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Stent-valves (e.g., single-stent-valves and double-stent-valves), associated methods and systems for their delivery via minimally-invasive surgery, and guide-wire compatible closure devices for sealing access orifices are provided.

Stent-valves (e.g., single-stent-valves and double-stent-valves), associated methods and systems for their delivery via minimally-invasive surgery, and guide-wire compatible closure devices for sealing access orifices are provided.

The “first apparatus” disclosed is an ergonomic, removably-attachable biometric user authentication module, attachable onto a wristwatch band (or other surface) directly proximate to a user. This first apparatus includes (1) an attaching subsystem (e.g., bendable tabs, Velcro™ straps, etc.); and (2) a biometric authentication subsystem module. The first apparatus attaches onto any convenient “target” surface, but wristwatch bands are ideal for many users. The invention method, is a secure wireless protocol for communicating “successful biometric authentication” messages from the first apparatus, to a verification transceiver / reader (a “second apparatus”) which grants or denies user(s) access to transaction(s) and / or controlled resource(s), facilities, etc. The transceiver / reader is an “access governance” device that ensures only authorized users can access controlled (e.g., financial, physical, logical, etc.) resources. The system of the invention combines these first and second apparatuses and this method, plus includes embedded software for granting user access to controlled resources.

Stent-valves (e.g., single-stent-valves and double-stent-valves), associated methods and systems for their delivery via minimally-invasive surgery, and guide-wire compatible closure devices for sealing access orifices are provided.

A fused filament fabrication printer uses a plurality of fixed printing heads mounted to a structure over a build platform on which the model is built by constructing each layer of the model as the build platform is indexed through a multiplicity of successive print planes. The build platform may be in the form of a circular disk mounted for rotation about a z-axis and for linear motion along the z-axis between successive print planes, and for linear motion along a y-axis which is a selected radial direction perpendicular to the z-axis. Because the printheads are fixed, multiple printheads are easily affixed with respect to the build platform along the same radial line defining the y-axis transverse to the selected radial direction along which the build platform moves.

An indwelling urinary catheter having a simple structure that can discharge urine easily is disclosed. The indwelling urinary catheter comprises a body that includes an inserted part to be inserted into the bladder, and a non-inserted part that is formed in one body with the inserted part and positioned outside of the bladder, a discharging tube installed inside of the body for discharging the urine, the first fixing member formed inside of the inserted part, and an expander one end of which is fixed to the first fixing member. Typical problems associated with the conventional balloon-shaped fixing member are resolved because the indwelling urinary catheter is fixed in a desirable position by an expanding a part of the body. Also, because the indwelling urinary catheter of the present invention needs no additional fixing devices such as the balloon-shaped fixing device but instead can be fixed by the expander, it has a simple structure and enlarged inner diameter of the discharging tube. Thus urine is discharged from the bladder effectively. Moreover, the indwelling urinary catheter has a long life and can be manufactured economically and quickly due to the simple and effective structure.

The invention provides a composite cargo floor structure for providing a load-bearing surface on a cargo vehicle frame. More specifically, the invention provides composite cargo floor structure including a floor member composed of a first composite material and a support frame attached to the floor member, wherein the structural elements of the support frame are composted of a second composite material. The resulting composite cargo floor structure thus provides a cargo floor having a durable load-bearing capacity, a substantial resistance to harsh environmental conditions, and a reduced weight.

The present invention is directed toward a bottle handle that is separately formed and subsequently affixed to the neck of a bottle by threading, or snap fitting the handle onto the bottle neck, or by securing thereto during a blow mold operation of the bottle. The preferred handle includes a neck portion and a finger portion that comprise two generally perpendicularly oriented, substantially circular rings that are offset from one another in an approximately tangential relationship. Protuberances and concave finger indents on the finger portion enable a user's finger to provide extra support when handling a bottle affixed with the bottle handle.

An RFID-tag fabricating apparatus for fabricating an RFID tag provided with an IC circuit, including a substrate-accommodating device for accommodating a first substrate in the form of a tape having a printable surface and a second substrate in the form of a tape to be bonded to the first substrate, a printing device operable to form a predetermined printed indicium on the printable surface of the first substrate, a tag-tape forming device operable to form a tag tape, by bonding together the first and second substrates such that a plurality of IC circuit portions are interposed between the first and second substrates, a tag-tape cutting device operable to cut the tag tape formed by the tag-tape forming device, and a tag-tape cutting control portion operable to change a length of a segment of the tag tape to be obtained as the RFID tag by cutting of the tag tape by the tag-tape cutting device, on the basis of a length of the printed indicium formed on the first substrate, and such that the segment includes at least one of the IC circuit portions, whereby the dimensions of the RFID tag can be changed depending upon the dimensions of the printed indicium formed on the first substrate.

