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20080314978 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING DRUGS DURING A REPACKAGING AND ADMINISTERING PROCESS - The invention relates to a system and method for tracking drugs during a transfer and administering process to reduce labeling errors that can occur during that process. The system includes a storage container reader that is configured to read a set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia positioned on a container containing a drug. The set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia identifies the drug. The system further includes an indicia-generating device that is configured to generate a drug-delivery-container-associated indicia identifying the drug based on the storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia. The set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated indicia includes a set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a drug delivery container reader, wherein the drug delivery container reader is configured to read the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a processing unit that generates an output signal corresponding to the drug based on the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes an output device that outputs a user-comprehensible output identifying the drug based on the output signal from the processing unit. | 12-25-2008 |
20100163046 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VENTILATION ASSISTANCE - A CPAP device and method are provided. The CPAP device includes an inspiratory reservoir, a positive pressure air source, and a pressurizing device. The inspiratory reservoir is fluidically connectable with at least one breathing orifice of a user. The positive pressure air source is fluidically connectable to the inspiratory reservoir. The pressurizing device is movable from a first position to a second position by releasing stored potential energy. During movement to the second position the pressurizing device applies a generally constant pressure to gas contained in the inspiratory reservoir. The pressurizing device is both movable towards the first position and augmentable in stored potential energy by pressure from exhalation air from the user. | 07-01-2010 |
20100332246 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING DRUGS DURING A REPACKAGING AND ADMINISTERING PROCESS - The invention relates to a system and method for tracking drugs during a transfer and administering process to reduce labeling errors that can occur during that process. The system includes a storage container reader that is configured to read a set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia positioned on a container containing a drug. The set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia identifies the drug. The system further includes an indicia-generating device that is configured to generate a drug-delivery-container-associated indicia identifying the drug based on the storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia. The set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated indicia includes a set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a drug delivery container reader, wherein the drug delivery container reader is configured to read the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a processing unit that generates an output signal corresponding to the drug based on the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes an output device that outputs a user-comprehensible output identifying the drug based on the output signal from the processing unit. | 12-30-2010 |
20110277240 | CONNECTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a connector for connecting a medical device to a support member on a patient support device, such as a stretcher. The connector includes a support member connector that is fixedly connectable to the support member and a device connector for fixedly connecting to the medical device. The device connector is movable relative to the support member connector between a first position wherein the device connector is positioned to hold the medical device adjacent the patient support device and a second position that is inboard of the first position relative to the patient support device. | 11-17-2011 |
20130181046 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING DRUGS DURING A REPACKAGING AND ADMINISTERING PROCESS - A system for tracking drugs during a transfer and administering process is configured to reduce labeling errors that can occur during that process. The system includes a storage container reader configured to read a set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia positioned on a container containing a drug. The set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia identifies the drug. The system further includes, at the point of care of a patient, an indicia-generating device configured to generate machine readable drug-delivery-container-associated indicia identifying the drug based on the storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia. A drug delivery container reader, also located at the point of care, is configured to read both sets of machine readable indicia to verify that the drug delivery container has been correctly labelled. A method implemented by the system results in the reduction in labeling errors. | 07-18-2013 |
20150082541 | CONNECTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a connector for connecting a medical device to a support member on a patient support device, such as a stretcher. The connector includes a support member connector that is fixedly connectable to the support member and a device connector for fixedly connecting to the medical device. The device connector is movable relative to the support member connector between a first position wherein the device connector is positioned to hold the medical device adjacent the patient support device and a second position that is inboard of the first position relative to the patient support device. | 03-26-2015 |
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20100210918 | TASK LIGHT - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a treatment light comprising a support member having at least two light source support portions: each support portion adapted to be operatively connected a light source; each light source comprising one or more LEDs, particularly a plurality of LEDs associated with a focusing material which focuses the LED emitted lights into cones, the at least two light sources adapted to be fixed at spaced apart positions proximate to either side of the head of a user, the support members defining a space for positioning the head of the user next to and potentially in between the at least two light sources. Preferably, the potential contact surfaces have a steady state temperature of no greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit when tested at an ambient temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. According to one embodiment of the invention, the potential contact surfaces are no hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit despite generating a cumulative output of 60 to 65 watts of power. | 08-19-2010 |
20110277240 | CONNECTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a connector for connecting a medical device to a support member on a patient support device, such as a stretcher. The connector includes a support member connector that is fixedly connectable to the support member and a device connector for fixedly connecting to the medical device. The device connector is movable relative to the support member connector between a first position wherein the device connector is positioned to hold the medical device adjacent the patient support device and a second position that is inboard of the first position relative to the patient support device. | 11-17-2011 |
