Abstract: A method of treating ischemic skin pressure ulcers and helping such ulcers heal has the steps of a. debriding the ulcer as necessary to produce a clean, largely uncontaminated surface; and b. applying calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) intradermally or transdermally to the periphery of the ulcer, the CGRP being administered at a dose below a vascular-affecting threshold, thereby enhancing ulcer healing with the anti-ischemic and tissue-healing properties of the CGRP. Also provided is a method of preventing, pressure ulcers of the skin in individuals prone thereto with the steps of a. providing a container with contents comprising CGRP and a vehicle, the CGRP container further comprising connectors for connection to an iontophoresis controller; b. connecting the CGRP container to the iontophoresis controller; c. applying the CGRP container to a body location known to be prone to pressure ulcers; and d. performing an electronic program for forcing CGRP through the skin.

Abstract: A wound treatment administers a vasodilator by: (a) active transdermal treatment such as: by direct perfusion of the wound with the vasodilator, by an intradermal injection of the vasodilator about the wound and its surrounding skin area, by iontophoresis about the wound and its surrounding skin area with the vasodilator, by microdialysis of the wound with the vasodilator using one or more probe situated about the wound and its surrounding skin area; and/or by (b) passive transdermal treatment such as: by transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) about the wound and its surrounding skin area while administering the vasodilator, or by a combination of the foregoing. The vasodilator can be calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) with or without vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), nitric oxide (NO), nerve growth factor (NGF), or a combinations of the forgoing.

Abstract: A method for restoring functional ambulation in subjects with incomplete spinal cord injuries which includes partial weight bearing therapy followed by epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) to facilitate partial weight bearing therapy and over-ground walking. Electrical epidural stimulation (EES) is generated by an implanted device during partial weight bearing therapy on a treadmill. The subject is then transitioned to full weight bearing gait training on a treadmill with EES to over-ground gait training with EES and a walker, and finally to full weight bearing independent stepping over-ground with EES with or without an assistive device.

Abstract: A method for restoring functional ambulation in subjects with incomplete spinal cord injuries which includes partial weight bearing therapy followed by epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) to facilitate partial weight bearing therapy and over-ground walking. Electrical epidural stimulation (EES) is generated by an implanted device during partial weight bearing therapy on a treadmill. The subject is then transitioned to full weight bearing gait training on a treadmill with EES to over-ground gait training with EES and a walker, and finally to full weight bearing independent stepping over-ground with EES with or without an assistive device.

Abstract: A small, transportable, and rollable device for lifting and supporting patients undergoing partial weight bearing gait training (over treadmill or over ground) is provided. The carriage underlying this device is "U"-shaped with a pair of low horizontal rails making up the arms of the "U" and the lifting equipment being mounted at the closed end of the "U". Low profile for movement through doors and in low-ceiling rooms is achieved by a vertically telescoping height adjustment to the top of which is connected a horizontal "Y"-shaped connection to provide two connection points at the ends of the "Y" (and above and between the rails) for a patient harness. The harness construction provides sufficient adjustability for a therapist to achieve equal division of support among groin, abdominal, and chest areas, while permitting full leg extension of the patient. The low rails enable unobstructed access to the patient's legs during gait training.

Abstract: Elastomeric polyurethanes in granular form are coated with a vinyl chloride polymer powder.

Abstract: Certain thermoplastic blends have substantially improved hot strength (i.e., cohesive strength and resistance to sagging or tearing during milling or other hot processing). The blends comprise (1) at least one ethylene-propylene (EP) or ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) polymer and (2) at least one highly crystalline polyallomer, and are useful for tubing, wire and cable insulation, molded items and the like.

Abstract: Certain thermoplastic polymer blends have tensile strengths greater than that of any one polymer component. The blends comprise (1) at least one ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) polymer, (2) at least one ethylene-ethyl acrylate (EEA) polymer, and (3) optionally, at least one polyethylene. The blends are prepared by mixing physically the polymer components under heat and shear conditions. No curing or crosslinking agents are needed to obtain the superior tensile strengths of the thermoplastic blends. The blends are useful to prepare tubing, sheet products, wire and cable insulation, molded items and the like.

Abstract: Certain thermoplastic polymer blends have tensile strengths greater than that of any one polymer component. The blends comprise (1) at least one ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) polymer, (2) at least one ethylene-propylene (EP) polymer, and (3) optionally, at least one polyethylene. The EPDM and EP polymers each have ethylene content, unstretched crystallinity, and Mooney viscosity within a specific range. The blends are prepared by mixing physically the polymer components under heat and shear conditions. No curing or crosslinking agents are needed to obtain the superior tensile strengths of the thermoplastic blends. The blends are useful to prepare tubing, wire and cable insulation, molded items and the like.

Abstract: Eyelets are positioned through openings from one side of a circuit board so as to make electrical connections with circuit runs on the board, flash lamp lead-in wires are positioned through the eyelets, and shank portions of the eyelets extending from the other side of the board are bent over to hold the wires and secure the eyelets to the board. One or more of the eyelet shanks are bent so as to extend farther from the board than other eyelet shanks to make contact with a shield member and/or prevent the other eyelet shanks from contacting the shield member.

Abstract: EPDM polymers having a high degree of unstretched crystallinity are physically blended with polyethylene and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to form thermoplastic polymer blends. The blends exhibit superior tensile strength, better than that predicted from the individual effects of the polymeric components alone. No curing or crosslinking agents are used. The thermoplastic blends are useful to prepare liners, tubing, molded products, and the like.