Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for financial accounting, such as, for example, loan accounting. A method for loan accounting may comprise: detecting an action affecting a logical history of a loan managed by the loan accounting system; identifying a first series of events related to the logical history; calculating states of the loan based on a plurality of actions each associated with an event of the first series of events, wherein at least two of the actions have a causal relationship with one another; and updating a physical history of the loan based on the states calculated in (c), and the physical history comprises a second series of events that is different than the first series of events.

Abstract: A fluid atomizer and methods of atomizing fluids are disclosed. The fluid atomizer may comprise an inner member and one or more outer members. The inner member defines an interior conduit for providing a first-fluid flowpath from a supply end of the atomizer to a discharge end of the atomizer along a central axis. The one or more outer members are positioned radially outward of the inner member from the central axis. The inner and outer members define a second-fluid flowpath extending from a second-fluid supply conduit to a second-fluid discharge plenum. The second-fluid flowpath comprises a tangential conduit spiraling along the axis from the second-fluid supply conduit to a terminal end; an annulus downstream from and in fluid communication with the tangential conduit; and a second-fluid discharge plenum downstream from and in fluid communication with the annulus.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for regulating a loan managed by a loan accounting system that includes steps of: detecting a new action affecting a logical history of a loan managed by the loan accounting system, with the new action representing a new event in a loan process of the loan; identifying a first series of events related to the logical history of the loan affected by the new action; automatically calculating states of the loan based on a plurality of actions each associated with an event of the first series of events, wherein at least two of the actions have a causal relationship with one another; and automatically recalculating and updating a physical history of the loan based on the calculated states of the loan with the physical history including a second series of events that is different than the first series of events.

Abstract: A protective drape for a medical procedure may include a protective sheet including an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side. A first flap is coupled to the interior surface of the protective sheet so as to form a pocket at the first end of the protective sheet. The first flap includes an outer edge positioned away from the second end of the protective sheet and connected to the protective sheet, and a first lateral edge that is connected to the protective sheet so as to form a sealed periphery of the pocket that extends over the outer edge and a first lateral edge of the first flap.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for financial accounting, such as, for example, loan accounting. A method for loan accounting may comprise: detecting an action affecting a logical history of a loan managed by the loan accounting system; identifying a first series of events related to the logical history; calculating states of the loan based on a plurality of actions each associated with an event of the first series of events, wherein at least two of the actions have a causal relationship with one another; and updating a physical history of the loan based on the states calculated in (c), and the physical history comprises a second series of events that is different than the first series of events.

Abstract: A fluid atomizer and methods of atomizing fluids are disclosed. The fluid atomizer may comprise an inner member and one or more outer members. The inner member defines an interior conduit for providing a first-fluid flowpath from a supply end of the atomizer to a discharge end of the atomizer along a central axis. The one or more outer members are positioned radially outward of the inner member from the central axis. The inner and outer members define a second-fluid flowpath extending from a second-fluid supply conduit to a second-fluid discharge plenum. The second-fluid flowpath comprises a tangential conduit spiraling along the axis from the second-fluid supply conduit to a terminal end; an annulus downstream from and in fluid communication with the tangential conduit; and a second-fluid discharge plenum downstream from and in fluid communication with the annulus.

Abstract: A fluid atomizer and methods of atomizing fluids are disclosed. The fluid atomizer may comprise an inner member and one or more outer members. The inner member defines an interior conduit for providing a first-fluid flowpath from a supply end of the atomizer to a discharge end of the atomizer along a central axis. The one or more outer members are positioned radially outward of the inner member from the central axis. The inner and outer members define a second-fluid flowpath extending from a second-fluid supply conduit to a second-fluid discharge plenum. The second-fluid flowpath comprises a tangential conduit spiraling along the axis from the second-fluid supply conduit to a terminal end; an annulus downstream from and in fluid communication with the tangential conduit; and a second-fluid discharge plenum downstream from and in fluid communication with the annulus.

Abstract: An adhesive strip that could be used for securing oral or nasal airway tubes, such as endotracheal tubes or laryngeal mask airways. The adhesive strip has an elongated shape and is coated on one side with an adhesive material. At each terminal end of the adhesive strip, there is a non-adhesive tab that is free of the adhesive material. The non-adhesive tabs facilitate removal of the adhesive strip off the release liner and/or off the patient's skin. The adhesive strip can be used by adhering onto the patient's face and wrapping it around the airway tube to secure the airway tube.

Abstract: An adhesive strip that could be used for securing oral or nasal airway tubes, such as endotracheal tubes or laryngeal mask airways. The adhesive strip has an elongated shape and is coated on one side with an adhesive material. At each terminal end of the adhesive strip, there is a non-adhesive tab that is free of the adhesive material. The non-adhesive tabs facilitate removal of the adhesive strip off the release liner and/or off the patient's skin. The adhesive strip can be used by adhering onto the patient's face and wrapping it around the airway tube to secure the airway tube.

Abstract: A surgical device includes a light source and an illumination unit having a lighthead that is connected to a mount by one or more support arms which are pivotally connected through joint units. The mount is provided for mounting the illumination unit to a supporting structure. The light source is disposed remotely from the lighthead, in particular not mounted on the lighthead, and is coupled to the lighthead by light conductors. In addition, a lighthead for a surgical light device is disclosed, including an optical connector that is configured to be connectable to a light conductor which is connected to a light source.

Abstract: A fluid atomizer and methods of atomizing fluids are disclosed. The fluid atomizer may comprise an inner member and one or more outer members. The inner member defines an interior conduit for providing a first-fluid flowpath from a supply end of the atomizer to a discharge end of the atomizer along a central axis. The one or more outer members are positioned radially outward of the inner member from the central axis. The inner and outer members define a second-fluid flowpath extending from a second-fluid supply conduit to a second-fluid discharge plenum. The second-fluid flowpath comprises a tangential conduit spiraling along the axis from the second-fluid supply conduit to a terminal end; an annulus downstream from and in fluid communication with the tangential conduit; and a second-fluid discharge plenum downstream from and in fluid communication with the annulus.

Abstract: An adhesive strip that could be used for securing oral or nasal airway tubes, such as endotracheal tubes or laryngeal mask airways. The adhesive strip has an elongated shape and is coated on one side with an adhesive material. At each terminal end of the adhesive strip, there is a non-adhesive tab that is free of the adhesive material. The non-adhesive tabs facilitate removal of the adhesive strip off the release liner and/or off the patient's skin. The adhesive strip can be used by adhering onto the patient's face and wrapping it around the airway tube to secure the airway tube.

Abstract: A rotary device, for example in the form of a gear wheel, comprises a hub (2) and an outer element (4) carrying teeth (28). The outer element (4) is provided with resilient fingers (20) which frictionally engage cam surfaces (38) provided on the hub (2). Relative rotation between the hub (2) and the outer element (4) is resisted by deflection of the fingers (20). Relative rotation between the hub (2) and the outer element (4) is limited by engagement between projections (32) and recesses (34). A combination of torsional spring force created by the flexible fingers together with friction between the fingers (20) and the cam surfaces (38) and between the recesses (46) and the projections (32) provide a damping effect which serves to limit the transmission of torsional vibrations between the hub (2) and the outer element (4).