Abstract: A fluid filtration system is shown. The fluid filtration system utilizes a one-piece or multiple piece containers having a plurality of radiation-transmissible media adapted to receive light, such as ultraviolet light, white light or other wavelength light. The radiation-transmissible media are situated in the container and at least one or a plurality of radiation sources, such as ultraviolet lamps, are situated in an array in proximity to the radiation-transmissible media. The radiation-transmissible media interrupts the flow and velocity of the fluid stream passing through the container to extend the duration of radiation for any contaminants and also provide enlarged surface areas for the contaminants to be received and ultimately exposed to the radiation. In one example, the radiation-transmissible media may be tubular or spherical sections that are hollow or solid and made of quartz.

Abstract: An air-surface disinfector has a conformable tube member that is detachably mounted to a vacuum generator. The conformable tube member has an integral filter housing or support for receiving and housing at least one or plurality of filters or other decontamination apparatus or means. The vacuum generator comprises a cavity that is defined by a plurality of walls formed in a predetermined configuration that complements the shape of the filter housing or support so that the filter housing or support can be dropped into the cavity, thereby securing the conformable tube member to the vacuum generator. The conformable tube member may optionally comprise a sterile sheath that is integral therewith or detachably mounted thereon. The conformable tube member and associated filter housing or support are disposable and may be disposed of after a predetermined time or after a predetermined contamination has been achieved.

Abstract: A system for detecting the opening of a door to a pressurized room, such as a hospital operating room. A pressure sensor within the room produces a historical record of barometric pressures at the sensor=s location. The opening of the door produces a characteristic variation in the barometric pressure. The invention searches through the record, looking for the characteristic variation. When it is found, the invention issues a door-open signal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cautery instrument or handheld device having a generally centralized lumen or passageway through the device and that utilizes a conductive tubular member.

Abstract: A surgical treatment system for contaminated air streams having particulate contamination, polar contamination and/or nonpolar contamination in the gas or vapor stream. A surgical smoke plume treatment system and method provide or define a multi-stage treatment process that mechanically filters the air stream, followed by nonpolar decontamination and then polar decontamination or treatment. The system may be used stand alone or incorporated and used with other surgical instruments or incorporated into an air handler adapted to decontaminate an air stream. A desiccant may optionally be used to remove water from the air stream.

Abstract: A suction device and system utilizing a moveable and/or portable dry vacuum accumulator for vacuum accumulation. The device has at least one accumulator or reservoir for storing a vacuum charge. The device is initially charged by a vacuum source, such as a vacuum from a wall vacuum source as is conventional in a hospital. The vacuum may be boosted using a vacuum boosting pump that may be pneumatic, hydraulic or even electric. The device can be charged to a second predetermined vacuum level which can be different from both atmospheric pressure as well as a first predetermined vacuum level supplied by the vacuum source. Apparatus is also provided for boosting vacuum or for increasing or decreasing a volume in the at least one accumulator or reservoir.

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining, monitoring and improving air quality and purity in a room or environment, such as a hospital room or operating room.

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining, monitoring and improving air quality and purity in a room or environment, such as a hospital room or operating room.

Abstract: A security system for a fluid filtration device and, more particularly, a security system that is adapted to pair a filter with a fluid filtration device, log an effectiveness of each individually serialized filter, prevent re-usage of a filter in more than one filtration device and prevent usage of a filter for greater than its preprogrammed lifespan.

Abstract: A security system for a fluid filtration device and, more particularly, a security system that is adapted to pair a filter with a fluid filtration device, log an effectiveness of each individually serialized filter, prevent re-usage of a filter in more than one filtration device and prevent usage of a filter for greater than its preprogrammed lifespan.

Abstract: A system, unit, device and method are shown for providing substantially simultaneous disinfection of bacteria or other pathogens in air passing through the system using C-band ultraviolet radiation from an ultraviolet light source and that is also capable of substantially simultaneous and efficient disinfecting air and surfaces outside the device using the same ultraviolet light source.

Abstract: A fluid filtration system is shown. The fluid filtration system utilizes a one-piece or multiple piece containers having a plurality of radiation-transmissible media adapted to receive light, such as ultraviolet light, white light or other wavelength light. The radiation-transmissible media are situated in the container and at least one or a plurality of radiation sources, such as ultraviolet lamps, are situated in an array in proximity to the radiation-transmissible media. The radiation-transmissible media interrupts the flow and velocity of the fluid stream passing through the container to extend the duration of radiation for any contaminants and also provide enlarged surface areas for the contaminants to be received and ultimately exposed to the radiation. In one example, the radiation-transmissible media may be tubular or spherical sections that are hollow or solid and made of quartz.