Abstract: A medical system includes a processing unit, a medical device electrically coupled to the processing unit, and an electronic assembly disposed at a distal portion of the insertion portion. The medical device includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a subject. The electronic assembly includes at least a first sensor, a second sensor, and a switch. The electronic assembly is electrically coupled to the processing unit. The switch is configured to switch between the first sensor and the second sensor based on an instruction of the processing unit.

Abstract: A device includes a handle having a trigger in combination with a distal portion, the distal portion including a rigid elongated hollow member which receives tissue therein and a plunger fitted with and configured to slide longitudinally within the hollow member to induce suction at a distal end of the hollow member as the plunger is moved proximally within the hollow member. The trigger is hingedly coupled to the plunger so that pulling the trigger slides the plunger proximally with respect to the hollow member to generate suction to draw the tissue into the distal end of the hollow member. The device further includes a tissue treatment mechanism for encircling the tissue received at the distal end of the hollow member.

Abstract: A computer program and system are described that support identification of regions of the heart responsible for supporting or initiating abnormal heart rhythms. Electrode activation sequences contributing to a repetitive pattern of activation are identified. An earliest activating site, a vector of activation from the identified electrode activation sequences and a path back from the earliest activating site over a surface of the heart chamber are determined. A statistical measure is computed for the repetitive pattern of activation and data identifying the repetitive pattern of activation including the path is output, the data varying the prominence of the repetitive pattern of activation in dependence on the statistical measure.

Abstract: A device includes a handle having a trigger in combination with a distal portion, the distal portion including a rigid elongated hollow member which receives tissue therein and a plunger fitted with and configured to slide longitudinally within the hollow member to induce suction at a distal end of the hollow member as the plunger is moved proximally within the hollow member. The trigger is hingedly coupled to the plunger so that pulling the trigger slides the plunger proximally with respect to the hollow member to generate suction to draw the tissue into the distal end of the hollow member. The device further includes a tissue treatment mechanism for encircling the tissue received at the distal end of the hollow member.

Abstract: A device may include an elongated housing formed of an optically transparent material, the housing extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lateral wall extending from the proximal end to a distal tip of the housing, the housing defining a lumen extending into the housing from a proximal opening in the proximal end of the housing. The device also may include a first port extending through the lateral wall of the housing to open the lumen of the housing to an exterior of the housing, the first port being sized and shaped to receive therein a target portion of tissue to be inspected and/or treated.

Abstract: The method can include: sampling measurements of a vehicle in-situ, generating a model based on the measurements, and determining a wash path based on the model. The method can optionally include washing the vehicle according to the wash path.

Abstract: A device includes a handle having a trigger in combination with a distal portion, the distal portion including a rigid elongated hollow member which receives tissue therein and a plunger fitted with and configured to slide longitudinally within the hollow member to induce suction at a distal end of the hollow member as the plunger is moved proximally within the hollow member. The trigger is hingedly coupled to the plunger so that pulling the trigger slides the plunger proximally with respect to the hollow member to generate suction to draw the tissue into the distal end of the hollow member. The device further includes a tissue treatment mechanism for encircling the tissue received at the distal end of the hollow member.

Abstract: A device may include an elongated housing formed of an optically transparent material, the housing extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lateral wall extending from the proximal end to a distal tip of the housing, the housing defining a lumen extending into the housing from a proximal opening in the proximal end of the housing. The device also may include a first port extending through the lateral wall of the housing to open the lumen of the housing to an exterior of the housing, the first port being sized and shaped to receive therein a target portion of tissue to be inspected and/or treated.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for classifying, weighting, and quantifying audience responses to stimulation. A method commences by forming a predictive model comprising parameters derived from response data records taken from the Internet and stimulus data records takers item the performance or execution of a media plan. A database of user configurations is consulted to access brand engagement event weighting parameters. The brand engagement event weighting parameters are combined with simulation data to generate weighted touchpoint contribution values that can in turn be used to predict future responses front the audience or a similar future audience. The weighted touchpoint contribution values are used to calculate audience engagement scores. A selected set of audience engagement scores are used to determine spending in a media plan.

Abstract: A moisture proof container for photographic film includes a container body having a flange portion for cooperatively receiving a closure member, the closure member including a top portion joining an inner sealing surface and an outer surface both defining a channel, the channel being configured to engageably receive said flange portion, and wherein the outer surface includes a plurality of spaced-apart retention members in the channel that provides a means for venting air pressure from within the container to outside the container.

Abstract: An on-line fundraising method, system, and/or computer useable medium provides a fundraising website, fundraising software, and a fundraising database for a fundraiser. Fundraiser organizations are associated with a fundraising website as fundraiser associates. Retail partners are affiliated with the fundraising website. Users are referred to the fundraising website by a fundraiser associate. Products and/or services are sold on the fundraising website from an affiliated retail partner on the fundraising website. Funds are provided to the referring fundraiser associate for the fundraiser based on the products and/or services sold. The website provides web enabled affiliate network fundraising. A first drop down box is provided on the website to identify an organization who referred a user to the fundraising website. A second drop down box is provided to identify a local chapter associated with the organization. Products that are sold on the fundraising website can be tracked for fundraiser associates.

Abstract: A moisture proof container includes a container body having a flange portion for cooperatively receiving a closure member, the closure member includes a top portion joining an inner sealing surface and an outer surface both defining a channel, the channel being configured to engageably receive the flange portion, and wherein the outer surface includes spaced-apart retention members in the channel that provides a means for venting air pressure from within the container to outside the container.

Abstract: An intraoral x-ray film packet having non-lead radiation shielding for shielding scattered radiation. The packet includes a film chip and a radiation shielding member. The film chip has two sides and the radiation shielding element is disposed on one side of the film chip to provide radiation shielding when the film packet is exposed to radiation. The radiation shielding element is made of a material including a thermoplastic and a non-lead metal powder and/or non-lead metal compound. In one configuration, the film chip and the radiation shielding element are disposed within a light-tight envelope. In another configuration, the radiation shielding element is one side of the envelope, wherein the envelope has two opposing sides, and the chip is disposed within the envelope.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reaming a bone, facilitating pre-implantation alignment of a prosthesis using trial components, and preparing a bone site for anti-rotational implantation of the prosthesis is provided. The apparatus includes a boring end, a mating end disposed opposite the boring end, and a keying aid disposed between the boring end and mating end. The keying aid facilitates preparation of the bone canal for anti-rotational placement of a prosthesis having an anti-rotational component, or key.

Abstract: An improved web-winding means with a durable thermoplastic polyester resin or polyester resin blend support structure and web capture slot (gate) formed in an interior portion of the support structure. The interior portion is joined to an inner annular surface that has increased lubricity, toughness and creep resistance resulting in decreased debris generation plus increased structural integrity and dimensional stability.

Abstract: A web-winding means with a durable thermoplastic polyester resin or polyester resin blend support structure and web capture slot (gate) formed in an interior portion of the support structure. The interior portion is joined to an inner annular surface that has increased lubricity, toughness and creep resistance resulting in decreased debris generation plus increased structural integrity and dimensional stability.

Abstract: A light shielding enclosure has a pair of teremp from a plurality of substrates with a non-woven flocked pile fiber bonded to a plurality of substrates that in turn are then bonded to a shell plate that forms the tubular geometry of the resultant patrone for housing photographic film. The resultant uniform flocked and random pile structure of the properly dyed teremp pile provides a distinct structural light shielding member by this invention. The said teremps in a continuous length along the resulting formed film exit slot along the longitudinal direction maintain a contact at that location member. The continuous length teremps are bonded to the opposite side edges. The non-woven flocked pile teremp has more uniform pile height and greatly reduced loose fibers and long fibers.

Abstract: A cassette for photographic film product has pair of teremp from a plurality of substrates with a non-woven flocked pile fiber bonded to a plurality of substrates that in turn are then bonded to a shell plate that forms the tubular geometry of the resultant patrone for housing photographic film. The resultant uniform flocked and random pile structure of the properly dyed teremp pile provides a distinct structural light shielding member by this invention. The said teremps in a continuous length along the resulting formed film exit slot along the longitudinal direction maintain a contact at that location member. The continuous length teremps are bonded to the opposite side edges. The non-woven flocked pile teremp has more uniform pile height and greatly reduced loose fibers and long fibers.

Abstract: This invention defines a method of making an enclosure for an environmentally sensitive product. The enclosure has a body portion, a support member for the product, and an ingress/egress slot formed in the body portion. A pair of teremp from a plurality of substrates with a non-woven flocked pile fiber is bonded to a plurality of substrates that in turn are then bonded to a shell plate that forms the tubular geometry of the resultant patrone for housing environmentally sensitive product, such as photographic film. The resultant uniform flocked and random pile structure of the properly dyed teremp pile provides a distinct structural light shielding member by this invention. The teremps in a continuous length along the resulting formed film ingress/egress slot along the longitudinal direction maintain a contact at that location member. The continuous length teremps are bonded to the opposite side edges.

Abstract: An intraoral x-ray film packet, comprising: an outer envelope; a film chip disposed within the outer envelope; and a non-lead sheet disposed within the outer envelope, the non-lead sheet being comprised substantially of tin.