Abstract: Aerodynamically augmented hockey puck design uses the dynamics of airflow around a moving body to assist in overcoming the unwanted forces of friction that inherently exist between two opposing surfaces and may be used on either an ice or other non-ice playing surface. The puck influences airflow through a symmetric ducted venting system designed to duct or vent air from multiple inlets positioned above a boundary layer to opposing outlets. The ducted venting system reduces pressure differentials between the inlet and outlet of the air channel. Circular center pocket cavities of the upper and lower planar surfaces of the hockey puck are vented to the opposite edge of the outer cylindrical surface of the hockey puck. Elliptical air channels extend radially from the circular center pocket cavity and are symmetrically placed and positioned above the boundary layer around the outer cylindrical surface of the puck.

Abstract: A pulley engageable with a belt for use in a continuously variable transmission includes first and second pulley halves rotatable about an axis and relatively moveable in a direction of the axis. The pulley halves include truncated conical portions symmetrically opposed to each other and outer surfaces which are axially opposed to each other and sloped relative to the axis. The outer surfaces have a circumferential roughness average (Ra,y) measured in a direction (y) circumferential to the axis between approximately 0.15 and 1.0 micrometer. The outer surfaces have a radial roughness average (Ra,x) measured in a direction (x) radial to the axis, and a ratio Ra,x/Ra,y between approximately 0.5 and 2.5.

Abstract: A vertical band saw machine includes a first transmitting shaft driven by a drive force of a motor, a second transmitting shaft journaling a lower blade mounting pulley for rotating an endless band saw blade, and a speed ratio varying device coupling the transmitting shafts. The device includes two pitch-variable first and second pulleys mounted on the transmitting shafts, a belt trained on the pulleys, and a control unit operable to move a movable disc of the second pulley toward or away from a fixed disc of the second pulley so as to vary the radial distance between the belt and each of the transmitting shafts, thereby freely varying the speed ratio of the second transmitting shaft to the first transmitting shaft so as to rotate the saw blade at a desired speed.

Abstract: A sliding centrifugal drive weight for use in an automatic transmission found in motor vehicles or watercrafts. The sliding centrifugal drive weight, which mainly consists of an outer friction shell and an inner core weight, comprises an upper inclined face in sliding contact with a ramp plate, a bottom surface in sliding contact with a movable drive pulley half, a left face, and a right wear resistant face. The sliding centrifugal drive weight is designed to eliminate abnormal wear, prevent reduction gear ratio deterioration, prolong the useful life of the transmission, and have the availability to adjust reduction gear ratios as well as driving performance. At the same time, the sliding centrifugal drive weight is also adapted to compensate wear automatically, to adjust by itself to move further outward in a movable drive pulley half, make the vehicle reach a higher maximum vehicle speed.

Abstract: A wheel drive system for independently driving right and left wheels of a vehicle is disposed between right and left wheels of the vehicle, and is comprised of a coaxial three-layer motor which includes an inner rotor, an outer rotor and a stator which are coaxially arranged; a first planetary gear reduction mechanism whose input is connected to the inner rotor, and whose output is connected to a first drive shaft of one of right and left wheels; and a second planetary gear reduction mechanism whose input is connected to the outer rotor and whose output is connected to a second drive shaft of the other of the right and left wheels. A reduction ratio of the first planetary gear reduction mechanism is greater than a reduction ratio of the second planetary gear reduction mechanism.

Abstract: The invention provides a transmission case that includes a rear housing that partially encloses transmission components about a center axis. The rear housing sealingly connects to a main housing at one end and to a drive unit extension at another end. The rear housing has an axial passage generally parallel to the center axis and a cross passage that is substantially perpendicular to the axial passage. The cross passage is in fluid communication with the axial passage to allow draining of fluid within the drive unit extension to the main housing. A method of returning fluid to a transmission oil sump is also provided.

Abstract: A hybrid drive unit includes a three-element planetary gear coupled to two motors, and a reduction planetary gear which is drivingly connected to the three-element planetary gear and switches modes by controlling a clutch and a brake. A three-element direct drive mode is able to be achieved by providing another clutch which couples together any two elements of the reduction planetary gear, and locking up the reduction planetary gear. As a result, motor output is reduced compared with a four-element direct drive mode of related art during high-speed running, and energy recovery efficiency during regeneration can also be improved.

