Abstract: A manufacturing assembly line for producing an article including a first spray coating station for applying a plastic spray coating to an existing wooden pallet, a second grinding or pulverizing station for reducing the coated article into finely ground particles of a uniform dimension, and a third heating station for converting the mixture into a molten or flowable state. The assembly line further includes a fourth extruder station for forcing the mixture at pressure through an extruder die aperture of a selected cross sectional configured extruder, and so that the mixture is reformed as an elongated article and a fifth cutting station for sectioning the extruded article into selected lengths for subsequent attachment or securernent into a desired configuration.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for recycling and repurposing a scrap material into a stock reusable material, including the steps of providing a scrap material, mechanically reducing the scrap material into a desired particulate size, mixing the particulate with a plasticized based syrup, and reforming the homogenous mixture into a repurposed article. The step of processing impurities from the scrap material is further conducted to achieve a desired purity and the mixture can be formed into any of a powder, pellet, sheet preform or extrusion. Additional steps include any of injection molding, compression molding, thermoforming, slush, transfer or rotational molding operations. Separately, the mixture can be reformed using an extrusion operation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an assembly for spray coating a plasticized skin onto a three dimensional template surface configured within a one piece template body. A transfer mechanism includes at least one gripping arm terminating in a body exhibiting a template surface. A first spray station applies a plastic skin coating to the template surface, with a second trimming operation to which the body is communicated in order to remove the plastic skin coating from the body and to finish the skin. The gripping arms are typically incorporated into a transfer mechanism further includes first and second pairs of telescoping arms extending in opposite directions from a rotatable turret, the body further including first and second bodies secured to extending ends of the pairs of arms.

Abstract: A joint implant assembly including a spherical shaped component adapted to securing to an end of a first joint defining bone and a recess shaped component adapted to securing to an end of a second joint defining bone. Each of the components establishes an opposing wear surface, at which microscopic sized particles build up over time resulting from prolonged use of the joint. At least one of the spherical and recess shaped components exhibits a plurality of interior entrapment chambers, each of which including a narrow-most entranceway location communicating with the wear surface. The entrapment chambers further exhibit outwardly widening capture profiles extending within the associated component for securing volumes of the microscopic particles away from a zone defined between the wear surfaces.

Abstract: A joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper bone and an opposing lower bone. The assembly includes a pair of first components anchored into reconditioned bone end surfaces of a first joint defining bone and exhibiting a flexible and band-shaped loop displace-ably supported along exposed undersides established between outer portions which are assembled around the bands. A second component anchored into a second reconditioned end surface of a second joint defining bone exhibits a planar support surface upon which said bands are in contact with and displace during articulating motion of the bones. Entrapment pockets are formed within the first components for collecting wear particles and debris resulting from displacement of the belt.

Abstract: A stackable and nest-able pallet construction including a rectangular shaped insert incorporating structurally supporting and reinforcing members. The insert has a specified thickness encapsulated within a plasticized material and includes a plurality of downwardly extending support feet. Either of edge or corner defined mating locations are established between upper and lower surfaces, such that a second identically configured pallet is capable of being seated in supporting fashion upon a first pallet. To facilitate multiple (non-use) stackability, inter-attracting magnets can be disposed in upper and lower surface proximate locations of each identically configured pallet.

Abstract: A structurally supporting pallet exhibiting a plurality of either individual or networked portions configured with or upon an upper base surface such that, upon placing a cargo load upon the body, it provides drainage or ventilation pathways extending to each of the four outer interconnecting edges of the body. In a first example, the cargo supporting surface is exhibited by a plurality of individual plateau defining portions, each of which exhibiting a plurality of perimeter defining and upwardly sloping edges extending from a base surface and merging into uppermost individual and coplanar defined plateaus. In a further example, a plurality of elongated recessed channels are configured in the base surface and extend between selected sides of the article. In each instance, the article includes a plastic coating which is configured into the desired pattern corresponding to the upper base surface. The plastic can include a grit entrained or textured surface to facilitate anti-slip properties.

Abstract: An artificial hip joint assembly including a ball mounted atop a supporting stem, the stem adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned end of a femur bone, with the ball adapted to seat within an acetabulum socket of a pelvic bone. An intermediate component is mounted between the ball and stem, the intermediate component incorporating force absorbing and redirecting properties at an engagement interface between the ball and stem in response to impact forces generated upon the ball by the pelvic bone. The intermediate component can be constructed of a softer material than either the ball or stem, the intermediate component can further include a sleeve exhibiting a plurality of interior threads and facilitating mounting of an exteriorly threaded end location of the stem.

Abstract: A medicinal delivery device adapted to being applied to a surface of an internal organ and exhibiting a three dimensional shaped body with an outer shell and an inner medicinal composition which is released through an underside of the body in either of a dissolving or time release fashion. In one variant, a small plurality (typically between three and a dozen) of engagement prongs are integrally formed with the three dimensional shell and extend from its underside in order to secure the body to the organ. A related variant combines the delivery device with an implantation tool having forward end located gripping fingers actuated by a trigger to engage outer perimeter locations of the delivery device body. Upon location of the body in engaging contact with the organ, the fingers are reverse actuated to release the body during in situ implantation.

Abstract: A structurally supporting pallet article including a rectangular shaped body having a specified thickness and a plurality of downwardly extending support locations. A processor controlled receiver is incorporated into the body for providing at least one of tracking and identification of cargo supported upon said body. Visual identification of a selected pallet article is facilitated by the inclusion of illuminating elements. A second embodiment discloses a pallet having a three dimensional shaped body. A sensor is integrated into the body for determining when the body is immersed in a body of water. A plurality of bladders are supported within the body in first retracted positions and which, upon being triggered by the sensor, are deployed in outwardly expanded fashion through openings along the body. A propulsion and steerage mechanism is integrated into an underside of the body.

