Abstract: A draw-in bar for holding a cover of a vehicle seat on at least one latching receiving element, the draw-in bar having a profile body. The profile body has at least one first profile section with a basic cross section that is constant along a direction of longitudinal extent of the profile body and at least one second profile section with a safety cross section. The safety cross section projects beyond the basic cross section of the profile body in at least one transverse direction in the second profile section. A cover fastening system for a vehicle seat may have the latching receiving element and the draw-in bar where the draw-in bar is connectable to the latching receiving element by a latching connection.

Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laminate comprising a first thermoplastic polymer layer with a first melt flow index, adjacent a thermoplastic polymer second layer with a second melt flow index, the first and second layer comprising the same thermoplastic polymer, characterized in that the first melt flow index is lower than the second melt flow index. The invention also relates to a microfluidic device comprising the laminate and a method for incorporating an ink pattern in the laminate.

Abstract: A membrane incubation device, wherein the membrane incubation device is adapted to incubate sections of at least one membrane individually.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluidic device, comprising a laminate of first and second films, one or each film including an integrally thermoformed structure such that the films together define an enclosed volume (19) for fluid containment therebetween, characterised in that each film itself comprises a laminate of a relatively higher softening temperature thermoplastic polymeric material (14,17) and with respect thereto, a relatively lower melt temperature thermoplastic polymeric material (15,16), the respective relatively low melt temperature thermoplastic polymeric materials of each film being melted together to attach the said first and second films together. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing the microfluidic device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laminate comprising a first thermoplastic polymer layer with a first melt flow index, adjacent a thermoplastic polymer second layer with a second melt flow index, the first and second layer comprising the same thermoplastic polymer, characterised in that the first melt flow index is lower than the second melt flow index. The invention also relates to a microfluidic device comprising the laminate and a method for incorporating an ink pattern in the laminate.

Abstract: This capsule endoscope system includes: a capsule endoscope having an internal lumen; a catheter tube connected to the capsule endoscope; and a connection portion for connecting the distal end of the catheter tube to the capsule endoscope so that the catheter tube is communicatively connected with the internal lumen of the capsule endoscope.

Abstract: This treatment device for endoscope is used for cutting body tissue while the treatment device is retractably projected from a catheter. The treatment device includes: a control wire inserted into the catheter; and a cutting electrode mounted at the distal end of the control wire with the cutting electrode being imparted a bent configuration in advance. The cutting electrode elastically deforms in a state where the cutting electrode is retracted into the catheter, thereby assuming such a shape as to resemble the configuration of the catheter.

Abstract: A medical retainer is provided capable of independently controlling supplying air and water to a hollow organ like a stomach and a lumen of a small intestine. The medical retainer for sealing a fluid, the retainer being subject to be retained in a gastrointestinal tract of a patient, the medical retainer includes: a sealing section for sealing the fluid, the sealing section making contact with a wall of the gastrointestinal tract; a main body having passageways; and directional valves disposed in the passageways for allowing one of upward flow and downward flow of the fluid relative to the position of the retainer.

Abstract: In order to control the pressure in an abdominal cavity of a patient and a pressure in a hollow organ, a medical system includes: a first pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of a gas in the abdominal cavity; a first port for insufflating and evacuating the abdominal cavity; a second pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of a gas in the hollow organ; a second port for insufflating and evacuating the hollow organ; an air supply apparatus connected to the second port for controlling the air supply and evacuation based on the output by the first and second pressure sensors; a third port connected to the second pressure sensor in the air supply apparatus; an endoscope connected to the air supply apparatus; a pneumoperitoneum needle connected to the first port; and a puncture needle connected to the second port.

Abstract: A medical procedure and a system are provided so that two visions are obtainable through natural orifices by means of two observational apparatuses, or one the two visions is selectable. The medical procedure through a natural orifice comprises: forming an orifice in a hollow organ by using a device inserted into the hollow organ from a natural orifice of a patient; introducing a first observation device from said orifice formed in said hollow organ into an abdominal cavity; introducing a second observation device from said orifice formed in said hollow organ into the abdominal cavity; arranging said second observation device in a position different from that of said first observation device; simultaneously or selectively displaying an image obtained from said first observation device and an image obtained from said second observation device; and performing a desired procedure in the abdominal cavity while confirming the images.

