Modular electronic and digital building systems and methods of using the same

In some embodiments, an electronic and digital building block system includes modular electronic building modules that can be electrically coupled together to create various different electronic devices. In addition to physical electronic modules, the system can include digital building blocks to further enhance and integrate the functions of an assembled bit-system that can be created/assembled by a user of the block electronic building system. The digital building blocks are not a physical module, but digital content or other software or cloud applications that can be represented as virtual digital blocks, and that can interface with the physical modules. The digital blocks can provide integration between the functionality of the physical building blocks and functionality of computer-based and/or web-based applications, programs and systems. The electronic and digital building block system can include a system program and a visualizer that can be viewed on the display of a computer device ...

Coupling devices and methods of using the same

In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first coupler, and a second coupler. The elongate member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side portion. The side portion of the elongate member has a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The first receiving portion is configured to receive a first support member. The second receiving portion is configured to receive a second support member. The first coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion. The second coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the second support member to help retain the second support member within the second receiving portion.

LOAD CELL PROTECTION APPARATUS AND LOAD DETECTION APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME

A protection apparatus for a load cell having a constrained end portion and a movable end portion and a load detection apparatus incorporating the same are provided. The protection apparatus includes a housing having a longitudinal axis with a first end and a second end, a pivot disposed through the housing and located in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, and a sensor mount pivotally disposed on the pivot. The protection apparatus through its pivot transfers away from the load cell forces that are not aligned with a direction in which the load cell operates. The sensor mount has a first end and a second end, the first end of the sensor mount is disposed in the first end of the housing between a first position and a second position defined by the housing. The second end is configured for attachment to the movable end portion of the load cell. At least one spring is disposed in the second end of the housing for constraining the constrained end portion of the load ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Conductive plastic overmold on shielded plastic window

An integrated assembly is provided for installation on a housing for electronic components. The integrated assembly includes a shielded window and a bezel overmolded onto the shielded window in an injection molding process. Since both the shielded window and the bezel have EMI resistant properties, the assembly represents an efficient method for providing high quality EMI shielding while eliminating the use of costly parts and assembly procedures.

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Improvement in shearing-machine cutters

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

AMORPHOUS SEMICONDUCTING AND CONDUCTING TRANSPARENT METAL OXIDE THIN FILMS AND PRODUCTION THEREOF

Metal oxide thin films and production thereof are disclosed. An exemplary method of producing a metal oxide thin film may comprise introducing at least two metallic elements and oxygen into a process chamber to form a metal oxide. The method may also comprise depositing the metal oxide on a substrate in the process chamber. The method may also comprise simultaneously controlling a ratio of the at least two metallic elements and a stoichiometry of the oxygen during deposition. Exemplary amorphous metal oxide thin films produced according to the methods herein may exhibit highly transparent properties, highly conductive properties, and/or other opto-electronic properties.

Improvements in automatic apparatus for actuating gates

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies. 1. A spinal system comprising:a bone fastener; a tulip element;', 'a ring element positioned in the tulip element to restrict motion between the bone fastener and the tulip element to uniplanar motion., 'a modular assembly attachable to the bone fastener, wherein the modular assembly comprises2. The spinal system of claim 1 , wherein the modular assembly further comprises a locking clamp assembly.3. The spinal system of claim 2 , wherein the locking clamp assembly comprises a wedge element and a clamp element.4. The spinal system of claim 3 , wherein the wedge element comprises a top surface comprising a curved saddle portion.5. The spinal system of claim 3 , wherein the clamp element comprises a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion independent from the first clamp portion.6. The spinal system of claim 1 , wherein the ring element comprises a pair of protrusions.7. The spinal system of claim 6 , wherein the pair of protrusions of the ring element are configured to be received in opposed openings in the tulip element.8. The spinal system of claim 6 , wherein the ring element comprises an internal opening for receiving a head of the bone fastener.9. The spinal system of claim 6 , wherein the protrusions of the ring element are curved.10. The spinal system of claim 9 , wherein the protrusions are received in curved openings in the tulip element.11. A spinal system comprising:a bone fastener; a tulip element;', 'a ring element ...

MECHANICAL PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

A photovoltaic panel cartridge for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic panels and method of its construction are described. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is formed from a unitary frame with internal beams and struts for stability. The photovoltaic panels are inserted into channels within the frame, struts, and/or the internal beams in order to be mounted to the photovoltaic panel cartridge and secured to mounting regions on a different one of the frame, struts, and/or internal beams. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is configured to be stacked upon similarly configured photovoltaic panel cartridges for ease in transport and to reduce damage to the photovoltaic panels during transport. The photovoltaic panel cartridge may be slidably mounted to rails of a support structure.

INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. 1. An intervertebral spacer system , comprising:an intervertebral spacer comprising a spacer portion and a plate portion, the plate portion including at least one bore configured and dimensioned to receive a vertebral anchor; a head portion that is at least partially spherical;', 'a curvilinear shank extending from the head portion; and', 'an elongate fin extending from the head portion and along a surface of the elongate shank, the elongate shank and the elongate fin are disposed generally perpendicular to each other., 'the vertebral anchor comprising2. The intervertebral spacer system of claim 1 , wherein the elongate shank and the elongate fin form a t-shaped cross-section.3. The intervertebral spacer system of claim 2 , wherein the elongate shank includes a concave surface.4. The intervertebral spacer system of claim 1 , wherein a leading end of the elongate shank is formed by two inclined edges that converge laterally inward toward a leading apex.5. The intervertebral spacer system of claim 4 , wherein the elongate fin includes a ramp that converges toward the leading apex.6. The intervertebral spacer system of claim 1 , wherein the spacer portion and plate portion are made of different materials.7. The intervertebral ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AN DMETHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. 1. An orthopedic fixation device comprising:a coupling element, wherein the coupling element comprises a bore there through and configured to receive a rod;a bone fastener, wherein the bone fastener comprises a head and an extension that extends from the head, wherein the head is configured for loading into the coupling element through the bottom of the bore;a clip disposed underneath the head of the bone fastener,wherein, upon application of a force on top of the rod, the coupling element is fixed with respect to the bone fastener, andwherein prior to the application of the force, the coupling element may be moved in a polyaxial manner with respect to the bone fastener.2. The orthopedic fixation device of further comprising a locking cap assembly claim 1 , wherein the locking cap assembly engages the rod to secure the rod to the coupling element when the locking cap assembly is locked onto the coupling element.3. The orthopedic fixation device of wherein the locking cap assembly is configured to push the rod in a direction towards the bone fastener.4. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 1 , further comprising a clamp and saddled disposed underneath the rod.5. The orthopedic fixation device of wherein the bore of the coupling element is tapered.6. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of an interior surface of the coupling element is threaded and configured to receive a locking cap.7. The orthopedic fixation device of wherein the head is shaped as a sphere and the clamp has a corresponding shape to engage the head.8. The orthopedic fixation device of wherein the saddle has an upper surface that defines a seat for receiving a rod.9. The orthopedic fixation device of ...

Overcoming DAPA aminotransferase bottlenecks in biotin vitamers biosynthesis

A method is disclosed for the increased production of biotin and the biotin precursor dethiobiotin using a bacterium that produces a lysine-utilizing DAPA aminotransferase. The method involves the use of a bacterium that is either grown in the presence of lysine or deregulated for lysine biosynthesis.

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING A DYNAMIC VIEW AND TESTING TOOL OF POWER CABLING OF A MULTI-CHASSIS COMPUTER SYSTEM

A system, method, and computer-readable medium that facilitate display of a system configuration are provided. A graphical user interface may provide a display that indicates the position and status of system components and enables a user a convenient mechanism to determine via load group selection a universal power supply load group that is preferred to be connected to a particular chassis power supply, and further provides a mechanism to determine via load group selection which universal power supply load group is connected to a particular chassis power supply. In this manner, a user may confirm a system power supply configuration corresponds to a desired system power supply configuration.

Intervertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. 1. A system for inserting a vertebral anchor into a vertebral body , the system comprising:a trailing housing defining one or more elongate channels;an anchor housing defining one or more anchor channels, a first anchor channel being configured to urge a vertebral body out of a distal face of the anchor housing along a first trajectory; anda guide member configured to extend through a first elongate channel and the first anchor channel, the guide member configured to move along a first longitudinal axis when disposed within the first elongate channel and the first anchor channel and abut a vertebral anchor disposed within the first anchor channel, wherein the first longitudinal axis and the first trajectory intersect one another.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first anchor channel has a variable cross-section over the length of the first anchor channel.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein a concave surface at least partially defines the first anchor channel.4. The system of claim 1 , further including an alignment shaft configured to align each of the one or more elongate channels with a corresponding anchor channel.5. The system of claim 1 , further including one or more positioning members claim 1 , each positioning ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Orthopedic Fixation Devices and Methods of Installation Thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies. 1. A method of stabilizing a spine comprising:inserting an orthopedic fixation device into a bone, the fixation device including a proximal portion and a distal portion;attaching a first tulip assembly over the proximal portion of the fixation device, wherein the first tulip assembly is configured to receive a rod member therein;removing the first tulip assembly from the proximal portion of the fixation device; andreplacing the first tulip assembly with a second tulip assembly over the proximal portion of the fixation device, wherein the second tulip assembly is configured to receive a rod member therein.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first tulip assembly is a polyaxial tulip assembly that accommodates polyaxial movement between the first tulip assembly and the fixation device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second tulip assembly is a uniplanar tulip assembly that accommodates uniplanar movement between the second tulip assembly and the fixation device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the uniplanar tulip assembly comprises a wedge element claim 3 , a clamp element and a ring element attached to the clamp element.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the ring element comprises a pair of protrusions for inserting into openings in the clamp element.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the pair of protrusions have curved upper and lower surfaces.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first tulip assembly and ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The invention is directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

UNIVERSAL CASSETTE

A method of installing photovoltaic modules in a solar array is provided. The method includes the steps of forming one or more universal cassettes, each having a plurality of photovoltaic modules attached to one or more rails, positioning the one or more universal cassettes in a curing apparatus, securing the curing apparatus with a vehicle, moving the curing apparatus along rows of installed mounting hardware and deploying the universal cassettes from the curing apparatus and attaching the universal cassettes to the installed mounting hardware. 1. A method of installing photovoltaic modules in a solar array , the method comprising the steps of:forming one or more universal cassettes, each having a plurality of photovoltaic modules attached to one or more rails;positioning the one or more universal cassettes in a curing apparatus;securing the curing apparatus with a vehicle;moving the curing apparatus along rows of installed mounting hardware; anddeploying the universal cassettes from the curing apparatus and attaching the universal cassettes to the installed mounting hardware.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the installed mounting hardware forms a fixed tilt solar power system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the installed mounting hardware forms a single axis tracking solar power system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photovoltaic modules are adhered to the one or more rails with adhesives.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the photovoltaic modules have a thickness claim 1 , and wherein each of the thicknesses are the same.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more rails each has a “U” shaped cross-sectional shape.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curing apparatus has a plurality of levels claim 1 , each level configured for a single universal cassette.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein each level has one or more guides configured to receive the rails of the universal cassette.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the curing apparatus ...

