Abstract: Neuromodulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. Various embodiments of the present technology relate to devices, systems, and methods for delivering electrical energy to a hypoglossal nerve of a patient. According to some embodiments, the present technology includes an implantable neuromodulation device comprising an electronics package, a branched lead body, and an extension portion between the electronics package and lead body. The lead body can comprise a first arm with first conductive elements and a second arm with second conductive elements. The lead body can be configured to be positioned between a patient's genioglossus and geniohyoid muscles such that the first arm and first conductive elements are positioned proximate one of the patient's hypoglossal nerves and the second arm and second conductive elements are positioned proximate a contralateral one of the patient's hypoglossal nerves.

Abstract: A three-dimensional structure of interlocked strands is formed of axial and intertwining yarns which spiral in a path through the structure. Each strand has a distinct zone of occupancy in every cross section of the structure and does not depart from that zone.

Abstract: A centrifuge rotor which a central hub is characterized by a flexible carrier formed from a plurality of fibers arranged in a predetermined textile structure. The carrier has a socket formed at the radially outer end thereof by the interconnection of the fibers. The socket may receive a vessel therein.

Abstract: A centrifuge rotor having a flexible carrier is characterized by a restoring cap assembly. The cap assembly responds to centrifugal force to displace from its initial to final positions. As it returns the cap acts against the flexible carrier to assist the same to the first position.

Abstract: A centrifuge rotor is provided in which an array of loops is circumferentially provided about the exterior of the hub. The loops have openings therein which receive a hook-like appurtenance mounted on a sample container and support the same for pivotal rotation from first to second position. The loops are resiliently mounted to the hub such that increased centrifugal force is accommodated by radially outward deflection of loops. The loops may be torsioned to untwist as the carrier pivots from the first to the second position.

Abstract: A centrifuge rotor is characterized by the provision of a force transmitting arrangement operably associated with a sample container or a sample container support housing assembly for transmitting centrifugal force imposed on the sample container to a stress confining enclosure at locations other than the location at which the enclosure is directly loaded.

Abstract: A top loading swinging bucket centrifuge rotor is characterized by the provision of a sample container knife edge pivot element which engages the sample container along a substantially line contact as the container pivots from an initial to a second position. The container may be inserted into the rotor such that any diametrical dimension thereof is aligned with the line contact, thus avoiding the necessity of orienting the container with respect to the rotor. A guide slot for guiding the motion of the container is disposed radially inwardly of the pivot elements.

Abstract: A sample container for a swinging bucket centrifuge rotor is characterized by a planar pivot surface that is adapted to engage in a supported relationship with each of a pair of knife-like pivot edges. The edges engage the surface along an interrupted line contact that intersects the axis of the container.

Abstract: A restrained web of orthogonal strands is formed by first traversing the strands according to the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 4,016,631 in a diagonal pattern with V-shaped reversals between two rows of strand-restraining elements along the selvedge of the web and then converting the diagonal pattern to an orthogonal pattern by forming an extended loop in each strand along the selvedge.