Abstract: A non-curable injectable ester containing packing material for use in the repair of leaking valves contains a calcium sulfonate grease containing at least one polyalphaolefin, an ester, an anti-wear/anti-galling agent, a binding/thickening agent and a plasticizing agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, a system and methods for targeted hyperthermia effective to differentially heat target organs. In certain embodiments, the system and/or method utilizes one or more pairs of inductive applicators coupled to the one or more RF generators and configured to deposit radio frequency radiation on a region of interest based on a set of configurable parameters.

Abstract: There are disclosed devices, system and methods for a control device that controls a media player of a computer. The control device includes a circuit and various actuators that can be used to control the player. The actuators may be located in a pattern to be and may be configured to be activated by being stepped on. The control device sends loop in, loop out and a loop clear commands to the player upon receiving signals from a loop actuator. It also sends first speed, a second speed, a third speed, and a speed clear commands to the player upon receiving signals from a speed actuator. It sends pause, play and a global reset commands to the player upon receiving signals from a play/pause actuator. It may send skip backward and skip forward commands to the media player upon receiving signals from skip backward or skip forward actuators.

Abstract: There are disclosed devices, system and methods for a control device that controls a media player of a computer. The control device includes a circuit and various actuators that can be used to control the player. The actuators may be located in a pattern to be and may be configured to be activated by being stepped on. The control device sends loop in, loop out and a loop clear commands to the player upon receiving signals from a loop actuator. It also sends first speed, a second speed, a third speed, and a speed clear commands to the player upon receiving signals from a speed actuator. It sends pause, play and a global reset commands to the player upon receiving signals from a play/pause actuator. It may send skip backward and skip forward commands to the media player upon receiving signals from skip backward or skip forward actuators.

Abstract: A robotic system and methods for performing spine surgery are disclosed. The system comprises a robotic manipulator with a tool to hold a screw and to rotate the screw about a rotational axis. The screw is self-tapping and has a known thread geometry that is stored by a controller. A navigation system tracks a position of a target site. Movement of the robotic manipulator is controlled to maintain the rotational axis of the surgical tool along a planned trajectory with respect to the target site based on the tracked position of the target site. In autonomous or manual modes of operation, the rotational rate of the screw about the rotational axis and/or an advancement rate of the screw linearly along the planned trajectory is controlled to be proportional to the known thread geometry stored in the memory.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, a system and methods for targeted hyperthermia effective to differentially heat target organs. In certain embodiments, the system and/or method utilizes one or more pairs of inductive applicators coupled to the one or more RF generators and configured to deposit radio frequency radiation on a region of interest based on a set of configurable parameters.

Abstract: A handheld hanger spacing device for separating garment hangers suspended from a supporting rod.

Abstract: A Multi-User Athletic Performance Training Apparatus is a flat rectangular exercise platform that utilizes an arrangement of pulleys in combination with resistance bands to allow exercises to be performed, which includes an outer support frame connected to a deck and an inner support frame positioned underneath the deck and within the outer support frame for durability and stability of the platform. The pulleys are arranged on various sides of the top of the platform to allow various configurations of resistance bands to facilitate a wide variety of exercises and training to be performed. The invention also allows up to five people to exercise or train simultaneously, off the four rectangular sides and on the top of the platform. The Multi-User Athletic Performance Training Apparatus also includes eye hooks on the platform for additional resistance band configurations as well as wheel caster supports for easy relocation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), inhibit HDAC activity: wherein A, B and D independently represent ?CH— or ?N—; W is —CH?CH— Or —CH2CH2—; R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intracellular carboxylesterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R2 and R3 are selected from the side chains of a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid, provided that neither R2 nor R3 is hydrogen, or R2 and R3, taken together with the carbon to which they are attached, form a 3-6 membered saturated cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl ring; Y is a bond, —C(C?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —C(C?O)O—, —C(C?O)NR?—, —C(?S)—NR?, —C(?NH)NR? or —S(?O)2NR— wherein R? is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; L1 is a divalent radical of formula -(Alk1)m(Q)(Alk2)p— wherein in, n, p, Q, AIk1 and AIk2 are as defined in the claims; X1 represents a bond; —C(?O); or —S(?O)2—; —NR4C(?O)—, —C(C?O)NR4—, —NR4C(?O)NR5—, —NR4S(?O)2—, or —S(?O)2NR4— wherein R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen or optionally substituted C1

Abstract: A spectral conversion device including a plurality of discrete units dyed with a photoluminescent material at a concentration greater than or equal to an amount sufficient to absorb and convert substantially all input light from a light source to a desired output spectrum, and a coating material disposed around the discrete units, wherein the coating material binds the plurality of discrete units to form a matrix, wherein when the plurality of discrete units are positioned over the light source, the input light passing through the transparent discrete units is not converted, and the input light passing through the doped discrete units is converted to red and green wavelengths, further wherein the emitted input light and the converted red and green light correspond to the desired output spectrum to produce one or more colors. An associated method and an associated device used with flat panel image displays are also provided.

