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A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A functional device resides within the patient's stomach and is secured to the stomach wall by an attachment device. The functional device may be a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The functional device in one embodiment provides a device, system and method for gastric electrical stimulation where stimulating electrodes are secured to the wall of the stomach by the attachment device or otherwise. A preferred device includes: at least one stimulating electrode in electrical contact with the stomach wall; an electronics unit containing the electronic circuitry of the device; and an attachment mechanism for attaching the device to the stomach wall. The functional devices may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. An endoscopic delivery system delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall. The endoscopic instruments attach or remove the attachment devices and functional devices from the stomach and may be used to assist in determining the optimal attachment location.

Electrical connectors and contacts for transmitting power are provided. One power contact embodiment includes a first plate that defines a first non-deflecting beam and a first deflectable beam, and a second plate that defines a second non-deflecting beam and a second deflectable beam. The first and second plates are positioned beside one another to form the power contact.

A device, system and method for electrically stimulating the stomach is provided. A device system and method for attaching a stimulating device to the stomach wall is also provided.

A device, system and method for anchoring a device to a stomach is provided. The device may be, among other things, a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The anchor of the device is constructed to resist pull out forces. An anchor has an optimal weight to surface area ratio.

A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A functional device resides within the patient's stomach and is secured to the stomach wall by an attachment device. The functional device may be a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The functional device in one embodiment provides a device, system and method for gastric electrical stimulation where stimulating electrodes are secured to the wall of the stomach by the attachment device or otherwise. A preferred device includes: at least one stimulating electrode in electrical contact with the stomach wall; an electronics unit containing the electronic circuitry of the device; and an attachment mechanism for attaching the device to the stomach wall. The functional devices may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. An endoscopic delivery system delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall. The endoscopic instruments attach or remove the attachment devices and functional devices from the stomach and may be used to assist in determining the optimal attachment location.

A foldable display apparatus including a display panel configured to include a display area including a first display area, a second display area, and a bending area, a first panel supporting member configured to support a first area of the display panel corresponding to the first display area, a second panel supporting member configured to support a second area of the display panel corresponding to the second display area, and a folding part connected between the first and second panel supporting members to overlap the bending area and configured to guide the display panel for the display panel to be folded or unfolded to a plane state with respect to the bending area. The folding part adjusts a distance between the first and second panel supporting members for the display panel to be folded or unfolded.

A foldable display apparatus for minimizing stress applied to a bending area of a display panel. The foldable display apparatus can include a display panel configured to include a display area which includes a first display area, a second display area, and a bending area which is defined between the first and second display areas, a housing configured to include a first housing member, which supports a first area of the display panel corresponding to the first display area, and a second housing member which supports a second area of the display panel corresponding to the second display area, and a hinge part connected between the first and second housing members, and configured to enable the display panel to be folded or unfolded with respect to the bending area.

A prosthetic joint kit that is particularly well suited for an elbow. In each of the various embodiments, the prosthetic joint kit transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, being structures and / or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus / valgus constraint.

A circuit board supporting electronic components mounted thereon is housed in a casing. The casing has a joint hole defined therein, and a connector is inserted in the joint hole with a water-resistant seal placed in a gap between the connector and edges of the casing which define the joint hole. The casing is of a trapezoidal shape and has a pair of parallel sides spaced from each other by a distance, the parallel sides having respective lengths greater than the distance between the parallel sides. The casing has a tooth as a stop which has a tip end held against the connector at a position in which the casing and the connector closely confront each other in or near a region of at least one of the parallel sides which is sealed by the water-resistant seal.

A foldable display apparatus for minimizing stress applied to a bending area of a display panel. The foldable display apparatus can include a display panel configured to include a display area which includes a first display area, a second display area, and a bending area which is defined between the first and second display areas, a housing configured to include a first housing member, which supports a first area of the display panel corresponding to the first display area, and a second housing member which supports a second area of the display panel corresponding to the second display area, and a hinge part connected between the first and second housing members, and configured to enable the display panel to be folded or unfolded with respect to the bending area.

A foldable display apparatus including a display panel configured to include a display area including a first display area, a second display area, and a bending area, a first panel supporting member configured to support a first area of the display panel corresponding to the first display area, a second panel supporting member configured to support a second area of the display panel corresponding to the second display area, and a folding part connected between the first and second panel supporting members to overlap the bending area and configured to guide the display panel for the display panel to be folded or unfolded to a plane state with respect to the bending area. The folding part adjusts a distance between the first and second panel supporting members for the display panel to be folded or unfolded.

