Abstract: A stun glove is provided with a glove member, an airsoft gun device disposed on a back side of the glove member for discharging non-lethal bullets (e.g., plastic pellets) to an assailant, and an electrical shocking device disposed on a front side and a wrist of the glove member for delivering an electric shock to stun an assailant.

Abstract: Provided is a launching toy for launching a projectile with a simple structure and excellent operability. The launching toy includes a main body having a loading portion for loading the projectile and an advancing member provided to the main body so as to be operated by a finger. The advancing member is configured to push and launch the projectile loaded in the loading portion frontwards from the main body by a manual operation. The advancing member is configured to be able to advance and recede relative to the loading portion, and is normally in an advance-standby state by means of its own weight such that the advancing member recedes from the loading portion, and is configured to protrude into the loading portion to push the projectile loaded in the loading portion by a finger operation.

Abstract: The apparatus disclosed begins exterior of archery bow stave cam slot and traverses a generally elliptically ovidly path and shaped paralleling exterior perimeter edge movement of an elliptically ovid cam, and a portion of the apparatus is formed to terminate at a point on cam that is appropriate to provide damage and abrasive protection to cam and power and buss cable without interference of the aforementioned. Furthermore, CAM COVER designed to avoid cam spokes and shaped cross sectionally in a manner that is small, light weight and does not interfere with the normal operation of traditional archery bow cams, limbs or V-LIMB archery bow limbs. CAM COVER also has the distinction of cleaning at least a portion of an archery artisans bow's string. CAM COVER absorbs and dampens vibrations.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow crank comprises a housing and a shaft rotatable with respect to the housing. A one-way mechanism is arranged to prevent rotation of the shaft in a first rotational direction, but allow rotation in a second direction. A release mechanism is arranged to disengage the one-way mechanism from the shaft. The release mechanism has a first position and a second position, wherein the release mechanism moves along a length of the shaft between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A fixed abrasive grain wire saw that can improve precision of a cut plane of a workpiece and grinding efficiency and can prolong product life, a method of manufacturing the fixed abrasive grain wire saw, and a method of machining a workpiece by the fixed abrasive grain wire-saw. To fasten abrasive grains to an outer circumferential surface of a metal core wire, a plurality of transfer rollers, in each of which many tiny holes filled with an adhesive are formed, are used to transfer the adhesive to the outer circumferential surface of the core wire to form, on the outer circumferential surface, a plurality of rows of punctiform adhesive layers that are linearly arrayed in the axial direction at regular intervals. The abrasive grains are tentatively fastened to the adhesive layers, after which the abrasive grains are permanently fastened with a metal plated layer formed by electrolytic deposition.

Abstract: A mobile heating device operated with liquid fuel is provided, having: a combustion chamber (2) comprising a combustion air inlet (3), wherein the combustion chamber adjacent to the combustion air inlet (3) comprises a widening portion (20) the cross-section of which widens with increasing distance from the combustion air inlet (3) and in which in operation combustion air and fuel are converted in a flaming combustion; a fuel supply which is arranged such that fuel is supplied into the widening portion (20); and an air guide device (6) being adapted to feed combustion air into the widening portion (20) with a flow component directed in the circumferential direction such that an axial recirculation region (RB) forms in the widening portion (20) in which gases flow in the direction towards the combustion air inlet (3) oppositely to a main flow direction (H). The combustion chamber (2) is fluidically sectioned into a primary combustion zone (PZ) and a secondary combustion zone (SZ).

Abstract: The improved charcoal starter design has a contoured, perforated, contoured single piece hinged grate that, when the release mechanism is activated, will allow it to rotate downward about the axis of its hinge and create an unobstructed exit path for the incandescent coals to be safely deposit hot embers into the grill.

