mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A system for trigeminal nerve stimulation for treatment of a neuropsychiatric disorder, the system comprising: a pulse generator; and a subcutaneous electrode assembly in electrical communication with the pulse generator, the assembly characterized in that the system is configured for minimal current penetration into a brain of the patient, and by: a first ribbon or strip electrode comprising a first contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a supraorbital nerve on a first side of a patient's forehead, a second contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a supratrochlear nerve on the first side of a patient's forehead, and a first insulated region configured to separate the first electrode and the second electrode, and a second ribbon or strip electrode comprising a third contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a remaining supraorbital nerve of an opposing side of the patient's forehead, a fourth contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a remaining supraorbital nerve of an opposing side of the patient's forehead, and a second insulated region configured to separate the third contact and the fourth contact. a pulse generator; and a subcutaneous electrode assembly in electrical communication with the pulse generator, the assembly characterized in that the system is configured for minimal current penetration into a brain of the patient, and by: a first ribbon or strip electrode comprising a first contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a supraorbital nerve on a first side of a patient's forehead, a second contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a supratrochlear nerve on the first side of a patient's forehead, and a first insulated region configured to separate the first electrode and the second electrode, and a second ribbon or strip electrode comprising a third contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a remaining supraorbital nerve of an opposing side of the patient's forehead, a fourth contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a remaining supraorbital nerve of an opposing side of the patient's forehead, and a second insulated region configured to separate the third contact and the fourth contact. a first ribbon or strip electrode comprising a first contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a supraorbital nerve on a first side of a patient's forehead, a second contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a supratrochlear nerve on the first side of a patient's forehead, and a first insulated region configured to separate the first electrode and the second electrode, and a second ribbon or strip electrode comprising a third contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a remaining supraorbital nerve of an opposing side of the patient's forehead, a fourth contact configured for subcutaneous placement in contact with a remaining supraorbital nerve of an opposing side of the patient's forehead, and a second insulated region configured to separate the third contact and the fourth contact.
A method of operating a local area network accessible by a plurality of local area network communication nodes which include an AP and a plurality of stations, each node including transceiver means adapted to operate in full-duplex, FD, on a wireless electromagnetic wave transmission channel, said method comprising the steps of: transmitting a first communication data packet from a first communication node to a second communication node by selecting the second communication node from a backoff list using the minimum of the backoff slot times in said backoff list, wherein the backoff list is a list of backoff slot times for all the nodes in the coverage of the access point, updating the entry for said second communication node in the backoff list with a randomly generated backoff slot time, wherein transmitting said first communication data packet to said second communication node comprises the substeps of setting a backoff slot time field in said first communication data packet to the value of said randomly generated backoff slot time, setting an FD field in the first communication data packet, said FD field indicating that full-duplex FD mode is on, setting an FD master and slave field in said first communication data packet, said FD master and slave field informing role of a receiving communication node, starting a full-duplex communication between said first communication node and said second communication node, both communication nodes backing off with the minimum of the backoff slot times associated with said second communication node in said backoff list. transmitting a first communication data packet from a first communication node to a second communication node by selecting the second communication node from a backoff list using the minimum of the backoff slot times in said backoff list, wherein the backoff list is a list of backoff slot times for all the nodes in the coverage of the access point, updating the entry for said second communication node in the backoff list with a randomly generated backoff slot time, wherein transmitting said first communication data packet to said second communication node comprises the substeps of setting a backoff slot time field in said first communication data packet to the value of said randomly generated backoff slot time, setting an FD field in the first communication data packet, said FD field indicating that full-duplex FD mode is on, setting an FD master and slave field in said first communication data packet, said FD master and slave field informing role of a receiving communication node, starting a full-duplex communication between said first communication node and said second communication node, both communication nodes backing off with the minimum of the backoff slot times associated with said second communication node in said backoff list.
