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A permanent non-resorbable implant allows surgical replacement of cartilage in articulating joints, using a hydrogel material (such as a synthetic polyacrylonitrile polymer) reinforced by a flexible fibrous matrix. Articulating hydrogel surface(s) are chemically treated to provide a negative electrical charge that emulates the negative charge of natural cartilage, and also can be treated with halogenating, cross-linking, or other chemical agents for greater strength. For meniscal-type implants, the reinforcing matrix can extend out from the peripheral rim of the hydrogel, to allow secure anchoring to soft tissue such as a joint capsule. For bone-anchored implants, a porous anchoring layer enables tissue ingrowth, and a non-planer perforated layer can provide a supportive interface between the hard anchoring material and the softer hydrogel material.

A surgically implanted spinal stabilization system uses posterior anchor hooks attached to vertebrae to retain elastic bands to retain flexibility and mobility while maintaining alignment and preventing excessive motion and deformity. The elastic bands may parallel the longitudinal axis of the spine, or, for enhanced promotion of alignment, they may also arranged in a diagonally crossing configuration. Multi-level fixation can be achieved using the spinal stabilization system with longer elastic bands. A method of applying the spinal stabilization system using an elastic band application tool facilitates simple, rapid application of the system to a patient.

A modular linear Fresnel solar energy collection system comprises one or more reflector units having a number of spaced, elongated solar panels that extend between a pair of opposed, light-weight aluminum beams. A first drive mechanism rotates the solar panels at angles progressively increasing from the center of the two beams to their ends so that each panel reflects incident sunlight to a secondary reflector located above the panels. The secondary reflector, in turn, reflects the sunlight it receives from the solar panels onto a receiver tube mounted in a fixed position substantially concentric to a central axis extending between the two aluminum beams. A second drive mechanism is coupled to one of the beams which is operative to pivot the assembly of beams, solar panels and secondary reflector between a generally easterly direction and westerly direction in order to track the apparent movement of the sun during the course of a day.

A complex-shaped carbon fiber structural member including a multiplicity of carbon epoxy fiber bundles surrounded by a unidirectional carbon fiber rope and its method of manufacture are provided. The fiber bundles are formed from large sheets of unidirectional carbon fiber materials cut into small strips, with the strips then being randomly oriented in the form of a sheet of randomized fiber bundles. The strips, and the fibers in the strips, cross over one another so as to form a layer of material that has a relatively uniform strength in all directions. The sheets of randomized carbon epoxy fiber bundles are cut into preforms for the structural part being made. Several preforms are stacked on top of each other in order to provide material to make the part of a desired thickness. To reinforce the bundles within the part, particularly along its outer periphery, the preforms are wrapped prior to molding with an elongated rope of unidirectional carbon fibers. The preforms and unidirectional rope are assembled together in an appropriate mold, which is then subject to heat and pressure for molding and curving the part.

A wall and / or ceiling polymer-based composite structural sheathing board has a polymer material or predominantly polymer material core layer with a density between 1.6 lbs / ft3 and 25 lbs / ft3. A facer overlays at least one of the major surfaces of the core layer. The facer is generally coextensive with and bonded to the overlaid major surface of the core layer and enhances the integrity and fastener pull through strength of the polymer-based composite structural sheathing board as well as other desired physical and performance characteristics of the polymer based composite structural sheathing board. A wall and / or ceiling system of a building structure includes a plurality of the polymer-based composite structural sheathing boards overlaying and secured to a structural wall and / or ceiling frame and forming a wall and / or ceiling sheathing layer over the structural frame.

A combination lift chair and reclining chair having additional seating and reclining positions is provided with two separate motors and linkages enabling the chair back to be independently placed in various positions and the seat separately movable with the footrest and elevated once the footrest has reached full deployment using the same motor.

A sink flange for use in conjunction with a sink drain. The flange includes a flange body and a flange lip. The flange body is substantially vertical having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end defines a flange passage therethrough. The flange lip is annular having a top side and a bottom side, which radially extends out of the top end of the flange body. The flange passage and flange lip are at least coated with a polymer.

