Abstract: The invention relates to a method of assembling a cap (20) of a closure device (9) with an open end (6, 7) of a housing container (5) for forming a container system (1) for body fluids, tissue parts or tissue cultures, whereby a relative rotating or pivoting movement is effected between the cap (20) and the housing container (5) about a common longitudinal axis (14). In order to generate the relative movement, a pressing force (F) is applied to at least one of the components to be assembled directed more or less in the direction of the longitudinal axis (14). The invention further relates to a cap (20) for forming the closure device (9), a housing container (5) and a container system (1) obtained as a result, comprising at least the cap (20), a sealing device (21) device retained in it and the housing container (5).

Abstract: An apparatus for thread-stitching of folded print products includes a sewing station in which individual print products are stitched along the fold and print products are then sewn together along the spine to form a book block. A pivoting saddle supplies individual print products straddling thereon to the sewing station. A feeder separates folded print products from a stack of folded print products. A feeding arrangement includes a feed path connecting the feeder to the pivoting saddle, and has a feeding end that cooperates with the feeder to supply the individual print products to the feed path and a discharge end that operates to supply the individual print products to the pivoting saddle. The sewing station, as seen from the top, is arranged on the machine frame of the apparatus, between the feeding end of the feeding arrangement and the pivoting saddle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of collecting saliva from the oral cavity for detecting a test substance, comprising the steps of (a) cleaning the oral cavity, (b) stimulating saliva secretion with a saliva-collecting solution, (c) removing the saliva-saliva collecting solution mixture from the oral cavity and collecting it in a container (1), (d) transferring the saliva-saliva collecting solution mixture into a sealable collection vessel.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing thread-stitched book blocks which comprise folded printed sheets has a conveying apparatus which transports the printed sheets astride a stitching saddle into a stitching position and to which the printed sheets are fed. A stitching apparatus is arranged at a lateral spacing from the stitching saddle which can be driven in an oscillating manner and can be supplied with printed sheets by the stitching saddle. The conveying apparatus is controlled in order to change the conveying speed and/or the stitching position of the printed sheets on the stitching saddle, in that the conveying apparatus is drive-connected to a controlled-rotation electric motor which is controlled by a computer-connected controller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device (1) with a holding container (2) for a holding vessel, in particular a blood sample collecting tube, in which the holding container (2) surrounds a holding chamber (7) with a container wall (6), and in the direction of a longitudinal axis (8) comprises a proximal and a distal end (9, 10) spaced part from one another, with a needle holder (4) for a needle arrangement (14) that can be attached thereto, with a first adjusting device (15) for the needle holder (4) and with a cover element (3) for the needle arrangement (14) mountable on the needle holder (4) in the disposal position of the needle holder (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of collecting saliva from the oral cavity for detecting a test substance, comprising the steps of (a) cleaning the oral cavity, (b) stimulating saliva secretion with a saliva-collecting solution, (c) removing the saliva-saliva collecting solution mixture from the oral cavity and collecting it in a container (1), (d) transferring the saliva-saliva collecting solution mixture into a sealable collection vessel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of assembling a cap (20) of a closure device (9) with an open end (6, 7) of a housing container (5) for forming a container system (1) for body fluids, tissue parts or tissue cultures, whereby a relative rotating or pivoting movement is effected between the cap (20) and the housing container (5) about a common longitudinal axis (14). In order to generate the relative movement, a pressing force (F) is applied to at least one of the components to be assembled directed more or less in the direction of the longitudinal axis (14). The invention further relates to a cap (20) for forming the closure device (9), a housing container (5) and a container system (1) obtained as a result, comprising at least the cap (20), a sealing device (21) device retained in it and the housing container (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a separating device (11) for inserting in an interior (10) of a housing container (5) for constituents to be separated from substances, which separating device (11) comprises at least one base body (41, 74) with end regions (45, 46) spaced apart from one another in the direction of a longitudinal axis (15), between which at least one flow passage (44) extends. Disposed in front of the flow passage (44) in the filling direction in a region facing away from the interior (10) is at least one filter element (43) with terminal ends (105, 106) mutually spaced apart in the direction of the longitudinal axis (15). Several passages (107) are provided in the filter element (43) extending between the terminal ends (105, 106), and the individual passages (107) each have a flow cross-section which, in terms of its size, lies between the constituents to be separated from the substance.

Abstract: The invention describes a separation device (11) for insertion into an interior space (10) of a holding container (5) of a holding device (1) for the components of substances to be separated such as body fluids, tissue parts and/or tissue cultures, whereby the separation device (11) comprises at least one separation element (42) with end faces (44, 45) set a distance apart from one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis (15) and several channels (56) extending between the two end faces (44, 45) are arranged in the separation element (42). The channels (46) arranged in the separation element (42) are designed so that in a working position they allow the components of the substance to be separated to pass through exclusively while a compressive force is being applied to the substance, and in a separation position, the channels (46) suppress the passage of the components that are to be separated.

Abstract: A separating mechanism for inserting in a receptacle chamber of a container receptacle having a longitudinal axis comprises two adjacently disposed components and a sealing device which is directed towards an internal wall of the container receptacle. The components have two ends spaced apart from one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and a flow passage extends therebetween. The components can be applied against the internal wall by at least one pressing element and, in an initial position, the flow passage is established between the adjacently disposed components spaced apart from one another by the pressing element.

