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A barbed suture includes a flexible thread having a core with a leading end, a trailing end, and a central axis. The barbed suture includes a first flexible flap connected to the core, the first flap extending between the leading and trailing ends of the core, and a second flexible flap connected to the core, the second flap extending between the leading and trailing ends of the core. The flexible flaps and the core have an S-shaped profile when viewed in cross-section. The barbed suture includes first and second slots formed in the respective first and second flaps for dividing the flaps into first and second barbs projecting from the core, whereby each slot extends outwardly from the core and rearwardly toward the trailing end of the core.

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

The present invention describes a method of closed loop MIMO communication utilizing implicit or explicit channel state information (CSI) at the transmitter and the receiver. The transmitter performs linear pre-processing (for example, QR decomposition or bi-diagonal decomposition or Jacobi rotations, and / or sporadic SVDs) on a channel matrix, and the receiver mitigates the mutual interference between the streams by performing MMSE processing on the received signals. The MMSE matrix is computed with respect to the processed channel that may estimated by the receiver through preprocessed pilot signals. The transmitters preprocessing is of much lesser cost and complexity than full SVD.

A scope adapted for insertion and manipulation in a difficult pathway is disclosed. The scope comprises at least one module for manipulating the scope. The scope may further comprise an illumination source, an image sensor, a power source, and a viewing member for viewing images of a cavity or other anatomical member of a patient. In one embodiment the scope is intended to facilitate insertion of an intubating device, which comprises an elongated semi-rigid stylet including first and second ends and at least one inner lumen connected to a module. Additionally, a flexible tip is provided for manipulating one end of the scope and allowing greater flexibility when maneuvering a difficult pathway. A method for navigating a difficult pathway and for using the apparatus described herein is also disclosed.

A scope adapted for insertion and manipulation in a difficult pathway is disclosed. The scope comprises at least one module for manipulating the scope. The scope may further comprise an illumination source, an image sensor, a power source, and a viewing member for viewing images of a cavity or other anatomical member of a patient. In one embodiment the scope is intended to facilitate insertion of an intubating device, which comprises an elongated semi-rigid stylet including first and second ends and at least one inner lumen connected to a module. Additionally, a flexible tip is provided for manipulating one end of the scope and allowing greater flexibility when maneuvering a difficult pathway. In another embodiment, fluids are provided through an interior portion of the scope, allowed to at least partially contact the lens located at the distal end of the scope, and subsequently cleanse or defog the lens for improving vision via the scope. A method for navigating a difficult pathway and for using the apparatus described herein is also disclosed.

Multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a multi-filter blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodge or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a dual filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

The invention features a plug for use with a drug delivery device, wherein the plug defines an expansion control channel, which accommodates thermal expansion of a formulation in a reservoir of a drug delivery device, and an exit channel. In one embodiment, the plug comprises an inner plug member and an outer plug member, which members define an expansion control channel to facilitate release of entrapped air and to accommodate thermal expansion of formulation from the sealed drug reservoir. The plug further defines an exit channel, and may optionally further comprise a frit positioned within the flow pathway just prior to the delivery outlet, or both.

A method of manufacturing a twin-ONO-type SONOS memory using a reverse self-alignment process, wherein an ONO dielectric layer is formed under a gate and physically separated into two portions using a reverse self-alignment process irrespective of photolithographic limits. To facilitate the reverse self-alignment, a buffer layer and spacers for defining the width of the ONO dielectric layer are adopted. Thus, the dispersion of trapped charges during programming and erasing can be appropriately adjusted, thus improving the characteristics of the SONOS. The present invention prevents the redistribution of charges in time after the programming and erasing operations.

An apparatus and method are provided for preparing a vein. A first tubular member end, defining a first lumen, is inserted into a cannulated vein, over a first guide wire. A second tubular member end, defining a second lumen, has a cutting member operably engaged therewith, and is inserted into the vein so as to intersect with and extend into the first tubular member, remotely to the first tubular member end, to establish communication between the first and second lumens, and such that a second guide wire received through the second lumen extends into the first lumen. Withdrawal of the first tubular member from the vein, over the first guide wire, causes the cutting member to longitudinally divide the first tubular member, from the intersection between the tubular members to the first tubular member end, to allow the second guide wire to pass through the division.

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

A scope adapted for insertion, manipulation and improved visibility in a difficult pathway is disclosed. The scope comprises at least one module for manipulating the scope. The scope may further comprise an illumination source, an image sensor, a power source, and a viewing member for viewing images of a cavity or other anatomical member of a patient. The scope may further comprise alternative pathways for air or fluid flow to exit the distal tip for the purpose of minimizing trauma and improving visibility. In one embodiment the scope is intended to facilitate insertion of an intubating device, which comprises an elongated semi-rigid stylet including first and second ends and at least one inner lumen connected to a module. Additionally, a flexible tip is provided for manipulating one end of the scope and allowing greater flexibility when maneuvering a difficult pathway. A method for navigating a difficult pathway is also disclosed.

Multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a multi-filter blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodge or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a dual filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

Multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a multi-filter blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodge or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a dual filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein relate to methods and compositions for bypassing the involvement of CD4+ cells when generating antibody and MHC class I-restricted immune responses, controlling the nature and magnitude of the response, and promoting effective immunologic intervention in viral pathogenesis. More specifically, embodiments relate to immunogenic compositions for vaccination particularly therapeutic vaccination, against HIV and other microbial pathogens that impact functioning of the immune system, their nature, and the order, timing, and route of administration by which they are effectively used.

This invention relates to a novel stack-integration package of a light emitter and a photodetector in a high speed, full duplex optical transceiver for fiber communications. The structure is comprised of a photodetector chip, having an isolated micromachined cavity on the chip surface, and a light emitter chip, stacked on the bottom surface inside that cavity, so that a stack-integrated embodiment of light detector and emitter capable of performing full duplex optical communication is resulted. Said cavity surface in the photodetector is coated with reflective metal to prevent direct optical crosstalk from the emitter to the photodetector. Said light emitter means either LED (light emitting diode) or LD (laser diode). The present invention is further characterized by having a transparent encapsulation over the stack-integrated embodiment with a specific surface contour that minimizes the Fresnel reflection at the encapsulation-air interface and its associated crosstalk aftereffect. Such packaging structure is particularly suitable as a component for the purpose of single-core, full-duplex optical fiber communications.

The invention provides a multilayer coating film-forming method that allows formation of a multilayer coating film with excellent smoothness, sharpness and water resistance, and which avoids or minimizes pinhole popping. The multilayer coating film-forming method of the invention has the following construction. A multilayer coating film-forming method comprising the following steps (1) to (4): step (1): coating an article to be coated with an aqueous first pigmented coating composition (X), step (2): coating the article to be coated, with an aqueous second pigmented coating composition (Y), step (3): coating the article to be coated, with a clear coating composition (Z), and step (4): heating an uncured first pigmented coating film, uncured second pigmented coating film and uncured clear coating film to cure them, wherein the aqueous first pigmented coating composition (X) contains a blocked polyisocyanate compound with a specific blocked isocyanate group.

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe.

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

Multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a multi-filter blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodge or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a dual filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

Multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a multi-filter blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodge or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a dual filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

A kit for constructing a sawhead is disclosed. The kit comprises two or more plates adapted to be stacked upon and secured to one another by bolts to form a plate stack. The kit further comprises two or more elongate guide receivers. Each guide receiver has a longitudinal axis and an interior wall which defines a bore extending through said each guide receiver and through which bore said longitudinal axis extends. The interior wall has a cross-section which is substantially constant along the length of said each guide receiver. The guide receivers are adapted to be mounted to the plate stack by bolts at respective operative positions whereat the longitudinal axes are oriented parallel to one another and whereat the guide receivers are spaced from one another in a direction transverse to said axes. An improved band sawmill employing a sawhead constructed from the kit is also disclosed.

A shell-and-tube heat exchanger including a casing tube and at least one inner tube for treating liquid food products, optionally also with a product / product flow guidance, and having at least one thermal-expansion compensating device for the casing and / or inner tube, with the compensating device having a surface which can be contacted by the product to be treated, where the surface is provided on a bellows integrated into the casing and / or inner tube, with a plurality of relatively wide folds which extend around the tube axis and are of rounded cross-section, with the respective fold being configured with a radial depth and an axial width with a ratio of B:T of about 1 or more and to be cleanable on the product side in a hygienically irreproachable way.

This invention relates to a novel stack-integration package of a light emitter and a photodetector in a high speed, full duplex optical transceiver for fiber communications. The structure is comprised of a photodetector chip, having an isolated micromachined cavity on the chip surface, and a light emitter chip, stacked on the bottom surface inside that cavity, so that a stack-integrated embodiment of light detector and emitter capable of performing full duplex optical communication is resulted. Said cavity surface in the photodetector is coated with reflective metal to prevent direct optical crosstalk from the emitter to the photodetector. Said light emitter means either LED (light emitting diode) or LD (laser diode).The present invention is further characterized by having a transparent encapsulation over the stack-integrated embodiment with a specific surface contour that minimizes the Fresnel reflection at the encapsulation-air interface and its associated crosstalk aftereffect. Such packaging structure is particularly suitable as a component for the purpose of single-core, full-duplex optical fiber communications.

Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein relate to methods and compositions for bypassing the involvement of CD4+ cells when generating antibody and MHC class I-restricted immune responses, controlling the nature and magnitude of the response, and promoting effective immunologic intervention in viral pathogenesis. More specifically, embodiments relate to immunogenic compositions for vaccination particularly therapeutic vaccination, against HIV and other microbial pathogens that impact functioning of the immune system, their nature, and the order, timing, and route of administration by which they are effectively used.

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.