{
    "matter": "BRT-PAT-1",
    "document_type": "Patent terminology definitions",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "term": "another example parts like numerals same",
            "definition": "The driver 110b may have many structures, features, and functions, operations, and/or configuration similar or identical to those of the driver 110a described in relation to FIG. 2A, like parts are identified with the same or similar reference numerals. Accordingly, the driver 110b may include an inflator 112 and an actuator 114. In addition, the driver 110b may also include a deactuator 118."
        },
        {
            "term": "antitragus",
            "definition": "\"Antitragus\" refers to a small projection of cartilage located on the external ear, positioned opposite and superior to the earlobe. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "auditory canal or ear canal or external auditory canal",
            "definition": "\"Auditory canal\" or \"Ear canal\" refers to a tube-like structure that extends from the outer ear to the middle ear. The ear canal serves as a passageway for sound waves to travel from the external environment to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). The ear canal is lined with skin and contains tiny hairs and glands that produce cerumen (earwax). The ear canal's shape and structure help to amplify and direct sound waves towards the eardrum, where they are then transmitted to the middle ear for further processing. The \"auditory canal\" or \"Ear canal\" may also be referred to as the \"external auditory canal\" or the \"acoustic meatus\". (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "balloon",
            "definition": "\"Balloon\" refers to a flexible or pliable or resilient structure capable of containing a fluid. Typically, a balloon includes an opening to permit fluid to enter and/or exit the balloon. In certain embodiments, a balloon may include two or more openings which can be used separately or together to permit fluid to enter and/or exit the balloon. A balloon can be made from a variety of materials, including plastic, rubber, latex, and similar materials. Examples of a balloon include, but are not limited to, a bubble, a bladder, an inflatable member, and similar items."
        },
        {
            "term": "biasing force",
            "definition": "\"Biasing force\" refers to a force applied to a mechanical system, structure, or component to maintain or adjust its position, orientation, or behavior in a desired manner. A biasing force is often used to counteract other forces or influences acting on the system and ensure its stable operation under varying conditions.\r\n\r\nA biasing force may be encountered in various mechanisms, such as springs, weights, magnets, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems. These components apply a force or torque to maintain equilibrium, provide resistance, or produce a predetermined response when the system is subjected to external loads or disturbances. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "cerumen or earwax",
            "definition": "\"Cerumen\" or \"Earwax\" refers to a naturally occurring substance produced by glands in the ear canal. Cerumen typically includes a mixture of secretions from ceruminous glands and sebaceous glands, along with dead skin cells. Cerumen serves several functions, including lubricating the ear canal, protecting the ear from foreign particles, such as dust and debris, and helping to prevent infection by trapping bacteria and other pathogens. While cerumen is typically beneficial, excessive accumulation can lead to blockages or impactions, potentially causing discomfort or hearing problems. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "chamber",
            "definition": "\"Chamber\" refers to any apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to hold, support, retain, house, enclose, or contain an object, a substance, a fluid, and/or a material. An chamber can include a body or housing and/or one or more access inlets, outlets, ports, and/or openings to permit access to the chamber by an object or substance such as a fluid. In certain embodiments, a chamber may be made of plastic or glass and may be reusable or disposable. In certain embodiments, a chamber can be implemented as a flexible sack or bladder. The chamber may also include or may be filled with fluid."
        },
        {
            "term": "compression force",
            "definition": "\"Compression force\", also known as compressive force, refers to a type of mechanical force that acts to decrease the volume of an object or material by pushing its particles closer together. A compression force may be exerted uniformly in all directions on the object or material. Alternatively, a compression force may be exerted on a side or wall of an object or set of material. Compression forces can be generated when an external load or pressure is applied to an object, or part of an object causing the object, or part of the object to undergo compression or deformation. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)"
        },
        {
            "term": "deactuator",
            "definition": "\"Deactuator\" refers to a component of a machine, component, structure, device, or assembly that reverses or causes a reverse or opposite action such as motion and/or control  and an actuator. In certain embodiments, a deactuator may comprise a mechanical part, structure and/or device. In certain embodiments, a deactuator may comprise a switch, a lever, a knob, a dial, or the like."
        },
        {
            "term": "deflator",
            "definition": "\"Deflator\" refers to a structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, and/or part configured deflate or cause deflation of a structure, container, system, device, or apparatus. Generally, a deflator is configured to release and/or remove a fluid such as a liquid or a gas from a closed or closable system such that the system has less fluid or fluids within the system experience a decrease in pressure within the system. An deflator can be a single component or structure or a plurality of components or structures or an assembly. The deflator can be mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, chemical, thermal, pyrotechnic, electronic, or electromechanical."
        },
        {
            "term": "depressed state",
            "definition": "\"Depressed state\" refers to a state or condition in which a device, structure, component, apparatus, system, and/or assembly has been pressed from a first position to a second position. Often, a depressed state includes a state in which the device, structure, component, apparatus, system, and/or assembly is moved from an extended position to a non-extended position."