The present invention relates to an improved fluid connector for garden use, which is made up of a tube body, a resilient retainer and sleeve. The tube body is provided with a plurality of holes for accommodation of a locking hook respectively and the resilient retainer is peripherally equipped with several pairs of vertical flexible ribs with an expansion space defined therebetween. On the inner wall of the sleeve are disposed a plurality of push protrusions that are positioned in relationship with the vertical flexible ribs respectively so that as the sleeve is pushed downwardly, the flexible ribs can be forced to deform and produce an reactive force that can instantly push the push protrusions of the sleeve back to their original place when the sleeve is free of an external force, making the operation of the sleeve smoother and easier without causing the resilient retainer of the conventional fluid connector to get stuck when the sleeve is pushed downwardly as a result of deformation and fatigue in operation.

A configurable fence system has a solar panel on a mounting surface that can tilt in accordance with a closed loop control system. A solar system for a fence includes a support structure mounted along the top length of the fence, a first mounting surface extending from the supporting structure, a first solar panel on the first mounting surface, a second mounting surface extending from the supporting structure, a second solar panel on the second mounting surface, and a pair of adjustable arms for tilting the first and second mounting surfaces with respect to the fence for sunlight exposure. The pair of arms can be also coupled to a motor and a solar detection and feedback control system for motorized adjustment.

A shaped article, at least one domain of which has a three-dimensionally reinforced composite structure comprising of a matrix and a reinforcing system (2, 4, 5, 6), the reinforcing system comprising bodies such as bars, wires, cables, or plates embedded in the matrix and extending three-dimensionally in first (4, 5) second (2) and third (6) dimensions therein, the reinforcing system being tension interlocked in at least one dimension in that reinforcement components extending in the first and / or second dimension are tension interlocked to reinforcement components extending in the same dimension(s), but at a transverse distance therefrom, by transverse reinforcement components extending in a dimension transverse, to a plane or surface defined by the reinforcement in the first and / or second dimension. The matrix is preferably a dense cement-based matrix prepared from cement, microsilica, a concrete superplaticiser and water, or a metallic matrix. The shaped articles are capable of absorbing high energy with retention of a substantial degree of internal coherence, e.g. under exposure to high velocity impact.

The invention contemplates a system of interconnecting notched composite articles so as to create a surface therefrom. A joint segment having an edge configured to be received into a plurality of notches within juxtaposed composite articles and a fastener engaging the joint segment so as to anchor the joint segment to a support system underlying the joint segment interconnects the composite articles. Further disclosed is a method of installing composite articles involving fastening a first joint segment having opposing edges to a structural support system, aligning a composite article having a first notch on at least a portion of a first surface of the composite article and a second notch on a second surface of the composite article such that the first joint segment edge is received into the first notch, and fastening a second joint segment having edges to the structural support system such that the second joint segment edges engages the second notch on the second surface of the composite article.

A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.

A slide-out deck for a recreational vehicle such as a fifth wheel travel trailer with the deck being supported from the frame of the vehicle. The deck is slidably movable between a retracted position beneath the vehicle to an extended position at one side of the vehicle. The deck is movable either manually or by an electric gear motor or the like. A folding step is provided on the outer end of the deck which is movable between stowed and operative positions.

A hinge lid container for smoking articles having a front wall, a rear wall and opposed side walls extending therebetween comprises: a box portion; and a lid portion hinged to the box portion along a hinge line extending across a rear wall of the container. At each side wall of the container, the angle □ between the front edge of the side wall of the lid portion and the lower edge thereof is greater than the angle □ defined between the rear edge of the side wall and a straight line extending between a first point (A) where the hinge line meets the side wall and a second point (B) where the upper edge of a front wall of the box portion meets the side wall.

OBJECT: To realize a wiping sheet with sufficient flexibility, high adhesion strength, easy attachment on concavo-convex surface, good adhesiveness and durability.CONSTITUTION: A wiping sheet 4 wherein a microfiber cloth having a dirt wiping effect is laminated on one side of a resin film of 20 μm or less in thickness, and a polymer sheet having an adhesive effect due to suction function of fine bubbles is laminated on the other side.

A modular linear solar energy collection system comprises one or more reflector units each having a light-weight generally planar aluminum frame that mounts a number of solar panels in a fixed position at angles which progressively increase from the frame centerline outwardly to its perimeter so as to collectively form a surface having a shape approximating that of a parabola. The focal line of such parabola is coincident with a secondary reflector which receives sunlight incident on the solar panels and reflects such light onto a receiver tube mounted in a fixed position concentric to the centerline of the frame. The frame is connected to a drive mechanism operative to pivot the frame and solar panels in order to track the position of the sun during the course of a day.