A balloon catheter (10; 200; 300) comprising: a catheter shaft (18; 204); an inflatable balloon (16; 202) secured to a distal portion of the catheter shaft (18; 204); and an expandable frame (36; 100; 208; 300) disposed over the balloon (16; 202), the expandable frame (36; 100; 208; 300) including a proximal section (38; 110; 232; 320), a distal section (40; 112; 234; 322), and an intermediate section (42; 114; 236; 324), wherein the proximal section (38; 110; 232; 320) includes a coupling mechanism and is pivotably coupled to a first coupling mechanism of the intermediate section (42; 114; 236; 324) and the distal section (40; 112; 234; 322) includes a coupling mechanism that is pivotably coupled to a second coupling mechanism of the intermediate section (42; 114; 236; 324); wherein the expandable frame includes a plurality of channels (56; 76; 146) configured to slidably receive one or more cutting members (20; 206; 306) therein. a catheter shaft (18; 204); an inflatable balloon (16; 202) secured to a distal portion of the catheter shaft (18; 204); and an expandable frame (36; 100; 208; 300) disposed over the balloon (16; 202), the expandable frame (36; 100; 208; 300) including a proximal section (38; 110; 232; 320), a distal section (40; 112; 234; 322), and an intermediate section (42; 114; 236; 324), wherein the proximal section (38; 110; 232; 320) includes a coupling mechanism and is pivotably coupled to a first coupling mechanism of the intermediate section (42; 114; 236; 324) and the distal section (40; 112; 234; 322) includes a coupling mechanism that is pivotably coupled to a second coupling mechanism of the intermediate section (42; 114; 236; 324); wherein the expandable frame includes a plurality of channels (56; 76; 146) configured to slidably receive one or more cutting members (20; 206; 306) therein.
A biocompatible composition for use in adhering a medical device to tissue comprising: a component comprising a biocompatible polymer functionalized with biotin, selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycols and absorbable polymers; and a separate component comprising a biocompatible polymer functionalized with avidin or streptavidin and wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycaprolactone, poly-D, L-lactic acid (DL-PLA), poly-L-lactic acid (L-PLA), poly(lactide-co-glycolide), poly(hydroxybutyrate), poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate), polydioxanone, polyorthoester, polyanhydride, poly(glycolic acid), poly(glycolic acid-cotrimethylene carbonate), polyphosphoester, polyphosphoester urethane, polyamino acids, absorbable cyanoacrylates, poly(trimethylene carbonate), poly(iminocarbonate), copoly(ether-esters), polyalkylene oxalates, polyphosphazenes, polyiminocarbonates, and aliphatic polycarbonates, wherein the two components are combined into a single composition for use and wherein the strength, elasticity and gelation time of the composition are controlled by varying the polymer components, and wherein the two components form a compliant gel matrix which exhibits little or no swelling upon gel matrix formation and wherein the composition is suitable for in vivo contact with tissue. a component comprising a biocompatible polymer functionalized with biotin, selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycols and absorbable polymers; and a separate component comprising a biocompatible polymer functionalized with avidin or streptavidin and wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycaprolactone, poly-D, L-lactic acid (DL-PLA), poly-L-lactic acid (L-PLA), poly(lactide-co-glycolide), poly(hydroxybutyrate), poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate), polydioxanone, polyorthoester, polyanhydride, poly(glycolic acid), poly(glycolic acid-cotrimethylene carbonate), polyphosphoester, polyphosphoester urethane, polyamino acids, absorbable cyanoacrylates, poly(trimethylene carbonate), poly(iminocarbonate), copoly(ether-esters), polyalkylene oxalates, polyphosphazenes, polyiminocarbonates, and aliphatic polycarbonates, wherein the two components are combined into a single composition for use and wherein the strength, elasticity and gelation time of the composition are controlled by varying the polymer components, and wherein the two components form a compliant gel matrix which exhibits little or no swelling upon gel matrix formation and wherein the composition is suitable for in vivo contact with tissue.
