Abstract: A multiple lumen hose includes a generally circumferential base wall. A plurality of corrugations extend radially outward from the base wall. A septum is disposed interior to the base wall such as to divide the interior of the base wall into at least a first lumen and a second lumen. A first scallop extends outward from the circumferential base wall between adjacent corrugations. A second scallop extends outward from the circumferential base wall between adjacent corrugations.

Abstract: Actuators for an aerosol inhalation device containing a housing adapted to receive an aerosol canister containing a pressurized medicament formulation, a mouthpiece portion through which the user inhales, a nozzle block and an orifice and a tubular element extending in the mouthpiece portion from the orifice aperture in a longitudinal axis substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the mouthpiece portion provide a significant reduction in the non-respirable, coarse fraction of the emitted aerosol medicament via inertial impaction and retention in the actuator than in the oro-pharynx, with consequent less associated side effects and oral candidiasis in the patient. In addition the presence of the tubular element has minimal, negligible impact on the fine particle dose and on the particle size distribution (PSD) of the delivered particles having aerodynamic diameter lower than 9 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a device that forms drug containing aerosols for use in inhalation therapy. In a device aspect of the present invention, a device for delivering drug containing aerosols for inhalation therapy is provided. The device includes a housing and an airway that has a gas/vapor mixing airway. The airway further includes a subassembly, which has a metallic substrate coated on its surface with a composition comprising a drug.

Abstract: A respiratory humidification system that controls the humidity of the outlet gases using an enthalpy based calculation is disclosed herein. The respiratory humidification system includes a controller that can receive data from one or more of an enthalpy sensor, a flow sensor and a temperature sensor. The controller can also receive information relating to the outlet gas enthalpy, which can be calculated from the desired output temperature and humidity. A level of power to be provided to the heating system to achieve the desired output temperature and humidity can be calculated using data from the enthalpy sensor, flow sensor, and temperature sensor, as well as the calculated outlet gas enthalpy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a patient's body temperature and in particular for inducing therapeutic hypothermia. Various embodiments of the system are described. The system includes: a source of breathing gas, which may be in the form of a compressed breathing gas mixture; a heat exchanger or other heating and/or cooling device; and a breathing interface, such as a breathing mask or tracheal tube. Optionally, the system may include additional features, such as a mechanical respirator, a nebulizer for introducing medication into the breathing gas, a body temperature probe and a feedback controller. The system can use air or a specialized breathing gas mixture, such as He/O2 or SF/O2 to increase the heat transfer rate. In addition, the system may include an ice particle generator for introducing fine ice particles into the flow of breathing gas to further increase the heat transfer rate.

Abstract: Devices for delivery of dry powder formulations are also provided. Devices can be single-use devices. Formulations and methods of manufacture are provided for dry powder compositions suitable for intranasal administration. Also provided are methods of use for preventing or controlling emesis and other diseases and disorders and devices, compositions, and methods for nasal delivery of therapeutic formulations.

Abstract: A nasal delivery device and a method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject can be used for mass treatment, especially mass vaccination. The delivery device can include an interface unit, as a replaceable unit, having at least one nosepiece unit for fitting to a respective nostril of a subject, a nozzle from which substance is in use delivered, and at least one delivery unit having a substance supply unit for delivering substance to the nozzle of the at least one nosepiece unit. The delivery device can also include an actuation unit for actuating the at least one delivery unit of the interface unit.

Abstract: A device (10) for the mechanical respiration of a patient (12) has a gas delivery device (14), which includes a flow module (16) for generating a gas stream (A), a gas outlet (24) and a gas inlet (34). The device (10) includes a gas-carrying short-circuiting unit (56), by which the gas outlet (24) and the gas inlet (34) can be coupled with one another to short-circuit the gas delivery device (14), and a plasma generator (62) coupled into the short-circuited gas delivery device (14) for enriching the gas stream (A) generated in the short-circuited gas delivery device (14) with a disinfecting plasma.

Abstract: A system includes a blower filter system (20), having a blower filter device (1), a head piece (21) and a flexible connection hose (22), connecting the blower filter device (1) and the head piece to one another in a fluid-communicating manner. A computer (30) is separated in space from the blower filter system. The computer has a communication interface (31), which is designed to transmit data from the computer to the control unit (6) of the blower filter device and/or to receive data from the control unit of the blower filter device to the computer. The blower filter device has at least one communication interface (7) for transmitting data from the control unit to an external computer and/or for receiving data sent from an external computer to the control unit. A process is provided for checking and setting device-specific parameters of the blower filter device of the blower filter system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus determine a phase angle between a first signal based on ventilator airflow for a breath and a second signal based upon ventilator firing for the breath. Based on the phase angle, an indication of a nature of dis-synchrony of airflow and ventilator firing is provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to a method and a system for acquiring patient parameters of a plurality of patient parameter relationship expressions and performing an automated spontaneous breathing trial. In the event of a successful trial, constructive notice of the success is provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to a method and a system for acquiring patient parameters and indicating the status of patient parameter relationship expressions for a selected breathing stage from a plurality of breathing stages.

