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The pallet comprises a platform formed by a hollow, unitary body having two opposed major walls on which there are corresponding inwardly-extending ribs which are welded together. Projecting portions of the platform are welded to corresponding base elements which are also formed, in threes, by hollo

The pallet comprises a platform formed by a hollow, unitary body having two opposed major walls on which there are corresponding inwardly-extending ribs which are welded together. Projecting portions of the platform are welded to corresponding base elements which are also formed, in threes, by hollow unitary bodies. The resulting structure is particularly stiff and can advantageously be produced by an extrusion-blowing process with plastics material of high molecular weight.

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The pallet comprises a platform formed by a hollow, unitary body having two opposed major walls on which there are corresponding inwardly-extending ribs which are welded together. Projecting portions of the platform are welded to corresponding base elements which are also formed, in threes, by hollo

The pallet comprises a platform formed by a hollow, unitary body having two opposed major walls on which there are corresponding inwardly-extending ribs which are welded together. Projecting portions of the platform are welded to corresponding base elements which are also formed, in threes, by hollow unitary bodies. The resulting structure is particularly stiff and can advantageously be produced by an extrusion-blowing process with plastics material of high molecular weight. on, refractory hypertension, and inappropriate sinus tachycardia comprising: a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising circuitry, a secondary coil, and at least one electrode adapted to be in contact with a vagus nerve of a patient; b) an external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, a computer readable medium encoded with more than two predetermined programs to control said electrical signals, and a primary coil; c) means to lockout at least one of said more than two predetermined programs to the patient; d) said primary coil of said external stimulator and said secondary coil of said implantable lead-receiver being capable of forming an electrical connection by inductive coupling, whereby said apparatus provides said therapy to a patient. 50. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said vagus nerve comprises a left vagus nerve. 51. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said vagus nerve comprises a right vagus nerve. 52. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said external stimulator further comprises a means for selective operation of said more than two predetermined programs. 53. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said external stimulator further comprises means to modify said more than two predetermined programs to modify said electrical signals. 54. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said apparatus further comprises means to manually activate said more than two predetermined programs. 55. The apparatus of claim 49, further comprises a feedback regulation means to regulate said electric signals delivered to said vagus nerve. 56. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said electrical signals comprise at least one variable component selected from the group consisting of the current amplitude, pulse width, frequency and on-off timing sequence, and said more than two predetermined programs controls said variable component of said electrical signals. 57. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said vagus nerve is stimulated by means for bipolar stimulation. 58. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said vagus nerve is stimulated by means for unipolar stimulation. 59. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said external stimulator further comprises means for wireless communication over the internet to remotely control said more than two predetermined programs. 60. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said lead-receiver further comprises a lead body with at least one lumen, a lead body insulation, a conductor. 61. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said at least one lumen is selected from the group consisting of single, double, triple and coaxial lumens. 62. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said lead body insulation is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, silicone and silicone with polytetrafluoroethylene. 63. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said lead body further comprises a coating selected from the group consisting of lubricious PVP, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory coatings. 64. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein said electrode comprises a material selected from the group consisting of platinum, platinum/iridium alloy, platinum/iridium alloy coated with titanium nitride and carbon.