Abstract:
A modular force sensor apparatus, method, and system are provided to improve force and torque sensing and feedback to the surgeon performing a telerobotic surgery. In one embodiment, a modular force sensor includes a tube portion including a plurality of strain gauges, a proximal tube portion for operably coupling to a shaft of a surgical instrument that may be operably coupled to a manipulator arm of a robotic surgical system, and a distal tube portion for proximally coupling to a wrist joint coupled to an end portion.
Abstract:
The invention relates to new methods of enzymatic synthesis of polymers such as polyorganosilicones and polyesters, and new polymers made by these methods.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a compound represented by Structural Formula I: wherein the variables are described herein. Also included are methods of making the compounds of Structural Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds as antioxidants.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of a renin inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, alone or in combination with one or more active ingredient, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy.
Abstract:
A silicon carbide semiconductor device includes a substrate and a junction field effect transistor. The transistor includes: a first semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a first gate layer disposed on a surface of the first semiconductor layer; a first channel layer adjacent to the first gate layer on the substrate; a first source layer connecting to the first channel layer electrically; a second gate layer adjacent to the first channel layer to sandwich the first channel layer; a second channel layer adjacent to the second gate layer to sandwich the second gate layer; a third gate layer adjacent to the second channel layer to sandwich the second channel layer; and a second source layer connecting to the second channel layer electrically.
Abstract:
Disclosed are, inter alia, methods, apparatus, data structures, computer-readable media, mechanisms, and means for establishing a call across a network. For example, the network may include a first edge switch, a second edge switch, and an ATM core network coupled to the first and the second edge switches and configured to allow the second edge switch to communicate with the first edge switch. The second edge switch, being responsive to a received Q.2630.1 AAL2 message, is configured to send a first Private Network-Network Interface (PNNI) setup message to the first edge switch as part of establishing a call between or through one or more of the first and the second edge switches.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for changing the bandwidth or other traffic characteristic of an established packet call in response to an identification of the requirements of the call. In response to the detection of a type of call, such as a fax or modem call, ATM signaling is performed with peer signaling agent(s) located in the ATM network to increase the bandwidth of an already established portion of a call through the ATM network. This signaling typically includes sending a call modify request message and receiving a modify acknowledgement message, with these messages typically, but not limited to, conforming with a Q.2963 signaling standard.
Abstract:
Methods for preparing microparticles having reduced residual solvent levels. Microparticles are contacted with a non-aqueous washing system to reduce the level of residual solvent in the microparticles. Preferred non-aqueous washing systems include 100% ethanol and a blend of ethanol and heptane. A solvent blend of a hardening solvent and a washing solvent can be used to harden and wash microparticles in a single step, thereby eliminating the need for a post-hardening wash step.
Abstract:
This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
Abstract:
In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a semiconductor device that includes a functional circuit and a dc-to-dc power converter. The power converter converts, regulates, and filters a DC input voltage to produce a DC output voltage and provides the DC output voltage to the functional circuit. The dc-to-dc power converter has an operating frequency above 10 MHz.