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Walter E. Albright, Jr., Ponchatoula, LA US
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20090255239 | EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH O2 SENSOR - The present invention relates to an exhaust system having a riser adapted to be mounted to the exhaust inlet of a marine engine and a turndown connected to the riser. The riser and turndown define a primary exhaust passage to direct exhaust gases downwardly toward the discharge opening. A secondary passage, a tube, is integrated to the turndown within the primary exhaust passage. An O2 sensor is mounted within the tube. The tube has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the primary exhaust passage. With the diameter being less, the exhaust gases in the secondary passage have a pressure that is greater than in the primary exhaust passage which eliminates or at least reduces the ability for water to enter the secondary passage protecting the O2 sensor from damage. | 10-15-2009 |
Walter E. Babiec, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA US
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20110218190 | THERAPEUTIC USES OF AMPA RECEPTOR MODULATORS FOR TREATMENT OF MOTOR DYSFUNCTION - The application describes treatment of motoneuronal dysfunctions or disorders using AMPA receptor modulators. Examples of a motoneuronal dysfunction or disorder include obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, e.g., crush, partial or complete transection, motor neuron diseases, motor weakness due to aging, stroke, tumor, hemorrhage, degenerative or wasting diseases, and spasticity. One example of an AMPA receptor modulator is a benzothiadiazide compound. Another example of an AMPA receptor modulator is an ampakine. Yet another example of an AMPA receptor modulator is aniracetam. | 09-08-2011 |
Walter E. Baur, Iv, Webster, NY US
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20100052229 | AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE KNEELING PADS AND METHODS THEREOF - A portable maintenance assistance device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes at least one resilient material having one or more side edges between a pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces. The resilient material is substantially resistant to deterioration from exposure to one or more automotive chemicals. | 03-04-2010 |
Walter E. Bottelsen, Santa Maria, CA US
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20090247333 | ARROW HAVING AN INSERT HEAD ASSEMBLY AND FLETCHING DESIGN - An arrow assembly having an elongated tubular arrow shaft, with a plurality of slits extending forwardly from the rearward end of the shaft, an expandable locking insert mounted at the forward end of the arrow shaft, a arrow head having a ball-shaped tip mounted on the locking insert, a fletching mechanism having a central spine mountable inside the shaft and a plurality of vanes extending radially outwardly from the spine and through the slits in the shaft, and a nock mountable at the rearward end of the shaft. The assembly can be assembled, disassembled and repaired in the field. | 10-01-2009 |
Walter E. Bujak, Jr., Suffield, CT US
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20110302937 | DEMAND DEFROST FOR HEAT PUMPS - A heat exchanger includes a motor that rotates a motor shaft to rotate a fan. An operating speed of the motor shaft determines an airflow through a heat exchanger coil. The heat exchanger also includes a sensor that detects a parameter of the motor shaft and a control. The parameter detected by the sensor is communicated to the control. The parameter is one of the operating speed of the motor shaft and a motor shaft torque. If the parameter is the operating speed, the control initiates a defrost cycle when the operating speed of the motor shaft is less than or equal to a threshold value. If the parameter is the motor shaft torque, the control initiates the defrost cycle when the torque application to the motor shaft is greater than or equal to a threshold value. | 12-15-2011 |
Walter E. Chapelle, Traverse City, MI US
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20120145785 | Infrared range-finding and compensating scope for use with a projectile firing device - A scope assembly for use with, a projectile firing device including an erect image telescope mounted upon the device. The telescope includes a housing with a series of spaced apart lenses, a reticle display field being disposed along an optical path established within the telescope and which is viewable by a user. A laser range-finding scope is housed within a component in parallel disposed fashion relative to the erect image telescope, the range-finding scope incorporating a microprocessor and timer in operative communication with a pulse generator and an infrared projector. The distance to the target is measured by the laser, pulse detector, and timer. The data is transmitted to the microprocessor which determines the vertical position required to hit the target. The compensated target aimpoint is then illuminated in the reticle display field as a horizontal line. | 06-14-2012 |
Walter E. Dewolf, Jr., Glenmoore, PA US
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20090275572 | FAB I INHIBITORS - Compounds of the formula (I) are disclosed which are Fab I inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections. | 11-05-2009 |
20110190283 | Fab I Inhibitors - Compounds of the Formula (I) are disclosed which are Fab I inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections. | 08-04-2011 |
Walter E. Dvells, Jr., Worth, IL US
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20090211774 | Attachment for stitching tool - The attachment for a stitching tool is an attachment that enables a manually operated stitching tool to convert to a power-operated stitching tool. The attachment includes an ergonomically designed handle mounted on a base, which base is provided with an opening at one end thereof. The opening is designed to receive the grasping portions of a manually operated, conventional stitching tool. Mechanisms in the base engage the grasping portions of the stitching tool to mechanically manipulate the grasping portions. The mechanisms are powered by an electric motor. Controls are provided on the handle for operating the electric motor. | 08-27-2009 |
