Abstract: A bone cleaning assembly with cleaning elements that remove soft tissue from bone stock. The module also includes a clearing element that is periodically urged against the cleaning elements to remove bone stock trapped by the cleaning elements from the cleaning elements.

Abstract: A confocal microscope device for scanning a two-dimensional array of illumination beams over a target surface and scanning a corresponding two-dimensional array of emission beams stimulated by the array of illumination beams on to a sensor of an imaging device. The device comprises first scanning optics operable to scan the array of illumination beams over the target surface along a first axis and scan the array of emission beams over the sensor along the first axis.

Abstract: A confocal microscope device for scanning a two-dimensional array of illumination beams over a target surface and scanning a corresponding two-dimensional array of emission beams stimulated by the array of illumination beams on to a sensor of an imaging device. The device comprises first scanning optics operable to scan the array of illumination beams over the target surface along a first axis and scan the array of emission beams over the sensor along the first axis.

Abstract: A driver-responsive dynamic mirror system for a vehicle. The present system includes a sensor that is configured to track the direction that the driver is facing and automatically adjust the orientation of the vehicle's mirrors in response to changes in the direction that the user is facing.

Abstract: A method for utilizing a multi-beam confocal scanning system to generate an image of a sample, the image having an improved resolution, is provided. An array of beams may be positioned at a first location on the sample. A first plurality of images may be captured, where each of the first plurality of images is associated with a beam of the array of beams at the first location. The array of beams may be adjusted by a specific distance to a second location on the sample, the specific distance being smaller than an optical resolution limit of the multi-beam confocal scanning system. A second plurality of images may be captured, where each of the second plurality of images is associated with a beam of the array of beams at the second location.

Abstract: A driver-responsive dynamic mirror system for a vehicle. The present system includes a sensor that is configured to track the direction that the driver is facing and automatically adjust the orientation of the vehicle's mirrors in response to changes in the direction that the user is facing.

Abstract: A method for utilizing a multi-beam confocal scanning system to generate an image of a sample, the image having an improved resolution, is provided. An array of beams may be positioned at a first location on the sample. A first plurality of images may be captured, where each of the first plurality of images is associated with a beam of the array of beams at the first location. The array of beams may be adjusted by a specific distance to a second location on the sample, the specific distance being smaller than an optical resolution limit of the multi-beam confocal scanning system. A second plurality of images may be captured, where each of the second plurality of images is associated with a beam of the array of beams at the second location.

Abstract: In this application is described the characterization Borrelia burgdorferi lipoprotein BBK07, an in vivo expressed and surface-exposed immunogen. BBK07 expression in the infected hose can be detected at the RNA and protein level as early as the first week of infection. Therefore, described is the use of BBK07 antigen and immunogenic epitopes as well as bbk07 nucleotides in methods and kits for the diagnosis of Lyme disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to improving the spatial resolution of images captured using multi-beam scanning confocal imaging systems by developing the mechanisms required in a variety of multibeam confocal scanner formats that enable the data capture requirements of the prior art calculations to be met.

Abstract: In this application is described the characterization Borrelia burgdorferi lipoprotein BBK07, an in vivo expressed and surface-exposed immunogen. BBK07 expression in the infected hose can be detected at the RNA and protein level as early as the first week of infection. Therefore, described is the use of BBK07 antigen and immunogenic epitopes as well as bbk07 nucleotides in methods and kits for the diagnosis of Lyme disease.

Abstract: An improved seal assembly is provided that minimizes loss of transmission pump pressure by controlling fluid flow past a torque converter hub bushing to meet bushing lubrication requirements without unnecessarily diminishing pump pressure and while also minimizing frictional losses. The seal assembly includes a rigid carrier adapted to fit between a pump body member and the torque converter hub. An elastomeric lip extends from the rigid carrier. A contact layer is connected to the elastomeric lip and configured to sealingly contact the torque converter hub. The contact layer is integral with and harder than the elastomeric lip, therefore minimizing frictional losses.

Abstract: An integral stand tube for regulating fluid level within a transmission is provided. The stand tube includes an upper opening, at least one lower opening, and an internal volume defined by at least one internal passage for directing fluid from a valve body-side of a transmission to a main sump located on a gear-side of the transmission. The lower opening is operatively connected to a thermal valve assembly and a fluid passage formed in the transmission case between the auxiliary sump of the valve body-side and the main sump of the gear-side. Fluid passing from auxiliary sump to main sump bypasses dynamic transmission components to thereby minimize fluid aeration due to contact therebetween.

Abstract: An improved seal assembly is provided that minimizes loss of transmission pump pressure by controlling fluid flow past a torque converter hub bushing to meet bushing lubrication requirements without unnecessarily diminishing pump pressure and while also minimizing frictional losses. The seal assembly includes a rigid carrier adapted to fit between a pump body member and the torque converter hub. An elastomeric lip extends from the rigid carrier. A contact layer is connected to the elastomeric lip and configured to sealingly contact the torque converter hub. The contact layer is integral with and harder than the elastomeric lip, therefore minimizing frictional losses.

Abstract: An integral stand tube for regulating fluid level within a transmission is provided. The stand tube includes an upper opening, at least one lower opening, and an internal volume defined by at least one internal passage for directing fluid from a valve body-side of a transmission to a main sump located on a gear-side of the transmission. The lower opening is operatively connected to a thermal valve assembly and a fluid passage formed in the transmission case between the auxiliary sump of the valve body-side and the main sump of the gear-side. Fluid passing from auxiliary sump to main sump bypasses dynamic transmission components to thereby minimize fluid aeration due to contact therebetween.

Abstract: An integrated method that comprises a hydrocarbon thermal cracking operation to form at least one olefin product, coupled with dimerization and metathesis operations, the dimerization operation forming additional feed material for the metathesis operation, and the metathesis operation forming additional amounts of olefin product.

Abstract: A method for making propylene from alpha olefins, internal linear olefins and isoolefins wherein the alpha olefins are subjected to a combination of hydrogenation and double bond isomerization to form additional internal linear olefins, the internal linear olefins are disproportionated with ethylene to form a propylene product, while the isoolefins are subjected to skeletal isomerization to form yet additional internal linear olefins to be converted into yet additional propylene.