Abstract: There is provided a single pass electro-separation system for separating substantially all of a charged molecule from a fluid stream in a single pass, the system comprising an assembly adapted to be disposed between a cathode and an anode.

Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a surface has a holding tank configured to mix pressurized gas from the source with an abrasive glass powder, wherein the powder has a mean particulate size of 210 microns or less. A regulator in fluid communication with the holding tank is configured to reduce output pressure from the holding tank to 20 psi or lower. A nozzle is in fluid connection with the holding tank output, the nozzle having a shutoff valve, a feeder tube fitted to the valve and formed of a polymer material, and a hardened metal insert fitted into an end of the feeder tube and having an orifice that is configured to direct the compressed gas and abrasive glass powder to the surface.

Abstract: A device for detaching a tooth root. The device comprises: a lead screw having a threaded point for screwing into the tooth root, and a threaded shaft; a pivoting member including a bore through which the lead screw passes, the lead screw being retractable through the bore by rotational engagement of a threaded member with the threaded shaft of the lead screw; and a platform for supporting the pivoting member such that the lead screw is able to pivot relative to the platform, The lead screw includes a locking surface for preventing rotation of the lead screw during rotational engagement of the threaded member with the threaded shaft.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus including a body shaped to be at least partially positioned within the oral cavity of a user, the body including: a bite configured to receive teeth of the user in use; an extra-oral opening that extends between lips of the user; an intra-oral opening provided in the oral cavity to allow airflow into and/or out of a posterior region of the oral cavity; and, at least one airway wall configured to define in combination with the bite an enclosed airway extending between the extra-oral and intra-oral openings.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus includes an oral appliance and a valve arrangement. The oral appliance has an appliance body shaped to be at least partially positioned within the oral cavity of a user. The valve arrangement includes a valve body and a valve member. The valve body includes a valve airway in fluid communication with a user airway, and the valve member is positioned in the valve airway, movable between first and second positions at least in part as a result of airflow through the valve airway. The valve member at least partially obstructs the valve airway in the second position so that there is a differential resistance during inhalation and exhalation.

Abstract: An electrical lead for a catheter includes an elongate member of non-conductive material having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The elongate member further includes a tubular member of non-conductive material, a braid of conductive material applied over the tubular member, an intermediate layer of non-conductive material applied over the braid, a plurality of electrical conductors extending from the proximal end to the distal end laid on the intermediate layer, and an outer layer of non-conductive material applied over the electrical conductors to cover the conductors. At least one electrode is arranged on the outer surface of the elongate member in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of electrical conductors through the outer layer. The braid underlies the at least one electrode but is insulated from the at least one electrode by the intermediate non-conductive layer.

Abstract: A device for detaching a tooth root. The device comprises: a lead screw having a threaded point for screwing into the tooth root, and a threaded shaft; a pivoting member including a bore through which the lead screw passes, the lead screw being retractable through the bore by rotational engagement of a threaded member with the threaded shaft of the lead screw; and a platform for supporting the pivoting member such that the lead screw is able to pivot relative to the platform, The lead screw includes a locking surface for preventing rotation of the lead screw during rotational engagement of the threaded member with the threaded shaft.

Abstract: A catheter sheath comprises a tubular member connected to a catheter handle, the tubular sheath including one or more electrical conductors and one or more electrode rings attached to the tip of the tubular member. The tubular member further includes at least one opening that allows the one or more electrical conductor to be electrically connected to the one or more electrode rings. The electrode ring is slid over the tubular member so as to cover the opening. The tubular member and the electrode ring are subjected to heat treatment by induction heating so that the material of the tubular member melts locally around the electrode ring to form a seal between the tubular member and the electrode ring.

Abstract: An ablation catheter includes a control handle and a catheter sheath removably connectable to the control handle, the catheter sheath defining a fluid lumen and having a plurality of perforations proximal the distal end of the catheter sheath. The ablation catheter further includes a shape-imparting element inserted into the fluid lumen of the catheter sheath and removably connectable to the control handle. The shape-imparting element is connectable to an RF energy source so that, in use, the shape-imparting elements act as an electrode charging fluid into the fluid lumen to be expelled through the plurality of perforations on the catheter sheath.

Abstract: An inmate facility management system with a shared storage device and a processor configured to receive data and search requests from multiple disparate facility systems. The processor has an interface to translate data from the multiple disparate facility systems and store the data in the shared storage device. The processor executes booking requests, warrant requests and release requests using the shared storage device.