Combination EMI shielding and environmental seal gasket construction

A combination EMI shielding and environmental sealing gasket construction and method for its manufacture. The gasket includes at least one electrically-conductive EMI shielding gasket member, and at least one environmental sealing gasket member. The shielding gasket member, which may be in the form of a strip, has a lengthwise extent and an outer periphery having interstitial spaces, such as between the fibers of a metal wire or other fiber mesh or fabric, through a widthwise extent thereof. The sealing gasket member extends along the lengthwise extent of the shielding gasket member and is formed, such as by being dispensed to foam or otherwise formed-in-place along an adjacent side of the strip, of an elastomeric foam or other material which penetrates into at least a portion of the interstitial spaces of the shielding gasket member to bond the shielding gasket member and the sealing gasket member into an integral structure.

CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC OVERMOLD ON SHIELDED PLASTIC WINDOW

An integrated assembly is provided for installation on a housing for electronic components. The integrated assembly includes a shielded window and a bezel overmolded onto the shielded window in an injection molding process. Since both the shielded window and the bezel have EMI resistant properties, the assembly represents an efficient method for providing high quality EMI shielding while eliminating the use of costly parts and assembly procedures. 1. An EMI shielded window assembly comprising:an EMI-shielded window having an outer perimeter; anda plastic bezel molded over the outer perimeter of the window.2. The assembly of wherein the window comprises a laminate further comprising:a first layer comprising a sheet formed of a transparent plastic material; anda second layer comprising an electrically-conductive film or mesh.3. The assembly of wherein the electrically-conductive film comprises:a layer of a polyester or other polymeric film; anda coating sputtered on or otherwise applied to the film, said coating comprising a metallic coating.4. The assembly of wherein the coating is an indium tin oxide coating.5. The assembly of wherein the electrically conductive mesh comprises a layer of a metal or metal alloy mesh.6. The assembly of wherein the mesh is blackened.7. The assembly of wherein the bezel if formed from an electrically-conductive plastic.8. The assembly of wherein the electrically-conductive plastic comprises an electrically-conductive particulate filler.9. The assembly of wherein the window comprises an inner section and an outer perimeter surrounding the inner section claim 1 , the inner section having a first thickness and the outer periphery having a second thickness less than the first thickness claim 1 , the bezel being molded over at least a portion of the outer periphery.10. A method for securing a bezel to an EMI-shielded window comprising the steps of:inserting an EMI-shielded window in an injection molding apparatus, said EMI shielded window ...

Conformal coating of highly structured surfaces

Method of applying a conformal coating to a highly structured substrate and devices made by the disclosed methods are disclosed. An example method includes the deposition of a substantially contiguous layer of a material upon a highly structured surface within a deposition process chamber. The highly structured surface may be associated with a substrate or another layer deposited on a substrate. The method includes depositing a material having an amorphous structure on the highly structured surface at a deposition pressure of equal to or less than about 3 mTorr. The method may also include removing a portion of the amorphous material deposited on selected surfaces and depositing additional amorphous material on the highly structured surface.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. 1. An orthopedic fixation device comprising:a tulip element including a body having a bore therethrough and arms extending upwardly from the body to define a U-shaped channel;a bone fastener having a head and an extension that extends from the head, wherein the head is configured for loading into the tulip element;a locking clamp assembly positioned in the bore of the tulip element, wherein the locking clamp assembly comprises a wedge element and a clamp element to secure the bone fastener in the tulip element; anda non-threaded locking cap including a body having a lower tab that extends from a lower end of the body and an upper tab that extends from an upper end of the body, wherein the upper tab is positioned above the lower tab, and a protuberance extends from the upper tab to the lower tab.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein an interior surface of each arm comprises a slot and a recessed surface above each slot.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of each arm includes a groove configured to engage a tool.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the groove includes a first angled portion connected to a second angled portion.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lower tab has an outer surface that is generally rounded in shape.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the locking cap includes a second lower tab located opposite to the lower tab.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the upper tab includes four upper tabs at the corners of an upper surface of the body of the locking cap.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element comprises a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion claim 1 , wherein the first and second clamp portions each have an outer surface and an inner surface claim 1 ...

Intervertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. 1. A vertebral anchor , comprising:a head portion;an elongate shank extending from the head portion; andan elongate fin extending from the head portion and along a surface of the elongate shank, the elongate shank and the elongate fin forming a generally t-shaped cross-section.2. The vertebral anchor of claim 1 , wherein the elongate shank further includes a concave surface.3. The vertebral anchor of claim 2 , wherein the elongate fin extends along the concave surface of the elongate shank.4. The vertebral anchor of claim 1 , wherein a leading end of the elongate shank is formed by two inclined edges that converge laterally inward toward a leading apex.5. The vertebral anchor of claim 4 , wherein the elongate fin includes a ramp that converges toward the leading apex.6. The vertebral anchor of claim 4 , wherein the ramp is serrated.7. The vertebral anchor of claim 4 , wherein the two inclined edges are serrated.8. The vertebral anchor of claim 1 , wherein the head portion includes a bore.9. The vertebral anchor of claim 1 , wherein an outer periphery of the head portion is partially-spherical.10. The vertebral anchor of claim 1 , wherein the head portion includes a groove disposed in an outer periphery.11. The vertebral ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Production of crystalline materials by using high intensity ultrasound

A crystalline material sufficiently pure for use in pharmaceuticals may be made by forming a saturated solution of the material, changing the temperature of the solution so it becomes supersaturated, and subjecting the solution to irradiation by high intensity ultrasound, the frequency of the ultrasound being scanned over a range of frequencies. For example the ultrasound may be varied between 19.5 and 20.5 kHz, and this variation may be sinusoidal. Preferably the ultrasound is provided only briefly, say for less than 5 s, before allowing the solution to cool gradually without further irradiation. The ultrasound may be applied using a vessel with an array of ultrasonic transducers attached to a wall, so each transducer radiates no more than 3 W/cm2 yet the power dissipation within the vessel is between 25 and 150 W/litre. This method can reduce the metastable zone width to less than 10 K. It is applicable in particular to aspartame.

Elastic member clamps

The present application generally relates to orthopedic stabilization systems, and in particular, to systems including clamps. The clamps can be used in addition to or to replace hooks that grasp onto bone members, such as the lamina. One example of such a clamp is an in-line clamp that includes a central opening for receiving a rod member, a first opening for receiving a set screw and a second opening for receiving an elastic member therethrough. Another example of such a clamp is an off-set clamp that includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, and an opening for receiving a rod therein. The upper plate can be separated from the bottom plate to make space for an elastic member that can be secured within the plates. Tulip clamps that utilize one or more elastic members are also provided.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. 1. An orthopedic fixation device comprising:a tulip element including a body having a bore therethrough and arms extending upwardly from the body to define a U-shaped channel;a bone fastener having a head and an extension that extends from the head, wherein the head is configured for loading into the tulip element;a locking clamp assembly positioned in the bore of the tulip element, wherein the locking clamp assembly comprises a wedge element and a clamp element to secure the bone fastener in the tulip element; anda non-threaded locking cap including a body having a lower tab that extends outward from a lower end of the body a first distance and an upper tab that extends from an upper end of the body, wherein the upper tab is positioned above the lower tab, and a protuberance that extends outward from the body a second distance, and wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein an interior surface of each arm comprises a slot and a recessed surface above each slot.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of each arm includes a groove configured to engage a tool.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the groove includes a first angled portion connected to a second angled portion.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lower tab has an outer surface that is generally rounded in shape.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the locking cap includes a second lower tab located opposite to the lower tab.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the upper tab includes four upper tabs at corners of an upper surface of the body of the locking cap.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element comprises a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion claim 1 , ...

Sputter Deposition and Annealing of High Conductivity Transparent Oxides

Sputtering deposition processes for generation of transparent conductive metal oxide films, and films produced by such methods, are disclosed.

Intervertebral implants and related methods of use

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

Drive mechanism and method of operating the same

A drive mechanism for a trailer support system secured to a trailer, the drive mechanism being operable to move the trailer support system relative to the trailer and including a gear box secured to the trailer support system, a motor supported adjacent to the gear box and having a drive shaft defining an axis, and a coupler positioned between the gear box and the motor shaft and facilitating movement a drive shaft relative to the gear box along the axis and in a direction substantially normal to the axis.

