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The present invention discloses a surgical opening repair device and methods of use thereof. The device comprises an anchor attached to a suture. The device has been specifically manufactured and designed in order to overcome the currently existing obstacles which result when a surgical repair device remains in the abdominal cavity subsequent to the completion of a surgical procedure. The invention additionally discloses a method of surgical hernia by using the device disclosed herein. The present invention additionally discloses a method of repairing a laparoscopic opening which commonly results from a primary surgery. The method of repairing the laparoscopic opening quickly and efficiently closes the opening such that repair is complete even though materials that are foreign to the body remain in the body subsequent to the procedure.

A method, apparatus and program storage device for providing customizable, immediate and radiating menus for accessing applications and actions. Upon initiation of a predetermined user action, such as a right-click operation, a primary menu is displayed and a second radial menu is displayed proximate the primary menu with the cursor position at a predetermined location for minimizing cursor manipulation for selecting a menu item from the second radial menu.

The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for sealing and closing passages formed through tissue. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices for sealing or closing an opening formed through biological tissue comprising a distal or outside margin or surface, and a proximal or inside margin or surface (i.e., a wall thickness), and to apparatuses and methods for delivering such devices, to control (or prevent or stop) bleeding (or the flow of other biological fluid or tissue). The openings comprise percutaneously formed punctures, incisions, or other openings formed through biological tissue, such as in blood vessels, organs, and the like.

A system for reducing curvature of a spine is provided, the system comprising a spinal construct having an elongated longitudinal element affixed to and extending between a first fixation element and a second fixation element, the first fixation element having a first end configured to engage at least a portion of a first anchor member, and the second fixation element having a second end configured to engage at least a portion of a second anchor member, the first and second anchor members configured to pierce the spine, wherein the elongated longitudinal element is configured to generate a corrective force sufficient to reduce curvature of the spine. The systems and methods provided allows a surgeon to select a tether, determine its length, and pre-assemble the spinal construct, which then can be coupled onto the head of a bone anchor.

Customized implants for use in reconstructive bone surgeries where anatomical accuracy and bone adaptation are important, such as plastic and craniomaxillofacial reconstructions. This implant comprises a porous surface layer and a tough inner core of interpenetrating phase composite. The porous surface layer enhances the biocompatibility, tissue ingrowth, and implant stability. The tough inner core improves the mechanical properties of the implant with a high fracture toughness and a low modulus. The anatomical accuracy of the implants will minimize the intra-operative manipulation required to maintain a stable host bone-implant interface.

A hands-free kit for cell-phones combines the wireless capabilities of Bluetooth and the sound and visual functionalities of a tape player. A device that has a shape of a conventional magnetic cassette comprises a Bluetooth module. The module automatically detects a data communication initiated with the portable apparatus over a wireless network when the device is inserted in the tape player. Then the module automatically configures the apparatus to transmit to the device a low frequency signal representative of the communicated data. The device converts the received low frequency signal into a magnetic signal further communicated to the tape player for play out and / or display. Thus, when a cell-phone rings, a driver inserts the device in his tape player and the cell is picked up and the conversation played out loud on the loud speakers in the car.

A suture cutting apparatus for cutting a suture during a surgical procedure. The suture cutting apparatus is arranged for receipt on a fingertip. The apparatus comprises a hollow, generally cylindrically shaped housing, the housing has a first or distal end and a second or proximal end. A razor blade is supported on the distal end of the housing. The first or distal end of the housing is closed by a hemispherically shaped enclosure. The hemispherically shaped enclosure has a flange on a distal portion thereof to support the blade. The flange has a V-shaped notch disposed thereon, and the blade is arranged in the notch.

Water soluble analytical agents for chlorine analysis of water are delivered into a sample from a support that is beneficially moved in the sample to assist delivery and mixing. Beneficially, an immediate photometric analysis of free chlorine is provided, and variability of measurements is reduced. Advantageously, the analysis is a touch-free chlorine analysis.

A system for plastic surgery comprises entering patient information into a database; computing a video sequence template for the patient based on the information and a synthetic video model.

A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.

The present invention relates a closure device implant for sealing an opening formed through biological tissue including a plug, a rigid wire including a plastically deformable portion configurable between an unrestrained position and a restrained position relative to the plug, wherein a distal end of the wire is substantially spherically shaped, and a footplate attached to the wire, wherein the footplate comprises an elongated plate portion including a wire channel. The present invention also relates to a closure device deployment device including an elongated housing, a sheath assembly connected to the housing, and at least two sliding members slidably connected to the housing.

Water soluble analytical agents for chlorine analysis of water are delivered into a sample from a support that is beneficially moved in the sample to assist delivery and mixing. Beneficially, an immediate photometric analysis of free chlorine is provided, and variability of measurements is reduced. Advantageously, the analysis is a touch-free chlorine analysis.

