Abstract: A support (1) for at least one marker for a navigation system is disclosed. The support (1) comprises a body (2) having at least one region for the at least one marker, and a hub (4) for attaching the support (1) to a holder. The hub (4) comprises at least one reference surface (6) located at a first end of the hub (4), at least one deflectable element (7) at a second end of the hub (4), at least one support guide surface (8) extending at least partially between the reference surface (6) and the deflectable element (7), and a snap-fit feature (9) located at the deflectable element (7). A holder (20) for the support (1) is also disclosed.

Abstract: An infusion pump is disclosed. The infusion pump comprises a chamber having a distal end and a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A piston is arranged for reciprocating movement within the chamber and along the longitudinal axis. At least one outlet is arranged from the chamber and may comprise an outlet valve. At least one inlet is provided into the chamber. The outlet and the inlet are axially spaced apart along the longitudinal axis of the chamber. A method for operating the pump is also provided.

Abstract: An infusion pump is disclosed. The infusion pump comprises a chamber having a distal end and a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A piston is arranged for reciprocating movement within the chamber and along the longitudinal axis. At least one outlet is arranged from the chamber and may comprise an outlet valve. At least one inlet is provided into the chamber. The outlet and the inlet are axially spaced apart along the longitudinal axis of the chamber. A method for operating the pump is also provided.

Abstract: A method in a main node for communication with a destination node over long distances. Use of at least one communications resource is synchronized with an auxiliary node. A main signal and an auxiliary signal are generated from an information quantity. The main signal is transmitted to the destination node by the at least one synchronized communications resource. The auxiliary signal is transmitted to the auxiliary node by the at least one synchronized communications resource.

Abstract: A method in a main node for communication with a destination node over long distances. Use of at least one communications resource is synchronized with an auxiliary node. A main signal and an auxiliary signal are generated from an information quantity. The main signal is transmitted to the destination node by the at least one synchronized communications resource. The auxiliary signal is transmitted to the auxiliary node by the at least one synchronized communications resource.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel microemulsions comprising a non-polar lipid, at least one polar solvent, a surfactant, and a polar lipid. A microemulsion of these ingredients provides an environment that substantially encloses airborne particles, and it can be used for entrapping such particles. The inventive microemulsions are especially adapted for the prevention of symptoms in mammals, which are indirectly or directly caused by airborne particles. The invention further provides compositions comprising such microemulsions and methods of treatment comprising administering the same.

Abstract: A surgical kit for cartilage repair at an articulating surface of a joint, including a medical implant and a set of tools. The medical implant includes a substantially plate shaped implant body having a predetermined cross-section that substantially corresponds to the area of the damaged cartilage. The set of tools includes a guide tool including a positioning body and a guide channel. The positioning body has a cartilage contact surface that has a shape and contour that is designed to correspond to and to fit the contour of the cartilage or subchondral bone in the joint in a predetermined area surrounding the site of diseased cartilage. The guide channel has a cross-sectional profile that is designed to correspond to the cross-section of the plate shaped implant body. Additional tools in the set of tools have a cross-sectional profile that is designed to correspond to the cross-sectional profile of the guide channel.

Abstract: A manufacturing system for a surgical kit includes surgical tools and an implant for cartilage repair in an articulating surface of a joint. The design system includes the basic blocks of: I. Receiving design parameters for a surgical kit in a computer controlled manufacturing system, the design parameters for the surgical kit representing a model for a medical implant and a guide tool for implanting the implant; II. Manufacturing a medical implant dependent on the design parameters; and III. Manufacturing a guide tool for implanting the implant dependent on design parameters.

Abstract: A design system for a surgical kit includes surgical tools and an implant. The design system includes the basic blocks of: I. Determining physical parameters for cartilage damage in a joint; II. Generating design parameters of a medical implant; and III. Generating design parameters of a set of tools for implanting the implant.

Abstract: A manufacturing system for a surgical kit includes surgical tools and an implant for cartilage repair in an articulating surface of a joint. The design system includes the basic blocks of: I. Receiving design parameters for a surgical kit in a computer controlled manufacturing system, the design parameters for the surgical kit representing a model for a medical implant and a guide tool for implanting the implant; II. Manufacturing a medical implant dependent on the design parameters; and III. Manufacturing a guide tool for implanting the implant dependent on design parameters.

