Abstract: A method of treating gum disease, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto a diseased gum for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms.

Abstract: A wound healing device comprising a housing, a corona and/or ultra-violet light generating member ultrasonic wave generator, and/or a photoactivatable material. The housing includes a cavity and at least one opening. The member for generating corona and/or ultra-violet light within the cavity of the housing includes a surface corona discharge device and a power supply associated therewith. The photoactivatable material is positioned within the cavity of the housing. The device further comprises an ultrasonic wave generator and/or oxygen generator within the cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A wound disinfecting device without using liquid disinfectant includes a main body, a control unit, a fan, an ozone generating unit, an ultraviolet generating unit, and an anion generating unit, which are all received in the main body. The main body has a front air outlet, and a rear air inlet. The fan is disposed adjacent to the rear air inlet. When the device is activated, ozone generated by the ozone unit is blown to outside by means of the fan such that a wound can be disinfected by the ozone, ultraviolet rays generated by the ultraviolet ray generating unit, and anions generated by the anion generating unit when the front air outlet is held close to a wound without coming into contact therewith.

Abstract: A gas filler device for use in medical procedures such as laparoscopy is disclosed. Preferably, the gas filter device includes a housing having a first side wall and a second side wall, and a gas filter including a porous element including a hydrophobic membrane, the gas filter device allowing gas to pass through the porous filter element and the first side wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various forms of ozone generator having a discharge means and a reflecting screen and methods for their application. The discharge means is a rough-surfaced dielectric element with central aperture and rectangular cross-section sandwiched between a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is a plurality of helical windings that contact a plurality of flanges on the dielectric element and the second electrode is an electrically conductive coating which overlies the rough surface of the dielectric element. One form of the ozone generator has a central unit and two side units, where the side units can be rotated to form various shapes. The various shapes of the ozone generator can be used for room deodorizing, clothes freshening, and shoe deodorizing. Other applications for various forms of the ozone generator include treating and maintaining hair of humans and pets, room deodorizing, and shoe deodorizing.

Abstract: A device for the treatment of objects using an effective amount of ozone, the device comprising at least two sealed treatment chambers into which a person inserts at least one object to be treated, each treatment chamber being hermetically sealed by a sealing means to provide a complete seal, a distribution means for delivering the ozone-oxygen to each of the treatment chambers, a control system being designed to produce a static mode operation wherein there is no ozone flow into or out of the treatment chamber except during testing periods when a negative pressure is produced in each treatment chamber. The inventions also pertains to an improved device for treating wound, ulcers, burns, skin and immune system disorders, thrombotic diseases, and disorders of blood platelets, diabetes or peripheral vascular diseases.

Abstract: A smoke filter device for use in medical procedures such as laparoscopy is disclosed, the device comprising a filter housing having an inlet port and first and second side walls, the side walls comprising non-woven media, and a smoke filter capable of filtering smoke from gas, wherein the filter is disposed in the housing.

Abstract: An incontinence article having a bumper is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article having a bumper positioned along a top edge thereof. The bumper prevents waste from leaking out of the article. The bumper could optionally be used in conjunction with a front guard and/or a back guard.

Abstract: This invention relates to a non-invasive method for treating cells affected by at least one oncogenic virus, comprising the steps of providing a substance comprising at least one of ozone, an ozone donor, oxygen and an oxygen donor; and subjecting an area of body tissue comprising the affected cells to the substance.

Abstract: An ozone dispensing system comprising an ozone gas generating means, electrical means to control the concentration of ozone produced by said ozone gas generating means, means to control the concentration of ozone in a preset dispensed volume, an oxygen supply and venting means disposed between said ozone gas generating means and said dispensing of said ozone, said venting means for continuous venting of said ozone.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating an object with ozone by: introducing the object to be treated and ozone into a sealed treatment chamber; and applying a negative pressure to said treatment chamber to prevent ozone leaking from said treatment chamber into the atmosphere and to provide an indication of the condition of the seal. The object may be treated according to a Static mode, or a Flow mode.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for sterilizing a female mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer and a biocompatible solvent is delivered to the fallopian tube of the female mammal.

Abstract: A method of increasing the nitric oxide concentration in the blood of a human, which comprises: (a) contacting from about 0.01 ml to about 400 ml of blood with a nitric oxide concentration-increasing effective amount of ozone gas and ultraviolet radiation; and (b) administering the treated blood to a human. The method of the invention is useful for treating a variety of conditions benefitted by increased blood levels of nitric oxide.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for use in the method for treating cow's mastitis by means of quite a different novel chemotherapy without relying on drugs such as existing antibiotics. In order to inject ozone through a teat orifice 17 of a breast 18 into the interior of the breast 18, an ozone injecting apparatus 1 comprises an ozone generator 5 connected to an oxygen cylinder 2 or an air compressor; an ozone guide tube 13 for guiding ozone generated by the ozone generator 1; and an ozone injection nozzle 14 fitted to the tip of the guide tube 13 and intended to be inserted into the teat orifice 17.

Abstract: Apparatus (2) for the controlled generation and administration ozone, which apparatus (2) comprises a generator (4) for generating ozone, a monitor (6) for monitoring the ozone, a dosage device (8) for providing a correct amount of ozone for administration, and a computer control device (77) for controlling the operation of at least one of the generator (4), the monitor (6) and the dosage device (8).

Abstract: A method for controlling the growth of tumorous tissue in mammals such as humans and more particularly a method for inhibiting the growth of tumorous cells is provided by exposing the subject to an atmosphere of increased negative ion concentration and by preferably simultaneously exposing the afflicted tissue to ultrasonic vibration.

Abstract: A sterilized cassette and a transparent cover for the cassette are stored in sterile packaging. A sterilizing gas flows through the cassette to maintain the operating field sterile while the cassette is in place on the patient.

Abstract: A germicidal periodontal irrigation system employs a stream of irrigating liquid in which bubbles of ultraviolet-produced ozone are finely dispersed. The flow of irrigating liquid through an irrigation conduit carries the ozone bubbles to the inflamed areas to effect a germicidal action. Ozonation of the carrier liquid is produced by passing a gas containing oxygen in the immediate vicinity of an irradiating ultraviolet lamp to produce "actinic" ozone, the gas then being bubbled through a storage reservoir from which the irrigating liquid is continuously drained and dispensed, carrying the ozone bubbles along with it. Alternatively, the ozonated gas is injected directly into the irrigation conduit to form a stream of finely-dispersed bubbles in the flowing liquid. The irrigating stream is preferably dispensed in the form of a high-pressure pulsating jet of liquid injected at the gum line to provide a high local concentration of ozone for germicidal treatment.