Abstract: A measuring arrangement for in-vivo determination of the lactate concentration in blood by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, comprising a substantially flat shaped probe having a longitudinal extension, a transverse extension and a thickness, wherein the longitudinal extension and the transverse extension of the probe are each a multiple of the thickness of the probe, an analyzer circuitry connected to the probe, and communication means connected to the analyzer circuitry for transferring data via a WPAN, wherein the substantially flat shaped probe is arranged at an edge of the measuring arrangement, so that the probe, during operation of the measuring arrangement, faces the animal or human body to be examined, in such a manner that the probe is arranged with its longitudinal and transverse extensions approximately parallel to the surface of the body to be examined, a wristband therefor, and a method for the operation thereof.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement for in-vivo determination of the lactate concentration in blood by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, comprising a substantially flat shaped probe having a longitudinal extension, a transverse extension and a thickness, wherein the longitudinal extension and the transverse extension of the probe are each a multiple of the thickness of the probe, an analyzer circuitry connected to the probe, and communication means connected to the analyzer circuitry for transferring data via a WPAN, wherein the substantially flat shaped probe is arranged at an edge of the measuring arrangement, so that the probe, during operation of the measuring arrangement, faces the animal or human body to be examined, in such a manner that the probe is arranged with its longitudinal and transverse extensions approximately parallel to the surface of the body to be examined, a wristband therefor, and a method for the operation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle operating element (12) comprising a sensor (14) for non-invasive measurement of biomolecules in the blood of an operator of a vehicle operating element (12) by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, comprising at least one antenna (16) which includes at least a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and an insulating layer being sandwiched between the two conductive layers. By means of the second conductive layer an excitation signal can be coupled out and an off-resonance excitation signal can be coupled into the antenna (16). Furthermore, a method of non-invasive measurement of biomolecules and a method of operating a vehicle are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle operating element (12) comprising a sensor (14) for non-invasive measurement of biomolecules in the blood of an operator of a vehicle operating element (12) by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, comprising at least one antenna (16) which includes at least a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and an insulating layer being sandwiched between the two conductive layers. By means of the second conductive layer an excitation signal can be coupled out and an off-resonance excitation signal can be coupled into the antenna (16). Furthermore, a method of non-invasive measurement of biomolecules and a method of operating a vehicle are described.

Abstract: A probe (1) for measuring biomolecules by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is proposed, having a distal end (2) and a proximal end (3), wherein the probe (1) has the following structure in a cross-section oriented transversely to its longitudinal extent: a base layer (4) of an insulating material, on a first side of the base layer (4) at least one layer (5, 6) of a conducting material, on a second side of the base layer (4), which is remote from the first side of the base layer (4), at least one layer (8) of a conducting material, and on the side of the layers of conducting material that is remote from the base layer (4), on the outside, in each case an outer layer (15) of an insulating material, wherein further the at least one layer (5, 6) of a conducting material on the first side of the base layer (4) is formed into an annular conductor structure (9) in the region of the distal end (2) of the probe, wherein the annular conductor structure (9) is followed proximally by at least one elongate

Abstract: A probe (1) for measuring biomolecules by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is proposed, having a distal end (2) and a proximal end (3), wherein the probe (1) has the following structure in a cross-section oriented transversely to its longitudinal extent: a base layer (4) of an insulating material, on a first side of the base layer (4) at least one layer (5, 6) of a conducting material, on a second side of the base layer (4), which is remote from the first side of the base layer (4), at least one layer (8) of a conducting material, and on the side of the layers of conducting material that is remote from the base layer (4), on the outside, in each case an outer layer (15) of an insulating material, wherein further the at least one layer (5, 6) of a conducting material on the first side of the base layer (4) is formed into an annular conductor structure (9) in the region of the distal end (2) of the probe, wherein the annular conductor structure (9) is followed proximally by at least one elongate

Abstract: A system element for releasably sealed connecting of a measurement recorder to a fluid system, having a measurement chamber that can be connected to the fluid system allowing flow through the same, wherein the measurement chamber is formed in a housing and a part of the wall of the measurement chamber is formed by a membrane, wherein the part of the wall adjacent to the membrane forms an outer wall having an edge whereon the membrane bears, and the membrane comprises a circumferential bead facing the measurement chamber, wherein the bead engages in a recess formed in the housing about the outer wall; and running around the measurement chamber, and protruding pins are disposed in the region of the recess about the outer wall, and wherein holes are provided in the bead of the membrane, so that the pins engage in the holes in the bead of the membrane.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for performing multidimensional pressure measurements by means of pressure profile sensors comprises using a multichannel catheter (7), each channel (1, 2 . . . ) of which is individually excited electrically, more particularly each channel is individually and distinctly excited electrically so to provide individual, distinct excitation signals for registration. Use for performing pressure measurements in various human or animal tracts like e.g. esophagus, urethra or intestine or various cavities like e.g. stomach, bladder or uterus.

