Abstract: In one embodiment, a passive transponder comprising a first circuit comprising a first attenuator, the first circuit configured to receive a first signal from at least one base station and coupled to a first node, a first rectifier coupled to the first node, the first rectifier configured in a forward direction to charge a first capacitor, and the first capacitor coupled to the first rectifier, the first capacitor configured to receive a charge from the attenuator sufficient for powering the passive transponder.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a passive transponder comprising a first circuit comprising a first attenuator, the first circuit configured to receive a first signal from at least one base station and coupled to a first node, a first rectifier coupled to the first node, the first rectifier configured in a forward direction to charge a first capacitor, and the first capacitor coupled to the first rectifier, the first capacitor configured to receive a charge from the attenuator sufficient for powering the passive transponder.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a passive transponder comprising a first circuit comprising a first attenuator, the first circuit configured to receive a first signal from at least one base station and coupled to a first node, a first rectifier coupled to the first node, the first rectifier configured in a forward direction to charge a first capacitor, and the first capacitor coupled to the first rectifier, the first capacitor configured to receive a charge from the attenuator sufficient for powering the passive transponder.

Abstract: A process for producing a film of a hydrophilic polymer on the inner surfaces of a fluidic component is provided comprising subjecting the inner surfaces of the fluidic component to a physicochemical pre-treatment, contacting the inner surfaces of the fluidic component with a solution of the hydrophilic polymer, replacing the solution of the hydrophilic polymer with a gaseous medium in such a manner that firstly the inner surfaces of the fluidic component remain wetted with part of the polymer solution, and removing the solvent to produce a film of the hydrophilic polymer on the inner surfaces of the fluidic component. The hydrophilic polymer used has a surface wettability for aqueous solutions which is higher than the surface wettability of the inner surfaces of the fluidic component itself.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a passive transponder comprising a first circuit comprising a first attenuator, the first circuit configured to receive a first signal from at least one base station and coupled to a first node, a first rectifier coupled to the first node, the first rectifier configured in a forward direction to charge a first capacitor, and the first capacitor coupled to the first rectifier, the first capacitor configured to receive a charge from the attenuator sufficient for powering the passive transponder.

Abstract: A plate dividing-system includes a first advancing device for moving plate-shaped workpieces, the first advancing device having a first support and a plurality of first gripping mechanisms, the plate dividing-system having a second advancing device for moving plate-shaped workpieces, the second advancing device having a second support and at least a second gripping mechanism. In addition, the plate dividing-system features a feed area that extends transversely to the advancing device, in which feed area the workpieces to be moved are arranged. The second support is arranged laterally outside the feed area and is movable in the direction of feed.

Abstract: The invention describes a means for the treatment of diseases of the tracheo-bronchial tract, particularly of COPD.

Abstract: A plate divider-system (10) comprises a first advancing device (20) for moving plate-shaped workpieces (18), said advancing device comprising a first support (26) and a variety of first gripping mechanisms (24) and of a second advancing device (28), which comprises a second support (30) and at least a second gripping mechanism (32). In addition, the plate divider-system features a feed area (28) that extends transversally to the advancing device (22), in which feed area the workpieces (18) to be moved can be arranged, and which manifests a first working width (40) diagonally to the advancing device (22), in which the first gripping mechanisms (24) are arranged, and a second working width (42), in which the second gripping mechanism (32) is arranged. The second support (30) is arranged laterally outside the feed area (38) and is movable in the direction of feed (22).

Abstract: An automation process for the management of operating materials and/or supplies of an analyzer or analyzing system, preferably for applications in medical, environmental or food technology, comprising the following steps: (a) automatic recording of data on operating materials and/or supplies, in particular type and maximum useful life of the operating materials used, as well as types, expiry dates and quantities of the required supplies, (b) entering the desired frequency of analysis, or automatic calculation of the estimated frequency of analysis from past frequencies of use of the analyzer or analyzing system, (c) automatic calculation of the operating materials and/or supplies required per unit of time, based on the data obtained in steps (a) and (b), (d) determining an optimum point in time for ordering the required operating materials and/or supplies, (e) automated ordering of the operating materials and/or supplies via a device for remote data transmission, preferably via an internet connection.

