Abstract: The present application provides an implant delivery device (10) for implanting a medical implant (1) in a patient. The medical implant (1) comprises an implant housing (2) and an elongate electrode lead (3) extending from the implant housing. The implant delivery device (10) comprises a handle (11), a first needle (12) and a second needle (13). The first needle (12) is fixed to the handle (11) and extends in a longitudinal direction. The first needle (12) comprises a lumen adapted to receive the implant housing (2) of the medical implant (1). The second needle (13) has a higher gauge than the first needle (12) and is adapted to carry the elongate electrode lead (3) of the medical implant (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stimulation generator suitable for use in an implantable neurostimulator, including an injectable neurostimulator. The stimulation generator is adapted to provide a configurable stimulation signal comprising a component, such as a pulse. The stimulation generator comprises circuitry to receive and combine an amplitude control signal and a duty cycle signal to produce a preliminary output voltage signal which includes the component of the stimulation signal. It further comprises a voltage-controlled current source adapted to be driven by the preliminary output voltage signal; and a mode selector controlled by a stimulation mode signal to output the component from the preliminary output voltage signal as a current-controlled component of the stimulation signal via the voltage-controlled current source or as a voltage-controlled component of the stimulation signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating sleep apnea in a patient by operating an implanted neurostimulator implant to stimulate the genioglossus nerve branch and/or the genioglossus muscle. Also disclosed is a method of implanting a neurostimulator implant in the genioglossus muscle proximal to the genioglossus nerve branch. Further disclosed is a sleep apnea treatment system and a guide for the sleep apnea treatment system.

Abstract: A delivery device for percutaneous delivery of a medical implant into a patient's tissue includes a delivery sheath having a lumen adapted to hold the medical implant. The delivery sheath is percutaneously positionable for implanting the medical implant into the patient's tissue and includes a side wall having a side opening through which at least a part of the medical implant is ejected during use.

Abstract: A delivery device (10) for percutaneously implanting a medical implant (1) in tissue of a patient includes a delivery sheath (12, 13, 53, 61, 62, 65, 66) adapted to at least partially surround the medical implant and carry the medical implant for percutaneous delivery in the patient's tissue. The delivery device also includes a power delivery system (37) adapted to provide electric power to the medical implant within the delivery sheath.

Abstract: A method of percutaneously implanting a neurostimulator implant in tissue of a patient, the neurostimulator implant having a wireless power receiver and an elongate electrode lead, includes percutaneously implanting the neurostimulator implant such that the wireless power receiver is oriented towards the skin surface of the patient at the implantation site.

Abstract: The present application provides a delivery device (10) for percutaneously implanting a medical implant (1) in tissue of a patient. The delivery device comprises a delivery sheath (12, 13, 53, 61, 62, 65, 66) adapted to at least partially surround the medical implant and carry the medical implant for percutaneous delivery in the patient's tissue. The delivery device also includes a power delivery system (37) adapted to provide electric power to the medical implant within the delivery sheath.

Abstract: The invention refers to a paper drinking straw (1) for a beverage container (81,83) with a penetration opening (80,84) for inserting the paper drinking straw, wherein the paper drinking straw comprises a paper tube (2) with a bevelled tip (7) at a first end (3), wherein paper of paper tube is more compressed at the first end compared to other portions of the paper tube.

Abstract: The invention refers to a beverage packaging for receiving liquid product, the beverage package comprising an insertion area for inserting a drinking straw (1, 12, 19, 28, 40, 70, 90, 94) and the drinking straw. The drinking straw comprises a tubular straw member (3, 14, 22, 30, 42, 71, 80) comprising a straw wall (4, 15, 23, 31, 43, 72, 85), an inlet (5, 16, 24, 32, 44, 73, 83) to be placed into the beverage packaging and an outlet (6, 74, 81) to be placed outside the beverage packaging. On an outer surface of the straw wall, at least one locking catch (2, 13, 21, 27, 29, 41, 76, 87, 91) is provided which is connected to the outer surface of the straw wall towards the inlet and which is spaced from the outer surface of the straw wall towards the outlet, wherein the at least one locking catch is spaced from the inlet along a longitudinal axis (8, 39, 48, 86) of the drinking straw by a maximum of 30% of a length (l) of the drinking straw.

Abstract: A method of the simultaneous production of oil and combustion gases using gravity phase segregation and gravity drainage to produce hydrocarbons from a subterranean oil-bearing formation. Such method comprises initially injecting a fluid such as a solvent, steam, or an oxidizing gas through a pair of horizontal wells placed high in the formation and producing oil through a plurality of parallel lower horizontal wells situated low in the reservoir, each lower horizontal well perpendicularly disposed to said upper horizontal wells. In a preferred embodiment well liner segments are provided in lower horizontal wells, having apertures therein, to allow oil to flow into said lower horizontal wells. At locations where an upper horizontal well traverses a lower horizontal well such well liners possess no apertures thereby preventing oxidizing gas injected in said upper horizontal wells from flowing directly into said lower horizontal wells at such point at which said lower wells are traversed by said upper wells.

