Abstract: A thruster system for improved steering and maneuverability of a marine vessel when operating at relatively low, or wakeless speeds, such as in the vicinity of docks, swimmers or other obstacles, or when trailering, beaching or mooring. The thruster system has a modularized design adapted to independently control separate motor/propeller units located at various positions on the vessel's hull. Each propeller of the modular thruster motor system has its own relatively small, electric motor and mounting bracket, permitting each motor to be separately mounted to a location on the hull of the marine vessel apart from other thruster motors. The thruster system is further enhanced by an electrical control system for controlling each modular thruster motor system of the thruster system. In some embodiments, a charging system is provided that permits each electrical control system to be separately charged from the marine vessel's main battery.

Abstract: A thruster system for improved steering and maneuverability of a marine vessel when operating at relatively low, or wakeless speeds, such as in the vicinity of docks, swimmers or other obstacles, or when trailering, beaching or mooring. The thruster system has a modularized design adapted to independently control separate motor/propeller units located at various positions on the vessel's hull. Each propeller of the modular thruster motor system has its own relatively small, electric motor and mounting bracket, permitting each motor to be separately mounted to a location on the hull of the marine vessel apart from other thruster motors. The thruster system is further enhanced by an electrical control system for controlling each modular thruster motor system of the thruster system. In some embodiments, a charging system is provided that permits each electrical control system to be separately charged from the marine vessel's main battery.

Abstract: A thruster system for improved steering and maneuverability of a marine vessel when operating at relatively low, or wakeless speeds, such as in the vicinity of docks, swimmers or other obstacles, or when trailering, beaching or mooring. The thruster system has a modularized design adapted to independently control separate motor/propeller units located at various positions on the vessel's hull. Each propeller of the modular thruster motor system has its own relatively small, electric motor and mounting bracket, permitting each motor to be separately mounted to a location on the hull of the marine vessel apart from other thruster motors. The thruster system is further enhanced by an electrical control system for controlling each modular thruster motor system of the thruster system. In some embodiments, a charging system is provided that permits each electrical control system to be separately charged from the marine vessel's main battery.

Abstract: A submersible marine lighting apparatus is provided that includes voltage up-conversion and that is configured to intensify emitted light by reducing a transmission angle of the light through one or more techniques including increasing the distance between the light emitter and an optical lens. The submersible marine lighting apparatus includes a circular base, an LED array positioned in a recess in the base, an optical lens, a lens gasket, and a retaining ring. The lens gasket cooperating with the circular base, optical lens and retaining ring to form a waterproof seal between the circular base and the retaining ring. When attached to a watercraft, the interior of the lighting apparatus is sealed from water.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring, detecting, measuring, altering, optimizing, and/or modifying electrical power delivered to a power consuming device. The power consuming device can be a light, speakers, fans, motors, any household electronic appliance, or other power consuming device. Also disclosed are light assemblies including a first plurality of strings of red LED lights, a second plurality of strings of green LED lights, and a third plurality of strings of blue LED lights (e.g., SMD LEDs). The light assembly also includes a driver configured to intermittently supply power from a power source to the red LED lights, green LED lights, and blue LED lights. The light assembly also includes a housing to house the light assembly, the driver, the power source, and a controller.

Abstract: A thruster system for improved steering and maneuverability of a marine vessel when operating at relatively low, or wakeless speeds, such as in the vicinity of docks, swimmers or other obstacles, or when trailering, beaching or mooring. The thruster system has a modularized design adapted to independently control separate motor/propeller units located at various positions on the vessel's hull. Each propeller of the modular thruster motor system has its own relatively small, electric motor and mounting bracket, permitting each motor to be separately mounted to a location on the hull of the marine vessel apart from other thruster motors. The thruster system is further enhanced by an electrical control system for controlling each modular thruster motor system of the thruster system. In some embodiments, a charging system is provided that permits each electrical control system to be separately charged from the marine vessel's main battery.

Abstract: A submersible marine lighting apparatus is provided that includes voltage up-conversion and that is configured to intensify emitted light by reducing a transmission angle of the light through one or more techniques including increasing the distance between the light emitter and an optical lens. The submersible marine lighting apparatus includes a circular base, an LED array positioned in a recess in the base, an optical lens, a lens gasket, and a retaining ring. The lens gasket cooperating with the circular base, optical lens and retaining ring to form a waterproof seal between the circular base and the retaining ring. When attached to a watercraft, the interior of the lighting apparatus is sealed from water.

Abstract: A submersible marine lighting apparatus is provided that includes voltage up-conversion and that is configured to intensify emitted light by reducing a transmission angle of the light through one or more techniques including increasing the distance between the light emitter and an optical lens.

Abstract: Methods and devices can be used to harvest fetal blood from a placenta. In some instances, the blood is used in laboratory testing so that no such blood is drawn from an infant for such testing. In other or further instances, harvested blood can be used in an autologous transfusion. Such procedures can eliminate the drawing of any blood directly from the neonate.

Abstract: A synthetic endotracheal irrigant for preventing, treating, and reducing infections, including mucosal infections in patients, including infants. A method for producing a formulation of the synthetic endotracheal irrigant with a water content of about 98% (w/w) to about 99.9(w/w) and a total mineral content of less than about 5.0% (w/w), including a sodium content of less than about 2.0% (w/w). The synthetic endotracheal irrigant excludes protein.

Abstract: An apparatus includes and ampoule and a protective sleeve. The ampoule includes a body portion and an openable end portion. The body portion defines an internal cavity for containment of a substance. The openable end portion is configured to be opened by removal of a distal section, which upon removal creates an opening into the internal cavity of the body portion for liberation of the substance from the internal cavity. The protective sleeve is disposed over at least a portion of the openable end portion. The protective sleeve provides a contamination barrier to prevent contamination of an outer surface of the openable end portion covered by the protective sleeve.

Abstract: Colostrum solutions, their formulations and a method of making the solutions are presented. These solutions could be used in situations where the mother is not able to naturally provide colostrum to an infant.

Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for reducing or preventing villous atrophy and feeding intolerance in infants, particularly low birth weight and/or preterm infants, by enterally administering granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), erythropoietin (Epo), or both G-CSF and Epo. The subject invention also provides compositions that comprise G-CSF and/or Epo that may be administered to infants in need thereof. In one embodiment, the composition of the subject invention comprises recombinant G-CSF, recombinant Epo, and one or more electrolyte additives. In a specific embodiment, the electrolyte additive is selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, sodium acetate, and potassium chloride.