Author: claimsbot

1.-7. (canceled)
8. A computer program product for managing media storage, the computer program product comprising:
one or more computer-readable tangible storage media and program instructions stored on the one or more computer-readable tangible storage media, the program instructions comprising:
program instructions to determine that storage space is needed on a storage device, wherein the storage device stores one or more media files;
program instructions to determine a likely viewing device for a media file selected from the one or more media files; and
program instructions to convert the media file from a first format to a second format, based on the determined likely viewing device.
9. The computer program product of claim 8, wherein the one or more media files include one or more of: an audio file, a video file, or a data-broadcast file.
10. The computer program product of claim 8, wherein program instructions to determine that storage space is needed on a storage device comprise:
program instructions to determine that at least one new media file is to be stored on the storage device;
program instructions to determine required storage space for the at least one new media file; and
program instructions to determine that the storage device does not have the required storage space.
11. The computer program product of claim 8, further comprising:
prior to program instructions to determine the likely viewing device for the media file, program instructions to select the media file based on one or more of: elapsed time since the media file was last viewed, indicated content of the media file, and one or more indications associated with the media file.
12. The computer program product of claim 8, wherein program instructions to determine the likely viewing device comprise:
program instructions to request, from a communication network, details of a viewing device, wherein such details include one or more of: a display resolution, a display size, and a media processing capability;
program instructions to determine a viewing history of the media file, wherein the viewing history includes a viewing device previously used for the media file; and
program instructions to determine the likely viewing device based on at least one of the details of a viewing device and a viewing history of the media file.
13. The computer program product of claim 8, wherein the determined likely viewing device includes one or more of: a televising device, a stationary computing device and a mobile computing device.
14. The computer program product of claim 8, wherein the second format is a lower quality digital format than the first format.
15. A computer system for managing media storage, the computer system comprising:
one or more computer processors;
one or more computer-readable tangible storage media;
program instructions stored on the one or more computer-readable tangible storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more computer processors, the program instructions comprising:
program instructions to determine that storage space is needed on a storage device, wherein the storage device stores one or more media files;
program instructions to determine a likely viewing device for a media file selected from the one or more media files; and
program instructions to convert the media file from a first format to a second format, based on the determined likely viewing device.
16. The computer system of claim 15, wherein the one or more media files include one or more of: an audio file, a video file, or a data-broadcast file.
17. The computer system of claim 15, wherein program instructions to determine that storage space is needed on a storage device comprise:
program instructions to determine that at least one new media file is to be stored on the storage device;
program instructions to determine required storage space for the at least one new media file; and
program instructions to determine that the storage device does not have the required storage space.
18. The computer system of claim 15, further comprising:
prior to program instructions to determine the likely viewing device for the media file, program instructions to select the media file based on one or more of: elapsed time since the media file was last viewed, indicated content of the media file, and one or more indications associated with the media file.
19. The computer system of claim 15, wherein program instructions to determine the likely viewing device comprise:
program instructions to request, from a communication network, details of a viewing device, wherein such details include one or more of: a display resolution, a display size, and a media processing capability;
program instructions to determine a viewing history of the media file, wherein the viewing history includes a viewing device previously used for the media file; and
program instructions to determine the likely viewing device based on at least one of the details of a viewing device and a viewing history of the media file.
20. The computer system of claim 15, wherein the determined likely viewing device includes one or more of: a televising device, a stationary computing device and a mobile computing device.
21. The computer system of claim 15, wherein the second format is a lower quality digital format than the first format.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

What is claimed is:

1. An orifice introducer device comprising:
a tubular member having a distal end and a proximal end;
the distal end being adjustable between a first position for insertion into an orifice and a second position once inserted into the orifice.
2. The orifice introducer device of claim 1, wherein, in the first position, the distal end has a smaller diameter than the proximal end.
3. The orifice introducer device of claim 2, wherein the diameter of the distal end is greater in the second position relative to the first position.
4. The orifice introducer device of claim 3, wherein at least a portion of the distal end is stretchable, and wherein the diameter of the distal end is adjusted to the second position relative to the first position by stretching.
5. The orifice introducer device of claim 3, wherein the distal end includes a slit, and wherein the diameter of the distal end is adjusted to the second position relative to the first position by opening of the slit.
6. The orifice introducer device of claim 5, wherein the distal end includes a plurality of holes adjacent to the slit and a string through the holes, and wherein the opening of the slit is controlled by moving the string.
7. The orifice introducer device of claim 6, wherein the string is attached to an actuation device for controlling a movement of the string.
8. The orifice introducer device of claim 6, wherein one end of the string is attached to an actuation device.
9. The orifice introducer device of claim 6, wherein both ends of the string are attached to an actuation device.
10. The orifice introducer device of claim 7, wherein the actuation device includes a ring.
11. An orifice introducer device comprising:
a tubular member having a distal end;
a distal portion having a proximal end configured to be detachably secured to the distal end of the tubular member, the distal portion being selectively detachable when the orifice introducer device is positioned in the orifice.
