Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument.

Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument.

Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument.

Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument.

Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument.

Abstract: A material can be analyzed using short pulses by applying a first pulse and a second pulse to the material in which the second pulse is delayed relative to the first pulse. The first and second pulses are directed toward a material along collinear paths, and the material is ablated using the first pulse to cause particles to be emitted from the surface of the material. The emitted particles are atomized and/or ionized using the second pulse, and the radiation from the atomized and/or ionized particles is analyzed.

Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument.

Abstract: A particle based optical diode having at least two cavities or at least two regions of a single cavity, wherein the regions contain different types of particles.

Abstract: A particle based optical diode having at least two cavities or at least two regions of a single cavity, wherein the regions contain different types of particles.

Abstract: A method of performing a LASIK procedure. The method includes providing LASIK instrumentation, preferably including an automated microkeratome instrument and an excimer laser. The microkeratome device includes both a microkeratome as well as a suction ring. A high-pressure range tonometer instrument is also provided. The tonometer includes a probe for sensing a parameter of the eye indicative of intraocular pressure, and is capable of providing intraocular pressure measurements in excess of 80 mm Hg; more preferably in excess of 100 mm Hg; most preferably up to or in excess of 120 mm Hg. The suction ring is positioned over the patient's eye, and a vacuum applied. The high-pressure range tonometer probe is positioned relative to the eye so as to sense a parameter indicative of intraocular pressure. The measured intraocular pressure is then provided to the surgeon.

Abstract: A method of performing a LASIK procedure. The method includes providing LASIK instrumentation, preferably including an automated microkeratome instrument and an excimer laser. The microkeratome device includes both a microkeratome as well as a suction ring. A high-pressure range tonometer instrument is also provided. The tonometer includes a probe for sensing a parameter of the eye indicative of intraocular pressure, and is capable of providing intraocular pressure measurements in excess of 80 mm Hg; more preferably in excess of 100 mm Hg; most preferably up to or in excess of 120 mm Hg. The suction ring is positioned over the patient's eye, and a vacuum applied. The high-pressure range tonometer probe is positioned relative to the eye so as to sense a parameter indicative of intraocular pressure. The measured intraocular pressure is then provided to the surgeon.

Abstract: A floatable bottom-founded caisson is disclosed that is suitable for use in ice-covered waters. The annular caisson structure has a frusto-conical upwardly tapered inner wall which reduces skin friction between itself and the core fill material. By the application of heat and the use of insulation, freezing of the core fill material is prevented; this feature, together with the tapered wall, enables the caisson to be easily raised and moved to a new position. The outer, or perimetrical, wall is inclined to aid upward fracturing of the ice impinging on it. The caisson carries a deck structure for the support of offshore drilling or other equipment.

Abstract: Apparatus for constructing an island in a body of water including a plurality of caissons and means for connecting the caissons in an end-to-end configuration to form a ring. Once the caissons have been connected together to form a ring and ballasted to set the caissons upon the bottom of the body of water, sufficient fill material is placed inside the ring of caissons to construct an island in the body of water.