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Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to creating contextually-targeted advertisements. In a particular implementation, advertisers may leverage a W4 COMN to deliver contextually-targeted and/or contextually-enhanced advertisements. In the implementations discussed below, an ad creation system utilizes data made available by the W4 COMN to facilitate the creation and placement of advertisements on a message delivery network, such as the W4 COMN itself.

A golf club head includes a body (formed of cast titanium, steel, bronze, or the like) with a cavity formed therein behind a front face. An insert (e.g., an elastomeric insert) is provided through an opening exposed on a surface of the body (e.g., the sole of the club head) such that the insert is substantially encapsulated within the body. The opening or openings may be configured to provide a distinct visual appearance through the use of, for example, one or more rectangular and/or circular shapes. One or more supports and/or baffles may be provided within the cavity for altering the sound and feel of the club head during impact. Furthermore, the elastomeric insert may include a plurality of bubbles configured to alter the mechanical properties of the insert. The club head may be fabricated, for example, through the use machining techniques and/or a powdered metal or investment casting process.

Devices, systems and methods related to fluid control during laparoscopic surgical methods are disclosed. A device includes a highly absorbent surgical sponge device comprising highly absorbent material capable of being inserted through a port or cannula, which has been inserted into a body cavity. The device may include a fluid conduit coupled to the absorbent pad to remove fluids from or introduce fluids into the body cavity through the device during the course of surgery.

A methane monitoring system including a filter, a flow restrictor and a methane level detector is disclosed. The sensor system draws gas from a piping system through a sample line into the filter. The filter removes moisture vapor from the gas, with the remaining gas passing into a flow meter. The flow meter regulates the gas pressure for the gas output to a sensing chamber containing the methane meter. The methane meter operates to sample the methane level in the gas and provides an electrical signal which can be output to a recording device such as a flash memory card or to real time remote reporting via direct connection or a wireless signal such as a cell phone, radio or satellite telecom system. Landfill gas which is introduced into the sensing chamber is then exhausted through vent slots in the housing.

A bifurcation insert for a coaxial catheter and a catheter assembly incorporating the bifurcation insert. The bifurcation insert contains an opening at a distal end and two openings in a proximal end, the distal end being configured for positioning within a proximal end of an outer lumen of the coaxial catheter. At the proximal end of the bifurcation insert, an arterial side is configured to receive a first extension tube, while a venous side is configured to receive a second extension tube. The catheter assembly incorporating the bifurcation insert includes a hub that is molded around the insert and properly positioned extension tubes and coaxial catheter such that each component is set into place with respect to one another.

A thermoformed package that is specially adapted to allow a cell phone (or similar product) to be partially packaged at one time and place, and then at a later time adapted for sale as a finished product with a particular brand (from a variety of brands or trademarks), and/or with a particular service plan (from a variety of rate plans or payment terms and/or languages) and/or with a particular language (or other localization) at a second time and place.

Apparatus for cooperation with an associated billiard table which includes first and second laser apparatus for producing respective first and second laser spots, a rack for positioning a plurality of balls confined within said rack. The rack has first and second indicia thereon and a support carrying said first and second laser apparatus in spaced relationship. The support may be dimensioned and configured to permit adjustment thereof to align respectively said first and second laser spots with respectively said first and second indicia when said rack is in a predetermined location on the associated billiard table. Some forms of the apparatus include at least one ball and socket joint for supporting at least one of the first and second laser apparatus. Other forms of the apparatus include a support that includes first and second socket joints for respectively supporting said first and second laser apparatus. The rack may be triangular and the first and second indicia may be positioned on first and second sides of the rack and said first and second sides of the rack may be adjacent. In some forms of the invention first and second sides of the rack intersect in a first apex that is proximate to the apex ball when the balls are racked. The first and second indicia may be disposed at equal distances from an apex. Various forms of the method include the step of providing adjustable structure that includes providing at least one ball and socket joint. Other forms include the step of providing a rack includes providing a rack that that is triangular and has first and second indicia on first and second sides of the rack and said first and second sides of said rack are adjacent. The method may include a step of providing a rack that has first and second sides of the rack that intersect in a first apex that is proximate to the apex ball when balls are racked within the rack. The method may include the step of providing a rack that has the first and second indicia disposed at equal distances from the first apex.

Cutting elements for downhole cutting tools comprise a top surface having a cutting surface portion and a cutting profile disposed across the top surface. The cutting elements comprise first and second longitudinal side surfaces and first and second lateral side surfaces, each having a respective cross-section. The cutting profile can be disposed on the cutting surface either asymmetrically or symmetrically. Asymmetrical disposition permits two cutting elements to be arranged facing each other to cover a center point of a cutting tool. The cutting edge of asymmetrical or symmetrically disposed cutting profiles can have a shape that facilitates self-sharpening during cutting.

