Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator for electrically stimulating a patient comprises: a metallic housing enclosing pulse generating circuitry; a header mechanically coupled to the metallic housing, the header adapted to seal terminals of one or more stimulation leads within the header and to provide electrical connections for the terminals; the header comprising an inner compliant component for holding a plurality of electrical connectors, the plurality of electrical connectors electrically coupled to the pulse generating circuitry through feedthrough conductors, wherein the plurality of electrical connectors are held in place in recesses within the compliant inner component, the header further comprising an outer shield component adapted to resist punctures, the outer shield component fitting over at least a portion of the inner compliant component.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator for electrically stimulating a patient comprises: a metallic housing enclosing pulse generating circuitry; a header mechanically coupled to the metallic housing, the header adapted to seal terminals of one or more stimulation leads within the header and to provide electrical connections for the terminals; the header comprising an inner compliant component for holding a plurality of electrical connectors, the plurality of electrical connectors electrically coupled to the pulse generating circuitry through feedthrough wires, wherein the plurality of electrical connectors are held in place in recesses within the compliant inner component, the header further comprising an outer shield component adapted to resist punctures, the outer shield component fitting over at least a portion of the inner compliant component.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for managing the infrastructure (power distribution chain) of an information technology (IT) facility, sometimes referred to herein as a data center, comprising hierarchically arranged low-level and higher level components. This power distribution chain management occurs at the phase-level (i.e., at each of the phases of power that are utilized in the power distribution chain). In one example, characteristics representing the consumption of power of one or more of the low-level components are obtained. Based on the obtained characteristics, the power consumption for each of a plurality of the higher-level components is determined. Based on the power consumption determined for each of the plurality of higher-level components, a global power consumption, at the phase-level, for the entire power distribution chain is determined at the one or more low-level components.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator for electrically stimulating a patient comprises: a metallic housing enclosing pulse generating circuitry; a header mechanically coupled to the metallic housing, the header adapted to seal terminals of one or more stimulation leads within the header and to provide electrical connections for the terminals; the header comprising an inner compliant component for holding a plurality of electrical connectors, the plurality of electrical connectors electrically coupled to the pulse generating circuitry through feedthrough wires, wherein the plurality of electrical connectors are held in place in recesses within the compliant inner component, the header further comprising an outer shield component adapted to resist punctures, the outer shield component fitting over at least a portion of the inner compliant component.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for use with a containerized data center that includes a rack, at least one computer component disposed within the rack, at least one sensor to measure an operating condition associated with the at least one computer component within the rack, a database including a plurality of algorithms configured to control environmental conditions of the at least one computer component within the rack, and an environmental control system to control environmental conditions for the computer component within the rack. In response to the measured operating condition associated with the at least one computer component within the rack falling outside of a setpoint range, thermal treatment of the computer component is achieved utilizing an algorithm that is selected from the database to control the environmental control system.

Abstract: Described are techniques for processing data storage system management requests. A single one of a plurality of service processors of a data storage system is designated as an active service processor and a remainder of the plurality of service processors are passive service processors. Each of the service processors executes data storage system management server code including a web server. A data storage system management request is received from a client and is processed by the active service processor. When a first service processor currently designated as the active service processor becomes unhealthy, a second of said plurality of service processors which is designated as passive and is healthy is automatically selected as the active processor. Subsequent communications for data storage system management are transmitted over the network connection between the client and a web server executing on whichever service processor is currently designated as active.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator for electrically stimulating a patient comprises: a metallic housing enclosing pulse generating circuitry; a header mechanically coupled to the metallic housing, the header adapted to seal terminals of one or more stimulation leads within the header and to provide electrical connections for the terminals; the header comprising an inner compliant component for holding a plurality of electrical connectors, the plurality of electrical connectors electrically coupled to the pulse generating circuitry through feedthrough wires, wherein the plurality of electrical connectors are held in place in recesses within the compliant inner component, the header further comprising an outer shield component adapted to resist punctures, the outer shield component fitting over at least a portion of the inner compliant component.

Abstract: A system enables high-frequency communication between an external communication device and one or more implantable medical devices. The system implements a communication protocol in which the external communication device interrogates any implantable medical devices within range to establish one-to-one communication links for purposes of exchanging data and/or programming the medical devices.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a percutaneous stimulation lead for electrically stimulating tissue of a patient, comprises: a plurality of electrodes being electrically coupled to a plurality of terminals through a plurality of conductors within a lead body of the lead, wherein each electrode comprises a respective first surface exposed on an exterior surface of the stimulation lead to conduct current to or from tissue of the patient and a respective second surface disposed within an interior of the stimulation lead, the plurality of electrodes are arranged such that adjacent pairs of electrodes are capacitively coupled through a first surface of a first electrode of the respective pair and a respective second surface of a second electrode of the respective pair to substantially block current flow between adjacent electrodes at stimulation frequencies and to substantially pass current between adjacent electrodes at MRI frequencies.

