Abstract: Disclosed is a device for non-invasively sampling interstitial fluid including one or more analytes from dermis to the skin surface by employing the magneto-hydrodynamic effect and/or reverse iontophoresis. According to a preferable embodiment the device includes a first frame including a first electrode and a second frame including a second electrode, power source and preferably also a first magnet. The first frame is connected to the second frame by a formable connector adapted to provide mechanical connection between the first frame and the second frame and electrical connection between the power source and the first electrode. The direction of the magnetic field and the direction of the electric current produced by the magnet and the power source is such that the Lorenz force drives the fluid from the dermis towards the skin surface.

Abstract: A stent graft delivery system includes a handle, a guidewire catheter extending distally from the handle, at least one tube, and at least one wire extending through the at least one tube, wherein each wire of the stent graft delivery system is configured as a loop at the distal end of the tube. The stent graft delivery system can be employed to implant stent grafts in a patient to thereby treat, for example, an aortic aneurysm spanning a region of an aorta that includes at least one arterial branch.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of wearable air purifiers; specifically, filtration focused on air breathed in via the nose. A nasal air filtration apparatus comprised layered compressible inner seal, filtration material, internal malleable skeleton to allow for custom shaping, optional outer gasket, and attachment device along midline. Apparatus is flat in profile with exception of attachment device until end user modification, and has one straight side with the other side being a long arch resulting in a roughly semicircular appearance. Apparatus attaches on midline of nose to a nasal dilation device, straight side oriented towards users' upper lip, arched side along edges of nostrils. Apparatus is then molded by user to form an airtight seal around users' nose, providing filtration of inspired air.

Abstract: A vascular repair device assembly includes a main prostheses, first internal prostheses, an optional second internal prostheses, and at least two sub-prostheses. Methods for delivering vascular repair devices include delivering a vascular repair device through a blood vessel to the aneurysm site, aligning a proximal open end of a main prosthesis cranially to the site of the aneurysm patient and directing a distal end of at least one additional one vascular repair device through a proximal end of at least a first internal lumen, and aligning the proximal end of the additional vascular repair device into a distal end of the at least one sub-prosthesis.

Abstract: Diabetes is a disease characterized by high levels of blood glucose. It is important to keep diabetes under control to avoid short- and long-term complications. Diabetes can affect vision due to the alterations it produces in the blood vessels of the retina. This is known as Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), which is one of the leading causes of impaired vision in developed countries. One of the complications of diabetic retinopathy is Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), which is the leading cause of vision loss in diabetic patients and can appear at any stage of diabetic retinopathy. This consists of the gradual accumulation of fluid in the macula, the most important area of the retina. The determination of diabetic macular oedema is very important for the retina. The determination of diabetic macular oedema is very important for adequate treatment of this condition.

Abstract: A vascular repair device assembly includes a main prostheses, first internal prostheses, an optional second internal prostheses, and at least two sub-prostheses. Methods for delivering vascular repair devices include delivering a vascular repair device through a blood vessel to the aneurysm site, aligning a proximal open end of a main prosthesis cranially to the site of the aneurysm patient and directing a distal end of at least one additional one vascular repair device through a proximal end of at least a first internal lumen, and aligning the proximal end of the additional vascular repair device into a distal end of the at least one sub-prosthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device exploiting magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD) for localized delivery of material into a target or extraction of material from a target. The device includes a frame (101) comprising a space (102) for conductive fluid and the material, at least one pair of electrodes (103A, 103B) facing each other, a source of electric current (105), a magnet (105), and an opening (106). The electric current and the magnetic field are synchronized so that the material can be moved from the volume between the electrodes through the opening towards the target or from the target through the opening towards the volume. According to the invention the volume is ?2000 mm3, in proviso that mean distance between tips of the electrodes is ?20 mm.

Abstract: A solution of uridine in saline, and optionally also containing beta-hydroxybutyrate, can be administered subcutaneously. A reservoir capable of holding a uridine solution in saline is described, the reservoir being fluidically linked to one or more infusion needles, and a pump configured to move the solution from the reservoir through the one or more infusion needles into a subject.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system for food quality image classification are disclosed for classifying food items as either damaged or not damaged, and if damaged, the type of damage. Damage classification may be performed in multiple stages, for example, RGB data may be used in a first classification, and HSV data may be used in a second classification, such as whether damage is from bruising or decay. Blurring may improve determination accuracy, and an ongoing feedback and training loop may improve accuracy results over time.

