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The invention features a flow-through capacitor system that achieves enhanced power efficiency by sequential control and actuation of at least two or more flow-through capacitor cells within the flow-through capacitor system. Alternatively or in addition, power efficiency is enhanced by integrating the purification stages of the system, for example, by placing more than one cell within a single cell casing. Preferably, integrated stage flow-through capacitors are controlled sequentially.

A novel class of compounds, known as peptide nucleic acids, bind complementary ssDNA and RNA strands more strongly than a corresponding DNA. The peptide nucleic acids generally comprise ligands such as naturally occurring DNA bases attached to a peptide backbone through a suitable linker.

A device for ultrasonic weld seam testing of longitudinally includes two testing carriages swingably suspended and moveable on the pipe surface to the right and left of the weld seam for longitudinal flaw inspection, and one testing carriage swingably suspended in central relationship to the weld seam and moveable on the pipe surface for transverse flaw inspection. Each testing carriage has a mount for accommodating at least one testing head which includes an oscillator, and at least one coupling medium connection having a channel ending in the region of the oscillator and configured as nozzle in the outlet area. The test head for longitudinal flaw inspection can be arranged at various fixed and predefined angle positions at variable distance to the nozzle in the mount, and the test head for transverse flaw inspection can be arranged, together with the mount, at a variable distance to the pipe surface in a support element accommodating the mount.

Methods and devices are adapted for implanting into the eye. An incision is formed in the cornea of the eye and a shunt is inserted through the incision into the anterior chamber of the eye. The shunt includes a fluid passageway. The shunt is passed along a pathway from the anterior chamber through the scleral spur of the eye into the suprachoroidal space and positioned in a first position such that a first portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the anterior chamber and a second portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid passageway between the suprachoroidal space and the anterior chamber.

A laser system and method are described that will improve dental treatments in small animals, particularly in situations where periodontal disease has progressed to the advanced stages of periodontitis and when dental pulp is exposed by fracture or disease. A laser system is employed to achieve enhanced precision by selectively ablating affected tissue without damaging the collateral tissue. The laser system is also capable of sealing the tubules and eradicating bacteria within the periodontium to significantly reduce the risk of infection. Additional pre-treatment methods may be employed to further enhance the laser therapy.

Methods and apparatus for identifying live eggs utilize a cup having a photodetector therewithin that overlies a portion of an egg. The egg is illuminated via a light source positioned adjacent the egg. Variations in the intensity of light passing through the egg is detected via the photodetector which generates an output signal corresponding to detected light intensity. The output signal is processed to identify cyclical and non-cyclical variations in light intensity. The egg is designated as a live egg in response to identifying cyclical and / or non-cyclical variations in light intensity.

A machine for drilling oil-holes in crankshafts and the corresponding procedure. It can be used to drill one, two or more crankshafts per cycle. Each crankshaft can revolve on its own axis. The unit described is mounted on a horizontally-faced rotary table with vertical rotating axis, to place the crankshafts at different angles to the Z axis of the machining module, maintaining the horizontal position of the longitudinal axes of the crankshafts. Facing the unit is the machining module, provided with two horizontal spindles, drill tool-holders, with their corresponding guide bushings and parallel to each other, one on top of the other, at the same distance as the two crankshafts. The module has movement in three co-ordinates: axis X (horizontal-transverse), Y (vertical ) and Z (horizontal-presenting tools). A fourth axis W, (with additional module and independent action), moves parallel to Z and carries the guide bushings. It is provided with an automatic changeover, (tool+bushing or just the bushing), incorporating simultaneously the pair of spindles.

An isolation damper pulley comprises a damper section 1 and an isolation pulley section 2 assembled thereto, wherein a first fitting portion 18 constituted from a cylindrical portion concentric with a center axis O of a through hole 13 is provided to a hub 10 of the damper unit 1. The isolation pulley section 2 has a supporting member 22 fixed to a pulley portion 21 via an annular elastic member 23, wherein a second fitting portion 27 concentric with the first fitting portion 18 is provided to the supporting member 22. A third fitting portion 32 concentric with the first fitting portion 18 is provided to a pressing member 31 applying a precompression to the annular elastic member 23 in cooperation with the supporting member 22. The second fitting portion 27 and the third fitting portion 32 are fitted to each other and these fitting portions are fitted to the first fitting portion 18, so that the isolation pulley section 2 is assembled to the damper section 1.

A device, vehicle courteous message display, is designed to express a driver's response when the need arises. Mainly, it includes a small remote control and a LED electronic display panel box. The small and handy remote control can either program or play a message. The means of message input or edit is similar with that of a cell phone message operation. Programmed words, phrases, signs, and numbers are stored in read / write memories of the display panel box. A message or a group of messages can be instantly displayed with a press of single button. The display panel can be easily placed on / near the rear window of an automobile with suction cups, double-side foam tape or Velcro.