Abstract: A drive system includes an output shaft of an engine connected to a sun gear of a planetary gear assembly. An electric motor is connected, via gears, to a carrier rotatably supporting a planetary pinion gear that rotates around the outer circumference of the sun gear while rotating on its axis in engagement with the sun gear. An input shaft of a STEPTRONIC™ transmission is connected to a ring gear that rotates in engagement with the planetary pinion gear. The drive system further includes an engine clutch directly coupling the output shaft of the engine to the ring gear, a ring gear brake that regulates the rotation of the ring gear, and a torque converter clutch and a torque converter for transmitting the driving force of the electric motor to an output shaft of the STEPTRONIC™ transmission.

Abstract: The invention relates to a servo drive comprising an electromechanical energy converter, which has a rotatably mounted disc rotor for generating a torque and a stepping up mechanism that is connected downstream of the disc rotor, for coupling the disc rotor to an output element and for stepping up the torque that acts on the disc rotor and comprising a locking mechanism that locks a rotational displacement of the output element, when a torque is introduced on the output side. According to the invention, the locking mechanism comprises a coil spring which can be radially expanded and compressed and which extends around the outer periphery of the stepping up mechanism.

Abstract: A main clutch is disposed radially outward on a differential mechanism. There is no need to reserve space to install the main clutch at the end of the differential mechanism opposite from a differential case. Thus, the axial length of an LSD can be reduced, providing easier installation in the vehicle. Also, the LSD is installed in the vehicle to the rear of a transmission. This location provides spatial leeway in the radial direction. As a result, ease of installation is maintained if the main clutch is disposed radially outward from the differential mechanism and the outer diameter of the LSD is increased. The present invention provides a drive force transmission device with reduced axial length, thereby improving ease of installation.

Abstract: An automatic transmission having first and second groups of successive forward-drive positions for outputting a rotary motion a speed of which is higher than the speed of a rotary motion received from an input member, the first group being established by an engaging action of a first input clutch while the second group being established by an engaging action of a second input clutch, or first and second groups of successive forward-drive positions for reducing the speed of the rotary motion received from the input member, the first and second groups being established by an engaging action of a first and second input clutches respectively. The successive operating positions of the first group have respective speed ratios different from those of the second group. The automatic transmission is shiftable to a selected one of the successive operating positions of a selected one of the first and second groups.

Abstract: There is adopted a constitution of arranging a spacer 53 at a shaft center portion and arranging a retainer 52 and a roller 51 (cage & roller) at two sides thereof in order to prevent the roller (roller) from being rolled at the center portion in an axial direction of the shaft maximizing an amount of bending the shaft. At the double side rows, the bending of the shaft is not as large as that of the center portion and therefore, the roller (roller) is not hampered from being rolled smoothly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a parallel shift transmission having a drive unit and two partial transmissions, each connectable to the drive unit via a friction clutch and each having a plurality of gear ratio steps.

Abstract: A vehicle stability control system includes a controller configured to deactivate a traction control clutch, provide a reverse torque across the traction control clutch, and apply a braking torque according to a vehicle stability control strategy. The reverse torque across the traction control clutch may be provided by reducing an engine torque output, applying a pulse of brake pressure, or other means.

Abstract: Method and device for providing, in an engine-driven goods vehicle, at least two driving wheels (9, 10, 51, 52) and at least one differential (5, 6, 45, 46, 47) arranged between the driving wheels (9, 10, 51, 52). The device includes an engine control unit (3), at least one differential lock (7, 8, 48, 49, 50) for locking or braking the differential (5, 6, 45, 46, 47), the differential lock (7, 8, 48, 49, 50) being arranged between the driving wheels (9, 10, 51, 52). An operating element (4, 44) for activating each of the differential locks (7, 8, 48, 49, 50). The engine control unit (3) being configured to read-off the position of the operating element (4, 44) and to limit positive or negative output torques of the engine (1) when activating at least one of the differential locks (7, 8, 48, 49, 50) and as a function of the transmission ratio prevailing in the transmission (2, 42).

