Abstract: A fiberglass and hardenable resin based orthopedic casting material that is shaped, cut, or otherwise formed into a skeletal hexagonal cellular mesh array. The material forms a generally sheet-like material having an array of aligned apertures Reinforcing strand components, such as stainless steel and Kevlar® fibers may be incorporated into the casting material. The apertures serve the primary purpose of allowing nearly complete air flow through the cast to permit the rapid drying of the cast and the skin after wetting occurs. The apertures also serve to allow close visual and physical monitoring of the condition of the patient's skin and limb. The sheet-like material may be trimmed both prior to application in its pliable state and subsequent to application in its rigid state. The size of the hexagonal apertures in the material may vary, but is generally large in comparison to the size of sides of the hexagonal apertures.

Abstract: A firearm frame which is adapted to be disposed in operative relationship as a component part of a firearm, the firearm having disposed in operative relationships each with one or more of the others, a barrel, a receiver, and at least one firing mechanism; wherein the barrel and receiver form operative parts of a movable assembly and the at least one firing mechanism is disposed in a substantially stationary operative relationship therewith; the firearm frame including at least one elongated support structure discrete from the barrel and receiver, the elongated support structure being adapted to directly support the movable assembly in an operative movable relationship therewith; whereby at least one of the barrel and receiver is in direct contact with and movable on the elongated support structure; and, a firing mechanism support structure connected to the at least one elongated support structure, the firing mechanism support structure being adapted to have the firing mechanism connected thereto; the firearm

Abstract: A forwardly movable assembly for a firearm, the forwardly movable assembly adapted to be disposed in operative relationship relative to the other operative parts of a firearm, the firearm having in operative relationship each with one or more of the others: a barrel, a receiver, and at least one firing mechanism; the forwardly movable assembly comprising: the barrel and the receiver operatively connected with each other; a movable hand support structure to which at least one of the barrel and the receiver is connected, the barrel being movable therewith, the movable hand support structure being adapted to be gripped by an operator of the firearm; the forwardly movable assembly being adapted to be moved forward by an operator upon gripping the movable hand support structure and manually maneuvering the hand support structure forwardly; and, as the forwardly movable assembly is moved forwardly, the firing mechanism is completely disengaged therefrom and held substantially stationary relative thereto.

Abstract: A firearm trigger assembly adapted to be disposed in operative relationship within a firearm, the firearm having in operative relationship one with another a barrel a forestock and a receiver connected in a forward assembly; and firing mechanisms including a sear assembly, and a combination of a firearm hammer and a firing pin; the trigger assembly being disposed at least partly shrouded within the forestock of the forward assembly and being adapted to be operably engaged by the user's forwardly-placed support hand when the support hand is in a substantially conventional forwardly-placed support hand position gripping the forestock of the firearm, the trigger assembly including: a translationally-movable trigger mechanism including: a trigger button, and an elongated trigger member, the trigger button being connected to and adapted to move the elongated trigger member in a substantially translational manner; the elongated trigger member is adapted to engage the sear assembly for the activation of the firearm

Abstract: A system for draining the chest cavity of a patient subjected to a traumatic chest injury and/or to surgery within the chest. The system includes a small, portable suction device and a chest tube with an improved terminal structure. A number of embodiments of the suction device are disclosed; the first (with two variations) a small, completely disposable, bottle-shaped assembly comprising a motor/pump section, a power section, and a desiccant filled chamber, the second (also with two variations) a small box shaped assembly with a disposable desiccant pouch and a power supply that mounts to a battery charger positioned on an IV pole. A number of chest tube terminus structures are disclosed, including multi-lumen structures having high-airflow and low-airflow lumens as well as “dead” and “live” lumens.

Abstract: An electrically powered rotary solenoid drives a hydraulic pilot valve to actuate a hydraulic main valve. The pilot valve includes a seal carrier rotatable with respect to a seal plate. A carrier supply port and a plate supply port are centered about an axis of rotation to remain in fluid communication during rotation. A carrier function port and plate function port are spaced from the axis of rotation, such that they may be selectively placed in fluid communication to pass fluid to actuate the main valve. When actuated, the main valve passes fluid pressure to one or more hydraulically actuated components.

