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This invention is a transportable organ preservation system that substantially increases the time during which the organ can be maintained viable for successful implantation into a recipient. A chilled oxygenated nutrient solution can be pumped through the vascular bed of the organ after excision of the organ from the donor and during transport. The device of the present invention uses flexible permeable tubing to oxygenate the perfusion fluid while the CO2 produced by the organ diffuses out of the perfusion fluid. One pressurized two-liter “C” cylinder can supply oxygen for up to 34 hours of perfusion time. The device can use a simple electric pump driven by a storage battery to circulate the perfusion fluid through the organ being transported. The vessel containing the organ to be transported can be held at a suitable temperature by a chiller.

A gas generated by an inflator is supplied through a branching pipe to first and second air bags, which are deployed from a side of a seat to a space between an inner surface of a side of a vehicle compartment and an occupant. A one-way valve mounted in the branching pipe permits the gas to move from the second air bag to the first air bag and inhibits a back flow of the gas, whereby the internal pressure in the first air bag can be maintained higher than that in the second air bag, to thereby restrain the occupant's waist more strongly than the occupant's breast. Moreover, the gas generated by the single inflator is diverted by the branching pipe and supplied to the two air bags. Therefore, the two air bags can be deployed while minimizing the number of the inflator.

A system for transmitting power hydraulically to and from the wheels of a motor vehicle includes an accumulator containing fluid at relatively high pressure, a reservoir containing fluid at lower pressure, and a pump / motor driveably connected to the wheels and having a variable volumetric displacement for pumping fluid between the accumulator and the reservoir. A first circuit connects the inlet to the reservoir and the outlet to the accumulator. A second circuit includes a first path having a low flow rate capacity, a second path having a higher flow rate capacity. A controller switches between pumping operation and motoring operation, opens and closes the first path during motoring operation, and reduces the displacement before switching between pumping operation and motoring operation.

A system according to this invention for transmitting power hydraulically to and from the wheels of a motor vehicle includes an accumulator containing fluid at relatively high pressure, a reservoir containing fluid at lower pressure, and a pump / motor driveably connected to the wheels and having an inlet, an outlet, and a variable volumetric displacement for pumping fluid between the accumulator and the reservoir. A first circuit connects the inlet to the reservoir and the outlet to the accumulator. A second circuit, which connects the inlet to the accumulator and the outlet to the reservoir, includes a first path having a low flow rate capacity, a second path having a higher flow rate capacity. A controller switches between pumping operation and motoring operation, opens and closes the first path during motoring operation, and reduces the displacement before switching between pumping operation and motoring operation. The first path includes a first valve responsive to the controller for opening and closing a connection between the accumulator and the inlet, and a first orifice arranged in series with the first valve having a relatively low flow rate capacity. The second path, arranged in parallel with the first path between the accumulator and the inlet, includes a second valve responsive to the controller for opening and closing a connection between the accumulator and the inlet, and a second orifice arranged in series with the second valve having a higher flow rate capacity than that of the first orifice.

The present application relates to an arrangement for selectively providing a plurality of output forces, such as for example, a higher and a lower output force or a predetermined, time dependent output force. In one embodiment, a first piston assembly is moveable between a first and a second position and a second piston assembly moveable between a third and a fourth position. When the first piston assembly is in the first position, the second piston assembly is selectively movable between the third position and the fourth position. When the first piston assembly moves the second position, it moves the second piston assembly to the fourth position.

A transportable organ preservation system that substantially increases the time during which the organ can be maintained viable for successful implantation into a recipient is disclosed. A chilled oxygenated nutrient solution can be pumped through the vascular bed of the organ after excision of the organ from the donor and during transport. The device of the present invention uses flexible permeable tubing to oxygenate the perfusion fluid while the CO2 produced by the organ diffuses out of the perfusion fluid. One pressurized two-liter “C” cylinder can supply oxygen for up to 34 hours of perfusion time. The device can use a simple electric pump driven by a storage battery to circulate the perfusion fluid through the organ being transported. The vessel containing the organ to be transported can be held at a suitable temperature by a chiller.

A manual control device with a power generation function includes a manual input unit of a touch sensor type, a control unit that detects a direction input in the manual input unit and performs a control operation according to the direction, a power generation unit that is formed of piezoelectric material for power generation and arranged to a bottom side of the manual input unit, a charge unit that charges electric power from the power generation unit, and a power supply unit that supplies the electric power from the charge unit to the control unit. The operation start control unit supplies an operation instruction to the power supply unit after predetermined delay time since the electric power supply from the power generation unit to the charge unit is detected.

