External defibrillator circuit
The present invention provides an external defibrillator apparatus, comprising: a) a plurality of capacitors; b) means to charge the capacitors; c) means to connect the capacitors to a patient; and b)... Read More
Inventors: Persson, Eric;, Assignee: SurViva Link Corporation (Minneapolis, MN) |
Back massaging apparatus
I claim: 1. In an apparatus for massaging a person's back of a type including a housing adapted to be positioned beside and above a bed, contact means for rubbing the back of a person lying on a bed a... Read More
Inventors: Schumacher, Jerry H.;, Assignee: |
Automobile massaging device
According to the present invention, there is provided an automobile massaging device which is generally comprised of a slide base which is driven to alternatively move forward and backward along two p... Read More
Inventors: Hwang, Haw C.;, Assignee: |
Mode coupled notched tuning fork type quartz crystal resonator
Generally speaking, in accordance with the invention, a mounted mode coupled tuning fork type quartz crystal resonator especially isolated to prevent energy losses is provided. The resonator is mounte... Read More
Inventors: Kogure, Shigeru;, Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Suwa Seikosha (Tokyo, JP) |
Anti-snoring apparatus
The present invention comprises an anti-snoring apparatus for preventing a sleeping person from making snoring sounds. The apparatus comprises a cylindrically shaped body which encircles a sleeper's n... Read More
Inventors: Broomes, Edward L. C.;, Assignee: |
Respirator
The foregoing objects and other objects inherent from the following disclosure are accomplished by the present invention and method for use thereof. The invention in its broadest aspect comprises a de... Read More
Inventors: White, Willard C.; Rodgers, Sr., Kevin D.; Parker, Jay A.;, Assignee: American Cyanamid Company (Stamford, CT) |
Ultrasonic sector-scan probe
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a sector-scan probe the window of which is small even if a transducer array is a circular arc-shaped linear array, and which is capable of... Read More
Inventors: Miwa, Hirohide; Hayashi, Hajime; Shimura, Takaki; Yanashima, Tadahiko; Kawabe, Kenji; Iida, Atsuo;, Assignee: Fujitsu Limited (Kawasaki, JP) |
Method and apparatus for selective transmission and reflection of sound through a solid
A method and associated apparatus are disclosed which allow a hollow object to be tuned to an incoming sound wave wavelength, such that the sound wave will pass therethrough without detectable reflect... Read More
Inventors: Harrold, Ronald T.; Sanjana, Zal N.;, Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) |
Massager
An object of this invention is to provide a safe massager designed for domestic use and medical use and having a simple structure and which is handy, wherein safe pressure fluid is effectively supplie... Read More
Inventors: Marukawa, Toshio; Nakao, Haruki; Mikiya, Toshio;, Assignee: Nikki Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Ventilator apparatus and fluid control valve
I claim: 1. Ventilator apparatus for use in ventilation of the lungs of a patient, comprising a ventilator enclosure for receiving at least the chest region of the patient's body, and means for varyin... Read More
Inventors: Hayek, Zamir;, Assignee: Dranez Anstalt (Vaduz, GB) |
Thorax protector
It is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages of prior art devices and provide a rigid thorax protector with an optimally designed configuration that ... Read More
Inventors: Weinberg, Marc S.;, Assignee: |
Ventilators and pressure oscillators thereof
OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, ventilating apparatus 1 comprises a chamber 2 in the form of a cylindrical chamber having at each end an aperture 3 defined by a radially expansible diaph... Read More
Inventors: Hayek, Zamir;, Assignee: |
Sacral topical hyperbaric oxygen chambers
What I claim is: 1. A hyperbaric oxygen treatment apparatus for use by a patient recumbent on a bed comprising, an open-faced chamber and an adjustable rigid support therefore, the chamber having a cl... Read More
Inventors: LoPiano, Rocco W.;, Assignee: |
Cardiac assist cuirass
The present invention discloses a cardiac assist cuirass that can be adapted to fit any individual's body shape and also is controllable at any cyclic rate and which may be a speed that approximates t... Read More
Inventors: Lerman, Samuel I.;, Assignee: |
Pneumatic demand oxygen valve
The demand valve of the invention overcomes the noted difficulties and provides a greatly improved pneumatic demand valve designed for coupling between a source of pressurized gas, such as oxygen, and... Read More
Inventors: Carter, William;, Assignee: Puritan-Bennett Corporation (Overland Park, KS) |
Terminal assembly for heart pacemaker
