Abstract: A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient.

Abstract: A quilting frame which can be used in hand quilting or machine sewing quilting. The multiple use frame includes three parallel, spaced rods rotatably supported by a pair of parallel frame ends with the rods being individually rotated and individually locked in rotated position by interengaging splines on the ends of the rods and on the frame ends by the use of a screw threaded knob type wing nut. The top and bottom layers of the quilt are attached to certain of the rods, the batting inserted between the top and bottom layers and the three layers of the quilt are attached to and wound on a third rod. The rods are manipulated in a manner to effectively provide a quilting area for hand stitching or machine sewing with the rods maintaining the quilt components in a taut condition when stitching or sewing.

Abstract: A device for adding extra stuffing to quilted items. A trapunto rod consists of a tube 10 which holds the stuffing material, an ejection means (piston) 14 driven by a linear drive means (inner rod) 12 which slides inside the tube and ejects the stuffing material at a specific location between the layers of a quilted item, and a handle 16 which stops the piston at its ejecting limit.