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An expandable intraluminal catheter is used for removing occlusive material from a body passage. The catheter includes a handle having both a proximal handle end and a distal handle end. Attached to the distal handle end is an elongate tubular body, which includes a proximal body end and a distal body end. The elongate tubular body further includes a lumen between the proximal body end and the distal body end. A number of expandable segments are disposed on the elongate tubular body near the distal body end. These expandable segments can be mechanically activated by a user when the distal body end is within a blood vessel, to thereby isolate and partition occlusive material within the blood vessel. The isolated and partitioned occlusive material within the blood vessel can then be removed.

An apparatus is disclosed for inserting a medical device such as a catheter into a patient. The apparatus comprises a rigid obturator defining a distal obturator end. A flexible sheath has an internal bore terminating at a distal sheath end. The internal bore of the sheath receives the obturator for supporting the sheath to enable insertion of the sheath within the patient. The obturator is advanced relative to the sheath to fracture the distal sheath end. The obturator is removed from the sheath for enabling the medical device to be inserted through the sheath to enter into the patient. The sheath is removed from the patient while the medical device remains within the patient.

The invention belongs to the field of polymer composite materials, and discloses a thermoplastic composite material, and a preparation method and an application thereof. The composite material is composed of the components of, by weight: 1-99 parts of a prepreg and 1-99 parts of a thermoplastic composition or thermoplastic resin. The preparation method comprises the steps that: the 1-99 parts of thermoplastic composition or thermoplastic resin is added into a feeding hopper of an injection molding machine, and is mixed with the 1-99 parts of prepreg already in an injection mold; and injection molding is carried out. The invention also discloses an application of the thermoplastic composite material in car bumpers, car door inner panels, car bumper beams, cars toe-boards, car hood, car rear lift door, building templates, biogas digesters, train sidings, train wall panels, or train roof panels. The composite material provided by the invention has the advantages of smooth outer surface, high gloss, good appearance, excellent mechanical performance, high strength, and good impact resistance.

The present invention teaches a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional object having a smooth outer surface, without any step of removing a surface layer each time a sintered layer is formed so as to manufacture a three-dimensional object consisting of integrally built-up sintered layers. The method may include the steps of: (i) supplying powder particles (10) onto a moving area while heating the powder particles (10) with heat (20) from a high-density energy heat source so as to form a sintered layer (16); and (ii) supplying powder particles 10 onto a moving area on the sintered layer while heating the powder particles (10) with heat (20) from the high-density energy heat source so as to form another sintered layer (18) integrally on the sintered layer (16), wherein the step (ii) is repeated a predetermined number of times.

In order to transport large size windmill towers, the invention suggests a steel tower (1) for a windmill, comprising a number of cylindrical or tapered tower sections (2), at least the wider sections (2) of which being subdivided into two or more elongated shell segments (3), which combine into a complete tower section (2) by means of vertical flanges (6) tightened together, e.g., by bolts (10), said shells being also provided with upper and lower horizontal flanges (4), respectively, to allow interconnection of tower sections (2) one on top of the other.

A catheter for use in a patient's body lumen, having a shaft section configured to minimize ultrasonic image artifacts and the direct ultrasonic image brightness of the shaft surface and its internal components, and to produce its image at a wide range of imaging angles, preferably with an intensity not substantially different than surrounding tissue of the body lumen under ultrasound visualization. The shaft section is operative for the desired use of the catheter, yet is also configured to facilitate accurately imaging the shape and location of the shaft section, and easily differentiate it from the surrounding anatomy without unduly obscuring the images of the adjacent anatomy using an ultrasound imaging system.

A body massager having a casing that is of generally T-shaped configuration overall with a slender elongate handle and an enlarged portion at an inner end of the handle having an overhanging transverse hand grip. A massage head below the grip has a pair of generally dome-shaped massage formations that vibrate towards and away from a surface to be massaged. Each formation has a base element and a replacement cover that is made of a non-foam material such as PVC. The cover has a wall structure that includes a plurality of cavities and intervening wall portions that extend in the direction in which the massage formation moves during massage, so that the wall portions deform and restore for providing resiliency of the massage formation.

Microfluidic nozzle array devices are provided with the body of each device having at least one nozzle extending outwardly from one surface of the body. The microfluidic nozzle array devices are fabricated using an injection molding process and find particular utility in a wide range of applications, including but not limited to nanospray / electrospray applications, mass spectrometer applications, optical spectrometry applications, spotting applications (i.e., DNA or protein array), etc. Manufactured nozzles can include sealed nozzle apexes which are subsequently opened by focusing energy from an energy source on the sealed apex resulting in the opening of the nozzle channel.

