Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward implantable medical devices, systems, and methods for cardiac assistance.

Abstract: A trampoline includes a sheet resiliently supported and tensioned by a substantially rigid frame through means of spring-like members positioned about the perimeter of the sheet. The spring-like members are connected to the sheet through means of a compressive fastener adapted to receive a turned-over edge of the sheet. The turned-over edge of the sheet defines a channel in which a filler, such as a cable, is placed. The fastener compressively retains the turned-over edge together with the cable.

Abstract: A fishing pole and line holding device which allows one to troll from a multiple of positions around a boat includes a plurality of fishing pole holding means and means thereon to provide for extra fishing line. The angle of the holding means can be adjusted to a variety of positions and the device can be easily installed or removed by means of its base which includes a vertical adjustment capability.

Abstract: A control device having a housing provided with a selector knob and dial arrangement adjacent the knob, the housing also having electrical terminals adjacent the knob and dial arrangement. A substantially flat protective shield is secured to the control device and covers the terminals, the shield having two separate openings passing therethrough so that one of the openings exposes the dial arrangement and the other of the openings has the selector knob telescopically projecting therethrough.

Abstract: A thermostat construction having a first contact and a blade-carried second contact supported in a generally cube-like housing and having a bimetal snap disc carried by the housing for controlling movement of the second contact relative to the first contact in response to snapped temperature sensing conditions of the disc together with temperature setting means carried by the housing for selecting the temperature of operation of the disc for moving the second contact out of contact with the first contact whereby the generally cube-like configuration of the housing renders the thermostat construction relatively small and compact.