Abstract: A thermal management system includes a baseplate assembly and a flow system. The baseplate assembly includes a baseplate and a semiconductor die. The flow system includes a submerged jet impingement assembly for direct semiconductor die cooling, a first flow path extending over the semiconductor die via the submerged jet impingement assembly, and a second flow path in thermal contact with the baseplate, the flow system including a fluid flowing through the first flow path and the second flow path. The flow system is configured to direct the fluid to the upper semiconductor surface of the semiconductor die via the first flow path and to the baseplate via the second flow path so as to transfer heat away from the semiconductor die and from the baseplate so as to cool the baseplate assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for deactivating airborne biological organisms in a closed environment, including a fibrous substrate having one or more of non-conductive fibers and non-conductive yarns; elongated, substantially parallel electrodes disposed on or embedded in the fibrous substrate arranged as one or more pairs of adjacent electrodes, wherein a discharge gap is defined between each pair; a component configured for applying a voltage between each pair to generate a non-thermal microplasma in a corresponding discharge gap, wherein the non-thermal microplasma deactivates one or more biological organisms in air present within the closed environment; and a detector in communication with the apparatus.

Abstract: A fluid source management system (100) comprising a structure (101) that supports one or more fluid sources (103), sensors (102) that determine the fluid state of the fluid sources (103), at least one common reservoir (108) for storing the fluid, tubing (104) connecting the fluid sources (103) to the common fluid reservoir (108) and a controller (105) that controls the opening and closing of the tubing (104) based upon the fluid state of the fluid sources (103).

Abstract: An apparatus for shunting blood includes a flow-indication chamber shaped to define an entry port and an exit port, and one or more moveable objects disposed within the flow-indication chamber and configured to move in response to a flowing of the blood from the entry port to the exit port. At least a portion of a wall of the flow-indication chamber is transparent so as to expose the moveable objects to sight. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A vascular bleeding control device that is used in managing bleeding at a puncture site, for example, after a surgical procedure when a large needle is required. The device has a resilient lever that extends away from a frame. The resilient lever extends away from the frame and resists pressure applied towards the frame. A pad on an outward face of the resilient lever contacts the puncture site and assists in managing bleeding until the blood vessel is sufficiently healed. The pad is manufactured of a hemostatic material that assists in decreasing healing time and can be easily removed from the puncture site without reopening the wound.

Abstract: A shunting system includes a housing through which blood flow is regulated when passing therethrough, for example, from the arterial side to the venous side of the circulatory system. The housing is easily separable into housing components, the separability providing for access to inner components including a blood filter, which is easily removable from a connector disc, the blood filter and connector disc held in place in the housing when the housing components are coupled.

Abstract: An apparatus for shunting blood includes a flow-indication chamber shaped to define an entry port and an exit port, and one or more moveable objects disposed within the flow-indication chamber and configured to move in response to a flowing of the blood from the entry port to the exit port. At least a portion of a wall of the flow-indication chamber is transparent so as to expose the moveable objects to sight. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A method of generating a non-thermal microplasma, including the steps of providing a fibrous air-filter, arranging one or more pairs of elongated, adjacent, substantially parallel spaced-apart electrodes on the fibrous air-filter, wherein a discharge gap is defined between each pair; placing a component in signal communication with the electrodes for applying a voltage between each pair; and generating a non-thermal microplasma in a corresponding discharge gap and thereby removing one or more combustion byproducts from ambient air.

Abstract: A fluid source management system (100) comprising a structure (101) that supports one or more fluid sources (103), sensors (102) that determine the fluid state of the fluid sources (103), at least one common reservoir (108) for storing the fluid, tubing (104) connecting the fluid sources (103) to the common fluid reservoir (108) and a controller (105) that controls the opening and closing of the tubing (104) based upon the fluid state of the fluid sources (103).

Abstract: A limb support apparatus and corresponding methods for making same are disclosed. The limb support can comprise a shell for supporting a patient's limb during treatment, examination, and/or recovery. The shell can comprise at least one padding configured to protect the patient's limb. The padding can be secured to the shell using one or more mounting structures included in the padding. The mounting structures are configured such that they are received by corresponding mounting openings and/or features in the shell. An interference fit between the mounting structures and mounting openings/features secures the padding against the shell, thereby preventing the padding from inadvertently moving or sliding on the shell. Embodiments disclosed herein eliminate the need for traditionally used fasteners that are often difficult to clean and sterilize, thereby improving the quality of patient care and facilitating cleaning of patient and/or operating rooms.

