Why don't you guys form your own private group where you can all brag to each other how clever you are and leave the forums to the rest of us dummies.
My apologies if I have come across in this way...I can only speak for myself. I can definitely attest to the fact that I DO NOT have a running working wheel. I do however, have some concepts that I think have possibilities...no runners...nope, nothing yet.....but, I'm workin' on it!
Steve
Finding the right solution...is usually a function of asking the right questions. -A. Einstein
That was me you quoted there Steve , let me assure you that I don't have any problem with your posts. You are enthusiastic and very open .
A valued member.
Graham...I thought that post of yours pretty well covered a lot of other feelings on the board here. I appreciate the comments and feel the same way about your input.
I agreed to stop elaborating on my concept for awhile to allow them to complete their project. Just trying to keep my promise....and I am enthusiastic with what they have done so far.
Steve
Finding the right solution...is usually a function of asking the right questions. -A. Einstein
I LOST all my rating because I told 1712 where to get off. Coylo I want to really appologize to you. I had no idea that bantering with you would cause the trouble that it did. agin , I am sorry and will not return until my load lightens. jim kelly
72 month battery warranty did not make the grade. I guess that is what you call 1/2 life.
It sounds like they are going to operate on you to install a new battery. It possible that, despite the exorbitant price, you may not have gotten the latest technology. I remember reading that they now have rechargeable batteries that can be implanted. When their power gets low a special pad containing a coil is placed up against the area of skin above where the battery is located and a fluctuating magnetic field is used to recharge the battery via induction charging. The recharge process takes about half an hour and there is no surgery required. You might want to make inquiry about this technology.
James Kelly...
Sorry to see that you lost all of your supply of green dots. But, don't fret too much over it. If you do manage to get an undeniably working wheel, then you can look forward to being the first member to break the 7 green dot barrier!
ken
On 7/6/06, I found, in any overbalanced gravity wheel with rotation rate, ω, axle to CG distance d, and CG dip angle φ, the average vertical velocity of its drive weights is downward and given by:
The is battery is sealed inside the unit and is an intricate part. The only way to replace it is to exchange the whole defribrulater. The coil you speak of is used on my model to download the memory, check battery level and adjust pulse rate limits.
I have already made an issue of asking why they need to replace the entire unit and not just the battery. The unit is so designed to prevent possible battery chemicals from entering the body.
A rechargeable battery would be great! I will check into this. The Guident rep who took my last reading will be by my side for the replacement operation. I will discuss this with him.
I have often wished that I had a variable rheostat control knob mounted on my chest. If I wanted to play backhoe or other strenuous activity all I would have to do is turn it up!
I have often wished that I had a variable rheostat control knob mounted on my chest. If I wanted to play backhoe or other strenuous activity all I would have to do is turn it up!
When pacemakers first came out, I think they were externally mounted on the body due to their bulky size (the wiring then entered the chest wall through a permanently made hole that had to be get clean and bandaged) and there was a knob on them to adjust them! However, with the advent of microelectronics, they became small enough to be totally implantable. However, I think the modern units are self-adjusting to the rate at which the heart is naturally beating. Thus, if one exercises and heart rate is elevated, the microcomputer in the implanted pacemaker senses this and automatically adjusts the rate of the tiny electrical shocks that stimulate whatever part of the heart that the unit is regulating.
But, to me, it seems like a person could have to risk a lot of unnecessary surgery getting batteries replaced with the kind of device you now have implanted. If it was me, I would be insisting that the next operation be my LAST one and that they get me a unit that could be recharged completely from outside of my body.
Anyway, good luck with the procedure...we'll all be wishing for your speedy and complete recovery.
ken
On 7/6/06, I found, in any overbalanced gravity wheel with rotation rate, ω, axle to CG distance d, and CG dip angle φ, the average vertical velocity of its drive weights is downward and given by:
I worked on an atomic powered(life time) pace maker about 30 years ago for NHI. Just think about the radioactivity with these walking around, no more the the old radium dials on watches.
I worked on an atomic powered(life time) pace maker about 30 years ago for NHI. Just think about the radioactivity with these walking around, no more the the old radium dials on watches.
Maybe you could use lead shielding. But then there would be a potential risk of lead poisoning.
