Abstract: A method of culturing tissue comprises growing tissue forming cells whilst subjecting the tissue forming cells to mechanical stresses which are generated magnetically.

Abstract: An adjustable treatment support comprises at least three generally planar rigid support members mountable to one another in different angular orientations to provide a support structure having a variety of configurations. Individual support members are mountable to one another to provide a support structure suitable for use with a bed to provide an extending head support for massage and other types of body work. Individual support members may also be configured to provide a support structure suitable for use with a subject in a seated position at a chair adjacent a table. The individual support members are collapsible or detachable for convenient storage and transport. Kits comprising a plurality of support members, a bag for storing and transporting them, instructional materials, music and other relaxation accessories are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating steam vapor having low zeta potential mineral crystals capable of disinfecting surfaces and objects upon an exposure period to the steam vapor. The steam vapor system comprises an aqueous liquid source having a threshold concentration of selected minerals, a liquid treatment system for treating the aqueous source liquid to produce treated liquid having an enhanced concentration of low zeta potential mineral crystals, and a steam vapor generator for producing steam vapor from the treated liquid, whereby the steam vapor has a higher concentration of low zeta potential mineral crystals than the aqueous liquid source. The steam vapor generated from the treated liquid is applied to surfaces or objects.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining ICP based on parameters that can be measured using non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques are provided, wherein a non-linear relationship is used to determine ICP based on one or more variable inputs. The first variable input relates to one or more properties of a cranial blood vessel and/or blood flow, such as acoustic backscatter from an acoustic transducer having a focus trained on a cranial blood vessel, flow velocity in a cranial blood vessel, and the like. Additional variables, such as arterial blood pressure (ABP), may be used in combination with a first variable input relating to one or more properties of a cranial blood vessel, such as flow velocity of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) to derive ICP using a non-linear relationship.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for removing solid particles form surfaces, containing polymers, surfactants and other constituents. The above-mentioned polymers are naturally polygalactomanans. The agent exists in the form of a gel and runs together or can be mixed together so that the contaminated particles are embedded in the material and new surfaces are formed for receiving other contaminated particles. The invention also relates to the use of agents such as gel cleaners, cold cleaners, neutral cleaners, textile cleaners, disinfectives and/or technical cleaners.

Abstract: A vessel-mountable integrated sonar system is provided. The vessel-mountable integrated sonar system comprises at least one imaging sonar data acquisition device and at least one processing system electronically and removably connected to the at least one imaging sonar data acquisition device, wherein the sonar data acquisition device preferably provides acoustic data to the processing system, producing sonar imageries utilizing the acoustic data, and wherein the system provides digital tilt and azimuth direction feedback for accurate geo-referencing of data to localize targets of interest.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides encoding polypeptides that regulate flowering are provided, together with expression vectors and host cells comprising such isolated polynucleotides. Methods for the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for use in medical applications that permits affordable three-dimensional imaging of blood flow using a low-profile easily-attached transducer pad, real-time blood-flow vector velocity, and long-term unattended Doppler-ultrasound monitoring in spite of motion of the patient or pad. The pad and associated processor collects and Doppler processes ultrasound blood velocity data in a three dimensional region through the use of a planar phased array of piezoelectric elements. The invention locks onto and tracks the points in three-dimensional space that produce the locally maximum blood velocity signals. The integrated coordinates of points acquired by the accurate tracking process is used to form a three-dimensional map of blood vessels and provide a display that can be used to select multiple points of interest for expanded data collection and for long term continuous and unattended blood flow monitoring.

Abstract: A speed bump device is provided. The speed bump device comprises a first parallelogram frame, wherein the frame comprises an upper nested beam and a lower nested beam, wherein the upper beam and the lower beam are connected by way of at least one pivotable connecting arm, wherein the lower beam comprises at least one depression and at least one raised section, and wherein the upper beam is displaceable, relative to the lower beam, by way of the at least one connecting arm, from a retracted position, through a maximally extended position, to a raised position. A road surface element may suitably overlie the upper beam.

Abstract: A torque transmitting system supports rotational and lateral movement of a drive shaft. The system includes translating inner and outer tubes which have aligned canals for placement of a ball bearing and a pinion shaft to couple the tubes to a drive system. Rotational torque is transferred from the pinion shaft, to the outer tube and, through the ball positioned in the aligned canals, to the inner tube and then to the drive shaft. Furthermore, the ball engaged in the canals defines a range of motion in which the inner tube is slidable with respect to the outer tube, along the tubes' longitudinal axis, to permit advancement of an attached drive shaft.

