Abstract: An orthopedic trialing instrument may include a shaft extending from a first end to a second end, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a first interbody trial disposed on the first end. In various embodiments, the first interbody trial may include a first bone screw indicator configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a double-sided orthopedic trialing instrument may include a first interbody trial on a first end and a second interbody trial on a second end. In various embodiments, each of the first interbody trial and second interbody trial may have at least one bone screw protrusion configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a plurality of orthopedic trialing instruments having differently sized interbody trials may be provided as a kit.

Abstract: The dynamic package sortation device includes a track for handling a plurality of packages is provided. At least one conveyor extends away from the track towards at least two shipping containers. The at least one conveyor is extendable and retractable for dispensing the packages into a first shipping container of the at least two shipping containers and a second condition for dispensing the packages into a second shipping container of the at least two shipping containers. A controller is provided for providing an instruction to move the at least one conveyor between the first condition and the second condition based on a trigger.

Abstract: Collaborative actions among users are detected and an indication of a graph, illustrating those collaborative actions, is generated. Nodes in the graph identify users and connections among nodes are indicative of collaborative actions between users. A connection metric, based upon a number of connections between nodes, is generated for each node, and an inheritance value is also generated for each given node, based upon a connection metric corresponding to other nodes connected to the given node. A centrality metric is generated for each node, and a control signal is generated, to control a user interaction system, based upon the centrality metric.

Abstract: Collaborative actions among users are detected and an indication of a graph, illustrating those collaborative actions, is generated. Nodes in the graph identify users and connections among nodes are indicative of collaborative actions between users. A connection metric, based upon a number of connections between nodes, is generated for each node, and an inheritance value is also generated for each given node, based upon a connection metric corresponding to other nodes connected to the given node. A centrality metric is generated for each node, and a control signal is generated, to control a user interaction system, based upon the centrality metric.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to an animal or pet restraint apparatus for supporting an animal in a vehicle. The animal restraint apparatus adapted to engage with a vehicle seatbelt assembly having a waist strap portion and a shoulder strap portion. The apparatus is comprised of a flat tubular body having a tubular passage configured for releasably receiving the seatbelt assembly and a means for releasably engaging the back panel portion of the flat tubular body to the lower chest portion of a pet, avoiding the neck area. The present invention and its embodiments provide a means for safely and comfortably transporting a pet in a vehicle.

Abstract: A storage container system comprising an arrangement for adjustable ventilation intended for storing at least one article that is thermally sensitive and/or requires ventilation to the ambient atmosphere. The device includes at least one door and at least one aperture ventilation assembly. The aperture ventilation assembly includes a planar wall aperture array and a corresponding planar shutter aperture array, wherein the sliding relationship between the two arrays results in a plurality of ventilation levels, including a fully open state, and a closed state capable of substantially sealing off the contents of the container from the ambient atmosphere. Certain preferred embodiments include a plurality of storage compartments configured within the container's inner volume wherein each compartment is sealed from one another and possesses its own aperture ventilation assembly for ventilation adjustments.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to an animal or pet restraint apparatus for supporting an animal in a vehicle. The animal restraint apparatus adapted to engage with a vehicle seatbelt assembly having a waist strap portion and a shoulder strap portion. The apparatus is comprised of a flat tubular body having a tubular passage configured for releasably receiving the seatbelt assembly and a means for releasably engaging the back panel portion of the flat tubular body to the lower chest portion of a pet, avoiding the neck area. The present invention and its embodiments provide a means for safely and comfortably transporting a pet in a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbazole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.

Abstract: A system for creating user defined advertisements. The system comprises a computer readable storage medium. The medium comprises a digitized film/video; an attribute database comprising predetermined attributes. Each attribute correlates to at least one scene of the film/video. An advertisement database is provided comprising predetermined advertisements of the film/video. A publication database is provided comprising critiques of the film/video. The medium also comprises selection instructions for the user to select, for viewing, one of the digitized film/video, the selected scene, the predetermined advertisements or the critiques. A machine capable of reading the computer readable storage medium implements the instructions for viewing.

