Abstract: A mode locking device is disclosed for altering repetition rate in a mode-locked laser. In an example device, laser light is coupled from a fiber into a cavity through a sliding pigtail collimator with a diameter selected such that it is a close tolerance fit with a female snout on a package. A lens focuses laser light to an appropriate spot size onto a SAM or SESAM, such that back-reflection into the fiber is maximized, A piezoelectric transducer is mounted in cooperation with the SAM or SESAM for cavity tuning.

Abstract: A mode locking device is disclosed for altering repetition rate in a mode-locked laser. In an example device, laser light is coupled from a fiber into a cavity through a sliding pigtail collimator with a diameter selected such that it is a close tolerance fit with a female snout on a package. A lens focuses laser light to an appropriate spot size onto a SAM or SESAM, such that back-reflection into the fiber is maximized. A piezoelectric transducer is mounted in cooperation with the SAM or SESAM for cavity tuning.

Abstract: Exemplary devices, systems, and methods provide wound treatment plans, healing predictions, and processing of medical supplies customized for the wounds of individual patients as the wounds progress through the healing process.

Abstract: An example all polarization-maintaining, passively mode-locked linear fiber laser oscillator has a linear cavity. A semiconductor saturable absorber mirror (SESAM) is disposed at one end of the linear cavity. A polarization-maintaining gain fiber is operatively associated with the SESAM in the linear cavity, the gain fiber having normal dispersion. A polarization-maintaining undoped fiber is operatively associated with the SESAM in the linear cavity, the undoped fiber having anomalous dispersion. An output coupler is configured to generate laser light output from the linear cavity.

Abstract: With inventive processing making use of surface-reconstruction and capping steps, more imagery acquired by 3C cameras can be put to use in augmented reality applications, especially applications, such as medical reconstruction, in which a certain theoretical ideal fit might be wanted but can be difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve due to highly complex, irregular shapes, perimeters and surfaces involved. The inventive technology is especially useful for ongoing wound measurement and comparative analysis and characterization of a wound over time, as well as working with anatomical reconstruction. The inventive technology also extends to non-medical augmented reality applications, and provides robust data sets representing a range of real-world objects, such as zoo animals, family pets, etc. susceptible of being imaged and stored as robust data sets that provide better verisimilitude when used in gaming or other virtual-world contexts as compared to a raw data set from a camera.

Abstract: With inventive processing making use of surface-reconstruction and capping steps, more imagery acquired by 3C cameras can be put to use in augmented reality applications, especially applications, such as medical reconstruction, in which a certain theoretical ideal fit might be wanted but can be difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve due to highly complex, irregular shapes, perimeters and surfaces involved. The inventive technology is especially useful for ongoing wound measurement and comparative analysis and characterization of a wound over time, as well as working with anatomical reconstruction. The inventive technology also extends to non-medical augmented reality applications, and provides robust data sets representing a range of real-world objects, such as zoo animals, family pets, etc. susceptible of being imaged and stored as robust data sets that provide better verisimilitude when used in gaming or other virtual-world contexts as compared to a raw data set from a camera.

Abstract: A mode locking device is disclosed for altering repetition rate in a mode-locked laser. In an example device, laser light is coupled from a fiber into a cavity through a sliding pigtail collimator with a diameter selected such that it is a close tolerance fit with a female snout on a package. A lens focuses laser light to an appropriate spot size onto a SAM or SESAM, such that back-reflection into the fiber is maximized. A piezoelectric transducer is mounted in cooperation with the SAM or SESAM for cavity tuning.

Abstract: Methodologies in which GAG/collagen mixtures are homogenized into slurries, lyophilized, and dried, have been producing solid matrix products that have favorable tackiness for use in breast reconstruction surgery.

