Abstract: A fixed length, immalleable stylet for insertion into an endotracheal tube with an articulating tip. The stylet is preferably curved, semi-rigid and shape-retaining. This stylet is of fixed length and when inserted into an endotracheal tube with an articulating tip, promotes rigidity of the main body of the endotracheal tube, while allowing full function of the articulating tip mechanism. The stylet cannot protrude beyond the flexion point of an articulating tip endotracheal tube. This combination allows the tube to be passed in even very difficult airways while preserving the articulation capability afforded by the endotracheal tube.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube which facilitates rapid intubation of the trachea, especially in situations where anatomical variation creates difficult intubating conditions, includes a portion that can be bent during placement to control the position of the distal end of the tube. The distal end of the endotracheal tube may be selectively curled or bent by a mechanism or fluid passage accessible from the proximal end of the endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube provides for manipulation of the insertion end without occluding the lumen of the tube, to facilitate placement of the tube.

Abstract: A secure switch for connecting a plurality of computer systems to a single monitor and keyboard is disclosed. The system provides a first coupling section for coupling to a first monitor, a second coupling section for coupling to a second monitor, the first coupling section electrically and electromagnetically isolated from the second coupling section. A switching section isolated from each of the coupling sections.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube which facilitates rapid intubation of the trachea, especially in situations where anatomical variation creates difficult intubating conditions, includes a portion that can be bent during placement to control the position of the distal end of the tube. The distal end of the endotracheal tube may be selectively curled or bent by a mechanism or fluid passage accessible from the proximal end of the endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube provides for manipulation of the insertion end without occluding the lumen of the tube, to facilitate placement of the tube.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube which facilitates rapid intubation of the trachea, especially in situations where anatomical variation creates difficult intubating conditions, includes a portion that can be bent during placement to control the position of the distal end of the tube. The distal end of the endotracheal tube may be selectively curled or bent by a mechanism or fluid passage accessible from the proximal end of the endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube provides for manipulation of the insertion end without occluding the lumen of the tube, to facilitate placement of the tube.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube which facilitates rapid intubation of the trachea, especially in situations where anatomical variation creates difficult intubating conditions, includes a portion that can be bent during placement to control the position of the distal end of the tube. The distal end of the endotracheal tube may be selectively curled or bent by a mechanism or fluid passage accessible from the proximal end of the endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube provides for manipulation of the insertion end without occluding the lumen of the tube, to facilitate placement of the tube.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube which facilitates rapid intubation of the trachea, especially in situations where anatomical variation creates difficult intubating conditions, includes a portion that can be bent during placement to control the position of the distal end of the tube. The distal end of the endotracheal tube may be selectively curled or bent by a mechanism or fluid passage accessible from the proximal end of the endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube provides for manipulation of the insertion end without occluding the lumen of the tube, to facilitate placement of the tube.

Abstract: A hybrid gas generator includes a chamber for storing inert gas under high pressure, a chamber for storing pyrotechnic material used to heat the stored gas, a diffuser which contains gas orifices for dispensing gas uniformly into an air bag assembly, a thin metal diaphragm to provide a pressure seal between the storage chamber and the diffuser, and a metal disk that is scored with a circular groove to seal the pyrotechnic material from the stored gas. Upon receiving an electrical signal an initiator fires and ignites the pyrotechnic charge. As pressure in the combustion chamber rises and exceeds the pressure in the storage chamber the metal disk that is scored with a circular groove ruptures and allows hot gas and burning pyrotechnic material to heat the gas and cause a rapid pressure rise in the gas storage chamber.

Abstract: In an airbag module comprising an inflator inside a canister the inflator is fastened inside the canister by means of a plug and socket connector which comprises a plug member and a socket member. One member of the connector is fastened to an end of the inflator and the other member of the connector is fastened to a wall of the canister. To join the inflator to the canister the plug member is inserted into the socket member and one member is turned relative to the other through a small arc less than one turn to tighten the connection.