Abstract: Medical procedure related objects (e.g., instruments, supplies) tagged with transponders (e.g., RFID transponders, dumb transponders) are accounted for via an accounting system using a number of antennas and interrogators/readers. The antennas and interrogators/readers are included on a cannula of the trocar so the tagged medical procedure related objects passing through the cannula are detected. A first set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a first portion of the cannula, such as proximate a proximal end at which the medical procedure related objects are introduced to the cannula. A second set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a second portion of the cannula, such as proximate a distal end at which objects exit the cannula for use in a medical procedure. A data store may maintain information including a current status or count of each supply, for instance, as entering or exiting the cannula.

Abstract: Medical procedure related objects (e.g., instruments, supplies) tagged with transponders (e.g., RFID transponders, dumb transponders) are accounted for via an accounting system using a number of antennas and interrogators/readers. The antennas and interrogators/readers are included on a cannula of the trocar so the tagged medical procedure related objects passing through the cannula are detected. A first set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a first portion of the cannula, such as proximate a proximal end at which the medical procedure related objects are introduced to the cannula. A second set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a second portion of the cannula, such as proximate a distal end at which objects exit the cannula for use in a medical procedure. A data store may maintain information including a current status or count of each supply, for instance, as entering or exiting the cannula.

Abstract: A wireless transponder device that may be used in medical procedure may be fabricated using semiconductor fabrication techniques. The electrical components of the wireless transponder device may be more resilient when compared to components that are electrically coupled using traditional electrical coupling techniques (e.g., soldering) that may be used for such devices. Such electrical components may be smaller and thereby less noticeable when the wireless transponder is physically coupled or attached to medical devices or components. The semiconductor fabrication process may be used to form a wireless transponder with a metal layer that may be carried on a substrate in which the metal layer includes an inductive portion and a capacitive portion that together may form a resonant circuit that resonates at a desired frequency. The wireless transponder may be enclosed within a pouch that is physically coupled to a medical object that may be used during the medical procedure.

Abstract: A wirelessly detectable sponge and process for making same are disclosed. The wirelessly detectable sponge may include a sponge, a first deposit of adhesive, a wireless transponder, and a second deposit of adhesive. The first and second deposits of adhesive may be the same or different type of adhesive. The adhesive may be deposited using one or more automated dispensers that may be arranged relative to an assembly system that moves the sponges along a conveyor, or relative to an assembly system in which sponges are processed along a stationary surface. The wireless transponders may be picked by a robotic appendage, moved relative to the sponge, and placed within a defined location at a defined orientation.

Abstract: Medical procedure related objects (e.g., instruments, supplies) tagged with transponders (e.g., RFID transponders, dumb transponders) are accounted for via an accounting system using a number of antennas and interrogators/readers. The antennas and interrogators/readers are included on a cannula of the trocar so the tagged medical procedure related objects passing through the cannula are detected. A first set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a first portion of the cannula, such as proximate a proximal end at which the medical procedure related objects are introduced to the cannula. A second set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a second portion of the cannula, such as proximate a distal end at which objects exit the cannula for use in a medical procedure. A data store may maintain information including a current status or count of each supply, for instance, as entering or exiting the cannula.

Abstract: Medical procedure related objects (e.g., instruments, supplies) tagged with transponders (e.g., RFID transponders, dumb transponders) are accounted for via an accounting system using a number of antennas and interrogators/readers. The antennas and interrogators/readers are included on a cannula of the trocar so the tagged medical procedure related objects passing through the cannula are detected. A first set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a first portion of the cannula, such as proximate a proximal end at which the medical procedure related objects are introduced to the cannula. A second set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate a second portion of the cannula, such as proximate a distal end at which objects exit the cannula for use in a medical procedure. A data store may maintain information including a current status or count of each supply, for instance, as entering or exiting the cannula.

Abstract: A manufacturing process for reducing magnetic spacing loss in a magnetic recording head. The recession of the transducer relative to the substrate at the air bearing surface is decreased by applying a coating of sacrificial material such as diamond-like carbon to the upper surfaces of the substrate, the transducer, and the encapsulation material such as alumina prior to final kiss lapping. The recession due to the alumina being softer than the substrate is greatly reduced since the DLC is kiss-lapped.

Abstract: The suspension of a disk drive incorporates controlled attachment of the gimbal to the slider. The gimbal has at least one wall or enclosure formed on its contact surface which receives a desired amount of adhesive or solder paste. The wall or enclosure confines the adhesive or paste to an exact location and also controls the amount of adhesive or paste that contacts the slider upon assembly. This controlled attachment between the gimbal and slider enhances performance of the read/write head attached to the slider. Use of a meltable solder paste also allows the suspension to be reworked by improving the ability to separate the slider from the gimbal after initial assembly. The contact surface of the gimbal may be modified to include a metallic strip which contacts the adhesive. Use of an electrically conductive bonding material in combination with the metallic strip assists in dissipating electric static which may build up on the read/write head.

Abstract: A method of producing a mineral fiber-insulating web comprises the steps of firstly producing a first non-woven mineral fiber-web being a loosely compacted mineral fiber web of a low area weight, such as an area weight of 50-1500 g/m2, e.g. 100-1200 g/m2, such as 200-600 g/m2, or 600-1200 g/m2. The first mineral fiber web contains mineral fibers arranged generally in the longitudinal direction of the mineral fiber web. Secondly, the first mineral fiber web is moved in the longitudinal direction of the web and folded transversely relative to the longitudinal direction and parallel with a transversal direction of the first mineral fiber web, so as to produce a second mineral fiber-web containing mineral fibers arranged generally perpendicular to the longitudinal and transversal directions.

Abstract: A method for producing a mineral fiber-insulating web comprises the steps of firstly producing a first non-woven mineral fiber-web being a loosely compacted mineral fiber web of a low area weight. The first material fiber web contains mineral fibers arranged generally in the longitudinal direction of the mineral fiber web. Secondly, the first material fiber web is moved in the longitudinal direction of the web and folded transversely relative to the longitudinal direction and parallel with a transversal direction of the first mineral fiber web, so as to produce a second mineral fiber-web containing mineral fibers arranged generally perpendicular to the longitudinal and transversal directions. Thereupon, the folded mineral fiber web is cured for bonding the mineral fibers together so as to produce the mineral fiber-insulating web comprising a central body containing mineral fibers arranged generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mineral fiber web.

Abstract: A mineral fiber plate product is produced by producing a first non-woven mineral fiber web containing mineral fibers predominantly arranged in a first longitudinal direction and segments of the first mineral fiber web are arranged in a partly mutually overlapping relationship for producing a second non-woven mineral fiber web, which contains mineral fibers generally transversally relative to one another. The second mineral fiber web is folded transversely for producing a third non-woven mineral fiber web. The third non-woven mineral fiber web is cured for producing a cured non-woven mineral fiber web from which a mineral fiber plate, or alternatively, a tubular insulating element is cut. In packaging, the volume of the mineral fiber plate may be reduced to 40%-60%.

Abstract: A robot arm attachment tool for handling workpieces, such as information recording disks. The tool is self aligning, has enhanced load handling load capacities and is able to handle workpieces having sensitive surfaces without damage to same. The tool is attached to the robot arm so as to allow the main portion of the tool to translate freely in a horizontal plane and to freely pivot about a center axis of the tool. The tool centers itself over a workpiece to be lifted, and has a pressurizable chamber having a piston for allowing powered removal of workpieces which is connected to housings which in turn engage workpieces to be lifted. In operation, the robot arm first generally centers and lowers the tool over the workpiece. The tool then precisely centers itself over the workpiece. The free attachment of the tool allows the tool to tilt and translate in a horizontal plane as the tool comes in contact with the workpiece, for a precise fit.