USING AMORPHOUS ZINC-TIN OXIDE ALLOYS IN THE EMITTER STRUCTURE OF CIGS PV DEVICES

A device includes a back contact, an absorber layer coupled to the back contact, a buffer layer coupled to the absorber layer; and an amorphous transparent conductive layer coupled to the buffer layer, wherein the amorphous transparent conductive phase is characterized by, as a function of composition, i) a range of band gaps and ii) a range of work functions. 1. A composition of matter , comprising:an amorphous transparent conductive phase, wherein the amorphous transparent conductive phase is characterized by, as a function of composition, i) a range of band gaps and ii) a range of work functions.2. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous transparent conductive phase includes zinc claim 1 , tin and oxygen and is an intrinsic semiconductor.3. The composition of matter of claim 2 , wherein a cation content of the amorphous transparent conductive phase includes from approximately 20 cation % Zn to approximately 80 cation % Zn.4. The composition of matter of claim 3 , wherein the cation content of the amorphous transparent conductive phase includes approximately 80 cation % Zn.5. The composition of matter of claim 3 , wherein the cation content of the amorphous transparent conductive phase includes approximately 65 cation % Zn.6. An apparatus claim 3 , comprising:a device including a back contact, an absorber layer coupled to the back contact, a buffer layer coupled to the absorber layer; and an amorphous transparent conductive layer coupled to the buffer layer;wherein the amorphous transparent conductive layer is characterized by, as a function of composition, i) a range of band gaps and ii) a range of work functions.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the amorphous transparent conductive phase includes zinc claim 6 , tin and oxygen and is an intrinsic semiconductor.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein a cation content of the amorphous transparent conductive phase includes from approximately 20 cation % Zn to approximately 80 cation % Zn.9. ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

Intervertebral implants and related methods of use

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. 1. An orthopedic fixation device comprising:a coupling element including a bore therethrough and an interior surface disposed about the bore;a bone fastener having a head and an extension that extends from the head, wherein the head is configured for loading into the coupling element;a locking clamp assembly positioned in the bore in the coupling element, wherein the locking clamp assembly comprises a wedge element and a clamp element secured to the wedge element, wherein a recessed surface on the wedge element engages a protuberance on the interior surface of the coupling element to secure the locking clamp assembly in the coupling element; anda locking cap including a body having at least one lower tab that extends from a lower end of the body and at least one upper tab that extends from an upper end of the body, wherein the upper tab is positioned above the lower tab, and a protuberance extends between the upper and lower tabs.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element comprises a body and arms that extend from the body claim 1 , wherein an interior surface of each arm comprises a slot and a recessed surface above each slot.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one lower tab has an outer surface that is generally rounded in shape.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one lower tab includes a pair of lower tabs located on opposite sides of the body of the locking cap.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one upper tab includes four upper tabs at the corners of an upper surface of the body of the locking cap.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element comprises a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion claim 1 , wherein the first and second ...

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. 1. An orthopedic fixation device comprising:a coupling element, wherein the coupling element comprises a bore extending therethrough and an interior surface disposed about the bore;a bone fastener, wherein the bone fastener comprises a head and an extension that extends from the head, wherein the head is configured for loading into the coupling element through the bottom of the bore; and a clamp element having a spherical outer surface, a spherical inner surface, a plurality of slits extending through the clamp element, and a rim extending transverse to the plurality of slits, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface is configured to engage the interior surface of the coupling element, and wherein at least a portion of the inner surface is configured to engage the head of the bone fastener; and', 'a wedge element, wherein the wedge element comprises a wedge bore configured to receive an upper portion of the clamp element and an inner wedge surface disposed around at least a lower portion of the wedge bore, wherein the inner wedge surface is configured to engage at least a portion of the outer surface of the clamp element,, 'a locking clamp assembly, wherein the locking clamp assembly compriseswherein the bone fastener is configured to angulate relative to the coupling element, andwherein the rim is configured to limit rotational travel of the clamp element within the coupling element.2. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 1 , wherein the bone fastener is angled up to 41 degrees relative to the coupling element.3. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element is configured to angulate relative to the coupling element.4. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 3 , wherein ...

INTEGRATED CARTRIDGE FOR ADHESIVE-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

A photovoltaic module mounting cartridge has a frame structure for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic modules thereon, the frame structure having supports for engaging with and supporting an associated mounting rail provided on the underside of a photovoltaic module such that the photovoltaic module can be selectively installed or removed from the cartridge. A method of assembling a photovoltaic module mounting cartridge is also described, comprising providing a frame structure, providing a plurality of photovoltaic modules having at least one associated mounting rail, arranging the photovoltaic modules atop the frame structure, and attaching each associated mounting rail to the frame structure.

Intervertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. 1. A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer , the method comprising:positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies, wherein the intervertebral spacer includes a plurality of bores, each of the plurality of bores being configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element;selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements; andinserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the linear fastening element includes a screw claim 1 , and the method further includes rotatably inserting the screw into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curvilinear fastening element includes a vertebral anchor claim 1 , and the method further includes hammering the vertebral anchor into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting a second fastening element from the ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Orthopedic Fixation Devices and Methods of Installation Thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. 1. A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer , the method comprising:securing an inserter to an intervertebral spacer coupled to a plate, the inserter having a trailing housing defining an elongate channel and an anchor housing adapted to be secured to the intervertebral spacer and defining an anchor channel spaced from the elongate channel such that the elongate channel and the anchor channel are in line with each other along a longitudinal axis and a proximal end of the anchor channel is visible to a user;positioning the intervertebral spacer into an intervertebral space defined between a first vertebral body and a second vertebral body;inserting an impaction guide member having an impaction head at its proximal end through the elongate channel and the anchor channel;applying a force to the head of the impaction guide member along the longitudinal axis to impact a vertebral anchor in the anchor channel through the plate and into the first vertebral body along a trajectory that intersects the longitudinal axis.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting an impaction guide member includes aligning a leading end of the impaction guide member with the vertebral anchor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anchor ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Software controlled switch device

A switching device and software therefor are provided to permit two devices connected to the switching device to be interconnected into four different interconnected modes of operation. The devices may be intended for parallel output COM port connection with the computer and the device is controlled from the serial output COM port of the computer using control lines of the serial output COM port to provide switch signals on two of those output lines to, in turn, provide four switching signals for the respective four possible interconnected modes of operation.

Orthopedic Fixation Devices and Methods of Installation Thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies. 1. A fixation system comprising:a fastener including a shaft member and a head member; and a tulip element including a pair of arms forming a channel for receiving a rod member therein;', 'a wedge element received in the tulip element;', 'a clamp element attachable to the wedge element, the clamp element including at least one opening for receiving portions of a ring element therein; and', 'a ring element having protrusions for inserting into the at least one opening in the clamp element., 'a tulip assembly attachable to the head member of the fastener, the tulip assembly including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening in the clamp element is curved.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element includes at least two openings claim 1 , each for receiving a protrusion of the ring element.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions of the ring element include curved upper and lower surfaces.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tulip assembly is removable from the fastener.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element comprises a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion that are separable from one another.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion are press fit into the wedge element to form the clamp element.8. A fixation system comprising:a fastener including a shaft member and a head member; anda modular tulip assembly capable of attachment ...

Method for passing selectively encrypted attributes of specific versions of objects in a distributed system

The present invention provides a computer implemented method, system, and computer program product for selective encryption of a data transmission. A data transmission is received. When the data transmission is received, the data transmission is unmarshaled. When the transmission is unmarshaled, objects and a set of sensitive fields within the data transmission are identified by referencing a metadata database. Only the set of sensitive fields within the data transmission are encrypted to form a partially encrypted data transmission. The partially encrypted data transmission is marshaled to form a marshaled data transmission. The marshaled data transmission is transmitted to a recipient.

Amorphous semiconducting and conducting transparent metal oxide thin films and production thereof

Metal oxide thin films and production thereof are disclosed. An exemplary method of producing a metal oxide thin film may comprise introducing at least two metallic elements and oxygen into a process chamber to form a metal oxide. The method may also comprise depositing the metal oxide on a substrate in the process chamber. The method may also comprise simultaneously controlling a ratio of the at least two metallic elements and a stoichiometry of the oxygen during deposition. Exemplary amorphous metal oxide thin films produced according to the methods herein may exhibit highly transparent properties, highly conductive properties, and/or other opto-electronic properties.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies. 1. A modular tulip system for spine stabilization , said system comprising:a first tulip assembly comprising a first tulip element and a second tulip element, wherein the first tulip element is configured to be received modularly over a first bone fastener; anda first rod member configured to be received in the first tulip assembly via the first tulip element.2. The modular tulip system of claim 1 , wherein the first tulip assembly comprises a first bridge that extends between the first tulip element and the second tulip element.3. The modular tulip system of claim 1 , wherein the first tulip element comprises a first arm and a second arm and the second tulip element comprises a first arm and a second arm.4. The modular tulip system of claim 3 , wherein each of the arms of the first tulip assembly are independent from one another such that they do not share a wall.5. The modular tulip system of claim 1 , wherein the second tulip element is at an angle relative to the first tulip element.6. The modular tulip system of claim 5 , wherein the second tulip element has a longitudinal axis that is at an angle between 15 and 20 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis that extends through the first tulip element.7. The modular tulip system of claim 1 , wherein the first tulip element has an exposed opening for receiving the first bone fastener while the second tulip element of the first tulip assembly does not have an exposed opening for ...

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. 1. An orthopedic fixation device comprising:a coupling element, wherein the coupling element comprises a bore extending therethrough and an interior surface disposed about the bore;a bone fastener, wherein the bone fastener comprises a head and an extension that extends from the head, wherein the head is configured for loading into the coupling element through the bottom of the bore; a clamp element having a spherical outer surface, a spherical inner surface, and a plurality of slits extending through the clamp element, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface is configured to engage the interior surface of the coupling element, and wherein at least a portion of the inner surface is configured to engage the head of the bone fastener; and', 'a wedge element, wherein the wedge element comprises a wedge bore configured to receive an upper portion of the clamp element and an inner wedge surface disposed around at least a lower portion of the wedge bore, wherein the inner wedge surface is configured to engage at least a portion of the outer surface of the clamp element,, 'a locking clamp assembly, wherein the locking clamp assembly compriseswherein the bone fastener is configured to angulate relative to the coupling element.2. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 1 , wherein the bone fastener is angled up to 41 degrees relative to the coupling element.3. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element is configured to angulate relative to the coupling element.4. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 3 , wherein the clamp element is angled up to 9 degrees relative to the coupling element.5. The orthopedic fixation device of claim 4 , wherein the bone fastener is angled up to ...

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies. 1. An orthopedic fixation device comprising:a coupling element, wherein the coupling element comprises a bore there through and an interior surface disposed about the bore;a bone fastener, wherein the bone fastener comprises a head and an extension that extends from the head, wherein the head is configured for loading into the coupling element through the bottom of the bore; a clamp element, wherein the clamp element comprises a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion, wherein the first and second clamp portions each have an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface is configured to engage the interior surface of the coupling element, and wherein at least a portion of the inner surface is configured to engage the head of the bone fastener; and', 'a wedge element, wherein the wedge element comprises a wedge bore configured to receive an upper portion of the clamp element and an inner wedge surface disposed around at least a lower portion of the wedge bore, wherein the inner wedge surface is configured to engage at least portion of the outer surface of the first and second clamp portions; and, 'a locking clamp assembly, wherein the locking clamp assembly comprises a body having upper tabs and lower tabs;', 'a plurality of protuberances that extend from the body above the lower tabs, wherein each of the protuberances is configured to interact with a corresponding recessed surface in the ...

