Deletion of Recorded Television Signal after Detection of Credits

A method of deleting a recording of a television signal S6, or displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) to allow a user to decide whether or not to delete the recording (figure 3), when playback of the recording is stopped by the user S3 before the end of the recording and a credits sequence has been detected S4. When the credits sequence has been detected S4 this indicates that the user has watched the entire program, and may therefore want to delete the recording. The credits sequence may be detected by detecting scrolling text, text against a uniform background or text containing certain words e.g. "director", and detection may only occur during a last portion of the recording for example during the last 26% or 15 minutes of the recording. The credits sequence may be detected during reproduction of the recording, or may be detected at some other time e.g. the time at which the recording is stored, in which case the time of the credits sequence is stored and compared with the time ...

Method and apparatus for device activity mapping with device placement

A system monitors usage of devices, such as document processing devices, relative to users, user's locations and device location. A display is generated that shows device utilization by various users allowing system administrators to gage efficiency and effectiveness of device placement. A graphical display of a premises layout, such as an office floorplan, includes indicia for user location and device location. Modification of size or color provides visual feedback for devices, device use pairing, and relative activity levels. Storage of historic usage allows for an administrator to move indicia relative to the layout screen, such as dragging and dropping of new devices, moving devices into new locations or removal of devices, to predict and display how user activity may be affected.

Audiovisual multi-room Support

An electronic circuit information display unit integral to an electrical distribution board

An electronic Circuit Display Unit (CDU) is installed integral to an electrical distribution board (EDB), and preferably to the inside of the EDB cover. The CDU would provide circuit information for that EDB. An operative would be able to enter information about circuits, alterations and dates, and save the information. Figure 1 shows the CDU display. The CDU would be powered in the same way as currently the electrical meters of distribution Boards are, by taking minimal power from the internal busbars of the EDB.

BEDS

Marking start and/or end of a partial recording in a full recording of a program.

A recording apparatus 10 has a control unit 20, a storage unit 30 and a recording unit 40. The recording unit 40 is arranged to record broadcast signals representing television programs onto storage device 30. If a partially recorded program (e.g. recording starts after the start of the program or finishes before the end of the program (figs 1a-c)) is stored on storage unit 30, the apparatus is arranged to subsequently record and store a full recording of that program. The control unit 20 is arranged to insert markers into the full version of the program to indicate the position or positions of the delayed start and/or premature end of the partial recording. The partial recording can thus be deleted from storage unit 30, but the user of the recording apparatus 10 can still identify the delayed start point and/or premature end point of the partial recording from the full recording. The markers may be determined by frame matching (e.g. Fourier transforms, hash algorithms, Hough transforms ...

Golf tee anchor

A golf tee anchor 10 comprising an elongate member 12, one end 14 of which is designed for insertion into the ground 16, and a flexible linkage 18 to connect the elongate member 12 to a golf tee 20. Optionally the cord is made from plastics coated metal or steel, or an elastomeric material. The elongate member 12 can also take the form of a weight which rests on the ground and is shaped as a large ball or a traditional anchor (see fig.4).

Audiovisual multi-room support

The invention relates to providing audiovisual content on a network, and methods of transferring the audiovisual (A/V) content between devices attached to the network. The methods involve accepting user input, at a first output device that is outputting A/V content (e.g. a TV in a living room), to select a second output device from the output devices associated with the network (e.g. a TV in a kitchen) and subsequently outputting the audiovisual content on the second output device that is selected. The distribution is controlled by control points in the network, which preferably conforms to the Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) standard. Selected devices can be checked to determine if they are in a low-power or standby mode and turned on by the control point.

