Abstract: A clip and a clip deployment and delivery system. The clip may be engaged with a clip spreader such that simple relative movement, such as sliding movement, between the clip and clip spreader causes the clip and clip spreader to disengage from each other. A clip spreader actuator may be coupled to one arm of the clip spreader, extend distally around a distal end of the clip spreader, proximally along the other clip spreader arm, and to a proximal end at which the actuator may be controlled to open or close the clip spreader. The clips may be leaflet clips having teeth on one arm thereof and bumps on another arm thereof. The arms of the leaflet clip may be biased into a closed configuration by a flex zone which has an expanded portion extending laterally away from only one of the clip arms.

Abstract: A tissue anchor and an anchor delivery and deployment system. The tissue anchor is shiftable between a delivery configuration when housed in anchor garage of the anchor delivery and deployment system, and a deployment configuration when deployed outside the anchor garage. The anchor has a plurality of talons which may be formed from a laser cut tube. The talons may taper, such as widthwise.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and method for adjusting and setting tension of an artificial chordae tendineae. The artificial chordae tendineae is coupleable between a leaflet clip and a tissue anchor. A locking assembly, through which the artificial chordae tendineae extends, is shiftable between a tension-adjusting configuration, in which the artificial chordae tendineae is movable to adjust tension on the leaflet, and a tension-setting or locked configuration, in which the artificial chordae tendineae is inhibited or prevented or locked against moving with respect to the locking assembly to set or fix tension on the leaflet.

Abstract: A medical system includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon attached to the distal end of the shaft, the balloon movable between an expanded state and a deflated state where a maximum diameter of the balloon is greater in the expanded state than in the deflated state, and an electrode is attached to the shaft where a portion of the balloon includes a plurality of apertures fluidly connecting an interior of the balloon to an exterior of the balloon.

Abstract: A module assembly includes a device. The device comprises a base structure and a flat planar top surface located at an upper portion of the base structure. The module assembly further includes an electrical source coupled to the base structure of the module to provide power to the device. A plurality of components is coupled to the device at the top surface. Each component of the plurality of components is coupled to the electrical source and the plurality of components combine to purpose a particular technical function. A module system comprises at least two module assemblies coupled together. The module system may purpose a combined technical function.

Abstract: A filtered feedthrough assembly for an implantable medical device includes a ferrule, an electrical insulator coupled to the ferrule by a connection element, a plurality of feedthrough conductors extending through the electrical insulator, a printed circuit board (PCB), and a plurality of capacitors. The PCB is coupled to the ferrule or the electrical insulator, and includes one or more ground layers and a plurality of vias. The connection element is electrically coupled to the ground layer through the vias. The capacitor has a ground terminal electrically coupled to the ground layer through at least one of the vias, and a conductor terminal electrically coupled to the feedthrough conductor.

Abstract: A filtered feedthrough assembly for an implantable medical device comprises a ferrule, an electrical insulator coupled to the ferrule by a connection element, a plurality of feedthrough conductors extending through the electrical insulator, a printed circuit board (PCB), and plurality of capacitors. The PCB is coupled to the ferrule or the electrical insulator, and includes one or more ground layers and a plurality of vias. The connection element is electrically coupled to the ground layer through the vias. The capacitor has a ground terminal electrically coupled to the ground layer through at least one of the vias, and a conductor terminal electrically coupled to the feedthrough conductor.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus including a media supply, a transport path, a supply path for transporting sheets of photothermographic imaging media from the media supply to the transport path, a drive roller driving sheets of imaging media along the supply path, and a media guide moveable from a normally closed position to an open position to provide a continuous surface for moving a sheet of imaging media from the supply path onto the transport path in a first direction along the transport path, and wherein the media guide is moveable from the open position to the normally closed position upon the entire sheet of imaging media being moved onto the transport path to block the sheet of imaging media from entering the supply path when moving along the transport path in a direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus including a media supply, a transport path, a supply path for transporting sheets of photothermographic imaging media from the media supply to the transport path, a drive roller driving sheets of imaging media along the supply path, and a media guide moveable from a normally closed position to an open position to provide a continuous surface for moving a sheet of imaging media from the supply path onto the transport path in a first direction along the transport path, and wherein the media guide is moveable from the open position to the normally closed position upon the entire sheet of imaging media being moved onto the transport path to block the sheet of imaging media from entering the supply path when moving along the transport path in a direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A method for deskewing a sheet. The method includes positioning a lower roller pair and at least one upper roller pair to form a substantially vertical transport path, wherein the lower roller pair and at least one upper roller pair each form a nip. The method includes driving the lower roller pair and the at least one upper roller pair so as to transport the sheet upward along the substantially vertical transport path, opening the nip formed by the at least one upper roller pair as a trailing edge of the sheet approaches the lower roller pair. The method further includes continuing to drive the lower roller pair so that the trailing edge passes through the nip formed by the lower roller pair and upward movement of the sheet ceases with the trailing edge supported by the lower roller pair, wherein gravity and continued rotation of the lower roller pair work together align the trailing edge with the lower roller pair.

