Electrically conductive and mechanically supportive polymer materials for biomedical leads

An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.

CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COATINGS FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates. 1. An electrically conductive polymeric coating on a substrate , wherein the electrically conductive coating is derived from a coating precursor composition comprising:a conductive polymer component comprising poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and a primary counterion comprising repeat units, wherein one or more of the repeat units have a negatively charged functional group;a secondary doping agent;a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl acrylate, vinyltrimethoxysilane, allyltrimethoxysilane, tetrakis(trimethylsilyloxy)silane, poly(ethylene glycol) divinyl ether, and a branched trialkyloxy silane;a surfactant component; anda flexibility enhancer comprising poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid), polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, or a combination thereof.2. The coating of wherein the electrical resistance of the coating increases by no greater than 50% after 600 flexing cycles when the coating is applied to a substrate having an outer diameter of 0.25 inches and each cycle comprises flexing the coated substrate about a bend radius of 1.25 inches.3. The coating of further comprising a conductive filler comprising metal particles claim 1 , carbon black claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , carbon nanotubes claim 1 , carbon fiber silicon claim 1 , silicon particles claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , wherein the conductive filler is present in the electrically conductive polymeric coating in an amount sufficient to reduce the contact resistance of the polymeric coating claim 1 , and wherein the conductive filler is present in the coating precursor composition in a concentration of no more than about 25% of the ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND MECHANICALLY SUPPORTIVE MATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL LEADS

An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.

Conductive polymer coatings for three dimensional substrates

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND MECHANICALLY SUPPORTIVE POLYMER MATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL LEADS

An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability. 1. An implantable medical lead comprising: a proximal end for receiving or delivering electrical signals; and', 'a distal end;, 'a conducting electrode comprisinga conductive polymer comprising:a body; 'a distal end for connection to a device header to form a second electrical connection; and', 'a proximal end connected to the distal end of the conducting electrode to form a first electrical connection; and'}an insulating sheath surrounding the conductive polymer to electrically insulate a surface of the conductive polymer.2. The implantable medical lead of further comprising:a plurality of the conducting electrodes;a plurality of the conductive polymers, each conductive polymer corresponding to one electrode of the plurality of conducting electrodes, anda plurality of the insulating sheaths for electrically insulating at least one of the plurality of conductive polymers.3. The implantable medical lead of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of conductive polymers are arranged coaxially claim 2 , in parallel or a combination thereof.4. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the conductive polymer comprises one or more of the following conducting materials: polypyrrole claim 1 , polythiophene claim 1 , polyethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) claim 1 , polyaniline claim 1 , polyacetylene claim 1 , natural or synthetic melanins claim 1 , or a derivative claim 1 , ...

CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COATINGS FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates. 1111-: (canceled)112. An electrically conductive polymeric coating derived from a coating precursor composition comprising:a conductive polymer component comprising poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and a primary counterion comprising one or more repeat units having a negatively charged functional group;a secondary doping agent;a crosslinking agent;a surfactant component; anda flexibility enhancer comprising polyacrylic acid, poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid), polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, poloxypropylene-polyoxyethylene polaxamer, poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid), sulfonated polytetrafluoroethylene, polystyrene sulfonic acid, polystyrene sulfonate, poly(acrylic acid-co-maleic acid), poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), polyanetholesulfonic acid sodium salt, polyvinyl sulfonic acid sodium salt, poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate), polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-r-butylene)-block-polystyrene sulfonate, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, or a combination thereof.113. An electrically conductive polymeric coating derived from a coating precursor composition comprising:a conductive polymer component comprising poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and a primary counterion comprising one or more repeat units having a negatively charged functional group;a secondary doping agent;a crosslinking agent;a surfactant component; anda flexibility enhancer comprising a hydrophilic polymer,wherein the electrical resistance of the coating increases by no greater than 50% after 600 flexing cycles when the coating is applied to a substrate having an outer diameter of 0.25 inches and each cycle comprises flexing the coated substrate about a bend radius of 1.25 inches.114. An electrically conductive polymeric coating derived from a coating precursor composition ...