Abstract: A working vehicle in which while an operation degree of a speed change operation member is increased from 0 to a certain value, the increase of the vehicle traveling speed is produced by a first increase rate of an engine rotation speed and a first increase rate of a speed ratio (output/input rotation speed ratio of a speed change mechanism) and while the operation degree of the speed change operation member is increased from the certain value, the engine rotation speed is kept to be the rated value and corresponding thereto, the increase rate of the speed ratio is set to a second increase rate of the speed ratio larger than the first increase rate of the speed ratio so that the vehicle traveling speed is always increased substantially in proportion to the acceleration operation of the speed change operation member.

Abstract: A pedal angle adjustable device for an elliptical trainer includes two adjustable plates pivotably connected between the pedal and two connection plates which are pivotably connected to an end of the pedal. The two adjustable plates each have a positioning hole composed of a plurality of positioning notches and a positioning rod extends through the two connection plates and the positioning holes in the two positioning plates. A push block connected to a handle is located in front of the positioning rod such that when operating the handle, the push block may push the positioning rod from one positioning notch to another and the pedal can be pivoted about the pivotal point on the end of the pedal.

Abstract: An exercise chair with a base frame with upright sides that support a pivoting backrest with a pivoting left arm and a pivoting right arm and a seat therein, with pivotally coupled leg members all that function sitting up or lying down. Each arm member has a reciprocating handle and each leg member has foot pegs. Resistance is provided to each member by being pivotally coupled to bidirectional resistance hydraulic cylinders. The rear side of the backrest has pivotally attached, laterally, telescoping arms, each supporting a floating pulley with a cable looped through it with one end of the cable connected to a system of pulleys with spring resistance, and the other end of the cable, having a handle that can be pulled by the users hands or extended to the feet.

Abstract: A surgical device for localized delivery of beta radiation in surgical procedures, particularly ophthalmic procedures. Preferred surgical devices include a cannula with a beta radiotherapy emitting material at the distal end of the cannula. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of treat Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprises a circuit adapted to be coupled to a power supply which produces a pulsed DC output, and a magnetic field generating coil coupled to the output of the circuit which is effective to produce a time varying magnetic field having a flux density in the range of about 0.0001 to 2.0 gauss at a frequency in the range of about 0 to 45 Hz. The coil is positioned at or near the site on the body of the patient to be treated, or, alternatively, beneath the patient's sleeping surface for a period ranging from about one-half hour to several hours depending upon the method and condition to be treated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating heart failure is configured to be placed about at least a portion of a patient's heart to apply a mild compressive force on the heart over a range of elastic deformation of the apparatus. The apparatus can be shifted to second range of deformation. In some embodiments, the apparatus is shifted to the second range of deformation by application of a stimulus or alteration of environmental conditions beyond a threshold level.

Abstract: A cardiac harness for treating congestive heart failure is disclosed. The harness applies elastic, compressive reinforcement on the left ventricle to reduce deleterious wall tension and to resist shape change of the ventricle during the mechanical cardiac cycle. Rather than imposing a dimension beyond which the heart cannot expand, the harness provides no hard limit over the range of diastolic expansion of the ventricle. Instead, the harness follows the contour of the heart throughout diastole and continuously exerts gentle resistance to stretch. Also disclosed is a method of delivering the cardiac harness to the heart minimally invasively.

Abstract: In order to check endoscope channels, a predetermined quantity of liquid is led, at a predetermined pressure, through the channel that is to be checked, and the period of time for this is measured and evaluated. The predetermined quantity of liquid is determined via the volume of a liquid container whose outlet is capable of being connected to the channel that is to be checked. A compressed air source subjects the liquid in the container to a predetermined pressure. A sensor registers whether the liquid level in the container has dropped below a predefined value. A control unit measures the period of time within which the predetermined volume of liquid has flowed through the channel that is to be checked.

Abstract: A retractor for use in surgery, such as chest surgery, comprises two arms (4,6) each adapted to carry a blade (14,16) engageable with one side of an incision, the two arms (4,6) being connected by a pivot (8) at one end portion such that the arms (4,6) can be pivoted between a closed position and an adjustable open position in which the arms define a substantially V-shaped configuration in which the blades (14,16) maintain the sides of the incision in inclined relation. The arms are moved to the open position by means of a curved rack (20) carried by one of the arms (6) and a pinion (28) carried by the other arm (4), the pinion (28) being releasably lockable to retain the arms in the open position by a ratchet and pawl mechanism.

