ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD

An electrosurgical working end and method for sealing and transecting tissue. An exemplary working end provides curved jaw members that are positioned on opposing sides of the targeted anatomic structure. The working end carries a slidable extension member having flange portions with inner surfaces that slide over the jaw members to clamp tissue therebetween. The working end carries an independent slidable cutting member that is flexible to follow the curved axis of the jaws. The electrosurgical surfaces of the jaws include partially-resistive bodies for carrying a current or load which modulates ohmic heating in the engaged tissue to prevent charring and desiccation of tissue to create a high strength thermal seal. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:an elongate introducer having a working end including openable-closeable first and second jaw members having curved distal portions that define a curved tissue-engaging axis;a flanged member that is slidably carried by the introducer, the flanged member moveable between a first non-extended position and second extended position wherein flanges slidably engage the jaw members to move the jaws from an open position to a closed position; anda flexible tissue-cutting member slidably carried by the introducer, the tissue-cutting member moveable between a first non-extended position and a second extended position that extends distally beyond the translatable member and flexes.2. The surgical instrument of wherein the translatable member in configured with laterally-extending flanges.3. The surgical instrument of wherein the flanges slidably engage outward-facing surfaces of the jaws.4. The surgical instrument of wherein the tissue-cutting element includes a blade edge.5. The surgical instrument of wherein the tissue-cutting element includes an electrode.6. The surgical instrument of wherein at least one jaw member includes an electrosurgical energy-delivery surface for delivering energy to tissue.7. The surgical instrument ...

ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE

Embodiments of the invention provide an electrosurgical jaw structure comprising first and second opposing jaws one or both of which include 3D variable resistance bodies. The jaw structure can be part of the working end of a surgical instrument. In one embodiment, the jaws can comprise first and second energy-delivery jaw surfaces having first and second 3D variable resistance bodies, with the jaw surface configured to be coupled to an Rf source. The 3D variable resistance bodies can define different temperature-resistance curves. The 3D bodies can be configured to control ohmic heating of tissue by modulating the delivery of Rf energy to tissue. Jaw structures having the 3D bodies can be used to engage and produce high strength tissue welds in targeted tissue including tissue volumes having varying tissue types. Such jaw structures can be configured to simultaneously apply different energy levels to each tissue type within the tissue volume. 1. An electrosurgical jaw structure for applying Rf energy to tissue , the structure comprising:first and second jaws defining first and second tissue engagement surfaces, respectively, at least one of the engagement surfaces including opposing polarity conductor portions, the conductor portions configured to be coupled to an Rf energy source; anda polymeric matrix portion positioned within at least one tissue engagement surface, the matrix configured to modulate at least one parameter of Rf energy application, the at least one parameter including at least one of voltage, current or impedance.2. A jaw structure of claim 1 , wherein the matrix is configured to modulate Rf energy application from a conductor portion in the engagement surface to adjacent tissue.3. A jaw structure for applying energy to tissue claim 1 , the structure comprising:first and second jaw bodies extending along an axis and defining first and second tissue-engaging surfaces, respectively; at least one jaw body comprising a three dimensional matrix of a ...

POPPET VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR CONTROLLING A PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR

A poppet valve assembly to control a pneumatic actuator may include a housing having a central bore. A first module may be disposed within the central bore, and the first module may have a first and second poppet valve. A second module may also be disposed within the central bore, and the second module may have a third and fourth poppet valve. A supply of pressurized fluid may be in fluid communication with a plurality of control valves such that pressurized fluid from the control valves opens and closes the poppet valves. The supply of pressurized fluid may also be in fluid communication with the first module and the second module such that the opening and closing of the poppet valves controls the position of the pneumatic actuator. 1. A poppet valve assembly comprising:a valve housing having a central bore;a first module disposed within the central bore, the first module comprising a first normally closed poppet valve and a second normally closed poppet valve, wherein each of the first and second normally closed poppet valves has an open position and a closed position;a central port formed in the first module, wherein the central port of the first module is adapted to be coupled to a first volume of a pneumatic cylinder;an exhaust port formed in the first module such that the central port is in fluid communication with the exhaust port when the first poppet valve is in the open position; anda supply port formed in the first module such that the central port is in fluid communication with the supply port when second poppet valve is in the open position,wherein the supply port is configured to be in fluid communication with a supply of pressurized fluid such that when the second poppet valve is in the open position, pressurized fluid is provided to the first volume of the pneumatic cylinder, andwherein the exhaust port is configured to vent pressurized fluid from the first volume of the pneumatic cylinder when the first poppet valve is in the open position.2. The ...

VALVE SIGNATURE DIAGNOSIS AND LEAK TEST DEVICE

A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device includes a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position. A blocker valve is fluidly connected to a control fluid outlet of the spool valve. An electrical module is operatively connected to the pilot valve, a supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or closed position. 1. A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device for a control valve , the valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device comprising:a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position, the spool valve including a first control fluid inlet, a first control fluid outlet, and a second control fluid outlet, the first control fluid inlet being fluidly connected to a supply of control fluid and the first control fluid outlet being configured to be connected to a valve actuator;a blocker valve fluidly connected to the second control fluid outlet; andan electrical module operatively connected to the pilot valve, the supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or a closed position,wherein the open position of the spool valve fluidly connects the first control fluid inlet to the first control fluid outlet and the closed position of the spool valve fluidly connects the first control fluid outlet to the second control fluid outlet.2. The valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical module includes a main ...

WIRELESS MONITORING AND CONTROL OF SAFETY STATIONS IN A PROCESS PLANT

A safety station for use in a process plant includes one or more leverless limit switches to detect activation of one or more parts of the safety station. The safety station further includes a wireless transmitter coupled to the leverless limit switches to transmit signals associated with the safety station to a base station device, which is communicatively coupled to one or more control and/or monitoring devices. 1. A safety station for use in a process plant , the safety station comprising:one or more leverless limit switches to detect activation of one or more parts of the safety station; anda wireless transmitter coupled to the leverless limit switches to transmit signals associated with the safety station to a base station device, wherein the base station device is communicatively coupled to one or more control and/or monitoring modules.2. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the leverless limit switch is a GO® switch manufactured by the TopWorx corporation.3. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the leverless limit switch remains latched until physically reset.4702. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transmitter is the Rosemount dual input transmitter manufactured by the Emerson corporation.5. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transmitter is an intrinsically safe wireless transmitter.6. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the safety station is a safety shower and/or an eye wash station.7. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more control and/or monitoring stations is a remote touch screen panel.8. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more control and/or monitoring stations is a paperless recorder.9. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more control and/or monitoring stations is a workstation.10. A safety station monitoring and control system in a process plant claim 1 , the system comprising:one or more safety stations ...

SWITCH MODULE

A switch module used for position sensing may be operated in a number of modes for compatibility with a number of legacy position sensing products. A dry switch circuit can be configured to provide a direct output, emulating dry reed, high-side or low-side switched configurations. Alternatively, the dry switch circuit can be connected to an input of a NAMUR circuit to provide the known current output for that standard. In another configuration the dry switch can be selectively coupled to one of two NAMUR circuits allowing the switch module to provide a low-to-high current NAMUR output or a high-to-low current NAMUR output. 1. A switch module arranged and adapted to report a position of a moveable element external to the switch module , the switch module comprising:a first external connection, a second external connection, and a third external connection;a dry contact relay having a relay contact position responsive to a position of a component external to the switch module, the dry contact relay having a common connection, a normally open connection and a normally closed connection, where the normally open connection corresponds to a first position of the moveable element and the normally closed connection corresponding to a second position of the moveable;a NAMUR circuit having a first input connection pair and a first output connection pair;an electrical connection from the normally open connection of the dry relay to a first input of the first input connection pair of the NAMUR circuit;a selector operable to connect the common connection of the dry contact relay to i) a null contact of the selector or ii) a second input of the first input connection pair of the NAMUR circuit;a second electrical connection from the first output of the NAMUR circuit to one of the first external connection or the second external connection; anda third electrical connection between the second output of the NAMUR circuit to the third external connection;a first jumper that removeably ...