Abstract: A blower filter device (1) is provided for a blower filter system (20). The blower filter device (1) has at least one filter (2), a fan wheel (4) arranged in a fan housing (3), a motor (5) for driving the fan wheel (3) as well as a control unit (6) for actuating motor (5) and for processing device-specific parameters of the blower filter device (1). The blower filter device (1) has a housing (13) with a mounting slot (14) for a communication interface module (7). The contact point (15) is arranged in mounting slot (14) for the data-communicating connection of communication interface module (7) to the control unit (6). The blower filter system (20) includes such a blower filter device (1) and, a head piece (21) and a flexible connection hose (22) providing a fluid-communicating connection between the blower filter device (1) and the head piece (21).

Abstract: An application for a disposable support/resuscitation system is disclosed includes a pressurized gas inlet and a pressure relief device interfaced to the pressurized gas inlet. The pressure relief device has a first pressure relief valve that opens at a setable gas pressure and, optionally, has a second pressure relief valve that opens at a pre-determined maximum gas pressure. A manometer is connected to the pressure relief valve. A manually operated valve is connected/interfaced to the manometer, and a patient interface port is connected/interfaced with the manually operated valve. The manually operated valve selectively controls administration of the pressurized gas to the patient and both the manometer and the manually operated valve are in close proximity to the patient. The manometer, pressure relief device, and manually operated valve are made from non-ferromagnetic materials for proper operation in the vicinity of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging System.

Abstract: A patient interface device that includes a support member sized and configured to span at least a portion of a patient's face while remaining below the patient's eyes responsive to the patient interface device being donned by such a patient and a sealing assembly operatively coupled to the support member such that the support member is moveable relative to the support member. The support member defines a gas carrying conduit adapted to carry a flow of gas to the sealing assembly. The support member is a single-piece unitary member and includes a conduit coupling portion adapted to be coupled to a patient circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for ejecting an oxygen mask. The apparatus comprises a housing (3) provided with a housing opening (9) and having a housing cover (5) which can be moved between a closed position (7) in which the housing opening (9) is covered at least in sections by the housing cover (5), and an open position (50), an oxygen mask (12; 13) disposed inside the housing (3), in the closed position (7), and an ejector strap (20; 22) having one end (25; 27) which is connected to the housing cover (5). The invention is further characterized in that the ejector strap (20; 22) co-operates in the closed position (7) with a side of the oxygen mask (12; 13) which faces away from the housing cover (5), such that the oxygen mask (12; 13) is ejected from the housing (3) by the housing cover (5) moving into the open position (50).

Abstract: Care units and related methods providing a comfortable environment for a patient are disclosed. A care unit can include a base member and a plurality of petal members. Each petal member can extend from a first end, engaged with the base member, to a second end, spaced from the base member. Inward-facing surfaces of at least two petal members and the base member can collectively define a cavity for receiving at least a portion of the patient. The care unit can further include one or both of a therapy component, configured to provide a treatment to the patient, or a sensor component, configured to monitor a condition of the patient. The therapy component can be coupled to, or integrated with, one or both of the base member or a petal member and can include an optical light source, a thermal energy source, an oxygen or air source, a sound wave source, a sound wave-cancelling source, or a pulsating source, for example.

Abstract: Embodiments for intravenous extremity supports for pediatric and adult patients that allow health care workers to visually assess and/or palpate an extremity during IV therapy without removing the extremity support are disclosed. Embodiments of extremity supports comprise a stabilizer and at least one window. In one embodiment, the window is a transparent portion of the stabilizer. In another embodiment, the window is an opening in the extremity support. In yet another embodiment, a window is an area of the extremity support that does not impede a health care worker's view of the lower part of an extremity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective bandage device and to methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated, pre-programmed or custom-made guidance package is provided. The Anterior Guidance Package (AGP) of the current invention is comprised of one maxillary guidance component and one mandibular guidance component. These components are attached to a maxillary retention piece and a mandibular retention piece, respectively when the mandible is in centric relation, to provide superior anterior guidance for the mandible. The AGP also provides immediate relief of centric occlusion/centric relation discrepancy (posterior interferences) when used as a night guard. In contrast to all other bruxism/TMJ splints, the components of the AGP according to current invention can provide a wide range of features for broad application, three dimensional patterning, steepness of inclination and many other considerations dependent upon the purpose being expressed. The primary purpose is to provide a superior anterior guidance equipped night guard for the amelioration of the damage and pain caused by bruxism.

