Abstract: Method and apparatus for determination of positions of a moving object on the basis of a selection and storing a current position (Px) as a waypoint (Wx) if the following criteria are fulfilled: (1) the current distance (Dx) of the position (Px) along the road from the previous waypoint (Wx−1) is greater than a first parameter X; OR (2a) the current distance (Dx) of the position (Px) along the road from the previous waypoint (Wx−1) is greater than a second parameter Y, wherein Y<X, AND (2b) the deviation (Ax) between the current traveling direction of the object and the direction established by the connection of the last two waypoints (Wx−1, Wx−2) is greater than a third parameter Z, AND (2c) the speed of the object is greater than a minimum speed S. The stored waypoints allow a determination of the traveling direction which is advantageous for localization of vehicles driving on parallel one-way lanes.

Abstract: Methods for the central preparation and distribution of a concentrate to a plurality of medical treatment devices are disclosed comprising supplying a stream of substantially only water to a central container which includes a single salt composition at least partially in solid form, producing a substantially saturated solution of the salt composition in the central container, and distributing the salt solution to a distribution conduit which includes a plurality of concentrate connectors whereby the salt solution can be distributed to the plurality of medical treatment devices. Methods for disinfecting this apparatus, the apparatus itself, and containers for use in the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for the sterile transfer of a solution are disclosed, including sterilizing the inlet to a connector by flowing a sterilizing fluid around the connector inlet, sterilizing a penetrating element for the connector by flowing a sterilizing solution around the penetrating element, and penetrating the sterilized inlet by the sterilized penetrating element in order to transfer the solution through the penetrating element on the connector. Apparatus for such sterile transfer of a solution is also provided.

Abstract: Methods for the central preparation and distribution of a concentrate to a plurality of medical treatment devices are disclosed comprising supplying a stream of substantially only water to a central container which includes a single salt composition at least partially in solid form, producing a substantially saturated solution of the salt composition in the central container, and distributing the salt solution to a distribution conduit which includes a plurality of concentrate connectors whereby the salt solution can be distributed to the plurality of medical treatment devices. Methods for disinfecting this apparatus, the apparatus itself, and containers for use in the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic unit for feeding an object at a desired feed speed a distance in a given feed direction during a working stroke and, in a return stroke, bringing the object back to the initial position at a considerably greater return speed, comprising a double-acting working cylinder (1) with a piston (16), the piston rod (17) of which is connected to the object which is to be moved, and a receiver cylinder (2) which is provided with a second piston (28) and designed to be filled with oil from the working cylinder during the return stroke, the first piston (16) and the second piston (28) being interconnected by a rigid connecting member (31) which forces the second piston to follow the movements of the first piston.

Abstract: Methods for detecting the condition of a catheter providing access to a patient's blood vessel are disclosed in which the blood is supplied to an extracorporeal blood flow circuit. The method includes generating a pressure wave on one side of one of the access points for supplying blood to the extracorporeal blood flow circuit or returning the blood to the patient, then sensing the pressure wave on the other side of the access points. Apparatus for detecting the condition of the catheter are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for the central preparation and distribution of a concentrate to a plurality of medical treatment devices are disclosed comprising supplying a stream of substantially only water to a central container which includes a single salt composition at least partially in solid form, producing a substantially saturated solution of the salt composition in the central container, and distributing the salt solution to a distribution conduit which includes a plurality of concentrate connectors whereby the salt solution can be distributed to the plurality of medical treatment devices. Methods for disinfecting this apparatus, the apparatus itself, and containers for use in the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for the sterile transfer of a solution are disclosed, including sterilizing the inlet to a connector by flowing a sterilizing fluid around the connector inlet, sterilizing a penetrating element for the connector by flowing a sterilizing solution around the penetrating element, and penetrating the sterilized inlet by the sterilized penetrating element in order to transfer the solution through the penetrating element on the connector. Apparatus for such sterile transfer of a solution is also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparation of a medical solution from water and a plurality of concentrates, including at least one acid in gaseous form, comprises the steps of transporting the water from a source through a main conduit and successively adding the plurality of concentrates to the water in the main conduit at a plurality of predetermined points positioned along the main conduit.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preparation of a medical solution from water and a plurality of concentrates, including at least one acid in gaseous form, comprises the steps of transporting the water from a source through a main conduit and successively adding the plurality of concentrates to the water in the main conduit at a plurality of predetermined points positioned along the main conduit. The apparatus for preparing the medical solution includes a source for supplying the gaseous acid and other concentrates to the plurality of predetermined points along the main conduit, wherein the plurality of predetermined points includes a gas inlet for injecting the acid in gaseous form supplied from the gas source into the main conduit.

Abstract: A game of dart comprising safe darts and a board, wherein the darts are provided with blunt nose with a high-energy magnet, e.g. a neodymium magnet, surrounded by a sleeve of non-magnetic material, whereby the front end of the magnet forms the nose tip, and in that the board comprises a magnetic material and has a board picture built up by fields.

