Abstract: The support devices of the present invention are simple and inexpensive devices. They are for use on the arrow rest ledge of the handle of, e.g., a compound bow and are used in conjunction with conventional fixed and fall away arrow rests. They do not rely on automatic triggers or manipulation by the archer using the hand holding the handle prior to the release of the arrow. In one embodiment, a “pin” support device consists of straight pins fixed to a support base and positioned ahead of a fall away rest. In another embodiment, a “loop” support device, used with a fixed arrow rest device, uses a spring biased wire loop attached to a support base which goes over the arrow to keep the arrow on the arrow rest. The support devices either automatically fall away from the arrow or the arrow moves away from the support device so that there is no interference in the flight of the arrow or contact with the fletching as the arrow passes by.

Abstract: A novel coating for medical devices provides nitric oxide delivery using nanofibers of linear poly(ethylenimine)diazeniumdiolate. Linear poly(ethylenimine)diazeniumdiolate releases nitric oxide (NO) in a controlled manner to tissues and organs to aid the healing process and to prevent injury to tissues at risk of injury. Electrospun nano-fibers of linear poly(ethylenimine) diazeniumdiolate deliver therapeutic levels of NO to the tissues surrounding a medical device while minimizing the alteration of the properties of the device. A nanofiber coating, because of the small size and large surface area per unit mass of the nanofibers, provides a much larger surface area per unit mass while minimizing changes in other properties of the device.