Abstract: Disclosed herein is a reciprocal drive for a hand powered vehicle including a first axle, connected to a propulsion lever that the occupant of the vehicle pushes and pulls in a rowing motion, a first and a second power gear mounted on the first axle, wherein the first and second power gears rotate in opposing directions when the user pushes and pulls the propulsion lever, a first and a second drive belt, wherein the first drive belt delivers propulsive force from the first power gear to a gear wheel when the user pushes the propulsion lever and the second drive belt delivers propulsive force from the second power gear to the gear wheel when the user pulls the propulsion lever, and a second axle, on which the gear wheel is mounted, which rotates a drive wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scooter-type vehicle comprising at least one front wheel and at least two rear wheels, wherein power for forward motion is developed by the occupant of the vehicle pushing and pulling a propulsion lever, which also serves as the steering mechanism for the vehicle, in both directions. A novel inventive gearbox mechanism is contained in a small housing, which allows for the drive wheel, through the steering means, to be rotated fully 180 degrees, allowing backward motion of the vehicle as well.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hermetically sealed package is provided, the method comprising the steps of: using a laser to heat a frit, disposed in a pattern between two substrates, such that the heated frit forms a hermetic seal which connects the substrates and further comprising: directing the laser to enter the frit pattern, then to trace the frit pattern, then to retrace a portion of the frit pattern, and then to exit the frit pattern; and selecting an initial laser power which, when the laser enters the frit pattern, is insufficient to heat the frit to form a hermetic seal; then increasing the laser power over a first section of the frit pattern to a target laser power at least sufficient to heat the frit to form a hermetic seal; and then decreasing the laser power over a second section of the frit pattern until the laser power is insufficient to heat the frit to form a hermetic seal before the laser exits the frit pattern.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hermetically sealed package is provided, the method comprising the steps of: using a laser to heat a frit, disposed in a pattern between two substrates, such that the heated frit forms a hermetic seal which connects the substrates and further comprising: directing the laser to enter the frit pattern, then to trace the frit pattern, then to retrace a portion of the frit pattern, and then to exit the frit pattern; and selecting an initial laser power which, when the laser enters the frit pattern, is insufficient to heat the frit to form a hermetic seal; then increasing the laser power over a first section of the frit pattern to a target laser power at least sufficient to heat the frit to form a hermetic seal; and then decreasing the laser power over a second section of the frit pattern until the laser power is insufficient to heat the frit to form a hermetic seal before the laser exits the frit pattern.

Abstract: Email lists are managed based on the attributes of the email list members. An authorized person may generate an email list by selecting one or more attributes characterizing each member of the email list. An email list may be selected by selecting one or more attributes characterizing each member of the email list. Each email list is dynamically updated according to the attributes characterizing the email list.

Abstract: A transoral gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device includes a single hinge coupling an arm to a body between which stomach tissue is folded to form a restored gastroesophageal flap valve. The device includes a drive mechanism that imparts reciprocal movement to the arm relative to the body. The drive mechanism includes a pulley of sufficient diameter to provide a mechanical advantage in imparting reciprocating movement of the arm relative to the body.

Abstract: A transoral gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device has sufficient flexibility and dimension to be passed through the mouth, throat, and esophagus of a patient into the patient's stomach. The device includes a first member and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member. The first and second members are configured to flex in a direction to follow the esophageal path into the stomach and to be substantially rigid when forming the restored gastroesophageal flap valve.

Abstract: A portable assembly allows semiconductor wafer boats to be transported safely from one semiconductor processing device to another semiconductor processing device at low cost using a small amount of the fabrication area without the need for complicated automated systems. The portable assembly includes two hollow bodies, of which one body may be elevated electromechanically to the height of a cantilever oven opening. The elevation may be conducted manually or automatically. The upper body of the assembly contains a rotating drum which further includes four segmented cylinders, which store and queue the wafer boats. The lower body contains a safety shoe locking apparatus which allows the elevator mechanism to be activated only when the assembly is docked in the appropriate location. The assembly also contains storage areas for wafers in progress. The assembly is moved manually on a set of wheels and may be rotated about its axis.

Abstract: A portable assembly allows semiconductor wafer boats to be transported safely from one semiconductor processing device to another semiconductor processing device at low cost using a small amount of the fabrication area without the need for complicated automated systems. The portable assembly includes two hollow bodies, of which one body may be elevated by electromechanical means to the height of a cantilever oven opening. The elevation may be conducted manually or automatically. The upper body of the assembly contains a rotating drum which further includes four segmented cylinders, which store and queue the wafer boats. The lower body contains a safety shoe locking apparatus which allows the elevator mechanism to be activated only when the assembly is docked in the appropriate location. The assembly also contains storage areas for wafers in progress. The assembly is moved manually on a set of wheels and may be rotated about its axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating or inhibiting obesity-related complications that comprise administering to an obese subject an amount effective of pyridoxamine to treat or inhibit obesity-related complications selected from the group consisting of hyperlipidemia, renal disease, proliferation or smooth muscle cells in the aorta, coronary artery occlusion, atherosclerosis, hypertension, advanced glycation end-product formation and advanced lipoxidation end-product formation.