Abstract: A cannula assembly for use in laproscopic surgery includes a cannula having a proximal end for use in orientating the assembly into an abdominal cavity, a distal end for insertion into a patient, and a passage through which surgical instruments can be inserted. An expandable feature in the form of an anchor is located toward the distal end of the cannula and is selectively expandable and collapsible. The feature in its expanded state prevents withdrawal of the cannula. A collar is pushed distally until it releasably cinches to the outside of the abdominal cavity thereby creating an airtight seal and stabilizing the assembly. The collar has a friction fit with the cannula designed to prevent excessive force against the cavity walls.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, computer-readable media and systems for locking an orientation of content on a display to prevent automatic and inadvertent orientation changes. An orientation lock module receives input from a user and presents a lock control for a pre-determined time. When locked, orientation of content on the display remains unchanged regardless of motion. When unlocked, orientation of content on the display may automatically change in response to detecting a motion.

Abstract: A system for providing predictive discovery services to a user. The system includes a mobile, hand-held device having a display for displaying and storing information and a user interface for allowing input of user interest data comprising event and product preferences, user interest criteria, current hand-held device location, and event calendar information about future occurrences and locations for events and products; a database(s) remote from the hand-held device for storing the user interest data; a processing device in data communication with the database that is structured and arranged to identify a proximity boundary near the user's current and future locations; and a data mining device that is adapted to identify factors of discrete interest for the user based on the user's historical, expressed interests input on at least one remote accessible Web site.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating medical service providers, and before or after an initial medical service provider visit by a claimant, determining whether to direct that claimant on subsequent medical service provider visits to a different medical service provider to optimize efficiency of care and minimize cost at the claim level.

Abstract: The present invention describes a bug interception device that is designed to capture crawling bugs, for example, arthropods such as bed bugs, as they walk around an infested structure. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be found in a circular device, for example, a device with a circular footprint as it sits on the floor. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be found in a pyramid device, for example, a device with a square footprint and a three dimensional shape resembling a pyramid. One or more embodiments may include one or more outer access surfaces adapted to allow bugs to crawl up onto the device. One or more embodiments may include one or more rims adapted to cause bugs to fall into a capture well.

Abstract: A device can display content on a page associated with a dimension. A user can adjust an orientation of the device to adjust a displayed orientation of the page, enabling pages for additional dimensions to be displayed. A user can select one of these dimensions, and adjust an orientation of the device to enable the user to access content for the selected dimension. The change in orientation can be a tilt or flick of the device in a first direction to select a dimension, and then a user could tilt or flick the device in another direction to view pages, sub-dimensions, or other groupings of content among that dimension. Such an approach can enable a user to quickly locate content corresponding to a sub-dimension without having to scroll down a long page of content or otherwise manually navigate to specific content.

Abstract: A method of monitoring copper contamination. The method includes method, comprising: (a) ion-implanting an N-type dopant into a region of single-crystal silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate; (c) activating the N-type dopant by annealing the substrate at a temperature of 500° C. or higher in an inert atmosphere; (c) submerging, for a present duration of time, the substrate into an aqueous solution, the aqueous solution to be monitored for copper contamination; and (d) determining an amount of copper adsorbed from the aqueous solution by the region of the substrate.

Abstract: Electronic devices and design structures of electronic devices containing metal silicide layers. The devices include: a thin silicide layer between two dielectric layers, at least one metal wire abutting a less than whole region of the silicide layer and in electrical contact with the silicide layer.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing, preventing or reducing the progression of calcification in peritoneal dialysis patients are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method comprising administering to a patient during peritoneal dialysis therapy a dialysis solution comprising a therapeutically effective amount of pyrophosphate ranging between about 30 ?M and about 400 ?M. Formulations of dialysis solutions according to the dose ranges claimed in the present disclosure allow therapeutic amounts of pyrophosphate to be delivered to peritoneal dialysis patients.