Management of television recordings

Recording apparatus

VERFAHREN ZUM VORBEHANDELN VON WOLLE

AUDIOVISUAL MULTI-ROOM SUPPORT

The invention relates to providing audiovisual content on a network, and methods of transferring the audiovisual content between devices attached to the network. The methods involve accepting user input, at a first output device that is outputting audiovisual content, to select a second output device from the output devices associated with the network and subsequently outputting the audiovisual content on the second output device that is selected.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BROKERED DELIVERY OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A system and method facilitates brokered delivery of three-dimensional objects. A networked computing device sends an object description file to a broker with a request to initiate a rendering of an object defined by the object description file at a designated destination. The broker server relays the object description file to a rendering device at the designated destination, such as a three-dimensional printer, which commences rendering the object. Senders and recipients can register with the broker prior to transmission of the object description file. The broker can charge a fee associated with the transaction. 1. A system comprising:a processor and associated memory; anda network interface configured to receive job request data corresponding to a job request to commence a three-dimensional printing operation,wherein the network interface is configured to receive design data corresponding to construction of a selected three-dimensional object rendering from an associated, networked data device,wherein the memory is configured to store received design data,wherein the network interface is further configured to receive target data corresponding to an identity of at least one delivery target associated with the design data,wherein the memory is further configured to store address data corresponding to a network address of a three-dimensional printer associated with the delivery target,wherein the network interface is further configured to communicate fabrication instructions to the three-dimensional printer in accordance with the address data, andwherein the network interface is further configured to output a start instruction to the three-dimensional printer to commence fabrication of the selected three-dimensional object in accordance with the fabrication instructions.2. The system of wherein the processor is configured to calculate a fee associated with processing of the job request.3. The system of wherein the network interface is further configured to ...

Management of television recordings

In a television recording apparatus having a storage unit capable of storing recordings of television signals, during reproduction of a recording, an analysis of the reproduced television signal is performed to detect a credits sequence of a program. Responsive to input of a command to cease reproduction before the end of a recording, in the event that the command is input after the detected credits sequence, then the recording is deleted or there is displayed a graphical interface providing for user input to indicate a desire for deletion of the recording or not.

VERFAHREN ZUM VORBEHANDELN VON WOLLE

ADDITIVE STABILIZATION

A method is provided for stabilizing an additive concentrate comprising or consisting of one or more additives in a dialkylsilanol-terminated polydiorganosiloxane polymer for use in a condensation curable organosiloxane composition. A process for preparing a condensation curable organosiloxane composition incorporating the additive concentrate and the use of the stable additive concentrate in a condensation curable organosiloxane composition are also described. The stabilizer used is a polydialkylsiloxane having the general formula: R33-Si-O-((R2) 2SiO) d-Si-R33 wherein R2 is an alkyl or phenyl group, each R3 group may be the same or different and selected from R2 alkenyl or alkynyl groups, and d has an average value of between 7 and 20, the amount of said stabilizer being 0.5 wt% to 5 wt% of the composition.

Audiovisual multi-room support

The invention relates to providing audiovisual content on a network, and methods of transferring the audiovisual content between devices attached to the network. The methods involve accepting user input, at a first output device that is outputting audiovisual content, to select a second output device from the output devices associated with the network and subsequently outputting the audiovisual content on the second output device that is selected.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEVICE ACTIVITY MAPPING WITH DEVICE PLACEMENT

A system monitors usage of devices, such as document processing devices, relative to users, user's locations and device location. A display is generated that shows device utilization by various users allowing system administrators to gage efficiency and effectiveness of device placement. A graphical display of a premises layout, such as an office floorplan, includes indicia for user location and device location. Modification of size or color provides visual feedback for devices, device use pairing, and relative activity levels. Storage of historic usage allows for an administrator to move indicia relative to the layout screen, such as dragging and dropping of new devices, moving devices into new locations or removal of devices, to predict and display how user activity may be affected. 1. A device comprising: the data storage configured to store identification data for each of a plurality of computing devices,', 'the data storage configured to store identification data for each of a plurality of document processing devices,', 'the data storage configured to store location data representative of a location of each of the computing devices relative to the layout data, and, 'a data storage configured to store layout data representation of a layout of an associated premises,'}the data storage configured to store location data representative of a location of each of the document processing devices relative to the layout data;a network interface configured to receive activity data corresponding to a plurality of document processing operations between the computing devices and the document processing devices;the network interface further configured to receive request time data representative of times associated with document processing requests corresponding to requested document processing operations,the network interface further configured to receive retrieval time data representative of a time associated with user retrieval of a tangible document associated with a ...

MANAGEMENT OF TELEVISION RECORDINGS

In a television recording apparatus having a storage unit capable of storing recordings of television signals, during reproduction of a recording, an analysis of the reproduced television signal is performed to detect a credits sequence of a program. Responsive to input of a command to cease reproduction before the end of a recording, in the event that the command is input after the detected credits sequence, then the recording is deleted or there is displayed a graphical interface providing for user input to indicate a desire for deletion of the recording or not.