SOFT MULTI-SEGMENTED, FUNCTIONALIZED BODIES MADE FROM POLYMERS

One aspect relates to a body, including at least one first polymer segment having a porosity p1 and an electrical conductivity c1, and at least one further polymer segment being in seamless contact with the at least one first polymer segment and having a porosity p2≠p1 and an electrical conductivity c2≠c1. One aspect also relates to a process for the preparation of a body, to a body obtainable by such a process, to the use of a body for electrophysical measurements or as a biosensor and to a therapeutic current delivery or current receiving system comprising the body. 1. A body , comprising 'and', 'i) at least one first polymer segment having a porosity p1 and an electrical conductivity c1,'}ii) at least one further polymer segment being in seamless contact with the at least one first polymer segment and having a porosity p2≠p1 and an electrical conductivity c2≠c1.2. The body according to claim 1 , whereinp1>p2, andc1>c2orp1>p2, andc2>c1.3. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the first polymer segment has an electrical conductivity c1 of at least 0.001 S/cm and wherein the further polymer segment has an electrical conductivity c2 of less than 1×10S/cm.4. The body according to claim 1 , wherein at least one segment selected from the first polymer segment and the further polymer segment is made from a conductive material that comprises a non-conductive polymer matrix and a conductive component dispersed therein.5. The body according to claim 1 , wherein at least one segment selected from the first polymer segment and the further polymer segment is made from a non-conductive material.6. The body according to claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised in a device selected from the group consisting of claim 1 , or is a device selected from the group consisting of claim 1 , a biosensor claim 1 , a body-worn device having electrically sensing functionality and a body-worn device selected from the group consisting of a headphone claim 1 , glasses claim 1 , a headband claim ...

Electrically conductive and mechanically supportive materials for biomedical leads

An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.

Manifold for providing fluid connections between carriage-mounted ink containers and printheads

Disclosed is a manifold providing fluid connections between a plurality of carriage-mounted ink reservoirs and multiple carriage-mounted printheads, the manifold having ink conduits allowing the spacing, ordering, or number of printheads to differ from the spacing, ordering, or number of ink reservoirs. The manifold also serves to mechanically isolate the printheads from the ink reservoirs, such that replacement of one or more reservoir does not adversely affect the alignment of the printheads. The manifold allows simple optimization of a printing system to a particular application by replacing the manifold with one of a different configuration.

Biologically integrated electrode devices

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.

PRINTHEAD-ASSEMBLY-TO-SUPPORT-STRUCTURE Z-AXIS DATUMING IN A PRINTING DEVICE

The present invention involves a printing device having a frame which defines therein X, Y, and Z operative, orthogonal axes, plural-site, Z-axis datuming structure operatively interposed a printhead assembly and a carriage supporting that assembly within the device, the Z-axis datuming structure, comprising first and second datuming sites spaced generally in an X-axis direction, and a third datuming site spaced from both the first and second sites in a Y-axis direction, and from at least one of the first and second sites in an X-axis direction.

Implantable electrode comprising a conductive polymeric coating

The present invention generally relates to coated electrodes comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a polymeric coating, and to methods for the preparation of the same.

Methods and systems for a configurable print cartridge

The described embodiments relate to a print cartridge that can be configured to receive ink from one of at least two possible ink paths depending upon a desired printer configuration. In one exemplary embodiment, the print cartridge has a body configurable to receive ink from at least two different ink supply configurations, and a fluid interface that when coupled with the body effectively selects one of the ink supply configurations.

Pivoting on-axis ink reservoir for inkjet printer

An on-axis ink reservoir that is pivotally secured to the carriage of an inkjet printer thereby defining an engaged position, in which the ink reservoir is in fluid communication with a printhead secured to the carriage, and an open position, in which the ink reservoir pivots away from the printhead to allow easy access to the printhead without the need to remove the ink reservoir from the carriage. Preferably, the ink reservoir is detachably secured to an ink-reservoir mounting portion, the printhead is detachably secured to a printhead mounting-portion, and these two mounting portions are pivotally secured together. More preferably, the ink-reservoir mounting portion includes a plurality of ink reservoirs, and the printhead mounting-portion includes a plurality of printheads. A latching mechanism is provided to operably secure the two mounting portions together in the engaged position. A resistive detent on one of the mounting portions operably engages a tab extending from the other of ...

