Abstract: An extended port arrangement for a multi-chambered sequential compression sleeve where a port extends through an outer large pressure chamber and in communication with an inner pressure chamber. The extended port consists of an inner bushing sealable with the sheet defining the inner chamber. The port has a housing which extends through an outer sheet and mates with the inner bushing and is in fluid communication therewith.

Abstract: A corner protector assembly for the cushioned covering of corners of tables of the like, so as to prevent harmful collisions between young children and the furniture on which the protector assembly is attached. The protector assembly comprises a resilient inner core which is "corner shaped" and matable to a corner of furniture. An outer cover, having an elasticized hem, is adapted to fit like a mitt over the inner core. The outer cover also has a pair of tie strings which secure the cover over the inner core and secure both to the leg at the corner of the table. The cover is readily removable from the inner core and the assembly is easily removable and reattachable.

Abstract: A strain wave gearing device comprising a ring gear having internal axially extending teeth and a strain gear produced from a strain gear blank having constant thickness to the cylindrical and diaphragm portions. The cylindrical portion has external axially extending teeth extending around an annular portion adjacent the open end of the strain gear for engaging with the internal teeth of the ring gear (the number of external teeth on the strain gear being different than the number of internal teeth on the ring gear) and a wave generator is located within and matingly engages with the strain gear. The wave generator adapted to be rotatively driven relative to the strain gear whereby relative rotational movement will occur between the strain and ring gears.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a manifold coupling for connecting a plurality of conduits which carry pressurized fluid in a sequential manner. Each portion of the manifold coupling is a duplicate of the other portion. Each portion has locking means and alignment means to prevent the misaligned connection of the conduits. The alignment means includes a keying arrangement built into the housing walls of each portion of the coupling. A reinforcement means is configured into the walls to prevent yielding thereof, and inadvertent misalignment of the coupling portions.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent pad for utilization as a diaper or adult brief, comprising an absorbent pad being covered on one side by a sheet of fluid impervious material, and on the other side by a pair of generally parallel strips of fluid impervious material overlapping the absorbent pad and the backing sheet, in the crotch area to prevent leakage of fluid from the absorbent pad in the crotch area.

Abstract: A reflux indicating device for a urine collection bag which has a chamber for collecting urine from a patient. A receiving conduit is in communication with the drain tube on a catheter to empty urine into the chamber. An annular channel is secured into the upper distal most end of the receiving conduit. If the bag is laid on one of its sides, urine will get trapped in the channel and alert medical personnel of possible retrograde contamination of the drain tube and catheter by bacteria contained within any urine already in the chamber.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent pad for use as a baby diaper or an adult incontinent brief wherein the backing sheet of the diaper has a pair of continuous bands of adhesive arranged in a stepped generally longitudinal configuration thereon. An elastic band is disposed over the mid-portion of the adhesive being stepped to the side, out of contact with the elastic. When the pads are cut in the assembly process, only that portion of elastic in contact with the adhesive causes the pad to gather. The remaining end portions of the adhesive bands are secured to the intermediate layer of absorbent fluff material, helping it remain in place, and act as a fluid barrier on the sides of the absorbent pad.

Abstract: A method of compressing a multi-chambered sleeve which is normally wrapped about a patient's arm, comprising pressurizing an accumulator from within the accumulator, opening a manifold arrangement in said accumulator in a timed manner to direct pressurized air to proper chambers in a multi-chamber sleeve.

Abstract: The invention comprises a swivel adapter for a ventilator breathing system serving an incapacitated patient. The swivel adapter utilizes a pair of corrugated hoses which mate with a pair of arms which are permitted to swivel on the body of the adapter. A ribbed collar is disposed on the body of the adapter and receives an endo-tracheal tube inserted within the trachea of the patient. A locking means secures the branches of the body to the swivelable arms of the adapter, and a circumferential sealing means, in the form of an `o`-ring is disposed between the branch and its receiving orifice in its respective arm, to permit secure swiveling thereof, while preventing leakage of any gases therefrom.

Abstract: A wave generator for a strain wave gearing device is provided wherein variant size balls are retained by a ball separator located between inner and outer ball races. A multiple number of balls on each diametrically opposed sides have the largest diameter with the balls decreasing in size away from these balls.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a cartridge humidifier assembly having a heating means for humidifying a gas supplied from a source and delivered to a patient. The cartridge humidifier has a cap which defines a chamber with a column. The cap includes a port which receives the gas from a ventilator and a port which permits the discharge of heated humidified gas to the patient. The cap also has a single air-vent port for the venting of air with the water supply from the chamber of cartridge assembly. Water is supplied to the bottom of the cartridge assembly from a one-way conduit in communication with the bottom of the water supply container. A float rises to close off the air-vent when the cartridge assembly is full. The float lowers itself, unblocking the vent to the water bottle supply from the cartridge assembly, as the water level in the cartridge is used up in the humidification process. The float air-vent control is thus automatic, preventing possible overflow or lack of flow of water in the system.