Abstract: A holding device (1) for assembling a medical device with a receiving vessel (2) and a holder (3) for a cannula (11), directed towards an open front end (6) of the receiving vessel (2). A flow-through bore of the cannula (11) is connected by a connecting passage (22) between the holder (3) and a front wall (8) of the receiving vessel (2), incorporating a flow passage (21) of a holding part (20) arranged eccentrically with respect to a longitudinal axis (5) of a receiving chamber (9) of the receiving vessel (2). Disposed between the connecting passage (22) and the receiving chamber (9) is an openable hose valve (15). Disposed on the jacket portion (4) of the receiving vessel (2) is a first connecting part (23), whilst a second connecting part (24) is disposed on a support part (14) of the holder (3). A continuous circumferential gas-tight and liquid-proof joint is provided between the holder (3) and the receiving vessel (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (1) comprising a manipulating device (2), a puncturing element (3) designed for coupling it to said device, and a pivot-mounted protective device (4). A positioning device (26) is arranged between the holding elements (11, 24) of the protective device (4) and the manipulating device (2), whereby said positioning device, with the holding elements (11, 24) being engaged, is fixing a plane of swivel (22) of a protective element (23) of the protective device (4) in its position. Coupling elements (12, 16) of a coupling device (18) disposed between the manipulating device (2) and the puncturing element (3) are designed in relation to each other in such a way that with the two coupling elements (12, 16) in their completely coupled positions, a shorter opening axis (21) of an aperture (19) disposed at the proximal end (13) of the puncturing element (3) is aligned extending about parallel to the plane of swivel (22), or in the plane of swivel (22).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of collecting saliva from the oral cavity for detecting a test substance, comprising the steps of (a) cleaning the oral cavity, (b) stimulating saliva secretion with a saliva-collecting solution, (c) removing the saliva-saliva collecting solution mixture from the oral cavity and collecting it in a container (1), (d) transferring the saliva-saliva collecting solution mixture into a sealable collection vessel.

Abstract: The invention describes a holding device (1) for assembling a medical device with a receiving vessel (2) for a front end of a sample tube, closed by a closure device, incorporating a needle holder (3). Mounted in the holder (3) is a cannula (11), directed towards an open front end (6) of the receiving vessel (2) and projecting in the direction thereof. A flow-through bore of the cannula (11) is connected by means of a connecting passage (22), disposed between the holder (3) and a front wall (8) of the receiving vessel (2), incorporating a flow passage (21) of a holding part (20) arranged eccentrically with respect to a longitudinal axis (5) of a receiving chamber (9) of the receiving vessel (2). Disposed between the connecting passage (22) and the receiving chamber (9) is an openable valve arrangement formed by a hose valve (15).

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device (1) with a holding container (2) for a holding vessel, in particular a blood sample collecting tube, in which the holding container (2) surrounds a holding chamber (7) with a container wall (6), and in the direction of a longitudinal axis (8) comprises a proximal and a distal end (9, 10) spaced part from one another, with a needle holder (4) for a needle arrangement (14) that can be attached thereto, with a first adjusting device (15) for the needle holder (4) and with a cover element (3) for the needle arrangement (14) mountable on the needle holder (4) in the disposal position of the needle holder (4).

Abstract: A protective device for a printing machine cylinder assures a risk-free flying changeover of printing plates. The protective device includes a rotatable ring that supports a sleeve-shaped cover. The sleeve-shaped cover can be positioned to partially envelop or cover the cylinder at a separation of the cylinder from another cylinder or a roller in the printing machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container system (1) with a container receptacle (5), a closing device for an open end (6) thereof and a separating mechanism (11) inserted in receptacle chamber (117), with at least one flow passage (119) which can be closed off. The separating mechanism (11) can be displaced from an initial position into an operating position spaced at a distance apart therefrom in the direction towards the other end (7). The separating mechanism (11) has at least one component (121), which is pushed against at least certain regions of an internal wall (118) of the receptacle (5) by at least one pressing element (122). An internal dimension (14) of the receptacle chamber (117) in a first plane (16) is bigger than an external dimension (123) of the component (121) in its operating position and the same spatial direction. In the initial position, a flow passage (119) is established between the ends (6, 7) of the container receptacle (5) in the region of the separating mechanism (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cap (10) for a closure device (3) designed to receive a sealing device (11), with at least two coupling parts (18, 19) joined thereto so as to be displaceable, which are spaced apart from one another in the direction of a longitudinal axis (6) and project out from an internal face (17) of a cap casing (16) in a radial direction towards the longitudinal axis (6) forming a locating region (20) between them. An internal clearance dimension (32), in particular an internal diameter (33) of the first coupling part (18) co-operating with the sealing surface (14) is between 5% and 25% smaller than an external dimension, in particular an external diameter of the sealing device (11) to be located in the region of its sealing surface (14) in the non-deformed or unclamped state. The invention further relates to a sealing device (11), a closure device (3) comprising the latter and the cap (10) as well as a container system (1).

Abstract: A risk-free flying changeover of printing plates may be achieved, by means of a protecting device for a printing machine cylinder. The above is achieved whereby the protecting device is embodied as a rotating ring (08), on which is arranged a sleeve-shaped cover (09) for the partial enveloping of the cylinder (01, 02), at a separation therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a separating device (2) for isolating at least one component from a sample of biological origin comprising a liquid-permeable separating element (6), in particular having pores, disposed in a vessel (3). In at least one of its end regions, the vessel (3) has one at least more or less gas-impermeable connecting element (29) for connecting the vessel (3) to another vessel (5) or to a connecting device (4) for another vessel (5), e.g. a blood-sampling tube.