Walter E. Earleson, Morton, IL US
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20100070120 | Engine load management for traction vehicles - An electric drive system includes a fuel-driven engine ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100162918 | TRACTION CONTROL FOR DC ELECTRIC MOTOR - A method of propelling a mobile machine is disclosed. The mobile machine may have a plurality of DC traction motors, including a first DC traction motor and a second DC traction motor. The method may include driving a first traction device with the first DC traction motor, the first DC traction motor including a first field coil and a first armature electrically connected in series. The method may also include driving a second DC traction device with the second DC traction motor electrically connected in series with the first DC traction motor, the second DC traction motor including a second field coil and a second armature electrically connected in series. Additionally, the method may include, in response to slippage of the first traction device, bypassing at least a portion of electric current flowing through the first field coil around the first armature. The method may also include directing at least a portion of the bypassed electric current through the second field coil and the second armature. | 07-01-2010 |
20100170414 | Dual Engine Locomotive - A diesel-electric locomotive has two separate engine systems, including a large engine system and a small engine system. The power output from the separate engine systems may be combined to power the locomotive's traction motors. When the locomotive requires low power output for propulsion, only the small engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires higher power output, only the large engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires maximum power output, the small and the large engine system may both be used and their power output combined to power the traction motors. Also, a unique control strategy maintains a smooth delivery of power to the traction motors in the event that one engine shuts down or starts as a result of a change in the commanded power output of the locomotive. | 07-08-2010 |
20120116627 | Engine load management for traction vehicles - An electric drive system includes a fuel-driven engine ( | 05-10-2012 |
Walter E. Frohboese, Jr., Cedarburg, WI US
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20110255293 | Moisture Release Valve For An Outdoor Light Fixture - A moisture release valve for an outdoor light including a valve body having a stem received in a valve guide and having a head seating with a valve seat integrally formed of part of a sidewall of a light casing of the light fixture. Valve body is gravity displaced between a closed position and an open position depending upon light fixture orientation and can include a counterweight carried by its stem interiorly disposed within the fixture helping to cause displacement of the valve body toward the desired open or closed position in response to a change in light fixture orientation. Valve body can be a rivet, such as a split rivet, and the counterweight can be a washer, such as an annular washer, having an opening generally in registry with the valve guide permitting fluid within the fixture to drain from the fixture when the valve is open. | 10-20-2011 |
Walter E. Janach, Meggen CH
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20110005693 | Curtain System Comprising Several Flat Panels - A curtain system includes several flat panels made of curtain fabric or other planar materials. The top of each flat panel is provided with a horizontal metal, wood or plastic horizontal slat on which the curtain fabric or flat panel hangs in a loose manner. Both ends of the horizontal slat include a fastening device for rollers or sliders. The rollers or sliders at one end of each horizontal slat are guided inside a first common track, while the rollers or sliders located on the other end of each horizontal slat are guided inside a second common track, such that the flat panels can be slid on top of each other. The flat panels extend at an acute angle relative to the first and second common tracks and can be slid on top of each other until the flat panels nearly overlap when the first and second common tracks are mounted parallel to each other, because the fastening device therefore is designed so that the fastening device does not laterally protrude from the horizontal slat or the alignment thereof. | 01-13-2011 |
Walter E. Kozachuk, Catonsville, MD US
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20100076075 | METHODS OF TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE USING ANTAGONISTS OF THE NMDA RECEPTOR COMPLEX - Provided is a method for treating depression with an open-channel antagonists of the NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor complex. The open-channel antagonists include memantine (a 1-amino-3,5-dimethyl-adamantane hydrochloride), felbamate, acamprosate, and MRZ 2/579 (1-amino-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethyl-cyclohexane hydrochloride). The method includes oral, controlled or sustained release, intravenous, rectal, transcutaneous or other preparations such as lipid emulsion or crystal technology administration of the open-channel antagonist. | 03-25-2010 |
Walter E. Mcalister, Jr., Rangely, CO US