A padded shoe includes a flexible, resilient sole having a substantially outer surface. A shoe upper is adjoined to the sole, the shoe upper having closed-cell foam padding disposed therein. A padded tongue is attached to the shoe upper and includes an inner padded tongue portion and an outer padded tongue portion. Retaining structure retains the shoe on the foot of a wearer. Engagement structure is included for securing the outer padded tongue to cover the inner tongue portion, with the engagement structure located at least partially under the outer padded tongue portion. The outer padded tongue portion substantially covers the engagement structure. The wearer can strike a target with the shoe, and the target and the wearer are protected from injury caused by direct impact with the retaining structure and / or the engagement structure.

A lead for use in neural stimulation comprises a core section having a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of electrodes is coupled to the core section proximate the distal end. At least one contact is coupled to the core section proximate the proximal end. At least one thin film is wound around the core section from the proximal end to the distal end and electrically coupling the at least one contact and the plurality of electrodes. The at least one thin film forms a curved substantially planar shape in a relaxed state before being wound around the core section.

An electronic thermometer is constructed to include a casing, an electronic thermometer module mounted in the casing, a metal probe electrically connected to the electronic thermometer module for sensing the body temperature, an integrally formed flexible covering covered on the casing, and a hard stem connecting the metal probe to the distal end of the tapered front portion of the flexible covering, whereby the stress produced at the time when the measuring end is bent for measuring body temperature will be concentrated at a root portion with a larger inner diameter thereby preventing the measuring end from breaking and ensuring safety in operation. Furthermore, the flexible covering appropriately encloses the casing and has a tapered front portion protruded over the front side of the casing to a distance and has an integrally formed push button, locating flange, and embossed portions for waterproof, decoration and holding convenience thereby reducing manufacturing process and lowering the cost.

An exercise device and method for the lower body. The device includes a belt and weighted chaps system which hold one or more individual weight inserts. The device includes removable section: a thigh section connected to the belt section and the option of a calf section connected to the thigh section. The device includes pockets on the weighted chaps and belts to adjust the position of weight, and flexible solid weight inserts that are held between a non stretch support and a stretch pocket layer secured against the leg which and conform to the contours of the leg, the weights are preferably made of dense material suspended in a flexible matrix. The method includes positioning and storing weights, the connection to external resistance, and exercise to increase muscle strength, stamina, jump height, bone density, circulation, and to treat nervous system disorders.

A far-infrared barbecue device includes a body having four sidewalls so as to form a barbecue area and a gas burner is transversely installed in the barbecue area. A plurality of support frames is located at an inner bottom of the barbecue area and the gas burner is located between the support frames. A plurality of far-infrared ceramic boards stand between the support frames and located above the gas burner. A food rack composed of a plurality of ceramic bars is installed above the far-infrared ceramic boards so that food is cooked by the far-infrared energy and maintains its flavor and nutrition. The food rack has non-stick surface and are durable high temperature and easily to be cleaned.

A solar-powered ball is described. The solar-powered ball includes a member positioned in an interior of the solar-powered ball. The member comprises a solar panel that powers motion-activated lights. The solar-powered ball provides a pet toy. The solar-powered ball further includes an internal frame that supports an outer shell. The outer shell allows solar or light radiation to pass through to the solar panel in order to power the motion-activated lights.

A padded shoe includes a flexible, resilient sole having a substantially outer surface. A shoe upper is adjoined to the sole, the shoe upper having closed-cell foam padding disposed therein. The shoe upper includes a padded tongue including an inner tongue portion and an outer padded tongue portion. Fastening structure retains the shoe on the foot of a wearer. Engagement structure is included for securing the outer padded tongue to cover the inner tongue portion. The outer padded tongue portion substantially covers the engagement structure. The wearer can strike a target with the shoe, and the target and the wearer are protected from injury caused by direct impact with the fastening structure and the engagement structure.

The invention discloses a mobile terminal comprising a body, a flexible screen, and a camera module. The body comprises a first body and a second body which are foldably connected. The first body is provided with a protruded portion. The flexible screen is disposed on the first outer surface of the first body and the second outer surface of the second body. The camera module is disposed on the protruded portion and is located in a space formed by a protruded surface and the first outer surface. When the body is a folded state, the protruded surface is flush with the second outer surface. The protruded portion may provide a relatively large space for arranging the camera module so as to acquire high image quality. A receiving space is formed between the protruded portion and the second end of the first body. The second body can be received in the receiving space when being in the folded state so as to contribute to concise appearance. The flexible screen is disposed on the body and can be folded or unfolded along with the body. A user may see an image captured by the camera module when photographing himself / herself or a scene so that a photographing demand of the user is satisfied.