Abstract: A method for coating for a substrate, comprising applying an underlayer of a self assembling monolayer well ordered array of long chain molecules on the substrate; and applying a top layer, over the underlayer, wherein the self-assembling monolayer well ordered array serves as a molecular template organizing formation of said top layer, comprising at least one of a thermally-resistant polymer layer over said self assembling monolayer selected from the group consisting of epoxies, and phosphorus-based polyimides; and a metal oxide, metal nitride, or a ceramic. The self assembling monolayer may be selectively applied to a portion of the substrate, leaving an uncoated region, and the top layer formed only over the areas of the substrate coated with the self-assembling monolayer, resulting in at least one region of the substrate which is not coated with the top layer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), inhibit HDAC activity: wherein A, B and D independently represent ?CH— or ?N—; W is —CH?CH—Or —CH2CH2—; R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intracellular carboxylesterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R2 and R3 are selected from the side chains of a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid, provided that neither R2 nor R3 is hydrogen, or R2 and R3, taken together with the carbon to which they are attached, form a 3-6 membered saturated cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl ring; Y is a bond, —C(?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —C(?O)O—, —C(?O)NR?—, —C(?S)—NR?, —C(?NH)NR? or —S(?O)2NR— wherein R? is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; L1 is a divalent radical of formula -(Alk1)m(Q)n(Alk2)p- wherein m, n, p, Q.

Abstract: A Multi-User Athletic Performance Training Apparatus is a flat rectangular exercise platform that utilizes an arrangement of pulleys in combination with resistance bands to allow exercises to be performed, which includes an outer support frame connected to a deck and an inner support frame positioned underneath the deck and within the outer support frame for durability and stability of the platform. The pulleys are arranged on various sides of the top of the platform to allow various configurations of resistance bands to facilitate a wide variety of exercises and training to be performed. The invention also allows up to five people to exercise or train simultaneously, off the four rectangular sides and on the top of the platform. The Multi-User Athletic Performance Training Apparatus also includes eye hooks on the platform for additional resistance band configurations as well as wheel caster supports for easy relocation.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system is provided that includes a telescopic pole, a valve, and an element for operating the valve. The telescopic pole has a hose running therethrough. The pole has a distal end connected to or including a dispensing head. The valve controls the flow of fluid from the hose to the dispensing head. The element is located at the proximal end portion of the pole and remains at the proximal end portion as the telescopic pole is extended and retracted.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), inhibit HDAC activity: wherein A, B and D independently represent ?CH— or ?N—; W is —CH?CH— Or —CH2CH2—; R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intra-cellular carboxylesterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R2 and R3 are selected from the side chains of a natural or non-nat-ural alpha amino acid, provided that neither R2 nor R3 is hydrogen, or R2 and R3, taken together with the carbon to which they are attached, form a 3-6 membered saturated cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl ring; Y is a bond, —C(?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —C(?O)O—, —C(?O)NR?—, —C(?5)—NR?, —C(?NH)NR? or —S(?O)2NR — wherein R? is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1—C6 alkyl; L1 is a divalent radical of formula —(Alk1)m,(Q)n(Alk2)p— wherein m, n, p, Q, Alk1 and Alk2 are as defined in the claims; X1 represents a bond; —C(?O); or —S(?O)2—; —NR4C(?O)—, —C(?O)NR4—,— NR4C(?O)NR5—, —NR4S(?O)2—, or —S(?O)2NR4— wherein R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen or optionally substituted C1

Abstract: A bi- or multi-layer coating is deposited upon a substrate using a low temperature process. The bi-layer is a lower layer of a SAM coating, which is overlaid with a hard coating. The hard coating can be made of materials such as: polymer, Si3N4, BN, TiN, Si02, Al203, Zr02, YSZ, and other ceramic materials, and the underlying, compliant, SAM coating can comprise substances containing long chain molecules that chemically bond to the substrate. This bi-layer provides both environmental and hermetical protection to electronic hardware and MEMS systems, without employing expensive packaging materials and processes. Multiple bi-layers may be combined to form multi-layer coatings. A protective polymer or other material may optionally be formed as an outside layer.

Abstract: A removable display pad for a foot protector of the mattress that includes a polymeric sheet. An adhesive material is applied to the undersurface of the sheet that permanently adheres to the polymeric sheet, yet releasably attaches the sheet to the foot protector for use on the mattress. The polymeric sheet includes marketing information.

Abstract: A removable protective pad for the foot portion of mattresses that includes a polymeric sheet of the approximate size and shape of the foot portion of the mattress to be protected. An adhesive material is applied to the undersurface of the sheet that permanently adheres to the polymeric sheet, yet releasably attaches the sheet to the mattress foot portion. The polymeric sheet includes marketing information.

Abstract: A spectral conversion device including a plurality of discrete units dyed with a photoluminescent material at a concentration greater than or equal to an amount sufficient to absorb and convert substantially all input light from a light source to a desired output spectrum, and a coating material disposed around the discrete units, wherein the coating material binds the plurality of discrete units to form a matrix, wherein when the plurality of discrete units are positioned over the light source, the input light passing through the transparent discrete units is not converted, and the input light passing through the doped discrete units is converted to red and green wavelengths, further wherein the emitted input light and the converted red and green light correspond to the desired output spectrum to produce one or more colors. An associated method and an associated device used with flat panel image displays are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of photodynamic therapy that includes introducing a selective photocytotoxic compound to a body having a target cell, wherein the selective photocytotoxic compound is configured to selectively attach to or enter the target cell. The method further includes activating the selective photocytotoxic compound with a light source. Further disclosed is a method that includes introducing a selective photoluminescent compound to a body having a target material. The selective photoluminescent compound is configured to selectively attach to or enter the target material. The method includes introducing an activating light to the selective photoluminescent compound, wherein the photoluminescent compound is configured to absorb the activating light and emit an emission light having a different wavelength than the activating light for diagnosis and locating diseased areas.