A medical device for sealing a defect in a body includes a wire frame that includes a plurality of wires that form a first occluding member and a second occluding member, the wire frame including a defect-occupying portion disposed between the first occluding member and the second occluding member. The defect-occupying portion is adapted to fill a wide range of potential defect sizes, such that no more than five devices of a range of sizes are required to effectively seal a range of nominal defect sizes of approximately 8 to 35 mm.
A medical device includes a tube and an occluding member. The tube is formed from an elastomeric material sufficiently rigid to maintain at least a portion of a lumen and sufficiently flexible to define an adjustable curvature along a tube axis. The occluding member is fixedly disposed within the tube lumen and is formed from an elastomeric material maintained in a compressed state by the tube. The occluding member includes an internal channel, the internal channel having a closed state maintained by the compressive force, preventing the flow of the fluid through the internal channel, and an open state wherein a pressure of the fluid overcomes the compressive force to at least partially open the internal channel to permit the flow of the fluid through the internal channel.
A device for supporting an elongate tubular member, the device including a support member having an interior surface defining a receiving cavity, the support member further defining a circumferential opening, wherein the receiving cavity is operable to receive an elongate tubular member therein, the support member operable to place the elongate tubular member into a state of compression about the circumference.
A medical device includes a tube and an occluding member. The tube is formed from an elastomeric material sufficiently rigid to maintain at least a portion of a lumen and sufficiently flexible to define an adjustable curvature along a tube axis. The occluding member is fixedly disposed within the tube lumen and is formed from an elastomeric material maintained in a compressed state by the tube. The occluding member includes an internal channel, the internal channel having a closed state maintained by the compressive force, preventing the flow of the fluid through the internal channel, and an open state wherein a pressure of the fluid overcomes the compressive force to at least partially open the internal channel to permit the flow of the fluid through the internal channel.
A branched graft method includes securing a first end of a branch graft into a first conduit and subsequently moving the second end into a second conduit. The first conduit may be a branch vessel, such as a renal artery and the second conduit may be a main graft that extends over an aortic aneurysm. The branch graft may be deployed starting at an offset distance from the first end, thereby preventing the deployed portion from insertion into the first conduit and predetermining the insertion length into the target vessel. The first end may then be deployed to secure the first end to the first conduit. A branch graft may be a self-expanding stent graft having one or more ripcords, and/or a serpentine ripcord that enables non-linear deployment of the branch graft, or deployment that does not progress from one end to the opposing end.
A microporous biocomposite that is suitable for surgical implantation in an avascular environment is provided. The microporous biocomposite includes (1) a polymer scaffold having a thickness less than about 100 μm and nodal structures that extend to at least one surface of the polymer scaffold and (2) a hydrophilic coating on the polymer scaffold. In some embodiments, the porous scaffold is a microporous biomaterial with nodal structures that extend from a first surface to a second surface of the microporous biomaterial. The hydrophilic coating may be a node and fibril coating. The microporous biocomposite allows for the integration and sustained viability of epithelial cells on the surface thereof as well as tissue integration and the internal colonization of the biomaterial with other cell types, such as keratocytes and fibroblasts. In at least one embodiment, the microporous biocomposite may be incorporated into an artificial corneal implant or in other avascular mesoplants.
A61L 27/44 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a filament and a membrane arranged about the filament. The membrane may be configured to contain fragments of the filament. A second membrane may be arranged about the membrane and having material properties different to material properties of the membrane.
Cell encapsulation devices for biological entities and/or cell populations that contain at least one biocompatible membrane composite are provided. The cell encapsulation devices mitigate or tailor the foreign body response from a host such that sufficient blood vessels are able to form at a cell impermeable surface. Additionally, the encapsulation devices have an oxygen diffusion distance that is sufficient for the survival of the encapsulated cells so that the cells are able to secrete a therapeutically useful substance. The biocompatible membrane composite is formed of a cell impermeable layer and a mitigation layer. The cell encapsulation device maintains an optimal oxygen diffusion distance through the design of the cell encapsulation device or through the use of lumen control mechanisms. Lumen control mechanisms include a reinforcing component that is also a nutrient impermeable layer, internal structural pillars, internal tensioning member(s), and/or an internal cell displacing core.
A diametrically adjustable endoprosthesis includes a controlled expansion element extending along at least a portion of a graft and is supported by a stent. The controlled expansion element diametrically constrains and limits expansion of the endoprosthesis. Upon deployment from a smaller, delivery configuration, the endoprosthesis can expand to the initial diameter set by the controlled expansion element. Thereafter, the endoprosthesis can be further diametrically expanded (e.g., using balloon dilation) by mechanically altering the controlled expansion element.
The present disclosure describes endoluminal devices, such as stents and stent grafts capable of being bent smoothly, with various benefits resulting therefrom.