Abstract: System employing a sterile medical solution containing glucose or glucose polymers, for example nutritional solutions or solutions for peritoneal dialysis, whereby the majority of the solution is packed in a first package, while the glucose or the glucose polymers are separately packed in a second package, whereafter the two packages are heat sterilized. The content of the glucose or glucose polymers in the second package is maintained above 10% by weight, preferably above 20% by weight and most preferably in the order of 40% by weight in order to reduce or totally eliminate the breakdown of glucose. The medical solution after sterilization, mixing and diluting to 1.5% glucose content has an absorbency caused by breakdown products from glucose at 228 nm less than 0.35 and preferably in the order of 0.20 or lower. The medical solution is also defined in that after sterilization, mixing and dilution to 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing an improved hull at new building of and renovating ships and boats having metal hulls for accomplishing high finish, good heat insulation and good acoustic attenuation, according to which sheets or mats of cellular plastic are glued on to the outside of the hull with the use of a glue giving an elastic or viscoelastic glue joint.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for reducing of and diverting radiation from all kinds of radiation emitting surfaces like viewing screens, TV screens, chassis, apparatus boxes etc. whereby an elecrically conducting current diverting means (11), for instance a coil of stainless steel, is applied in direct contact with the radiation emitting surface (9) and is connected to earth (12), and whereby a fluid layer containing film or foil or a mass is applied directly to the radiation emitting surface (9) and the diverting means (11), said fluid layer or mass comprising a salt of electrolytic type, and in which the mass is of the type which forms a surface skin or becomes dried right through when being exposed to air, and said layer or mass being electrically conducting even in such dried state, and whereby the apparatus is ready for being used when said mass has formed a skin or has become dried. The current diverting means can be applied after the application of the electrolytic layer or mass.

Abstract: An industrial robot has a position controller for each one of the axes of the robot and a computer for control of the robot. The computer continuously determines, with the aid of a mathematical model set up in advance, in dependence on the robot configuration and load in question, the mass moment of inertia of the axes, the coupled mass moment of inertia, and the moment caused by gravity. From the relationships between acceleration/deceleration and the drive motor torque for the different axes, the maximum available acceleration/deceleration for the axis is determined while assuming that maximum motor torque prevails for each axis. For each axis this value is compared with the maximum acceleration/deceleration value that may be allowed from the point of view of stability. On the basis of the lower of these values, optimum gain is determined and set in the position controller and/or a path planning parameter.

Abstract: A system for preparing a fluid intended for a medical procedure substantially at the time of use by mixing of at least one concentrate in powder form with water. The system includes a reservoir for a source of water, at least one vessel containing a concentrate in powder form and a concentrate fluid circuit for withdrawing a small quantity of water from the reservoir and passing same through the vessel containing the concentrate in powder form in order to dissolve the concentrate to produce a concentrate fluid, and for then conducting the concentrate fluid to a primary fluid circuit communicating with the reservoir so that the produced concentrate fluid is mixed with the rest of the water withdrawn from the reservoir. In a preferred embodiment, the vessel comprises a self-contained cartridge containing a quantity of concentrate in powder form therein which is suitable for one treatment procedure.

Abstract: A system for the measurement of the difference between two fluid flows in two separate ducts using one or more monitoring electrodes or the like arranged in respective ducts is disclosed. The fluid flow in one duct is adapted so that it is capable of being transferred to the other duct. This can be done, for example, using means for the alternate change-over of the fluid flows from their respective ducts to the opposite duct, so that ultimately all the electrodes and/or duct walls are acted upon to a substantially equal extent. Alternatively, this may be achieved using means for conducting one and the same fluid flow through both ducts where the fluid flow difference becomes zero and the measured value can be used as a new zero value for the continued measurement.

Abstract: A machine for treating or processing, e.g. injection moulding or extruding, plastic material which is available in packaged form said machine comprising, in a manner known per se, an extrusion nozzle (7, 9) and a feed channel (23) connected thereto, is combined with a device (31) for emptying the packages into said feed channel by deformation of the package (71). Before the emptying exit openings may be provided in the packaging material by means of special perforating members (93 to 97). The deformation and the emptying of the package takes place in a cylinder (47) by means of a piston (45) fitting therein and driven by means of pressurized fluid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a gear mechanism of the planetary type, a procedure for manufacturing a component of the gear mechanism, and an apparatus for manufacturing the gear component. The gear mechanism, which has one incoming and one outgoing shaft, is characterized by two or more planetary gear wheels, each being equipped with two mutually, firmly connected gear wheels with different diametrical pitches. One of the gear wheels is in mesh with, on one hand, a sun wheel, fitted on the incoming shaft, and, on the other hand, with a gear ring, firmly connected to a housing surrounding the gear mechanism. The other gear wheel on each planetary gear wheel is in mesh with a gear wheel, preferentially a gear ring, firmly connected to the outgoing shaft.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a deck of adjacently located strips for series-produced decked boats, including the steps of arranging a number of strip members in a parallel relationship, separated from each other by means of intermediately located spacing members, thus giving the strip members a longitudinally extending curved configuration mainly corresponding to the deck line of the boat to which the deck is intended to be attached, thereafter applying a supporting and joining member against the free edge portions of the strip members, and by means of an adhesive, vulcanization, or similar previously known method producing a joint between the strip members and the supporting and joining member, whereafter the spacing members located between the strip shaped members are removed.