Abstract: In accordance with the inventive concepts, provided are systems and methods for treating atrial arrhythmia. A system can comprise an elongate proximal shaft and a distal ablation probe, which is: (a) supported at a distal end of the elongate proximal shaft, (b) shaped, when unconstrained, so as to define at least first and second elongate ablating surfaces running alongside each other, and (c) configured to make, in an atrial wall of a heart, one or more ablation lesions that include at least first and second elongate continuous ablation lesion segments that are spaced apart and run alongside each other. The method uses the system to make the lesions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust system for litter boxes or animal enclosures and related methods. One such system comprises a litter box enclosure having an opening in a cover of the litter box enclosure; a duct conduit that is configured to mate a first end of the duct conduit to the opening of the litter box enclosure; an exhaust fan mechanism having an intake port and an output port, wherein the intake port is configured to mate with a second end of the duct conduit; an additional duct conduit having two ends, wherein a first of the two ends is configured to mate with the output port of the exhaust fan mechanism; and an air filter having an intake opening that is configured to mate with a second of the two ends of the additional duct conduit. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A dispenser head for an aerosol can and a method of assembly of the same, the dispenser head comprising a chassis attached to the associated aerosol can and a spray-through cap attached thereto, the chassis comprising a platform capable of axial movement and a flexible spray channel centrally located thereon.

Abstract: A dispenser head for an aerosol can and a method of assembly of the same, the dispenser head comprising a chassis attached to the associated aerosol can and a spray-through cap attached thereto, the chassis comprising a platform capable of axial movement and a flexible spray channel centrally located thereon.

Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the control of AAD-12 dicot volunteers in fields planted with monocot crops such as corn. The dicots can include soybeans and cotton.

Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting facies model realizations based on the cumulative distribution function of facies net volumes.

Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the control of AAD-12 and/or AAD-13 dicot volunteers in fields planted with monocot crops such as corn. The dicots can include soybeans and cotton.

Abstract: An actuator (1) for a hand-held aerosol container fitted centrally at its top with a dispensing valve, the actuator having: (i) a cup-shaped over-cap (3) attachable to the container and having a top wall defining a gap through which a spray channel passes, the gap restricting lateral movement of the spray channel; (ii) a spray channel (4) in fluid connection with the valve; (iii) an actuator button (5) having a finger pad from which a keel depends; the keel dependent from the finger pad of the button (5) being able to press down onto the spray channel (4) and the spray channel (4) on to the valve after the first slide movement of the button (5), but not before; whereby the actuator button (5) has a distinct first slide movement that puts it into an orientation in which a second depression movement causes release of the contents of the associated dispenser and in that the force required for the first slide movement of the actuator button (5) is at least 5N.

Abstract: A videoconference access facility is described that allows people to obtain services and engage in financial transactions via a face-to-face video conference with a remote moderator. Because the remote moderator is there to receive verbal instructions and provide verbal support, the facility allows people to engage in complex transactions even if they are unable to read or write. The facility can be equipped with numerous types of devices that allow the moderator to view and receive information from documents, financial instruments, identification cards, and smart cards; as a result, the facility can provide financial transactions without the support of a bank. The facility may be used as part of a greater telecommunication network to deliver such services.

Abstract: An actuator (1) for a hand-held aerosol container fitted centrally at its top with a dispensing valve, said actuator comprising: (i) a cup-shaped over-cap (3) attachable to the container and comprising a top wall defining a gap through which a spray channel passes, said gap restricting lateral movement of the spray channel; (ii) a spray channel (4) in fluid connection with the valve; (iii) an actuator button (5) comprising a finger pad from which a keel depends; the keel dependent from the finger pad of the button (5) being able to press down onto the spray channel (4) and the spray channel (4) on to the valve after the first slide movement of the button (5), but not before; whereby the actuator button (5) has a distinct first slide movement that puts it into an orientation in which a second depression movement causes release of the contents of the associated dispenser and in that the force required for the first slide movement of the actuator button (5) is at least 5N.

Abstract: An ergonomically excellent hand-held aerosol dispenser (1) comprising an aerosol container (3) and an attached spray through cap (2), the container (3) having a valve (15) at its top and a waisted section (4) towards its upper end, the upper expansion of the waisted section (4) smoothly continuing into the attached cap (2), the attached cap (2) reaching a maximum cross-sectional dimension which decreases further up and having: (i) an actuator button (6) located on its surface (8) above its maximum cross-sectional dimension, said button (6) being angled upwards at from 15° to 50°; (ii) a spray aperture (7) on the opposite side of the cap (2) from the actuator button (6); and (iii) an associated spray channel (15) providing a fluid connection between the valve (15) on the container (3) and the spray aperture (7); the dimensions of the dispenser (1) allowing the consumer to grip the dispenser (1) around the waisted section (4) of the container and, with the same hand, press upon the actuator button (6) with an i

Abstract: A body fluid sampling or fluid delivery system includes a polymeric support and an array of polymeric microneedles coupled to the support, each of a microneedle having a height of 500 to 2000 ?m and a tapering angle of 60 to 90°. A plurality of polymeric microchannels are provided with being associated with a microneedle. The plurality of polymeric microchannels are integrally formed with the array of polymeric microneedles without bonding. At least one polymeric reservoir is coupled to the plurality of microchannels.

Abstract: An axle system and method of assembling the same includes a center tube and two cast ends for receiving the center tube within a cavity of each cast end. Suspension mounting portions are integrally formed with the cast ends.

Abstract: An ink stick for use in a phase change ink jet printer is provided wherein the ink jet printer has an ink feed channel having a feed direction leading to a melt plate. The ink stick comprises an ink stick body having an external surface and an axis of rotation. The ink stick body is adapted for insertion into the ink feed channel so that the axis of rotation is oriented substantially perpendicular to the feed direction. The external surface of the ink stick body forms a circle on a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A reactor for carrying out a reaction between at least two fluids comprises a reactor plate (20) with a plurality of grooves or through slots (22) in which the fluids mix and react and a separable overlying reservoir plate (2) for supplying the fluids to slots (22) from reservoirs (4, 6) via slots (10) a, (10) b, with a collecting conduit or reservoir (8) and slots (10) c for the product of the reaction. Reservoir plate (2) may lie between two reactor plates, or a single reactor plate (20) may lie between two reservoir plates. Third or further reservoirs may or may not be spaced from the second reservoir (6) depending on whether more than two fluids need to be present simultaneously, or whether a second reaction is required after the first two fluids have had time to react. Means may be provided for controlling the pressure in slots (22), the pressure differential (and flow rate) along slot (22), and/or the temperature in the reservoirs (4, 6) or slots (22).

Abstract: An image transfer mechanism includes a pressure element and a lever system. The lever system has a load attachment point with a range of position that depends on the thickness of a print medium positioned between the imaging element and the pressure element. A load mechanism includes a load connector with a distal end attached to the lever system load attachment point so that displacement of the lever system attachment point causes longitudinal movement of the load connector. The load mechanism applies a load that is substantially constant throughout the range of position of the lever system load attachment point. The load mechanism includes a spring and a crank attached to the spring and to the proximal end of the load connector. The crank is configured so that a change in the spring force produces a lesser change in the load force at the distal end of the load connector.