A61F 2/89 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure the wire-like elements comprising two or more adjacent rings flexibly connected by separate members
In various embodiments, the ocular medicament delivery devices include multiple microporous layers arranged together to form a microporous body configured to meter dispensing of a medicament to surrounding tissues. In some embodiments, the ocular medicament delivery devices include one or more portions configured to resist tissue ingrowth, and one or more portions configured to permit tissue ingrowth. In some embodiments, the ocular medicament delivery devices deliver one or more medicaments useful in the treatment of glaucoma.
A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
This document provides implantable intraluminal stent graft medical devices. In some embodiments, the stent graft devices provided herein are implantable in bodily conduits that have side branches, and the stent graft devices are operable to allow the flow of fluids between the conduit and the side branches. In some embodiments, the walls of the stent graft devices provided herein include compliant channels which allow for fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of the stent graft devices. In some embodiments, the compliant channels are configured to inhibit or reduce tissue ingrowth, tissue bridging, and/or endothelialization.
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61F 2/852 - Two or more distinct overlapping stents
A61F 2/88 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure the wire-like elements formed as helical or spiral coils
A61F 2/89 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure the wire-like elements comprising two or more adjacent rings flexibly connected by separate members
A gas separation device for use in combination with a liquid chromatography system is provided. The gas separation device includes a housing defining a fluid flow path between an outer surface and an inner surface. The fluid flow path includes an inlet portion, a diffuser portion, a recombination portion, and an outlet portion. Any gas bubbles contained within the fluid are trapped within the diffusor portion when fluid flow is in a forward direction. Fluid flow through the gas separation device is reversable so as to remove the trapped gas bubbles from within the gas separation device. In this operation state, the fluid is delivered from the gas separation device into the waste stream to ensure that gas bubbles leave the liquid chromatography system. The gas separation device may exhibit an air trapping effectiveness ratio (ATER) between 0.001 mb−1 and 0.51 mb−1 during forward direction fluid flow.
A battery cell having a cell housing, in which a plurality of electrodes is disposed. The cell housing comprises a wall having a pre-determined breaking region. The predetermined breaking region comprises an opening which is covered by a gas-permeable membrane. A recess extending to the opening is introduced into the wall in the predetermined breaking region.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators; Batteries; Battery packs; Fuel cells; Battery separators. Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments; Membranes for filtration [medical]. Filters for industrial and household use. Semi-processed plastics, resins, polymers or synthetic fibres (other than for textile use), or substitutes for these; Thermal insulating material of plastics; Microporous synthetic sheets for use in manufacture; Hoses; Gaskets; Polymeric membranes; Sealing membranes (Non-metallic -).
An endoprosthesis system including branch and fenestration features for perfusing branch vessels, such as the renal, superior mesenteric, and celiac arteries.
Devices, systems and methods for patient-specific, custom fenestrated endoprostheses. Various examples relate to abdominal aorta stent-grafts with custom fenestration features for perfusing the renal arteries, mesenteric, and/or celiac trunk artery.
A novel film is disclosed comprising a porous polyethylene membrane imbibed with a hydrophilic polymer to form a film having excellent flame resistance. The films are useful to produce articles, especially textile laminates that can form waterproof breathable apparel.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/09 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means by stitching, needling or sewing
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 7/14 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
A61F 2/89 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure the wire-like elements comprising two or more adjacent rings flexibly connected by separate members
Various concepts relate to Iliac branch endoprostheses extending for a length between a proximal end and a distal end, the iliac bifurcated endoprosthesis bifurcated from a primary flow channel into two flow channels. Various concepts relate to methods of deploying an endoprosthesis system to treat an aortic aneurysm including deploying an iliac bifurcated endoprosthesis into an ipsilateral leg of a bifurcated main body endoprosthesis, or a contralateral gate of a bifurcated main body endoprosthesis.
An introducer sheath (10) including a sheath member (12) including an inner portion (22) defining a lumen (21) through which an endoluminal device may be moved and an outer portion (24) surrounding at least a portion of the inner portion, a first hub (14) coupled to the inner portion of the sheath member, and a second hub (16) coupled to the outer portion of the sheath member. When the first hub is actuated away from the second hub, a length of the sheath member positioned on the outer portion transitions from the outer portion to the inner portion.
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods that include an airflow conditioning device. The airflow conditioning device includes a channels defining airflow pathways through the airflow conditioning device. A heat and moisture exchanger is disposed in the airflow conditioning device with a plurality of air-permeable barriers separating the airflow pathways. The airflow conditioning device includes air-permeable barriers with a layer of a microporous film and a water vapor permeable resin layer adjoined to one or both of the surfaces of the microporous film as either a continuous microporous coating or a discontinuous coating.
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 13/02 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by influencing fluid boundary
32.
STRUCTURALLY REINFORCED FERROELECTRIC ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a ferroelectric article. The ferroelectric article may include a composite film having a first side and a second side, a first electrode electrically coupled to the first side of the composite film, and a second electrode electrically coupled to the second side of the composite film. The composite film may include a ferroelectric material and a polymeric reinforcement membrane.
