Abstract: A decorative radome includes a first layer comprising a radio-transmissive polymer, the first layer having a front surface; a second layer comprising a radio-transmissive polymer, the second layer having a rear surface; and a decorative layer, between at least a portion of the first and second layer, comprising a layer of metal or an alloy comprising a metal and a metalloid. The second layer directly or indirectly abuts the decorative layer and is directly adhesion bound or indirectly connected to the first layer, wherein at least one of the first or second layers is comprised of a polymer formed by overmolding at a barrel nozzle temperature below 300 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to adjustable sheath devices for insertion into the body to provide intravascular access to various medical devices, involving a dynamically expandable sheath capable of expanding within the blood vessel when a medical device is passed through the sheath and retracting back to almost its original size when the medical device is removed from the sheath. Embodiments generally comprise a rigid collar and an elongated sleeve comprising a continuous elastomeric outer layer and an expandable inner layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cover for at least one antenna emitting or sensing electromagnetic radiation in at least one first frequency band, the cover includes at least one first surface facing the antenna and at least one second surface averted to the antenna, where the cover includes at least one substrate being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation and at least one first coating covering the substrate in at least one first area, the first coating being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation of at least the first frequency band, whereas the first coating is reflective for electromagnetic radiation falling onto the second surface and having a frequency within at least one second frequency band.

Abstract: Vascular dilator positioning assemblies and vascular dilator positioning systems are described herein. Also provided herein are methods for the use and assembly of these vascular dilator positioning assemblies and systems. Further, these assemblies and systems include a grip portion that has a wall and an actuator for positioning the dilator tip relative to a sheath.

Abstract: The disclosure generally related to improved introducer sheaths for insertion into the body to provide intravascular access to various medical devices, involving an introducer sheath capable of insertion while providing resistance to frictional forces which may otherwise cause the unintentional compression of the outermost layer of the sheath. Embodiments generally comprise an introducer sheath comprising a circumferentially continuous elastomeric outer layer and a support element. Systems for protecting a luminal surface of a blood vessel are described herein. Also provided herein are methods for the use of these systems. Further, these systems include an elongated sleeve having a proximal opening and a circumferentially continuous elastomeric outer tube, the circumferentially continuous elastomeric outer tube has a smooth inner surface with a substantially round cross-section and includes one or more support elements extending longitudinally from the distal opening towards the proximal opening.

Abstract: A decorative radome including a radio-transmissive substrate having a first surface on a first side and a second surface on a second side; and a first surface radio-transmissive decorative coating; methods of manufacturing a PVD coated system include applying a hard coating to the substrate; applying a PVD coating by magnetron sputtering to the substrate; and laser etching one or more of a pattern or a graphic into the PVD coating; and A decorative PVD coated item, comprising: a substrate; a hard coating applied to the substrate; a PVD coating provided on the hard coating and the substrate, wherein the PVD coating is laser etched with one or more of a pattern or a graphic so that the PVD coating is at least partially removed and the pattern or the graphic is revealed as a result of the contrast between the substrate and the PVD coating.

Abstract: A decorative radome includes a first layer comprising a radio-transmissive polymer, the first layer having a front surface; a second layer comprising a radio-transmissive polymer, the second layer having a rear surface; and a decorative layer, between at least a portion of the first and second layer, comprising a layer of metal or an alloy comprising a metal and a metalloid. The second layer directly or indirectly abuts the decorative layer and is directly adhesion bound or indirectly connected to the first layer, wherein at least one of the first or second layers is comprised of a polymer formed by overmolding at a barrel nozzle temperature below 300 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A decorative radome including a radio-transmissive substrate having a first surface on a first side and a second surface on a second side; and a first surface radio-transmissive decorative coating; methods of manufacturing a PVD coated system include applying a hard coating to the substrate; applying a PVD coating by magnetron sputtering to the substrate; and laser etching one or more of a pattern or a graphic into the PVD coating; and A decorative PVD coated item, comprising: a substrate; a hard coating applied to the substrate; a PVD coating provided on the hard coating and the substrate, wherein the PVD coating is laser etched with one or more of a pattern or a graphic so that the PVD coating is at least partially removed and the pattern or the graphic is revealed as a result of the contrast between the substrate and the PVD coating.

Abstract: A light emitting system includes a light pipe, a light source disposed at least partially within an interior of the light emitting system, and configured to emit light when receiving electrical power from an electrical power source, wherein the light source is arranged adjacent to and directed towards the light pipe, a lens substantially enclosing the interior of the light emitting system, the light pipe and the light source, the lens having an inner surface and an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface, and a mask comprising a coating that is applied on the lens and laser etched to form a desired pattern, wherein light emitted from the light source passes through the light pipe and lens.