CONFIGURABLE PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE WITH ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ASSEMBLY

A configurable process control device, which includes a field device, such as a valve position controller, that can be configured by a user to emulate any one of a plurality of different types of process control devices, is provided with an electronic display assembly. The electronic display assembly is operatively connected with a control circuit that is arranged to respond to the specific configuration of the field device to cause the electronic display assembly to display information relevant to the specific type of control device the field device has been configured to emulate. The information may include safety certification information specific to each of the different types of process control devices that the field device can be configured to emulate. 1. A configurable process control device for use in a plurality of use environments , wherein at least one of a pre-defined plurality of certifications must be displayed in conjunction with the configurable process control device depending on which of the use environments the configurable process control device is to be used in , the configurable process control device comprising:a field device;a first control circuit operatively coupled to the field device, the first control circuit arranged to control the field device and arranged to be reconfigured by a user to allow the field device to selectively emulate any of a plurality of different process control device types;an electronic display assembly, the electronic display assembly arranged to selectively display different information; anda second control circuit, the second control circuit operatively coupled to the electronic display assembly and the first control circuit, the second control circuit having access to a plurality of different certification information sets, each certification information set corresponding to a different one of the plurality of different process control device types;wherein the second control circuit causes the electronic display ...

PIEZOELECTRIC LOUDSPEAKER

The present invention discloses a piezoelectric loudspeaker. The piezoelectric loudspeaker comprises a sound producing plate, a resonant sound-box, a surround and a reflective sound-box. The sound producing plate comprises a piezoelectric ceramic element. The resonant sound-box includes a first opening comprising a first carrying part. The sound producing plate is disposed on the first carrying part. A cavity resonator is formed between the sound producing plate and the resonant sound-box. The surround is disposed between the first carrying part and the sound producing plate. The reflective sound-box includes a second opening and a reflective output opening. The second opening comprises a second carrying part. The resonant sound-box is disposed on the second carrying part. A reflective cavity body is formed between the resonant sound-box and the reflective sound-box, and the reflective cavity body is connected the reflective output opening. 1. A piezoelectric loudspeaker , comprising:a sound producing plate including at least one piezoelectric ceramic element being able to vibrate the sound producing plate;a resonant sound-box including a first opening comprising a first carrying part, the sound producing plate being disposed on the first carrying part, and a cavity resonator being formed between the sound producing plate and the resonant sound-box;a surround disposed between the first carrying part and the sound producing plate; anda reflective sound-box including a second opening and a reflective output opening, a second carrying part formed on a partial of an inner edge of the seconding opening, the resonant sound-box being disposed on the second carrying part, a reflective cavity body being formed between the resonant sound-box and the reflective sound-box, the reflective output opening being disposed on a side of the reflective sound-box, and the reflective cavity body being communicating with the reflective output opening.2. The piezoelectric loudspeaker of ...

Item Eligibility and/or Promotion Determination Application

In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods of utilizing an application operating on a mobile device to determine any applicable offers or eligibility and rank such offers and eligibility for user selection. More specifically, a process may be conducted by a processor in communication with a mobile device and data stores including user data, retailer data, and/or product and service data, the process including comparing identification information associated with a product or service received from the mobile device with data in the data stores; determining the product or service and identifying any associated promotional offers or plan eligibility associated with the product or service, the user, and/or the retailer; ranking any promotional offers or plan eligibility based at least in part on size of promotion; transmitting to the mobile device an identifier of applicable promotional offers or plan eligibility. 1. A system , comprising:a processor; user data, including memberships, groups, plans, and/or entitlements associated with a user;', products and services offered by a retailer;', 'any promotional offers offered by the retailer;, 'retailer data, including, 'product and service data, including identification information of each product and service, and any promotional offers or plan eligibility associated with the product or service;, 'one or more data stores, the one or more data stores storing data comprisingwherein the processor is in selective communication with one or more retailers, manufacturers, membership plans, insurance providers, and/or entitlement providers to populate and update the one or more data stores;wherein the processor is in selective communication with a mobile device of the user; comparing first media data comprising identification information associated with a product or service received from the mobile device with product and service data stored in the one or more data stores;', 'based at least in part on the ...

QUICK DISCONNECT CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

A quick-disconnect connector assembly includes a housing having a bore that extends up to but not through a first end of the housing. The connector assembly also includes a proximity switch disposed within the bore, and the proximity switch includes a switch body, a first contact member, and a second contact member. A portion of each of the first and second contact members extends from the switch body towards a second end of the housing. In a first switch position, a contact of a displaceable switching assembly is in contact with the first contact member, and in a second switch position, the contact is in contact with the second contact member. The connector assembly also includes an external connection assembly including a first pin that is electrically coupled to the first contact member and a second pin that is electrically coupled to the second contact member. 1. A quick-disconnect connector assembly comprising:a housing that extends along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a longitudinally-opposite second end, the housing including one or more interior surfaces that cooperate to define a bore that extends from the second end to a point adjacent to the first end such that the bore does not extend through the first end of the housing, wherein the bore includes a first bore portion; a switch body extending along a body longitudinal axis, the switch body having a first end disposed adjacent to the first end of the housing and a longitudinally-opposite second end; and', 'a first contact member and a second contact member, each of the first and second contact members having a first end and a longitudinally-opposite second end, the second end being disposed within the switch body and the first end being disposed external to the switch body, wherein a portion of each of the first and second contact members extends from the second end of the switch body towards the second end of the housing,', 'wherein in a first switch position, a contact of a displaceable ...

Adjustable orthotic foot brace and method for adjusting a foot brace

The orthotic foot brace for a person wearing a footwear generally has: a lower leg holder securable to a lower leg of the person for use, a lower leg strut connected to the lower leg holder and extending downwardly towards the footwear during use; a foot strut structurally connected to the lower leg strut and having at least one side portion, each side portion extending forwardly along a respective side of the footwear and extending outwardly along a respective side of the footwear; an instep strut provided in the form of an extension of the foot strut along a long axis of the footwear, the instep strut having a distal portion securable to the footwear, and at least a proximal portion being slidably connected to the foot strut in a manner to allow adjusting the extension distance of the distal portion to a selected position.

TRACEABLE METALLIC PRODUCTS AND METALLIC SUPPORT FOR NANOSTORAGE

The invention relates to traceable metallic products, methods of uses and methods of making same. The metallic products may be made traceable for integrity purposes, identification purposes, counterfeit avoidance and the like. The invention also relates to metallic supports for nanostorage of various compounds and samples. 1. A traceable metallic product , wherein said metallic product comprises a porous surface layer formed by anodization , and wherein said porous surface layer comprises at least one traceable biological compound.2. (canceled)3. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said at least one traceable biological compound is selected from the group consisting of nucleic acids claim 1 , peptidic molecules claim 1 , lipids claim 1 , mono and polysaccharides claim 1 , hormones claim 1 , vitamins claim 1 , and derivatives thereof.4. (canceled)5. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said at least one traceable biological compound is carried in nanopores of the porous surface layer claim 1 , and wherein said at least one traceable compound is recoverable from said porous surface layer for detection claim 1 , identification and/or utilization purposes.6. (canceled)7. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said traceable metallic product consists of a metallic support for nanostorage of compound and samples.8. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said porous surface layer is sealed.9. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said porous surface layer further comprises an electrodeposit of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of silver claim 1 , gold claim 1 , copper claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , tin claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , palladium and platinum.10. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said traceable metallic product consists of a traceable piece of aluminum comprising a porous surface layer formed by anodization claim 1 , and wherein said porous ...

VALVE SIGNATURE DIAGNOSIS AND LEAK TEST DEVICE

A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device includes a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position. A blocker valve is fluidly connected to a control fluid outlet of the spool valve. An electrical module is operatively connected to the pilot valve, a supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or closed position.

Compositions and Methods for siRNA Inhibition of Angiogenesis

System for cleaning and sanitizing

The present invention provides a system ( 10 ) for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces that incorporates a high pressure fluid supply ( 52 ) and a low pressure fluid supply ( 42 ), often carrying an ozonated fluid, and alternates directed streams of the two fluids for application to contaminated surfaces through a single applicator ( 70, 100 ).

COMPOSITION

Electrosurgical systems and techniques for sealing tissue

An electrosurgical instrument and technique for creating thermal seal or welds transected margins of engaged tissue. The working end provides very elongate jaws particularly suited for resecting tissue, such as in a lung resection. The jaw assembly carries a bi-polar electrode arrangement that provides for Rf current flow to targeted tissue described as a subfascial-to-fascial (or medial-to-surface) bi-polar approach. The working end of the device carries an openable and closable jaw assembly with paired first and second jaws for engaging tissue. The paired jaws have an axial channel for receiving a sliding (blade) member for transecting the captured tissue. The paired jaws carry electrode surfaces having a common polarity so that Rf current will not flow d between the jaws which engage the surface or fascial tissue layers. Further, the transecting member had flange-type surface portions that extend over a substantial longitudinal length of the jaws to maintain very high compression on captured tissue even when the jaws have a very small cross section and hence may be somewhat flexible.

Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

An electrosurgical medical device and method for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue. In one embodiment, at least one jaw of the instrument defines a tissue engagement plane that carries a recessed central portion. In another embodiment, the controller coupled to the Rf source is adapted to switch from a power control operational mode to a voltage controlled operational mode at a selected transition impedance level.

