Abstract: A vascular occlusion catheter for at least partial occlusion of a target vessel includes proximal and distal shafts, with an occlusion balloon connected therebetween. The proximal shaft has a proximal internal lumen, in fluid communication with the occlusion balloon. The distal shaft has a distal internal lumen. A hypotube having an internal lumen extends through the proximal lumen and the occlusion balloon and into communication with the distal lumen. The catheter includes at least one of (i) a distal sensor positioned within the distal lumen and facing an opening formed in the distal shaft, or (ii) the proximal shaft further includes a sensor lumen, and a proximal sensor is positioned within the sensor lumen and facing an opening formed in the proximal shaft. A display hub is mounted to the proximal shaft, and is electrically connected with the at least one of the distal sensor or the proximal sensor.

Abstract: An occlusion catheter system includes an inflation catheter member and an occlusion balloon. The proximal and distal balloon ends are connected to the inflation catheter between the proximal and distal catheter ends. A distal pressure sensor is attached to the inflation catheter member between the proximal balloon end and the atraumatic tip. An inflatable spine is connected to the inflation catheter. The proximal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the proximal balloon end and the distal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the distal balloon end. The occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are configured to define blood flow channels with the internal surface and the external balloon surface when the occlusion catheter system is at least partially positioned in the vessel and the occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are in a partially inflated configuration.

Abstract: An occlusion catheter system includes an inflation catheter member and an occlusion balloon. The proximal and distal balloon ends are connected to the inflation catheter between the proximal and distal catheter ends. A distal pressure sensor is attached to the inflation catheter member between the proximal balloon end and the atraumatic tip. An inflatable spine is connected to the inflation catheter. The proximal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the proximal balloon end and the distal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the distal balloon end. The occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are configured to define blood flow channels with the internal surface and the external balloon surface when the occlusion catheter system is at least partially positioned in the vessel and the occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are in a partially inflated configuration.

Abstract: An occlusion catheter system for full or partial occlusion of a vessel having a vessel diameter includes a proximal catheter shaft having a proximal lumen and a hypotube positioned partially within the proximal lumen and spaced from the proximal catheter shaft. The catheter system also includes a distal catheter shaft attached to a distal end of the hypotube and an occlusion balloon connected at a proximal end to the proximal catheter shaft and at a distal end to the distal catheter shaft. The occlusion balloon is configured to define flow channels with inner surfaces of the vessel at folds in the occlusion balloon when the occlusion balloon is partially inflated and in engagement with the inner surfaces.

Abstract: A body model system for temporary hemorrhage control training and simulation includes a frame simulating at least a torso of the body having a hollow portion, a simulated artery positioned in the hollow portion, a thigh patch mounted to the frame proximate the hollow portion, a pump connected in fluid communication with the simulated artery and a reservoir connected in fluid communication with the simulated artery and the pump. The frame is substantially rigid. The thigh patch is constructed of a resilient material that is pierceable by a needle. The simulated artery extends through the thigh patch. The pump is configured to produce a pulsatile flow in the simulated artery.

Abstract: An access device includes a body, a needle and a guidewire. The body has a guidewire channel extending from a distal end of the body toward the proximal end. The guidewire channel opens into a funnel-like port having a proximal port diameter greater than a distal port diameter. The distal port diameter is substantially the same as a guidewire channel diameter. The needle has a tip, a proximal end and a needle lumen. The proximal end of the needle is removably secured to a distal end of the body in an assembled configuration. A guidewire has a front end portion positioned in the guidewire channel in an initial configuration and a guidewire diameter. The guidewire channel diameter is greater than the guidewire diameter and the guidewire channel facilitates blood flow between the guidewire and an internal surface of the guidewire channel when the guidewire is positioned in the guidewire channel.

Abstract: An occlusion catheter system includes an inflation catheter member and an occlusion balloon. The proximal and distal balloon ends are connected to the inflation catheter between the proximal and distal catheter ends. A distal pressure sensor is attached to the inflation catheter member between the proximal balloon end and the atraumatic tip. An inflatable spine is connected to the inflation catheter. The proximal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the proximal balloon end and the distal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the distal balloon end. The occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are configured to define blood flow channels with the internal surface and the external balloon surface when the occlusion catheter system is at least partially positioned in the vessel and the occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are in a partially inflated configuration.

Abstract: An occlusion catheter system includes an inflation catheter member and an occlusion balloon. The proximal and distal balloon ends are connected to the inflation catheter between the proximal and distal catheter ends. A distal pressure sensor is attached to the inflation catheter member between the proximal balloon end and the atraumatic tip. An inflatable spine is connected to the inflation catheter. The proximal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the proximal balloon end and the distal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the distal balloon end. The occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are configured to define blood flow channels with the internal surface and the external balloon surface when the occlusion catheter system is at least partially positioned in the vessel and the occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are in a partially inflated configuration.

Abstract: Point-of-use enrichment of gas mixtures for semiconductor structure fabrication, and systems for providing point-of-use enrichment of gas mixtures, are described herein. In an example, a system for fabricating a semiconductor structure includes a process chamber for processing a substrate of a semiconductor structure. A gas supply is coupled to the process chamber. A point-of-use gas enrichment module is coupled to the gas supply. The point-of-use gas enrichment module is configured to concentrate a first gas composition to provide a second gas composition to the gas supply for the process chamber. The second gas composition has a relative amount of a hydride species greater than a relative amount of corresponding hydride species in the first gas composition.

