Abstract: The invention relates to a hip joint prosthesis comprising a shaft-like section that can be inserted into a femur, and a proximally arranged end cap assembly which closes a hollow space of the hip joint prosthesis. According to the invention the end cap assembly carries a coil assembly that is connected to a first electrode with a first pole and to a second electrode with a second pole. The first and the second electrodes enclose surfaces of the hip joint prosthesis, and in a state in which the end cap assembly closes the hollow space of the hip joint prosthesis, the coil assembly is predominantly arranged in the hollow space.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail system including an elongated nail member comprising a cavity and electrically conductive at least in part, a coil assembly, a first electrode connected to a first pole of the coil assembly and a second electrode connected to a second pole of the coil assembly. To improve such an intramedullary nail system the coil assembly is provided in an end cap assembly that is proximally releasably connected to the nail member and with at least one electrically conductive outer contact surface. At least one section of the electrically conductive outer contact surface forms the first electrode and at least one section of the nail member forms the second electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for stimulating a healing process comprising a coil arrangement which is coupled to a functional power generator in order to generate an electromagnetic field in an affected body region, a control unit for influencing a voltage curve generated by the functional power generator in accordance with signals transmitted to an input interface of the control unit, a sensor array for sensing a characteristic of the affected body region, transmission device which is coupled to the sensor array in order to transmit a signal characteristic of the detected characteristic of the affected body zone to the control unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable device to be fixed to a bone and comprising an electrically conductive base body provided with at least two through holes and at least one pair of shaft-shaped contact means, wherein each contact means passes through a through hole of the base body and penetrates a section of the bone in an implanted state, wherein the surface of each contact means comprises a first and a second electrically conductive surface section as well as an electrically insulating surface section separating the electrically conductive surface sections from each other, wherein the first electrically conductive surface section electrically contacts the base body while the second electrically conductive surface section is electrically insulated with respect to the base body, wherein each contact means contains a coil arrangement in its interior by means of which the electrically conductive surface sections of each contact means are electrically coupled, and wherein the coil arrangements of a pair a

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for stimulating a healing process comprising a coil arrangement which is coupled to a functional power generator in order to generate an electromagnetic field in an affected body region, a control unit for influencing a voltage curve generated by the functional power generator in accordance with signals transmitted to an input interface of the control unit, a sensor array for sensing a characteristic of the affected body region, transmission device which is coupled to the sensor array in order to transmit a signal characteristic of the detected characteristic of the affected body zone to the control unit.

Abstract: A system for detecting measured values in or on an organism (10) comprising at least one secondary device (12) attachable to the organism or implantable in the organism, the impedance of which depends on a state of the surroundings of the implantable secondary device, a coil arrangement (14, 16) placeable outside the organism that acts as a primary device for generating an electromagnetic alternating field in the vicinity of the secondary device in an implanted state, and an evaluation device (20) placeable outside of the organism for detecting and analysing measured values depending on the impedance of the secondary device, wherein the secondary device comprises electrically conductive means (22) which are applied using thin film technology. The invention further relates to a method for producing a system component.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for stimulating a healing process. The apparatus includes a coil arrangement which is coupled to a functional power generator in order to generate an electromagnetic field in an affected body region, a control unit for influencing a voltage curve generated by the functional power generator in accordance with signals transmitted by an input interface of the control unit, at least one implant that is disposed in the affected body zone and is coupled to a transformer coil arrangement, the poles of which are connected to a couple of electrodes, a sensing device for sensing a voltage applied between the couple of electrodes, and a transmission device for transmitting signals characteristic of the voltage to the control unit.

Abstract: A multi-compartment dispensing container includes multiple cells arranged around an axis. A common lid is provided. The cells each have an outlet port arranged substantially at the bottom, and each of these cells is isolated, one from the other, so that a substance can be in each cell independently of the other.

Abstract: A magnet assembly connectable to a metal assembly in an engaging fashion, a metal assembly connectable with the magnet assembly in an engaging fashion and a snapping mechanism comprising the magnet assembly and the metal assembly are disclosed, to be used with a strap and a watch case. A leaf spring element and a base element to be used with a watch case are also disclosed, together with manufacturing processes and a system and method to teach the concept of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stimulation device for implanting in a human body, comprising a coil arrangement, a first electrode that is connection to a first pole of the coil arrangement and a second electrode that is connected to a second pole of the coil arrangement. According to the invention, the second electrode is configured as an elastic contact element.

