Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for continuously monitoring cardiac output. In a preferred embodiment, the method and system of the present invention comprises a pneumotachograph, differential pressure transducer, and a signal amplifier/conditioner interconnected to a programmed digital computer. A patient, preferably, inserts the pneumotachograph in his mouth or, alternatively, the pneumotachograph is connected to a patient's tracheal cannula. As the patient exhales and inhales the differential pressure transducer measures the drop in pressure as air flows through the pneumotachograph thereby producing a weak electrical signal non-linearly proportional to flow. Next, the weak signal is directed through the amplifier/signal conditioner which increases the amplitude and removes some of the noise contained in the transducer output.

Abstract: An apparatus for evacuating sewer gas from a city sewer system comprises a frame that can be inserted into a manhole and supported by the surface surrounding the manhole, a gasoline engine carried by the frame, and a fan turned by the engine shaft so that it draws air upwards from the sewer through ventholes formed in the frame.

Abstract: A container for holding various articles and which contains a moisture control system for reducing humidity within the container. The moisture control system prevents moisture from penetrating in the interior of the container and reduces humidity that enters the interior when the lid of the container has been opened. The moisture control system comprises a moisture cup that is received within an opening in the container, a desiccant holder that is carried by the cup, a mesh screen that is dimensioned to receive a desiccant and a top. The moisture cup performs three functions: (1) it prevents moisture from penetrating the interior of the container through the opening; (2) it directs moisture from within the interior of the container to the desiccant; and (3) it holds the desiccant. In order to more conveniently transport the detergent, a strap is attached on each side of the container.

Abstract: A seat for treating and reducing the occurrence of prostatitis. The seat may be adapted to or formed into any chair, vehicle seat, or any other like device. In particular, the adaptation of the seat in a rough-riding vehicle would reduce perineal trauma. The seat comprises an inflatable tube having a hole therethrough that is surrounded by a shoulder and with a cushion in the hole. Although the shoulder is very firm, the cushion is soft and provides relatively no resistance. The user sits in the tube and as a result pressure to the perineum is avoided and pressure is supported by the legs, hip or rear area.

Abstract: A system for providing medical services to a patient at a location remote to a medical practitioner comprises a patient's station and a medical practitioner's station in communication with each other. Both stations are equipped with video and audio capability allowing both the practitioner and patient to see and hear one another. A variety of devices are present at both stations that enable the transmission of information between the parties. Several monitors, located at the patient's station, enable the practitioner to measure and monitor several health related parameters. A camera is mounted in the patient's station in front of a frame that holds the patient's driver's license or other forms of identification. Images of the patient's identifying documents are transmitted to the medical practitioner station to allow positive identification.