A mobile terminal, comprising: a display unit; and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: receive an amount of data capacity allocated by a mobile communication network; calculate data capacity necessary for playing a video by streaming based on the allocated amount of data capacity; display a first indicator on a progress bar prior to playing the video by streaming, the first indicator indicating an anticipated point at which the mobile terminal is expected to exceed the allocated amount of data capacity, and display a second indicator on the progress bar while playing the video by streaming, the second indicator indicating a point at which the mobile terminal will exceed the allocated amount of data capacity. a display unit; and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: receive an amount of data capacity allocated by a mobile communication network; calculate data capacity necessary for playing a video by streaming based on the allocated amount of data capacity; display a first indicator on a progress bar prior to playing the video by streaming, the first indicator indicating an anticipated point at which the mobile terminal is expected to exceed the allocated amount of data capacity, and display a second indicator on the progress bar while playing the video by streaming, the second indicator indicating a point at which the mobile terminal will exceed the allocated amount of data capacity. receive an amount of data capacity allocated by a mobile communication network; calculate data capacity necessary for playing a video by streaming based on the allocated amount of data capacity; display a first indicator on a progress bar prior to playing the video by streaming, the first indicator indicating an anticipated point at which the mobile terminal is expected to exceed the allocated amount of data capacity, and display a second indicator on the progress bar while playing the video by streaming, the second indicator indicating a point at which the mobile terminal will exceed the allocated amount of data capacity.
A park lock system comprising - a park lock pawl that is adjustable between a park position in which the park lock pawl is engaged with a park gear and a non-park position in which the park lock pawl is disengaged from the park gear; - an actuation device for actuating the park lock pawl between the park position and the non-park position; - a mounting bracket that is configured for receiving the park lock pawl and for receiving the actuation device such that, when the park lock pawl and the actuation device are mounted to the mounting bracket, a pre-assembly unit is provided for assembly into a transmission housing, wherein the mounting bracket further is provided with connection elements for connection to the transmission housing; wherein the mounting bracket comprises at least a first bracket plate and a second bracket plate parallel to the first bracket plate, wherein the park lock pawl is receivable between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, wherein the mounting bracket is arranged to receive a park shaft, to which the park lock pawl and the actuation device are mounted, wherein the park shaft is receivable through a hole in the first bracket plate and a corresponding hole in the second bracket plate, wherein the actuation device is connectable to the park shaft at an end of the park shaft extending outwardly from the second bracket plate. - a park lock pawl that is adjustable between a park position in which the park lock pawl is engaged with a park gear and a non-park position in which the park lock pawl is disengaged from the park gear; - an actuation device for actuating the park lock pawl between the park position and the non-park position; - a mounting bracket that is configured for receiving the park lock pawl and for receiving the actuation device such that, when the park lock pawl and the actuation device are mounted to the mounting bracket, a pre-assembly unit is provided for assembly into a transmission housing, wherein the mounting bracket further is provided with connection elements for connection to the transmission housing; wherein the mounting bracket comprises at least a first bracket plate and a second bracket plate parallel to the first bracket plate, wherein the park lock pawl is receivable between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, wherein the mounting bracket is arranged to receive a park shaft, to which the park lock pawl and the actuation device are mounted, wherein the park shaft is receivable through a hole in the first bracket plate and a corresponding hole in the second bracket plate, wherein the actuation device is connectable to the park shaft at an end of the park shaft extending outwardly from the second bracket plate.
An EphA4-X, comprising a EphA4 polypeptide and X, wherein the EphA4 polypeptide comprises a modified amino acid sequence in which at least one N-glycosylation site has been eliminated relative to the sequence of its wild-type form, and wherein X is a half-life extending molecule selected from the group consisting of a portion of an immunoglobulin, a protein and a polyether.
An intraluminal ultrasound device, comprising: a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member including a distal portion and a longitudinal axis; and a transducer array disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member and circumferentially positioned around the longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member, wherein the transducer array comprises a plurality of micromachined ultrasound transducers (MUTs), wherein the transducer array is configured to obtain ultrasound imaging data of the body lumen in response to a first electrical signal, wherein the transducer array is configured to apply an ultrasound therapy within the body lumen in response to a second electrical signal; and characterized in that the plurality of MUTs comprises: a) a first plurality of piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducers (PMUTs) and a second plurality of PMUTs, wherein each of the first plurality of PMUTs includes a transducer membrane of a first thickness, and wherein each of the second plurality of PMUTs includes a transducer membrane of a second thickness different from the first thickness; or b) a first plurality of capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (CMUTs) and a second plurality of CMUTs, wherein each of the first plurality of CMUTs is configured to operate under a first bias voltage, and wherein each of the second plurality of CMUTs is configured to operate under a second bias voltage different from the first bias voltage. a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member including a distal portion and a longitudinal axis; and a transducer array disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member and circumferentially positioned around the longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member, wherein the transducer array comprises a plurality of micromachined ultrasound transducers (MUTs), wherein the transducer array is configured to obtain ultrasound imaging data of the body lumen in response to a first electrical signal, wherein the transducer array is configured to apply an ultrasound therapy within the body lumen in response to a second electrical signal; and characterized in that the plurality of MUTs comprises: a) a first plurality of piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducers (PMUTs) and a second plurality of PMUTs, a) a first plurality of piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducers (PMUTs) and a second plurality of PMUTs, wherein each of the first plurality of PMUTs includes a transducer membrane of a first thickness, and wherein each of the second plurality of PMUTs includes a transducer membrane of a second thickness different from the first thickness; or b) a first plurality of capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (CMUTs) and a second plurality of CMUTs, wherein each of the first plurality of CMUTs is configured to operate under a first bias voltage, and wherein each of the second plurality of CMUTs is configured to operate under a second bias voltage different from the first bias voltage.