Abstract: A system for creating user defined advertisements. The system comprises a computer readable storage medium. The medium comprises a digitized film/video; an attribute database comprising predetermined attributes. Each attribute correlates to at least one scene of the film/video. An advertisement database is provided comprising predetermined advertisements of the film/video. A publication database is provided comprising critiques of the film/video. The medium also comprises selection instructions for the user to select, for viewing, one of the digitized film/video, the selected scene, the predetermined advertisements or the critiques. A machine capable of reading the computer readable storage medium implements the instructions for viewing.

Abstract: A system for creating user defined advertisements. The system comprises a computer readable storage medium. The medium comprises a digitized film/video; an attribute database comprising predetermined attributes. Each attribute correlates to at least one scene of the film/video. An advertisement database is provided comprising predetermined advertisements of the film/video. A publication database is provided comprising critiques of the film/video. The medium also comprises selection instructions for the user to select, for viewing, one of the digitized film/video, the selected scene, the predetermined advertisements or the critiques. A machine capable of reading the computer readable storage medium implements the instructions for viewing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to clamping devices and mechanisms which provide versatile and/or accurate coupling between the communicating members. Some embodiments relate to the field of woodworking and a doweling jig therefor having a hinged jaw mechanism to provide improved clamping between the doweling jig and a workpiece. Some embodiments relate to a connection or attachment device having a hinged jaw mechanism for detachably attaching a body portion to a structure or support element. Advantageously, the hinged jaw mechanism compensates for angular variations and irregularity in shape of the workpiece, structure or support. The hinged jaw mechanism desirably provides load bearing substantially over its entire length span.

Abstract: A method of welding two silicon workpieces (20, 22) together into one member without the formation of cracks along the weld. A first method passes current (34, 36) through one or both of the workpieces to heat them to between 600 and 900° C. Then an electric, laser, or plasma welder (38, 40) passes along the seam (24) between the workpieces to weld them together. A second method passing current (34) through a plate (60), preferably formed of silicon, which either supports the workpieces or is brought into contact with at least one of them, whereby the workpieces are preheated prior to the welding operation.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to clamping devices and mechanisms which provide versatile and/or accurate coupling between the communicating members. Some embodiments relate to the field of woodworking and a doweling jig therefor having a hinged jaw mechanism to provide improved clamping between the doweling jig and a workpiece. Some embodiments relate to a connection or attachment device having a hinged jaw mechanism for detachably attaching a body portion to a structure or support element. Advantageously, the hinged jaw mechanism compensates for angular variations and irregularity in shape of the workpiece, structure or support. The hinged jaw mechanism desirably provides load bearing substantially over its entire length span.

Abstract: A system for creating user defined advertisements. The system comprises a computer readable storage medium. The medium comprises a digitized film/video; an attribute database comprising predetermined attributes. Each attribute correlates to at least one scene of the film/video. An advertisement database is provided comprising predetermined advertisements of the film/video. A publication database is provided comprising critiques of the film/video. The medium also comprises selection instructions for the user to select, for viewing, one of the digitized film/video, the selected scene, the predetermined advertisements or the critiques. A machine capable of reading the computer readable storage medium implements the instructions for viewing.

Abstract: Contact lens designed to ameliorate undesired effects of ophthalmological procedures or trauma. In one embodiment, the lens includes a clear center for positioning over the center of a dilated pupil with a surrounding darkened zone to restrict the entry of light into pupil. In another embodiment, the lens includes a corrective anterior curvature and a zoned posterior curvature having a substantially flat central area and an adjacent zone of the same or shorter radius of curvature designed to align with a post-refractive cornea curvature to correct refractive light and to focus the light on the retina in unsuccessful refractive surgery and not collapse or wrinkle on the cornea.