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A vascular occlusion, flow restriction, shunt or filter device is disclosed comprising the assembly of at least two, of a number of selectable discrete interconnectable, interchangeable components, at least one component being of the type fabricated from metal strands braided into a tubular metal fabric having an expanded preset configuration and an elongated, collapsed reduced diameter configuration for delivery through a catheter to a treatment site and the device shaped to create an occlusion, flow restriction or shunt when placed in an opening in a body organ or vessel, the woven metal fabric having a memory property whereby the medical device tends to return to said expanded preset configuration when unconstrained.

A method and apparatus for dispensing drugs, wherein a patient's order of one or more prescriptions is automatically filled. Various drugs are stored in three or more filler lines. A vial size is assigned to each line. When a prescription is filled, it is automatically assigned to a line in view of the vial size requirements and processed accordingly. Provisions are made for the inability to fill a prescription or order. Subsequently, all of the patient's prescriptions are collected and made available as a single order.

The present invention is directed to a method and system for managing the inventory level of, and the distribution of, electronic media rental units, including but not limited to videogame discs, musical compact disks, or movie VCD/DVDs. More specifically, preferred embodiments of the present invention forecasts future rental and sales demand for a given electronic media, such as a videogame, prior to the release of that electronic media to the general public. The forecast is based on the pre-release demand of the electronic media in that the future rental and sales demand is estimated from the rental and sales demand of previously released electronic media having similar pre-release demand. Furthermore, the preferred embodiments of the present invention allows registered members of a rental user group to keep rented units of the electronic media for a purchase price, which is dynamically controlled to minimize rental shortage and maximize profits.

The invention describes a variety of implantable artificial joint complexes adapted for implantation within a target joint space within a human body. The joint complexes comprise: an expandable joint segment adapted to fit within the target joint space; and at least one of a first cannulated anchor adapted to engage the expandable joint segment and adapted to engage a bony structure adjacent the target joint space; and a second anchor adapted to engage the expandable joint segment and adapted to engage a bony structure adjacent a target joint space. The invention also discloses methods of implanting a patient specific artificial joint complex. The methods include the steps of: accessing a target joint space by creating an access hole through an adjacent bony structure; inserting a joint complex device having a cannulated anchor and an expandable joint segment through the access hole with the expendable joint segment being positioned between the surfaces forming the joint; injecting material into the expandable joint segment; and sealing access to the target joint space.

A augmented glenoid implant assembly for use in performing shoulder arthroplasty is provided. The augmented glenoid implant assembly is used for cooperation with the glenoid fossa of a scapula. The implant assembly includes a first component for attachment to the scapula. The first component defines a support surface for cooperation with the glenoid fossa, a second surface positioned adjacent a buttress formed in the glenoid fossa and an assembly surface. The implant assembly also includes a second component removably secured to the first component. The second component includes an assembly face of the second component. The assembly surface of the second component is in close approximation to the assembly surface of the first component. The second component further includes an articulating surface opposed to the assembly surface.

A system and method for fixing the relative position of vertebrae in a human spinal column utilizes a unique connector, vertebral anchors and a longitudinal pre-shaped rod. The connector assemblies each have a pass-through aperture for the rod. Each of the apertures is shaped such that at least 3 surfaces of contact are created between a variety of rod sizes and each of the connectors, thereby allowing secure and stable holding of the rod with respect to the other system components and the vertebrae.

A floor cleaning machine having a body in which the body cover assembly is hollow and serves as the recovery solution reservoir; while the lower body assembly, which is also hollow, serves as the cleaning solution tank or reservoir. In addition, the lower body has a recessed area proportioned to receive and secure the batteries required for driving the motors involved in the floor cleaning machine. A trans-axle drive supports the lower body and has a drive wheel at each end powered by a motor differential engaging the axles coupled to the wheels. Together the body and trans-axle drive comprise a modular power unit. Mounting means are provided on the forward portion of the lower body of the power unit for lift arms to be secured to various power floor scrubbers for use on hard floors or a carpet extractor for cleaning carpeted floors. The linkage for the floor scrubber mode and carpet cleaning mode is the same. Such linkage also uses a maximum number of resiliently mounted bushings which, along with the monocoque body and retained fluid movement, cushion against damage by impact under power.

