Abstract: A sensorized supporting device for bearings (1) comprises: • a bearing housing (2), configured for being secured to a mounting structure and defining at least one seat (2c) for a bearing (3); and • a sensorized supporting base (4), having a supporting body (4?) prearranged for being at least partially positioned between the mounting structure (S) and the bearing housing (2). The supporting body (4?) has a detection surface (4c) which extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and a transverse direction (W) and is configured for resting, directly or via interposition of at least one further element, on a corresponding surface of one of the bearing housing (2) and the mounting structure, the supporting base (4) being provided with a mechanical-stress sensor.

Abstract: A washing agent dispenser for washing machines has a dispenser body that comprises a fixed dispenser part (200), designed for mounting on a wall delimiting a washing machine wash-chamber (3), and a removable dispenser part, couplable in a removable way to the fixed dispenser part (200). The removable dispenser part comprises a hollow body defining a tank for a substance in liquid or semi-solid form, with a first wall of the hollow body which is intended to face at least partially a second wall of the fixed dispenser part (200). The dispenser (10) also comprises a sensor device (270), configured to provide an electrical signal representative of at least one of a level and a qualitative characteristic of the substance contained within the at least one tank. The sensor device (270) is arranged at least partly on the fixed dispenser part (200).

Abstract: A dispenser of washing agents for washing machines has a first tank, to contain a first washing agent, and a first dispensing arrangement, to dispense first dosed amounts of the first washing agent. The first dispensing arrangement comprises a peristaltic pump, which is configured to be driven in a first direction of rotation to cause delivery of the first dosed amounts of the first washing agent. The dispenser comprises a second tank, to contain a second washing agent, and a second dispensing arrangement, to dispense second dosed amounts of the second washing agent. The peristaltic pump has a command arrangement of the second dispensing arrangement, and is configured to be driven in a second direction of rotation, to drive the command arrangement so as to cause dispensing of the second dosed amounts of the second washing agent.

Abstract: A washing agent dispenser for washing machines has a dispenser body (100) designed for mounting on a wall (5) delimiting a washing machine wash-chamber, the dispenser body (100) being designed to be exposed at least in part towards inside the washing machine wash-chamber (3). A tank (R1) capable of containing a substance in liquid or semi-solid form is defined in the dispenser body (100), and the dispenser (10) comprises a dispensing arrangement which is configured for dispensing first dosed amounts of the substance. The dispenser moreover comprises a sensor device configured to provide an electrical signal representative of at least one qualitative characteristic of the substance contained within the tank (R1).

Abstract: A washing agent dispenser for washing machines comprises a fixed dispenser part (200) and a removable dispenser part (100). The removable dispenser part (100) comprises a hollow body (101) defining a tank for a washing agent. The tank has, in a lower part thereof, an outlet (112), in a back wall of the hollow body (101), which is couplable in a separable way to an inlet (210) at the front of the fixed dispenser part (200). A retention valve (2301) is mounted on the hollow body (101), in a position corresponding to the outlet (112) of at the tank. The retention valve (2301) is configured to assume a respective open position following upon coupling between the outlet (112) and the inlet (210), and to assume a respective closed position following upon uncoupling between the outlet (112) and the inlet (210).

Abstract: A medical device for separating a fluid, in particular for separating platelet-rich plasma from whole blood, includes three containers and at least one corresponding connection line having an intermediate bifurcation. Provided on the connection line are valve means for enabling or preventing a flow of fluid. At least one container includes a hollow container body and a plunger associated in a movable way to the container body. The device also includes a filtering member on the connection line.

Abstract: A bearing detection device comprises: a housing body (2) having a substantially annular shape, prearranged for being fixed to a stationary ring (6a) of a bearing (6); and a detection arrangement on the housing body (2), comprising at least one piezoelectric transducer (10; 20). The detection arrangement further comprises: a floating body (7) having a substantially annular shape, which is mounted within the housing body (2) and is able to amplify mechanically vibrations of the bearing (6); a sensor unit (8) having a substantially annular shape, which is set in a substantially stationary position on the housing body (2), the supporting body (81) having a detection surface (8a) that is configured for receiving thereon, directly or via interposition of at least one further element, a corresponding surface of the floating body (7).

Abstract: A sensorized supporting device for bearings (1) comprises: •a bearing housing (2), configured for being secured to a mounting structure and defining at least one seat (2c) for a bearing (3); and •a sensorized supporting base (4), having a supporting body (4?) prearranged for being at least partially positioned between the mounting structure (S) and the bearing housing (2). The supporting body (4?) has a detection surface (4c) which extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and a transverse direction (W) and is configured for resting, directly or via interposition of at least one further element, on a corresponding surface of one of the bearing housing (2) and the mounting structure, the supporting base (4) being provided with a mechanical-stress sensor.

Abstract: A level sensor comprises an electrical-connection structure and a level-detection structure. The level-detection structure comprises a plurality of elongated electrodes, which include at least three measuring electrodes. The elongated electrodes extend at least partially in side-by-sidey positions in a length direction of the level-detection structure and each have a proximal end and a distal end relative to the electrical-connection structure. The level-detection structure is divided, in the length direction, into a succession of detection sections, each of which includes two effective portions of two respective measuring electrodes, the two effective portions extending to a prevalent extent substantially parallel and equidistant, at a first predetermined distance from each other, in the length direction.

