Abstract: Techniques are described for a non-invasive detection of a health condition of an organ. In an example, the electrical conductivity of the organ reflects the organ's health of. An inductive damping sensor can be used to detect the organ's electrical conductivity and, thus, its health. The inductive damping sensor can be placed in proximity of the organ such as the organ is within the magnetic field generated based on a coil of the inductive damping sensor. The conductivity of the organ impacts the inductance and the resistance of the coil. Hence, the inductance and/or resistance of the coil can be measured, where the measurements can be associated with the health of the organ.

Abstract: Medical diagnostic devices and related methods of use are described in which a sensor coil may be connected with a resistive, inductive, and capacitive (RCL) circuit including a power meter and a frequency counter, and the sensor may be positioned on a chest of a subject. The sensor apparatus may apply an alternating current through the sensor coil. The sensor apparatus may measure parallel resistance values in the sensor coil using the power meter for a time interval while the subject inhales and exhales. The sensor apparatus may record the parallel resistance values. The sensor apparatus may determine a first change in the parallel resistance values by measuring a difference between a crest and a trough of the parallel resistance values, wherein the crest of the parallel resistance value corresponds to the inhale and the trough of the parallel resistance value corresponds to the exhale of the subject's breath.

Abstract: Techniques are described for a non-invasive detection of a health condition of an organ. In an example, the electrical conductivity of the organ reflects the organ's health of. An inductive damping sensor can be used to detect the organ's electrical conductivity and, thus, its health. The inductive damping sensor can be placed in proximity of the organ such as the organ is within the magnetic field generated based on a coil of the inductive damping sensor. The conductivity of the organ impacts the inductance and the resistance of the coil. Hence, the inductance and/or resistance of the coil can be measured, where the measurements can be associated with the health of the organ.

Abstract: A parylene microcapillary is manufactured by drawing a polyethylene carbonate (PEC) fiber from a 0° C. solution of 12-25% PEC in chloroform to create a PEC fiber that has a constant diameter over several centimeters. Parylene is deposited in a chamber over the PEC fiber, and then the coated PEC fiber is heated above 180° C. This heating melts and decomposes the PEC fiber such that it self-expels from the coating, leaving a microcapillary. The self-expulsion allows for meters-long lengths of microcapillaries. Alternatively, a serpentine fiber channel of PEC is created by deposition, photolithography, and etching within a sandwich of parylene. It is heated above 180° C. to expel the PEC leaving a hollow channel within a mass of parylene. The resulting microcapillaries may have residues of cyclic ethylene carbonate remaining from the decomposed PEC.

Abstract: A polymeric substrate for treating a chondral or osteochondral defect includes a polymeric sheet having a predetermined shape and size for placement over a chondral or osteochondral defect. The polymeric sheet defines suture openings therein that allow fixation of the polymeric scaffold. Characteristically, the polymeric sheet includes biocompatible polymer. A method for treating a subject having a chondral or osteochondral defect is also provided.

Abstract: A parylene microcapillary is manufactured by drawing a polyethylene carbonate (PEC) fiber from a 0° C. solution of 12-25% PEC in chloroform to create a PEC fiber that has a constant diameter over several centimeters. Parylene is deposited in a chamber over the PEC fiber, and then the coated PEC fiber is heated above 180° C. This heating melts and decomposes the PEC fiber such that it self-expels from the coating, leaving a microcapillary. The self-expulsion allows for meters-long lengths of microcapillaries. Alternatively, a serpentine fiber channel of PEC is created by deposition, photolithography, and etching within a sandwich of parylene. It is heated above 180° C. to expel the PEC leaving a hollow channel within a mass of parylene. The resulting microcapillaries may have residues of cyclic ethylene carbonate remaining from the decomposed PEC.

Abstract: A vibration-dampening base for a ball-type lead screw of a load port transfer system is disclosed. A load port transfer system includes a vertical arm drive motor assembly, a ball-type lead screw, and a vibration-dampening base connecting the vertical arm drive motor assembly to the ball-type lead screw. The vibration-dampening case can include a cross member into which the ball-type lead screw is disposed, one or more pillar members supporting the cross member, and one or more support stands. Each support stand supports a corresponding one of the one or more pillar members.

Abstract: A vibration-dampening base for a ball-type lead screw of a load port transfer system is disclosed. A load port transfer system includes a vertical arm drive motor assembly, a ball-type lead screw, and a vibration-dampening base connecting the vertical arm drive motor assembly to the ball-type lead screw. The vibration-dampening case can include a cross member into which the ball-type lead screw is disposed, one or more pillar members supporting the cross member, and one or more support stands. Each support stand supports a corresponding one of the one or more pillar members.

Abstract: A bicycle disk brake comprises a frame, a braking clamp set, and a connection member for connecting the braking clamp set with the frame which is mounted on the front fork or rear fork of a bicycle. The connection member is formed of two bolts, two first protruded collars, two second protruded collars, and two recessed collars, which enable the braking clamp set to be adjusted in position and angle relative to the frame such that the two brake shoes of the braking clamp set are located at an optimal position to clamp a braking disk to slow down or stop the bicycle in motion.

Abstract: A braking disc assembly is mounted on a bicycle hub to work along with a disc brake of the bicycle and is formed of a fastening seat, a disc body, and a plurality of connection sets. The fastening seat is provided with a plurality of clamping portions, with each clamping portion having two clamping pieces. The clamping pieces are provided with a through hole. The disc body is provided with a hollow portion and a plurality of insertion portions, with each inserting portion having a locating hole. The connection sets comprise a locking member, a fastening bolt, and a spring. The fastening seat is fastened in the hollow portion of the disc body by the locking member which is engaged with the fastening bolt via the through hole of the fastening seat and the locating hole of the disc body. The spring is fitted over the locking member such that the spring urges at one end thereof the fastening seat, and at other end thereof the disc body.