Abstract: A fixture for use with a pull tool to form the parts of a grommet about an opening in material to reinforce the material opening.

Abstract: A machine for applying continuous bands of adhesive generally longitudinally along an absorbent pad, which pad may comprise a diaper or an adult incontinent brief. The machine includes a pair of adhesive ejecting nozzles which direct adhesive onto the backing sheet of the pad as the sheet is moved therepast. The nozzles are intermittently directed to their respective sides, under control of a counting apparatus, so as to effectuate a pair of non-linear bands of adhesive onto the sheet. A pair of elastic bands are guided onto the sheet so as to attach themselves only in intermediate portions of the adhesive bands on the backing sheet. The nozzles are also withdrawable from the backing sheet when the sheet is not moving, so as to prevent their burn through. The nozzles movement is controlled by piston and cylinder units under solenoid regulation, which has received signals from the counting apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an electrical enclosure apparatus having a left side wall, a right side wall, upper and lower walls and a rear panel. At least one of said walls is disposed obliquely with respect to said panel. An electrical device such as a switch or an electrical outlet is disposed through the oblique wall(s). The switch or outlet may have its own housing attached to the oblique wall, or it may be enclosed in part of the housing that comprises the oblique wall itself. The enclosure apparatus may be installed in a building under construction, and the electrical devices wired into the enclosure apparatus by the electrician, in only one visit, and before the finished wall has no effect on the electrical assembly contrary to what it does on regular electrical units.

Abstract: A circular knit garment cuff for use on surgical gowns comprised of a two ply front section, a single ply middle section, and a two ply back section. The front section is knit using two stretchable yarns. The middle section is knit using one stretchable yarn and the back section of the garment cuff is knit using one stretchable yarn. The front section, middle section and back section of the garment cuff are knit together in one continuous knitting step so as to form a single integral garment cuff. The back section of the cuff may then be secured to garment material.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a scrub brush for medical cleaning purposes having a housing including a base with a plurality of walls comprising a reservoir for containment of treatment material. A foil type sealing material is disposed across the walls to seal the treatment material in the reservoir. A foam element is arranged on the housing, and a piercing means is arranged to break the foil and soak the foam.

Abstract: A multiple sample valve assembly for a urine collection system with a valve for taking small urine samples in a safe manner. The valve also has a valve for taking large urine samples while having a frangible portion for indicating that the large sampling valve was used, so as to alert medical personnel to the possibility of contamination or infection if proper procedures are not undertaken. The element for indicating use comprises frangible panels or bands which may be disturbed by opening the valve.

Abstract: Medical equipment mounting apparatus with a plurality of pivotally connected members including a first upright member designed for snug upright support of receipt within a standard IV pole hole, or mounting bracket, of a hospital bed. The equipment is releasibly detachable from the mounting means, and the mounting apparatus itself is releasibly detachable from the bed frame to facilitate its easy use at different bed locations. The pivotal connection between the arms enables 180 degrees of movement in either of two directions between some of the arms, so that the medical equipment can be located alongside the bed frame in parallel relationship therewith. The first upright member has couplers at opposite ends of different diameters for mating receipt within pole holes of different diameters. Alternately, the effective diameter of the first member is selectively altered to fit within different sized IV pole mounting holes.

Abstract: A shaft and a connector with a side arm which when assembled comprise a catheter. The connector has an inflation lumen in its side arm and an axial bore through the body of the connector, the inflation lumen and the bore being in fluid communication.The bore has three annular channels therein. Two of the channels are arranged to receive adhesive through the wall of the connector, and the third channel is intermediate the other two is in fluid communication with the inflation lumen of the side arm. The shaft has a drainage lumen and an inflation lumen therein. A pair of openings to the inflation lumens, are disposed in the shaft, corresponding to two of the channels in the connector.Adhesive injected into the outer channels bonds the shaft to the connector and seals the proximalmost orifice of the inflation lumen in the shaft. The other opening provides fluid communication between the inflation lumen of the shaft and the inflation lumen of the side arm.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an applicator for the discharge of disinfectant from an aerosol can. The applicator provides an inner and an outer confinement means which permits the discharge of disinfectant from the aerosol can onto a relatively large area being treated.The applicator also comprises an inner confinement adapter which is disposed within the outer confinement means so as to permit a smaller portion of a patient's body to be disinfected. A finger may disposed against the inner confinement apparatus and disinfected appropriately due to the smaller size of the inner confinement means as opposed to the outer confinement means. The flow of disinfectant when the outer confinement means is utilized is not compromised because of the spaced relationship axially between the two confinement rims.