Abstract: A gas burner having a combustion chamber with a bottom and a circumferential wall. A plurality of fuel exit ports are disposed in the circumferential wall, and are directed generally inwardly toward the combustion chamber and upwardly from the bottom of the combustion chamber. The fuel exit ports are preferably directed inwardly at an angle that is slightly rotated from a central axis of the burner to create a swirling flame. A plurality of secondary air inlets extend through the bottom of the combustion chamber. An injector orifice is aligned with the central axis of the burner. The injector orifice is secured to the cooktop using a bracket, which has an orifice-securing surface, with two sidewalls extending therefrom and terminating in fastening flanges. The fastening flanges have asymmetrically arranged slots therein to receive tabs extending from the burner to ensure proper alignment of the burner and the injector orifice.

Abstract: An objective of the invention is to design and develop an effective method to collect and store heat in a solar collector for delayed release. An embodiment of the invention is directed to an evacuated tube collector, where PCM is placed directly inside the void space of the collector tube, next to the heat pipe. The heat pipe is located with phase change material (PCM) in such a way that its thermal connection with the heat pipe can be switched “ON” to start heat transfer from PCM or “OFF” to keep latent heat stored in PCM for delayed usage. In additional, flow of heat exchange fluid through the manifold can enable release of stored heat of PCM to storage tank. Delayed release of accumulated heat in PCM enables added functionality of on-demand operation of SWH.

Abstract: A process for enabling the production of a particulate composition containing crystalline trehalose dihydrate is provided. Including allowing an ?-glycosyltrehalose-forming enzyme to act on liquefied starch derived from a microorganism of the genus Arthrobacter and a trehalose-releasing enzyme derived from a microorganism of the genus Arthrobacter along with a starch debranching enzyme and a cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase; allowing glucoamylase to act on the resulting mixture to obtain a saccharide solution containing ?,?-trehalose; precipitating crystalline ?,?-trehalose dihydrate from the above saccharide solution; collecting the precipitated crystalline ?,?-trehalose dihydrate by a centrifuge; and ageing and drying the collected crystals. Cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase derived from a microorganism of the genus Paenibacillus or a mutant enzyme thereof is used to increase the ?,?-trehalose content in the saccharide solution to over 86.

Abstract: A nebulizer and a housing part comprising a blocking device as well as use of a blocking device are proposed. The blocking device blocks a rotatable element of a counter device in a defined rotational position until the nebulizer is closed.

Abstract: A pulsating inhaler comprising: (a) a fluid oscillator providing focused fluid columns with a series of alternating high and low pressure zones and (b) at least one outlet orifice adapted for delivering said focused fluid column to the respiratory tract of said patient. The fluid oscillator further comprises a piston which is actuated by a motor with an eccentric mechanism. According to alternative embodiment of the invention, the fluid oscillator comprises a rotating disc having a missing section.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for euthanizing animals humanely and painlessly by introducing droplets of liquid anesthesia into a chamber to cause the animal to become anesthetized. Carbon Dioxide is then introduced to induce a death to the animal that substantially meets or exceeds national and international standards for euthanasia.

Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises a blocking device for blocking opening of the nebulizer in a tensioned state. The nebulizer comprises preferably an indicator device for indicating a tensioned state of the nebulizer. The nebulizer comprises further a depressible actuator member at a housing part which is detachable from the nebulizer.

Abstract: Aerosolized dapsone (or alternatively, an aqueous formulation of dapsone) is used to treat airway inflammation, particularly chronic neutrophil-dominated inflammation. Diseases that may be prevented or treated by the methods include chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and others.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for coupling a tracheostomy tube to a source of humidified breathing gas are disclosed. An adaptor includes a housing, a tracheostomy tube connection device, and a baffle. The housing has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a breathing gas port. The tracheostomy tube connection device is positioned within the housing and includes an input port for receiving a flow of humidified breathing gas from the breathing gas port and an output port for coupling with the tracheostomy tube. The tracheostomy tube connection device has an internal surface defining a breathing gas passage and an external surface spaced from the interior surface of the housing to create a condensation passage. The baffle may be positioned between the breathing gas port and the input port to cause controlled condensation from the flow of humidified breathing gas by disrupting the flow of humidified breathing gas.