Abstract: An inmate facility management system with a shared storage device and a processor configured to receive data and search requests from multiple disparate facility systems. The processor has an interface to translate data from the multiple disparate facility systems and store the data in the shared storage device. The processor executes booking requests, warrant requests and release requests using the shared storage device.

Abstract: A double loop catheter for delivering ablation energy, the catheter comprising a catheter sheath having a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen extending therethrough and having a first loop structure having a proximal end and a distal end, and a second loop structure having a proximal end and a distal end. The first loop structure and the second loop structure are receivable in the at least one lumen of the catheter sheath, and the first loop structure and the second loop structure are configurable to extend distally of the distal end of the catheter sheath. The first loop structure comprises a first electrode near to the distal end of the first loop structure and the second loop structure comprises a second electrode near to the distal end of the second loop structure, wherein the first loop structure and the second loop structure are displaceable relative to each other.

Abstract: A catheter assembly comprises a first elongate tubular member having a proximal end portion defining a proximal end, a distal end portion having an opening therein and defining a distal end, and at least one lumen defined between the proximal end and the distal end. A second elongate tubular member has a proximal end portion defining a proximal end, a distal end portion defining a distal end, and at least one lumen defined between the proximal end and the distal end. The second elongate tubular member is received within the at least one lumen of the first elongate tubular member, such that the distal end portion of the second elongate tubular member projects from the opening in the distal end portion of the first elongate tubular member. An elongate, shape-imparting element is receivable in the at least one lumen of at least one of the first elongate tubular member and the second elongate tubular member.

Abstract: An inmate facility management system with a shared storage device and a processor configured to receive data and search requests from multiple disparate facility systems. The processor has an interface to translate data from the multiple disparate facility systems and store the data in the shared storage device. The processor executes booking requests, warrant requests and release requests using the shared storage device.

Abstract: A catheter handle assembly comprising a handle body with a proximal end and a distal end with a passage extending therebetween. An adjustment unit disposed in the passage of the handle body and the adjustment unit comprising a gear mechanism that acts on the on a deflection stylet for adjusting deflection of the distal part of the deflection stylet. The gear mechanism comprises a first rack, a second rack and a pinion such that rotation of the pinion causes relative movement of the first rack and the second rack in opposing directions.

Abstract: A sheath adapted for use with a catheter is disclosed comprising an electrical lead having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the electrical lead including a tubular member of non-conductive material. At least a first set of electrical conductors and a second set of electrical conductors extend from the proximal end to the distal end laid on the non-conductive tubular member, and an outer layer of non-conductive material is applied over the electrical conductors to cover the conductors. One or more electrodes are disposed on a distal portion of the sheath. Each electrode is in electrical communication with at least one of the electrical conductors through the outer layer. The first set of electrical conductors is helically wrapped around the lumen and the second set of electrical conductors is helically wrapped around the first set of electrical conductors.

Abstract: A catheter sheath comprises a tubular member connected to a catheter handle, the tubular sheath including one or more electrical conductors and one or more electrode rings attached to the tip of the tubular member. The tubular member further includes at least one opening that allows the one or more electrical conductor to be electrically connected to the one or more electrode rings. The electrode ring is slid over the tubular member so as to cover the opening. The tubular member and the electrode ring are subjected to heat treatment by induction heating so that the material of the tubular member melts locally around the electrode ring to form a seal between the tubular member and the electrode ring.

Abstract: An ablation catheter, wherein the catheter includes: a flexible elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the elongated member defines an irrigation lumen along its length and the elongated member encapsulates at least one wire; and wherein at least one electrode is attached to the outer surface of the elongated member near to the distal end and the at least one electrode is electrically connected to at least one wire and wherein the at least one electrode includes a plurality of holes that is in fluid communication with the irrigation lumen.

Abstract: A catheter sheath comprises a tubular member connected to a catheter handle, the tubular sheath including one or more electrical conductors and one or more electrode rings attached to the tip of the tubular member. The tubular member further includes at least one opening that allows the one or more electrical conductors to be electrically connected to the one or more electrode rings. The electrode ring is slid over the tubular member so as to cover the at least one opening. The tubular member and the electrode ring are subjected to heat treatment by induction heating so that the material of the tubular member melts locally around the electrode ring to form a seal between the tubular member and the electrode ring.

Abstract: A modular catheter assembly includes a holder, having a proximal end and a distal end. An electrode sheath carrier is mounted on the distal end of the holder. A shape-imparting element carrier is removably mountable to an end of the holder and is accessible externally of the holder with at least the shape-imparting element carrier being replaceably mounted to the holder.