Abstract: A pulmonary artery flow restrictor system includes a funnel shaped membrane with a proximal base and a restrictive distal opening which is stretchable to larger sizes. A self-expanding frame is attached to the proximal base of the membrane for securing the membrane within the pulmonary artery.

Abstract: A computer-assisted method for providing re-quotations for insurance coverage may include receiving a list of insurance leads corresponding to individuals who received a previous quotation for insurance coverage but did not purchase the insurance coverage and identifying a difference between the previous quotation and a new quotation. This difference may include an increase in offered insurance coverage and/or a reduction in cost. A computing device may calculate a probability for each of the individuals on the list using a regression model based, at least in part, on the identified difference. In some cases, the regression model may be associated with individual states. In other cases, the regression model may correspond to a plurality of states. The regression model may output a probability that a resident of a particular state will purchase insurance in response to a re-quotation for insurance coverage, where individuals may then be ranked based on the probability.

Abstract: A method of preparing MMS messages involves preparing a multimedia presentation on a computer using an industry-standard multimedia format; exporting a file containing said multimedia presentation in said industry-standard format; and processing said file to create an MMS message suitable for transmission over a mobile phone service.

Abstract: In a method of synchronizing first and second data streams, the first data stream acting as a reference stream, elements of the first data stream are displayed along a time line on a display device. Containers for elements of the second data stream are displayed on the display device alongside the elements of the first data stream. The containers are interactively displaced on the display device relative to the elements of the first data stream to align the containers with cue elements in the first data stream. Synchronization markers are generated for the aligned displayable elements relative to the first data stream.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a brake lathe having a device to eliminate or reduce vibration. Various types of dampers may be mounted on the arbor shaft of the lathe.

Abstract: A drum rotation indicator enables a crane operator to sense rotation of a drum, and thereby determine linear movement of a cable, that has one end wound about the drum. This indicator has a cam, that rotates with the drum, and a cam follower, that translates rotation of the cam into linear movement. A readout plunger is located conveniently for the operator's hand, and linear motion that is induced by the cam follower is transferred to the readout plunger by a medium that can be a mechanical linkage, a push-pull cable, or a hydraulic system. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cam follower disengages automatically from the cam after linear motion has been transferred to the readout plunger. The linear motion transferring medium also transfers motion from the readout plunger to the cam follower, which pivots into engagement with the cam. The cam has a serrated periphery, to give an instantaneous response, upon rotation of the drum, to engagement of the cam follower with the cam.