20150082541 | CONNECTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a connector for connecting a medical device to a support member on a patient support device, such as a stretcher. The connector includes a support member connector that is fixedly connectable to the support member and a device connector for fixedly connecting to the medical device. The device connector is movable relative to the support member connector between a first position wherein the device connector is positioned to hold the medical device adjacent the patient support device and a second position that is inboard of the first position relative to the patient support device. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083121 | PORTABLE LIFE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A portable life support apparatus ( | 03-26-2015 |
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20100039272 | VARIABLE HEIGHT BIN LEVEL SENSOR FOR USE WITH A PRODUCT DISPENSING AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A fill level sensor is magnetically coupled to a hopper of an agricultural implement to provide a signal indicative of product fill level in the hopper relative to a fill line. The sensor can be positioned at various heights to provide variability in the height of the sensed fill line. The fill level sensing components are contained within a sensor housing. A magnet for magnetically mounting the sensor may be coupled to an exterior surface of the sensor housing or enclosed within the sensor housing. | 02-18-2010 |
20100139422 | EXTERNAL SENSOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - In accordance with one embodiment, a system may include an external position adjuster configured to move a sensor within an agricultural tank without requiring access inside the agricultural tank. In another embodiment, a method may include magnetically coupling a sensor to a structure located inside an agricultural tank, wherein the sensor is adjustable to different positions inside of the agricultural tank in response to user input from outside of the agricultural tank. | 06-10-2010 |
20110184551 | ROW UNIT BOUNCE MONITORING SYSTEM - An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a row unit configured to deposit seeds within soil. The agricultural implement system also includes a bounce sensor rigidly coupled to the row unit and configured to output a signal indicative of a bounce magnitude, a bounce direction, or a combination thereof, of the row unit. | 07-28-2011 |
20110313572 | Automatic Down Pressure Adjustment System For Set Of Ganged Disc Openers - A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313575 | Down Pressure Adjustment Device And Method For Use With A Disc Opener Assembly Of An Agricultural Implement - A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components. | 12-22-2011 |
20120169495 | Method And Apparatus For Signaling To An Operator Of A Farm Implement That The Farm Implement Is Traversing A Previously Seeded Area - A sectional control apparatus and method prompts the operator of an implement when the implement, or portion thereof, is traversing over land that has already been seeded and/or disturbed. The apparatus includes a GPS or GNSS receiver that communicates with a GPS or GNSS system and a controller that maps movement of the implement so that real-time positional data for the implement can be compared to the movement map. When the position of the implement, or portion thereof, is detected as moving over previously seeded and/or disturbed land, the controller activates an alert mechanism in the operator cab of the implement to notify the operator that sectional control, i.e., shutting down metering of product or raising the tool bar, needs to be implemented. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173093 | Method And Apparatus For Signaling To An Operator Of A Farm Implement That the Farm Implement Is Traversing A Seeded Area - A sectional control apparatus and method prompts the operator of an implement when the implement, or portion thereof, is traversing over land that has already been seeded and/or disturbed. The apparatus includes a GPS or GNSS receiver that communicates with a GPS or GNSS system and a controller that maps movement of the implement so that real-time positional data for the implement can be compared to the movement map. When the position of the implement, or portion thereof, is detected as moving over previously seeded and/or disturbed land, the controller activates an alert mechanism in the operator cab of the implement to notify the operator that sectional control, i.e., shutting down metering of product or raising the tool bar, needs to be implemented. | 07-05-2012 |
20120312662 | Apparatus For Recollecting Residual Commodity From A Fill Hopper Of An Air Seeder Filling System - A hopper of a commodity conveyor apparatus for use with an agricultural implement has a bin configured to hold a volume of a granular commodity. The bin is movable between a first position at which the bin can be loaded with the granular commodity and a second position at which residual granular commodity can be recovered from the bin. The hopper further has a fill opening formed in the bin and adapted for loading the granular commodity into the bin when the bin is in the first position. A discharge opening is configured to be flow-coupled to the commodity conveyor apparatus and a container is removably attached to the bin for recovering the residual granular commodity from the bin when the bin is in the second position. | 12-13-2012 |
20140131485 | Aircart With Integrated Fertilizer Blending - A method and system for controlling an air cart to deliver custom blends of fertilizer to a field is disclosed. A farmer purchases base nutrients which are mixed together during delivery to the field. An air cart having multiple compartments is selected according to the number of base nutrients and/or seed to be delivered. Metering units associated with each compartment control the rate at which product is delivered. An operator defines a desired blend of fertilizer and identifies each of the base nutrients loaded into the air cart. The controller generates control signals output to each metering unit to control the rate at which product is delivered according to the desired blend of fertilizer. Thus, a farmer may purchase and store base nutrients rather than various blends of fertilizer and create multiple customized blends as needed according to the area and the type of seed to be planted. | 05-15-2014 |
20140196919 | System And Method Of Tractor Control Based On Agricultural Implement Performance - A method and system for controlling operation of a tractor and/or agricultural implement towed by the tractor is disclosed. A vibration sensor is mounted to the agricultural implement to detect the magnitude of vibration, or bounce, on the agricultural implement. Because the magnitude of the vibration is a function of several operating parameters including, but not limited to, the speed at which the tractor is travelling and the downward pressure applied to the agricultural implement, one or more additional sensors are provided to monitor these operating parameters. Each of the sensors generates a feedback signal and transmits it to the controller. The controller is configured to generate an reference signal to control an actuator as a function of the magnitude of vibration and the measured operating parameter. The actuator receiving the reference signal is configured to control operation of the tractor or agricultural implement to reduce the magnitude of vibration. | 07-17-2014 |
