Abstract: A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described.

Abstract: A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described.

Abstract: A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described.

Abstract: A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described.

Abstract: A ballast includes a power supply subsystem, a power factor correction circuit, a control subsystem and a half bridge. In one embodiment, the power supply subsystem receives an input line voltage that is within a range of approximately 310-530 volts AC or other suitable ranges. Further, in one embodiment, the power supply subsystem provides a rectified DC output. The power factor correction circuit receives the rectified DC output. In one embodiment, the power factor correction circuit includes a boost converter and a buck converter that produce a selected stable bus voltage that is less than approximately 700 volts DC. The control subsystem outputs control signals based on a digital input. The half bridge receives the bus voltage and the output control signals. Additionally, the half bridge outputs a high frequency signal to a lamp. In one embodiment, the control subsystem includes a microcontroller and a ballast controller.

Abstract: A ballast includes a power supply subsystem, a power factor correction circuit, a control subsystem and a half bridge. The power supply subsystem can receive an input line voltage that is within a range of approximately 310-530 volts AC or other suitable ranges. Further, the power supply subsystem can provide a rectified DC output. The power factor correction circuit receives the rectified DC output. The power factor correction circuit can include a boost converter and a buck converter that produce a selected stable bus voltage that is less than approximately 700 volts DC. The control subsystem outputs control signals based on a digital input. The half bridge receives the bus voltage and the output control signals. Additionally, the half bridge outputs a high frequency signal to a lamp. The control subsystem can include a microcontroller and a ballast controller.

Abstract: A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached functional units, with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for safety and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no further units are attached.

Abstract: A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached functional units, with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for safety and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no further units are attached.

Abstract: A water purging system for a flexible diving boot, including a first layer of flexible material located adjacent the interior of the boot in contact with the foot of the diver. The first layer of flexible material having at least one first aperture for passing a volume of water away from a diver's foot, outward through the material. A second layer of material is located on the opposite side of the first layer from the interior of the boot. The second layer has at least one second aperture for passing a volume of water from one side of the layer to the other side of the layer. The apertures prevent an influx of water into the boot when the diver's boot is in the water. The boot allows outflow of water from the boot, when the diver exits the water and either walks about on a solid deck or places the boot in a heel-down position against a supporting surface.

Abstract: A water purging system for a flexible diving boot, including a first layer of flexible material located adjacent the interior of the boot for placement in contact with the foot of the diver, the first layer of flexible material having formed therethrough at least one first aperture for passing a volume of water from adjacent the skin of the diver outward through the material, a second layer of material located contiguous and on the opposite side of the first layer of material from the interior of the boot, and the second layer of material, defined by opposed, inner and outer sides arranged in close, spaced-apart arrangement, having formed therethrough at least one second aperture for passing a volume of water from one side of the layer to the other side of the layer, wherein the first and the second apertures each assume a first configuration, out of mutual axial alignment to create a torturous path, to prevent an influx of water into the boot therethrough, when the diver's boot is suspended underwater, and e

Abstract: A water purging system for a flexible diving boot, including a first layer of flexible material located adjacent the interior of the boot for placement in contact with the foot of the diver, the first layer of flexible material having formed therethrough at least one first aperture for passing a volume of water from adjacent the skin of the diver outward through the material, a second layer of material located contiguous and on the opposite side of the first layer of material from the interior of the boot, and the second layer of material, defined by opposed, inner and outer sides arranged in close, spaced-apart arrangement, having formed therethrough at least one second aperture for passing a volume of water from one side of the layer to the other side of the layer, wherein the first and the second apertures each assume a first configuration, out of mutual axial alignment to create a torturous path, to prevent an influx of water into the boot therethrough, when the diver's boot is suspended underwater,

Abstract: A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached functional units, with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for safety and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no further units are attached.