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Embodiments include a system for controlling motion of a human limb. The system may include a plurality of mechatronic devices, each of which may be in communication with at least one other of the plurality of mechatronic devices. Each of the mechatronic devices includes one or more of a processor, an actuator, or a sensor. One or more of the mechatronic devices may be configured to generate a control state for at least one other of the plurality of mechatronic devices based on the communicated data. In one embodiment, the communicated data is used to synchronize the mechatronic devices. In one embodiment, one or more of the mechatronic devices is configured to receive executable instructions for controlling an actuator via a communications interface.

Highly efficient ventilation fans for exhausting air out from underneath roofs, and/or for being portable in use and application. The fan can include optimized airflow blades having a twisted configuration that can move at a rotational speed operation of up to approximately 500 rpm. The approximately 15 inch diameter twisted blades can be premolded on a hub that together form a single molded unit of plastic. They can also be fabricated using metal. The unit can be mounted in an exhaust outlet having a conical diffuser on or adjacent to a roof. Alternatively, the fan can be portable for use most anywhere there is a need for ventilation and moving of air. The blades can rotate by a solar powered motor, where the blades and motor can generate up to approximately 1040 cfm while using no more than approximately 16 Watts.

This invention relates to a method for treating and preventing neurological disorders related to rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep disturbances in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an amount of an NPY Y5 receptor antagonist which effectively reduces REM sleep.

An intraocular lens for insertion into a capsular bag of an eye comprises: an optic; and at least one plate haptic coupled to the optic by one or more flexible connecting members. The plate haptic with flexible finger extensions is designed to engage the periphery of the capsular bag. An increase in radial pressure upon constriction of the ciliary muscle causes the rigid posteriorly vaulted plate haptics to move centrally to further increase the vitreous cavity pressure with constriction of the ciliary muscle: the optic with its thin stretchable hinge across the connecting member is then displaced anteriorly along the axis of the eye. The haptic includes a longitudinally rigid frame to restrict deformation of the haptic in a longitudinal direction while permitting deformation in a transverse direction. Furthermore, the flexible connecting members include one or more hinged straps that extend radially and/or longitudinally from the optic. The optic can move forwards and backwards, relative to both the distal and proximal ends of the plate haptics, in response to ciliary muscle contraction and relaxation with an increase and decrease of vitreous cavity pressure. Finger-like projection extends from the plate haptic to engage the capsular bag to center and fixate the accommodating lens within the capsular bag.

Traffic through a portion of a city formed of streets defining a grid includes clusters of traffic signs, each cluster being positioned at an intersection and having its own cluster process controller. The clusters also include cameras monitoring traffic through and at each intersection. The cameras provide information used locally or at remote localities to control traffic. The remote localities may include a traffic command center, fire/police stations or a home security office.

An improved tool for locking a band clamp, and an improved lock for a band clamp is disclosed. The tool includes a knife body having a knife edge that progressively cuts the free end of the band over a period of time, rather than simultaneously cutting the entire band width. In one embodiment, this is accomplished with a knife edge that is non-linear. The tool further includes a punch with a rounded or hemispherical shaped leading tip that forms an improved locking dimple. The locking dimple forms an improved lock having side walls that are, at least in part, parallel with the walls of the surrounding aperture in the band. By varying the profile of the knife edge, the punch can more fully form an improved locking dimple.

An electric power steering device includes a worm which is swingably connected to the rotation shaft of an electric motor through a joint. A first end portion and second end portion of the worm are supported by a first bearing and a second bearing, respectively. A pair of elastic members elastically urge the worm to an axial neutral position. An annular leaf spring which is held by a housing urges the second end portion toward a worm wheel through the second bearing. A synthetic resin member having a sliding contact surface which is in contact with the leaf spring is integrally disposed on the second bearing.

A foldable dolly for moving and positioning a vehicle tire assembly is formed with a rectangular base member mounted on a plurality of casters. Two wings are hinged to opposite ends of the rectangular member and have adjustable positioning members having one end attached to the base member and the other end attached to one of the wings. A plurality of bearings at least one bearing being mounted on each wing and one on the rectangular base member allow rotation of the tire assembly on the dolly and easy withdrawal of the dolly when the tire is mounted on a vehicle.