Recording apparatus

A recording apparatus that has a control unit, a storage unit and a recording unit. The recording unit is configured to record television signals representing programs onto storage device. If a partially recorded program is stored on storage unit, the apparatus is configured to subsequently record and store a full recording of that program. The control unit is configured to insert markers into the full version of the program to indicate the position or positions of the delayed start and/or premature end of the partial recording. The partial recording can thus be deleted from storage unit, but the user of the recording apparatus can still identify the delayed start point and/or premature end point of the partial recording from the full recording.

RECORDING APPARATUS

A recording apparatus that has a control unit, a storage unit and a recording unit. The recording unit is configured to record television signals representing programs onto storage device. If a partially recorded program is stored on storage unit, the apparatus is configured to subsequently record and store a full recording of that program. The control unit is configured to insert markers into the full version of the program to indicate the position or positions of the delayed start and/or premature end of the partial recording. The partial recording can thus be deleted from storage unit, but the user of the recording apparatus can still identify the delayed start point and/or premature end point of the partial recording from the full recording.

SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF MONITORING UNDERGROUND CO2 STORAGE

In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, techniques for monitoring subterranean sequestered COare disclosed. Tools for gathering relevant data are disclosed, and techniques for interpreting the resultant data also disclosed. For example, electrodes and micro-gravity sensors may be deployed, and their readings interpreted to detect underground COmigration. 1. A method of monitoring storage of COin an underground formation , the method comprising:establishing underground electrodes configured to monitor an electrical property of at least a portion of the formation;establishing underground micro-gravity sensors configured to monitor a density of at least a portion of the formation;determining a baseline electrical property of at least a portion of the formation;determining a baseline density of at least a portion of the formation;{'sub': '2', 'injecting COinto the formation;'}determining an updated electrical property of at least a portion of the formation;determining an updated density of at least a portion of the formation;monitoring the underground electrodes;monitoring the underground microgravity sensors; and{'sub': '2', 'detecting a change in the electrical property of at least a portion of the formation and a change in density of at least a portion of the formation, wherein the change in the electrical property and the change in density are indicative of COmigration.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the underground electrodes comprise at least one borehole casing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the change in density comprises the microgravity sensors detecting a change in excess of 1 μGal.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the change in density comprises the microgravity sensors detecting a change in excess of 2 μGal.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the change in density comprises an increase in density.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the change in density comprises a decrease in density.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical ...

Methods for performing an arthroplasty of the subtalar joint

A method for performing an arthroplasty of a subtalar joint includes making at least one incision adjacent the subtalar joint, accessing the subtalar joint defined superiorly by a first articular surface and inferiorly by a second articular surface, and preparing at least one of the first articular surface and the second articular surface to form first and second interfacing surfaces. The method further includes identifying at least one landmark of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface, determining at least one significant point on at least one of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface relative to the at least one landmark, and placing at least one trial implant. The method also includes securing an implant positioned substantially inferior relative to the first interfacing surface and substantially superior relative to the second interfacing surface, stabilizing the subtalar joint, and closing the at least one incision.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY INITIATING STOPPING OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE

Methods for automatically initiating stopping of an engine of an aircraft at a desired engine-stop speed are disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes receiving data indicative of a current speed and a current acceleration of the aircraft, the current speed being different from the engine-stop speed of the aircraft. Using the received data, an initiation time at which to initiate stopping of the engine to cause the engine to stop substantially at the engine-stop speed of the aircraft is determined. Stopping of the engine is automatically initiated at the initiation time. 1. A method for automatically initiating stopping of an engine of an aircraft at a desired engine-stop speed of the aircraft during testing of the aircraft , the method comprising:receiving data indicative of a current speed and a current acceleration of the aircraft, the current speed being different from the engine-stop speed of the aircraft;determining, using the received data, an initiation time at which to initiate stopping of the engine to cause the engine to stop substantially at the engine-stop speed of the aircraft; andautomatically initiating stopping of the engine at the initiation time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the initiation time includes estimating a future speed of the aircraft using the received data and an expected response time between the initiation time and the stopping of the engine claim 1 , the initiation time corresponding to a time when the estimated future speed substantially corresponds to the engine-stop speed of the aircraft.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the future speed is estimated based on the current speed and an integration of the current acceleration over the expected response time.4. The method of claim 2 , comprising iteratively receiving the data and estimating the future speed of the aircraft to determine the initiation time.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising iteratively receiving the data and using the data to determine the ...