Abstract: A network security device that does not require a separate computer for implementation is disclosed. The device may be in the form of a boxed hardware component and may be configured from an HTML interface. The device contains and uses three network cards. The first two cards are used for the firewall. A third card is a management interface having a private, non publicly routed IP address. A first network card forwards packets to a packet filter. Packets which pass the packet filter are then forwarded to a second network card and subsequently to their destination. None of the three network cards have a publicly routed IP address. The device acts as a packet filter that bridges rather than routes or proxies. The device may be connected between a router and a hub or a server machine.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having an ultrasound transducer 22 and an acoustic waveguide 24 facilitating the transmission of ultrasonic acoustic energy to fluids in the oral cavity is disclosed. Preferred ultrasound operating parameters for operation in aqueous environments and in dental slurries are disclosed. Devices may incorporate a drive motor 16 for oscillating a device head 23, acoustic waveguide 24 and one or more bristle tuft(s) 26 at sonic frequencies, and preferred sonic operating parameters are also provided. Multi-element piezoelectric transducer assemblies 30, 40, and various control and communications features are disclosed. Oral hygiene devices disclosed herein achieve improved plaque and stain removal from the teeth as well as interproximal and subgingival regions, while enhancing the user experience, massaging the gums, stimulating dental tissue, and disrupting biofilm.

Abstract: A coupling spring pin is provided for use in hollow sections or tubes. The coupling spring pin comprises a base spring element and a bolt connected to the spring element. The spring element is provided with a flange and at least two bent spring tongues. The bolt stands perpendicularly on the flange and the two bent spring tongues extend downwards from the flange. The bolt may be provided with a bolt case in order to securely prevent shearing. The bolt case, in its lower region, may be provided with an annular groove and the bolt case may be peripherally (injection) molded on the base in an injection molding tool, so that the plastic material of the flange may fill out the annular groove, which allows the bolt case to be connected to the spring element in an undetachable and stable manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stackable and collapsible transport box. The transport box comprises a base plate, two shorter side walls which are mutually opposite and collapsible in a lower first plane connected to the base plate via hinge joints and two shorter side walls which are mutually opposite and collapsible in a higher second plane, also connected to the base plate via hinge joints. The base plate comprises a plurality of supporting pillars arranged as tube elements beneath the base plate and arranged as angle elements above the base plate. The angle elements are provided with step-like arrangements so that the angle elements may receive tube elements of another similar or identical transport box in the collapsed state.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for use in medical applications that permits (1) affordable three-dimensional imaging of blood flow using a low-profile easily-attached transducer pad, (2) real-time blood-flow vector velocity, and (3) long-term unattended Doppler-ultrasound monitoring in spite of motion of the patient or pad. The pad and associated processor collects and Doppler processes ultrasound blood velocity data in a three dimensional region through the use of a planar phased array of piezoelectric elements. The invention locks onto and tracks the points in three-dimensional space that produce the locally maximum blood velocity signals. The integrated coordinates of points acquired by the accurate tracking process is used to form a three-dimensional map of blood vessels and provide a display that can be used to select multiple points of interest for expanded data collection and for long term continuous and unattended blood flow monitoring.

Abstract: Intralumenal material removal systems are provided using an advanceable and rotatable cutter assembly designed for differential cutting. The intralumenal material removal system includes a cutter assembly positionable in the body cavity of a mammalian subject. One embodiment of the cutter assembly includes a cutter with blades that are designed and arranged to form an acute blade angle of attack with the matter-to-be-removed. The cutter assembly is axially advanceable by translating the drive shaft and rotatable by rotating the drive shaft. The occlusive material is scraped by the cutter assembly and may be aspirated to remove the material from the body cavity. The cutter assembly may provide aspiration ports positioned between facing surfaces of the blades.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for facilitating the movement of fluids, transferring mechanical power to fluid mediums, as well as deriving power from moving fluids. The present invention employs an impeller system in a variety of applications involving the displacement of fluids, including for example, any conventional pumps, fans, compressors, generators, circulators, blowers, generators, turbines, transmissions, various hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the like.