Abstract: An adapter for permitting a medical diagnostic instrument having an illumination source including at least one LED (light emitting diode) to be used with a power supply normally configured for use with a diagnostic instrument having at least one incandescent lamp as an illumination source. The adapter includes circuitry for compensating LED specific characteristics for permitting the power supply to be used with the LED.

Abstract: Cerebral disorders are detected and/or predicted by analyzing input biological or physical data using a data processing routine. The data processing routine includes a set of application parameters associated with biological data correlating with the biological anomalies. The data processing routine uses an algorithm to produce a data series, e.g., a PD2i data series. The data series is used to detect or predict the onset of the cerebral disorders. To reduce noise in the data series, the slope is set to a predetermined number if it is less than a predetermined value. To further reduce noise, a noise interval within the data series is determined and, if the noise interval is within a predetermined range, the data series is divided by another predetermined number, and new values are produced for the data series.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for monitoring the concentration of analytes in body fluids, in particular in interstitial fluid and comprises a catheter having an implantable region and an outlet opening for withdrawing fluid in particular body fluid. A first and a second analytical zone are contacted sequentially with fluid from the catheter and undergo a detectable change when an analyte is present. The analytical zones can be contacted manually with fluid and also preferably in an automated fashion by means of a device. A system according to the invention additionally has an analytical device for analysing the analytical zones in order to determine the concentration of the analyte on the basis of changes caused by the analyte. A further subject matter of the present invention are catheters for use in systems according to the invention as well as magazines containing test zones.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a method, system and units for measuring changes in blood during a longer period of time in vivo with a patient by measuring diffusivity of solvent. A differential pressure sensor is arranged on a silicon wafer or beam comprising resistors being in communication with fluids in two chambers via semipermable membranes enabling measuring of two components in said blood by tracking changes over time.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. During initial calibration, the analyte sensor data is evaluated over a period of time to determine stability of the sensor. The sensor may be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. The calibration may be updated after evaluating the calibration set for best calibration based on inclusion criteria with newly received reference analyte data. Fail-safe mechanisms are provided based on clinical acceptability of reference and analyte data and quality of sensor calibration. Algorithms provide for optimized prospective and retrospective analysis of estimated blood analyte data from an analyte sensor.

Abstract: Chest motion associated with breathing is detected to obtain a breathing motion signal representing the chest motion in the form of an electrical signal; then, the times at which specific points occur in the waveform of the breathing motion signal are detected and, when the time interval between the specific points is within a predetermined range, the presence of a human body is detected in a vehicle.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for analyzing a patient's breaths. The arrangement may include a sensor and a processor. The sensor detects data corresponding to a patient's breathing patterns over a plurality of breaths. The processor separates the detected data into data segments corresponding to individual breaths. Then, the processor analyzes the data segments using a pretrained artificial neural network to classify the breaths based on a likelihood that individual ones of the breaths include an abnormal flow limitation.

Abstract: A biopsy device and method are provided for obtaining a tissue sample, such as breast tissue biopsy sample. The device includes an outer cannula having a cutter lumen and a side tissue port communicating with the cutter lumen. The device can be operated to push severed tissue samples through the cutter with a fluid, such as saline, without exposing the tissue surrounding the cannula to the fluid.

Abstract: Resonant and powered rhythmic blood pressure modulation (hereinafter “RBPM”) and “Legshaking” apparatus are provided for implementing either hand or powered RBPM, or Legshaking operation as intended for therapeutic treatment of cardiovascularly or neurologically compromised patients via enhancing blood flow through portions of a patient's cardiovascular system comprised in his or her torso, neck and head and specifically through, or around, partially clogged coronary arteries as well as through, or around, “plaques and tangles” in the arteries of his or her brain.

