Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include devices and methods for a flashlight grip. The flashlight grip may include a handle with a mount configured to hold a flashlight. The mount may include a first mounting portion coupled to the handle and a second mounting portion coupled to the handle. The second mounting portion may be positioned opposite the first mounting portion. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion may form a cavity. The flashlight grip may further include one or more connectors extending through the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion that may be used to tighten the first mounting portion and second mounting portion, thereby securing a flashlight in between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

Abstract: A fluid management and medical device system may include a fluid management system and a medical device having one or more sensors proximate the distal end of the elongate shaft of the medical device. The controller of the fluid management system may be configured to calculate a fluid deficit when the distal end of the elongate shaft is disposed within a patient and configured to automatically pause fluid deficit calculation when the distal end of the elongate shaft is removed from the patient. In some instances the controller is configured to calculate the fluid deficit using rotational speed of the inflow pump in combination with a difference between a change in weight of a fluid supply source supplying fluid to the fluid management system and a change in weight of a collection container collecting fluid from the fluid management system.

Abstract: A fluid management and medical device system may include a fluid management system and a medical device having one or more sensors proximate the distal end of the elongate shaft of the medical device. The controller of the fluid management system may be configured to calculate a fluid deficit when the distal end of the elongate shaft is disposed within a patient and configured to automatically pause fluid deficit calculation when the distal end of the elongate shaft is removed from the patient. In some instances the controller is configured to calculate the fluid deficit using rotational speed of the inflow pump in combination with a difference between a change in weight of a fluid supply source supplying fluid to the fluid management system and a change in weight of a collection container collecting fluid from the fluid management system.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance including an internal collecting volume defined by a first wall and a second wall connected together about a periphery, a stoma receiving opening defined in the first wall, a comfort layer positioned adjacent the second wall and attached about the periphery, an outlet portion which includes a valve having an outlet, the valve having a closed condition, in which waste is prevented or inhibited from exiting through the outlet, and an open condition, in which waste is permitted to exit through the outlet, and a support panel which extends across the first or second wall and provides an opening, wherein the outlet portion has a stowed position in which the valve is housed in the opening.

Abstract: An ostomy drainage system including an ostomy appliance and a drainage conduit, the ostomy appliance including an internal collecting volume defined by a first wall and a second wall connected together; a stoma receiving opening defined in the first wall, and a valve. The valve includes a body connected to the first and second walls, an inlet and an outlet, connected by a flow path and fluidly connected to the internal collecting volume. The drainage conduit includes a connector device which is connectable to the valve. The connector device has a connector body providing a passage, and an inlet formation which widens radially outwardly relative to the connector body, such that when the connector device is connected to the valve, the connector body extends from the outlet to the inlet and the inlet formation resists removal from the valve.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include devices and methods for a flashlight grip. The flashlight grip may include a handle with a mount configured to hold a flashlight. The mount may include a first mounting portion coupled to the handle and a second mounting portion coupled to the handle. The second mounting portion may be positioned opposite the first mounting portion. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion may form a cavity. The flashlight grip may further include one or more connectors extending through the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion that may be used to tighten the first mounting portion and second mounting portion, thereby securing a flashlight in between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

Abstract: An ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume including: a support arrangement having a first condition and a second condition, wherein in the first condition the support arrangement provides an enclosed storage volume for storing one or more urostomy collection volumes and in the second condition the support arrangement provides a support formation is configured to engage with a portion of a urostomy collection volume such that the support arrangement provides a support for the urostomy collection volume when it is in use.

Abstract: Vegetation such as a weed (45) may be controlled by generating a foam comprising air and an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant; dispensing the foam so as to coat at least a base part of the weed that is to be controlled; and then injecting hot water into the foam (46) so as to contact the weed (45) below or within the coating of foam (46) The hot water causes the weed (45) to wilt and die, while the foam (46) suppresses heat loss from the hot water. The method may be carried out using a portable tool (10) which includes an air blower (14), a container (20) of a concentrate for the aqueous solution, a foam-generating tube (24) ending in an open-topped chute (26). The hot water may be provided through a flexible hose (22) from an external boiler (23), and after being used to produce the foam (46), the hot water be sprayed onto the top end of the chute (26).

Abstract: A connector 10 for connecting to an ostomy appliance 1 including: a conduit 12 having an entrance and an exit connected by an internal passage 16 through which waste from an ostomy appliance 1 is permitted to flow.

Abstract: A valve for a urostomy appliance including: a body for connection to the urostomy appliance, an inlet and an outlet, connected by a flow path, and a closure arrangement which is moveable between a closed position, in which the closure arrangement blocks the outlet, such that liquid cannot flow through the outlet, and an open position in which the outlet is open, such that liquid is permitted to flow out of the outlet, wherein the closure arrangement is detachably connectable to the body.