A composite structural reinforcing strip is affixed to a structure to be reinforced (such as a bridge span, foundation pillar, or similar structure) by the use of several fasteners which extend through the strip and into the structure. The reinforcing strip preferably includes elongated continuous parallel fibers which have lengths extending along the length of the strip, and nondirectional fibers distributed transversely across the strip, with a polymer matrix affixing the parallel and nondirectional fibers. The strip may be placed on the structure to be reinforced, and may be attached thereon by actuating a common powder-actuated fastener gun to send fasteners through the strip and into the structure.

A mobile phone accessory has an indicating function for receiving an incoming call or SMS to a mobile phone. The mobile phone accessory comprises a housing which is of a shape and size comparable to the mobile phone. The housing has a transparent or translucent plate and a compartment for containment of at least one battery, an incoming call detection circuit and an incoming call indicating light. The incoming call indicating light illuminates and / or flashes when the mobile phone receives the incoming call or SMS.

The laser-transmissive welding label of the present invention is a resin label which comprises at least a resin layer and is affixable to a resin shaped article by a laser welding, wherein the resin layer has a light-scattering property, and the transmittance of the resin layer relative to a laser beam having an oscillation wavelength within the range of 740 to 1100 nm is not less than 20%, and the total light transmittance of the resin layer relative to a visible light (in accordance with ASTM D1003) is not more than 50%. The resin layer may comprise a thermoplastic resin which may have a compatibility with a resin for the resin shaped article. The label may be able to mask the resin shaped article, or may be colored with a coloring agent. A shaped composite article (e.g., a toner cartridge) may be formed by bonding the label to the resin shaped article with use of the laser welding. The present invention provides the resin label which is affixable to the resin shaped article in an easy and simple way, without an adhesive.

A printed electrical circuit and methods for additively printing electrical circuits. Patterned layers of conductive, insulating, semi-conductive materials, and other materials are print deposited on a flexible or rigid substrate to form electrical circuits. A buffering layer is selectively deposited to cover or encapsulate these materials to comprise a comfort layer that provides a soft and comfortable interface to the skin of a wearer. The comfort layer can be selectively deposited on the same press that the conductive, insulating, semi-conductive materials, and other materials are deposited. Further, the comfort layer is selectively deposited only where it is desired and exactly where it is desired.

A foothold system for attachment to a fall protection device includes at least one foot upon which a user can rest a foot and an attachment member in operative connection with the foot seating. The attachment member is adapted to attach to the fall protection device (for example, a safety harness, a safety belt or a lanyard).

A process for manufacturing a semiconductor chip by dividing a semiconductor wafer having a plurality of streets formed in a lattice-like form on the front surface into individual semiconductor chips, and affixing an adhesive film for die bonding to the back surfaces of the individual semiconductor chips, comprising a dividing groove forming step for forming dividing grooves having a predetermined depth from the front surface of the semiconductor wafer along the streets; a protective member affixing step for affixing a protective member to the front surface having dividing grooves formed thereon of the semiconductor wafer; a dividing groove exposing step for exposing the dividing grooves to the back surface by grinding the back surface of the semiconductor wafer to divide the semiconductor wafer into individual semiconductor chips; an adhesive film affixing step for affixing the adhesive film to the back surfaces of the individually divided semiconductor chips; and an adhesive film cutting step for applying a laser beam to the adhesive film affixed on the back surfaces of the individually divided semiconductor chips from the front surface side of the adhesive film along the dividing grooves to cut the adhesive film along the dividing grooves.

A firestopping apparatus for providing a fire barrier in a construction barrier. The apparatus is comprised of a sleeve within which there are located intumescent pads that are oriented to form a confinement area therebetween to accommodate various penetrating members such as cables, conduits and the like that need to pass through the barrier. Upon sensing the heat from a fire, the intumescent pads seal around the penetrating members to prevent the fire from passing through the barrier. One or both of the intumescent pads is movable toward or away from the other so that the confinement area can be adjusted in size, that is, the confinement area can be increased in size to accommodate a large number of penetrating members of decreased to accommodate a lesser number. One or both of the intumescent pads may be biased in the direction toward decreasing the size of the confinement area.