Abstract: An occlusion catheter system includes an inflation catheter member and an occlusion balloon. The proximal and distal balloon ends are connected to the inflation catheter between the proximal and distal catheter ends. A distal pressure sensor is attached to the inflation catheter member between the proximal balloon end and the atraumatic tip. An inflatable spine is connected to the inflation catheter. The proximal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the proximal balloon end and the distal spine end is connected to the inflation catheter near the distal balloon end. The occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are configured to define blood flow channels with the internal surface and the external balloon surface when the occlusion catheter system is at least partially positioned in the vessel and the occlusion balloon and the inflatable spine are in a partially inflated configuration.

Abstract: Point-of-use enrichment of gas mixtures for semiconductor structure fabrication, and systems for providing point-of-use enrichment of gas mixtures, are described herein. In an example, a system for fabricating a semiconductor structure includes a process chamber for processing a substrate of a semiconductor structure. A gas supply is coupled to the process chamber. A point-of-use gas enrichment module is coupled to the gas supply. The point-of-use gas enrichment module is configured to concentrate a first gas composition to provide a second gas composition to the gas supply for the process chamber. The second gas composition has a relative amount of a hydride species greater than a relative amount of corresponding hydride species in the first gas composition.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a supercapacitor-like electronic battery includes the following steps. A first current collector is formed on a substrate. A first electrode is formed on the first current collector. A first electrode is formed from a first solid state electrolyte and a first conductive material where the first conductive material is irreversible to the mobile ions contained in the first solid state electrolyte and the first conductive material exceeds the percolation limit. An electrolyte is formed on the first electrode. A second electrode is formed on the electrolyte. The second electrode is formed from a second solid state electrolyte and a second conductive material where the second conductive material is irreversible to the mobile ions contained in the second solid state electrolyte and the second conductive material exceeds the percolation limit. A second current collector is formed on the second electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrochemical cell comprising an anodic current collector in contact with an anode. A cathodic current collector is in contact with a cathode. A solid electrolyte thin-film separates the anode and the cathode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power system for a vehicle. The power system comprising a supercapacitor-like electronic battery that is connected to a battery charger. The battery charger provides energy to the supercapacitor-like electronic battery. A heater is operatively connected to the supercapacitor-like electronic battery to provide energy to heat the supercapacitor-like electronic battery thereby lowering the internal impedance of the supercapacitor-like electronic battery. A charging apparatus is operatively connected to the battery charger. A motor is operatively connected to the vehicle and the supercapacitor-like electronic battery. A feedback loop controller is operatively connected to the heater, the supercapacitor-like electronic battery and the motor.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a supercapacitor-like electronic battery includes forming a first current collectors on a substrate. A first electrode is formed on the first current collector. A first electrode is formed from a first solid state electrolyte and a first conductive material where the first conductive material is irreversible to the mobile ions contained in the first solid state electrolyte and the first conductive material exceeds the percolation limit. An electrolyte is formed on the first electrode. A second electrode is formed on the electrolyte. The second electrode is formed from a second solid state electrolyte and a second conductive material where the second conductive material is irreversible to the mobile ions contained in the second solid state electrolyte and the second conductive material exceeds the percolation limit. A second current collector is formed on the second electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a high performance multi layer ceramic capacitor, comprising the steps of: a) providing a substrate having a first edge and a second edge arranged opposite to the first edge, b) depositing a bottom electrode layer onto the substrate using a thick-film and/or thin-film deposition method such that the electrode layer extends all the way from the first edge towards the second edge of the substrate such that a trench free of the bottom electrode layer is provided adjacent in between the deposited bottom electrode layer and the second edge of the substrate, d) depositing a high-k dielectric ceramic layer onto the electrode layer using a thick-film and/or thin-film deposition method such that the high-k dielectric ceramic layer extends all the way to the first edge and to the second edge of the substrate, f) depositing a low-k dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride, silicon dioxide and/or aluminum oxide onto the high-k dielectric ceramic layer using a thin-fi

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved supercapacitor-like electronic battery comprising a conventional electrochemical capacitor structure. A first nanocomposite electrode and a second electrode and an electrolyte are positioned within the conventional electrochemical capacitor structure. The electrolyte separates the nanocomposite electrode and the second electrode. The first nanocomposite electrode has first conductive core-shell nanoparticles in a first electrolyte matrix. A first current collector is in communication with the nanocomposite electrode and a second current collector is in communication with the second electrode. Also provided is an electrostatic capacitor-like electronic battery comprising a high dielectric-strength matrix separating a first electrode from a second electrode and, dispersed in said high-dielectric strength matrix, a plurality of core-shell nanoparticles, each of said core-shell nanoparticles having a conductive core and an insulating shell.

Abstract: A supercapacitor-like electronic battery exhibits a conventional electrochemical capacitor structure with a first nanocomposite electrode positioned within said conventional electrochemical capacitor structure. Said nanocomposite electrode shows nano-scale conductive particles dispersed in a electrolyte matrix, said nano-scale conductive particles being coated with a designed and functionalized organic or organometallic compound. A second nanocomposite electrode is positioned within said conventional electrochemical capacitor structure with similar properties. An electrolyte within said conventional electrochemical capacitor structure separates said first from said second nanocomposite electrode. Two current collectors in communication with said first and second nanocomposite electrode complete the electric scheme.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrochemical cell comprising an anodic current collector in contact with an anode. A cathodic current collector is in contact with a cathode. A solid electrolyte thin-film separates the anode and the cathode.