Abstract: Provided herein is an innovative human powered pumping device comprising a piston and cylinder pumping mechanism that is hinged off a base. In use, the piston is driven in and out of the cylinder by a handle which is pushed and pulled by the operator. The base is resting on the ground and the cylinder is hinged off the base such that the pumping mechanism can rotate with respect to the base during the pumping motion.

Abstract: Methods and systems for healthcare information management. One system according to one embodiment of the present invention for managing a patient's healthcare information at a plurality of locations, said system comprising: a plurality of facilities where the patient's healthcare information is stored; a repository and management system; wherein said repository and management system enables the patient to manage the patient's healthcare information stored at the plurality of facilities. One embodiment uses federated identity and access management to develop a dynamic topology using indexes of patient data at other sites.

Abstract: An applicator is provided in which paint flow is facilitated utilising a grip pump bias to a paint distributor such as roller. The roller is configured within a head such that paint is appropriately distributed with limited leakage in order to allow easy operation for distributing paint upon a surface. The application also includes details of a number of refinements with respect to operation of the applicator at elevated or displaced positions, filling paint containers or canisters and providing greater paint flow control.

Abstract: End-user software for monitoring health care benefits and maintaining individual personal health histories is disclosed. The software provides the ability for a user to monitor health care services delivered by a plurality of different health care providers, such as doctors, clinics, dentists, pharmacies, etc. under a plurality of different health benefit plans to a plurality of different individuals, such as members of an immediate or extended family. Specific medical events are logged and tracked, and payment information associated with the events can be reconciled, kept open and/or marked for follow-up action. Various planning tools are available to assist the user in making health care decisions, such as which plan to choose and when to make discretionary purchases of health care related goods and services. The software is able to download information from health care providers, health benefit plans, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of angiotensin-converting enzyme-related carboxypeptidase or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to angiotensin-converting enzyme-related carboxypeptidase protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising angiotensin-converting enzyme-related carboxypeptidase protein or angiotensin-converting enzyme-related carboxypeptidase protein complexes.

Abstract: An irrigation device (FIG. 1) for pumping fluids, particularly water, which can be constructed for a minimal cost and operated using only human power and having a simple and efficient mechanism making it suitable for use in undeveloped areas. The device includes a handle, contoured footpad, rocker, dual-action piston, outlet valve, and a surge chamber.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine of the opposed cylinder type wherein piston and cylinder assemblies are located in directly opposed relation to one another such that vibration is significantly reduced or eliminated due to the placement, weight, volumetric displacement, etc. being equal in the piston and cylinder assembly even though the size and/or number of the specifically structured piston and cylinder assemblies may vary.

Abstract: Spring-like element for use as a toy or the like consisting of a coil of copper tape of high width-to-thickness ratio forming an elongated frusto-conical structure that exhibits spring characteristics combined with dry friction damping.