Abstract: A compact stylus keyboard assembly includes a generally planar upper surface formed by a plurality of adjacently positioned, co-planar, electrically conductive key members which together form a keyboard. A hand-held stylus member is used to lightly touch and couple a predetermined voltage to each of individual key members of the keyboard. The key members are individually responsive to the predetermined voltage and provide a computer with a signal when coupled to the voltage. Each of the key members are hexagonal shaped and electrically isolated by an electrical insulating material in the form of a honeycomb pattern. The stylus member is generally T-shaped in cross section with a first, contact end and a second, opposite, end for facilitating single handed gripping and operation. The stylus member includes depressible switches that are operated by the operator's digits for providing modifying functions such as shift, control, and alternate while the stylus member is touching the key members.

Abstract: A cardiac assist cuirass is disclosed that acts to alternately apply compression and vacuum to the torso of a patient. This draws venous blood back from the periphery into the lungs and forces oxygenated blood out from the lungs through the left heart to the rest of the body, while at the same time ventilating the lungs. Thus, it can maintain life even during complete cardio-pulmonary arrest. It can also be synchronized with a weakly beating heart for assistance in congestive heart failure or cardiogenic shock. It is adjustable for a wide range of body sizes, does not interfere with routine nursing care or intensive medical care. It is hand portable, uses standard electric supply and is easily adjustable for a wide range of cardiac and pulmonary purposes.

Abstract: A cardiac assist cuirass is disclosed that acts to alternately apply compression and vacuum to the torso of a patient. This draws venous blood back from the periphery into the lungs and forces oxygenated blood out from the lungs through the left heart to the rest of the body, while at the same time ventilating the lungs. Thus, it can maintain life even during complete cardio-pulmonary arrest. It can also be synchronized with a weakly beating heart for assistance in congestive heart failure or cardiogenic shock. It is adjustable for a wide range of body sizes, does not interfere with routine nursing care or intensive medical care. It is hand portable, uses standard electric supply and is easily adjustable for a wide range of cardiac and pulmonary purposes.