Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for positioning a compression member about the septum of a seal member. In one embodiment, a source of low pressure or vacuum is provided to draw the septum of seal member into the hollow body of the compression member. In an alternative embodiment, a molding apparatus is provided which is dimensioned to receive a compression member and configured to facilitate molding of the septum within the compression member. In another embodiment, the septum of the seal member includes a septum having a tab extending from the septum. The tab is configured to assist positioned of a compression member about the septum.

Abstract: Featured is a vascular access device such as an IV catheter device including a housing, a tubular member and a seal member, and a securing mechanism. The housing includes a proximal and distal portion and a chamber that extends between the proximal and distal portions. The tubular member is coupled to the housing distal portion so it is fluidly coupled to the chamber. The seal member is disposed within the chamber and the securing mechanism secures the seal member distal end to the housing proximal portion so the seal member is sealingly and compressibly retained between a chamber proximal end and the securing mechanism. Such a seal member also is constituted so a portion of the seal member moves axially responsive to an axial force applied to the proximal end.

Abstract: Featured is a vascular access device such as an IV catheter device including a housing, a tubular member, a seal member, a compression member, and a securing mechanism. The housing includes a proximal and distal portion and a chamber that extends between the proximal and distal housings. The tubular member is coupled to the housing distal portion so it is fluidly coupled to the chamber. The seal member is disposed within the chamber and the securing mechanism secures the seal member distal end to the housing proximal portion so the seal member is sealingly and compressibly retained between a chamber proximal end and the securing mechanism. Such a seal member also forms a septum, which is compressed by the compression member to prevent seepage upon removal of a stylet.

Abstract: A rotor bar cross-section and a rotor lamination slot define an asymmetrical shape divided into first and second sides about a longitudinally extending centerline, with the first and second sides being asymmetrical relative to the centerline. The first longitudinal side has upper and lower portions connected by a middle portion. The upper, middle and lower portions each include a respective point on the outer periphery of the bar located farthest from the centerline. These respective points define first, second and third distances between the respective points and the centerline, with the second distance being less than either of the first and third distances. The second longitudinal side has an upper portion directly connected to a lower portion. In certain embodiments, pairs of slots are arranged “face to face” to maintain the symmetry of the rotor lamination, even though the slots or bars themselves are asymmetrical.

Abstract: A frame or housing for an electrical device such as a motor or generator, is cast of metal and includes an integral lead channel to accommodate electrical wiring leads of the electrical device and an egress opening in the channel through which the leads pass. The lead channel configuration directs the electrical leads inserted into the channel from one of the axially opposite ends of the electrical device contained in the frame toward the egress opening at the center of the frame. A reinforcing rib, cast as an integral part of the frame, extends circumferentially across the lead channel inside the egress opening and stiffens the channel while also providing a portion of a continuous circumferential surface on the interior of the frame that engages around the electrical device secured in the frame.

Abstract: A support base is attached to a heat dissipating housing of a machine by specifically configured heat dissipating ribs provided on several sides of the housing which are employed to selectively attached the support base to any one of the several sides of the housing and to attach the support base for sliding adjustment movement of the base relative to the housing.

Abstract: A silencer to be mounted on the air intake of a cooling fan of an electric motor in a vacuum cleaning system. The silencer comprises a cylindrical housing closed at one end and opened at the other end. The housing is provided with perforations around its periphery adjacent the closed end. A sleeve made of sound absorbing material lines the inside of the housing without obstructing the perforations.