20140261115 | Singulation-Style Seeding System - A singulation-style seeding system is provided that may include planter row units arranged on a drill that may have a front rank and a back rank. The planter units may singulate and deliver seeds from a first segment of the drill, which may correspond to one of the front and back ranks. A high-volume fertilizer may be delivered from a second segment of the drill, which may correspond to the other one of the front and back ranks and may be delivered at a relatively high delivery rate. A starter fertilizer may be delivered at a relatively lower delivery rate at or near seed furrows. | 09-18-2014 |
20140303834 | Sectional Control Method For Use With An Agricultural Implement - A sectional control apparatus and method prompts the operator of an implement when the implement, or portion thereof, is traversing over land that has already been seeded and/or disturbed. The apparatus includes a GPS or GNSS receiver that communicates with a GPS or GNSS system and a controller that maps movement of the implement so that real-time positional data for the implement can be compared to the movement map. When the position of the implement, or portion thereof, is detected as moving over previously seeded and/or disturbed land, the controller activates an alert mechanism in the operator cab of the implement to notify the operator that sectional control, i.e., shutting down metering of product or raising the tool bar, needs to be implemented. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303856 | SECTIONAL CONTROL METHOD FOR USE WITH ANAGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A sectional control apparatus and method prompts the operator of an implement when the implement, or portion thereof, is traversing over land that has already been seeded and/or disturbed. The apparatus includes a GPS or GNSS receiver that communicates with a GPS or GNSS system and a controller that maps movement of the implement so that real-time positional data for the implement can be compared to the movement map. When the position of the implement, or portion thereof, is detected as moving over previously seeded and/or disturbed land, the controller activates an alert mechanism in the operator cab of the implement to notify the operator that sectional control, i.e., shutting down metering of product or raising the tool bar, needs to be implemented. | 10-09-2014 |
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20120226461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT METERING SYSTEM - A system for calibrating an agricultural product metering system is provided including a calibration unit configured to be mounted to the agricultural product metering system. The calibration unit includes a load cell configured to measure a calibration weight of product exiting the agricultural product metering system, and the calibration unit is configured to output signals indicative of the calibration weight of the product. The calibration system also includes a controller configured to receive the signals and to calculate a product flow rate based on the calibration weight. | 09-06-2012 |
20120227648 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER - An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227649 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER - An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227650 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER - An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller. | 09-13-2012 |
20120325130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR FLOW TO A METERING SYSTEM - A system and method for controlling air flow to a metering system is provided. One agricultural cart for distribution of an agricultural product in a field includes a metering system having a plurality of metering sections. At least one metering section is selectively controllable to not meter product while at least one other metering section is metering product. The agricultural cart also includes an air conveyance system having a blower and a conduit for producing and directing an air stream for moving the metered product toward a distribution device. The agricultural cart includes control circuitry configured to alter operation of the air conveyance system based upon whether the at least one metering section is metering or not metering product. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325131 | SECTIONED METERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sectioned metering system and method is provided. One metering system for distributing an agricultural product in a field includes a drive input and a rotary shaft assembly coupled to the drive input and configured to be driven in rotation by the drive input. The metering system also includes a first metering section driven by the rotary shaft assembly and at least two additional metering sections. Each additional metering section is selectively engageable to drive the respective additional metering section by the rotary shaft assembly. Each additional metering section is also selectively disengageable to interrupt driving of the respective additional metering section by the rotary shaft assembly while the first metering section remains driven. | 12-27-2012 |
20130085598 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AIR FLOW WITHIN AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT METERING SYSTEM - A system for controlling air flow within an agricultural product metering system is provided. One system for distributing an agricultural product includes an air conveyance system having a blower configured to provide an air stream for moving metered product toward a distribution device. The air conveyance system is mounted on an air cart. The system also includes control circuitry mounted on an agricultural vehicle, and configured to adjust a speed of the blower based at least partially on a product flow rate from the air cart. | 04-04-2013 |
20130092289 | AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING PRODUCT TO A HOLDING CONTAINER - An agricultural system for conveying product to a holding container is provided. One agricultural system includes a product conveying system having a conveyor and a hopper. The conveyor is configured to move product from the hopper to a holding container. The hopper has an opening for receiving product, and the opening includes a first side adjacent to the conveyor, and a second side opposite the first side. The second side is substantially v-shaped, and configured to channel the product to exit the hopper through the opening while the opening is directed downwardly. | 04-18-2013 |
20130233216 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER - An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller. | 09-12-2013 |
20140083342 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER - An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083343 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER - An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller. | 03-27-2014 |
20140150701 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER - An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller. | 06-05-2014 |