Abstract: CCR2 is involved in the regulation of normal cardiovascular function and during the cardiovascular stress response to hemorrhagic shock and fluid resuscitation. Disclosed herein are methods of using CCR2 inhibitors to reduce fluid requirements and to prevent death from hemodynamic decompensation during resuscitation.

Abstract: CCR2 is involved in the regulation of normal cardiovascular function and during the cardiovascular stress response to hemorrhagic shock and fluid resuscitation. Disclosed herein are methods of using CCR2 inhibitors to reduce fluid requirements and to prevent death from hemodynamic decompensation during resuscitation.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus for mounting on a non-conductive chassis with a printed circuit board includes a folded metal antenna element having an integral folded metal balun, wherein the balun is connected to the folded metal antenna, and metal end portions on the folded metal balun connect with conductive pads on a printed circuit board. The pads directly connect to RF circuitry on the printed circuit board such that an electrical connection between the metal end portions of the folded metal balun and the RF circuitry is made without an RF cable or separate connector.

Abstract: A system and method of forming a hermetic seal between a lens or window and a lid, which minimizes bending moments, and therefore, bifringance on the window or lens is disclosed. This is accomplished by use of a transition member, specific geometries, and selection of the coefficient of thermal expansion of the materials to insure that the solder joint is in compression on cool down and solder strains are maintained within acceptable limits. The transition member may be soldered or welded to lid or integral through machining.

Abstract: A coupling and method for forming a hermetic seal between a component and a housing is provided in which a mechanical joint is formed between an exposed interior surface of the component and an exterior surface of a protrusion on the housing. The coefficients of thermal expansion of the connector and the housing are chosen such that the solder joint is in compression during cool down of the solder.

Abstract: A coupling and method for forming a hermetic seal between a component and a housing is provided in which a mechanical joint is formed between an exposed interior surface of the component and an exterior surface of a protrusion on the housing. The coefficients of thermal expansion of the connector and the housing are chosen such that the solder joint is in compression during cool down of the solder.

Abstract: A system and method of forming a hermetic seal between a lens or window and a lid, which minimizes bending moments, and therefore, bifringance on the window or lens is disclosed. This is accomplished by use of a transition member, specific geometries, and selection of the coefficient of thermal expansion of the materials to insure that the solder joint is in compression on cool down and solder strains are maintained within acceptable limits. The transition member may be soldered or welded to lid or integral through machining.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed connector and method for providing the same is provided. Generally, the connector contains a header having a series of pins secured therein, wherein the header has an upper portion that extends in a direction perpendicular to a central axis of a pin within the series of pins. The header also has a lower lip portion that extends in a direction perpendicular to the upper lip portion. The connector also contains an outer body having a series of clearance layers therein that are defined by an inner wall of the outer body, wherein each clearance layer within the series of clearance layers has an associated diameter, and wherein the header is connected to a first portion of the inner wall via a solder joint that extends from the lower lip portion of the header to the first portion of the inner wall. The first portion of the inner wall also has at least two different diameters.