Abstract: A system comprising a solenoid electromagnet for generating a magnetic field and a driver circuit coupled to the solenoid electromagnet for modulating the magnetic field generated by the solenoid electromagnet. The magnetic field generated by the solenoid electromagnet of the present invention exhibits improved control over the direction and projection of the generated magnetic field. The generated magnetic field has the ability to detach permanent magnets from metal plates, cause motion of permanent magnets and soft magnetic materials as well as create separation between two magnetically bound permanent magnets.

Abstract: Methods of treatment of addiction-reward behaviors include reducing ghrelin levels in the patient by at least partially closing at least one artery supplying blood to the stomach, the at least one artery being the celiac artery or a branch of the celiac artery, or by topically treating, surgically removing, or surgically applying treatment to cells in the stomach to reduce ghrelin production by those cells.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds for the treatment of ocular diseases and the preparation and use thereof. Some implementations relate to amine and sulfonamide derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of glaucoma.

Abstract: Methods of treatment of addiction-reward behaviors include reducing ghrelin levels in the patient by at least partially closing at least one artery supplying blood to the stomach, the at least one artery being the celiac artery or a branch of the celiac artery, or by topically treating, surgically removing, or surgically applying treatment to cells in the stomach to reduce ghrelin production by those cells.

Abstract: A system comprising a solenoid electromagnet for generating a magnetic field and a driver circuit coupled to the solenoid electromagnet for modulating the magnetic field generated by the solenoid electromagnet. The magnetic field generated by the solenoid electromagnet of the present invention exhibits improved control over the direction and projection of the generated magnetic field. The generated magnetic field has the ability to detach permanent magnets from metal plates, cause motion of permanent magnets and soft magnetic materials as well as create separation between two magnetically bound permanent magnets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. In several embodiments, the devices are configured to release a pro-drug form of a drug into a target tissue site, wherein the pro-drug is converted to an active drug that yields a therapeutic effect. The use of the device and pro-drug form advantageously, in several embodiments, provide a stable drug composition that can yield a therapeutic effect over an extended time period.

Abstract: The current invention describes a device and method for occlusion of a blood vessel to enable contrast-enhanced radiographic images to be obtained proximal to the blood vessel to be occluded, into the direction of flow and upstream from the entry site of the device into the blood vessel.

Abstract: An airfoil comprises a substrate, a residual abrasive coating and a supplemental abrasive coating. The substrate extends along a tip section of the airfoil, from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The residual abrasive coating comprises a two-phase abrasive and metal matrix material bonded to the substrate, on the tip section of the airfoil. The supplemental abrasive coating comprises a two-phase abrasive and metal matrix material bonded to the residual abrasive coating and to the substrate adjacent the residual abrasive coating, on the tip section of the airfoil. The supplemental abrasive coating restores the airfoil to a nominal tip height in the tip section.

Abstract: A bearing includes an outer ring (14) having an inner surface (26), an inner ring (18) at least partially positioned within the outer ring (14) and having an outer surface (22) in facing relationship with the inner surface (26), a groove (30) defined in either the inner surface (26) or the outer surface (22), and a porous material (38) positioned in the groove (30) in which lubricant is absorbed. The porous material (38) is configured to secrete the absorbed lubricant in response to being compressed.

Abstract: An airfoil comprises a substrate, a residual abrasive coating and a supplemental abrasive coating. The substrate extends along a tip section of the airfoil, from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The residual abrasive coating comprises a two-phase abrasive and metal matrix material bonded to the substrate, on the tip section of the airfoil. The supplemental abrasive coating comprises a two-phase abrasive and metal matrix material bonded to the residual abrasive coating and to the substrate adjacent the residual abrasive coating, on the tip section of the airfoil. The supplemental abrasive coating restores the airfoil to a nominal tip height in the tip section.

Abstract: Devices and related methods are disclosed that generally involve closing of an arteriotomy using a vascular access closure device that is deployed within the artery and closes the arteriotomy or arterial wound from the inside. The device can be biodegradable and/or self-expandable, and can optionally be formed of a shape memory polymer or a shape memory skeleton having a blood impermeable skin disposed therearound.

Abstract: A system and methods useful for treating morbid obesity include the installation of a stenosis into an artery of a morbidly obese patient, the artery selected to be one that supplies blood to the small intestine of the patient.

Abstract: A seal component (100, 200) having a triple-lip configuration for sealing against a moving surface, such as the inner ring race surface (12, 12?) of a spherical plain bearing (14, 14?). The triple-lip configuration incorporates a pair of outward inclined seal lips (102, 202, 104, 204) for providing protection from external contaminates, and a third inwardly inclined seal lip (106, 206) which is orientated to provide lubricant or grease retention within the sealed bearing (14, 14?). The size and configuration of the third seal lip (106, 206) is selected to minimize surface friction and to avoid seal lip inversion during oscillatory motion of the bearing components during use. A retention surface (110a, 210) is disposed to abut against the outer ring race surface (10b, 10b) to resist roll-out displacement of the seal component (100, 200) during use.

Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.

Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.

Abstract: A vascular stent-graft system comprises a stent-graft with an expandable tip and a restraining member disposed about at least a portion of that tip. The restraining member constrains expansion of the tip, even absent contact with a delivery device by which the stent-graft is deployed. Thus, unlike prior art designs, the tip can be partially positioned and at least temporarily freed from the grasp of a deployment device without risk that the tip will be prematurely expand into a potentially undesirable fit in the aorta.

Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.

Abstract: A push-pull Class E amplifier is used to provide an efficient transfer of power to the induction coil in an electrodeless discharge lamp and to reduce the amount of radio frequency interference emitted by the lamp into the surrounding environment. A bifilar or other type of multifilar induction coil, preferably center-tapped, is used to further reduce the radio frequency interference problem.

Abstract: A distributed intelligence network using time and frequency domain multiplexing. On power-up, each node determines its skew and requests downloading of program code and configuration data. A node claims timeslots by transmitting a packet into an apparently empty timeslot and verifying receipt of its own packet.

Abstract: A push-pull Class E amplifier is used to provide an efficient transfer of power to the induction coil in an electrodeless discharge lamp and to minimize the amount of radio frequency interference emitted by the lamp into the surrounding environment.