        },
        {
            "term": "finger grip",
            "definition": "\"Finger grip\" refers to a grip configured specifically to accommodate a finger of a user and/or a particular finger of a user, such as an index finger or a thumb. In certain embodiments, a finger grip may comprise a contoured surface of a structure such as a handle."
        },
        {
            "term": "fluid",
            "definition": "\"Fluid\" refers to a substance that flows and is capable of flowing and can easily or readily take the shape of a container. Fluid is characterized by its ability to deform continuously under an applied shear stress or force, regardless of the magnitude of the stress or force. Examples of fluids can include liquids, such as water, oil, and alcohol, as well as gases, such as air, nitrogen, and oxygen. These substances lack a fixed shape and can flow in response to applied forces. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "Fluid Supply",
            "definition": "“Fluid Supply” refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to store, retain, or hold a fluid. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply include a plurality of components coupled to, connected to, and/or integrated with the fluid supply. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply is an open container. In one embodiment, a fluid supply is a closed, sealed container. In one embodiment, a fluid supply includes a lid or cap that enables the fluid supply to operate either open or closed and/or sealed. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply can include a plurality of containers or chambers. A fluid supply may include one or more openings configured to enable fluid to pass into and/or out of the fluid supply. In certain embodiments, the one or more openings may include one or more valves that control flow of the fluid through a corresponding opening."
        },
        {
            "term": "grip",
            "definition": "\"Grip\" refers to a structure configured to accommodate and/or enable stable and secure engagement between a hand of a user and another object. A grip is configured to enable a user to grasp or hold an object and enable controlled, stable, control and/or manipulation of the object. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). In certain embodiments, a grip can include one or more structures to accommodate at least one or more fingers of a user. In certain embodiments, a grip may be configured to accommodate one or more fingers and one or more other parts of a hand. For example, a grip may include a palm grip configured to accommodate and engage with a palm of a hand of a user as the user uses an object. Similarly, a grip may include thumb grip to accommodate and engage with a thumb of the hand of the user as the user controls, handles, or manipulates the object. In certain embodiments, a grip (e.g., palm grip, thumb grip, finger grip, or the like) may comprise a contoured surface of a structure such as a handle."
        },
        {
            "term": "inflated state",
            "definition": "“Inflated state” refers to a state or condition of a container in which the container holds a desired level of a fluid. In certain aspects, an inflated state may include a state in which a container deforms and may expand to manage a fluid and/or pressure of the fluid within the container."
        },
        {
            "term": "inflation state",
            "definition": "“Inflation state” refers to a state or condition of inflation of a container, vessel, space, or volume. An inflation state is a measure of a degree and/or quality of inflation of a vessel at a given point in time. An inflation state can be expressed as a percentage with 0% being an uninflated state and 100% being a fully inflated state. Examples of inflation states include, but are not limited to, full inflation or fully inflated, under inflated, partially inflated, not inflated, no inflation, uninflated, over inflated, and the like. In certain embodiments, an over inflated state is a condition in which the vessel is inflated to a pressure beyond its designed capacity or inflated to a pressure level that containment of a fluid by the vessel fails and fluid is released."
        },
        {
            "term": "inflator",
            "definition": "\"Inflator\" refers to a structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, and/or part configured inflate or cause inflation of a structure, system, device, or apparatus. Generally, an inflator is configured to drive a fluid such as a liquid or a gas into a closed or closable system such that the system receives more fluid or one or more fluids within the system have an increase in pressure within the system. An inflator can be a single component or structure or a plurality of components or structures or an assembly. The inflator can be mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, chemical, thermal, pyrotechnic, electronic, or electromechanical."
        },
        {
            "term": "neck",
            "definition": "\"Neck\" refers to a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure, that connects two other parts, structures, and/or components. Often a neck is a structure that connects to a head. In certain embodiments, a neck may connect a head structure to a body or trunk structure. In certain embodiments, a neck is a narrow structure in relation to other structures of a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure."
