of a dissipative rubber or plastic material. For an explosive environment, the use of dissipative materials reduce the risk of an explosion due to electrostatic charges.

Abstract: A counting mechanism (100) for a dispenser comprising: a first and a second housing part (110, 120) that are rotatable relative to each other; and a counting ring (130) disposed between the housing parts. The first housing part has a protrusion (111) which abuts the counting ring, holding a portion of the counting ring in contact with the second housing part. The relative rotation of the housing parts causes the protrusion to slide against the surface of the counting ring to drive a rolling movement of the counting ring around the circumference of the second housing part, such that a predefined rotation of the housing parts produces an incremental rotational displacement between the counting ring and second housing part to record a count. The counting mechanism provides a large gear reduction ratio in a compact form which is straightforward to manufacture and provides an accurate and reliable record of counts.

Abstract: A cap and seal system for a liquid medicament container. The system comprises a cap formed from a substantially rigid material, and has a retention component integrally formed therewith. A seal is formed from a material which is less hard than the cap and positioned within the cap such that, when the retaining component retains the cap on a container in use the seal is positioned such that it forms a fluid tight seal between the cap and the container. A recess is formed in the seal through which a liquid outlet channel can pass in use to access the contents of the container via the cap and the seal.

Abstract: A computerized method (400) of producing a customized digital installation guide for a cable, pipe or wire transit is disclosed. A database (50) of transit components (210) and associated (214) installation instruction sections (220) for the respective transit components is provided. A digital order (242) is generated (410) for a customizable transit (1) comprising selected transit components (218). An order identity (244) is assigned (420) to the generated digital order (242). In the database (50) an association (246) is stored (430) between the order identity (244) and the selected transit components (218) of the digital order (242). A machine-readable code (70) representing the order identity (244) is generated (440). A delivery (340) of the selected transit components (218) to an installation site (6) is caused (450) in accordance with the digital order (242). The generated machine-readable code (70) is associated (460) with the delivery (340).

Abstract: A transition for an optical fibre cable (11) through a partition. The optical fibre cable (11) is received inside a shield pipe (1, 4), which shield pipe (1, 4) is of an electrically conductive material. The shield pipe (1, 4) is received in an axial through opening (6, 21) of the holding means. One end of the shield pipe (1, 4) is received inside a holding means having a sealing function.

Abstract: Disclosed is a user guidance system (2) for cable, pipe or wire transits (1; 1a . . . 1n; 400) of a type which has one or more transit elements (10, 20, 30, 40; 42: 400) to form a sealed installation of one or more cables (7), pipes or wires. The user guidance system (2) comprises a communication network (60; 60a-c; 61, 61a-n, 62), and a computer resource (70) which is connectable to the communication network. The user guidance system (2) also comprises a plurality of transit indicator devices (50; 50a-50n; 250; 350; 450), each being connectable to the communication network (60; 60a-c; 61, 61a-n, 62) and each being located at or within a respective transit (1a-1n). The computer resource (70) is configured to receive a command (74) from an authorized user (4), and in response send a remote instruction (76) to one or more of the plurality of transit indicator devices (50; 50a-50n; 250; 350; 450) over the communication network (60; 60a-c; 61, 61a-n, 62).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a lead-through for cables, wires or pipes comprising a cylindrical seal (4) and an outer diameter extender (1). The outer diameter extender (1) is adapted to be mounted on an outer surface of the cylindrical seal (4). The outer diameter extender (1) comprises two parts, wherein each of the two parts has at least one protruding part (2) and at least one recess (3). The at least one protruding part (2) of one of the parts of the outer diameter extender (1) is to be received in the at least one recess (3) of the other part of the outer diameter extender (1).

Abstract: A counting mechanism (100) for a dispenser comprising: a first and a second housing part (110, 120) that are rotatable relative to each other; and a counting ring (130) disposed between the housing parts. The first housing part has a protrusion (111) which abuts the counting ring, holding a portion of the counting ring in contact with the second housing part. The relative rotation of the housing parts causes the protrusion to slide against the surface of the counting ring to drive a rolling movement of the counting ring around the circumference of the second housing part, such that a predefined rotation of the housing parts produces an incremental rotational displacement between the counting ring and second housing part to record a count. The counting mechanism provides a large gear reduction ratio in a compact form which is straightforward to manufacture and provides an accurate and reliable record of counts.

Abstract: A coolant sub-assembly is provided for use in a DNP apparatus. The sub-assembly comprises a plurality of concentric jackets surrounding an inner bore tube having first and second opposed ends. The jackets are adapted to inhibit heat flow to the inner bore tube, a DNP working region being defined within the inner bore tube where a DNP process will be performed on a sample in the DNP working region. A coolant supply path extends adjacent an outer surface of the inner bore tube at the DNP working region in order to cool said outer surface, whereby a sample holder assembly can be inserted through the first end of the inner bore tube to bring a sample holder into the DNP working region and can be moved through the second end of the inner bore tube. An auxiliary coolant supply path supplies coolant to a sample, located in use in the sample holder at the DNP working region, through at least one aperture in the inner bore tube wall at the DNP working region.

Abstract: A coolant sub-assembly is provided for use in a DNP apparatus. The sub-assembly comprises a plurality of concentric jackets surrounding an inner bore tube having first and second opposed ends. The jackets are adapted to inhibit heat flow to the inner bore tube, a DNP working region being defined within the inner bore tube where a DNP process will be performed on a sample in the DNP working region. A coolant supply path extends adjacent an outer surface of the inner bore tube at the DNP working region in order to cool said outer surface, whereby a sample holder assembly can be inserted through the first end of the inner bore tube to bring a sample holder into the DNP working region and can be moved through the second end of the inner bore tube. An auxiliary coolant supply path supplies coolant to a sample, located in use in the sample holder at the DNP working region, through at least one aperture in the inner bore tube wall at the DNP working region.