Abstract: A microfluidic device for concentrating particles contained in a fluid sample (FS) comprises a substrate (11) configured for being set in rotation about a centre of rotation (5a), the substrate (11) having a surface (11b) defined in which is at least one microfluidic arrangement (12) that extends substantially according to a plane identified by the substrate (11).

Abstract: A microfluidic device for concentrating particles contained in a fluid sample comprises a substrate (11) having a surface where at least one microfluidic arrangement (M) is defined, which comprises: —a loading chamber (14), for loading the fluid sample into the at least one microfluidic arrangement (M); —a plurality of microchannels (13), which have respective inlet ends connected to the loading chamber (14); and—a covering element (12), which is substantially impermeable to the fluid sample and extends at least partially over the plurality of microchannels (13).

Abstract: Herein described is an apparatus for disgregating a biological tissue, such as an adipose tissue including stem and/or multipotent cells for use in regenerative medicine. The apparatus comprises a disposable device having a first duct for the passage of the biological tissue, the first duct having a first end and a second end. Each end of the first duct is configured for connection to an inlet/outlet opening of a respective handling and/or collecting device, particularly a pump device, such as a syringe. The disposable device further comprises an adjustment arrangement operable to cause a reduction of a passage section of the first duct.

Abstract: A medical device for the separation of a concentrate enriched with cells from a biological fluid, in particular a concentrate of stromal or stem cells from medullar aspirate or venous blood, comprises: a treatment container for receiving and treating the biological fluid for the purposes of its separation into a number of fractions; a first collection container, for receiving a first fraction of the fluid, in particular a fraction poor in said cells; a second collection container, for receiving a second concentrated fraction of the fluid enriched with said cells; a deviator valve having a first way connected or prearranged for connection to the treatment container, a second way connected or prearranged for connection to the first collection container, and a third way connected or prearranged for connection to the second collection container; a first line for connection of the treatment container to the first way of the deviator valve, a second line for connection of the first collection container to the se

Abstract: A medical device for separating a fluid, in particular for separating platelet-rich plasma from whole blood, includes three containers and at least one corresponding connection line having an intermediate bifurcation. Provided on the connection line are valve means for enabling or preventing a flow of fluid. At least one container includes a hollow container body and a plunger associated in a movable way to the container body. The device also includes a filtering member on the connection line.

Abstract: A medical device for separating a fluid, in particular for separating platelet-rich plasma from whole blood, includes three containers and at least one corresponding connection line having an intermediate bifurcation. Provided on the connection line are valve means for enabling or preventing a flow of fluid. At least one container includes a hollow container body and a plunger associated in a movable way to the container body. A modular structure has modules connected to enable separation thereof. A first module includes at least the first container and a corresponding portion of the first connection line, and a second module, which has at least one between the second and third containers with a corresponding portion of the first connection line. Provided at least at the interface between two modules of the modular structure are releasable connectors, in particular hydraulic connectors having at least two parts that can be coupled together, each of which belongs to a corresponding module.

Abstract: Herein described is an apparatus for disgregating a biological tissue, such as an adipose tissue including stem and/or multipotent cells for use in regenerative medicine. The apparatus comprises a disposable device having a first duct for the passage of the biological tissue, the first duct having a first end and a second end. Each end of the first duct is configured for connection to an inlet/outlet opening of a respective handling and/or collecting device, particularly a pump device, such as a syringe. The disposable device further comprises an adjustment arrangement operable to cause a reduction of a passage section of the first duct.

Abstract: A medical device for the separation of a concentrate enriched with cells from a biological fluid, in particular a concentrate of stromal or stem cells from medullar aspirate or venous blood, comprises: a treatment container for receiving and treating the biological fluid for the purposes of its separation into a number of fractions; a first collection container, for receiving a first fraction of the fluid, in particular a fraction poor in said cells; a second collection container, for receiving a second concentrated fraction of the fluid enriched with said cells; a deviator valve having a first way connected or prearranged for connection to the treatment container, a second way connected or prearranged for connection to the first collection container, and a third way connected or prearranged for connection to the second collection container; a first line for connection of the treatment container to the first way of the deviator valve, a second line for connection of the first collection container to the se

Abstract: A medical device for separating a fluid, in particular for separating platelet-rich plasma from whole blood, includes three containers and at least one corresponding connection line having an intermediate bifurcation. Provided on the connection line are valve means for enabling or preventing a flow of fluid. At least one container includes a hollow container body and a plunger associated in a movable way to the container body. A modular structure has modules connected to enable separation thereof A first module includes at least the first container and a corresponding portion of the first connection line, and a second module, which has at least one between the second and third containers with a corresponding portion of the first connection line. Provided at least at the interface between two modules of the modular structure are releasable connectors, in particular hydraulic connectors having at least two parts that can be coupled together, each of which belongs to a corresponding module.