Abstract: side and a pair of pins for insertion into the sleeve. In another embodiment, the device has an expanding mandrel having a side, two open ends and a plurality of longitudinal slots along the side. An expansion pin is included, and has a cylindrical body with a tapered tip. In another embodiment, the device expands a stent into a tapered stent. The tapered stent expanding device includes a slotted expansion mandrel and a tapered pin having an expansion crown. In another aspect, the device includes a threaded mandrel for the uniform expansion of the diameter of a stent.

Abstract: A stent expansion device includes an expanding mandrel having a side, a threaded internal channel, two open ends and a plurality of longitudinal slots along the side. An expansion pin is included, and has a cylindrical body with a threaded tapered portion. The device is configured to expand a stent by rotating or screwing the tapered portion of the expansion pin within the internally treaded mandrel. A method of expanding a stent in a controlled fashion using the stent expansion device is also described.

Abstract: The Elastomer Suspension System Skateboard Truck is proposed for use in all styles of skateboarding. This new design is unlike any conventional skateboard truck. The truck incorporates an elatomer suspension system, which is a modification of the type used in automotive vehicles and other mechanisms utilizing shock absorbing equipment. The elastomer shock absorbers oppose pressure from end to end, therefore diminishing or eliminating all forces associated with sudden or rapid motions. By downgrading or eradicating these extreme shock forces the skateboarder has more control, and is therefore more maneuverable.

Abstract: The Elastomer Suspension System Skateboard Truck is designed for general use in all styles of skateboarding. This skateboard truck differs from conventional skateboard trucks by incorporating an elastomer suspension system. This suspension system is calculated to diminish or eliminate all forces associated with sudden or rapid motions. By downgrading these extreme shock forces the skateboard has more control and is therefore, more maneuverable. This stability will be of great advantage to both professional and amateur skateboarders alike.

Abstract: A caloric energy balance monitor uses calories expended during rest and activity, and calories consumed from food, to compute a predicted change in the user's body fat percentage. The predicted change in body fat percentage is then compared to an actual change in body fat percentage to iteratively compute a correction factor that is used in subsequent measurements of net caloric energy balance.

Abstract: A probe cover for use with an IR thermometer includes a cover comprising a conical sidewall and an infrared transmissive window at its tip. A bushing is inserted into the interior of the tip of the cover to produce an outward radial force against the adjacent sidewall. The bushing flattens the film membrane forming the window and thus enhances distortion free transmission of IR radiation.