Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for detecting, measuring and classifying meals for an individual based on analyte measurements. These results and related information can be presented to the individual to show the individual which meals are causing the most severe analyte response. These results can be organized and categorized based on preselected criteria or previous meals and results so as to organize and present the results in a format with reference to glucose as the monitored analyte. Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, systems, and software applications intended to engage an individual by providing direct and timely feedback regarding the individual's meal-related glycemic response.

Abstract: An underwater power plant for arrangement in a water current includes at least two rotatable stations and at least one endless traction member connected to the rotatable stations. The at least one endless traction member is configured to rotate the at least two rotatable stations as the endless traction member moves in its lengthwise direction. At least one asymmetric foil is connected to the at least one endless traction member and configured to move the endless traction member in its lengthwise direction as the water current impacts the asymmetric foil. The at least one asymmetric foil has an upper camber side and a lower camber side. The upper camber side is facing in a direction outwards of the at least one endless traction member and the lower camber side is facing in a direction inwards of the at least one endless traction member.

Abstract: A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end with an outlet opening for insertion in the sinus system cavity, and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer, said distancer being provided at the outlet end of the tubular outlet element.

Abstract: A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end with an outlet opening for insertion in the sinus system cavity, and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer, said distancer being provided at the outlet end of the tubular outlet element.

Abstract: A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end with an outlet opening for insertion in the sinus system cavity, and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer, said distancer being provided at the outlet end of the tubular outlet element.

Abstract: A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end with an outlet opening for insertion in the sinus system cavity, and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer, said distancer being provided at the outlet end of the tubular outlet element.

Abstract: A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end with an outlet opening for insertion in the sinus system cavity, and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer, said distancer being provided at the outlet end of the tubular outlet element.

Abstract: A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity (21) comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end (17) with an outlet opening (19) for insertion in the sinus system cavity (21), and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer (35), said distancer being provided at the outlet end (17) of the tubular outlet element.

Abstract: A method is for exploiting the energy of a water current with an energy plant. The energy plant has at least one rope extending around at least two turning stations, and carries at least one at least partially submerged foil which is approximately symmetrical around its chord. The velocity and direction of flow of the water together with the moving speed and direction of the foil gives a resulting water velocity and direction acting on the foil. The method includes pivoting the foil until it has a desired angle of attack to the resulting water direction when the foil is being displaced co-currently; and pivoting the foil until it has a desired angle of attack to the resulting water direction when the foil is being displaced counter-currently, the angle of attack being the same or different co-currently and counter-currently.

Abstract: A device is of a self-adjusting foil suspension in which a foil is placed in a fluid flow, typically a tidal flow. The foil is rotatable around a rotational axis, and the foil is connected by means of an arm to a track. The arm is rotatable around the rotational axis and rotatably connected to the track around a suspension axis at a radial distance from the rotational axis, the suspension axis being parallel to the rotational axis.

Abstract: A wave power plant is disclosed which has one or more foils that are pivotally movable about a body. The foil is set into an oscillating, pivotal motion about the body by the force of the waves. A power engine is mounted between the body and the foil and extract works as the foil pivots about the body. The foil and body are held submerged below the surface of the water to reduce the effects of extreme weather conditions on the structural components.

Abstract: A wave power plant is disclosed which has one or more foils that are pivotally movable about a body. The foil is set into an oscillating, pivotal motion about the body by the force of the waves. A power engine is mounted between the body and the foil and extract works as the foil pivots about the body. The foil and body are held submerged below the surface of the water to reduce the effects of extreme weather conditions on the structural components.

Abstract: A stream energy extraction device including endless ropes running around sheaves, there being connected, along at least one rope, submerged sail- or vane-like elements. Flowing water causes the sail- or vane-like elements to be moved through the water, whereby at least a portion of the stream energy of the water is transmitted to the rope. A channel encloses at least a portion of the rope that is traveling in an upstream direction.

Abstract: A tidal power station device (1) in which at least one submerged sail (14, 14?) is displaceable between two magazines (18, 20).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cerebrospinal fluid shunt system comprising a coating covering at least part of the system and a flow restricting component exerting a passive and essentially constant resistance to flow. The present invention also relates to methods for implanting different catheters of a cerebrospinal fluid shunt system into a brain ventricle and the sinus system, respectively, of an individual. The present invention further relates to methods for shunting cerebrospinal fluid from a brain ventricle to the sinus system of an individual.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for controlled and optimized removal of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the CSF space of a patient. The methods are particularly intended for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other conditions which are caused by, or otherwise related to, the retention and/or accumulation of toxic substances in the CSF. One aspect of the present invention provides a method for shunting toxic substances present in a brain ventricle to the sinus system of an individual suffering from, or at risk of developing, a condition related to the retention and/or accumulation of toxic substances in the CSF, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A tidal power station device (1) in which at least one submerged sail (14, 14?) is displaceable between two magazines (18, 20).

Abstract: A cerebrospinal fluid shunt system comprises a brain ventricular catheter for insertion into the brain ventricle so as to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain ventricle. The system also comprises a sinus sagittalis catheter for insertion into the sinus sagittalis for feeding the cerebrospinal fluid into sinus sagittalis. A shunt main body is connected at one end thereof to the brain ventricle catheter and at another end thereof to the sinus sagittalis catheter. The shunt main body can provide fluidic communication between the brain ventricle catheter and the sinus sagittalis catheter. The system further comprises a tubular flow passage restricting member defined within the shunt main body. The tubular flow passage restricting member defines a resistance to flow of 8-12 mm Hg/ml/min.

Abstract: A cerebrospinal fluid shunt system comprises a brain ventricle catheter (15) to insert into the brain ventricle (21) so as to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain ventricle, a sinus catheter (18) to insert into the sinus sagittalis system (22) for feeding the cerebrospinal fluid into the sinus sagittalis system, a shunt body member (10) connected at one end thereof to said brain ventricle catheter and at another end thereof to said sinus catheter system to provide fluidic communication between said brain ventricle catheter (15) and said sinus catheter (18), and a flow restriction (16) defined within the shunt body member (10) to maintain a resistance to fluid flow of the shunt system of less than 8 mm Hg/ml/min, such as 2-7 or 4-6 and preferably about 5 mm Hg/ml/min. When the shunt system is implanted the shunt body member (10) is placed subcutaneously on top of the calvarium of a patient, behind the coronal suture on one of side of the sagittal suture.

Abstract: A cerebrospinal fluid shunt system comprises a brain ventricular catheter for insertion into the brain ventricle so as to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain ventricle. The system also comprises a sinus sagittalis catheter for insertion into the sinus sagittalis for feeding the cerebrospinal fluid into sinus sagittalis. A shunt main body is connected at one end thereof to the brain ventricle catheter and at another end thereof to the sinus sagittalis catheter. The shunt main body can provide fluidic communication between the brain ventricle catheter and the sinus sagittalis catheter. The system further comprises a tubular flow passage restricting member defined within the shunt main body. The tubular flow passage restricting member defines a resistance to flow of 8-12 mm Hg/ml/min.