Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to detecting atrial oversensing, characterizing atrial oversensing, determining when atrial oversensing is likely to occur, and or reducing the chance of atrial oversensing occurring. Some such embodiments characterize and/or avoid atrial oversensing.

Abstract: Presented herein are integrated tube sheaths (tube sheaths) for implantable stimulation assemblies. An integrated tube sheath is configured to be disposed around, and is slideably engaged with, an outer surface of an associated stimulation assembly. The integrated tube sheath is configured to retain the stimulation assembly in a straight arrangement for implantation of the stimulation assembly into a recipient. Following implantation of the stimulation assembly, the integrated tube sheath is configured to remain implanted in the recipient.

Abstract: The high-voltage and/or high-frequency pulse dielectric breakdown strength (DBS) of an implantable medical device is increased by strategically positioning insulation materials on or adjacent to the external surfaces of a filter capacitor. Dielectric breakdown strength is further increased by adding polymeric or ceramic nanoscale metal oxide insulative powders to the insulation materials.

Abstract: A self-centering washer is positioned between the feedthrough and filter capacitor of a filtered feedthrough. The washer has openings through which first and second terminal pins extend. A first opening has an inner arcuate portion contacting the first terminal pin and an outer perimeter portion exposing the braze sealing the terminal pin to the insulator. A second opening has an inner arcuate portion contacting the second terminal pin and an outer perimeter portion exposing the braze sealing the terminal pin to the insulator. In an imaginary configuration with the first and second washer openings superimposed one on top of the other, the cumulative arcuate distance of the inner arcuate portions about one of the terminal pins, subtracting overlap, results in a gap between the superimposed washer openings that is less than a diameter of the first and second terminal pins so that the washer is prevented from lateral movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to an Implantable neuro-modulator device, having a hermetically sealed housing, wherein a first antenna for communicating with external devices and/or for wirelessly receiving electrical energy is positioned within the housing, defining a first antenna aperture, and wherein a second antenna (40) for communicating with external devices and/or for wirelessly receiving electrical energy is positioned within the housing (2), defining a second antenna aperture, wherein the first and the second antenna apertures are oriented at a right angle with respect to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are implantable medical devices and systems, and methods for used therewith, that selectively perform atrial overdrive pacing while an intrinsic atrial rate of a patient is within a specified range.

Abstract: A machine for therapeutic treatment to reduce visceral fat in a patient has four channels each linked to electrodes for the application of electromagnetic currents to be applied to a specific region of a patient, managed by a specific software program that provides a power value for each of the channels in an asynchronous way, such that it allows for the simultaneous readjustment of the power value of each of the four channels, depending on at least the energy flow value emitted by the active electrodes of each channel and the energy flow value received from each of the passive electrodes of the corresponding channels.

Abstract: An implant device (105) such as an antennae or coil of wire (107) is implanted into or around a group of cancerous cells such as a tumor (120). A magnetic field generator (205) such as a magnet or electromagnet is placed (310) close to the implant device such that the implant device is within a magnetic field (215) generated (315) by the magnetic field generator. The magnetic field is changed (330), by rotating or moving the magnetic field generator, such that an electric field is induced within the implant device and the group of cancerous cells. The electric field has been shown to reduce the size or number of the cancerous cells, to reduce the growth rate of the cancerous cells, and to halt or reduce metastasis. The strength and frequency of the electric field can be changed based on the type of cancerous cells or based on how the cancerous cells respond to the implant device.

Abstract: The ultraviolet therapy apparatus includes a light source part having an LED light source, a controller that controls lighting of the LED light source, an input unit that inputs a set irradiation dose of a therapeutic light to be applied to a patient on the assumption that a reference light is used for the therapeutic light, a storage unit that stores at least one parameter for modifying the set irradiation dose. The controller includes a modifier that modifies the set irradiation dose on the basis of the parameter stored in the storage unit, and a lighting controller that causes the LED light source to provide the modified irradiation dose. The modified irradiation dose is derived from a degree of effect of the reference light on a human body and a degree of effect on the human body caused by the ultraviolet light output from the light source part.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: a light source configured to emit white light having wavelength distribution of white color; an optical element configured to block at least light emitted from the light source, the at least light having wavelength band corresponding to a light absorption band with a highest peak from among light absorption bands of a medicinal substance used in phototherapy; an imaging element configured to perform imaging based on a light component which has passed through the optical element; and an image processor configured to process imaging signal obtained as a result of imaging performed by the imaging element, and generate an image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating a biological vessel from a surrounding target tissue include administering an energy-activatable substance to at least a portion of the target tissue and activating the energy-activatable substance via intraluminal irradiation of the portion of the target tissue with the energy-activatable substance, preferably while keeping the vessel wall substantially intact.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing therapeutic light and sound, the method includes presenting, on a computing device, a musical composition including a substantially continuous tone having a specified audible first frequency embedded therein; presenting, on the computing device, a visual display including light having a visually perceived specified second frequency; and determining, via facial recognition, that an identified user is in a proximity of musical composition and the visual display being presented.