Abstract: The mist and stone flaps consists of a first screen and a second screen, both of which are suspended via a bracket from behind a tire of a vehicle. The first screen is generally parallel with the second screen, and the first screen has a screen size different from that of the second screen. The first screen is also displaced from the second screen by a predetermined distance. A first embodiment provides a hinge that connects the bracket to the vehicle. A second embodiment connects the bracket directly to the vehicle. A third embodiment connects each screen to the vehicle independent of the other screen.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a fluid permeable dressing and a cover membrane configured to extend over the fluid permeable dressing. A tube is coupled to the fluid permeable dressing and is configured to apply suction through the fluid permeable dressing. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the cover membrane, the fluid vessel including an inlet port configured to receive a fluid and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the fluid permeable dressing.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a fluid permeable dressing and a cover membrane configured to extend over the fluid permeable dressing. A tube is coupled to the fluid permeable dressing and is configured to apply suction through the fluid permeable dressing. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the cover membrane, the fluid vessel including an inlet port configured to receive a fluid and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the fluid permeable dressing.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a fluid permeable dressing and a cover membrane configured to extend over the fluid permeable dressing. A tube is coupled to the fluid permeable dressing and is configured to apply suction through the fluid permeable dressing. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the cover membrane, the fluid vessel including an inlet port configured to receive a fluid and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the fluid permeable dressing.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a pressure housing configured to be coupled to a vacuum source and a diaphragm sealingly coupled to the pressure housing. The diaphragm is configured to move in response to the vacuum source. A magnet is coupled to the diaphragm. A magnetic switch is disposed opposite the magnet and is configured to be actuated by the magnet when the magnet is a predetermined distance from the magnetic switch. The magnetic switch is configured to selectively actuate the vacuum source.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a fluid permeable dressing and a cover membrane configured to extend over the fluid permeable dressing. A tube is coupled to the fluid permeable dressing and is configured to apply suction through the fluid permeable dressing. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the cover membrane, the fluid vessel including an inlet port configured to receive a fluid and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the fluid permeable dressing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing concurrent applications of intermittent pneumatic compression therapy and vacuum assisted closure therapy generally comprises a wound dressing for introduction of a negative pressure into a wound on a patient's foot and a foot wrap for application of positive, compressive forces to substantially all of the patients foot. A suction pump, having an associated vacuum sensor and first feedback mechanism, supplies negative pressure to the wound dressing. A ventable source of pressurized gas, having an associated pressure transducer and second feedback mechanism, supplies positive force to the foot wrap. At least one control system is operably associated with the suction pump and ventable source of pressurized gas for controlling the negative and positive applications of pressure to the patient's foot. Controlled modes for operation include continuous or intermittent application of one or both therapies and simultaneous or cycled application of the therapies.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method and computer readable medium for configuring settings of a wireless device. The system on a wireless device includes means for detecting a user action indicating a particular mode for the wireless device. The means for detecting includes any one of means for detecting the proximity of a holster for holding the wireless device and means for detecting an on-call status and/or an off-call status of the wireless device. The system on a wireless device further includes a processor in the wireless device for configuring settings of the wireless device in response to the user action. The configuring of settings is performed any one of manually and automatically. The settings of the wireless device include at least one of a ring setting, a battery setting, an input pad setting and a device use setting.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method and computer readable medium for configuring settings of a wireless device. The system on a wireless device includes means for detecting a user action indicating a particular mode for the wireless device. The means for detecting includes any one of means for detecting the proximity of a holster for holding the wireless device and means for detecting an on-call status and/or an off-call status of the wireless device. The system on a wireless device further includes a processor in the wireless device for configuring settings of the wireless device in response to the user action. The configuring of settings is performed any one of manually and automatically. The settings of the wireless device include at least one of a ring setting, a battery setting, an input pad setting and a device use setting.

Abstract: This invention relates to a continuous process for preparing perylenes by (a) continuously mixing a melt of the leuco form of a perylene tetracarboxylic diimide obtained by alkaline fusion of naphthalimide with a continuous water-containing stream containing (1) 2 to 50 parts of water per part of melt, (2) 0 to X1 moles of oxidizing agent per mole of the leuco form, (3) 0 to Y1 parts by weight of processing additives, based on the leuco form, and (4) 0 to Z1 parts by weight of an acid, based on the leuco form of the perylene tetracarboxylic diimide, to form a slurry; and (b) optionally mixing the slurry in one or more continuous or batchwise steps with a second stream containing (1) 0 to 10 parts by weight of water, based on the slurry, (2) 0 to X2 moles of oxidizing agent per mole of the leuco form of the perylene tetracarboxylic diimide, with the proviso the total of X1 and X2 represents at least the molar amount of oxidizing agent theoretically needed to oxidize all of the leuco form of the perylene tetr

Abstract: A surfboard having opposed side edges disposed symmetrically about a longitudinal centerline, the surfboard including a tail section, the side edges of the surfboard along said tail section defining a generally hourglass configuration with the contours of tail section side edges approximately hyperbolic curves. In one specific embodiment, the side edges of the tail section approximate the left- and right-hand branches of a hyperbola centered on an origin lying on said longitudinal centerline. According to another aspect of the invention, the surfboard includes a pair of side fins and a tail fin attached to the bottom surface of the board. The side fins are symmetrically disposed relative to the longitudinal centerline and are so oriented that the center planes of the side fins pass through the foci of the hyperbolic side edges of the tail section.