Abstract: A shoe includes an upper and a sole each with a forward region with a forward center of loading and a rear region with a rear center of loading. The sole includes an insole, a midsole, and an outsole. Two integrated suspension elements include an upper suspension arm and a lower suspension arm that are joined at respective ends. The integrated suspension elements are disposed between at least a portion of the midsole and the outsole. The integrated suspension elements each have a center of compression generally aligned with the forward center of loading and the rear center of loading. The integrated suspension elements extend substantially laterally across a width of the midsole and the outsole.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting and monitoring the placement of a cannula tip within a peripheral vein of a human body where the cannula includes a sensor located at predetermined location and mounted on the cannula for sensing the biological material of the body to guide the insertion of the cannula tip into the vein and alerts to the withdrawal of the cannula tip from the vein in the body.

Abstract: A medical apparatus, such as a cannula tip for a peripheral vein of a human body, wherein the medical apparatus includes a micro- or nano-structured superhydrophilic basecoat and a liquid topcoat, together comprising a superhydrophobic coating, which inhibit occlusion and/or catheter related bloodstream infection. The topcoat can further include compatible drugs and/or biomaterials to enhance compatibility and/or enhance durability of the topcoat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting a medical device such as a cannula tip within a peripheral vein of a human body wherein the medical device includes a micro- or nano-structured superhydrophilic basecoat and a liquid topcoat, together comprising a superhydrophobic coating, which inhibit occlusion and/or catheter related bloodstream infection.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting and monitoring the placement of a cannula tip within a peripheral vein of a human body where the cannula includes a sensor located at predetermined location and mounted on the cannula for sensing the biological material of the body to guide the insertion of the cannula tip into the vein and alerts to the withdrawal of the cannula tip from the vein in the body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting and monitoring the placement of a cannula tip within a peripheral vein of a human body where the cannula includes a sensor located at predetermined location and mounted on the cannula for sensing the biological material of the body to guide the insertion of the cannula tip into the vein and alerts to the withdrawal of the cannula tip from the vein in the body.

Abstract: A shoe for improving use efficiency through reduction of neuromuscular fatigue. The shoe comprising a midsole with a suspension element and a hinge.

Abstract: A magnetically actuated exercise and amusement device is disclosed for use with cats. The device includes a base structure and a support structure extending upwardly from the base structure. A pendulum assembly is connected to the support structure. The pendulum assembly includes an elongate vertical member and a pivot structure secured to a top portion of the elongate vertical member. A cat toy member is secured to a bottom portion of the elongate vertical member. A first magnet is provided in the base structure. A second magnet is disposed adjacent with a bottom of the cat toy member. A downwardly facing portion of the second magnet has a magnetically repelling polarity to a polarity of an upwardly facing portion of the first magnet.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a system for reflecting electromagnetic radiation emanating from a doppler-based radar source toward the source whereby at least a portion of the difference between the emanating and reflected signal is continuously varied between preselected limits by causing the reflector to oscillate along the beam axis. The reflector is moved between approximately 0.001 and 0.250 inches and at a frequency mix ranging between about 2,000 Hz and 15,000 Hz. The reflector is mounted to a reciprocating system which is provided to drive the reflector.