Abstract: Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of, for example, follistatin, a muscle formation promotion protein, by tissues. Epicardial stimulation is especially useful for heart treatment. Follistatin controlled release is also useful for treating other ailments, such as erectile dysfunction, aortic aneurysm, and failing heart valves.

Abstract: Described is a bioelectric stimulating device for reducing orthodontic treatment time (braces) with post-treatment stability enhancement. The device and associated methods provide a native sustainable optimal release of an increase in the quantity of the right cells and proteins over time and in the right sequence to optimize tooth movement with the braces by accelerating bone resorption at the leading edge of the tooth during movement. This acceleration phenomenon is responsible for being able to shorten orthodontic treatment time. Following the final alignment of the teeth, the same device can utilize the native response and accelerate the tooth/bone interface stability by targeting specific cells and proteins that are responsible for bone deposition (hardening) in order to shorten the retention phase, while greatly decreasing the chance of relapse (instability).

Abstract: Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of, for example, follistatin, a muscle formation promotion protein, by tissues. Epicardial stimulation is especially useful for heart treatment. Follistatin controlled release is also useful for treating other ailments, such as erectile dysfunction, aortic aneurysm, and failing heart valves.

Abstract: A particle controller is disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle controller includes an input port configured to receive a particle stream and a set of cells configured to form a tube through which at least a portion of the particles comprising the particle stream are directed. In some such cases, each cell in the set of cells comprises at least a portion of a semiconductor die.

Abstract: An exercise device or exercise device attachment with an energy absorbing component configured to change shape so as to absorb energy in response to a compressive force by the user. Said energy absorption component returns substantially to its first shape in response to the removal of the compressive force. The energy-absorbing apparatus is configured to reduce a reaction force exerted on the user of said exercise equipment.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving site specific patient information including a plurality of site specific data sets for a plurality of patients from different sites at a server computer, where the site specific patient information was previously converted from a first data format to a second data format. The site specific patient information including the site specific data sets is converted into standard patient information including standard data sets at the server computer.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving patient information for a plurality of patients at a server computer from a plurality of sites, and selecting at least one patient using the received patient information and a scenario. The at least one patient is a candidate for a study.

Abstract: A simulator interface unit receives simulation results associated with a particular set of result identifiers and generated by an electronic design simulator. For each such result identifier, a history file manager stores a simulation result corresponding to a simulation-time value change. The history file manager additionally stores each simulation result generated beyond a first result activity during the execution of simulation code associated with each simulation-time value. The history file manager maintains an internal-time value that indicates when each stored simulation result was generated during the execution of simulation code, relative to the generation of each other stored simulation result. The history file manager generates a time translation table that associates unique simulation-time values with internal-time values. A results data server, in conjunction with viewing and interface tools, selectively present simulation results in a simulation-time format or a sequence-time format.

Abstract: A method of increasing the production from a well completed to a reservoir is disclosed. Generally, the method comprises the steps of installing a venturi device within the well. A gas is injected within the annulus and introduced into the well. The venturi device creates a zone of low pressure within the well as well as accelerating the velocity of the production fluids so that the inflow from the reservoir is increased. In one embodiment, the venturi device is associated with a gas lift mandrel located in the well.

Abstract: A broad-beam high energy electron accelerator has an electron injection section arranged for increased current density with greater uniformity and higher transmission through the foil exit window. A plurality of cathode rods are disposed in a transverse plane and spaced at about 2.4 cm, and a reflector plate behind the cathode rods is biased negative relative thereto. A planar control grid is disposed distal of said cathode rods and a screen grid is disposed parallel to and distal of the control grid. Field-shaping wires are disposed in a plane parallel to the plane of the cathode rods and between the same and the reflector plate, with the respective field-shaping wires being disposed parallel to said rods and midway between them. The same positive bias (e.g., 11 kV) is applied to both the control grid and the field-shaping wires.

Abstract: An artificial ice skating treadmill for forward and backward ice skating, specifically designed to allow an ice skater to practice normal ice skating behavior while in a relatively fixed position. The general elements of the present design allow for the ice skater's form to be observed and coached from very close range, thus promoting rapid improvement in technique. The present ice skating treadmill allows for uphill or downhill skating, thus causing rapid loading of specific muscle groups and in turn the strengthening of those groups. A variable speed element in the present ice skating treadmill also allows muscle group conditioning at all skating speeds.The essential features of the present apparatus are the support base with a screw type tilt mechanism.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for generating large quantities of singlet oxygen and/or ozone at unexpectedly high efficiencies. An electron beam generated by a hollow cathode plasma discharge device (HCD) is spread by disclosed means over an electron-transmissive window past which is flowing an oxygen-containing atmosphere at a high velocity.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for generating large quantities of singlet oxygen and/or ozone at unexpectedly high efficiencies. An electron beam generated by a hollow cathode plasma discharge device (HCD) is spread by disclosed means over an electron-transmissive window past which is flowing an oxygen-containing atmosphere at a high velocity.

Abstract: A well-formed ion beam having a high current is extracted from an ion plasma by a low perveance ion extraction system including focus and extraction electrodes, the extraction electrode having an ion exit aperture and being axially spaced from the focus electrode a distance of at least several times the diameter of the ion exit aperture. A voltage differential is applied between the electrodes to define a plasma sheath at the ion source aperture, and the ion beam is extracted from the plasma sheath.

Abstract: An Automatic End Station arrangement for use in conjunction with ion implantation apparatus to provide continuous implantation of semi-conductor wafers is disclosed. Wafers are indexed one by one out of a standard cartridge onto a conveyor track from which they are directed into the slot of a downwardly directed slotted passageway which has been defined between two appropriately sealed plate members. The wafer slides down the passageway until it is situated adjacent to a portion of the passageway in communication with an ion implantation apparatus. The wafer is stopped at that point and the passageway sealed above and below the wafer by inflating a pair of resilient tubes which extend through one of the plate members and across the opening of the passageway. An airtight chamber is thus formed from which the air may be evacuated for effective ion implantation.