Abstract: Described herein are multilayer composite foil materials, as well as methods of making and using multilayer composite foil materials. The composite foil materials can comprise different layers of different metals which may have differing activity toward an active metal, such as lithium. The different layers may allow the composite foil material to include layers that are more active towards the active metal, providing for electrochemical activity, and other layers that are less active towards the active metal, and serving as structural layers. The multilayer composite foils are useful as anodes of electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion cells.

Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.

Abstract: Materials and methods for coating an electrochemically active electrode material for use in a lithium-ion battery are provided. In one example, an electrochemically active electrode material comprises: a polymer coating applied directly to an exterior surface of the electrochemically active electrode material; a metal plating catalyst adhered to the continuous polymer; and a continuous metal coating that completely covers the metal catalyst and continuous polymer coating. The electrochemically active electrode material may comprise a powder comprising one or more secondary particles, and the polymer and metal coatings may be applied to exterior surfaces of these secondary particles.

Abstract: Described herein are multilayer composite foil materials, as well as methods of making and using multilayer composite foil materials. The composite foil materials can comprise different layers of different metals which may have differing activity toward an active metal, such as lithium. The different layers may allow the composite foil material to include layers that are more active towards the active metal, providing for electrochemical activity, and other layers that are less active towards the active metal, and serving as structural layers. The multilayer composite foils are useful as anodes of electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion cells.

Abstract: An electrical stimulation system includes a stimulation device and a container. The stimulation device may be sealed within the container. A port in the container allows the stimulation device to be coupled with a lead. The stimulation device may be used before, during, and after subcutaneous surgery to apply electrical stimulation for nerve regeneration.

Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.

Abstract: Materials and methods for coating an electrochemically active electrode material for use in a lithium-ion battery are provided. In one example, an electrochemically active electrode material comprises: a polymer coating applied directly to an exterior surface of the electrochemically active electrode material; a metal plating catalyst adhered to the continuous polymer; and a continuous metal coating that completely covers the metal catalyst and continuous polymer coating. The electrochemically active electrode material may comprise a powder comprising one or more secondary particles, and the polymer and metal coatings may be applied to exterior surfaces of these secondary particles.

Abstract: A self-anchoring fastening device for laminating sheets of material such as sheets of metal used in constructing metal buildings. The anchor comprises a collapsible anchoring portion having radially expanding anchoring strips, which will not pull out of a hole drilled in the sheets. Threads internal to the expandable anchor cooperate with threads on a bolt inserted therein to collapse the expandable anchor, providing anchoring strips over one sheet such that the expandable anchor cannot be pulled out of the hole. A washer between the base of the collapsible anchoring portion and one sheet provides for a waterproof fastener such that the building will be watertight. The anchor is easy to install by placing the anchoring device though aligned apertures in two sheets and then turning the bolt relative to the collapsible anchoring portion to extend the radially expanding strips thus securing one sheet to the other.