Abstract: An emission enhancement structure having at least one energy augmentation structure; and an energy converter capable of receiving energy from an energy source, converting the energy and emitting therefrom a light of a different energy than the received energy. The energy converter is disposed in a vicinity of the at least one energy augmentation structure such that the emitted light is emitted with an intensity larger than if the converter were remote from the at least one energy augmentation structure. Also described are various uses for the energy emitters, energy augmentation structures and energy collectors in a wide array of fields, especially in the field of solar cells and other energy conversion devices.

Abstract: Interstitial brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive material is placed directly in the target tissue of the affected site using an afterloader. The accuracy of this placement is monitored in real time using a urinary catheter that locates the radioactive material according to the radiation levels measured by sensors in the walls of the urinary catheter. A scintillator that is embedded in the walls of the urinary catheter produces light when irradiated by the radioactive material. This light is proportional to the level of radiation at each location. The light produced by each scintillator is carried through optical fibers and then converted to an electrical signal that is proportional to the light and the radiation level at each location. The radioactive material is located according to the plurality of electrical signals. This location can be used as quality control feedback to the afterloader.

Abstract: Exemplary applicator(s), devices, systems and methods can be provided for delivering high dose rate radiation therapy, e.g., to patients with cervical cancer. For example, an intrauterine channel can be provided for or with such applicator(s), system(s), device(s) and methods. Further, at least a part of the device should be fixable within the uterus, and be configured and sized to be able to easily inserted and/or removed from the uterus, while be able to easily affix the exemplary device, applicator, etc. in the cavity of the uterus, and hold the channel anchored to the uterus, as it is larger from the cervical canal.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product to determine radiation dose from radionuclides used to treat a patient in need thereof. The present invention allows users to visualize and understand the impact of radionuclide choice, distribution of activity in the cell, distribution of activity among the cells, cell dimensions, cell separation distance, cluster size, and radiobiological response parameters on the capacity to kill populations of cells. All of these parameters can play a substantial role in determining the surviving fraction of cells. Accordingly, this system, method and computer program product can assist in designing treatment plans for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals suited to individual needs.

Abstract: Devices, systems and techniques are used for cancer treatment. An example control device may be configured to be communicatively coupled to a radiation source of a radiotherapy device and a position sensor of the radiotherapy device. The example control device may be used to calculate, for a sliding window of a radiotherapy treatment, a positional error between: a measured target position signal determined from a series of images and sampled at the acquisition times of the images, and an estimated target position signal. The example control device may generate a computer-executable instruction configured to alter the radiotherapy treatment in response to the positional error violating a threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying radiation therapy treatment data for patients. A processor accesses a neural network trained based on a first set of data generated from characteristic values of a first set of patients that received treatment at one or more first radiotherapy machines. The processor executes the neural network using a second set of data comprising characteristic values of a second set of patients receiving treatment at one or more second radiotherapy machines. The processor executes a calibration model using an output of the neural network based on the second set of data to output a calibration value. The processor executes the neural network using a set of characteristics of a first patient to output a first confidence score associated with a first treatment attribute. The processor then adjusts the first confidence score according to the calibration value to predict the first treatment attribute.

Abstract: An accessory for a radiotherapy device comprises a first electrical connector for forming an electrical connection to a radiotherapy device, and a signal emitter. The signal emitter is configured to emit a signal in order for the accessory to emulate the connection of a second accessory, comprising a beam control apparatus, to the radiotherapy device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat.