Abstract: A media supply system (40) suitable for use in an imaging apparatus (30) to remove sheets of imaging media from a stack of one or more sheets of imaging media. Media supply system (40) includes a pickup assembly (50) and an actuator system (52). Pickup assembly (50) is moveable between at least a first position and a second position, wherein at least a portion of the pickup assembly is configured to selectively engage a first sheet of imaging media of the stack when the pickup assembly is in the first position. Actuator system (52) is selectively coupled to pickup assembly (50) and is configured to move pickup assembly (50) between at least the first position and the second position and to vibrate at least the portion of the pickup assembly engaging the first sheet of imaging media at a desired frequency after moving the pickup assembly from the first position, wherein the desired frequency is based on characteristics of the sheets of imaging media.

Abstract: A method for deskewing a sheet. The method includes positioning a lower roller pair and at least one upper roller pair to form a substantially vertical transport path, wherein the lower roller pair and at least one upper roller pair each form a nip. The method includes driving the lower roller pair and the at least one upper roller pair so as to transport the sheet upward along the substantially vertical transport path, opening the nip formed by the at least one upper roller pair as a trailing edge of the sheet approaches the lower roller pair. The method further includes continuing to drive the lower roller pair so that the trailing edge passes through the nip formed by the lower roller pair and upward movement of the sheet ceases with the trailing edge supported by the lower roller pair, wherein gravity and continued rotation of the lower roller pair work together align the trailing edge with the lower roller pair.

Abstract: An actuator system for use with a sheet transport system having a first roller and a second roller. The actuator system includes an idler assembly and a drive assembly. The idler assembly is coupled to the first roller and is biased to hold the first roller in a closed position engaging the second roller for transporting a sheet. The drive assembly is configured to engage the idler assembly to move the first roller between an open position spaced from the second roller and the closed position and to disengage the idler assembly when the first roller is in the closed position so that the first roller is held in the closed position solely by the idler assembly.

Abstract: A system for opening and closing a resealable cartridge having a tray and a flexible cover resealably engaged with the tray. The system comprises: a base for receiving the tray of the cartridge; a roller shaft having means for engaging the cover of the cartridge; positioning means operably connected to the roller shaft to affect positioning of the roller shaft relative to the cartridge between a first position wherein the roller shaft is spaced from the cartridge and a second position different from the first position wherein the roller shaft is not spaced from the cartridge; and a motor for rotating the roller shaft in a first rotational direction to wind the cover about the roller shaft, thereby removing at least a portion of the cover from the tray, and for rotating the roller shaft in a second rotational direction to unwind the cover from the roller shaft thereby resealably engaging the cover with the tray.

Abstract: A media supply system (40) suitable for use in an imaging apparatus (30) to remove sheets of imaging media from a stack of one or more sheets of imaging media. Media supply system (40) includes a pickup assembly (50) and an actuator system (52). Pickup assembly (50) is moveable between at least a first position and a second position, wherein at least a portion of the pickup assembly is configured to selectively engage a first sheet of imaging media of the stack when the pickup assembly is in the first position. Actuator system (52) is selectively coupled to pickup assembly (50) and is configured to move pickup assembly (50) between at least the first position and the second position and to vibrate at least the portion of the pickup assembly engaging the first sheet of imaging media at a desired frequency after moving the pickup assembly from the first position, wherein the desired frequency is based on characteristics of the sheets of imaging media.

Abstract: An actuator system for use with a sheet transport system having a first roller and a second roller. The actuator system includes an idler assembly and a drive assembly. The idler assembly is coupled to the first roller and is biased to hold the first roller in a closed position engaging the second roller for transporting a sheet. The drive assembly is configured to engage the idler assembly to move the first roller between an open position spaced from the second roller and the closed position and to disengage the idler assembly when the first roller is in the closed position so that the first roller is held in the closed position solely by the idler assembly.

Abstract: A mechanical element having a slot adapted to receive a shaft. The slot comprises a circular portion; a planar portion; and two reliefs. Each relief is disposed intermediate the circular portion and the planar portion. In addition, each relief comprises a circular section and extends at least about 90 degrees. Each relief is coupled to the planar portion by a radius tangential to the planar portion.

Abstract: A mechanical element having a slot adapted to receive a shaft. The slot comprises a circular portion; a planar portion; and two reliefs. Each relief is disposed intermediate the circular portion and the planar portion. In addition, each relief comprises a circular section and extends at least about 90 degrees. Each relief is coupled to the planar portion by a radius tangential to the planar portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a sheet comprising: a first roller; a second roller; and an assembly for mounting the second roller for movement between a position spaced from the first roller and a position engaging the first roller for transporting a sheet; wherein the second roller has first and second ends, and wherein the assembly includes independently spring loaded link assemblies respectively on the first and second ends of the second roller that ensure that the second roller will always close down on both sides of the first roller with uniform pressure on both sides.

Abstract: A system for opening and closing a resealable cartridge having a tray and a flexible cover resealably engaged with the tray. The system comprises: a base for receiving the tray of the cartridge; a roller shaft having means for engaging the cover of the cartridge; positioning means operably connected to the roller shaft to affect positioning of the roller shaft relative to the cartridge between a first position wherein the roller shaft is spaced from the cartridge and a second position different from the first position wherein the roller shaft is not spaced from the cartridge; and a motor for rotating the roller shaft in a first rotational direction to wind the cover about the roller shaft, thereby removing at least a portion of the cover from the tray, and for rotating the roller shaft in a second rotational direction to unwind the cover from the roller shaft thereby resealably engaging the cover with the tray.