Abstract: A system includes a sensor configured to monitor rotating machinery and generate a signal based on a physical characteristic of the rotating machinery. The system also includes a monitoring system with a processor. The processor of the monitoring system is configured to receive the signal from the sensor. The processor determines an occurrence of reverse rotation of the rotating machinery by comparing the signal to a normal operating pattern to generate an initial value. The processor generates a notification signal indicating the occurrence of a reverse rotation.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor configured to monitor rotating machinery and generate a signal based on a physical characteristic of the rotating machinery. The system also includes a monitoring system with a processor. The processor of the monitoring system is configured to receive the signal from the sensor. The processor determines an occurrence of reverse rotation of the rotating machinery by comparing the signal to a normal operating pattern to generate an initial value. The processor generates a notification signal indicating the occurrence of a reverse rotation.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor configured to monitor rotating machinery and generate a signal based on a physical characteristic of the rotating machinery. The system also includes a monitoring system with a processor. The processor of the monitoring system is configured to receive the signal from the sensor. The processor determines an occurrence of reverse rotation of the rotating machinery by comparing the signal to a normal operating pattern to generate an initial value. The processor generates a notification signal indicating the occurrence of a reverse rotation.

Abstract: A mobile split-seat assembly having a support frame including a base, a first vertical support extending upwardly from the base and a second vertical support extending upwardly from the base. A first pivoting arm assembly includes a first seat portion and is supported by the first vertical support so that the first seat portion is pivotable in a horizontal plane relative to the support frame. A second pivoting arm assembly includes a second seat portion and is supported by the second vertical support so that the second seat portion is pivotable in a horizontal plane relative to the support frame.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor configured to monitor rotating machinery and generate a signal based on a physical characteristic of the rotating machinery. The system also includes a monitoring system with a processor. The processor of the monitoring system is configured to receive the signal from the sensor. The processor determines an occurrence of reverse rotation of the rotating machinery by comparing the signal to a normal operating pattern to generate an initial value. The processor generates a notification signal indicating the occurrence of a reverse rotation.

Abstract: A mobile split-seat assembly having a support frame including a base, a first vertical support extending upwardly from the base and a second vertical support extending upwardly from the base. A first pivoting arm assembly includes a first seat portion and is supported by the first vertical support so that the first seat portion is pivotable in a horizontal plane relative to the support frame. A second pivoting arm assembly includes a second seat portion and is supported by the second vertical support so that the second seat portion is pivotable in a horizontal plane relative to the support frame.

Abstract: The current-mode CMOS logarithmic function circuit provides an ultra-low power circuit that produces an output current proportional to the logarithm of the input current. An OTA (operational transconductance amplifier) constructed from CMOS transistors, in combination with two PMOS transistors configured in weak inversion mode for providing a reference voltage input and a voltage input from the input current to the OTA, provides the circuit with a high dynamic range, controllable amplitude, high accuracy, and insensitivity to temperature variation.

Abstract: The current-mode CMOS logarithmic function circuit provides an ultra-low power circuit that produces an output current proportional to the logarithm of the input current. An OTA (operational transconductance amplifier) constructed from CMOS transistors, in combination with two PMOS transistors configured in weak inversion mode for providing a reference voltage input and a voltage input from the input current to the OTA, provides the circuit with a high dynamic range, controllable amplitude, high accuracy, and insensitivity to temperature variation.

Abstract: A apparatus is disclosed that is adapted for delivery of a multiplicity of pre-loaded ligating bands within patient, such as to treat hemorrhoidal tissue. The apparatus comprises a delivery member that includes a tissue receiving chamber at the distal end that communicates with a passageway that represents part of the main suction pathway that connects with a suction means. The proximal portion of the apparatus includes an actuating mechanism that is operatively connected to one or more band carrier elements, such as strands with bead-like retainers, which receive and urge the ligating bands over the delivery member for deployment. The actuating mechanism and suction actuating interface are configured such that they can be controlled while the operator retains the other hand for another operation, such as to manipulate an anoscope. In one embodiment, the proximal portion includes a pistol-shaped grip portion, while the actuating mechanism comprises a knurled wheel.

Abstract: An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality of bands stretched around its circumference is removably engaged to the insertion end of an endoscope. A trip wire extends through a working channel of the endoscope and includes at least one piece of flexible material extending from the distal end of the barrel and wrapped around the end of the barrel. The ligating bands are situated over the flexible material. As tension is applied to the trip wire by way of an activating mechanism, the flexible material retracts within the barrel so as to draw the ligating bands successively to the end of the barrel.

Abstract: An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality of bands stretched around its circumference is removably engaged to the insertion end of an endoscope. A trip wire extends through a working channel of the endoscope and includes a plurality of strands extending from the distal end of the barrel and wrapped around the end of the barrel. The ligating bands are situated over the strands, while the strands are provided with beads disposed adjacent the bands. As tension is applied to the trip wire by way of an activating mechanism, the strands retract within the barrel so that the beads draw the ligating bands successively to the end of the barrel.

