Abstract: A method of treating a blood vessel in a subject comprises the steps of advancing a catheter device comprising a deployable abrasive element distally across a treatment zone in the vessel, deploying the abrasive element into contact with the vessel wall, actuating the abrasive element to cause disruption of the vessel wall and exposure of subendothelial layers of the vessel wall at the treatment zone, infusing a sclerosant agent into the blood vessel via the catheter to contact and induce cellular necrosis in the exposed subendothelial layers of the vessel wall, recapturing the abrasive element by the catheter device, and withdrawing the catheter device from the vessel. The method may comprise an additional step of inducing vasospasm of the treatment zone of the vessel prior to disruption of the vessel wall by administering a stimulus to the vessel wall by the catheter device.

Abstract: A portable wearable eye movement monitoring system, device and method are disclosed. The system comprises a sensor electrode array (22a, 22b) configured to be attached substantially about each of a plurality predetermined positions on a user's face, a logging unit 30 and a battery power source. The sensor electrode array (22a, 22b), when worn, is positioned laterally about the user's head with respect to the user's eyes whereby the portable wearable eye movement monitoring system is substantially outside the user's field of vision. The sensor electrode array (22a, 22b) is configured to obtain data on eye movements of the subject. The logging unit (30) is configured to communicate with the sensor electrode array (22a, 22b) to receive the obtained data and record the data in a data store, the battery power source being configured to power the wearable monitoring system for a plurality of days whereby data on eye movements of the subject is captured substantially continuously for said plurality of days.

Abstract: A method of treating a vessel in a subject comprises the steps of advancing a device distally across a treatment zone in a vessel, wherein the device comprises an elongated catheter having a lumen and a distal end, and a radially expansive treatment element disposed in the lumen and configured for axial movement relative to the catheter; deploying the radially expansive treatment element proud of the distal end of the catheter to radially expand and circumferentially impress against the vessel lumen at a distal end of the treatment zone; and withdrawing the deployed radially expansive treatment element proximally along the treatment zone with the treatment element circumferentially impressed against the vessel lumen to mechanically and circumferentially denude the treatment zone of the vessel. The radially expansive treatment element is then recaptured into the lumen of the catheter, before the device is withdrawn from the treated vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a welding shield that includes an air supply conduit for receiving and supplying ambient air into an internal portion of the welding shield, a sensor provided within the air supply conduit at an inlet of the conduit for detecting presence of one or more harmful gases in the ambient air, before the ambient air reaches the wearer for inhaling, and an alerting system operably coupled to the sensor for alerting the wearer upon detection of the one or more harmful gases in the ambient air.

Abstract: A method of treating a vessel in a subject comprises the steps of advancing a device distally across a treatment zone in a vessel, wherein the device comprises an elongated catheter having a lumen and a distal end, and a radially expansive treatment element disposed in the lumen and configured for axial movement relative to the catheter; deploying the radially expansive treatment element proud of the distal end of the catheter to radially expand and circumferentially impress against the vessel lumen at a distal end of the treatment zone; and withdrawing the deployed radially expansive treatment element proximally along the treatment zone with the treatment element circumferentially impressed against the vessel lumen to mechanically and circumferentially denude the treatment zone of the vessel. The radially expansive treatment element is then recaptured into the lumen of the catheter, before the device is withdrawn from the treated vessel.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a system including an electronic compressor, a bypass intake coupled between an engine system of a generator set and the electronic compressor, a bypass outlet coupled between the electronic compressor and the engine system, and a valve positioned to selectively inhibit flow between the bypass intake and the bypass outlet during a starting operation.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing reduced engine start times for a fumigation type internal combustion engine. A bypass is provided that directly connects the air-fuel mixer upstream of the compressor to the intake manifold, providing the air-fuel mixture to the intake manifold during engine startup.

Abstract: A method of treating a vessel in a subject comprises the steps of advancing a device distally across a treatment zone in a vessel, wherein the device comprises an elongated catheter having a lumen and a distal end, and a radially expansive treatment element disposed in the lumen and configured for axial movement relative to the catheter; deploying the radially expansive treatment element proud of the distal end of the catheter to radially expand and circumferentially impress against the vessel lumen at a distal end of the treatment zone; and withdrawing the deployed radially expansive treatment element proximally along the treatment zone with the treatment element circumferentially impressed against the vessel lumen to mechanically and circumferentially denude the treatment zone of the vessel. The radially expansive treatment element is then recaptured into the lumen of the catheter, before the device is withdrawn from the treated vessel.

Abstract: Smart sensors apparatus for detecting environmental conditions. The smart sticker apparatus includes a radio frequency identification tag comprising a chip and a loop antenna, the loop antenna being configured to transmit sensor information to an external reader, a plurality of sensors configured to provide environmental data, each of the sensors further comprising a substrate having a proximal side and a distal side, wherein the proximal side of the substrate is mounted to the chip, a conductive ink trace disposed on the distal side of the substrate, and a resin fully enveloping the radio frequency identification tag and partially enveloping the distal side of the substrate.