Abstract: A valve (100) for an ostomy appliance (10) including: a body (110) for connection to the ostomy appliance (10), an inlet and an outlet (104), connected by a flow path, a closure arrangement (120) which is moveable between a closed position, in which the closure arrangement blocks the outlet (104), such that liquid cannot flow through the outlet (104), and an open position in which the outlet (104) is open, such that liquid is permitted to flow out of the outlet (104), and wherein the valve (100) includes a flow control formation (300) which is configured to default to an open condition and has a closed condition in which the flow of liquid from the outlet (104) is prevented or at least inhibited.

Abstract: A connector 10 for connecting to an ostomy appliance 1 and an ostomy collection system including: a conduit 12 having an entrance and an exit connected by an internal passage 16 through which waste is permitted to flow, and wherein a structural member 14 extends along the passage 16.

Abstract: A valve for a urostomy appliance including: a body for connection to the urostomy appliance, an inlet and an outlet, connected by a flow path, and a closure arrangement which is moveable between a closed position, in which the closure arrangement blocks the outlet, such that liquid cannot flow through the outlet, and an open position in which the outlet is open, such that liquid is permitted to flow out of the outlet, wherein the closure arrangement is connectable/connected to the body in two locations.

Abstract: A medical system may include: a medical device including an elongate shaft configured to access a treatment site within a patient and a handle coupled to a proximal end of the elongate shaft; a laser device including an elongate tubular member configured for insertion through a working lumen of the medical device, the elongate tubular member including a cooling channel and a laser fiber extending distally within the cooling channel; and a fluid management system including an inflow pump configured to pump fluid from a first fluid supply source through the elongate shaft to the treatment site, a cooling pump configured to pump fluid from a second fluid supply source through the cooling channel, and a controller configured to control the inflow pump and the cooling pump.

Abstract: A medical system may include: a medical device including an elongate shaft configured to access a treatment site within a patient and a handle coupled to a proximal end of the elongate shaft; a laser device including an elongate tubular member configured for insertion through a working lumen of the medical device, the elongate tubular member including a cooling channel and a laser fiber extending distally within the cooling channel; and a fluid management system including an inflow pump configured to pump fluid from a first fluid supply source through the elongate shaft to the treatment site, a cooling pump configured to pump fluid from a second fluid supply source through the cooling channel, and a controller configured to control the inflow pump and the cooling pump.

Abstract: A fluid management and medical device system may include a fluid management system and a medical device having one or more sensors proximate the distal end of the elongate shaft of the medical device. The controller of the fluid management system may be configured to calculate a fluid deficit when the distal end of the elongate shaft is disposed within a patient and configured to automatically pause fluid deficit calculation when the distal end of the elongate shaft is removed from the patient. In some instances the controller is configured to calculate the fluid deficit using rotational speed of the inflow pump in combination with a difference between a change in weight of a fluid supply source supplying fluid to the fluid management system and a change in weight of a collection container collecting fluid from the fluid management system.

Abstract: A fluid management and medical device system may include a fluid management system and a medical device having one or more sensors proximate the distal end of the elongate shaft of the medical device. The controller of the fluid management system may be configured to calculate a fluid deficit when the distal end of the elongate shaft is disposed within a patient and configured to automatically pause fluid deficit calculation when the distal end of the elongate shaft is removed from the patient. In some instances the controller is configured to calculate the fluid deficit using rotational speed of the inflow pump in combination with a difference between a change in weight of a fluid supply source supplying fluid to the fluid management system and a change in weight of a collection container collecting fluid from the fluid management system.

Abstract: A carrier includes a body and a prong formed as a unilaterally fixed arm connected to the body at an end. The prong is folded in a longitudinal direction and has a kink. The prong is insertable into a tube shaped object and mechanically fixes the tube shaped object.

Abstract: An ebullated bed hydroprocessing system is upgraded and operated at modified conditions using a dual catalyst system to produce less fouling sediment. The less fouling sediment produced by the upgraded ebullated bed reactor reduces the rate of equipment fouling at any given sediment production rate and/or concentration compared to the sediment produced by the ebullated bed reactor prior to upgrading. In some cases, sediment production rate and/or concentration are maintained or increased, after upgrading the ebullated bed reactor, while equipment fouling is reduced. In other cases, sediment production rate and/or concentration are increased, after upgrading the ebullated bed reactor, without increasing equipment fouling. In some cases, sediment production rate and/or concentration are decreased by a given percentage, after upgrading the ebullated bed reactor, and the rate of equipment fouling is decreased by a substantially greater percentage.

Abstract: An ebullated bed hydroprocessing system is upgraded using a dual catalyst system that includes a heterogeneous catalyst and dispersed metal sulfide particles to improve the quality of vacuum residue. The improved quality of vacuum residue can be provided by one or more of reduced viscosity, reduced density (increased API gravity), reduced asphaltene content, reduced carbon residue content, reduced sulfur content, and reduced sediment. Vacuum residue of improved quality can be produced while operating the upgraded ebullated bed reactor at the same or higher severity, temperature, throughput and/or conversion. Similarly, vacuum residue of same or higher quality can be produced while operating the upgraded ebullated bed reactor at higher severity, temperature, throughput and/or conversion.