Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material. Wherein, when the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the scleral shield, the light energy from the energy transducer and the heated energy-absorbing material of the scleral shield conductively heats a target tissue region sufficiently to melt meibum within meibomian glands located within or adjacent to the target tissue region.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material. Wherein, when the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the scleral shield, the light energy from the energy transducer and the heated energy-absorbing material of the scleral shield conductively heats a target tissue region sufficiently to melt meibum within meibomian glands located within or adjacent to the target tissue region.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for construction or fabrication of a surface on a substrate, said surface capable of displaying a viewable static image comprising depositing curable polar optical materials in a controlled manner forming a multiplicity of nano-structure arrays, each array having the properties of specific individual reflectance of a narrow wavelength band and high transmissivity of wavelengths outside the reflective band, the dimensions and arrangements of the arrays purposefully chosen to produce predetermined intensities and hues of colors, said arrangements resulting in said viewable static image on said substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for construction or fabrication of a surface on a substrate, said surface capable of displaying a viewable static image comprising depositing curable polar optical materials in a controlled manner forming a multiplicity of nano-structure arrays, each array having the properties of specific individual reflectance of a narrow wavelength band and high transmissivity of wavelengths outside the reflective band, the dimensions and arrangements of the arrays purposefully chosen to produce predetermined intensities and hues of colors, said arrangements resulting in said viewable static image on said substrate.

Abstract: A highly-compactable camera crane enables a load platform to be kept level as the boom is raised and lowered. A main boom is comprised of a number of crossed links which pivot at their crossings to allow extension and retraction of the boom and an auxiliary boom of similar crossed link construction couples the load platform to a reference pivot point of the main boom, enabling the load platform to be kept level as the booms are moved up and down relative to the pivot point.

Abstract: A highly-compactable camera crane enables a load platform to be kept level as the boom is raised and lowered. A main boom is comprised of a number of crossed links which pivot at their crossings to allow extension and retraction of the boom and an auxiliary boom of similar crossed link construction couples the load platform to a reference pivot point of the main boom, enabling the load platform to be kept level as the booms are moved up and down relative to the pivot point.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for construction or fabrication of a surface on a substrate, said surface capable of displaying a viewable static image comprising depositing curable polar optical materials in a controlled manner forming a multiplicity of nano-structure arrays, each array having the properties of specific individual reflectance of a narrow wavelength band and high transmissivity of wavelengths outside the reflective band, the dimensions and arrangements of the arrays purposefully chosen to produce predetermined intensities and hues of colors, said arrangements resulting in said viewable static image on said substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for construction or fabrication of optical fiber-like devices by depositing curable optical materials of differing indices of refraction in a controlled manner forming integral optical pathways, the integral optical pathways exhibiting total internal reflection and functioning essentially equivalent optical properties to conventional optical fibers optical pathways.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for a view-changing mirror for use with an imaging or image-recording device, including a mirror assembly having a mirror configured to move between a stored position and a deployed position, wherein in the stored position the mirror is proximate the imaging or image-recording device and in the deployed position the direction of view is not oriented in the same direction as a subject being viewed in the imaging or image-recording device.

Abstract: A system for presenting visual information to the operator of a vehicle at an apparent single plane of focus regardless of the viewer-to-object distance. The system includes an imaging device configured to capture images external to a vehicle. The system also includes a display configured to show the images captured by the imaging device to the operator and superimpose informational parameters onto the images.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for a view-changing mirror for use with an imaging or image-recording device, including a mirror assembly having a mirror configured to move between a stored position and a deployed position, wherein in the stored position the mirror is proximate the imaging or image-recording device and in the deployed position the direction of view is not oriented in the same direction as a subject being viewed in the imaging or image-recording device.

Abstract: A flexible biopsy forceps device for acquiring more than one tissue sample comprises an elongated, flexible body having a central lumen and having a proximal end and a distal end. A control assembly is adjacent to the proximal end of the flexible body and a jaw assembly is coupled to the distal end. A jaw actuating means extends from the control assembly to the jaw assembly. The jaw assembly includes a pair of jaws that pivot from an open position to a closed position in response to movement of the jaw actuating means to surround and excise tissue samples. In their closed position, the jaw pair has a proximal opening aligned with the central lumen of the flexible body sized to allow passage of tissue samples. An intake means is disposed within the distal portion of the central lumen and may extend into the proximal opening of the jaw pair.

Abstract: A multiconductor cable (10) including a large number of coaxial conductor pairs (16), with the coaxial conductor pairs arranged in groups (14) each including several of the coaxial conductor pairs arranged in a required order as a modular array (18) with each of the conductor pairs of each array being held in a required position with respect to the others and supported with a portion of each central conductor (54) and each shield conductor (47) exposed at a predetermined position, for connection of the array to a corresponding array (28) of terminal pads (24, 26) on a circuit board (30) or the like. Each array includes support bodies (32, 34) of flexible dielectric sheet material adhesively attached to the coaxial conductor pairs to support them in the required positions. Apertures (70, 76) are defined in the sheet material to expose the conductors for simultaneous soldering to, or unsoldering from, the terminal pads (24, 26), without removal of the support bodies (32, 34) from the coaxial conductors.

Abstract: A solenoid device for treatment of body tissue such as bones or other regions with pulsed signals comprises a flexible flat belt for encircling a body part or cast surrounding a body part containing tissue to be treated. The belt has a plurality of parallel conductors extending along its length and has its opposite ends offset by one or more conductor spacings. The resultant aligned conductor ends are connected together to form at least one continuous coil, with the resultant unconnected outer conductor ends at opposite sides of the belt comprising inputs across which a suitable electrical signal can be connected. An adjustment device or buckle is mounted on the belt to allow the diameter of the belt to be adjusted. The buckle traps a doubled over portion of the belt circumference which is adjustable in length to change the diameter of the device to closely fit the underlying body part or cast.