Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for producing a medical preparation, in particular for producing a preparation for parenteral nutrition. Liquids are transferred by means of the installation from a plurality of source containers to a target container. The installation comprises a receptacle with drivers for a valve block, wherein the drivers of the valves are arranged offset from one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for producing a medical preparation, in particular for producing a preparation for parenteral nutrition. Liquids are transferred by means of the installation from a plurality of source containers to a target container. The installation comprises a receptacle with drivers for a valve block, wherein the drivers of the valves are arranged offset from one another.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention relates to a sensor block for measuring fluid flow or pressure in a tube. The sensor block comprises a sensor and a housing. The housing has a resilient clamp part which is shaped such that it can be plugged onto a tube along the radial direction and is part of the tube in the plugged state. The invention also relates to a tube, which is produced by means of MID technology. The tube comprises conductor paths and a sensor, which is firmly connected to the tube. The tube further comprises two elongated grooves for releasable attachment of a sensor block. The embodiments of the present invention further relates to a production method, in which both a sensor block and a tube are manufactured with an identical mask set, injection molding tool or control program component.

Abstract: An apparatus including a blower configured to provide a supply of breathing gas, and a delivery tube configured to deliver the supply of breathing gas to a user breathing interface. The delivery tube has an inside diameter of about 15 mm or less. The apparatus also including a control system configured to provide a control signal to the blower for controlling a pressure of the supply of breathing gas to between about 1 cm H2O to about 6 cm H2O at the user breathing interface. The control signal is based upon, at least in part, one of a pressure and a flow rate of the supply of breathing gas at the user breathing interface.

Abstract: Nasal interface systems and related components. An embodiment of the system employs a nasal interface comprised of a base portion and a soft pad portion. The base portion employs one or more side-entry fluid supply hoses and flow redirection structure which gently and quietly redirects the flow of incoming fluid to avoid the creation of noise. One or more fluid supply hoses are connected to the one or more inlets, preferably by releasable engagement structure. The nasal interfaces of the invention are sleek, unobtrusive, visibly attractive and avoid exposure of expelled gases toward partners of the wearer.

Abstract: A replaceable nasal interface system including a molded air tube having a generally D-shaped cross section, and including first and second lumens. The system further includes a base member operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the molded air tube; and a nasal interface operatively connected to the base member.

Abstract: A nasal interface includes a base and a flexible, unitary pad connected to the base. The base defines at least one gas inlet and the pad includes a pair of wing portions positioned at an angle relative to each other. Each wing portion has an upper surface devoid of any protrusion and defines at least one hole through which a gas entering the wing portion from the base exits the wing portion. The pad also includes a connecting portion that interconnects the two wing portions and is interposed between the holes of the wing portions. The flexibility of the pad permits joint and independent movement of the upper surfaces of the wing portions relative to the base. In one embodiment, the pad is removably connected to the base. In another embodiment, the pad includes a bellows portion to provide the pad's flexibility.

Abstract: A nasal interface including a hard base and a soft pad portion with angled butterfly wing portions. The soft pad portion is connected to the hard base portion, and in some arrangements, can be removed from the hard base portion. The soft pad portion includes a bellows positioned between a lower boarder and the butterfly wings.

Abstract: The invention concerns compensatory container (1) to influence blood pressure, comprising volume chamber (2) with connectors (3) for connecting volume chamber (2) to a natural cardiovascular system, and in which a change in pressure in the cardiovascular system may effect a change in volume of volume chamber (2), as well as means of adjustment which limit the change in volume of volume chamber (2) in a lower pressure region below a pressure threshold of at least 100 mmHg to a maximum of 10 cm3, and which, in an upper pressure region between the pressure threshold and 150 mmHg, effect a change in volume of volume chamber (2) of not less than 10 cm3, whereby the means of adjustment comprise frame (4) and at least one flexible body (5) working in conjunction with such frame.

Abstract: The invention concerns compensatory container (1) to influence blood pressure, comprising volume chamber (2) with connectors (3) for connecting volume chamber (2) to a natural cardiovascular system, and in which a change in pressure in the cardiovascular system may effect a change in volume of volume chamber (2), as well as means of adjustment which limit the change in volume of volume chamber (2) in a lower pressure region below a pressure threshold of at least 100 mmHg to a maximum of 10 cm3, and which, in an upper pressure region between the pressure threshold and 150 mmHg, effect a change in volume of volume chamber (2) of not less than 10 cm3, whereby the means of adjustment comprise frame (4) and at least one flexible body (5) working in conjunction with such frame.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a hose system for an injector for injecting contrast agents and saline solution into the human body. The hose system comprises a contrast agent conduit (106, 126; 206, 226; 306, 326; 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425; 501, 502, 503, 504, 521, 522, 523, 524), a saline solution conduit (116, 216, 316, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415; 511, 512, 513, 515) a pump hose (132; 232; 332; 432; 532) and a frame (135; 235; 335; 435, 436; 535, 536, 537). The contrast agent and saline solution conduits are mechanically fixed at a least one position to the frame. The pump hose is fixed to the frame at least two positions. The invention further pertains to a squeeze valve and a pressure measuring interface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peristaltic pump (1) for conveying a medium conducted in a hose, having a plurality of squeezing elements (3) which press the hose, so as to squeeze the hose, against a counter bearing (4) and thereby convey the medium in the hose onward in the conveying direction. To permit a simpler and faster insertion of a hose in a peristaltic pump of said type, it is provided according to the invention that the peristaltic pump has a threading device for inserting the hose between the squeezing elements (3) and the counter bearing (4).

