Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for measuring a flow of a fluid in dependence on time, in particular a urine flow, including an intake funnel; a hose; an ultrasonic flow sensor; an overflow. The apparatus is characterized in that a first end of the hose is connected to the intake funnel and a second end of the hose is connected to the overflow; the ultrasonic flow sensor is arranged on the hose; the hose is U-shaped.

Abstract: An apparatus for medical purposes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical device configured to be at least partially insertable into body tissue of a user. It also includes an inserter configured for at least partially inserting the medical device into the body tissue. A housing has a removable cap connected thereto, and the removable cap is removed from the housing before insertion of the medical device. A flexible connector connects the removable cap to the housing, the flexible connector being reversibly displaceable from a locking position in which the removable cap is secured to the housing and a releasing position in which the removable cap is released from the housing. A frangible securing element secures the flexible connector into the locking position prior to use. Further, methods for preparing the apparatus and inserting the medical device into the body tissue of the user are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cradle for a medical device. The cradle has an inner cradle side and an opposing outer cradle side, wherein the outer cradle side is adapted for attachment to a patient's skin with at least part of the outer cradle side facing the patient's skin. The medical device has a medical device coupler, wherein the medical device coupler is adapted for coupling the medical device to the cradle such that part of the medical device is facing the inner cradle side. The cradle further includes a drain fluidly coupling the inner cradle side with the outer cradle side.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a blood withdrawal system for withdrawing blood for diagnostic purposes includes a base device configured to hold a structurally distinct lancet. The base device includes an actuatable lancet ejection mechanism for ejecting the lancet from the base device, and the lancet ejection mechanism includes a movable coupling element. The coupling element includes a coupling structure for coupling the lancet with an external component via the coupling element and subsequently activating the lancet ejection mechanism by operating the external component.

Abstract: A filter element includes: a frame having a peripheral elastomer body in which a reinforcement element is embedded; and a filter pocket. The frame is connected to an opening in the filter pocket with a connection established integrally by the elastomer body. In an embodiment, the elastomer body is molded on the filter pocket.

Abstract: A filter element includes: a frame having a peripheral elastomer body in which a reinforcement element is embedded; and a filter pocket. The frame is connected to an opening in the filter pocket with a connection established integrally by the elastomer body. In an embodiment, the elastomer body is molded on the filter pocket.

Abstract: A filter cartridge has a folded filter medium that is formed into a prism at least in regions and comprises two interconnected end folds, and which filter cartridge is constantly or cyclically subjected to stresses, specifically subjected to stresses from dedusting by means of pressure surges, is characterized in that the end folds overlap one another.

Abstract: A filter cartridge has a folded filter medium that is formed into a prism at least in regions and comprises two interconnected end folds, and which filter cartridge is constantly or cyclically subjected to stresses, specifically subjected to stresses from dedusting by means of pressure surges, is characterized in that the end folds overlap one another.

Abstract: A method of producing a filter insert (1) having folds (2) extending radially, by first pleating a filter material to form an essentially rectangular filter sheet (3) having folds (2) arranged across the longitudinal direction (4), then wrapping the pleated filter sheet (3) around a core (7), and next joining the first fold (8) and last fold (9) of the filter sheet (3) adjacent to one another in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A filter cartridge, including a tubular filter element which encloses an interior space on the downstream, clean air side, is joined in the axial direction on one side to a side-face lid, forming a seal. In order to reduce pressure peaks which occur in the filter element on the clean air side, the lid has a diaphragm which is capable of vibrating.

Abstract: A filter cartridge having pleated filter material, the ends of which are joined together to form a conical tube. At least one band is bonded to the pleated filter material and extends at least partially around the circumference of the material in the area of each of its end sides. The band may be bonded to crease points of the filter material. A method of manufacturing the filter cartridge includes providing the initially strip-shaped, planar filter material with pleats. The pleated strip-shaped filter material is laid out forming an unwound cone-shaped shell. A band is placed onto the crease points of one side and is bonded to the crease points. Subsequently, the filter material is bent to form a conical tube, and the tube is closed upon itself by joining the two ends together.