Abstract: A coupling for use in a system (2) for communicating a flow of gas from a pressure generating device (4) to an airway of a patient includes a first portion (16, 16?, 16?) adapted to be coupled in fluid communication with the pressure generating device and a second portion (10) selectively coupled to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to be coupled in fluid communication with the airway of the patient. At least one of the first portion and the second portion includes an illuminated portion (18, 20), the illuminated portion being adapted to be visible to a patient when the first and second portions are uncoupled and adapted to be not visible to a user when the first and second portions are coupled. The illuminated portion assists a user in locating and recoupling the first and second portions of the coupling in a darkened room.

Abstract: A respiratory humidifier (1) for a ventilation system is provided, the humidifier comprising: a housing (2), which is designed essentially in the shape of an “L” with a horizontal and a vertical part (4, 6) and a projecting portion (10) extending from the free end of the vertical part (6) toward the horizontal part (4), and which comprises a control unit, a user interface (12), and a heating plate (8), wherein the user interface (12) is arranged on the projecting portion (10) and the heating plate (8) is arranged on the horizontal part (4); and a liquid container (3), which is designed essentially in the shape of a “U”, comprising a recess (7) and a bottom plate (24) as well as two connector elements (5), each of which establishes a connection with a breathing tube; wherein the heating plate (8) can be heated for heating the liquid in the liquid container (3), and the bottom plate (24) can be brought into contact with the heating plate (8); wherein the liquid container (3) can be slid in such a way onto th

Abstract: The invention concerns a connector for connecting respiratory ducts together such that they are placed in fluid communication. The connector comprises a first conduit having a female connector end and a second conduit having a male connector end adapted to be received within the female connector end of the first conduit such that the male and female connector ends form a common conduit having an inner surface formed at least in part by the male connector end. The male connector has a retaining formation which is adapted to abut a corresponding formation of the female connector so as to resist separation of the first and second conduits whilst permitting relative rotation there-between when connected. The inner surface of the male connector may comprise a gas washed surface in use. The engagement formation is preferably a recessed area of the female connector, which may be generally annular in shape. In one embodiment, the member(s) may comprise a valve seat.

Abstract: A portable unit for providing automated delivery of medication to a ventilator circuit that runs between a mechanical ventilator and a patient is provided. The portable unit includes: a housing configured to releasably hold an inhaler containing the medication, wherein the inhaler is in fluid communication with the ventilator circuit; an actuator at least partially in the housing and in communication with the inhaler to deliver medication from the inhaler to the ventilator circuit for a respective patient; a controller programmed to control an amount and/or frequency of medication delivery from the inhaler to the ventilator circuit for a respective patient, the controller configured to actuate the actuator to deliver the medication from the inhaler to the ventilator circuit at the programmed amount and/or frequency; and a display for displaying the amount and/or frequency of medication delivery and an amount of medication remaining in the inhaler, wherein the display is dynamically updated by the controller.

Abstract: A vaporizer arrangement for a breathing apparatus serves the double purpose of vaporizer and pressurized supply of vapor-containing gas for direct delivery to a patient. The vaporizer arrangement has at least a first gas inlet channel for conveying a flow of a carrier gas into a vaporization chamber, a vaporizer for vaporizing a liquid into the carrier gas in the vaporization chamber, and a gas outlet channel for conveying a flow of vapor-containing carrier gas out of the vaporization chamber and toward the patient. The vaporizer arrangement further has a gas flow regulator that maintains the carrier gas within the vaporization chamber at an overpressure, and that controls the flow of vapor-containing carrier gas out of the vaporization chamber in a variable manner.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device (1) comprises an actuation mechanism by successive operation of which a predetermined number of unit doses of medicament can be dispensed. The device includes a locking mechanism for preventing further operation of the actuation mechanism after dispensing of said predetermined number of unit doses. The locking mechanism comprises a resilient member (51), a formation (18) with which the resilient member (51) is engageable to disable operation of the actuation mechanism, and a barrier member (20) that prevents engagement of the resilient member (51) and the formation (18) until said predetermined number of unit doses has been dispensed. The device (1) may be a dry powder inhaler.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a mixture suitable for a hyperthermal inhalational treatment of an upper portion of respiratory tract is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vertical wall defining an interior compartment. wherein a mixture of mist and vapors of an inhalant is formed. A preferably added module for a hyperthermal inhalational treatment combined with administration of pharmaceuticals and/or saline is disclosed as well.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing respiratory therapy to a subject respond and/or adapt to the detection of an occurrence of a respiratory event. For example, the pressure level of a pressurized flow of breathable gas may be increased responsive to the occurrence of one or more apneas. Based on usage information spanning more than one therapy session, such as the tracked pressure levels, a starting pressure level for a pressurized flow of breathable gas for a subsequent therapy session is determined. The starting level at the beginning of the subsequent therapy session(s) may be the 90% pressure level as determined during the preceding period during which usage information has been gathered.