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

CONFORMAL COATING OF HIGHLY STRUCTURED SURFACES

Method of applying a conformal coating to a highly structured substrate and devices made by the disclosed methods are disclosed. An example method includes the deposition of a substantially contiguous layer of a material upon a highly structured surface within a deposition process chamber. The highly structured surface may be associated with a substrate or another layer deposited on a substrate. The method includes depositing a material having an amorphous structure on the highly structured surface at a deposition pressure of equal to or less than about 3 mTorr. The method may also include removing a portion of the amorphous material deposited on selected surfaces and depositing additional amorphous material on the highly structured surface. 1. A method of applying a conformal coating to a highly structured substrate comprising:providing a deposition process chamber comprising a deposition source;associating a surface with the deposition process chamber wherein the surface comprises a direct deposition surface having a substantial surface area not shaded from the deposition source and the surface further comprises an indirect deposition surface having a substantial surface area at least partially shaded from the deposition source; anddepositing a substantially contiguous layer of a material having an amorphous structure on the direct deposition surface and the indirect deposition surface at a deposition pressure of equal to or less than about 3 mTorr.2. The method of applying a conformal coating to a highly structured surface of wherein the amorphous material is deposited at a deposition pressure of equal to or less than about 0.5 mTorr.3. The method of applying a conformal coating to a highly structured surface of wherein the amorphous material is deposited by RF-DC mixed sputtering.4. The method of applying a conformal coating to a highly structured surface of further comprising depositing the amorphous material without supplemental heating of the highly ...

Coupling Devices and Methods of Using the Same

In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first coupler, and a second coupler. The elongate member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side portion. The side portion of the elongate member has a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The first receiving portion is configured to receive a first support member. The second receiving portion is configured to receive a second support member. The first coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion. The second coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the second support member to help retain the second support member within the second receiving portion. 1. A medical device , comprising:an elongate member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side portion, the side portion of the elongate member having a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion, the first receiving portion being configured to receive a first support member, the second receiving portion configured to receive a second support member;a first coupler coupled to the elongate member and configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion; anda second coupler coupled to the elongate member and configured to engage the second support member to help retain the second support member within the second receiving portion.2. The medical device of claim 1 , further comprising:a third coupler coupled to the elongate member and configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion.3. The medical device of claim 1 , further comprising:a third coupler coupled to the elongate member and configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion ...

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Process and apparatus for irradiating fluids

Fluids in a vessel are subjected to a high ultrasonic intensity, by means of several ultrasonic transducers attached to a wall of the vessel, each transducer (14) radiating no more than 3 W/cm2, the transducers being sufficiently close to each other, and the number of transducers being sufficiently high, that the power dissipation within the vessel is at least 25 W/litre. The number of transducers, the power of the transducers, and the volume of the vessel may be such that the power density is between 40 and 80 W/litre. The vessel may be double walled, and the space between the two walls be filled by a low attenuation buffer liquid (36) whose cavitation threshold is above that of the liquid being treated.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.

INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.

Thiamin production by fermentation

The present invention provides a method for producing thiamin products using a microorganism containing a mutation that causes it to overproduce and release thiamin products into the medium. Biologically pure cultures of the microorganisms and isolated polynucleotides containing the mutations are also provided. In addition, methods for detecting a pathogenic microorganism in a clinical sample, assays for identifying an antibiotic, as well as, antibiotics identified by such assays are provided.

ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies. 1. A method of stabilizing a spine comprising: a fastener including a shaft member and a head member; and', a tulip element including a pair of arms forming a channel for receiving a rod member therein;', 'a wedge element received in the tulip element;', 'a clamp element attachable to the wedge element, the clamp element including at least one opening for receiving portions of a ring element therein; and', 'a ring element having protrusions for inserting into the at least one opening in the clamp element,, 'a tulip assembly attachable to the head member of the fastener, the tulip assembly including], 'inserting a fixation system into a bone, the fixation system comprisingfixating the rod to member to the tulip assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening in the clamp element is curved.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element includes at least two openings claim 1 , each for receiving a protrusion of the ring element.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions of the ring element include curved upper and lower surfaces.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tulip assembly is removable from the fastener.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the clamp element comprises a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion that are separable from one another.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion are press fit into the wedge element to form the clamp ...

Intervertebral implants and related methods of use

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.

Overcoming DAPA aminotransferase bottlenecks in biotin vitamers biosynthesis

A method is disclosed for the increased production of biotin and the biotin precursor dethiobiotin using a bacterium that produces a lysine-utilizing DAPA aminotransferase. The method involves the use of a bacterium that is either grown in the presence of lysine or deregulated for lysine biosynthesis.

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof

Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.

Bacterial strains which overproduce riboflavin

Vectors and recombinant bacteria for overproducing riboflavin, in which nucleic acid overproducing riboflavin biosynthetic proteins is introduced in the chromosome of the host organism, e.g. at multiple sites and in multiple copies per site. A rib operon having at least five genes is used to make such recombinant bacteria.

Methods and devices for sensing corrosion under insulation (cui)

A method of sensing corrosion of a pipe covered by a layer of insulation comprises positioning a CUI sensor radially adjacent an outer surface of the pipe. The CUI sensor comprises a non-conductive base having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. In addition, the CUI sensor comprises a first test circuit mounted to the base. The first test circuit includes a first conductor, a second conductor, and a first testing element extending between the first conductor and the second conductor. Further, the method comprises exposing the first testing element to the same environment as the outer surface of the pipe. Still further, the method comprises determining whether the first testing element has corroded through. Moreover, the method comprises assessing whether corrosion of the pipe has occurred based on the determination of whether the first testing element has corroded through.

TALAROMYCES STRAINS AND ENZYME COMPOSITIONS

The present invention relates to strains. The invention further relates to enzyme compositions, which may be produced by the strains. Further the invention relates to methods for producing useful products from lignocellulosic material using the enzyme compositions. 1Talaromyces. A strain which has a cellutolytic activity of at least 6 FPU/ml , at least 7 FPU/ml , at least 8 FPU/ml , at least 10 FPU/ml at least 12 FPU/ml , at least 15 FPU/ml , at least 18 FPU/ml , or at least 20 FPU/ml.2Talaromyces. The strain according to claim 1 , having an endoglucanase activity of at least 5000 WBCU/ml claim 1 , at least 6000 WBCU/ml claim 1 , at least 7000 WBCU/ml claim 1 , at least 8000 WBCU/ml claim 1 , at least 9000 WBCU/ml claim 1 , or at least 10000 WBCU/ml.3Talaromyces. The strain according to claim 1 , having an acid protease activity of at most 60 APU/ml claim 1 , at most 50 APU/ml claim 1 , at most 40 APU/ml claim 1 , or at most 35 APU/ml.4Talaromyces. The strain according to claim 1 , which has sporulation and produces a spore titer of at least 10/ml.5TalaromycesTalaromyces emersonii. The strain according to claim 1 , which is a strain.6Talaromyces. The strain according to claim 1 , which is glucose de-repressed.7Talaromyces. The strain according to claim 1 , that produces xylanase when grown in the presence of glucose.8Talaromyces. The strain according to claim 1 , wherein comprises a deletion or alteration of CreA.9Talaromyces. The strain according to claim 1 , which is the strain with the deposition no. CBS124902 or the strain with the deposition no. CBS127389 or a functionally equivalent mutant thereof.10TalaromycesTalaromycesTalaromyces. The mutant strain produced by mutation of a wild-type strain claim 1 , wherein the protein levels of one or more of the proteins CBH I claim 1 , CBH II claim 1 , EG/CEA claim 1 , EG/CEB claim 1 , Xylanase claim 1 , Acetyl Xylan Esterase claim 1 , Swollenin-iike protein claim 1 , EG/GH61 and/or carbohydrate degrading protein having ...

HYBRID REFLECTOMETER SYSTEM (HRS)

A RF signal test and measurement system capable of measuring forward and reverse signal parameters of RF components including Electrically Small Antennas (ESA) and capable of being integrated within a communications system to aid the automatic retuning of antennas. 1. A test and measurement system for measuring radio frequency signals transmitted or received by an electrically small radiating element comprising an electrically small reflectometer wherein the output from the electrically small reflectometer is provided in the form of an optical digital signal.2. A test and measurement system according to wherein the electrically small reflectometer comprises a radio frequency dual directional coupler electronically connected to an analogue to digital converter.3. A test and measurement system according to wherein the system further comprises an optical data transmitter module.4. A test and measurement system according to wherein the system further comprises an optical data receiver.5. A test and measurement system according to wherein the system further comprises an optical to radio frequency module.6. A test and measurement system according to wherein the system is located within an anechoic chamber or far-field antenna measurement range.7. A test and measurement system according to wherein the system is located within a wheeler cap.8. A radio frequency device comprising a test and measurement system according to .9. A communications system comprising a test and measurement system according to .10. (canceled) This invention relates to a Radio Frequency (RF) signal test and measurement system capable of measuring forward and reverse signal parameters of RF components including antennas and particularly including Electrically Small Antennas (ESA) and more particularly relates to a RF test and measurement system capable of being integrated within a communications system to aid the automatic retuning of antennas.It is necessary when developing RF equipment to test the ...