Abstract: Smart sensors apparatus for detecting environmental conditions. The smart sticker apparatus includes a radio frequency identification tag comprising a chip and a loop antenna, the loop antenna being configured to transmit sensor information to an external reader, a plurality of sensors configured to provide environmental data, each of the sensors further comprising a substrate having a proximal side and a distal side, wherein the proximal side of the substrate is mounted to the chip, a conductive ink trace disposed on the distal side of the substrate, and a resin fully enveloping the radio frequency identification tag and partially enveloping the distal side of the substrate.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a system including an electronic compressor, a bypass intake coupled between an engine system of a generator set and the electronic compressor, a bypass outlet coupled between the electronic compressor and the engine system, and a valve positioned to selectively inhibit flow between the bypass intake and the bypass outlet during a starting operation.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing reduced engine start times for a fumigation type internal combustion engine. A bypass is provided that directly connects the air-fuel mixer upstream of the compressor to the intake manifold, providing the air-fuel mixture to the intake manifold during engine startup.

Abstract: A method of treating a vessel in a subject comprises the steps of advancing a device distally across a treatment zone in a vessel, wherein the device comprises an elongated catheter having a lumen and a distal end, and a radially expansive treatment element disposed in the lumen and configured for axial movement relative to the catheter; deploying the radially expansive treatment element proud of the distal end of the catheter to radially expand and circumferentially impress against the vessel lumen at a distal end of the treatment zone; and withdrawing the deployed radially expansive treatment element proximally along the treatment zone with the treatment element circumferentially impressed against the vessel lumen to mechanically and circumferentially denude the treatment zone of the vessel. The radially expansive treatment element is then recaptured into the lumen of the catheter, before the device is withdrawn from the treated vessel.

Abstract: A pouring spout assembly for pouring fluid from a bottle without spillage includes a spout that is attachable to a bottle to pour a fluid contained in the bottle. A trigger is movably integrated into the spout that can be depressed by a user and the trigger is biased into an up-depressed position. A disk is coupled to the trigger such that the disk is positioned within the spout. The disk closes the spout when the trigger is not depressed to inhibit the fluid from pouring outwardly through the spout. Conversely, the disk opens the spout when the trigger is depressed to facilitate the liquid to pour from the spout.

Abstract: A portable wearable eye movement monitoring system, device and method are disclosed. The system comprises a sensor electrode array (22a, 22b) configured to be attached substantially about each of a plurality predetermined positions on a user's face, a logging unit 30 and a battery power source. The sensor electrode array (22a, 22b), when worn, is positioned laterally about the user's head with respect to the user's eyes whereby the portable wearable eye movement monitoring system is substantially outside the user's field of vision. The sensor electrode array (22a, 22b) is configured to obtain data on eye movements of the subject. The logging unit (30) is configured to communicate with the sensor electrode array (22a, 22b) to receive the obtained data and record the data in a data store, the battery power source being configured to power the wearable monitoring system for a plurality of days whereby data on eye movements of the subject is captured substantially continuously for said plurality of days.

Abstract: A heat shield for a bellows includes a central section, a first outer section, a first annular insert, a first annular flexion member, a first pipe, and a first rod. The first outer section includes a first outer section first end and a first outer section second end opposite the first outer section end. The first annular insert includes a first slot and is positioned within the first outer section second end. The first annular flexion member is coupled to the first outer section first end of the first outer section and coupled to the central section. The first annular flexion member facilitates movement between the first outer section and the central section. The first pipe is partially received within the first slot in the first annular insert. Movement between the first outer section and the central section causes movement between the first pipe and the first rod.

Abstract: A device (1, 30, 40, 50, 60) for denuding a vein comprises a vein denuding head (3) operatively attached to an elongated catheter member (2) and configured for transluminal delivery and deployment in the vein. The vein denuding head comprises a helical coil (4) that is self-adjustable from an uncoiled delivery configuration suitable for transluminal delivery within the catheter member and a coiled deployed configuration having a diameter greater than the vein to be denuded that circumferentially engages an internal lumen of the vein when deployed. The helical coil has an abrasive surface configured to circumferentially denude the internal lumen of the vein when the coil is moved axially along the body lumen in the coiled configuration. The helical coil may be a single helical coil element.

Abstract: A system and method for fluidly sealing a cylinder head interface between an engine block and a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. An example apparatus includes a perimeter seal disposed on an outer periphery of the cylinder head. The perimeter seal has a first surface to abut a cylinder head sealing surface and a second surface to abut an engine block sealing surface. The perimeter seal is configured to prevent fluid from an external environment from entering the cylinder head interface and to allow fluid within the cylinder head interface to vent to the external environment when the fluid is above a predetermined pressure. A first fluid transfer tube seal fluidly seals a first fluid transfer orifice extending between the engine block and the cylinder head. The perimeter seal and the first fluid transfer tube seal are formed as a unitary structure.

Abstract: A method of treating a vessel in a subject comprises the steps of advancing a device distally across a treatment zone in a vessel, wherein the device comprises an elongated catheter having a lumen and a distal end, and a radially expansive treatment element disposed in the lumen and configured for axial movement relative to the catheter; deploying the radially expansive treatment element proud of the distal end of the catheter to radially expand and circumferentially impress against the vessel lumen at a distal end of the treatment zone; and withdrawing the deployed radially expansive treatment element proximally along the treatment zone with the treatment element circumferentially impressed against the vessel lumen to mechanically and circumferentially denude the treatment zone of the vessel. The radially expansive treatment element is then recaptured into the lumen of the catheter, before the device is withdrawn from the treated vessel.