Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to methods of treating various conditions including bladder conditions in a patient, comprising: positioning at least one ablative element of an ablative device on or over an adventitial surface of the bladder; and using the ablative device to denervate bladder nerve fibers. Other aspects of the present disclosure pertain, for example, to devices and kits for of treating bladder conditions.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to methods of treating various conditions including bladder conditions in a patient, comprising: positioning at least one ablative element of an ablative device on or over an adventitial surface of the bladder; and using the ablative device to denervate bladder nerve fibers. Other aspects of the present disclosure pertain, for example, to devices and kits for of treating bladder conditions.

Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods to reduce ischemic or metabolic injury to a patient's heart. A system to reduce ischemic or metabolic injury to a patient's heart may include a pulse generator for generating electrical pulses or shock, a pacing lead with at least one pacing electrode configured to deliver electrical pulses received from the pulse generator to the patient's heart, a controller configured to control timing of electrical pulses to reduce wall stress of the heart, and a reservoir, fluidically coupled to a lumen and a pump, wherein the pump is configured, under control of the controller, to move contents from the reservoir through the lumen to an area of the heart with the reduced wall stress, wherein the contents include autologous respiration-competent mitochondria or other respiratory-promoting agents.

Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods to reduce ischemic or metabolic injury to a patient's heart. A system to reduce ischemic or metabolic injury to a patient's heart may include a pulse generator for generating electrical pulses or shock, a pacing lead with at least one pacing electrode configured to deliver electrical pulses received from the pulse generator to the patient's heart, a controller configured to control timing of electrical pulses to reduce wall stress of the heart, and a reservoir, fluidically coupled to a lumen and a pump, wherein the pump is configured, under control of the controller, to move contents from the reservoir through the lumen to an area of the heart with the reduced wall stress, wherein the contents include autologous respiration-competent mitochondria or other respiratory-promoting agents.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a face-down therapeutic system for improved posture and spine alignment. The system includes a face-piece including at least one cushion operable to receive a face of a user. The face-piece is adapted to be positioned on a flat surface. The system also includes two padded shoulder pieces, where each of the shoulder pieces is operable to receive a shoulder of the user. The shoulder pieces are adapted to be positioned on the flat surface. The system includes a padded pelvic-piece operable to receive a pelvis of the user. The pelvic-piece is adapted to be positioned on the flat surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to methods of treating various conditions including bladder conditions in a patient, comprising: positioning at least one ablative element of an ablative device on or over an adventitial surface of the bladder; and using the ablative device to denervate bladder nerve fibers. Other aspects of the present disclosure pertain, for example, to devices and kits for of treating bladder conditions.

Abstract: An improved roll bending system is described for the work rolls and intermediate rolls in a six high mill. New bending blocks apply improved roll bending forces to the roll chocks, and additionally, are designed to move vertically and rotate, which provide important benefits to maintenance and enhance the rolling operation. Additionally, important related details to the mill operation and bending blocks provide operational improvements during roll changing.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a multi-sleep position head and neck pillow apparatus. The apparatus includes a front, a rear, two ends, a center section, and side sections on opposite sides of the center section. The apparatus also includes a base layer and a top cushion layer. The base layer includes a base at the center section of the apparatus and a side at each side section of the apparatus. The base includes a top surface and the sides include an incurved top surface. The top cushion layer includes a neck cushion attached to the top surface of the base. The top cushion layer also includes a side cushion attached to the incurved top surface of each side. The side cushions include an aperture that extends through the side cushion to form an ear cradle.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a face-down therapeutic system for improved posture and spine alignment. The system includes a face-piece including at least one cushion operable to receive a face of a user. The face-piece is adapted to be positioned on a flat surface. The system also includes two padded shoulder pieces, where each of the shoulder pieces is operable to receive a shoulder of the user. The shoulder pieces are adapted to be positioned on the flat surface. The system includes a padded pelvic-piece operable to receive a pelvis of the user. The pelvic-piece is adapted to be positioned on the flat surface.

Abstract: An improved roll bending system is described for the work rolls and intermediate rolls in a six high mill. New bending blocks apply improved roll bending forces to the roll chocks, and additionally, are designed to move vertically and rotate, which provide important benefits to maintenance and enhance the rolling operation. Additionally, important related details to the mill operation and bending blocks provide operational improvements during roll changing.

Abstract: A high strength induction machine, rotor, rotor cage end ring and bar joint, rotor end ring, and related methods are provided. An embodiment of an end ring and bar joint includes a main body adapted to substantially surround a rotor shaft when mounted thereto, a plurality of slots extending inwardly in a radial direction from outer peripheries of the main body, a thicker end ring section extending outwardly from a medial portion of the main body, being thicker than the outer peripheries of the main body, and also being adapted to substantially surround the rotor shaft, and a plurality of bosses extending axially and outwardly from outer peripheral portions in a direction opposite to the thicker end ring section and each adapted to receive an end portion of a rotor bar therein.

Abstract: A high strength induction machine, rotor, rotor cage end ring and bar joint, rotor end ring, and related methods are provided. An embodiment of an end ring and bar joint includes a main body adapted to substantially surround a rotor shaft when mounted thereto, a plurality of slots extending inwardly in a radial direction from outer peripheries of the main body, a thicker end ring section extending outwardly from a medial portion of the main body, being thicker than the outer peripheries of the main body, and also being adapted to substantially surround the rotor shaft, and a plurality of bosses extending axially and outwardly from outer peripheral portions in a direction opposite to the thicker end ring section and each adapted to receive an end portion of a rotor bar therein.

Abstract: The mill includes an inner circumferential surface having a profile including a lifter portion having a variable angle edge.

Abstract: An epoxidation method is described wherein an alkylene compound is reacted with a peroxidic compound, e.g., H.sub.2 O.sub.2, in the presence of an improved molybdenum catalyst which is prepared by a selective reaction involving an oxygen-containing molybdenum compound, an amine, and an alkylene glycol.

Abstract: A process for hydrometallurgically recovering copper from concentrates of chalcopyrite and other sulfide and mixed sulfide ores utilizes the pretreatment step of fine grinding of the concentrates coupled with subsequent leaching steps. As a pretreatment for the copper-containing concentrates, the concentrates are ground, preferrably with an attritor-type grinding device, to reduce the particle size of the copper bearing concentrate to one micron or less in size. The finely ground copper concentrate is then leached in an acidified ferric sulfate solution to recover the copper contained therein. Following the leching step, a solid-liquid separation is effected. Elemental sulfur may be recovered, and iron removal is achieved by crystallization of iron salts. Ferrous ion is then oxidized to ferric ion for recycling to the leaching step.

Abstract: Novel glycol soluble molybdenum catalysts and a method of preparing them are described. The catalysts, which are useful in epoxidation reactions, are prepared by reacting an oxygen-containing molybdenum compound, an amine, and an alkylene glycol, at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A method of preparing molybdenum derivative compound catalysts for epoxidation reactions is described wherein an oxygen-containing molybdenum compound is reacted with an organic compound having vicinal hydroxyl groups in the presence of a hydrohalic acid selected from hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid and hydroiodic acid.

Abstract: Novel molybdenum salt catalysts and a method of preparing them are described. The catalysts, which are useful in epoxidation reactions, are prepared by reacting an oxygen-containing molybdenum compound, hydrogen peroxide and an amine, and optionally water or an alkylene glycol, at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a positive and negative pressure operated control device for use as a breath control device. The device includes a plurality of micro switches which can be sequentially actuated or rendered responsive to a person blowing or sucking on an expandible chamber whereby the change in pressure effected thereby will actuate the respective switches accordingly.