Abstract: A heat sink with at least one fluid directing member is disclosed. The heat sink includes a heat collection surface, a heat transfer surface comprising at least one heat dissipation surface, and at least one fluid directing member. Arranging the heat collection surface in operative connection with the heat source causes dissipation of heat from the heat source through the at least one heat dissipation surface. The at least one fluid directing member directs a fluid away from the heat transfer surface and towards an outer surface of the heat source.

Abstract: A fastener-holder apparatus is provided. The fastener-holder apparatus includes a fastening member; and a holder member movably connected to the fastening member. The fastener-holder apparatus may be attachable to a vehicle.

Abstract: A sampling container having a bottle connected to a cap with the cap in communication with a one-way valve for the transport of fluid into the bottle; and the one-way valve configured to receive fluids there through into the opening of the bottle. Further optional embodiments also include a vacuum adapter for attaching the cap to a vacuum pump.

Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in methods for the manufacture of stents. Specifically, the invention provides methods wherein stents are placed on jigs of various designs which facilitate manufacture, stents carried by the jigs are immersed in liquid baths which contain an electrolyte, the stents are urged into contact with their associated electrodes while current is applied to those electrodes, and wherein the positions of contact between the stents and their respective electrodes are altered during processing without removing the stents from the jig. The method is applicable for electropolishing and electro-plating.

Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in methods for the manufacture of stents. Specifically, the invention provides methods wherein stents are placed on jigs of various designs which facilitate manufacture, stents carried by the jigs are immersed in liquid baths which contain an electrolyte, the stents are urged into contact with their associated electrodes while current is applied to those electrodes, and wherein the positions of contact between the stents and their respective electrodes are altered during processing without removing the stents from the jig. The method is applicable for electropolishing and electroplating.