Abstract: A chip sleeve garment including an outer layer of fabric connected to an inner layer of fabric to form a sleeve with a space between the outer layer of fabric and the inner layer of fabric. Foam chips, flat foam, or foam with ridges are disposed in the space between the outer layer of fabric and the inner layer of fabric. The garment includes two ends, including at least one open end, and a notch in at least one open end having an opening. The notch can be separated to create a larger opening than the opening to allow the garment to be donned or doffed easier than the opening allows. A second garment can be disposed over the chip sleeve garment. Either the chip sleeve garment, the second garment, or both can be compression garments.

Abstract: A method and system for tailoring a compression garment having a first lateral end and a second lateral end. A first tension tab releasably attachable to the compression garment; wherein the first tension tab includes at least a first indicator and a second indicator on an outer surface. The first tension tab being attachable to the compression garment and the first strap being attachable onto the compression garment adjacent or over at least a portion of the first tension tab with a first strap covering a first part of the first tension tab and terminating at a first strap end that exposes a second portion of the first tension tab. A first tension tab setting indicates whether the end of the first strap terminates adjacent or over the first indicator or the second indicator of the first tension tab.

Abstract: A method and system for tailoring a compression garment having a first lateral end and a second lateral end. A first tension tab releasably attachable to the compression garment; wherein the first tension tab includes at least a first indicator and a second indicator on an outer surface. The first tension tab being attachable to the compression garment and the first strap being attachable onto the compression garment adjacent or over at least a portion of the first tension tab with a first strap covering a first part of the first tension tab and terminating at a first strap end that exposes a second portion of the first tension tab. A first tension tab setting indicates whether the end of the first strap terminates adjacent or over the first indicator or the second indicator of the first tension tab.

Abstract: Compact dehumidifiers and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system includes a housing having an airflow entrance, and airflow exit, and a linear flowpath between the entrance and exit. The system further includes a refrigeration cycle having, in sequence along the flowpath, an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an air flow driver. A controller is operatively coupled to the evaporator, compressor, condenser, and airflow driver to operate the refrigeration cycle for removing moisture from an entering airflow.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses, systems, and methods for real-time measuring of analytes in a biological fluid sample of a subject. In particular, the present invention provides a combination of micro-dialysis catheter, a micro-volume pump, and a spectrometer device that are operatively connected to one another to provide real-time measurement of analytes in a biological fluid sample of a subject.

Abstract: Methods for modulating the endocrine system of a mammal are provided. In the subject methods, a positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors of the hypothalamus are administered to the host. The subject methods find use in applications where it is desired to increase the baseline circulatory level of a growth hormone in a mammalian host. The subject methods also find use in applications where it is desired to increase the circulatory level of DHEA in a mammalian host. Finally, another subject method also finds use in applications where it is desired to decrease the circulatory level of cortisol in a mammalian host.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes an SPR analysis system control computer program having a graphical user interface and configured to control the operation of an SPR analysis apparatus. According to an embodiment, an SPR data analysis computer program includes an SPR microarray video viewer and a sensorgram generator responsive to the SPR video.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes a housing enclosing with a fluid supply volume substantially enclosed within the housing, a flow cell module configured to receive reagents and analyte from the fluid supply volume, and an enclosed optics assembly configured to interrogate a microarray portion of the flow cell module.

Abstract: A hinge bracket attachable to a pocket door slide system wherein the pocket door slide system comprises components capable of achieving a full inset or partial overlay pocket door position without the hinge bracket, and wherein use of the hinge bracket enables the pocket door slide system to achieve a substantially full overlay pocket door position.

Abstract: A closing device for drawers, the device having a housing with a holding notch and a slider having a resilient latching arm that is bendable to engage the holding notch, as well as a spring that engages the housing and the slider to urge the slider to a rearward position relative to the housing. The resilient latching arm has a slot adapted to receive a pin, whereby as the drawer is moved from its closed position, the relative movement of the pin advances the slider to a position where the resilient latching arm engages the holding notch and the drawer is free to mover further outward without influence of the closing device. As the drawer is moved rearward toward its closed position, the relative movement of the pin will cause it to engage the slot in the resilient latching arm, further causing it to release from the holding notch and to be urged by the spring to move the drawer toward a closed position.

Abstract: A motion control bracket (100) for use with a drawer slide includes a mounting plate (102) for fastening the bracket (100) to a cabinet drawer slide. A motion control device (101) is used for controlling the rate of speed with which a drawer closes against a cabinet frame. Other embodiments of the motion control bracket (130, 160) include fastening tabs (113, 115 and 119) for mounting the bracket to an existing drawer slide and a substantially L-shaped bracket (131) for mounting motion control device (101) under a cabinet drawer. The invention enhances existing drawer slides by adding motion control with minimal cost and effort.

Abstract: The invention relates to interlocks for file cabinets and the like which generally prevent more than one drawer from being opened at a given time. The interlocks include an elongated, flexible member, such as a cable, which is changeable from a high slack condition to a low slack condition. In the low slack condition, the interlocks prevent their associated drawers that are closed from being opened. In the high slack condition, the interlocks allow their associated drawer to be opened. The interlocks may be used in conjunction with a lock that selectively changes the cable from a high slack condition to a low slack condition and vice versa. The interlocks may be constructed to exert a force on the cable that is a small fraction of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer.

Abstract: The invention relates to interlocks for file cabinets and the like which generally prevent more than one drawer from being opened at a given time. The interlocks include a cable which is changeable from a slack condition to a taut condition. In the taut condition, the interlocks prevent the associated drawer from being opened. In the slack condition, the interlock allows the associated drawer to be opened. The interlocks may be used in conjunction with a lock that selectively changes the tension in the cable from a slack condition to a taut condition and vise versa. The interlocks may be constructed to exert a tension on a cable that is independent of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer. Alternatively, the interlocks may be constructed to exert a force on the cable that is a small fraction of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer.

Abstract: Bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed. The bone anchor implantation devices have an ergonometric and/or rotatable handle. The bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application for implanting a bone anchor for maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck.

Abstract: A height adjustment mechanism (170) is disclosed for use in a lazy susan-like device (100). The mechanism (170) includes an adjustment nut (172) coupled to a bearing pin (256) and a release pin assembly (215). Rotation of a shelf (136) causes the adjustment nut (172) to rotate and move linearly along a support pole (102) through threaded engagement with the bearing pin (256).

Abstract: Bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed. The bone anchor implantation devices have an ergonometric and/or rotatable handle. The bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application for implanting a bone anchor for maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck.

Abstract: A lazy susan device (160) includes a centralized support pole (162) with an upper tube (164) and a lower tube (166). In one embodiment, a length adjustment mechanism (168) includes an expansion nut (172) and a threaded insert (170). Rotation of the upper tube (162) causes the expansion nut (172) to expand outwardly as the upper tube (164) is rotated. The expansion nut (172) moves away from the upper tube (164). In this matter, the effective length of the support pole (162) is lengthened. This and other embodiments of the lazy susan devices provide for installation and adjustment of the lazy susan devices in the absence of the need of any tooling.

Abstract: Bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed. The bone anchor implantation devices have an ergonometric and/or rotatable handle. The bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application for implanting a bone anchor for maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck.