Abstract: Channel changes between services with differing bandwidth in a switched digital video system. A services map published by the headend and distributed to all of the edge devices, allows a bandwidth requirement to be correlated with each request from a device in the home. The bandwidth requirement is passed upstream along with the request for service and is subject to a system resource management validation.

Abstract: A universal lid closure for underground landscape and other utility access boxes uses flexible tongues depending from the underside of the lid and adapted to engage the interior of the access box, which box may have any one of various constructions. In one embodiment, the tongues have a plurality of diametrically opposed pairs of locking detents, each pair defining a different vertical position, to engage an annular locking shoulder on the interior of the box to secure the lid in the closed position.

Abstract: Apparatus for treating a patient having an obstruction in a first blood vessel through which blood normally flows in a given direction, at a location downstream of a branch point where the first blood vessel and a second blood vessel branch off from a main blood vessel. The apparatus includes: a guide catheter insertable into the first blood vessel to a point upstream of the branch point; first and second filters insertable through the guide catheter for trapping debris in the first and second blood vessels; a guide wire insertable through the guide catheter into the first blood vessel to a location downstream of the branch point; and an obstruction removal assembly insertable into the first blood vessel over the guide wire to the location of the obstruction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a patient having an obstruction in a first blood vessel through which blood normally flows in a given direction, at a location downstream of a branch point where the first blood vessel and, a second blood vessel branch off from a main blood vessel, by: blocking blood flow in the main blood vessel at a point upstream of the branch point; inserting into the second blood vessel a first filter adapted to pass blood while trapping debris resulting from removal of the obstruction; inserting an obstruction removal assembly into the first blood vessel and operating the assembly to at least partially break up the obstruction and produce debris; withdrawing the obstruction removal assembly from the patient's body; and then inserting into the first blood vessel a filter adapted to pass blood while trapping debris; then restoring blood flow in the main blood vessel.

Abstract: A method for hermetically sealing a package includes applying a light or energy active resist to a fill port to act as a temporary hermetic seal, patterning the resist, and applying a solder to the fill port, wherein the solder is configured to serve as a hermetic seal.

Abstract: A computerized method and a system for marketing planning and marketing program development are provided. In example embodiments, the method may include receiving a marketing program proposal including program information. The method may also include facilitating a strategic review process of the marketing program proposal. The method may further include facilitating of a capacity review process of the marketing program.

Abstract: A kit for performing angioplasty or stenting in a blood vessel, composed of at least two components. One of the components includes a first catheter providing a blood bypass flow path and carrying a blocking balloon and a blood vessel dilation device. Another one of the components includes a second catheter having an imperforate wall enclosing an axial lumen and having an open distal end, a hollow tube surrounding, and movable longitudinally with respect to, the second catheter, and a second blocking balloon carried by the hollow tube.

Abstract: A universal lid closure for underground landscape boxes that universally adapts to all underground landscape box sizes by the design of flexible flaps Mat extend radially outwardly from their attachments to the lid body. The flaps are preferably of varying lengths and widths. A plurality of flexible flaps prevent accidental lid removal by exerting resilient force at a precise angle on the underground landscape box wall. A lid top is provided to enclose all box opening circumferences in each box class, and the flexible flaps are molded at a precise angle to horizontal to deter fatigue within the flexible flap.

Abstract: A package for a micro-electromechanical device (MEMS package) includes an inner enclosure having an inner cavity defined therein, and a fill port channel communicating with the inner cavity and of sufficient length to allow a quantity of adhesive to enter the fill port channel while preventing the adhesive from entering the inner cavity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a patient having an obstruction in a first blood vessel through which blood normally flows in a given direction, at a location downstream of a branch point where the first blood vessel and, a second blood vessel branch off from a main blood vessel, by: blocking blood flow in the main blood vessel at a point upstream of the branch point; inserting into the second blood vessel a first filter adapted to pass blood while trapping debris resulting from removal of the obstruction; inserting an obstruction removal assembly into the first blood vessel and operating the assembly to at least partially break up the obstruction and produce debris; withdrawing the obstruction removal assembly from the patient's body; and then inserting into the first blood vessel a filter adapted to pass blood while trapping debris; then restoring blood flow in the main blood vessel.

