Abstract: A method of providing and processing an ultrasound capable endoscope assembly that uses an endoscope having a proximal and a distal end, and that has been used previously. The endoscope is cleansed to a level appropriate for re-use within a human body. The method also uses an unused ultrasound assembly, sealed in antiseptic packaging, and which includes a multiple signal pathway connector; an ultrasound transducer head including an ultrasound transducer; and a set of signal pathways, extending from the ultrasound transducer to the multiconductor electrical connector. In the method, the ultrasound assembly is to the endoscope, so that the set of signal pathways extends along the elongate body of the endoscope and the ultrasound transducer head is attached at the distal end. After use, the ultrasound assembly is detached from the endoscope and permanently disposed.

Abstract: A vortex recirculating combustion head for a burner, including: a housing having a through-bore, an upstream end, and a downstream end, the upstream and downstream ends arranged at opposite sides of the through-bore, the housing configured to receive combustion air; a primary fuel inlet arranged adjacent to the upstream end of the housing configured to introduce a primary fuel stream into the housing; a secondary fuel inlet arranged downstream of the primary fuel inlet configured to introduce a secondary fuel stream into the housing; a flame retention head including a diffuser plate secured to the downstream end of the housing, the diffuser plate including a plurality of openings, a plurality of fins, and a ring; and, an extension member secured to an exterior surface of the flame retention head.

Abstract: A vortex recirculating combustion head for a burner, including: a housing having a through-bore, an upstream end, and a downstream end, the upstream and downstream ends arranged at opposite sides of the through-bore, the housing configured to receive combustion air; a primary fuel inlet arranged adjacent to the upstream end of the housing configured to introduce a primary fuel stream into the housing; a secondary fuel inlet arranged downstream of the primary fuel inlet configured to introduce a secondary fuel stream into the housing; a flame retention head including a diffuser plate secured to the downstream end of the housing, the diffuser plate including a plurality of openings, a plurality of fins, and a ring; and, an extension member secured to an exterior surface of the flame retention head.