Abstract: A method of attaching target tissue to a pilot hole in a bone that utilizes a suture assembly having an anchor sleeve; a sliding suture, having a first end and a second end, and passing through the anchor sleeve; and a shuttle having a shuttle loop and a free end, opposed to the shuttle loop, and passing through the anchor sleeve, with the free end and the shuttle outside of the anchor sleeve. In the method, the sliding suture is passed about the target tissue and the first end is engaged to the shuttle loop. Then, the anchor sleeve is pushed into the pilot hole, and the free end is pulled to pull the shuttle into the anchor sleeve in the pilot hole, thereby setting the anchor sleeve into the pilot hole.

Abstract: A suture and button construct, having an oblong button defining at least a first aperture and a second aperture; a suture length, including a braid defining a lumen and having a middle section and two end sections, each extending through a button aperture and both terminating in an end. Both ends have a needle attached. Also, two shuttles are engaged to the suture length, each having a free end and a loop end, terminating in a loop. Each shuttle enters the lumen in the middle section and extend through an aperture, while in the lumen and exit on the opposite button side from the middle section, so that both shuttle loops are available outside the lumen, to pull a suture end through the lumen and a button aperture.

Abstract: Methods for the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic spinal conditions, degenerative disc disease, back pain and/or other tissue pathologies. Patients with ischemic spine disease can be categorized into subsets that are deemed to have potential to respond to therapy. In particular, therapies are disclosed which involve stimulation of neovascularization so as to increase perfusion of spinal and other anatomies.

Abstract: A suture and button construct, having an oblong button defining at least a first aperture and a second aperture; a suture length, including a braid defining a lumen and having a middle section and two end sections, each extending through a button aperture and both terminating in an end. Both ends have a needle attached. Also, two shuttles are engaged to the suture length, each having a free end and a loop end, terminating in a loop. Each shuttle enters the lumen in the middle section and extend through an aperture, while in the lumen and exit on the opposite button side from the middle section, so that both shuttle loops are available outside the lumen, to pull a suture end through the lumen and a button aperture.

Abstract: Unique data is obtained from a consumer; the identity data is verified for the consumer based on the unique data. A verification message is provided for at least a portion of a transaction during a transaction after the identity data is verified.

Abstract: Unique data is obtained from a consumer; the identity data is verified for the consumer based on the unique data. A verification message is provided for at least a portion of a transaction during a transaction after he identity data is verified.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, devices, methods, and software for dynamic service extensibility. For example, some embodiments may be implemented or directed to providing process customizations in a singular form that it utilized across all device, application, and app platforms to reduce development, integration, and maintenance expense and effort. One embodiment in the form of a method includes receiving, from an application by an agent process executing on a computing device on which the application executes, an extension script call and an argument. The method then retrieves and executes the extension script in view of the argument within a script execution environment of the agent process to obtain result data and returns the result data to the application.

Abstract: Methods for the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic spinal conditions, degenerative disc disease, back pain and/or other tissue pathologies. Patients with ischemic spine disease can be categorized into subsets that are deemed to have potential to respond to therapy. In particular, therapies are disclosed which involve stimulation of neovascularization so as to increase perfusion of spinal and other anatomies.

Abstract: A torque shock absorber apparatus (39) comprised of a mandrel (2) and cylinder (8) with torque absorbing mechanism (8-12, 27) to absorb excessive torque while permitting the transmission of rotational energy to the drill string is connected in the drill string or as the drive mechanism in a jar or accelerator (40) to prevent excessive torque loading of the drill string.

Abstract: A rotary and longitudinal shock absorbing apparatus with an mandrel therein is connected to a drill string assembly to absorb abnormal longitudinal shocks and abnormal torsional shocks by cooperating hydraulic and mechanical means, while allowing communication of drilling fluid through the body of the apparatus. The construction of the apparatus is such that torque shock absorbing action is independent of the longitudinal shock absorbing action and the apparatus provides balanced internal and external pressure to permit its operation at all levels of hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: A laser beam is shaped by eclisping it with a mask of desired shape. The shaped beam is used to drill a hole corresponding to the shape of the beam.

Abstract: A jar apparatus (jar) 10 includes a plurality of pistons 16 that are secured together to form a piston assembly 23. Piston assembly 23 is movable axially in response to an actuating pressure differential between the jar bore 17 and the portion of borehole 19 that surrounds jar 10. Biasing spring 28 biases piston assembly 23 to return to a closed position when the actuating pressure differential is reduced by a predetermined amount. Piston assembly 23 forces a hammer member 32 and a movable anvil portion 30A axially to cock the jar in response to the applied actuating pressure differential. When the pressure differential is reduced, biasing spring 28 moves movable anvil portion 30A against anvil support portion 30B. Detent assembly 47 temporarily limits the velocity of hammer member 32 towards movable anvil portion 30A after the pressure differential is reduced. Compressed nitrogen 64 in nitrogen chamber 31 biases hammer member towards movable anvil portion 30A to deliver a jar impact.

