Ergonomic handpiece for laparoscopic and open surgery

A surgical tool having an elongate shaft, with a directional operative element at its distal end, is provided with a mechanism to rotate the shaft and the operative element about a longitudinal axis shaft. This allows the operative element to be aligned with an element of tissue without excessive hand movement by the user. In a preferred version, the mechanism is electrically powered and is regulated to produce smooth, controlled, accurate motion between selected rotational positions. The mechanism may include a linear magnetic motor drive to move a drive element longitudinally along the tool. This drive element is engaged with a helical formation on a drive shaft, such that longitudinal motion of the drive element is converted to rotational motion of the drive shaft, and of the shaft and operative element, to which the shaft is mounted.

Integrated Neuromodulation System for Mood Enhancement of a Living Human Subject

The present invention is an ingestable blended formulation which will cause a series of distinct biochemical changes in-vivo; initiate desirable psychological consequences in that person; and induce an observable increase in cognitive functions for that living human subject. In particular, the initiated psychological events will generate a positive change in one's personal perceptions, evoke optimism as the subjective state of mind, and elicit a more sociable attitude and favorable mood as the observable behavior of the affected human person. Moreover, in addition to the initiation of a more positive state of mind, another major result and effect of ingesting the blended formulation is an observable amplification of human brain functions and a substantive increase of human concentration, focus and memory. 1. A non-prescription blended formulation suitable for ingestion by a living human subject , and which after ingestion is able to induce a more positive mood for and to initiate an observable enhancement of cognitive functions in a living human subject , said blended formulation comprising:a controlled admixture of five essential active ingredients, each of which is able to pass the blood-brain barrier in-vivo, said controlled admixture being limited to(a) not less than two different naturally existing nootropic dopamine neurotransmitter agonist,(b) not less than one naturally existing nootropic acetylecholine neurotransmitter agonist,(c) not less than one naturally existing nootropic serotonin neurotransmitter agonist,(d) not less than one naturally existing nootropic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter agonist, and(e) at least one nootropic adenosine antagonists,wherein the ratio of all individual nootropic neurotransmitter agonists to all individual nootropic adenosine antagonists is proportionally not less than 5:1, andwherein the neurotransmitter replenishment balance for the admixture of essential active agents mathematically is zero (“0”) in ...

Inhibitory rnas to rna binding proteins hnrnpa1, hnrnpa2 and ptb and uses thereof

Provided herein are methods to reduce or slow down cell growth, for example in a cancer cell comprising contacting a cell with an effective amount of a combination of inhibitory RNA molecules targeting hnRNPA1, hnRNPA2 and PTB. Provided are methods to identify agents which reduce the levels of hnRNPA1, hnRNPA2 or PTB. Provided are methods to identify agents which increase ratio of PKM1/PKM2 proteins, or reduce PKM2 levels, or increase PKM1 levels.

LIDDED CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS

A microwavable lidded container assembly comprising a container base having peripheral walls and an open top, a lid able to seat and thereby close the container base at the open top to define an enclosure; characterised in that the lid has a closable vent and the lid has a body adapted to carry a near peripheral seal to be interposed between a downward facing shoulder or plateau of the lid onto the top of a peripheral wall of the base container yet to have outstands at opposed perimeter regions of the lid to act as handle pairs for lifting the lid relative to the container base to deseat the lid therefrom. 132-. (canceled)33. A lid , or lid body of a lid assembly , having a peripheral profile at or near its periphery , said peripheral profile adapted to seal directly , or indirectly via an interposed seal , onto an underlying compatible container;wherein at opposed edges of the lid when viewed in plan view, the lid or lid body has been moulded with an outstand that flares upwardly and outwardly of the peripheral profile such that at least a portion of the outermost edge of the outstand is above the innermost edge of the outstand, said outstand being adapted to allow finger engagement therewith such that a finger, when engaged, is positioned above the zone of the peripheral profile during and to assist uplifting of the lid or lid body.341. The lid , or lid body of a lid assembly as claimed in claim wherein said lid or lid body is quadrilateral in plan shape and wherein the outstands are positioned at corners of the lid or lid body.351. The lid or lid body of a lid assembly as claimed in claim wherein each outstand defines a downwardly facing lifting surface which is non planar.361. The lid or lid body of a lid assembly as claimed in claim wherein the outstands are formed as a continuation of a rim of the lid or lid body , the rim not forming a part of the peripheral profile and being the most peripheral portion of the body except for the outstands.371. The lid or lid ...