SPORE SURFACE DISPLAY OF BIOACTIVE MOLECULES

The present invention relates to the display of bioactive molecules at the surface of spores for both in vitro and in vivo applications. Three small open reading frames (ORFs) have been identified which are very useful for display of bioactive molecules at the spore surface. The encoded small proteins have a molecular weight of less than 12 kDa, which corresponds to about less than 100 amino acids. 1BacillusClostridiumSporolactobacillus. A spore of or or which expresses a fusion protein , said fusion protein being expressed from a DNA construct comprising (i) a carrier DNA and (ii) a passenger DNA , wherein:{'sup': 'K', '(i) the carrier DNA is under control of sporulation transcription factor sigmaencoding a protein of less than 100 amino acids which is displayed at the surface of the forespore and'}(ii) the passenger DNA is encoding a biocatalyst, a polypeptide or an affinity ligand.2. A spore according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 10 claim 1 , 11 claim 1 , and 12.3. A spore according to claim 1 , wherein the biocatalyst is selected from enzymes claim 1 , preferably feed enzymes.4. A spore according to claim 3 , wherein the enzyme is immobilized.5. A spore according to claim 1 , wherein (i) the spore is unable to germinate exposing at the surface an affinity ligand and/or a biocatalyst or (ii) the spore is able to germinate producing a enzyme and/or a bioactive polypeptide upon germination into a vegetative cell.6. A spore according to claim 1 , wherein the fusion protein is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , and 4.7. A spore according to claim 3 , wherein the enzyme is phytase.8. A composition comprising spores according to .9. Use of a composition according to as animal feed additive.10. Use of a spore strain as defined in in the preparation of a composition for use in animal feed.11. A method for improving the feed conversion ratio (FCR) claim 3 , wherein a ...

MAGNETIC RETRIEVAL TOOL

A magnetic retrieval tool for retrieving devices, such as probes, from a pressurized system. The retrieval tool uses a magnetic coupling to transfer movement of an external mechanism (i.e. external to the pressurized system), such as by an operator's manual movement, a motor or other drive, to an internal mechanism (i.e. internal to the pressurized system). The magnetic coupling may be through a wall of a pressure vessel using an outer magnetic core coupled to the outside of the pressure vessel which magnetically couples to an inner magnetic core disposed on the inside of the pressure vessel, such that translational or rotational movement of the outer magnetic core cause substantially simultaneous and corresponding translational and/or rotational movement of the inner magnetic core. An end effector tool is coupled to the inner magnetic core to engage and retrieve or insert the device into the pressurized system. 1. A magnetic retrieval tool comprising:a pressure vessel;an outer drive assembly mounted to an outer portion of the pressure vessel in a manner to allow movement of the outer drive assembly longitudinally along a longitudinal axis of the pressure vessel, and rotationally about the longitudinal axis of the pressure vessel; andan inner rotor within an inner portion of the pressure vessel, magnetically coupled to the outer drive assembly in a manner such that movement of the outer drive assembly causes substantially simultaneous and corresponding movement of the inner rotor;wherein the outer drive assembly comprises an outer magnetic core mounted within a sleeve, the outer magnetic core comprising a plurality of magnets having alternating magnetic poles, and the sleeve comprising an actuation mechanism; andwherein the inner rotor comprises an inner magnetic core mounted to a support core, the inner magnetic core comprising a plurality of magnets having alternating magnetic poles.2. The magnetic retrieval tool of claim 1 , wherein the pressure vessel is a tube ...

APPLICATION OF COMPRESSED MAGNETIC FIELDS TO THE IGNITION AND THERMONUCLEAR BURN OF INERTIAL CONFINEMENT FUSION TARGETS

Application of axial seed magnetic fields in the range 20-100 T that compress to greater than 10,000 T (100 MG) under typical NIF implosion conditions may significantly relax the conditions required for ignition and propagating burn in NIF ignition targets that are degraded by hydrodynamic instabilities. Such magnetic fields can: (a) permit the recovery of ignition, or at least significant alpha particle heating, in submarginal NIF targets that would otherwise fail because of adverse hydrodynamic instability growth, (b) permit the attainment of ignition in conventional cryogenic layered solid-DT targets redesigned to operate under reduced drive conditions, (c) permit the attainment of volumetric ignition in simpler, room-temperature single-shell DT gas capsules, and (d) ameliorate adverse hohlraum plasma conditions during laser drive and capsule compression. In general, an applied magnetic field should always improve the ignition condition for any NIF ignition target design. 1. An indirect-drive apparatus for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams , comprising:a unit of fusion fuel;a hohlraum, wherein said unit of fusion fuel is located within said hohlraum and wherein said hohlraum is located in a position to the receive the laser beams; anda power supply operably connected to said hohlraum producing a single turn solenoid using said hohlraum providing a magnetic field directed to said unit of fusion fuel.2. The indirect-drive apparatus for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams of wherein said power supply operably connected to said hohlraum is a pulsed power supply.3. The indirect-drive apparatus for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams of wherein said power supply operably connected to said hohlraum is a laser drive.4. The indirect-drive apparatus for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams of wherein said hohlraum has an axis and further comprising an insulating slot in said hohlraum parallel to said hohlraum axis.5. ...

Scaling render targets to a higher rendering resolution to display higher quality video frames

Examples described herein improve the quality of the video frames that are rendered and displayed. A system is configured to generate render targets based on instructions received from a source of video content. The system is configured to create and/or access a selection parameter and use the selection parameter to identify one or more of the render targets to be scaled. Once identified, the system scales a native size (e.g., a native resolution) of an identified render target to a larger size (e.g., based on a predetermined scaling factor), thereby generating a higher density render target. The higher density render target, or a corresponding higher density render target texture (RTT), can be used in a rendering pipeline to produce a video frame in a higher output resolution (e.g., 4k resolution) compared to the output resolution specified in the instructions (e.g., 720p resolution).

HAND HYGIENE SYSTEM

A hand hygiene monitoring system is provided. The hand hygiene monitoring system includes a wearable device coupled to a user, and a beacon associated with a hand hygiene station and configured to communicate with the wearable device. The wearable device is configured to initiate monitoring for a hand hygiene operation based on determining the wearable device is located within a predetermined distance from the beacon, and monitor hand hygiene parameters associated with the hand hygiene operation. The hand hygiene parameters are associated with a quality level of the hand hygiene operation performed by the user. 1. A hand hygiene monitoring system , comprising:a wearable device coupled to a user;a beacon associated with a hand hygiene station and configured to communicate with the wearable device; initiate monitoring for a hand hygiene operation based on determining the wearable device is located within a predetermined distance from the beacon; and', 'monitor one or more hand hygiene parameters associated with the hand hygiene operation, the one or more hand hygiene parameters associated with a quality level of the hand hygiene operation performed by the user., 'wherein the wearable device is configured to2. The hand hygiene monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more hand hygiene parameters include a duration of the hand hygiene operation and a movement level of the hand hygiene operation.3. The hand hygiene monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the wearable device is further configured to analyze the one or more hand hygiene parameters to determine the quality level of the hand hygiene operation performed by the user.4. The hand hygiene monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein a space associated with the hand hygiene station is at least one of a bathroom or a kitchen.5. The hand hygiene monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the wearable device comprises a communication circuit claim 1 , a processing circuit claim 1 , an accelerometer claim 1 , a ...

METHODOLOGY FOR IMPROVED ADHESION FOR DEPOSITED FLUORINATED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTING OXIDE FILMS ON A SUBSTRATE

A method and device for improving the adhesion of fluorinated transparent conducting oxide films by incorporating a non-conducting, non-fluorinated adhesion layer between a substrate and a transparent conducting oxide. 1. A device with improved adhesion of a fluorinated transparent conducting oxide layer to a substrate comprising:a substrate;at least one non-fluorinated metal oxide thin film deposited on the substrate; andat least one halogenated transparent conducting oxide layer deposited on the thin film, wherein the non-fluorinated metal oxide film adheres the conducting oxide layer to the substrate.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the metal of the non-fluorinated metal oxide thin film comprises at least one of tin claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , indium claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , vanadium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , copper claim 1 , hafnium claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the metal of the non-fluorinated metal oxide thin film comprises at least one of tin claim 2 , zinc claim 2 , titanium claim 2 , or combinations thereof4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide thin film deposited on the substrate comprises a non-halogenated metal oxide thin film.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the thin film comprises a thickness ranging from about 2 nm to about 30 nm.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises at least one of glass claim 1 , quartz claim 1 , sapphire claim 1 , SiC claim 1 , diamond claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , a silicon wafer claim 1 , a photovoltaic cell claim 1 , a semiconductor claim 1 , or combinations thereof7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the halogenated transparent conducting oxide layer comprises at least one of scandium oxide claim 1 , titanium oxide claim 1 , vanadium oxide claim 1 , chromium oxide claim 1 , manganese oxide claim 1 , iron oxide claim 1 , cobalt oxide claim 1 , nickel oxide claim 1 , copper oxide ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR ESTABLISHING A SCREEN SHARE SESSION FOR A REMOTE VOICE CALL

Systems, methods, and computer systems are disclosed for establishing a screen share session. One such method comprises a collaboration server receiving a message from an application executing on a mobile communication device. The message identifies that a voice call remote to the collaboration server has been initiated by the mobile communication device and established between a calling party using the mobile communication device and one or more called parties. The collaboration server determines that the calling party and the one or more called parties in the remote voice call have an active collaboration presence with the collaboration server. The collaboration server initiates a display of a screen share user interface control on a first computing device associated with the calling party and one or more second computing devices associated with the one or more called parties. The screen share user interface control is configured to enable the calling party and the one or more called parties to establish a screen share session. 1. A method for establishing a screen share session , the method comprising:a collaboration server receiving a message from an application executing on a mobile communication device, the message identifying that a voice call remote to the collaboration server has been initiated by the mobile communication device and established between a calling party using the mobile communication device and one or more called parties;determining that the calling party and the one or more called parties in the remote voice call have an active collaboration presence with the collaboration server; andinitiating a display of a screen share user interface control on a first computing device associated with the calling party and one or more second computing devices associated with the one or more called parties, the screen share user interface control configured to enable the calling party and the one or more called parties to establish a screen share session.2 ...

Elastic Member Clamps

The present application generally relates to orthopedic stabilization systems, and in particular, to systems including clamps. The clamps can be used in addition to or to replace hooks that grasp onto bone members, such as the lamina. One example of such a clamp is an in-line clamp that includes a central opening for receiving a rod member, a first opening for receiving a set screw and a second opening for receiving an elastic member therethrough. Another example of such a clamp is an off-set clamp that includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, and an opening for receiving a rod therein. The upper plate can be separated from the bottom plate to make space for an elastic member that can be secured within the plates. Tulip clamps that utilize one or more elastic members are also provided.