Latch and handle arrangement for a replaceable ink container

The present disclosure relates to a replaceable ink container for providing ink to an inkjet printing system. The inkjet printing system has a receiving station for receiving the replaceable ink container. The replaceable ink container includes a handle extending from a trailing end of the ink container for grasping the ink container for insertion into the receiving station. Also included is a latch for securing the replaceable ink container to the receiving station. The latch has an extended position for engaging the receiving station for securing the ink container to the receiving station and a retracted position. The latch is so disposed and arranged on the ink container to be urged from the extended position to the retracted position as the handle is grasped.

Printhead nozzle alignment in a printing system

The present invention relates to a carriage for use in a printing device, the carriage including a carriage body with a bearing structure configured to support such carriage body for movement along a reference track. The carriage also includes a printhead anchored to the carriage body, and aligned directly relative to the carriage bearing structure.

System, method and interface for compiled literary work

A system, method and interface for compiling literary works from specialized databases and/or from unique interfaces is provided, including a custom database compiled from plural existing literary indexes, wherein a master index is harmonized from said existing indexes according to common terms (e.g., book, chapter and verse for biblical indexes) with deleted duplicates. In exemplary embodiments, the master index is also augmented by ingestion of additional literary works in digital form that are chopped up based on said common terms (e.g., book, chapter, verse) extracted from the literary work.

Print bar lift

In one embodiment, an assembly includes a lift and a print bar mounted to the lift. The lift includes first and second guide rods oriented parallel to one another and perpendicular to an axis of the print bar across the print zone. The first end of the print bar is slidably connected to the first guide rod, the second end of the print bar is slidably connected to the second guide rod, and the lift is configured to simultaneously move both ends of the print bar along the guide rods. In another embodiment, an assembly includes a chassis and a lift supported by the chassis. The lift is configured to loosely hold a print bar and to raise and lower the print bar over a print zone such that both ends of the print bar move simultaneously.

Print bar lift and method

In one embodiment, an assembly includes: a print bar; first and second guide rods oriented parallel to one another; a first bracket slidable along the first guide rod and connected loosely to one end of the print bar; and a second bracket slidable along the second guide rod and connected loosely to the other end of the print bar. In another embodiment, a method includes: directly constraining a print bar in Z and theta Y at a first connection; indirectly constraining the print bar in theta Y at a second connection; and neutralizing the theta Y constraint at the second connection through a third connection between the first connection and the second connection.

Topical arthritis treatment device

The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a topical treatment device for arthritis. The method can include determining an arthritis treatment surface area of a user, forming a flexible metal substrate conforming to the arthritis treatment surface area, and forming a gold composition on the flexible metal substrate.

IMPREGNATION OF A NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WITH AN INTRINSICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER THROUGH IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION

Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants. 1. A method of making a composite material , the method comprising: impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material; and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material.2. A method of making a composite material , the method comprising the steps of:mixing a non-conductive polymer and a conducting monomer to form a non-conductive polymer blend;enclosing a substrate in the non-conductive polymer blend or coating a surface of the substrate with the non-conductive polymer blend;drying the non-conductive polymer blend to form a monomer-containing composite; andpolymerizing the monomer-containing composite to form the composite material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymerizing step comprises oxidizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material or the monomer-containing composite with an oxidizer to form the composite material.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the oxidizing step comprises soaking the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material or the monomer-containing composite in an oxidation medium comprising the oxidizer and an optional solvent such that the conducting monomer and the oxidizer react to form the composite material.56-. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymerizing step comprises electrochemically polymerizing the monomer within the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material or the monomer-containing composite by placing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material or the monomer-containing composite in a deposition medium containing counter-ions and a solvent and applying a current.812-. ( ...

IMPREGNATION OF A NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WITH AN INTRINSICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER

Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants. 1. A method of making a composite material , the method comprising:soaking a non-conductive material in an infusion medium comprising an organic solvent capable of swelling the non-conductive material;during or after the immersing step, impregnating the non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material; andpolymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite materialwherein the non-conductive material has greater post-polymerization conductivity as compared to the same non-conductive material impregnated with the conducting monomer without soaking in the infusion medium.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymerizing step comprises oxidizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material with an oxidizer to form the composite material.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the oxidizing step comprises soaking the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material in an oxidation medium comprising the oxidizer and an optional solvent such that the conducting monomer and the oxidizer react to form the composite material.56-. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymerizing step comprises electrochemically polymerizing the monomer within the monomer -impregnated non-conductive material or the monomer containing composite by placing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material or the monomer containing composite in a deposition medium containing counter-ions and a solvent and applying a current.8. (canceled)9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the impregnating step comprises soaking the non-conductive material in the infusion medium comprising the conducting ...

