Abstract: Delivery systems for expandable elements, such as stents or scaffolds having spikes, flails, or other protruding features for penetrating target tissue and/or delivering drugs within a human patient are described along with associated methods for using such systems. The delivery systems can be provided with a stent that is positioned over an inflatable balloon for expansion and delivery of the stent to a target delivery location. By positioning the stent over and about the inflatable balloon, the stent is ready to be expanded by the balloon immediately upon unsheathing with respect to the outer shaft. Additionally or alternatively, a stent can be positioned in an axially offset arrangement with respect to a balloon to reduce the need for space required by overlapping components.

Abstract: Delivery systems for expandable elements, such as stents or scaffolds having spikes, flails, or other protruding features for penetrating target tissue and/or delivering drugs within a human patient are described along with associated methods for using such systems. The delivery systems can be provided with a stent that is positioned over an inflatable balloon for expansion and delivery of the stent to a target delivery location. By positioning the stent over and about the inflatable balloon, the stent is ready to be expanded by the balloon immediately upon unsheathing with respect to the outer shaft. Additionally or alternatively, a stent can be positioned in an axially offset arrangement with respect to a balloon to reduce the need for space required by overlapping components.

Abstract: A retrieval device can include inwardly facing protruding features that facilitate engagement and capture of a thrombus or other mass from a body lumen of a patient. The protruding features can deploy from a frame of the retrieval device to extend radially inwardly toward an opposing side of the frame. When deployed into a thrombus, the protruding features engage and urge the thrombus as the retrieval device moves to facilitate capture.

Abstract: Delivery systems for expandable elements, such as stents or scaffolds having spikes, flails, or other protruding features for penetrating target tissue and/or delivering drugs within a human patient are described along with associated methods for using such systems. The delivery systems can be provided with a stent that is positioned over an inflatable balloon for expansion and delivery of the stent to a target delivery location. By positioning the stent over and about the inflatable balloon, the stent is ready to be expanded by the balloon immediately upon unsheathing with respect to the outer shaft. Additionally or alternatively, a stent can be positioned in an axially offset arrangement with respect to a balloon to reduce the need for space required by overlapping components.

Abstract: Delivery systems for expandable elements, such as stents or scaffolds having spikes, flails, or other protruding features for penetrating target tissue and/or delivering drugs within a human patient are described along with associated methods for using such systems. The delivery systems can be provided with a stent that is positioned over an inflatable balloon for expansion and delivery of the stent to a target delivery location. By positioning the stent over and about the inflatable balloon, the stent is ready to be expanded by the balloon immediately upon unsheathing with respect to the outer shaft. Additionally or alternatively, a stent can be positioned in an axially offset arrangement with respect to a balloon to reduce the need for space required by overlapping components.

Abstract: A retrieval device can include inwardly facing protruding features that facilitate engagement and capture of a thrombus or other mass from a body lumen of a patient. The protruding features can deploy from a frame of the retrieval device to extend radially inwardly toward an opposing side of the frame. When deployed into a thrombus, the protruding features engage and urge the thrombus as the retrieval device moves to facilitate capture.

Abstract: Delivery systems for expandable elements, such as stents or scaffolds having spikes, flails, or other protruding features for penetrating target tissue and/or delivering drugs within a human patient are described along with associated methods for using such systems. The delivery systems can be provided with a stent that is positioned over an inflatable balloon for expansion and delivery of the stent to a target delivery location. By positioning the stent over and about the inflatable balloon, the stent is ready to be expanded by the balloon immediately upon unsheathing with respect to the outer shaft. Additionally or alternatively, a stent can be positioned in an axially offset arrangement with respect to a balloon to reduce the need for space required by overlapping components.

Abstract: One embodiment of an extendable and retractable tennis racquet contains a stringed area 01, throat 02, and shank 03 as one integral member. The handle is comprised of a shank inside of a hollow handle 05. A spring or flexible means 07 connects the shank to the hollow handle. When the racquet is swung, the centrifugal force generated pulls on the head assembly. The shank slides outward telescopically, thereby increasing the length of the racquet. At the end of the racquet swing, the restoring force of the spring overcomes the diminishing centrifugal force, which pulls the shank back to its retracted position. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: Apparatus for testing a subject's visual field includes a data processor, which can be provided by a general purpose computer, coupled to a pupil tracking system. The data processor is programmed to cause targets to be displayed at different locations on a display screen and to determine from the pupil tracking system whether the subject's pupil has moved in response to display of each target. In some embodiments, the pupil tracking system comprises an infrared camera.

Abstract: Apparatus for testing a subject's visual field includes a data processor, which can be provided by a general purpose computer, coupled to a pupil tracking system. The data processor is programmed to cause targets to be displayed at different locations on a display screen and to determine from the pupil tracking system whether the subject's pupil has moved in response to display of each target. In some embodiments, the pupil tracking system comprises an infrared camera.

Abstract: A process for forming both tensile and compressive strained silicon layers to accommodate channel regions of MOSFET or CMOS devices has been developed. After formation of shallow trench isolation structures as well as application of high temperature oxidation and activation procedures, the fabrication sequences used to obtain the strained silicon layers is initiated. A semiconductor alloy layer is deposited followed by an oxidation procedure used to segregate a germanium component from the overlying semiconductor alloy layer into an underlying single crystalline silicon body. The level of germanium segregated into the underlying single crystalline silicon body determines the level of strain, which is in tensile state of a subsequently selectively grown silicon layer.

Abstract: A method of developing a software product, including steps of: receiving sets of parameters (e.g., manifests) describing computing environments for a plurality of customers, at least some of said sets of parameters for some customers differing from others of said sets of parameters for other customers; receiving an indication from at least one of said customers of a bug or condition that occurs with said software product running under one of said sets of parameters; and testing said software product in a computing environment configured in accordance with said sets of parameters including at least said one of said sets of parameters indicated by said one of said customers. The sets of parameters can also be sent back to customers to help with disaster recovery. Also, a method of distributing said software product and servers that perform these methods.