Abstract: A connector for connecting with an absorber canister includes a first connector port for detachably communicating with an input port of the absorber canister; a second connection port for detachably communicating with an output port of the absorber canister; and a seal. The seal being sleeved on a sidewall of a at least one connection port of the first connection port and the second connection port, and the seal including: an annular ring positioned on an outer sidewall of the at least one connection port; a guide chamfer portion, the guide chamfer portion being annular and extending obliquely from a bottom of the annular ring towards an interior of the at least one connection port; and a lip, the lip being annular and extending from an end portion of the guide chamfer portion in a direction towards or away from the annular ring.

Abstract: A connector for connecting with an absorber canister includes a first connection port for detachably communicating with an input port of the absorber canister; a second connection port for detachably communicating with an output port of the absorber canister; and a seal. The seal being sleeved on a sidewall of at least one connection port of the first connection port and the second connection port, and the seal including: an annular ring positioned on an outer sidewall of the at least one connection port; a guide chamfer portion, the guide chamfer portion being annular and extending obliquely from a bottom of the annular ring towards an interior of the at least one connection port; and a lip, the lip being annular and extending from an end portion of the guide chamfer portion in a direction towards or away from the annular ring.

Abstract: The present utility model relates to a connector, a seal used therefor, and an anesthesia machine using the connector. The connector comprises first and second connection ports detachably communicating with an input port and an output port of an absorber canister respectively, and a seal. The seal comprises an annular ring and at least one lip. The annular ring is positioned on an inner sidewall of at least one connection port of the first and second connection ports. The at least one lip is annular and extends from an inner side of the annular ring in a direction away from the annular ring. When the absorber canister is in communication with the connector, a lower surface of the at least one lip of the seal contacts an outer sidewall of at least one port of the input port and the output port to form an annular contact surface, the width of the annular contact surface being greater than the thickness of a root portion of the at least one lip.

Abstract: Methods and composition for controlling weeds by contacting weeds or an environment susceptible to growth by a weed population with one or more thaxtomins and one or more herbicides are disclosed. One or more thaxtomins and one or more herbicides are applied to weed contaminated environments or environments susceptible to weed contamination in a predetermined amount for controlling, reducing and/or killing weeds.

Abstract: A breathing circuit for use with a ventilated patient that includes a heat exchanger for removing water vapor from the breathing gases to prevent condensation within the breathing circuit. The heat exchanger is positioned downstream from the CO2 absorber and receives the breathing gases from the CO2 absorber prior to delivery of the breathing gases to the inspiration limb of the patient circuit. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of inflow tubes and outflow tubes that are each open to a sump removably attached to the heat exchanger. The sump collects the water vapor condensed from the breathing gases within the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A breathing circuit for use with a ventilated patient that includes a heat exchanger for removing water vapor from the breathing gases to prevent condensation within the breathing circuit. The heat exchanger is positioned downstream from the CO2 absorber and receives the breathing gases from the CO2 absorber prior to delivery of the breathing gases to the inspiration limb of the patient circuit. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of inflow tubes and outflow tubes that are each open to a sump removably attached to the heat exchanger. The sump collects the water vapor condensed from the breathing gases within the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A vibration damped apparatus comprising a damping mass which is mechanically coupled to a member subject to vibration. The damping mass is formed from a elastic material throughout which a plurality of sub-masses are distributed. The sub-masses are relatively positioned so that the damping mass has different moduli of elasticity in tension and compression, so as to quickly dampen a broad frequency range of vibrations in the vibrating member. In a preferred embodiment, the vibrating member is a tubular post upon which vibration-sensitive optical components are mounted, the damping mass being disposed within a cavity in the post to damp vibrations of the post and optical components thereon.