Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: A site light including a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive assembly configured to alter the arm length. The drive assembly, in turn, includes a drive wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, an idle wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, and a biasing member configured to bias the idle wheel toward the drive wheel. The site light also includes a cable coupled to the arm where the cable is positioned between and engaged by both the drive wheel and the idle wheel.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating or preventing human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) or human immunodeficiency virus-2 (HIV-2) in a virologically suppressed patient in need thereof comprising switching the patient from an antiretroviral treatment regimen comprising at least three antiretroviral agents to a treatment regimen comprising only two antiretroviral agents. In one aspect the two treatment regimen consists of dolutegravir, rilpivirine and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, diluent or carrier. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a multilayer tablet comprising dolutegravir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and rilpivirine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A gas spring-powered fastener driver includes a cylinder, a moveable piston positioned within the cylinder, a driver blade attached to the piston and movable therewith between a ready position and a driven position, a lifter to move the driver blade from the driven position to the ready position, and a transmission including an output shaft operatively coupled to the lifter to provide torque to the lifter. The fastener driver also includes an input to provide torque to the transmission and a clutch positioned downstream of the input and operably coupled to the output shaft to limit an amount of torque transferred to the output shaft and the lifter. In response to an application of a reaction torque to the output shaft above a predetermined threshold, torque from the input is diverted from the output shaft via the clutch.

Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.

Abstract: A roofing membrane having a membrane composition including a propylene based elastomer, a plastomer, and an impact polypropylene-ethylene copolymer. The membrane composition also may have a flame retardant. In a related exemplary embodiment, the total weight percent of polypropylene-ethylene copolymer present in the composition may range from about 7 to 20 percent.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cooling electronics is disclosed. An encapsulated inert non-conductive fluid is used to transfer heat directly from an electrical circuit including a die on a substrate to an external heatsink. The top of a flip chip die (e.g. a ceramic column grid array flip chip) may be enclosed with a metallic cover. The metallic cover is sealed to an outer frame, which in turn is sealed to metallization on the top of the flip chip through a flexure, minimizing mechanical load imparted to the flip chip. This forms a hermetic cavity enclosing the die. This hermetic cavity is partially filled with an inert non conductive fluid, which vaporizes when heated. Condensation occurs on the inner surface of the metal cover where the heat may be conducted into the outer frame for removal (e.g. rejection from the spacecraft).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cooling electronics is disclosed. An encapsulated inert non-conductive fluid is used to transfer heat directly from an electrical circuit including a die on a substrate to an external heatsink. The top of a flip chip die (e.g. a ceramic column grid array flip chip) may be enclosed with a metallic cover. The metallic cover is sealed to an outer frame, which in turn is sealed to metallization on the top of the flip chip through a flexure, minimizing mechanical load imparted to the flip chip. This forms a hermetic cavity enclosing the die. This hermetic cavity is partially filled with an inert non conductive fluid, which vaporizes when heated. Condensation occurs on the inner surface of the metal cover where the heat may be conducted into the outer frame for removal (e.g. rejection from the spacecraft).

Abstract: An improved plasticized polyvinyl chloride interlayer for laminated safety glass, and an improved method of manufacturing a laminated safety glass including such plasticized polyvinyl chloride containing film is disclosed. An improved functional silane adhesion promoter is utilized in such a manner so as to impact energy dissipation is maximized while structural integrity is maintained. The plasticized polyvinyl chloride interlayer is formulated so as to provide improved long term heat stability at service use temperatures.

Abstract: A tire having a decreasing profile diameter includes an outside sidewall with a greater height than the inside sidewall. The inner diameters of each sidewall are preferably identical. The outer diameter of the outside sidewall is greater than the outer diameter of the inside sidewall. The cross-section of the width of the tread has a substantially constant thickness from the inside tread diameter to the tread surface of the tire. The depth of the tread is preferably constant across the width of the tread surface.

Abstract: A novel group of radiolabelled diamines are provided, effective for pancreatic imaging and represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 to 10; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, hydroxyl or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and N' is a nitrogen atom forming part of a 4- to 8-membered heterocyclic ring containing one or two hetero atoms, one of which is said nitrogen, said heterocyclic ring being unsubstituted or substituted with one or more lower alkyl groups and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: A well for use in microtitration and/or microfiltration procedures. The well has a membrane in the bottom that is retained on a lower lip by means of a ring that is itself retained at a predetermined position in, and along the wall of, the well.

Abstract: A method for identifying and quantifying allergen specific IgE levels in patent serum by conjugating the IgE in the serum with allergens adhering to an insoluble support, conjugating the serum IgE with an enzyme labeled anti-IgE antibody, contacting the enzyme label with a solution of a substrate which will yield a fluorescent product in the presence of the enzyme, and measuring the level of fluorescence in the solution. Special reagents and their manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for identifying and quantifying total IgE levels in patient serum by conjugating the IgE in the serum with anti-IgE antibody adhering to an insoluble support, conjugating the serum IgE with an enzyme labeled anti-IgE antibody, contacting the enzyme label with a solution of a substrate which will yield a fluorescent product in the presence of the enzyme, and measuring the level of fluoresence in the solution. Special reagents and their manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process and apparatus for induction hardening of the flank, root and tip surfaces of the teeth of a gear so as to provide surface-hardened layer along said surfaces. An electrically energizable inductor head carries out traversing movement along the space between a pair of adjacent gear teeth, the inductor head having an external profile substantially matching the profile of the space between the gear teeth and having the height of the inductor head less than the depth of the space between the root and tip surfaces of each pair of gear teeth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process and apparatus for induction hardening of the flank, root and tip surfaces of gear teeth so as to provide a surface-hardened layer along said surfaces. An electrically energizable inductor head carries out movement along the space between a pair of adjacent gear teeth, the inductor head having an external profile matching the profile of the space between the gear teeth. Guides maintain clearances between the inductor head and the tooth surfaces, during movement of the inductor head, the clearance being a minimum between the inductor head and the root surface and varying in predetermined manner along the flank surfaces to achieve heating along the flanks and root surfaces to a uniform predetermined temperature. Jets of coolant are directed to the surfaces of the unheated flanks, tips, heated flanks and root of the pair of gear teeth to achieve rapid cooling of said surfaces. The gear is immersed in mineral oil or other non-aqueous quenching agent.