Apparatus and method for a wireless sensor to monitor barrier system integrity

This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for a wireless sensor to monitor barrier system integrity, such as used or employed during sequestration of greenhouse gases. This invention includes an apparatus for integrity monitoring of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases. The apparatus includes one or more sensors for placement outside of a casing to monitor a borehole, and a tool for movement within the casing to power and interrogate the one or more sensors. This invention also includes a method for monitoring integrity of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases or other types of well. The method includes the step of disposing one or more sensors outside a casing and the step of powering the one or more sensors with a tool inside the casing. The method also includes the step of interrogating the one or more sensors with the tool to monitor an engineered borehole and/or a natural caprock seal.

Continuous variable speed transmission with flexible link

Flexible link drive apparatus having a housing (100) rotationally supporting an eccentric input shaft (116) and an output shaft (118). An eccentric roller assembly (216) is coupled to the eccentric input shaft, and the eccentric roller assembly comprising at least one input roller (238, 240). Additionally, a clutch member (260) is coupled to the output shaft (118). The present disclosure further relates to a flexible connection member (282) that has a fixed end coupled to the housing through a flexible connection member anchor, and a free end coupled to the housing through a biasing member (268). The input roller (238, 240) intermittently contacts the flexible connection member and rotates the clutch member and the output shaft. The coupling of the free end of the flexible connection member to the housing by the biasing member causes a greater angle of travel for the clutch member and produces a greater output shaft rotation. <IMG>

GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTING METHOD

equipamento e métodos de monitoração da integridade de poço engenhado e da integridade de vedação de rocha de capeamento, de sequestro de gases de efeito estufa e de instalação de sensores fora dos mesmos esta invenção se refere a um equipamento e um método para um sensor sem fio monitorar a integridade de sistema de barreira, tal como usado ou empregado durante o ·sequestro de gases de efeito estufa. esta invenção inclui um equipamento para monitorar a integridade de um poço adequado para o sequestro de gases de efeito estufa. o equipamento inclui um ou mais sensores para colocação fora de um revestimento para monitorar um poço e uma ferramenta para movimento dentro do revestimento ·para alimentar e interrogar um ou mais sensores. esta invenção também inclui um método para monitorar a integridade de um poço adequado para o sequestro de gases de efeito estufa ou outros tipos de poço. o método inclui a etapa de dispor um ou mais sensores fora de um revestimento e a etapa de alimentar um ou mais sensores com uma ferramenta _dentro, do revestimento. o método também inclui a etapa de interrogar um ou mais sensores com a ferramenta para monitorar um poço engenhado efou uma vedação de rocha de capeamento natural. Equipment and methods for monitoring the integrity of engineered wells and the integrity of capping rock sealing, greenhouse gas sequestration and sensor installation outside this invention relates to equipment and a method for a wireless sensor monitor the integrity of the barrier system as used or employed during greenhouse gas sequestration. This invention includes equipment for monitoring the integrity of a well suitable for greenhouse gas sequestration. The equipment includes one or more sensors for placement outside a casing to monitor a well and a tool for movement within the casing to feed and interrogate one or more sensors. This invention also includes a method for monitoring the integrity of a well suitable for greenhouse gas sequestration or other ...

Apparatus and method for a wireless sensor to monitor barrier system integrity

This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for a wireless sensor to monitor barrier system integrity, such as used or employed during sequestration of greenhouse gases. This invention includes an apparatus for integrity monitoring of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases. The apparatus includes one or more sensors for placement outside of a casing to monitor a borehole, and a tool for movement within the casing to power and interrogate the one or more sensors. This invention also includes a method for monitoring integrity of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases or other types of well. The method includes the step of disposing one or more sensors outside a casing and the step of powering the one or more sensors with a tool inside the casing. The method also includes the step of interrogating the one or more sensors with the tool to monitor an engineered borehole and/or a natural caprock seal.

Television device with user interface

A television device and a method of controlling the television device with a user interface. The television device has an output circuit for outputting audio and video signals and is operable in a normal mode outputting an audio signal and a video signal and in an audio descriptor mode outputting an audio signal additionally including an audio description of images contained in the video signal. The user interface has a plurality of actuable regions/buttons with respective user interface surfaces, the regions/buttons including at least one tactile region/button having a tactile identifier on its respective user interface surface. The television device is controlled to switch between the normal mode and the audio descriptor mode in response to the at least one tactile region/button being actuated in a predetermined way, such as for at least a predetermined time.

