Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical trial stimulator that stores multiple applications to selectively emulate the operation of different chronically implanted stimulators. Each application corresponds to a different chronically implanted stimulator. Upon selection of a particular application, the stimulator executes a set of instructions to emulate the operation of a chronically implanted stimulator that corresponds to the application. The multi-application stimulator permits a physician to select an application for stimulation therapy, and evaluate efficacy of a particular chronically implanted stimulator. In addition, the physician may select any of the other stimulation applications to emulate other stimulators. The different stimulation applications may correspond to different stimulators that deliver a similar therapy, e.g., stimulators designed to deliver spinal cord stimulation for alleviation of chronic pain.

Abstract: A hemostatic agent comprises oxidized cellulose in the form of a compressible, shapeable mass that can remain substantially in the compressed or shaped form for placement on a bleed site or into a wound gap. The oxidized cellulose may be a pellet of unwoven oxidized cellulose fibrous strands, or it may be strands of unwoven cellulose fibers woven or otherwise arranged into a gauze or mesh. In a method of causing hemostasis, oxidized cellulose is provided in pellet form and applied to a wound gap. The pellet may be compressed before being applied to the wound, which thereby allows the pellet to expand to conform to the shape of the wound gap. The pellet may be allowed to remain in the wound gap during the healing of the wound, thus causing the pellet to be absorbed by the biological processes of the body.

Abstract: Methods for staining a selected tissue with a dye, stain or pigment that is attuned to absorb the energy from a radiant energy source are disclosed. The radiant energy source can be sufficient to destroy or combust radiated tissues. The dye or stain can enhance absorption of incoming radiant energy, which results in increased destruction of stained tissues and decreased destruction of underlying tissues. This method provides clinicians with the ability to selectively mark a tissue for destruction, while leaving wanted tissues generally intact. A clinician may dispense the stain with a pen and directly stain selected biological tissues, similar to the current practice of drawing current incision guides, followed by radiating the stained area with a laser that produces a wavelength that the stain readily absorbs. Optionally, a radiant energy opaque substance that can be applied adjacent the stained treatment area to protect against accidental or incidental exposure to wanted tissue.

Abstract: Present invention provides a method for treating periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a pathogenic infection of the gums. The method comprises the use of a laser or radiant energy source that is capable of being absorbed by pathogens. Said Radiant energy is applied to infected periodontal pockets with the intention of destroying any susceptible pathogens. The periodontal pocket is then flushed with an anti-microbial substance with the intention to destroy any residual susceptible pathogens.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods whereby a thermally formable plastic is compounded with releasable active ingredients. The compounded plastic is then formed into a desired dental delivery device such as an anatomical membrane, tray or strip. The dental device is then placed in the oral environment where it will release or leach active ingredients. The dental device is intended to treat, alter, improve, or aid in various conditions that are often present in the oral environment.

Abstract: A dental bite block that is V-shaped. The V-shape provides accessibility to working instruments while in a patients mouth. Current bite blocks are often shaped as solid triangles that are designed to keep the mouth open. A bite block is usually placed by dentists in the side opposite their work area. This provides an open work area for the dentist on one side, but restricts access by dental assistants on the other. The device provides an open V-shaped design that is accessible to dental instruments while maintaining the patients mouth open.

Abstract: A device for treating oral wounds that form a gap and hence too large to suture. The device is intended to fill the resulting wound gap and upon contact with bleeding tissues cause local hemostasis. The device will remain in and protect the wound gap during the healing process. The coagulum plug that is created by this device will eventually heal over as permanent soft tissue and the embedded device removed by the physiological processes of the body. The device is in the shape of a compressible pellet that is packed in the wound gap to help increase retention by exerting an outward pressure. An embodiment of this device is an oxidized cellulose pellet.

Abstract: The conveyor apparatus disclosed herein is generally formed of a first rail and a second rail, each rail having a plurality of rollers. A portion of the rollers are desirably drive rollers, receiving power from an integral motor assembly. The motor generally comprises a stator that is coupled to the rail and an outer roller assembly rotatably coupled to the rail. The roller assembly includes an outer circumferential magnetized portion positioned in surrounding engagement to the motor stator and functions both as the motor rotor and the conveying surface of the roller. Non-slip roller covering material may be attached to the exterior of the roller assembly. A circuit board having logic controls is preferably in communication with at least one sensor and the motor rotor to regulate rotation of the motor rotor during use of the conveyor.

Abstract: A printer cartridge for electrographic printing (dry or liquid) is provided with two chambers connected by a developer transportation system that traverses a development zone in a first direction. As the toner (developer) from a first of the two compartments is fed through the development zone, excess or unused toner is transported by the developer transportation system into a second of the two compartments. When the first compartment has exhausted its supply of toner, there will be sufficient toner captured in the second compartment to allow for printing capability to be maintained in the system, without any replenishment. The direction of flow of developer during printing is reversed from the second compartment to the first compartment, passing through the development zone.

