Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and methods for differentially perfusing a patient undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. A cardiopulmonary bypass machine is configured to provide hypothermic oxygenated blood and normothermic oxygenated blood to an aortic balloon catheter. The catheter has arch perfusion ports and corporeal perfusion ports and is introduced into a patient's aorta and navigated transluminally until the occlusion balloon is located in the descending aorta. The occlusion balloon is inflated and hypothermic oxygenated blood is perfused to the arch vessels while normothermic oxygenated blood is perfused to the corporeal circulation. This procedure offers the benefit of cerebral protection from embolic events during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that automatically wrap the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility.

Abstract: Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads are disclosed that have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that extend from the main body portion of the absorbent article and automatically fold along the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements have at least one zone of extensibility and a region therein that is stiffer and less extensible than the zone of extensibility. The absorbent article preferably comprises at least three regions with different bending moduli to control the location of the absorbent article about which the side wrapping elements will bend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have longitudinal side edge components that naturally wrap the sides of a wearer's panties which provide an alternative to conventional side flaps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have longitudinal side edge components that naturally wrap the sides of a wearer's panties which provide an alternative to conventional side flaps.

Abstract: The subject invention is an implant for relieving abnormally high intraocular pressures with the anterior chamber of an eyeball which is associated with the disease called glaucoma. The implant includes a base plate which is formed of a thin, flexible, preferably rubber material such as silicone rubber. Mounted on the base plate is a housing with the housing including an internal chamber. The housing has an open front end covered by a canopy which is mounted on the base plate. The rear end of the housing is attached to a tube. Aqueous humor is to be conducted through the tube, through the porous block and then through the access opening into the ambient. The housing is mounted within a mounting pocket formed within the base plate.

Abstract: A disposable cover which, when used with an absorbent material, such as a pad of woven cloth, provides an absorbent article, such as a catamenial pad is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the disposable cover comprises a liquid pervious rewet barrier and an anti-stain barrier joined thereto. Preferably, the rewet barrier comprises a material having capillaries which allow bodily liquids to rapidly penetrate therethrough and the anti-stain barrier is provided in two portions, one of which is joined to each longitudinal edge of the fewer barrier. The disposable cover can also be provided with absorbent attachment means for securing the cover to the absorbent material and with garment attachment means for securing the assembly of the disposable cover and the absorbent material to a user's undergarment. Alternative embodiments of the invention can assume a pouch configuration.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin is provided. The sanitary napkin of the present invention has at least one component facing the body surface of the sanitary napkin having a window cut out therein. The sanitary napkin is provided with an acquisition/distribution component such as a tow of resilient fibers having intra-fiber capillary channels. The tow of resilient fibers is positioned so that it at least partially lies in the space defined by the window. The acquisition/distribution component has a compressed configuration and an uncompressed configuration. In its uncompressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component lies relatively flat behind the window. In its compressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component forms a hump on the body surface that protrudes from the window.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that automatically wrap the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility.

Abstract: An improved fluid foil system which is particularly adapted yet not limited to use in sail craft. When used in e.g. a sailboat, the foil is rotationally supported with respect to a mast and laterally tiltable about a longitudinal axis in either direction to receive the wind which in turn powers the boat on which the mast is supported. The mast can be supported in the boat at the other end thereof so as to enable free rotation with respect thereto. In addition, the system is provided with self-leveling means for the foil so as to continually urge such to its rest or non-tilted position, that is, in a position generally parallel to the water, i.e., at a zero attack angle with respect to the wind. This combination of a self-leveling, tiltable, and freely rotationable foil enables the foil to be securely attached to the mast with a minimum of structural weight.

