Abstract: Systems and methods for managing surgical sponges. A dispenser assembly coupled to a main support includes an internal or first storage location to removably receive a carton of sponge sorters, and an external or second storage location to removably support a carton of surgical draping. At least one arm may be supported on the housing and movable between an undeployed position and a deployed position. The arm may include weighing means to measure a weight of the surgical sponge being disposed in a sponge sorter supported by the arm. The arm may be a cantilever and abeam load cell may be disposed within a channel of a beam. A processor may determine fluid weight based on measured weight and dry weight correlated with the surgical sponge being counted out as detected with a data reader. The processor may estimate blood loss to be displayed on a display.

Abstract: An apparatus includes at least one fender member supported by a vehicle and a tie down member associated with the at least one fender member. The tie down member is movable between a use position and a stowed position.

Abstract: A structural connection arrangement and method for connecting at least two sash, stile, mullion, or frame members of window and/or door frame assemblies that are oriented in crossing orientations when connected to one another. The connection arrangement includes at least two elongate members that each extend along a respective longitudinal axis. A pair of openings are formed in one of the elongate members and oriented to face in a crossing direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the respective member. A pair of connection members is secured to the other of the elongate members of the frame assembly and extends beyond the elongate member so that each connection member cooperates with one of the pair of openings and overlaps an interface between the two elongate members.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism comprising at least two complementary shaped connecting members and a spline member wherein the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are configured to engage with each other and spline member is configured to secure the at least two connecting members together when the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are in an engaged configuration.

Abstract: A frame assembly that includes at least two frame members that are connected to one another. A corner key cavity is formed at the outer sides of adjacent frame members and is shaped to cooperate with a corner key. The corner key cooperates with the corner key cavity to secure adjacent frame members to one another. The corner key cavity is formed at or near the outer perimeter of the joined frame members, and extends across a majority of the depth of the frame members. The frame assembly may include a number of frame members that, when secured to one another, define a window frame assembly.

Abstract: A frame assembly that includes at least two frame members that are connected to one another. A corner key cavity is formed at the outer sides of adjacent frame members and is shaped to cooperate with a corner key. The corner key cooperates with the corner key cavity to secure adjacent frame members to one another. The corner key cavity is formed at or near the outer perimeter of the joined frame members, and extends across a majority of the depth of the frame members. The frame assembly may include a number of frame members that, when secured to one another, define a window frame assembly.

Abstract: A structural frame member, such as for constructing a window frame, includes a body portion having a first section defining a number of axially extending passages and a second section defining a key passage area. A cap portion is engaged with the key passage area to define an enclosed key passage. The key passage area may be defined by a pair of protrusions that extend from a wall on the body portion, and the cap portion is engaged with the pair of protrusions. The cap portion and the protrusions may include snap-type engagement structure that secures the cap portion to the pair of protrusions. The enclosed key passage may extend across a majority of the depth of the body portion. A frame assembly formed of at least a pair of structural frame members, and a method of assembling a frame member, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A structural frame member, such as for constructing a window frame, includes a body portion having a first section defining a number of axially extending passages and a second section defining a key passage area. A cap portion is engaged with the key passage area to define an enclosed key passage. The key passage area may be defined by a pair of protrusions that extend from a wall on the body portion, and the cap portion is engaged with the pair of protrusions. The cap portion and the protrusions may include snap-type engagement structure that secures the cap portion to the pair of protrusions. The enclosed key passage may extend across a majority of the depth of the body portion. A frame assembly formed of at least a pair of structural frame members, and a method of assembling a frame member, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire retardant binding tape. The binding tape is employed to affix the butt splice joint (or overlapping joint) between rolls of fire retardant material, where one roll ends and another begins. Should the binder tape be subject to elevated temperatures, it will shrink toward the joint seam, thus strengthening the seam, and form a char that minimizes heat input to the flammable materials (foam) located beneath the fire retardant barrier material. The nonwoven binding tape has fire retardant cellulosic fibers, a low melt binder, and an adhesive on one side used to affix the binding tape to the edge butted pieces of a flame retardant barrier material. Instead of the low melt binder, the fibers may be mechanically secured. Optionally a carrier film layer may be used to make the tape more rigid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a mattress having a flammable core and a cellulosic flame-retardant (FR) nonwoven fabric that at least partially encloses the flammable core. The nonwoven fabric comprises from about 65 to about 85 weight percent (wt. %) cellulosic flame retardant fibers, and from about 15 to about 35 weight percent of low melt binder (bicomponent fiber or low-melting fiber), the nonwoven fabric prepared from these components, has a basis weight of about 5 to about 20 oz./sq. yd. and is capable of passing stringent flame-resistant tests. The mattress from this construction passes the California Test Bulletin 129 and/or 603 stringent conditions for mattresses used in public or residential places.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flame-retardant (FR) nonwoven fabric/article useful in household goods and particularly for mattresses. The nonwoven fabric/article comprises from about 6 to about 40 weight percent of a low melt binder; at least one of FR rayon fiber, FR acrylic fiber, FR melamine fiber, FR polyester fiber, and FR coated fiber; and optionally a synthetic and/or natural fiber. From this nonwoven fabric/article, many household goods such as drapes, curtains, rugs, bedding, and particularly mattresses may be constructed. The present invention also contemplates a mattress constructed from the nonwoven fabric/article comprising FR rayon fibers, FR acrylic fibers, FR melamine fiber, FR polyester fiber, and FR coated fiber, non-FR fibers, and about 6 to about 40 weight percent of a low melt binder. The mattress from this construction passes the California Test Bulletin 129 stringent conditions for mattresses used in public places.

Abstract: A glazing system for a wooden door or window employs coextruded vinyl trim strips which have a planar base with flexible compression members and flexible seal tubes and a projecting barb extending from the base. The trim strips engage in kerfs in the window sash and the seal tubes are compressed against the window lights by extruded aluminum trim caps which engage with the trim strip barbs and against the sash. Sashes which have more than one light separated by a wooden muntin are glazed with a vinyl extruded muntin strip which is attached to the muntin so that a flexible seal tube which is a part of the muntin strip base overlies the glass lights on each side of the muntin. An extruded aluminum muntin cap is snap-fit to the muntin strip such that the muntin strip seal tubes are compressed against the window glass. The aluminum muntin cap and trim caps substantially cover and shield the trim strips and muntin strips from exposure to sunlight.