Abstract: An efficient, objective, flexible and easily deployable system for conducting evaluations of mental and physiological state and recommending individualized treatment to improve said state is described. The method and system are based on commensurate measurement of mental functions, levels of stress and anxiety, and/or biologically active molecules such as neurotransmitters, immune markers including cytokines and hormones. The method and system are designed to assess an individual's cognitive function and the underlying physiology in order to delineate various disease processes, injuries, drug states, training stages, fatigue levels, stress levels, aging processes, predict susceptibility to stress and/or sleep deprivation, identify aptitude for training and/or characterize effects of any experimental conditions.

Abstract: Embodiments of electrical connectors include substantially identical first and second halves. The first and second halves each include insert molded leadframe assemblies that comprise electrical conductors. Each electrical conductor of the first half engages a substantially identical electrical conductor of the second half when the first and second halves are mated.

Abstract: Embodiments of electrical connectors include substantially identical first and second halves. The first and second halves each include insert molded leadframe assemblies that comprise electrical conductors. Each electrical conductor of the first half engages a substantially identical electrical conductor of the second half when the first and second halves are mated.

Abstract: An electrical connector with at least two connector portions. A first connector portion and a second connector portion may each be mountable on a respective surface, such as a printed circuit board. The first and second connector portions may each include a housing. The housing of the first connector portion may include a bore and an adjacent pin. The housing of the second connector portion may also include a bore and an adjacent pin. The pin of the first connector portion may be received in the bore of the second connector portion, and the pin of the second connector portion may be received in the bore of the first connector portion, when the two connector portions are mated to one another. In one embodiment, the first and second connector portions may be substantially identical to one another.

Abstract: Embodiments of electrical connectors include substantially identical first and second halves. The first and second halves each include insert molded leadframe assemblies that comprise electrical conductors. Each electrical conductor of the first half engages a substantially identical electrical conductor of the second half when the first and second halves are mated.

Abstract: A cable assembly for electrically connecting processing devices may be provided. The cable assembly may include a cable such as a flat flexible cable. The cable may include a plurality of electrical leads at a first and second end. The electrical leads at the first end may be mounted to a respective contact in a first electrical connector. Similarly, the electrical leads at the second end may be mounted to a respective contact in a second electrical connector. The cable assembly may further include respective first and second clamps that may positioned at each end of the cable. The first and second clamps may be used to secure the first and second electrical connectors to a substrate of processing device.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for publishing printed matter, whereby information relevant to the story is made available to the reader in a tangible form to enhance the reader's experience or understanding of the story. The invention generally comprises tangible, life-like indicia or inserts which add an element of surprise and/or intrigue when a reader comes across or locates the insert. The insert may provide evidence or further corroborate or add credibility to the story to engage the reader.

Abstract: A pluggable connector (100) includes a dielectric housing (1), a contact group (2), a first sub-assembly (3), a second sub-assembly (4), a third sub-assembly (5), a back cover (6) and a pair of spring tabs (7). The dielectric housing defines a plurality of ribs (118). The first sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (312) cooperating with the ribs of the dielectric housing and a row of back partitions (314) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The second sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (412) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (414) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The third sub-assembly (5) defines a row of front partitions (512) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (514). The back cover defines a plurality of partitions (63) cooperating with the back partitions of the third sub-assembly.

Abstract: A pluggable connector (100) includes a dielectric housing (1), a contact group (2), a first sub-assembly (3), a second sub-assembly (4), a third sub-assembly (5), a back cover (6) and a pair of spring tabs (7). The dielectric housing defines a plurality of ribs (118). The first sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (312) cooperating with the ribs of the dielectric housing and a row of back partitions (314) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The second sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (412) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (414) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The third sub-assembly (5) defines a row of front partitions (512) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (514). The back cover defines a plurality of partitions (63) cooperating with the back partitions of the third sub-assembly.

Abstract: A tracheostomy tube tie apparatus 300 is used with a tracheostomy tube tie for attachment to a tracheostomy tube about a patient's neck. A cord lock fastener (301) is integrated with a portion of the tracheostomy tube flange (303) and attaches to the tracheostomy tube tie for slidably adjusting the diameter of the tracheostomy tube tie in order to hold the tracheostomy tube in a fixed position. The invention enables a single caregiver the ability to replace a tracheostomy tube about the patient's neck in an urgent situation using only one hand.

Abstract: Separate computer systems may participate in a Health Data Network (HDN) such that the computer systems are linked so as to share various types of healthcare-related information. The shared information may include patient record information. The integration of the patient record information is accomplished by maintaining a Global Master Patient Index (GMPI). Such a GMPI may integrate patient record information used by multiple healthcare organizations, facilities, or businesses. Such a GMPI may also integrate patient record information for a single business having multiple sites or computer systems, e.g., a large hospital.

Abstract: A high density connector comprises a receptacle housing having a base wall and at least one lateral wall defining a cavity. The lateral wall is configured to nest within a plug housing. A high density array of female electrical contacts is arranged in the cavity which are supported in the base wall and extend unsupported above the base wall to a given height. A single piece protection member is arranged in the cavity adjacent the base wall. The protection member has an array of openings in which the electrical contacts extend. The protection member has a thickness selected so that the electrical contacts do not extend beyond an outer face of the protection member.

Abstract: A high density connector comprises a receptacle housing having a base wall and at least one lateral wall defining a cavity. The lateral wall is configured to nest within a plug housing. A high density array of female electrical contacts is arranged in the cavity which are supported in the base wall and extend unsupported above the base wall to a given height. A single piece protection member is arranged in the cavity adjacent the base wall. The protection member has an array of openings in which the electrical contacts extend. The protection member has a thickness selected so that the electrical contacts do not extend beyond an outer face of the protection member.

Abstract: A high density connector comprises a receptacle housing having a base wall and at least one lateral wall defining a cavity. The lateral wall is configured to nest within a plug housing. A high density array of female electrical contacts is arranged in the cavity which are supported in the base wall and extend unsupported above the base wall to a given height. A single piece protection member is arranged in the cavity adjacent the base wall. The protection member has an array of openings in which the electrical contacts extend. The protection member has a thickness selected so that the electrical contacts do not extend beyond an outer face of the protection member.

Abstract: An optical connector adapter for connecting optical connectors comprising a frame adapted to be mounted to a printed circuit board; and at least one adapter housing movably mounted in a receiving area of the frame. The optical connector adapter is independently floatable along a Z-axis relative to the frame. The adapter housing is sized and shaped to receive at least two optical connectors therein and individually fixedly connect the optical connectors to the adapter housing. The optical connectors are received in opposite directions into the adapter housing and connect to each other inside the adapter housing.