Abstract: A cartridge, an analysis system and a method for analyzing, in particular, a biological sample, wherein a first group having one or more valves and a second group having one or more valves can be or are actuated from different sides of the cartridge.

Abstract: A computerized automated diagnostic system including a cartridge configured to contain reagents for carrying out a diagnostic biological process and to receive a biological sample to be tested using the reagents and an instrument operative to interact with the cartridge to carry out multiple steps in the diagnostic biological process, the cartridge having multiple operative states including a non-functionalized state in which the cartridge does not include the reagents and does not include the biological sample, a partially functionalized state in which the cartridge does include the reagents and does include the biological sample and in which a carbon array assembly is mounted onto the cartridge and forms part of the cartridge and a fully functionalized state upon insertion of the cartridge, onto which the carbon array assembly is mounted, into clamped engagement with the instrument.

Abstract: An arrangement including a plurality of carrier elements for a reagent, which is to be introduced into a microfluidic device, in particular a flow cell, via the carrier element, and a holder receiving the plurality of carrier elements. The carrier element is fixed by positive fit in all spatial directions by the holder, keeping at least one region of the carrier element which receives the reagent clear.

Abstract: A microfluidic flow cell, which has a storage space, which holds liquid reagent material and/or sample material and which is connected to an inlet channel for a fluid that transports the reagent material and/or sample material out of the storage space and to an outlet channel for the reagent material and/or sample material and the fluid. The inlet channel and the outlet channel are connected by a bypass that bypasses the storage space.

Abstract: A sample carrier having a region for receiving a sample which is to be analyzed, the volume thereof being between 1-100 ?l, and having an area for handling the sample carrier. The sample carrier is characterized by devices for the fluid-tight placement of the sample carrier together with the sample in an analysis device. An analysis device, in particular a flow cell, includes the sample carrier.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method of creating, storing and retrieving data sets including many complex data elements comprising the steps of receiving multiple data elements to be stored from an input data structure, providing a transformed and normalized data structure for storage into an inverted index and storage data system and providing a inverted index based search engine that allows to retrieve those data elements using hierarchical and relational data queries. In particular, the invention refers to a method for providing an interface to an inverted index and storage by creating algorithmically a logical index schema and view from the structure of the received data elements, including hierarchical and other relational information. Moreover, the present invention also refers to a method for searching those hierarchical and relational searching data structures.

Abstract: A carrier element for introducing a dry substance into a cavity of a microfluidic flow cell or a chamber or cavities for interacting with a fluid, including: a plug-like body figure to be insertable into a passage of the flow cell leading to the cavity; and, a carder surface for receiving the drive substance, the carder surface being at an end of the body facing the cavity when the body is inserted in the passage.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in in-vitro diagnostics, the cartridge including a cartridge housing, a cartridge element, disposed within the cartridge housing and defining a plurality of operational volumes, at least some of the plurality of operational volumes being mutually linearly aligned, a fluid solution transporter operative to transfer fluid solutions from at least one of the plurality of operational volumes to at least another of the plurality of operational volumes, the fluid solution transporter including a linearly displaceable transport element operative to sequentially communicate with interiors of the at least some of the plurality of operational volumes and a venter, including a linearly displaceable venting element, operative in coordination with the fluid solution transporter to vent at least one of the plurality of operational volumes.

Abstract: A method for forming a microchannel or microfluidic reservoir is described. Methods provided herein include applying a covering over a recess formed in a substrate and bonding the covering to the substrate along seams. Methods provided herein use a substrate having elevated edge regions bordering the recess that project from the surface of the substrate. Bonding seams nm a distance from the elevated edge regions of the recess such that the covering and the elevated edge regions are pressed against each other. Devices for bonding substrates and coverings to make microchannels and microfluidic reservoirs are also provided herein. Devices provided herein can include pressing elements for holding the substrate and the covering together. Pressing elements provided herein can include recesses and/or elastic layers positioned opposite to one or more recesses in a substrate.

