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The present invention provides a method and device for restoring individual patient joint kinematics using minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrumentation of the invention sculpts the articular surface of a first bone that normally articulates in a predetermined manner with a second bone. The instrumentation includes a bone sculpting tool and a mount for attaching the tool to the second bone. The implant system is comprised of implants that provide intraoperative surgical options for articular constraint and facilitate proper alignment and orientation of the joint to restore kinematics as defined by the individual patient anatomy.

A pillow includes a main support part, two secondary support parts, several mats, and a bag for housing the supports and the mats therein; the main support part is used for supporting the neck and the head of a person sleeping on the back; the secondary support parts are positioned on two sides of the main support part, used for supporting the neck and the head of a user who is sleeping on one side; a suitable number of mats are positioned under the support parts for changing the heights of the support parts according to the need of the user.

A patient bed and a method for reproducibly positioning and supporting a patient in a medical diagnosis or therapy apparatus, such as a CT apparatus or an MRI apparatus, involve supporting at least regions of the patient body in a desired position on the patient bed and using at least one positioning unit to position the regions of the patient body relative to the patient bed. The patient bed has a number of height-adjustable elements arranged like a matrix that are individually adjustable in terms of height.

An adjustable firearm support system for adjustably and accurately supporting a firearm. The adjustable firearm support system includes a base and a support unit pivotally attached to the base. The support unit pivots upon the base to adjustably support the firearm along a horizontal plane. The support unit also allows for coarse vertical adjustment of the firearm. The base includes a plurality of support members adjustably attached to the base for adjusting the vertical position of the base.

A data path for a SIMD-based microprocessor is used to perform different simultaneous filter sub-operations in parallel data lanes of the SIMD-based microprocessor. Filter operations for sub-pixel interpolation are performed simultaneously on separate lanes of the SIMD processor's data path. Using a dedicated internal data path, precision higher than the native precision of the SIMD unit may be achieved. Through the data path according to this invention, a single instruction may be used to generate the value of two adjacent sub-pixels located diagonally with respect to integer pixel positions.

A composite wheel that includes a wheel having an outer surface, a plurality of exposed apertures formed in a circular pattern in a central hub region of the wheel, and a centrally-located hub aperture extending through the wheel. The composite wheel also includes a wheel cladding having a body conforming to the outer surface of the wheel, an exposed outer surface, and an inner surface facing the wheel when the wheel cladding is attached to the wheel. The wheel cladding includes at least one alignment tab extending from the inner surface and engaging the hub aperture and aligning the cladding with respect to the hub aperture, and at least one support post extending from the inner surface substantially proximate the hub aperture and structurally supporting the wheel cladding with respect to the wheel.

The invention discloses an active supporting device of a healthy bed and a method thereof; an air cushion layer is disposed inside and near the top of a mattress; a plurality of air bags are disposed on the air cushion layer; each air bag is connected to an air charging and discharging device through an air pipe; the air charging and discharging device is connected to a control device; air charging or discharging of the air bags of the air cushion layer is performed by the air charging and discharging device which is driven by the control device; and a pressure sensor is connected to each air pipe; the covering scope of the air cushion layer is between the neck and the buttock of a user; at the beginning, all the air bags are aerated with air, and the pressure of the air bags is detected by the pressure sensor on each air pipe; when the internal pressure of each air bag reaches a set value, air charging is stopped to obtain air charging time of each air bag; the air bag with longer air charging time is determined as the air bag corresponding to the waist of the human body; during the next air charging, the air charging quantity of the air bag corresponding to the waist is sufficient to actively support the waist of the human body; and therefore the purpose of comfortable sleep of the users is reached.

Theft resistant upstanding mounts adjustably support at temporary, often unattended outdoor locations, such costly devices as compact, wireless electronic devices that control such excavation machinery as bulldozers and road graders. Each mount is connectable to or includes a massive base structure, and includes an upstanding, telescopically extensible mast. Lockable connections are provided between many components of the mount. A lockable, swivel connection provided between the mast and a costly device supported atop the mast permits leveling of the costly device for proper operation even if a longitudinal axis of the upstanding mast deviates significantly from true vertical. A protective cover locked to the mast assembly denies access to a control knob that might otherwise be used to detach the costly device from the mast.

An adjustable sacral and spinal support assembly is provided that can be used in a variety of seat types. The support assembly includes both a sacral support section and in some situations, one or more complementary spinal support sections located in other areas of the seats. The sacral support section is adapted to support the sacrum of a seated user. A method is also provided for delivering primary support to a user's sacrum and sacral-pelvic anatomy, and in select situations, secondary support to one or more of the remaining regions of the spine and/or adjacent anatomy. The support assembly is designed to produce proper spinal positioning of seated individuals to reduce fatigue, increase comfort, structural balance, stability, and posture control for a seated user. The system also adjusts and controls the load distribution from the sacral anatomy to the spine and other anatomical structures adjacent a user's sacrum, for example, the pelvis, lumbar, thoracic and cervical regions, and includes both automatic and manual adjustment systems.

The present invention is directed at a system and method for recommending a bedding product for an individual. In one arrangement, a test mattress system comprises a mattress portion, a box spring portion, and fluid bladders positioned at various locations within the system. In an alternative embodiment, a method comprises the steps of taking a first pressure measurement of at least one bladder situated within a test mattress while the individual reclines on the test mattress; elevating pressure within the at least one bladder; and taking a second pressure measurement of the at least one bladder while the individual reclines on the test mattress.