Electrosurgical probe and method of use

An electrosurgical instrument that allows precise modulation of active Rf density in an engaged tissue volume. The working end of the instrument has a tissue-contacting surface of a conductive-resistive matrix that is variably resistive depending on its temperature. The matrix comprises a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) polymeric material hat exhibits very large increases in resistivity as any local portion increases beyond a selected temperature. In a method of use, the polymeric PTC material senses the temperature of engaged tissue in a manner akin to pixel-by-pixel sensing and thereby changes its resistance in a corresponding pixel-by-pixel manner. The instrument further carries cooling means to cause accelerated thermal relaxation of the PTC matrix during use to make the engagement surface highly responsive to temperature changes that in turn alter the matrix between being electrically conductive and electrically resistive.

Jaw structure for electrosurgical instrument and method of use

An electrosurgical medical device and technique for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue that provides very high compressive forces. In one exemplary embodiment, at least one jaw of the instrument defines a tissue engagement plane carrying first and second surface portions that comprise (i) an electrically conductive material and (ii) a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material having a selected increased resistance that differs at each selected increased temperature over a targeted treatment range. One type of PTC material is a doped ceramic that can be engineered to exhibit a selected positively sloped temperature-resistance curve over about 37° C. to 100° C. The 70° C. to 100° C. range can bracket a targeted “thermal treatment range” at which tissue welded can be accomplished. The engineered resistance of the PTC matrix at the upper end of the temperature range will terminate current flow through the matrix. In one mode of operation, the engagement plane cause ohmic heating within tissue from Rf energy delivery tissue PTC matrix is heated to exceed the treatment range. Thereafter, energy density in the engaged tissue will be modulated as the conductivity of the second portion hovers within the targeted treatment range to thereby provide optical tissue heating for purposes of tissue welding.

Electrosurgical jaw structure for controlled energy delivery

A working end of a surgical instrument that carries first and second jaws for delivering energy to tissue. In a preferred embodiment, at least one jaw of the working end defines a tissue-engagement plane that contacts the targeted tissue. The cross-section of the engagement plane reveals that it defines a surface conductive portion that overlies a variably resistive matrix of a temperature-sensitive resistive material or a pressure-sensitive resistive material. An interior of the jaw carries a conductive material or electrode that is coupled to an Rf source and controller. In an exemplary embodiment, the variably resistive matrix can comprise a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material, such as a ceramic, that is engineered to exhibit a dramatically increasing resistance (i.e., several orders of magnitude) above a specific temperature of the material.

Electrosurgical instrument

An embodiment of the invention includes an electrosurgical jaw structure that carries cooperating PTC bodies in both series and parallel circuit components for controlled RF energy application to engaged tissue to effectively weld tissue.

Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

Embodiments of the invention provide an electrosurgical jaw structure comprising first and second opposing jaws one or both of which include 3D variable resistance bodies. The jaw structure can be part of the working end of a surgical instrument. In one embodiment, the jaws can comprise first and second energy-delivery jaw surfaces having first and second 3D variable resistance bodies, with the jaw surface configured to be coupled to an Rf source. The 3D variable resistance bodies can define different temperature-resistance curves. The 3D bodies can be configured to control ohmic heating of tissue by modulating the delivery of Rf energy to tissue. Jaw structures having the 3D bodies can be used to engage and produce high strength tissue welds in targeted tissue including tissue volumes having varying tissue types. Such jaw structures can be configured to simultaneously apply different energy levels to each tissue type within the tissue volume.

Electrosurgical instrument and method

An electrosurgical working end and method for sealing and transecting tissue are provided. An exemplary electrosurgical working end has openable-closeable first and second jaws for progressively clamping a selected tissue volume. A method of the invention comprises applying electrosurgical energy to the tissue in either a first mode or a second mode based on the degree of jaw closure.

Electrosurgical working end and method for obtaining tissue samples for biopsy

An electrosurgical working end and method for obtaining a tissue sample for biopsy purposes, for example, from a patient's lung or a liver. The working end provides curved jaw members that are positioned on opposing sides of the targeted anatomic structure. The working end carries a slidable extension member that is laterally flexible with inner surfaced that slide over the jaw members to clamp tissue therebetween. As the extension member advances, the jaws compress the tissue just ahead of the advancing extension member to allow the laterally-outward portion of the extension member to ramp over the tissue while a cutting element contemporaneously cuts the tissue. By this means, the transected tissue margin is captured under high compression. The working end carries a bi-polar electrode arrangement that engages the just-transected medial tissue layers as well as surface layers to provides Rf current flow for tissue welding purposes that is described as a medial-to-surface bi-polar approach.

Surgical system for applying ultrasonic energy to tissue

A surgical system for controlled application of ultrasound energy to engaged tissue volumes for creating effective biological welds or seals in tissue. The invention provides an ultrasound transmission assembly including piezoelectric elements coupled to an elongate waveguide that is reciprocatable in an interior of an introducer. The reciprocatable waveguide assembly of the invention is adapted to have multiple functionality: (i) to couple ultrasound energy to both opposing jaws to thereby deliver energy to both sides of engaged tissues to create uniform thermal weld effects; (ii) to apply very high compressive forces to captured tissues over the length of elongate jaws by engaging substantially the entire length of the jaws, and (iii) to transect the captured tissues contemporaneous with the delivery of energy to create the thermal weld. The invention further provides for use of other energy sources to deliver thermal energy to tissue, for example microwave energy, Rf energy and laser energy, either in combination with ultrasound energy or independently.

Electrosurgical jaw structure for controlled energy delivery

A working end of a surgical instrument that carries first and second jaws for delivering energy to tissue. In a preferred embodiment, at least one jaw of the working end defines a tissue-engagement plane that contacts the targeted tissue. The cross-section of the engagement plane reveals that it defines a surface conductive portion that overlies a variably resistive matrix of a temperature-sensitive resistive material or a pressure-sensitive resistive material. An interior of the jaw carries a conductive material or electrode that is coupled to an Rf source and controller. In an exemplary embodiment, the variably resistive matrix can comprise a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material, such as a ceramic, that is engineered to exhibit a dramatically increasing resistance (i.e., several orders of magnitude) above a specific temperature of the material. In use, the engagement plane will apply active Rf energy to captured tissue until the point in time that the variably resistive matrix is heated to its selected switching range. Thereafter, current flow from the conductive electrode through the engagement surface will be terminated due to the exponential increase in the resistance of variably resistive matrix to provide instant and automatic reduction of Rf energy application. Further, the variably resistive matrix can effectively function as a resistive electrode to thereafter conduct thermal energy to the engaged tissue volume. Thus, the jaw structure can automatically modulate the application of energy to tissue between active Rf heating and passive conductive heating of captured tissue to maintain a target temperature level.

Electrosurgical working end for controlled energy delivery

An electrosurgical working end for automatic modulation of active Rf density in a targeted tissue volume. The working end of the probe of the present invention defines a tissue-engagement surface of an elastomeric material with conductive elements that extend therethrough. In one embodiment, the expansion of the elastomeric material can de-couple the conductive elements from an interior electrode based temperature to modulate current flow. In another embodiment, the elastomeric material can couple and de-couple the conductive elements from an interior electrode based engagement pressure to modulate current flow.

Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

An embodiment of a method of the invention provides a method for welding tissue comprising providing a tissue welding device having first and second tissue engaging surfaces with at least one surface including an electrode surface that defines a plurality of surface portions having different resistances to electrical current flow therethrough. A target tissue volume is engaged with the tissue engaging surfaces. Rf energy is delivered to the target volume to create a substantially even temperature distribution across at least a portion of the target tissue volume to substantially uniformly weld at least a portion of the target tissue volume.

Electrosurgical working end with replaceable cartridges

An electrosurgical medical device and method for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue that carries the electrosurgical components in a disposable cartridge. The instrument also can carry a blade member in a disposable cartridge, thus making the instrument system inexpensive to use. In another embodiment, the electrical leads of the cartridge have a surface coating of a thermochromic material to provide the physician with a visual indicator of operational parameters when applying energy to tissue.

Jaw structure for electrosurgical instrument

An electrosurgical medical device for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue that provides general grasping and dissecting functionality. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one jaw of the instrument defines a tissue engagement plane carrying electrosurgical energy delivery means. The jaw assembly, in one mode of operation, can be used for general grasping and dissecting purposes wherein the jaws close in a non-parallel manner so that the distalmost jaw tip only engage tissue with little movement of the actuator lever in the handle of the instrument. In another mode of operation, the jaw assembly closes close in a parallel manner under very high compression to enable tissue welding.

Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

An electrosurgical medical device and method for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue. In one embodiment, at least one jaw of the instrument defines a tissue engagement plane carrying a variable resistive body of a positive temperature coefficient material that has a selected decreased electrical conductance at each selected increased temperature thereof over a targeted treatment range. The variable resistive body can be engineered to bracket a targeted thermal treatment range, for example about 60° C. to 80° C., at which tissue welding can be accomplished. In one mode of operation, the engagement plane will automatically modulate and spatially localize ohmic heating within the engaged tissue from Rf energy application across micron-scale portions of the engagement surface. In another mode of operation, a variable resistive body will focus conductive heating in a selected portion of the engagement surface.

Electrosurgical instrument

A working end of a surgical instrument that carries first and second jaws for delivering energy to tissue. In a preferred embodiment, at least one jaw of the working end defines a tissue-engagement plane that contacts the targeted tissue. The cross-section of the engagement plane reveals that it defines (i) a first surface conductive portion or a variably resistive matrix of a temperature-sensitive resistive material or a pressure-sensitive resistive material, and (ii) a second surface portion coupled to a fixed resistive material that coupled in series or parallel to a voltage source together with the first portion. In use, the engagement plane will apply active Rf energy to ohmically heat the captured tissue until the point in time that a controller senses an electrical parameter of the tissue such as impedance. Thereafter, the controller switches energy delivery to the second surface portion that is resistively heated to thereby apply energy to tissue by conductive heat transfer.

Electrosurgical jaw structure for controlled energy delivery

A working end of a surgical instrument that carries first and second jaws for delivering energy to tissue. In a preferred embodiment, at least one jaw of the working end defines a tissue-engagement plane that contacts the targeted tissue. The cross-section of the engagement plane reveals that it defines a surface conductive portion and an elastomeric body portion. The elastomeric body portion is adapted to flex, deflect and extend laterally when engaging tissue to atraumatically engage tissue at the edges of the working end to create a smooth transition between welded tissue and undamaged tissue. The jaws can further carry a variably resistive matrix of a temperature-sensitive resistive material or a pressure-sensitive resistive material. An interior of the jaw carries a conductive material or electrode that is coupled to an Rf source and controller. In an exemplary embodiment, the variably resistive matrix can comprise a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material, such as a ceramic, that is engineered to exhibit a dramatically increasing resistance (i.e., several orders of magnitude) above a specific temperature of the material. In use, the engagement plane will apply active Rf energy to captured tissue until the point in time that the variably resistive matrix is heated to its selected switching range. Thereafter, current flow from the conductive electrode through the engagement surface will be terminated due to the exponential increase in the resistance of variably resistive matrix to provide instant and automatic reduction of Rf energy application. Thus, the jaw structure can automatically modulate the application of energy to tissue between active Rf heating and passive conductive heating of captured tissue to maintain a target temperature level.

Electrosurgical working end for controlled energy delivery

An electrosurgical working end for automatic modulation of active Rf density in a targeted tissue volume. The working end of the probe of the present invention defines a tissue-engagement surface of an elastomeric material with conductive elements that extend therethrough. In one embodiment, the expansion of the elastomeric material can de-couple the conductive elements from an interior electrode based temperature to modulate current flow. In another embodiment, the elastomeric material can couple and de-couple the conductive elements from an interior electrode based on engagement pressure to modulate current flow

Electrosurgical instrument and method

An electrosurgical working end and method for sealing and transecting tissue. An exemplary working end provides curved jaw members that are positioned on opposing sides of the targeted anatomic structure. The working end carries a slidable extension member having flange portions with inner surfaces that slide over the jaw members to clamp tissue therebetween. The working end carries an independent slidable cutting member that is flexible to follow the curved axis of the jaws. The electrosurgical surfaces of the jaws include partially-resistive bodies for carrying a current or load which modulates ohmic heating in the engaged tissue to prevent charring and desiccation of tissue to create a high strength thermal seal.

Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

An electrosurgical medical device and method for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue. In one embodiment, at least one jaw of the instrument defines a tissue engagement plane carrying a conductive-resistive matrix of a conductively-doped non-conductive elastomer. The engagement surface portions thus can be described as a positive temperature coefficient material that has a unique selected decreased electrical conductance at each selected increased temperature thereof over a targeted treatment range. The conductive-resistive matrix can be engineered to bracket a targeted thermal treatment range, for example about 60° C. to 80° C., at which tissue welding can be accomplished. In one mode of operation, the engagement plane will automatically modulate and spatially localize ohmic heating within the engaged tissue from Rf energy application—across micron-scale portions of the engagement surface.

Polymer compositions exhibiting a PTC property and methods of fabrication

Various embodiments of the invention provide polymeric compositions including PTC composites that exhibit highly non-linear PTC effects together with extremely rapid, repeatable switching within a predetermined temperature range. In one embodiment, the polymer composite includes a polymer base material with dispersed conductive particles that have very low densities and very low thermal conductivity properties. The conductive particle component can comprise hollow glass microspheres to provide low mass and low thermal conductivity properties together with a nanoscale conductive cladding of silver or gold. The conductively clad microspheres have a core portion with a bulk density of less than about 2.0 g/cm 3 and a mean thermal conductivity of less than about 5.0 W/m-° K.

Surgical sealing surfaces and methods of use

Various embodiments provide compositions that exhibit positive temperature coefficient of resistance (PTCR) properties for use in thermal interactions with tissue—including thermal sensing and I 2 R current-limiting interactions. Embodiments also provide tissue-engaging surfaces having PTCR materials that provide very fast switching times between low resistance and high, current-limiting resistance. One embodiment provides a matrix for an electrosurgical energy delivery surface comprising a PTCR material and a heat exchange material disposed within an interior of the matrix. The PTCR material has a substantially conductive state and a substantially non-conductive state. The heat exchange material has a structure configured to have an omni-directional thermal diffusivity for exchanging heat with the PTCR material to cause rapid switching of the PTCR material between the conductive state and non-conductive state. Preferably, the structure comprises a graphite foam having an open cell configuration. The matrix can be carried by tissue contacting surfaces of various electrosurgical devices.

Cysteine engineered antibodies and conjugates withCysteine engineered antibodies and conjugates with a free cysteine amino acid in the heavy chain a free cysteine amino acid in the heavy chain

Disclosed is a cysteine engineered antibody compriDisclosed is a cysteine engineered antibody comprising a free cysteine amino acid having a thiol reasing a free cysteine amino acid having a thiol reactivity value in the range of 0.6 to 1.0; and a sectivity value in the range of 0.6 to 1.0; and a sequence in the heavy chain selected from SEQ ID NOSquence in the heavy chain selected from SEQ ID NOS: 11, 12, 13, and 15: LVTVCSASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:11 : 11, 12, 13, and 15: LVTVCSASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:11 LVTVSCASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:12 LVTVSSCSTKGPS SEQ ID LVTVSCASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:12 LVTVSSCSTKGPS SEQ ID NO:13 HTFPCVLQSSGLYS SEQIDNO:15 where the cysteiNO:13 HTFPCVLQSSGLYS SEQIDNO:15 where the cysteine in SEQ ID NOS: 11, 12, 13, and 15 is the free cne in SEQ ID NOS: 11, 12, 13, and 15 is the free cysteine amino acid. Also disclosed are antibody-drysteine amino acid. Also disclosed are antibody-drug conjugate compounds with the cysteine engineereug conjugate compounds with the cysteine engineered antibody described above and a drug moiety selecd antibody described above and a drug moiety selected from a maytansinoid, an auristatin, a dolastatted from a maytansinoid, an auristatin, a dolastatin, and a calicheamicin. in, and a calicheamicin.

Solenoid actuated butterfly valve

A butterfly valve (100) and a valve system using the butterfly valve are disclosed. The butterfly valve includes a valve body (102) and a valve disk (112) disposed in the body such that the valve disk may be rotated between at least a first position and a second position using a linear actuator. The actuator may be a linear solenoid coupled to the valve disk spaced a distance from the axis of rotation of the valve disk.

Multivalent antibodies and uses therefor. Multivalent antibodies and uses thereof.

Energy activated printing process

给出了反应性油墨和在基材上使用反应性且热激活的油墨产生图像的方法。在基材上印刷图像，而不使该油墨中的反应试剂反应。随后，使该反应试剂反应而将图像显著持久且牢固地固定到基材上。还将印刷的升华或类似热激活的染料印刷在该基材上。该升华或类似热激活的染料被激活，并且对施加到基材上的聚合物具有亲合性。

Method and apparatus for making insulating translucent panel assemblies

A method of making an insulating translucent panel assembly (10) such as a window or door lite is provided. In the method, a spacer (16) between two translucent panels (12) of glass or plastic includes a thermo- responsive sealing material (22). When heat and compression are applied to the spacer (16), the thermo-responsive sealing material (22) softens and fully seals the spacer (16) to the two translucent panels (12). A spacer (16) designed to be used in this method is also provided.

