Abstract: An adaptive fluid system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The adaptive fluid system includes a fluid chamber that provides cushioning and shock absorption for a foot. The adaptive fluid system includes an adjustable pressure regulating valve that may be used to control the pressure of the fluid chamber. The adaptive fluid system includes a valve that prevents fluid from escaping from a fluid chamber during use.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaners described herein can include a motor, a lid, a collection receptacle, and at least one support member to permit access to the interior of the vacuum cleaner. Also described herein are vacuum cleaners having a motor, a lid, a collection receptacle, and an accessory holder that can be pivotally mounted to the collection receptacle to permit access to the contents thereof.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided herein for exchange between a first agent and a second agent. The device includes a first chamber having a first inlet and a first outlet with a first flow passageway extending between the first inlet and the first outlet for flowing a first agent through the first chamber. The device also includes a second chamber having a second inlet and a second outlet with a second flow passageway extending between the second inlet and the second outlet for flowing a second agent through the second chamber and a membrane positioned between the first flow passageway and the second flow passageway to allow exchange through the membrane of the first agent with the second agent. Methods of nitrosylating blood and methods of manufacturing the device are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus includes sheet material having a first layer, a second layer extending generally parallel to the first layer, and at least one enclosure extending between the first and second layers. The enclosure is at least partially filled with an antimicrobial composition. A housing supports the sheet material for movement relative to the housing. The housing has an opening through which the sheet material extends to dispense the sheet material. In another aspect, a housing has a space storing an antimicrobial composition. The housing is connected to a desired object to be disinfected.

Abstract: A body part is preserved using nitric oxide and/or a nitric oxide donor that does not directly release nitric oxide or a red blood cell nitrosylating agent, preferably ethyl nitrite to facilitate oxygen supply. A subject at risk for developing high altitude illness is administered a red blood nitrosylating agent in gaseous form that does not directly release nitric oxide, preferably ethyl nitrite.

Abstract: A body part is preserved using nitric oxide and/or a nitric oxide donor that does not directly release nitric oxide or a red blood cell nitrosylating agent, preferably ethyl nitrite to facilitate oxygen supply. A subject at risk for developing high altitude illness is administered a red blood nitrosylating agent in gaseous form that does not directly release nitric oxide, preferably ethyl nitrite.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising a gas and a gastrointestinal smooth muscle relaxing agent comprising ethyl nitrite in a therapeutically effective amount. The present invention also provides methods of relaxing gastrointestinal smooth muscle, alleviating contraction or spasm of gastrointestinal smooth muscle to facilitate a diagnostic medical procedure and treating or preventing a gastrointestinal disorder using the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A method for attenuating vasoconstriction in a patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound which mediates an increase of bioactive nitric oxide in blood or tissue in the subarachnoid space to cause vasodilation in cerebral, carotid and basilar arteries after the administration of the compound, and wherein the administration of the compound does not reduce mean arterial blood pressure by more than 10%.