Implantable electrode comprising a conductive polymeric coating

The present invention generally relates to coated electrodes comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a polymeric coating, and to methods for the preparation of the same.

System, method and interface for compiled literary work

A system, method and interface for compiling literary works from specialized databases and/or from unique interfaces is provided, including a custom database compiled from plural existing literary indexes, wherein a master index is harmonized from said existing indexes according to common terms (e.g., book, chapter and verse for biblical indexes) with deleted duplicates. In exemplary embodiments, the master index is also augmented by ingestion of additional literary works in digital form that are chopped up based on said common terms (e.g., book, chapter, verse) extracted from the literary work.

CONDUCTIVE POLYMERIC COATINGS, MEDICAL DEVICES, COATING SOLUTIONS AND METHODS

The invention includes conductive polymeric coatings, medical device, coating solutions and methods of making the same. A coating solution for forming a conductive polymer layer can include a conductive monomer, at least one photoreactive component comprising an anionic photoreactive cross-linking agent or an anionic photoreactive hydrophilic polymer, and a solvent. A medical device can include an electrode and an electrically conductive coating disposed over the electrode. The electrically conductive coating can include a reaction product of the conductive monomer and the at least one photoreactive component. Other aspects are included herein.

CO-ELECTRODEPOSITED HYDROGEL-CONDUCTING POLYMER ELECTRODES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer. 128-. (canceled)29. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device comprising:a first electrically conductive substrate; anda conductive polymer electrically coupling said first electrically conductive substrate to a biological component to collectively define a bioelectrode, said bioelectrode transmitting or receiving an electrical signal between the first electrically conductive substrate and one of said biological component and said conductive polymer, said conductive polymer comprising a surface formed by a template biological component, wherein most or all of said template biological component is removed from said surface to provide voids which can be occupied by said biological component upon implantation of the device.30. The biologically integrated bioelectrode device according to claim 29 , wherein said biological component includes one or more of a tissue claim 29 , organic living cell claim 29 , a cellular constituent or combinations thereof.31. The biologically integrated bioelectrode device according to claim 30 , wherein said cellular constituent is selected from the group consisting essentially of a membrane claim 30 , an organelle claim 30 , an ion-channel claim 30 , a lipid bi-layer claim 30 , a receptor claim 30 , an enzyme claim 30 , a protein claim 30 , an antibody claim 30 , an ...

Co-electrodeposited hydrogel-conducting polymer electrodes for biomedical applications

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.

Biologically integrated electrode devices

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.

Co-electrodeposited hydrogel-conducting polymer electrodes for biomedical applications

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.

Biologically integrated electrode devices

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.

Biologically integrated electrode devices

Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.

Impregnation of a non-conductive material with an intrinsically conductive polymer through in-situ polymerization

Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.

Conductive polymer coatings for three dimensional substrates

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.

Optical fiber cable for use in a dispersion managed cable system

An optical fiber cable for use in a dispersion managed cable system including optical fibers. At least some of the optical fibers that exhibit a carefully controlled chromatic dispersion performance to support long distance, high data rate transmission. The optical fibers are contained within buffer tubes, at least some of the buffer tubes having at least one dispersion managed cable system (DMCS) identification marking thereon. The DMCS marked buffer tubes respectively contain at least one of the optical fibers having a carefully controlled chromatic dispersion performance to support long distance, high data rate transmission. The cable includes a cable jacket comprising at least one DMCS identification marking thereon.

Replaceable ink container for an inkjet printing system

Impregnation of a non-conductive material with an intrinsically conductive polymer

Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.