Abstract: A computer system. The computer system including a processor and memory unit coupled to the processor, the memory unit containing instructions that when executed by the processor implement a method for monitoring a solution in a tank used to fabricate integrated circuits, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of: (a) collecting data indicating of an amount of copper in a region of a substrate of a monitor, the monitor comprising an N-type region in a silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate, the monitor having been submerged in the solution for a preset time; (b) comparing the data to a specification for copper content of the solution; (c) if the data indicates a copper content exceeds a limit of the specification for copper, indicating a corrective action is required to prevent copper contamination of the integrated circuits; and (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) periodically.

Abstract: A method of monitoring copper contamination. The method includes method, comprising: (a) ion-implanting an N-type dopant into a region of single-crystal silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate; (c) activating the N-type dopant by annealing the substrate at a temperature of 500° C. or higher in an inert atmosphere; (c) submerging, for a present duration of time, the substrate into an aqueous solution, the aqueous solution to be monitored for copper contamination; and (d) determining an amount of copper adsorbed from the aqueous solution by the region of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of monitoring copper contamination. The method includes method, comprising: (a) ion-implanting an N-type dopant into a region of single-crystal silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate; (c) activating the N-type dopant by annealing the substrate at a temperature of 500° C. or higher in an inert atmosphere; (c) submerging, for a present duration of time, the substrate into an aqueous solution, the aqueous solution to be monitored for copper contamination; and (d) determining an amount of copper adsorbed from the aqueous solution by the region of the substrate.

Abstract: Methods of forming metal silicide layers. The methods include: forming a silicon-rich layer between dielectric layers; contacting the silicon-rich layer with a metal layer and heating the silicon rich-layer and the metal layer to diffuse metal atoms from the metal layer into the silicon layer to form a metal silicide layer.

Abstract: Methods of forming metal silicide layers. The methods include: forming a silicon-rich layer between dielectric layers; contacting the silicon-rich layer with a metal layer and heating the silicon rich-layer and the metal layer to diffuse metal atoms from the metal layer into the silicon layer to form a metal silicide layer.

Abstract: Electronic devices and design structures of electronic devices containing metal silicide layers. The devices include: a thin silicide layer between two dielectric layers, at least one metal wire abutting a less than whole region of the silicide layer and in electrical contact with the silicide layer.

Abstract: A motion interface structure for use with a pedicle screw is provided, the motion interface structure defining a central passage having an internal face. A helical thread is formed on at least a portion of the internal face of the central passage. The motion interface element is designed to cooperate with an upstanding region of a pedicle screw. The upstanding region includes a threaded region that is adapted to threadingly engage the helical thread associated with the motion interface element. The motion interface element may take the form of a spherical element or a universal joint mechanism. The pedicle screw and motion interface element may be incorporated into a spinal stabilization system that includes one or more additional pedicle screw/motion interface element subassemblies. The spinal stabilization system may also include a dynamic stabilizing element that provides clinically efficacious results.

Abstract: A computer system. The computer system including a processor and memory unit coupled to the processor, the memory unit containing instructions that when executed by the processor implement a method for monitoring a solution in a tank used to fabricate integrated circuits, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of: (a) collecting data indicating of an amount of copper in a region of a substrate of a monitor, the monitor comprising an N-type region in a silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate, the monitor having been submerged in the solution for a preset time; (b) comparing the data to a specification for copper content of the solution; (c) if the data indicates a copper content exceeds a limit of the specification for copper, indicating a corrective action is required to prevent copper contamination of the integrated circuits; and (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) periodically.

Abstract: A method of monitoring copper contamination. The method includes method, comprising: (a) ion-implanting an N-type dopant into a region of single-crystal silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate; (c) activating the N-type dopant by annealing the substrate at a temperature of 500° C. or higher in an inert atmosphere; (c) submerging, for a present duration of time, the substrate into an aqueous solution, the aqueous solution to be monitored for copper contamination; and (d) determining an amount of copper adsorbed from the aqueous solution by the region of the substrate.

Abstract: A portable heater includes a housing, a heating element incased in the housing, and a tool box comprising part of the housing. A method of providing heat and tool storage in a portable unit includes providing a heating element, housing heating element, and attaching a tool box to the housing thereby creating a unified tool box and heater housing.