8-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2005

                         ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         DELAWARE                    0-19266                     25-1370721
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(State or other jurisdiction       (Commission                 (IRS Employer
      of incorporation)            File Number)              Identification No.)

                1720 SUBLETTE EVENUE, SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI  63110
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (314) 771-2400

Check  the  appropriate  box  below  if the  Form  8-K  filing  is  intended  to
simultaneously  satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:

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     CFR 230.425)

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     240.14a-12)

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     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))






Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01      Other Events.

     On November 1, 2005, Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. announced the hiring
of Richard Setzer as Vice President Sales and Marketing. He succeeds Robert
Ricks, who is retiring from the Company, in that position.

     As stated in the press release announcing Mr. Setzer's hiring, he most
recently served as global integration manager of the Health Imaging Division of
Eastman Kodak. Setzer has 30 years' experience in the medical products and
equipment industry with companies such as Siemens Medical Systems, Marconi
Medical Systems and FUJI Medical Systems USA.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01.  financial Statements and Exhibits

         (d)  Exhibits.

              10.1  Letter agreement dated October 4, 2005 (effective November
                    1, 2005), between Richard Setzer and Allied Healthcare
                    Products, Inc.

              99.1  Press Release dated November 1, 2005



                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                        ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC.

                                      By:

Date:   November 2, 2005                    /s/ Daniel C. Dunn
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                                            Daniel C. Dunn
                                            Vice-President, Chief Financial
                                            Officer and Secretary

EX-10.1

                                                                    Exhibit 10.1

[letterhead of Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.]





October 4, 2005


Mr. Richard Setzer
1025 Phillips Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230

RE:     Offer of Employment as VP Sales & Marketing for
        Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.


Dear Rich:

     It is my privilege to present to you the following offer of employment as
the VP Sales & Marketing for Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.

     Your initial bi-weekly salary will be $6,730.77, annualized at $175,000 per
year. You also will be eligible for bonus compensation with a maximum
disbursement of $200,000, as detailed in Attachment A. The bonus plan, as
presented in Attachment A was prepared for Fiscal Year 2006. Future bonus plans
will vary from this plan based on the needs of the business. Included as
Attachment B, is a detailed Sales and Orders analysis underpinning the FY2006
Budget. Please feel free to call either Dan Dunn (314 268-1676) or Earl Refsland
(314 268-1675) to address any questions you may have regarding Attachment B.

     Subject to approval by the Board of Directors, you will receive 30,000
shares per our 1999 Employees Incentive Stock Option Plan, included as
Attachment C. Your options will be priced at the market-closing price as of the
date the options are approved, which is anticipated to occur on November 17,
2005, the date of the next meeting of the Board of Directors. These options will
vest at a rate of 7,500 shares on each of the following four anniversary dates
of the option grant date.

     Additionally, the Company will provide you $45,000 in relocation funds.
These funds will be paid upon your first day of employment and are to be spent
at your sole discretion for house-hunting trips, temporary lodging, moving
expenses, house selling expenses and such incidentals as may occur in the course
of your move to St. Louis.

     As the Vice President of Sales & Marketing, you are entitled to the use of
a full-size sedan such as a Buick LaCross or Honda Accord. The Company currently
leases a Pontiac Bonneville, the lease of which may be terminated at any time,
and which you may use until you have selected a replacement vehicle.

     As an executive, you will be eligible for four weeks of vacation per
calendar year starting in 2006.

     Allied offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental,
life, AD&D, 401-k, educational financial assistance, short and long-term
disability, and paid vacation. Attachment D is a summary of these benefits.





     Attachment E (Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement) and Attachment
F (Code of Conduct) are documents which you will be asked to sign as a condition
of employment.

     Upon acceptance of this offer, and successful completion of a
pre-employment physical examination and drug screen, we anticipate you to begin
full-time employment after providing an appropriate notice to your current
employer. Assuming you accept this offer--which we certainly hope is the case,
please inform me of your desired start date at your earliest convenience.

     As a final note, let me express how pleased we are to make an offer to an
individual of your caliber. We look forward to you joining the executive team at
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. in the very near future.



Sincerely,





Eldon P. Rosentrater
VP Administration

                     Phone: 314 268-1678 o Fax: 314 771-1242

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

AHPI LOGO




CONTACT:  DANIEL C. DUNN
          CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
          314/268-1678


         RICHARD SETZER JOINS ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
         AS VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING


     ST. LOUIS, November 1, 2005 - Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:
AHPI) has announced that Richard Setzer will join the company as vice president
of sales and marketing effective November 1.

     Setzer has 30 years experience in the medical products and equipment
industry with companies such as Siemens Medical Systems, Marconi Medical Systems
and FUJI Medical Systems USA.

     Most recently, Setzer was global integration manager of the Health Imaging
Division of Eastman Kodak.

     Setzer will move to St. Louis from Cincinnati. He replaces Bob Ricks, who
is retiring.

     Allied Healthcare Products is a leading manufacturer of respiratory care
products, medical gas equipment and emergency medical products used in a wide
range of hospital and alternate care settings.



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