Orthopedic implants and methods

A subtalar joint implant system including a first implant component and a second implant component. An alternative embodiment of a subtalar joint implant system is disclosed and includes a first component that has threads disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the first component and a second component having threads disposed on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the second component. The first and second components are each configured to couple with at least a portion of a talus and a calcaneum of a patient with the first component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a posterior facet of the calcaneum of the patient and the second component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a middle facet of the calcaneum of the patient.

Cooking apparatus

The present invention relates to apparatus (6) for use in domestic or commercial cooking and more particularly to apparatus for utilising heat energy in a cooking process. The apparatus (6) comprises a cover (1) suitable for engaging a first chamber (7) for cooking food, the cover (1) comprising an aperture (2) and a channel (3), wherein the aperture (2) and channel (3) are arranged such that when an object (8) is placed over the aperture (2) and at least a part of the channel (3), the channel (3) allows for the evacuation of vapour from the chamber (7).

Method for predicting pore pressure

Orthopedic implants and methods

A subtalar joint implant system including a first implant component and a second implant component. An alternative embodiment of a subtalar joint implant system is disclosed and includes a first component that has threads disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the first component and a second component having threads disposed on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the second component. The first and second components are each configured to couple with at least a portion of a talus and a calcaneum of a patient with the first component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a posterior facet of the calcaneum of the patient and the second component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a middle facet of the calcaneum of the patient.

Orthopedic implants and methods

A subtalar joint implant system that includes a first implant component and a second implant component is disclosed herein. An alternative embodiment of a subtalar joint implant system is disclosed and includes a first component that has threads disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the first component and a second component having threads disposed on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the second component. The first and second components are each configured to couple with at least a portion of a talus and a calcaneum of a patient with the first component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a posterior facet of the calcaneum of the patient and the second component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a middle facet of the calcaneum of the patient.

Wool pre-treatment method

Keratin-containing fabric is treated by exposing it to a fluorine-containing gas for a relatively short time, for example 60 seconds or substantially less, by passing the fabric continuously through an atmosphere containing fluorine gas. The fluorine content of the gas to which the fabric is exposed can be relatively low, for example 3 %. The fluorinated fabric may be treated with a polymer such as an amino polysiloxane, and when so treated is protected against shrinkage and maintains good fabric mechanical properties.

A method for predicting pore pressure

Method for predicting pore pressure

Method for predicting pore pressure

Cooking apparatus

The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus (1) for conserving heat energy during a cooking process. The apparatus (1) comprises closable first and second chambers (2, 3) for food to be cooked, wherein the first and second chambers (2, 3) are each provided with an outlet and an inlet for vapour (12, 13, 20, 21). The outlet (12) of the first chamber (2) is connected to the inlet (21) of the second chamber (3) via vapour transfer means (6) and the outlet (20) of the second chamber (3) is connected to the inlet (13) of the first chamber (2) via vapour transfer means (7), thereby enabling vapour in either chamber to be transferred to the other chamber.

Surgical methods for procedures of the subtalar joint

A method for performing an arthroplasty of a subtalar joint includes making at least one incision adjacent the subtalar joint, accessing the subtalar joint defined superiorly by a first articular surface and inferiorly by a second articular surface, and preparing at least one of the first articular surface and the second articular surface to form first and second interfacing surfaces. The method further includes identifying at least one landmark of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface, determining at least one significant point on at least one of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface relative to the at least one landmark, and placing at least one trial implant. The method also includes securing an implant positioned substantially inferior relative to the first interfacing surface and substantially superior relative to the second interfacing surface, stabilizing the subtalar joint, and closing the at least one incision.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schuhen

Surgical methods for procedures of the subtalar joint

Our File No. 3645.199P1 ABSTRACT A method for performing an arthroplasty of a subtalar joint includes making at least one incision adjacent the subtalar joint, accessing the subtalar joint defined superiorly by a first articular surface and inferiorly by a second articular surface, and preparing at least one of the first articular surface and the second articular surface to form first and second interfacing surfaces. The method further includes identifying at least one landmark of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface, determining at least one significant point on at least one of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface relative to the at least one landmark, and placing at least one trial implant. The method also includes securing an implant positioned substantially inferior relative to the first interfacing surface and substantially superior relative to the second interfacing surface, stabilizing the subtalar joint, and closing the at least one incision. {H2320328.1} 5/14 700 Make at least one incision adjacent the subtalar joint (710) Access at least a portion of the subtalar joint (720) Open the joint space of the subtalar joint (730) 4 Evaluate mobility of the subtalar joint (740) Identify one or more landmarks on at least one of the calcaneum or the talus (750) Estimate a significant point of the subtalar joint based on the landmarks (760) Make one or more primary cuts in at least the calcaneumn or the talus (770) Make one or more cuts to or adjacent at least one facet of the calcaneumn (780) Analyze a prepared joint space using one or more trial implants (790) Place and fixate an implant within the prepared joint space (800) Stabilize the subtalar joint (810) Restore any necessary soft tissue structures and repair fibula (820) Close the at least one incision (830) FIG. 7

