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A media collection and management tool for collecting, managing, and configuring media and media related properties. The tool configures media along with related media properties as a program, wherein a program is a collection of properties. Configurable media may include video, text, images, 3D content, web page content and audio. In addition to media content, a program may be configured to include interactive regions in the form of hot spots, interactive mapping regions, and other interactive features. The media collection and management tool utilizes intuitive interfaces to configure programs. The media and programs can be exported to other media components, such as a digital document authoring tool.

Provided are systems and methods using which users may learn and become familiar with the effects of various aspects of their lifestyle on their health, e.g., users may learn about how food and/or exercise affects their glucose level and other physiological parameters, as well as overall health. In some cases the user selects a program to try; in other cases, a computing environment embodying the system suggests programs to try, including on the basis of pattern recognition, i.e., by the computing environment determining how a user could improve a detected pattern in some way. In this way, users such as type II diabetics or even users who are only prediabetic or non-diabetic may learn healthy habits to benefit their health.

Described herein are guidewire positioning and support devices, method for using them, method of treating a subject using them, and systems including such guidewire positioning and support devices. These devices typically include a rotatable distal tip region that may include one or more wedges. The wedges may be extendable from the rotatable distal tip. The distal end of the device may be steerable, and may be steered while still rotating the distal end of the device. The wedges (which may include sharp forward-cutting blades and blunt lateral portions) can be extended from the distal housing and locked in any position (extended, partially extended or retracted) and rotated clockwise and/or counterclockwise while locked in a retracted, extended or partially extended position. The distal region of the device may also be controllable steered from the proximal end of the device. Systems including these guidewire support catheters are also described, as are method of using them, including methods of treating chronic total occlusions.

Provided are systems and methods using which users may learn and become familiar with the effects of various aspects of their lifestyle on their health, e.g., users may learn about how food and/or exercise affects their glucose level and other physiological parameters, as well as overall health. In some cases the user selects a program to try; in other cases, a computing environment embodying the system suggests programs to try, including on the basis of pattern recognition, i.e., by the computing environment determining how a user could improve a detected pattern in some way. In this way, users such as type II diabetics or even users who are only prediabetic or non-diabetic may learn healthy habits to benefit their health.

An implant device is configured to be implanted in a fistula to fluidly connect the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A surgical tool has an implant the implant device mounted on a carrier. Various methods involve a fistula between the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A kit includes an entry device for use to form a fistula and an implant tool for use to implant an implant device following formation of a fistula.

Customized low force orthodontic arch wires include a core wire (102) formed of a shape memory material and a plurality of bracket engagement blocks (104) disposed in spaced apart relationship along the length of the core wire (102). The particular position of each engagement block (104) along the length of the core wire (102), as well as the length and curvature of the core wire (102), are customized for the particular patient on which the arch wire is to be installed. A physical or electronic custom model of the patient's dental arch is obtained. The customized arch wire is then fabricated according to the specifications determined by reference to the custom model of the patient's teeth.

The present invention provides a method of positioning a first pipe facing a second pipe, the end of the first pipe being provided with a first chamfer and a first substantially annular surface placed close to its inside surface, the end of the second pipe being provided with a second chamfer and with a second substantially annular surface located close to its inside surface, said first and second annular surfaces defining a joint plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of each of said pipes. According to the invention, a plurality of clamping actuators regularly distributed around the first and second pipes are used and controlled to shift the second pipe relative to the first pipe parallel to said joint plane as a function of a radial offset H, H′ between the first and second annular surfaces so as to guarantee a maximum facing area, referred to as a “coincidence” area for said annular surfaces.

A restraint system for restraining a person in a vehicle of transportation, includes a safety harness having length adjustable shoulder belts and a buckle for connecting the shoulder belt on a chest-side of a person and a stiff U-shaped shoulder yoke having legs, which are contoured to a torso of the person, and a high collar interconnecting the legs, whereby the shoulder belts are secured by a fastening mechanism behind the collar. The legs of the shoulder yoke and the shoulder belts have confronting sides which are formed, at least partially, with an interacting engagement structure which is configured to increase friction as the shoulder belts move in relation to the legs in longitudinal direction, while inhibiting a displacement of the shoulder belts in relation to the legs in transverse direction.

A package (11) that comprises a front cover (40) and a back cover (60), at least a first portion of the front cover (40) or the back cover (60) being formed of a first material, and one of the front cover (40) and the back cover (60) being formed of a second material, the second material being more rigid than the first material. The first portion formed of the first material is capable of being deflected without permanent deformation of the display package. An oral care implement (10) may be included within the package (11) and in some embodiments, the first portion is adjacent the head (27).

Low force orthodontic arch wires (100) include a core wire (102) formed of a material having shape memory that extends along a generally curved arch wire axis between a first end (102a) and a second end (102b). The arch wire (100) further includes a plurality of bracket engagement blocks (104) disposed in spaced apart relationship along the length of the core wire (102). Each engagement block (104) is configured for placement within the slot of a corresponding orthodontic bracket with which it works to move the teeth in a desired direction. The engagement blocks (104) are advantageously enlarged relative to the core wire (102), providing for better engagement and reduced play between any given engagement block (104) and its corresponding bracket slot as compared to if the engagement blocks (104) were not present. The engagement blocks (104) may be disposed relative to the core wire (102).