        },
        {
            "term": "outlet",
            "definition": "\"Outlet\" refers to a point or opening through which something, such as electricity, water, air, goods, or a fluid, can pass or be distributed. In general, an outlet serves as a point of distribution or dispersion for something, allowing it to flow or be accessed. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "piston",
            "definition": "\"Piston\" refers to a component typically found in engines, compressors, pumps, and hydraulic systems. Often, a piston is cylindrical. In certain embodiments, a piston may move back and forth within a cylinder or other chamber in response to pressure or mechanical force. Pistons are often attached to a connecting rod, and the movement of a piston may convert pressure into mechanical energy or mechanical motion, or vice versa. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)"
        },
        {
            "term": "plunger",
            "definition": "\"Plunger\" refers to a cylindrical or tapered mechanism or structure typically used to create or control fluid pressure, motion, or displacement within a closed system. A plunger may include a rod or shaft with a larger diameter head or disc at one end, often referred to as the \"plunger head.\" Plungers are commonly used in various applications, including plumbing, hydraulic systems, pumps, and syringes. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)\r\n\r\nIn plumbing, a plunger is a tool consisting of a handle attached to a rubber suction cup. A plunger is used to create a vacuum or pressure differential within a pipe or drain, helping to dislodge clogs by forcing air or water through the system. In hydraulic systems, a plunger is a component that moves back and forth within a cylinder, often driven by hydraulic pressure, to exert force or control the flow of fluids. In syringes, a plunger is a part that fits into a barrel and is pushed or pulled to expel or draw in fluids. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)"
        },
        {
            "term": "rod",
            "definition": "“Rod” refers to an instrument, structure, device, or component that is long and slender or narrow and structured, organized, configured, positioned, designed, arranged, and/or engineered to press or push against or couple to another structure, instrument, component, or device."
        },
        {
            "term": "screw thread",
            "definition": "\"Screw Thread\" refers to a continuous helical ridge, typically of uniform cross-section. A screw thread may be formed on an internal or an external surface of a cylindrical or conical object. A screw thread can serve to convert between rotational and linear motion or force and/or to securely fasten two objects together. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com Jan. 28, 2025)"
        },
        {
            "term": "subject",
            "definition": "\"Subject\" refers to an individual—human or animal—that is the focus or recipient of an intervention, observation, treatment, procedure, medical procedure, or experimental procedure. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com Jan. 28, 2025)"
        },
        {
            "term": "syringe",
            "definition": "“Syringe” refers to is a medical device used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. A syringe can include several basic parts: a barrel, a plunger, a needle, a tip/cap, a luer lock / luer slip, plunger seal/gasket, and/or a flange.\r\nA barrel is a main body of the syringe, usually made of plastic or glass, which holds a fluid to be injected or withdrawn. The barrel may include volume markings to indicate the amount of fluid inside, allowing for accurate measurement.\r\nA plunger is a movable component that fits snugly inside the barrel. The plunger usually has a handle or thumb grip at one end for easy manipulation. When the plunger is pushed or pulled, the plunger creates a vacuum or pressure within the barrel, allowing the fluid to be drawn into the syringe or expelled from the syringe.\r\nThe needle is a hollow, pointed metal tube attached to the end of the syringe barrel. A needle can be used to penetrate the skin or other tissues for an injection or withdrawal of fluids. Needles come in various lengths and gauges depending on the specific application. In certain embodiments, a syringe may not include a needle and instead may be coupled to another structure such as a fluid passage.\r\nIn certain embodiments, a syringe may include a tip of the syringe where the needle can be attached. Some syringes may come with a removable cap to cover a needle before use. In certain embodiments, a syringe may include a luer lock or luer slip. These are two common types of connections used to attach a needle to the syringe. The luer lock mechanism involves twisting a needle onto the syringe for a secure connection, while the luer slip mechanism involves simply pushing a needle onto the syringe.\r\nA plunger seal or gasket is a rubber or silicone ring located at the base of the plunger. The plunger seal or gasket forms a tight seal against the inner walls of a barrel, preventing leakage of the fluid. Some syringes have a flange, which is a flat, wing-like extension at the base of the barrel. The flange provides stability and support when the syringe is held or manipulated. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "textured surface",
            "definition": "\"Textured Surface\" refers to a surface or other feature of an object, instrument, or apparatus. The textured surface may abut, touch, or contact a surface of a subject or patient such as skin or surfaces of another anatomical structure (e.g., the external auditory canal). In another aspect, a textured surface may include projections and recesses across at least a portion of a surface. A textured surface may be uniform, contoured, or distributed on an outside of an object according to a pattern."
        },
        {
            "term": "tragus",
            "definition": "\"Tragus\" refers to a small, pointed, cartilaginous projection located on the outer ear, just in front of the ear canal and partially covering ear canal. The tragus is situated opposite the antitragus, another small projection on the ear. The tragus helps to funnel sound waves into the ear canal and also aids in protecting the ear canal from foreign objects. The tragus is a feature of the anatomy of the human ear and varies in size and shape among individuals. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)."
        },
        {
            "term": "tympanic membrane",
            "definition": "\"Tympanic membrane\", also referred to as an ear drum, refers to structure in the middle ear of a person or animal. The structure is a thin, semitransparent membrane located in the middle ear. The ear drum separates the external ear canal from the middle ear cavity. The tympanic membrane / ear drum plays a role in the transmission of sound waves. When sound waves enter the ear canal, they cause the tympanic membrane to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted through the middle ear bones to the inner ear, where they are converted into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sound. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)"
        }
    ]
}