Abstract: The present technology relates to systems and methods for delivering a dilator sheath to a target location within a patient. The dilator sheath can include a guidewire lumen configured to receive a guidewire. Embodiments are provided in which an interference fit between the guidewire and the guidewire lumen facilitate steering of the dilator sheath in at least one direction. Methods of delivering the dilator sheath are provided. Methods of delivering a medical device with the dilator sheath are also provided.

Abstract: The present technology relates to systems and methods for removing a thrombus from a blood vessel of a patient. In some embodiments, the present technology is directed to systems including an elongated catheter having a distal portion configured to be positioned within the blood vessel of the patient, a proximal portion configured to be external to the patient, and a lumen extending therebetween. The system can also include a fluid delivery mechanism coupled with a fluid lumen and configured to apply fluid to at least partially fragment the thrombus, and an aspiration mechanism fluidly coupled to an aspiration lumen and configured to aspirate the fragmented thrombus.

Abstract: The present technology relates to systems and methods for removing a thrombus from a blood vessel of a patient. In some embodiments, the present technology is directed to systems including an elongated catheter having a distal portion configured to be positioned within the blood vessel of the patient, a proximal portion configured to be external to the patient, and a lumen extending therebetween. The system can also include a fluid delivery mechanism coupled with a fluid lumen and configured to apply fluid to (1) at least partially fragment the thrombus and (2) provide an optical path for the imaging element, and an aspiration mechanism fluidly coupled to an aspiration lumen and configured to aspirate the fragmented thrombus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aliphatic-aromatic polyester having a whiteness index according to ASTM E 313-73 of at least 25, to a process for preparation thereof and to the use of the aliphatic-aromatic polyester for production of polyester fibers (PF). The present invention further relates to the polyester fibers (PF) comprising the aliphatic-aromatic polyester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aliphatic-aromatic polyester having a whiteness index according to ASTM E 313-73 of at least 25, to a process for preparation thereof and to the use of the aliphatic-aromatic polyester for production of polyester fibers (PF). The present invention further relates to the polyester fibers (PF) comprising the aliphatic-aromatic polyester.

Abstract: The use of a certain copolymer is described for reducing the gas-permeability of rubber material. A rubber material provided with a barrier material in the form of the copolymer is also described. The copolymer can be produced via ring-opening metathesis polymerization of a) one first olefin monomer selected from the group consisting of cyclic olefin monomers having at least one endocyclic C—C double bond, where no tertiary carbon atom bearing a hydrogen atom is present in alpha-position to the double bond, and b) one second olefin monomer selected from the group consisting of cyclic olefin monomers having one endocyclic C—C double bond, where a tertiary carbon atom bearing a hydrogen atom is present in at least one alpha-position to the double bond, where the copolymer has been oxidized at least to some extent, where the amount of polycyclic olefin monomers used to produce the copolymer with at least two C—C double bonds is zero or less than 1 mol %, based on the entirety of the monomers.

Abstract: A rubber material is described, modified with a barrier material in the form of a copolymer which can be produced via ring-opening metathesis polymerization of a) at least one olefin monomer selected from the group consisting of monocyclic olefin monomers having one or two endocyclic C—C double bonds and bicyclic olefin monomers having one endocyclic C—C double bond and b) at least one polycyclic olefin monomer having at least two C—C double bonds. The barrier material can be used to reduce the gas permeability of the rubber material.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polythiophene-polyanion complexes which are soluble or dispersible in nonpolar organic solvents, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A rubber material is described, modified with a barrier material in the form of a copolymer which can be produced via ring-opening metathesis polymerization of a) at least one olefin monomer selected from the group consisting of monocyclic olefin monomers having one or two endocyclic C—C double bonds and bicyclic olefin monomers having one endocyclic C—C double bond and b) at least one polycyclic olefin monomer having at least two C—C double bonds. The barrier material can be used to reduce the gas permeability of the rubber material.

Abstract: Polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturdated monomer in an aqueous medium can produce an aqueous polymer dispersion. The polymerization is in the presence of a dispersant and a metal-carbene complex. The polymerization can also optionally be in the presence of a dispersant, an organic solvent with low solubility in water, or both. The aqueous polymer dispersion resulting from the process can be used to make a polymer powder.

Abstract: A barrier coating is described, where a polymer layer of thickness at least 1 ?m is applied on a supportive substrate, selected from polymer foils, paper, and paperboard, and the polymer layer has been formed from a copolymer which can be produced via ring-opening metathesis polymerization of (a) olefin monomers, selected from monocyclic olefin monomers having 1 or 2 endocyclic C—C double bonds and bicyclic olefin monomers having an endocyclic C—C double bond, and (b) polycyclic olefin monomers having at least two C—C double bonds, e.g. a copolymer of cyclooctene and dicyclopentadiene.

Abstract: A wearable toy is provided, including a figurine body defining a substantially planar bottom surface; a magnet disposed within the figurine body; and an attachment element magnetically engageable with the substantially planar bottom surface. A method of affixing a toy figurine to an article of clothing is also provided, including positioning a toy figurine adjacent a first surface of the article of clothing; positioning an attachment element in proximity to the toy figurine on a second surface opposite the first surface; and magnetically engaging the attachment element to the toy figurine with the article of clothing disposed there between.