An eyewear frame assembly comprises at least one lens that is substantially encircled by a flexible wire or cable. The wire can be constructed as a monofilament wire or a multi-filament wire. Various closing members are shown, some of which feature magnetic members.

A prosthetic spinal implant having a deployable securing mechanism that is deployable into a portion of the vertebral space for affixing the implant between the vertebrae, the securing mechanism having tactile feedback means comprising a surface for transmitting tactile feedback during deployment of the securing mechanism. A spinal implant having deployable securing means that interface with the implant to prevent the deployable securing means from retracting after deployment. An implant that utilizes its resilient properties to provide the user with tactile feedback with which the user may ascertain the position of the securing mechanism. A system and tools for sizing and implanting implants with the aforementioned characteristics.

A method and system for eliminating storage and transportation of products within a product distribution system is disclosed saving money and time since businesses do not need to have products shipped and stored. The method and system includes an online store through which designers can upload electronic files of printable products and consumers can view the printable products for purchase, download and printing on a 3D printer. The method and system also allows for implementation of protection systems for designers with the option of insuring the final design is not tampered with by anyone other than the designer.

Air conditioning units, methods of manufacturing, inventories, and buildings wherein certain heat exchanger modules are combined to make air conditioning units. In some embodiments, different combinations of different size modules are used to produce air conditioning units having different capacities wherein some identical modules are used in different size units. Various heat exchanger assemblies include spacers between modules, bends formed after modules are assembled into heat exchanger assemblies, attachment rails at the ends of the modules, inactive multi-tubes at the top and bottom of the modules, copper tubing between aluminum modules to facilitate field replacement of individual modules, name plates that attach between modules, attachment clips or spacers that snap attach to the modules, or a combination thereof, as examples.

A chassis for an electronics assembly comprises:

• (i) a frame (1); and
• (ii) a panel (31) located on a face of the frame, the panel comprising a plurality of cooling fans (22) and a holder (30) for the fans.

The panel allows removal of individual fans from the panel and replacement of any fans while the panel is located on the frame, and the frame allows removal of the panel therefrom and replacement of the panel. The chassis thus allows replacement of any fans without the assembly being shut down, and also reduces downtime of the assembly if all the fans need replacing, for example for maintenance.

The present invention provides for a room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealant composition that rapidly achieves a usable green strength shortly after application. Such a composition that develops a usable green strength is useful in the manufacture of architectural elements employing glazing such as windows and doors and when such a composition is used in a manufacturing process, the manufacturing process can be accelerated relative to a process that uses a silicone sealant that does not rapidly achieve a usable green strength.

A receiving part for coupling a rod to a bone anchoring element includes: a receiving part body with a rod receiving portion and a head receiving portion having an open end for introducing a head of a bone anchoring element, and a locking ring, wherein the head receiving portion includes a plurality of flexible wall portions, the flexible wall portions and the locking ring being configured to engage each other at circumferentially distinct pressure areas having positions corresponding to circumferentially separated projections on at least one of the flexible wall portions or the locking ring, and wherein the locking ring exerts a first force on at least one of the flexible wall portions at a corresponding pressure area, and exerts a second force less than the first force on the at least one flexible wall portion in a region circumferentially adjacent to the corresponding pressure area.

The invention discloses an interactive teaching system and method of a touch type mobile terminal. Touch track or handwriting dot matrix data generated from a teacher terminal and student terminals are transmitted to a classroom computer through socket communication, the track or handwriting dot matrix data are recovered through the teacher computer and redrawn to handwriting images to be presented on a screen of the teacher computer, accordingly, students can see blackboard-writing made by the teacher on a projector, problem answering writing content of the students can be taken on the projector in class, the storage quantity of handwriting dot matrix data is small, the handwriting dot matrix data are convenient to transmit, a classroom memoir mode, a PPT playing and blackboard-writing interactive teaching mode, a teacher-student interactive teaching mode, a student-student interactive teaching mode and a group discussion teaching mode are also provided, frequent data exchange among the student terminals is avoided, data loads needing to be transmitted through a wireless local area network are minimized, and the system and method are novel in concept and ingenious in implementation and have good application prospects.

