Abstract: A retaining device for a mobile device having an accommodating module, into which the device can be inserted and on which a guide, support, and/or positioner for the device and a connector for electrically contacting the communication device are provided, and having a rotation module, on which the accommodating module is retained. The accommodating module can be rotated together with the rotation module about a first pivot axis from and to a first operating position and a second operating position. A housing is provided, in which the accommodating module and the rotation module are provided at least in some sections and on which the rotation module is retained. The accommodating module can be moved from an accommodating position, in which the device can be inserted into the accommodating module, to the first operating position and/or to the second operating position by rotating the accommodating module about a second pivot axis.

Abstract: A retaining device for a mobile device having an accommodating module, into which the device can be inserted and on which a guide, support, and/or positioner for the device and a connector for electrically contacting the communication device are provided, and having a rotation module, on which the accommodating module is retained. The accommodating module can be rotated together with the rotation module about a first pivot axis from and to a first operating position and a second operating position. A housing is provided, in which the accommodating module and the rotation module are provided at least in some sections and on which the rotation module is retained. The accommodating module can be moved from an accommodating position, in which the device can be inserted into the accommodating module, to the first operating position and/or to the second operating position by rotating the accommodating module about a second pivot axis.

Abstract: A liquid-collection and -measuring system has a laterally and downwardly closed collection vessel, an input line for feeding liquid into the vessel, and a collection chamber horizontally generally level with the collection vessel. An upright dip tube has an open lower end in a lower region of the vessel and an upper end connected to tubing extending to the collection chamber. A pump along the tubing can advance liquid from the dip tube to the collection chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for defrosting and/or heating up medical products (1), especially deep-frozen blood products or injection or infusion solutions for later transfusion, retransfusion or injection. The inventive device comprises a heating module (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) on which a container containing the deep-frozen product (1) can be placed. A pre-heated adaptive pad (3) is placed on the container (1) and emits the heat contained therein during the heating process. The desired final temperature of the product (1) to be heated is controlled by way of a temperature sensor (4, 5) and a control unit and is displayed once it is reached.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating or cooling a fluid in flexible tubing has a body generally centered-on an axis and having an outer surface formed with a radially outwardly open helicoidal groove of a cross-sectional shape generally corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the tubing so that the tubing can be fitted to the groove in heat-exchange contact with the body. The outer surface is tapered axially such that substantially all of the groove can be seen from a point axially offset from the body that is heated or cooled.

Abstract: A premises gateway is provided with respect to a subscriber's premises and a plurality of different transmission media for connecting to network devices and host systems on a network. The premises gateway has interchangeable network interface cards and cards for communicating with different nodes on a subscriber's premises using different transmission media and protocols. The nodes are provided with premises network interfaces which operate in conjunction with the premises gateway to allow, for example, devices connected to the same telephone line, but to different telephone wall jacks, to be addressed separately. The premises gateway can communicate analog signals and broadband signals on a twisted pair to the same node. The premises gateway can also be provided at a central office to operate as an Internet protocol gateway.

Abstract: A premises gateway is provided with respect to a subscriber's premises and a plurality of different transmission media for connecting to network devices and host systems on a network. The premises gateway has interchangeable network interface cards and cards for communicating with different nodes on a subscriber's premises using different transmission media and protocols. The nodes are provided with premises network interfaces which operate in conjunction with the premises gateway to allow, for example, devices connected to the same telephone line, but to different telephone wall jacks, to be addressed separately. The premises gateway can communicate analog signals and broadband signals on a twisted pair to the same node. The premises gateway can also be provided at a central office to operate as an Internet protocol gateway.