Abstract: A container, such as a baby bottle, has an hourglass shape elongated wall substantially along its length. There is an indented portion in the hourglass shape for facilitating holding of the bottle. A rim at the top of the wall is for receiving a nipple locating closure, and the indented portion extends in height for less than half of an overall height of the bottle. The bottom of the bottle is curved and blends with wall of the bottle. The bottle has an angulated profile such that a top portion of the hourglass is arched relatively towards one side of a vertical axis extending from a bottom towards the top. The indented portion of the hourglass is angulated at a non-right angular configuration relatively to a vertical axis extending from a bottom towards the top. The inside of the bottle is formed to have a blended inside curved interface between the inside of the bottom and the inside of the wall.

Abstract: A container, such as a baby bottle or sipper cup, includes an elongated side wall and one or more handles to either side of the elongated side wall for facilitating handling of the bottle. There is a rim at the top of the side wall for receiving a nipple locating closure. With two handles, these are diametrically opposite each other with the elongated bottle between them. The handles are formed as an integrated substantially embracive or curved element, and the element has an aperture at one section for engagement with the mounting of the bottle, and the curved element essentially surrounds the bottle. The curved element is removable from the mounting.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable device to be fixed to a bone and comprising an electrically conductive base body provided with at least two through holes and at least one pair of shaft-shaped contact means, wherein each contact means passes through a through hole of the base body and penetrates a section of the bone in an implanted state, wherein the surface of each contact means comprises a first and a second electrically conductive surface section as well as an electrically insulating surface section separating the electrically conductive surface sections from each other, wherein the first electrically conductive surface section electrically contacts the base body while the second electrically conductive surface section is electrically insulated with respect to the base body, wherein each contact means contains a coil arrangement in its interior by means of which the electrically conductive surface sections of each contact means are electrically coupled, and wherein the coil arrangements of a pair a

Abstract: A cleaning utensil for cleaning a container comprises a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit is axially movable relative to the mounting for the first unit. The second unit is for location axially within an axial aperture of the first unit. Each cleaning unit includes a brush with relatively outwardly extending bristles. The first cleaning unit includes a sponge which is relatively outwardly extending. There is a closable cavity in the handle for containing cleaning fluid, and the cavity is connected with the first cleaning unit or second cleaning unit. Cleaning fluid can be expelled from the container through one of the units to facilitate the cleaning of the bottle. The first cleaning unit effectively cleans a portion of an inside of a baby bottle, and the second cleaning unit effectively cleans a second portion of an inside of the baby bottle.

Abstract: A magnet assembly connectable to a metal assembly in an engaging fashion, a metal assembly connectable with the magnet assembly in an engaging fashion and a snapping mechanism comprising the magnet assembly and the metal assembly are disclosed, to be used with a strap and a watch case. A leaf spring element and a base element to be used with a watch case are also disclosed, together with manufacturing processes and a system and method to teach the concept of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intramedullary nail system including an elongated nail member comprising a cavity and electrically conductive at least in part, a coil assembly, a first electrode connected to a first pole of the coil assembly and a second electrode connected to a second pole of the coil assembly. To improve such an intramedullary nail system particularly as regards its convenience in handling and flexible application during the operation, its stability, its biological effect, its therapeutical effectiveness and its economy it is provided for that the coil assembly is provided in an end cap assembly proximally releasably connected to the nail member with an outer contact surface being electrically conductive at least in part, that the contact surface is electrically insulated from the nail member, that at least one section of the contact surface forms the first electrode and that at least one section of the nail member forms the second electrode.

Abstract: A baby bottle has an essentially pear side wall profile shape. There is a truncated end to the essentially pear side wall profile shape. A projecting ridge portion is located towards the top of the truncated end of the essentially pear side wall profile shape for facilitating holding of the bottle. There is a rim at the top of the side wall for receiving a nipple locating closure. In another format the baby bottle has an elongated side wall. A bottom portion of the wall is of a diameter greater than the diameter towards the top of the bottle. The bottle is formed such the relatively largest diameter portion of the side wall is located about one third from the bottom portion of the bottle. The center of gravity of the bottle is below the midpoint of the longitudinal length.

Abstract: A magnet assembly connectable to a metal assembly in an engaging fashion, a metal assembly connectable with the magnet assembly in an engaging fashion and a snapping mechanism comprising the magnet assembly and the metal assembly are disclosed, to be used with a strap and a watch case. A leaf spring element and a base element to be used with a watch case are also disclosed, together with manufacturing processes and a system and method to teach the concept of time.