Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds for use as a medicine having the formula (I), the N-oxide forms, the salts, the quaternary amines and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein R1 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-4alkylthio, C1-4alkyloxy, or halo; R2 represents hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R3 represents phenyl substituted with halo, cyano, C1-4alkyloxy, C1-4alkylthio, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl; 2-thienyl; or 3-thienyl, R4 represents hydrogen; or R2 and R4 form an extra bond, which are active against dermatophytes, and their preparation; it further relates to compositions comprising them, as well as their use as a medicine.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-aroyl piperazine derivatives of formula (I), wherein: Y represents NR2; m represents 1, 2 or 3; p represents 0 or 1; X is O, S, C?O, SO2, or CH?CH—; Ar1 is aryl, or a mono or bicyclic heteroaryl group containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; any of which may be optionally substituted; Ar2 represents phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl group containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, wherein the phenyl heterocyclyl group is substituted by R1 and further optional substituents; or Ar2 represents an optionally substituted bicyclic aromatic or bicyclic heteroaromatic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R1 represents optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy, halo, optionally substituted (C1-6)alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R2 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted (C1

Abstract: An apparatus for modulating the pressure of a fluid such as a gas within the expandable portion of a guide wire catheter. A preferred embodiment apparatus features a means for controllably gripping and releasing the open, proximal end of a tubular guide wire, means for introducing a fluid to a desired pressure and volume into the expandable portion of the tubular guide wire through the open end, and, while maintaining the pressure and volume of fluid in the tubular guide wire, a means for introducing a sealing member into the open end of said tubular guide wire to seal the fluid in the tubular guide wire. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the apparatus also features a deflation tool for piercing the seal and letting the fluid out. Using this apparatus, the tubular guide wire can be re-sealed and re-opened as necessary.

Abstract: The present invention provides an attitude sensing device and method for determining an attitude of a reference axis of a package containing a fiber optic sensor sensor. The attitude sensing device comprises an electro-mechanical attitude sensor for generating an electrical signal indicative of the attitude sensor, and converter logic for converting the electrical signal into a stimulus signal. A local power source is preferably provided for the electro-mechanical attitude sensor in the converter logic. The stimulus signal is such that the fiber optical sensor is responsive to the stimulus signal to cause a variation in at least one predetermined property of an optical signal transmitted through the fiber optic sensor, the attitude of the reference axis being determinable from the variation of the predetermined property.

Abstract: An apparatus for modulating the pressure of a fluid such as a gas within the expandable portion of a guide wire catheter. The apparatus features a means for controllably gripping and releasing the open, proximal end of a tubular guide wire, means for introducing a fluid to a desired pressure and volume into the expandable portion of the tubular guide wire through the open end, and, while maintaining the pressure and volume of fluid in the tubular guide wire, a means for sealing the open end of said tubular guide wire to seal the fluid in the tubular guide wire. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus also features a deflation tool for re-opening the sealed tubular guide wire and letting the fluid out. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the pressure and volume of fluid in the tubular guide wire is maintained by utilizing an apparatus to crimp the end of the tubular guide wire, effectively sealing the inside bore of the tubular guide wire.

Abstract: A system and method of use for effecting the bypass or other anastomosis, connection, or port in a portion of a native blood vessel, duct, lumen or other tubular organ within the body of a living being. The system includes a connector assembly and a deployment instrument for carrying the device to the desired position within the vessel, duct, lumen or tubular organ. The system includes a piercer-dilator instrument to form an opening in the wall of the vessel, duct, lumen or tubular organ into which a connector assembly may be deployed by the deployment instrument. The connector assembly may be at least partially formed of a resorbable material and includes movable members for securing it to the tissue of the vessel, duct, lumen or tubular organ contiguous with the opening. Other components may be included in the device for expediting the procedure, with or without the use of sutures.

Abstract: A device suitable for removing material from a living being is provided, featuring an infusate pump, and an aspiration pump, both powered by a motor. The aspiration pump and infusate pump preferably feature a helical pumping mechanism, and operate at a high rate of rotation, thereby ensuring adequate pumping performance and flexibility. Additionally, a narrow crossing profile is maintained, ensuring that the device may reach more tortuous regions of the vasculature.

Abstract: An apparatus for modulating the pressure of a fluid such as a gas within the expandable portion of a guide wire catheter. A preferred embodiment apparatus features a means for controllably gripping and releasing the open, proximal end of a tubular guide wire, means for introducing a fluid to a desired pressure and volume into the expandable portion of the tubular guide wire through the open end, and, while maintaining the pressure and volume of fluid in the tubular guide wire, a means for introducing a sealing member into the open end of said tubular guide wire to seal the fluid in the tubular guide wire. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the apparatus also features a deflation tool for piercing the seal and letting the fluid out. Using this apparatus, the tubular guide wire can be re-sealed and re-opened as necessary.

Abstract: A transmyocardial revascularization system including a plurality of inserts formed of a material to elicit a healing response in tissue of the myocardium and deployment instruments and associated components for deploying the inserts into the wall of the myocardium. The inserts are arranged to be disposed within respective lumens or channels in the wall of the myocardium. The inserts can take various forms, e.g., be solid members, tubular members, or porous members, and may be resorbable, partially resorbable or non-resorbable. In some embodiments the inserts are arranged to be left in place within the channels in the wall of the myocardium to result in plural lumens which enable blood to flow therethrough and into contiguous capillaries. The deployment instruments are arranged to pierce the tissue of the myocardium from either the endocardium or the epicardium to insert the inserts into the myocardium, depending on the particular deployment instrument used.

