Abstract: A circumcision device and methods for using and manufacturing the same are disclosed. Embodiments of the circumcision device include a connector that permits the circumcision device to be connected by hand to and disconnected by hand from a tissue holding member while the tissue holding member is holding penile tissue. The connector permits the circumcision device to rotate while connected to the tissue holding member. Embodiments include a blade (cutting member) that is bent at an angle that may be oblique, and the blade may include a slot on either side of or across the bend. Further embodiments include at least one gripping member that extends perpendicularly to the axis the device rotates around, while additional embodiments include at least one gripping member that is aligned with the connector to assist in connection and removal of the device from a tissue holding member.

Abstract: A bone mill includes a housing, at least a first bone milling tool, a proximal bearing sleeve, and a distal bearing sleeve. The housing defines a work chamber. The work chamber has a first axial end, a second axial end, a feed input opening, and an output opening. The bone milling tool is configured to be disposed within the work chamber, and extends at least from a first axial end to the second axial chamber. The proximal bearing sleeve is supported by the housing proximate the first axial end, and a distal bearing sleeve supported by the housing proximate the second axial end. The proximal bearing sleeve and the distal bearing sleeve support the bone milling tool and allow rotation of the bone milling tool within the work chamber about an axis.

Abstract: A circumcision device and methods for using and manufacturing the same are disclosed. Embodiments of the circumcision device include a connector that permits the circumcision device to be connected by hand to and disconnected by hand from a tissue holding member while the tissue holding member is holding penile tissue. The connector permits the circumcision device to rotate while connected to the tissue holding member. Embodiments include a blade (cutting member) that is bent at an angle that may be oblique, and the blade may include a slot on either side of or across the bend. Further embodiments include at least one gripping member that extends perpendicularly to the axis the device rotates around, while additional embodiments include at least one gripping member that is aligned with the connector to assist in connection and removal of the device from a tissue holding member.

Abstract: A virus attenuator includes: a housing defining an interior and having at least one intake port fluidly coupled to the interior and a gas ejection nozzle fluidly coupled to the interior, the gas ejection nozzle being configured to couple to a mask; and at least one heater disposed in the interior between the at least one intake port and the gas ejection nozzle such that at least some gas brought into the interior through the at least one gas intake port contacts the at least one heater. The at least one heater is configured to heat contacting gas to a virus attenuating temperature before the contacting gas exits the interior through the gas ejection nozzle.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a multi-function apparatus that is especially suited for the prevention of personal electronic device screen damage during vacuum drying of the device. The apparatus utilizes injection molded plastic that incorporates a sealing ring that seals itself onto a display. This sealing under vacuum pressure substantially increases the screen or display stiffness and prevents any deflection caused by sudden re-pressurization of air.

