Abstract: A fluid management device and system for controlling fluid at a surgical site. The device includes a flexible tube, an adapter, and a porous absorption element. The flexible tube includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a length therebetween. The length extends along a longitudinal axis. The distal end includes a distal opening configured to communicate fluid between the flexible tube and a surgical site. The adapter includes a first end coupled to the proximal end of the flexible tube and a second end configured to couple to a vacuum source or a fluid source. The porous absorption element is fixably coupled to a portion of the length of the flexible tube such that the porous absorption element encloses the distal end of the tube.

Abstract: A set-up tool for aiding vehicle sensor calibrations having a structure with a first and second vehicle contact points configured to contact a vehicle and establish a calibration axis. A substantially vertically projected flat blade laser may be placed in a position perpendicular to the calibration axis and used to align the set-up tool with a center of the vehicle. Once centered, the laser ma be transitioned to project a laser line, in coordination with a protractor having a base-line parallel to the calibration axis (which is now substantially parallel to a transverse axis of the vehicle), at a discreet angle away from the center of the vehicle. A target may then be placed along the laser line to aid in the calibration of vehicle sensors.

Abstract: A collapsible storage bin is provided for a motor vehicle. The collapsible storage bin includes a first sidewall that is displaceable between a collapsed position and an erected position. First and second self-erecting end walls are connected to the first sidewall. Further, an end wall locking handle is provided. That end wall locking handle is displaceable between a stowed position and an end wall locking position that functions to secure the storage bin in the erected position.

Abstract: A lighted swing seat has multiple colors of battery-powered or motion-activated LED lights in a housing with a translucent top surface. A controller is configured to flash the plurality of multicolor LEDs, in a set sequence or randomly. A motion sensor is configured to turn off the lights when the swing seat has not moved for a time period exceeding a delay time.

Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly is disclosed. A component for a vehicle interior is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising (1) a first divider configured to form a main compartment and a first side compartment and (2) a second divider configured to form the main compartment and a second side compartment; a cover configured to enclose the main compartment; a first door configured to enclose the first side compartment; and a second door configured to enclose the second side compartment. The cover may be configured to extend between the first divider and the second divider and move along the first divider and the second divider to uncover the main compartment.

Abstract: A feature shown as trim piece or tab intended to provide a barrier or obstruction for items placed on top of the trim piece are disclosed. An interior trim component includes multiple substantially parallel ribs each configured to engage a track to facilitate movement of the interior trim component along the track. The interior trim component also includes a substrate having an outer surface and a rear surface. The outer surface is configured to face an interior of a vehicle and the rear surface is coupled to the substantially parallel ribs. The interior trim component further includes a barrier or obstruction extending upwardly from the outer surface while in an open position. The barrier or obstruction is configured to engage an item adjacent to the outer surface to block movement of the item relative to the interior trim component. The barrier or obstruction is configured to retract into a retracted position that facilitates movement of the interior trim component relative to a proximate structure.

Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly is disclosed. A component for a vehicle interior is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising (1) a first divider configured to form a main compartment and a first side compartment and (2) a second divider configured to form the main compartment and a second side compartment; a cover configured to enclose the main compartment; a first door configured to enclose the first side compartment; and a second door configured to enclose the second side compartment. The cover may be configured to extend between the first divider and the second divider and move along the first divider and the second divider to uncover the main compartment.

Abstract: A collapsible storage bin is provided for a motor vehicle. The collapsible storage bin includes a first sidewall that is displaceable between a collapsed position and an erected position. First and second self-erecting end walls are connected to the first sidewall. Further, an end wall locking handle is provided. That end wall locking handle is displaceable between a stowed position and an end wall locking position that functions to secure the storage bin in the erected position.

Abstract: A feature shown as trim piece or tab intended to provide a barrier or obstruction for items placed on top of the trim piece are disclosed. An interior trim component includes multiple substantially parallel ribs each configured to engage a track to facilitate movement of the interior trim component along the track. The interior trim component also includes a substrate having an outer surface and a rear surface. The outer surface is configured to face an interior of a vehicle and the rear surface is coupled to the substantially parallel ribs. The interior trim component further includes a barrier or obstruction extending upwardly from the outer surface while in an open position. The barrier or obstruction is configured to engage an item adjacent to the outer surface to block movement of the item relative to the interior trim component. The barrier or obstruction is configured to retract into a retracted position that facilitates movement of the interior trim component relative to a proximate structure.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a dental restoration, comprising the steps of: applying a first layer of a material on the dental restoration by spraying or dipping; and curing the first layer by exposing the first layer to a light source.

Abstract: A dual wet razor device is used for shaving hair on a head at different lengths. The device has a first and a second cutting edge on opposite sides of one another and a sensitive guide under each cutting edge for safely cutting different short lengths of hair on the scalp of a user.

Abstract: A method of selecting inkjet nozzle banks for assembly into an inkjet printhead. The printhead when assembled includes at least two nozzle banks and is operative for printing one particular color ink or other liquid and each nozzle bank includes plural nozzles. The printhead is operational in a printer to print raster rows so that at least one raster row is printed using ink drops deposited at respective different pixel locations on the raster row by respective different nozzles on each of the at least two nozzle banks.