Abstract: Exhalation valve including a diaphragm for opening and closing an outlet of an exhalation flow path for guiding exhaled air to the outside air, a back chamber provided opposite the exhalation flow path in the diaphragm and forming a space together with the diaphragm, and a pump unit fixed to the circumference of the back chamber for adjusting the air pressure inside the back chamber by feeding and discharging of air to and from the back chamber. The diaphragm closes the outlet of the exhalation flow path when the air pressure inside the exhalation flow path is lower than the air pressure inside the back chamber, and opens the outlet of the exhalation flow path when the air pressure inside the exhalation flow path is higher than the air pressure inside the back chamber.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing ventilation assistance or control are disclosed. Systems and methods for providing randomized ventilation are disclosed. Methods for operating a ventilation system while preventing or reducing the occurrence of ventilator associated lung injury are disclosed. Devices, systems, and methods for providing passive ventilation are disclosed.

Abstract: A valve, fitting with a conventional aircraft passenger emergency mask, for controlling gas flow to a passenger emergency mask, has a housing including a gas intake portion, an intermediate portion, and a gas outlet portion; a movable valve stem between the intake and intermediate portions; a spring biasing the stem towards the closed position; with the outlet portion having a planar exterior surface with a gas outlet opening located therein

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include nasal pillows and a valve assembly for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. The valve assembly may include a retainer having retainer slots attached to a valve body, a flexible membrane positioned between the valve body and the retainer, the flexible membrane configured to block the retainer slots when a user exhales, and a mask coupling configured to engage with a nasal mask or a nasal pillow support. The valve body may include at least one expiratory port and a mechanism for adjusting a size of the expiratory port, wherein when the size of the expiratory port is decreased, air resistance increases, and when the size of the expiratory port is increased, air resistance decreases. In embodiments, the adjustment mechanism may be a sleeve or an adjustment screw and the nasal pillows may be replaced with a nasal mask.

Abstract: Devices and components related to positive air pressure (PAP) systems, including portable PAP systems, are provided. A portable hose for a PAP system can comprise a flexible conduit at least partially surrounded by a fluid expandable support member.

Abstract: A number of user interface device embodiments are disclosed that provide for increased cooling of the skin covered by the mask and/or increased flushing of gasses, including CO2, from the mask.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a face seal (FS) device for filtering face piece respirators (FFR) of all types, that corrects inner face seal leakage (FSIL) of particulate material that occurs due to well documented failures in FS designs of the prior art. The present disclosure differs from those of the prior art in having compensatory accentuations at locations along the entire 360 deg. FS inner perimeter that are based on specific details of facial human anatomy which are known to be sites of FSIL. The FS is also constructed of a heat activated thermoplastic copolymer that enables the device to be custom fitted to the user's face. Experimental data, confirmed with workplace protective factor (WPF) studies, show a 60-240 fold improved performance over FS designs of the prior art.

