Abstract: A body fluid sampling device (100) provides a user with the ability to sample and/or analyze a fluid in the body (body fluid) such as blood, puss or venom. The device (100) includes at least: a body fluid reservoir for containing the sampled body fluid and a fluid extraction mechanism including at least one conduit or needle connected to a conduit injection and retraction mechanism and a vacuum reservoir. After connecting the body fluid reservoir to the sampling device, a vacuum seal of the body fluid reservoir is adapted to be broken so as to cause the sucking of the body fluid into the body fluid reservoir. The sampling device (100) aids in executing a method (200) of the invention consisting of collecting body fluid such as capillary blood samples without the intervention of medically trained personnel.

Abstract: A fluid sampling device and a method is provided for collecting body fluid samples such as blood without the intervention of medically trained personnel. The body fluid sampling device having a sample containment chamber made of a material having a thermal inertia permitting the maintenance of sample temperature over a known period of time. Optionally an isolating cover or sleeve may slide in place by a mechanism triggered by thermal contraction of an element after the device has reached a sufficiently low temperature in a patients refrigerator. Associated methods are provided to ensure hermetic transport of the collected body fluid sample to an analysis lab. Also disclosed is a device and app combination for drug or vaccine injection, the app including means to allow for verification of the patient's ID and/or the particular device used. The device my be equipped with geo-localization and long-range communication capabilities.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus disclosed herein provide for a tamper resistant electronic device. The electronic device can include a circuit board, a shell, an anti-tamper material, a memory, one or more sensors, and tamper responsive electronics. The one or more sensors can be configured to sense when the shell moves away from the circuit board. The anti-tamper material can be integrated into the first portion of the shell and disposed to protect the memory, one or more sensors, and the tamper responsive electronics. The tamper responsive electronics on the circuit board can be coupled to the anti-tamper material and the one or more sensors, and can be configured to zeroize data in the memory if tampering is sensed by the anti-tamper material or if one or more of the one or more sensors sense the shell has moved away from the circuit board.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus disclosed herein provide for heat dissipation from a chip protected by an anti-tamper material. An example electronic device includes a circuit board having electronics mounted thereon, and a security shield covering one or more electronics on the circuit board and configured to sense tampering, the one or more electronics including a chip, the security shield defining an aperture. The device also includes a heat sink extending through the aperture and thermally coupling with the chip, the heat sink extending outside of the security shield.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses disclosed herein provide for a tamper resistant electronic device. The electronic device can include a circuit board, a shell, an anti-tamper material, a memory, one or more sensors, and tamper responsive electronics. The one or more sensors can be configured to sense when the shell moves away from the circuit board. The anti-tamper material can be about the first portion of the shell and disposed to protect the memory, one or more sensors, and the tamper responsive electronics. The tamper responsive electronics on the circuit board can be coupled to the anti-tamper material and the one or more sensors, and can be configured to zeroize data in the memory if tampering is sensed by the anti-tamper material or if one or more of the one or more sensors sense the shell has moved away from the circuit board.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses disclosed herein provide for a tamper resistant electronic device. The electronic device can include a circuit board, housing, a security shield, one or more pressure sensitive switches, and security electronics. The security shield can cover a first area of the circuit board and be configured to sense tampering. The security shield can also be integrated into the first part of the housing, wherein a second area of the circuit board is covered by the housing and is outside of the security shield, both the first area and the second area having electronics therein. The security electronics on the circuit board can be coupled to the security shield and the one or more pressure switches, and can be configured to zeroize data stored on the circuit board if the security shield senses tampering or if one or more of the one or more pressure sensitive switches is disengaged.

Abstract: An orthosis for supporting a body portion of a user, for example, a hip joint or spine that has been compromised, can utilize an adjustable extension unit that can be appropriately secured, for example, to anchor locations on the body between the waist and a thigh of the patient. A body support unit with a compliable support surface can conform to a body surface part of the user, such as the leg, while being movably mounted across the adjustable extension unit between the anchor locations. The adjustable extension unit can include a pair of telescoping elongated members that are relatively movable and both the body support unit and the collective length of the telescoping elongated members can be adjusted and fastened at a desired location by activation of a control member.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus disclosed herein provide for heat dissipation from a chip protected by an anti-tamper material. An example electronic device includes a circuit board having electronics mounted thereon, and a security shield covering one or more electronics on the circuit board and configured to sense tampering, the one or more electronics including a chip, the security shield defining an aperture. The device also includes a heat sink extending through the aperture and thermally coupling with the chip, the heat sink extending outside of the security shield.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses disclosed herein provide for a tamper resistant electronic device. The electronic device can include a circuit board, housing, a security shield, one or more pressure sensitive switches, and security electronics. The security shield can cover a first area of the circuit board and be configured to sense tampering. The security shield can also be integrated into the first part of the housing, wherein a second area of the circuit board is covered by the housing and is outside of the security shield, both the first area and the second area having electronics therein. The security electronics on the circuit board can be coupled to the security shield and the one or more pressure switches, and can be configured to zeroize data stored on the circuit board if the security shield senses tampering or if one or more of the one or more pressure sensitive switches is disengaged.

Abstract: A trocar system is provided which preferably includes a cannula having an elongate cannula body. The cannula body includes medial and distal portions thereof having a first diameter and a proximal portion thereof connected to the medial portion and having a second diameter. The second diameter is preferably larger or greater than the first diameter. A trocar having an elongate trocar body also extends through the cannula. The elongate trocar body has a sharpened distal end portion, a medial portion thereof having a first diameter, and a proximal portion having a second diameter. The second diameter is preferably larger or greater than the first diameter.

Abstract: A pulse sensing patch and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The patch preferably includes a main body having an upper surface, a lower adhesive surface and an opening positioned in a medial portion of the main body. The pulse sensing patch also includes a housing having upper and lower portions positioned to surround the opening in the medial portion of the main body. The patch further includes a pulse sensor positioned within the housing for sensing a pulse, and a visual indicator positioned to overlie the pulse sensor within the housing for displaying a visually recognizable pattern of the pulse. The method of forming the medical pulse sensing patch includes forming an opening in the medial portion of the main body, positioning pulse sensor for sensing a pulse within the opening of the main body, and positioning a housing having upper and lower portions to surround the pulse sensor.

Abstract: A trocar system is provide which preferably has a cannula having an elongate cannula body. The cannula body includes medial and distal portions thereof having a first diameter and a proximal portion thereof connected to the medial portion and having a second diameter. The second diameter is preferably larger or greater than the first diameter. A pair of finger grips are each connected to and extending outwardly from the proximal portion of the cannula body for gripping the cannula with the fingers of a hand of a user. A trocar having an elongate trocar body is positioned to extend through the cannula body. The trocar also having a handle connected to the trocar body for gripping of and handling of the trocar by a hand of a user.