12. The orifice introducer device of claim 11, wherein, when secured to the distal end of the tubular member, a distal end of the distal portion has a smaller diameter than the tubular member.
13. The orifice introducer device of claim 12, wherein, when detached from the distal end of the tubular member, the proximal end of the distal portion contracts so as to have a smaller diameter than the tubular member.
14. The orifice introducer device of claim 13, wherein the proximal end of the distal portion includes an annular groove configured to detachably secure the distal end of the tubular member.
15. The orifice introducer device of claim 11, further comprising a tubular insertion device configured to be insertable through the tubular member.
16. The orifice introducer device of claim 15, wherein the tubular insertion device is configured to detach the distal portion from the tubular member when inserted through the tubular member.
17. The orifice introducer device of claim 16, further comprising a recovery device for withdrawing the distal portion through the tubular member when the distal portion has been detached from the tubular member.
18. The orifice introducer device of claim 17, wherein the recovery device is a string attached to an inner wall of the distal portion.
19. The orifice introducer device of claim 16, wherein, when detached from the distal end of the tubular member, the proximal end of the distal portion contracts so as to have a smaller diameter than the tubular insertion device so as to be withdrawn through the tubular insertion device.
20. The orifice introducer device of claim 11, wherein the orifice introducer device is configured to introduce a surgical device into an orifice.
21. A method for using an orifice introducer device comprising the steps of:
providing a tubular member having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being in a first position in which the distal end has a smaller diameter than the proximal end;
inserting the distal end into an orifice; and
adjusting the distal end into a second position.
22. The method of claim 21, further comprising the step of inserting an element through the tubular member.
23. The method of claim 22, wherein the inserting step includes inserting a surgical device through the tubular member.
24. The method of claim 21, wherein the adjusting step includes adjusting the diameter of the distal end so as to be greater in the second position relative to the first position.
25. The method of claim 21, wherein the adjusting step includes stretching at least a portion of the distal end.
26. The method of claim 21, wherein the adjusting step includes opening a slit in the distal end.
27. The method of claim 26, wherein the opening of the slit includes the step of moving, via an actuation device, a string attached to the slit.
28. A method for using an orifice introducer device comprising the steps of:
providing a tubular member having a distal end;
detachably securing a proximal end of a distal portion to the distal end of the tubular member, a distal end of the distal portion having a smaller diameter than the tubular member;
inserting the distal end into an orifice; and
selectively detaching the distal portion from the tubular member.
29. The method of claim 28, further comprising the step of the distal portion contracting so as to have a diameter smaller than a diameter of the tubular member.
30. The method of claim 29, further comprising the step of withdrawing the distal portion through the tubular member.
31. The method of claim 30, further comprising the step of inserting an element through the tubular member.
32. The method of claim 31, wherein the inserting step includes inserting a surgical device through the tubular member.
33. The method of claim 28, wherein the selective detaching step includes inserting a tubular insertion device through the tubular member for contacting an inner wall of the distal portion.
34. An orifice introducer, comprising:
a tubular sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a diameter of the distal end of the sheath being expandable from a first diameter to a second diameter to allow passage of a surgical instrument having a diameter that is larger than the first diameter.
35. The orifice introducer of claim 34, wherein the distal end of the sheath is conically shaped at least when the diameter of the sheath is the first diameter.
36. The orifice introducer of claim 34, wherein the distal end of the sheath is tapered at least when the diameter of the sheath is the first diameter.
37. The orifice introducer of claim 34, wherein the distal end of the sheath includes at least one of a slit, a seam, a perforation and a weakened area, which allows the expansion of the distal end.
38. The orifice introducer of claim 34, wherein the distal end of the sheath is formed of a stretchable material so that the distal end of the sheath stretches to expand from the first diameter to the second diameter.

1. A blade spring for switching an electrical circuit, comprising:
a proximal end portion configured for electrically conductive attachment to an electrical terminal;
a plurality of flexible tension arms extending from the proximal end portion;
a pressure contact region configured to accept transmission of a physical force to bend at least one of the plurality of flexible tension arms;
a distal end portion integral with the flexible tension arms, the distal end portion including an electrical contact; and
a compression spring integral with the distal end portion extending generally proximally from the distal end portion, the compression spring including a first leg and a second leg.
2. The blade spring of claim 1, wherein the second leg is configured for pivotal connection to a retainer.
3. The blade spring of claim 2, wherein the second leg includes a locating tab.
4. The blade spring of claim 3, wherein the first leg and the second leg form an obtuse angle when not under load.
5. The blade spring of claim 4, wherein the first leg and the second leg define an opening for changing a spring constant of the compression spring.
