376 results about "Stress reduction" patented technology

A mechanism to monitor an individual's level of stress in his or her home or workplace is provided. Unobtrusive physiologic stress senses are used in combination with a wireless link and a personal computer or other intelligent device to monitor the user's stress level. Based on a user profile and the user's baseline stress indicators, one or more stress-reducing activities are presented to the user. Additionally, if a user is in a stress-sensitive population, for example, persons with a pre-existing hypertension, the user may selectively enable additional alerts.

There is provided a flexible display having a plurality of innovations configured to allow bending of a portion or portions to reduce apparent border size and / or utilize the side surface of an assembled flexible display.

The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.

Valve guide and spring retainer assemblies are described for use in plunger pump housings that incorporate structural features for stress-relief. These pump housing structural features accommodate correspondingly-shaped valve guides and / or spring retainers that are internally fixed in place using one or more non-threaded spacers. Plunger pumps so constructed are relatively resistant to fatigue failure because of stress reductions, and they may incorporate a variety of valve styles, including top and lower stem-guided valves and crow-foot-guided valves, in easily-maintained configurations. Besides securing valve guides and / or spring retainers, non-threaded spacers may be shaped and dimensioned to aid in further reducing stress and to improve volumetric efficiency of the pumps in which they are used.

A nutritional supplement composition for normalizing impaired or deteriorating neurological function in humans is composed of: at least one agent which promotes synthesis of ATP and / or creatine phosphate in the body, at least one antioxidant for scavenging free radicals in at least one pathway in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining membrane function and structure in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining normal neurotransmitter function in the body; at least one agent for down-regulating cortisol action; and at least one agent for suppressing activation of apoptotic pathways in the body. The composition may further contain one or more of: at least one agent for suppressing inflammation in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining vascular wall function and structure in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining function of nerve growth factors and / or neurotropic factors in the body; at least one agent for suppressing toxic metal ionic effects; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining methyl metabolism in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining metabolism of insulin and glucose in the body; and at least one agent for up-regulating activity of heat shock proteins in the body. A method for normalizing impaired neurological function in humans modulating nutrient partitioning in a human involves administering the aforementioned composition to the human, preferably on a daily basis, for a therapeutically effective period of time. Preferably, the method further involves having the human follow a stress reduction program, and / or a cognitive retraining program, and / or a dietary program designed to maximize insulin and glucose metabolism.

The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.

A portable therapeutic seat exercise apparatus and method that provide a lightweight personal exerciser designed for a person to use to improve physical status, and for the exercise, alignment, and stress reduction of a person's trunk, spine, abdomen, pelvis, and thighs. It encourages and enhances low back mobility in contrast to the static nature of regular sitting. It consists of a lightweight contoured seating surface supported by at least one arcuate hemispherical base that allows unrestricted motion in all directions, including twisting, tilting, and rocking. It can be placed on many seating surfaces including but not limited to sofas, dining chairs, school desk chairs, office chairs, factory benches, and motor vehicle seats. Its use facilitates low back muscular stabilization, conditioning, strengthening, coordination, and enhancement of proprioceptive senses. Interchangeable parts and add-on attachments can be used in differing combination to vary height, depth, position, and arc of the seat-supporting base.

The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for stress reduction and sleep promotion. A stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes at least one remote device and an article for temperature conditioning a surface. The stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes at least one body sensor, at least one remote server, and / or a pulsed electromagnetic frequency device in other embodiments.

An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.

A semiconductor device disclosed herein includes a conductive connection structure having a stepped profile that serves as a stress relief feature. The conductive connection structure includes a stress buffer arrangement for a contact pad. The stress buffer arrangement has a stepped via that terminates at the contact pad, and the stepped via has a plurality of inwardly sloped and concentric sections in a stacked orientation. The connection structure also includes underbump metallization overlying at least a portion of the contact pad and lining the stepped via, and a conductive connection element coupled to the underbump metallization. The conductive connection element fills the lined recess.

This invention describes a personal therapeutic device comprising a supporting means with a far infrared ray emitting body placed thereon that provides a means for enhancing the health conditions of human beings. The device can be carried externally on the section of human body to be exposed to far infrared radiation . The result is improved blood circulation and metabolism and reduced stress and fatigue.

An apparatus and method preventing cardiac arrhythmias with pacing therapy is disclosed. Upon detection of a pre-arrhythmic condition, an implantable cardiac rhythm management device is configured to deliver pacing therapy in a manner that pre-excites particular myocardial sites that have been identified as stressed sites and likely locations for the origination of arrhythmias. Such pacing results in a reduction in myocardial wall stress at those sites during systole and reduces the probability of an arrhythmia occurring.

The present invention provides polyimide polymer materials for passivating semiconductor wafers and methods for fabricating thereof. The present invention further provides a device that includes a semiconductor wafer and a passivating layer disposed on the surface of the wafer, wherein the passivating layer comprises such polyimide polymers.

The bond between a flip chip integrated circuit and a substrate is subject to mechanical stress from thermal cycles. This problem is exaggerated when the substrate has a rate of thermal expansion which is appreciably different from that of silicon. This problem is further exaggerated when the IC has a large footprint because it will experience a larger absolute expansion. A solution is proposed to this problem which involves creating an anchoring point. The anchoring point can be in either the IC or the substrate and can be a through-hole or a surface indentation such as a groove or a cutout. The anchoring point is filled with the underfill material during the underfill process. The anchoring point thus provides additional mechanical strength to the bond between the IC and the substrate.

A process for assisting in the reduction in the craving of an addictive substance, particularly nicotine is described that includes the following steps: placing at least one pressure pad on a target pressure point on the ear of a patient for a first time period; during a second time period, the patient periodically ingests a craving reduction composition orally; during a third time period overlapping with the first time period, the patient periodically ingests a stress reduction formula in oral form, removing the at least one pressure pad at a time after the first time period and replacing the pressure pad with a replacement pressure pad; lastly, the patient continues with the pressure pad replacement, composition ingestion and oral ingestion of the stress reduction formula until a treatment end time.

