Abstract: The problem of providing a method and device for stimulating penile erection for a sexually disabled patient includes the implantation of an electrode on the cavernous nerves of a human male, adjacent to his prostate gland. Each electrode is electrically connected to a receiver, subcutaneously implanted on the patient. An external transmitter is utilized to electrically energize the receiver to transmit electrical energy to the electrode and the cavernous nerves for penile erection purposes.

Abstract: A mesh or gauze of a bioabsorbable material is used to temporarily correct a defect in a living body. The mesh is of a construction sufficient so that biological tissue in the area of the defect can grow into it and form a long-term biological tissue correction structure before the mesh is completely bioabsorbed. The long-term biological tissue correction structure forms a substantially permanent correction of the defect. The mesh is normally sutured or otherwise fastened in position to correct the defect and is maintained in that position for a time sufficient for the long-term biological tissue correction structure to form and for the mesh to be completely bioabsorbed.

Abstract: A coupling for uniformly transmitting torque from a first shaft to a second shaft while accommodating angular and/or axial misalignment between the axes of said first and second shafts. The coupling comprises a first annular member adapted to be fixed to the first shaft, a second annular member adapted to be fixed to the second shaft, a third intermediate member including an annular portion disposed between the first and second annular members and first and second pairs of elongated generally parallel arm portions operatively associated with the first and second annular members respectively.

Abstract: A coupling for resiliently transmitting torque from a first shaft to a second shaft while accommodating parallel, angular and/or axial misalignment between the axes of said first and second shafts. The coupling comprises a first annular member adapted to be fixed to the first shaft, a second annular member adapted to be fixed to the second shaft, a third intermediate member including an annular portion disposed between the first and second annular members and first and second pairs of elongated generally parallel arm portions operatively associated with the first and second annular members respectively. Each of the arm portions is extensible and compressible and includes a fixed end fixedly interconnected with the annular portion within the axial extent thereof and a free end connected with the associated annular member by a connecting element projecting axially from the associated annular member.

Abstract: A coupling for uniformly transmitting torque from a first shaft to a second shaft while accommodating parallel, angular and/or axial misalignment between the axes of said first and second shafts. The coupling comprises a first annular member adapted to be fixed to the first shaft, a second annular member adapted to be fixed to the second shaft, a third intermediate member including an annular portion disposed between the first and second annular members and first and second pairs of elongated generally parallel arm portions operatively associated with the first and second annular members respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing pile or plush goods or fabrics on circular knitting machines with plush hooks in the cylinder and latch needles in the dial and circular double knitting machines by means of pile hooks in a needle bed. Certain selected pile hooks are raised prior to the needles in order to prevent the fabric from raising with the needles while the pile hooks which are not selected for the formation of pile loops are retracted prior to the feeding of the pile yarn. Subsequent to the formation of the pile loops, the pile hooks are advanced into the loop forming position by the stitch cam until the needles move into an inactive position after the stitch formation, in order that the stitches are relieved (from tension) and withdrawn from the dial.

Abstract: Substituted hydrazino- and pyrazolo-aldopentoses and aldohexoses, which are useful as intermediates for preparing compounds, as compounds which lower the uric acid level in the blood, and as bactericides, are provided. The substituted hydrazino compounds also enter into chemical reactions which are not possible with their unsubstituted counterparts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing double-knit goods or fabrics having additional fleece threads incorporated into one face or both faces thereof and a nap or fleece is imparted from these threads by napping. The method comprises feeding the backing or ground yarn only to the needles of both needle sets (dial and cylinder) which are fully raised for stitch formation, while feeding the additional fleece thread to the needles of one needle-set (cylinder) which form stitches and tuck loops, and/or feeding the backing yarn and the additional fleece thread in successive steps of operation and knitting them into common stitches on one needle set (dial) and into stitches and tuck loops on the other needle set (cylinder).

Abstract: An in-line coupling(s) which resists axial compression thrusts and axial tension loading or axial misalignment. Two outer rotary members are connected to a central rotary member by at least one pair of parallel links each, the links being rotatable about shafts mounted on the respective rotary members. The central rotary member has an opening extending therethrough adapted to receive an axially incompressible assembly passing therethrough. The assembly may include end portions pivotally mounted about shafts secured to the outer rotary members, and the length of the assembly may be adjusted for adapting the assembly to differently dimensioned rotary members and couplings. The assembly may alternatively include means for resisting axial misalignment of the rotary members.

Abstract: Manufacturing process for a solid or hollow shaft consisting of aluminum or itanium with beryllium reinforcing therein. Beryllium rods are either clad with aluminum or titanium or, in the alternative, holes are drilled in an aluminum or titanium block which beryllium material is thereafter inserted into the holes. The preform with a hard steel central mandrel around which the beryllium rods are positioned is placed within a steel can and heated to a predetermined temperature. Pressure is then uniformly applied to outer circumference of the can to ensure uniform deformation of the beryllium reinforcement. The uniform exterior pressure on the outer surfaces of the beryllium rods and the interior pressure on these rods caused by the hard steel mandrel against the under surfaces of the rods as a result of a reduction process causes the beryllium rods to assume an arcuate ribbon configuration. For hollow shafting, the mandrel at the center of the preform may later be removed.

Abstract: A solid or hollow shaft has an aluminum or titanium matrix reinforced with rcuate-shaped beryllium ribbons arranged around a central rod or core to form a circular cross-sectional configuration. The shaft has a high degree of torsional stiffness which enables it to be used on advanced aircraft or high-speed rotating machinery without mid-support bearings. The shaft may be formed by cladding the beryllium rods in aluminum or titanium and arranging them around the central rod or core to form a preform with a circular cross-sectional configuration. The preform is then subjected to hydrostatic pressure, causing the beryllium rods to deform into arcuate-shaped ribbons. The core may then be retained or leached out to provide a hollow shaft.