Wool pre-treatment method

Keratin-containing fabric is treated by exposing it to a fluorine-containing gas for a relatively short time, for example 60 seconds or substantially less, by passing the fabric continuously through an atmosphere containing fluorine gas. The fluorine content of the gas to which the fabric is exposed can be relatively low, for example 3 %. The fluorinated fabric may be treated with a polymer such as an amino polysiloxane, and when so treated is protected against shrinkage and maintains good fabric mechanical properties.

Orthopedic implants and methods

A subtalar joint implant system including a first implant component and a second implant component. An alternative embodiment of a subtalar joint implant system is disclosed and includes a first component that has threads disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the first component and a second component having threads disposed on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the second component. The first and second components are each configured to couple with at least a portion of a talus and a calcaneum of a patient with the first component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a posterior facet of the calcaneum of the patient and the second component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a middle facet of the calcaneum of the patient.

Implantes e métodos ortopédicos

plantes e métodos ortopédicos. um sistema de implante de articulação subtalar incluindo um primeiro componente de implante e um segundo componente de implante. uma modalidade alternativa de um sistema de implante de articulação subtalar é divulgada e inclui um primeiro componente que possui roscas dispostas em pelo menos uma porção de uma superfície externa do primeiro componente e um segundo componente possuindo roscas dispostas em pelo menos uma porção da superfície externa do segundo componente. os primeiro e segundo componentes são, cada um, configurados para se acoplar a pelo menos uma porção de um tálus e um calcâneo de um paciente, com o primeiro componente sendo configurado para se acoplar a pelo menos uma porção de uma faceta posterior do calcâneo do paciente e o segundo componente sendo configurado para se acoplar a pelo menos uma porção de uma faceta medial do calcâneo do paciente.

Orthopedic implants and methods

A subtalar joint implant system including a first implant component and a second implant component. An alternative embodiment of a subtalar joint implant system is disclosed and includes a first component that has threads disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the first component and a second component having threads disposed on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the second component. The first and second components are each configured to couple with at least a portion of a talus and a calcaneum of a patient with the first component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a posterior facet of the calcaneum of the patient and the second component being configured to couple with at least a portion of a middle facet of the calcaneum of the patient.

Method and apparatus for compacting waste material

A lorry (11) is provided with a container (24) associated with compaction apparatus. The compaction apparatus comprises a compaction member (26) and two cables (28, 29), one attached to either side of the compaction member (26). The cables (28, 29) are releasably attachable to lifting arms (14) and pass around pullies (30, 32), which pullies are located at either end of the container (24). The compaction apparatus is used as follows: in order to pick up a skip the lifting arms (14) must be moved rearwardly, in the direction shown by arrow (F); before the rearward movement of the arms (14) is started the cable (28) is attached to the top of the lifting arms (14), when the lifting arms (14) are then moved rearwardly the cable (28), which passes around the pulley (30), pulls the compaction member (26) forward as shown by arrow (G); the forward movement of the compaction member (26) will compact any waste in the container (24) towards the front of the container.

Methods for performing an arthroplasty of the subtalar joint

A method for performing arthroplasty of a subtalar joint includes making at least one incision and accessing the subtalar joint defined superiorly by a first articular surface and inferiorly by a 5 second articular surface, and preparing at least one of the first and second articular surfaces to form first and second interfacing surfaces. The method further includes identifying at least one landmark of the first and second interfacing surfaces, determining at least one significant point on at least one of the first and second interfacing surfaces relative to the at least one landmark, and placing at least one trial implant. The method also includes securing an implant positioned [0 substantially inferior relative to the first interfacing surface and substantially superior relative to the second interfacing surface. [FIG. 1 for publication] 27 1/6 1002 110 108 106 104 102 FIG. 1