Abstract: An energy accumulator for use with a well pipe string to enhance the jarring impact delivered to an object stuck in a well bore by an up and/or down jar mechanism includes inner and outer telescopically connected members relatively movable longitudinally to accumulate energy in a mechanical spring arrangement, gas or compressible liquid in the accumulator. Cooperating surfaces on the inner and outer members of the energy accumulator assure that the jarring impact of the jar mechanism members is delivered to the stuck independently of the tensile or compressive load applied to the object jar mechanism and independently of the load rate of accumulating energy in the energy accumulator.

Abstract: A mobile storage apparatus incorporating a plurality of storage carts arranged side-by-side and having casters on opposite sides of each cart supporting said carts on a floor surface for independent front-to-rear movement between a storage position and a loading position, the casters on adjacent sides of each pair of the carts being rollably received in a pair of elongated track channels forming a track member supported on said floor surface, whereby only the casters on one side of each cart is rollably received within a track channel of a track member and the casters on the opposite side of each cart are freely rollably supported upon the floor surface.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for the pin and box of a threaded connection between tubular members includes annular piston means for positioning in the box of one of the tubular members. Resilient seal means supported on the piston means seals between the pin end, box and piston means when the pin is threadedly engaged in the box. Additional seal means on the piston means is responsive to fluid pressure in the tubular members whereby the piston means may be urged toward sealing engagement with the pin end and the resilient seal means.

Abstract: An elongated mandrel has enlargements adjacent each end with a reduced diameter mandrel section extending therebetween. A stabilizer member is supported on the mandrel section by bearing surfaces for relative rotation of the mandrel with a well string when the stabilizer member engages a well bore wall. Spaced seals and wipers between the mandrel and stabilizer member form a closed reservoir for receiving lubricant, and a passage that communicates with the reservoir and the well bore has a floating piston therein responsive to well bore pressure to equalize the well bore and reservoir pressure without exposing the lubricant in the chamber to well bore contaminants.

Abstract: A telescopic shock absorber for use in a drill string includes a resilient arrangement to cushion telescopic contraction and extension of the shock absorber in response to shock loads and vibrations imparted during drilling. The shock absorber operates independently of the drilling fluid pressure conducted through the structure during drilling operations. A dampening system assists in cushioning the shock loads and vibrations and the dampening system and resilient arrangement are deactivated when jarring impacts are delivered to the well string by a drilling jar carried therein. The resilient arrangement provides a combination mechanical and hydraulic system for cushioning the impact loads and vibrations encountered.

Abstract: An energizer for use with a jar mechanism incorporated on inner and outer bodies in a well string to assist the jar mechanism in delivering an upward jar to the well string includes longitudinally spaced seal means between the inner and outer bodies forming a chamber for receiving a compressible medium therein. A differential area formed on one of the bodies within the compressible medium chamber compresses a compressible medium in the chamber as the well string is lowered to position the inner and outer bodies so that the jar mechanism is actuated to restrain relative longitudinal movement between the inner and outer bodies to an extended position whereby a pull force may be developed in the well string in one of the bodies.

Abstract: First and second separate one-way acting hydraulic jar sections each include inner and outer telescopically arranged tubular members with means for connecting one end of each the inner and outer tubular members of each jar section in the drill string. Spaced seal means between the inner and outer tubular members form a chamber in each jar section for confining hydraulic operating fluid.Hydraulic jar means are formed by cooperating means on the inner and outer tubular members within each operating fluid chamber. The cooperating means is spaced axially and disengaged in each fluid chamber when the drill string is in tension and compression during rotary drilling operation to inhibit damage and wear thereto. The hydraulic jar means in the first jar section is constructed to deliver an up jar and the jar means in the separate second jar section is constructed to deliver a down jar to the drill string.

Abstract: A double acting jar includes inner and outer telescopically arranged tubular parts movable longitudinally, but nonrotatable relative to each other. Cooperating means on the inner and outer telescopically arranged tubular parts deliver an upward jar to a stuck drill string upon relative longitudinal movement of the inner and outer telescopically arranged tubular parts in one direction and deliver a downward jar to a stuck drill string upon relative longitudinal movement of the inner and outer telescopically arranged tubular parts in the other direction. The cooperating means is constructed and arranged to be disengaged and maintained in an inoperative relationship when the drill string is in tension and compression during rotary drilling operations. When the jar is effected by a hydraulic jarring arrangement, fluid meter means incorporates a temperature responsive, compensating means to maintain substantially uniform flow rates through the metering means at varying temperature conditions.