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20140034572 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF WASTEWATER IN A TREATMENT FACILITY - Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and methanol may be removed from wastewater obtained from oil or gas exploration or production operations by way of a bioreactor. The bioreactor may employ anaerobic microorganisms that metabolize various VOCs. In some embodiments, such a bioreactor may be configured to selectively change the temperature of the conditions of wastewater placed in the bioreactor, or of wastewater re-circulated through the bioreactor. A centralized valving or control station may optionally control heating or other conditioning elements for both feed and re-circulation systems. | 02-06-2014 |
Walter E. Power, Ii, Plymouth, MN US
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20140133806 | MULTIPORT OPTICAL FIBER TERMINAL - A multiport optical fiber connection terminal with a compact footprint has a configuration that allows for easy accessibility and interconnection of cables, while providing several mounting options and including storage space within the terminal. The terminal may include cable connectors that are configured to allow for weather proof installation of pre-terminated fiber optic cables with the terminal ports. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133808 | OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR - An optical fiber connector and method for assembly and use are disclosed. The optical fiber connector is configured to have a small footprint so that the connector may be pushable or pullable through a conduit if use of a conduit may be needed. The connector may include a first number of connector components configured to fit through a conduit, and a second number of connector components that are configured to be installed to the first components, for example, after the connector is pushed or pulled through a conduit. | 05-15-2014 |
Walter E. Power, Ii, Golden Valley, MN US
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20100142910 | MODULAR OPTICAL FIBER CASSETTE - The present disclosure includes apparatus and methods for a modular optical fiber cassette. One embodiment includes a base housing configured to receive additional nested components and an adapter plate resiliently connected to the housing and comprising a plurality of optical fiber connectors. The adapter plate is releasable from the housing and providing access to both sides of the adapter plate. The cassette further includes a radius limiter nested with and resiliently connected to the base housing, a first expansion housing having an exterior contour substantially aligned with the base housing and configured to resiliently interlock with the base housing, and a cover resiliently connected to the expansion housing. | 06-10-2010 |
Walter E. Power, Ii, Jordan, MN US
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20140079365 | OPTICAL FIBER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure includes systems and apparatuses for an optical fiber management system. One embodiment of an optical fiber management system includes a cabinet comprising a system of building blocks that make up a rail-mounting system and an optical fiber management apparatus housed within one of the building blocks. The optical fiber management apparatus can comprise a housing, an adaptor plate resiliently connected to the housing, a splice tray, a housing cover, a radius limiter, and a base configured for integrated slack storage of at least one of buffer tube and ribbon cable. | 03-20-2014 |
Walter E. Ratzat, Silver Spring, MD US
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20090320227 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Condition-Based Vibrotactile Feedback - Systems and methods for monitoring motion parameters of an object are described in the present disclosure. In one embodiment among many, a sensor, coupled to a housing, senses motion associated with the housing and provides a sensor output based on the sensed motion. A processing device receives the sensor output, accumulates counts associated with the sensor output, and provides an output once a threshold associated with the accumulated counts is reached. A vibrotactile device, that receives the output from the processing device, provides a haptic output in response to the output from the processing device. In one embodiment among many, a toothbrush is described as a monitoring mechanism for monitoring a plurality of brush strokes that a user executes with the toothbrush. The monitoring mechanism is incorporated in the handle of the toothbrush. The monitoring mechanism may be used to provide an alert once a sufficient number of brush strokes is achieved. | 12-31-2009 |
20100305928 | Systems and Methods For Editing A Model Of A Physical System For A Simulation - Systems and methods for simulating a medical procedure are disclosed. For example, one described system for simulating a medical procedure includes a physics module configured to model at least one physical property of a user-defined organic object associated with a patient; a display module configured to cause a display of the user-defined organic object; a script module configured to execute a user-defined medical procedure script; a simulation module in communication with the physics module, the display module, and the script module, the simulation module configured to execute a simulation of the medical procedure based at least in part on the user-defined model of the organic object and the user-defined medical procedure script. | 12-02-2010 |
20130120153 | Apparatus for Providing Condition-Based Vibrotactile Feedback - Systems and methods for monitoring motion parameters of an object are described in the present disclosure. In an embodiment, a sensor, coupled to a housing, senses motion associated with the housing and provides a sensor output based on the sensed motion. A processing device receives the sensor output, accumulates counts associated with the sensor output, and provides an output once a threshold associated with the accumulated counts is reached. A vibrotactile device, that receives the output from the processing device, provides a haptic output in response to the output from the processing device. | 05-16-2013 |
Walter E. Schember, Venice, FL US
