Abstract: A device for dispensing and/or diffusing a volatile compound such as a fragrance, or other similarly volatile compounds, comprises a controller unit connected to a motorized fan unit for producing an airflow in an airflow path between an air inlet and an air outlet. The device also comprises a removable cartridge containing a substrate bearing the volatile compound(s); the cartridge being generally located in the airflow path, typically downwind from the fan unit. The airflow flowing through the device picks up the volatile compound molecules from the substrate, typically from its surface, and carries them such as to dispense them in the air. The cartridges are provided with a computer-readable unit having stored therein information which can be retrieved by the controller unit, the controller unit being configured for retrieving and updating the information and for driving the fan unit based on the information retrieved from the computer-readable unit.

Abstract: A support for temporarily securing a device to a stringed instrument comprises a pair of laterally extending plates coupled together and each having, on one of their sides, at least one layer comprising an elastomeric material. The plates are adapted to be mounted in a clamping arrangement to the portions of the strings extending beyond the nut of the instrument. The sides provided with the elastomeric layers face each other such that the elastomeric material frictionally engages the strings. The support also typically comprises an elongated member preferably pivotally mounted, at one end, to at least one of the plates, and mounted, at the other end, to a holding mechanism which may assume different configurations and which is adapted to hold and support the device.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for constructing and implementing an interactive virtual visualization system suitable for training and assisting an ultrasound operator to acquire useful images using a handheld transducer. The system requires an actual ultrasound machine complete with image display, controls and ultrasound transducer. As a direct result, skills obtained on the machine while in training mode do not have to be reacquired on a different machine in order for the operator to transit to live subjects. This also implies that the same machine may be used for refresher training. Two embodiments of the invention are presented, one in which the interactive virtualization system appears outboard to the ultrasound machine, the other in which the virtualization systems is embedded directed within the ultrasound machine.

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprising an outer casing having at least one electrical component and a fluid delivery system therein. The fluid delivery system is integrally defined within at least a portion of the outer casing. The fluid delivery system includes an internal reservoir defined within the outer casing and within which a fluid is contained. The fluid delivery system is operable to dispense the fluid from the portable electronic device. Preferably, the fluid delivery system is an aerosol delivery system which dispenses an aerosol product.

Abstract: A delivery system (10) for dispensing an active substance in spray form comprises a head unit (10) including a valve (22) in communication with a dispensing nozzle (20), a first reservoir (14) containing a fluid propellant, and at least a second reservoir (16) containing the active substance. The first reservoir is engaged to the head unit in fluid flow communication with the valve, and the second reservoir is engaged to the head unit independently from the first reservoir and is in fluid flow communication with the dispensing nozzle. An actuation means (28) is operable to selectively open and close the valve. The valve, when open, permits at least the fluid propellant to flow out through the dispensing nozzle. The flow of fluid propellant entrains the active substance from the second reservoir into the fluid propellant for sprayed dispensing of the active substance from the delivery system.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system dispenses an active substance using a propellant fluid. The delivery system comprises a sealed pressurizeable container having a dispensing nozzle. The propellant fluid is retained within the container and releasable therefrom in a gaseous phase via the dispensing nozzle when a release valve is actuated. The dispensing nozzle has a throat portion creating a venturi effect when the gaseous phase of the propellant fluid passes therethrough. A fluid containing reservoir is disposed within the container in fluid flow communication with the dispensing nozzle. The active substance is contained within the reservoir in isolation from the propellant fluid within the container. The venturi effect entrains the active substance through the dispensing nozzle for ejection therefrom when the release valve is actuated. A second reservoir may also be disposed within the container and provides a source of the gaseous propellant.

Abstract: A bandage cooling apparatus has a bandage, a container, a casing, a valve and an actuator. The bandage has a first temperature. The container contains a gaseous fluid and has an exit. The casing comprises a chamber which contains the bandage, an inlet and outlet which both defines passages from the chamber and through the casing. The outlet has a removable lid. The valve connects the inlet of the casing to the exit of the container. The actuator operates the valve whereby a portion of the gaseous fluid expands from the container into the chamber through the valve upon operation of the actuator such that the bandage gets to a second temperature which is different from the first temperature.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bandage cooling apparatus which provides a bandage at a different temperature than the body temperature. The use of a compression bandage complemented with cold temperature therapies sometimes represents an effective alternative available to heal various body injuries. Known bandages incorporate or work with systems providing the benefits of the temperature therapy, but they are found to be expensive, heavy or cumbersome. The bandage cooling apparatus includes a casing where a gaseous fluid cools a bandage located therein such that the cooled bandage may then be directly positioned on the injured body part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable aerosol delivery apparatus for releasing an aerosol with an active ingredient into an oral or nasal passage of a user. The apparatus comprises a housing comprising a first and a second surface, the first surface being adapted to be disposed against a wrist of the user, the housing defining a reservoir for containing the aerosol under pressure, an aerosol release mechanism connected with the reservoir for releasing a dose of the aerosol from the reservoir when actuated, and a fastener member attached to the housing to fasten the housing onto the user's wrist, whereby the apparatus is worn by the user and effective for delivering the active ingredient into the user's passage on demand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerosol dispensers and more particularly to automatic aerosol dispensers. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a portable automatic aerosol dispenser device for intermittently releasing a dose of an aerosol from an aerosol can to an environment.