Method, Apparatus and non-transitory computer readable media that enhance patient-recruitment and participation in clinical trials preferably includes structure and/or steps whereby one or more APIs are used to interface at least one Cognitive Analytics Value Inference and Intelligence—Healthcare (CAVII-H) server with the patient(s), Pharma participant(s), Contract Research Organization(s), Trial Investigator(s), and Healthcare Providers (such as a physician). The at least one CAVII-H server preferably use at least one of stored trial data, user medical data, user behavioral date, user application collected data user registration data, healthcare professional data to guide patient participation. Preferably, information is obtained from the users through plural interactive algorithms designed to sharpen and perfect patient selection, preferably throughout the life of each trial. This creates a global clinical-trial patient engagement, recruitment and retention marketplace, which is open to patents and all trial stakeholders.

A mechanism for constraining a product package as it is conveyed through a microwave applicator. In one preferred embodiment, the conveyor is provided by a pair of parallel guide belts arranged to travel through a microwave applicator. The guide belts have a series of slots or other guide elements formed therein. The guide elements engage edges of the product packages. In one arrangement, the pair of belts are disposed on either side of a series of packages, and thus constrain the location of the packages in three dimensions.

A support member for supportively holding a spare tire beneath a vehicle includes a platform section having a cutout area formed therein, the cutout area having an upper cutout portion and a lower cutout portion; and an insert which fits engagingly into the cutout area of the support member. The insert includes an upper portion which is dimensioned to fit into the upper cutout portion in the support member, a lower portion which is affixed to the upper portion, the lower portion being of a wider diameter than the upper portion, and one or more structural members for connecting the insert to a cable of a winch assembly. Preferably, the support member includes a seal at the top of the platform section for resisting entry of water therepast. A safety latch assembly for supportively engaging a support member of the above-described type is also disclosed. A release and control apparatus is provided for cooperating with the support member and latch assembly as herein described. A storage and retrieval system for releasably storing a spare tire beneath a vehicle is also disclosed, which generally, includes a support member for supportively holding a spare tire thereon, a winch assembly for raising and lowering the support member between a stored position and an accessible position thereof, the winch assembly including a cable attached to the support member, a safety latch assembly for supportively holding the support member in the stored position independently of the winch assembly, and strategically located sealing members, for resisting entry of water into selected components of the system.

A digital document comprising a multi-channel interface is provided that achieves improved user interaction. The digital document includes a plurality of content channels providing primary content continuously in a looping manner and at least one supplementary channel on a single page. The supplementary channel is configured to provide supplementary content upon the occurrence of an event during playback of the document. Channel content may include video, text, images, web page content and audio. The media content can be managed in a spatial and temporal manner. In addition to media content, a channel may contain interactive regions in the form of hot spots and interactive mapping regions. An authoring tool is also provided for generating a multi-channel interactive digital document.

A coaxial cable connector for connecting a coaxial cable to an RF port, wherein the cable connector is comprised of a connector subassembly and a compression cap. The connector subassembly is of simple inexpensive construction and is comprised of a fastener, a tubular post, and a connector body. The connector subassembly may function a stand-alone crimpable cable connector. The compression cap may be placed over the end of a coaxial cable, and compressed onto the connector subassembly to secure a prepared end of the cable within the compressed and assembled connector.

A central conductor of coaxial cable connector includes a barrel, at least one first spring plate group, and at least one second spring plate group. The barrel has two ends forming connection bores, opposite side surfaces respectively forming a first slit and a second slit, and top and bottom walls respectively forming a wall opening and a bottom wall opening. The first spring plate group and the second spring plate group are arranged opposite in direction to each other and each includes spring plates that are arranged to engage each other from upper and lower sides. Each of the spring plates has an end connected to the top or bottom wall of the barrel and an opposite end extending inward of the top wall opening or the bottom wall opening. As such, clamping force is enhanced, contact area is increased, and resiliency limit is improved, so as to provide excellent engagement between conductors.

This invention discloses a hollow EVA foam tire structure capable of carrying heavy loads, particularly a hollow EVA form tire having an accommodating space between the inboard sides of the tire. The tire is comprised of a plurality of sections substantially arranged into an annular shape, and a wheel core being hollow on both sides, such that a plurality of protruded block sections is disposed on the internal side of the flange section extended from the accommodating space and both sides of the tire are covered by a rim having two corresponding external flange surfaces at the external sides, and a pointed splinter is disposed on the internal side of the external flange surface and a protruded block section is protruded from the surrounding surface of the flange end at the internal side of the rim, so that the protruded block sections of the wheel core are alternatively and mutually engaged. Therefore, when the two corresponding rims are securely coupled, the pointed splinters of the rim can be pierced and fixed into the tire, and the internal side of the tire is embedded into the hollow section of the wheel core by the compressed force. Therefore, the tire, the wheel core and the two side rims can be coupled more securely so as to enhance the carrying capacity of the tire by the wheel core.

A universal clamp is provided for mounting fishing rod holders on rigid surfaces. The universal clamp comprises a main body having three sidewalls. One sidewall has an aperture over which a grooved nut is attached to the sidewall. A bolt is inserted into the nut, the bolt including a metallic disk on one end. A pipe is attached to at least one other sidewall of the main body. The pipe includes a generally centered aperture over which a nut is secured to the pipe, and a hollow cavity for accommodating a stake of a fishing rod holder. A bolt goes through the nut and aperture in the pipe to secure the fishing rod holder stake to the universal clamp. The universal clamp of the present invention allows the use of a fishing rod holder not only on the shores of water basins, but also from boats, bridges, and piers.