Abstract: A method and system for bone regeneration is provided that includes an electrical stimulation system for the purpose of accelerating the process of bone healing. The electrical stimulation system includes a coil and a capacitor such that when the coil is powered a pulsed electromagnetic field is generated to accelerate healing. There are also implantable medical devices that include inserts such as an elbow insert. The elbow insert includes or is formed with a repeater coil and a device capacitor, such that when the coil is powered the device coil is powered and delivers a repeater pulsed electromagnetic filed to the surrounding bone. This inductive coupling provides for treatment by both the coil and the repeater coil to accelerate bone healing. The insert may be embodied so it can be used in connection with a plurality of different implantable medical devices.

Abstract: A method and system for bone regeneration is provided that includes an electrical stimulation system for the purpose of accelerating the process of bone healing. The electrical stimulation system includes a coil and a capacitor such that when the coil is powered a pulsed electromagnetic field is generated to accelerate healing. There are also implantable medical devices that include inserts such as an elbow insert. The elbow insert includes or is formed with a repeater coil and a device capacitor, such that when the coil is powered the device coil is powered and delivers a repeater pulsed electromagnetic filed to the surrounding bone. This inductive coupling provides for treatment by both the coil and the repeater coil to accelerate bone healing. The insert may be embodied so it can be used in connection with a plurality of different implantable medical devices.

Abstract: A method for controlling mollusk populations is provided. Invasive mollusk populations may colonize lakes, rivers, streams, or other water sources such as commercial or industrial facilities. Mollusk populations may be eliminated or controlled by administering an organic acid solution to a raw water source colonized by mollusks. Organic acids such as lactic acid, citric acid, gluconic acid, or glycolic acid may be utilized. Invasive mollusks may also attach to static surfaces such as marine equipment, boat hulls, or live wells. Attached mollusk or mollusk veligers may be eliminated or controlled by spraying attachment surfaces with an organic acid solution.

Abstract: Disclosed, amongst other things, is a compressor, a heat recovery device, and a plant, configured to practice heat recovery from a compressible media for performing useful work in driving a heat-driven chiller.

Abstract: Disclosed, amongst other things, is a compressor, a heat recovery device, and a plant, configured to practice heat recovery from a compressible media for performing useful work in driving a heat-driven chiller.

Abstract: Disclosed, amongst other things, is a compressor, a heat recovery device, and a plant, configured to practice heat recovery from a compressible media for performing useful work in driving a heat-driven chiller.

Abstract: A linear displacement sensor (10) has a capacitive transducer (24) having a flexible diaphragm (24c) disposed in a housing (12) which also slidingly mounts a plunger (18) movable toward and away from the diaphragm. The plunger has a spring seating end slidably received in a hollow tubular button (14) with a coil spring disposed in the tubular button between the spring seating end of the plunger and a spring seat of the button. Movement of the button caused by an element whose movement is to be monitored causes a change in the force applied to the diaphragm which is proportional to the movement of the button to provide a corresponding output signal by means of signal conditioning electronics (28) disposed in the housing.

Abstract: A linear displacement sensor (10) has a capacitive transducer (24) having a flexible diaphragm (24c) disposed in a housing (12) which also slidingly mounts a plunger (18) movable toward and away from the diaphragm. The plunger has a spring seating end slidably received in a hollow tubular button (14) with a coil spring disposed in the tubular button between the spring seating end of the plunger and a spring seat of the button. Movement of the button caused by an element whose movement is to be monitored causes a change in the force applied to the diaphragm which is proportional to the movement of the button to provide a corresponding output signal by means of signal conditioning electronics (28) disposed in the housing.