Abstract: Controlled atmosphere entry/exit lock unit (10) for association with a controlled atmosphere cabinet (80), the lock unit (10) having two controlled access means (13; 30) both usually operable alternatively for sealing and communicating, one (30) relative to said cabinet (80) and the other (13) relative to outside, the lock unit further having atmosphere control means (70-78) operable for achieving internal atmosphere conditions compatible with what may be prescribed for said cabinet (80), the one access means having movable door means (30) and related powered actuation means (50; 30A, B) including for sealing relative to access with said cabinet (80).

Abstract: A collapsible, transportable personnel isolation apparatus or device is used to isolate a patient in a controlled environment and to protect the patient against biological or chemical hazards during transport of the patient. The collapsible apparatus has a flexible containment wall which is expandable from a collapsed, stored state to an expanded state to receive the patient. At least a portion of the containment wall is clear to allow observation of the patient within an interior region of the device. An air filtration system is provided for filtering air between the airtight interior region and the ambient atmosphere. Preferably, the apparatus has various ports therein, such as glove ports, pass through ports, access ports for cardiac leads, infusion line ports, and ventilation ports. Preferably, an air filtration device provides a flow rate of 4 to 6 cfm to prevent an undesirable build-up of carbon dioxide and provides a predetermined air pressure within the interior regions.

Abstract: A convertible isolation pod for an individual patient formed from sealable flexible plastic sheeting including an air intake grommet at the head end and an air exhaust grommet at the foot end of the pod each of the grommets being equipped with a Heimlich valve to provide unidirectional air flow within the pod where the air is filtered to remove contaminants.

Abstract: A transparent, disposable cover for patients during their transport. The cover protects against cigarette smoke, air borne bacteria, dust, etc. The cover can vary in size and has multiple access panels held in place with VELCRO®. The cover may feature multiple bacterial filters. The cover will fit three types of holders: corner holders, “T” shaped frames, and a canopy frame. A disaster emergency cover and frame, and a utility cart cover are also embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: A modular transportable collective protection system for the decontamination and containment of personnel in a toxic free area. A contamination containment area is provided through which personnel are decontaminated prior to entering the toxic free area. The migration of contaminants is prevented by causing a purge of clean filtered air from the toxic free area to the contamination control area and to the exterior environment. A blower and filter unit provides air to the toxic free area to maintain an over pressure therein, ensuring that all entry to the toxic free area is through a flow of clean air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for providing controlled environments for surgical procedures, as well as transplantation and wound healing. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention provides devices and methods to provide an anaerobic environment for incision sites. In other embodiments, the present invention provides devices and methods to maintain anaerobic conditions during the collection, transport, and implantation of organs, tissues, cells, and other transplant material. In further embodiments, the present invention provides devices and methods for the production and maintenance of an anaerobic environment surrounding sites of trauma or tissue injury. In particular, the present invention provides devices and methods which allow the operator to strictly control the environment for surgical procedures, transplantation and wound healing, etc. Thus, the present invention also finds use in specialized settings where hyperoxic conditions are desireable.

Abstract: A modular hyperbaric chamber for treatment of at least one patient that includes at least one spacer module having a first flange and a second flange. The spacer module may be formed from a plurality of sections, with each section including opposing lip portions to form air-tight junctions. A first half cylinder module includes a first peripheral contact edge for releasable sealed connection to the first flange of the spacer module. Similarly, a second half cylinder module includes a second peripheral contact edge, for releasable sealed connection to the second flange of the spacer module. An access door, formed in at least one of the half cylinder modules provides access to the interior of the chamber. The overall size of a hyperbaric chamber may be conveniently increased by inserting additional spacer modules between the half cylinder modules.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for the coating of a human body with a tanning composition, such as a sunless tanning composition, wherein an arm with a plurality of nozzles thereon traverses within a booth to spray coat a body in the booth. The spray nozzles are oriented to avoid opposing air flows and excessive air flows which cause inefficient and uneven, dripping or streaking in the deposition of tanning composition on the skin. In another aspect, the apparatus provides for a foot rinser to rinse the feet of a user while the apparatus applies a sunless tanning composition to the user to avoid overly darkening the user's feet. In yet another aspect, the apparatus provides for a sanitation system to wash-down the spray booth between successive uses.