The graphics display architecture provided by the present invention comprises an AGP slot, a PCIE slot, and a control chip set. The control chip set comprises a plurality of multi-defined pins, which are electrically coupled to the first pins of the AGP slot and the second pins of the PCIE slot simultaneously. When the first graphics adapter is plugged in the AGP slot and the first graphics adapter complies with AGP interface specification, the multi-defined pins serve to send / receive the signal complied with AGP interface specification. When the first graphics adapter is plugged in the AGP slot and the first graphics adapter complies with the Gfx interface, the multi-defined pins serve to send / receive the signal complied with the Gfx interface. When the second graphics adapter is plugged in the PCIE slot, the multi-defined pins serve to send / receive the signal complied wit the PCIE interface specification.

A circuit board structure having a capacitor array and an embedded electronic component and a method for fabricating the same are proposed. Two carrier boards and a high dielectric constant material layer are provided, wherein the carrier boards have electronic components embedded therein and one surface of each carrier board has a plurality of electrode plates. The two carrier boards are laminated with the dielectric constant material layer interposed between them. The electrode plates on the surfaces of the carrier boards are opposite to each other across the high dielectric constant material layer to constitute a capacitor array. Therefore, the capacitor assembly for design of electronic devices is provided.

A heat pump system is presented having a primary compressor, a booster compressor, a multi-step thermostat, an indoor coil, an outdoor coil, a refrigerant flow conduit connecting these elements is a closed loop system, and at least one pressure sensor positioned to always sense the refrigerant system low side pressure, which is commensurate with outdoor ambient air temperature in all heating modes of operation. The pressure sensor functions as an override and safety control to prevent or permit operation of the compressors, and also other system components, depending on outside air temperature. The primary compressor is preferably a multi-capacity compressor. A defrost energy transfer fluid is used in a defrost cycle.

A fabrication method for an emitter includes the steps of forming on a glass substrate a CNT film which contains a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and constitutes an emitter electrode, forming a gate electrode via an insulating film on the CNT film, forming a plurality of gate openings in the gate electrode and the insulating film, and aligning upright the CNTs in the gate opening. The upright alignment generates a stable uniform emission current and provides excellent emission characteristics.

The present invention relates to a formulation and method for treating an ear infection, especially otomycosis and otitis externa, by administering a one-time only treatment comprising an antibiotic, and antifungal, and an anti-inflammatory in a thick, otic carrier. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises a therapeutically effective amount of active ingredients including a fluoroquinolone, a triazole antifungal, a thiocarbamate antifungal, a corticosteroid and a polyene antifungal, as well as a thickener such that the formulation, upon applying to the infected ear canal, gels and remains in the ear canal, continuously releasing the active ingredients for several days, achieving consistent complete (98-100%) clinical resolution of otomycosis and otitis externa in a single application.

A verification apparatus is mounted in a vehicle, which is provided with targets to be controlled and a plurality of control units that control behaviors of the targets every functional domain of the vehicle, The verification apparatus comprises an acquisition unit and an verification unit. The acquisition unit acquires behavior information indicative of a behavior of a vehicle. The verification unit is provided independent of the control units. This verification unit uses the behavior information to verify correctness of the control of the behavior from the control units to the targets.

The invention concerns an aircraft high-lift system with a drive system, components for transmitting the drive energy over the entire wing span to drive stations of individual segments of landing flap / slat flap systems, and with overload protection. According to the invention, the overload protection consists of electrical load sensors positioned at the drive-energy in-take points of the individual power trains on the flaps.

A real-time surveillance system of the present invention comprises a plurality of machine surveillance controllers for surveying a specific production line, the operation real time data of the production lines are collected and are transmitted via a communication interface to a server for showing on a surveillance display, so that a remote manager can effectively manage the operation state of production lines in order to achieve the purposes of reducing labor and manufacturing costs, upgrading production efficiency and improving product quality. The machine surveillance controllers are serially connected to simplify the communication cable connection in the production lines in order to facilitate the maintenance of production facility.

The present invention contemplates a simplified laser oscillator-amplifier system for deep UV generation. The simplified system employs same type of gain media in both the oscillator and the amplifier and utilizes a single pump pulse split to pump both the oscillator and the amplifier. A short cavity oscillator is operated near lasing threshold to produce a seed pulse with a narrow spectral bandwidth and long pulse duration. A short cavity amplifier is Q-switched to amplify the seed pulse to produce a single short pulse with good energy extraction efficiency. The amplifier is simply a short cavity, Q-switched laser. Short pulse is obtained with short cavity length and high gain of the amplifier. Consequently, the simplified laser oscillator-amplifier system can accommodate a long pump pulse to produce a nanosecond pulse suitable for deep UV laser generation.

The present invention may relate to Aeroponic Systems and their individual elements. More particularly to automated systems capable of monitoring and adjusting some if not all of the light, nutrient, water quality and environmental factors required for the propagation and sustained growth of all types of plants. It may also describe methods to support the plants during propagation from seeds and for growth and harvesting. It may describe various methodologies for reducing space requirements and for increasing plant density without detriment to the growth cycles.