The present invention is directed to a spinal implant system that incorporates unique snap, or spring loaded, features to assist the surgeon in the placement of screws, rods, hooks and transverse connectors. The poly-axial movement also uses a more direct loading lower saddle into the bone screw to improve locking of the construct.

This invention provides a field of view expander (FOVE) removably attached to a vision system camera having an image sensor defining an image plane. In an embodiment the FOVE includes first and second mirrors that transmit light from a scene in respective first and second partial fields of view along first and second optical axes. Third and fourth mirrors respectively receive reflected light from the first and second mirrors. The third and fourth mirrors reflect the received light onto the image plane in a first strip and a second strip adjacent to the first strip. The first and second optical axes are approximately parallel and a first focused optical path length between the scene and the image plane and a second focused optical path between the image plane and the scene are approximately equal in length. The optical path can be rotated at a right angle in embodiments.

An integrated ambient sound-isolating pillow composed of comfortable material such as memory foam may be configured as a one-piece pillow for long term resting (e.g. overnight sleeping) use. A one-piece ambient sound-isolating pillow may include a head cradling portion that provides comfortable support for a person's head while cradling at least the sides of the person's head so that a sound-isolating portion of the pillow acts as an ambient sound shield to the person's ears.

A paper feeding mechanism includes a mechanical frame, a gear assembly, a paper supply tray, a pickup assembly, a paper pressing assembly and a stopper assembly. The gear assembly includes a drive gear and a transmission gear. The paper pressing assembly includes a paper pressing frame, a paper pressing tray, a gear shaft, at least one swing arm and an elastic element. The stopper assembly includes a blocking element and a connecting element. The drive gear drives the transmission gear and the gear shaft to rotate, the connecting element drives the blocking element to move downward to make the blocking element realize a paper blocking function, and the drive gear breaks away from the drive gear, the elastic element pushes against the paper pressing tray to move downward, the blocking element breaks away from the paper supply tray to raise up for making the paper blocking function disappeared.

A product vulnerable to damage during shipping, such as an automobile windshield glass, for example, is mounted on a support pad and fixed onto the pad by wrapping a stretch wrapping film around the combination of the pad and glass. The borders of the pad extend beyond the borders of the glass so the package containing the glass can be stood on edge, but the edge of the glass is spaced away from the surface on which the package is stood. Thus the glass, secured to the pad, is suspended away from that surface. Multiple packages can be packed into a shipping container and the loaded container can be lifted and transported by a lift truck with lifting forks received in passageways formed in the container by notches in the bottom edges of the support pads. The pads and containers are made of die-cut corrugated fiberboard material although other material might also be used in the practice of the invention.

A medical device such as an ostomy appliance has an inflatable seal for sealing an opening in a patient's body. A non-return valve is provided at an inlet port for admitting inflation fluid into the inflatable seal and for preventing escape of the inflation fluid.

The present invention provides systems and methods for assembling an electronic assembly using an anisotropic conducting membrane (ACM) as a component interconnect and a substrate embossed with placement cavities or a positional fixture to facilitate component placement on the substrate in the electronic assembly. The fixture may comprise multiple layers of interconnects to improve routing density for the electronic assembly enclosed in a housing. An alignment chain may be used to monitor positional and contact integrity of the ACM interfaced components in a complex assembly. The systems and methods allow components to be detached for reuse. Interconnection elements or conduction pathways at the components can be used to interconnect a plurality of neighboring substrates over the ACM layers into a stacked electronic assembly.

The positions of electrical boxes, switches and outlets are marked and accurately located by use of an integrated measuring apparatus having multiple sets of slots, indicia printed on left and right edges of the front side of the apparatus, and levels for positioning the apparatus vertically. The integrated electrician's measurement apparatus locates the electrical boxes, switches and outlets in horizontal level even when an irregular floor is present. Such electrical devices are positioned at required distances that meet code requirements without need for additional tools. Location and installation of the boxes is facilitated. The boxes are positioned quickly and accurately in compliance with applicable code requirements. Portions of pertinent sections of the code are provided for ready reference on the body of the integrated electrician's measuring apparatus.

A signage system for use on construction sites that includes a pair of stakes, which are inserted into vertical channels into a signboard, and when inserted into the ground support the sign board, which is preprinted with categories of identifying criteria and entry positions for manual entry of information specific to a construction site and with a document storage container for attachment to the signage system. The signboard of the signage system is reusable, erasable and waterproof.

Method for the placement of an appliance, orthodontic system for the orthodontic treatment of a patient's teeth and use of the appliance of the orthodontic system, the orthodontic system including an appliance and a jig, wherein the appliance includes pearls which are each provided with a slot into which an orthodontic wire can be inserted, wherein the pearls are interconnected by the jig and wherein the jig includes separated caps, the caps being shaped individually to the shape of the teeth.