The invention provides a method for erecting a building on a construction site. The building is made from components which are pre-fitted for the building and for a container for transporting the components to a construction site. The pre-fitted components can be joined and refitted to allow reuse of the components. The invention further provides a set of components which are pre-fitted to allow construction of a container of one shape and a building of a different shape. The invention further provides a configuration system for configuring a set of components for a building or a container, a container made from such components, and a building made from such components.

A customization system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The customization system comprises an insert system. The insert system includes an insert and a heel member. Both the insert and the heel member may be interchangeable, allowing the user to modify the article of footwear to provide a customized fit or performance optimization.

The present invention provides a suture band device comprising an elongated flexible band having first and second ends, a needle attached to the first end of the band, a buckle attached proximate the second end of the band for receiving and locking the band, characterised in the that buckle comprises a locking mechanism which enables the band to be locked at any point along its length.

A reinforced flexible hose that has at least one layer of stainless steel threads braided about the outer surface of the inner core and a transparent flexible polymeric covering located over the braided stainless steel threads, thereby protecting them from abrasion and corrosion. The covering is not in intimate contact with the circumference of each thread thereby trapping pockets of air between the covering and the threads. A moisture sensitive compound is dispersed through the stainless steel threads under the transparent covering. When the compound becomes wet, it changes from a first color to a second color indicating that the hose has failed.

A wheel covering system is disclosed having a first external cover element and a second internal cover element screwed to the first element. The wheel covering system is connected to an hub of a large vehicle such as a truck without relying on lugs provided on the hub for connecting the wheel to the hub. The connection is achieved by relying on bolts used to attach a hub cap (or axle cover) to the axle, without eliminating the hub cap (or axle cover), and at the same time providing a sturdy and robust connection capable of withstanding forces expected to be applied to a wheel cover during its lifetime.

A holster belt for frictionally fitting over a shoulder and against the chest and back of an individual, said holster belt having: an elongated elastic band having releasable hooking first and second clamp buckles at its opposite ends for attachment to opposite sides of a wearer's waist belt, a generally open holster assembly, mounted at the end portion of said elastic band proximate said first clamp buckle for supporting and retaining a box-like article against the wearer's chest, said holster assembly formed by a belt loop of the holster belt; at least one elastic loop strip being transversely mounted to an intermediate section of said belt loop to accommodate and releasably retain against accidental release said box-like article.

There is described a composite material such as venting materials and vents containing said venting materials. The vents are air- or more generally gas-permeable venting composites that are oleophobic and liquid repellent.

Microfluidic nozzle array devices are provided with the body of each device having at least one nozzle extending outwardly from one surface of the body. Each nozzle includes a tip opening having a diameter of equal to or less than about 100 μm, preferably 50 μm, and more preferably 20 μm and an outer diameter of nozzle is equal to or less than about 150 μm, preferably 100 μm, and more preferably 50 μm. The microfluidic nozzle array devices are fabricated using an injection molding process and find particular utility in a wide range of applications, including but not limited to nanospray / electrospray applications, mass spectrometer applications, optical spectrometry applications, spotting applications (i.e., DNA or protein array), etc.

In a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object in which layers formed by ejecting and curing ink including a curing resin are laminated, the method includes a layer forming process of forming the layers by using a composition for three-dimensional shaped object including powder for three-dimensional shaped object, and an ink ejecting process of ejecting an object formation ink and a sacrificial layer formation ink to the layers. In the ink ejecting process, the object formation ink and the sacrificial layer formation ink penetrate into the layers while forming a boundary between a region where the object formation ink penetrates in the layers and a region where the sacrificial layer formation ink penetrates into the layers.

The invention discloses a gray brick mechanically manufactured from lime sludge and construction wastes and a method for manufacturing the same. The materials for mechanically manufacturing the gray brick comprise the following raw materials in portion by weight: 1,015 to 1,135 portions of construction waste crushed materials, 240 to 290 portions of cement, 810 to 1,010 portions of lime sludge, 60 to 75 portions of gray lime, and 100 to 125 portions of water, wherein the particle size of the construction waste crushed materials is less than 15 millimeters. If necessary, less than 20 portions of fly ash and proper amount of activating agent can be added to the materials. The method for mechanically manufacturing gray brick comprises the following steps: firstly, crushing the construction wastes; secondly, mixing the construction waste crushed materials with the other materials according to the proportions; and thirdly, pressing the mixture by adopting a mechanical method so as to produce the gray brick of the invention. The gray brick and the method for manufacturing the same recycle the sludge and the construction wastes in a reducing, harmless and resource-utilizing mode, and solve the problem that substituting materials and products are hard to find after clay bricks are forbidden to use and the problem of gray brick sources for civilian constructions.

A pseudo-classic grey brick is proportionally made of broken building garbage, cement, fine sand, grey lime, water, and optional powdered coal ash.