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A method and apparatus are provided for targeting lipid-rich tissue to effect a desired, the method / apparatus involving irradiating the lipid-rich tissue with energy at a wavelength preferentially absorbed by lipid cells, such wavelength being preferably in a band between 880 nm and 935 nm, 1150 nm and 1230 nm, 1690 nm to 1780 nm, or 2250 nm to 2450 nm with a fluence and duration sufficient to achieve a desired treatment. For preferred embodiments, the irradiation wavelength is between 900–930 nm, 1190–1220 nm, 1700–1730 nm, or 2280–2350 nm. The method and apparatus may for example be used to target one or more sebaceous glands for the treatment of acne or hair removal, to target subcutaneous fat for removal thereof or for targeting fat on anatomical elements for various purposes.

The present invention relates to a new method of treatment for persons meeting diagnoses for major depressive disorder, or other unipolar (non-bipolar, non-psychotic and non-treatment resistant) depression. The method comprises administering a combination of two categories of drugs, antipsychotics or dopamine system stabilizers, in combination with a newer antidepressant such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as initial treatment or as soon as possible. The method targets the prevention of suicide, and provides other benefits including preventing disease progression development of tolerance toward the antidepressants. Another aspect of the invention relates to using the method for alleviating cognitive distortion and related functional impairment or health risks, and / or using the method for smoking cessation or nicotine withdrawal.

An intraocular lens (IOL) inserter and method of use ensure that an artificial intraocular lens is controllably ejected from a cartridge and into a patient's eye by using successive, predefined detent positions. One embodiment has a distal pivotal portion that can be pivoted to a desired angle as a mover advances the IOL into the eye. A detent controls the motion of the mover. In one embodiment, the detent includes a longitudinally extending component with a plurality of stair steps, so that a face of each stair step engages the housing at each different predefined detent position. Other embodiments include at least one orifice in the housing, so that when the orifice is aligned with a pin or protrusion, it engages the orifice to define a detent step. Another embodiment includes a spring-loaded collar that biases a pin into a predefined detent step.

The present invention relates to (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating or preventing depression in a patient comprising administering (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is preferably substantially free of its corresponding (-)-enantiomer.

Undesired key depression of a mobile device is prevented using a predetermined key activation pattern. This pattern includes successively pressing one or more keys of the mobile device a predetermined number of times. When this occurs, the mobile device converts from a key depression preventing mode to a half-operation mode. During this latter mode, functions corresponding to key inputs are automatically performed, provided they are input within a prescribed period of time. Otherwise, the mobile device converts back to the key depression preventing mode. As a result, undesired operation and power consumption of the mobile device is prevented.

Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to the orbit. In some instances, the systems may comprise a delivery device having a tongue member and a handle. The delivery device may further include an ejector configured to deliver an implant from the tongue member. The delivery device may also include a piercing member configured to create an opening in tissue. The systems may further comprise a piercing member for creating an opening in tissue. In some instances, the piercing member may have a first blade member rotatably connected to a second blade member.

The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and / or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and / or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and / or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and / or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and / or monitoring response to therapy.

An exhaust emission control device has operating condition detecting means for detecting an operating condition of an engine, fuel control means for controlling fuel supply into a combustion chamber of the engine on the basis of an output of the operating condition detecting means, a turbo charger for supercharging a suction air with an exhaust gas of the engine, wherein a filter for capturing particulates in the exhaust gas is disposed in an exhaust gas passage on the downstream side of a turbine of the turbo charger, and the filter holds alkaline metal catalyst. Exhaust gas temperature sensing means senses (or estimates) the exhaust gas temperature near the filter, and supercharging pressure control means controls a supercharging pressure of the turbo charger to be increased when the exhaust gas temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature.

A Close planting and high production cultivation method of early bearing walnuts includes the following steps of nursery area selection: selecting an area which is flat in terrain, fertile in soil and loosened in soil property to be a nursery area; selection of seedlings to be planted: selecting seedlings as the seedlings to be planted, wherein graft union shoots of the seedlings reach above 80cm, root systems of the seedlings are complete, the lengths of main roots of the seedlings are above 20cm, and the seedlings have more then 10 strips of branch roots; management after planting: cutting back, pinching, bud picking, side shoot removing, pruning, and auxiliary branch pruning; and fertilization management and insect control: using a sprayer which can spray chemical pesticide to directly spray mist or eradicate insects partially.

Systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to the orbit. In some instances, the systems may include a delivery device having a tongue member and a handle. The delivery device may further include an ejector configured to deliver an implant from the tongue member. The delivery device may also include a piercing member configured to create an opening in tissue. The systems may further include a piercing member for creating an opening in tissue. In some instances, the piercing member may have a first blade member rotatably connected to a second blade member.

A product packaging and dispensing assembly includes one or more containers containing a product. The assembly includes a dispensing device which is movable relative to the container in a swiveling or rocking motion to actuate an actuator rod of the container. In addition, an arrangement is provided which limits displacement of the dispensing device to prevent or minimize movement of the dispensing device in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the actuator rod, and also to limit swiveling movement in a direction opposite to that utilized for actuation of the actuator rod.

A system for use by a physically impaired driver for controlling a vehicle includes an actuator assembly operably coupled to the pedals and an actuator assembly coupled to the steering shaft. The actuator assemblies include electrical motors operable to depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal and to rotate the steering shaft. A joystick controller is mounted to the vehicle and is operable in a fore-aft direction to control braking and acceleration, and can be tilted side-to-side to control vehicle steering. The steering control feature utilizes three sensors to determine a commanded steering and three drive motors to convert that command into a desired steering.

A writing implement has a first end through which a writing tip extends and a second end to which is attached a page-turning element having a multiplicity of soft, deformable protuberances to enhance its frictional grip with paper sheets. In a first embodiment, the page-turning element is configured as a conformal cap covering the second end of the barrel. If the writing implement includes a writing tip extension and retraction mechanism operated by an actuation button in the second end of the barrel, the page turning-element overlies the button so that the button is actuated through the page-turning element by an external pressure applied thereto. A biasing element between the page-turning element and the second end of the barrel assures that the pressure needed for actuation of the button is greater than that which is normally applied through use of the page-turning element, thereby minimizing the possibility of inadvertent actuation.

New 3-substituted 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperazine and 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperidine compounds of Formula (1) wherein X is N, CH, or C, however X may only be C when the compound comprises a double bind at the dotted line; R1 is CF3, OSO2CF3, OSO2CH3, SOR7, SO2R7, COR7, CN, OR3, NO2, CONHR3, 3-thiophene, 2-thiophene, 3-furane, 2-furane, F, Cl, Br, or I; R2 is F, Cl, Br, I, CN, CF3, CH3, OCH3, OH, and NH2; R3 and R4 are independently H or a C1-C4 alkyl; R5 is a C1-C4 alkyl, an allyl, CH2SCH3, CH2CH2OCH3, CH2CH2CH2F, CH2CF3, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, 4,4,4-trifluorobutyl, or —(CH2)R6; R6 is a C3-C6 cycloalkyl, 2-tetrahydrofurane, or 3-tetra-hydrofurane; R7 is a C1-C3 alkyl, CF3, or N(R4)2, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. Also pharmaceutical compositions comprising the above compounds and methods wherein the above compounds are used for treatment of disorders in the central nervous system are disclosed.

An upper housing and a lower housing of a mobile terminal apparatus has a hinge for rotatably and slidably supporting both the upper and lower housings at one end portion of each of the upper housing and the lower housing, and being able to slidably rotate one of the two housings relative to the other to make both the housings to be an opened state or a closed state. Further, positioning means performs a positioning in the closed state by detachably engaging the upper housing with the lower housing on another end portion opposite to the one end portion. As the positioning means is constituted of the projection and recess of the housings, the positioning means can be realized with a relatively simple structure and with a relatively low cost.

The invention relates to a program-controlled NC data generating method for controlling a CNC wet-grinding machine for machining workpieces made of optical materials to produce aspherical forms, the data of the aspherical forms to be ground being overlaid with correction data.

A liquid container for an ink jet recording apparatus includes a connection opening connectable with an outside; an elastic member provided in the connection opening, the elastic member being adapted to be penetrated by a cylindrical member for fluid communication with the outside; the elastic member including a compressed region and a substantially non-compressed region in a state without the cylindrical member penetrated, disposed in this order in a direction of insertion of the cylindrical member, wherein the compressed region and the non-compressed region are capable of being compressed when they are penetrated by the cylindrical member.

