Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise occlusion and drug delivery devices and methods. One aspect of the disclosure comprises a drug delivery device comprising an inner expansion member and an outer drug delivery component. Another aspect of the disclosure comprises bioabsorbable, lumen-occluding implants.

Abstract: A housing has a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. The bud portion is to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. A speaker driver is inside the bud portion. Electronic circuitry inside the housing includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. A rechargeable battery as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a plurality of absorbable filaments arranged in a support structure and configured degrade within a defined time period and a membrane arranged about the plurality of absorbable filaments and configured to contain fragments of the plurality of absorbable filaments in response to a fracture or degradation of a filament.

Abstract: An anchoring system for a craft according to one embodiment comprises a first and third portion for forming a first loop around a handlebar, the first portion having a free end; a second and fourth portion for forming a second loop around the handlebar, the second portion having a free end; a third portion coupled to the first portion, the third portion having a free end; and a fourth portion coupled to the second portion, the fourth portion having a free end; wherein tension exerted on the free end of the first portion or third portion causes the first loop to exert a wrapping force on the handlebar when wrapped therearound; wherein tension exerted on the free end of the second portion or the fourth portion causes the second loop to exert a wrapping force on the handlebar when wrapped therearound.

Abstract: An anchoring system for a craft according to one embodiment includes a first portion for forming a first loop around a handlebar, the first portion having a free end; a second portion for forming a second loop around the handlebar, the second portion having a free end; and a cross member extending between the first and second portions, wherein a length of the cross member is selectively adjustable. Tension exerted on the free end of the first portion causes the first loop to exert a wrapping force on the handlebar when wrapped therearound. Tension exerted on the free end of the second portion causes the second loop to exert a wrapping force on the handlebar when wrapped therearound.

Abstract: An anchoring system for a craft according to one embodiment comprises a first and third portion for forming a first loop around a handlebar, the first portion having a free end; a second and fourth portion for forming a second loop around the handlebar, the second portion having a free end; a third portion coupled to the first portion, the third portion having a free end; and a fourth portion coupled to the second portion, the fourth portion having a free end; wherein tension exerted on the free end of the first portion or third portion causes the first loop to exert a wrapping force on the handlebar when wrapped therearound; wherein tension exerted on the free end of the second portion or the fourth portion causes the second loop to exert a wrapping force on the handlebar when wrapped therearound.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for capturing the emissions from a controlled atmosphere treatment apparatus of the type having at least one, and usually several, controlled atmosphere zones therein and exhaust stacks that deliver environmentally unfriendly emissions therefrom. Nozzles are attached to the exhaust stacks from the various controlled atmosphere zones in the treatment apparatus. The nozzles accelerate the exhaust flow from the exhaust stacks, provide a means for measuring the flow from the exhaust stacks, yet maintain the mass flow rates from the exhaust stacks at predetermined levels. The flow from the nozzles is directed through closed conduits to an optional filter and an exhaust fan that provides suction to draw the exhaust flow through the nozzles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for capturing the emissions from a controlled atmosphere treatment apparatus of the type having at least one, and usually several, controlled atmosphere zones therein and exhaust stacks that deliver environmentally unfriendly emissions therefrom. Nozzles are attached to the exhaust stacks from the various controlled atmosphere zones in the treatment apparatus. The nozzles accelerate the exhaust flow from the exhaust stacks, provide a means for measuring the flow from the exhaust stacks, yet maintain the mass flow rates from the exhaust stacks at predetermined levels. The flow from the nozzles is directed through closed conduits to an optional filter and an exhaust fan that provides suction to draw the exhaust flow through the nozzles.