Abstract: A turbomachine component is provided. The turbomachine component formed from an additive manufacturing system. The additive manufacturing system defines an axial build direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The turbomachine component includes an exterior portion. The exterior portion includes a first end wall, a second end wall, and an outer band extending axially between the first end wall and the second end wall. The turbomachine component further includes an interior portion disposed within the exterior portion. The interior portion includes a self-breaking inner band extending axially between the first end wall and the second end wall. The self-breaking inner band includes a plurality of teeth disposed between the first end wall and the second end wall.

Abstract: Provided are liposomes that encapsulate adenosine. The liposomes may be formed from sphingomyelin or a combination of sphingomyelin and 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DMPC) or a combination of sphingomyelin and 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylglycerol (DMPG) or a combination of sphingomyelin, DMPG, and DMPC. The liposomes encapsulating adenosine may be used to induce cartilage regeneration, treat osteoarthritis, alleviate joint pain, and/or slow, arrest, and/or reverse progressive structural tissue damage associated with osteoarthritis or treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, and/or synovitis. The liposomes may release adenosine for up to two weeks.

Abstract: Provided are liposomes that encapsulate adenosine. The liposomes may be formed from sphingomyelin or a combination of sphingomyelin and 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DMPC) or a combination of sphingomyelin and 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylglycerol (DMPG) or a combination of sphingomyelin, DMPG, and DMPC. The liposomes encapsulating adenosine may be used to induce cartilage regeneration, treat osteoarthritis, alleviate joint pain, and/or slow, arrest, and/or reverse progressive structural tissue damage associated with osteoarthritis or treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, and/or synovitis. The liposomes may release adenosine for up to two weeks.

Abstract: Provided are liposomes that encapsulate adenosine. The liposomes may be formed from sphingomyelin or a combination of sphingomyelin and 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DMPC) or a combination of sphingomyelin and 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylglycerol (DMPG) or a combination of sphingomyelin, DMPG, and DMPC. The liposomes encapsulating adenosine may be used to induce cartilage regeneration, treat osteoarthritis, alleviate joint pain, and/or slow, arrest, and/or reverse progressive structural tissue damage associated with osteoarthritis or treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, and/or synovitis. The liposomes may release adenosine for up to two weeks.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for providing a diagnostic examination to a patient, including, but not limited to a determination of the permeability of a patients' body cavity.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for providing a diagnostic examination to a patient, including, but not limited to a determination of the permeability of a patients' body cavity.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for providing a diagnostic examination to a patient, including, but not limited to a determination of the permeability of a patients' body cavity.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for providing a diagnostic examination to a patient, including, but not limited to a determination of the permeability of a patients' body cavity.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating underactive bladder and/or symptoms thereof are disclosed, wherein the composition including an effective amount of a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable lipid vehicle is locally administered to the bladder, thereby treating the underactive bladder and/or symptoms thereof.

Abstract: Non-invasive methods and devices are disclosed to derive estimates of body Core Temperature from external sensors that provide electrocardiograph (ECG) data, and Mean Skin Temperature data. The ECG and Mean Skin Temperature are input to a model that provides estimates of Core Temperature temperature. The model is derived regressively from ECG, Mean Skin Temperature and Core Temperature data obtained from a number of test subjects. A monitoring device may be used, for example, to trigger an alarm, display Core Temperature data to the device wearer or to a remote monitoring station, or to activate an emergency temperature control system or device.

Abstract: A monolith comprises a zeolite, a thermally conductive carbon, and a binder. The zeolite is included in the form of beads, pellets, powders and mixtures thereof. The thermally conductive carbon can be carbon nano-fibers, diamond or graphite which provide thermal conductivities in excess of about 100 W/m·K to more than 1,000 W/m·K. A method of preparing a zeolite monolith includes the steps of mixing a zeolite dispersion in an aqueous colloidal silica binder with a dispersion of carbon nano-fibers in water followed by dehydration and curing of the binder is given.

Abstract: A method for dyeing high density polyethelene fiber fabric, which includes applying an aliphatic stain on the fabric.

Abstract: A monolith comprises a zeolite, a thermally conductive carbon, and a binder. The zeolite is included in the form of beads, pellets, powders and mixtures thereof. The thermally conductive carbon can be carbon nano-fibers, diamond or graphite which provide thermal conductivities in excess of about 100 W/m·K to more than 1,000 W/m·K. A method of preparing a zeolite monolith includes the steps of mixing a zeolite dispersion in an aqueous colloidal silica binder with a dispersion of carbon nano-fibers in water followed by dehydration and curing of the binder is given.

Abstract: An apparatus to amalgamate substances which includes at least two substance holding tanks, an inert gas tank, an amalgamation mixing chamber, and a nozzle. The inert gas tank is in fluid communication with the at least two substance holding tanks such that when actuated, inert gas will further pressurize substances contained in the at least two substance holding tanks. The amalgamation mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the at least two substance holding tanks such that when actuated, the substances in the at least two substance holding tanks enter and mix in the amalgamation mixing chamber. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the amalgamation mixing chamber such that when actuated, the mixed substances in the amalgamated mixing chamber are discharged from the nozzle.

Abstract: To treat premature ejaculation, delay ejaculation, or improve male sexual control, control bladder urgency and/or minimize or alleviate irritated bladder or bladder urgency, an effective amount of St. John's Wort extract rich in hyperforin is administered to a male prior to sexual intercourse, or to a male or female patient otherwise in need thereof.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed for the assessment of various properties of bone. A method and apparatus are disclosed that use a pair of non-contact (i.e., air-coupled) ultrasound transducers. The invention includes a pair of non-contact ultrasound transducers placed above skin on opposite sides of the bone and generating an ultrasound signal and directing the signal through both the bone to obtain a bone output signal. The method further includes establishing a set of parameters associated with the bone output signal and then further processing the parameters in order to obtain the desired bone property. Apparatuses for the assessment of various properties of bone are also provided. The apparatus includes a pair of ultrasound transducers which may be single-element transducers, focused, or array transducers in any combination.

Abstract: A method for the assessment of various properties of bone is provided. The method includes applying a pair of ultrasound transducers to skin on opposite sides of the bone and generating an ultrasound signal and directing the signal through both the bone to obtain a bone output signal. The method further includes establishing a set of parameters associated with the bone output signal and then further processing the parameters in order to obtain the desired bone property. Two novel parameters are also disclosed, namely the net time delay (NTD) and mean time duration (MTD) parameters. An apparatus for the assessment of various properties of bone is also provided. The apparatus includes a pair of ultrasound transducers which may be single-element transducers or array transducers in any combination. The apparatus further includes various computer hardware components and computer software for generating and directing the ultrasound signal, establishing the parameter set and performing the processing.

Abstract: A magnetic key chain which provides for the ability to attach itself to a magnetic material, such as the inner surface of a front door of a home or a refrigerator door. The magnetic key chain also allows for therapeutic treatment of an anatomical site in a living body. In another embodiment, magnetic jewelry is adapted for both ornamental and therapeutic use.