An intelligent agent and method of negotiating therewith incorporate a number of features, used alone or in combination, to enhance the productivity, security, efficiency and responsiveness of the agent in negotiations with other parties. One feature incorporates randomization of one or more aspects of an agent's behavior to disguise its negotiation strategy from other negotiating parties and thereby prevent such parties from gaining a negotiating advantage at the expense of the agent. Another features incorporates limiting unproductive negotiations by constraining one or more aspects of an agent's behavior based upon the behavior of a negotiating party and / or the duration of the transaction, and thereby making it more likely that unproductive negotiations will be terminated. An additional feature incorporates dynamic value determination to determine the desired value of a desired transaction by weighting and normalizing estimated values retrieved from a plurality of information sources. Moreover, a further features incorporates dynamic value determination which weights and normalizes the values of related transactions based upon the proximity of the related and desired transactions.

The present invention relates to compressed solid milk tablets, a method for producing the same and a modular system for carrying out said method. The method comprises: (a) compressing milk powder to obtain compressed solid milk units with a mechanical strength between 10 kPa and 300 kPa, (b) humidifying the compressed solid milk units by exposing them in a humidifying chamber to humid air having a relative humidity of more than 95% and a temperature between 60 and 90° C., wherein the humid air comprises condensed water vapour, and (c) drying the humidified and compressed solid milk units to obtain compressed solid milk tablets. The tablets obtained by this method have a mechanical strength between 20 kPa and 1000 kPa, a core / crust structure, wherein the crust comprises milk particles that are solidified and fused in parallel and perpendicular planes, relative to the tablet surface, and a friability of less than 5%.

An electronic template delineating distinct selected patterns corresponding to predetermined regions of interest in a sample part is used to limit analysis to those regions. The surface of the sample is first measured using conventional techniques. The data so acquired are used to identify boundaries between distinct regions, which are then compared to a predetermined pattern boundary in the template to find a best-fit match. The position of the pattern is then shifted to overlay the match, thereby automatically aligning the template's selected patterns with the regions of interest in the sample surface. As a result, profilometric analysis can be limited to the regions of interest. Correction factors are also assigned to each selected pattern in the template to account for physical differences in the corresponding regions of interest of the sample part that affect the profilometric measurement.

System, method, and tool for implanting an electrode cuff. The system can include a cuff and a slider implement, where the cuff is temporarily retained within and / or onto the slider implement by a retainer mechanism during implantation. The cuff can be structured to exhibit a natural rolled shape, but can be resiliently bendable so as to flex from the rolled shape while having a tendency to move back to the rolled shape. The cuff can be releasably secured to a portion of the slider implement, which may include holding the cuff in an unrolled shape. The cuff can then be positioned adjacent the nerve. The retainer mechanism can then be actuated to allow the cuff to advance towards its naturally rolled shape, thereby wrapping around the nerve.

The invention relates to the method for evaluating the potential of a chemical entity, such as an antibody, to bind to a peptide epitope derived from the divalent sialoside binding site of hemagglutinin protein of influenza virus. The invention also provides peptide epitopes 5 for use in the prevention and / or treatment of influenza or for the development of such treatment or vaccine against influenza.

A system for plastic surgery comprises entering patient information (130) into a database; computing a template (160) for the patient based on the information; and inserting a synthetic model into the template.

An electronic apparatus that connects an audio device to an access point (AP) via a wireless fidelity (WIFI) network, and the audio device are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a communication interface including communication circuitry configured to receive a probe request, and a controller configured to provide AP connection information corresponding to the AP to the audio device in response to an indicator that indicates a network setup between the audio device and the AP, wherein the indicator is included in the probe request.

A reusable and versatile device / system for mixing liquid drugs or solutions, before their administration into the human body. Mixing is carried out inside an entirely closed circuit, avoiding any contacts between the phases to be mixed and the external atmosphere. Closure of the circuit is realized partly by integral and indissoluble (permanent) connections and partly by reversible connections, such as vascular accesses, unidirectional or bidirectional check valves (NRV), or any other device which allows the creation of a closed circuit even after use, both to the system and the connected accessories, thus minimizing the risks of possible contaminations and / or infections to the patients.

A playing card system is disclosed comprising a face side displaying markings, which can be hidden and revealed by an adjustable barrier. A set of these playing cards may be used in the same games as those using a standard deck of cards. A shuffler randomizes the order and / or arrangement of the one or more sets through an agitation mechanism. The shuffling system allows for heightened randomization and secrecy of the markings, and minimizes opportunities for manipulation.

A medical emergency head and neck stabilization system for use on a patient carrying device such as a spine board includes a sleeve of cushioning material which fits over the end of the spine board. First and second side head restraints are affixable to the cushioning material and a head retaining strap is designed to pass over the patient's head, such as the forehead, and to be fixed in position on or around the sleeve.

The present invention relates a closure device implant for sealing an opening formed through biological tissue including a plug, a rigid wire including a plastically deformable portion configurable between an unrestrained position and a restrained position relative to the plug, wherein a distal end of the wire is substantially spherically shaped, and a footplate attached to the wire, wherein the footplate comprises an elongated plate portion including a wire channel. The present invention also relates to a closure device deployment device including an elongated housing, a sheath assembly connected to the housing, and at least two sliding members slidably connected to the housing.