Abstract: An example system includes a first lead configured to be positioned in or beside a left internal jugular vein (IJV) of a patient to deliver a first stimulation signal to a first vagus nerve, the first lead including one or more first segmented electrodes positioned on a distal portion of the first lead and a first anchoring mechanism; a second lead configured to be positioned in or beside a right IJV of the patient to deliver a second stimulation signal to a second vagus nerve, the second lead including one or more second segmented electrodes positioned on a distal portion of the second lead and a second anchoring mechanism; and circuitry configured to deliver electrical energy to the first lead to deliver the first stimulation signal and the second lead to deliver the second stimulation signal to provide bilateral stimulation to the first vagus nerve and the second vagus nerve.

Abstract: An example system includes a collar; a first stimulating electrode array positioned on the collar and configured to delivery stimulation therapy to a patient; a second stimulating electrode array being positioned on the collar and configured to deliver stimulation therapy to the patient; a sensor array being positioned on the collar and configured to detect one or more features indicative of laryngeal muscle activity of the patient; and a controller configured to control stimulation therapy to be delivered via the first stimulating electrode array and the second stimulating electrode array.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for releasing material. The system includes a container arranged to hold a material to be released. The container has a first seal and a second seal that are arranged to open when a release is desired. Piping is configured to release the material and the piping has at least one tube connected to the reservoir through the first seal. A pressure source is connected to the reservoir through the second seal. A pressure release is configured to release pressure from the piping when release of the material is desired. The seals may include burst disks that open upon a release of pressure in the piping. Materials that can be released by the system include fire suppressant materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for releasing material. The system includes a container arranged to hold a material to be released. The container has a first seal and a second seal that are arranged to open when a release is desired. Piping is configured to release the material and the piping has at least one tube connected to the reservoir through the first seal. A pressure source is connected to the reservoir through the second seal. A pressure release is configured to release pressure from the piping when release of the material is desired. The seals may include burst disks that open upon a release of pressure in the piping. Materials that can be released by the system include fire suppressant materials.

Abstract: A valve has a direct flow passage extending therethrough. A flexible diaphragm (170) is positioned between a main valve seat (156) and an exhaust seat (172). Flow of pressurized air into the valve (110) through the inlet port (142) deflects the diaphragm (170) away from the main seat (156) and seals it against the exhaust seat (172). Higher pressure at the delivery port (144) than the inlet port (142) move the diaphragm (170) away from the exhaust seat (172) and against the main seat (156). A shunt passageway communicates portions of the flow passage on opposite sides of the diaphragm (170) to prevent maintenance of residual positive pressure on the delivery side of the diaphragm (170). The shunt passageway includes a groove (161) along the frustoconical main seat (156) and peripheral cutouts (171) on the diaphragm (170). In one embodiment (210) of the valve, a push member (272,276) moves against the diaphragm (270) to help unseat it from the exhaust seat (272).