Abstract: Battery cell stack designs are provided for traction battery packs. An exemplary traction battery pack may include one or more cell stacks housed within an enclosure assembly. Each cell stack may include a top cover and a thermal barrier assembly. The top cover is arranged to protect and interface with an enclosure cover of the enclosure assembly, and the thermal barrier assembly is arranged to inhibit the transfer of thermal energy across the cell stack. A first adhesive may secure a portion of the thermal barrier assembly to the top cover, and a second adhesive may secure the top cover to the enclosure assembly, thereby structurally integrating the traction battery pack.

Abstract: A bladder and bowel control training device, being a hollow, rigid, generally oblong body of uniform construction. Dimensions of length, width, and lateral curvature may be altered for facilitating use of the device by various sized persons. The bladder control device is used to provide a shaped, contoured body structure for either a male or female, to facilitate strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. These muscles are effectively activated by a user enveloping the outer surfaces of the bladder control device between the upper thigh muscles of both legs and flexing the thigh muscles tightly against the device. The user of the bladder control device engages the muscular exertions of the left and right adductor longus, adductor magnus, and the gracilis muscles in unison. A crescent-shaped seat segment is constructed with a non-slip gripping surface against which a user's muscles can securely flex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bladder and bowel control training device, being a hollow, rigid generally oblong body of uniform construction. Dimensions of length, width, and lateral curvature are designed for facilitating use of the device by various sized persons. The primary objective of the bladder control device is to provide a shaped, contoured body for either a male or female, to facilitate strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. These muscles are effectively activated by a user enveloping the outer surfaces of the bladder control device between the upper thigh muscles of both legs and flexing the thigh muscles tightly against the bladder control device. When placed in use, a user of the bladder control device engages the muscular efforts of the left and right adductor longus, adductor magnus, and the gracillis muscles in unison. A crescent-shaped seat segment of the device is constructed with a non-slip gripping surface against which a user's muscles can securely flex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid which exhibit improved physical properties and stability. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of the metal salts, as well as methods of treating cancer including administration of a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of the invention to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Sulfasalazine salt compositions are provided. In some cases, the sulfasalazine salts have a crystalline form. The subject crystalline sulfasalazine salts can provide a water soluble form of the active compound that finds use in pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic applications. The subject crystalline sulfasalazine salts can provide increased solubility as compared to the zwitterionic or free acid form of sulfasalazine. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the subject sulfasalazine salt compositions. Methods of treating a neurological related disease such as refractory epilepsy using the subject crystalline sulfasalazine salts and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A collapsible laundry container includes an outer bag portion having a bottom and a plurality of sides extending upwardly from the bottom. An inner bag portion includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The inner bag portion is situated in an interior area of the outer bag portion. The bag portions are movable between a collapsed configuration in which respective side walls are generally adjacent respective bottom walls and an expanded configuration in which respective side walls extend upwardly from respective bottom walls. A cover member is removably coupled to one of the inner and outer bag portions and configured to prevent access to the inner bag portion interior area. The inner bag portion is permeable while the outer bag portion is impermeable.

Abstract: A hollow axle motor assembly (10) includes an armature (13) and a hollow axle (12) attached to the armature (13). The hollow axle (12) has an outer diameter (14) and an inner diameter (16). The inner diameter (16) of the hollow axle (12) receives a shaft or tube, such as a drive shaft (52). A gear (20) is attached to the outer diameter (14) of the hollow axle (12). The gear (20) is in driving communication with a planetary gear drive assembly (30). In turn, the planetary gear drive assembly (30) is in driving communication with a drive shaft mount (40). The drive shaft mount (40) can be used to drive any number of conventional items, including, for example, the drive shaft (52).

Abstract: A hollow axle motor assembly (10) includes an armature (13) and a hollow axle (12) attached to the armature (13). The hollow axle (12) has an outer diameter (14) and an inner diameter (16). The inner diameter (16) of the hollow axle (12) receives a shaft or tube, such as a drive shaft (52). A gear (20) is attached to the outer diameter (14) of the hollow axle (12). The gear (20) is in driving communication with a planetary gear drive assembly (30). In turn, the planetary gear drive assembly (30) is in driving communication with a drive shaft mount (40). The drive shaft mount (40) can be used to drive any number of conventional items, including, for example, the drive shaft (52).

Abstract: The invention is an electric motor actuator for use in heater, ventilator and air-conditioning systems in automobiles. The present invention comprises an electric motor, an output shaft on which a worm is rotatably mounted, a spur gear train, an output gear connected to a driver, an optical sensor, and a printed circuit board. The present invention is designed to provide an actuator that is simple and affordable to manufacture.

Abstract: A variable lumbar support has a support assembly mountable on a seat frame, a pressure element engaged with the support assembly to move in relation to it in a first direction and a second direction. The directions are substantially parallel and opposite and usually vertical. A first traction element engaged with the support assembly and the pressure element moves the pressure element in the first direction and a second traction element engaged with the support assembly and with the pressure element moves the pressure element in the second direction. At least one actuator engaged with the traction elements causes the movement.

Abstract: A powered lumbar support device includes a panel having a first end and a second end. The panel is biased in a forward direction for providing an arch in a seat back. A lumbar frame extends downwardly from a support element for slideably supoprting the panel. A first cable is affixed to one of the ends of the panel and to an arching rack of a first gear box. Linear movement of the arching rack transfers motion to one of the ends to change the distance between the ends by moving the first cable. The powered lumbar support device includes a second gear box having a moving rack and a moving pinion for vertically shifting the lumbar support device. The second gear box may also be used to actuate additional support features, such as a bolster.

Abstract: A powered lumbar support device includes a resilient panel having a first flange and a second flange. The panel is biased in a forward direction for providing an arch in a seat back. A lumbar frame extends downwardly from a support element for slideably supporting the resilient panel. An extending member is affixed to the first flange and projects upwardly from the control module, which is retained in position by a compliant spring. The control module includes a drive mechanism for changing the arch in the basket by changing the distance between the first flange and the second flange by extending and retracting the extending member.