Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for hydraulically adjusting and setting a fixed position of an axially displaceable shaft and rotary chipper disc combination, without requiring an attachment to or obstruction of an end face of either end of the axially displaceable shaft. A rotary chipper disc recoil mechanism is also provided for the purpose of detection of unwanted axial and radial forces placed upon the rotating shaft caused by unintentional chipping of metal, and for limiting consequential damage caused by the unintentional chipping of metal and other non-wood materials.

Abstract: Steerable, elongated medical devices that are inserted into a patient's body are disclosed. The devices include first and second wires slidably extending longitudinally through a wall of a tube and attached adjacent a distal end of the tube. The devices also include a tension control member configured to selectively apply a tension force to the wires to bend the tube.

Abstract: A data product system and method for generating and providing a data product using data supplied by a multitude of vehicles. The data product system is configured to: generate a first data product using first repository data that is received from the remote data repository; determine data absent from first data streams that is needed to generate a second data product; identify surplus data having one or more data items contained in the first data stream; initiate a streaming data change request to a second subset of the multitude of vehicles, wherein the streaming data change request specifies the surplus data and additional data needed to generate the second data product; generate the second data product once the additional data begins to be received by the remote data repository; and provide the first data product and the second data product to one or more third party computing devices.

Abstract: A virtual machine transmits local files to a secure virtual machine hosted by a hypervisor for malware detection. When malware is detected, the secure virtual machine can responsively provide remediation code to the virtual machine on a temporary basis so that the virtual machine can perform suitable remediation without a permanent increase in size of the virtual machine.

Abstract: Devices used to pressurize, depressurize, or otherwise displace fluid are disclosed. The devices may be configured to displace fluid in order to inflate or deflate a medical device, such as a balloon. The devices further include a crank member for providing a mechanical advantage when pressurizing or otherwise displacing fluid.

Abstract: A virtual machine transmits local files to a secure virtual machine hosted by a hypervisor for malware detection. When malware is detected, the secure virtual machine can responsively provide remediation code to the virtual machine on a temporary basis so that the virtual machine can perform suitable remediation without a permanent increase in size of the virtual machine.

Abstract: A facilitation method for organizing an event or project consisting of the following steps: making a proposal of an event or project, the proposal: setting out choices for the event or project and enabling respondents to indicate preferences amongst the choices; allocation of an account for receipt of money from respondents upon triggering the event or project, the proposal: further enabling respondents to provide commitment to pay to attend or participate in the proposed event or project; electronic advertisement of the event or project; receiving preferences and commitments to pay from respondents; and determination of whether the received preferences and commitments to pay are sufficient to warrant the event or project being triggered.

Abstract: A virtual machine transmits local files to a secure virtual machine hosted by a hypervisor for malware detection. When malware is detected, the secure virtual machine can responsively provide remediation code to the virtual machine on a temporary basis so that the virtual machine can perform suitable remediation without a permanent increase in size of the virtual machine.

Abstract: A facilitation method for organizing an event or project consisting of the following steps: proposal of an event or project in a geographic area by a proposer; selection by the proposer of geographic choice parameters for the respondents; allocation of an account for receipt of money from respondents upon triggering the proposed event or project; electronic advertisement of the event indication of interest by respondents for the event or project at a geographic position with the geographic position being within the geographic area, together with indication of the respondent's payment details for taking of payment by the proposer into a proposers account; determination by the proposer of whether the indicated interest is sufficient to warrant the event being triggered; triggering of the event.

Abstract: A virtual machine transmits local files to a secure virtual machine hosted by a hypervisor for malware detection. When malware is detected, the secure virtual machine can responsively provide remediation code to the virtual machine on a temporary basis so that the virtual machine can perform suitable remediation without a permanent increase in size of the virtual machine.

Abstract: A display apparatus having a base portion and a display support portion extending vertically from the base portion. At least one display feature bearing at least one graphic presentation is connected to the display apparatus. More specifically, the display apparatus includes elongate pontoons, a plurality of column members extending from each of the pontoons, an elongate transverse member with each of the column members connecting thereto, and a plurality of cross-members extending between the pontoons. The pontoons, the column members, the transverse member and the cross-members each comprise an independently inflatable compartment. The display apparatus further comprises a ballast system including elongate ballasts mounted to the pontoons, and display features removably affixed to the column members which extend between the transverse member and the pontoons.

Abstract: An articulating leg rest is provided having a first member pivotally connected to a base frame. The base frame may be either connected to or part of a wheelchair frame. A second member is telescopically received by the first member. A drive system includes a motor-driven lead screw. First and second housings each have internally threaded portions engaged with the lead screw. A link connects the first housing to the base frame. The second housing engages the second member. Rotation of the lead screw advances the first housing along the lead screw, moving the link and causing the first and second members to rotate relative to the base frame. Rotation of the lead screw also advances the second housing along the lead screw, causing the second housing to linearly translate the second member relative to the first member.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable leg rest includes a first member which is mounted for rotation to a support. A second member supporting a footrest is coupled to the first member and slides relative to the first member as the first and second members rotate, extending away from the first member as the first and second members are rotated into a raised position and retracting toward the first member as the first and second members are rotated into a lowered position. Movement of the second member relative to the first member is driven by a third member coupled to the second member by a gear system.

Abstract: Disclosed are flexible, kink-resistant shaped fabric products which are particularly well adapted for protecting and/or covering elongate substrates, such as cables, conduits, wiring and the like. The shaped fabric products include a wall portion comprising a filament resiliently set in a spiral configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaped product. The wall portion may also preferably comprise a filament in the form of circumferential hoops substantially conforming in shape and size to the cross-sectional configuration of the shaped product.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming flexible, kink-resistant shaped fabric products which are particularly well adapted for protecting and/or covering elongate substrates, such as cables, conduits, wiring and the like. The shaped fabric products include a wall portion formed from a filamentary material which is resiliently set in a spiral configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaped product. The wall portion may also preferably formed with a filamentary material in the form of circumferential hoops substantially conforming in shape and size to the cross-sectional configuration of the shaped product.

Abstract: Disclosed are flexible, kink-resistant shaped fabric products which are particularly well adapted for protecting and/or covering elongate substrates, such as cables, conduits, wiring and the like. The shaped fabric products include a wall portion comprising a filament resiliently set in a spiral configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaped product. The wall portion may also preferably comprise a filament in the form of circumferential hoops substantially conforming in shape and size to the cross-sectional configuration of the shaped product. Also disclosed are methods for forming such shaped product.

Abstract: Tubular sleeves of braided, knited or woven construction comprised of bulky continuous filament yarns and a resilient engineered plastic monofilament have excellent noise reduction characteristics. The bulky yarn provides a flexible cushion for cables and tubes covered by the sleeves thereby reducing vibration induced wear. The resilient monofilament gives the sleeve material sufficient hand so that sleeves formed according to the invention tend to assume the open position without loss of the ability to deaden sound and cushion vibration.

Abstract: A serving platter for supporting hot pizza pans to keep the pan from direct contact with the table where it is to be served.

Abstract: A serving platter for supporting hot pizza pans to keep the pan from direct contact with the table where it is to be served.