Integrated Neuromodulation System for Mood Enhancement of a Living Human Subject

The present invention is an ingestable blended formulation which will cause a series of distinct biochemical changes in-vivo; initiate desirable psychological consequences in that person; and induce an observable increase in cognitive functions for that living human subject. In particular, the initiated psychological events will generate a positive change in one's personal perceptions, evoke optimism as the subjective state of mind, and elicit a more sociable attitude and favorable mood as the observable behavior of the affected human person. Moreover, in addition to the initiation of a more positive state of mind, another major result and effect of ingesting the blended formulation is an observable amplification of human brain functions and a substantive increase of human concentration, focus and memory. 1. A method for initiating an improvement of human mood and inducing an observable enhancement of cognitive functions in a living human subject , said method comprising the steps of: (a) not less than two different naturally existing nootropic dopamine neurotransmitter agonists,', '(b) not less than one naturally existing nootropic acetylecholine neurotransmitter agonist,', '(c) not less than one naturally existing nootropic serotonin neurotransmitter agonist,', '(d) not less than one naturally existing nootropic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter agonist, and', '(e) at least one nootropic adenosine antagonist,, 'obtaining a non-prescription blended formulation suitable for oral ingestion by a living human subject, said blended formulation being a controlled nootropic admixture consisting of five different kinds of essential nootropic active ingredients, each of which is able to pass the blood-brain barrier in-vivo, said controlled nootropic admixture having'}wherein the ratio of all individual nootropic neurotransmitter agonists to all individual nootropic adenosine antagonists is proportionally not less than 5:1, andwherein the neurotransmitter ...

SIDE ENTRY WAVE SEAL AIR CLEANER

A filter element having a filter media pack with an inlet end, outlet end, and outer periphery extending therebetween. The inlet and outlet ends are separated along an axis. The outer periphery includes a first pair of opposed sides between the inlet and outlet ends, and a second pair of opposed sides extending transversely between the first pair of opposed sides. A frame supports the outer periphery, having opposing first frame side segments, and a second frame segment. Each first frame side segment includes a pair of guide projections extending along respective first sides. The guide projections are spaced apart from one another from a broad end at one second side, to a narrow end at the other second side, and arranged to receive axial forces received within a housing having complementary engagement surfaces. A housing seal is supported along one guide projection, sealing against the complementary engagement surfaces. 1. A filter element for an air filter , the filter element comprising:a filter media pack having an inlet end, an outlet end and an outer periphery extending between the inlet end and the outlet end, the inlet end and the outlet end being separated along a central axis, the outer periphery including a first pair of opposed sides between the inlet end and the outlet end, and a second pair of opposed sides extending transversely between the first pair of opposed sides between the inlet end and the outlet end; anda frame supporting the outer periphery of the filter media pack, the frame including opposing first frame side segments along the first pair of opposed sides of the media pack, and a second frame segment along at least one of the second pair of opposed sides of the media pack, the first frame side segments each including a pair of guide projections extending along respective first sides of the media pack from one of the second sides to the other of the second sides, the guide projections being spaced apart from one another from a broad end at ...