Hybrid indirect-drive/direct-drive target for inertial confinement fusion

A hybrid indirect-drive/direct drive for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams from a first direction and laser beams from a second direction including a central fusion fuel component; a first portion of a shell surrounding said central fusion fuel component, said first portion of a shell having a first thickness; a second portion of a shell surrounding said fusion fuel component, said second portion of a shell having a second thickness that is greater than said thickness of said first portion of a shell; and a hohlraum containing at least a portion of said fusion fuel component and at least a portion of said first portion of a shell; wherein said hohlraum is in a position relative to said first laser beam and to receive said first laser beam and produce X-rays that are directed to said first portion of a shell and said fusion fuel component; and wherein said fusion fuel component and said second portion of a shell are in a position relative to said second laser beam such that said second portion of a shell and said fusion fuel component receive said second laser beam.

HYBRID INDIRECT-DRIVE/DIRECT-DRIVE TARGET FOR INERTIAL CONFINEMENT FUSION

A hybrid indirect-drive/direct drive for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams from a first direction and laser beams from a second direction including a central fusion fuel component; a first portion of a shell surrounding said central fusion fuel component, said first portion of a shell having a first thickness; a second portion of a shell surrounding said fusion fuel component, said second portion of a shell having a second thickness that is greater than said thickness of said first portion of a shell; and a hohlraum containing at least a portion of said fusion fuel component and at least a portion of said first portion of a shell; wherein said hohlraum is in a position relative to said first laser beam and to receive said first laser beam and produce X-rays that are directed to said first portion of a shell and said fusion fuel component; and wherein said fusion fuel component and said second portion of a shell are in a position relative to said second laser beam such that said second portion of a shell and said fusion fuel component receive said second laser beam. 1. A hybrid indirect-drive/direct drive apparatus for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams from a first direction and laser beams from a second direction , comprising:a central fusion fuel component;a first portion of a shell surrounding said central fusion fuel component, said first portion of a shell having a first thickness;a second portion of a shell surrounding said fusion fuel component, said second portion of a shell having a second thickness that is greater than said thickness of said first portion of a shell; anda hohlraum containing at least a portion of said fusion fuel component and at least a portion of said first portion of a shell;wherein said hohlraum is in a position relative to said first laser beam and to receive said first laser beam and produce X-rays that are directed to said first portion of a shell and said fusion fuel component; andwherein said fusion ...

APPLICATION OF COMPRESSED MAGNETIC FIELDS TO THE IGNITION AND THERMONUCLEAR BURN OF INERTIAL CONFINEMENT FUSION TARGETS

Application of axial seed magnetic fields in the range 20-100 T that compress to greater than 10,000 T (100 MG) under typical NIF implosion conditions may significantly relax the conditions required for ignition and propagating burn in NIF ignition targets that are degraded by hydrodynamic instabilities. Such magnetic fields can: (a) permit the recovery of ignition, or at least significant alpha particle heating, in submarginal NIF targets that would otherwise fail because of adverse hydrodynamic instability growth, (b) permit the attainment of ignition in conventional cryogenic layered solid-DT targets redesigned to operate under reduced drive conditions, (c) permit the attainment of volumetric ignition in simpler, room-temperature single-shell DT gas capsules, and (d) ameliorate adverse hohlraum plasma conditions during laser drive and capsule compression. In general, an applied magnetic field should always improve the ignition condition for any NIF ignition target design. 1. An indirect-drive method for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams , comprising the steps of:providing a unit of fusion fuel,assembling a hohlraum containing said unit of fusion fuel in a position to the receive the laser beams, andemploying said hohlraum as a soleniodal coil to produce a magnetic field directed to said unit of fusion fuel.2. The indirect-drive method for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams of wherein said step of employing said hohlraum as a soleniodal coil to produce a magnetic field directed to said unit of fusion fuel comprising employing said hohlraum as a soleniodal coil to produce a magnetic field directed to said unit of fusion fuel to compress said unit of fusion fuel to greater than 10 claim 1 ,000 T (100 MG).3. The indirect-drive method for inertial confinement fusion utilizing laser beams of wherein said step of employing said hohlraum as a soleniodal coil to produce a magnetic field directed to said unit of fusion fuel comprises ...

ENCAPSULATED DOWNHOLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF POTTING AND MOUNTING SAME

An apparatus for securing a printed wiring assembly (PWA) within an enclosure of a downhole tool includes an elongate base, an elongate cover, and at least one bracket member coupled to the downhole tool. The base is for supporting electrical components that may include electronics, circuitry, conductive strips, and batteries thereon. The cover extends in a longitudinal direction and extends over the central portion of the base. At least one end of the base is uncovered by the cover. The cover includes at least one lateral recess that extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The bracket member has a portion extending into the lateral recess and is configured to engage the cover and secure the cover within the enclosure. 1. An apparatus for securing a printed wiring assembly (PWA) within an enclosure of a downhole tool , comprising:an elongate base for supporting electrical components thereon;an elongate cover extending in a longitudinal direction and extending over the central portion of the elongate base, at least one end of the base being uncovered by the cover;wherein the cover comprises at least one lateral recess that extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; andat least one bracket member coupled to the downhole tool and having a portion extending into the lateral recess, the bracket member being configured to engage the cover and secure the cover to the enclosure.2. The apparatus of further comprising two bracket members having portions extending into the same lateral recess.3. The apparatus of wherein the bracket member is arcuate shaped.4. The apparatus of wherein the cover comprises a lateral recess adjacent each end of the cover and wherein the cover comprises an outer surface that is arcuate shaped in an end view.5. The apparatus of further comprising a frame for the PWA within the enclosure claim 1 , the frame including:a plurality of standoffs coupled to the base and extending ...

MODULAR ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL BUILDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

In some embodiments, an electronic and digital building block system includes modular electronic building modules that can be electrically coupled together to create various different electronic devices. In addition to physical electronic modules, the system can include digital building blocks to further enhance and integrate the functions of an assembled bit-system that can be created/assembled by a user of the block electronic building system. The digital building blocks are not a physical module, but digital content or other software or cloud applications that can be represented as virtual digital blocks, and that can interface with the physical modules. The digital blocks can provide integration between the functionality of the physical building blocks and functionality of computer-based and/or web-based applications, programs and systems. The electronic and digital building block system can include a system program and a visualizer that can be viewed on the display of a computer device.

APPLICATION BINARY INTERFACE CROSS COMPILATION

A computing device for just-in-time cross-compiling compiled binaries of application programs that utilize graphics processing unit (GPU) executed programs configured to be executed on a first GPU having a first application binary interface (ABI) including a second GPU having a second ABI different from the first ABI of the first GPU, and a processor configured to execute an application program that utilizes a plurality of GPU-executed programs configured to be executed for the first ABI of the first GPU, execute a run-time executable cross-compiler configured to, while the application program is being executed, emulate the first ABI using hardware resources of the second GPU by translating between the first ABI and the second ABI, and execute the plurality of GPU-executed programs on the second GPU with the emulated first ABI, and pass output of the plurality of GPU-executed programs for the emulated first ABI through the second ABI. 1. A computing device for just-in-time cross-compiling compiled binaries of application programs that utilize graphics processing unit (GPU) executed programs configured to be executed on a first GPU having a first application binary interface (ABI) , the computing device comprising:a second GPU having a second ABI different from the first ABI of the first GPU; and execute an application program that utilizes a plurality of GPU-executed programs configured to be executed for the first ABI of the first GPU; and', 'execute a run-time executable cross-compiler configured to, while the application program is being executed, emulate the first ABI using hardware resources of the second GPU by translating between the first ABI and the second ABI;, 'a processor configured to 'execute the plurality of GPU-executed programs on the second GPU with the emulated first ABI, and pass output of the plurality of GPU-executed programs for the emulated first ABI through the second ABI.', 'wherein the second GPU is configured to;'}2. The computing device ...

TEXTURE VALUE PATCH USED IN GPU-EXECUTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE CROSS-COMPILATION

A computing system configured to execute instructions for a first graphical processing unit (GPU) on a second GPU is provided. The computing system may include the second GPU and a processor. The processor may be configured to receive second GPU state data that indicates one or more global properties of the second GPU. The processor may be further configured to receive one or more binary instructions for texture operation configured to be executed on the first GPU. Based on the second GPU state data, the processor may be further configured to apply a texture value patch to the one or more binary instructions. Applying the texture value patch may translate the one or more binary instructions into one or more translated binary instructions configured to be executed on the second GPU. 1. A computing system configured to execute instructions for a first graphical processing unit (GPU) on a second GPU , the computing system comprising:the second GPU; and receive second GPU state data that indicates one or more global properties of the second GPU;', 'receive one or more binary instructions for texture operations configured for the first GPU; and', 'based on the second GPU state data, apply a texture value patch to the one or more binary instructions, wherein applying the texture value patch translates the one or more binary instructions into one or more translated binary instructions configured to be executed on the second GPU., 'a processor configured to2. The computing system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , wherein:the one or more binary instructions for texture operations include one or more texture fetches; andeach texture fetch of the one or more texture fetches returns a texture value to be displayed on the display.3. The computing system of claim 2 , wherein each texture fetch of the one or more texture fetches is invoked by instructions that include as arguments a texture ID and coordinates for the texture fetch claim 2 , and wherein the ...

Diaphragm displacement pump

Improvements relating to apparatus for dispensing beer and like liquids

1,016,096. Delivering measured quantities of liquid. WOOD & PERKINS Ltd. Jan. 25, 1965 [Oct. 30, 1963; April 9, 1964], Nos. 42753/63 and 14653/64. Heading B8N. An apparatus for dispensing measured quantities of liquid such as beer comprises a measuring chamber 16 adapted for connection separately to a source of supply and a reservoir 42, and means 21, 22, 18, 19 for closing communication between the measure and both the source and the reservoir prior to dispensing. The means for closing communication between the source and the chamber is in the form of a valve 21 adapted to co-operate with a seat 22 and actuated by means of racks 26 and pinions 24 secured to a shaft 25 which can be rotated by a handle 15. A valve 18 loaded by a spring 30 is arranged to co-operate with a seat 19 in order to close communication between the chamber and reservoir. An outlet valve 31 is provided and is adapted to slide over an outlet pipe 32 communicating with a spout 12 via an aperture 37. In operation, with the apparatus in the position shown, beer under pressure is fed via an inlet pipe 13 into the chamber where it rises into the reservoir up to the line 23. To dispense the beer, the handle 15 is rotated thereby causing the valve 21 to abut its seat 22, continued movement of the handle then causing the chamber 16 itself to move downwardly so that the seat 19 abuts the valve 18 and closes communication between the chamber and reservoir. Further downward movement of the chamber causes a shoulder- 33 in the valve 21 to abut the outlet valve 31 and so permit the beer to flow through the outlet pipe and spout. During the dispensing operation, pressurized gas is fed into the reservoir via a pipe 14 and a now opened valve 39 to act on the beer as it is being dispensed thereby preventing frothing. In order to prevent the flow of beer being stopped before the contents of the chamber has been completely dispensed, the handle 15 is connected to the shaft by a clutch device 45, 46 actuated ...

