Abstract: A cell lysis system (1) comprises a driver apparatus (2) and a cell lysis device (3) which are releasably attachable to one another. The cell lysis device (3) comprises an ultrasonic transducer (12) and a sonication chamber (11). The driver apparatus (2) drives the ultrasonic transducer (12) to output ultrasonic waves to lyse cells in a sample container (22) which is carried by the cell lysis device (3).

Abstract: A disease screening device (100) comprising a substrate (101) and a sonication chamber (102) formed on the substrate (101). The sonication chamber (102) is provided with an ultrasonic transducer (105) which generates ultrasonic waves to lyse cells in a sample fluid within the sonication chamber (102). The device (100) comprises a reagent chamber (111) formed on the substrate (101) for receiving a liquid PCR reagent. The device (100) comprises a controller (23) which controls the ultrasonic transducer (105) and a heating arrangement (128) which is provided on the substrate (101). The device (100) further comprises a detection apparatus which detects the presence of an infectious disease, such as COVID-19 disease.

Abstract: A hookah device (202) which attaches to a hookah (246). The hookah device (202) comprises a plurality of ultrasonic mist generator devices (201) for generating a mist for inhalation by a user. The hookah device (202) comprises a driver device (202) which controls the mist generator devices (201) to maximize the efficiency of mist generation by the mist generator devices (201) and optimize mist output from the hookah device (202).

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic mist inhaler, comprising: a liquid reservoir structure comprising a liquid chamber adapted to receive liquid to be atomized, a sonication chamber in fluid communication with the liquid chamber, a capillary element arranged between the liquid chamber and the sonication chamber, the sonication chamber comprising means of ultrasonic vibrations having an atomization surface, a capillary element retainer, wherein the capillary element retainer having a body surrounding the means of ultrasonic vibrations, the retainer body having an radial arm extending to the atomization surface for retaining the capillary element in surface contact with the atomization surface as depicted in FIG. 3.

Abstract: A mist inhaler device (200) for generating a mist for inhalation by a user. The device comprises a mist generator device (201) and a driver device (202). The driver device (202) is configured to drive the mist generator device (201) at an optimum frequency to maximise the efficiency of mist generation by the mist generator device (201).

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic mist inhaler, comprising: a liquid reservoir structure comprising a liquid chamber adapted to receive liquid to be atomized, a sonication chamber in fluid communication with the liquid chamber, a capillary element arranged between the liquid chamber and the sonication chamber wherein the capillary element is a material at least partly in bamboo fibers as depicted in FIG. 3.

Abstract: To analyze an electric component in depth, provision is made to submit the aforementioned component to focused laser radiation. It is shown that by modifying the altitude of the focus in the component, some internal parts of the aforementioned component can be characterized more easily.

Abstract: In order to protect an integrated circuit provided with a cryptoprocessor from attacks aiming to reveal secrets, it is anticipated to use a component sensitive to the activation of a parasitic (latchup) thyristor and/or to the activation of a parasitic bipolar transistor, or to design a circuit having this property. If the component is stressed due to the presence of this circuit, it is immediately deactivated, actually preventing the revelation of the secrets thereof.

Abstract: In order to protect an integrated circuit provided with a cryptoprocessor from attacks aiming to reveal secrets, it is anticipated to use a component sensitive to the activation of a parasitic (latchup) thyristor and/or to the activation of a parasitic bipolar transistor, or to design a circuit having this property. If the component is stressed due to the presence of this circuit, it is immediately deactivated, actually preventing the revelation of the secrets thereof.

Abstract: To analyse an electric component in depth, provision is made to submit said component to focused laser radiation. It is shown that by modifying the altitude of the focus in the component, some internal parts of said component can be characterized more easily.