ERGONOMIC HANDPIECE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC AND OPEN SURGERY

A surgical tool having an elongate shaft, with a directional operative element at its distal end, is provided with a mechanism to rotate the shaft and the operative element about a longitudinal axis shaft. This allows the operative element to be aligned with an element of tissue without excessive hand movement by the user. In a preferred version, the mechanism is electrically powered and is regulated to produce smooth, controlled, accurate motion between selected rotational positions. The mechanism may include a linear magnetic motor drive to move a drive element longitudinally along the tool. This drive element is engaged with a helical formation on a drive shaft, such that longitudinal motion of the drive element is converted to rotational motion of the drive shaft, and of the shaft and operative element, to which the shaft is mounted. 1. A surgical tool comprising an elongate member having a distal end and a proximal end , the elongate member being provided adjacent the distal end with an effector defining a plane of operation , a manipulable handpiece disposed adjacent the proximal end of the elongate member , and a rotation mechanism adapted controllably to rotate the elongate member and the effector together about a longitudinal axis of the elongate member so as to align said plane of operation of the effector in a desired orientation , wherein the rotation mechanism comprises at least two elements co-operably moveable relative to one another.2. A surgical tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rotation mechanism comprises a geared transmission mechanism.3. A surgical tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rotation mechanism comprises an electromagnetic drive mechanism.4. A surgical tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rotation mechanism comprises a powered rotation mechanism provided with a hand-operable activation member.5. A surgical tool as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said hand-operable activation member is operable by a finger of a hand holding ...

DIESEL FUEL AND UREA TANK AIR BREATHER FILTER

Provided is a filter that filters air flowing from the filter to a downstream component, while preventing fluid from flowing from the filter to the downstream component and preventing a substance, such as urea or fuel, entering the filter from the downstream component from degrading the filter element in the filter. The filter includes a filter element having an interior surface defining an inner chamber and a standpipe extending through the inner chamber and terminating at a point that allows air that flows from outside the filter element through the filter element and into the inner chamber to flow into the standpipe and out of the filter, while preventing fluid flowing from the opposite direction through the standpipe from entering the filter element. 1. A filter including:a housing circumscribing a central axis, the housing having an inlet at a lower end and an outlet at an upper end;a filter element disposed within an upper portion of the housing, the filter element having an interior surface defining an inner upper chamber and an exterior surface defining with an interior surface of the housing an outer upper chamber;a standpipe forming a passageway communicating at an upper end to the outlet and at a lower end to a lower chamber in the housing below the inner upper chamber, the lower end of the standpipe extending through the inner upper chamber to a point no higher than a lower exposed surface of the filter element; anda check valve that permits flow from the lower chamber to the inlet and blocks flow from the inlet to the lower chamber.2. The filter according to claim 1 , wherein the lower end of the standpipe extends through the inner upper chamber to a point below the lower exposed surface of the filter element.3. The filter according to claim 1 , wherein the inlet communicates with the outer upper chamber such that air entering the inlet flows to the outer upper chamber.4. The filter according to claim 3 , whereby air flows from the outer upper chamber ...

Thin metal barrier for electrical interconnections

An interconnect structure and barrier layer for electrical interconnections is described incorporating a layer of TaN in the hexagonal phase between a first material such as Cu and a second material such as Al, W, and PbSn. A multilayer of TaN in the hexagonal phase and Ta in the alpha phase is also described as a barrier layer. The invention overcomes the problem of Cu diffusion into materials desired to be isolated during temperature anneal at 500° C.

Thin film metal barrier for electrical interconnections

An interconnect structure and barrier layer for electrical interconnections is described incorporating a layer of TaN in the hexagonal phase between a first material such as Cu and a second material such as Al, W, and PbSn. A multilayer of TaN in the hexagonal phase and Ta in the alpha phase is also described as a barrier layer. The invention overcomes the problem of Cu diffusion into materials desired to be isolated during temperature anneal at 500° C.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENSURING PROPER INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for ensuring proper installation of telecommunication equipment. A system in some embodiments has a mobile device equipped with an image sensor that is used to acquire one or more images of a telecommunication equipment component that has been installed. The mobile device may then evaluate at least one such image to determine whether the component has been correctly installed. In addition, the evaluation performed by the mobile device may also be used to ensure that a captured image of the component meets certain predefined criteria for helping the user to capture a quality image of the component for the purpose of proving that it has been correctly installed. Thus, it is more likely that the image will be later useful for establishing that the component has been correctly installed, thereby possibly preventing the need for a truck roll.