Abstract: In the present invention a laser treatment system is provided that can be used in any clinical environment without the necessity of personal safety equipment. Furthermore, the present invention provides a large amount of control to the operator/technician and the patient. The present invention combines mechanical and optical methods to protect operators and patients from undesired exposure to laser radiation. According to this approach, safe, portable and fixed embodiments that are useful in a large variety of applications, which are now possible. Several examples are described.

Abstract: Method and Apparatus for compressing ambient air to a pressure above ambient, directing the compressed air into a portable hyperbaric chamber in which a exothermal chemical reactor is located whereby the air is heated and changed in chemical composition and passing the heated product gas through an expansion motor wherein the work output of the expansion motor is used to help drive the compressor. The exothermal chemical reactor may support combustion or be a person.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming and contracting scar collagen below a tissue surface in a selected tissue site. An electromagnetic energy apparatus is provided and includes an electromagnetic energy source and a delivery device. The delivery device is positioned on the tissue surface. Electromagnetic energy is produced from the electromagnetic energy source and delivered through the tissue surface to the selected tissue site for a sufficient time to induce scar collagen formation in the selected tissue site. No more than a second degree burn is formed on the tissue surface. The scar collagen is then contracted. This method is particularly useful in tissue sites that are devoid or deficient in collagen.

Abstract: An isolation apparatus for the transport of a patient who is potentially infectious, who has been subjected to chemical or biological agents or who is threatened by chemical/biological attack. The invention comprises a transparent or semi-transparent, generally tubular enclosure, having two opposite ends. Secured to each of the two opposite ends of this transparent or semi-transparent, tubular enclosure are a pair of end walls. At least one semi-rigid support band extends around a portion of the outer periphery of the generally tubular enclosure. A base mat assembly, comprising at least a first flexible, flat sheet having a top side and a bottom side, is also a part of the invention. The top side of this first flat sheet is secured to the generally tubular enclosure. The bottom side of this sheet is secured to at least one reinforcing strap. Each of these one or more reinforcing straps has lateral ends, and the lateral ends of these straps are formed into loops.

Abstract: An isolation unit for use with somatic healthcare has a framework of inflatable channels spaced apart, making the isolation unit self-supporting. Windows are located between the channels for allowing access to the interior of the isolation unit. At least one tube is situated in the isolation unit for circulating gas mixtures from the control unit. The isolation unit has a molecule structure allowing the tube to be connected to the corresponding tube of another module.

Abstract: A thermal and moisture barrier device for use with a specialized heating and humidifying apparatus in the care of extremely premature neonatal infants. The thermal and moisture barrier comprises a collapsible and substantially flexible cover which defines an enclosed volume, large enough to accommodate an extremely premature neonatal infant. At least one flexible opening is located on a portion of the cover which communicates with the enclosed volume. A diaphragm provides closure of the flexible openings. The diaphragm is a resiliently flexible sheet extending across the opening and has slits.

Abstract: An apparatus for enclosing a portion of a patient in need of surgery to define an enclosure in which a positive air pressure is introduced to decrease blood loss during surgery. This apparatus may be used to provide a generally sterile field and to decrease blood loss during surgery.