Alternative butanol production process in a microbial cell

The present invention relates to a microbial cell comprising genes encoding enzymes that catalyse the following reactions a) pyruvate to acetolactate, b) acetolactate to 2,3-dihydroxyisovalerate, c) 2,3-dihydroxyisovalerate to 2-ketoisovalerate, d) 2- ketoisovalerate to isobutyryl-CoA, e) isobutyryl-CoA to butyryl-CoA, f) butyryl-CoA to butyraldehyde, and g) butyraldehyde to butanol, wherein the cell produces butanol. The invention further relates to a process for the production of butanol wherein the microbial cell according to the present invention is used.

Butanol production in a prokaryotic cell

The present invention relates to a prokaryotic cell which does not naturally produce butanol, but which has been made capable of producing butanol by genetic modification of said microorganism and to a process for the production of butanol by fermenting the prokaryotic cell in a suitable fermentation medium according to the present invention.

Systems and methods for dynamic travel planning

A system including one or more memory devices having instructions stored thereon, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive travel data associated with a travel plan of a user indicating one or more travel destinations. The instructions cause the one or more processors to receive destination risk data indicating a destination risk of the one or more travel destinations associated with transmission of an infectious disease, receive personal risk data indicating a risk of the user associated with the infectious disease, and generate an infection travel risk score for the user based on the destination risk data and the personal risk data.

Systems and methods for managing a trusted service provider network

A system including one or more memory devices having instructions thereon, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive a request from a service provider to be added to a trusted network of service providers, receive health safety data of a health data stream associated with the service provider and risk data of a risk data stream indicating risk levels associated with the service provider, determine that the service provider meets a level of heath safety by correlating the health safety data of the health data stream with the risk data of the risk data stream, receive a request from a device for a service provider recommendation of the trusted network of service providers, and provide an indication of the service provider to the device in response to a reception of the request for the service provider recommendation.

Orthopedic fixation devices

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MATERIAL FOR REINFORCING TAPE FOR TIRE TREAD BANDS

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN APPAREIL DE FABRICATION D'UNE MATIERE POUR NAPPE DE SOMMET. ELLE SE RAPPORTE A UN APPAREIL DANS LEQUEL DES DISPOSITIFS DE GUIDAGE 18, 19 EN FORME DE BRAS PLACENT SUCCESSIVEMENT DES TRONCONS D'UN CABLE 17 AUTOUR DE PLOTS 13, EN DIRECTION INCLINEE PAR RAPPORT A LA LONGUEUR DES COURROIES 10, 11 DE TRANSPORT. UN DISPOSITIF 28 INTRODUIT DES FEUILLES DE CAOUTCHOUC NON VULCANISE ENTRE LES BRINS DU CABLE ET FORME AINSI LA MATIERE POUR NAPPE DE SOMMET. APPLICATION A LA FABRICATION DES NAPPES DE SOMMET DES PNEUMATIQUES. THE INVENTION RELATES TO AN APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A MATERIAL FOR A TOP TABLECLOTH. IT RELATES TO AN APPARATUS IN WHICH GUIDING DEVICES 18, 19 IN THE FORM OF ARMS SUCCESSIVELY PLACES TRUNKS OF A CABLE 17 AROUND PLOTS 13, IN AN INCLINE DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE LENGTH OF THE TRANSPORT BELTS 10, 11. A DEVICE 28 INTRODUCES SHEETS OF NON-VULCANIZED RUBBER BETWEEN THE STRANDS OF THE CABLE AND SO FORM THE MATERIAL FOR A TOP TABLECLOTH. APPLICATION TO THE MANUFACTURING OF TOP TIRES FOR TIRES.

Intervertebral implants and related methods of use

A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.

Methods and devices for sensing corrosion under insulation (CUI)

A method of sensing corrosion of a pipe covered by a layer of insulation comprises positioning a CUI sensor radially adjacent an outer surface of the pipe. The CUI sensor comprises a non-conductive base having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. In addition, the CUI sensor comprises a first test circuit mounted to the base. The first test circuit includes a first conductor, a second conductor, and a first testing element extending between the first conductor and the second conductor. Further, the method comprises exposing the first testing element to the same environment as the outer surface of the pipe. Still further, the method comprises determining whether the first testing element has corroded through. Moreover, the method comprises assessing whether corrosion of the pipe has occurred based on the determination of whether the first testing element has corroded through.

Fuel saving and emission reduction device

A device for increasing fuel efficiency in an internal combustion engine and for reducing emissions, including a rotor assembly positioned entirely within the manifold of the engine and including a post secured to the bottom of the manifold below the carburetor and mounting a freely rotatable rotor on the top of the post adjacent the carburetor opening of the manifold. The rotor includes a plurality of angled slots therethrough whereby the flow of the combustible mixture impels the rotor to spin. The spinning rotor causes the droplets of gasoline to further vaporize, thus boosting the fuel efficiency of the engine and reducing emissions.

Riboflavinoverproducing strains of bacteria

Coin-operated charger for electronic cigarettes

A coin-operated charger for electronic cigarettes may be incorporated into a gaming machine or gaming table such as a casino table. The charger may also dispense nicotine refills for electronic cigarettes. Cigarettes can be stored within the machine and also dispensed on the input of more coinage.

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Manufacture of ply fabric material

In a method for the manufacture of reinforced ply fabric material (11)(12) for use in construction of a pneumatic tyre one or more elongate strips (11)(12) of flexible reinforced polymeric tape are wound helically around a mandrel means (36) with successive turns in contact to form a tubular structure much wider than the width of the tape (11)(12). The tubular structure is then cut across its width and removed from the mandrel means (36) in the form of a sheet of ply fabric.

Modem device for use with a facsimile machine combined with a PC

A modem device for connecting with a facsimile transceiver and a computer, and with a telephone network is disclosed. The device has two modes of operation: a computer mode where the computer can communicate with the telephone network and also receive calls from the facsimile transceiver, and a facsimile machine mode where the facsimile machine can communicate with the telephone network and receive calls from the computer. The device also has a memory or buffer so that for outgoing calls, the facsimile transceiver can send the facsimile data thereto at a local facsimile rate whereupon it can be relayed to the telephone network at a remote facsimile rate higher than the local rate and incoming calls, to receive the facsimile data thereto at a remote facsimile rate whereupon it can be relayed to the facsimile transceiver at the local facsimile rate, the relaying being at the same time as the sending or receiving of the facsimile data. This procedure can save call time on the telephone network.

Method for web-based exploration of network infrastructure

In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a method of data drilling is presented. A network database is deployed in a network, such as the Internet, for broad-based user access. Network information is stored in the network database and is organized in layers. A graphical user interface with data objects is presented to an end user. Selecting a data object generates a query performed by a server. Each query produces more details on an initially selected data object.

Application of compressed magnetic fields to the ignition and thermonuclear burn of inertial confinement fusion targets

Application of axial seed magnetic fields in the range 20-100 T that compress to greater than 10,000 T (100 MG) under typical NIF implosion conditions may significantly relax the conditions required for ignition and propagating burn in NIF ignition targets that are degraded by hydrodynamic instabilities. Such magnetic fields can: (a) permit the recovery of ignition, or at least significant alpha particle heating, in submarginal NIF targets that would otherwise fail because of adverse hydrodynamic instability growth, (b) permit the attainment of ignition in conventional cryogenic layered solid-DT targets redesigned to operate under reduced drive conditions, (c) permit the attainment of volumetric ignition in simpler, room-temperature single-shell DT gas capsules, and (d) ameliorate adverse hohlraum plasma conditions during laser drive and capsule compression. In general, an applied magnetic field should always improve the ignition condition for any NIF ignition target design.

Diaphragm pumps

Les pompes a diaphragme sont utilisees pour pomper des liquides et comprennent des tiges passant au travers d'une enceinte pour effectuer le mouvement de retour du diaphragme. Cette invention se rapporte a une nouvelle pompe a diaphragme qui evite d'utiliser ces tiges. La nouvelle pompe possede une chambre a air (26) et une chambre de pompage (30) separees par un diaphragme composite (16, 18). L'alimentation en air comprime dans la chambre a air (26) deplace le diaphragme qui effectue un mouvement de pompage. Le mouvement de retour du diaphragme s'effectue par evacuation de la chambre a air (26) tout en alimentant en air comprime une autre chambre a air formee entre la premiere membrane (16) et la deuxieme membrane (18) du diaphragme composite. La difference de surface entre les membranes est suffisante pour que le diaphragme composite (16, 18) se redresse de lui-meme pour tirer le fluide dans la chambre de pompage (3) prete au mouvement de pompage suivant du diaphragme. Diaphragm pumps are used to pump liquids and include rods passing through an enclosure to effect the return movement of the diaphragm. This invention relates to a new diaphragm pump which eliminates the need for these rods. The new pump has an air chamber (26) and a pumping chamber (30) separated by a composite diaphragm (16, 18). The compressed air supply in the air chamber (26) moves the diaphragm which performs a pumping motion. The return movement of the diaphragm is effected by evacuating the air chamber (26) while supplying compressed air to another air chamber formed between the first diaphragm (16) and the second diaphragm (18) of the composite diaphragm. The difference in surface area between the membranes is sufficient for the composite diaphragm (16, 18) to straighten itself to draw fluid into the pumping chamber (3) ready for the next pumping movement of the diaphragm.

FOERFARANDE FOER FRAMSTAELLNING AV ARMERINGSSKIKT FOER GUMMIPRODUKTER.