QUICK INFUSION DEVICE.

QUICK INFUSION DEVICE.

Air cleaner with high performance seal and media

A filter cartridge and filter assembly using the filter cartridge is provided. The filter cartridge having a contoured end member to angularly orient and/or axially orient the filter cartridge, and particularly a seal thereof, relative to a filter housing. The filter housing is reconfigurable to allow it to be used in different locations having different spatial configurations.

Lidded containers and components

591286 A microwavable lidded container assembly comprising a container base (21) having peripheral walls and an open top, and a lid able to seat and thereby close the container base at the open top to define an enclosure. The lid has a body adapted to carry a near peripheral seal (11) to be interposed between a downward facing shoulder or plateau of the lid onto the top of a peripheral wall of the base container yet to have upwardly projecting outstands (13) at opposed perimeter regions of the lid to act as handle pairs for lifting the lid relative to the container base to deseat the lid therefrom. The lid may include a closable vent (14).

Rapid infusion device

The Rapid Infusion Device is a mechanical pumping system for the rapid delivery of filtered, bubble free, warmed volume to a patient suffering from acute hypovolemia. The principle of operation is one of overcoming resistance mechanically. The flow of fluids is totally regulated by the resistance encountered at the smallest tubing orifice along the infusion pathway. The RID components, assembled as a system, provide the capability for the rapid infusion of filtered, bubble free, and warm volume. The word volume is used to describe the fluid delivered by the device as any desired fluid may be delivered by the device. The RID is composed of two systems, i.e., durable permanent equipment and a disposable unit for one time use. Durable equipment consists of a roller pump (22), its controls (12), a permanently mounted heating element (38) and its controls (39), and a mounting bracket (37) to attach the heating element to the housing (21) of the roller pump. The disposable unit (50) is made of molded plastic cast in two halves. All of the sub-components of the disposable unit (50) are installed at the manufacturing stage and before the two halves are joined, adhered and sealed for liquid integrity.

Integrated neuromodulation system for mood enhancement of a living human subject

The present invention is an ingestable blended formulation which will cause a series of distinct biochemical changes in-vivo; initiate desirable psychological consequences in that person; and induce an observable increase in cognitive functions for that living human subject. In particular, the initiated psychological events will generate a positive change in one's personal perceptions, evoke optimism as the subjective state of mind, and elicit a more sociable attitude and favorable mood as the observable behavior of the affected human person. Moreover, in addition to the initiation of a more positive state of mind, another major result and effect of ingesting the blended formulation is an observable amplification of human brain functions and a substantive increase of human concentration, focus and memory.

Lid assembly with utensils

Latch closable container

An Improved Coupling Device for Colliery Tubs and the like.

17,263. Manley, J. R. July 24. Couplings, non-automatic, for colliery tubs &c. Each coupling-chain comprises an inner link c connected by a second link d to the coupling-hook e, and the link c is connected to the draw-bar a by engaging a bolt b extending across the forked end of the bar so that the chain when hanging vertically in the out-of-use position projects as little as possible beyond the end of the vehicle. In coupling, the hook e engages the link d on the adjoining vehicle.

Ergonomic handpiece for laparoscopic and open surgery

Treatment for aggressive cancers by targeting c9orf72

Knock down or other inhibition of C9ORF72 expression provides a method of treating cancer, in particular cancers susceptible to PARP inhibition such as glioblastoma. Thus, agents that target C9orf72, such as inhibitory oligonucleotides or antibodies can be used to treat cancers. A specific embodiment includes methods for treating cancers by administrating such agents, such as an inhibitory oligonucleotide that targets C9orf72. Also disclosed are methods that involve the co-administration of a PARP inhibitor and an agent that targets C9ORF72.

