This proposal concerns R&D to provide a non-electrical suction device for medical support. The objective of the proposed work is to develop a self-contained, lightweight, portable pneumatically driven system to provide suction varying from 10 to 100 cm of water. The concept provides the option the self-contained power system can be augmented by stored pneumatic energy, such as a spare tire, as available. The complete system, including the pressure, control and suction components, is integrally coupled and packaged in a "ready for use" mode. Th e principal effort involves the detail design and production of the system to incorporate state-of-the-art materials and components as required to make the system functional, reliable and simple. The goal is to produce a preliminary design of the system, including tradeoffs to select operational parameters, materials and controls in Phase I.