Abstract: A replaceable nasal interface system including a molded air tube having a generally D-shaped cross section, and including first and second lumens. The system further includes a base member operatively connected to and in fluid communication with the molded air tube; and a nasal interface operatively connected to the base member. 11179020.

Abstract: The invention relates to a delivering unit for gas, comprising a compressor (101) in a noise-insulation housing (20, 40), which comprises an inlet opening (27, 66) and a blow-out opening (24, 69, 70). An inlet tube (96) can pneumatically connect the inlet opening to the inlet of the compressor. An outlet tube (96) can connect the blow-out opening to the outlet of the compressor. A noise absorber (60, 80) having an inlet chamber (73, 97) and an outlet chamber (74, 98) may be accommodated in the noise-insulation housing. Neoprene may be used as lining for the inner walls of the noise-insulation housing. Sheets (131. 133) may be provided between the noise-insulation housing and the compressor. An inner heat sink (42) and an inner blower (48, 49) can cool the compressor. A heat sink (41) may form one side (40) of the noise-insulation housing. An outer blower (7) can cool the heat sink. Blind tubes can be used both at the inlet and the outlet, so as to suppress tonal sound.

Abstract: A nasal interface including a hard base and a soft pad portion with angled butterfly wing portions. The soft pad portion is connected to the hard base portion, and in some arrangements, can be removed from the hard base portion. The soft pad portion includes a bellows positioned between a lower boarder and the butterfly wings.

Abstract: An evaporation chamber comprises a trough and an intermediate chamber disposed above the trough. The bottom of the intermediate chamber includes a liquid outlet through which liquid flows from the intermediate chamber into the trough. The intermediate chamber comprises a level valve, which allows a flow of liquid to follow from a liquid connection into the intermediate chamber so that the liquid level in the intermediate chamber is between a minimum level and a maximum level. The intermediate chamber has a liquid connection, a level valve, and a compensation connection. The liquid connection supplies a liquid. The level valve, allows a flow of liquid to follow from the liquid connection into the intermediate chamber so that the liquid level in the intermediate chamber is between a minimum level and a maximum level. The compensation connection is pneumatically connected to the gas space around the float.

Abstract: This invention relates to pneumatic shunt resistance, comprising a block (2) having a gas-containing longitudinal cavity (4) intersected by a likewise longitudinal measurement cavity (6). The two cavities are arranged such that the measurement cavity (6) intersects the gas-containing cavity (4) so as to define a sectional region, wherein, in sections perpendicular to its longitudinal extension, the measurement cavity (6) has a similar cross-section in the sectional region of the two cavities. The pneumatic shunt resistance moreover comprises a resistor (13) located in the sectional region of the two cavities and having a shape similar to that of the measurement cavity (6) at this point, so that a gap remains between the wall of the resistor (13) and the wall of the measurement cavity. Furthermore, this invention relates to gas mixers having two flow control loops and one block, thereby reducing the number of tubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nasal cannula for an anti-snoring apparatus, comprising a forked tube pneumatically connected to apertures, which are embodied and positioned in such a way that air can be administered into the nose of a user via these apertures. The nasal cannula further comprises a heating wire extending in the interior of forked tube in such a way that the heating wire can heat the air supplied through the forked tube. The invention moreover relates to a nosepiece and to a Y-shaped element for nasal cannula including internal radius steps at tube connection points. The invention further relates to a nosepiece and to a Y-shaped element having rounded off transition regions. The invention finally relates to a method for avoiding condensation in nasal cannulas. To this end, the gas is heated as it flows through the tubes of a nasal cannula.

Abstract: The invention relates to a side channel compressor, comprising a housing shell and a running wheel. The running wheel is mounted to be rotatable with respect to the housing shell to provide two annular sealing areas between the housing shell and the running wheel. The housing shell between the first and the second sealing area can be made of one piece. The gap dimensions of the first and second sealing areas can be adjusted by means of a disc spring/nut system or a wobble means. A fan impeller may be fixed on the motor shaft, and the housing shell can comprise cooling ribs, wherein the cooling ribs are arranged and formed such that the air conveyed by the fan impeller sweeps through the cooling ribs. One of the annular sealing areas can include a dead volume chamber. The housing shell may be a casting or a machined extruded profile.