Abstract: Described are techniques for processing changes in data storage system state information. Communication are sent and received between a client and a data storage system over a network connection. The data storage system includes a plurality of service processors. A server of the data storage system communicates with the client over the network connection to perform management requests. In response to determining that there has been a change in the data storage system state information indicating that the user interface needs updating, user interface update processing is performed in accordance with said change. If at least one of the plurality of service processors is in an unhealthy state, said user interface update processing includes automatically requesting additional information from the data storage system about an unhealthy service processor, analyzing said additional information, and updating at least a portion of the user interface displayed in accordance with said analyzing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a percutaneous stimulation lead for applying electrically stimulation pulses to tissue of the patient comprises: a plurality of electrode assemblies electrically coupled to a plurality of terminals through a plurality of conductors of the stimulation lead, wherein each electrode assembly is disposed in an annular manner around the lead body and each electrode assembly comprises (i) an electrode adapted to deliver electrical stimulation to tissue of a patient, (ii) an interior conductive layer, and (iii) a dielectric layer disposed between the electrode and the interior conductive layer; the electrode and interior conductive layer being capacitively coupled, the dielectric layer further comprising an inductor, the inductor being electrically connected to one of the plurality of conductors through the interior conductive layer, and the inductor being electrically coupled to the electrode.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a percutaneous stimulation lead for applying electrically stimulation pulses to tissue of the patient comprises: a plurality of electrode assemblies electrically coupled to a plurality of terminals through a plurality of conductors of the stimulation lead, wherein each electrode assembly is disposed in an annular manner around the lead body and each electrode assembly comprises (i) an electrode adapted to deliver electrical stimulation to tissue of a patient, (ii) an interior conductive layer, and (iii) a dielectric layer disposed between the electrode and the interior conductive layer; the electrode and interior conductive layer being capacitively coupled, the dielectric layer further comprising an inductor, the inductor being electrically connected to one of the plurality of conductors through the interior conductive layer, and the inductor being electrically coupled to the electrode.

Abstract: A protective hull for a vehicle has a plate that covers at least a substantial portion of the underside of the vehicle. A plurality of supports extends laterally from longitudinal members, and a plurality of supports extends laterally from another longitudinal member. A plurality of V-shaped supports is disposed between the lateral supports. The supports have a plurality of voids therein. The voids do not have corners that could encourage tearing of the supports. Cells that are protected from puncture contain fire suppressant and are disposed over the supports.

Abstract: A protective hull for a vehicle has a plate that covers at least a substantial portion of the underside of the vehicle. A plurality of supports extends laterally from longitudinal members, and a plurality of supports extends laterally from another longitudinal member. A plurality of V-shaped supports is disposed between the lateral supports. The supports have a plurality of voids therein. The voids do not have corners that could encourage tearing of the supports. Cells that are protected from puncture contain fire suppressant and are disposed over the supports.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for limiting the amount of electrical charge delivered from an implantable pulse generator to an electrode of an implantable neurostimulation system. The device, connectable between the pulse generator and an electrode, includes a capacitor connected between two depletion mode n-channel MOSFETs with the gate terminals of each of the MOSFETs being connected to opposite terminals of the capacitor, and the source terminals of the MOSFETs being connected to the same terminal of the capacitor as the gate terminal of the other MOSFET. A switch can also be connected in parallel to the capacitor to facilitate the draining of the stored energy stored in the capacitor. Additionally, circuitry can be connected between the two MOSFETs, with the circuitry configured to resonate at a know frequency of electromagnetic interference.

Abstract: A compression hinge is disclosed for hingedly supporting a metal structure, such as a door or hatch.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable lead for electrical stimulation of a patient, comprises: a bidirection frequency dependent current limiter (BFDCL) circuit that limits a magnitude of current that can flow through the at least one conductor from the at least one terminal to the at least one electrode, wherein the BFDCL circuit comprises: a passive frequency dependent network element; first and second semiconductors that each comprise source, drain, and reference terminals, wherein the source terminals of the first and second semiconductors are coupled to respective ends of the passive frequency dependent network element, the source terminal of the first semiconductor is coupled to the gate terminal of the second semiconductor, and the source terminal of the second semiconductor is coupled to the gate terminal of the first semiconductor.

Abstract: In some embodiments a holder holds an electronic device at a distance from a board and couples the electronic device to the board. One or more legs stabilize and provide 360 degree support for the electronic device in a z-axis height away from the board. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system enables high-frequency communication between an external communication device and one or more implantable medical devices. The system implements a communication protocol in which the external communication device interrogates any implantable medical devices within range to establish one-to-one communication links for purposes of exchanging data and/or programming the medical devices.

Abstract: An implantable cardiac stimulation device is equipped with an isolation system capable of attenuating or eliminating induction currents flowing through the stimulation device by eliminating induction loops. The isolation system comprises a magnetic insulator configured to shield selected components of the stimulation device from external magnetic fields or radio-frequency (RF) signals. The magnetic insulator comprises a plurality of sensors that are configured to detect the intensity of the external magnetic fields and/or RF signals, and a switch bank that electrically isolates certain components of the stimulation device to eliminate the induction loops. The isolation system further comprises an attenuation system comprised of at least one magnetoresistor disposed along potential induction loops to attenuate induction currents when subjected to undesirable external magnetic fields and/or RF signals.