Abstract: A bone mill includes a housing, at least a first bone milling tool, a proximal bearing sleeve, and a distal bearing sleeve. The housing defines a work chamber. The work chamber has a first axial end, a second axial end, a feed input opening, and an output opening. The bone milling tool is configured to be disposed within the work chamber, and extends at least from a first axial end to the second axial chamber. The proximal bearing sleeve is supported by the housing proximate the first axial end, and a distal bearing sleeve supported by the housing proximate the second axial end. The proximal bearing sleeve and the distal bearing sleeve support the bone milling tool and allow rotation of the bone milling tool within the work chamber about an axis.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a multi-function apparatus that is especially suited for the prevention of personal electronic device screen damage during vacuum drying of the device. The apparatus utilizes injection molded plastic that incorporates a sealing ring that seals itself onto a display. This sealing under vacuum pressure substantially increases the screen or display stiffness and prevents any deflection caused by sudden re-pressurization of air.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat. Other embodiments include a desiccator for removing moisture from the air being evacuated from the electronic device prior to the air reaching an evacuation pump. Further embodiments detect humidity within the low-pressure chamber and determine when to increase and/or decrease pressure based on the humidity. Still further embodiments determine that the device is sufficiently dry to restore proper function based on the detected humidity, and in some embodiments based on the changes in humidity while pressure is being increased and/or decreased. Still further alternate embodiments automatically control some or all aspects of the drying of the electronic device. Additional embodiment disinfect the electronic device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for detecting moisture are disclosed. Embodiments detect the existence and/or level of moisture in electronic devices, such as by using one or more moisture sensors that removably connect to a pre-existing port in the electronic device (such as a headphone jack or similar port). Some embodiments detect a component of the ambient air (such as moisture level) to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments decrease pressure at the port using a pneumatic pump and move gas from the electronic device into the moisture detector. Some embodiments detect the movement of air in the vicinity of at least one moisture sensor (such as by measuring pressure) and use this information to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments display information related to the moisture in the electronic device and/or the ambient air.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique method and apparatus for the automatic detection of water in portable electronic devices, such as cell phones, digital music players, pagers, cameras, tablet computers and the like, after these units have been subjected to water, high-humidity conditions, or other unintended deleterious wetting agents that could render such devices inoperable. Such detection can be performed without any disassembly of the device required. At least one embodiment provides a user-controlled vacuum plenum that simultaneously scavenges air from within the portable electronic device while sampling the relative humidity to determine the level of water or moisture within the device. The relative humidity is sampled by a microcontroller and displayed on a user friendly interface to allow repair and retail shops to quickly determine whether the portable electronic device contains water or moisture within its enclosed interior.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for detecting when an electronic device has been exposed to moisture that could damage the electronic device, and inhibiting the flow of electrical power to the electronic device when the moisture level is too high are disclosed. Embodiments sample air within the electronic device, measure the moisture in the sampled air, inhibit the connection of electrical power to the electronic device if the moisture exceeds a threshold, and permit the connection of electrical power to the electronic device if the moisture level is below a threshold. Some embodiments measure the moisture in the ambient air to improve effectiveness. Other embodiments allow resetting of a tripped condition. Other embodiments include constant sampling of air from within the electronic device to assist drying, and inhibiting application of power to the electronic device until the electronic device is sufficiently dry. Still other embodiments interrupt power from the electronic device's battery.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat. Other embodiments include a desiccator for removing moisture from the air being evacuated from the electronic device prior to the air reaching an evacuation pump. Further embodiments detect humidity within the low-pressure chamber and determine when to increase and/or decrease pressure based on the humidity. Still further embodiments determine that the device is sufficiently dry to restore proper function based on the detected humidity, and in some embodiments based on the changes in humidity while pressure is being increased and/or decreased. Still further alternate embodiments automatically control some or all aspects of the drying of the electronic device. Additional embodiment disinfect the electronic device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat. Other embodiments include a desiccator for removing moisture from the air being evacuated from the electronic device prior to the air reaching an evacuation pump. Further embodiments detect humidity within the low-pressure chamber and determine when to increase and/or decrease pressure based on the humidity. Still further embodiments determine that the device is sufficiently dry to restore proper function based on the detected humidity, and in some embodiments based on the changes in humidity while pressure is being increased and/or decreased. Still further alternate embodiments automatically control some or all aspects of the drying of the electronic device. Additional embodiment disinfect the electronic device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat. Other embodiments include a desiccator for removing moisture from the air being evacuated from the electronic device prior to the air reaching an evacuation pump. Further embodiments detect humidity within the low-pressure chamber and determine when to increase and/or decrease pressure based on the humidity. Still further embodiments determine that the device is sufficiently dry to restore proper function based on the detected humidity, and in some embodiments based on the changes in humidity while pressure is being increased and/or decreased. Still further alternate embodiments automatically control some or all aspects of the drying of the electronic device. Additional embodiment disinfect the electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique method and apparatus for the automatic detection of water in portable electronic devices, such as cell phones, digital music players, pagers, cameras, tablet computers and the like, after these units have been subjected to water, high-humidity conditions, or other unintended deleterious wetting agents that could render such devices inoperable. Such detection can be performed without any disassembly of the device required. At least one embodiment provides a user-controlled vacuum plenum that simultaneously scavenges air from within the portable electronic device while sampling the relative humidity to determine the level of water or moisture within the device. The relative humidity is sampled by a microcontroller and displayed on a user friendly interface to allow repair and retail shops to quickly determine whether the portable electronic device contains water or moisture within its enclosed interior.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for detecting moisture are disclosed. Embodiments detect the existence and/or level of moisture in electronic devices, such as by using one or more moisture sensors that removably connect to a pre-existing port in the electronic device (such as a headphone jack or similar port). Some embodiments detect a component of the ambient air (such as moisture level) to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments decrease pressure at the port using a pneumatic pump and move gas from the electronic device into the moisture detector. Some embodiments detect the movement of air in the vicinity of at least one moisture sensor (such as by measuring pressure) and use this information to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments display information related to the moisture in the electronic device and/or the ambient air.