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20090046955 | Bag support - Disclosed is a bag holder for holding a mouth of a collapsible bag in an open position. The bag holder can include a ring member and a plurality of clips attached to the ring member and operable to attach to the mouth of the collapsible bag. The ring member can be expandable and include a plurality of arcuate ring member elements. The plurality of clips each have an attachment portion that is attached to the ring member and a releasable portion that is operable to move between a closed position and an open position. When the clip is in the open position, the clip is operable to accept a sheet, such as a bag material, between the releasable portion and the attachment portion. Once the sheet is located between the releasable portion and the attachment portion of the clip, moving the releasable portion to the closed position results in attachment of the sheet to the ring member. Also included is an optional stand that can support the ring member above a surface, the stand having a leg and a support rim. | 02-19-2009 |
Walter E. Smolucha, Melrose Park, IL US
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20090011827 | Wagering Game With Tournament-Play Features - A method is presented for offering a wagering game tournament to a plurality of players on a plurality of gaming machines, which are located on a gaming network. The method includes increasing a prize pool based on a group achievement of the plurality of players, and distributing the prize pool to at least some of the plurality of players. | 01-08-2009 |
20100004059 | Gaming Machine With Color Changing Cabinet - A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game comprises a gaming machine cabinet having one or more colorable or color-changeable exterior sections. The color-changeable exterior sections comprise a translucent material that glows or shines when light is diffused through the material. Sections that are color-changeable include those sections that are visually dominant or affect the overall appearance of the gaming machine. A multi-color lighting assembly having one or more multi-color light sources is present. The multi-color lighting assembly may be operated to direct light having a predetermined color or sequence of colors. The light causes the color-changeable exterior sections to project the predetermined color or sequence of colors, thereby changing the overall appearance of the gaming machine. The predetermined color or sequence of colors may be selected randomly, or they may be based on the outcome of the wagering game. | 01-07-2010 |
20100120530 | ADJUSTABLE PLAYING AREA FOR ELECTRONIC GAMING TERMINAL - A gaming terminal includes a gaming cabinet, at least one display, an adjustable playing area, and a player-input button. The at least one display is mounted to the gaming cabinet and configured to display a randomly selected outcome from a wagering game. The randomly selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes in response to receiving a wager input from a player. The adjustable playing area is mounted to the gaming cabinet below the at least one display. The adjustable playing area is operable to translate linearly between a proximal position and a distal position, the proximal position being near the gaming cabinet and the distal position being away from the gaming cabinet. The player-input button is mounted in the adjustable playing area for receiving game play input from the player. | 05-13-2010 |
20110021264 | METHOD OF USING NON-MONETARY CHATTEL IN GAMING MACHINES - The invention described herein includes a system for playing a game on a gaming machine using non-monetary chattel. The system includes a bank for storing, depositing, and withdrawing non-monetary chattel based upon play outcome on the gaming machine. The system also includes a mechanism for relaying data regarding the non-monetary chattel between the bank and the gaming machine; and redemption mechanism for converting the non-monetary chattel in the bank to an exchange medium. | 01-27-2011 |
20110201411 | Gaming Machine With Improved Lighting Arrangement - A gaming machine includes a cabinet frame, a display, and an emotive lighting area. The cabinet frame has a cabinet surface visible to and facing a player position in front of the gaming machine. The display is mounted to the cabinet frame and is configured to display a randomly selected outcome from a wagering game. The emotive lighting area is integrated with the cabinet frame on the cabinet surface, proximate the display, and is separate from the display. The emotive lighting area includes a light source and a reflective surface, each of the light source and the reflective surface being concealed within the cabinet frame such that they are not viewable from the player position, the reflective surface configured to receive light directly from the light source and to reflect the light to a viewable area. | 08-18-2011 |
20130012311 | GAMING MACHINE WITH ZONE-BASED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game includes a gaming cabinet, a first surface, a video display assembly, and a first blower. The gaming cabinet includes an intake port and an exhaust port. The first surface is within the cabinet and divides the cabinet into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The video display assembly includes a video display having a display area and a display housing. The video display assembly is positioned adjacent to the upper chamber of the game cabinet at an angle between about 0 degrees and about 45 degrees relative to horizontal. The display housing forms a longitudinal channel along a substantial portion of a back side opposite the display area. The first blower is disposed in the upper chamber. The longitudinal channel is at least partially sealed such that the first blower creates a negative pressure within the longitudinal channel. | 01-10-2013 |
