Abstract: A wafer for carrying a biological sample, the wafer comprising: a pair of circular discs, wherein at least one of the discs is transparent; and a gap between the discs adapted to receive a biological sample. The compact circular shape of the wafer makes it particularly suited for use in a portable device in which the wafer is rotated to enable a camera to image different areas of the sample between the discs. The gap may be sized to pull a biological sample into the gap by capillary action.

Abstract: A wafer for carrying a biological sample includes a pair of circular discs, at least one of the discs being transparent. The wafer also includes a gap between the discs adapted to receive a biological sample. The compact circular shape of the wafer makes it particularly suited for use in a portable device in which the wafer is rotated to enable a camera to image different areas of the sample between the discs. The gap may be sized to pull a biological sample into the gap by capillary action.

Abstract: A wafer for carrying a biological sample includes a pair of circular discs, at least one of the discs being transparent. The wafer also includes a gap between the discs adapted to receive a biological sample. The compact circular shape of the wafer makes it particularly suited for use in a portable device in which the wafer is rotated to enable a camera to image different areas of the sample between the discs. The gap may be sized to pull a biological sample into the gap by capillary action.

Abstract: An electrically conductive, single-piece flat part (100) for a plug with first and second contact pins (112, 114) are arranged in two parallel rows, and with a connector region for a cable. The part has a connecting element (102). Conductors (108, 110) which open into the first and second contact pins (112, 114) extend from the first and from the second side of the connecting element, the conductors (108, 110) which lie on the opposite sides of the connecting element (102) being connected to the connecting element (102) in a manner which is offset with respect to one another in such a way that the imaginary straight extension of a conductor (108, 110) runs on the one side of the connecting element (102) next to one or between two conductors (108, 110) on the opposite side of the connecting element (102).

Abstract: A portable device for imaging a solid or fluid biological sample. The portable device accepts a wafer for carrying the biological sample. The portable device comprises a camera, and a casing which is configured to receive the wafer. The wafer is positioned inside the casing at an imaging location so that the camera can capture images of the sample. The portable device can also comprise a rotary driver to rotate the wafer between a series of orientations. Each orientation bringing a different area of the biological sample into a field of view of the camera.

Abstract: A portable device for imaging a solid or fluid biological sample. The portable device accepts a wafer for carrying the biological sample. The portable device comprises a camera, and a casing which is configured to receive the wafer. The wafer is positioned inside the casing at an imaging location so that the camera can capture images of the sample. The portable device can also comprise a rotary driver to rotate the wafer between a series of orientations. Each orientation bringing a different area of the biological sample into a field of view of the camera.

Abstract: An electrically conductive, single-piece flat part (100) for a plug with first and second contact pins (112, 114) are arranged in two parallel rows, and with a connector region for a cable. The part has a connecting element (102). Conductors (108, 110) which open into the first and second contact pins (112, 114) extend from the first and from the second side of the connecting element, the conductors (108, 110) which lie on the opposite sides of the connecting element (102) being connected to the connecting element (102) in a manner which is offset with respect to one another in such a way that the imaginary straight extension of a conductor (108, 110) runs on the one side of the connecting element (102) next to one or between two conductors (108, 110) on the opposite side of the connecting element (102).

Abstract: An arrangement (20) for covering connecting points of electrical lines (2a-2c) in a moisture tight manner is indicated. The electrical conductors (3a-3d) of at least one first electrical line (1) are connected to the electrical conductors (4a-4f) with at least two further electrical lines (2a-2c). The connecting point is surrounded by a prefabricated housing (10) consisting of a mechanically stable synthetic material. The interior of the housing (10) is completely enclosed by a sealing material produced by injection molding which extends to both sides of the housing (10) up to the lines protruding beyond the housing (1, 2a-2c).

Abstract: A coupling part for an electrical line has an insulator having a receiving side and an oppositely lying plug-in side and throughholes, in which are arranged insulated electrical contact elements relative to each other, to which, in the mounted position, the electrical conductors of the line are connected on the receiving side of the insulator. A surrounding prefabricated housing is mounted over the connecting point of the conductors and contact elements, so that on the one side it stretches up to and over the insulator and on the other side up to and over the line.

Abstract: A protective element for manufacturing circuit boards is provided, where conductors are fastened to the contacts of the conductors. The protective element includes recesses which are configured for arranging a conductor each, and the protective element can be arranged adjacent a support. The recesses of the protective element are arranged in a first position in alignment with the recesses of the support and in a second position at an angle relative to the recesses of the support. Preferably, the protective element has at least one hinge section which is configured for interacting with a complimentary hinge section of a support which can be mounted against the protective element, where pivoting of the protective element against the support about the pivoting axis of the interacting hinge sections moves the protective element on the support from the first position into the second position.

Abstract: A protective element for manufacturing circuit boards is provided, where conductors are fastened to the contacts of the conductors. The protective element includes recesses which are configured for arranging a conductor each, and the protective element can be arranged adjacent a support. The recesses of the protective element are arranged in a first position in alignment with the recesses of the support and in a second position at an angle relative to the recesses of the support. Preferably, the protective element has at least one hinge section which is configured for interacting with a complimentary hinge section of a support which can be mounted against the protective element, where pivoting of the protective element against the support about the pivoting axis of the interacting hinge sections moves the protective element on the support from the first position into the second position.

