Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: a mobile component comprising a cold source; a substantially fixed analysis component; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a mobile analysis component; a substantially fixed component comprising a cold source; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in thermal communication with an analysis component; and at least one pressure barrier defining a plurality of discrete masses maintained at different temperatures between the cold source and the analysis component.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an integrated quantum information processing device with host chips having a body. Each body has a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a defect cluster, and optical structures to direct excitation light that has entered the host chip toward the defect cluster and to direct fluorescent light emitted by the defect cluster to exit the host chip. A base chip has a first side coupled to the second surface of each host chip, a second side, an electromagnetic signal guiding structure to guide electromagnetic control signals toward the defect cluster. A magnetic field is aligned with a spin axis at a colour centre of the defect cluster and enables initialisation and readout of nuclear spin states of the colour centre. For each host chip the defect cluster is located proximate the respective second surface relative to the first surface.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail has a proximal part for engagement with a proximal bone fragment and a distal part for engagement with a distal bone fragment. A motion assembly interconnects the parts and allows limited axial relative motion of the proximal and distal parts. This limited axial motion provides micromotion and in some embodiments also dynamization. The nail may comprise a stem for fastening to one bone fragment and an insert within the stem for fastening to the other bone fragment, the insert being adapted to guide insertion of a bone screw through the stem and to prevent relative rotation of the distal and proximal bone fragments. The motion assembly may include spring bias and/or damping means between the parts, possibly including one or more Belleville washers.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail has a proximal part for engagement with a proximal bone fragment and a distal part for engagement with a distal bone fragment. A motion assembly interconnects the parts and allows limited axial relative motion of the proximal and distal parts. This limited axial motion provides micromotion and in some embodiments also dynamisation. The nail may comprise a stem for fastening to one bone fragment and an insert within the stem for fastening to the other bone fragment, the insert being adapted to guide insertion of a bone screw through the stem and to prevent relative rotation of the distal and proximal bone fragments. The motion assembly may include spring bias and/or damping means between the parts, possibly including one or more Belleville washers.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail has a proximal part for engagement with a proximal bone fragment and a distal part for engagement with a distal bone fragment. A motion assembly interconnects the parts and allows limited axial relative motion of the proximal and distal parts. This limited axial motion provides micromotion and in some embodiments also dynamization. The nail may comprise a stem for fastening to one bone fragment and an insert within the stem for fastening to the other bone fragment, the insert being adapted to guide insertion of a bone screw through the stem and to prevent relative rotation of the distal and proximal bone fragments. The motion assembly may include spring bias and/or damping means between the parts, possibly including one or more Belleville washers.

Abstract: A method and computer device for managing imagery loaded in an image management system. The method includes analyzing the imagery loaded within the image management system, searching the imagery for one or more images, and displaying images found as a result of searching the imagery. Analyzing includes selecting an image to analyze, authenticating the selected image, and securely uploading an authenticated image into the image management system. Analyzing also includes performing a hashing operation on the selected image. Securely uploading an authenticated image includes, uploading a successfully authenticated into the image management system, including uploading a text file with metadata for the selected image, appending a generated hash for the selected image original to the uploaded text file, uploading the selected image, comparing the generated hash with a hash of the uploaded selected image, and generating an error message if the generated hash does not match the hash of the uploaded selected image.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail has a proximal part for engagement with a proximal bone fragment and a distal part for engagement with a distal bone fragment. A motion assembly interconnects the parts and allows limited axial relative motion of the proximal and distal parts. This limited axial motion provides micromotion and in some embodiments also dynamisation. The nail may comprise a stem for fastening to one bone fragment and an insert within the stem for fastening to the other bone fragment, the insert being adapted to guide insertion of a bone screw through the stem and to prevent relative rotation of the distal and proximal bone fragments. The motion assembly may include spring bias and/or damping means between the parts, possibly including one or more Belleville washers.

Abstract: A vessel for cooking food under pressure wherein the shape of a bottom surface of the vessel and the position of heating elements which heat cooking fluid contained within the vessel act to form a cool zone in a region near the bottom surface. Within the cool zone, the temperature of the cooking fluid is maintained below the cooking temperature so that food particles dislodged from the food being cooked do not burn and contaminate the cooking fluid. In addition, the temperature in the cool zone is maintained above the boiling point of water so that moisture contained within the food particles is continuously evaporated during the cooking cycle, preventing boil over conditions. A novel pressure release system is provided for intermittently operating a pressure release valve near the end of the cooking cycle. A computer controller controls operation of the release valve based upon the temperature of the cooking fluid to eliminate sudden drops in temperature.

Abstract: An accessory holder that is to be used in such a way to securely hold ones accessories like keys (40), cameras (44), cellular phones, pagers, tape measures, and hand drills when they are not in use and to allow the person quick access to these accessories when they are needed. The preferred embodiment uses a modified seat belt buckle to carry A set of keys (40). Female end (25) is attached to the users belt (32) bag, or other convenient location. Male end (24) is attached to the accessory. When the accessory is needed, the user pushes button (26), and the accessory falls into the users hand. To return the accessory to female end (25), male end (24) must be inserted into opening (36). Male end (24) is pushed over the spring loaded locking mechanism and a distinctive “click” is heard once male end (24) is locked in place. The accessory can be conveniently carried in female end (25) until next time it is needed.

Abstract: An electrocardiograph leadwire assembly to be used with a plurality of electrodes, from which it receives cardiac electrical signals, and with an electrocardiograph monitoring unit, to which it transmits the electrical signals for processing and eventual display of the electrocardiogram. The leadwire assembly includes a plurality of leadwires connected in electrical communication between a different one of the electrodes and an associated port on the electrocardiograph monitoring unit, and a main housing wherein at least one of the leadwires is selectively retracted into an individual, isolated, retracted position within the main housing such that all of the leadwires are maintained untangled and prepared for immediate extension from the main housing for use when needed.

Abstract: A lock-keeper security shield plate assembly arranged over the usual lock-keeper plate which is in a routed recess of the wooden door jamb lock rail. The reinforcing shield plate is zig-zag shaped having an upset center section and two integrally formed angle face plates, shaped for one said shape to fit all width door frames with door stop rails that also vary in face width. One said face plate defines a bolt opening that is to be aligned with a bolt aperture of an underlying lock-keeper plate of a dead bolt mechanism, the other face plate defines a screw aperture in a key location in relation to a tubular dead bolt lock cylinder assembly mounted on a said door that virtually prevents tampering with the elongated anchor screw driven through said screw hole, through face of stop rail of wood jamb and framing studs there behind, said location of anchor screw in space relation to said lock cylinder rim prevents the removal of said anchor screw (door closed).