Abstract: A cannulation device is provided that includes: an elongated flexible sheath having a lumen and a distal end; a segmented tip including one or more segmental elements disposed at the distal end; a control member disposed in the lumen and fixed to a distal most segmental element of the one or more segmental elements; and an actuator for selectively tensioning and relaxing the control member to decrease and increase, respectively, a flexibility of the segmented tip.

Abstract: Disclosed are organic hydroxy acid salts of amonafide: Also disclosed are methods of preparing salts of amonafide and method of treating subjects suffering from cancer.

Abstract: A method is provided for assessing fertility status in female patient which comprises determining the level of fibronectin isoform EDIIIA+ and/or EDIIIB+ in an isolated endometrial sample within the implantation window time for the patient and correlating the appearance of said fibronectin isoform with fertility status. Fibronectin variants useful as contraceptive agents are also described.

Abstract: Multiple polymeric panels molded as a rigid integral body having a planar top surface and a bottom grid structure are attached together mechanically along irregular side edges. Each side surface has alternating upwardly and downwardly facing steps. The steps of adjacent panels engage each other to form complementary upwardly and downwardly facing pairs of steps. The multiple polymeric panels are overlaid with linoleum, carpet, synthetic grass, tile or wood flooring.

Abstract: A scraper 1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61 is provided which may be of a disposable nature. The scraper 1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61 generally has an arcuate head 2, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62 which presents a distal end to compliantly engage a user's tongue. A distal end is typically formed from an elastomeric material in order to sympathetically engage the tongue whilst scraping but resistant a natural gagging reflex inherent with such scraping. A number of alternative embodiments of the scraper are provided in order to allow different degrees of construction complexity, cost and efficiency of performance.

Abstract: Molecularly oriented, thermoplastic elastomeric dental tapes extruded with a melt spinning extrusion carried out at draw ratios from between about 4:1 and about 7.5:1 and draw temperatures from between about 80° and 265° C. having: elongation at break of less than about 50%, an elastic limit of less than about 25% and enhanced tape flex-twist index from between about 2.5 and about 5, with the capacity to release substantive, flake-free, saliva soluble coatings during flossing.

Abstract: Molecularly oriented, thermoplastic elastomeric dental tapes extruded with a melt spinning extrusion carried out at draw ratios from between about 4:1 and about 7.5:1 and draw temperatures from between about 80° and 265° C. having: elongation at break of less than about 50%, an elastic limit of less than about 25% and enhanced tape flex-twist index from between about 2.5 and about 5, with the capacity to release substantive, flake-free, saliva soluble coatings during flossing.

Abstract: A chain comprises inner and outer links that articulate relative to one another on pins. The outer link having apertures which receive said pin ends in such a way that the links are easily assembled or dismantled. The pin ends have a retention portion that defines a flat and a bearing portion disposed between the retention portion and the inner link and defining a bearing surface for the outer link. The aperture in the outer link has an arcuate edge and a flat corresponding to that on the retention portion. The bearing surface has an arcuate portion that provides a rotational sliding fit with the arcuate edge of the outer link aperture and a reduced portion that is undercut with respect to the retention portion.

Abstract: A carton has a top wall having eight side edges which circumscribe a top wall surface area and a bottom wall having four side edges which circumscribe a bottom wall surface area. Four trapezoidal side walls, each having a major edge, a minor edge and two side edges, extend between the top wall and the bottom wall, such that the major edges of the sidewalls abut, respectively, adjacent of the side edges of the bottom wall and such that the minor edges of the sidewalls abut, respectively, alternate of the side edges of the top wall. The carton has four triangular corner wall portions, each having a base, which abuts the top wall at a position displaced inwardly from one of the top wall edges that does not abut one of the minor edges of the side walls, and two sides, one of which abuts one of the side edges of one of the adjacent side walls. A device for opening the carton is positioned in one of the trapezoidal side walls, and a line of weakness is positioned in the bottom wall or in the top wall.