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The present embodiments relate to a mammograph system with a face shield. The mammography system includes an X-ray emitter head; an object table; and a face shield. The face shield is movably supported by the X-ray emitter head and is movable into at least first and second positions. In the first position, the face shield is retracted into the X-ray emitter head. In the second position, at least a portion of the face shield protrudes out of the X-ray emitter head.

Methods and apparatus for orthopedic replacement of the hip through three incisions with a modular prosthetic system assembled in vivo while substantially preserving muscles and soft tissues around the hip joint resulting in reduced healing time and decreased risk of dislocation. A prosthetic femoral stem is inserted into the femur. A prosthetic femoral neck is inserted from a point along the side of the patient's body and into the side of the femur and through a lateral bore in the prosthetic femoral stem to join the prosthetic femoral head. The methods and apparatus include structures and techniques for fixing or enhancing interconnection of implant components, such as by increasing the interconnection in an interference fit with one or more tapers, threads, and / or cooling of components prior to assembly.

A feeding device includes a conveying roller that conveys a sheet downstream when the conveying roller rotates forward. A first guide member guides the conveyed sheet toward the conveying roller. A second guide member guides the sheet when the conveying roller rotates in reverse. A rotating member is positioned between the first guide member and the conveying roller, and has a support shaft and a pressing portion. The rotating member rotates about the support shaft between a first supported state where the rotating member is separated from the second guide member, and a second supported state where the rotating member is closer to the second guide member. In the first supported state, the sheet is conveyed from the first guide member to the conveying roller. A trailing end of the sheet moves toward the second guide member when the rotating member transitions from the first to the second supported state.

A feeding device includes a conveying roller that conveys a sheet downstream when the conveying roller rotates forward. A first guide member guides the conveyed sheet toward the conveying roller. A second guide member guides the sheet when the conveying roller rotates in reverse. A rotating member is positioned between the first guide member and the conveying roller, and has a support shaft and a pressing portion. The rotating member rotates about the support shaft between a first supported state where the rotating member is separated from the second guide member, and a second supported state where the rotating member is closer to the second guide member. In the first supported state, the sheet is conveyed from the first guide member to the conveying roller. A trailing end of the sheet moves toward the second guide member when the rotating member transitions from the first to the second supported state.

The evolution of this vehicle makes this a new form of skateboard that can be broken down: into two parts to be carried with ease. The upper platform can be removed and substituted for another; this allows the rider to replace worn parts for another such as the upper platform. Once the rider places the upper platform on top of the lowerplatform, the halves slide into the (H) shapelocking brace. Once the halves are fully secure a holding fastener locks the halves so no movement is allowed.< / PTEXT>

The invention relates to a method for the production of a metal strip (1) by roll casting, wherein initially a thin slab (3) is cast in a casting machine (2), wherein said slab is subsequently rolled in at least one rolling train (4, 5) while utilizing the primary heat of the casting process, wherein in a first operating mode a continuous production of the metal strip (1) may occur by directly coupling the casting machine (2) to the at least one rolling train (4, 5) (continuous rolling), and wherein in a second operating mode a discontinuous production of the metal strip (1) may occur by decoupling the casting machine (2) from the at least one rolling train (4, 5) (batch operation). In order to increase the flexibility of the system, the invention provides according to the method that slabs (3) or pre-strips (3') cast in the belt conveying direction (F) behind the casting machine (2) are removed from the main transport line (6) during the operation of the discontinuous production of the metal strip (1), stored, and later re-transported into the main transport line (6), wherein the slabs (3) or pre-strips (3') removed are brought to a desired temperature or are maintained at a desired temperature before the same are re-transported into the main transport line (6). The invention further relates to a device for the production of a metal strip (1) by roll casting.

A novel, triangular connector containing intersecting triangles and tabs. Triangles are connected along their longest sides by a bend. Tabs are connected to the sides of the triangles opposite the longest sides. The tabs have nail holes for attaching to intersecting structural members on a building. When fastened to the structural members, the connector forms a gusset with multiple intersecting triangles. These provide multi-angles of stiffness. The connector helps prevent movement of the structural members during seismic events. The connector can be retrofitted to vertical and horizontal beams on a building to help prevent earthquake and hurricane damage.