20130035159 | GAMING MACHINE WITH ENHANCED RF-SHIELDING ENCLOSURE - A gaming terminal includes a housing defining an exterior of the gaming terminal. The gaming terminal includes one or more displays disposed along the housing. The one or more displays are adapted to display, in response to a wager, a wagering game. The gaming terminal also includes a substantially closed interior enclosure disposed within the housing. The interior enclosure includes walls formed from electrically conductive material. The interior enclosure can be substantially closed. The gaming terminal further includes one or more signal-emitting components disposed within the interior enclosure and emitting a level of electromagnetic signals. A transmission of electromagnetic signals from the substantially closed interior enclosure is less than the level of electromagnetic signals emitted from the one or more signal-emitting components. | 02-07-2013 |
20130137523 | Game Machine With Improved Lighting Arrangement - A gaming machine includes a cabinet frame, a display, and an emotive lighting area. The cabinet frame has a cabinet surface visible to and facing a player position in front of the gaming machine. The display is mounted to the cabinet frame and is configured to display a randomly selected outcome from a wagering game. The emotive lighting area is integrated with the cabinet frame on the cabinet surface, proximate the display, and is separate from the display. The emotive lighting area includes a light source and a reflective surface, each of the light source and the reflective surface being concealed within the cabinet frame such that they are not viewable from the player position, the reflective surface configured to receive light directly from the light source and to reflect the light to a viewable area. | 05-30-2013 |
20140057721 | INTERACTIVE TETHER USING TENSION AND FEEDBACK - A wand-shaped handheld device tethered to a fixed structure in a gaming system by one or more cables wound around reels. The handheld device includes a button on a top thereof as a secondary input means. Motors coupled to the reels wind the cables or apply an opposing force to a pulling force applied to the device. Sensors detect how far the cables are retracted or pulled relative to the fixed structure. Haptic feedback devices impart tactile vibrations that are transmitted along the cable(s) and to the handheld device as the motor is pulling the handheld device toward the fixed structure or a player grasping the device is pulling it away from the fixed structure. Wagering game graphics are coordinated with the movement of the device so that movements or selection of the graphics are affected by inputs made by moving the handheld device or pressing its button. | 02-27-2014 |
20150087401 | MODULAR GAMING TERMINAL CONFIGURATIONS - Gaming machines, gaming systems, modular gaming terminals, and methods for assembling modular gaming machines are disclosed. A gaming machine is presented which includes an input device for receiving wagers to play a wagering game, and a display module with a display device for displaying outcomes of the wagering game. The display device is coupled to a display module housing, which includes a male or a female mounting interface. The gaming machine also includes a core module with an electrical bus that electrically connects to the display device. A core housing, which stows the electrical bus and supports the display module, includes the other one of the male and female mounting interfaces. The female mounting interface receives the male mounting interface such that moving the male interface into the female interface automatically aligns the display module with the core module and removably attaches the core housing to the display housing. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087404 | MODULAR GAMING TERMINAL CONFIGURATIONS - Gaming machines, gaming systems, module systems for providing gaming machines, and methods for assembling modular gaming machines are disclosed. A module system is disclosed for providing gaming machines for conducting wagering games. The module system includes first and second display modules each with distinct dimensions and a respective display device operable to display randomly selected outcomes of a wagering game. The module system also includes first and second sets of outer fascia elements, and a core module with a housing that attaches to and supports the display modules, one at a time. Mounting the first display module and first set of fascia elements onto the core housing provides one distinct gaming machine configuration with a distinct appearance and footprint, whereas mounting the second display module and second set of fascia elements onto the core housing provides another distinct gaming machine configuration with a distinct appearance and/or footprint. | 03-26-2015 |
Walter E. Strippgen, Berthoud, CO US
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20120283839 | Dynamic Surgical Implant - A surgical implant device capable of conforming to a variety of surface topographies facilitates the growth and regeneration of site to which the device is applied. The device employs a plurality of elongate members supporting a column of discrete, rotatable elements in contact with each adjacent element. Anchor plates secure the respective ends of the elongate members, such anchor plates attachable to bone. The implant device provides and ordered array of individually rotatable elements to form a surface that permits bodily fluids to pass therethough. | 11-08-2012 |
20140058511 | DYNAMIC SURGICAL IMPLANT - A surgical implant device capable of conforming to a variety of surface topographies facilitates the growth and regeneration of site to which the device is applied. The device employs a plurality of elongate members supporting a column of discrete, rotatable elements in contact with each adjacent element. Anchor plates secure the respective ends of the elongate members, such anchor plates attachable to bone. The implant device provides and ordered array of individually rotatable elements to form a surface that permits bodily fluids to pass therethough. | 02-27-2014 |