Abstract: A device for protecting a ventilated patient from the adverse consequences of disconnection within a ventilator circuit can be used within ventilator circuits found in either the bedside vent environment or a surgical setting requiring anesthesia. In a bedside vent environment, this device secures joints in the circuit from the proximal end of the wye to the distal end of the in-line suction catheter tubing. In particular, between these two ends, there might be a series of joints created by gas measurement sensors, heated moisture exchangers, and treatment delivery adapters. The inventive device described herein is capable of securing all these joint combinations as well. In a surgical setting, the device secures joints in the circuit from the proximal end of the wye to the distal end of the “elbow” connected to the artificial airway.

Abstract: A method of using a face protector includes providing a face protector including a lens and a face plate configured to protect the forehead, eyes, cheeks, jaw, chin, mouth, ears, and nose of a user without protecting substantially the remainder of the user's head; applying the face protector to the user's head; wearing the face protector during an activity; and removing the face protector after the activity.

Abstract: A filigreed effect name plate is formed on a belt or other leather product. The belt comprises an outer layer attached to one or more other layers. The name plate area is removed from the outer layer prior to attachment to the other layer or layers leaving an opening formed through the outer layer for receiving precut letters, symbols, or other indicia. The precut indicia are inserted in the opening and their back sides bonded to the layer exposed through the opening. In addition, the top and bottom edges of the indicia are bonded to the top and bottom edges of the opening respectively.