A developing device to be installed in an electrophotographic image forming apparatus including a photoconductor drum that is to have an electrostatic latent image formed on a surface thereof, the developing device comprising: a developer vessell; a developing roller that is disposed in the developer vessel; first and second developer conveying passages; and first and second developer conveying helical members circulatory conveys the developer in the first and second developer conveying passages, whereinat least one of the first and second developer conveying helical members includes an end blade at one end at a downstream side in a conveying direction, whereinthe end blade includes a circumferential-direction agitating blade portion whose radial projecting size gradually increases toward the downstream side in the conveying direction; and a helical blade portion integrally wound around an outer periphery of the circumferential-direction agitating blade portion.

A lift chair is provided which includes a frame having four legs and a back rest portion. A seat has a front portion pivotally attached to the frame and has a rear portion which can be lifted upwardly. The seat movable from a first generally horizontal sitting position to a second angled lift position where the rear portion of said seat is lifted upwardly. Arm rests members are movably attached to opposite sides of the frame. Each arm rest member has a generally horizontal arm rest portion and a vertical activating rod member. The arm rests are movable from a first upper vertical position to a second lower vertical position. A rope and pulley system is provided which includes a pulley attached to a lower end of each activating rod and additional pulleys are attached to the frame. A rope is attached to the rear portion of the seat and extends around the pulleys. When a user pushes downwardly on the arm rests, the arm rests together with the rope and pulleys cause the rear portion of said seat to be lifted upwardly thus helping the user to stand up and get out of the chair.

A lift chair is provided which includes a frame having four legs and a back rest portion. A seat has a front portion pivotally attached to the frame and has a rear portion which can be lifted upwardly. The seat movable from a first generally horizontal sitting position to a second angled lift position where the rear portion of said seat is lifted upwardly. Arm rests members are movably attached to opposite sides of the frame. Each arm rest member has a generally horizontal arm rest portion and a vertical activating rod member. The arm rests are movable from a first upper vertical position to a second lower vertical position. A rope and pulley system is provided which includes a pulley attached to a lower end of each activating rod and additional pulleys are attached to the frame. A rope is attached to the rear portion of the seat and extends around the pulleys. When a user pushes downwardly on the arm rests, the arm rests together with the rope and pulleys cause the rear portion of said seat to be lifted upwardly thus helping the user to stand up and get out of the chair.

An imaging tube assembly (11) for a computed tomography (CT) system (10) includes an insert (60) that has a vacuum chamber (72). An anode (58) resides within the vacuum chamber (72) and rotates on a shaft (66) via one or more bearing (70). In one embodiment, a seal (52) resides between the insert (60) and the shaft (66). The seal (52) prevents the passage of a gas (80) into the vacuum chamber (72). In another embodiment, a pressure transition chamber (104) is coupled to an insert (60″) and a shaft (66″). The pressure transition chamber (104) has an associated middle fluid pressure that is between an internal fluid pressure of the vacuum chamber (104) and an external fluid pressure of said insert (60″).

A monohull vessel for laying a pipeline includes tensioners 13 disposed along a Pipelaying path P. The pipelaying path P includes an upstream portion that is substantially horizontal and at least 10 m above the centre of rolling R of the vessel and, towards a stern end of the vessel hull, a downstream portion that is downwardly inclined and, in use, enters the water at a location inboard of the stern end of the vessel hull 1.

Devices, arrangements, and methods for heating a patient bearing area of an operating table, including a heating element for heating a patient bearing area of an operating table, with a heating element for heating a fluid that transfers heat, an elastically deformable flow layer of the patient bearing area through which the heated fluid can flow, and a fluid-tight sealing layer of the patient bearing area arranged between a surface of the patient bearing area provided for contact with the patient and said flow layer. The device may include a flow circuit for the circulating, heat-bearing fluid formed as a closed path.

