Abstract: A compression garment includes a backing member with a proximal end portion and opposed distal end portion. The backing member is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of a lower leg between calf and heel and has an inner surface to be disposed facing the lower leg, and an opposite outer surface. The garment further includes at least one compression bladder disposed within the backing member configured to compress at least a portion of the lower leg to augment venous return flow in the lower leg, an elevation member operatively coupled to the backing member and configured to elevate the heel from an underlying support surface and at least one support member disposed along a portion of the elevation member and along a portion of the backing member to retain the elevation member in a desired position with respect to the backing member to elevate the heel.

Abstract: A therapeutic compression apparatus having a primary wrap, a foot wrap and a stirrup is provided. The primary wrap encircles a first portion of a leg and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap encircles at least a portion of the foot and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap may be integrated with the stirrup, detachably connected or provided separately. The compression apparatus may be configured such that one or more bladders are provided therein. The compression apparatus may include a pressure gauge and pump for controlling an amount of pressure applied to the treatment site. A bladder assembly with a number of fluid bladder configurations is also provided for use within a compression apparatus. The bladder may be configured to provide a gradient pressure profile to the treatment site when filled.

Abstract: A compression garment includes a backing member with a proximal end portion and opposed distal end portion. The backing member is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of a lower leg between calf and heel and has an inner surface to be disposed facing the lower leg, and an opposite outer surface. The garment further includes at least one compression bladder disposed within the backing member configured to compress at least a portion of the lower leg to augment venous return flow in the lower leg, an elevation member operatively coupled to the backing member and configured to elevate the heel from an underlying support surface and at least one support member disposed along a portion of the elevation member and along a portion of the backing member to retain the elevation member in a desired position with respect to the backing member to elevate the heel.

Abstract: Systems for insufflation and recirculation of insufflation fluid in a surgical procedure include a control unit having a fluid pump, a supply conduit, a return fluid conduit and a pressure-controlled valve. The pressure-controlled valve is in fluid communication with an insufflation gas supply, the supply conduit and the return conduit and is adapted and configured to respond to pressure control signals to adjust position and thereby system flow parameters, to reduce entrainment of air from the surrounding environment, and to increase the concentration of insufflation gas in an operative space, and/or to reduce an overpressure condition in the operative space.

Abstract: A system for insufflation and recirculation of insufflation fluid in a surgical procedure. The system includes a control unit having a fluid pump, a supply conduit, a return fluid conduit and a pressure-controlled valve. The fluid pump is adapted and configured to circulate insufflation fluid through the system. The supply conduit is in fluid communication with an output of the fluid pump and configured and adapted for delivering pressurized insufflation fluid to an output port of the control unit. The return conduit is in fluid communication with an input of the fluid pump for delivering insufflation fluid to the fluid pump and is configured and adapted for returning insufflation fluid from an input port of the control unit. The pressure-controlled is in fluid communication with the supply conduit and the return conduit, and is adapted and configured to receive a control signal and respond to the control signal by opening, thereby fluidly connecting the supply conduit and the return conduit with one another.

Abstract: An access device adapted and configured to be inserted through a natural biological orifice, and related surgical methods are provided. The access device includes a body, a nozzle means and means for delivering a pressurized flow of fluid to the nozzle means. The body is configured and dimensioned to be inserted through a natural bodily orifice and has proximal and distal end portions and defines at least one lumen therethrough to accommodate passage of one or more surgical instruments. The nozzle means is operatively associated with the body for directing pressurized fluid into the lumen to develop a pressure differential in an area within a region within the lumen to form a fluid seal around the one or more surgical instruments passing therethrough.

Abstract: Adjustable weight training belt for use with a baseball bat comprising a first layer of flexible material and a hook and loop fastening system. The hook portion of the fastening system connected to one face and the loop portion of the fastening system on the other face, the fastening system being adjustable to adjust the area encircled by the belt. A second layer of flexible material connected to the first layer forming a plurality of pockets between the a face of the first layer and a face of the second layer. A face of the second layer has a high coefficient of friction to resist movement of the belt when placed about the barrel of a baseball bat. A plurality of malleable weights engaged in the pockets, the weights formed to the curved surface of the barrel creating a substantially similar surface profile contributing to the resistance of movement.