Abstract: A system for pulling wire over or through structural members of a building, including an elongate shuttle, including a leading end and a trailing end. Connecting means are associated with the shuttle, and are configured for connecting to the shuttle a wire to be pulled by the shuttle. An interlock device, separate from the shuttle is selectively and releasably engagable with the shuttle. Engaging means, are associated with the shuttle and selectively and releasably engagable by the interlock device for transferring force from the interlock device to the shuttle to move the shuttle. A method for pulling wire through or over structural members of a building is also provided and includes the steps of connecting a portion of the wire to an elongate shuttle; physically engaging the shuttle with an interlock device at a first location; and feeding the shuttle, and thus the wire to be pulled, with the interlock device from the first location to a second location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing alerts on a browser running on a portable handheld device is disclosed. The method generates an asynchronous notification action from the server and in response transmits an alert containing a message indicating availability of HTML pages that describe the nature of the alert. The alert is received at a node on a network and translated into the original message. An alert receipt acknowledgment is transmitted to the server. Access to the alert HTML page is provided through a URL containing the appropriate query strings necessary to present the appropriate HTML page. The invention also discloses a wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter associated with a wireless network that receives paging signals from a server on the network and returns an acknowledgment signal back to the server. The invention also discloses a client/server based method of delivering messages initiated by a client.

Abstract: A fluid injection system controls the distribution of fluid from a supply line to a selected well at an adjustable rate. A fluid barrier divides a cylinder into first and second chambers. A multi-position valve comprises a first position for passing fluid from the supply line into the first chamber to displace fluid from the second chamber back through the valve to an injection point, and a second position for passing fluid from the supply line to the second chamber to displace fluid from the first chamber back through the valve to the injection point. A control system in communication with a position sensor times displacement of the fluid barrier to selected positions, and selectively adjusts a variable valve opening to adjust flow rate, switch between the first and second positions, and periodically increase the valve opening for cleaning.

Abstract: An apparatus for placement in a wound to promote healing, and a method of treating wounds using such apparatus. The apparatus comprises a bioabsorbable fabric supported by a skeleton of impervious flexible members, such as Teflon™ tubes. When placed inside the wound, the bioabsorbable fabric absorbs into the body within about 5 to 10 days. As the fabric is being absorbed, it serves as a framework for fibroblasts to bridge the gap in the wounded tissue and thereby promote healing. The tubes serve as conduits to remove excess fluids from the wound, preferably under the power of a suction device to which the tubes are connected outside the body. After the fabric is absorbed by the body, the flexible tubes are removed. An expandable embodiment may be deployed into a wound cavity via an introducer tube and plunger. The apparatus may incorporate various sensors.

Abstract: A liquid applicator device for applying a liquid to a target surface includes an applicator head and a reservoir. The reservoir is configured to contain the liquid to be applied to the target surface and is removably coupled to the applicator head. A liquid delivery conduit is associated with the applicator head and is in fluid communication with the reservoir. A plurality of application bristles are coupled to and extend away from the applicator head.

