Abstract: Methods and systems to control stacked hexapod platforms for use as tools, which function with both high accuracy and high precision are provided. In some embodiments, the methods and systems include a convergence of modern control theory, and machine learning. Furthermore, some embodiments provide control algorithms to carry out autonomous in-space assembly operations using assemblers. Some embodiments provide methods and systems which combine long-reach low precision manipulators and smaller, high-precision assembler with interchangeable tools.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to scaffolds made of a braid of bioabsorbable polymeric fibers for implantation within a lumen of a mammalian body and, in particular, to such scaffolds that are configured to divert blood flow from a pathology associated with a blood vessel.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for compressing reversibly compressible endovascular devices for loading into delivery catheters prior to deployment in lumen of a vessel.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to scaffolds made of a braid of bioabsorbable polymeric fibers for implantation within a lumen of a mammalian body and, in particular, to such scaffolds that are configured to divert blood flow from a pathology associated with a blood vessel.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to scaffolds made of a braid of bioabsorbable polymeric fibers for implantation within a lumen of a mammalian body and, in particular, to such scaffolds that are configured to divert blood flow from a pathology associated with a blood vessel.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to particular intravascular drug-eluting delivery devices and methods for manufacture and use in either the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or pathology. In one aspect, the drug eluting prosthesis is implanted into a patient's blood vessel upstream of a disease site.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to particular intravascular drug-eluting delivery devices and methods for manufacture and use in either the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or pathology. In one aspect, the intravascular device may comprise a verapamil eluting stent with polymeric coating designed for the controlled release of a vasodilating drug in the prophylactic or remedial treatment of cerebral vasospasm.

Abstract: A heat fuser roll and the method of manufacture thereof. The roll comprises a deformable layer on a base member and the deformable layer is produced by coating the base member with a silicone gum material containing no curing agent and treating the coated base member by heating in an inert atmosphere to a temperature at which substantial cross-linking occurs for a predetermined time to produce a tough long-wearing silicone rubber deformable layer.