Abstract: An isolation device has a movable frame and a barrier mounted on the frame. The barrier partially encloses a space to be occupied by a patient. The device also includes an air conducting unit having a primary duct attached to the barrier such that air can be conducted between the partially enclosed space and an outside location through the primary duct. Attached to the primary duct is a means for moving air between the partially enclosed space and the outside location.The present invention also includes a method of isolating a patient that begins by providing an isolating device according to the present invention. Air is conducted between the partially enclosed space and the outside location through the primary duct using the means for moving air, and a patient is positioned in the partially enclosed space.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus such as an incubator or infant warmer having a mattress for supporting the infant on an infant platform that can, at times, by fully rotated 360 degrees to obtain full access to the infant. In the incubator, a translation platform can be slid into and out of the infant compartment and the mattress tray is pivoted to that translation platform so as to rotate at a pivot point that connects the mattress tray to the translation platform. Accordingly, when all of the doors of the infant incubator are in the closed position, the mattress tray is constrained from rotational movement but that mattress tray can be rotated a full 360 degrees whenever both doors are open or when the translation platform has been moved to a position at least partially exterior of the infant compartment. In all, the apparatus provides easy and convenient access to the infant for carrying out procedures on the infant while it is still supported by the infant care apparatus.

Abstract: Bed for motor activity for aesthetic and slimming treatments, comprising at least a base (11) on which the user (14) can rest in at least a partially supine position and a cover in the shape of a dome (12) with an opening (13) associated with closing and insulating means (15), the bed having means (18, 19, 24) to carry out gymnastic and muscular exercises of the upper and/or lower limbs, there being an external control panel (17) to adjust and set the temperature, there being a first heating system comprising means (22, 23) to take in air at a controlled temperature inside the bed (10) and a second heating system comprising a plurality of lamps (27) emitting concentrated and localized rays directed towards the inside of the bed (10) and individually directed and/or able to be directed towards the body of the user (14), the combination of the action of these two distinct heating systems, together with the heat insulation created inside the bed (10), determining conditions of extreme uniformity of the temperatu

Abstract: An infant incubator having a heating system that provides a flow of heated air into the infant compartment and which exhausts air from the infant compartment. A temperature sensor is located in the air inlet of the warm air into the infant compartment and another temperature sensor is located in the air outlet of the air from the infant compartment. The system thus monitors the temperature of the air to the infant compartment and the air from the infant compartment. By analyzing the temperatures from the inlet and the outlet the overall incubator heating system can be controlled and yet a further advantage is provided by using the temperature information to recognize a fault or deficiency in the incubator system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel self-contained hyperbaric chamber. More particularly, this invention pertains to a hyperbaric chamber which contains all necessary gas processing equipment, conserves gas pressures and recovers oxygen from the waste gas. A self-contained hyperbaric chamber comprising: (a) a sealed gas chamber; (b) a first housing sealed from the sealed gas chamber; (c) a first air compressor within the first housing for withdrawing air from atmosphere and compressing the air for delivery to the interior of the sealed chamber; (d) a second housing sealed from the sealed gas chamber; and (e) a second compressor within the second housing for compressing air withdrawn from the interior of the sealed chamber and delivering the compressed air to an oxygen enriching molecular sieve and directing recovered oxygen enriched gas to the interior of the sealed chamber.

Abstract: A self-contained isolation and environmental protection life support system for shielding a patient contained therein or, alternatively, isolating a contaminated patient from a clean environment while allowing treatment of traumatic injuries to the patient. The system comprises the combination of an environmental control system (ECS) and a containment enclosure that are designed to function in concert with conventional life support stretcher. The ECS component possesses an air management system that is designed and configured to extract contaminated particles and gas from the external air and deliver the same to the patient contained within the containment enclosure. To facilitate such delivery, the containment enclosure is preferably provided with a plurality of tubular passages which are designed to be filled with air provided by the ventilator system to thus cause the containment enclosure to expand to form a semi-rigid structure.

Abstract: A method for supporting the life of a baby which was born too prematurely to have functioning lungs and remains attached to its placenta through its umbilical cord. The placenta is maintained in a moist, oxygen containing environment while it is contacted with a liquid composition containing nutrients, an anticoagulant, and red blood cells in a concentration by volume from about lot to about 30%.