Abstract: The invention relates to improving a system element for releasably sealed connecting of a measurement recorder to a fluid system, having a measurement chamber (6) that can be connected to the fluid system allowing flow through the same, wherein the measurement chamber (6) is formed in a housing (1) and a part of the wall of the measurement chamber (6) is formed by a membrane (2) that is substantially more flexible than the remainder of the wall of the measurement chamber (6), wherein the part of the wall adjacent to the membrane forms an outer wall (9) having an edge (10) whereon the membrane (2) bears, and the membrane (2) comprises a circumferential bead (11) located on the side of the membrane (2) facing the measurement chamber (6), wherein according to the invention, the bead (11) engages in a recess (12) formed in the housing (1) about the outer wall (9); and running around the measurement chamber (6), and protruding pins (13) are disposed in the region of the recess (12) about the outer wall (9), and wh

Abstract: In a device for measuring the pressure of a medium, in particular a liquid medium, the device including a measuring chamber through which the medium can flow and which has at least one elastically deformable wall, at least one wall that is more rigid by comparison to the elastically deformable wall, and an inlet and outlet for the medium, at least one excitation electrode is provided in or on the at least one more rigid wall of the measuring chamber, and at least one signal electrode is provided on the elastically deformable wall, for impedance measurement.

Abstract: To reduce the susceptibility to interference of a measured signal for invasive blood pressure which has been provided according to standard during patient monitoring, the invention proposes a lemon for transmitting a measured signal for the blood pressure of a patient from a pressure sensor (2) to a display or recording appliance, containing at least a first transmission apparatus (transponder 1) having at least an analog/digital converter for converting the analog measured signal into digital measured data, having at least a first microprocessor (12) for logically combining the digital measured data with test data and having at least an output stage (13) for transmitting the logically combined digital signal comprising measured data and test data, a second transmission apparatus (transceiver 6) having a second microprocessor (15) for separately processing measured data and test data, having a comparison apparatus for comparing the test data with reference data and having an output stage (18) for providing th

Abstract: In a device (1) for measuring the pressure of a medium (28), in particular a liquid medium, said device comprising a measuring chamber (10) through which the medium can flow and which has at least one elastically deformable wall (12), at least one wall (14) that is more rigid by comparison to said first wall, and an inlet (20) and outlet (22) for the medium, at least one excitation electrode (30) is provided in or on the at least one more rigid wall (14) of the measuring chamber (10), and at least one signal electrode (32) is provided on the elastically deformable wall (12), for impedance measurement.

Abstract: A method for performing pressure measurements by means of pressure profile sensors technique comprises the following steps: a) introducing into the mammal a catheter having at least a portion of its wall which is sufficiently flexible to be deflected by external pressure; b) introducing progressively into the catheter lumen an electrically conductive liquid substance while applying to it simultaneously an alternative current and mechanical oscillations; c) detecting by means of an electrode placed at the external surface of the subject the leakage current induced by the liquid substance traveling in the catheter; d) transferring the leakage current thus recorded to a converter suitable to convert the leakage parameters provided thereto into pressure values; and e) displaying the pressure values as such or as a function of the measurement location or period to afford corresponding pressure profiles.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for performing multidimensional pressure measurements by means of pressure profile sensors comprises using a multichannel catheter (7), each channel (1, 2 . . . ) of which is individually excited electrically, more particularly each channel is individually and distinctly excited electrically so to provide individual, distinct excitation signals for registration. Use for performing pressure measurements in various human or animal tracts like e.g. esophagus, urethra or intestine or various cavities like e.g. stomach, bladder or uterus.

Abstract: The invention prevents the occurrence of bladder infections by means of a silver-doped bladder implant that, upon placement at the entry of the bladder, results in the elimination of up to 95% of the germs arriving in the bladder via the urethra. The device not only prevents the occurrence of infection over a period of many months, but also enables the treatment of an existing infection. The device comprises a carrier adapted to be inserted and forming an implant body in the urinary bladder, and an active agent on the carrier having at least one of germicidal properties and properties that render germs ineffective to produce disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure dome for connecting a transducer with a fluid system comprising an inlet channel and an outflow channel as well as a measuring chamber in which a fluid is able to circulate and which has a measuring membrane. To improve fluid circulation and simplify handling, the measuring chamber ceiling is configured in the shape of a calotte and the pressure dome is removably coupled to the transducer housing by means of a snap connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure dome for connecting a transducer with a fluid system comprising an inlet channel and an outlet flow as well as a measuring chamber in which a fluid is able to circulate and which has a measuring membrane. To improve fluid irculation and simplify handling, the measuring chamber ceiling is configured in the shape of a calotte and the pressure dome is removably coupled to the transducer housing by means of a snap connection.

Abstract: Device for heating or cooling infusion fluids or injectable fluids comprising a heat exchanger in the form of a hollow cylindrical or truncated, conical, double cased pot, open at the top; the outer wall being higher than the inner wall of the double casing, wherein the hollow space of the casing is sealed by a ledge surrounding the upper brim of the inner wall and extending up to the outer wall whereby the ledge is provided with connection branches spaced apart from each other and extending into the interior of the pot, where two parallel ridges form a double helix respectively a double thread within the whole of the hollow space of the casing between the walls, wherein each of the ends of the double helix is connected to one of the connection branches and the return of the double helix is located close to the bottom of the pot as a semi-circular arch.