Abstract: A full-face cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a frame connector adapted to engage the cushion with a mask frame. A clip is provided to maintain the cushion to the frame. The clip includes clip portions that connect to the frame with a snap-fit.

Abstract: An interfacing structure is arranged to cooperate with a frame to contact with the skin of a patient. The interfacing structure includes a clip portion joined to a cushioning component. The frame is more rigid than the clip portion and the clip portion is more rigid than the cushioning component.

Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes a connector body, a cannula extending from the connector body, and an insert that provides rigidity to the connector body and retains the cannula in the connector body. The cannula has an upper end that fits between conforming tapered sections of the connector body inner surface and the insert. The insert may include features to mitigate stress on and around any secondary lumens in the cannula wall. Because the wall is thinner at the site of a secondary lumen, the connector body insert may include a recess into which the cannula wall may expand. The recess may be aligned with the secondary lumen.

Abstract: A plug (1) for use in occluding a fallopian tube hysterescopically, said plug comprising: an elongate body (2) having an external thread (3), characterised in that: said body is fenestrated (6,17; 7,18; 8,19).

Abstract: A stabilizing mouthpiece includes features that reduce or prevent displacement of the mouthpiece either laterally or forward and backward when the mouthpiece is in use. In one implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include one or more lateral shift guards that rest adjacent to inner or outer surfaces of a user's molars, incisors, or cuspids. In another implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include elongated ridges or biased grips that resist posterior-to-anterior movement of the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A stabilizing mouthpiece includes features that reduce or prevent displacement of the mouthpiece either laterally or forward and backward when the mouthpiece is in use. In one implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include one or more lateral shift guards that rest adjacent to inner or outer surfaces of a user's molars, incisors, or cuspids. In another implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include elongated ridges or biased grips that resist posterior-to-anterior movement of the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A stabilizing mouthpiece includes features that reduce or prevent displacement of the mouthpiece either laterally or forward and backward when the mouthpiece is in use. In one implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include one or more lateral shift guards that rest adjacent to inner or outer surfaces of a user's molars, incisors, or cuspids. In another implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include elongated ridges or biased grips that resist forward and backward movement of the mouthpiece.

Abstract: Improvements in cushioned custom dental guard to be constructed with EVA instead of Polyshok. The molding process ensures that the mouth guard provides even fit on all of the teeth. The custom fit is performed by taking an impression of the upper teeth and gums of the user. The dental guard can then be constructed to ensure a proper custom fit. Each layer provides a different function to provide an ideal cushion, as well as integration of artwork that is visible through the front of the dental guard. The dental guard may include air cells or chambers. The air cells provide a cushion by compressing the air cells to absorb an impact and spread the force of the impact over a greater area.

Abstract: Improvements in cushioned custom dental guard to be constructed with EVA instead of Polyshok. The molding process ensures that the mouth guard provides even fit on all of the teeth. The custom fit is performed by taking an impression of the upper teeth and gums of the user. The dental guard can then be constructed to ensure a proper custom fit. Each layer provides a different function to provide an ideal cushion, as well as integration of artwork that is visible through the front of the dental guard. The dental guard may include air cells or chambers. The air cells provide a cushion by compressing the air cells to absorb an impact and spread the force of the impact over a greater area. A reinforcing wire maintains the shape and distribute impact forces. The reinforcing wire is completely embedded and encapsulated within the dental guard.

Abstract: A non-woven body for binding mercury, comprising a substrate made from a nonwoven fabric, wherein the body is doped with gold on the outside and with silver on the inside, is characterized in that the substrate comprises an outer ply that encloses the outside, an inner play that encloses the inside, and an electrically neutral intermediate ply is interposed between the outer ply and the inner ply. Such a non-woven body may be used as a protective mask of also as lining for a box for disposal of broken energy-saving lamps.