Abstract: A self-contained transportable life support system for resuscitation, stabilization, and transport of a patient has an environmentally controlled housing for receiving and supporting a patient and a plurality of medical devices disposed within the housing. A control circuit attached to the housing has at least a portion thereof extending to an external surface of the housing for regulating operation of the medical devices and environmental conditions of within the housing in response to monitored life support conditions of the patient.

Abstract: A motion-sensitive bird repelling device comprises a cylindrical shaped housing, and a plurality of spike legs extending downwardly from the bottom thereof for securing the housing to a garden or lawn, for protecting newly planted seeds from being eaten by birds and rodents. The bird repelling device includes motion sensors for detecting motion of a bird or rodent entering a prohibited area. The motion sensors activate a motor in response to simultaneous detecting of the trespassing animal into such area. When the motor is activated, a plurality of flexible arms mounted to the motor rotates, producing both noise and fluttering motions for scaring the approaching animals prior to reaching the seeds.

Abstract: An access port for use in a medical vessel comprises an inner frame (15) detachably mounted on an opening of a transparent hood (13) of the infant incubator. An outer frame (16) is slidably engaged to said inner frame (15). A flexible sheet (14) has one end connected to said inner frame (15) and another end connected to said outer frame (16). It is characterized in that a stopper (36) is carried by said outer frame (16).Another access port for use in a medical vessel comprising: a frame (52) having an opening (56); a horseshoe plate (58) pivotally supported on the frame (52) to open or close said opening (56); a lock mechanism (78) for locking said horseshoe plate (58) in situ which is closed; an inner side (66) provided on the horseshoe plate (58); a plurality of resilient pieces (72) mounted to said horseshoe plate (58) to close said inner side (66); and a holding means (74) provided on the horseshoe plate (58) to hold a member inserted through said plurality of resilient pieces (72).

Abstract: An isolation bag for isolating a casualty from a contaminated environment. The bag is preferably fabricated from a transparent, biochemically resistive material and is specifically designed and configured to be utilized in combination with a self-contained transportable life support system. The isolation bag is further provided with a plurality of tubular passages which are designed to be filled with air provided by the transportable life support system to thus cause the isolation bag to expand and form a semi-rigid structure. A multiplicity of apertures are formed upon the tubular passages in such a manner that enables refreshed air to pass therethrough which washes over the patient in a head-to-toe direction such that rapid removal of toxic and infectious residues is facilitated.

Abstract: An incubator for infants with air feed arranged between the lying surface and the housing and with an air return, as well as with a fan and an air heater associated with it. To ensure a uniform temperature in the area of the lying surface and a stable warm air curtain in the area of the longitudinal sides of the incubator, the air feed is designed in the form of free jets using nozzles with diffusors arranged downstream, in the form of slots. Exhaust slots are provided for the air return on both narrow sides of the lying surface.

Abstract: A chamber suitable for placing a subject under a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure with means for perfusing, cooling and respiring the subject. The chamber can be used in conjuction with low temperature surgical procedures.

Abstract: A personalized capsule used for physical therapy that has an elongated horizontally extending bed on a portable base, which is designed to support a person in a horizontal position. The bed is covered with an overlying cover that encapsulates the person on the bed, while leaving the head exposed, and provides selected heat, bed vibrations, lamps, and heated air to warm the entire body to desired levels for physical therapy purposes. The dry heat provided by the heating system aides in improving circulation, and also temporarily relieves aches and pains as well as relaxing muscles. The cover is provided with window openings covered by transparent windows so that the patient can be observed. The windows pivot open for manipulation or other treatment of the patient without opening the entire cover.