Abstract: The invention describes a means for the treatment of diseases of the tracheo-bronchial tract, particularly of COPD.

Abstract: A process for producing a film of a hydrophilic polymer on the inner surfaces of a fluidic component is provided comprising subjecting the inner surfaces of the fluidic component to a physicochemical pre-treatment, contacting the inner surfaces of the fluidic component with a solution of the hydrophilic polymer, replacing the solution of the hydrophilic polymer with a gaseous medium in such a manner that firstly the inner surfaces of the fluidic component remain wetted with part of the polymer solution, and removing the solvent to produce a film of the hydrophilic polymer on the inner surfaces of the fluidic component. The hydrophilic polymer used has a surface wettability for aqueous solutions which is higher than the surface wettability of the inner surfaces of the fluidic component itself.

Abstract: The invention describes a means for the treatment of diseases of the tracheo-bronchial tract, particularly of COPD.

Abstract: A measuring chamber such as a flow-through chamber includes a bottom part and a top part which are at least partially transparent to the excitation and measuring radiation and together form a measuring channel, and luminescence-optical sensor elements positioned in a sensing area. The bottom part and the top part each are provided with a longitudinal groove, together constituting the measuring channel. The sensor elements are placed in the longitudinal grooves of the bottom part and the top part, each of which elements is coated with an optical cover layer covering the entire sensing area.

Abstract: The invention describes a means for the treatment of diseases of the tracheo-bronchial tract, particularly of COPD.

Abstract: A modulation method for transponders where data transmission from the transponder to the read-write device is ensured even if the transponder circuits are supplied only with the minimum requisite operating voltage in that the amplitude of modulation voltage provided by a modulator is caused by reducing the supply current flowing in the transponder.

Abstract: An optical measurement system for determining transmitted radiation and scattered radiation in a liquid sample contained in a capillary tube and subject to measurement radiation, is provided with a first detector picking up transmitted radiation, which is positioned close to or on the axis of the beam of measurement radiation. There is further provided a second detector for picking up scattered radiation, which is positioned at a distance from the first detector in the direction of the capillary axis. The two detectors lie on different sides of a plane which contains the capillary axis and is normal to the axis of the measurement radiation.

Abstract: A system for quantitative determination of the local distribution of a quantity to be measured, comprising a planar sensor film, which is applied to a measuring surface, such as the surface of a body organ, a skin area or a cell culture, and whose diffusion properties regarding a parameter to be determined are known. The sensor film contains a luminescent indicator responding to the parameter to be determined with a change of at least one optical property. The system further comprises an excitation and detection unit including means for supplying excitation radiation of at least one wavelength, an imaging detection means, preferably a CCD camera, and an evaluation unit processing the image information obtained from the excitation and detection unit. Further provided is an applicator tube to be placed on the measuring surface, whose rim facing the measuring surface is in elastic contact with the sensor film and is impervious to external radiation interfering with the detection means.

Abstract: A flexible, extendable analyzing system for analyzing medical samples, and preferably for analysis of body fluids, is provided with one or several independent single analyzers for measuring a single parameter or parameter group each, and a computer-supported central unit with an input/output unit. The single analyzers are coupled to the central unit in a first position, i.e., the charging position, from which they can be removed and inserted in a second position, i.e., the measuring position, preferably a bedside measuring position. The single analyzers coupled to the central unit in the charging position form a multi-component analyzer.

Abstract: An automation process for the management of operating materials and/or supplies of an analyzer or analyzing system, preferably for applications in medical, environmental or food technology, comprising the following steps:

Abstract: A control or calibration standard for use with instruments for the optical measurement of the hemoglobin content in blood samples, features scattering particles or beads dispersed in aqueous electrolyte solution. To prevent sedimentation of the beads during storage, they have a mean diameter of <0.6 &mgr;m, preferably about 0.3 &mgr;m, and a volume concentration of <1%, preferably <0.3%. To prevent long term agglomeration, a non-ionic surfactant with an added antioxidant can be included in the formulation.