A facsimile device

A facsimile device

Bacterial strains which overproduce riboflavin

Vectors and recombinant bacteria for overproducing riboflavin, in which nucleic acid overproducing riboflavin biosynthetic proteins is introduced in the chromosome of the host organism, e.g. at multiple sites and in multiple copies per site. A rib operon having at least five genes is used to make such recombinant bacteria.

Sterilization process

A facsmile device

The present invention relates to a facsimile device for local facsimile to computer interconnection. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is comprised of the facsimile device (3) which is capable of being connected to a facsimile transceiver (1) and a computer (2). The facsimile device (3) allows the computer (2) to print data on the facsimile transceiver (1) using the facsimile device (3). Similarly, a document scanned on the facsimile transceiver (1) can be communicated to the computer (2) by the facsimile device (3). Under the control of a microprocessor (10), it is also possible to send or receive a facsimile or transfer a file using facsimile protocols from the computer to the telephone network, or vice versa, which may be connected to the device (3) at connector (15). Similarly, the facsimile transceiver (1) can send or receive documents by the telephone network.

Alternative butanol production process in a microbial cell

The present invention relates to a microbial cell comprising genes encoding enzymes that catalyse the following reactions a) pyruvate to acetolactate, b) acetolactate to 2,3-dihydroxyisovalerate, c) 2,3-dihydroxyisovalerate to 2-ketoisovalerate, d) 2- ketoisovalerate to isobutyryl-CoA, e) isobutyryl-CoA to butyryl-CoA, f) butyryl-CoA to butyraldehyde, and g) butyraldehyde to butanol, wherein the cell produces butanol. The invention further relates to a process for the production of butanol wherein the microbial cell according to the present invention is used.

ITEMS REINFORCED IN PARTICULAR TIRES

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MATERIAL FOR TOP TABLES FOR REINFORCING THE TIRE TREAD OF TIRES

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN PROCEDE ET UN APPAREIL DE FABRICATION DE MATIERE POUR NAPPES DE SOMMET. ELLE SE RAPPORTE A UN APPAREIL DANS LEQUEL DES BRINS 41 DE CABLE SONT DISPOSES ENTRE DES AXES 18 DE DEUX CHAINES SANS FIN AYANT DES MAILLONS 19 PORTANT CHACUN PLUSIEURS AXES 18. UNE TETE 10 DE POSE SE DEPLACE ALTERNATIVEMENT LE LONG D'UN RAIL 11 AFIN QU'ELLE FASSE PASSER LE CABLE D'UNE TIGE PLACEE D'UN COTE A UNE TIGE PLACEE DE L'AUTRE COTE ET INVERSEMENT. APPLICATION A LA FABRICATION DES NAPPES DE SOMMET POUR BANDAGES PNEUMATIQUES. THE INVENTION CONCERNS A PROCESS AND AN APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A MATERIAL FOR TOP TABLECLOTH. IT RELATES TO AN APPARATUS IN WHICH STRANDS 41 OF CABLE ARE ARRANGED BETWEEN AXES 18 OF TWO ENDLESS CHAIN WITH LINKS 19 EACH BEARING SEVERAL AXES 18. A LAYING HEAD 10 MOVES ALTERNATIVELY ALONG A RAIL 11 IN ORDER THAT SHE SHOULD PASS THE CABLE FROM A ROD PLACED ON ONE SIDE TO A ROD PLACED ON THE OTHER SIDE AND REVERSE. APPLICATION TO THE MANUFACTURE OF TOP TAPES FOR PNEUMATIC BANDAGES.

Fuel saving and emission reduction device

A device for increasing fuel efficiency in an internal combustion engine and for reducing emissions, including a rotor assembly positioned entirely within the manifold of the engine and including a post secured to the bottom of the manifold below the carburetor and mounting a freely rotatable rotor on the top of the post adjacent the carburetor opening of the manifold. The rotor includes a plurality of angled slots therethrough whereby the flow of the combustible mixture impels the rotor to spin. The spinning rotor causes the droplets of gasoline to further vaporize, thus boosting the fuel efficiency of the engine and reducing emissions.

Magnetic retrieval tool

A magnetic retrieval tool for retrieving devices, such as probes, from a pressurized system. The retrieval tool uses a magnetic coupling to transfer movement of an external mechanism (i.e. external to the pressurized system), such as by an operator's manual movement, a motor or other drive, to an internal mechanism (i.e. internal to the pressurized system). The magnetic coupling may be through a wall of a pressure vessel using an outer magnetic core coupled to the outside of the pressure vessel which magnetically couples to an inner magnetic core disposed on the inside of the pressure vessel, such that translational or rotational movement of the outer magnetic core cause substantially simultaneous and corresponding translational and/or rotational movement of the inner magnetic core. An end effector tool is coupled to the inner magnetic core to engage and retrieve or insert the device into the pressurized system.

Overcoming dapa aminotransferase bottlenecks in biotin vitamers

A process is disclosed for the increased production of biotin and the biotin precursor dethiobiotin using a bacterium that produces a lysine-utilizing DAPA aminotransferase. The process involves the use of a bacterium that is either grown in the presence of lysine or deregulated for lysine biosynthesis.

Riboflavin over-producing bacterial strains

A cord guide device

Improvements to clothing collars

Valve amplifier circuit arrangement

1,099,062. Valve amplifying circuits. M.E.L. EQUIPMENT CO. Ltd. Jan. 25, 1967 [Feb. 2, 1966], No. 4613/66. Heading H3W. In a thermionic valve, e.g. 29 or 30, Barkhausen-Kurz oscillations are prevented by clamping the anode at a potential sufficiently above that of the cathode, by connecting the anode to a bias potential through a unilaterallyconducting device, e.g. 31, 32 or 34, 35. As shown, an amplifier comprises a signal input 24 feeding a phase-splitting double triode 21 which in turn feeds push-pull valves 29, 30 operating in Class B or C.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING PLIES FOR REINFORCED RUBBER ARTICLES

Foldable stencils puzzle

Means is described for transferring the component parts of an unknown design to copy sheet such that the unknown design is not recognizable until it has thus been fully reproduced on the copy sheet. The particular means described is a packet comprising a central sheet having attached thereto by fold lines, a plurality of fold-in sheets adapted to overlay the central sheet, in which at least two of the fold-in sheets comprise sheet-form stencils having different component stencil designs therein which, taken together, form a composite stencil design corresponding to the unknown design. By placing a copy sheet in the pocket overlaying the central sheet and successively overlaying it with the fold-in sheet-form stencils and successively transferring the component stencil designs thereof to the copy sheet, the unknown design is thus produced.

Bandage support

Manure flushing installation

Air-powered pump

A pump ram plunger 10 projects by its ends into pumping cylinders 11 and 12 and is reciprocated by a double- acting air motor comprising pistons 39 and 40 mounted on the plunger 10 so as to be spaced apart by spacer 42 and acting within air motor cylinder 32 extending between the two pumping cylinder blocks 13, 14. A change-over valve 50 for reversing the motor direction at each end of the stroke of the plunger 10 is coupled to air control ports 54, 55 which are disposed so that each is opened and the other closed, at the end of the corresponding plunger stroke. <IMAGE>

Mandrel means

ABSTRACT (Fig. 7) "Mandrel Means" Mandrel means for forming tubular articles of an infinitely variable range of sizes by helical winding of strip material (25) around the mandrel means comprises a support surface defined by an endless belt (37) which extends around two support drums (36) the spacing of which is selectively variable. The mandrel means additionally comprises a belt guide assembly (38)(39) which preferably diverts the belt (37) to follow an inwardly extending path between the support drums (36) and thereby results in a peripheral discontinuity in the mandrel means support surface. The belt guide assembly may also incorporate a roller (39) to maintain tension in the belt (37) irrespective of the spacing of the support drums (36). Cutter means may be provided to cut a wound tubular article in the vicinity of the support surface discontinuity.

Reinforced structures

Talaromyces strains and enzyme compositions

The present invention relates to Talaromyces strains. The invention further relates to enzyme compositions, which may be produced by the Talaromyces strains. Further the invention relates to methods for producing useful products from lignocellulosic material using the enzyme compositions.

REINFORCED STRUCTURES.

Simulated vehicle lamp

A simulated vehicle lamp for use in modeling a vehicle comprises a pliable light reflecting sheet, a pliable simulated lens sheet, and a pliable magnifying lens sheet interposed between the light reflecting sheet and simulated lens sheet.

Apparatus for laying a continuous strip of elastomeric material onto a surface

An apparatus for laying a continuous helically wound strip (30) of elastomeric material around a mandrel (11) to form a cylindrical ply thereon. The apparatus comprises a head unit (17) mounted on a carriage (18) for movement during the laying of the strip. The head unit (17) has a body (22) with a pair of calender rolls (24) (25) thereon to receive the strip (30) and produce therefrom a strip of uniform thickness. A support means (28) is pivotted to the body (22) and has an application roller (27) thereon that receives the calendared strip and lays the strip onto the mandrel. The application roller is arranged to exert a light load on the strip as it is wound onto the mandrel.

Modem device for communication of facsimile or file data

The present invention relates to a facsimile device for local facsimile to computer interconnection. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is comprised of the facsimile device 3 which is capable of being connected to a facsimile transceiver 1 and a computer 2. The facsimile device 3 allows the computer 2 to print data on the facsimile transceiver 1 using the facsimile device 3. Similarly, a document scanned on the facsimile transceiver 1 can be communicated to the computer 2 by the facsimile device 3. Under the control of a microprocessor 10, it is also possible to send or receive a facsimile or transfer a file using facsimile protocols from the computer to the telephone network, or vice versa, which may be connected to the device 3 at connector 15. Similarly, the facsimile transceiver 1 can send or receive documents by the telephone network.

Reflector device for bicycles

A scanning disc having one or more scan-apertures is affixed to a bicycle opposite a wheel thereof and one or more reflectors is affixed to the wheel in position to be scanned by a scan-aperture so that, when the wheel is turning, the reflector is repeatedly scanned by the scan-aperture of the scanning disc.

ARCH LIGHTING DEVICE FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS OF A BATTLE, INCLUDING A PRIMARY AND A SECONDARY COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR THE CREATION OF TWO SEPARATE BLESTS