A large industrial ceiling fan includes exceptionally long fan blades with blade tips that can be tilted upward to more broadly distribute the air. Such broad distribution might be particularly beneficial in cases where the fan is installed relatively low to avoid obstacles such as hanging lights, sprinkler heads and rafters. A low mounting position is possible, because the fan is suspended from a hanger of adjustable length. The fan includes several joints that are redundantly bolted and welded for safety. A continuous retaining ring provides additional safety. A resilient bushing enhances the flexibility of the fan blades and reduces strain where the fan blades connect to a central mounting hub. To more broadly distribute the airflow underneath the fan, each fan blade has a twisted geometry to provide an angle of attack that decreases from the root to the tip of the blade.

A body support system having a frame with a vertical section that couples with a shoulder section and a hip section that are flexible and configured to fit over the shoulders and around a user's hips. The hip elements are coupled to the vertical section and allow limited pelvic rotation around vertical axis orthogonal to the vertical section. The hip elements are configured to use a latching hip strap to couple hip padding to the hip elements. The vertical section may have spinal padding for the thoracic portion of the spine. The shoulder section has shoulder elements are curved and coupled to form a yoke that fits over the shoulders. The yoke may couple to lifting straps. The vertical section may be curved to conform to the shape of a user's back.

A body support system (100) having a frame with a vertical section (108) that couples with a shoulder section and a hip section that are flexible and configured to fit over the shoulders and around a user's hips. The hip elements are coupled to the vertical section (108) and allow limited pelvic rotation around vertical axis orthogonal to the vertical section (108). The hip elements are configured to use a latching hip strap to couple hip padding to the hip elements. The vertical section (108) may have spinal padding for the thoracic portion of the spine. The shoulder section has shoulder elements (101) are curved and coupled to form a yoke that fits over the shoulders. The yoke may couple to lifting straps. The vertical section (108) may be curved to conform to the shape of a user's back.

The present invention relates generally to infant support garments configured for supporting and maintaining an infant against a wearer of the garment. In one exemplary embodiment, the garment provides a first pocket suitable for placement and securing of an infant. The garment further provides a second pocket that is adjustable to provide further securing and support of the infant. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the garment further provides a third pocket for added securing and support.

A prosthetic joint kit, particularly well suited for an elbow, transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, bearing structures and / or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus / valgus constraint.

An insert comprising a lightweight structure configured for filling the gaps between axially spaced C-shaped lamination stacks and circumferentially spaced non-magnetic cradles on a permanent magnet rotor. The insert is secured to a rib by a dovetail tongue that fits within a dovetail groove provided along the length of each rib. The insert engages the adjacent cradles and has a circumferential surface that has the same radius of curvature as the top surface of the cradles.

A light weight piston for an internal combustion engine is disclosed that minimizes the stresses found in a transition area between the piston head and the associated piston pin bosses while maintaining a flexible soft connection between the piston skirts and the piston head. The piston includes a pair of piston skirts having tapered edges. Flared connecting walls are provided such that the distance between the connecting walls is minimized adjacent a pair of piston pin bosses and the distance between the connecting walls is maximized adjacent a portion of the tapered edges. The connecting wall flares in a generally outward direction such that at least a portion of the inner surfaces of the connecting wall has a generally convex curvature.

The invention concerns a method of making a complex microelectronic structure by assembling two substrates through two respective linking surfaces, the structure being designed to be dissociated at a separation zone. The invention is characterized in that is consists, prior to assembly, in producing a state difference in the tangential stresses between the two surfaces to be assembled, said difference being selected so as to obtain in the assembled structure a predetermined stress state at the time of dissociation.

A device, system and method for electrically stimulating the stomach is provided. A device system and method for attaching a stimulating device to the stomach wall is also provided.

A spectroscopic ellipsometer or polarimeter system having a source of a polychromatic beam of electromagnetic radiation, a polarizer, a stage for supporting a material system, an analyzer, a dispersive optics and a detector system which comprises a multiplicity of detector elements, there being apertures before the stage for supporting a material system, and thereafter, the system further having at least one multi-element lens and optionally being present in an environmental control chamber.