Abstract: A proposition (100) is obtained from a source (102). The process steps (104, 106, 108, 110) are then conducted and the results therefrom are stored in a storage unit (112). Information about a proposition is retrieved from the source in order to specify the proposition into non-ambiguous causal statements that are easy to agree on. Ultimately, this information is transferred into a logic map that graphically represents the initiative and serves as a guide to the management and evaluation of the project. Particularly, the logic map (12) has a context (14). An input (16) is linked to an effect (20) and a goal or goals (24, 25).

Abstract: A face mask has a relatively soft canopy and a more rigid reinforcement member moulded together from different plastics as two shots in a dual-shot moulding process. The peripheral sealing edge of the canopy is tapered to a reduced thickness to increase its flexibility. The reinforcement member is a frame with radially-extending arms supporting respectively a gas port by which gas can enter the mask, a valve that allows air into the mask when there is an inadequate supply at the gas port and a selectively closable vent. The mask is secured to the patient's head by a harness attached to ends of the harness arms.

Abstract: A method for opening a lumen in an occluded blood vessel, e.g., a coronary bypass graft, of a living being. The method entails using an instrument to deploy the stent at occlusive material within the blood vessel to open the lumen, whereupon some debris may be produced. Operating a debris extraction system for removing debris during deployment of the stent.

Abstract: An apparatus for modulating the pressure of a fluid such as a gas within the expandable portion of a guide wire catheter. A preferred embodiment apparatus features a mechanism for controllably gripping and releasing the open, proximal end of a tubular guide wire, a mechanism for introducing a fluid to a desired pressure and volume into the expandable portion of the tubular guide wire through the open end, and, while maintaining the pressure and volume of fluid in the tubular guide wire, a mechanism for introducing a sealing member into the chamfered, open end of the tubular guide wire to consistently seal the fluid in the tubular guide wire. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the apparatus also features a deflation tool for piercing the seal and letting the fluid out. Using this apparatus, the tubular guide wire can be re-sealed and re-opened as necessary.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds for use as a medicine having the formula (I), the N-oxide forms, the salts, the quaternary amines and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein R1 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-4alkylthio, C1-4alkyloxy, or halo; R2 represents hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R3 represents phenyl substituted with halo, cyano, C1-4alkyloxy, C1-4alkylthio, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl; 2-thienyl; or 3-thienyl, R4 represents hydrogen; or R2 and R4 form an extra bond, which are active against dermatophytes, and their preparation; it further relates to compositions comprising them, as well as their use as a medicine.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-aroyl piperazine derivatives of formula (I), wherein: Y represents NR2; m represents 1, 2 or 3; p represents 0 or 1; X is O, S, C═O, SO2, or CH═CH—; Ar1 is aryl, or a mono or bicyclic heteroaryl group containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; any of which may be optionally substituted; Ar2 represents phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl group containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, wherein the phenyl heterocyclyl group is substituted by R1 and further optional substituents; or Ar2 represents an optionally substituted bicyclic aromatic or bicyclic heteroaromatic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R1 represents optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy, halo, optionally substituted (C1-6)alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R?2 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl, opt

Abstract: Provided herein are storage tanks for storing water and other liquids. A storage tank according to the invention is relatively inexpensive in comparison to conventional storage tanks, and can be disassembled or packaged to occupy a relatively small volume for purposes of transportation and storage. A storage tank according to the invention may have a capacity in the range of between 200 to 10,000 liters, while only occupying a volume of less than 1 cubic meter when disassembled.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-aroyl cyclic amine derivatives of formula (1), wherein X represents a bond, oxygen, NR3 or a group (CH2), wherein n represents 1, 2 or 3; Y represents CH2, CO, CH(OH), or CH2CH(OH); Het is an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl group containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; Ar2 represents an optionally substituted phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl group containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S and their use as pharmaceuticals, specifically as orexin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): which are useful as antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: A system, a closure, and method of use for sealing a percutaneous puncture in a blood vessel. The puncture includes an opening in the vessel wall and a tract leading to the opening. The system includes an introducer sheath and associated positioning device, a hemostatic puncture closure, and a deployment instrument. The positioning device enables the introducer sheath to be positioned at a desired position within the vessel. The deployment instrument includes a tubular carrier storing the closure. The closure comprises a rigid, e.g., radio-opaque, anchor, a compressed collagen plug, and a thin filament connecting the two in a pulley-like arrangement. The instrument and introducer are used to introduce the closure into the puncture, with the anchor located within the artery and with the collagen plug within the puncture tract. A locking member is provided to hold the closure in place at its operative position, whereupon hemostasis occurs rapidly, thereby sealing the puncture.

Abstract: A system, a closure, and method of use for sealing a percutaneous puncture in a blood vessel. The puncture includes an opening in the vessel wall and a tract leading to the opening. The system includes an introducer sheath and associated positioning device, a hemostatic puncture closure, and a deployment instrument. The positioning device enables the introducer sheath to be positioned at a desired position within the vessel. The deployment instrument includes a tubular carrier storing the closure. The closure comprises a rigid, e.g., radio-opaque, anchor, a compressed collagen plug, and a thin filament connecting the two in a pulley-like arrangement. The instrument and introducer are used to introduce the closure into the puncture, with the anchor located within the artery and with the collagen plug within the puncture tract. A locking member is provided to hold the closure in place at its operative position, whereupon hemostasis occurs rapidly, thereby sealing the puncture.