The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for stress reduction and sleep promotion. A stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes at least one remote device, at least one body sensor, and at least one remote server. In other embodiments, the stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes machine learning.

Tapered valve guide and spring retainer assemblies are described for use in plunger pump housings that incorporate corresponding outwardly flared discharge and suction bores, as well as structural features for stress-relief. Plunger pumps so constructed are relatively resistant to fatigue failure because of stress reductions, and they may incorporate essentially any style of valves, including top and lower stem-guided valves and crow-foot-guided valves, in easily-maintained configurations. Besides forming a part of valve guide and spring retainer assemblies, side spacers may be shaped and dimensioned to improve volumetric efficiency of the pumps in which they are used. The present disclosure provides, for the first time, the use of tungsten carbide valve seats, which significantly increase durability and service life of a pump, especially when abrasive fluids are being pumped, as in various oilfield operations.

Tapered valve guide and spring retainer assemblies are described for use in plunger pump housings that incorporate corresponding outwardly flared discharge and suction bores, as well as structural features for stress-relief. Plunger pumps so constructed are relatively resistant to fatigue failure because of stress reductions, and they may incorporate a variety of valve styles, including top and lower stem-guided valves and crow-foot-guided valves, in easily-maintained configurations. Besides forming a part of valve guide and spring retainer assemblies, side spacers may be shaped and dimensioned to improve volumetric efficiency of the pumps in which they are used.

The present invention provides polyimide polymer materials for passivating semiconductor wafers and methods for fabricating thereof.

The present invention provides for improvement of ductility and strength performance of connections in structural steel buildings made typically with rolled structural shapes, specifically in bolted and / or welded beam-to-column connections with welded flanges, by greatly reducing the very significant uneven stress distribution found in the conventionally designed connection at the column / beam weld, through use of slots in column and / or beam webs with or without continuity plates in the area of the column between the column flanges, as well as, optionally, extended shear plate connections with additional columns of bolts for the purpose of reducing the stress concentration factor in the center of the flange welds. Moreover, the slots in beam web adjacent to the beam flanges allow the beam web and flange to buckle independently thereby eliminating the degrading of the beam strength caused by lateral-torsional bucking.

An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory and / or cardiac functions that is used to provide appropriate biofeedback to a monitored subject in order to reduce stress and anxiety is discussed. Respiratory and / or cardiac waveforms are generated based on monitored physiologic functions. The generated waveforms are analyzed and compared to a target waveform for the monitored subject. Appropriate biofeedback is generated for the monitored subject based on the analysis of the generated waveform.

Friction stir welding tool to facilitate stress reduction within the tool that may include a body, a pin, a tension member, and an end assembly, the tension member and end assembly facilitating axial compression of the pin. The tension member may be decoupled from the pin and / or body of the tool via one or more decoupling members. The end assembly may comprise spring members to provide an axial force to the tension member. The pin may include various features to facilitate stress reduction proximal the pin.

There is provided a flexible display having a plurality of innovations configured to allow bending of a portion or portions to reduce apparent border size and / or utilize the side surface of an assembled flexible display.

The present invention relates to a personal cleansing kit, that when used according to the instructions, provides a reduction in stress levels and muscle tightness, and improved sleep and relaxation. In one embodiment the personal cleansing kit comprises an article of commerce, a musical recording; and a heated cream. In another embodiment, the personal cleansing kit comprises an article of commerce an aroma releasing composition and a heated cream. In another embodiment, the personal cleansing kit comprises an article of commerce an aroma releasing composition, a musical recording and a heated cream. The article of commerce comprises a personal cleansing composition contained within a container and a set of instructions in association with said container. The set of instructions includes a breathing step, a stretching step and a massaging step.

Methods for reducing stress on an isopipe during manufacture of a drawn glass sheet are disclosed including a method comprising providing an isopipe having a root, heating the isopipe to a predetermined temperature, maintaining the isopipe at the predetermined temperature for a period of time sufficient to relieve at least a portion of a tensile stress on the isopipe root, coupling the isopipe to a down-corner, and then providing glass to the isopipe. Also disclosed is a method comprising heating an isopipe such that the temperature difference between the weir and the root of the isopipe, after heating and prior to coupling, is less than about 100° C. A method comprising application of a compressive force to the ends of an isopipe root during heating is also disclosed.

Pb free solder is used in die bonding. A thermal stress reduction plate is disposed between a semiconductor chip and a die pad made of a Cu alloy. The semiconductor chip and the thermal stress reduction plate are joined and the thermal stress reduction plate and the die pad are joined by a joint material of Pb free solder having Sn—Sb—Ag—Cu as its main constituent elements and having a solidus temperature not lower than 270° C. and a liquidus temperature not higher than 400° C. Thus, die bonding can be performed using the Pb free solder without generating any chip crack.

A before-closure pressure-transient leakoff analysis for a fracture-injection / falloff test is used to mitigate the detrimental effects of pressure-dependent fluid properties on the evaluation of physical parameters of a reservoir. A fracture-injection / falloff test consists of an injection of liquid, gas, or a combination (foam, emulsion, etc.) containing desirable additives for compatibility with the formation at an injection pressure exceeding the formation fracture pressure followed by a shut-in period. The pressure falloff during the shut-in period is measured and analyzed to determine permeability and fracture-face resistance by preparing a specialized Cartesian graph from the shut-in data using adjusted pseudodata such as adjusted pseudopressure data and time as variables in a first method, and adjusted pseudopressure and adjusted pseudotime data as variables in a second method.