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An alignment trial system for a hip prosthesis comprising: (a) a trial femoral prosthesis comprising a head component, a neck component and a stem component; and (b) a trial acetabular cup prosthesis wherein the head component of the trial femoral prosthesis and the trial acetabular cup prosthesis include interlocking engagement formations and wherein the trial acetabular cup prosthesis includes means to facilitate the formation of a bore in the pelvis. The invention also relates to a method of inserting an acetabular cup prosthesis comprising the steps of: (I) preparing the femur and pelvis for insertion of a femoral prosthesis and an acetabular cup prosthesis; (ii) inserting the alignment trial apparatus of the above first aspect such that the trial femoral prosthesis is located in the prepared femur; (iii) locating the patient's hip such that the trial cup prosthesis is seated in the prepared portion of the pelvis; (v) drilling a bore in the pelvis; (vi) removing the alignment trial apparatus; (vii)inserting the acetabular cup prosthesis into the pelvis using the mark as a guide.

There are disclosed various embodiments of surgical tacks for use in surgical procedures. The tacks generally include a head and a barrel portion extending distally from the head. Preferably the head and the barrel portion define a throughbore for receipt of a drive instrument. A thread on the head is provided to engage threads in the installation tool. A tissue thread is provided on the barrel, portion to engage tissue. Distal and proximal surfaces of the tissue thread may be oriented at various angles relative to the barrel portion. There is also disclosed an insertion instrument to insert one or more tacks as well as a method of use. There is further disclosed a model device for use in explaining the operation of the instrument.

A boot having a sole and an upper, the boot extending longitudinally between a heel and a tip, the upper having an outer envelope and an inner envelope, the boot having a mechanism for tightening the inner envelope, the mechanism for tightening the inner envelope having keepers affixed to the inner envelope and at least one lace. The mechanism for tightening the inner envelope has at least one rear keeper affixed to the outer envelope, the rear keeper being located substantially toward the heel of the boot.

A support device for supporting, in a cantilevered-out position, a receptacle having a neck that includes a collar, the device comprising a resiliently-closable clamp having first and second hinged-together jaws, and a rigid support element presenting a lateral opening forming a housing for a portion of the neck and a support for the collar of the receptacle, the support element extending beneath the clamp and being spaced apart therefrom.

A holder for a mobile electronic device includes first and second clamping jaws, at least the first clamping jaw being displaceable toward the second clamping jaw to clamp the mobile electronic device. The holder also includes a stop element and an entraining element connected to the first clamping jaw, the entraining element being shaped so that it is displaceable with respect to the stop element, namely jointly with the damping jaw connected to it, in which case at least one extreme position corresponding to the maximum opening of the clamping jaw is defined in the displacement path by the impact of the stop element against the entraining element. The holder includes a damper element, which is mounted on the stop element and damps the stopping of the stop element against the entraining element.

A reinforcing bar splice secures together reinforcing bar ends by utilizing, at both ends, both tapered-thread coupling and coupling involving a filler, such as a grout or an epoxy. The splice may include a central tapered-thread central sleeve or coupler, and a pair of collars that are screwed onto externally-threaded ends of the central sleeve. The central sleeve has a channel therethrough with tapered internal threads at both ends, and a center internal relief. The internal relief is an increased radius center portion that ensures full thread contact between the tapered internal threads and external threaded sections of the rebar ends. The sleeve has externally-threaded ends that are engaged by internally-threaded ends of a pair of collars. Distal to their internally-threaded ends, the collars have filler-material-receiving channels. The channels include plural sloped surfaces for aiding in securing filler material between the collars and the rebar ends.

The present invention discloses a self-piercing element, that can be fastened to a structural component by means of piercing and beading. Additionally, the present invention discloses an apparatus for seating the self-piercing element and a corresponding method. The self-piercing element comprises a functional head, a seat geometry and a cutting geometry, while the cutting geometry has a radially outwards arranged, centering exterior bevel, a radially inward arranged interior bevel and a cutting edge arranged in between.

The present invention relates to a method and system of manufacturing a cosmetic applicator in which a predetermined pattern of flocking bristles are dispensed toward the applicator and are adhered to the applicator by an adhesive. The flocking bristles can be dispensed using a flocking dispenser. The flocking dispenser is moveable in a longitudinal direction forward and backward along the sides and tip of the applicator. During or after movement of the flocking dispenser, the applicator can be rotated around its longitudinal axis. The movement of the flocking dispenser and rotation of the applicator can be controlled to provide the desired pattern of flocking bristles. The density of distribution of the flocking bristles can be controlled by varying the speed of movement and rotation of the applicator and the amount of flocking bristles which are dispensed from the flocking dispenser. For example, a high density of flocking bristles can be applied to extend radially from the tip. The flocking bristles can include one or more types of bristles which differ by one or more of material, cross section, shape, length, diameter or composition.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one starch and at least one ester selected from (1) liquid esters from a C3-C30 carboxylic acid and a C1-C30 alcohol, with at least one from the acid or the alcohol is branched or possesses at least one carbon-carbon double bond; and (2) esters from a C7-C30 aromatic acid having a carboxylic group that is directly linked to the aromatic ring, and a C1-C30 alcohol. The inventive composition is substantially free of soap. This composition has a “melting” texture and can be easily rinsed off. Hair treated with this composition has a soft feel with no residues. The inventive composition is preferably suitable for washing and/or conditioning keratinous materials, such as hair or skin.