Abstract: An improved fluid foil system which is particularly adapted yet not limited to use in sail craft. When used in e.g. a sailboat, the foil is rotationally supported with respect to a mast and laterally tiltable about a longitudinal axis in either direction to receive the wind which in turn powers the boat on which the mast is supported. The mast can be supported in the boat at the other end thereof so as to enable free rotation with respect thereto. In addition, the system is provided with self-leveling means for the foil so as to continually urge such to its rest or non-tilted position, that is, in a position generally parallel to the water, i.e., at a zero attack angle with respect to the wind. This combination of a self-leveling, tiltable, and freely rotationable foil enables the foil to be securely attached to the mast with a minimum of structural weight.

Abstract: A flow control valve for a flexible walled tubing to control and regulate the rate of flow of a fluid through the tubing which comprises a pair of movable fingers which are pressed against a thermally deformed flaccid section of the tubing to vary the cross-sectional size of the bore within the tubing thereby controlling the volume of flow of the fluid through the tubing. This flow control valve is particularly useful in administering liquids for intravenous feeding and other medical purposes.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for removing combustion chamber deposits during normal engine operation by advancing spark timing during intermittent series of compression strokes for each cylinder of a spark-ignition, internal-combustion engine in turn.

Abstract: The surgical stylet formed as an elongated, thin member which includes a metallic core which is capable of being bent and remain stationary in any particular desired configuration. A rigid plastic is extruded over the core with the fore end of the core being exposed. The fore end of the core includes an enlarged section. The outermost tip of the fore end is smoothly contoured. A second exterior covering is located about the fore end and extends a short distance beyond the tip. The second exterior covering is formed of a plastic substantially softer than the first covering. The second exterior covering is secured to the fore end with the enlarged section of the fore end to facilitate this securement. The thickness of both the first and second exterior coverings may be such so as to permit the including of longitudinal passageways through the coverings. Within each passageway there is to be located a thin wire member which is capable of being manually moved within the passageway.

Abstract: In combination with an instrument for taking tissue specimens which comprises a pair of movable jaws. One jaw is capable of being located within a cavity of the other jaw. The tissue specimen is to be located within the cavity. Also located within the cavity is a biasing means in the form of a leaf spring which is to exert a continuous bias upon the tissue specimen and, upon opening of the jaws, the tissue specimen is automatically moved to the upper end of the cavity to facilitate its removal therefrom.

Abstract: A disposable diagnostic swab assembly which takes the form of an elongated tubular member having an internal chamber which is permanently closed at the inner end and is openable at the outer end by the removal of a cap. A culture medium containing breakable pouch is located within the internal chamber at the inner end. An elongated swab is attached to the cap with the tip of the swab being located directly adjacent the pouch. The pouch is to be breakable by applying localized pressure upon the tubular member in the area of the pouch which causes the culture medium to saturate the tip of the swab. A glass slide section may also be attached to the tubular member with access to the glass slide being permitted to facilitate usage thereof.

Abstract: The drug detection device which is composed of a pair of members interconnected together to form an internal enclosed chamber. An elongated swab having an absorbent tip is located within the internal enclosed chamber. One of the members of the housing has attached a pair of separate compartments which are interconnected by a frangible seal and further being interconnected to the internal chamber by a frangible seal. Within each of these compartments there is to be located a different substance and upon breaking of the frangible seal between the compartments, the substances within these compartments are to be intermixed. Upon the breaking of the frangible seal to the internal chamber, the tip of the swab will then become in contact with the intermixed substances. The other member of the housing has attached at its closed end a third compartment and within this third compartment is to be located a third substance.

Abstract: A sponge disposal tray for use in conjunction with medical surgical procedures which comprises a plurality of containers which are normally closed by a thin sheet material access cover. The access cover includes a plurality of access openings with a single access opening connecting with a single container. Each access opening comprises a pair of crossed slits which is normally closed but openable upon insertion of a single sponge into a container. A removable sealing cover is to be adhesively secured to the frame and to completely cover said access cover. The frame may include a sponge storage compartment. Also the bottom surface of each of the containers may include an adhesive layer to facilitate frictional connection of the tray to a supportive surface.