Biologically integrated electrode devices

H: \ixp\Interwoven\NRPortbI\DCC\IXP49009_1.doc-2/28/2013 A method of making a three-dimensional hydrogel-conducting polymer electrode for an implantable medical device, the method comprising simultaneously electrodepositing a hydrogel and a conducting polymer on an electrode to form a three-dimensional hydrogel-conducting polymer electrode WO 2007/028003 PCT/US2006/034199

Replaceable ink container for an inkjet printing system

Conductive polymer coatings for three dimensional substrates

INK CONTAINER FOR RELIABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND LIQUID CONNECTION WITH A RECEIVING STATION

Conductive polymeric coatings, medical devices, coating solutions and methods

The invention includes conductive polymeric coatings, medical device, coating solutions and methods of making the same. A coating solution for forming a conductive polymer layer can include a conductive monomer, at least one photoreactive component comprising an anionic photoreactive cross-linking agent or an anionic photoreactive hydrophilic polymer, and a solvent. A medical device can include an electrode and an electrically conductive coating disposed over the electrode. The electrically conductive coating can include a reaction product of the conductive monomer and the at least one photoreactive component. Other aspects are included herein.

Methods and systems for a configurable print cartridge

The described embodiments relate to a print cartridge (142) that can be configured to receive ink from one of at least two possible ink paths depending upon a desired printer configuration. In one exemplary embodiment, the print cartridge (142) has a body (602) configurable to receive ink from at least two different ink supply configurations, and a fluid interface (606) that when coupled with the body (602) effectively selects one of the ink supply configurations.

Printhead nozzle alignment in a printing system

The present invention relates to a carriage for use in a printing device, the carriage including a carriage body with a bearing structure configured to support such carriage body for movement along a reference track. The carriage also includes a printhead anchored to the carriage body, and aligned directly relative to the carriage bearing structure.

Electrically conductive and mechanically supportive materials for biomedical leads

An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.

Biologically integrated electrode devices

H: \ixp\Interwoven\NRPortbI\DCC\IXP49009_1.doc-2/28/2013 A method of making a three-dimensional hydrogel-conducting polymer electrode for an implantable medical device, the method comprising simultaneously electrodepositing a hydrogel and a conducting polymer on an electrode to form a three-dimensional hydrogel-conducting polymer electrode WO 2007/028003 PCT/US2006/034199

Recessed electrodes for flexible substrates

The present invention relates to a metal mesh transparent electrode with improved planarization and reflection characteristics. The metal mesh transparent electrode according to a first embodiment of the present invention comprises: a substrate (10); a metal mesh layer (20) formed in a mesh shape having a plurality of through holes and disposed on one surface of the substrate (10); and a buffer layer (30) covering the metal mesh layer (20) to be filled in the through holes.

System, method and interface for compiled literary work.

Se proporcionan un sistema, un método y una interfaz para compilar trabajos literarios a partir de bases de datos especializadas y/o interfaces únicas, incluyendo una base de datos personalizada compilada a partir de varios índices literarios existentes, en donde un índice maestro se armoniza a partir de dichos índices existentes de acuerdo con términos comunes (por ejemplo, libro, capítulo y versículo para índices bíblicos) con duplicados eliminados. En realizaciones a modo de ejemplo, el índice maestro también se aumenta mediante la incorporación de trabajos literarios adicionales en formato digital que se recortan basándose en dichos términos comunes (por ejemplo, libro, capítulo, versículo) extraídos del trabajo literario.

Conductive polymeric coatings, medical devices, coating solutions and methods

Electrodes having dry adhesive sections, wearable devices including such electrodes, and method of making and using such electrodes

An electrode comprising a top layer comprising at least one conductive polymer section and at least one dry adhesive section, wherein the at least one dry adhesive section comprises a plurality of fibrillar microstructures; at least one middle layer comprising a non-conductive polymer; and a bottom layer comprising a conductive polymer, wherein the conductive polymer of the bottom layer is in electrical communication with the conductive polymer of the top layer through the at least one middle layer.

System, method and interface for compiled literary work

A system, method and interface for compiling literary works from specialized databases and/or from unique interfaces is provided, including a custom database compiled from plural existing literary indexes, wherein a master index is harmonized from said existing indexes according to common terms (e.g., book, chapter and verse for biblical indexes) with deleted duplicates. In exemplary embodiments, the master index is also augmented by ingestion of additional literary works in digital form that are chopped up based on said common terms (e.g., book, chapter, verse) extracted from the literary work.

System, method and interface for compiled literary work

A system, method and interface for compiling literary works from specialized databases and/or from unique interfaces is provided, including a custom database compiled from plural existing literary indexes, wherein a master index is harmonized from said existing indexes according to common terms (e.g., book, chapter and verse for biblical indexes) with deleted duplicates. In exemplary embodiments, the master index is also augmented by ingestion of additional literary works in digital form that are chopped up based on said common terms (e.g., book, chapter, verse) extracted from the literary work.

