Abstract: Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include a guide catheter. A push catheter may be slidably disposed over the guide catheter. A stent may be slidably disposed over the guide catheter and disposed adjacent to a distal end of the push catheter. An attachment mechanism may be coupled to the push catheter that is configured to engage the stent. The attachment mechanism may include a base and at least one cantilever extending from the base.

Abstract: A sphincterotome is disclosed including an elongate shaft having a lumen extending through at least a portion of the elongate shaft. The lumen includes a proximal segment and a distal segment. A cutting element extends within the lumen through the proximal segment of the lumen and extends exterior of the elongate shaft along the distal segment of the lumen. A stiffening member is positioned within the distal segment of the lumen.

Abstract: Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include a guide catheter. A push catheter may be slidably disposed over the guide catheter. A stent may be slidably disposed over the guide catheter and disposed adjacent to a distal end of the push catheter. An attachment mechanism may be coupled to the push catheter that is configured to engage the stent. The attachment mechanism may include a base and at least one cantilever extending from the base.

Abstract: A sphincterotome is disclosed including an elongate shaft having a lumen extending through at least a portion of the elongate shaft. The lumen includes a proximal segment and a distal segment. A cutting element extends within the lumen through the proximal segment of the lumen and extends exterior of the elongate shaft along the distal segment of the lumen. A stiffening member is positioned within the distal segment of the lumen.

Abstract: A sphincterotome is disclosed including an elongate shaft having a lumen extending through at least a portion of the elongate shaft. The lumen includes a proximal segment and a distal segment. A cutting element extends within the lumen through the proximal segment of the lumen and extends exterior of the elongate shaft along the distal segment of the lumen. A stiffening member is positioned within the distal segment of the lumen.

Abstract: A catheter includes a shaft formed of a first material, the shaft including a shaft lumen extending therethrough from a proximal opening to a distal end of the shaft and an abutting member coupled to the distal end of the shaft, the abutting member being formed of a second material stiffer than the first material and forming an abutting surface at least partially covering a distal end of the shaft lumen in combination with a distal tip coupled to the abutting member, the distal tip including a tip lumen extending therethrough to a distal opening.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a bow supporter adapted to be worn on the lower leg of an archer above the archer's foot comprising providing a support base having a pocket forming member projecting forwardly for supporting the lower end of an archery bow; and providing a hook device having a terminal end projecting in an opposite direction relative to the pocket-forming member and defining a rearwardly open hook socket positioned for free receipt of a bow cable or string to cooperate with the pocket-forming member to support the bow from above the pocket-forming member in a rest position.

Abstract: A sphincterotome is disclosed including an elongate shaft having a lumen extending through at least a portion of the elongate shaft. The lumen includes a proximal segment and a distal segment. A cutting element extends within the lumen through the proximal segment of the lumen and extends exterior of the elongate shaft along the distal segment of the lumen. A stiffening member is positioned within the distal segment of the lumen.

Abstract: A scheme for retrieving digital multimedia content from a network node. An RTSP SET_PARAMETER message is provided to the network node by a client application executing on a digital multimedia device, wherein the message contains at least one of a playlist identifier, a media clip index and an indication of an activation time. Responsive to the message, content from a particular content source identified by the playlist indentifier, the media clip index, or both, is streamed to the digitial multimedia device at a time determined responsive to the activation time.

Abstract: A scheme for retrieving digital multimedia content from a network node. A message is provided to the network node by a client application executing on a digital multimedia device, wherein the message includes a multidimensional pointer to a depository of digital multimedia content associated with the network node as well as a timing parameter operable to indicate when the message is to take effect. The multidimensional pointer contains a relative time offset variable as well as a plurality of media identifier dimensions corresponding to a plurality of nested hierarchical levels into which the digital multimedia content is organized. Responsive to the message, content from a particular content source identified by the multidimensional pointer is streamed to the digital multimedia device at a time indicated responsive to the timing parameter.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the conversion of lower molecular weight hydrocarbons, such as methane, into higher molecular weight hydrocarbon products, such as hydrocarbons having between 4 and 29 carbons. The process includes forming hydrated electrons, such as by mixing the lower molecular weight hydrocarbons with water and contacting the mixture with an energy source to form hydrated electrons. The hydrated electrons react with the methane to form hydrogen and higher molecular weight hydrocarbon products. Also disclosed is a related process for converting higher molecular weight hydrocarbons to lower molecular weight hydrocarbons by forming a mixture of higher molecular weight hydrocarbons and water and contacting the mixture with an energy source to form hydrated electrons that react with the higher molecular weight hydrocarbons to form hydrogen and lower molecular weight hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: A method for converting methane, ethane, and propane into higher molecular weight hydrocarbons and coproduct hydrogen wherein a molecular oxidant-free gas comprising methane, ethane, and/or propane is exposed to ultraviolet light. Through an oxidative coupling mechanism, the feed gases are converted to free radicals which combine to form higher molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A method for converting methane, ethane, and propane into higher molecular weight hydrocarbons and coproduct hydrogen wherein a molecular oxidant-free gas comprising methane, ethane, and/or propane is exposed to ultraviolet light. Through an oxidative coupling mechanism, the feed gases are converted to free radicals which combine to form higher molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A drainage catheter delivery system for positioning a drainage catheter or stent within a body cavity, such as a ureter. The delivery system includes a guide catheter, a push catheter, a drainage catheter (or stent) and a retention device. The guide catheter includes an outer diameter sized to slidably receive the push catheter and the drainage catheter. In this regard, the push catheter is placed over the guide catheter proximal the drainage catheter. The retention device selectively connects the push catheter to the drainage catheter. During use, the delivery system is pre-assembled as described above. The assembled delivery system is directed within a body cavity such that a distal end of the guide catheter is in close proximity to the desired drainage catheter position. The push catheter is axially slid along the guide catheter to move the drainage catheter away from a proximal end of the guide catheter.

Abstract: A drainage catheter delivery system for positioning a drainage catheter or stent within a body cavity, such as a ureter. The delivery system includes a guide catheter, a push catheter, a drainage catheter (or stent) and a retention device. The guide catheter includes an outer diameter sized to slidably receive the push catheter and the drainage catheter. In this regard, the push catheter is placed over the guide catheter proximal the drainage catheter. The retention device selectively connects the push catheter to the drainage catheter. During use, the delivery system is pre-assembled as described above. The assembled delivery system is directed within a body cavity such that a distal end of the guide catheter is in close proximity to the desired drainage catheter position. The push catheter is axially slid along the guide catheter to move the drainage catheter away from a proximal end of the guide catheter.

Abstract: A method for the inhibition of silica deposition on the surfaces of a structure which contains an aqueous medium comprising adding to the aqueous medium a composition comprising HEDP, PEG and a water soluble polymer having the structure: ##STR1## wherein M is a water soluble cation. This invention is particularly effective in cooling water and steam generating systems.

Abstract: A method for the inhibition of silica deposition on the internal surfaces of an aqueous system comprising adding to the aqueous system a phosphonate compound and a water soluble polymer having the structure: ##STR1## wherein M is a water soluble cation. The aqueous systems in which the water soluble phosphonate and polymer are particularly effective on cooling water and boiler systems.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m, n, and p are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as inhibitors of signaling through Toll-like receptor 7, or 8, or 9, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m, n, and p are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as inhibitors of signaling through Toll-like receptor 7, or 8, or 9, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.