Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for regulating, maintaining and/or controlling the temperature of fluids and tissues during therapeutic or ablative tissue treatment applications. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a multi-purpose subassembly that is easy to use, supports all infusion and fluid-cooled ablation systems, and readily and reliably accepts a variety of tubing designs to decrease preparation time and minimize user error during setup and use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for regulating, maintaining and/or controlling the temperature of fluids and tissues during therapeutic or ablative tissue treatment applications. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a multi-purpose subassembly that is easy to use, supports all infusion and fluid-cooled ablation systems, and readily and reliably accepts a variety of tubing designs to decrease preparation time and minimize user error during setup and use.

Abstract: The user's SIM 20 is adapted to store a seed for generating an authentication code which is usable to authenticate a transaction. The mobile telecommunications device 1 has a processor including means operable to obtain the seed from the SIM, to calculate the authentication code and to generate a transaction message for enabling the transaction with the entity, the transaction message including the authentication code.

Abstract: A self-contained, implantable bone distraction device is provided. The device is controlled by a programmable microcontroller that communicates with the outside world wirelessly, for example, via radio frequency or infrared. The microcontroller can be instructed, for example, to initiate an immediate distraction, or to stop a distraction in progress. Nitinol wire is used in conjunction with a one-way clutch to cause a distraction increment. The length of the wire is maintained after deactivation mechanically. Optional sensors allow the monitoring of the amount of actual distraction or the distraction force experienced by the bone under distraction.

Abstract: Gap bulk density (GBD) of a support mat surrounding a catalyst substrate in a catalytic converter is calculated using an average gap width optically determined by a camera system. Mat weight determined at an assembly station is bar coded and placed in a bar code label attached to the converter under test. A programmable controller calculates an average gap width from a plurality of camera readings. GBD is then calculated using mat weight and dimensions, and the GBD is compared to an acceptable range to determine pass/failure of the converter.

Abstract: An Advanced Data Logging kit for testing a generator's liquid cooled stator bar system for leaks is disclosed. The kit is installed in between the generator's header and the HIT Skid and in the generator's cooling system. The kit includes pressure and vacuum transducers, sensor arrays with thermocouples, and data acquisition circuits. The sensor arrays are used to plumb the thermocouples into the generator's header and cooling pipes. The pressure and vacuum transducers and the thermocouples are used to collect pressure, vacuum and temperature data that is used to conduct a Pressure Decay Test and a Vacuum Decay Test to determine whether or not a leak in the liquid cooled stator bar system exists. A computer included in the kit has the ability to analyze the data readings, perform calculations, and predict leak rates in the stator bar system.