I claim: 1. In combination in a terminal assembly for a heart pacemaker, a lid for the heart pacemaker, a hollow ferrule attached to the lid, a terminal pin extending through the ferrule in spaced rel... Read More
Inventors: Kyle, James C.;, Assignee: Kyle; James C. (Roseburg, OR) |
Controlled impedance monitoring lead wires
In accordance with the invention there is provided an electrode assembly for sensing in a live study subject a physical characteristic thereof. The electrode assembly includes an electrode positionabl... Read More
Inventors: Buchwald, Randall H.; Stormont, Robert S.; Noonan, Jeffrey P.;, Assignee: General Electric Company (Milwaukee, WI) |
Cranial extension holder
I claim: 1. In a cranial extension holder for insertion within opposed bitemporal cranial bores and having a generally U-shaped bracket with outer ends to be positioned on opposite sides of the cranim... Read More
Inventors: Keller, Arnold;, Assignee: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. (Hamburg, DE) |
Continuous passive motion devices for joints
The present invention is directed to a device for providing continuous passive motion (CPM) of an anatomical joint. The device comprises a first support member for supporting a first limb portion on o... Read More
Inventors: Saringer, John H.; Culhane, Jeffrey J.;, Assignee: Orthologic Corporation (Phoenix, AZ) |
Appliance for correction of spinal curvatures
What is claimed is: 1. An improved appliance for correction of spinal curvatures in the course of placing a surgical strut in a patient's body comprising, a first elongated arm having a first end port... Read More
Inventors: Bacal, Kazimierz; Wierusz, Lech;, Assignee: Wyzsza Szkola Inzynierska Im. Jurija Gagarina (Zielona Gora, PL) |
Bone fixation frame
OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIG. 1, an embodiment of a fixation frame is shown and designated generally by reference numeral 10, which is called a triangular compression device. As describe... Read More
Inventors: Brumfield, David L.;, Assignee: Richards Medical Company (Memphis, TN) |
Mouthguard
In carrying out this invention, in one form thereof, the mouthguard comprises a member formed of a resilient material and having an approximately U-shape corresponding generally to the shape of the ar... Read More
Inventors: Zimmerman, Edgar S.;, Assignee: |
Page turning device
This invention is directed towards a device which can be built in to the existing music holder on a piano or similar instrument to enable anyone playing the instrument to turn pages of music without a... Read More
Inventors: Hatje, Carl H. J.;, Assignee: The Raymond Lee Organization, Inc. () |
Ergonomic drum assembly
OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a drum assembly 10 comprising a drum head assembly 11 connected to an electronic synthesizer assembly 12. The drum head assembly 11, as best illustra... Read More
Inventors: Aluisi, Alan L.;, Assignee: |
Acoustical rhythm board
An acoustical musical instrument is a rhythm board that is electronically amplified using at least one fixed pick-up unit, though more units may be used, installed internally on a resonator. The pick-... Read More
Inventors: Martin, Thomas E.;, Assignee: |
Tilting device
OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIG. 1, the tilting device comprises an elongated base member 2 that includes a support member 14 and a housing member 1. The housing member 1, the support member 14 and... Read More
Inventors: Moodie, Rodger H.; Fennel, Patrick W.;, Assignee: |
Manhole lid lifter
The present invention relates to a tool which is suitable for lifting a manhole lid which has spaced attachment notches. The tool has a substantially rigid support beam. The beam has a first hook adja... Read More
Inventors: Mortensen, James W.;, Assignee: |
Apparatus for removing and replacing manhole covers and gratings
OF THE FIGURES Although the invention will be explained in conjunction with removing and replacing manhole covers and gratings, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that other uses may... Read More
Inventors: Abarotin, Eugene V.;, Assignee: Design & Analysis of Mechanisms & Structures, Inc. (Murrysville, PA) |
Apparatus for supporting an inhaler
The present invention includes a sealed container having replaceably located therein a commercially available inhaler and an outlet port in fluid communication with the inhaler to discharge automatica... Read More
Inventors: Johnson, IV, John J.; Johnson, Jr., John J.;, Assignee: |
Orthopaedic appliance for use in treating acromioclavicular joint injuries
More specifically, the present invention provides an improved acromioclavicular restoration splint which is designed to treat sprains and/or separations of the acromioclavicular joint with a minimum o... Read More
Inventors: Florek, Florian F.;, Assignee: |
Cosmetic Surgery 