Abstract: A disposable hyperbaric oxygen chamber which is constructed of a flexible, thin-walled, polyethylene plastic bag which is of sufficient size to permit the entry of almost the entire body of an animal, most frequently that of a human, within the bag. The mouth of the bag is pleated so that the pleats can be bunched together into localized bulges to concentrate the volume of oxygen over the area of a wound such as a skin ulcer, lesion or injury. The wall of the bag includes at least one gas supply connector for connecting with a gas supply tube. The wall of the bag also includes a drain connector which is to be connected to a drain tube for removing of accumulated liquid within the internal chamber. The wall of the bag also includes at least one hand access opening which includes a thin-walled tubular glove member with this tubular glove member being locatable exteriorly of the wall of the bag or interiorly of the wall within the internal chamber.

Abstract: When a temperature in a hood is not a preset temperature, or when the door of the hood is open, the air quantity of a blower is increased by a controller. A time required when a power switch is turned on until the interior of the hood reaches an atmosphere having the preset temperature is short. Even if a treatment for a baby's body in the hood is performed while the door is open, the atmosphere in the hood will not be disturbed easily. A time required when the treatment for the baby's body and the like are ended and the door is closed until the atmosphere in the hood is restored to the initial state is short. Accordingly, a time required when the power switch is turned on until the incubator is ready to use is short, and an adverse influence on the baby's body in the hood is reduced even after the treatment for the baby's body and the like are performed.

Abstract: A thermotherapy device with a hood (4), two flaps (6, 7) pivotable around hinges (5) for closing longitudinally extending, essentially triangular access opening portions in the hood. The opening has an essentially horizontally extending base edge (15). First access areas (12, 13) with the greatest width are directed to the outside, and second access areas (14), which are arranged opposite the first access areas (12, 13), face each other. Objects can be introduced into the interior space of the incubator with both hands simultaneously, without the climate within the hood (4) being compromised in an unacceptable manner. This is achieved by the access openings being designed as areas passing over into each other in the area of the second access areas (14), as a result of which a contiguous access opening (8) is formed in the hood (4).

Abstract: An integrated system for treating burn sufferers is disclosed. The system reduces the pressured clean isolation into a compact size. The system is easily installed and moved at any time to any place without being restricted by time and space. The system also achieves compactness and lightness of the facilities of the pressured clean isolation, such as the air cleaning system, room warming system, room cooling system, humidity controller, anti-sore bed and bathing tank. The above facilities are organically composed into the capsuled system. The system has a bed having fixed and movable bed surfaces which alternatively hold a burn sufferer. The bed is selectively sealed by a sealing cap thereby being capsuled. A movable bathing tank is placed under the bed. An air and water treating and supplying unit is connected to the sealing cap and supplies clean air and purified water for the capsuled bed.

Abstract: An audiometric crib for infants includes a housing having a floor and walls upstanding from the floor, and a door connected to the housing and adapted to move between an open position for moving an infant into and out of the housing and a closed position for isolating the infant from ambient noise and for conducting auditory tests on the infant. Ventilators are provided for directing air into the housing and exhausting air from the housing. Means are provided in one or more of the walls for accommodating in an air-tight manner a transmission line for introducing controlled acoustic signals from outside the crib to the infant in the crib, and for carrying signals from a sensor on the infant in the crib to instrumentation outside of the crib.

Abstract: An isolator and method of using same for providing an atmosphere free of contamination from external sources and for containing and evacuating contaminates generated during the course of a surgical procedure, particularly laser procedures that are performed within the isolator. The isolator includes a double chambered structure made of a flexible material on a rigid frame. Filtered air is provided to the outer chamber and enters the inner chamber through various openings in the inner enclosure walls. The inner chamber is under negative pressure and the mix of filtered air and any air borne contaminants generated by the procedure are evacuated to an air handling unit where contaminants are neutralized and removed from the air. A portion of the top side of the bag is made of a relatively stiff, optically transparent, material through which the surgeon or the assembly worker can view the work area.

