Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the gas temperature in medical devices by means of a state observer, e.g., in the field of laparoscopy or respiration, and to devices for carrying-out said method.

Abstract: Tool (1) for applying a film onto a target object under the action of heat and/or pressure, comprising a support (11) of a first material and a bar (21) of a second, elastic material, wherein the bar is arranged on the support, and wherein the bar has at least one area (W) that is curved outwards.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cutting electrode for a surgical instrument. The method involves starting with a material blank that is provided with a rated break location. The material blank is dimensioned to allow for separation with forces sufficiently low that they can also be transmitted by the plastic body. The rated break location separates the material blank in a first section serving exclusively for handling and positioning of the material blank in a mold as well as in a second section that self-supportingly projects in a mold hollow space and is overmolded by plastic. After removal, the first section can be easily broken off the cutting electrode. The created breaking edge forms a cutting edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling the gas temperature in medical devices by means of a state observer, e.g., in the field of laparoscopy or respiration, and to devices for carrying-out said method.