Abstract: The conveyor apparatus disclosed herein is generally formed of a first rail and a second rail, each rail having a plurality of rollers. A portion of the rollers are desirably drive rollers, receiving power from an integral motor assembly. The motor generally comprises a stator that is coupled to the rail and an outer roller assembly rotatably coupled to the rail. The roller assembly includes an outer circumferential magnetized portion positioned in surrounding engagement to the motor stator and functions both as the motor rotor and the conveying surface of the roller. Non-slip roller covering material may be attached to the exterior of the roller assembly. A circuit board having logic controls is preferably in communication with at least one sensor and the motor rotor to regulate rotation of the motor rotor during use of the conveyor.

Abstract: A multi function recorder and printer feeds discs to be processed through a gravity feed system reducing idle time of a recorder. A drive mounting system allows easy replacement and upgrade of drives without recalibration of the system. A passive picker moves discs between components.

Abstract: A multi function recorder and printer feeds discs to be processed through a gravity feed system reducing idle time of a recorder. A drive mounting system allows easy replacement and upgrade of drives without recalibration of the system. A passive picker moves discs between components.

Abstract: A multi function recorder and printer feeds discs to be processed through a gravity feed system reducing idle time of a recorder. A drive mounting system allows easy replacement and upgrade of drives without recalibration of the system. A passive picker moves discs between components.

Abstract: A multi function recorder and printer feeds discs to be processed through a gravity feed system reducing idle time of a recorder. A drive mounting system allows easy replacement and upgrade of drives without recalibration of the system. A passive picker moves discs between components.

Abstract: A stream processor for an implantable medical device provides rapid computation using simple architecture and low power in which each input data sample is processed in parallel by a separate and independent central processing unit executing similar or identical kernel code consisting of the following elements. A housing contains a power source. A controller with memory coupled to the power source. A first physiological sensing apparatus and at least a second physiological sensing apparatus is coupled to the controller. A first stream processing element is coupled to the first physiological sensor and coupled to the controller. At least a second stream processing element is coupled to the second physiological sensor and coupled to the controller.

Abstract: A medical device detects a previously defined event, and controls delivery of therapy to a patient according to therapy information associated with the previously defined event. In exemplary embodiments, the medical device enters a learning mode in response to a command received from a user, e.g., the patient or a clinician. In such embodiments, the medical device defines the event, collects the therapy information, and associates the therapy information with the defined event while operating in the learning mode. In some embodiments, the medical device defines the event based on the output of a sensor that indicates a physiological parameter of the patient during the learning mode. The sensor may be an accelerometer, which generates an output that reflects motion and/or posture of the patient. The medical device may collect therapy information by recording therapy changes made by the user during the learning mode.

Abstract: A fusing apparatus for fixing images made from a liquid toner onto a substrate using an electrophotographic process, the apparatus including a prefusing roller, a backup roller positioned to create a first nip area between the prefusing roller and the backup roller, and a fusing roller positioned to create a second nip area between the fusing roller and the backup roller, wherein at least one of the prefusing roller and the backup roller is heated to a temperature that provides a prefusing temperature within the first nip area, and wherein at least one of the fusing roller and the backup roller is heated to a temperature that provides a fusing temperature in the second nip area that is different than the prefusing temperature of the first nip area.

Abstract: A fusing apparatus for fixing images made from a liquid toner onto a substrate using an electrophotographic process, the apparatus including a first fusing station having first and second prefusing rollers, the second prefusing roller contacting the first prefusing roller to create a first nip area, wherein at least one of the prefusing rollers is heated to a temperature that provides a prefusing temperature within the first nip area, and a second fusing station spaced from the first fusing station and having first and second final fusing rollers, the second final fusing roller contacting the first final fusing roller to create a second nip area, wherein at least one of the final fusing rollers is heated to a temperature that provides a fusing temperature within the second nip area, wherein the fusing temperature of the second nip area is higher than the prefusing temperature of the first nip area.

Abstract: Segmented transistor devices are provided, wherein contiguous individual transistor segments extend along corresponding segment axes, in which two or more of the segment axes are at a non-zero angle with respect to one another. The segmentation of the transistor provides a high overall device aspect ratio which may be easily fit into pre-existing circuit blocks or cells in a device layout, thereby facilitating device scaling.

Abstract: The conveyor apparatus disclosed herein is generally formed of a first rail and a second rail, each rail having a plurality of rollers. A portion of the rollers are desirably drive rollers, receiving power from an integral motor assembly. The motor generally comprises a stator that is coupled to the rail and an outer roller assembly rotatably coupled to the rail. The roller assembly includes an outer circumferential magnetized portion positioned in surrounding engagement to the motor stator and functions both as the motor rotor and the conveying surface of the roller. Non-slip roller covering material may be attached to the exterior of the roller assembly. A circuit board having logic controls is preferably in communication with at least one sensor and the motor rotor to regulate rotation of the motor rotor during use of the conveyor.