weight loss/dental caries

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to highway safety systems and, more particularly, to spacer blocks for attachment of guardrails to support posts. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Guardrails are typically installed along highways as components in roadway safety

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to axle assemblies and more particularly to axle shafts. Axle shafts are widely used, particularly in vehicles to support a vehicle wheel for rotation. Many axle shafts connect vehicle wheels to driving devices, such as the differential

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a handpiece for dental procedures, and more particularly to a disposable hand-held instrument for dental drilling. 2. Background Common dental procedures involve the use of a drill to reduce at least a

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both impact a substantial number of people in society. Therapies exist to treat these

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both impact a substantial number of people in society. Therapies exist to treat these

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both impact a substantial number of people in society. Therapies exist to treat these

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to methods for preconditioning and/or providing neuroprotection to the animal central nervous system against ischemia, neurodegeneration, trauma and metal poisoning, including associated cognitive, behavioral and

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to treatment of obesity, more particularly to implantable devices and methods of implanting the devices in the abdominal cavity to treat an obese patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity has become a major health concern, both nationally and

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to treatment of obesity, more particularly to implantable devices and methods of implanting the devices in the abdominal cavity to treat an obese patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity has become a major health concern, both nationally and

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to treatment of obesity, more particularly to implantable devices and methods of implanting the devices in the abdominal cavity to treat an obese patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity has become a major health concern, both nationally and

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to treatment of obesity, more particularly to implantable devices and methods of implanting the devices in the abdominal cavity to treat an obese patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity has become a major health concern, both nationally and

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to treatment of obesity, more particularly to implantable devices and methods of implanting the devices in the abdominal cavity to treat an obese patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity has become a major health concern, both nationally and