Patent DE4028660C2

Liquid flourescent dye concentrate for flow cytometry evaluation of virus-size particles and related products and methods

A kit, and method for flow cytometry include a liquid dye concentrate for fluorescent staining of virus-size particles with a plurality of fluorogenic dyes in a liquid medium. The liquid dye concentrate includes a plurality of fluorogenic dyes and one or both of (i) the liquid medium comprising a liquid mixture including water and liquid phase organic material and (ii) disaccharide dissolved in the liquid medium.

Method of constructing and executing a process

Disclosed is a method of constructing and executing a process. A conventional process is minutely divided into minimum unit subprocesses, and the minutely divided subprocesses are classified into a decision subprocesses and a routine subprocess by whether they require decision-making. Any subprocess which is executable using the setup condition in a specific decision subprocess is classified into the routine subprocess in such a manner that the classified routine subprocess follows on the specific decision subprocess. One or a series of decision subprocesses are combined with one or a series of routine subprocesses which are executable on the condition of the completion of the decision subprocesses to form one unit process, and a job-support computer program is created to allow the plurality of subprocesses included in the one unit process to be successively executed. A plurality of subprocesses which are executable in accordance with common input data are detected from the minutely divided minimum unit subprocesses, and a job flow is constructed to allow the respective jobs in the plurality of subprocesses to be simultaneously initiated and executed in parallel. The present invention can drastically reduce the lead-time of a process while facilitating execution of the entire process with high efficiency.

Enclosed proximity switch assembly

An enclosed proximity switch assembly includes a top enclosure and a bottom enclosure that are coupled to form an interior volume. A shaft protrusion upwardly extends from a top surface of the top enclosure, and an interior bore portion having an enclosed volume is defined within the shaft protrusion to form a portion of the interior volume. A first end of a vertical shaft is rotatably disposed within the interior bore portion such that the shaft rotates relative to the top and bottom enclosures. A samarium cobalt target magnet is coupled to the shaft, and the target magnet interacts with a samarium cobalt driver magnet within a proximity switch when the target magnet is rotated within a predetermined distance of a top portion of the proximity switch. The interaction causes a switch to move from a first state to a second state, or vice versa.

Component of printed circuit boards

A component (10) for use in manufacturing articles, such as printed circuit boards, comprising a laminate constructed of a sheet of copper foil (20) that, in a finished circuit board, constitutes a functional element, and a sheet of carbon steel (14) having a layer of an inert metal (16) thereon, the sheet of carbon steel (14) constituting a discardable element. One surface (22) of the copper sheet (20) and the surface (18) of the inert metal layer (16) on the carbon steel sheet (14) are essentially uncontaminated and engageable with each other at interfaces. The copper sheet (20) is attached to the inner metal layer (16) of the carbon steel (14) at their borders and defines substantially uncontaminated central zones inwardly of the edges of the sheets that are unjoined at the interfaces.

Data generating device, data generating method and data generating program

Systems and methods for providing, reloading, and redeeming stored value cards used in transit applications

The invention is directed to systems and methods of conducting transactions associated with a transit card. A method of conducting transactions may be conducted between a processor and a transit processor. Steps may include receiving a redemption request and determining if it is a pre-authorization request or a redemption; if the redemption request is a pre-authorization request, determining if the account is authorized for a particular transit type. If the account is authorized, communicating approval to the transit processor. If the account is not authorized communicating denial. If the redemption request is a redemption: determining if account value is sufficient to pay the redemption amount; if not, denying and if so approving the transaction and deducting the amount, and determining if the account value is below a pre-determined threshold for a particular transit types, and if so, updating the status of the account at a data store.

Dual/variable gain oil pump control valve

A solenoid fluid control valve is disclosed for controlling a variable displacement pump. The solenoid fluid control valve comprises a fixed solenoid component (702), a movable armature component (710), a fixed nozzle body (722), a movable spool (720) within the fixed nozzle body, and a valve member (714). The valve member regulates fluid pressure in a first (746, 748) and second feedback chamber. Fluid in the second feedback chamber establishes a second feedback pressure that acts on the movable spool with a motive feedback force in a first axial direction. The movable spool moves in the first axial direction in response to the motive feedback force.

A kind of industrial waste gas dust treatment device

本实用新型公开了一种工业废气粉尘处理装置，包括壳体，所述壳体内壁的顶部对称设置有第一支撑柱，两个第一支撑柱的底部通过第一吸尘管固定连接，所述壳体顶部的中点处固定连接有吸尘风机，所述吸尘风机的底部从上至下依次贯穿壳体和第一吸尘管且延伸至第一吸尘管的内部。本实用新型通过壳体、第一吸尘管、吸尘风机、过滤水箱、第二吸尘管、第三吸尘管、冲刷水箱、第一水管、冲刷喷头、旋转电机、旋转转轴、滚筒、海绵吸附棒、活性炭吸附层、过滤板、出水口、循环水池、循环水泵、第三水管和第四水管相互配合，起到了防逸散的效果，能够有效去除废气中的粉尘，保护了工作人员的身体健康，提高了工作人员的工作积极性。

Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

A particular embodiment of the invention provides an electrosurgical working end for performing high strength welding of tissue comprising a body having a tissue contacting energy delivery surface. The body includes pixel portions and non-pixel portions distributed within the tissue contacting surface. The pixel portions comprise a positive temperature coefficient of resistance (PTCR) material with at least one pixel portion configured to switch Rf current on and off in the at least one pixel portion responsive to tissue temperature adjacent the at least one pixel portion. The pixel portions can be configured to be coupled to an Rf current source such as an Rf generator. The pixelated energy delivery surfaces are capable of highly localized modulation of Rf energy application to the engaged tissue to create high strength tissue welds.

Solenoid actuated butterfly valve

A butterfly valve (100) and a valve system using the butterfly valve are disclosed. The butterfly valve includes a valve body (102) and a valve disk (112) disposed in the body such that the valve disk may be rotated between at least a first position and a second position using a linear actuator. The actuator may be a linear solenoid coupled to the valve disk spaced a distance from the axis of rotation of the valve disk.

Trans-septal cardiac occluder device

本发明涉及一种可穿越间隔心脏封堵器装置(1)，包括：·‑支撑结构(2)；其中·‑所述支撑结构(2)包括界定内腔(4)的中心支撑结构部分(3)；·‑所述支撑结构(2)包括第一锚固部分(5)和相对的第二锚固部分(6)；·‑所述支撑结构(2)被配置成在用于通过患者的脉管系统插入的压缩管状配置与扩张或延伸配置之间扩张和收缩，在扩张或延伸配置中所述第一和第二锚固部分(5，6)从所述中心支撑结构部分(3)径向向外延伸以通过以下来压缩其间的间隔(7)：通过存在于所述间隔(7)中的缺损或孔或开口将所述支撑结构(2)布置成跨在所述间隔(7)上；并且其中·‑所述可穿越间隔心脏封堵器装置(1)进一步包括至少一个隔离件(8)；·‑所述隔离件(8)由所述支撑结构(2)支撑并且被布置成当所述隔离件(8)处于其中所述支撑结构(2)被延伸的松弛配置时闭合所述内腔(4)的大部分；·‑所述隔离件(8)被配置成允许插入到由所述间隔(7)界定的第一区室(9或10)中的医疗仪器穿过所述隔离件(8)，以及然后穿过所述内腔(4)进入由所述间隔(7)界定的第二区室(10或9)；其中·‑所述隔离件(8)包括多个长型膜封堵条状物或桥(21)或封堵桥(21)；·‑所述封堵桥(21)的每个包括长型本体(50)，所述长型本体具有相对的长型本体端部或端部(51，52)和相对的纵向边缘或边(22)；·‑在所述隔离件(8)的松弛配置中，所述多个封堵桥(21)中的每个封堵桥(21)被布置成接近于所述多个封堵桥(21)中的至少另一个封堵桥(21)；·‑每个封堵桥(21)的所述纵向边(22)的至少一部分和所述至少另一个封堵桥(21)的所述纵向边(22)的至少一部分界定在所述隔离件(8)上的至少一个狭缝或一个切口(27)；·‑每个封堵桥(21)的两个所述相对的端部(51，52)直接或间接地连接到所述支撑结构(2)上或由所述支撑结构(2)支撑。

Automated method for direct sampling of immune cells from whole blood or other biological samples in microwell plates

A method for automatic sampling of immune cells from a biological fluid sample, e.g., whole blood, deposited in a well of a microwell plate. The sample contains red blood cells (RBCs) and magnetic beads which are designed to bind to the RBCs. The microwell plate is placed on a shaker having a magnetic adapter including at least one magnet. The magnet causes the RBCs bound to the magnetic beads to be attracted to and migrate to a wall of the well (e.g., the bottom or side wall) and be held against the wall. The shaker is then operated to shake the microwell plate in a manner and for a time period so as to suspend substantially evenly or homogeneously the immune cells in the biological fluid sample within a region of the well but still retain the holding of the RBCs to the wall of the well such that the immune cells are substantially isolated from the RBCs in the region of the well. During or after shaking, a sample probe is then lowered into the region of the well to withdraw a portion of the sample containing the immune cells.

