Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.

Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.

Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.

Abstract: A base for a cane, walking stick, or the like has a center portion and legs. The center portion has a bore through which a shaft of the cane can be inserted. The bore may have a metal stopper at its base. A bellows is around the outside of the center portion, and is tapered toward the top of the center portion. The legs have winglets extending from opposite sides. The center portion and legs may be manufactured of a first material, while the bellows and winglets are manufactured of a second material. During manufacturing, the bellows and winglets may be overmolded the center portion and legs. The bellows and winglets may be connected through a channel in each leg.

Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support.

Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support.

Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.

Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support.

Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing flow selector disk for a fluid pressure regulator, including the steps of providing a plate having a first face and a second face, and forming at least one baseline orifice in the plate including a first diameter portion adjacent the first face and a second diameter portion adjacent the second face. The first and second diameter portions are spaced a distance from each other to form an annular ring therebetween. A central flow portion is formed through the baseline orifice that is in fluid communication with both of the first and second diameter portions. The central flow portion has a relatively smaller diameter than either of the first and second diameter portions. The method also includes the step of plastically deforming a portion of the annular ring adjacent the central flow portion to thereby reduce the diameter of the central flow portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method to dissociate water molecules into H2 and O2 and includes a reaction vessel having at least one radiolysis apparatus, at least one photolysis apparatus, at least one catalyst apparatus, and at least one electromagnetic fielding apparatus. The reaction vessel has a body, a first end and a second end defining an interior reaction chamber, an inlet for receiving water vapor and at least two outlets. A plurality of windings of a contiguous electrical conductor are wound in a first direction adjacent the first outlet and plurality of windings of a contiguous electrical conductor wound in a second direction adjacent the second outlet such that the first direction is opposite the second direction. When a current is applied to the conductor, an electromagnetic field is generated to migrate the disassociated H2 and O2 molecules toward the respective first outlet or second outlet.

Abstract: A method of operating an interoperable healthcare information system using a user interface of a computer system connected to the healthcare information system via a network is disclosed. Member identification information is received from a user via the user interface. The member identification information is sent to the healthcare information system. One of the healthcare programs is allowed to be selected for the member via the user interface. The information on the selected healthcare program is sent to the healthcare information system. The healthcare information system is searched to determine member's eligibility for the selected healthcare program based on the member identification information. The information on the member's eligibility for the selected healthcare program is displayed via the user interface.

Abstract: An interoperable process and device for its practice for ensuring that a payment is made by a payor for services rendered. The process includes receiving information from at least one stakeholder indicating that a payment process should be completed. The process further includes funding a service provided by a service provider that has been provided.

Abstract: A medication inhaler is provided for delivery of a medication to a patient from a canister having a valve stem, such as a MDI canister. The medication inhaler includes a chamber body having a fresh air inlet and a hollow spacer chamber. The inhaler further includes a canister retainer configured to move the canister between operational and stored positions, and an actuation lever for actuation of the valve stem to deliver a medication fluid into the hollow spacer chamber. In one example, the hollow spacer chamber tapers. In addition or alternatively, the chamber body includes a nozzle having an outlet, and a fresh air inlet having an outlet proximate the outlet of the nozzle. In addition or alternatively, the medication inhaler includes a canister adapter for accommodation of various size canisters. In addition or alternatively, the chamber body includes an inlet portion having a geometry for guiding the valve stem.

Abstract: A method for the ultra-fast photodissociation of water molecules into H2 and O2 gases is presented. Water vapor is initially produced and supplied to a photolysis bottle. Within the photolysis bottle, the water vapor is illuminated by a light signal to dissociate H2 and O2 gases from the water vapor. The dissociated H2 and O2 gases are radiated with an RF signal to inhibit recombination of the dissociated H2 and O2 gases, and the dissociated H2 and O2 gases are subsequently recovered.

Abstract: An anaerobic digester to produce methane gas from animal manure is proposed to be more efficient and convenient for farmers and ranchers. The proposed invention utilizes already familiar containers such as propane tanks for the digester to produce the methane gas; and a tractor PTO (i.e.) power turn out to turn an auger within the tank. The tank is easily loaded from the top with animal manure, and then easily cleaned out with an auger turning out the resultant waste solids. Also novel to this patent application is it's simplicity and advanced enzyme catalyst.

Abstract: A technique for automating the check-in and check-out process within the healthcare industry and enabling the portability of personal health records. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method including receiving identification information and other information, retrieving at least one of personal information or insurance information using the identification, processing a heath related transaction using at least one of personal information or insurance information, and outputting information associated with a processed health related transaction.

Abstract: An oxygen delivery device for delivering oxygen to a patient. A delivery mode selector is movable between first and second mode positions. A delivery rate selector is movable over a range and includes a first set of scale indicia having a first calibration and a second set of scale indicia having a second calibration being different from the first calibration. A method of operating the device includes selecting a first mode of operation of the device by setting the delivery mode selector to the first position and selecting a delivery rate by operating the delivery rate selector using the first set of scale indicia. The method also includes selecting a second mode of operation of the device by setting the delivery mode selector to the second position and selecting the delivery rate by operating the delivery rate selector using the second set of scale indicia.