H01G 7/06 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by non-mechanical meansProcesses of their manufacture having a dielectric selected for the variation of its permitivity with applied voltage, i.e. ferroelectric capacitors
H10N 30/00 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices
H10N 30/074 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing
Devices, systems and methods for patient-specific, custom fenestrated endoprostheses. Various examples relate to abdominal aorta stent-grafts with custom fenestration features for perfusing the renal arteries, mesenteric, and/or celiac trunk artery.
An endoprosthesis system including branch and fenestration features for perfusing branch vessels, such as the renal, superior mesenteric, and celiac arteries.
Various concepts relate to Iliac branch endoprostheses extending for a length between a proximal end and a distal end, the iliac bifurcated endoprosthesis bifurcated from a primary flow channel into two flow channels. Various concepts relate to methods of deploying an endoprosthesis system to treat an aortic aneurysm including deploying an iliac bifurcated endoprosthesis into an ipsilateral leg of a bifurcated main body endoprosthesis, or a contralateral gate of a bifurcated main body endoprosthesis.
An implantable medical device includes a frame including a first structural element having a first diameter and a bias-wrapped membrane including at least a first helically wrapped film and a second helically wrapped film overlapping the first helically wrapped film at an angle, arranged on a first side of the first structural element. The first helically wrapped film has a first plurality of edges having an arcuate shape extending along the first side of the first structural element and the arcuate shape of the first plurality of fibrils extends for a majority of the first structural element side.
A61F 2/90 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure
37.
GARMENTS INCLUDING ELECTRONIC PANELS HAVING SUBSTRATES WITH ATTACHED CONDUCTIVE WIRE
Embodiments of the present the disclosure relate to apparatuses, systems (100), and methods for flexible electronic panels (102) that can be incorporated into various garments (104). In an exemplary embodiment the electronic panel (102) comprises a substrate (118) and an electrically conductive wire (120) attached to the substrate (118). Exemplary embodiments include a garment (104) comprising a plurality of panels (102,A′,A″,A′″,Bl,B″). In aspects, a first panel (102) is a unitary panel extending from a first appendage of the garment (104) to a second appendage of the garment (104). Additionally, at least the first panel (102) comprises at least one conductive wire (120) and wherein the remaining plurality of panels (A′,A″,A′″,BI,B″) form the remainder of the garment (104).
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include an inflow or outflow cannula apparatus.
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) polymers that have an average molecular weight of at least 2,000,000 g/mol and an enthalpy of at least 190 J/g is provided. The UHMWPE polymer may include at least one comonomer. The UHMWPE poly mer is used to form a membrane, that, when expanded, has a node and fibril structure. The UHMWPE membrane has an endotherm of about 150° C. associated with the fibrils in the membrane. The membrane has a percent porosity of at least 60% and a bubble point of a bubble point of 138 kPa or less. Additionally, the UHMWPE membrane has a thickness less than 1 mm. An UHMWPE membrane may be formed by lubricating the UHMWPE poly mer, subjecting the lubricated poly mer to pressure at a temperature below the melting point of the UHMWPE poly mer to form a tape, and expanding the tape at a temperature both below and above the melting temperature of the UHMWPE polymer.
There is provided a composite electrolyte membrane for an electrochemical device, comprising at least one reinforced polymer electrolyte membrane having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The reinforced polymer electrolyte membrane comprises a microporous polymer structure and an ion exchange material, in which the ion exchange material is at least partially embedded within the microporous polymer structure to render the microporous polymer structure occlusive. The composite electrolyte membrane further comprises a plurality of porous layers comprising a first porous layer and a second porous layer, in which the first porous layer is adjacent to the first surface of the first reinforced polymer electrolyte and the second porous layer is adjacent to the second surface of the reinforced polymer electrolyte. Also disclosed is a membrane electrode assembly comprising such a composite electrolyte membrane and a redox flow battery, fuel cell, and electrolyzer comprising such a membrane electrode assembly.
H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
H01M 8/1025 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having only carbon and oxygen, e.g. polyethers, sulfonated polyetheretherketones [S-PEEK], sulfonated polysaccharides, sulfonated celluloses or sulfonated polyesters
H01M 8/1032 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having sulfur, e.g. sulfonated-polyethersulfones [S-PES]
An assembly includes an acoustic device. The acoustic device can include a polyethylene membrane. The polyethylene membrane can have first direction and a second direction, the second direction being orthogonal to the first direction. The polyethylene membrane can have a surface area per volume of at least 39×106/m. The polyethylene membrane can have a geometric mean tensile modulus of 250 to 750 MPa. The polyethylene membrane can have a maximum tensile modulus in the first direction of 440 to 915 MPa. The polyethylene membrane can have a maximum tensile modulus in the second direction of 275 to 515 MPa. The polyethylene membrane can be an expanded polyethylene membrane.
