Abstract: Carbides as substrates in prosthetic joints, particularly in sintered polycrystalline diamond compacts and sintered cubic boron nitride compacts.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly active spherical metal support catalysts with a metal content of 10 to 70% by mass, and a process for their production with the use of a mixture of polysaccharides and at least one metal compound which is dropped into a metal salt solution.

Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.

Abstract: An adjustable target mount allows the height of the mount to be adjusted. Additionally, the mount is adjustable to accommodate a variety of different targets and target actuators, and may be quickly moved out of the line of fire without requiring disassembly or removal of the target mount.

Abstract: Articulating diamond-surfaced spinal implants are disclosed. Materials which may be used to make the spinal implants and manufacturing and finishing techniques for making the implants are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved target clamp more securely holds a target in place when impacted by bullets or moved quickly by a target actuator.

Abstract: Brut polishing of superhard materials to remove positive asperities by use of pressure and heat.

Abstract: A syringe for inducing therapeutically-effective proteins includes a syringe and an inner structure having an inductor disposed thereon for encouraging development of a desired protein.

Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring, managing, or transporting goods allows for monitoring the state of being of goods when in transit or unattached to wired power sources or communication means. The system also preferably includes the ability to adjust the conditions of the goods while they are in transit.

Abstract: A pipe extraction tool grips the inside of a pipe or other such conduit to facilitate removal of a pipe which can not otherwise be removed. The extraction tool uses expandable jaws to grip the inside of the pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus for repositioning bedridden patients with: a base, vertical and horizontal movements, and lifting portion; telescoping legs extending outward from the base with wheels affixed to each leg; detachable clamps affixed to each leg and capable of removeably attaching to a bed; the horizontal movement containing a roller and belts actuated by a gear and crank assembly coupled to the vertical movement portion; the vertical movement having two lifting units with first and second pistons coupled to the inside of each of the units and a hydraulic pump and controller for the actuation of the hydraulic pump and the upward and downward movement of the pistons; the lifting portion comprising a telescoping lifting arm with a lead screw and a crank for extending or retracting said lifting arm and with a lateral movement portion coupled to the top of the vertical movement and the lifting portion.

Abstract: A modular target system utilizes standard sized pieces which may be releasably attached to form a target system. The size of the target system may be easily customized as well as the number and types of targets which are mounted to the target system.

Abstract: A folding target stand allows a shooter to easily mount a target at a number of different heights without requiring the use of tools and without requiring disassembly of the target stand. The target stand provides increased stability when struck by bullets and may be easily transported and stored without disassembly.

Abstract: CoCrMo can be used to enhance biocompatibility of a sintered polycrystalline diamond compact.

Abstract: Use of gradient layers and stress modifiers in superhard constructs.