Lidded containers and components

A microwavable lidded container assembly comprising a container base having peripheral walls and an open top, a lid able to seat and thereby close the container base at the open top to define an enclosure; characterised in that the lid has a closable vent and the lid has a body adapted to carry a near peripheral seal to be interposed between a downward facing shoulder or plateau of the lid onto the top of a peripheral wall of the base container yet to have outstands at opposed perimeter regions of the lid to act as handle pairs for lifting the lid relative to the container base to deseat the lid therefrom.

Three-phase faulted circuit indicator

A three-phase faulted circuit indicator adjustable to accommodate a variety of three-phase power cables is disclosed. In one embodiment, faulted circuit indicator comprises a flexible holder that encircles the monitored conductor slightly more than one time. The flexible holder includes a plurality of magnetic sensors for monitoring the current within the internal conductors of the power cable, a logic circuit for determining the occurrence of a fault, and an output device for providing an indication of a fault. In a second embodiment, the faulted circuit indicator comprises a plurality of sensor compartments, each disposed about a central point, and each coupled to two other sensor compartments.

Weight Loss Composition

The present invention comprises a purposefully formulated weight loss composition and a method for causing a meaningful weight loss in a living human subject. The formulated weight loss composition, in its most preferred embodiments comprises: at least one amino acid that is a pharmacologically active precursor in the catecholamine biosynthesis pathway; one or more sympathomimetic agents; a lipolytic agent; a high-Dalton macromolecular protein, and a plurality of micronutrients. The preferred composition is formulated as a dry particulate admixture initially; and then is made into a fluid beverage, which is able to achieve multiple physiologic functions in-vivo. These in-vivo functions include: causing a meaningful weight loss, with a preference for lipolysis and fat metabolism; providing for a low glycemic index; offering lean muscle maintenance and replenishment; and concomitantly initiating dopaminergic (D2-receptor) brain stimulation, resulting in improved cognitive function and affective augmentation.

Multi Compartment Container

Non-cylindrical filter and side entry air cleaner incorporating the same

A filter element is provided that is preferably a side entry air filter having an air filter media pack, a housing seal and a frame that has a clamping projection, a pivot projection and/or guide members. The clamping projection can define a non-linear bearing surface that may be chevron shaped to provide for interface and potential alignment benefits. The housing seal may be a wave seal that undulates.

Methods and systems for ensuring proper installation of telecommunication equipment

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for ensuring proper installation of telecommunication equipment. A system in some embodiments has a mobile device equipped with an image sensor that is used to acquire one or more images of a telecommunication equipment component that has been installed. The mobile device may then evaluate at least one such image to determine whether the component has been correctly installed. In addition, the evaluation performed by the mobile device may also be used to ensure that a captured image of the component meets certain predefined criteria for helping the user to capture a quality image of the component for the purpose of proving that it has been correctly installed. Thus, it is more likely that the image will be later useful for establishing that the component has been correctly installed, thereby possibly preventing the need for a truck roll.

Elemento de filtro no cilíndrico y filtro de aire de entrada lateral que lo incorpora

Se proporciona un elemento de filtro que es preferiblemente un filtro de aire de entrada lateral que tiene un paquete de medios de filtro de aire, un sello de carcasa y un marco que tiene una proyección de sujeción, una proyección de pivote y/o miembros de guía. La proyección de sujeción puede definir una superficie de soporte no lineal que puede tener forma de cheurón para proporcionar una interfaz y posibles beneficios de alineación. El sello de la carcasa puede ser un sello ondulado que ondula. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Air cleaner with high performance seal and media

Methods and systems for ensuring proper installation of telecommunication equipment

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for ensuring proper installation of telecommunication equipment. A system in some embodiments has a mobile device equipped with an image sensor that is used to acquire one or more images of a telecommunication equipment component that has been installed. The mobile device may then evaluate at least one such image to determine whether the component has been correctly installed. In addition, the evaluation performed by the mobile device may also be used to ensure that a captured image of the component meets certain predefined criteria for helping the user to capture a quality image of the component for the purpose of proving that it has been correctly installed. Thus, it is more likely that the image will be later useful for establishing that the component has been correctly installed, thereby possibly preventing the need for a truck roll.

