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The invention provides methods for visualizing renal tumors and for staging cysts during an operation by use of a fluorescent dye.

A semiconductor light emitting element includes an conductive oxide film containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of zinc, indium, tin, and magnesium that is electrically connected to the semiconductor layer. The conductive oxide film includes a plurality of voids in the vicinity of the interface with the semiconductor layer.

The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of GERD. Individuals with GERD may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow, have improved energy storage requirements, enable improved LES function while concurrently delivering additional health benefits, and enable improved LES function post stimulation termination.

The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display provided with an electrostatic protection element and an object of the present invention is to provide the liquid crystal display provided with superior redundancy and at the same time a sufficient protection function against static electricity in which relatively low voltage generates for a long period of time. Electrostatic protection element sections 28 and 30 are provided with a first TFT 32 having a source electrode (S) and a drain electrode (D) where the source electrode (S) is connected to external output electrodes 16 and 18 and the drain electrode (D) is connected to common wirings 22 and 24, a second TFT 38 having a conductor 42, a source electrode (S), a drain electrode (D) and a gate electrode (G) where the conductor 42 is connected to the gate electrode (G) of the first TFT 32, the source electrode (S) is connected to the external output electrodes 16 and 18, the drain electrode (D) is connected to the conductor 42 and the gate electrode (G) is electrically floated, and a third TFT 40 having a source electrode (S), a drain electrode (D) and a gate electrode (G) where the source electrode (S) is connected to the common wirings 22 and 24, the drain electrode (D) is connected to the conductor 42 and the gate electrode is electrically floated.

An implant for osteosynthesis used in the stabilization of fractured bone of the mandible. The plate consists of apertures through which the plate is secured to bone using surgical screws. The apertures are connected by (a) two lateral bar sections running approximately parallel to the long axis of the mandible and (b) two cross bar sections intersecting each other near the centroid of the plate and at acute angles to the lateral bar sections. The plate design can be modified to accommodate patient anatomy depending on the type of bone it is designed to stabilize. Design and size parameters of the fixation plate can be customized to each individual patient using a customization software application to determine the least invasive fixation plate that will provide adequate functioning in stabilizing the bone fracture to a degree that will allow safe bone healing. The invention includes a method of design of osteosynthesis plates using shape optimization for different types and locations of fractures.

A flat spring member (40) mainly serving as a vibration absorptive function at a normal use is engaged with a supporting frame member (130) which displaces backward along with deformation of a seat back (20) by backward moment applied to the seat back (20), and the other end is engaged with a front edge frame (102) disposed in the vicinity of the front edge of a cushion frame. Therefore, when an impact force from front or back equal to or more than that prescribed is applied, the flat spring member (40) increases in tension by backward moment applied to the seat back (20), and serves as a function to increase again the intensity of the backward moment of the seat back (20), which was once lowered by deformation of the side frame (101) of the cushion frame.

A sealing substrate is disposed opposite an EL substrate. A frame in the peripheral portion of the sealing substrate is connected to the peripheral portion of the EL substrate to seal off an inner space. A desiccant (moisture absorbent) is provided on the inner space of the sealing substrate. Further, the thickness of the desiccant is smaller in a region distant from the frame (near the center of the substrate) than in a region near the frame, thereby preventing contact between the desiccant and the EL substrate.