Abstract: A system and method of a latching hinge system including a first leaf, a second leaf pivotally coupled to the first leaf, a coupler mounted on a first latch surface of the first leaf and a receiver mounted on a second latch surface of the second leaf wherein at least one of the coupler and the receiver has a corresponding orientation for latching the first leaf and the second leaf at a corresponding first angle.

Abstract: A bioresorbable, implantable device having controlled drug delivery is disclosed herein. The bioresorbable, implantable device is configured as a film, a roll, a tube, and a stent. The bioresorbable, implantable device is configured to release an active ingredient (the “drug”) from the bioresorbable, implantable device when the bioresorbable, implantable device is implanted within a body. The bioresorbable, implantable device is configured to control the onset of the release of the drug, the sequence of drug delivery, and the duration of drug delivery by embedding the drug within at least one therapeutic layer positioned within bioresorbable, implantable device.

Abstract: A multilayer bioresorbable stent having sustained drug delivery is disclosed herein. The bioresorbable stent releases a therapeutic substance from the body of the bioresorbable stent starting when the bioresorbable stent is implanted within an anatomical lumen and ending when the entire mass of the bioresorbable stent is no longer present within the anatomical lumen. The bioresorbable stent releases the therapeutic substance gradually during the treatment as the mass of the each layer of the bioresorbable stent erodes. Methods of making the therapeutic layers within the bioresorbable sent are further disclosed. Sustained drug delivery reduces the risk of late and very late stent thrombosis.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided in which a surge protector, protecting against modest over-voltage events which may contain a lot of energy, and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protector, protecting against high voltage events that may contain only a little energy, are provided within the integrated circuit package. The two types of protectors may protect against different types of electrical events.

Abstract: A multilayer bioresorbable stent having sustained drug delivery is disclosed herein. The bioresorbable stent releases a therapeutic substance from the body of the bioresorbable stent starting when the bioresorbable stent is implanted within an anatomical lumen and ending when the entire mass of the bioresorbable stent is no longer present within the anatomical lumen. The bioresorbable stent releases the therapeutic substance gradually during the treatment as the mass of the each layer of the bioresorbable stent erodes. Methods of making the therapeutic layers within the bioresorbable sent are further disclosed. Sustained drug delivery reduces the risk of late and very late stent thrombosis.

Abstract: A transaction card is described. The transaction card includes a card body that is made from metal. The metal may be a precious metal alloy, such as gold. The transaction card includes a polished area and a contrasting area on the card body. The transaction card additionally includes information. At least a portion of the information is engraved into the polished area.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high strength, bioresorbable wall thickness suitable for use in an endoprosthesis such as a stent that is produced by first forming a wall thickness by melt processing or solution processing one or more bioresorbable materials into a tubular shape; drawing the shape from shorter length to an optimum longer length and reducing the diameter from a larger diameter to a smaller diameter to orient the molecular chains of the material; fabricating a stent from the tube formed of the oriented material by cutting a strut pattern in its wall thickness; covering the stent's struts with at least one coating to delay degradation of the bioresorbable material; covering the stent's struts with one or more controlled release active ingredients to minimize the risk of restenosis or other side effects; crimping the stent onto a balloon catheter assembly; delivering the stent into an anatomical lumen via percutaneous methods to a treatment location; radially expanding the stent from a smaller size to a la

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided in which a surge protector, protecting against modest over-voltage events which may contain a lot of energy, and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protector, protecting against high voltage events that may contain only a little energy, are provided within the integrated circuit package. The two types of protectors may protect against different types of electrical events.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high strength, bioresorbable wall thickness suitable for use in an endoprosthesis such as a stent that is produced by first forming a wall thickness by melt processing or solution processing one or more bioresorbable materials into a tubular shape; drawing the shape from shorter length to an optimum longer length and reducing the diameter from a larger diameter to a smaller diameter to orient the molecular chains of the material; fabricating a stent from the tube formed of the oriented material by cutting a strut pattern in its wall thickness; covering the stent's struts with at least one coating to delay degradation of the bioresorbable material; covering the stent's struts with one or more controlled release active ingredients to minimize the risk of restenosis or other side effects; crimping the stent onto a balloon catheter assembly; delivering the stent into an anatomical lumen via percutaneous methods to a treatment location; radially expanding the stent from a smaller size to a la

Abstract: A transaction card is described. The transaction card includes a card body that is made from metal. The metal may be a precious metal alloy, such as gold. The transaction card includes a polished area and a contrasting area on the card body. The transaction card additionally includes information. At least a portion of the information is engraved into the polished area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing outcomes in view of various business scenarios are based on a unique quantification of work and estimate of task duration, which may be used to develop a measure of the work required to complete a task. This measure may be compared to forecasted work and used to allocate resources accordingly. Additionally, optimal outcomes may be identified subject to any classification, such as by class of worker, type of task, location of task, and/or size of work unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a more durable expanded material that enables thinner wall thicknesses and a more flexible reinforcement suitable for stenting. The present invention is especially useful in the construction of grafts, stents, and stent-grafts which are used, for example, in repairing or replacing blood vessels that are narrowed or occluded by disease, aneurismal blood vessels, or other medical treatments. The inventive material and configurations allow expansion or contraction in size or adjustment in size in an incremental manner so that the optimum size, shape, and fit with other objects can be obtained. The present invention is also optionally capable of more accurately delivering one or more active ingredients such as drugs over longer periods of time. The present invention optionally includes surface modifications and additives that increase the surface adhesion of active ingredients, coatings, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling includes a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line.

Abstract: A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling includes a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line.

Abstract: A gas supply coupling and method of assembly for the delivery of combustion gases to a combustion chamber of a heating device includes a crimp ring which provides a metal-to-metal seal between the gas supply tube and the gas supply line.

Abstract: A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling including a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line.

Abstract: A method for integrating various processes is described. The method includes managing of data by a first business unit, where managing of data includes at least one of storing-the data within a data repository and editing the data. The method also includes automatically sending a notification from the first business unit to a second business unit after the first business unit has completed managing the data.

Abstract: A number of improved excess flow valves are disclosed wherein pressure drop is optimized through the device to maximize efficiency while minimizing shut-off flow rates. Flow restrictions are minimized throughout the valve structure and maximized across a valve closure plate, eliminating flow restriction variations caused by orientation of the valve components. A magnet having radially opposing poles optimizes the magnet's attractive force relationship with the valve plate.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved vacuum collection bag for vacuum cleaners and other appliances. By employing an impermeable bag and an air-permeable particle separator together with a tight seal against a vacuum system dirt tube in place of a conventional paper bag filter, it has been determined that the vacuum cleaner bag can be reused and significantly improve the filtration performance of the vacuum system.

Abstract: A number of improved excess flow valves are disclosed wherein pressure drop is optimized through the device to maximize efficiency while minimizing shut-off flow rates. Flow restrictions are minimized throughout the valve structure and maximized across a valve closure plate, eliminating flow restriction variations caused by orientation of the valve components. A magnet having radially opposing poles optimizes the magnet's attractive force relationship with the valve plate.