A crankshaft damper hub (10) for attachment to an engine crankshaft (34) has an outer rim (44) and a center portion (46). The center portion (46) has a passageway (56) formed therethrough for receipt of an engine crankshaft (34). A plurality of spokes (60) extend between the outer rim (44) and the center portion (46). An opening (66) is formed in each of the plurality of spokes (60) with a tab (72) formed therein for engagement with a tool to facilitate removal of the hub (10) from the crankshaft (34).

A four-bar hinge linkage and fold-down support assembly, such as an armrest, seat bottom, table top and the like especially suited for marine use in watercraft applications. The support member is pivotally supported by first and second four-bar hinge linkages for articulation from a stationary upright support structure affixed to the watercraft. Each of the four-bar hinge linkages comprises a support-structure-mounting bracket, a main hinge link, a shorter control / locking link and a support-member-mounting bracket. Each of the linkages articulates the support member between an upright stored position and a folded-down in-use position wherein, the swinging end of the control / locking link swings up and beneath the hinge link so that an end edge of the control / locking link abuts in line-to-line contact at an abutment locking point along the lower edge of the hinge link, each linkage being thus locked together to form a triangular support truss. The abutment locking point placement provides a strong support structure, reduces the possibility of creating a pinch point and is oriented well forward of the linkage pivot point so that the links will not push by one another.

The invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising radiation curable components wherein the composition comprises at least two flame retardants and wherein the flame retardants belong to different classes of compounds, to a process for making three dimensional flame retardant articles and to a three dimensional article, made by rapid prototyping means, that passes the flame retardancy UL-94-V0 test.

Line guides for fishing rods made from one or more materials including an amorphous metallic alloy, sometimes referred to as a metallic glass. In preferred embodiments, the line guide has a one-piece structure and more preferably is formed substantially entirely from metallic glass. The present invention also relates to fishing rods incorporating such line guides.

A wall and / or ceiling polymer-based composite structural sheathing board has a polymer material or predominantly polymer material core layer with a density between 1.6 lbs / ft3 and 25 lbs / ft3. A facer overlays at least one of the major surfaces of the core layer. The facer is generally coextensive with and bonded to the overlaid major surface of the core layer and enhances the integrity and fastener pull through strength of the polymer-based composite structural sheathing board as well as other desired physical and performance characteristics of the polymer based composite structural sheathing board. A wall and / or ceiling system of a building structure includes a plurality of the polymer-based composite structural sheathing boards overlaying and secured to a structural wall and / or ceiling frame and forming a wall and / or ceiling sheathing layer over the structural frame.

The apparatus is an underground reservoir to capture and slowly release stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking areas. The structure is assembled from one or more modules comprising at least two side by side precast fiber reinforced concrete vaulted shaped chambers, each with side walls and an arch top. The side by side chambers have common walls with openings in the walls. Modules placed end to end are mated at reinforced concrete end walls that include lifting pins for moving the module. Ends of the chambers are closed, but the end walls have openings for feeding stormwater in and venting air out.

The present invention relates to a drill head comprising one or more support pads. According to the invention at least one support pad is made of a ceramic material. Such a support pad is particularly useful when drilling in heat resistant materials such as Inconel 718, Inconel 939, Waspaloy, Udimet 720, etc.

A building flooring system includes a plurality of polymer-based composite structural underlayment boards overlaying and secured to a building subfloor to form an underlayment layer over the building subfloor and a nonstructural finish-flooring layer overlaying and bonded to the underlayment layer. The polymer-based composite structural underlayment boards each have a polymer material core layer or a predominantly polymer material core layer that typically contains from 1% to 40% by weight filler(s) and a density between 1.6 lbs / ft3 and 25 lbs / ft3. At least the top or bottom major surface of each of the polymer-based composite structural underlayment boards is overlaid by a facer that reinforces and strengthens the polymer-based composite structural underlayment board and that is generally coextensive with and bonded to the overlaid major surface of the polymer-based composite structural underlayment board.