Abstract: The present approaches are generally directed to facilitating healing of wounds, including chronic wounds typically associated with slow heal times or which are persistent. In one embodiment, a method of promoting wound healing comprises positioning an ultrasound transducer at a stimulation site on a subject having a wound. Pulsed focused ultrasound (pFUS) is non-invasively applies using the transducer to cause modulation of a target anatomic site containing resident or circulating immune cells. Modulation of the target anatomic site of the subject causes migration of one or more of monocytes, macrophages, or neutrophils to a wound bed of the wound.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for relieving peripheral nerve pain in a subject. In one example, the device includes a surface configured for placement against a subject's skin, an imaging element on the housing configured to transmit signals from the surface into the subject's body and receive reflected signals from the body, and one or more transducer elements configured to deliver focused ultrasound from the surface into the body. A controller is coupled to the imaging element to process the reflected signals to identify a target nerve within the body and coupled to the one or more transducer elements to control delivery of the focused ultrasound to the target nerve to relieve pain.

Abstract: A mask including a mask body and a blower. The mask body includes a first coupling part, and a second coupling part spaced apart from the first coupling part. The blower includes a third coupling part configured to be detachably couplable to the first coupling part and prevented from being coupled to the second coupling part, and a fourth coupling part configured to be detachably couplable to the second coupling part and prevented from being coupled to the first coupling part. With the third coupling part detachably coupled to the first coupling part and the fourth coupling part detachably coupled to the second coupling part, the blower is disposed to a rear of the mask body and is operable to force air to flow into and out of the mask.

Abstract: A disposable, flat-fold respirator having increased stiffness in selected areas, comprising: a mask body that comprises a plurality of panels which may fold in towards each other and may unfold into an open configuration, wherein the plurality of panels includes an upper panel, a lower panel, and a central panel, and wherein the respirator comprises an upper panel stiffening layer or a lower panel stiffening layer in a preselected shape and located in a preselected location in the upper panel.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention provides a nose filter composed by biodegradable materials. The nose filter is adapted to be inserted into the nostrils and includes a flexible housing in form of oval made of CFLEX, that contains the filter with the cellulose acetate membrane, and an arrow made of CFLEX which anatomically engage the nostrils of the user such that one unit extends into each of the user's nostrils.

Abstract: The invention relates to an admixing system for fire-extinguishing units, for producing a mixture of a fire extinguishant and a fire extinguishant additive (premix) by admixing a fire extinguishant additive, in particular a foaming agent, into a fire extinguishant, in particular water, said admixing system comprising a motor that can be driven by a fire extinguishant flow, and a mixing pump used to deliver the fire extinguishant additive, which is coupled to the motor and driven thereby. The admixing system comprises remote control means for transmitting and executing a command for the automatic start-up or shut-down of the motor and the mixing pump, as well as remote read-out means for automatically detecting and transmitting data relating to the state of the admixing system. The presence of an operator is therefore not required with the admixing system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fire extinguishing device and system for suppression of electric vehicle battery fire and, more specifically, to a fire extinguishing device and system wherein in the event of a fire caused by a battery of an electric vehicle, the fire extinguishing device is moved to a space under the electric vehicle, a nozzle tip rod protrudes upward such that a part of the nozzle tip rod is inserted into the battery pack mounted on the bottom of the vehicle, and then firefighting water or a fire extinguishing agent is injected and charged into a space inside the battery pack, thereby quickly stabilizing the battery and preventing additional fires caused by battery explosion.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing device for automatically fighting fires, having a housing, which includes at least one fastening means for fastening the device on a wall or ceiling, in particular of a building, having an extinguishing agent container, arranged in the housing, having a fluid extinguishing agent in particular, having at least one spray nozzle for discharging the extinguishing agent from the extinguishing agent container, having at least one sensor designed to detect a fire and its position in the surroundings of the device, and having at least one control device designed to discharge the extinguishing agent from the extinguishing agent container through the at least one spray nozzle in the direction of the detected fire.

Abstract: A tension indicating for a fire suppression system device is disclosed, including a body including first and second ends. At least one of the first and second ends is configured to be operatively coupled to a tensioned line of a mechanical fire detection line of a fire suppression system. The tension indicating device further includes a piston configured to be slidably disposed along a length of the body, the piston configured to be operatively coupled to the tensioned line of the mechanical fire detection line. The piston is provided with a movable indicator. Responsive to the tensioned line being provided with tension, the piston moves towards the end of the body, thereby causing the movable indicator to correspondingly move to indicate a tension in the tensioned line of the fire suppression system.

