Abstract: A cochlear implant including a cochlear lead, an antenna, a stimulation processor, and a magnet apparatus, associated with the antenna, including a case defining a central axis, a magnet frame within the case and rotatable about the central axis of the case, and a plurality of elongate diametrically magnetized magnets that are located in the magnet frame, the magnets defining a longitudinal axis and a N-S direction and being freely rotatable about the longitudinal axis relative to the magnet frame.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a graphical interface including a graphical representation of medical data. The graphical interface platform may receive medical data and provide medical safety reporting capabilities including reporting of history data and real-time visual monitoring data. The graphical interface platform may be configured to identify potential problems and corrections to medical devices in operation while a reporting cycle is underway through visual representation of performance metrics.

Abstract: An electrical device is provided. The electrical device includes a pulse generator configured to generate a first pulse. The electrical device also includes a battery. The battery includes a first conductive electrode configured to receive the first pulse from the pulse generator, a second conductive electrode coupled to the first conductive electrode, and a dielectric separator element coupled to the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode and configured to provide a second pulse. The second pulse is based on the first pulse and based on the electrical properties of the dielectric separator element. The electrical device also includes a controller coupled to the pulse generator and the dielectric separator element. The controller is configured to compare the first pulse with the second pulse.

Abstract: Formation of metallic dendrites within a battery can lead to catastrophic batten failure in some instances. Methods for monitoring for the presence of metallic dendrites within a battery can include measuring the electric field within the battery's separator material over a period of time. Batteries containing an electric field sensor on or in their separator material can be fabricated and their operation regulated in the event of dendrite formation. The electric field sensor is configured to detect an electric field in the separator material.

Abstract: An electrical device is provided. The electrical device includes a pulse generator configured to generate a first pulse. The electrical device also includes a battery. The battery includes a first conductive electrode configured to receive the first pulse from the pulse generator, a second conductive electrode coupled to the first conductive electrode, and a dielectric separator element coupled to the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode and configured to provide a second pulse. The second pulse is based on the first pulse and based on the electrical properties of the dielectric separator element. The electrical device also includes a controller coupled to the pulse generator and the dielectric separator element. The controller is configured to compare the first pulse with the second pulse.

Abstract: A layer-by-layer fabrication method of sprayed nanopaper is disclosed in the present invention. According to one embodiment, a plurality of nano-micro particles are suspended in a solvent to form a sprayable particle precursor. Afterwards, one or more sprayed nanopapers are formed by vacuum-assisted layer-by-layer spray of the sprayable particle precursor on a porous substrate.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating and/or diagnosing a B-cell malignancy are described.

Abstract: A layer-by-layer fabrication method of sprayed nanopaper is disclosed in the present invention. According to one embodiment, a plurality of nano-micro particles are suspended in a solvent to form a sprayable particle precursor. Afterwards, one or more sprayed nanopapers are formed by vacuum-assisted layer-by-layer spray of the sprayable particle precursor on a porous substrate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a CO2 reservoir. The CO2 reservoir comprises a functional conducting polymer and a plurality of particles. The particles are coated with the functional conducting polymer, and the particles comprise nanoscale or microscale particles and their mixture.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a CO2 reservoir. The CO2 reservoir comprises a functional conducting polymer and a plurality of particles. The particles are coated with the functional conducting polymer, and the particles comprise nanoscale or microscale particles and their mixture.

Abstract: An electronic remittance file splitter automatically separates the line items from a remittance file that includes payments for claims originating from two different systems, based on a business rule associated with the two systems. Once the original remittance file is separated into two respective files that contain the line items associated with claims originating from each respective system, then two corresponding remittance files are generated in the appropriate format, such as the format for an HIPAA 835 ERA file. According to one embodiment, the two new files are reconciled against the original file. If the new files are accurate, then the new files are routed to the respective systems with which they are associated, so that each system can process the electronic remittances accordingly.

Abstract: An apparatus and/or method of measuring the height of a tread element 52 of a tire. The device 50 spans or straddles the tread element 52 to be measured. Two support members 65,66 are disposed to either side of the tread element to be measured in the adjacent grooves. A housing 54 has two horizontal members 56,58 each attached to the housing 54. The vertical members 64,66 are capable of slidable movement along the horizontal members and are releasably secured thereto. A measuring device 76 is carried by the housing 54 for measuring the height of the tread element with respect to the adjacent grooves.