Abstract: Devices and methods used to deploy a protheses, such as a stent, are disclosed. The devices include a stent deployment device including a handle assembly coupled to a delivery catheter assembly. The handle assembly includes an actuator operably coupled to a ratchet slide. A carrier coupled to an outer sheath of the delivery catheter assembly is axially displaced by the ratchet slide when the actuator is depressed. A distal deployment button allows proximal displacement of the carrier when in an actuated position to deploy a distal portion of the prosthesis. A proximal deployment button allows proximal displacement of the carrier when in an actuated position to deploy a proximal portion of the prosthesis. The proximal deployment button includes a stop member that is axially adjustable relative to the distal deployment button.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a predictive warning system of the failure of O2 and CO2 sensors, which are particularly suited for an incubator environment are, disclosed. An application of the predictive failure of O2 and CO2 sensor method and apparatus to incubators is also disclosed. The method and apparatus includes a gas sensor, an embedded controller for analyzing the gas sensor and an interface for indicating a gas sensor failure to a user.

Abstract: A table includes a table top having a bottom surface, a cross member mounted to the bottom surface, and a first support rail adjacent the bottom surface and disposed between the table top and the cross member. One embodiment of a cable management assembly that may be used with the table includes a cover member and is mounted so as to be rotatable to one of a closed position and an open position where, in the closed position, the cover member is substantially parallel to a bottom surface of the table top.

Abstract: A compressor is controlled by generating and storing a compressor operation log. In addition, a compressor operation is selected from the compressor operation log in response to a sensor failure. Furthermore, the compressor is modulated according to the selected compressor operation in response to the sensor failure.

Abstract: To remotely diagnose and control equipment, a sensor attached the equipment is queried. This sensor generates a signal in response to an environmental condition of the equipment. In addition, the signal is received and a value is calculated based on the signal and a response curve of the sensor. Furthermore, the calculated value is compared to a range between a first value and a second value and a backup system attached to the equipment is modulated in response to the calculated value being outside the first value and the second value.

Abstract: An environmental unit, such as a laboratory incubator, includes a calibration probe integral to the unit. The unit also includes a chamber, a ventilation system, a control sensor, and a CPU. The unit may also include a user interface and a heating element. The calibration probe may be integrated into the chamber of the environmental unit. The calibration probe may be a temperature sensor such as a platinum resistance temperature detector used to calibrate the temperature of the chamber of the unit. The calibration probe communicates the temperature to the control sensor, which communicates the temperature to the CPU. The CPU then adjusts the temperature of the unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a predictive warning system of the failure of O2 and CO2 sensors, which are particularly suited for an incubator environment are disclosed. An application of the predictive failure of O2 and CO2 sensor method and apparatus to incubators is also disclosed.