Embodiments of the invention described herein include various instrumentation components designed to install a dental implant. They are provided in order to secure a base platform and to accurately prepare a central opening which receives an implant screw that secures the base platform to the patient's jawbone.

A filing box includes two side boards, and a plurality of expandable file pouches mounted between the two side boards and each having an inside formed with a receiving partition. The receiving partition of each of the expandable file pouches has an open top portion that is cut in an upwardly inclined manner to define an upwardly inclined plane. Thus, the receiving partition of each of the expandable file pouches defines an upwardly inclined plane so that each of the files is partially exposed outwardly from the inclined plane of the receiving partition of the respective expandable file pouch, thereby facilitates a user placing and taking out the files.

The present invention is in the field of identifiers such as tags and labels, which may be used in advertising, marketing, communications or for designating a source of a particular product or service and relates to a method of manufacturing prime label intermediates in an unique continuous web format. The subject of this application specifically includes pressure sensitive laminates that are produced in a sheet to roll type of format and provided in one or more intermediate configurations to an end user. A series of sheets are pre-printed, then slit or cut to size to create individual ribbons or label segments, with each segment having prime label areas. The prime label segments are then applied to a continuously advancing web so as to create a web having a series of discontinuous label segments disposed thereon. More particularly, the pressure sensitive laminates of the instant application can be used to create individual, prime labels having a high or photo quality resolution level, of more than about 150 lines per inch and preferably about about 300 lines per inch.

An annuloplasty implant is disclosed comprising first and second support members having a coiled configuration in which the first and second support members are arranged as a coil, with two free ends, around a central axis, wherein, in said coiled configuration, said two free ends are displaced from each other with a peripheral off-set distance extending in a coil plane, said coil plane being substantially parallel to an annular periphery of said coil and perpendicular to said central axis, wherein the first and second support members and the respective free ends are configured to be arranged on opposite sides of native heart valve leaflets of a heart valve. A method of implanting an annuloplasty implant at a target site in the heart is also disclosed.

A device, system and method for treating retinal detachment is presented. The device is generally comprised of a depressor, a cannula and a needle. In use, the depressor is used to create an indentation on the surface of the eye that can be viewed internally to determine the site for drainage. A cannula advancement mechanism is engaged and the cannula containing the needle is inserted into the determined drainage site. The needle is removed and an aspiration device is connected to the cannula to drain the subretinal fluid to treat retinal detachment.

A sonar mount allows accurate and precise alignment of a sonar head to a boat. A tilt mechanism allows the sonar head to be lifted to a position that is substantially parallel to the boat's deck, thus facilitating placement of the boat on a trailer without the need to remove the sonar head from the boat.

A device and method for locating and drilling through a bone to engage the transverse blind holes in an intramedullary nail. The method is accomplished with a radio-opaque target secured to a patient using a strap or any other suitable binding.

A method for facilitating placement of wagers in an online game during game play includes displaying a first view of a wagering grid for an online game, with the wagering grid having lines. The method further includes receiving an input that is a gesture representing placement of a wager by a user on the wagering grid, and displaying a second view of the wagering grid that is a pop-up view. The second view, which can be a zoomed view or a magnified view, excludes any other placed wagers to facilitate placement of the wager by the user with respect to the lines of the wagering grid. Once the user has placed the wager, the method includes displaying an updated version of the first view that includes the wager placed by the user. In one example, the online game is a roulette game.

An attachment system for tools includes a housing with a wall defining an open central region. The housing has a first slot and a second slot spaced from the first slot, each slot extending through the wall to the open central region. A rotating member is disposed in the open central region. A clip member has a clip protrusion with neck, head and tip portions, the neck portion sized to be slidably received in one of the slots. The tip portion is configured to engage the rotating member to cause it to rotate about a central longitudinal axis as the neck portion moves distally along one of the slots, causing a catch surface to align with the tip portion and a channel to align with a tip portion of a second clip member retained in the second slot, thereby retaining the first clip member and releasing the second clip member.

A water truck body comprising a floor, two side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall, a plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies with open bottom ends, a top plate situated on top of each of the cylindrical baffle bodies so that the cylindrical baffle body is centered underneath the top plate, and a tubular support structure. Each of the plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies comprises a plurality of apertures configured to permit liquid to flow through them. The tubular support structure is configured to hold the top plates and provide structural stability to the side walls, front wall and rear wall.

A removable hanging laundry storage container such as a bag or hamper including a pair of substantially C-shaped handles extending upwards from opposites sides of the top of the hamper or bag. The C-shaped handles define interior regions for receiving a horizontal support to hang the hamper or bag thereon. The handles are sized and shaped to provide for a grasping surface on the opposite side of the handle end to allow the handle to be readily grasped when the storage container is hanging from a horizontal support to facilitate the lifting of the handle and hamper off the horizontal support. The hamper or bag may have cut-away sections matching the interior of the handles to provide an open area to facilitate placement and removal of the hampers on the horizontal support.