Abstract: A limb support apparatus and corresponding methods for making same are disclosed. The limb support can comprise a shell for supporting a patient's limb during treatment, examination, and/or recovery. The shell can comprise at least one padding configured to protect the patient's limb. The padding can be secured to the shell using one or more mounting structures included in the padding. The mounting structures are configured such that they are received by corresponding mounting openings and/or features in the shell. An interference fit between the mounting structures and mounting openings/features secures the padding against the shell, thereby preventing the padding from inadvertently moving or sliding on the shell. Embodiments disclosed herein eliminate the need for traditionally used fasteners that are often difficult to clean and sterilize, thereby improving the quality of patient care and facilitating cleaning of patient and/or operating rooms.

Abstract: A method of generating a non-thermal microplasma, including the steps of providing a fibrous air-filter, arranging one or more pairs of elongated, adjacent, substantially parallel spaced-apart electrodes on the fibrous air-filter, wherein a discharge gap is defined between each pair; placing a component in signal communication with the electrodes for applying a voltage between each pair; and generating a non-thermal microplasma in a corresponding discharge gap and thereby removing one or more combustion byproducts from ambient air.

Abstract: A patient support system for supporting a patient during surgery comprising support frame, a plurality of patient supports, a moveable carriage mounted to the support frame, the moveable carriage being movable along a first direction and a second direction relative to the support frame, the moveable carriage comprising mount blocks on which the patient supports are mounted, and an actuation mechanism that causes movement of the moveable carriage in the first and second directions, the patient supports being removably attached at one end to the support frame and attached at another end to the movable carriage, wherein the mount blocks are rotatable independent of any movement of the movable carriage in the first and second directions.

Abstract: Apparatus for reducing the translucence or opacity caused by smoke within a closed environment includes a fibrous substrate comprising non-conductive fibers. The apparatus further includes elongated, substantially parallel electrodes disposed on the substrate arranged as one or more pairs of adjacent electrodes, wherein a discharge gap is defined between each pair. The apparatus additionally includes a component configured for applying a voltage between each pair to generate a non-thermal microplasma in a corresponding discharge gap to collect or bind one or more airborne particulate combustion byproducts.

Abstract: An apparatus for shunting blood includes a flow-indication chamber shaped to define an entry port and an exit port, and one or more moveable objects disposed within the flow-indication chamber and configured to move in response to a flowing of the blood from the entry port to the exit port. At least a portion of a wall of the flow-indication chamber is transparent so as to expose the moveable objects to sight. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for embolization of a patient includes vials for containing radiomicrospheres including inclined and domed base are described. Apparatus for delivering the microspheres from the vials to a patient for radioembolization are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for embolization of a patient includes vials for containing radiomicrospheres including inclined and domed base are described. Apparatus for delivering the microspheres from the vials to a patient for radioembolization are also described.

Abstract: A limb support apparatus and corresponding methods for making same are disclosed. The limb support can comprise a shell for supporting a patient's limb during treatment, examination, and/or recovery. The shell can comprise at least one padding configured to protect the patient's limb. The padding can be secured to the shell using one or more mounting structures included in the padding. The mounting structures are configured such that they are received by corresponding mounting openings and/or features in the shell. An interference fit between the mounting structures and mounting openings/features secures the padding against the shell, thereby preventing the padding from inadvertently moving or sliding on the shell. Embodiments disclosed herein eliminate the need for traditionally used fasteners that are often difficult to clean and sterilize, thereby improving the quality of patient care and facilitating cleaning of patient and/or operating rooms.

Abstract: Apparatus for reducing the translucence or opacity caused by smoke within a closed environment includes a fibrous substrate comprising non-conductive fibers. The apparatus further includes elongated, substantially parallel electrodes disposed on the substrate arranged as one or more pairs of adjacent electrodes, wherein a discharge gap is defined between each pair. The apparatus additionally includes a component configured for applying a voltage between each pair to generate a non-thermal microplasma in a corresponding discharge gap to collect or bind one or more airborne particulate combustion byproducts.