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20090020549 | BATTERY DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a battery dispenser and a cartridge for dispensing batteries to a hearing aid. The battery dispenser comprises a housing having a compartment for accommodation of at least one battery, each battery having an air tab attached to a first surface of the battery, the compartment communicating with the surroundings through a battery outlet formed in the housing, a release member movably attached to the housing, an ejector member adapted for interaction with the release member in such a way that a battery in the housing is ejected through the battery outlet along an ejector axis substantially perpendicular to the first surface upon activation of the release member, and wherein the air tab of the battery is retained in the battery dispenser upon ejection of the battery from the battery dispenser. | 01-22-2009 |
20100087792 | SWITCHING DEVICE AND AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPRISING THE DEVICE - The invention provides a switching device for an irrigation system. The switching device provides selective communication between a supply port to which a supply of fluid under pressure can be attached and a balloon port to which a fixing balloon of a catheter can be attached, and between the supply port and a port to which a liquid reservoir can be attached. By use of a selection handle, the user can deform conduits in a pre-determined sequence and thus control an irrigation procedure by opening and closing fluid flow in various conduits. The invention further provides an irrigation device incorporating the switching device and a method of controlling a fluid flow e.g. in an irrigation system. | 04-08-2010 |
20100258568 | Assembly for Wetting a Medical Device - An assembly for wetting a medical device is provided. The assembly comprises a compartment for a fluid medium and a package for the medical device. The compartment and the package are separate elements, which are joined together. An outlet from the compartment is movable so as to be able to connect to an entrance to the package and hereby establish communication for the fluid. This way the medical device may be wetted. The fluid medium may contain an anti-microbial agent such as hydrogen peroxide. The medical device may be a urinary catheter. A method for manufacturing such an assembly and a method of using it is also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20110040254 | Insertion Device with Horizontally Moving Part - The invention relates to an insertion device comprising—a penetrating member ( | 02-17-2011 |
20110040263 | Inserter Assembly - An assembly according to the invention comprises an inserter device ( | 02-17-2011 |
20110226652 | Packing for Inserter - The invention concerns a kit comprising a medical device having an insertion needle and a packing providing a sterile protection for the medical device, such a medical device can be used for an infusion device providing continued medication with e.g. insulin to a patient. More precisely the invention relates to an assembly comprising a medical device comprising a mounting pad having an adhesive surface and an inserter which inserter comprises an insertion needle and a packing providing a sterile protection for the medical device which packing partly comprises a rigid material ( | 09-22-2011 |
20120294466 | TEMPORARY ANCHOR FOR A HEARING PROSTHESIS - A hearing system, comprising: an adhesive element adapted to temporarily adhere to the skin of a recipient; a hearing prosthesis having a coupler and an anchor having a first surface adapted to adhere to the adhesive element, and a fixture adapted to attach to the coupler of the hearing prosthesis. | 11-22-2012 |
20130089229 | BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE SUPPORT - A prosthetic support, including a structure configured to apply a clamping force to a head of a recipient while extending about a back of at least one of a head or neck of the recipient such that output generated by a device supported by the structure is directed into skin of the recipient at a location behind an ear canal of the recipient that covers the mastoid bone of the recipient. | 04-11-2013 |
20140332545 | Tipping Arrangement Of A Movable Cleaning Unit - A tipping method for a tipping arrangement which includes a first element ( | 11-13-2014 |
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20080246946 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. The size of the volume of the liquid sample is sufficiently large to permit the assessment of the quantity and quality parameters to fulfill a predetermined requirement to the statistical quality of the assessment based on substantially one exposure. | 10-09-2008 |
20080248964 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. The size of the volume of the liquid sample is sufficiently large to permit the assessment of the quantity and quality parameters to fulfill a predetermined requirement to the statistical quality of the assessment based on substantially one exposure. | 10-09-2008 |
20080248965 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. The size of the volume of the liquid sample is sufficiently large to permit the assessment of the quantity and quality parameters to fulfill a predetermined requirement to the statistical quality of the assessment based on substantially one exposure. | 10-09-2008 |
20080248966 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. The size of the volume of the liquid sample is sufficiently large to permit the assessment of the quantity and quality parameters to fulfill a predetermined requirement to the statistical quality of the assessment based on substantially one exposure. | 10-09-2008 |
20120223260 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - A method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. | 09-06-2012 |
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20100099104 | GENETIC TEST FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CARRIERS OF COMPLEX VERTEBRAL MALFORMATIONS IN CATTLE - Genetic markets for identifying bovine carriers of complex vertebral malformation (CVM) disease gene are described. The genetic markers, including the microsatellite markers, BM4129, INRAA003, BMS2790, ILSTS029, INRA123, BM220, HUJ246, BMS862, BMS937, BL1048, BMS2095 and BMS1266 and the bovine SLC35A3 gene, are located on bovine chromosome BTA3. The G/T polymorphism at position 559 of the bovine SLC35A3 gene is identified as being causative and diagnostic for CVM in cattle. | 04-22-2010 |