Passive reduction or elimination of frost and fog

Lens fogging or frosting on inside surfaces of an instrument lens may be reduced or prevented by sealing the instrument housing. Damage or rupture of the sealed housing due to an increase or decrease in pressure within the housing may be avoided while reducing introduction of moisture into the housing by venting the housing through a tube to a location having a relatively lower humidity.

Method of securing optical fiber components, devices and fibers to the same or to mounting fixtures

A method of bonding glass-based optical elements comprising the steps of positioning a first glass-based optical element relative to a second glass-based optical element, applying a glass-based bonding compound about the first and second optical elements, and applying sufficient localized heat to the glass-based bonding compound to cause the glass-based bonding compound to soften and fuse with the optical elements.

Systems and methods for authorizing use of validly sold merchandise

The invention is generally directed to a method of managing the activation and use of a specific merchandise, facilitated between at least a retailer that sells the specific merchandise, a customer that purchases the specific merchandise, and a central processor that authorizes activation and use of the specific merchandise. The method includes the steps of receiving an indicia that uniquely identifies the specific merchandise, and an activation code associated with the merchandise that will allow the merchandise to properly function, storing the indicia of the specific merchandise and the activation code, receiving a confirmation of a valid purchase transaction of the specific merchandise, the confirmation of valid sale comprising the indicia of the specific merchandise, determining the activation code associated with the specific merchandise, and providing the activation code associated with the specific merchandise to the customer.

Proximity switch

Proximity switches are disclosed that preferably are provided in a hermetically sealed unit that can be used in harsh environments and under significant pressures, such as underwater and in nuclear power facilities, without having any parts that would require replacement or periodic maintenance. The proximity switches are preferably switches actuated by physical movement of a contact in response to changing magnetic forces. The switches are preferably disposed in a body tube optionally including a hermetic seal assembly to seal an open end of the body tube and/or a ferrule that prevents electrical wires attached to the switch inside the body tube from being pulled away from the switch. Further, the switches preferably maintain a contact pressure between electrical contacts sufficient to withstand acceleration seismic testing of 10g with no contact discontinuity.

Automatically define system behavior or user experience by recording, sharing, and processing information related to wide-angle images

QUICK DISCONNECT CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Un ensamble conector de desconexión rápida incluye una cubierta que tiene un hueco que se extiende hacia arriba pero no pasa a través de un primer extremo de la cubierta. El ensamble conector también incluye un interruptor de proximidad colocado dentro del hueco, y el interruptor de proximidad incluye un cuerpo del interruptor, un primer miembro de contacto y un segundo miembro de contacto. Una parte de cada uno del primer y segundo miembro de contacto se extiende desde el cuerpo del interruptor hasta un segundo extremo de la cubierta. En una primera posición del interruptor, un contacto de un ensamble de conmutación deslizable está en contacto con el primer miembro de contacto, y en una segunda posición del interruptor, el contacto está en contacto con el segundo miembro de contacto. El ensamble conector también incluye un ensamble de conexión externa que incluye una primera clavija que está acoplada eléctricamente al primer miembro de contacto y una segunda clavija que está acoplada eléctricamente al segundo miembro de contacto. A quick disconnect connector assembly includes a cover that has a recess that extends upward but does not pass through a first end of the cover. The connector assembly also includes a proximity switch placed inside the gap, and the proximity switch includes a switch body, a first contact member and a second contact member. A part of each of the first and second contact member extends from the switch body to a second end of the cover. In a first position of the switch, a contact of a sliding switch assembly is in contact with the first contact member, and in a second position of the switch, the contact is in contact with the second contact member. The connector assembly also includes an external connection assembly that includes a first pin that is electrically coupled to the first contact member and a second pin that is electrically coupled to the second contact member.

Die design support method and die design support system

The present invention provides a die design support method and system capable of reducing the time-period required for a die design, allowing an unskilled die engineer to perform a die design without difficulties, and coping with a product design change in a short time-period. A standard die design procedure is stored as “master die data” in advance using a function of a CAD system or the like. When a product design data is entered, the design procedure is automatically executed to the design data in accordance with the stored master die data. Preferably, the entire master die data is divided into a plurality of processes, such as a process of creating a scaling model, and a process of creating a parting model.

Circuit and method for independent control of series connected light emitting diodes

Described herein is a circuit and method for independent control of series connected light emitting diodes (LEDs). The circuit includes a first light emitting diode (LED) connected in series with a second LED. A current source is connected in series with the first LED and the second LED and a shunt circuit is connected in parallel with the first LED and the second LED. The shunt circuit includes a pair of serially connected resistors. The shunt circuit prevents inadvertent excitement of the LEDs due to leakage currents but minimally affect illumination characteristics of the LEDs. A pair of transistors is connected to the first LED and the second LED, respectively, and is biased using a set of bias resistors. A tri-state control signal switches on and off the pair of transistors and enables excitation of the first LED, the second LED or both via the current source.

Electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit and method for fabricating electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit

An electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit (EIC-PIC) for achieving high-performance computing and signal processing is provided. The electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit comprises a plurality of electronic circuit structures and a plurality of photonic circuit structures. The electronic and photonic circuit structures are integrated by a process referred to as monolithic integration. An electronic circuit structure includes one or more electronic devices and a photonic circuit structure includes one or more photonic devices. The integration steps of electronic and photonic devices are further inserted into standard CMOS process. The photonic circuit structures and the electronic circuit structures are integrated to form the electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit device.

AUTOMATIC DEFINITION OF SYSTEM BEHAVIOR OR USER EXPERIENCE BY RECORDING, SHARING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH WIDE ANGLE IMAGE

DEFINIÇÃO AUTOMÁTICA DE COMPORTAMENTO DO SISTEMA OU EXPERIÊNCIA DO USUÁRIO POR REGISTRO, COMPARTILHAMENTO E PROCESSAMENTO DE INFORMAÇÃO ASSOCIADA COM IMAGEM DE ÂNGULO AMPLO. Sistemas e métodos de acordo com a invenção permitem registro, compartilhamento e comunicação automáticos de parâmetros diferentes associados com imagens e seu gerador de imagem para definir um comportamento do sistema específico de um dispositivo de exibição, ou de uma unidade de algoritmo. Exemplos de informação incluem parâmetro dos geradores de imagem, parâmetros do ambiente, parâmetros de processamento e intensificação de imagem, coordenadas de uma seção de conteúdo de imagem de cena de ângulo amplo, parâmetros de exibição, experiência do usuário definida, comportamento do sistema definido, ou qualquer informação a ser registrada, compartilhada, e comunicada. Para evitar perda de informação, a informação é codificada diretamente na cena usando um marcador. Desse modo, a informação é robustamente transferida a partir do gerador de imagem para a unidade de exibição. De acordo com a informação, a imagem final pode ser automaticamente corrigida e intensificada antes da exibição, parâmetros associados diferentes podem ser exibidos na imagem final, ou serem usados com outra saída. A experiência final do usuário, ou comportamento do sistema, pode, desse modo, ser definido e ser reproduzido.

Die design support method and die design support system

The present invention provides a die design support method and system capable of reducing the time-period required for a die design, allowing an unskilled die engineer to perform a die design without difficulties, and coping with a product design change in a short time-period. A standard die design procedure is stored as "master die data" in advance using a function of a CAD system or the like. When a product design data (10) is entered, the design procedure is automatically executed to the design data in accordance with the stored master die data. Preferably, the entire master die data is divided into a plurality of processes, such as a process of creating a scaling model (12), and a process of creating a parting model (14).

