Abstract: Batteries having current collectors that are sealed at their borders to encapsulate the active material and dispense with the need to use separate packaging, and methods of fabrication thereof.

Abstract: A device is provided for anatomical simulations. The device includes: an anatomical unit; an inflatable anatomical feature embedded within the anatomical unit, the inflatable anatomical feature being capable of anatomical simulations based at least in part on geometry and placement of the inflatable anatomical feature; a pressure generator capable of generating pressure to actuate the inflatable anatomical feature; a feedback sensor capable of providing a feedback based at least in part on the actuation of the inflatable anatomical feature; and a controller unit capable of affecting the pressure generator to adjust the pressure based at least in part on the feedback.

Abstract: A device for simulating blood flow including an anatomical unit and a waveform generator for generating waveforms. The waveform generator includes a pump capable of pumping a fluid through at least one fluid line and thereby transmitting the waveform from the waveform generator through the fluid line. The waveform generator further includes a bifurcation point capable of splitting the fluid line into additional fluid lines, where the fluid lines include a main line and a parallel line. Additionally, the waveform generator includes valves capable of at least partially occluding fluid flow. The device further includes a reservoir capable of housing the fluid, where the waveforms enter and exit the anatomical unit and the waveform generator through the fluid lines simulating blood flow.

Abstract: A device for simulating blood flow including an anatomical unit and a waveform generator for generating waveforms. The waveform generator includes a pump capable of pumping a fluid through at least one fluid line and thereby transmitting the waveform from the waveform generator through the fluid line. The waveform generator further includes a bifurcation point capable of splitting the fluid line into additional fluid lines, where the fluid lines include a main line and a parallel line. Additionally, the waveform generator includes valves capable of at least partially occluding fluid flow. The device further includes a reservoir capable of housing the fluid, where the waveforms enter and exit the anatomical unit and the waveform generator through the fluid lines simulating blood flow.