Abstract: A trigger device is disclosed including a body including first and second ends. The first end is configured to be operatively coupled to a tensioned line of a mechanical fire detection line. The trigger device includes a piston configured to be slidably disposed along a length of the body, the piston configured to be operatively coupled to the tensioned line. The trigger device includes slots provided on the body configured to receive actuation cables. The trigger device further includes a coupling element configured to be coupled to the piston and configured to slidably move responsive to movement of the piston. The coupling element includes a free end configured to move through the slots to selectively couple with the actuation cable. responsive to the piston moving towards the second end of the body, the coupling element moves out of the slots to decouple with the actuation cable.

Abstract: A diving board comprising elongated rods carried by a hollow shell, and a method of making the diving board comprising steps for installing the rods in the shell.

Abstract: An isometric force resistant exercise tool has a left handle form interfaced to a right handle form over an axle shaft locked to the right handle form, the axle shaft supporting a pressure plate, a compress able spring or set of springs, and a compression adjustment handle threaded onto the axle shaft and abutting the compress able spring or spring set, the pressure plate adjacent in assembly to a friction-resistive material fixed on the left handle form, the left handle form including a piston form interfacing with a ring housing on the right handle form, the piston form adjacent in assembly to a friction-resistive material fixed on the right handle form. Gripping the handle forms and rotating the against force resistance exercises one or more muscle groups.

Abstract: To control tension of a string of a tension control apparatus, a target operation mode of the tension control apparatus may be received, a first tension value may be generated by measuring tension of a string connected to a sensor using the sensor, a first control signal for controlling a motor connected to the string may be generated based on the first tension value and the target operation mode, and tension of the string may be controlled by controlling the motor based on the first control signal.

Abstract: Disclosed are example embodiments of for a torque force training system. The torque force training system including a first weighted end collar, a second weighted end collar, a first massage tool, a second massage tool, and a center connecting core configured to connect the first massage tool and the second massage tool, the first massage tool configured to couple to the first weighted end collar and the second massage tool configured to couple to the second weighted end collar. The center connecting core may be coupled to the first massage tool and the second massage tool, the first massage tool opposite the second massage tool. The first massage tool may be coupled to the first weighted end collar and the second massage tool may be coupled to the second weighted end collar.

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems or devices, such as removable attachments, bars, multi-bars, or handles, are disclosed that allow binding to a wide variety of dumbbells and barbells available on the market. Binding to dumbbells and barbells of various sizes, types, brands, shapes, weights, dimensions, diameters and/or handle diameters, etc., is advantageous to allow interoperability and adaptability. In some examples, the variety of exercises that can be performed with a single dumbbell or barbell may be expanded to include two-handed techniques with minimal additional equipment. In some examples, this can reduce costs of additional equipment, storage space needed to store additional equipment, etc.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a track unit with a generally horizontal track and a carriage device supporting a bench for receiving the torso of a user. A swivel permits rotation of the bench in a plane parallel to the track, the user propels the carriage along the track. A push-off plate is mounted perpendicular to the track positioned near the first end of the track unit for being engaged by the feet of a user. Resistance is provided by a resistance device extending between the first end of the track unit and the carriage, and/or by rotating the track unit so that the user must propel the carriage against the force of gravity.

Abstract: A climbing machine with two slide bases provides for a user to operate in a standing posture. The climbing machine with two slide bases includes a seat, a primary bracket, a first slide rail, a first slide base, a second slide rail, a second slide base, a transmission unit, a first handle, a first pedal, a second handle, a second pedal, and a resistance unit. By the climbing machine with two slide bases, one can simulate the training of synchronous coordination of the movements of hands and feet in rock climbing and mountaineering. In addition, the size of the climbing machine can be reduced considerably to save the space of use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable weight training sled for training, where the foldable weight training sled is moved along a substantially linear longitudinal direction. The foldable weight training sled includes a chassis, a first pair of fixed rotatable wheels, a second pair of fixed rotatable wheels, a first pair of foldable push bars, a second pair of foldable push bars, and a measurement device. The foldable push bars may be moved between an upright deployed position, and a folded position wherein the push bars rest along a top side of the chassis.

