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An endoscope with image-capture device remote from the probe is disclosed. The endoscope assembly has a probe, an illumination source such as one or more LEDs, and an image capture device located remotely from the probe such that the user does not have to bear the weight of the image capture device. In one embodiment the image-capture device is located in a control module with an image processor.

A speech generation device is disclosed. The speech generation device may include a head mounted display unit having a variety of different components that enhance the functionality of the speech generation device. The speech generation device may further include computer-readable medium that, when executed by a processor, instruct the speech generation device to perform desired functions.

A flow generator for generating a flow of pressurized breathable gas includes a cylindrical housing and a motor supported in the housing. The motor has a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The shaft is generally coincident with an axis of the motor. A first impeller is attached to the first end of the shaft and a second impeller is attached to the second end of the shaft. A stator directs an air flow from the first impeller back towards the motor axis. The housing includes an inlet adjacent the first end of the shaft having an inlet axis generally coincident with the motor axis and at least one outlet between the first and second impellers. The at least one outlet has an outlet axis generally tangential to the motor axis. An apparatus for delivering a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient includes a flow generator and a casing to contain the flow generator. The casing is configured to engage a part of the patient's body, for example the top of the patient's head, and/or to receive a strap adapted to encircle, for example, the patient's arm or chest. The apparatus further includes at least one delivery conduit to convey the flow of pressurized breathable gas and a patient interface to receive the flow of pressurized breathable gas from the at least one delivery conduit and deliver it to the patient's airways.

An improved fabric for orthopedic devices is provided, being a knitted fabric produced on either a warp or weft knit system and utilizing a filament yarn selected from nylon and polyester as well as spandex. The fabric enhances freedom of movement while stimulating blood flow and muscle tone. The fabric has an elasticity that enables closure of orthopedic and other devices by placing the hook component of a Velcro (®) strip at any convenient point rather than aligning it with the loop component of the Velcro (®). The fabric is more convenient, faster and easier for many incapacitated persons, enhancing wearing comfort. Its mesh structure makes it more porous, which enhances the air circulation and the moisture management in creating a cooling effect on the wearer's skin and ready evaporation of perspiration, while still providing therapeutic warmth without heat buildup.

A capsule for endoscopic examinations and a method for assisting the advancement of the capsule through organs are provided. In addition to a device for advancing the capsule through an organ under investigation, the capsule is also provided with a device for generating movements of the capsule to reduce the edge friction impeding the advancement of the capsule. The device for generating movements of the capsule is activated using electromagnetic radiation irradiated from outside to a receiving system of the capsule. The device generates a movement, which helps overcome inhibiting frictional forces.

An adjustable holographic gun sight has a base and a carrier pivotally connected to the base. An adjustment mechanism may be adapted to pivot the carrier with respect to the base. A pair of dropouts connects the carrier to the base and the dropouts allow the carrier to pivot with respect to the base. The dropouts may be mounted to an external portion of the carrier and the base thereby provides for external adjustment of the gun sight.

A vehicle step includes a step member and first and second extending and retracting devices connected to the step member for moving it between extended and retracted positions. Each of the extending and retracting devices includes a mounting bracket adapted to be fixed to a vehicle body, a step bracket connected to the step member, first and second arms each defining a lower end rotatably connected to the step bracket and an upper end, and a third arm defining an upper end rotatably connected to the mounting bracket and a lower end rotatably connected to the upper end of the first or second arm. The upper end of the other of the first or second arm is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket. The vehicle step includes also driving devices that drive respectively the extending and retracting devices to move the step member between the extended and retracted positions.

The invention relates to a surgical instrument system encompassing a morcellator with a hollow shaft on whose distal end a cutting blade is configured, as well as a gripping instrument with a shaft on whose distal end a tool consisting of at least two jaw members and on whose proximal end a handle consisting of at least two gripping members is configured to activate the tool, in such a way that the gripping instrument can be inserted into the hollow shaft of the morcellator so that it can slide in the longitudinal direction of the morcellator shaft. To ensure versatile application along with simple structure, it is proposed with the invention that the morcellator with the insertable gripping instrument can be inserted into a hollow shaft of an additional medical instrument, in particular a resectoscope, and that an additional irrigation and/or suction canal is configured between the shaft of the morcellator and the inside of the hollow shaft of the additional medical instrument.

The present invention relates to a joint actuator, and a joint structure of a leg-supporting robot using the joint actuator. The joint actuator can reduce or control mechanical friction which a user can feel during use thereof, and is designed so as to be able to be flexibly driven since selective engagement of a gear part is possible.

