Abstract: An escape system comprises a passage (1), a platform (3) and at least one craft (4), the platform (3) and the craft (4) being deployable from a structure (2) to water to facilitate evacuation of the structure via the passage. The passage is mounted to the platform such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed. The passage may be mounted to the platform such that movement of the passage relative to the platform is restricted in at least one direction. A plate (64) may support the passage, platform and/or craft during deployment, and/or stabilises the passage, platform and/or craft after deployment in the water.

Abstract: An escape system comprises a slide for facilitating evacuation of from a structure to water, wherein the slide comprises at least one helical inflatable path. The or each helical inflatable path may be configured to extend generally vertically between the structure and the water. The slide may comprise a plurality of helical inflatable paths. The slide may comprise spacing means for controlling the pitch between helix turns of the or each of the helical inflatable paths. A bowsing arrangement for the slide is also disclosed.

Abstract: An escape system comprises a slide for facilitating evacuation of from a structure to water, wherein the slide comprises at least one helical inflatable path. The or each helical inflatable path may be configured to extend generally vertically between the structure and the water. The slide may comprise a plurality of helical inflatable paths. The slide may comprise spacing means for controlling the pitch between helix turns of the or each of the helical inflatable paths. A bowsing arrangement for the slide is also disclosed.

Abstract: An escape system comprises a passage (1), a platform (3) and at least one craft (4), the platform (3) and the craft (4) being deployable from a structure (2) to water to facilitate evacuation of the structure via the passage. The passage is mounted to the platform such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed. The passage may be mounted to the platform such that movement of the passage relative to the platform is restricted in at least one direction. A plate (64) may support the passage, platform and/or craft during deployment, and/or stabilises the passage, platform and/or craft after deployment in the water.

Abstract: An inflatable evacuation slide for evacuating people from a first structure to a second structure is disclosed. The slide comprises: at least three longitudinal beams, including two lateral lower beams and an upper beam, spaced apart transversally over their length and substantially parallel to each other in the inflated state, each beam comprising at least one inflatable longitudinal tube; and a plurality of inflatable lateral panels connected to said upper beam and to said lateral lower beams. The inflatable longitudinal tubes may comprise a braid tube. The inflatable lateral panels may comprise drop stitch material. Each of the inflatable longitudinal tubes may include at least one end plate for closing an end of the tube.

Abstract: A surgical device for guiding a key wire during a shoulder arthroplasty procedure, including a guide for guiding a key wire during the process of drilling into a scapula, and a clamp configured to engage with the scapula neck such that a key wire located in the guide is located in a predetermined geometrical relationship with the scapula neck.

Abstract: A surgical device (100) for guiding a key wire during a shoulder arthroplasty procedure, comprising a guide (105) for guiding a key wire (160) during the process of drilling into a scapula, and clamp means (101) configured to engage with the scapula neck such that a key wire located in the guide is located in a predetermined geometrical relationship with the scapula neck.

Abstract: A device for sensing the angular or turning movement of a moving vehicle is disclosed. At a pre-set point in the turn, the sensing device will provide a signal to the suspension system to change from "soft" to "stiff" suspension and thus prevent any further tilting of the vehicle.

Abstract: An ophthalmic composition and process for treating blepharitis employing the composition of 0.5-10% of available nonionic surfactant in water to emulsify and remove lipids from the corneal surface.