Abstract: One or more components (e.g., devices) and/or component ensembles coupled to a local network utilize updatable software and/or firmware to perform, The component(s) (e.g., and ensembles thereof) can be updated using a scheme that enables recognition of the component(s) among a plurality of components, recognize the respective firmware and/or software versions, and targets relevant update(s) to component(s) requiring update.

Abstract: An electronically controlled pump system and methods of use of the same are disclosed herein. An electronically controlled pump system can include a first fluid pumping module and a second fluid pumping module. The first fluid pumping module can include a first pump module that can output a first fluid component at a first flow rate, and a first surge suppressor that can receive the output first fluid component. The second fluid pumping module includes a second pump module that can output a second fluid component at a second flow rate. The pump system includes a mixing manifold downstream of the first surge suppressor and the second fluid pumping module, which mixing manifold can mix the first fluid component and the second fluid component. The pump system can include a controller that can independently control the first pump module and the second pump module.

Abstract: Pulmonary ventilator methods and systems are provided winch include a housing having a user interface control panel; a pneumatic circuit for delivering a high frequency pressure wave from the housing to a patient lung; a variable volume disposed within the housing including a stationary plate secured to the housing and a reciprocating plate pivotably mounted with respect to the stationary plate; and a magnet assembly disposed within the housing and configured to pivot the reciprocating plate. The variable volume may also include a resiliently contractible section extending between and joining a portion of the stationary plate and a portion of the reciprocating plate, wherein the resiliently contractible section may be in the form of a bellows and/or a pleated material.

Abstract: Pulmonary ventilator methods and systems are provided winch include a housing having a user interface control panel; a pneumatic circuit for delivering a high frequency pressure wave from the housing to a patient lung; a variable volume disposed within the housing including a stationary plate secured to the housing and a reciprocating plate pivotably mounted with respect to the stationary plate; and a magnet assembly disposed within the housing and configured to pivot the reciprocating plate. The variable volume may also include a resiliently contractible section extending between and joining a portion of the stationary plate and a portion of the reciprocating plate, wherein the resiliently contractible section may be in the form of a bellows and/or a pleated material.

Abstract: A self-directing vertical axis turbine includes a base, a primary hub rotatably coupled to the base for rotation about a first axis, primary support arms extending from the primary hub, a positioning arm rotatably coupled to the base for free rotation about the first axis, a secondary hub rotatably coupled to the positioning arm for rotation about a second axis that is spaced apart from and generally parallel to the first axis, secondary arms extending outwardly from the second hub, and capturing elements. Each capturing element is rotatably coupled to respective primary and secondary arms. The positioning arm and the primary hub are independently attached to the base to allow rotation about the base at different times and speeds. The positioning arm rotates based upon forces imparted by a fluid upon the capturing elements and transferred to the positioning arm by the secondary arms and the secondary hub.