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A system for collecting, transporting and preparing a fecal specimen for examination includes a container, a closure selectively secured over an open end of the container, and a sample collection member coupled to the closure and extending into the container when the closure is secured thereto. In one embodiment, the closure includes a base and a cap that are hingedly coupled together. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position that seals an aperture in the base, and an open position wherein the aperture is exposed to permit expelling contents of the container through the aperture. In another embodiment, the closure comprises a base having a spout and an aperture, and a cap coupled to the base for axial movement along the spout between open and closed positions. The system may further include a deodorant to mask or absorb odors.

Methods and apparatus are described for providing a time-based warning indicating that the energy capacity of a primary energy source of a battery-powered computer has discharged to a low level, and using residual energy of the primary energy source to perform at least one pre-cutoff function. The time-based warning ensures that the warning is provided in a timely manner by overcoming problems caused by analog to digital converter voltage measurement accuracy limitations and flat battery operating voltage versus discharge curves. The primary energy source can be a rechargeable battery, which can also be the sole energy source for the computer. The battery provides power to operate the computer until the battery voltage discharges to the cutoff voltage. The methods and apparatus provide advantages because they reserve the residual energy in the battery to perform at least one pre-cutoff function within a first duration before the battery discharges to the cutoff voltage. For example, the residual energy can be used to retain data stored in the computer between opportunities to charge the battery. Some embodiments of the invention include hardware resources coupled with the processor to lock out power and application activation when the rechargeable battery has discharged to a predetermined hardware lockout voltage. The value of the hardware lockout voltage can be based on the battery retaining a residual energy sufficient for performing the corresponding pre-cutoff function within an amount of time that is expected to enable the user to perform the function.

Data pad regions are arranged in four divided regions of a semiconductor memory chip of a rectangular shape, respectively, and data pads are selectively utilized in each of the four divided regions in accordance with a word structure. Thus, it is possible to implement a semiconductor memory chip capable of being assembled in both a single chip package and a multi chip package.

The disclosed fixture mount limits torque that may be applied when installing a dental implant and also serves as an impression post and an abutment for a temporary prosthesis. In preferred embodiments, the fixture mount is formed of plastic and is subject to chair side modifications by the surgeon so as to be better suited as an abutment. Methods of shaping the fixture mount for use as an abutment and for making a dental restoration using the shaped abutment are disclosed.

An equipment arrangement for switch, computer and server cabinets or racks comprises a monitor/flat screen, a keyboard and a signal switch in a common slide-in module or in two individual slide-in modules. The monitor/flat screen can be pivoted up or folded out in an extracted operating position. In the case of a module having one height unit of the 19 inch design the signal switch is positioned between the keyboard and the monitor/flat screen. In the case of a common module with a height of approximately two height units or two separate modules having in each case a maximum height of one height unit, the keyboard and signal switch are located in one plane and above the latter is located a monitor/flat screen.

A dental retaining screw used to secure dental components, such as abutments, copings, and prosthesis to dental implants. The screw has a body formed from titanium and a spring-washer formed from gold. The spring-washer is adapted to prevent the screw from loosening or losing preload once tightened to the implant. The spring-washer includes an annular body with a plurality of flexible legs extending from the annular body; the legs prevent the screw from coming loose during shipping or while attached to an abutment.

An embolic protection device has a collapsible filter element (105) mounted on a carrier such as a guidewire (101). The filter element (105) collapses into the outer end of a catheter (118) for deployment and retrieval through a vascular system of a patient. The filter element (105) has a collapsible filter body with a proximal inlet end and a distal outlet end. The proximal inlet end has inlet openings sized to allow blood and embolic material enter the filter body. The outlet end has outlet openings which allow through passage of blood but retain embolic material within the filter body. After use, the catheter (118) is movable along the guidewire (101) to engage the proximal end of the filter element and close the inlet openings before sliding over the filter element from the proximal end to the distal end to progressively collapse the filter body on the guidewire (101) for retrieval. The filter element (105) may conveniently be mounted on a tubular sleeve (104) which is slidable and rotatable on the guidewire (101) between spaced-apart stops (106, 120) on the guidewire (101) which allows some manipulation of the guidewire independently of the filter when the filter is in use.

A circuit substrate (3) being electrically connected to a rechargeable battery (2) is arranged upon a sealing plate (23) with a gap therebetween and united with the rechargeable battery (2) by filling resin in the gap. A primary mold (11) formed by the resin is firmly retained by undercut portions formed in engaging protrusions (26). The engaging protrusions (26) may be formed by welding separate engaging members (126, 126a, 126b, 126c, 66, 68).

A liner stop for retaining a liner within a sleeve of a combustion system, includes: a female component including a saddle, the female component adapted for coupling to one of the liner and the sleeve; a male component including a tab for insertion into the saddle, the male component adapted for coupling to an opposite one of the liner and the sleeve; and an insert adapted for being attached to the tab and ensuring dampening of vibration when the tab is disposed within the saddle. A method and a system are also disclosed.

