Abstract: A thumb rehabilitation splinting device for selectively immobilizing a thumb includes a sleeve that has a first end and a second end, which are open. The sleeve is substantially complementary to a palm and a forearm of a user. A hole, configured to insert a thumb to position the thumb external to the sleeve, is positioned in the sleeve proximate to the first end. A tube is configured to insert at least a portion of a distal phalanx of the thumb. First and second couplers that are coupled to the tube are selectively couplable to a side and a palm face of the sleeve, respectively. A slat, which is rigid, is coupled to the palm face and is configured to substantially immobilize a wrist. The first and second couplers are configured to adjustably substantially immobilize the thumb relative the hand of the user.

Abstract: A sonic percussion therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a control module. The sonic percussion structure is attached to the inflatable cell so that the sonic percussion structure moves in response to movement of the inflatable cell. The control module includes a sonic percussion control module and a position control module. The sonic percussion control module independently controls frequency and/or intensity of at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures. The position control module selectively raises and lowers at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures with respect to a patient surface.

Abstract: A method for using a ring as a switch that works from any orientation on a flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight tail cap that operates both as a tactical tail cap as well as allowing tail standing.

Abstract: A method for powering two circuits in a portable light that are connected by a single conductive chassis so that each of the two circuits is able to have time shared access to a power source.

Abstract: A method for using a directional switch on a portable light where the switch input is interpreted according to the switch position relative to gravity.

Abstract: A method for determining a light intensity based on current battery charge status and specified run time.

Abstract: A method for using a directional switch on a portable light where the switch input is interpreted according to the switch position relative to gravity.

Abstract: A method for determining a light intensity based on current battery charge status and specified run time.

Abstract: A method for powering two circuits in a portable light that are connected by a single conductive chassis so that each of the two circuits is able to have time shared access to a power source.

Abstract: A method for programming a LED light that uses a light control circuit that includes a light sensor to read the data from an encoded light source, where the encoded light source would typically by a LCD display. This allows the LED light to have a wide array of options where the user only selects the options or modes that they want the light to have.

Abstract: An improved means of measuring ambient light and controlling light sources based on those measurements. This embodiment of measuring ambient light, and only ambient light, by selectively turning off any LED light sources that the device controls and then using an ambient light sensor [12] to measure the remaining light. All of this must be done in such a way as to be undetected by people who are using the light for various purposes.

Abstract: A patient position apparatus includes a plurality of sensing conductors and a control module operatively coupled to the sensing conductors. The sensing conductors are arranged along a substantially planar surface. The sensing conductors provide sensing information in response to a patient being within proximity of the sensing conductors. The control module selectively adjusts fluid pressure of at least one inflatable cell in response to the sensing information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.

Abstract: An improved means of measuring ambient light and controlling light sources based on those measurements. This embodiment of measuring ambient light, and only ambient light, by selectively turning off any LED light sources that the device controls and then using an ambient light sensor to measure the remaining light. All of this must be done in such a way as to be undetected by people who are using the light for various purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.

Abstract: A patient position apparatus includes a plurality of sensing conductors and a control module operatively coupled to the sensing conductors. The sensing conductors are arranged along a substantially planar surface. The sensing conductors provide sensing information in response to a patient being within proximity of the sensing conductors. The control module selectively adjusts fluid pressure of at least one inflatable cell in response to the sensing information.

Abstract: A sonic percussion therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a control module. The sonic percussion structure is attached to the inflatable cell so that the sonic percussion structure moves in response to movement of the inflatable cell. The control module includes a sonic percussion control module and a position control module. The sonic percussion control module independently controls frequency and/or intensity of at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures. The position control module selectively raises and lowers at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures with respect to a patient surface.