The invention relates to an endoprosthesis, in particular an intraluminal endoprosthesis, for example a stent, having a base body composed at least partially of a metallic material, and having a functional element which is attached to the base body or imbedded therein and which contains material that is radiopaque and / or X-ray opaque and has a different material composition, at least in a portion of its volume, compared to the material of the base body. To avoid contact corrosion and undesired corrosion, the functional element is provided with a barrier layer which electrically insulates the radiopaque and / or X-ray opaque material from the base body.

Polyolefin compositions that expand freely to form stable foams are disclosed. The compositions contain specified levels of adhesion-promoting resins. The compositions include at least one heat-activated expanding agent and typically include at least one heat-expanded crosslinker. The compositions are effective as sealers and noise / vibration insulation in automotive applications.

An adjustable carry strap and handle for facilitating the lifting of an object, such as a roll of material. The carry strap and handle has an elongated and substantially planar strap. Coupling portions are provided on the strap to enable the carry strap and handle to attach to itself when looping around an object to be carried, to a second carry strap and handle, or to another device. A handle is provided on the carry strap and handle to facilitate comfortable carrying by a user of the object to be carried. The handle is initially coplanar with the carry strap and handle, but folds into a substantially upright position when in use for increased comfort and safety for the user.

A tile anchoring system for use in reactors and other furnace like equipment which involves the use of a tile that contains various internal parts. According to the various embodiments of the present invention, the tile is formed as more than one part. In the present invention, various techniques and parts are used to anchor tiles to surfaces wherein the various parts and the tiles themselves “snap” into place with one another and / or with an existing hexmetal mesh structure.

A flexible skin formed of silicon islands encapsulated in a polyimide film. The silicon islands preferably include a MEMS device and are connected together by a polyimide film (preferably about 1–100 μm thick). To create the silicon islands, silicon wafers are etched to a desirable thickness (preferably about 10–500 μm) by Si wet etching and then patterned from the back side by reactive ion etching (RIE).

A connection for use in pressure includes a first and second surface stationary with respect to one another and a primary seal and secondary seal are formed between the surfaces and a labyrinth redundant seal is formed between the first and second surfaces and intermediate the primary and secondary seals. A connection for sealing against pressure may also include a retainer disposed within a housing receptacle a conduit disposed within a bore of the retainer. A primary seal may be formed between the conduit and the receptacle and a secondary seal may be formed between the retainer and the receptacle. A labyrinth seal may be formed between the retainer and the receptacle and intermediate the primary and secondary seals.

A wearable wristband with a removable device comprises an electronic capsule and a wristband, wherein the electronic capsule comprises a wrist biosensor, a finger biosensor, a watertight casing, a battery, one or more circuit boards electronically coupled to the wrist biosensor and a finger biosensor. The wristband comprises a flexible material notched with a cavity and an aperture, wherein the cavity is shaped to receive the electronic capsule and the aperture shaped to receive the finger biosensor.

A contact seal to prevent contamination from fouling a conveyor idler roll, the roll generally comprising a rotatable cylinder, at least one internal bearing assembly, and a fixed axle. A disc of thermoplastic polymer or similarly resilient material is adhesively attached preferentially to an outboard end cap of the idler roll to seal out contamination. A circular aperture through the disc allows the attached seal to rotate about the idler axle. At least one ring of felt or other porous material is adhesively attached to the disc circumferentially to the aperture to filter out contamination when the ring is in frictional contact with the roll end cap. The seal is preferentially divided along the longitudinal axis of the disc to form two interlocking semicircular half-pieces that are snapped together circumferentially about the idler axle so that no disassembly or modification of the idler is required to adhesively attach the seal.

A firestopping apparatus for providing a fire barrier in a construction barrier. The apparatus is comprised of a sleeve within which there are located intumescent pads that are oriented to form a confinement area therebetween to accommodate various penetrating members such as cables, conduits and the like that need to pass through the barrier. Upon sensing the heat from a fire, the intumescent pads seal around the penetrating members to prevent the fire from passing through the barrier. One or both of the intumescent pads is movable toward or away from the other so that the confinement area can be adjusted in size, that is, the confinement area can be increased in size to accommodate a large number of penetrating members of decreased to accommodate a lesser number. One or both of the intumescent pads may be biased in the direction toward decreasing the size of the confinement area.

A process of manufacturing an optical flexible circuit comprising: (a) disposing an adhesive layer on at least a portion of a carrier film, said adhesive layer having a downward adhesive face and an upward adhesive face, said downward adhesive face and said carrier film being configured such that said carrier film is removable from said downward adhesive face without disruption of said downward adhesive face; (b) routing one or more fibers on said upward adhesive layer; (c) coating said fibers to define an optical circuit; and (d) optionally parting said carrier film to separate said optical circuit from other optical circuits on said carrier film.