B01D 46/54 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using ultra-fine filter sheets or diaphragms
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
The present disclosure relates generally to methods for delivering expandable endoluminal prosthetic devices through a single access site. More specifically, the disclosure relates to methods for placing endoprostheses to treat aneurysmal common iliac arteries.
Methods of reforming rib geometry of a stopper having a seal surface configured for engagement with an interior bore of a barrel of an injector device after formation of the rib include reforming a first edge of the rib.
Disclosed are systems, articles, and methods relating to an adsorbent composite, such as for use in a gas separation process mediated by temperature swing adsorption. The adsorbent composite includes an adsorbent filler and a microwave transparent binder, wherein the adsorbent composite is in the form of a sheet and the sheet has a structure that facilitates parallel passage constriction of a fluid stream. The adsorbent composite may have an adsorbent filler enmeshed into the microstructure of the binder, such as an expanded microwave transparent polymer.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
46.
COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING ANTISTATIC COATINGS AND ARTICLES COATED WITH THE COMPOSITIONS
This invention relates to a coating composition comprising an ionomer having a polymer backbone and side chains, the side chains comprising ionic groups, wherein the ionic groups are sulfonic acid groups and sulfonate groups, from 50 to 95% of the total number of sulfonic acid groups and sulfonate groups are in the sulfonate form, and the sulfonate groups have counter ions M selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and mixtures thereof. This invention also relates to an article comprising a polymeric substrate having an antistatic coating thereon, wherein the antistatic coating is formed from the inventive coating composition. The article may be a cable, a cable cover or a cable jacket.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for identifying breathing events of a subject using garments with sensors and associated computer systems. More specifically, the disclosure relates to garments and computer systems for identifying individual elements of a breathing event, also called breathing event features and methods for determining the breathing events of users wearing the garments.
A branched graft method includes securing a first end of a branch graft into a first conduit and subsequently moving the second end into a second conduit. The first conduit may be a branch vessel, such as a renal artery and the second conduit may be a main graft that extends over an aortic aneurysm. The branch graft may be deployed starting at an offset distance from the first end, thereby preventing the deployed portion from insertion into the first conduit and predetermining the insertion length into the target vessel. The first end may then be deployed to secure the first end to the first conduit. A branch graft may be a self-expanding stent graft having one or more ripcords, and/or a serpentine ripcord that enables non-linear deployment of the branch graft, or deployment that does not progress from one end to the opposing end.
The present disclosure describes medical devices comprising implantable expandable implants, such as stent-grafts. Such devices can comprise a constraining line. The constraining line can surround the proximal end of the expandable implant, and assist in positioning and deployment of the expandable implant within the body of the patient.
A61F 2/966 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve with relative longitudinal movement between outer sleeve and prosthesis, e.g. using a push rod
There is provided a sheet comprising a membrane, and a first layer of a cured material, the first layer being provided on a first side of the membrane, the first layer comprises a first array of apertures, wherein the membrane comprises a retracted material and the sheet is configured such that a portion of the sheet comprising one aperture cut from the sheet corresponds to a vent assembly.
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
There are herein provided vent assemblies (1) for use in a closed container, the vent assembly comprising a membrane (2), and a barrier (4), the barrier being fixed on a first side of the membrane, the membrane extending around the barrier to form a pocket such that the first side of the membrane forms the interior surface of the pocket and a second side of the membrane forms the exterior surface of the pocket, the barrier being configured to fail when a threshold is exceeded. Closed container containing the vent assemblies are also provided.
H01M 50/392 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases with means for neutralising or absorbing electrolyteArrangements for facilitating escape of gases with means for preventing leakage of electrolyte through vent holes
H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
There is provided a closed container comprising a housing wall defining an aperture, a membrane, and a barrier, the closed container configured to move between a first configuration where the barrier prevents passage of fluid along the pathway to the exterior of the closed container and a second configuration where the barrier does not prevent passage of fluid along the pathway to the exterior of the closed container and the membrane remains in the pathway, wherein the closed container is configured to transition from the first configuration to the second configuration when a threshold is exceeded.
An electrochemical cell is described comprising an electrode layer having an electrode layer thickness, wherein the electrode layer comprises an electrode material and an electrolyte material; and a vent assembly comprising a gas-permeable material. The vent assembly is arranged adjacent to the electrode layer thickness, such that, in use, the vent assembly contains the electrolyte within the electrode layer, and permits a gas formed within the electrode layer to be vented from the electrode layer.
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
The present disclosure relates to flame retardant laminates that can be used to make flame retardant textiles and flame retardant garments. The laminates described herein allow the use of non-flame retardant textiles to produce the flame retardant laminates. This use of non-flame retardant textile can provide laminates that can be much lighter in weight, more comfortable against the skin, more breathable, more durable, produced in a wider array of colors, have better moisture management properties, mechanical strength, and more environmentally friendly than flame retardant laminates that use inherently flame retardant textiles.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Rental of clothing Protective clothing for the prevention of accident or injury [caused by bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, chemicals, heat, flame and flash-fire]; Protective footwear for the prevention of accident or injury [caused by bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, chemicals, heat, flame and flash-fire].