Methods and systems for ensuring proper installation of telecommunication equipment

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for ensuring proper installation of telecommunication equipment. A system in some embodiments has a mobile device equipped with an image sensor that is used to acquire one or more images of a telecommunication equipment component that has been installed. The mobile device may then evaluate at least one such image to determine whether the component has been correctly installed. In addition, the evaluation performed by the mobile device may also be used to ensure that a captured image of the component meets certain predefined criteria for helping the user to capture a quality image of the component for the purpose of proving that it has been correctly installed. Thus, it is more likely that the image will be later useful for establishing that the component has been correctly installed, thereby possibly preventing the need for a truck roll.

Inhibitory rnas to rna binding proteins hnrnpa1, hnrnpa2 and ptb and uses thereof

Provided herein are methods to reduce or slow down cell growth, for example in a cancer cell comprising contacting a cell with an effective amount of a combination of inhibitory RNA molecules targeting hnRNPA1, hnRNPA2 and PTB. Provided are methods to identify agents which reduce the levels of hnRNPA1, hnRNPA2 or PTB. Provided are methods to identify agents which increase ratio of PKM1/PKM2 proteins, or reduce PKM2 levels, or increase PKM1 levels.

Side entry wave seal air cleaner

Improvements in Taps for Casks and the like.

27,027. Chaplin, M. J. Dec. 27. Tapping.-Taps for beer casks and the like are connected to the casks by the insertion of the discharge pipes. The tap comprises a barrel 4, Fig. 2, the small lower section of which passes easily through the annular flange 3 of the bushing 2. The tubular projection 5 is fitted with a nipple 6 to be connected to the source of pressure. On the outside of the barrel is a sleeve 7 with an enlarged lower end and an internal rib 8, which is forced downwards by the screw cap 10 to compress the gasket 9. Two locking- members 12, Fig. 7, with inclined flanges 13 are supported by the shoulder 11, remaining normally in an inclined position so that the projections 14 on their lower ends do not project through apertures in the lower section of the top barrel 4. The weight of the gasket seat 15, which has a peripheral groove and radial holes 16 to admit the compressed gas, and of the gasket 17 further serves to hold the locking-members in this position. When the tap is to be used, the cork closing the bung-hole is partly pushed in by the tap, the discharge pipe 19, Fig. 3, is inserted to complete this and force the locking-members outwards till the projections 14 engage the underside of the flange 3, and the joints between the tap and the cask and the tap and the pipe are tightened by means of the cap 10.

Railway-tie.

Filtro de aire con sello ondulado de entrada lateral

Un elemento filtrante que tiene un paquete de medios filtrantes con un extremo de entrada, un extremo de salida y una periferia exterior que se extiende entre ellos. Los extremos de entrada y salida están separados a lo largo de un eje. La periferia exterior incluye un primer par de lados opuestos entre los extremos de entrada y salida, y un segundo par de lados opuestos que se extiende transversalmente entre el primer par de lados opuestos. Un marco soporta la periferia exterior, que tiene primeros segmentos laterales del marco opuestos y un segundo segmento del marco. Cada primer segmento lateral del marco incluye un par de proyecciones de guía que se extienden a lo largo de los respectivos primeros lados. Las proyecciones de guía están espaciadas entre sí desde un extremo ancho en un segundo lado hasta un extremo estrecho en el otro segundo lado, y dispuestas para recibir fuerzas axiales recibidas dentro de un alojamiento que tiene superficies de acoplamiento complementarias. Un sello de carcasa está soportado a lo largo de un saliente guía, sellando contra las superficies de acoplamiento complementarias. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Edge cushion

The edge cushion (10) is a supportive pad that mounts on an edge of a surface such as a bathroom counter or a kitchen counter (C). The cushion (10) has an outer surface, an inner surface, a top wall having a front end and a back end and a sidewall depending from the back end of the top wall. The top wall and the sidewall are joined in a generally L-shaped configuration that is suited for placement against most countertop edges. The top wall and the sidewall may be straight to fit most right angled countertop edges. Alternatively, the top wall and the sidewall may be curved to fit counters having curved edges, e.g. a pedestal sink. The front end of the top wall is scalloped with the top outer surface being echeloned and gradually sloping down and away from the sidewall of the cushion (C).