A simple and rugged sheathless interface for capillary electrophoresis/electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (CE/ESI-MS) was designed using common laboratory tools and chemicals. The interface uses a small platinum (Pt) wire which is inserted into the CE capillary through a small hole near the terminus. The position of the wire inside the CE capillary and within the buffer solution is analogous to standard CE separation operations where the terminus of the CE capillary is placed inside a buffer reservoir along with a grounded platinum electrode. By combining the use of the in-capillary electrode interface with sharpening of the fused silica tip of the CE capillary outlet, a stable electrospray current was maintained for an extended period of time. The design was successfully applied to CE/ESI-MS separations and analysis of mixtures of peptides and proteins. A detection limit of approximately 4 femtomole (S/N=3) was achieved for detection of myoglobin utilizing a 75 mum-i.d. aminopropylsilane treated CE column and using a wide scan range of 550-1350 Da. The advantages of this new design include: (1) a stable CE and ESI current, (2) durability, (3) a reduced risk of sparking between the capillary tip and the inlet of the mass spectrometer, (4) lack of any dead volume, and (5) facile fabrication with common tools and chemicals.

A slide assembly is provided to couple a slide-out component disposed in an opening of a vehicle body to the vehicle body. The slide assembly includes a complementary contoured guide member, roller(s), and a support member, all generally enclosed by a mountable housing. The support member and roller(s) are coupled to roll along the guide member. In a particular embodiment, rollers are mounted in pairs on the top and bottom sides of the guide member. Due to the complementary contours of the roller and guide member, the slide assembly has a self-aligning characteristic. In one embodiment, the guide member includes a single portion that is horizontal with respect to the vehicle body, and only allows movement of the slide-out component in a horizontal direction. In another embodiment, the guide member includes multiple sections, each section having a portion that is horizontal with respect to the vehicle body and a portion that is inclined with respect to the vehicle body, thus allowing movement of the slide-out horizontally and vertically with respect to the vehicle body.

In some embodiments, lock assemblies are disclosed which have a housing, a barrel, and at least one tumbler. In some cases, the lock is codeable after the lock assembly has been assembled. Although not required, some embodiments can be re-coded to a new code with and without disassembling the lock assembly. The tumbler(s) can be pivotable, while in other embodiments the tumbler(s) move in a substantially linear fashion. The tumbler(s) can be comprised of two pieces or portions, wherein one piece/portion of the tumbler(s) either directly or indirectly engages the coded surface of a key while the other piece/portion is positionable to prevent rotation of the barrel with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, the tumblers are external to the barrel.

A female terminal fitting (10) is provided with a tubular main body portion (20) into which a mating male tab (90) is to be inserted, and a resilient contact piece (21) deflectably arranged in the main body portion (20). The resilient contact piece (21) is resiliently deformed toward a base wall (22) of the main body portion (20) to resiliently come into contact with the male tab (90) when the male tab (90) is inserted into the main body portion (20). An excessive deflection regulating piece (33) for regulating excessive deflection of the resilient contact piece (21) by coming into contact with the base wall (22) of the main body portion (20) is integrally provided to the resilient contact piece (21).

An exercise apparatus comprises a platform that is configured to support a user thereon. The apparatus also comprises at least first and second oscillation mechanisms that are arranged to cause movement of the platform. The first oscillation mechanism is arranged to impart drive to the platform to oscillate in a first frequency range and at a first amplitude. The second oscillation mechanism is arranged to impart drive to the platform to oscillate in a second frequency range and at a second amplitude. The first amplitude can be greater than the second amplitude. Further, each of the first and second oscillation mechanisms can be arranged to generally impart drive to the platform in substantially the same direction. The first and second mechanisms may operate through a drive element that combines drive imparted from the first and second oscillation mechanisms to cause the movement of the platform.

A body wellness device comprising a plurality of rigid panels; one or more hinges coupling the rigid panels together whereby the plurality of rigid panels are foldable in an accordion style fashion into at least a flat coplanar configuration, a chair configuration, and carry configuration.

A gearless speed reducer or increaser consists of an input shaft, an output shaft, and a motor connected to the input shaft. There is an external race connected to one of the shafts, and an internal race attached to the other shaft. Two ball bearings are disposed between the races. After the ball bearings have been inserted, the shafts are tilted relative to each other so that the balls become fixed in pockets created between the races and cannot slide within the races. Rotating one of the shafts thus rotates the other shaft, since the balls do not slip but only rotate between the races. The system acts as a speed reducer or increaser due to the different diameters of the inner and outer races. The system can be uncoupled by pivoting the shafts back into alignment so that the balls can slide freely within the races.

A bus bar connection which electrically interconnects switchboard sections by at least one electrical connection element, the bus bar connection including bellows which can be mounted between the switchboard sections, can be filled with insulting gas, and surround the electrical coupling element of the bus bar connection in a gas-tight manner.