System, method and interface for compiled literary work

A system, method and interface for compiling literary works from specialized databases and/or from unique interfaces is provided, including a custom database compiled from plural existing literary indexes, wherein a master index is harmonized from said existing indexes according to common terms (e.g., book, chapter and verse for biblical indexes) with deleted duplicates. In exemplary embodiments, the master index is also augmented by ingestion of additional literary works in digital form that are chopped up based on said common terms (e.g., book, chapter, verse) extracted from the literary work.

Replaceable ink container for an inkjet printing system

Electrically conductive and mechanically supportive materials for biomedical leads

An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.

Pivoting on-axis ink reservoir for inkjet printer

Auf der Achse drehbarer Tintenbehälter für Tintenstrahldrucker

Tintenbehälter für zuverlässige elektrische verbindung und flüssigkeitsverbindung mit einer aufnahmestation

位置決めデバイスのためのコントローラ、位置決めデバイスを制御する方法、位置決めデバイスおよび位置決めデバイスを備えるリソグラフィ装置

【課題】ノイズ増幅への感度がより低い可変利得コントローラの提供が望まれている。 【解決手段】位置決めデバイスのためのコントローラは、位置決めデバイスの位置を示す位置信号を受信し、エラー信号を得るために位置信号を位置決めデバイスの所望の位置を示すセットポイント信号と比較し、変更されたエラー信号を得るためにエラー信号の振幅成分および周波数成分に基づいてエラー信号を選択的に変更し、位置決めデバイスを制御するための制御信号を変更されたエラー信号に基づいて生成するように構成される。このコントローラは、リソグラフィ装置の位置決めデバイスの制御に適用されてもよい。 【選択図】図２

印刷装置におけるプリントヘッドアセンブリ／支持構造体のｚ軸基準設定

【課題】　改良されたプリントヘッドの上下位置決め機構を提供する。 【解決手段】　直交するＸ、ＹおよびＺ軸を定めるフレーム（１２）を有する印刷装置（１０）に設けた、プリントヘッドアセンブリ（１８）と該アセンブリ（１８）を前記印刷装置（１０）内に支持するキャリッジ（１６）との間に動作可能に介在させた複数位置Ｚ軸基準設定構造体において、略Ｘ軸方向に間隔を置いた第１および第２基準位置（２４、２６）と、該第１および第２基準位置（２４、２６）の両方からＹ軸方向に、かつ、前記第１および第２基準位置（２４、２６）の少なくとも一方からＸ軸方向に間隔を置いた第３基準位置（２８、３０）と、を備えることを特徴とするＺ軸基準設定構造体。 【選択図】図１

Druckkopfanordnung-Trägerstruktur-Z-Achsenreferenzierung in einem Druckgerät

Die vorliegende Erfindung beinhaltet ein Druckgerät mit einem Rahmen, der darin eine wirksame X-, Y-und-Z-Orthogonalachsen-Z-Achsenreferenzierungsstruktur mit mehreren Stellen definiert, die zwischen einer Druckkopfanordnung und einem Wagen wirksam angeordnet ist, der diese Anordnung in dem Gerät trägt, wobei die Z-Achsenreferenzierungsstruktur eine erste und eine zweite Referenzierungsstelle aufweist, die allgemein in eine X-Achsenrichtung beabstandet ist, und eine dritte Referenzierungsstelle, die von sowohl der ersten als auch der zweiten Stelle in einer Y-Achsenrichtung und von zumindest entweder der ersten und der zweiten Stelle in eine X-Achsenrichtung beabstandet ist.

Printhead-assembly-to-support-structure z-axis datuming in a printing device

Therapeutic arthritis glove with expandable gold rings

A therapeutic glove of elastic synthetic fabric to which gold-coated self-expanding ring devices are affixed at selective locations adjacent the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints of the fingers of the hand without restricting movement of those joints. The affixing of rings on the interior of the glove along the MCP joints induces optimal gold abrasion therapy of joints that are afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. The high purity gold-coating on the rings, combined with the snugness of the glove, increases the natural abrasion and absorption of the gold into the joint, which has the therapeutic effect of delaying joint erosion with daily wear.