Abstract: Described are energy absorbing assemblies for a passenger seat. The energy absorbing assemblies can include one or more auxetic energy absorbing elements (130), each element including a crushable matrix formed of cells having an auxetic cell geometry that are crushable in a direction of energy capture.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a method for normalizing cardiac venous return, including: inserting percutaneously a calibrated balloon catheter through a femoral vein; advancing the calibrated balloon catheter to the inferior vena cava; and placing a balloon portion of the calibrated balloon catheter at a location before the drainage point of the hepatic vein.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a method for normalizing cardiac venous return, including: inserting percutaneously a calibrated balloon catheter through a femoral vein; advancing the calibrated balloon catheter to the inferior vena cava; and placing a balloon portion of the calibrated balloon catheter at a location before the drainage point of the hepatic vein. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method that comprises the introduction of a catheter via left subclavian vein, advancing into the right atrium and then positioning it in the inferior vena cava, just at the cava-diaphragm junction, where it is anchored at its extreme; and thereafter an external inflation of a balloon positioned in said catheter takes place through a physiological solution to reach a diameter corresponding to half the diameter of the inferior vena cava, resulting in hemi-occlusion in the expiration phase (breath-out) and total occlusion for a short period during the inspiration phase (breath-in), regulating (normalizing) the venous return and decreasing the cardiac volume overload, as a treatment for heart failure. The invention also comprises hydromechanics devices to normalize the venous return in the circulatory system. Said venous return is increased in 90% of patients with heart failure.

Abstract: A system of semi-flexible plates arranged and positioned within footwear so as to retain the flexibility associated with the footwear. The system utilizes panels comprised of hybrid carbon composite materials that have been specifically formed and cut to fit various components within the shoe. These semi-flexible panels are configured with apertures to receive placement stitching to retain the panels in a particular location within the construction of the shoe. Various layers of padding are provided to insulate the feet from the panels and from the external surfaces of the shoe. Plates and panels are uniquely positioned in the heel region and on the sides of the shoe or boot. The system provides inter-leaved rib plates extending from either side of the shoe up over the split tongue of the shoe providing flexible protection to both the sides and the top of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method that comprises the introduction of a catheter via left subclavian vein, advancing into the right atrium and then positioning it in the inferior vena cava, just at the cava-diaphragm junction, where it is anchored at its extreme; and thereafter an external inflation of a balloon positioned in said catheter takes place through a physiological solution to reach a diameter corresponding to half the diameter of the inferior vena cava, resulting in hemi-occlusion in the expiration phase (breath-out) and total occlusion for a short period during the inspiration phase (breath-in), regulating (normalizing) the venous return and decreasing the cardiac volume overload, as a treatment for heart failure. The invention also comprises hydromechanics devices to normalize the venous return in the circulatory system. Said venous return is increased in 90% of patients with heart failure.

Abstract: A hydro-mechanical devices which regulate venous return flow in the human circulatory system includes a combined catheter/cyclic occlusion inflatable balloon to regulate the venous return, which can be adapted to its location space in the inferior vena cava, near the right entrance of atrium, and includes means for retention inside the vessel as well as an ability to modify volume according to patient's needs.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adapting software applications for download and execution on a variety of different mobile devices which employ different Application Execution Environments. An Application Download Protocol for transferring applications to mobile devices is also provided. Mobile devices can be matched with compatible applications according to functionality required by the applications and functionality provided by the mobile devices. Applications submitted by developers can be automatically matched to application categories, thus facilitating user selection of applications. Data used by applications running on mobile devices can be remotely managed by application developers, allowing developers to remotely control the type and presentation of data on mobile devices without the need for data management servlets to be provided by the developers.

Abstract: Methods of use, accessories and chambers, optimal for performing Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) of DNA molecules in ‘Contour Clamped Homogeneous Electric Field’ (CHEF) and ‘Transversal Alternating Field Electrophoresis’ (TAFE) systems, are provided herein. DNA molecules are rapidly separated in the minigels of these chambers. The sizes of chambers and accessories are determined by the separation between the opposite polarity electrodes; which is comprised between 6.2 and 15 cm. Reproducibility of molecule separation is achieved because the accessories warrant homogeneous electric resistance in the buffer and minigels. Chambers allow a high-throughput sample format using the reagents efficiently. It is attained excluding the non-useful electrophoresis zones. For a better optimization, TAFE chambers have several useful electrophoresis zones (UEZ), each carrying a minigel.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and catalyst for selectively producing single-walled carbon nanotubes. The catalyst comprises rhenium and a Group VIII transition metal, for example Co, which is preferably disposed on a support material to form a catalytic substrate. In the method, a carbon-containing gas is exposed to the catalytic substrate at suitable reaction conditions whereby a high percentage of the carbon nanotubes produced by the reaction is single-walled carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adapting software applications for download and execution on a variety of different mobile devices which employ different Application Execution Environments. An Application Download Protocol for transferring applications to mobile devices is also provided. Mobile devices can be matched with compatible applications according to functionality required by the applications and functionality provided by the mobile devices. Applications submitted by developers can be automatically matched to application categories, thus facilitating user selection of applications. Data used by applications running on mobile devices can be remotely managed by application developers, allowing developers to remotely control the type and presentation of data on mobile devices without the need for data management servlets to be provided by the developers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular work top panel adapted to provide a work surface. The work top panel includes a core assembly comprising a tray having a bottom panel, a spaced apart top panel and a honeycomb structure extending between the top and bottom panels. First and second chambers are formed between the top and bottom panels on opposite sides of the core assembly. One of many different types of edge members as desired may be inserted into each respective chamber of the core assembly to provide a decorative edge treatment. The opposing edge members form a recess above the top panel which is adapted to receive one of a plurality of different types of work surface panels having a desired pattern and finish. The edge members may be formed to a desired contour before or after assembly to the core assembly by wood cutting machinery or the like.

Abstract: A grommet arrangement for application to the upwardly facing working surfacing of an office desk top for acommodating application to and through the desk top of the plug and cabling of electrical and/or electronic equipment to be used at the desk, comprising a sleeve defining a cylindrical side wall in circumambient relation about the sleeve bore that is proportioned to freely receive both the equipment cabling and its plug, with the sleeve further defining a flanged end and a flanged free end, with the sleeve flanged end comprising a planar edging of quadrilateral configuration that is to seat flush against the desk top working surfacing about a hole formed in the desk top to receive the grommet cylindrical side wall, which grommet planar edging defines a recess that lies in a plane which extends crosswise of the grommet bore and receives a grommet closing cover snap fit fashion, with the grommet cover being shaped to define a cross slot and shiftably carrying on the underside of same an adjustable panel tha