Abstract: A swivel assembly includes a first member having a first throughbore, a second member having a second throughbore, a flexible joint coupled between the first member and the second member that permits at least one of the first member and the second member to rotate an unlimited number of rotations relative to the other and that also connects the first throughbore and the second throughbore such that an electrical signal pathway for receiving an electrical signal conductor is formed that extends continuously through the flexible joint and between the first throughbore and the second throughbore, and a pressure bulkhead positioned along the electrical signal pathway that divides the electrical signal pathway into a pressure exposed zone that is exposed to external pressure from the surrounding environment and a pressure isolated zone that is isolated from the external pressure.

Abstract: This document relates to a stabilizer for use with a tracheostomy tube assembly that includes a base configured to couple to a patient and a connector coupled to the base, where the connector defines a lumen configured to receive a portion of the tracheostomy tube assembly.

Abstract: A concealed panel locking mechanism is provided which may be used to secure the contents of a container in a manner that is not discernable to an uninformed individual viewing the container. In one exemplary embodiment, the locking mechanism includes one or more channels formed into a central area of a panel of material. A locking member within the one or more channels is movable along the channel to either engage or disengage the locking member from a recess formed in a side wall of the container. In one embodiment, the locking member is not physically accessible from outside the channel by a human being but is formed from a ferromagnetic material that is moved within the channel by a magnetic force generated by a suitable strength magnetic key placed on the outside surface of the panel.

Abstract: A sink support shell apparatus and method of making a sink support shell are provided. The sink support shell apparatus is a shell shaped to be compatible with the sink that is to be placed in the sink support shell. The sink support shell includes a rim for mounting the shell either above or below the countertop level. The shell further includes an overflow/vent channel and stand-off in the base for attaching the shell to the necessary plumbing fixtures to allow for drainage of the water from the sink. The overflow/vent channel is formed in the material of the shell and allows water to flow down the channel to be drained by the attached plumbing fixtures as well as air to be vented to reduce suction noise. The sink support shell is made of high-impact material, such as a metal or hard plastic material.

Abstract: A sink support shell apparatus and method of making a sink support shell are provided. The sink support shell apparatus is a shell shaped to be compatible with the sink that is to be placed in the sink support shell. The sink support shell includes a rim for mounting the shell either above or below the countertop level. The sink sits in the shell and is attached to the shell by a waterproof adhesive, such as silicon glue. The shell further includes an overflow/vent channel and stand-off in the base for attaching the shell to the necessary plumbing fixtures to allow for drainage of the water from the sink. The overflow/vent channel is formed in the material of the shell and allows water to flow down the channel to be drained by the attached plumbing fixtures as well as air to be vented to reduce suction noise. The sink support shell is made of high-impact material, such as a metal or hard plastic material.

Abstract: Sensor arm (5) detects paper (1) at the printing stations of a printer (13). The sensor arm is linked through shaft (37) to position ledge (43) where it encounters and extension (47) of spring clutch (31) to decouple the spring clutch. Sheetfeed (11) is both driven and controlled from the platen (3) of the printer. With the spring clutch deactivated by the presence of paper, pawl (39) continues to hold the sheetfeed in an inactive status. In the absence of paper, the sensor arm (5) moves past the printing region, moving the ledge (43) away from contact with the spring clutch. Backward movement of the platen then initiates a sheetfeed cycle by movement of gear (35) being transmitted through the spring clutch (31).