Abstract: A apparatus is disclosed that is adapted for delivery of a multiplicity of pre-loaded ligating bands within patient, such as to treat hemorrhoidal tissue. The apparatus comprises a delivery member that includes a tissue receiving chamber at the distal end that communicates with a passageway that represents part of the main suction pathway that connects with a suction means. The proximal portion of the apparatus includes an actuating mechanism that is operatively connected to one or more band carrier elements, such as strands with bead-like retainers, which receive and urge the ligating bands over the delivery member for deployment. The actuating mechanism and suction actuating interface are configured such that they can be controlled while the operator retains the other hand for another operation, such as to manipulate an anoscope. In one embodiment, the proximal portion includes a pistol-shaped grip portion, while the actuating mechanism comprises a knurled wheel.

Abstract: An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used percutaneuously to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality of bands stretched around its circumference is removably engaged to the insertion end of an endoscope. A trip wire extends through a working channel of the endoscope and includes a plurality of strands extending from the distal end of the barrel and wrapped around the end of the barrel. The ligating bands are situated over the strands, while the strands are provided with beads disposed adjacent the bands. As tension is applied to the trip wire by way of an activating mechanism, the strands retract within the barrel so that the beads draw the ligating bands successively to the end of the barrel. In one embodiment, the activating mechanism includes a mounting component that stably mounts the mechanism to a variety of endoscopes.

Abstract: An endoscopic ligating apparatus is provided that can be used percutaneuously to dispense multiple ligating bands or rings about several lesions. In one embodiment, a barrel supporting a plurality of bands stretched around its circumference is removably engaged to the insertion end of an endoscope. A trip wire extends through a working channel of the endoscope and includes a plurality of strands extending from the distal end of the barrel and wrapped around the end of the barrel. The ligating bands are situated over the strands, while the strands are provided with beads disposed adjacent the bands. As tension is applied to the trip wire by way of an activating mechanism, the strands retract within the barrel so that the beads draw the ligating bands successively to the end of the barrel. In one embodiment, the activating mechanism includes a mounting component that stably mounts the mechanism to a variety of endoscopes.

Abstract: A flexible endoscopic instrument is provided with a plurality of elastic ligating rings mounted on one tube of a pair of tubular members which are affixed in coaxial relation to the insertion end of an endoscope. The rings are adapted to be dislodged therefrom in sequence at selectively controlled times for treating multiple lesions during a single insertion of the endoscope into a body organ. The endoscope is equipped with illumination and viewing [means] apparatus to facilitate orientation of the instrument in the body organ, and longitudinally extending tubular passages comprising a channel through which objects may be passed and suction applied for drawing the lesion tissue into the tubular end of the endoscope to facilitate ligation of a lesion, and a working channel through which a flexible actuating cable is inserted.

Abstract: An endoscopic instrument for ligating multiple lesions within a hollow body organ. A flexible endoscope 10 is provided with channels 16-21 for accomodating means for illumination, viewing and application of suction and is also provided with a hollow tubular member 101 affixed to the insertion end of the endoscope. A plurality of cords 103 are laid over the tube 101 to extend longitudinally thereon and be folded over the distal end of the tube. The cords 103 are connected to one another at a common point by a connector 106 inside the tube 101. A plurality of elastic rings 50 are mounted on the tube 101 in stretched condition and overlaying the cords 103. The segment of each cord 103 between each pair of adjacent rings 50 is in slack condition and of a length which equals or exceeds the distance of the tube's distal end to the furthest ring of the pair.

Abstract: An endoscopic instrument for ligating multiple lesions within a hollow body organ. A flexible endoscope 10 is provided with a pair of tubular members 25, 26 affixed to the insertion end of the endoscope and a plurality of elastic ligating rings 50 are mounted side-by-side on one of the tubular members in uniformly spaced relationship. The endoscope is provided with longitudinally extending tubular passages comprising channels 16, 17 for accommodating means for illumination and viewing, a channel 18 for applying a suction force and a working channel 19.

Abstract: An endoscopic instrument for ligating multiple lesions within a hollow body organ. A flexible endoscope 10 is provided with a pair of tubular members 25, 26 affixed to the insertion end of the endoscope and a plurality of elastic ligating rings 50 are mounted side-by-side on one of the tubular members in uniformly spaced relationship. The endoscope is provided with longitudinally extending tubular passages comprising channels 16, 17 for accommodating means for illumination and viewing, a channel 18 for applying a suction force and a working channel 19.

Abstract: A dental cream is disclosed having a two-tone flavor comprising essential oil and water-insoluble oleoresin extract of dried fruit, which oleoresin has higher sensation effect than said essential oil and is soluble in the said essential oil, the said flavor composition comprising about 0.01-5% by weight of the said aqueous oral composition, the said oleoresin comprising about 0.001-0.1% by weight of the said aqueous oral composition and the weight ratio of the said essential oil to the said oleoresin being at least about 10:1.