The invention discloses a magnetic control nano-forming micromechanical device and a three-dimensional fiber forming method. The magnetic control nano-forming micromechanical device comprises a magnetic fluid preparation device for generating magnetic fluid, a three-dimensional control nano-stage for fixing the magnetic fluid preparation device, a working platform positioned below the magnetic fluid preparation device and a strong magnet positioned below the working platform. According to the magnetic control nano-forming micromechanical device and the spinning three-dimensional forming method, based on the magnetic spinning forming principle, the magnetic fluid extruded from a feeding nozzle of the magnetic fluid preparation device forms a liquid bridge under the action of the magnetic field of the strong magnet, and the liquid bridge is solidified to form nanofiber fibers. As the relative position between the feeding nozzle of the magnetic fluid preparation device and the strong magnet can be accurately controlled via the three-dimensional control nano-stage, three-dimensional fibers meeting the set arrangement requirements can be prepared based on the set forming track. The device has the characteristics of being easy to operate and high in control precision, can meet requirements of industrial quantitative production, and has a good application prospect in the field.

The micro relay of the present invention comprises a base substrate 3, an armature block 5, and a cover 7. The base substrate 3 has a storage recess 41 for accommodating an electromagnetic device 1. The storage recess is composed of a hole 41a penetrating the base substrate 3 and a thin storage recess lid fixed on the one surface of the base substrate to close the hole. The electromagnetic device 1 is isolated from a contact mechanism by the storage recess lid 41b to increase the reliability of the contacts. The electromagnetic device 1 includes a yoke 10, a coil 11 wound around the yoke to generate a flux in response to an exciting current, and a permanent magnet 12 secured to the yoke to generate a flux flowing through an armature 51 and the yoke 10. Because the permanent magnet 12 is secured to the yoke 10, this micro relay can reduce the thickness.

The invention discloses a piston-type hydraulic control valve. The bonnet is fixed on the top of the valve body through bolts. A switch device is fixed inside the bonnet. The switch device includes a drive device and a control device. The drive device includes a drive motor, a mounting plate, Threaded rod and sleeve, the driving motor is fixed on the top of the mounting plate, the mounting plate is fixed inside the bonnet, the output shaft of the driving motor passes through the mounting plate and fixed with the threaded rod, and the connection between the output shaft of the driving motor and the mounting plate passes through The bearing is rotated and connected, and the end of the threaded rod away from the drive motor is sleeved in the sleeve. The inner side of the sleeve is provided with internal threads. This piston type hydraulic control valve controls the work of the drive motor through the control panel to realize the control of the valve body switch. Automatic control, through the buffer component to generate elastic force to support the spring applied by the sleeve, to prevent the damage of the pressure sensor caused by the instantaneous excessive tension of the sleeve, and also to make the pressure sensor bear the pressure more slowly, and the detection data is more accurate.

A disposable urine bag is provided. The bag includes an upper delimiting edge, a lower delimiting edge and lateral delimiting edges defining a space in the bag. The lower delimiting edge includes a drain valve, whose first drain mouthing in a first hollow element communicates with the space in the bag, and whose second mouthing in a second element is situated outside the delimiting edges of the bag. The drain valve is a disposable valve including a seal between the first and the second element and at least one indicator situated in the area of the seal. A disposable urine bag is provided whereby the drain valve seal may be broken without using significant finger strength and without a risk of the user being soiled with urine.

A golf glove comprising a front section and a back section comprising of leather, cotton or synthetic material, substantially covering the front and back of the hand, a vent 104 covered with a mesh 206 positioned between the thumb and the index finger, and an open vent 306 in the knuckle region of the back section resulting in exposing the knuckles.

A method for easing child birth and, more particularly, to a device for practicing the method for easing child birth and, most particularly, to a device for easing child birth controlled by the individual giving birth to the child. The device mechanically replaces a “manual” contact, which can be applied to the pelvis of a woman in labor, for the purpose of aiding the expulsion of the baby, and reduce the pain and discomfort associated with this process. The device mechanically compresses the ilium portion of the pelvis medially and posteriorly, simultaneously. The pressure applied by the device is under full control of the patient, so that pressure is applied slowly and progressively to a point of maximum comfort. The pressure is decreased immediately upon demand by the patient. The duration of the application of compression corresponds with the length of the contraction period for the woman.

An allergy skin testing device is disclosed that includes at least one central post having at least one sharp probe extending longitudinally from an end of the at least one central post, the at least one sharp probe being for administering an allergen to skin. For each central post, at least three dull probes substantially surround the at least one sharp probe, creating a “pain gate fence”, the at least three dull probes being for activating a pain gate effect affecting nerves of the skin while the at leat one sharp probe administers the allergen to the skin. The at least three dull probes extend further along the central post than the at least one sharp probe, so when all the probes are pressed against the skin using a gripping portion, the plurality of dull probes press into the skin before the at least one sharp probe penetrates the skin.