Abstract: A method of producing a decorative radome includes providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; applying, to at least a portion of the second surface of the substrate, a decorative layer including a layer of a metal or an alloy having a metal and a metalloid; and overmolding at least the decorative layer with a radio-transmissive polymer to provide an overmolded layer as well as a decorative radome having a first layer with a radio-transmissive polymer, the first layer having a front surface; a second layer having a radio-transmissive polymer, the second layer having a rear surface; and a decorative layer, between at least a portion of the first and second layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cover for at least one antenna emitting or sensing electromagnetic radiation in at least one first frequency band, the cover includes at least one first surface facing the antenna and at least one second surface averted to the antenna, where the cover includes at least one substrate being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation and at least one first coating covering the substrate in at least one first area, the first coating being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation of at least the first frequency band, whereas the first coating is reflective for electromagnetic radiation falling onto the second surface and having a frequency within at least one second frequency band.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to retractable sheaths for protecting a luminal surface of a bodily vessel or canal from the introduction of a medical device within the bodily vessel or canal comprising a valve, a continuous elastomeric outer tube, and an at least partially discontinuous inner tube wherein the at least partially discontinuous inner tube is located within the outer tube luminal channel to form a circumferentially retractable elongated sleeve; also retractable sheaths comprising a rigid collar and a circumferentially retractable elongated sleeve comprising two separate layers including a continuous elastomeric outer layer and an expandable inner layer discontinuous at least in part, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An antenna housing for mounting on a vehicle or on a vehicle roof surface includes an electrical circuit including at least one source element for emitting luminescent radiation, the at least one source element being located internally within the housing so as not to be visible externally, an indicating element for releasing luminescent radiation received from the at least one source element for viewing externally, and an optical conduit for providing an optical couple between the at least one source element and the indicating element. A combined antenna and indicator module for mounting on a vehicle includes the antenna housing, and a vehicle includes the combined antenna and indicator module.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cover for at least one antenna emitting or sensing electromagnetic radiation in at least one first frequency band, the cover includes at least one first surface facing the antenna and at least one second surface averted to the antenna, where the cover includes at least one substrate being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation and at least one first coating covering the substrate in at least one first area, the first coating being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation of at least the first frequency band, whereas the first coating is reflective for electromagnetic radiation falling onto the second surface and having a frequency within at least one second frequency band.

Abstract: A light emitting system includes a light pipe, a light source disposed at least partially within an interior of the light emitting system, and configured to emit light when receiving electrical power from an electrical power source, wherein the light source is arranged adjacent to and directed towards the light pipe, a lens substantially enclosing the interior of the light emitting system, the light pipe and the light source, the lens having an inner surface and an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface, and a mask comprising a coating that is applied on the lens and laser etched to form a desired pattern, wherein light emitted from the light source passes through the light pipe and lens.

Abstract: A covering device for arrangement on at least one outer or one inner region of a motor vehicle includes at least one form element which is produced and/or can be produced by means of injection moulding and has an inner side oriented towards the motor vehicle and an outer side oriented away from the motor vehicle, one or more lighting devices for emitting light. The covering device also includes at least one covering element which, for covering the form element at least in regions, is arranged at least in regions on the outer side of the form element, at least part of the light emitted by the lighting device being able to pass through the form element and/or the covering element.

Abstract: A light emitting system includes at least one light pipe, at least one light source disposed at least partially within an interior of the system, at least one mask, and a lens substantially enclosing the interior of the system, the at least one light pipe, and the at least one light source, the lens having an inner surface, an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface and at least one of a continuous transparent or translucent coating on the outer surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a robot-mounted 3D printing apparatus for printing biocompatible materials for performing in-situ surgical repairs and comprises one UV curable reagent container and one cell supporting reagent container which are co-axially extruded from a tip and cured to perform in-situ repairs.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to adjustable sheath devices for insertion into the body to provide intravascular access to various medical devices, involving a dynamically expandable sheath capable of expanding within the blood vessel when a medical device is passed through the sheath and retracting back to almost its original size when the medical device is removed from the sheath. Embodiments generally comprise a rigid collar and an elongated sleeve comprising a continuous elastomeric outer layer and an expandable inner layer.

Abstract: An antenna housing for mounting on a vehicle or on a vehicle roof surface includes an electrical circuit including at least one source element for emitting luminescent radiation, the at least one source element being located internally within the housing so as not to be visible externally, an indicating element for releasing luminescent radiation received from the at least one source element for viewing externally, and an optical conduit for providing an optical couple between the at least one source element and the indicating element. A combined antenna and indicator module for mounting on a vehicle includes the antenna housing, and a vehicle includes the combined antenna and indicator module.