20140242585 | Genetic Test for the Identification of Carriers of Complex Vertebral Malformations in Cattle - Genetic markers for identifying bovine carriers of complex vertebral malformation (CVM) disease gene are described. The genetic markers, including the microsatellite markers BM4129, INRAA003, BMS2790, ILSTS029, INRA123, BM220, HUJ246, BMS862, BMS937, BL1048, BMS2095 and BMS1266 and the bovine SLC35A3 gene, are located on bovine chromosome BTA3. The G/T polymorphism at position 559 of the bovine SLC35A3 gene is identified as being causative and diagnostic for CVM in cattle. | 08-28-2014 |
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20110014048 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BRAKE OF A WIND TURBINE - A hydraulic system and method for controlling the brake of a wind turbine are provided. During operation of the wind turbine, pressurized working fluid in the hydraulic system is blocked from being supplied to the brake. Even if some of this fluid does reach the brake, it is drained to prevent a pressure build-up and activation. To activate the brake, this drainage is stopped and the pressurized fluid is supplied to the brake. The blocking and unblocking the pressurized working fluid may be controlled by first and second activation valves arranged in parallel in a supply line that communicates the working fluid to the brake. | 01-20-2011 |
20110158805 | PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a pitch control system for operating the blade pitch of the rotor blades of a wind turbine generator. A method is disclosed wherein a command signal or pitch demand is applied to the blade pitch system of the rotor blades and the resulting response signal or pitch response is received. The received pitch response is compared to a reference and a signal indicative of a pitch system fault may be generated if a difference between the response signal and the reference is detected as being larger than a preset criterion. The deviating behaviour of a blade pitch system can thereby be detected which enables a testing or monitoring of the condition of the pitch system of the rotor blades of a wind turbine generator. | 06-30-2011 |
20140301847 | PITCH SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE - A pitch system ( | 10-09-2014 |
20140328679 | HYDRAULIC PITCH SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE - The present invention relates to a hydraulic pitch system for pitching a blade of a wind turbine having a hub by means of a hydraulic fluid. The system comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder for adjusting a pitch angle of the blade, the hydraulic cylinder comprising a pitch piston movable in the hydraulic cylinder, and a first port and a second port arranged on each side of the pitch piston, and an accumulator hydraulically connected to the cylinder. The system further comprises a pitch safety system adapted to maintain the blade in a predetermined pitch angle when a person is entering the hub of the wind turbine for service and/or maintenance, the pitch safety system comprising a first valve which by activation releases a pressure in the hydraulic pitch system by draining off the accumulator for the hydraulic fluid until the pressure has reached a predetermined pressure level. | 11-06-2014 |
20140355922 | BLADE BEARING WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURE HAVING NON-UNIFORM STIFFNESS AND METHOD MANUFACTURE - A blade bearing for mounting a blade of a wind turbine to a hub of the wind turbine comprises inner and outer rings arranged next to each other. One of the inner and outer rings is configured to mount to the blade, and the other is configured to mount to the hub. At least two rows of rolling elements are positioned between the inner and outer rings. Upper and lower rows of the rolling elements are located in respective upper and lower planes. A support structure is secured to the inner ring and extends in a substantially radial direction between the upper and lower planes. The support structure has non-uniform stiffness characteristics in a circumferential direction. A method of manufacturing a blade bearing is also provided. | 12-04-2014 |
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20090118682 | Reservoir Device With Inspection Aid For Detection Of Drug Condition - The invention provides a reservoir unit with a reservoir arranged within a housing. The reservoir defines an interior adapted to contain a translucent fluid drug, and comprises a first transparent area. A second area is associated with the reservoir and arranged substantially opposite the first area, the second area comprising a visually non-uniform portion. The housing comprises an inspection portion allowing a user to inspect a portion of the reservoir through the first area with the second area serving as a background, the second area thereby serving as an aid for evaluating a condition of a drug contained in the reservoir, e.g. fibrillated insulin. | 05-07-2009 |
20090148340 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING PACKAGING MATERIAL - A method and an apparatus for sterilizing packaging material for use in packaging for protein containing products, such as food products or medical drugs. The packaging material is sterilized by irradiating it using a beam of ionizing radiation, such as an electron beam or a beam of gamma rays. Afterwards, the packaging material is processed in such a manner that protein reactive substances or compounds formed in the packaging material during the irradiation step are at least partly removed or rendered inreactive with respect to proteins. The processing step may advantageously be performed by heating the packaging material. Preferably, the processing step involves accelerating diffusion from the packaging material of protein reactive substances or compounds. Since the protein reactive substances or compounds are removed or rendered inreactive with respect to proteins, degradation of the product which is later stored in the packaging material is considerably reduced. The packaging material needs to be stored under sterile conditions for a shorter period of time. Thereby the space needed for sterile storage, as well of the risk of contamination, is considerably reduced. | 06-11-2009 |