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Clothes for protection against injury; Clothing for protection against fire; Clothing for protection against accidents; Clothing for protection against biological hazards; Clothing for protection against chemicals; Fire resistant clothing; Fireproof clothing; Footwear for protection against fire; Footwear for protection against accidents; Footwear for protection against biological hazards; Footwear for protection against chemical spills; Garments and clothes for protection against fire; Gloves for industrial purposes for protection against injury; Gloves for protection against accidents; Gloves for protection against injury; Protective clothing for the prevention of accident or injury; Protective footwear for the prevention of accident or injury; Protective industrial boots; Protective industrial shoes; Protective shoes [against accident or injury]; Protective suits [against accident or injury]; Protective work clothing [for protection against accident or injury]; Safety clothing for protection against accident or injury; Safety footwear for protection against accident or injury; Safety gloves for protection against accident or injury; Shoes (Protective -). Clothing; Footwear; Headgear; Gloves. Repair and maintenance of Clothing; Repair and maintenance of Footwear; Repair and maintenance of Headgear; Repair and maintenance of Gloves.
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Rental of clothing Protective clothing for the prevention of accident or injury [caused by bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, chemicals, heat, flame and flash fire].
Disclosed is a device for removing moisture from within an enclosure associated with a heat source. The device comprises a desiccant material in a chamber and a first port between the chamber and an outside environment outside. The device includes a second port between the chamber and the enclosure, having a first barrier extending across the second port and comprising an air-impermeable water vapour-permeable moisture transport layer and a second barrier extending across the second port. In use, water vapour within the enclosure permeates through the moisture transport layer and into the chamber, where it is adsorbed by the desiccant material. The desiccant material can be regenerated by heating the device, using the associated heat source. Pressure within the chamber promotes flow of vapour through the first port. Heat is conducted to the first barrier via the second barrier to prevent or reduce condensation.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
High temperature insulative composites that include a gel processed polymer matrix, insulative particles, and additional components are disclosed. In some embodiments, the high temperature insulative composite includes less than 35 wt% of a gel processed polymer matrix, more than 40 wt% insulative particles, and less than 35 wt% other materials. The additional materials include, but are not limited to, an opacifier, an antioxidant, reinforcement fiber(s), and combinations thereof. Also, the insulative composites have at least one of an average maximum temperature less than about 250°C, a z-strength of at least about 25 N, and a compressibility less than about 35% at 1 MPa. The high temperature insulative composites may be formed into thin, strong shapes, thereby facilitating the ability to fabricate shaped materials suitable for a target application. The insulative composite functions as a protective heat propagation barrier when subjected to a temperature above 300°C.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
The present disclosure is a system and methods for generating an assessment of the kinematic requirements of a job and its tasks. In more detail, the present disclosure utilizes a plurality of sensor modules as part of a motion shirt. A subject performing a job and its tasks generates data that is captured and sent by a gateway to a server system. The server system processes the data and within novel algorithms and methods outputs a description of multiple tasks and states for a given job.
A track (12) for a vibratory motion conveyor system having a length configured to support a plurality of syringe plungers (20a), each syringe plunger (20a) of the plurality of syringe plungers having a top (33), a bottom (1), and a contact feature (23) positioned between the top and bottom of the syringe plunger. The track (12) includes a first shoulder portion (16) extending along the length of the track (12) having a first support surface defining a first inner edge, and a second shoulder portion (18) extending along the length of the track having a second support surface defining a second inner edge. The first and second inner edges are arranged opposite one another such that the first and second support surfaces are configured to support the contact feature of each syringe plunger (20a) such that a portion of each syringe plunger passes between the first and second inner edges of the first and second support surfaces, respectively.
B65G 27/04 - Load-carriers other than helical or spiral channels or conduits
B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
65.
PROCESSING OF PROTEIN USING ULTRASONIC VIBRATION ENERGY
A composition of and method of making a proteinaceous article formed from a first proteinaceous substrate and second proteinaceous substrate bonded together such that the properties of the first and second proteinaceous substrates is not degraded.
B29C 45/56 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using mould parts movable during or after injection, e.g. injection-compression moulding
B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
B29C 45/02 - Transfer moulding, i.e. transferring the required volume of moulding material by a plunger from a "shot" cavity into a mould cavity
C08H 1/00 - Macromolecular products derived from proteins
B29C 43/00 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
Disclosed are membranous partitions for use in gas separations systems such as HVAC systems, gas separations systems and methods of gas separation. The membranous partitions may include composite membranes including porous polymer membranes imbibed through a part of their thickness with a selectively permeable material, wherein the outer faces are free of the selectively permeable material. A membranous partition may form part of an envelope defining flow pathways to the opposite first and second faces thereof, wherein the membranous partition is mechanically supported by a support arrangement directly against one or both faces pf the membranous partition.