This device comprises a connection module (3) intended to be coupled with the longitudinal mating face of a box (2) and making an electrical connection with, on the one hand, pins protruding from this longitudinal mating face and, on the other hand, with conducting cables, the module (3) and the box (2) being mated by a system of slides (7, 8) allowing them to be fastened by longitudinal sliding, with locking by a resilient tab (10).

The resilient tab (10) is associated with the box (2) and is intended to cooperate with a locking member (16) associated with the connection module (3).

A structure holds a display panel arranged inside a cabinet from the both sides by means of a holding member and a frame portion, which are supported by the circumferential surface section, so as to reduce thickness and frame width without using a bezel and to ensure rigidity. The cabinet is provided with a frame portion positioned on the display surface side of the display panel, a circumferential surface portion positioned at the periphery of the display panel, and a rear surface portion covering the other surface side of the display panel. A protruding section is arranged on the outer circumference side of the periphery of the display panel and the holding member to extend from the display surface side of the display panel toward the side opposite to the display surface, on an inner surface of the frame portion. A reinforcing section is arranged for connecting the inner circumference section of the protruding section with the inner surface section of a frame portion. The protruding section is provided with connecting sections, which are integrally formed with the inner surface of the frame portion, annularly arranged on the outer circumference of the display panel, and integrally formed at a plurality of positions on the protruding section in the circumference direction. The holding member has a section to be connected with the connecting section.

A support for a bearing that guides a shaft in a turbomachine is disclosed. The support includes an annular part made of a shape memory material which retains an initial shape when the load applied to it remains below a threshold value and which deforms, absorbing energy when the applied load becomes at least equal to the threshold value. The annular part is capable of reverting at least approximately to its initial shape when the applied load drops back below the threshold value.

A baseball swing training aid includes a housing and a lid for retaining a batting tee in a first or storage configuration and in a second or use configuration. In the first configuration, the batting tee is stowable on an underside of the lid such that the tee does not interfere with the lid's attachment to the housing. In the second configuration, the batting tee base attaches to a slot formed in the lid to extend the tee upwardly for baseball swing training. Accordingly, the tee is easily changeable between the first and second configurations for fast setup, storage or transportation.

A handle includes a handle sleeve and a handle core, the handle core includes a fastening element on one end and extends to the end of the handle sleeve opposite to the fastening element, an intermediate space is located between the handle sleeve and the handle core, and at least one dampening element is provided in the intermediate space, and the handle core includes a contactless overhanging section in the handle sleeve.

The present invention may make it possible to efficiently form reinforcing deformed portions in a core buried in the trim, and may make it possible to sufficiently secure the rigidity of the core, the rigidity based on reinforcing deformed portions. The method of manufacturing an elongated core which is buried in an elongated trim. A longitudinal direction of the elongated core is a first direction and a width direction of the elongated core is a second direction, the method comprises: the slit forming being performed by supplying an elongated strip-shaped metal plate to between a pair of slitter rollers engaged with each other, forming slits, which extend in the second direction in a state in which the slits are not formed to a portion of the strip-shaped metal plate in the second direction, at predetermined intervals in the first direction so as to form the core pieces between the adjacent slits; and the rolling being performed by supplying the strip-shaped metal plate having the slits formed therein to between a pair of rolling rollers, rolling the portion of the strip-shaped metal plate in which the slits are not formed in the second direction to form a rolled portion extending in the first direction, and expanding the slits in the first direction to form the spaces, and supplying the primary core to between a pair of deformed portion forming rollers engaged with each other such that reinforcing deformed portions extending in the second direction are repetitively formed in the first direction, wherein the convex and concave deformed portions are alternately formed in the first direction, and wherein the convex and concave deformed portions are formed so as to be continuously S-shaped in a cross section along the first direction.

The invention relates to a method and a device for processing containers. The device has multiple holding devices adjustable in a vertical direction (VR) for holding, gripping and/or rotation of a container at an upper opening and/or at a neck area. The holding devices comprise an electrical linear drive or a dual acting adjusting drive and a force-and/or path sensor for detecting adjusting and/or retaining force of the linear drive and/or actual position of the holding devices.

The present invention discloses therapeutic compositions comprising herbal extracts and essential oils for smoking and vaporization useful in the treatment of various symptoms and diseases. More particularly the invention relates to compositions comprising herbal extracts and essential oils capable of providing therapeutic benefits, which helps to improve conditions like cough, cold, pain, energy, relaxation, calmness, digestion, immune system disorders and neurological disorders etc. The invention further relates to methods for treating the same using the compositions of the invention. The invention also discloses method of formulating a blend of herbal CO₂ extracts and essential oils without the use of any type of synthetic carriers or residual solvent or synthetic chemicals, thus improving quality, safety and efficacy.