Abstract: A cartridge, an analysis system and a method for analyzing, in particular, a biological sample, wherein a first group having one or more valves and a second group having one or more valves can be or are actuated from different sides of the cartridge.

Abstract: A cartridge for testing a biological sample. The cartridge has a closure element that is fastened to the cartridge in a form-fit or interlocking manner and is a multi-component injection molded closure part having an integrated seal so as to be able to fluidically close a receiving cavity having an integrated vent. The cartridge also has a film cover and an additional aluminum cover in the region of storage cavities for liquid reagents.

Abstract: A cartridge, an analysis system and a method for analyzing, in particular, a biological sample, wherein a first group having one or more valves and a second group having one or more valves can be or are actuated from different sides of the cartridge.

Abstract: A lightning diverter element having integrated ESD protection, including a support and metallic segments disposed on the support is disclosed, wherein the support has a resistance per unit length in a range from 100 k?/m to 100 M?/m. Furthermore, a high-frequency device is disclosed, wherein such a lightning diverter element is disposed on a surface of a component of the high-frequency device. Finally, a vehicle including such a lightning diverter element and/or such a high-frequency device is disclosed.

Abstract: A microfluidic flow cell for carrying out an analysis, having a substrate of synthetic material, which has cavities for the formation of channel structures and chambers, wherein the cavities are closed on one side of the substrate by a film adhesively bonded or welded to the substrate, and having a housing component that is produced with a hard and a soft component, which, on the side of the substrate facing away from the film, is connected to the substrate, completing functional sections respectively fulfilling the function of the flow cell. The housing component is formed as a multifunctional part completing more than two functional sections.

Abstract: An arrangement including a plurality of carrier elements for a reagent, which is to be introduced into a microfluidic device, in particular a flow cell, via the carrier element, and a holder receiving the plurality of carrier elements. The carrier element is fixed by positive fit in all spatial directions by the holder, keeping at least one region of the carrier element which receives the reagent clear.

Abstract: A cartridge for testing a sample, in particular, a biological sample, and a method for the production of such a cartridge are provided, the cartridge comprising a main body having a plurality of channels and cavities that are covered by a cover or a film. For the purpose of simple production, liquid reagents are introduced into corresponding storage cavities through the main body, with the storage cavities being optionally (additionally) covered by aluminium film. Furthermore, a conditioned atmosphere is preferably introduced into a closed fluid system in the cartridge containing dry reagents and/or a sensor apparatus.

Abstract: A fastener system for ignition prevention triggered by a lightning strike. The fastener has a fastener body and a fastener head, and a fastening member configured to be mounted on a portion of the fastener body, wherein the fastener and the fastening member are configured to fasten at least a first part and a second part between the fastener head and the fastening member, and the fastener comprises an electrically insulating material. A structure comprises the fastener system, the first part that faces an outside from where the lightning strike may hit the first part and the second part.

Abstract: An aircraft of the type disclosed here includes an aircraft fuselage, a wing assembly, a tail assembly, and a surface structure containing a lightning protection device. The surface structure is arranged on the aircraft fuselage, the wing assembly, and the tail assembly. The lightning protection device has a plurality of electrically conductive elements, which are arranged at least as a group of elements in the surface structure. The electrically conductive elements belonging to a group are arranged parallel to one another, at least in some section or sections, and have different spacings with respect to one another, at least in two regions.

Abstract: A cartridge for analyzing a biological sample, wherein the cartridge includes a fluid system having a plurality of channels and at least one valve, wherein the valve is covered on the outside by a cover, and wherein the valve is configured to be actuated by deforming a wall of the valve.

Abstract: A microfluidic flow cell, which has a storage space, which holds liquid reagent material and/or sample material and which is connected to an inlet channel for a fluid that transports the reagent material and/or sample material out of the storage space and to an outlet channel for the reagent material and/or sample material and the fluid. The inlet channel and the outlet channel are connected by a bypass that bypasses the storage space.