Abstract: The Port Cover is a soft, thin plastic covering that is used to cover the cream applied to the skin covering an implantable port, prior to treatment. The cream numbs the skin to minimize the pain from the needle insertion into the port when caregivers draw blood, administer treatments and therapies. FIG. 1 is the rounded rectangular version of the Port Cover; FIG. 2 is the perforated Port Cover. FIG. 3 is the circle design, FIG. 4 is the trapezoid design, and FIG. 5 is the square design. The varied designs will accommodate the need and preference of the patient. Currently, patients use products such as, saran wrap, plastic sandwich bags, wax paper, and paper towel to cover the numbing cream. The Port Cover is designed for single and duo ports, and is convenient to carry in a purse or wallet, prior to use.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils and derivatives thereof, such as isolated components and mixtures obtained from such pyrolysis oils. Advantageously, the tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils disclosed herein can exhibit desirable sensory characteristics. Further, tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils disclosed herein can exhibit desirably low concentrations of benzo[a]pyrene. The disclosure also provides methods for obtaining such tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A smoking article (1) comprising a rod (2) of smokable material with a mouth end (3) and a distal end (4) remote from the mouth end (3). The rod (2) comprises at least a first and a second segment (5, 6), wherein the first segment (5) has a distal end defining the distal end of the rod and the second segment (6) is disposed downstream of the first segment. The smoking article further comprises a mouthpiece (7), which is attached to the mouth end (3) of the rod (2), wherein the first segment (5) comprises a first tobacco blend with a first level of a smoke constituent inhibitor and the second segment (6) comprises a second tobacco blend with a second level of the smoke constituent inhibitor, wherein the second level of the smoke constituent inhibitor is lower than the first level.

Abstract: A smoking article is provided, including a combustible heat source with opposed front and rear faces; an aerosol-forming substrate downstream of the rear face of the combustible heat source; an outer wrapper circumscribing the aerosol-forming substrate and at least a rear portion of the combustible heat source; and one or more airflow pathways along which air may be drawn through the smoking article for inhalation by a user. The combustible heat source is isolated from the one or more airflow pathways such that air drawn through the smoking article along the one or more airflow pathways does not directly contact the combustible heat source.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a film heater 3 configured to heat smokeable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokeable material for inhalation.

Abstract: Vaporizers are provided. A representative vaporizer includes a power source; a heating element that is electrically coupled to the power source; multiple chambers that are coupled to the heating element and are configured to vaporize a substance that is placed within the multiple chambers; an inner tube that is coupled to the multiple chambers and is configured to allow the vaporized substance to exit therefrom; and a housing that houses the power source, heating element, inner tube, and multiple chambers.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes an atomizing sleeve, an air pipe received in the atomizing sleeve, a mouthpiece assembly arranged at one end of the atomizing sleeve, and an atomizing assembly received in the atomizing sleeve. The atomizing sleeve and the air pipe cooperatively define a sealed liquid reserving chamber for reserving tobacco liquid. The atomizing assembly includes a liquid obstruction cover and a glass fiber core. The liquid obstruction cover includes a sidewall. The sidewall and the atomizing sleeve cooperatively defining a gap. The glass fiber core is fixed by the sidewall, and two opposite ends of the glass fiber core are both positioned in the gap. The glass fiber core is configured for absorbing the tobacco liquid in the liquid reserving chamber through the gap.

Abstract: Vaporizers are provided. A representative vaporizer includes a power source; a grinder unit that is electrically coupled to the power source and grinds a substance; a vaporizing unit that is electrically coupled to the power source and configured to vaporize the grinded substance; and a housing that houses the power source, grinder unit, and vaporizing unit.

Abstract: In an electronic cigarette, separate cartridge and vaporizer units are provided. The cartridge unit may have a cartridge tube containing a liquid with a seal sealing the liquid within the cartridge tube. The vaporizer unit may have a piercer and a heater, with the front side of the vaporizer unit moveable into engagement with the cartridge unit, causing the piercer to pierce the seal in preparation for use of the electronic cigarette. A battery may be connected to a back side of the vaporizer unit. The vaporizer unit may also have and an electronic circuit electrically connected to the heater and to an inhalation sensor.