Abstract: A personal electronic delivery system includes a housing having a first end with an inlet and a second end with an outlet a fluid path substantially extending between the inlet and the outlet, a buffer for holding a delivery fluid, connecting means configured to transfer delivery fluid to the fluid path, a heater that is provided in, at or close to the fluid path configured for heating the delivery fluid such that at least a part of the delivery fluid atomizes and/or vaporizes in the fluid path, and an energy source configured for providing energy to the heater. The buffer substantially surrounds the heater and includes openings in a groove for transferring delivery fluid to the heater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a membrane and such membrane. The method comprises the steps of: —providing a container with electrolyte; —placing a structure in the container; and —providing at least two electrodes with a potential difference to achieve a plasma electrolytic oxidation on the structure. Preferably, the structure comprises a metallic structure, with the metallic structure chosen from the group of Titanium, Aluminum, Magnesium, Zirconium, Zinc and Niobium, and/or an alloy.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a method to produce electrically isolated or insulated areas in a metal, and a product comprising such area. The method according to the invention comprising the steps of: providing a metallic structure; performing a plasma electrolytic oxidation and/or anodization process such that an oxide layer is achieved on an area of the metallic structure; and electrically isolating a part of the metallic structure by removing part of the metallic structure and/or connecting a further metallic structure to the metallic structure with the oxide layer.

Abstract: The present specification relates to heater element, device provided therewith and method for manufacturing such heater element. The heater element comprises a heater of a resistance heating metal that is provided in, at or close to a fluid path configured for heating fluid, wherein the heater comprises a conductor that is provided with a porous ceramic layer. In embodiments, the ceramic layer is provided on or at the conductor with plasma electrolytic oxidation. The ceramic layer has a thickness in the range of 5-300 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal electronic delivery system and a method for delivering a delivery fluid to a person.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage device for fresh products and/or perishable produce and a method for storing fresh products, comprising: a cabinet provided with an access door and/or flap; one or more substantially gastight compartments arranged in the cabinet and provided with at least one gas inlet and one gas outlet; and conditioning means suitable for conditioning the climate in the compartment, wherein the conditioning comprises of providing desired gas conditions, including oxygen content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial filter device and method for providing such device. The method for manufacturing the microbial filter device comprises the steps of:—providing a first metal layer;—providing a side of the first metal layer with a porous metal oxide layer; and—after providing the porous metal oxide layer providing a number of chamber defining structures in the first metal layer that are in contact with the porous metal oxide layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hypoxic fire prevention system and building construction and method therefor. The hypoxic fire prevention system comprises: a central supply container for hypoxic gas; a number of compartments connected to the container via connecting conduits; and at least one distributor provided in each compartment and operatively connected to a connecting conduit for the purpose of distributing the hypoxic gas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage device for fresh products and/or perishable produce and a method for storing fresh products, comprising: a cabinet provided with an access door and/or flap; one or more substantially gastight compartments arranged in the cabinet and provided with at least one gas inlet and one gas outlet; and conditioning means suitable for conditioning the climate in the compartment, wherein the conditioning comprises of providing desired gas conditions, including oxygen content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a membrane and such membrane. The method comprises the steps of: providing a container with electrolyte; placing a structure in the container; and providing at least two electrodes with a potential difference to achieve a plasma electrolytic oxidation on the structure. Preferably, the structure comprises a metallic structure, with the metallic structure chosen from the group of Titanium, Aluminium, Magnesium, Zirconium, Zinc and Niobium, and/or an alloy.

Abstract: A system and method for electrochemically machining a work-piece contains a fixture capable of receiving a work-piece and securing the work-piece to the fixture. An electrolyte source is also provided. In addition, the system contains a rotary drive subassembly capable of receiving a portion of the work-piece therein, motion of the rotary drive assembly being determined by a received control signal, wherein frequency and amplitude of the control signal increases and decreases motion of the rotary drive subassembly, and wherein the control signal is a trapezoidal waveform.

Abstract: A system and method for electrochemically machining a work-piece contains a fixture capable of receiving a work-piece and securing the work-piece to the fixture. An electrolyte source is also provided. In addition, the system contains a rotary drive subassembly capable of receiving a portion of the work-piece therein, motion of the rotary drive assembly being determined by a received control signal, wherein frequency and amplitude of the control signal increases and decreases motion of the rotary drive subassembly, and wherein the control signal is a trapezoidal waveform.