Abstract: The application relates to a device (100) for non-invasively sampling interstitial fluid comprising one or more analytes from dermis (101 a) to skin surface (101 b) by using the magneto-hydrodynamic effect. The device comprises a first electrode (102a) and a second electrode (102b) adapted to be positioned adjacent to the skin surface, the first electrode separated from the second electrode by a distance (103), a power source (104) adapted to induce an electric current through the first electrode, the interstitial fluid and the second electrode, and also a magnet (105) adapted to produce a magnetic field to the interstitial fluid. Direction of the magnetic field and direction of the electric current produced by the magnet and the power source, respectively, is such that Lorentz force drives the fluid from the dermis towards the skin surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protein hydrolysate and a process for making such protein hydrolysate. In particular the invention relates to a collagen hydrolysate and a process for making such collagen hydrolysate. Further the invention relates to a food, pet food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or technical application comprising the protein hydrolysate of the present invention and further food, pet food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or technical constituents.

Abstract: An object delivery arrangement is disclosed for delivering objects into bone. The arrangement is configured for generating localized mechanical waves into a tissue, for performing localized deposition of the objects near bone, and for exposing the objects and the bone to said mechanical waves to obtain deposition of the objects into the bone.

Abstract: A lockable latching device includes a body defining a cavity and a plunger disposed within a cavity defined in the body. The plunger is translatable with respect to the body between an open position and a closed position. The lockable latching device also includes an annular rotator configured for rotating the plunger about a central longitudinal axis, and an annular latch transitionable between an unlocked state and a locked state. The lockable latching device further includes first and second elements. The lockable latching device also includes a force transmission mechanism operably connected to the first element, the second element, and the annular latch, with the force transmission mechanism configured to transition the annular latch from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to a first activation signal, and to transition the annular latch from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a second activation signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact suction station, the structure of which allows it to be arranged in small compartments, such as the skirting board area of kitchen units, said station being protected by a dismountable outer casing in which, in the front part of the assembly, there is an extractable part corresponding to the container drawer, and in which, in the rear part, there is a suction intake for the dirty air from the pipes and the plurality of inlets, and the clean air extraction outlet, the interior of the station consisting of two compartments that communicate with each other, one of them being used for the insertion of the extractable drawer with the container bag and the other to house the motor, the extraction channel and various electronic components.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assessing and monitoring muscle performance with self-adjusting feedback in order to evaluate progress in physiotherapy received by patients who have suffered muscle damage, the method including: A) at least one apparatus for acquiring muscle or biopotential signals; signal conditioning; processing, sending, receiving information; and self-adjusting feedback; B) at least one external computer and/or monitor or graphic interface for viewing external information; C) wherein the at least one apparatus for acquiring muscle or biopotential signals; signal conditioning; processing, sending, receiving information; and self-adjusting feedback and the at least one external computer and/or monitor or graphic interface for viewing external information are configured to carry out a method for measuring, extracting and processing parameters for assessing and monitoring muscle performance with self-adjusting feedback in order to evaluate progress in physiotherapy received by patients who have suff

Abstract: A method of attaching a jaw protector to a helmet. The method includes fastening, with a first fastening means, a jaw protector to an outside face of a brace at a first position; and fastening, with a second fastening means, an inside face of the brace to the helmet at a second position. The helmet accessory system includes a cantilevered jaw protector; a brace; and a fastening means, wherein the fastening means is configured to attach the cantilevered jaw protector to the brace at a first position; and attach the brace to a helmet at a second position.

Abstract: A system for assisting in player development is disclosed. The system includes a server maintaining a database including a plurality of player development records, each player development record including at least training data, competition data, and biographic data. The system also includes an application hosted by the server, the application including a user interface and an automated player performance application, the automated player performance application being configured to generate a player development profile for display in the user interface, the player development profile being based at least in part on performance trends in the player development record and also including one or more recommendations or comparisons.

Abstract: A lockable latching device includes a body defining a cavity and a plunger disposed within a cavity defined in the body. The plunger is translatable with respect to the body between an open position and a closed position. The lockable latching device also includes an annular rotator configured for rotating the plunger about a central longitudinal axis, and an annular latch transitionable between an unlocked state and a locked state. The lockable latching device further includes first and second elements. The lockable latching device also includes a force transmission mechanism operably connected to the first element, the second element, and the annular latch, with the force transmission mechanism configured to transition the annular latch from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to a first activation signal, and to transition the annular latch from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a second activation signal.

Abstract: A vascular repair device assembly includes a main prostheses, first internal prostheses, an optional second internal prostheses, and at least two sub-prostheses. Methods for delivering vascular repair devices include delivering a vascular repair device through a blood vessel to the aneurysm site, aligning a proximal open end of a main prosthesis cranially to the site of the aneurysm patient and directing a distal end of at least one additional one vascular repair device through a proximal end of at least a first internal lumen, and aligning the proximal end of the additional vascular repair device into a distal end of the at least one sub-prosthesis.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system for food quality image classification are disclosed for classifying food items as either damaged or not damaged, and if damaged, the type of damage. Damage classification may be performed in multiple stages, for example, RGB data may be used in a first classification, and HSV data may be used in a second classification, such as whether damage is from bruising or decay. Blurring may improve determination accuracy, and an ongoing feedback and training loop may improve accuracy results over time.