Abstract: A psychotherapy apparatus and method for inputting and shaping new emotional, physiological and cognitive response patterns in a patient includes an enclosure for isolating a patient from external stimuli, lights and earphones for respectively generating and presenting visual and auditory stimuli to the patient, an air flow delivery tube, an air flow fan for delivering a flow of air to the patient for inhalation by the patient, an electro-thermal heat pump coupled to the tube and fan being operable for controlling the temperature of the flow of air delivered to and inhaled by the patient to thereby control the temperature of the patient's hypothalamus, and a flow control valve between the heat pump and tube and being operable to control the proportion of heated and cooled air entering the tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying suntan lotion including a liquid tight enclosure of generally cylindrical shape. The upper wall portions are tilted inwardly to form a central neck enclosure. A door in side walls of the enclosure is spring biased to the closed position. Lotion mist ports are disposed about the interior of the enclosure and supplied from a lotion distribution tube which in turn is supplied from at least one atomizing nozzle. A pump pumps the liquid lotion from a supply dispenser to the atomizing nozzles. As the lotion is pumped through the atomizing nozzle, it is formed into mist droplets which are communicated to the distribution pipe and then to the mist outlets in the chamber. The droplets contact the body of the person in the chamber and are applied to the skin in that manner. A recirculating pump is provided for evacuating the misted droplets and to recirculate them into the distribution tube by means of an impeller fan.

Abstract: An easily sterilizable glove system for use for performing work within a glove box or similar sealed enclosure within which operations are carried out under sterile conditions. The shoulder end of an elongated arm-length impermeable leak-proof flexible sleeve having a flexible impermeable leak-proof glove at the wrist end is held clamped between a smooth surfaced annular lip in a port in the wall of the enclosure and a compressed O-ring. The minimal area of sealing contact between two smooth surfaces is easily sterilized by the vaporous sterilants commonly used. Preferably the glove is separable and replaceable and similarly held between a smooth surfaced annular lip in a port at the wrist end of the sleeve and the compressed bead at the cuff of the glove, defining another easily sterilizable minimal area of sealing contact.

Abstract: A therapeutic device that provides light therapy in a sauna bed that has a hood that fits over the head of a person lying in a sauna bed. The hood has interior lights providing selected light intensity that simulates outdoor light at mid day and which directs and scatters the light in a manner substantially similar to the direction of light from natural sources onto the head of a user. A strobe light is also provided as well as selectable colored lights to permit the user to select a desired light regime.

Abstract: An active control containment system for defending an operator against biohazardous materials for use in medical, forensic and embalming procedures. The containment system has the advantage of being structurally simple, light weight and easily cleaned and maintained. The containment system includes a vaulted cover which together with an autopsy table forms a compartment within which the biohazardous material is contained. The autopsy table has a plurality of apertures through which a down-draft keeps the compartment at negative pressure as compared to the treatment room. An air intake is provided in the cover and an opening through which the operator can access the biohazardous material through the cover. Access doors are provided along the bottom of the cover for manipulation or transfer of materials.

Abstract: A pressurized container is filled with pure oxygen. The apparatus, and the method of treatment provided thereby, are able to deliver oxygen to the blood of an enclosed premature neonate by means of directly diffusing molecular oxygen through the unusually permeable skin of such infants. Hyperbaric pressure, i.e., pressure substantially above one atmosphere absolute (ATA), preferably at least two ATA, is maintained in the container, which facilitates the transcutaneous delivery of oxygen to the blood. Means are included for protecting the eyes of the neonate and for performing physiological ventilation of the lungs thereof. The provision of normal tissue oxygen tensions facilitates the neurological development of the infant, thereby enhancing its long term quality of life.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a respiratory gas flow, comprising a gas collector unit (8), which separates an ambient gas space from that remaining inside the gas collector unit and in which a patient respires the gas contained in said gas collector unit. A conduit (7) flows a respiratory gas from one or more gas sources (1) into the gas collector unit (8) to be respired by a patient, and a conduit (14) delivers a respiratory gas, which at least partially contains a gas exhaled by a patient, from the gas collector unit (8) to a measuring device (13) for examination. The pressure difference between a gas space protected by the gas collected unit and a gas space existing outside it is indicated by a pressure-difference detecting element (17). A method for monitoring a respiratory gas flow compares the pressure of a respiratory gas existing inside the gas collector unit (8) with that prevailing outside the gas collector unit and adjust gas flows accordingly.