20100137830 | MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RESERVOIRS - The present invention relates to a medication delivery device for delivering a set dose of medicament, the medication delivery device comprising pump means having first and second pump chambers. The first pump chamber is adapted to transfer medicament from a first collapsible reservoir to an outlet arrangement, said outlet arrangement being in fluidic communication with an associated hypodermic needle. The second pump chamber is adapted to transfer substance from a second reservoir to the outlet arrangement, wherein the first pump chamber is adapted to deliver the set dose of medicament during one or more pump strokes, the stroke volume(s) of said one or more pump strokes being variable. | 06-03-2010 |
20110256020 | Method and an Apparatus for Sterilizing Packaging Material - A method and an apparatus for sterilizing packaging material for use in packaging for protein containing products, such as food products or medical drugs. The packaging material is sterilized by irradiating it using a beam of ionizing radiation, such as an electron beam or a beam of gamma rays. Afterwards, the packaging material is processed in such a manner that protein reactive substances or compounds formed in the packaging material during the irradiation step are at least partly removed or rendered inreactive with respect to proteins. The processing step may advantageously be performed by heating the packaging material. Preferably, the processing step involves accelerating diffusion from the packaging material of protein reactive substances or compounds. | 10-20-2011 |
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20100093861 | TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE OR DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH INSULIN RESISTANCE - The present invention relates to the use of a substance with the core structure of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance, preferably in human subject in a daily dosage in a range of from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The invention furthermore relates to a method of treating insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance in a mammal, said method comprises administering to said mamma, preferably a human subject, a substance with the core structure of formula (I), preferably in a daily dosage in a range from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The substance is preferably isosteviol or steviol, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof. Examples of diseases associated with insulin resistance are e.g. type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance syndrome, impaired glucose tolerance, the metabolic syndrome, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, obesity, central obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypercoagulability, hypertension, microalbuminuria, or any combinations thereof. | 04-15-2010 |
20110038827 | ELEVATION OF THE PLASMA HDL-CHOLESTEROL LEVEL - The present invention relates to the use of isosteviol, steviol, and related compounds for elevating the plasma HDL-cholesterol level. The invention furthermore relates to the use of these compounds for reducing the body weight of a subject and/or lowering the plasma triglyceride level of a subject, including a concomitant elevation of the plasma HDL-cholesterol level. Preferably the compounds used are isosteviol and/or steviol, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof. The compounds may furthermore be administered in combination with one or more further active compounds, such as e.g. LDL-cholesterol lowering agents. The invention furthermore relates to a method for elevating the plasma HDL-cholesterol level in a subject by administering to a subject in need of such treatment a plasma HDL-cholesterol level elevating amount of the compounds, described herein. | 02-17-2011 |
20130177518 | Laundry Detergent - The present invention provides synergistic biocidal composition such as a synergistic detergent composition for use e.g. in disinfection and cleaning. | 07-11-2013 |
20130216625 | TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE OR DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH INSULIN RESISTANCE - The present invention relates to the use of a substance with the core structure of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance, preferably in human subject in a daily dosage in a range of from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The invention furthermore relates to a method of treating insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance in a mammal, said method comprises administering to said mamma, preferably a human subject, a substance with the core structure of formula (I), preferably in a daily dosage in a range from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The substance is preferably isosteviol or steviol, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof. Examples of diseases associated with insulin resistance and e.g. type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance syndrome, impaired glucose tolerance, the metabolic syndrome, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, arterioselerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyeridemia, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, obesity, central obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypercoagulability, hypertension, microalbuminuria, or any combinations thereof. | 08-22-2013 |
20140094408 | MEDICAMENT FOR TREATMENT OF NON-INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS, HYPERTENSION AND/OR METABOLIC SYNDROME - A dietary supplement or medicament comprising a substance including the chemical structure of bicyclo [3.2.1]octan or the chemical structure of kaurene. The medicament is useful for the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, hypertension and/or the metabolic syndrome. The possible substances include steviol, isosteviol or stevioside. | 04-03-2014 |