Abstract: A pivotal handgrip pad for use on a bicycle handlebar including a first section and a second section. Attached to the first section is a hook and loop fastener with a buckle to connect the pad to the handlebar. The second section includes a cushioned material and a layer of material that extends from the second section to the first section to enable the cushioned second section to rest on the handlebars in a lowered position so that a rider's hand may grip the second section and handlebars simultaneously, and a raised position where the rider is enabled to grip just the handlebars and not the pad.

Abstract: A pivotal handgrip pad for use on a bicycle handlebar including a first section and a second section. Attached to the first section is a hook and loop fastener with a buckle to connect the pad to the handlebar. The second section includes a cushioned material and a layer of material that extends from the second section to the first section to enable the cushioned second section to rest on the handlebars in a lowered position so that a rider's hand may grip the second section and handlebars simultaneously, and a raised position where the rider is enabled to grip just the handlebars and not the pad.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for proposing advice consisting of corrective actions and enhancements to address a detected problem or measured degradation in the operation of a computer based on collected configuration and performance data. After the advice is proposed, the method and/or system automatically detects when and in what form the advice was implemented, and rates the efficacy of the implementation action based on subsequent collection and measurement of performance. The method and/or system is then able to adjust the importance of the advice relative to other advice.

Abstract: Disclosed is a subdermally implantable drug-delivery device, which contains: a central core extending in an axial direction and having an outer surface and opposing ends, which core includes a matrix of a pharmaceutically effective amount of a subdermally administrable drug substantially uniformly dispersed in a polymeric base material; an intermediate polymeric layer overlying the outer surface of the central core; and an outer polymeric layer overlying the intermediate layer, wherein the intermediate layer controls the rate of diffusion of the drug from the central core to the outer layer. In preferred embodiments, the subdermally administrable drug is a contraceptive agent such as the 16-methylene-17-.alpha.-acetoxy-19-norprogesterone-progestin; the polymeric base material and the outer polymeric layer each contain a polydimethylsiloxane such as Silastic.RTM.; and the intermediate layer contains a porous material such as cellulose.

Abstract: Disclosed is a subdermally implantable drug-delivery device, which contains: a central core extending in an axial direction and having an outer surface and opposing ends, which core includes a matrix of a pharmaceutically effective amount of a subdermally administrable drug substantially uniformly dispersed in a polymeric base material; an intermediate polymeric layer overlying the outer surface of the central core; and an outer polymeric layer overlying the intermediate layer, wherein the intermediate layer controls the rate of diffusion of the drug from the central core to the outer layer. In preferred embodiments, the subdermally administrable drug is a contraceptive agent such as the 16-methylene-17-.alpha.-acetoxy-19-norprogesterone progestin; the polymeric base material and the outer polymeric layer each contain a polydimethylsiloxane such as Silastic.RTM.; and the intermediate layer contains a porous material such as cellulose.