Abstract: A device for dissipating a surge includes at least three metal oxide varistors (MOVs). Each of the MOVs may be positioned adjacent to each other. Each of the MOVs may have two contact surfaces. Contact surfaces of adjacent MOVs are electrically connected together. The at least three MOVs include a first outer MOV, a second outer MOV, and at least one inner MOV positioned between the first outer MOV and the second outer MOV. The first outer MOV and the second outer MOV have a greater voltage at a given current than at least one of the at least one inner MOV. The device further includes a first connector electrically coupled to at least one of the at least three MOVs. The device further includes a second connector electrically coupled to at least another of the at least three MOVs.

Abstract: A device for dissipating a surge includes at least three metal oxide varistors (MOVs). Each of the MOVs may be positioned adjacent to each other. Each of the MOVs may have two contact surfaces. Contact surfaces of adjacent MOVs are electrically connected together. The at least three MOVs include a first outer MOV, a second outer MOV, and at least one inner MOV positioned between the first outer MOV and the second outer MOV. The first outer MOV and the second outer MOV have a greater voltage at a given current than at least one of the at least one inner MOV. The device further includes a first connector electrically coupled to at least one of the at least three MOVs. The device further includes a second connector electrically coupled to at least another of the at least three MOVs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implantable devices that transmit and receive RF transmissions are provided. More particularly, the implantable device includes an antenna encapsulated within a non-hermetic material, wherein the antenna is spaced from the non-hermetic material by an air gap. Preferably, the spacing is provided by one or more enclosures that maintain the air gap surrounding the antenna during and after the manufacture of the device. The one or more enclosures can be in the form or tubing formed from glass, or the like, at least partially surrounding the antenna. By increasing the amount of air encapsulated within the implantable device, and particularly proximal to (e.g., around) the antenna, the susceptibility to changes in RF performance is reduced.

Abstract: A shower assembly for use as a stationary shower or a hand-held shower includes a housing, a hose and a shower head. The housing includes a plurality of sides, an inlet, and an at least one outlet where said housing is concealed behind a shower wall adjacent thereto and protects the shower wall from water damage. A hose is freely disposed within the housing having a first end connected to a water supply pipe, a second end connected to the shower head on the exposed side of the shower wall and defining a fluid engagement between the water supply pipe and the shower head. The hose is extractable from a housing outlet when the user pulls on the hose second end during use as a hand-held shower and is retractable into the housing during use as a stationary shower and the hose is concealed from the user's view. The shower head height may also be adjusted to user's desired height.

Abstract: A shower assembly for use as a stationary shower or a hand-held shower includes a housing, a hose and a shower head. The housing includes a plurality of sides, an inlet, and an at least one outlet where said housing is concealed behind a shower wall adjacent thereto and protects the shower wall from water damage. A hose is freely disposed within the housing having a first end connected to a water supply pipe, a second end connected to the shower head on the exposed side of the shower wall and defining a fluid engagement between the water supply pipe and the shower head. The hose is extractable from a housing outlet when the user pulls on the hose second end during use as a hand-held shower and is retractable into the housing during use as a stationary shower and the hose is concealed from the user's view. The shower head height may also be adjusted to user's desired height.

Abstract: A shower assembly for use as a stationary shower or a hand-held shower includes a housing, a hose and a shower head. The housing includes a plurality of sides, an inlet, and an at least one outlet where said housing is concealed behind a shower wall adjacent thereto and protects the shower wall from water damage. A hose is freely disposed within the housing having a first end connected to a water supply pipe, a second end connected to the shower head on the exposed side of the shower wall and defining a fluid engagement between the water supply pipe and the shower head. The hose is extractable from a housing outlet when the user pulls on the hose second end during use as a hand-held shower and is retractable into the housing during use as a stationary shower and the hose is concealed from the user's view. The shower head height may also be adjusted to user's desired height.