Abstract: A water driven massager mounted in an opening in the wall of a spa. The massager includes a main housing secured to the wall opening and extending outwardly from the wall (i.e., away from a spa user). A gear housing is mounted in the main housing and contains a drive mechanism rotationally connecting between a turbine and a rotating massager. The drive mechanism includes two in-series planetary gear sets for reducing Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) of the rotating massager. The rotating massager includes a plurality of rotating balls held in a ball plate residing proximal to the plane of a spa surface of the wall (i.e., the spa wall surface facing the user), and is covered by a boot providing a massager surface. The ball plate rotates at between 50 and 80 RPM thereby providing a rotating massage on the surface of the boot. The gear housing is easily removed through the wall opening for service and maintenance.

Abstract: An improved teeth cleaner, in which a squirt gun is designed the front end of a handle, and a bending nozzle designed on the foremost position of the squirt gun while its end is designed to be as a dentiform ring-shaped edge and a pipeline on which a gasket is available for connecting the T-shaped pipe; in addition, an internal pipe is designed in the interior of the handle, whose both ends are connected to the T-shaped pipe and a rotiform joint respectively of the both ends of the handle. Moreover, on the rotiform joint, a silica gel tube is connected to the switching connector of the water pipe, so as to form a simple teeth cleaner.

Abstract: An article including a polymeric foam having a thickness of less than about 3/16 inch (about 5 mm) and one or more curable resins.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying compression therapy to an extremity of the human body, such as a portion of the human leg. The device includes a flexible member and an air bladder chamber. The flexible member is adapted to wrap around the extremity to secure the air bladder chamber to the extremity. An air pumping mechanism is operated to inflate the air bladder chamber to a pressurized state. One or more fluid-filled pressurized members are provided, each separate and distinct from the flexible member and the air bladder chamber and thus readily moveable relative to the flexible member and the air bladder chamber. The pressurized member(s) is operably disposed between the extremity and the flexible member whereby it applies increased localized pressure to the extremity during use.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a fastening mechanism is provided for a field adjustable traction device having first and second supports coupled using one or more lifting mechanisms. A set of one or more posts are configured to be inserted through a set of one or more holes formed in a back strap of a support and also through a selected one of a number of sets of one or more holes formed in a front strap of the support to position the front strap relative to the back strap. A mechanism is configured to engage the set of one or more posts to secure the front strap in position relative to the back strap.

Abstract: A finger and hand brace, the combination comprising a longitudinally elongated brace body, adapted to be applied lengthwise to the wrist and finger region of the hand; multiple flexible flaps carried by the body to be spaced lengthwise thereof and to extend from the body; separate flaps configured to be wrapped about at least two of the following: hand, wrist, a finger or fingers; and retention means on the brace to retain the flaps in wrapped condition. Elongated, adjustably bendable inserts may be employed to extend in spaced relation in the body, and a thumb hole may be provided in the body, between the inserts.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying traction to a patient's penis includes at least one base member having a generally arcuate or circular periphery of sufficient dimension for the patient to insert the penis in the apparatus. At least one base member connector is positioned on the base member. A plurality of extension members is connected with the base member connector and extends distally therefrom so that at least one support member connected with the plurality of extension members is distally spaced apart from the base member, the support member having a surface for thereon supporting the penis. A retaining collar connected to the support member adjacent the support surface is positioned so as to at least partially encircle the shaft of the penis thereby securing the distal penis to the support member.

Abstract: A method of alerting medical personnel of a problem during hemodialysis includes providing an active, fail-to-safe site sensor for a fistula needle at an access site during hemodialysis; and automatically alerting medical personnel of a problem during hemodialysis using the active, fail-to-safe site sensor during at least the following: failing of the active, fail-to-safe site sensor; insufficient powering to the active, fail-to-safe site sensor; partial fistula needle dislodging from the access site; and complete needle dislodging from the access site.

Abstract: A cartridge for treating medical or biological fluid includes a first cap having an inlet for the fluid, a container including a plurality of compartments and a second cap including an outlet for the fluid, wherein each compartment contains a plurality of particles, wherein the fluid is adapted to flow through the compartments and react with the plurality of particles.

Abstract: A catheter comprises an elongated tube having an interior defined by a sidewall having openings. At least a portion of the catheter is spirally formed into a corkscrew pattern or has an inwardly spiraling portion with at least one opening coincident therewith. Additionally or alternatively, the catheter comprises a septum that divides the interior into at least first and second lumens. The first and second lumens may form a double helix in a portion of the catheter coincident with the plurality of openings or along the entire length of the catheter. Methods of manufacturing the catheters involve extruding the portion of the catheter having the openings, making this portion separately then attaching it to another catheter, or heating and deforming a portion of a catheter to form a tip portion. The catheter can be used for hemodialysis by drawing blood through one lumen and returning it through another.