Abstract: A detachable adjustable mouth mask includes a base frame member, a shade fastened to the base frame member to provide a curved, surface for covering over the user's mouth and nose, a chin support connector providing a clamping groove and friction ribs for fastening to the base frame member and lugs with radial teeth, a chin support providing connection members pivotally coupled to the lugs of the chin support connector with radial teeth thereof angularly adjustably engaged with the radial teeth of the chin support connector and a spacer block providing a ventilation passage for exhaust of exhaled air, and a pair of ear loops for securing the chin support to the user's ears.

Abstract: A cigar holder assembly adapted for use with a gold bag or gold cart. The cigar holder assembly includes a clamp, a cigar tube, and a multi-positional swivel connector configured to permit adjustment of the position of the cigar tube relative to the clamp.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for providing risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for use with modified risk products, and in particular, associated with nicotine and tobacco products.

Abstract: A large variety of electrospun fibers can be produced to encapsulate a large variety of additives within the subcompartments or substructures of the manufactured electrospun fiber. Furthermore, the manufactured electrospun fibers can be electrostatically arranged within a filter component of a smoking article during the manufacturing process. By modifying the various parameters that control the electrospinning process, a diverse set of electrospun fibers can be manufactured that vary in composition, in substructural organization, and in dimension. The electrospun fiber produced by electrospinning comprises at least one type of polymeric material that encapsulates or supports the retention of at least one type of a flavorant or a non-flavorant within the electrospun fiber. A polymeric material provides a supporting structure for encapsulating at least one type of a flavorant or a non-flavorant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic smoking article that provides for improved aerosol delivery. Particularly, the article comprises one or more microheaters. In various embodiments, the microheaters provide for improved control of vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition and provide for reduced power requirements to achieve consistent aerosolization. The present disclosure further relates to methods of forming an aerosol in a smoking article.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to connectors that may be employed in cartridges for smoking articles. The connectors may include a single-use mechanism that may include a blocking pin, a biasing mechanism, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism may hold the blocking pin in a partially retracted position in which the blocking pin is at least partially retracted from an aperture extending through threads defined by the connector. The release mechanism may include a latch that is displaced from contact with the blocking pin by a release pin upon engagement of the connector with a mating connector. The biasing mechanism may force the blocking pin against an end of the mating connector such that when the mating connector is unscrewed from the connector, the blocking pin extends through the aperture and blocks at least one recess defined between the threads such that the connector may not be reused.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-flavored electronic cigarette, including liquid storage components adapted for reserving liquid smoke and heaters adapted for atomizing liquid smoke to smoke, the electronic cigarette being further provided with at least two atomizing chambers therein adapted for allowing a kind of liquid smoke to be atomized therein to become smoke, each atomizing chamber reserving a kind of liquid smoke and provided with one of the heater, the electronic cigarette being further provided with a heater control circuit board therein electrically connected with each heater, a battery electrically connected with the heater control circuit board and a control switch disposed on an outer shell of the electronic cigarette. This kind of multi-flavored electronic cigarette has multiple atomizing chambers, and satisfies the requirement for free choice of one flavor, multi-flavors or a combination of optional flavors.

Abstract: The invention discloses a smoke filter comprising a filter housing detached from a smoking apparatus, a mouth piece, an exhaled smoke intake vent, a pre-filter pouch having pores containing filter media; and a filter exit vent. The disposable filter is not used during inhalation, and only used during exhaling.

Abstract: A sheath for a smoking article, such as a filter cigarette, including an exterior sheath (5) that provides a ventilation structure which has a reduced possibility of occlusion, and which also prevents a reduction in filter efficacy when the strength of the draw on the smoking article by the consumer is increased, for example in order to overcome the effects of dilution of the smoke flow with ambient air. The sheath may be manufactured as an independent entity and then fitted to prefabricated smoking articles, or alternatively may be constructed as an integral part of the smoking article.

Abstract: A false eyelash includes an attachment section and multiple lashes are connected to the attachment section. Each lash is woven by latitude and longitude threads so as to form a pattern. The lashes provide more stylish attractions.