A common platform is used in conjunction with a host computer to control various equipment sensors that perform different functions. In one aspect, the common platform is a micro-controller board, the host computer is a personal computer (PC), and the equipment sensors comprise an add-on card and a sensor for use in automotive services. A universal serial bus (USB) or an RS232 interface used for the common platform communicates with the host computer and with the equipment sensors. The common platform is a plug and play board that, once attached to the host computer, operates with little or no human intervention. The common platform is capable of accommodating various equipment sensors that are run by various appropriate application software. Further, the common platform can run under different operation power sources. In one aspect, these power sources include a power source embedded in the common platform, an RS232 power source, and a power source external to the common platform, such as a battery.

A two-part screw system for use in bone repair and joint replacement includes a first portion and a second portion capable of mating with the first portion. The first portion includes a thread for engaging cancellous bone within a portion of a bone on one side of a fracture. The second portion is coupled to a retention mechanism that couples a portion of the bone on opposite sides of the fracture to a portion of the bone having the first portion of the two-part screw.

A pin retainer for a fiber optic connector includes a ferrule having a front face defining a hole for receiving a guide pin. The pin retainer permits the guide pin to be inserted in the field following assembly of the connector and polishing the front face of the ferrule. The pin retainer includes a frame and at least one retaining tab for engaging the guide pin when the guide pin is inserted into the hole from the front face. The frame may have an open side for permitting the pin retainer to be fabricated using a highly efficient wire EDM process. The pin retainer provides a pin retention force of at least about 8 lbs and may include a plurality of retaining tabs for engaging the guide pin in more than one location. The ferrule may be provided with an external feature to position the pin retainer on the ferrule.

A modular kerfing rock drilling bit (10) is presented. Drill bit (10) comprises a bit body (12) having a connection (14) for attachment to a drill string member. A base portion (16) below the connection (14) has an outer portion (18) and a bottom (20). Slots (22) are formed in the base portion (16). A cutter assembly (100) comprises a leg (110) insertable into the slot (22) of the bit body (16). A journal (126) extends angularly downward and inward from the leg (110) for bearing support of a cone (180) rotatably mounted on the journal (126). A plurality of cutters (182) extend outward from the surface of the cone (180). A kerfing segment (140) extends downward from the leg (110) beyond the cone (180). A plurality of kerf cutters (142) are attached to the bottom of the kerfing segment (140).

Disclosed is a method of monitoring food quality including (a) receiving an environmental factor value sensed during transporting by a moving sensor tag attached to a container or palette on which a plurality of food is stacked, a time value sensing the environmental factor, and food information from a distribution company server; (b) receiving an environmental factor value sensed by a fixed sale sensor tag which matches the food information stored in the moving sensor tag, a time value sensing the environmental factor, and food information from the distribution company server; (c) measuring a current quality index for each individual quality analysis item and a total quality index based on the food information sensed by the moving sensor tag and the fixed sale sensor tag, the environmental factor values, and the time values sensing the environmental factors; (d) setting price of the food based on the measured quality index for each individual quality analysis item and total quality index; and (e) transmitting bar code information or electronic tag information (food information) corresponding to a plurality of food which matches inherent IDs of the fixed sale sensor tags, the quality index for each individual analysis item of the food, the total quality index, and the price of the food to the distribution company server.

The invention provides an intelligent manufacturing method and system. The intelligent manufacturing method comprises the following steps: receiving product demand information and processing the received product demand information to generate a product order; decomposing the generated product order into a plurality of task plan tables for obtaining products in the order; executing corresponding tasks in the task plan tables to generate the products in the order in a controlled manner, and monitoring execution progress of each task in real time; and receiving the generated products, packaging the products and obtaining delivery information of the products to realize delivery of the packaged products. The method and system enable the order to be directly decomposed into production demands; and after production is finished and quality check passes, the products are delivered automatically according to the delivery information on the order, thereby realizing product customized production, processing and delivery, reducing stock to the maximum degree, saving cost for enterprises and realizing "smart factory", "smart production" and "smart logistics".