A remote temperature sensing system includes a light source selectively producing light at two different wavelengths and a sensor device having an optical path length that varies as a function of temperature. The sensor receives light emitted by the light source and redirects the light along the optical path length. The system also includes a detector receiving redirected light from the sensor device and generating respective signals indicative of respective intensities of received redirected light corresponding to respective wavelengths of light emitted by the light source. The system also includes a processor processing the signals generated by the detector to calculate a temperature of the device.

Devices, systems, and methods for neuromodulation are provided. For example, a neuromodulation system is disclosed that comprises an implantable neuromodulation module having a photodiode configured to generate electrical current in response to receiving light from an optical fiber; an optical transceiver; and at least one electrode configured to provide electrical stimulation to a nerve utilizing the electrical current generated by the photodiode. As another example, a method of neuromodulation is disclosed that comprises receiving light at a photodiode of a neuromodulation module and generating electrical current in response to receiving the light; and providing, via at least one electrode of the module positioned within the patient, electrical stimulation to a nerve of the patient utilizing the electrical current generated by the photodiode.

A novel panel-mountable fiber optic cable feedthrough is described that has two main body parts that can be brought together around single or multiple fiber optic cables and secured in place to prevent slippage of the cable(s). Use of two such main body parts that split along a plane that passes through the axis of the fiber optic cable(s) allows joining the two main parts at any position along the cable(s) without the need to thread the cable(s) through a one or more pre-formed cylindrical cavities in the body of the feedthrough. The main parts for this fiber optic feedthrough can be made by plastic injection molding suitably shaped to relieve bending strain in the glass optical fiber(s) within the cable(s). The foot-print for mounting such a feedthrough can be made compatible with that of a number of popular fiber optic connector mounts, including the SC-connector.

Red blood cell membrane derived microparticles (RMP) are safe, economical, effective hemostatic agents in the treatment of a wide range of bleeding conditions and can be considered as universal hemostatic agents. RMP are produced from red blood cells using a high-pressure extrusion membrane shear process and can be lyophilized after production and retain activity even when stored at room temperature. RMP can be administered to original donors (autologous treatment), thus avoiding transfusion complications, or can be administered to blood type compatible recipients. RMP produced from type O, Rh negative red cells can be given to any person regardless of blood type. RMP can be administered to reduce excessive bleeding resulting from trauma, surgeries, invasive procedures and various bleeding disorders such as platelet disorders, either congenital or acquired, and coagulation disorders, either congenital or acquired.

A circuit board structure having a capacitor array and an embedded electronic component and a method for fabricating the same are proposed. Two carrier boards and a high dielectric constant material layer are provided, wherein the carrier boards have electronic components embedded therein and one surface of each carrier board has a plurality of electrode plates. The two carrier boards are laminated with the dielectric constant material layer interposed between them. The electrode plates on the surfaces of the carrier boards are opposite to each other across the high dielectric constant material layer to constitute a capacitor array. Therefore, the capacitor assembly for design of electronic devices is provided.

A method that includes forming a chamber in a substrate, forming a silicon layer overlying the chamber, etching the silicon layer to remove selected regions and retain a selected portion overlying the chamber, the selected portion being at a location and having dimensions that correspond to a location and to dimensions of a nozzle, and forming a first metal layer adjacent to the selected portion. The method also includes forming a path in the substrate to expose the chamber concurrently with removing the selected portion of the silicon layer to expose the nozzle, the nozzle being in fluid communication with the path, the chamber, and a surrounding environment.

A method and apparatus is disclosed that allows a cardiac surgeon to temporarily and controllably dilate the aortic root using a thin walled spiral cylinder that is irreversibly dilated by an expansion apparatus. Following removal of the reversible expansive apparatus the irreversible dilation member temporarily remains in the expanded aortic root during aortic valve prosthesis placement with the irreversible dilation member at the level of the aortic annulus. Implantation sutures that had been previously placed are tied following the removal of the irreversible dilation member. The apparatus and method may be used to place a sub aortic stent for the treatment of sub aortic stenosis.

Red blood cell membrane derived microparticles (RMP) are safe, economical, effective hemostatic agents in the treatment of a wide range of bleeding conditions and can, therefore, be considered as universal hemostatic agents. Effective RMP are produced from red blood cells using a high-pressure extrusion membrane shear process. The RMP can be lyophilized after production and retain activity even when stored at room temperature. RMP can be administered to original donors (autologous treatment), thus avoiding transfusion complications, or can be administered to blood type compatible recipients. RMP produced from type O, Rh negative red cells can be given to any person regardless of blood type. RMP can be administered to reduce excessive bleeding resulting from trauma, surgeries, invasive procedures and various bleeding disorders such as platelet disorders, either congenital or acquired, and coagulation disorders, either congenital or acquired. Administration of RMP prepared according to the invention demonstrates effectiveness in safely reducing bleeding.

An apparatus for assisting a heart of a patient includes an actuator for wringing blood concurrently from both the right and left ventricles of the heart without contacting circulating blood of the patient. The apparatus includes a power source connected to the actuator to power the actuator. A method for assisting a heart of a patient includes the steps of powering an actuator in contact with the heart with a power source. There is the step of wringing blood concurrently from both the right and left ventricles of the heart without contacting circulating blood of the patient with the actuator.