Abstract: Apparatus and methods for generating pulse pacing in a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (“WCD”). In one aspect the WCD circuitry includes a power source such as a battery coupled to a charger that provides charge energy to an energy storage module. Control circuitry is operatively coupled to the charger and the output circuitry, and configured to cause the WCD circuitry to generate pacing pulses delivered to therapy electrodes (attached to an ambulatory patient) without a current source. The WCD circuitry includes one or more processing elements that are used to execute instructions provided by one or more software modules that are configured to support various functionality, including controlling generation of pacing pulses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible liner and bag-in-box container system comprising a collapsible container having a liner attached to the collapsible container, such that when the container is expanded from a collapsed state, the attached liner similarly expands. When the collapsible container is expanded, the liner may expand to substantially conform to the shape of the collapsible container. The liner may further comprise a filler fitting for receiving contents for filling the liner. The filler fitting may comprise one or more annular rings adapted to secure the filler fitting of the liner to an opening in the collapsible container. The collapsible container may be made of corrugated fiberboard. The collapsible container may further include tape having two adhesive sides for securing the collapsible container in an expanded state.

Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible liner for use in a bulk container. The liner comprises a first flexible panel, a second flexible panel, a first seal, a second seal, and a tab. The first flexible panel includes a first longitudinal edge. The second flexible panel includes a second longitudinal edge. The first seal joins the first and second panels near the first and second longitudinal edges and runs generally parallel to the first and second edges. The second seal joins the first and second panels and is generally oblique to the first seal. At least one of the panels extends across at least one of the seals to form the tab, which includes an attachment feature. The attachment feature may be a piece of tape affixed to the tab. The attachment feature may be a strip of fabric or other reinforcement material melted into the tab, sealed within the tab or affixed to the tab via an adhesive. The attachment feature may be a hole with sealed or unsealed edges.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible liner and bag-in-box container system comprising a collapsible container having a liner attached to the collapsible container, such that when the container is expanded from a collapsed state, the attached liner similarly expands. When the collapsible container is expanded, the liner may expand to substantially conform to the shape of the collapsible container. The liner may further comprise a filler fitting for receiving contents for filling the liner. The filler fitting may comprise one or more annular rings adapted to secure the filler fitting of the liner to an opening in the collapsible container. The collapsible container may be made of corrugated fiberboard. The collapsible container may further include tape having two adhesive sides for securing the collapsible container in an expanded state.

Abstract: A bag for storing material in liquid or particulate form, comprising four side walls and top and bottom walls that are integral extensions of the four side walls, is characterized by an additional single or multi-ply sheet that overlies and is sealed to one side of said bag, said sheet material being adapted to be partially separated from itself so as to form a flap at the top end of the bag that can be gripped for use in supporting the bag as it is being drained of its contents via a drain located at the bottom end of the bag.

Abstract: A packaging system for shipping liquid or particulate material comprises a cardboard carton, a plastic materials storage liner shaped and sized to fit in the carton, and a sleeve that surrounds and is adapted to support the liner at its top end. The liner is formed with an open top and a removable and replaceable cover is provided for the liner to prevent loss of material stored in the liner.

Abstract: A packaging system for shipping liquid or particulate material comprises a cardboard carton, a plastic materials storage liner shaped and sized to fit in the carton, and a sleeve that surrounds and is adapted to support the liner at its top end. The liner is formed with an open top and a removable and replaceable cover is provided for the liner to prevent loss of material stored in the liner.

Abstract: A telescoping valve assembly that is integrally attached to a container. The valve assembly includes a slide member that is movably attached to a sleeve, the sleeve being attached to a liner or a container. The slide member can be telescoped to a desired protrusion distance from the surface of the container. Once the slide member is in the desired position, a plug is taken off and a valve shaft is turned. The valve shaft controls the opening and closing of a valve assembly inside of the slide member and in this way the precise rate of flow of material from the container can be controlled.

Abstract: A liner for use in a mixing container which is adapted to receive a mixing shaft having an open tubular distal end and having mixing members mounted thereon for mixing materials disposed in the container, includes a tubular sleeve substantially closed at a first end thereof by an end wall and open at a second end thereof, and an elongated substantially rigid protrusion fixed to the interior of the sleeve end wall centrally of the sleeve end wall, extending toward the second end of the sleeve, and adapted to receive thereon the open tubular distal end of the shaft.

Abstract: A strainer device for use in straining a liquid such as paint from a container into an open receptacle. The strainer device comprises a side wall with a top end and a bottom end, an outwardly extending lip at its top end for engaging the top end of an open top container so as to support the strainer device in the open top of the container, and a screen mesh member fixed to a flange on the bottom end of said side wall. A selected portion of the side wall is indented from top to bottom so as to provide a channel along its length to permit introduction of an intake hose or other implement to a container in which the strainer device is suspended without having to first remove the strainer from the container.

Abstract: A strainer device for use in straining a liquid such as paint from a container into an open receptacle, said strainer device having a side wall with a top end and a bottom end, an outwardly and circumferentially extending lip that is integral with the side wall at said top end and is adapted to be engageable with the top end of an open top container so as to support the strainer device in the open top of the container and a screen mesh member fixed to a flange on the bottom end of said side wall.

Abstract: A flexible liner for use with a mixing container of the type having a bottom wall and a post extending inwardly of that bottom wall. The liner comprises a sleeve closed at its bottom end and open at its top end, and has a configuration generally complementary to the interior configuration of the container. The bottom end wall of the liner carries a fitment that has a tubular portion which has a closed top end and an open bottom end, and which has a configuration generally complementary to the configuration of the post. The bottom end of the sleeve has a hole in alignment with the tubular portion of the fitment. The liner is insertable into the container and conforms generally to the interior of the container, and the fitment fits over and receives the post. The tubular portion of the fitment receives a shaft that carries mixing blades for mixing fluids in the container. The flexible liner constitutes a barrier between the container and a fluid substance mixed therein.