A system for controlling actuation of a capsule endoscope, the system comprising: a receiving unit configured to receive images transmitted from the capsule endoscope; a coil unit configured to generate a magnetic field for actuating the capsule endoscope by using applied current thereto; a power supply unit configured to supply power to the coil unit (200, 200'); and an actuation controller configured to identify lesion or a location of the capsule endoscope based on the images received through the receiving unit characterized by that the coil unit comprises a pair of Helmholtz coils and a pair of Maxwell coils that are fixedly disposed on a main axis (x); the actuation controller is configured to control the current applied to the coil unit and a coil rotational motor for adjusting of a posture and the location of the capsule endoscope based on the identified lesion or location of the capsule endoscope, and the coil unit comprises a pair of uniform saddle coils and a pair of gradient saddle coils that are located inside the pair of the Helmholtz coils and the pair of the Maxwell coils to rotate around the main axis (x). a receiving unit configured to receive images transmitted from the capsule endoscope; a coil unit configured to generate a magnetic field for actuating the capsule endoscope by using applied current thereto; a power supply unit configured to supply power to the coil unit (200, 200'); and an actuation controller configured to identify lesion or a location of the capsule endoscope based on the images received through the receiving unit characterized by that the coil unit comprises a pair of Helmholtz coils and a pair of Maxwell coils that are fixedly disposed on a main axis (x); the actuation controller is configured to control the current applied to the coil unit and a coil rotational motor for adjusting of a posture and the location of the capsule endoscope based on the identified lesion or location of the capsule endoscope, and the coil unit comprises a pair of uniform saddle coils and a pair of gradient saddle coils that are located inside the pair of the Helmholtz coils and the pair of the Maxwell coils to rotate around the main axis (x).
Dual mass flywheel for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a primary flywheel intended to be coupled to a drive shaft and defining an annular housing; - a secondary assembly comprising a plate having an annular body and a secondary mass which is fixed to the said plate; - elastic members housed in the annular housing of the primary flywheel, mounted between means for bearing the primary flywheel and the plate and acting counter to the rotation of the primary flywheel with respect to the plate; - a pendulum damping device comprising at least two pendulum weights circumferentially distributed over the secondary assembly and means for guiding the said pendulum weights with respect to the secondary assembly; the said guide means comprising, for each weight, a pair of rolling bearing elements, each of the said rolling bearing elements being able to roll on a first raceway secured to the said weight and on a second raceway secured to the secondary assembly; the first and second raceways extending radially opposite one another and the second raceways being borne by support means (27, 33, 34) extending axially between the annular body of the plate and the secondary mass, the said dual mass flywheel being characterized in that the support means (27, 33, 34) extend through orifices (26a, 26b) formed in the weights. - a primary flywheel intended to be coupled to a drive shaft and defining an annular housing; - a secondary assembly comprising a plate having an annular body and a secondary mass which is fixed to the said plate; - elastic members housed in the annular housing of the primary flywheel, mounted between means for bearing the primary flywheel and the plate and acting counter to the rotation of the primary flywheel with respect to the plate; - a pendulum damping device comprising at least two pendulum weights circumferentially distributed over the secondary assembly and means for guiding the said pendulum weights with respect to the secondary assembly; the said guide means comprising, for each weight, a pair of rolling bearing elements, each of the said rolling bearing elements being able to roll on a first raceway secured to the said weight and on a second raceway secured to the secondary assembly;