Abstract: A mesoporous, nanocrystalline, metal oxide construct particularly suited for capacitive energy storage that has an architecture with short diffusion path lengths and large surface areas and a method for production are provided. Energy density is substantially increased without compromising the capacitive charge storage kinetics and electrode demonstrates long term cycling stability. Charge storage devices with electrodes using the construct can use three different charge storage mechanisms immersed in an electrolyte: (1) cations can be stored in a thin double layer at the electrode/electrolyte interface (non-faradaic mechanism); (2) cations can interact with the bulk of an electroactive material which then undergoes a redox reaction or phase change, as in conventional batteries (faradaic mechanism); or (3) cations can electrochemically adsorb onto the surface of a material through charge transfer processes (faradaic mechanism).

Abstract: The disclosure provides antibodies that are useful for, among other things, inhibiting terminal complement (e.g., the assembly and/or activity of the C5b-9 TCC) and C5a anaphylatoxin-mediated inflammation and, thus, treating complement-associated disorders. The antibodies have a number of improved properties relative to eculizumab, including, e.g., increased serum half-life in a human.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for generating a treatment plan for arch expansion where a polymeric shell appliance is utilized to generate one or more activation forces that facilitate tooth movement. The polymeric shell appliances may comprise one or more tooth receiving cavities, in which each of the plurality of tooth receiving cavities is shaped and arranged to provide a counter moment of each of the plurality of teeth.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for making and using engineered cells, such as, engineered myeloid cells that express a chimeric fusion protein that has a binding domain capable to binding surface molecules on target cells such as diseased cells.

Abstract: A catheter reinforcement layer (100) and a catheter (10). The catheter reinforcement layer (100) includes a spring component (110) and at least one axial component (120). The at least one axial component (120) extends along the spring component (110) from a proximal end to a distal end, and has at least one intersection with the spring component (110). According to the catheter reinforcing layer (100), by introducing one or more axial components (120) into a reinforcing layer of an existing spring component (110), the axial modulus of the catheter (10) is increased, thereby avoiding axial deformation or even breakage of the tubular body of the catheter (10) due to axial force.

Abstract: User biometric information based authentication techniques are provided for a wearer of a near-eye display device in engagement with multimedia content and/or access to restricted data. Biological and/or behavioral biometric information associated with the user may be captured through sensors and similar devices integrated or communicatively coupled to the near-eye display device. The biological biometric information may include data associated with a user's face, fingerprint, palmprint, iris, retina, cardio-electrical signals, etc. The behavioral biometric information may include data associated with a user's movement, gait, gesture(s), voice, etc. An authentication technique may be automatically select one based on environmental conditions (e.g., noise or light levels). Near-eye display device may detect continuous wearing by the user and refresh or continue authentication following a period of non-use or between two different authenticated sessions.

Abstract: A vascular stent is disclosed, the vascular stent being a self-expanding braided tubular structure constructed from interwoven first and second components, or from interwoven second component interwoven. The first components include at least one first braid wire (11), each first braid wire (11) including a first wire core (111) and a cladding jacket (112) covering the first wire core (111). The second components include at least one first braid wire (11) and at least one second braid wire (12). The vascular stent is wholly fluoroscopically visible so that its boundaries can be identified during a surgical procedure, allowing a physician to clearly determine whether the vascular stent has adhered to a blood vessel wall. Moreover, the vascular stent provides strong support.

Abstract: An aneurysm occlusion device (10), a therapeutic apparatus for aneurysm occlusion and an aneurysm occlusion system are disclosed. The aneurysm occlusion device (10) includes at least an expandable mesh structure (11) having an expanded configuration with a planar spiral shape and a compressed configuration for delivery into an aneurysm (30) from a blood vessel. The expandable mesh structure (11) can be compressed within a catheter (40) and can recover the expanded configuration with the spiral shape after being released from the catheter (40). The aneurysm occlusion device (10) achieves stable, compliant packing while providing the advantages of among others, avoiding rupture of the aneurysm (30), preventing thrombosis in a blood vessel, increasing coverage of an opening at the aneurysm neck, promoting thrombosis in the aneurysm and accelerating embolization of the aneurysm (30).

Abstract: A release apparatus (100), a release system, a release method, and a treatment apparatus are disclosed. The release apparatus (100) uses two indicators, electric current and power comsuption, to determine whether the release process performed by the release system is successful. This reduces misjudgments, improves the accuracy of the determination of the release state. The release system also uses a self-loop structure, such that it is unnecessary to insert a conductive needle or electrode into the body of a patient, reducing the suffering of the patient.

Abstract: In one embodiment a device for tightening and loosening a securing device is provided. The device includes a housing, a shaft, and a clutch assembly. In one embodiment, the clutch assembly includes a clutch activation member, a first friction member coupled to the clutch activation member, and a second friction member coupled to the shaft. When the clutch activation member is in a first position, the clutch activation member engages the first friction member with the second friction member for transmission of torque from the first friction member to the second friction member. When the clutch activation member is in the second position, the clutch activation member disengages the first friction member from the second friction member to prevent transmission of the torque from the first friction member to the second friction member.