The invention relates to a method using charcoal for promoting anaerobic digestion of sludge to produce methane, and the method comprises the following steps: (1) adding 0.5 to 5% by volume of the dry charcoal powder into the sludge to obtain a mixed material, adjusting the mixed material pH value to 7.5-8; and (2) putting the mixed material into a sealed anaerobic digestion device for anaerobic digestion of the sludge in the condition of an intermediate temperate of 30-40 DEG C or a high temperature of 50 to 60 DEG C by means of stirring. Compared with the prior art, the charcoal powder is used as an adding material, organic matters in the sludge are fully recycled and reused, the environment pollution is reduced, the sludge anaerobic digestion time is brought forward by 15-25%, the methane production yield is increased by 40-60%; the method is simple in operation, low in investment and treatment cost, and conductive to reducing environment pollution of the sludge, separation of organic remains produced by the anaerobic digestion of the sludge and the charcoal is not needed, and the organic remains can be directly applied to soil as a soil conditioner.

In order to provide a sleeve comprising a sleeve base body and a flange that is produced separately from the sleeve base body and protrudes in the radial direction beyond the sleeve base body, which is producible in a simple manner but nevertheless ensures secure retention of the sleeve base body and the flange, it is proposed that the sleeve base body comprise at least one projection which engages in a recess provided in the flange, wherein the sleeve base body is pressed against the flange in such a manner that the sleeve base body and the flange are connected together in captive manner.

It is possible to safely constitute a key management method having an access structure equivalent to the hierarchical key management method with a small amount of calculations. The method includes: a setting step for setting a set (,) of the number of times a one-way hash function is executed for each of the elements of the rank i; a key generation step for generating two separate keys for the elements as the value of the number of times the one-way function has been executed corresponding to the set of the number of times which has been set for the elements of the two original keys for each of the elements; and a key delivery step for delivering the two separate keys for the elements to each of the elements. Furthermore, the method includes an initial key generation step for calculating N keys with a route node positioned at the most significant node when generating a key at each node from a parent node and performing key delivery according to the hierarchical relationship expressed in a directed graph having no cycle; and a node key generation step for generating the value of the number of predetermined times the one-way function is executed according to the execution specification for M keys (M≦N) among the N initial keys in each node, as the M node keys for the node.

Orthodontic correction device includes a locking device for an arch in the form of a bracket in which is provided for a groove aimed at co-operating with the arch. The groove includes a blocking device for the arch in the form of at least one pin extending at least partly above the groove at the level of the opening of the said groove. The opening is shaped so as to allow, during the insertion of the arch into the groove, passing around the pin.

In a pod used in an FIMS system, an engaged portion is provided on the outer surface of the lid of a pod. A through hole is provided in a flange portion that is provided around the pod opening and in which the lid is to be received. The through-hole allows access to the engaged portion from the external space. A latch mechanism is supported on the pod body side surface of the flange portion in such a way that it can slide in a direction parallel to the side wall of the flange. The engagement portion of the latch mechanism reaches the engaged portion through the aforementioned through-hole. Movement of the latch mechanism brings the engagement portion into an engaging state and a disengaged state.

A fitting connector includes: a first connector; a second connector; a detection member that is relatively movable to a main locking position with respect to a housing when the housings are completely fitted to each other and is locked to the housing at the main locking position; and first and second holding structures which keep the completely fitted state, in which the first holding structure includes a first locking holder for the housing with a locking portion and a second locking holder provided in the counterpart housing and entering the locking portion to regulate the relative movement between the housings in the completely fitted state, in which the second locking holder includes a protrusion portion entering the locking portion and a flexible portion capable of moving the protrusion portion in a direction opposite to the insertion direction toward the locking portion while being bent.

The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesive composition suitable for sticking permanent-tack self-adhesive labels to any type of smooth or rough surface, an item comprising said adhesive composition, and the method of preparing said item.

A haymaking machine including a frame carrying at least one pair of rotors connected to carrying arms that may be moved from a working position, in which they are substantially horizontal, to a transport position, in which they are substantially vertical, and vice-versa. The carrying arms of at least one pair of rotors include a latching mechanism that connects them together and locks them with regard to one another in the transport position.

A packaging arrangement (100, 200) for storing at least one component (105, 205), comprising at least one tray (101, 102, 103, 104, 203, 204) being adapted to hold and set the component and to provide individual mechanical protection for at least parts of the component.

A heat exchanger for exchanging heat between two media in a vehicle is provided. The heat exchanger includes at least one tube, especially a double-walled tube for carrying a first medium of a first temperature, a thermoelectric material being disposed on an inner wall of the tube, and at least one guide sheet, connected to the at least one tube, for carrying a second medium of a second temperature. The at least one guide sheet is designed to carry the second medium to the outer wall of the at least one tube to allow the exchange of heat between the first and the second medium.