Abstract:
An adjustable tracheostoma valve is disclosed. The adjustable tracheostoma valve includes a passageway for connecting the trachea with the surroundings. A valve disk is provided in the passageway. The disk is moveable to allow for inhalation and exhalation through the passageway and is configured to close in response to pressure to direct air to the patient's pharynx, esophagus, sinuses, and mouth for speech following surgical removal of the larynx.
Abstract:
An unmanned self-sustained fuel dispensing station for fuels of all sorts (gasoline, pesticides, water, fertilizers etc.) a tank, docking, and coupling system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) of the vertical takeoff types. The station can be independent of public power and communication utilities and can operate by remote control without an on-site attendant. The preferred system has a central command center with a control computer in communication with a station control computer located at one or more satellite stations through a communications link. The station control computer can be controlled remotely by the command center. The station control computer programming has control over the activities of the station through an electrical generation subsystem with a solar array, battery bank, battery charger and standby generator; a fuel dispensing subsystem; a security subsystem with video cameras; a communications link and a status sensor subsystem.
Abstract:
An energy absorbing and displacing structure for athletic protective equipment, such as an athletic shin-guard, is provided using a flexible web-shaped body to hold a rigid band-shaped member in place. The inner rigid band-shaped member follows the contour of the desired area to protect. The outer flexible web-shaped body is made of a softer rubber like material and works as a locator and supporter keeping the inner, rigid band-shaped member, in proper location.
Abstract:
This invention is a shock absorbing mouth guard used by athletes to reduce the transfer of impact energy between the upper and lower jaw and thus prevent or greatly reduce injury to the mouth and jaw area. This is accomplished through the utilization of an outer and inner member. The outer member is made of a hard ridged material and acts as a support were as the inner member is made of a soft flexible rubber like material and acts like a shock absorber.
Abstract:
A filter toxin and antigen detector assembly for detecting the presence or absence of toxins or antigens within air handling systems, ventilators, respirators, continuous positive airway pressure devices (CPAP), and bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) devices is disclosed. The filter toxin and antigen detectors may be attached to an air filter, or placed (such as in the form of a test cartridge or test strip) onto a port or other portion of a respiration device to determine if the device is clean for further medical use. The filter toxin and antigen detectors disclosed herein utilize lateral flow immunochromatographic assay technology having a sample window allowing air flow therethough. The filter toxin and antigen detector will give an immediate presence indication, such as by changing color, thus providing a fast indication of whether or not harmful toxins or antigens are present within an airborne environment.
Abstract:
A tracheostoma valve to be applied to a tracheostomized person's neck comprises an air passage to be connected with the tracheostoma for connecting the trachea with the surroundings. A valve member is provided in the air passage, wherein the valve member is normally open and allows for inhalation and exhalation through the air passage. The valve further comprises a manually activated member for establishing an uninterrupted seal to block patient exhalation, thereby to direct it to the patient's pharynx, esophagus, sinuses, and mouth for speech following surgical removal of the larynx.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for accomplishing placement and removal of an inner cannula with in an outer cannula endotracheal or other tracheal tube circuit for a critically ill patient without having to disconnect the patient from a respirator machine. An inner cannula is positioned in the outer cannula of an endotracheal or other tracheal tube through a wall of the respirator tubing set in a manner that maintains the integrity of the respiration system.
Abstract:
An unmanned self-sustained fuel dispensing station for fuels of all sorts (gasoline, pesticides, water, fertilizers etc.) a tank, docking, and coupling system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) of the vertical takeoff types. The station can be independent of public power and communication utilities and can operate by remote control without an on-site attendant. The preferred system has a central command center with a control computer in communication with a station control computer located at one or more satellite stations through a communications link. The station control computer can be controlled remotely by the command center. The station control computer programming has control over the activities of the station through an electrical generation subsystem with a solar array, battery bank, battery charger and standby generator; a fuel dispensing subsystem; a security subsystem with video cameras; a communications link and a status sensor subsystem.
Abstract:
A surgical instrument system for use in a surgical procedure is disclosed. The surgical instrument system may include an instrument configured to puncture the tissue of a patient and detect when the instrument has entered a lumen of the patient's body. Liquid may be present in the lumen or the lumen may be devoid of liquid or tissue. The instrument is configured to determine when the needle tip is engaged with a portion of patient's tissue and determine when the needle tip has exited that portion of the patient's tissue by detecting changes in properties of the tissue, specifically, electrical resistance.
Abstract:
A tracheostomy tube speaking valve is disclosed. The tracheostomy tube speaking valve includes a cylindrical body with a passageway for air to pass through. A valve disc is provided in the passageway. The disc is moveable to allow for inhalation through the passageway and will close automatically in response to exhalation pressure to direct air to the patient's larynx and mouth for speech.