Abstract: An assembly for securing a plurality of ligaments to a bone includes a first portion exhibited by such as a ring shaped clamp with a tab and slot or a split stem incorporating a plurality of spaced apart ring shaped clamps compressively gripping about the ligaments. A second portion includes at least one of a screw or a ring extending portion engaging a ligament end loop or an undercut recess seating portion extending from an end of a body also incorporating the first portion, and such that the second portion extends from an end of the ligaments and mounts to the bone. The ligaments may further include first and second end-to-end attached sections, between which are configured angled and opposing/aligning incisions.

Abstract: An insertion tool for implanting a medicinal delivery device, such as which is attached to the tissue or mucous membrane lining of a human organ, such as a female cervix, through a variety of means not limited to vacuum suction and/or mechanical fastening. The delivery tool exhibits an elongated body with a vacuum inducing support surface for retaining the delivery device in a first implantation stage. Forward end located actuating clamps grip peripheral locations of the device during implantation, and upon completion, can be pivoted out of engagement with the body of the delivery device, via the toggle initiated displacement of a sleeve integrated into the elongated body.

Abstract: An implant assembly for re-establishing a glenohumeral joint between a scapula and humerus. A first receiver is adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned glenoid cavity defined in the scapula, with a second receiver adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned humeral head associated with the humerus. A three dimensional and at least partially spherical shaped component is interposed between the first and second receivers for establishing each of a first articulating interface with the first receiver and a rotating interface with the second receiver.

Abstract: An implant assembly for re-establishing a glenohumeral joint between scapula and humerus bones. A ball has a first exposed convex support surface and a first reverse convex bone contacting surface extending from a first annular perimeter edge established with the first convex support surface. A first stem extends from the first reverse convex surface such that the first reverse convex surface and first stem are adapted to being mounted into a reconditioned glenoid cavity defined in the scapula. A receiver has a second exposed convex surface, a rim edge extending about a portion of said second exposed convex surface and defining a concave profile recessed within the second exposed convex surface and so that the concave profile seats a portion of the first exposed convex surface of the ball in an articulating relationship. The receiver further has a second reverse convex bone contacting surface extending from a second annular perimeter established with the second exposed convex surface.

Abstract: A structurally supporting pallet article including a rectangular shaped body having a specified thickness and a plurality of downwardly extending support locations. A processor controlled receiver is incorporated into the body for providing at least one of tracking and identification of cargo supported upon said body. Visual identification of a selected pallet article is facilitated by the inclusion of illuminating elements. A second embodiment discloses a pallet having a three dimensional shaped body. A sensor is integrated into the body for determining when the body is immersed in a body of water. A plurality of bladders are supported within the body in first retracted positions and which, upon being triggered by the sensor, are deployed in outwardly expanded fashion through openings along the body. A propulsion and steerage mechanism is integrated into an underside of the body and which is actuated from a retracted position to a deployed position for navigating the body upon the body of water.

Abstract: A process and assembly for mass producing a plasticized coated and structurally supporting insert including a first conveyor for advancing a plurality of lay-flat inserts and at least one lift and transfer mechanism for transferring the inserts between the first conveyor and a second overhead conveyor. A dual function robot is positioned astride the first conveyor and has a first numerically controlled gripping portion for engaging and raising a selected one of the lay flat supported inserts. The robot further has a second numerically controlled and articulating arm for spray coating a plasticized material upon the insert.

Abstract: A stackable and nest-able pallet construction including a rectangular shaped insert incorporating structurally supporting and reinforcing members. The insert has a specified thickness encapsulated within a plasticized material and includes a plurality of downwardly extending support feet. Either of edge or corner defined mating locations are established between upper and lower surfaces, such that a second identically configured pallet is capable of being seated in supporting fashion upon a first pallet. To facilitate multiple (non-use) stackability, inter-attracting magnets can be disposed in upper and lower surface proximate locations of each identically configured pallet.

Abstract: A three dimensional shaped article formed from a grounded or pulverized wood and plasticized matrix, extruded into elongated sections, and post assembled to form a body. The body in a desired application further includes a pallet shaped article adapted to provide increased load bearing capabilities for a cargo placed upon the body. A corresponding method for creating an extruded product includes the steps of applying a plasticized coating to an existing wooden or other cellulose based article and grinding or pulverized the article into finely ground particles of a suitable and uniform dimension. Additional steps include heating the mixture into a molten or flowable state, forcing the mixture at pressure through an extruder die aperture of a selected cross sectional configured extruder, and so that the mixture is reformed as an elongated article; and sectioning the extruded article into selected lengths for subsequent attachment or securement into a desired configuration.

Abstract: A structurally supporting shelf article having a body and a plasticized coating applied to at least an exterior of the article. The body further includes a planar shaped insert surrounded by a tubular frame. In a further variant, a structurally supporting pallet article includes a body incorporating a planar shaped upper supporting surface, the body further including rectangular shaped reinforcing brackets incorporated into a structurally supporting underside locations of the body and which are adapted to receive the inserting forks of a forklift device. A plasticized coating can be applied to at least an exterior of the body. In another variant, a reinforced and volume supporting paperboard article includes a four-sided box like structure assembleable upon a pallet-shaped base with a lid affixing to the assembled sides. The body may constitute a cardboard constructed barrel with reinforcing upper and lower tubular support portions, the lid affixing over an open top of the barrel.

Abstract: A multi-component elbow joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper humerus bone and opposing lower radius and ulna bones. The assembly includes a first component anchored into the upper humerus reconditioned end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface of at least one of the radius and ulna bones and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components.