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A method and apparatus are provided for targeting lipid-rich tissue to effect a desired, the method/apparatus involving irradiating the lipid-rich tissue with energy at a wavelength preferentially absorbed by lipid cells, such wavelength being preferably in a band between 880 nm and 935 nm, 1150 nm and 1230 nm, 1690 nm to 1780 nm, or 2250 nm to 2450 nm with a fluence and duration sufficient to achieve a desired treatment. For preferred embodiments, the irradiation wavelength is between 900–930 nm, 1190–1220 nm, 1700–1730 nm, or 2280–2350 nm. The method and apparatus may for example be used to target one or more sebaceous glands for the treatment of acne or hair removal, to target subcutaneous fat for removal thereof or for targeting fat on anatomical elements for various purposes.

An intraocular lens (IOL) inserter and method of use ensure that an artificial intraocular lens is controllably ejected from a cartridge and into a patient's eye by using successive, predefined detent positions. One embodiment has a distal pivotal portion that can be pivoted to a desired angle as a mover advances the IOL into the eye. A detent controls the motion of the mover. In one embodiment, the detent includes a longitudinally extending component with a plurality of stair steps, so that a face of each stair step engages the housing at each different predefined detent position. Other embodiments include at least one orifice in the housing, so that when the orifice is aligned with a pin or protrusion, it engages the orifice to define a detent step. Another embodiment includes a spring-loaded collar that biases a pin into a predefined detent step.

The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.

An inkjet recording apparatus includes: a conveyance device having a conveyance device surface with which a rear surface side of a recording medium comes into contact and which includes a plurality of suction holes for suctioning the recording medium with a negative pressure, and conveying the recording medium while changing suction locations of the recording medium suctioned via the suction holes; an inkjet head for ejecting ink onto the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance device in such a manner that an image is formed on the recording medium; and a control device which changes the suction locations of the recording medium suctioned via the suction holes, at a prescribed interval.

A product packaging and dispensing assembly includes one or more containers containing a product. The assembly includes a dispensing device which is movable relative to the container in a swiveling or rocking motion to actuate an actuator rod of the container. In addition, an arrangement is provided which limits displacement of the dispensing device to prevent or minimize movement of the dispensing device in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the actuator rod, and also to limit swiveling movement in a direction opposite to that utilized for actuation of the actuator rod.

A system for use by a physically impaired driver for controlling a vehicle includes an actuator assembly operably coupled to the pedals and an actuator assembly coupled to the steering shaft. The actuator assemblies include electrical motors operable to depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal and to rotate the steering shaft. A joystick controller is mounted to the vehicle and is operable in a fore-aft direction to control braking and acceleration, and can be tilted side-to-side to control vehicle steering. The steering control feature utilizes three sensors to determine a commanded steering and three drive motors to convert that command into a desired steering.

A writing implement has a first end through which a writing tip extends and a second end to which is attached a page-turning element having a multiplicity of soft, deformable protuberances to enhance its frictional grip with paper sheets. In a first embodiment, the page-turning element is configured as a conformal cap covering the second end of the barrel. If the writing implement includes a writing tip extension and retraction mechanism operated by an actuation button in the second end of the barrel, the page turning-element overlies the button so that the button is actuated through the page-turning element by an external pressure applied thereto. A biasing element between the page-turning element and the second end of the barrel assures that the pressure needed for actuation of the button is greater than that which is normally applied through use of the page-turning element, thereby minimizing the possibility of inadvertent actuation.

An upper housing and a lower housing of a mobile terminal apparatus has a hinge for rotatably and slidably supporting both the upper and lower housings at one end portion of each of the upper housing and the lower housing, and being able to slidably rotate one of the two housings relative to the other to make both the housings to be an opened state or a closed state. Further, positioning means performs a positioning in the closed state by detachably engaging the upper housing with the lower housing on another end portion opposite to the one end portion. As the positioning means is constituted of the projection and recess of the housings, the positioning means can be realized with a relatively simple structure and with a relatively low cost.

The invention relates to a program-controlled NC data generating method for controlling a CNC wet-grinding machine for machining workpieces made of optical materials to produce aspherical forms, the data of the aspherical forms to be ground being overlaid with correction data.

A liquid container for an ink jet recording apparatus includes a connection opening connectable with an outside; an elastic member provided in the connection opening, the elastic member being adapted to be penetrated by a cylindrical member for fluid communication with the outside; the elastic member including a compressed region and a substantially non-compressed region in a state without the cylindrical member penetrated, disposed in this order in a direction of insertion of the cylindrical member, wherein the compressed region and the non-compressed region are capable of being compressed when they are penetrated by the cylindrical member.

The invention discloses an aromatic essential oil drug for preventing and treating depression, boosting mood and improving brain function and its composition, which contains main pharmacological active ingredients: vanillin, vanillin salt or isomers of vanillin Any one, two or three mixtures can also be added with other natural spices and native plant essential oils such as rosewood, clove, benzoin essential oils and so on. The medicine of the present invention stimulates the olfactory nerve through the nose and the oral cavity to regulate the olfactory center of the brain and then affect different brain regions, so as to improve brain function, relieve depression, improve mood, and reduce suicide rate, and has quick onset, low concentration, no toxic side effect.

A composite pillow for preventing difference from occurring in level and a depression from being formed on a contact surface between divided core material parts, thereby preventing discomfort from being brought about to a user, capable of locating core material parts different in material or core material parts different in hardness at proper positions. The composite pillow is divided into a central part and a holding part for holding the central part by a face pair; each of the parts are arranged parallel so as to be in contact on a contact surface; the central part and the holding part differ in hardness or material; and right and left contact surfaces of the holding part contacting the central part and a contact surface of the central part corresponding the relevant contact surface are diagonally formed.

A dispensing assembly includes a cartridge for containing a fluid and a mixer for mixing and dispensing the fluid. The cartridge includes a locking flange or wall and the mixer includes a locking latch configured to snap into and out of engagement with the locking flange. To this end, the mixer and the cartridge are coupled and uncoupled by a snap-on and snap-off engagement that does not require relative rotation of the mixer and the cartridge. The locking latch also includes a latch release mechanism such as a squeeze handle, a peel handle, or a locking ring for forcing the locking latch into and out of engagement with the locking flange. As a result, the connection of the mixer and the cartridge is a quick and easy process and cross contamination of fluids in multiple fluid cartridges is avoided.

The invention is an alarm clock with a keypad for setting the time as well as the time for the alarms. The alarm clock also has a keypad cover that when placed over the keypad will prevent the accidental depression of the time setting keys of the keypad. The alarm clock also has an integrated CD player, an integrated AM/FM clock, an integrated docking port for portable audio storage devices. The alarm clock also contains a plurality of buttons located on the top of the alarm clock for providing a snooze feature, a dimming feature for the time display, The alarm clock also features a backup battery storage compartment, which provides backup power in the event that the AC electrical power provided by the electrical cord is no longer available. The alarm clock also comes with a remote control that enables the user to operate the CD player as well as the volume.