Abstract: The vacuum desiccator low pressure vacuum pump and trap and is transportable upon a user's person. The device is especially useful to remove excess fluids from wounds and incisions as they heal. The device includes a desiccator cartridge containing a fluid trapping agent. The desiccator cartridge is connected to a vacuum pump member providing a low vacuum pressure to the interior chamber of the desiccator cartridge. A small battery powered, electric motor drives the pump member. An electrical control circuit, including the battery power source, controls the operation of the electric motor. A single passage, one-way, gas/liquid flow pathway connects the inlet port of the desiccator cartridge to an occlusive dressing covering the wound to be drained. The control circuit includes one or more ancillary circuits for controlling operation of the device, such as: a power circuit, a moisture sensor, a timer circuit, a vacuum pressure sensor, and a pressure differential sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system for providing restrained, streamlined access to a computerized information source. The system—which works in association with a multipurpose computer—includes a discrete article, such as an advertising specialty like a mouse pad, having facilities to receive a user input and, in turn, generate a unique predetermined signal based on the input. The system further includes software for configuring the computer to respond to each unique predetermined signal by executing one or more commands, as selected and stored within the software. Each configuration can be dynamically locked such that the commands to be executed upon the unique input are not alterable without an authorization mechanism, such as a password. The software also responds to receipt of one of the unique predetermined signals by executing the commands associated with the received signal. A method for performing same is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for pulling wire over or through structural members of a building, including an elongate shuttle, including a leading end and a trailing end. Connecting means are associated with the shuttle, and are configured for connecting to the shuttle a wire to be pulled by the shuttle. An interlock device, separate from the shuttle is selectively and releasably engagable with the shuttle. Engaging means, are associated with the shuttle and selectively and releasably engagable by the interlock device for transferring force from the interlock device to the shuttle to move the shuttle. A method for pulling wire through or over structural members of a building is also provided and includes the steps of connecting a portion of the wire to an elongate shuttle; physically engaging the shuttle with an interlock device at a first location; and feeding the shuttle, and thus the wire to be pulled, with the interlock device from the first location to a second location.

Abstract: The vacuum desiccator low pressure vacuum pump and trap and is transportable upon a user's person. The device is especially useful to remove excess fluids from wounds and incisions as they heal. The device includes a desiccator cartridge containing a fluid trapping agent. The desiccator cartridge is connected to a vacuum pump member providing a low vacuum pressure to the interior chamber of the desiccator cartridge. A small battery powered, electric motor drives the pump member. An electrical control circuit, including the battery power source, controls the operation of the electric motor. A single passage, one-way, gas/liquid flow pathway connects the inlet port of the desiccator cartridge to an occlusive dressing covering the wound to be drained. The control circuit includes one or more ancillary circuits for controlling operation of the device, such as: a power circuit, a moisture sensor, a timer circuit, a vacuum pressure sensor, and a pressure differential sensor.

Abstract: The vacuum desiccator low pressure vacuum pump and trap and is transportable upon a user's person. The device is especially useful to remove excess fluids from wounds and incisions as they heal. The device includes a desiccator cartridge containing a fluid trapping agent. The desiccator cartridge is connected to a vacuum pump member providing a low vacuum pressure to the interior chamber of the desiccator cartridge. A small battery powered, electric motor drives the pump member. An electrical control circuit, including the battery power source, controls the operation of the electric motor. A single passage, one-way, gas/liquid flow pathway connects the inlet port of the desiccator cartridge to an occlusive dressing covering the wound to be drained. The control circuit includes one or more ancillary circuits for controlling operation of the device, such as: a power circuit, a moisture sensor, a timer circuit, a vacuum pressure sensor, and a pressure differential sensor.

Abstract: A passenger door having a self engaging latch for latching the door in a closed position, the door further including a plurality of fixing bolts positioned about the periphery of the door to further secure the door in a closed position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing alerts on a browser running on a portable handheld device is disclosed. The method generates an asynchronous notification action from the server and in response transmits an alert containing a message indicating availability of HTML pages that describe the nature of the alert. The alert is received at a node on a network and translated into the original message. An alert receipt acknowledgment is transmitted to the server. Access to the alert HTML page is provided through a URL containing the appropriate query strings necessary to present the appropriate HTML page. The invention also discloses a wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter associated with a wireless network that receives paging signals from a server on the network and returns an acknowledgment signal back to the server. The invention also discloses a client/server based method of delivering messages initiated by a client.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring electronic data comprising receiving a request to access a communications system at a first geographic location from a client located at a second geographic location remote from the first geographic location; identifying a proxy local to the client in the second geographic location; and receiving subsequent data requests from the client at the proxy.