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
A battery cell having a cell casing in which a number of electrodes are arranged. The cell casing has a rupture region. The rupture region having an opening. The opening being covered by a gas-permeable membrane.
A battery cell having a cell casing in which a number of electrodes are arranged. The cell casing has an opening that is is covered by a gas-permeable membrane. An exterior of the membrane is covered by a cover element in order to restrict the ingress of matter into the cell casing.
H01M 10/52 - Removing gases inside the secondary cell, e.g. by absorption
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
H01M 50/15 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for prismatic or rectangular cells
Disclosed are membranous partitions for use in gas separations systems such as HVAC systems, gas separations systems and methods of gas separation. The membranous partitions may include porous polymer membranes and a selectively permeable material with a water vapour permeance of at least around 10,000 GPU. A vehicle dehumidification system has a novel operating mode in which the need to heat outside air may be reduced or eliminated.
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
A sorbent article is described including a sorbent region, a desorbing media region, and a selective barrier layer positioned at least between the two regions. Also described are methods of forming the sorbent article and methods of using the sorbent article for the purpose of swing adsorption, including for direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide. The selective barrier layer may be impermeable to water and water vapor to protect the sorbent region. The sorbent article may be collapsible, wherein the selective barrier layer collapses into an adsorptive configuration to maximize access to the sorbent region during adsorption and expand into a desorptive configuration to maximize access to the desorbing media region during desorption.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
Provided herein are filter assemblies that more effectively harness the energy of a cleaning pulse. Specifically, the filter assembly may have a direction-dependent flow resistance by including an integrated flow control component positioned downstream of the filter component and the support structure which prevents the fluid stream from a cleaning pulse from dissipating through the filter component as it cleans but allows sufficient fluid stream flowing in the forward direction through the filter component during normal operation.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/02 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material
B01D 46/44 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof controlling filtration
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
Provided herein are filter assemblies that more effectively harness the energy of a cleaning pulse. Specifically, the filter assembly may have a direction-dependent flow resistance by including a flow control unit positioned downstream of the filter component which prevents the fluid stream from a cleaning pulse from dissipating through the filter component as it cleans but allows sufficient fluid stream flowing in the forward direction through the filter component during normal operation.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/02 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material
B01D 46/44 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof controlling filtration
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
There is provided a vent comprising a membrane and a first layer provided on a first side of the membrane, the first layer defining an aperture such that the membrane is exposed through the aperture, the aperture having a major dimension and a minor dimension, wherein the membrane has a machine direction and a transverse direction and the major dimension of the aperture of the first layer is oriented at an angle to the machine direction of the membrane of less than 90 degrees.
Poly(tetramethyl-p-silphenylenesiloxane) (PTMPS) membranes and porous articles made therefrom that have a matrix tensile strength in at least one direction from about 1 MPa to about 50 MPa, a matrix modulus greater than about 100 MPa in at least one direction, a porosity greater than about 30%, and a microstructure of nodes interconnected by fibrils are provided. The PTMPS polymer forming the PTMPS membranes and porous articles has a crystallinity of at least about 70%, a polydispersity from 1 to 5, and a weight average molecular weight from about 350 kDa to about 5 MDa. The PTMPS membranes may be asymmetric, meaning that the observed pore structure on one side of the PTMPS membrane is different than the pore structure on the opposing side of the PTMPS membrane. Methods of forming porous PTMPS articles are provided. Dense PTMPS articles and methods of making the same are also provided.
Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise occlusion and drug delivery devices and methods. One aspect of the disclosure comprises a drug delivery device comprising an inner expansion member and an outer drug delivery component. Another aspect of the disclosure comprises bioabsorbable, lumen-occluding implants.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
Apparatuses, systems, and methods that include an endovascular device are provided. The endovascular device may include a graft including a length and a stent coupled to the graft and extending over at least a portion of the length of the graft. The endovascular device may further include a coupling strip extending substantially longitudinally along the graft to define a reinforced portion, the reinforced portion resisting bending of the endovascular device at the reinforced portion such that the endovascular device preferentially bends generally away from and generally opposite to the reinforced portion.
The invention relates to medical devices and methods of using them. The devices are prostheses which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The prostheses are configured to have a lattice resistant to dilation and creep, which is defined by a plurality of openings. The prosthesis may also optionally have a stent disposed proximal to the lattice. In exemplary embodiments, the fluoropolymer is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The composite materials exhibit high elongation while substantially retaining the strength properties of the fluoropolymer membrane. In at least one embodiment, the lattice is made of a composite material that includes a least one fluoropolymer membrane including serpentine fibrils and an elastomer. A lattice including a generally tubular member formed of a composite material including a least one fluoropolymer membrane containing serpentine fibrils and an elastomer is also provided.
