Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of delivering devices or implants are disclosed. The devices or implants can be configured as valve repair devices or treatment devices have gripping members that are openable and closable to attach the device to leaflets of a native heart valve. The delivery systems are configured to position the device or implant and open and close the gripping members of the device or implant.

Abstract: The auxiliary suspension device is relatively neutral at rest and responds in coordination with the existing suspension system upon application of a load. The redundant suspension device has an inflatable bellow that is mounted between a vehicle's frame and an existing vehicle suspension element.

Abstract: A delivery handle for implanting a prosthetic device at one of a mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary valve region of a human heart includes a housing and an actuation control mechanism. The actuation control mechanism includes a knob and an actuation tube. The knob is rotatably coupled to the housing. The actuation tube is coupled to the knob such that rotation of the knob in a first direction moves the actuation tube distally relative to the housing and rotation of the knob in a second direction moves the actuation tube proximally relative to the housing.

Abstract: A valve repair delivery handle includes a housing, an actuation control mechanism, and a clasp control mechanism. The actuation control mechanism includes a knob and an actuation tube. The knob is rotatably coupled to the housing. The actuation tube is coupled to the knob such that rotation of the knob in a first direction moves the actuation tube distally relative to the housing and rotation of the knob in a second direction moves the actuation tube proximally relative to the housing. The clasp control mechanism is coupled to the housing.

Abstract: The auxiliary suspension device is relatively neutral at rest and responds in coordination with the existing suspension system upon application of a load. The redundant suspension device has an inflatable bellow that is mounted between a vehicle's frame and an existing vehicle suspension element.

Abstract: A casted thermostatic housing for an engine coolant system. The housing has a plurality of exterior heat dissipating projections. An interior post for contacting a thermostatic element is circular and preferably tapered. The housing is casted metal and is preferably aluminum.

Abstract: Provided is a temperature-pressure complex sensor with an anti-radiation property including a first sensing material which is a porous conductive film, and second sensing materials which are dispersedly disposed on a surface of the first sensing material. The second sensing materials may include a conductive structure having a two-dimensional crystal structure, and nanoparticles having a radiation shielding property which are disposed between crystal layers of the conductive structure.

Abstract: A method and system for implanting and repositioning an implantable device for a native valve of a patient's heart includes a delivery catheter, a collar, a coupler, and an actuation element. The actuation element extends through the delivery catheter and attaches to the device to open the device. The collar is connected to the device and the coupler is connected to the delivery catheter. The collar and coupler are tied together via one or more coupling tethers which can be used to reengage the device after an initial deployment.

Abstract: A suspension strut including an air spring unit and a damper unit that are aligned on a common axis is disclosed. The air spring unit includes a rolling tube having a flared terminal end that extends over a damper tube associated with the damper unit. The damper tube has a circumferential groove formed in an outer diameter of the damper tube. A retaining ring has a greater outer diameter than the outer diameter of the damper tube and is positioned in the circumferential groove. A base has an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the retaining ring, and an outer diameter smaller than the predetermined diameter of the flared free end, and is supported on the retaining ring. A torsion element fits around the damper tube and within the flared free end.

Abstract: Catheterization methods and apparatuses allow sensing of pressures inside the heart and for removing air from catheters. A delivery system can use the same components that are used to deliver a valve repair or replacement device to measure the pressure in the atrium or other heart chamber. A pressure sensor can be included in one of the catheters of the delivery system or pressure can be sensed through the same port that is used to flush a catheter. The delivery system can be inserted into the heart, delivering the valve repair or replacement device to the native valve, such as the mitral valve, the tricuspid valve, the aortic valve, or the pulmonary valve.

Abstract: A valve repair delivery handle includes a housing, an actuation control mechanism, and a clasp control mechanism. The actuation control mechanism includes a knob and an actuation tube. The knob is rotatably coupled to the housing. The actuation tube is coupled to the knob such that rotation of the knob in a first direction moves the actuation tube distally relative to the housing and rotation of the knob in a second direction moves the actuation tube proximally relative to the housing. The clasp control mechanism is coupled to the housing.

Abstract: A solenoid assembly made with a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end; a central opening that communicates with multiple ports and an attachment portion adjacent to the open end. A movable armature positioned in the central opening has a free end that extends beyond the open end. A coil bobbin receives the free end of the movable armature and acts in response to electrical signals. The housing enclosing the coil bobbin attaches to the valve body to unify the coil bobbin and valve body as a solenoid.

Abstract: An implantable prosthetic device can include a spacer member, a plurality of anchors, and a plurality of clasps. The spacer member can be configured to be disposed between native leaflets of a heart. The anchors can be coupled to the spacer member and configured to secure the native leaflets against the spacer member. The clasps can be coupled to a respective anchor and configured to secure the native leaflets to the anchors. The clasps can be independently movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration.

Abstract: A solenoid assembly made with a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end; a central opening that communicates with multiple ports and an attachment portion adjacent to the open end. A movable armature positioned in the central opening has a free end that extends beyond the open end. A coil bobbin receives the free end of the movable armature and acts in response to electrical signals. The housing enclosing the coil bobbin attaches to the valve body to unify the coil bobbin and valve body as a solenoid.

Abstract: Provided is a temperature-pressure complex sensor with an anti-radiation property including a first sensing material which is a porous conductive film, and second sensing materials which are dispersedly disposed on a surface of the first sensing material. The second sensing materials may include a conductive structure having a two-dimensional crystal structure, and nanoparticles having a radiation shielding property which are disposed between crystal layers of the conductive structure.

Abstract: A delivery system includes an elongate shaft, a handle, a first clasp control member, a second clasp control member, and an actuator. The handle is connected to a proximal portion of the elongate shaft. The first and second clasp control members each extend into a distal portion of the elongate shaft, through at least a portion of the elongate shaft, out of the proximal portion of the elongate shaft, and through the handle. The actuator is coupled to the handle and has a first side portion connected to the first clasp control and a second side portion connected to the second clasp control.