6. The blade spring of claim 5, wherein the proximal end portion, the plurality of tension arms, and the distal end portion are formed from beryllium copper alloy.
7. The blade spring of claim 6, wherein thickness of the beryllium copper alloy ranges from about two one-thousandths of one inch to about eight one-thousandths of one inch.
8. The blade spring of claim 7, wherein hardness of the beryllium copper alloy ranges from about TM00 to about TM08.
9. A switch assembly for sensing differences in fluid pressure, comprising:
a blade spring including a proximal end portion configured for electrically conductive attachment to an electrical terminal, a plurality of flexible tension arms extending from the proximal end portion, a pressure contact region configured to accept transmission of a physical force to bend at least one of the plurality of flexible tension arms, a distal end portion integral with the flexible tension arms, the distal end portion including an electrical contact, and a compression spring integral with, and extending proximally from, the distal end portion, the compression spring including a first leg and a second leg;
a common electrical terminal electrically connected to the proximal end portion of the blade spring; and
a normally open electrical terminal including a contact configured to electrically connect to the contact of the distal end portion of the blade spring.
10. The switch assembly of claim 9, further comprising a housing including a plurality of pressure chambers.
11. The switch assembly of claim 10, further comprising a diaphragm assembly configured to at least partially define each of the plurality of pressure chambers.
12. The switch assembly of claim 11, wherein the diaphragm assembly includes a substantially rigid disk and a flexible member extending radially from the disk.
13. The switch assembly of claim 12, wherein the disk of the diaphragm assembly includes a plunger configured to engage the pressure contact region of the blade spring.
14. The switch assembly of claim 13, further comprising a biasing mechanism configured to supply a preload through the diaphragm assembly to the blade spring.
15. The switch assembly of claim 14, wherein the biasing mechanism includes a set screw and a resilient member.
16. The switch assembly of claim 15, wherein the resilient member is a coil spring.
17. The switch assembly of claim 9, further comprising a normally closed electrical terminal including a contact configured to electrically connect to the contact of the distal end portion of the blade spring.
18. The switch assembly of claim 17, further comprising a housing including a plurality of pressure chambers.
19. The switch assembly of claim 18, further comprising a diaphragm assembly configured to at least partially define each of the plurality of pressure chambers.
20. The switch assembly of claim 19, wherein the diaphragm assembly includes a substantially rigid disk and a flexible member extending radially from the disk.
21. The switch assembly of claim 20, wherein the disk of the diaphragm assembly includes a plunger configured to engage the pressure contact region of the blade spring.
22. The switch assembly of claim 21, further comprising a biasing mechanism configured to supply a preload through the diaphragm assembly to the blade spring.
23. The switch assembly of claim 22, wherein the biasing mechanism includes a set screw and a resilient member.
24. The switch assembly of claim 23, wherein the resilient member is a coil spring.
25. A method for constructing a blade spring, comprising the steps of:
forming an elongated piece of flexible electrically conductive spring material;
forming a plurality of tension arms from the elongated piece; and
integrally forming a compression portion from the elongated piece.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein integrally forming a compression portion comprises the step of bending the compression portion to form a compression spring.
27. A blade spring for switching an electrical circuit, comprising:
a proximal end portion configured for electrically conductive attachment to an electrical terminal;
a plurality of flexible tension arms extending from the proximal end portion;
means for accepting transmission of a physical force to bend at least one of the plurality of flexible tension arms;
a distal end portion integral with the flexible tension arms, the distal end portion including an electrical contact; and
means for applying tension to the flexible tension arms integral with the distal end portion.
28. The blade spring of claim 27, wherein the means for applying tension is configured for pivotal connection to a retainer.
29. The blade spring of claim 28, wherein the means for applying tension includes a locating tab.
30. The blade spring of claim 29, wherein the means for applying tension includes a portion that defines an opening for changing a spring constant of the means for applying tension.
31. The blade spring of claim 30, wherein the proximal end portion, the plurality of flexible tension arms, and the distal end portion are formed from beryllium copper alloy.
32. The blade spring of claim 31, wherein thickness of the beryllium copper alloy ranges from about two one-thousandths of one inch to about five one-thousandths of one inch.
33. The blade spring of claim 32, wherein hardness of the beryllium copper alloy ranges from about TM00 to about TM08.
34. A method for signaling differences in fluid pressure, comprising the steps of:
moving a diaphragm assembly at least partially in response to a fluid pressure differential across the diaphragm assembly; and
moving into an electrically conductive position with a normally open terminal an electrical contact carried by a blade spring, the blade spring including a proximal end portion configured for electrically conductive attachment to an electrical terminal, a plurality of flexible tension arms extending from the proximal end portion, a pressure contact region configured to accept transmission of a physical force to bend at least one of the plurality of flexible tension arms, a distal end portion integral with the flexible tension arms, the distal end portion including the electrical contact, and a compression spring extending proximally from, and integral with, the distal end portion, the compression spring including a first leg and a second leg.
