Abstract: Devices and methods for minimally invasive suturing are disclosed. One suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes a proximal section a distal end, and an intermediate region therebetween. The device includes a suture head assembly having a suturing needle with a pointed end and a second end. The suturing needle is capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to deployment of guides that are adapted and configured to guide the needle around a circular path when advanced by a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV934113. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV934113, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV934113 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV934113 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV934113.

Abstract: A dual ignition system for aircraft that includes a left and right ignition element, each having a primary module and a secondary module, both operational. A switch mechanism activated by a cockpit control panel selects either the primary mode or the secondary mode for each ignition element. The primary modules could be variable mode modules and the secondary modules could be fixed mode modules. Each module includes a sense magnet responsive to a drive shaft to detect engine position. Each fixed module has a sensor cluster activated by the sense magnet and each variable module has a position encoder activated by the sense magnet.

Abstract: A dual ignition system for aircraft that includes a left and right ignition element, each having a primary module and a secondary module, both operational. A switch mechanism activated by a cockpit control panel selects either the primary mode or the secondary mode for each ignition element. The primary modules could be variable mode modules and the secondary modules could be fixed mode modules. Each module includes a sense magnet responsive to a drive shaft to detect engine position. Each fixed module has a sensor cluster activated by the sense magnet and each variable module has a position encoder activated by the sense magnet.

Abstract: A nanoscale structure fabricated on a planar end facet of an optic fiber is described, to enable detection of molecules by surface-enhanced Raman scattering. The nanoscale structure may comprise an array of nanopillars. The nanoscale structure may also comprise a non periodic, or random, surface-relief structure. The nanoscale structure may be coated in a metal, comprising, for example, silver, gold, aluminum, iridium, platinum, palladium, copper, or a combination of the same. The nanoscale structure may be fabricated on a planar end facet of an optical fiber by interference lithography.

Abstract: A nanoscale structure fabricated on a planar end facet of an optic fiber is described, to enable detection of molecules by surface-enhanced Raman scattering. The nanoscale structure may comprise an array of nanopillars. The nanoscale structure may also comprise a non periodic, or random, surface-relief structure. The nanoscale structure may be coated in a metal, comprising, for example, silver, gold, aluminum, iridium, platinum, palladium, copper, or a combination of the same. The nanoscale structure may be fabricated on a planar end facet of an optical fiber by interference lithography.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of cleaning a diffraction grating with minimal use of cleaning chemicals. The apparatus includes a processing vessel having a sump at a lower end thereof, and an inclined platform for receiving a diffraction grating within the processing vessel so that a top surface of the diffraction grating is in an inclined position. This enables fluid runoff from the top surface of the diffraction grating to drain into the sump where it is recirculated via a recirculation line which channels (using a pump) fluid from the sump to a recirculation spout positioned to direct fluid onto the top surface of the diffraction grating. Additionally, by measuring the amount of waste cleaning fluid (acid) collected, a neutralizing agent may be dispensed to neutralize any remaining cleaning fluid in the system so that waste fluid may be released without limitation.

Abstract: Arthritis and related diseases are diagnosed by recording sound from a joint moving against a predefined resistance or a controlled velocity, and correlating the acoustic amplitude and instantaneous frequency with the joint angle.