Abstract: A surgical kit for cartilage repair at an articulating surface of a joint, including a medical implant and a set of tools. The medical implant includes a substantially plate shaped implant body having a predetermined cross-section that substantially corresponds to the area of the damaged cartilage. The set of tools includes a guide tool including a positioning body and a guide channel. The positioning body has a cartilage contact surface that has a shape and contour that is designed to correspond to and to fit the contour of the cartilage or subchondral bone in the joint in a predetermined area surrounding the site of diseased cartilage. The guide channel has a cross-sectional profile that is designed to correspond to the cross-section of the plate shaped implant body. Additional tools in the set of tools have a cross-sectional profile that is designed to correspond to the cross-sectional profile of the guide channel.

Abstract: A design system for a surgical kit includes surgical tools and an implant. The design system includes the basic blocks of: I. Determining physical parameters for cartilage damage in a joint; II. Generating design parameters of a medical implant; and III. Generating design parameters of a set of tools for implanting the implant.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel microemulsions comprising a non-polar lipid, at least one polar solvent, a surfactant, and a polar lipid. A microemulsion of these ingredients provides an environment that substantially encloses airborne particles, and it can be used for entrapping such particles. The inventive microemulsions are especially adapted for the prevention of symptoms in mammals, which are indirectly or directly caused by airborne particles. The invention further provides compositions comprising such microemulsions and methods of treatment comprising administering the same.

Abstract: A method for synchronization of transmitted and received signals in frequency hopping communications systems. A synchronization unit is arranged for synchronization of transmitted and received signals in frequency hopping communication systems and a frequency hopping communication system including a synchronization unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel microemulsions comprising a non-polar lipid, at least one polar solvent, a surfactant, and a polar lipid. A microemulsion of these ingredients provides an environment that substantially encloses airborne particles, and it can be used for entrapping such particles. The inventive microemulsions are especially adapted for the prevention of symptoms in mammals, which are indirectly or directly caused by airborne particles. The invention further provides compositions comprising such microemulsions and methods of treatment comprising administering the same.

Abstract: The invention discloses a system (100) for a fast frequency hopping radio, and comprises a transmit part (110) and a receive part (120). Each of the receive (110) and transmit (120) parts comprise a unit (115, 125) for random frequency generation, the random frequency generating unit of both parts being similar. The random frequency generator (115, 125) of each of said parts comprises a pseudo random number generator, a PRN-generator, the PRN-generator being based on a FIR-algorithm, and said PRN-generator uses a clock signal which has been generated externally to the system as input. The external clock signal which is used is suitably a clock signal from the GPS-system.

Abstract: A device is used for expanding a surgical operation or an ulceration, particularly a deep ulceration, and for maintaining it in expanded condition. The device incorporates a spiral and a cloth-formed material associated thereto. The spiral and the cloth-formed material are arranged to form an internal passage, which makes possible access to inner part of the human body, e.g. a vertebrate, vein, intestine, etcetera. The device is easy to install and can he adapted to the type of operation or wound. It is made in technically simple material and I advantageous from cost aspects.

Abstract: A method for synchronization of transmitted and received signals in frequency hopping communications systems. A synchronization unit is arranged for synchronization of transmitted and received signals in frequency hopping communication systems and a frequency hopping communication system including a synchronization unit.

Abstract: A device is used for inserting resilient material between the vertebras in a spinal column. The device incorporates first and second units which support portions arranged to cause a separating action upon the vertebras via surfaces present thereon. The separating actuation by means of the portions can be effected by means of an actuating member at or on one or both of the units or portions respectively. Insertion of the resilient material is arranged to take place at a separation height exceeding the height of the material. In such a manner is obtained a tool which is efficiently operating and comparatively technically simple for separating vertebras.

Abstract: The invention discloses a system (100) for a fast frequency hopping radio, and comprises a transmit part (110) and a receive part (120). Each of the receive (110) and transmit (120) parts comprise a unit (115, 125) for random frequency generation, the random frequency generating unit of both parts being similar. The random frequency generator (115, 125) of each of said parts comprises a pseudo random number generator, a PRN-generator, the PRN-generator being based on a FIR-algorithm, and said PRN-generator uses a clock signal which has been generated externally to the system as input. The external clock signal which is used is suitably a clock signal from the GPS-system.