Abstract: An advancer system is described for moving an elongate medical device within a body. The system includes a drive unit having a motor. The drive unit is configured to translate movement of the motor to the device so as to alternately advance and retract the device relative to the body. The advancer system also includes a user-operable control system configured to control the drive unit. The control system can interface with a magnetic navigation system. The above-described system allows an operating physician to control catheter advancement and retraction while remaining outside an x-ray imaging field. Thus the physician is freed from repeated x-ray exposure.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a catheter that acts as both a rapid-exchange (RX) catheter and a multi-exchange (MX) catheter. The catheter includes a proximal shaft, transition shaft, distal shaft, and catheter conversion shaft. Attached to the distalmost tip of the conversion shaft is a clip. The clip allows the conversion shaft to be detachably secured to the transition shaft while the catheter and a guidewire are both in situ. When the clip attaches to the transition shaft, a clip port in the clip aligns with an exchange joint in the transition shaft. In doing so, the catheter conversion shaft and a guide member act to allow the guidewire to be accessible through a guidewire exit of the guide member. The guide member is slidable along the catheter conversion shaft such that the catheter is usable as a MX catheter.

Abstract: A device for heating or cooling medical fluids to be administered to a patient is disclosed. The device comprises a hollow, cylindrical heat/cold exchanging body having external grooves for receiving flexible tubing, the body comprising conductive material for transferring heat or cold from the medical fluid flowing to the patient. A method of using the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A medical instrument including a ductal access device comprising a low profile, ergonomic manifold hub usable to introduce fluids into a breast duct and collect ductal fluid samples including ductal epithelial cells and clumps of ductal epithelial cells from within a breast duct. The ductal access device also comprises an elongated access catheter having a distal end, one lumen and dimensions which permit introduction of the distal end through a ductal orifice so that a distal end of the catheter may be positioned distal to the ductal sphincter of a human breast. The medical instrument may also include and activate valve and a Nitinol introducer.

Abstract: A gastrostomy tube retainer comprising a patient base, a venting tube extension cover connected to the patient base, and a torso wrap connected to the patient base. The patient base and venting tube extension cover protectively surround the retention button and venting tube extension of surgically implanted gastrostomy tube and are secured to the gastrostomy tube recipient by the torso wrap. In operation, the gastrostomy tube retainer tends to inhibit the non-prescribed removal of the gastrostomy tube by the tube recipient.

Abstract: A disposable safety syringe designed to prevent syringe handlers from being pricked by a needle by covering the needle with a needle shield, is provided. Special attention should be given to syringe needles because they are sharp enough to cause needle stick injuries before and after use. In particular, if a user is accidentally injured by a blood-stained needle, serious infections might be caused through the needle. Accordingly, the needle is covered with the needle shield after use. The needle shield is fitted over a syringe cylinder. A stopping tab prevents the needle shield from sliding off the cylinder. Inserting tabs are formed by cutting part of shield walls, and locking grooves are formed in the end of the inserting tabs. A fixing adapter has an engagement sill formed in the inner side thereof and a number of elastic fins in the outer side thereof, which is fitted on the locking tab of the needle fixer.

Abstract: A method of treating ocular disorders involving angiogenesis includes the steps of providing a trans-scleral drug delivery device comprising an insert stabilizer for attachment to a scleral surface and having an interlock opening and a replaceable implant having a reservoir adjacent the scleral surface and an interlock tab, wherein said insert stabilizer and said replaceable implant are removeably connectable by mating said interlock tab and said interlock opening; providing an anti-angiogenic factor; introducing said anti-angiogenic factor into said reservoir; and attaching said insert stabilizer to the scleral surface. The reservoir can be refilled by disengaging the implant from the stabilizer, inserting a new dosage of anti-angiogenic factor, and reconnecting the implant to the stabilizer or injecting a new dosage of anti-angiogenic factor into the reservoir through an injection port in the stabilizer.