Abstract: Adjustable weight training belt for use with a baseball bat comprising a first layer of flexible material and a hook and loop fastening system. The hook portion of the fastening system connected to one face and the loop portion of the fastening system on the other face, the fastening system being adjustable to adjust the area encircled by the belt. A second layer of flexible material connected to the first layer forming a plurality of pockets between the a face of the first layer and a face of the second layer. A face of the second layer has a high coefficient of friction to resist movement of the belt when placed about the barrel of a baseball bat. A plurality of malleable weights engaged in the pockets, the weights formed to the curved surface of the barrel creating a substantially similar surface profile contributing to the resistance of movement.

Abstract: A baseball bat has a knob end disposed at one end of the bat adjacent to a cylindrically shaped handle portion of the bat. The knob end has a socket hole with internal threads in axial alignment with the bat. The practice device includes a weight structure having a weight sized for positioning in coaxial engagement with the knob end of the baseball bat. The weight structure has a bolt threadingly engageable with the internal threads of the socket hole to secure the practice device in fixed assembly with the knob end of the baseball bat for use in training.

Abstract: This invention concerns a baseball batting training device comprised of a weight sized for positioning in co-axial assembly with a knob of a baseball bat. The weight has an internally threaded nut secured in fixed assembly therewith. A threaded bolt bore extends through the weight and is co-axially aligned with the threaded bore defined by the internally threaded nut. A jam nut is threadingly engaged to the bolt. The bolt has external threads and is threadingly engaged through the threaded bore of the internally threaded nut. A pair of annular members are attached to the weight. The annular members are extended away from the weight in a crossed pattern and are positioned in engagement with axially facing remote surface areas of said knob of the baseball bat. The bolt when adjusted exerts a pulling force against the pair of annular members engaged against the axially facing remote surface areas of the knob to hold the baseball batting training device in fixed assembly with the knob of the baseball bat.

Abstract: A baseball bat is provided which is sized and configured to conform to official baseball bat regulations and standards for use of the baseball bat in official baseball games which is connectable in combination with a practice device for use in training. The baseball bat has a knob end disposed at one end of the bat adjacent to a cyclindrically shaped handle portion of the bat. The knob end has a socket hole with internal threads in axial alignment with the bat. The socket hole and internal threads are formed integral with the knob end of the bat so that the bat conforms to official baseball bat regulations and standard when the baseball bat is used without the practice device. The practice device includes a weight structure having a weight sized for positioning in coaxial engagement with the knob end of the baseball bat.

Abstract: A baseball bat is provided which sized and configured for use in a baseball game by itself and in combination with a practice device for use in training. The baseball bat has a knob end disposed at one end of the bat adjacent to a cylindrically shaped handle portion of the bat. The knob end has a socket hole in axial alignment with the bat. The practice device including a weight structure having a weight sized for positioning in coaxial engagement with the knob end of the baseball bat. The weight has a mass in the range of one to forty-eight ounces. The weight structure has a connecting structure projecting outwardly from the weight structure for disengageable connection within the socket hole to secure the practice device in fixed position with the knob end of the baseball bat for use in training.

Abstract: A baseball bat practice device is provided for connection to a baseball bat with a knob at one end. The device includes a weight sized for positioning in co-axial assembly with the knob of the baseball bat. A plate member having an axial bore is provided. A bolt threadingly engages the bore of the plate member. A pair of annular members are attached to the plate member with the annular members extending away from the plate member in a crossed pattern and being positioned in engagement with axially facing surface areas of said knob of the baseball bat. The weight being removably connected to the bolt so that a user may selectively practice with a weight having a desired mass. The bolt, when rotated, exerting a pulling force against the pair of annular members engaged against the axially facing surface areas of the knob to hold the baseball batting training device in fixed engagement with the knob of said baseball bat.

Abstract: A baseball bat training device and method of manufacturing same is provided. The device includes a structure. A bolt having external threads is mounted to the structure for rotation therein. The structure includes a weight sized for positioning in co-axial assembly with a knob of a baseball bat. A pair of annular members are attached to the structure. The annular members extending away from the structure in a crossed pattern with each other and being positioned in engagement with axially facing surface areas of the knob of the baseball bat. The bolt when rotated exerting a pulling force against the pair of annular members engaged against the axially facing surface areas of the knob to hold the baseball batting training device in fixed engagement with the knob of the baseball bat.

Abstract: An exercise device including a pair of nonaligned hand grips rotatably mounted on a nonlinear bar and spring biased to provide adjustable resistance to motion through predetermined symmetrical strokes. The device preferably includes detachable auxiliary weights which enable the total weight of the device to be adjusted. The spring biasing force applied to the grips is preferably individually adjustable for each grip.