A61F 2/915 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure made from perforated sheets or tubes, e.g. perforated by laser cuts or etched holes with bands having a meander structure, adjacent bands being connected to each other
A61F 2/82 - Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61F 2/88 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure the wire-like elements formed as helical or spiral coils
A61F 2/89 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure the wire-like elements comprising two or more adjacent rings flexibly connected by separate members
A61F 2/90 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure
The present disclosure provides bioabsorbable particles with a nucleic acid. The bioabsorbable particles also include a bioabsorbable polymer matrix and a lipid salt. both of which can be altered to affect the particle properties. The bioabsorbable particles may be administered to a patient for the treatment of diseases. Methods for making and using the bioabsorbable particles are also provided.
Glaucoma treatment systems are disclosed. In various example, the glaucoma treatment systems include a body and a fluid conduit configured to facilitate an evacuation of fluid, such as aqueous humor, from a fluid-filled body cavity, such as an anterior chamber of an eye. In some examples, the fluid conduit is soft and compliant, and the glaucoma treatment system includes one or more stiffening members coupled with the fluid conduit to temporarily stiffen the fluid conduit and help aid in the delivery of the glaucoma treatment device. In some examples, the stiffening members are removable from the fluid conduit after the glaucoma treatment system has been implanted.
A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
Paste-processed ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) polymers, and processes for the formation of dense UHMWPE films from a highly crystalline ultra high molecular weight polyethylene polymer are provided. The UHMWPE films described herein may be manufactured by 1) compressing a dry, porous UHMWPE tape and then stretching above the melt temperature of the UHMWPE polymer; 2) expanding a dry, porous UHMWPE tape above the melt of the UHMWPE polymer without compression; or 3) expanding a dry, porous UHMWPE tape below the melt of the UHMWPE polymer to form a porous membrane and subsequently compressing the porous membrane at temperatures above the melt of the UHMWPE polymer to forma dense film. This dense film may be further stretched biaxially to enhance the properties of the dense film.
Sorbent polymer composite articles are disclosed herein. The article includes a polymer region having a constant volume, a plurality of expandable particles disposed within the polymer region, and a plurality of compressible particles disposed within the polymer region. The expandable particles and the compressible particles have a first configuration with a first total volume of the respective particles and a second configuration with a second total volume of the respective particles greater than the first total volume. The expandable particles impart a force to the compressible particles when the expandable particles transition from the first configuration to the second configuration to compress the compressible particles from the second configuration to the first configuration to maintain the constant volume of the polymer region.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/08 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising aluminium oxide or hydroxideSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising bauxite
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
88.
CONTROLLED EXPANSION OF SORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITE ARTICLE
Sorbent polymer composite articles are disclosed herein. The article includes a polymer region having a constant volume, a plurality of expandable particles disposed within the polymer region, and a plurality of compressible particles disposed within the polymer region. The expandable particles and the compressible particles have a first configuration with a first total volume of the respective particles and a second configuration with a second total volume of the respective particles greater than the first total volume. The expandable particles impart a force to the compressible particles when the expandable particles transition from the first configuration to the second configuration to compress the compressible particles from the second configuration to the first configuration to maintain the constant volume of the polymer region.
B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
89.
POLY(IONIC LIQUID)S COMPOSITE FOR ABSORPTION AND SEPARATION
Provided herein are composite materials having an expanded porous membrane and a poly(ionic liquids)(PILs) which exhibit superior performance properties including high CO2 absorption, CO2 permeability and CO2/N2 selectivity in combination with desirable mechanical properties such as being thin, strong, moisture and temperature resistant, and having flexibility, strength, and durability, laminates and articles including the composites, and processes for manufacture of the composites.
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
A reinforced hydrogel composite including a porous synthetic or naturally derived retracted membrane material having a void volume, and a hydrogel at least partially filling the void volume; wherein the composite has a low strain (<50%) modulus from about 0.01 to about 10 MPa and a toughness from about 104to about 107Jꞏm3. Methods for making the reinforced hydrogel composite and articles containing the reinforced hydrogel composite are also provided.
A reinforced hydrogel composite including a porous synthetic or naturally derived retracted membrane material having a void volume, and a hydrogel at least partially filling the void volume; wherein the composite has a low strain (<50%) modulus from about 0.01 to about 10 MPa and a toughness from about 104 to about 107 J·m3. Methods for making the reinforced hydrogel composite and articles containing the reinforced hydrogel composite are also provided.