Abstract: A nail printing apparatus to perform printing on a nail includes an imaging device, an illuminating device, a printing section and a movement mechanism. The imaging device photographs a specific finger including the nail to be printed from a plurality of directions different from each other and acquires a plurality of nail images of the nail. The illuminating device is disposed at a certain position relative to the imaging device and illuminates the nail when the imaging device photographs the nail. The printing section performs the printing on the nail. The movement mechanism moves the imaging device, the illuminating device and the printing section together with one another.

Abstract: A brush for the hair and scalp which is able to disperse styling products, therapeutic, and medicated treatments from a coated insert when used with a hair dryer. The brush's handle having a lever which is able to progress and retract the aligning of cylindrical housing tubes encasing a product insert. When the user desires the product application, the lever is engaged allowing air to pass through the brush barrel and the cylindrical housing tubes moving the product to the hair or scalp. When the lever and cylindrical housing tubes are not engaged, the brush can be used as any other brush would be.

Abstract: A multi-function hair grooming tool is made of a handle with attached comb portion and a removable brush head. The brush head includes a cavity formed therein sized and configured to receive the comb portion of the handle. The removable brush head is attachable to the handle. The brush head can be secured on the handle via a tongue and groove connection, a rotating collar lock, or via retractable flanges with associated notches.

Abstract: A hair brushing device in the form of a brush worn on a hand along with accompanying styling methods to use with the device. A plurality of bristles extends perpendicularly from at least the palmer surface of the device. In addition, a plurality of bristles extends from the outer surface and partially from the dorsal side of the thumb. A securing device is located at the wrist of the device to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. The device may be used to cultivate and maintain concentric hair waves in very short curly hair by brushing from the crown of the head outward. The device may also be used as a means to style longer, straighter hair.

Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.

Abstract: There is provided with a method for humidifying hair and reducing hair damage that humidifies hair readily and improves hair damage with the use of both positive ions and negative ions. A positive ion generation means for discharging electricity between electrodes applied by a voltage to generate positive ions combined to water molecules and a negative ion generation means for discharging electricity between electrodes applied by a voltage to generate negative ions combined to water molecules are prepared. Hair is humidified and hair damage is reduced by irradiation of hair with the positive and negative ions generated respectively by the positive ion generation means and the negative ion generation means.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a hair weft, a system for applying a hair extension to subject, and a method of attaching a hair extension to a subject. In one example, the hair weft can comprise a first hair weft portion with a first weft band supporting a first plurality of extension hairs, and a second hair weft portion with a second weft band positioned in a doubled-up configuration against the first weft band. A plurality of intergap attachment regions can be positioned along the first weft band and the second weft band, adjoining the first weft band to the second weft band. The hair weft can further comprise a plurality of weft band gaps defined laterally by adjacent pairs of intergap attachment regions, and further defined radially by the first weft band and the second weft band.

Abstract: A method is presented for forming a synthetic sebum for transforming hair. The method includes mixing water with a thickening agent at a first temperature to form a first mixture and mixing water with a sequestering agent, a first preservative and a second preservative to form a second mixture. The method further includes mixing the first and second mixture to form a third mixture. The method further includes a thickening agent with the third mixture to form a fourth mixture and mixing an antifoam agent with the fourth mixture to form a fifth mixture. The method further includes one or more of: mixing one or more waxes with the fifth mixture; mixing an emulsifying wax with the fifth mixture and/or mixing one or more oils with the fifth mixture.

Abstract: An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant.

Abstract: A removable hair clip for a hair iron, which is used to hold the hair on a heating barrel of the hair iron when setting the hair and is configured to form a removable structure suitable for removably installing the hair clip on the heating barrel, so a user can use the hair iron with or without the hair clip, thereby avoiding an unnecessary interference of the hair clip with the hair. The removable hair clip that is installed on the heating barrel so as to be resiliently rotated relative to the barrel includes: a cylindrical holder having an opening removably installed around the heating barrel and rotatably installing the hair clip on the heating barrel; and a locking unit provided on the holder so as to removably install the holder on the heating barrel, thereby controlling a removable installation of the hair clip on the heating barrel.

Abstract: A hair clip includes an upper clamping, plate having two locating blocks or hook plates located on the bottom side thereof, a lower clamping plate, a pivot pin pivotally connecting the rear end of the upper clamping plate and the rear end of the lower clamping plate together, a torsion spring mounted on the pivot pin with two opposing ends thereof respectively stopped against the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate to elastically hold the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate in a close position, and an elastic pressure member connected between the locating blocks or hook plates of upper clamping plate and suspending between the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate to enhance positioning stability during application of the hair clip to arrange the hair of a user.