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Zuchten einer Schicht aus Quecksilber cadmiumtellund

Verfahren zum zuechten einer epitaktischen schicht und vorrichtung zur durchfuehrung des verfahrens

Boom assembly for sprayers

Boom assembly for sprayers

Improvements in Stocks and Dies and in Tool or Die Holders for Screw Cutting Machines or Lathes.

28,681. Manley, J. R Dec. 30. Tools ; tool-holders; screwing.-Dies or cutters A have a little play in the radial grooves of the toolholder of a lathe or a screwing-machine, and are held by wedges or screws C tangential to a small circle concentric with the master tap or boring- tool L while being made, the screws C being turned to bring their flat sides against the cutters, or the wedges moved so that the cutters are exactly radial to the rod being turned or screwed during the cutting operation. The leading edges of the cutters are bevelled off to form a bell-mouth.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Züchten einer Schicht aus Quecksilbercadmiumtellurid

Cotton harvester

Golf club swing training brace

A golf swing brace (10) which regulates the angle of bending of the following arm elbow of a golfer so as to truly simulate for the golfer-in-training proper golf swing technique. The golf swing brace (10) includes an upper arm component (18) and a forearm component (20), each mutually connected by a pivot (26). Arm bands (24a, 24b, 24c) attach the upper arm component (18) and the forearm component (20) to respective portions (12a, 12b) of the golfer's following arm (right arm in the case of a right handed golfer). The upper arm and forearm components (18, 20) are oriented so that the pivot (26) is axially in line with the golfer's elbow. Thus, if the pivot (26) is stopped, the golfer cannot bend his or her lead arm at the elbow, but if the pivot (26) is not stopped, the golfer is able to freely bend his or her lead arm at the elbow, but if the pivot is not stopped, the golfer is able to freely bend his or her lead arm at the elbow.

A container clip

Strahlungsdosimeter

Cotton harvester

Ergonomic handpiece for laparoscopic and open surgery

A surgical tool having an elongate shaft, with a directional operative element at its distal end, is provided with a mechanism to rotate the shaft and the operative element about a longitudinal axis shaft. This allows the operative element to be aligned with an element of tissue without excessive hand movement by the user. In a preferred version, the mechanism is electrically powered and is regulated to produce smooth, controlled, accurate motion between selected rotational positions. The mechanism may include a linear magnetic motor drive to move a drive element longitudinally along the tool. This drive element is engaged with a helical formation on a drive shaft, such that longitudinal motion of the drive element is converted to rotational motion of the drive shaft, and of the shaft and operative element, to which the shaft is mounted.

Lidded containers and components

A microwavable lidded container assembly comprising a container base having peripheral walls and an open top, a lid able to seat and thereby close the container base at the open top to define an enclosure; characterised in that the lid has a closable vent and the lid has a body adapted to carry a near peripheral seal to be interposed between a downward facing shoulder or plateau of the lid onto the top of a peripheral wall of the base container yet to have outstands at opposed perimeter regions of the lid to act as handle pairs for lifting the lid relative to the container base to deseat the lid therefrom.

Diesel fuel and urea tank air breather filter

Provided is a filter that filters air flowing from the filter to a downstream component, while preventing fluid from flowing from the filter to the downstream component and preventing a substance, such as urea or fuel, entering the filter from the downstream component from degrading the filter element in the filter. The filter includes a filter element having an interior surface defining an inner chamber and a standpipe extending through the inner chamber and terminating at a point that allows air that flows from outside the filter element through the filter element and into the inner chamber to flow into the standpipe and out of the filter, while preventing fluid flowing from the opposite direction through the standpipe from entering the filter element.