Abstract: A polymer actuator, power supply and method of using the activation are described.

Abstract: A polymer actuator, power supply and method of using the activation are described.

Abstract: A polymer actuator, power supply and method of using the activation are described.

Abstract: An external data storage device and program are provided to enable computing device users to transfer personalized interface settings from one computing device to another, so that the user will have a desired and familiar computing device interface no matter what computing device is used. Additionally, the external data storage device and software allow for the user to automatically open files and applications which were opened at the end of a prior sessions, so that the user can continue working from where he/she left off at the end of the prior session.

Abstract: A unitary piston cap and boot seal for use in a medication infustion system is disclosed which is mounted on a rigid piston contained in a cylinder disposed in a cassette. The piston cap and boot seal, which are made of a flexible, elastomeric material, effectively both form the pumping element disposed in the cylinder, and prevent contamination of the pump through use of a rolling seal. The device may be sterilized by gas, since a tortuous path affording passage to gas is included in the retaining skirt mounted around the outer diameter of the pump cylinder.

Abstract: A liquid meter assembly for collecting, metering and monitoring liquid is disclosed. The assembly comprises a container for collecting the liquid, an electrically powered strain gauge suspension device for supporting the container and for determining the weight of the liquid collected in the container and a handle on the container for interconnecting with the strain gauge suspension device. A length of tubing is attached to the container and adapted for interconnecting with the source of the liquid. A tubing support system is included on the strain gauge suspension device for fixedly supporting the tubing to substantially inhibit influence on weight determination due to any movement thereon. A power supply is included in the assembly for supplying power to the strain gauge suspension device.

Abstract: A bi-polar electrocautery needle comprising an inner electrode, an outer electrode and recoverable insulating-locking means for insulating the electrodes from one another and locking them into relative position to one another. And the method of making the bi-polar electrocautery needle in accordance with this invention, the steps including: expanding recoverable dielectric material over an inner electrode; inserting the combination into an outer electrode, and recovering the material between the electrodes for insulating and locking the electrodes into relative position with one another.

Abstract: A thermodilution injectate assembly which includes a length of flexible tubing for introducing fluid from a solution container to the assembly. An insulated container which holds a heat exchange medium and into which is positioned a substantially flat plate heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes an inlet port and an outlet port and a fluid-flow path therebetween, which path provides a heat exchange relationship between fluid flowing through the path and the heat exchange medium. A dual directional valve is connected to the outlet port of the heat exchanger and to the solution container. A three-ported stopcock is in fluid-flow communication with the dual directional valve. A syringe is connected to a port on the three-ported stopcock and a length of flexible tubing is connected to a port on the three-ported stopcock for delivering the cooled fluid to a patient for monitoring the cardiac output.

Abstract: A bi-polar electrocautery needle comprising an inner electrode, an outer electrode and recoverable insulating-locking member for insulating the electrodes from one another and locking them into relative position to one another. And the method of making the bi-polar electrocautery needle in accordance with this invention, the steps including: expanding recoverable dielectric material over an inner electrode; inserting the combination into an outer electrode, and recovering the material between the electrodes for insulating and locking the electrodes into relative position with one another.

Abstract: A torque transmitting catheter apparatus including a longitudinally pre-oriented thin-walled tubular substrate surrounded by a thin-walled reinforcing means comprising a flat wire braid wound over the substrate and held in place by a thin-walled tubular superstrate surrounding the reinforcing means and in contact with the substrate through the reinforcing means.

Abstract: A flexible transfer set for filling multiple syringes from a single bottle of medical liquid, as in a hospital pharmacy. The transfer set includes a flexible tube with a bottle connecting spike at one end and a syringe coupler at an opposite end. This syringe coupler includes a longitudinally collapsible valve that opens upon insertion of a blunt syringe tip and closes upon removal of such syringe tip. An external skirt on the coupler protects an entrance to the valve area.

Abstract: A transfer device for charging a series of hypodermic syringes with medicament from a vial, such as in hospital pharmacies. The transfer device includes a valved spike with a syringe coupler rigidly supported on the spike. Contained within the syringe coupler is a longitudinally collapsible valve that opens upon insertion of a blunt syringe tip into the coupler and closes upon removal of such syringe tip. A protective skirt on the coupler has snap lugs for securing the transfer device to the vial.