35. A method for signaling differences in fluid pressure, comprising the steps of:
moving a diaphragm assembly at least partially in response to a fluid pressure differential across the diaphragm assembly; and
moving away from an electrically conductive position with a normally open terminal an electrical contact carried by a blade spring, the blade spring including a proximal end portion configured for electrically conductive attachment to an electrical terminal, a plurality of flexible tension arms extending from the proximal end portion, a pressure contact region configured to accept transmission of a physical force to bend at least one of the plurality of flexible tension arms, a distal end portion integral with the flexible tension arms, the distal end portion including the electrical contact, and a compression spring extending generally proximally from, and integral with, the distal end portion, the compression spring including a first leg and a second leg.
36. A method for signaling differences in fluid pressure, comprising the steps of:
moving a diaphragm assembly at least partially in response to a fluid pressure differential across the diaphragm assembly; and
moving into an electrically conductive position with a normally closed terminal an electrical contact carried by a blade spring, the blade spring including a proximal end portion configured for electrically conductive attachment to an electrical terminal, a plurality of flexible tension arms extending from the proximal end portion, a pressure contact region configured to accept transmission of a physical force to bend at least one of the plurality of flexible tension arms, a distal end portion integral with the flexible tension arms, the distal end portion including the electrical contact, and a compression spring extending generally proximally from, and integral with, the distal end portion, the compression spring including a first leg and a second leg.
37. A method for signaling differences in fluid pressure, comprising the steps of:
moving a diaphragm assembly at least partially in response to a fluid pressure differential across the diaphragm assembly; and
moving between an electrically conductive position with a normally open terminal and an electrically conductive position with a normally closed terminal an electrical contact carried by a blade spring, the blade spring including a proximal end portion configured for electrically conductive attachment to an electrical terminal, a plurality of flexible tension arms extending from the proximal end portion, a pressure contact region configured to accept transmission of a physical force to bend at least one of the plurality of flexible tension arms, a distal end portion integral with the flexible tension arms, the distal end portion including the electrical contact, and a compression spring extending generally proximally from, and integral with, the distal end portion, the compression spring including a first leg and a second leg.
38. A method for signaling a difference in fluid pressures, comprising the steps of:
placing a diaphragm assembly within a housing, wherein the housing and the diaphragm assembly cooperate to define a high pressure chamber and a low pressure chamber separated by the diaphragm assembly;
mounting a blade spring within the housing, wherein the blade spring includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion having an electrical contact and wherein mounting comprises fixing the proximal end portion of the blade spring to a first terminal;
electrically connecting the blade spring to a second terminal when a difference in fluid pressure between the high pressure chamber and the low pressure chamber is at least equal to a predetermined value.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A pocket case for a mobile communications device, the case comprising;
a protective cover for holding the mobile communications device;
a pocket for holding one or more credit card sized items, the pocket affixed to the protective cover;
wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone;
wherein the protective cover is substantially form-fitting to the mobile communications device; and
wherein at least a portion of the pocket is comprised of a flexible fabric or leather.
2. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a width no greater than 4 inches;
3. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising: a credit card, an identification card, a driver’s license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency.
4. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the pocket case disposed on the mobile communications device.
5. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device;
6. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive.
7. A handheld mobile communications system comprising:
a mobile communications device;
a protective cover substantially form-fit to the mobile communications device;
a pocket affixed to the protective cover;
wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone;
wherein the protective cover is substantially form-fitting to the mobile communications device; and
wherein at least a portion of the pocket is comprised of a flexible fabric or leather.
8. The system of claim 7, wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a width no greater than 4 inches;
9. The system of claim 7, wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising: a credit card, an identification card, a driver’s license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency.
10. The system of claim 7, wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the protective cover and pocket disposed on the mobile communications device.
11. The system of claim 7, wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device;
12. The system of claim 7, wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive.
13. A method of manufacturing a pocket case for a mobile communications device, the method comprising:
forming an injection-molded case having a recessed portion and an open portion, the injection-molded case substantially form-fitting a mobile communications device;
cutting and sewing a pocket for holding one or more credit card sized items, at least a portion of the pocket comprising a flexible fabric or leather;
affixing the pocket to a surface within the recessed portion of the injection-molded case;
wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a width no greater than 4 inches;
15. The method of claim 13, wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising: a credit card, an identification card, a driver’s license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency.
16. The method of claim 13, wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the pocket case disposed on the mobile communications device.
17. The method of claim 13, wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device;
18. The method of claim 13, wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive.