Abstract: A tumor sensor system having an implantable probe and an auxiliary device, the probe having at least one sensor configured to generate an electric signal in response to a physical stimulus, the at least one sensor having a position sensor configured to sense a signal from a position tracking system, the sensed signal indicative of a position of the probe in a space, the position sensor having at least one electromagnetic sensor configured to cooperate with an external electromagnetic field generator, and the at least one electromagnetic sensor is configured to detect a property of the electromagnetic field and send it as an electric signal to the processing circuit, at least one antenna for data communication by means of inductive communication, an energy harvesting coil, and transmitting the data via the at least one antenna to the auxiliary device.

Abstract: A surgical system for penetrating and determining a characteristic of tissue. An instrument generates rotational torque, and a drill bit tool body extends along an axis between a distal end to engage tissue and a proximal end to couple to the instrument. An emitter operatively coupled to the instrument emits light. A detector operatively coupled to the instrument detects light. An emission lightguide within the tool body transmits light emitted by the emitter toward the tissue as the instrument rotates the tool body. A detection lightguide within the tool body is spaced from the emission lightguide and transmit light reflected by the tissue toward the detector as the instrument rotates the tool body. The emitter emits light into the emission lightguide along the axis, and the detector detects light reflected from the tissue exiting the detection lightguide transverse to the axis when the tool body is coupled to the instrument.

Abstract: A surgical system for penetrating and determining a characteristic of tissue. An instrument generates rotational torque, and a drill bit tool body extends along an axis between a distal end to engage tissue and a proximal end to couple to the instrument. An emitter operatively coupled to the instrument emits light. A detector operatively coupled to the instrument detects light. An emission lightguide within the tool body transmits light emitted by the emitter toward the tissue as the instrument rotates the tool body. A detection lightguide within the tool body is spaced from the emission lightguide and transmit light reflected by the tissue toward the detector as the instrument rotates the tool body. The emitter emits light into the emission lightguide along the axis, and the detector detects light reflected from the tissue exiting the detection lightguide transverse to the axis when the tool body is coupled to the instrument.

Abstract: An intraoral device comprises a body including a lingual wall, a labial wall, and a bite surface extending between the lingual wall and the labial wall, wherein the lingual wall, the labial wall, and the bite surface define at least one channel; and a light source coupled to the body and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the at least one channel.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displays are disclosed. The display includes a tray, a stand, and a biasing member. The tray comprises a plurality of walls configured to house a plurality of consumer products. The stand is coupled to the tray and comprises an interior wall disengaging an interior face of a stand edge in a first configuration in which the stand is collapsed and engaging the stand edge in a second configuration in which the stand is erect. The biasing member is coupled to the stand and biases the stand to move from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displays are disclosed. The display includes a tray, a stand, and a biasing member. The tray comprises a plurality of walls configured to house a plurality of consumer products. The stand is coupled to the tray and comprises an interior wall disengaging an interior face of a stand edge in a first configuration in which the stand is collapsed and engaging the stand edge in a second configuration in which the stand is erect. The biasing member is coupled to the stand and biases the stand to move from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: This document describes an apparatus including an implantable medical device having a printed circuit board. The apparatus can include a connector block for a lead terminal of the implantable medical device mounted directly to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: This document describes an apparatus including an implantable medical device having a printed circuit board. The apparatus can include a connector block for a lead terminal of the implantable medical device mounted directly to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An electronic device is formed of multiple, alternating layers of conductive polymer and metal foil electrodes, in which electrical connections between selected electrodes are provided by cross-conductors formed by plated through-hole vias. More specifically, the device includes a first cross-conductor that electrically connects a first set of electrodes, and a second cross-conductor electrically connects a second set of electrodes. Correspondingly, the first cross-conductor is electrically and physically isolated from the second set of electrodes, while the second cross-conductor is electrically and physically isolated from the first set of electrodes. The electrodes are etched to form an isolation gap that isolates that electrode from either the first or second cross-conductor. The first and second cross-conductors, in turn, are formed by plating the through-hole vias, so as to establish electrically-conductive contact with those electrodes not separated from the via by an isolation gap.

Abstract: An electronic device is manufactured using printed circuit board manufacturing processes. In particular, a laminar device comprises a first metal layer, a second metal layer, at least one layer of device, material sandwiched between the first and second metal layers. A first layer of insulating material substantially covers the first metal layer. A third metal layer is provided on the first layer of insulating material. This third metal layer is divided to provide a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal is electrically connected to the first metal layer by a conductive interconnect formed through said first layer of insulating material, and the second terminal is electrically connected to said second metal layer by a conductive path comprising an insulated conductive channel which passes through and is insulated from said first metal layer and said at least one layer of device material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to encapsulated or insulated devices. In certain environments and applications, it is necessary to protect devices from external agents. The present invention achieves this by providing a device comprising a segment of insulating material having an aperture defined therein. An element of active, for example positive temperature coefficient (PTC), material is received within the defined aperture. The element is substantially covered by a first metal layer on one side and a second metal layer on the opposing side. A first layer of insulating material substantially covers the first metal layer and a second layer of insulating material substantially covers the second layer of metal. A first terminal provides an external electrical connection to the first metal layer and a second terminal provides an external electrical connection to the second metal layer.