Abstract: A display control apparatus includes: a captured image obtaining unit that obtains captured images of a clubhead of a golf club; a specified position detecting unit that detects positional data of a toe and a heel of the clubhead which are included in the captured images, by inputting the captured images obtained by the captured image obtaining unit into a learned model obtained by machine learning of relationships between multiple captured images of club heads of golf clubs and positional data of toes and heels of the clubheads which are included in the multiple captured images; and a control unit that displays information based on the positional data of the toe and the heel of the clubhead detected by the specified position detecting unit.

Abstract: A golf ball dimple pattern based on a square dipyramid is disclosed. In one specific aspect, the present disclosure provides for a square dipyramid dimple configuration including dimples having a catenary cross-sectional profile, and a combination of dimples having a circular plan shape and dimples having an elliptical plan shape.

Abstract: Compositions including a hardness agent and golf ball cores made from such compositions having a tailored hardness gradient are disclosed. The type and concentration of the components in the composition, including the hardness agent, affects the hardness, hardness gradient, and compression of cores made from the composition and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having desirable performance characteristics.

Abstract: In an aspect, an apparatus is provided and includes an air-tight object having an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cover, and a light module. The opacity of the outer layer is greater than the opacity of the inner layer. The outer layer defines a first aperture and a second aperture. The inner layer and the cover define a first interior region. The inner layer defines a second interior region. The light module is encapsulated within the first interior region and is configured to send light through the inner layer, through the second interior region of the air-tight object, and through the second aperture of the outer layer, wherein the cover is disposed between the light module and the outer layer.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing golf balls having markings of excellent definition and durability printed on the surface thereof. The method includes the steps of: (1) applying at least one treatment selected from the group consisting of corona discharge treatment, ultraviolet irradiation treatment, chlorine treatment and primer coating treatment to the surface of a golf ball; (2) forming a sublayer at a place on the treated surface of the golf ball that corresponds to the marking; and (3) forming the marking on the sublayer by inkjet printing.

Abstract: A golf club head having a laser-generated features to create contrast on the club face of the golf club head. The club face includes a central region, a toe region, and a heel region. The central region includes a first plurality of laser-generated features that provide a height-intersection coverage of the central region, a width-intersection coverage of the central region, and a surface-area coverage of the central region. The laser-generated features increase the surface roughness value of the external surface of the club face by imparting micro-grooves that have an average groove depths of between about 45 ?m and about 60 ?m.

Abstract: An aft body of a golf club head and method of manufacturing the aft body is shown. The aft body may have a composite crown and sole and separately formed skirt between the crown and sole. The method of manufacturing the aft body includes thermoforming the crown and sole and subsequently injection molding the skirt.

Abstract: A putter head for a golf putter is provided. The putter head comprises a body and insert. The body comprises a base; a face portion having a ball-facing surface with a non-zero first loft angle A; a window framed by the ball-facing surface and extending through the face portion; and an open-topped dock extending into the base rearwardly from the window. The insert is removably affixable to the body. The insert comprises: an insert body having a ball strike face with a second loft angle in the range of: 0 to A; and a foot extending rearwardly from the insert body. The foot is dimensioned to be inserted through the window and seated in the open-topped dock. The insert body is dimensioned to be received by and seated within the window.

Abstract: A golf club head having a face portion and aft body is shown. The aft body is made of a composite material having fibers with a particular orientation to prevent expansion of the aft body when striking a golf ball.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads comprising a face with a variable thickness to improve the durability in the club head, increase ball speed, and increase characteristic time (CT) are described herein. The face comprises thickened and thinned regions. The face includes a perimeter thickened region positioned near a perimeter of the face, a thinned region positioned inward of the perimeter thickened region toward a center of the face, and a central thickened region positioned over the center of the face. The combination of the thickened and thinned regions of the face increase ball speed and further increase or maximize CT without sacrificing durability.

Abstract: A golf club head includes: a striking face; a top portion; a sole extending; a support bar protruding rearwardly from the striking face; an intermediate wall extending between the sole and the support bar; and a front cavity between the striking face and the intermediate wall, wherein, when the golf club head is in an address position on a ground plane, a greatest cavity height distance in a cross-sectional plane, as measured along a first direction perpendicular to the ground plane and from the ground plane to a top of the front cavity closest to the top portion is less than 70% of a greatest club height distance in the cross-sectional plane, as measured along the first direction and from the ground plane to the top portion, wherein the cross-sectional plane is perpendicular to the ground plane and taken at Face Center.