Abstract: The disinfecting lamp device is intended to provide a simple, quick, and effective disinfecting device, that can inactivate pathogens like viruses and bacteria from frequently used surfaces. To accomplish this, the device includes a germicidal UV lamp device that can kill pathogens and disinfect any surface that the lamp illuminates. Further, the device is a portable, lightweight, hand-held, battery powered product that uses photonic energy of a specific nano-meter range of light, i.e., UV light source. The lamp device may be used quickly and effectively on surfaces, documents, keyboards, etc. for quick disinfecting. Furthermore, the product is designed to minimize and reduce any potential risk the operator may have in using the product by inherent safeties regarding UV light. Thus, the device is a safe, effective, non-chemical, and easy to use product to render viruses and bacterial pathogens inactive and non-reproducible.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for regenerating and retaining hair wherein one or more regions of the scalp of a human head may be selectively and repeatedly exposed to low-level light (“LLL”) having a wavelength between about 400 nm and about 1000 nm and delivering an irradiance between about 100 mJ/cm2 and about 900 mJ/cm2 over variable exposure times. The LLL is emitted from a light source disposed upon a head covering for covering the scalp of a human head, and is directed toward the scalp when the head covering is worn upon the head. The head covering may be worn alone in one of several embodiments, or it may be disposed within one of several secondary means for covering a human head. The light source is chosen from the group consisting of light-emitting diodes, light-emitting diode arrays, laser diodes, laser diode arrays, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: A suction nozzle for attachment to a partial vacuum source for removing smoke and liquid from a surgical area during laser or electrocautery surgery. The nozzle includes a cylindrical inner tube fixedly and concentrically attached within a cylindrical outer tube with the distal end of the inner tube extending forwardly of the distal end of the outer tube. A plurality of annularly spaced, radially extending connecting webs interconnect the outer and inner tubes together and define a respective plurality of discreet passageways through which the smoke and liquid are suctioned in addition to the passageway of the inner tube. An auxiliary nozzle may be attached to the exposed, distal end of the inner tube for passage through a trocar cannula or the like during endoscopic procedures. A flow control knob is also provided for removable and rotatable attachment to the distal end of the outer tube for selectively controlling the fluidics flow through the passageways between the connecting webs.

Abstract: A compression orb for use in combination with known bandage means to simulate manual digital pressure hemostasis following an arterial or venous puncture. The orb is formed from transparent plastic and is shaped as a hollow dome having a central, raised bulb or second, smaller dome which is integrally formed with and extends from the first domed portion. The flat, circular surface of the orb is releasably attached to the bandage means and the raised bulb portion of the orb is pressed upon the puncture site by means of the secured bandage. The bandage means includes a transparent window through which the orb and puncture site may be viewed without having to lift the bandage and orb from the wound to check for bleeding.