A kind of flexible package labeling thermal transfer heating device

一种软包装贴签用热转印加热装置，包括定位块，所述定位块的上端设有第一电机，所述定位块内穿接有丝杆，所述丝杆的上端连接所述第一电机，所述丝杆的下端连接有加热环，所述加热环的轴线和所述丝杆垂直设置，所述加热环的下端设有缺口，所述缺口不大于所述加热环本体的二分之一；所述加热环内对应设有与所述加热环大小相适配的加热辊，所述加热辊与所述加热环之间留有间隙；所述加热辊的中央活动穿接设有固定管；所述加热环上均匀、固定穿接有若干电热棒，所述若干电热棒均连接有电源。本装置能提高防伪标签热转印效率，保证产品质量。

Automated definition of system behavior or user experience by recording, sharing, and processing information associated with wide-angle image

Systems and methods in accordance with the invention allow automatic recording, sharing, and communicating of different parameters associated with images and their imager to define a specific system behavior of a display device or an algorithm unit. Examples of information include imager parameters, environment parameters, image processing and enhancement parameters, display parameters, defined user experience, defined system behavior or the likes. To avoid loss of information, the information is encoded directly in the picture using a marker. This way, the information is robustly transferred from the imager to the display unit. According to the information, the final image can be automatically corrected and enhanced before display, different associated parameters can be displayed on final image or be used with another output. The end user experience or system behavior can thus be defined and be reproduced.

Software development support program, recording medium having the program stored thereon and software development support system

Respective items of a software component, a development task and a required specification, which are enumerated as the requirement for performing the development of software products belonging to a certain category are first registered in recording means. In the registration of the development-task items, when a specific development-task item can be initiated only after the completion of one or more other development-task items at the time of the registration, the specific development-task item is registered together with ordinal information specifying the one or more other development-task items. Then, the operator is allowed to set up the correlations between any two of the software component, the development task and the required specification which have been registered by the item registration function, with respect to each of the items thereof, and information about the correlations is registered in the recording means.

Extruded plastic window trim strip

Systems and methods for providing, reloading, and redeeming stored value cards used in transit applications.

La invención se relaciona con sistemas y métodos para llevar a cabo transacciones asociadas con una tarjeta de tránsito. Un método para llevar a cabo transacciones puede ser realizado entre un procesador y un procesador de tránsito. Las etapas pueden incluir recibir una solicitud de finiquito y determinar si existe una solicitud de preautorización o un finiquito; si la solicitud de finiquito es una solicitud de preautorización, determinar si la cuenta está autorizada para un tipo de tránsito particular. Si la cuenta está autorizada, comunicar aprobación al procesador de tránsito. Si la cuenta no está autorizada, comunicar prohibición. Si la solicitud de finiquito es un finiquito: determinar si el valor de la cuenta es suficiente para pagar la cantidad de finiquito; de no ser así, prohibir y si es así, aprobar la transacción y detectar la cantidad y determinar si el valor de cuenta está por debajo de un umbral predeterminado para un tipo de tránsito particular y, en caso de ser así, actualizar el estado de la cuenta en el almacenamiento de datos.

Delivery of value identifiers using short message service (SMS)

Extruded plastic window lift rail

Adjustable orthotic foot brace and method for obtaining a foot brace measurement

The orthotic foot brace for a person wearing a footwear generally has: a lower leg holder securable to a lower leg of the person for use, a lower leg strut connected to the lower leg holder and extending downwardly towards the footwear during use; a foot strut structurally connected to the lower leg strut and having at least one side portion, each side portion extending forwardly along a respective side of the footwear and extending outwardly along a respective side of the footwear; an instep strut provided in the form of an extension of the foot strut along a long axis of the footwear, the instep strut having a distal portion securable to an instep portion of the footwear, and at least a proximal portion being slidably connected to the foot strut in a manner to allow adjusting the extension distance of the distal portion to a selected position.

Systems and methods for delivering content over a network

A content delivery system that uses a graphical user interface to introduce users to and allow them to select from available content. A game delivery system that uses game players, such as emulators, to execute software written to run on a plurality of game platforms. The systems include a scalable, dynamic interface that launches and manages game players in a manner that is largely transparent to the user, and a combination of linear and on-demand content provides users with a managed gaming experience not unlike that of interactive television. In addition, the system includes a graphical user interface for allowing a primary user of an account to set user-specific controls for one or more users listed on the account.

Ankle foot orthosis

The ankle foot orthosis has a foot section, a leg section having a leg engagement portion extending in front of a user's lower leg and being securable against a shin area of the user's lower leg, and two arm portions extending downwardly from the leg engagement portion, on opposite sides of the user's lower leg, and a hinge section having two hinge members disposed on opposite sides of the user's ankle, each hinge member having two ends being elastically stretchable away from one another, with a first one of the ends being secured to a corresponding one of the leg arm portions, and a second one of the two ends being secured to the foot section, with a spacing between the hinge members and the arm portions forming a foot engagement path allowing the user to respectively engage or disengage his foot from the footwear across the spacing.

Electrosurgical instrument

An electrosurgical medical device and method (Fig. 8A) for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue. In one embodiment, at least one jaw of the instrument defines a tissue engagement plane carrying a conductive-resistive matrix of a conductively-doped non-conductive elastomer. The engagement surface portions thus can be described as a positive temperature coefficient material that has a unique selected decreased electrical conductance at each selected increased temperature thereof over a targeted treatment range. The conductive-resistance matrix can be engineered to bracket a targeted thermal treatment range, for example about 60°C to 80°C, at which tissue welding can be accomplished. In one mode of operation, the engagement plane will automatically modulate and spatially localize ohmic heating within the engaged tissue from Rf energy application-across-micron-scale portions of the engagement surface (155A). In another mode of operation, a conductive-resistive matrix can induce a "wave" of Rf energy density to sweep across the tissue to thereby weld tissue

Electrosurgical instrument and method

本发明提供用于密封和横切组织的电外科手术的工作端和方法。示例性电外科手术工作端具有可开可合的第一钳口和第二钳口，用于逐步夹紧所选组织块。本发明的一种方法包括根据所述钳口闭合度以第一模式或第二模式将电外科手术能量施加到所述组织上。

A method of manufacturing a data card assembly

Curved grating spectrometer and wavelength multiplexer or demultiplexer with very high wavelength resolution

The present application discloses a system comprising a compact curved grating (CCG) and its associated compact curved grating spectrometer (CCGS) or compact curved grating wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (WMDM) module and a method for making the same. The system is capable of achieving a very small (resolution vs. size) RS factor. The location of the entrance slit and detector can be adjusted in order to have the best performance for a particular design goal. The initial groove spacing is calculated using a prescribed formula dependent on operation wavelength. The location of the grooves is calculated based on two conditions. The first one being that the path-difference between adjacent grooves should be an integral multiple of the wavelength in the medium to achieve aberration-free grating focusing at the detector or a first anchor output slit even with large beam diffraction angle from the entrance slit or input slit, the second one being specific for a particular design goal of a curved-grating spectrometer.

A kind of communication receiver facilitating installation

本实用新型提供一种方便安装的通信用接收器，涉及通信技术领域。该方便安装的通信用接收器，包括墙体和通信用接收器本体，所述墙体位于通信用接收器本体的左方，墙体的右侧面设置有定位板，墙体的内左壁开设有第一小孔，定位板的左侧面上下均固定连接有插条，插条远离定位板的一侧延伸到第一小孔的内部，定位板的右侧面分别固定连接有第一横板和第二横板。该方便安装的通信用接收器，通过在空腔内设置弹簧配合限位柱，同时利用拉杆和拉块，使通信用接收器方便安装，有效的解决了通信用接收器用来接收信号并进行储存，而当前的通信用接收器不方便安装在墙上，延长了安装工人安装所需要的时间，间接的提高了安装所需要花费费用的问题。

Artificial paver unit

The design consists of the features of shape, ornamentation and configuration of the artificial paver unit shown in the drawings.

Feed addictive, its preparation method and include its feed

本发明提供了一种饲料添加剂。该饲料添加剂包含如下重量份数的组分：20～40份的茶多酚、10～20份的维生素E、10～20份的维生素C、20～40份的白炭黑和6～12份的抗氧化剂混合物，所述抗氧化剂混合物为按重量比1:1:1混合的乙氧基喹啉、二丁基羟基甲苯和丁基羟基茴香醚。本发明饲料添加剂在消除动物体内过量自由基，缓解动物生长应激的作用功效的基础上强化产品对饲料抗氧化保护效果，在不需要额外使用其它防腐剂产品的条件下，按推荐使用剂量单一使用本产品，起到饲料抗氧化、防腐的效果，有效延缓饲料营养物质发生酸败反应，保证饲料营养价值及延长饲料保质期。让使用者在使用一种产品即可达到双重功效，提高产品的性价比。

Configurable process control device with electronic display assembly

A configurable process control device (10), which includes a field device(12), such as a valve position controller, that can be configured by a user to emulate any one of a plurality of different types of process control devices, is provided with an electronic display assembly (16). The electronic display assembly is operatively connected with a control circuit (18) that is arranged to respond to the specific configuration of the field device to cause the electronic display assembly to display information relevant to the specific type of control device the field device has been configured to emulate. The information may include safety certification information specific to each of the different types of process control devices that the field device can be configured to emulate.

