Disclosed herein is a ventilator system and method, for alveolar micro-circulation enhancement using pulse cycle harmonized ventilation pressure modulation of a patient. The system includes a sensor unit, a controller unit and a supply unit. The sensor unit is configured to sense a set of physiological parameters to determine one or more cardiovascular activities of the patient. The controller unit is communicatively coupled to the sensor unit, and is configured to determine a dynamic pattern of an oxygenated air supply for the patient based on the sensed cardiovascular activity. The supply unit is communicatively coupled to the controller unit and is configured to supply the determined pressure wave to create a dynamic alteration in the air flow pattern of the ventilated air to the patient in response to the cardiovascular activity. Some embodiments of the system also represent the system as an air flow controlling apparatus, capable be coupled to any ventilator system internally or externally to control the flow of air in the dynamic pattern.

A system for killing pests in an affected area of a structure comprises a heat pump unit placed within an affected area and a thermostatic control. The heat pump unit is configured to receive a flow of water from a faucet, and generate heated air by transferring heat from the flow of water, the heated air being emitted into the affected area in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostatic control is configured to monitor a temperature of a flow of water as it is received by the heat pump, monitor a temperature of air, and automatically cease operation of the heat pump when the temperature of the flow of water is above a predefined limit.

A device for pollinating plants such as flowering trees. The device is a movable platform such as a drone that has an image capturing device that is in communication with image recognition software. Images of plants are analyzed to detect objects that are consistent with pollen-receiving plants and/or plant areas. Once such plant object is detected, the device automatically disperses pollen in the proximity of the detected plant or plant object.

A method for fumigating psyllium husk. The method comprises filling a fumigation chamber with psyllium husk chamber is at least 35% filled with bags of psyllium husk, fumigating the psyllium husk with at least 40 g/m.sup.3 of methyl bromide for at least 24 hours, and degassing the chamber for at least 6 hours to form fumigated psyllium husk. The fumigated psyllium husk comprises less than 50 ppm inorganic bromide residue and the fumigated psyllium husk does not comprise an insect infestation or a khapra beetle infestation.

A device for killing insects, such as bedbugs, with heat includes four side panels and two end panels. Each of the side panels is fixed to two adjacent side panels along complementary mitered edges provided with interlocking male protrusions and female indentations. The side panels are fixed to the end panels by portions of the side panels that mate with complementary channels provided by the end panels and locking mechanisms. The device further includes a mechanism located either inside or outside the device for providing heated air to the interior of the device and a mechanism for circulating the heated air inside the device for killing any insects that may be infesting items such as clothing and bedding placed inside the device. The interior of the device may be provided with mechanisms such as racks and hanger rods for supporting items placed inside the device. The interior of the device may be provided with mechanisms for directing the flow of hot air inside the device.

An automated dry-heating bedbug eradication device for pest eradication is provided herewith. By the use of a specifically fabricated graphene-coated copper heating film, the dry-heating device of the present invention can readily achieve a temperature that is higher than the well-established temperature of 45 C., which is proven lethal to all life stages of bedbugs, and also effective in ant eradication. The device is carefully designed to achieve high portability and maneuverability, and is customizable to accommodate the needs to sanitize mattresses of different sizes in different settings, ranging from home use to commercial hotel or hostel uses. The device of the present invention is also equipped with wireless connectability to mobile applications, and infrared sensor and PID systems for remote real-time monitoring and control.

A system for sterilizing a physical space, such as a hotel room. The system generates and distributes heated air to the physical space to elevate the temperature of the space to a level sufficient to achieve a desired sterilization effect of eradicating insects and microoganisms. The system is portable and self-contained. The system includes a hydrogen fuel cell that generates electrical power. An electrical system conditions and stores the electrical power and supplies stored electrical power to the system components and peripherals. System components include a source of hydrogen, a heater, an air distributor, and a filter. Peripherals include a UV light source and an aerosol dispenser. The combination of heat, UV light and aerosol disinfectant effectively eradicates insects, microorganisms, allergens, and odors in the physical space.

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.

A mobile heating apparatus to heat a space for the treatment of bed bugs within the space includes an air mixing chamber, a fresh air inlet extending from outside the space to the mixing chamber; and a recirculation air inlet extending from inside the space to the mixing chamber. Air from the mixing chamber is passed through a heat exchanger and to an outlet for return to the space. A first CO sensor is associated with the fresh air inlet, and a second CO sensor associated with the recirculation inlet. A control, responsive to the first and second CO sensors, can disable the burner if the first CO sensor detects a CO level in the fresh air in excess of a first predetermined level, and disable the burner if the second CO sensor detects a CO level in excess of a second predetermined level that is higher than the first predetermined level. In some embodiments, blowers are provided to facilitate movement of air in the heater and change the relative proportions of fresh and recirculated air to reduce CO content in the space, or increase the temperature of the space.