Abstract: An in situ combustion process entailing the simultaneous production of liquids and combustion gases that combines fluid drive, gravity phase segregation and gravity drainage to produce hydrocarbons from a subterranean oil-bearing formation, comprising initially injecting gas, steam or a fluid through a horizontal well placed high in the formation, and initially producing hydrocarbons through a lower, parallel horizontal well. Thereafter, in accordance with the method, production from the lower well is ceased, and a gas, liquid, or steam injected into such lower well, and an adjacent parallel well likewise low in the reservoir is used to produce the oil. Significant portions of a reservoir may thereby be exploited by continually drilling lower adjacent horizontal wells in a direction along the reservoir and converting penultimate lower production wells into injection wells and thereby driving hydrocarbons to an adjacent parallel production well for recovery to surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrate of vegetable extracts, has green-tea, grape-skin extract, and grape-seed extract. The concentrate of the invention can be used for the production of beverages having, despite a high polyphenol content, a low degree of bitterness acceptable to the consumer. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of said concentrate.

Abstract: A method for the waterproofing of joints and/or cracks in the upstream face of dams, other hydraulic works and concrete or masonry structures. A waterproofing membrane includes a strip of elastically yielding synthetic material that is fastened to the surface to be protected along the whole joint and/or crack. Prior to positioning the waterproofing membrane, sliding elements are positioned onto the surface to support the membrane. A protection and sliding substrate is properly fastened independently from the waterproofing membrane so that the waterproofing membrane is allowed to freely elongate and follow the movements of the joint and/or the crack while maintaining a water tightening condition.

Abstract: A dam includes a body (11) made of loose material, for example earth and/or rocks (A), and a water barrier (12) axially extending to the dam body (11), including a waterproofing layered membrane (13) and a zone of waterpermeable loose material (B), on at least one side of the membrane (13), which can be injected with a sealing fluid and is designed to avoid puncturing of the membrane (13) and to allow the monitoring of the leakage water due to failures in the waterproofing membrane (13). The water barrier (12) can be provided inside the dam body or close to the upstream face.

Abstract: A recirculating paint supply system supplies single or multiple paint coatings to paint spray stations arranged in parallel or series relation, each station including manually operated flexible monoline and coaxial conduits to supply paint to a spray gun. In one aspect of the invention, the fluid connectors inhibit paint build up which might otherwise contaminate the paint line and include unique quick disconnect ball valves each having a closure member to inhibit paint splash back upon disconnection, a ball valve having a unique seal for the ball, a compression seal arrangement in a flow enabling/disabling H-connector, a H-connector having a connecting mechanism to allow simultaneous opening and closing of ball valves, a Y-shaped connector to mix two paint coatings, and a Y-shaped connector to interconnect the supply and recirculating lines to rows of spray stations.

Abstract: A recirculating paint supply system supplies single or multiple paint coatings to paint spray stations arranged in parallel or series relation, each station including manually operated flexible monoline and coaxial conduits to supply paint to a spray gun. In one aspect of the invention, the fluid connectors inhibit paint build up which might otherwise contaminate the paint line and include a unique quick disconnect ball valve to inhibit paint splash back, a ball valve having a unique seal for the ball, a compression seal arrangement in a flow enabling/disabling H-connector, a Y-shaped connector to mix two paint coatings, and a Y-shaped connector to interconnect the supply and recirculating lines to rows of spray stations. In another aspect, unexpected benefits are found from the selective use of glass-filled nylon and stainless steel components in the fluid connectors.

Abstract: The device comprises a valve body (6) mounted in seal-tight manner through the wall (7) of a chamber (3) and a shutter (4) received in the body, and means (4) for selective seal-tight connection of the chamber (3) to a pipe system (5) with the shutter in an open position.The connecting means (4) comprise a removable sleeve (18) adapted to be externally secured in seal-tight manner to the body (6), and a means (23, 31) for actuating the shutter (7), mounted for rotation in the sleeve (18) so as to move the shutter in the sleeve between a closed position and the aforementioned open position in which the chamber (3) communicates with the pipe system (5) via the body (6) and the sleeve (18).

Abstract: A new and distinct Dracaena plant named ‘HARVEST MOON’ particularly characterized by its long, yellow-colored foliage with thin green variegated bands at the margins, some with pale cream-colored vertical stripes; slightly stiff, waxy leaf structure; upright growth habit with overall plant more wide than tall; general insect resistance with few mealybugs observed, and high tolerance for a wide range of light and water levels.