Method of constructing and executing process

Disclosed is a method of constructing and executing a process. A conventional process is minutely divided into minimum unit subprocesses, and the minutely divided subprocesses are classified into a decision subprocesses and a routine subprocess by whether they require decision-making. Any subprocess which is executable using the setup condition in a specific decision subprocess is classified into the routine subprocess in such a manner that the classified routine subprocess follows on the specific decision subprocess. One or a series of decision subprocesses are combined with one or a series of routine subprocesses which are executable on the condition of the completion of the decision subprocesses to form one unit process, and a job-support computer program is created to allow the plurality of subprocesses included in the one unit process to be successively executed. A plurality of subprocesses which are executable in accordance with common input data are detected from the minutely divided minimum unit subprocesses, and a job flow is constructed to allow the respective jobs in the plurality of subprocesses to be simultaneously initiated and executed in parallel. The present invention can drastically reduce the lead-time of a process while facilitating execution of the entire process with high efficiency.

proximity switch

1/1 resumo interruptor de proximidade interruptores de proximidade são divulgados que preferivelmente são fornecidos em uma unidade hermeticamente selada que pode ser usada em ambientes adversos e sob pressões significativas, tais como debaixo d'água e em instalações de energia nuclear, sem que nenhuma peça exija substituição ou manutenção periódica. interruptores de proximidade são de preferência acionados por movimento físico de um contato em resposta às mudanças de forças magnéticas. os interruptores são dispostos de preferência em um tubo de corpo, opcionalmente, incluindo um conjunto de vedação hermético para vedar uma extremidade aberta do tubo de corpo e/ou uma virola que impede que os fios elétricos anexados ao interruptor no interior do tubo de corpo sejam puxados para longe do interruptor. além disso, os interruptores de preferência mantêm uma pressão de contato entre os contatos elétricos suficiente para suportar testes sísmicos de aceleração de 10 g sem descontinuidade de contato. 1/1 summary Proximity Switch Proximity switches are disclosed that they are preferably supplied in a hermetically sealed unit that can be used in harsh environments and under significant pressures, such as underwater and nuclear power installations, without any parts requires replacement or periodic maintenance. Proximity switches are preferably actuated by physical movement of a contact in response to changes in magnetic forces. the switches are preferably arranged in a body tube, optionally including an airtight seal assembly to seal an open end of the body tube and / or a ferrule that prevents the electrical wires attached to the switch inside the body tube from being pulled away from the switch. In addition, the switches preferably maintain a contact pressure between the electrical contacts sufficient to withstand 10 g acceleration seismic tests without contact discontinuity.

Electrosurgical probe and method of use

An electrosurgical instrument that allows precise modulation of active Rf density in an engaged tissue volume. The working end of the instrument has a tissue-contacting surface of a conductive-resistive matrix that is variably resistive depending on its temperature. The matrix comprises a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) polymeric material hat exhibits very large increases in resistivity as any local portion increases beyond a selected temperature. In a method of use, the polymeric PTC material senses the temperature of engaged tissue in a manner akin to pixel-by-pixel sensing and thereby changes its resistance in a corresponding pixel-by-pixel manner. The instrument further carries cooling means to cause accelerated thermal relaxation of the PTC matrix during use to make the engagement surface highly responsive to temperature changes that in turn alter the matrix between being electrically conductive and electrically resistive.

Energy management system for motor-assisted user-propelled vehicles

An energy management system for a motor-assisted user-propelled vehicle comprising a motor capable of assisting in propelling the vehicle and a rechargeable power supply for supplying energy to the motor. The system comprises: a user input for providing a desired value for each of at least one control parameter related to the user; a sensor for each control parameter for obtaining an actual value of the control parameter; a value comparator for receiving the desired value and the actual value of each control parameter and comparing them to generate a comparison signal for each control parameter; a command generator for generating a motor command using at least one comparison signal; and a motor controller for operating the motor, using the motor command, either to assist in propelling the vehicle, or act to recharge the power supply, in a way to bring the actual value closer to the desired value.

Control solenoid with improved magnetic circuit

An electromagnetic solenoid (100, 200) having a coil (102, 202) wound around a bobbin (106, 206) between first and second flanges (108, 110; 208, 210) for generating a magnetic force. An armature (114, 214) having an armature flange (118, 218) at a first end is within an interior portion of the tubular center section of the bobbin and is supported for axial displacement between a first and a second position. A permanent ring magnet (134, 234) is placed at the first end flange with an inner radial face spaced apart from an outer radial face of the armature flange by a radial gap, with the ring magnet supported by a retainer (148, 248) adjacent to the first end flange and fixed against axial displacement with respect to the bobbin. The solenoid comprises an outer case (172, 272) having a closed bottom at a first end and an open top at a second end and a flux washer (166, 266) disposed in the open top adjacent to a second end of the armature.

Traceable metallic products and metallic support for nanostorage

The invention relates to traceable metallic products, methods of uses and methods of making same. The metallic products may be made traceable for integrity purposes, identification purposes, counterfeit avoidance and the like. The invention also relates to metallic supports for nanostorage of various compounds and samples.

Sistema de actuador y transmision de polea segmentada incluyendo el mismo.

Se proporciona un sistema accionador para mover una pluralidad de segmentos de polea de una polea segmentada entre una región enganchada y una región desenganchada. El sistema accionador comprende: un deflector configurado para girar al menos entre una primera posición y una segunda posición; y una pluralidad de seguidores, comprendiendo cada uno de los seguidores una saliente configurada para enganchar el deflector para mover uno de los segmentos de polea respectivo entre la región enganchada y la región desenganchada, en donde el deflector está configurado para moverse entre la primera posición y la segunda posición para acoplar selectivamente la pluralidad de seguidores y dirigir cada uno de los seguidores entre una posición enganchada y una posición desenganchada, para mover la pluralidad de segmentos de polea entre la región enganchada y la región desenganchada. Se proporciona además una transmisión de polea segmentada que comprende el sistema accionador.

Method and apparatus of immobilizing solder spheres

A containing device (11) and method to hold and immobilize solde r spheres during storage and transport including a container portion (12) having an open top terminal end (15) and an opposing closed bottom terminal end (16) with at least one side wall (20) connecting each terminal end, a removably attachable lid (13) to seal the container portion (12) and a lid insert (14) for insertion into the container portion (12) to immobilize solder spheres contained therein. In one embodiment, the lid insert (14) is comprised of compressible material, such as a polymeric foam, whereby insertion of the lid insert (14) into the container portion (12) causes compression of the lid insert (14) substantially adjacent to the side wall (20) of the container portion (12), a bottom planar surface of the lid and an uppermost surface layer of solder spheres to completely fill any open or dead space within the containing device (11). The lid insert (14) forms a mechanical seal which immobilizes the solder spheres until the lid insert (14) is removed from the containing device (11).

Segmented eva intravaginal rings

Disclosed herein are segmented, EVA intravaginal rings that release 17β-estradiol and progesterone with specific pharmacokinetics useful for treating, ameliorating, and preventing symptoms associated with menopause and vulvar and vaginal atrophy.

Method and system for controlling a modal antenna

Magneettisesti laukaistujen lähestymiskytkimien käyttölaite

Cereblon ligands and uses thereof

Described herein are compounds or conjugates of Formulae II and I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or stereoisomers, as well as their uses (e.g., as cereblon-binding agents or bifunctional degraders for degrading certain proteins).

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTl-LINK COMMUNICATIONS

Embodiments of an apparatus and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of multi-link communications involves at an access point (AP) multi-link device, allocating Association IDs (AIDs) to non-AP multi-link devices, including allocating one of the AIDs to each of the non-AP multi-link devices, and at the AP multi-link device, generating a first indication element for the AIDs to indicate a buffered data configuration at the AP multi-link device for the non-AP multi-link devices.

Collision prevention system and method for a vehicle

A collision prevention system for a vehicle. A collision prevention method for a vehicle. The system includes a first sensor operable to monitor a dimension (e.g. height) of the vehicle. The system also includes a second sensor for detecting a dimension (e.g. height) of an approaching obstacle. The system further includes a controller couplable to the first sensor and the second sensor. The controller is operable to compare the dimension of the vehicle monitored by the first sensor with the dimension of the approaching obstacle detected by the second sensor. The controller is also operable to, in response to a determination that the comparison of the dimension of the vehicle with the dimension of the approaching obstacle indicates a collision between the vehicle and the obstacle is possible, perform a collision prevention action.