Abstract: A package for a micro-electromechanical device (MEMS package) includes an inner enclosure having an inner cavity defined therein, and a fill port channel communicating with the inner cavity and of sufficient length to allow a quantity of adhesive to enter the fill port channel while preventing the adhesive from entering the inner cavity.

Abstract: A universal lid closure for underground landscape and other utility access boxes uses flexible tongues depending from the underside of the lid and adapted to engage the interior of the access box, which box may have any one of various constructions. In one embodiment, the tongues have a plurality of diametrically opposed pairs of locking detents, each pair defining a different vertical position, to engage an annular locking shoulder on the interior of the box to secure the lid in the closed position.

Abstract: A method for hermetically sealing a package includes applying a light or energy active resist to a fill port to act as a temporary hermetic seal, patterning the resist, and applying a solder to the fill port, wherein the solder is configured to serve as a hermetic seal.

Abstract: A method for hermetically sealing a package includes applying a light or energy active resist to a fill port to act as a temporary hermetic seal, patterning the resist, and applying a solder to the fill port, wherein the solder is configured to serve as a hermetic seal.

Abstract: A medical device, such as a vascular filter, composed of: a reinforced membrane unit composed of: a thin filter membrane; and fibers of reinforcement material embedded in the membrane to strengthen the filter and securely attach the fibers to the membrane. A method of fabricating the filter by the steps of: providing a mold that can be melted, dissolved, or deformed without damaging membrane material; covering the mold with an intermediate material that is easily separated from the membrane material; covering the intermediate material with the membrane material; placing the fibers in contact with the membrane material that covers the intermediate material; covering the fibers with additional membrane material to form the membrane with embedded fibers; removing the mold by melting, dissolving, or deforming the mold; and removing the intermediate material from the membrane.

Abstract: A system for performing a medical treatment in a blood vessel while providing downstream microcirculatory system protection, the system being composed of: a catheter having a longitudinal axis, a distal end, an outer lateral surface, a central blood bypass flow lumen extending along the longitudinal axis and opening at the distal end, blood flow inlet and outlet openings extending from the lateral surface and communicating with the bypass flow lumen, and first and second inflation lumens extending to the lateral surface at respective first and second locations that are spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and that are between the inlet openings and the outlet openings; and first and second inflatable members secured to the lateral surface and each having an interior that communicates with a respective one of the first and second inflation lumens, wherein the catheter has a thin outer wall enclosing a hollow interior that is completely occupied by the bypass flow lumen, except for the space occupied by the

Abstract: A package for a micro-electromechanical device (MEMS package) includes an inner enclosure having an inner cavity defined therein, and a fill port channel communicating with the inner cavity and of sufficient length to allow a quantity of adhesive to enter the fill port channel while preventing the adhesive from entering the inner cavity.

Abstract: A method for hermetically sealing a package includes applying a light or energy active resist to a fill port to act as a temporary hermetic seal, patterning the resist, and applying a solder to the fill port, wherein the solder is configured to serve as a hermetic seal.

Abstract: A device for treating conditions causing obstructions in a body passage. The device is composed of: a first catheter dimensioned to be insertable into the body passage and having a lateral wall, a proximal end and a distal end; and a first balloon carried by the first catheter and extending outwardly from the lateral wall. The first catheter is provided internally with not more than three fluid conducting passages, including: a blood bypass flow passage extending at least from a first point located between the first balloon and the proximal end to a second point at the distal end and communicating at the first point with a region surrounding the first catheter; a balloon inflation passage communicating with the first balloon; and a delivery/aspiration passage opening at the lateral wall at a location between the first point and the first balloon.