The invention discloses an aromatic essential oil drug for preventing and treating depression, boosting mood and improving brain function and its composition, which contains main pharmacological active ingredients: vanillin, vanillin salt or isomers of vanillin Any one, two or three mixtures can also be added with other natural spices and native plant essential oils such as rosewood, clove, benzoin essential oils and so on. The medicine of the present invention stimulates the olfactory nerve through the nose and the oral cavity to regulate the olfactory center of the brain and then affect different brain regions, so as to improve brain function, relieve depression, improve mood, and reduce suicide rate, and has quick onset, low concentration, no toxic side effect.

A composite pillow for preventing difference from occurring in level and a depression from being formed on a contact surface between divided core material parts, thereby preventing discomfort from being brought about to a user, capable of locating core material parts different in material or core material parts different in hardness at proper positions. The composite pillow is divided into a central part and a holding part for holding the central part by a face pair; each of the parts are arranged parallel so as to be in contact on a contact surface; the central part and the holding part differ in hardness or material; and right and left contact surfaces of the holding part contacting the central part and a contact surface of the central part corresponding the relevant contact surface are diagonally formed.

The present invention relates to (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating of or preventing relapse of depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, or urinary incontinence in a patient comprising administering (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is preferably substantially free of its corresponding (-)-enantiomer.

A dispensing assembly includes a cartridge for containing a fluid and a mixer for mixing and dispensing the fluid. The cartridge includes a locking flange or wall and the mixer includes a locking latch configured to snap into and out of engagement with the locking flange. To this end, the mixer and the cartridge are coupled and uncoupled by a snap-on and snap-off engagement that does not require relative rotation of the mixer and the cartridge. The locking latch also includes a latch release mechanism such as a squeeze handle, a peel handle, or a locking ring for forcing the locking latch into and out of engagement with the locking flange. As a result, the connection of the mixer and the cartridge is a quick and easy process and cross contamination of fluids in multiple fluid cartridges is avoided.

The invention is an alarm clock with a keypad for setting the time as well as the time for the alarms. The alarm clock also has a keypad cover that when placed over the keypad will prevent the accidental depression of the time setting keys of the keypad. The alarm clock also has an integrated CD player, an integrated AM / FM clock, an integrated docking port for portable audio storage devices. The alarm clock also contains a plurality of buttons located on the top of the alarm clock for providing a snooze feature, a dimming feature for the time display, The alarm clock also features a backup battery storage compartment, which provides backup power in the event that the AC electrical power provided by the electrical cord is no longer available. The alarm clock also comes with a remote control that enables the user to operate the CD player as well as the volume.

A button lock for a depressible magazine release button bolt of a lower portion of a firearm of the type having a selectively removable upper portion includes a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one peripheral edge. The body includes a main aperture traversing the bottom surface and sized to accept a screw insert therein that itself includes a threaded bore for receiving the button bolt. The body includes at the top surface thereof a laterally-projecting extension terminating at a downwardly-projecting lip. The button bolt is engaged within screw insert in the main aperture. With the extension positioned over both the lower and upper portions of the firearm, the downwardly-projecting lip prevents the button bolt from being depressed when contacting the upper portion of the firearm. A permanent plug may be fixed within the main aperture to prevent removal of the screw insert after installation.

A rotary die cutter including a die plate including a blade which die cuts a material, die cylinder, opposed cylinder, air blowing device, receiving device, and guide device. The die cylinder mounts the die plate on its circumferential surface and is supported rotatably. The opposed cylinder is opposed to the die cylinder and supported rotatably. The die cylinder cuts the material using the die plate at the position at which the die cylinder is opposed to the opposed cylinder. The air blowing device blows air onto the circumferential surface of the die cylinder in the tangential direction to the die cylinder from the downstream side to the upstream side in the direction in which the die cylinder rotates. The receiving device receives the cut piece peeled from the die plate by the air blown from the air blowing device. The guide device guides the cut piece to the receiving device.

A flashlight assembly includes a bistable safety bail to prevent inadvertent depression of an operational push button switch. The flashlight assembly further includes a bistable pivoting mode selection lever which controls operational modes of the flashlight. Further, the flashlight operates with a thermal optimization circuit which automatically, over time, reduces the duty cycle of the control circuit to reduce the temperature of the LED junction, improve LED performance and increase battery life.