Abstract: The molecular etcher carbonyl fluoride (COF2) or any of its variants, are provided for, according to the present invention, to increase the efficiency of etching and/or cleaning and/or removal of materials such as the unwanted film and/or deposits on the chamber walls and other components in a process chamber or substrate (collectively referred to herein as “materials”). The methods of the present invention involve igniting and sustaining a plasma, whether it is a remote or in-situ plasma, by stepwise addition of additives, such as but not limited to, a saturated, unsaturated or partially unsaturated perfluorocarbon compound (PFC) having the general formula (CyFz) and/or an oxide of carbon (COx) to a nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) plasma into a chemical deposition chamber (CVD) chamber, thereby generating COF2. The NF3 may be excited in a plasma inside the CVD chamber or in a remote plasma region upstream from the CVD chamber.

Abstract: In a plasma processing apparatus, a mounting table is provided in a processing chamber, and a remote plasma generating unit is configured to generate an excited gas by exiting a hydrogen-containing gas. The remote plasma generating unit has an outlet for discharging the excited gas. A diffusion unit is provided to correspond to the outlet of the remote plasma generating unit and serves to receive the excited gas flowing from the outlet and diffuse the hydrogen active species having a reduced amount of hydrogen ions. An ion filter is disposed between the diffusion unit and the mounting table while being separated from the diffusion unit. The ion filter serves to capture the hydrogen ions contained in the hydrogen active species diffused by the diffusion unit and allow the hydrogen active species having a further reduced amount of hydrogen ions to pass therethrough the mounting table.

Abstract: A substrate treatment method for removing a resist from a front surface of a substrate is provided. The method includes: a liquid mixture film forming step of forming a liquid film of a liquid mixture of a sulfuric acid-containing liquid and an organic solvent on a front surface of a substrate held by a substrate holding unit; and an infrared radiation applying step of providing a heater in opposed relation to the front surface of the substrate and applying infrared radiation emitted from the heater to the front surface of the substrate on which the liquid film of the liquid mixture is retained.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new chamber clean chemistries for low temperature, gas phase, in-situ removal of fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) films. These new in-situ cleaning chemistries will enable solar glass and low-emissivity glass manufacturers to improve the quality of FTO films produced, as well as reduce costs associated manual cleaning of FTO deposition systems. The end result is increased production throughput and better quality FTO films. This is achieved by using gas phase, in-situ cleaning molecules, such as, but not limited to, HI, CH3I, and HBr, in the FTO deposition chamber to remove unwanted buildup of FTO from chamber walls and components. Significant revenue can be derived from this customer benefit through molecule and technology solution sales related to in-situ FTO TCO chamber cleaning.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate treating method. The substrate treating method may include treating a substrate by using a chemical solution; rinsing the substrate by using pure water after treating the substrate by using the chemical solution; and treating the substrate by using an organic solvent, wherein the substrate treating method further includes coating the substrate with a hydrophobic membrane between the treating of the chemical solution and the treating of the organic solvent.

Abstract: A perianal cleansing apparatus including an elongate handle having a first end and a second end, a wipe receiving clamp positioned about said first end, and a sliding lever for controlling a clamp of the wipe receiving clamp positioned about said second end.

Abstract: A fluid extracting device with a shaped head and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture. In one embodiment, the device includes an extractor head that includes an extractor port housing having a cavity configured to be coupled to a vacuum source. The extractor port housing includes a recessed surface and individual openings extending through the recessed surface and in fluid communication with an interior suction cavity. The extractor port housing can further include first and second lips each adjacent to opposite sides of the recessed surface and each configured to provide a squeegee function. In another embodiment, the device includes a tubular member and a handle operably coupled to the tubular member and including a suction control device. The suction control device is configured such that a user can simultaneously operate the device to control the suction and operate the extractor to remove fluid from a flooring surface.

Abstract: This invention combines multiple tasks associated with carpet deep cleaning. It includes a self-propelled cleaner and guide system that will dispense, brush and retrieve a dry carpet cleaning pretreatment and powder across the surface of the carpet.

Abstract: Methods of operating a dishwasher having a treating chamber, a sump fluidly coupled to the treating chamber, a sprayer for spraying liquid in the treating chamber, a recirculation pump fluidly coupled to the sump and the sprayer to recirculate the sprayed liquid from the sump to the sprayer, and a reuse tank for storing liquid. The methods remove and store liquid that do not include sedimented soil particles.