Abstract: Aspiration syringes and methods thereof are disclosed. An exemplary aspiration syringe can include a barrel, a plunger disposed in the barrel, and an aspiration mechanism. The aspiration mechanism can include a thumb-support member coupled to a distal portion of the barrel and a syringe housing slidably disposed around the barrel. The syringe housing can include a proximal portion coupled to a proximal portion of the plunger and a distal portion terminating with a flange incorporated into a finger-support member. The aspiration mechanism can be configured for withdrawing the plunger from the barrel as the finger-support member is slid over the barrel toward the thumb-support member. An example method of the foregoing aspiration syringe can include a fluid-aspirating step including aspirating fluid from a fluid-containing space with a single hand over a medial portion of the syringe by squeezing together the finger-support member and the thumb-support member.

Abstract: Improved cornice systems and methods for installing cornice systems. The system includes hangers, wall receiver trim, and a unitary fascia and soffit component. The improved cornice systems allow for much quicker and easier installation, and provide for additional advantages as well.

Abstract: A system and method for improving asthma management is disclosed. A server receives periodic asthma control test (ACT) results from a patient. The server is in communication with a care coordinator such as a health care clinic. The server identifies an ACT score for each ACT. The server sends at least one of the ACT results and the ACT score to the care coordinator to enable the care coordinator to monitor the asthma management of the patient.

Abstract: A pickoff system for removal of mail pieces one at a time from the end of a stack includes a pickoff belt mechanism, a sensor positioned to determine mail piece movement speed, and a measurement device determines belt movement speed during operation of the pickoff belt mechanism. A vacuum system includes a vacuum pump and a vacuum manifold positioned to apply suction to the mail piece in a direction that tends to hold the mail piece against the belt of the pickoff belt mechanism. A controller is configured to compare the belt movement speed and the mail piece movement speed during operation, and when mail piece movement speed is slower than belt movement speed, indicating slipping of the mail piece relative to the belt of the pickoff belt mechanism, the controller temporarily increases suction force applied to a mail piece being transported by the pickoff belt mechanism.

Abstract: A pickoff system for removal of mail pieces one at a time from the end of a stack includes a pickoff belt mechanism, a sensor positioned to determine mail piece movement speed, and a measurement device determines belt movement speed during operation of the pickoff belt mechanism. A vacuum system includes a vacuum pump and a vacuum manifold positioned to apply suction to the mail piece in a direction that tends to hold the mail piece against the belt of the pickoff belt mechanism. A controller is configured to compare the belt movement speed and the mail piece movement speed during operation, and when mail piece movement speed is slower than belt movement speed, indicating slipping of the mail piece relative to the belt of the pickoff belt mechanism, the controller temporarily increases suction force applied to a mail piece being transported by the pickoff belt mechanism.