Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.

Abstract: A system has a plurality of non-linear circuit stages and an intervening linear circuit stage. An input signal is provided to a first non-linear circuit stage, and from the first non-linear circuit stage, to the linear circuit stage. The first non-linear circuit stage applies a second-order distortion to the input signal and provides the resulting signal to the linear circuit stage. The resulting signal that is output from the linear circuit stage is inverted with respect to the input signal and suitably linearly processed (attenuated or amplified). This signal is then provided to a second non-linear circuit that applies a second-order distortion and outputs a signal that has an overall reduction in second-order distortion.

Abstract: A system has a plurality of non-linear circuit stages and an intervening linear circuit stage. An input signal is provided to a first non-linear circuit stage, and from the first non-linear circuit stage, to the linear circuit stage. The first non-linear circuit stage applies a second-order distortion to the input signal and provides the resulting signal to the linear circuit stage. The resulting signal that is output from the linear circuit stage is inverted with respect to the input signal and suitably linearly processed (attenuated or amplified). This signal is then provided to a second non-linear circuit that applies a second-order distortion and outputs a signal that has an overall reduction in second-order distortion.

Abstract: A system has a plurality of non-linear circuit stages and an intervening linear circuit stage. An input signal is provided to a first non-linear circuit stage, and from the first non-linear circuit stage, to the linear circuit stage. The first non-linear circuit stage applies a second-order distortion to the input signal and provides the resulting signal to the linear circuit stage. The resulting signal that is output from the linear circuit stage is inverted with respect to the input signal and suitably linearly processed (attenuated or amplified). This signal is then provided to a second non-linear circuit that applies a second-order distortion and outputs a signal that has an overall reduction in second-order distortion.

Abstract: A system has a plurality of non-linear circuit stages and an intervening linear circuit stage. An input signal is provided to a first non-linear circuit stage, and from the first non-linear circuit stage, to the linear circuit stage. The first non-linear circuit stage applies a second-order distortion to the input signal and provides the resulting signal to the linear circuit stage. The resulting signal that is output from the linear circuit stage is inverted with respect to the input signal and suitably linearly processed (attenuated or amplified). This signal is then provided to a second non-linear circuit that applies a second-order distortion and outputs a signal that has an overall reduction in second-order distortion.

Abstract: A system has a plurality of non-linear circuit stages and an intervening linear circuit stage. An input signal is provided to a first non-linear circuit stage, and from the first non-linear circuit stage, to the linear circuit stage. The first non-linear circuit stage applies a second-order distortion to the input signal and provides the resulting signal to the linear circuit stage. The resulting signal that is output from the linear circuit stage is inverted with respect to the input signal and suitably linearly processed (attenuated or amplified). This signal is then provided to a second non-linear circuit that applies a second-order distortion and outputs a signal that has an overall reduction in second-order distortion.

Abstract: A system has a plurality of non-linear circuit stages and an intervening linear circuit stage. An input signal is provided to a first non-linear circuit stage, and from the first non-linear circuit stage, to the linear circuit stage. The first non-linear circuit stage applies a second-order distortion to the input signal and provides the resulting signal to the linear circuit stage. The resulting signal that is output from the linear circuit stage is inverted with respect to the input signal and suitably linearly processed (attenuated or amplified). This signal is then provided to a second non-linear circuit that applies a second-order distortion and outputs a signal that has an overall reduction in second-order distortion.

Abstract: A method for treatment of congestive heart failure from the right side of the heart, by stimulating at numerous points along the right-ventricular septum to produce a fused line of stimulation upon breakthrough of wave fronts into the left ventricular septum and an LV action potential that simultaneously propagates toward the apex, base, and left free wall. Five electrodes, all in contact with the septum and spaced approximately 1.5 cm apart, produce a fused action potential in an average adult human within 10 ms of delivering simultaneous pacing pulses. Breakthrough of this fused region of stimulation will occur within 20 ms of delivering the pacing pulses. The most proximal electrode may be located in or near the right-ventricular apex. The most distal electrode may be located somewhere near the right-ventricular outflow tract, generally somewhere near the moderator band.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to determine the relative locations of a set of implantable electrodes, preferably five or more, which can be positioned in a chamber of the heart or within another organ or chamber. At least two electrodes are configured to be a known distance from each other. A signal generation apparatus provides a signal having a frequency through a set of pairs of electrodes. This signal is detected on all other electrodes. Additional pairs of signal-emitting electrodes are selected and measurements are made on all other electrodes until sufficient sets of data have been acquired specify a set of equations. Solution of the sets of equations by numerical methods provides the relative locations of the electrodes in a dielectric medium. Where the electrodes are implanted in an environment comprising dielectric media of differing characteristics, such as blood and myocardial tissue, the signal generation apparatus is capable of producing signals at multiple frequencies.

Abstract: A cattle crush for restraining ruminants has end faces and rear and forward side faces. A hinge is provided in the center of one end face for opening the cattle crush and means for restraining the head of the ruminant are provided in the other end face.