Abstract: A system includes memory, and processing circuitry coupled to the memory, the processing circuitry configured to: determine at least one of: a cross-electrical signal measurement at a first electrode on a first lead implanted within a tongue of the patient based on a stimulation signal between a second electrode on the first lead or a second lead implanted within the tongue of the patient and a third electrode, or a strain measurement of at least one of the first lead or the second lead. The processing circuitry is configured to determine movement of the tongue based on at least one of the cross-electrical signal measurement or the strain measurement, and generate information indicative of the movement of the tongue.

Abstract: A topical applicator composition and process are described that decorporate radionuclides from radiologically-contaminated dermal surfaces and that further promote healing. The topical applicator includes a decorporation agent mixed with a plasticizing agent that forms a covering when applied to the dermal surface that decorporates radionuclides and minimizes their systemic migration. The topical applicator formulations can be delivered in conjunction with bandages and other application dressings.

Abstract: Non-invasive methods and systems are described for rapidly measuring in-vivo dose, severity, and progression of injury after exposure to damaging phenomena, such as ionizing radiation, chemical burns, or electrical burns. Optical reflectance backscattering spectroscopy is applied to identify and characterize the effects of such phenomena on an individual's whole body and in localized areas.

Abstract: A window blind having a plurality of substantially identical mounting blocks that are adapted to receive a mounting rod in an aperture formed in each of the mounting blocks wherein the mounting rod is comprised of a plurality of mounting rod sections that can be connected together by sleeves so as to form a mounting rod of a variety of lengths. At one end of the mounting rod, a tilt actuator block is attached. The tilt actuator block has a gearing mechanism such that user manipulation of a pair of cords will result in rotation of the mounting rod. The plurality of slats are attached to the mounting section. The mounting blocks further include a guide plate that receives the lift cord wherein the guide plate has an aperture that allows the lift cord to be extended vertically downward from the mounting section to be connected to the horizontal slats.

Abstract: A window blind having a plurality of substantially identical mounting blocks that are adapted to receive a mounting rod in an aperture formed in each of the mounting blocks wherein the mounting rod is comprised of a plurality of mounting rod sections that can be connected together by sleeves so as to form a mounting rod of a variety of lengths. At one end of the mounting rod, a tilt actuator block is attached. The tilt actuator block has a gearing mechanism such that user manipulation of a pair of cords will result in rotation of the mounting rod. The plurality of slats are attached to the mounting section. The mounting blocks further include a guide plate that receives the lift cord wherein the guide plate has an aperture that allows the lift cord to be extended vertically downward from the mounting section to be connected to the horizontal slats.

Abstract: A method of cooling a computer having a plurality of components and at least one variable rate cooling unit including the steps of obtaining a cooling requirement for at least one of the components and varying the rate of at least one of the cooling units based on the obtained cooling requirements. In addition an apparatus for cooling a computer having a plurality of components, the apparatus including at least one variable rate cooling unit, an apparatus for obtaining a cooling requirement for at least one of the components, and an apparatus for varying the rate of at least one of the cooling units based on the obtained cooling requirements.