Abstract: A therapeutic enclosure for a patient having a framework arrangement having a predetermined configuration; a transparent plastic material covering at least the framework to provide the enclosure for the patient; and a temperature sensitive strip secured to a predetermined location on the plastic material to measure a temperature within the enclosure and to be observable from an exterior of the enclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying suntan lotion including a liquid tight enclosure of generally cylindrical shape. The upper wall portions are tilted inwardly to form a central neck enclosure. A door in side walls of the enclosure is spring biased to the closed position. Suntan lotion is pumped through vertically spaced nozzles from a pump and supply source exterior of the enclosure. The pump is controlled by a revenue token device outside the apparatus with a time delay arrangement allowing the user to deposit tokens, enter the enclosure, and close the door before the lotion starts spraying for a predetermined time.

Abstract: A body temperature regulation system includes a discriminator which controls room temperature based on human body and room temperatures monitored by individual sensors. With this simple feedback system, the user can quickly fall asleep and reach a state of deep sleep.

Abstract: A flexible isolator bag used to isolate a controlled therapeutic gas atmosphere about a human limb for the management and treatment of wounds and lesions, or an amputation, has a discharge port and a flexible manifold section providing an intake manifold which has an infeed port and inlet openings to the interior of the bag. A self-sealing zipper extends along part of the length of the bag. The bag is secured to the patient by adhesive tape applied to the rim of the open end of the bag. This rim is shaped to prevent a tourniquet effect.

Abstract: The advanced care system for use in a hyperbaric chamber is a self-contai, rapidly transportable unit which contains a ventilator, patient suction, and vital signs monitor. It was developed to increase the level of life support available to an injured diver who might require advanced care, along with recompression therapy while being decompressed in an older model decompression chamber or other hyperbaric chamber not equipped with treatment equipment.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a cylindrical window section of a pressure vessel, wherein the mounting structure includes a cylindrical outer band, a mounting block mountable within the cylindrical outer band, securing members for securing the outer band and mounting block a predetermined fixed axial distance from the end portion of the pressure vessel, and a seal member for axial movement with respect to the outer band for maintaining sealable engagement of the cylindrical window section between the seal member and the end portion of the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A plethysmographic device is disclosed which is adapted for receiving a laboratory animal for measuring pulmonary ventilation thereof. The plethysmographic device includes a containment member which defines a sealed environment and which includes as portions thereof at least a first and a second member and a seal. The first member is adapted to releasably engage the second member with the seal defining a self-supporting radial seal being provided therebetween for defining the sealed environment of the containment member. The containment member also includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the containment member is in communication with a supply which is adapted to regulate the environment of the containment member. The outlet of the containment member is in communication with a response device which is adapted for monitoring the environment of the containment member. The first member includes as portions thereof a receptacle, a platform, and a base.

Abstract: An impermeable barrier and self-contained environment for manipulation, transport and storage of biohazardous materials is disclosed. It is formed of tubular flexible sheeting, opaque or transparent, or a combination thereof, fitted with gloved tubular sleeves and optional iris-type access ports for access to the materials contained within the device. The particular gloves used on the tubular sleeves depend upon the procedures intended. Optional gloves are surgical-quality, examination-quality or heavy-duty. The iris ports for access permit necessary bulky equipment to be passed into the field. The closure of the containment is taped, heat sealed or fitted with a reusable seal such as a ZIPLOC.RTM. type seal. Optional pouches assist in performing the procedures. A pack of disposable tools or instruments and chemicals such as disinfectants and embalments permit an infectious cadaver to be sealed at the site of an accident, transported to an autopsy site, then transported to a morgue.