An improved feedout mechanism for the cutting head of a rotary trimmer includes curved surfaces on the top of the lower row of the cam tangs which replace the original flat surfaces of the lower row of cam tangs in the prior art cutting head. Also, the lower surface of each follower tang also has a curved surface which is changed from the original flat design in the prior art. The curved surfaces of the follower tangs and the cam tangs facilitate the line advancement operation and prevents the follower tangs from being hung up with the cam tangs.

An abdominal impedance measurement apparatus includes a plurality of electrodes for measuring an abdominal impedance of a human subject, and includes an electrode supporting member for supporting the electrodes in such a manner that the electrodes protrude from the electrode supporting member. The electrode supporting member includes a plurality of segments aligned in a direction, the electrodes being respectively mounted on different segments, neighboring segments being connected rotatably with each other. The electrode supporting member further includes rotation-angle restricting parts for restricting relative rotation-angles between neighboring segments.

The invention concerns a system and a method for supplying breathing gas to a diver. The system is of the open circuit type and comprises a gas source consisting of a pressurized container (1), which is intended to be placed at a distance from the diver and which delivers breathing gas under a high pressure, a breathing apparatus (4) which is intended to be carried by the diver and a flexible tube (3), which connects the gas source with the breathing apparatus. The flexible tube is of the high-pressure type, the gas is conducted through the flexible tube under a pressure, which is essentially equal to the pressure delivered from the gas source, and the gas source is arranged to be able to deliver breathing gas at a pressure, which exceeds approx. 30 bars.

An in-line skate composed of an inner boot connected to an outer boot at a pivot point near the toe. Mounted between the inner and outer boots springs under the heel area, used to limit and dampen the shock and vibration transmitted to the skater. The inner and outer boots contain mating holes in the upper heel area, for the engagement of a locking pin. Freeing the boot sections decompresses the springs and allows them to function as shock absorbers. The locking pin has an enlarged end that is sized to move freely in the inner boot portion of the hole yet be retained by the smaller stop portion defined by the outer boot mating hole. The wheel frame has a section for the retention of the majority of the wheels, and a section for the retention of a pivoting wheel. The pivoting wheel frame contains internally lubricated ball bearings for ease of movement while pivoting.

A chuck assembly for supporting cylindrically shaped workpieces to be machined at their ends, the assembly comprising

• • a body having a passage in its lengthways axis,
  • a driving for providing an actuation force absorbed by an actuating pin axially movable in the body,
  • a guide hole in the body having the actuating pin therein, and
  • centring jaws, mounted in a guide groove in the chuck body and moveable radially toward the workpiece, each in a driving arrangement an actuating pin.

A roller provided on the driving means facing the actuating pin, a contact surface is on a free end of the pin at right angles to the lengthways axis of the chuck body. The contact surface and the roller interacting such that forces of driving means transfer onto the contact surface axially, and simultaneously a movement at right angles to the lengthways axis of the chuck body is released between the contact surface of the actuating pin and the roller.

A microchip with capillaries and method for making same is described. A sacrificial material fills microchannels formed in a polymeric substrate, the filled microchannels are covered by a top cover to form filed capillaries, and the sacrificial material is removed to form the microcapillaries. The sacrificial material fills the microchannels as a liquid whereupon it becomes solid in the microchannels, and is liquefied after the top cover is applied and affixed to remove the sacrificial material. The top cover may be solvent sealed on the substrate and of the same or different material as the substrate. The top cover may also be an in situ applied semipermeable membrane.

The scraper blade device is provided for cleaning a roadway surface. The scraper blade device includes an upper blade portion and a bottom blade portion. The bottom blade portion has a plurality of widthwise-disposed and juxtaposed blade segments. The blade segments are provided in one or more blade segment sets where the blade segments within a same set are attached using a swivel interconnection. This scraper blade device has an improved cleaning efficiency over existing designs, thereby reducing the amount of de-icing chemicals and increasing road safety when used for removing ice and snow from the roadway surface.

A centrifugal force oscillating device having oscillating masses that are situated axially on both sides of an oscillating mass carrier rotatable around an axis of rotation and form an oscillating mass pair, where the oscillating masses can be swiveled to a limited extent along an oscillation path opposite the oscillating mass carrier with the help of at least one roll-off element that can be rolled off in cut-outs in both the oscillating mass carrier and the oscillating masses, and where the oscillating masses can be moved to a limited extent axially relative to each other to form the oscillating mass pair, and where the oscillating masses of an oscillating mass pair are movable to a limited extent radially and/or circumferentially relative to each other.