Abstract: A coupling part for an electrical line (1) is indicated. The electrical line has at least two wires (2, 3) consisting of insulated electrical conductors and one jacket (4) of insulation material surrounding the wires jointly. The coupling part has an insulator (5) having a receiving side and an oppositely lying plug-in side and throughholes (7, 8), in which are arranged insulated electrical contact elements (9, 10) relative to each other, to which in the mounted position the electrical conductors of the line (1) are connected on the receiving side of the insulator (5). A surrounding prefabricated housing (6) composed of insulation material is mounted over the connecting point of the conductors and contact elements, so that on the one side it stretches up to and over the insulator (5) and on the other side up to and over toe line (1).

Abstract: An arrangement (20) for covering connecting points of electrical lines (2a-2c) in a moisture tight manner is indicated. The electrical conductors (3a-3d) of at least one first electrical line (1) are connected to the electrical conductors (4a-4f) with at least two further electrical lines (2a-2c). The connecting point is surrounded by a prefabricated housing (10) consisting of a mechanically stable synthetic material. The interior of the housing (10) is completely enclosed by a sealing material produced by injection. molding which extends to both sides of the housing (10) up to the lines protruding beyond the housing (1, 2a-2c).

Abstract: Method for producing an electrically conductive connection between a component (1), which is positioned in a housing, is equipped with electrical contacts and is accessible from the outside through an opening located in a wall of the housing, and a feed source, using a plug-type element (6), which is equipped with electrical mating contacts (7) and is fitted to the end of an electrical line, which is connected to the feed source and has at least two insulated conductors (8). The plug-type element (6)together with conductors (8) connected thereto is first fixed on one end of a holder (9) made from plastic, whose outer dimensions are smaller than the clear width of the opening (4) of the housing (3). Then the plug-type element (6) is passed through the opening (4) of the housing (3) by means of the holder (9) and is plugged onto the contacts (2) of the component (1).

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for monitoring the rate of rotation of a structural component rotating about its axis and arranged in a motor vehicle in the immediate vicinity of the structural component. The speed sensor (11) is connected through an electrical line to an evaluating unit arranged in the motor vehicle, and the speed sensor (11) is connected together with a temperature sensor (12), which is also connected through an electrical line to an evaluating unit arranged in the motor vehicle, where the two sensors (11, 12) are arranged on a carrier of mechanically stable synthetic material which extends beyond the line.

Abstract: Method for producing an electrically conductive connection between a component (1), which is positioned in a housing, is equipped with electrical contacts and is accessible from the outside through an opening located in a wall of the housing, and a feed source, using a plug-type element (6), which is equipped with electrical mating contacts (7) and is fitted to the end of an electrical line, which is connected to the feed source and has at least two insulated conductors (8). The plug-type element (6)together with conductors (8) connected thereto is first fixed on one end of a holder (9) made from plastic, whose outer dimensions are smaller than the clear width of the opening (4) of the housing (3). Then the plug-type element (6) is passed through the opening (4) of the housing (3) by means of the holder (9) and is plugged onto the contacts (2) of the component (1).

Abstract: A local monitoring of functions, in which a sensor is connected to a voltage source via an electrical conductor, in which the sensor is arranged, together with at least one further electrical or electronic component, on a printed circuit board (9) provided with conductor tracks, the sensor being electrically conductively connected, by means of the conductor tracks of the printed circuit board (9), to the component connected to the conductor tracks, and in which the printed circuit board (9) is arranged in a housing (15). In order to supply a secure and immovable hold, the printed circuit board (9) with conductors (7, 8) connected to the conductor tracks is arranged in a holder (17), which is made from a mechanically stable insulating material, accommodates the printed circuit board (9) and has limiting stops (19, 20, 21) for the printed circuit board (9) and laterally protruding latching elements (22, 23).

Abstract: An arrangement for monitoring local temperatures in the area of heat generators is provided, in which a temperature sensor (7), the resistance of which is temperature-dependent, is connected by electrical leads (9, 10) to a voltage source. A capacitor (8) is connected to the leads (9, 10) electrically in parallel to the temperature sensor (7), and the temperature sensor (7) and the capacitor (8) are embedded jointly as a one-piece component in the insulating material (11).

Abstract: In order to fit a motor (12) in a housing (16) for an adjustment element, the motor (12) needs to be only axially introduced into a pot-shaped holding receiver (17). Said receiver (17) is then covered on the drive side by means of an assembly element (21) which is essentially in the form of a ring disk, and which, in order to obtain axial tolerance compensation, is supported opposite the housing by means of a spring arm (28) arranged in a crown-shaped manner. Said assembly element positively engages with the end shield (25) of the motor (12) and with the housing (16), in order to harness the torque. The axial connections (26) between the motor (12) and the assembly element (21) are used simultaneously, in terms of the position, the cross-section and/or depth of contact, for coding the motor classification by the assembly element (21).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for passively determining the application of a sample fluid on an analyte strip using measurement of ambient light passing through the strip. Sample fluid, such as whole blood, is applied to a reagent matrix and the amount of ambient light transmitted through the matrix is periodically measured both before and after application of the sample fluid. A step increase of the transmitted light reading occurs after hydration of the strip, and the occurrence of this step increase is used to start a predetermined incubation period. At the expiration of the incubation period, another light transmission measurement is made which is indicative of an analyte concentration in the sample fluid (such as glucose concentration in a whole blood sample).