Abstract: A combination can insulating sleeve and shotgunning device are provided. The device and method of use allow for rapidly emptying the contents of a can. The insulating sleeve is substantially cylindrical and has a pair of cooperating openings formed therein. A first opening is formed in the bottom portion of the sleeve and functions as a ventilating port adapted to receive a straw. A tubular cavity formed in the sleeve allows for storage of the straw. A second opening is formed in the lower sidewall of the bottom portion of the sleeve and functions as a drinking hole. The sleeve is placed over the can in the well known manner for use as a cozy. The sleeve is placed over the mouth of the can for rapid emptying, with the straw inserted into the ventilating port, the straw serving to allow air to enter the can without impeding flow from the drinking hole.

Abstract: A combination can insulating sleeve and shotgunning device are provided. The device and method of use allow for rapidly emptying the contents of a can. The insulating sleeve is substantially cylindrical and has a pair of cooperating openings formed therein. A first opening is formed in the bottom portion of the sleeve and functions as a ventilating port adapted to receive a straw. A tubular cavity formed in the sleeve allows for storage of the straw. A second opening is formed in the lower sidewall of the bottom portion of the sleeve and functions as a drinking hole. The sleeve is placed over the can in the well known manner for use as a cozy. The sleeve is placed over the mouth of the can for rapid emptying, with the straw inserted into the ventilating port, the straw serving to allow air to enter the can without impeding flow from the drinking hole.

Abstract: An implantable device for reducing pulsatile pressure within a blood vessel is described herein, for example to treat pulmonary hypertension. The implantable device may include a fluid reservoir, a compliant member (e.g., a balloon), and a conduit coupled to the fluid reservoir and the compliant member. Advanced designs for anchoring the compliant member in the blood vessel are described. In addition, enhanced reservoir, conduit, and balloon designs, as well as methods for implanting/using the same, are provided.

Abstract: A tactile simulator has an array of actuators (1), with each actuator including a linear motor, the movable thrust rod (6) of which carries a force sensor (5). The position of each thrust rod (6) is sensed by a corresponding position sensor (8). Each actuator (1) also includes a corresponding controller (12) which drives the motor in dependence upon signals from the force sensor (5) and the position sensor (8). An array controller (13) controls the individual element controllers (12) in order to drive the thrust rods (6). The simulator can be used in a display mode, in which the thrust rods (6) are driven to occupy positions corresponding to a surface stored in a database, or in a scan mode, in which the thrust rods (6) are driven in to contact with a surface to be registered or recorded.