Abstract: In one embodiment a device for tightening and loosening a securing device is provided. The device includes a housing, a shaft, and a clutch assembly. In one embodiment, the clutch assembly includes a clutch activation member, a first friction member coupled to the clutch activation member, and a second friction member coupled to the shaft. When the clutch activation member is in a first position, the clutch activation member engages the first friction member with the second friction member for transmission of torque from the first friction member to the second friction member. When the clutch activation member is in the second position, the clutch activation member disengages the first friction member from the second friction member to prevent transmission of the torque from the first friction member to the second friction member.

Abstract: An embolic coil conveying device and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The embolic coil conveying device includes a pusher and an embolic coil. A distal end of the pusher and a proximal end of the embolic coil are connected to serve as a detachment section. A stretch-resistant thread is disposed in the embolic coil. The stretch-resistant thread is fixed at the proximal end of the embolic coil. A conductive wire is disposed in the pusher. The stretch-resistant thread is connected to the conductive wire. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the advantages that the stretch-resistant thread is fixed at the proximal end of the embolic coil, so that the stretch-resistant thread is connected to the conductive wire, thereby reducing the length of the detachment section, making the detachment section more flexible, and avoiding kick-out of a microcatheter due to release of the embolic coil.

Abstract: An electrolytic detachment mechanism and an electrolytic detachment device are disclosed. The electrolytic detachment mechanism is intended for cooperation with an electrolytic detachment apparatus to achieve an electrolytic detachment of an implant. The electrolytic detachment mechanism includes the implant, a detachment member (103), an electrical conduction member (101) and an absorption member (102). When absorbing electrolytes, the absorption member (102) will maintain electrical conduction between the detachment member (103) and a cathodic conductive element, thus resulting in enhanced electrolytic detachment reliability and overcoming the problems of a long detachment time and required multiple detachment attempts associated with existing electrolytic detachment devices.

Abstract: An embolization device and a coil thereof (10, 20, 30) are disclosed. The coil (10, 20, 30) is formed by joining together at least four structural elements arranged in different planes, which include at least two C-shaped elements (12) and at least one O-shaped element (13) or ?-shaped (11) element. The at least two C-shaped elements (12) are arranged in two adjacent planes and are sequentially joined together to form an S-shaped structure. The embolization device preferably includes plurality of coils (10, 20, 30) which are joined together side-by-side and end-to-end, wherein in any adjacent two coils (10, 20, 30), one is swivelable about an axis of the embolization device with respect to the other. The ?-shaped element is structurally stable, allowing the coil (10, 20, 30) to maintain good structural stability. At the same time, the three-dimensional S-shaped structure has good deflectability, which imparts high compliance to the coil (10, 20, 30).

Abstract: An embolic coil conveying device and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The embolic coil conveying device includes a pusher and an embolic coil. A distal end of the pusher and a proximal end of the embolic coil are connected to serve as a detachment section. A stretch-resistant thread is disposed in the embolic coil. The stretch-resistant thread is fixed at the proximal end of the embolic coil. A conductive wire is disposed in the pusher. The stretch-resistant thread is connected to the conductive wire. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the advantages that the stretch-resistant thread is fixed at the proximal end of the embolic coil, so that the stretch-resistant thread is connected to the conductive wire, thereby reducing the length of the detachment section, making the detachment section more flexible, and avoiding kick-out of a microcatheter due to release of the embolic coil.

Abstract: Some of the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an integrated circuit (IC) chip comprising a die, a system on chip (SOC) coupled to the die, and an internal test engine included in the SOC and configured to test the die, wherein one or more components within the IC chip may be configured to be tested by an external test engine coupled to the IC chip. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A method includes receiving signals processed according to a control law and generating an error signal based on the signals. The method includes determining at least one characteristic of the error signal, and determining whether to disable the control law based on the at least one characteristic.

Abstract: Some of the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an integrated circuit (IC) chip comprising a die, a system on chip (SOC) coupled to the die, and an internal test engine included in the SOC and configured to test the die, wherein one or more components within the IC chip may be configured to be tested by an external test engine coupled to the IC chip. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for improving the solar energy condensation efficiency in the solar energy condensation electric power facility is provided. A corresponding twice condensing prism (11) is provided under a condensing lens. A corresponding solar cell is provided under the twice condensing prism. Reflective mirrors (21) are provided around the twice condensing prism. The twice condensing prism is provided in the reflective mirrors. The central axis of the twice condensing prism and the reflective mirrors are coincided. The distance between the normal line of the plane of the light incidence of the twice condensing prism and the reflective mirrors is greater than the distance between the normal line of the plane of the light emergence of the twice condensing prism and the reflective mirrors. The method can uniform the solar energy condensation, and improve the tolerance of the twice optical system.

Abstract: Methods, reagents and kits for diagnosing and treating kidney cancer are disclosed. An immunoassay for detecting kidney cancer is based on the relative change of the CELSR1 protein in urine or blood compared with normal tissue. An immunohistochemical assay for detecting kidney cancer is based on the relative absence of labeled antibody binding to cancerous tissue, compared with normal tissue.