Embodiments are directed to composite membranes having: increased volume of the microporous polymer structure relative to the total volume of the PEM; decreased permeance and thus increased selectivity; and lower ionomer content. An increased amount of polymers of the microporous polymer structure is mixed with a low equivalent weight ionomer (e.g., <460 cc/mole eq) to obtain a composite material having at least two distinct materials. Various embodiments provide a composite membrane comprising a microporous polymer structure that occupies from 13 vol % to 65 vol % of a total volume of the composite membrane, and an ionomer impregnated in the microporous polymer structure. The acid content of the composite membrane is 1.2 meq/cc to 3.5 meq/cc, and/or the thickness of the composite membrane is less than 17 microns. The selectivity of the composite membrane is greater than 0.05 MPa/mV, based on proton conductance and hydrogen permeance.
H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
H01M 8/1023 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having only carbon, e.g. polyarylenes, polystyrenes or polybutadiene-styrenes
H01M 8/1053 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends consisting of layers of polymers with at least one layer being ionically conductive
H01M 8/1062 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by a porous support having no ion-conducting properties characterised by the physical properties of the porous support, e.g. its porosity or thickness
H01M 8/1067 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by their physical properties, e.g. porosity, ionic conductivity or thickness
93.
AN ELECTROLYZER POROUS DIAPHRAGM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AN ELECTROLYZER COMPRISING THE POROUS DIAPHRAGM, AND USE OF THE POROUS DIAPHRAGM IN ELECTROLYSIS
The present disclosure provides an electrolyzer porous diaphragm comprising: a microporous polymer scaffold having a plurality of pores having inner surfaces, wherein the microporous polymer scaffold has a first direction, a second direction and a thickness direction, wherein the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction, and the first and second directions are each orthogonal to the thickness direction; and a hydrophilic additive, wherein the hydrophilic additive is deposited on the inner surfaces of the plurality of pores of the microporous polymer scaffold, wherein the microporous polymer scaffold has a matrix tensile strength (MTS) in the second direction of at least about 55 MPa, wherein the second direction is the direction in which the microporous polymer scaffold has its minimum matrix tensile strength, and wherein the porous diaphragm has a contact thickness of less than about 150 μm. The present disclosure also provides a method for producing the electrolyzer porous diaphragm, an electrolyzer comprising the electrolyzer porous diaphragm, and use of the electrolyzer porous diaphragm or the electrolyzer in the electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen.
A composite membrane is described comprising a microporous polymer scaffold comprising a plurality of scaffold pores, each of said scaffold pores having a pore volume and the microporous polymer scaffold having a scaffold pore volume, wherein the microporous polymer scaffold has a bubble point pressure equal to or greater than 2 bar; and an opaloid within the plurality of scaffold pores, wherein the opaloid comprises sub-micron particles within the scaffold pore volume; and wherein the composite membrane comprises a plurality of composite membrane pores that are defined at least in part by the opaloid. The composite membrane can be used as a membrane support for a supported liquid membrane. Also described are methods of manufacturing the composite membranes.
A system for use as an electrochemical separator is described, the system comprising an electrolyte and a composite membrane. The composite membrane comprises a microporous polymer scaffold comprising a plurality of scaffold pores, each of the scaffold pores having a pore volume and the microporous polymer scaffold having a scaffold pore volume, and an opaloid within the plurality of scaffold pores. The opaloid comprises sub-micron particles within the scaffold pore volume, and the composite membrane comprises a plurality of composite membrane pores which are defined at least in part by the opaloid. Also described are an electrochemical device comprising an anode, a cathode, and the system of the disclosure, uses of the system, and methods of manufacturing the system. A supported liquid membrane comprising a composite membrane as described in the disclosure, and a liquid is also described.
H01M 50/446 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
H01M 50/489 - Separators, membranes, diaphragms or spacing elements inside the cells, characterised by their physical properties, e.g. swelling degree, hydrophilicity or shut down properties
Methods for manufacturing an injector device including a barrel having a wall defining an inner surface and a stopper that is slidably received in the barrel, the stopper having an outer side engaged with the inner surface of the wall of the barrel. The methods may include modifying a stopper by directing energy through the wall of the barrel to the stopper.
A surgical suture of a synthetic fiber is provided. The suture includes a non-circular cross-section, and may further include maximal and minimal cross-sectional dimensions with the minimal cross-sectional dimension. The suture may further include a compressible width that supports knot formation and retention, and planar side surfaces that guide knot formation and curvatures. The suture may also include a series of microfilaments that define larger monofilaments or formations that are twisted or braided along the length of the suture.
A surgical suture of a synthetic fiber is provided. The suture includes a non-circular cross-section, and may further include maximal and minimal cross-sectional dimensions with the minimal cross-sectional dimension. The suture may further include a compressible width that supports knot formation and retention, and planar side surfaces that guide knot formation and curvatures. The suture may also include a series of microfilaments that define larger monofilaments or formations that are twisted or braided along the length of the suture.
A catalytic article that includes a porous composite with a plurality of support substrate particles non-covalently enmeshed within a porous fibrillated polymer matrix and a catalyst coating deposited on the support substrate particles. Methods for preparing the catalytic article and uses of the catalytic article in reactions are also provided.
