Abstract: Methods and means for evaluating and summarizing physical quality metrics associated with stretch films and other plastics are provided. According to one aspect of the invention, a processor- or computer-enabled business method such as a software program or mobile application capable of calculating and comparing stretch film data and conveying easily understood summaries of film characteristics and cost impacts associated therewith is provided. According to a second aspect, the system and method provides a vast plurality of film performance metrics, costs factor, environmental impacts, and so, calculated and presented in a dashboard-type user interface.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for making DNA libraries for massive parallel next generation sequencing (NGS), comprises two parts. These methods may be referred to as Triseq sequencing. The first part includes ligating a UMI adapter, amplifying the DNA fragments in the presence of dUTP, enriching the target molecules through primer extension by using a panel of both forward and reverse primers, and removing the dU-containing template DNA. The DNA molecules are organized to primary clones and subclones, labeled by the UMI on 5? and 3? end of the DNA fragments, respectively. The second part includes sequencing the DNA library by NGS, deducing consensus sequence from each subclone, and from within each primary clone, and between the consensus sequences obtained from both forward and reverse primers.

Abstract: Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot using compression are disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid discharge system includes a liquid product pump having a sensor for monitoring vibrations passing through an outer casing of the liquid product pump to detect an occurrence of cavitation within the liquid product pump. A system and method for controlling the operation of a liquid product pump in an engine-driven hydraulic discharge system. The liquid product pump has a vibration sensor operable to detect cavitation within the liquid product pump and for providing an electrical vibration signal to a speed control module. The speed control module is operable to process the vibration signal and to produce an electrical speed control signal that is provided to an electronic actuator. The electronic actuator is operable to actuate a motor control lever of a variable speed hydraulic motor to adjust the operating speed of the liquid product pump.

Abstract: Implants, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The implant including a first member, a second member, and a coupling member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end engages the first member and the second end engages the second member. Methods of using the implants for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.

Abstract: Bone fusion system, devices, guides, implant and methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guides and implant are disclosed. The fusion system includes a first alignment guide, a second alignment guide, and an implant. The first alignment guide couples to an intermediate portion of the implant and the second alignment guide couples to a distal portion of the implant. The implant includes a body portion, a first extension portion extending away from a first end of the body portion, a second extension portion extending away from a posterior of the body portion, and a third extension portion extending away from a distal end of the body portion. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed.

Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, systems and methods for using the same for correcting bone deformities in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments and systems used for ankle fusion procedures are disclosed. The implants including an interior frame, an exterior frame surrounding the interior frame, and a lattice structure extending between at least a portion of the interior frame and the exterior frame.

Abstract: In various implementations, furniture, such as a table (e.g., a desk) and/or free-standing board, may include an organizational frame to which other members (e.g., table top, white board, smart board, etc.) may be coupled. The frame may include legs and at least one organizational member disposed between two or more of the legs. The organizational member may include a plurality of openings. The opening(s) in the organizational member may be able to couple with one or more organization tools.

Abstract: A flight school credentialing and verification system uses software tools to implement flight school functionality, including scheduling flight course sessions, customizing flight course sessions, and integrating third party tools, all in accordance with safety requirements as established by a regulatory body. For example, a flight school credentialing and verification software application may determine whether credential items of a user satisfy credential definitions defined for a flight course. Responsive to a determination that the credential items satisfy the credential definitions, an availability of one or more resources of a flight school used for the flight course can be verified, and, responsive to that verification, one or more candidate flight course registrations are determined. A flight course output indicative of a selected flight course registration is then generated.

Abstract: Methods for producing a stretch film are provided, including disposing one or more extruders in fluid communication with a stock of virgin resin; heating the virgin resin to a molten state; delivering the molten virgin resin to a die; and extruding the molten virgin resin through the die onto a casting roll, thereby creating a cast stretch film. Methods for delivering the molten virgin resin onto a casting roll of varying sizes and set temperatures; and of moving a resulting film onto a secondary chill roll of varying sizes and set temperatures, are also provided. Finally, methods for moving the film from either the casting roll or the secondary chill roll onto a slitting assembly, dividing the film using one more interior or exterior slits, and then capturing and gathering the trim waste but not reintroducing the trim waste back into the production process are also disclosed.

Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods for correcting bone deformities in the foot are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods used for lower extremity osteotomy procedures are disclosed.

Abstract: Patient specific instruments, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or resurfacing joint surfaces. A tibia alignment guide including a body with a first surface and a second surface, a base portion coupled to and extending away from the first surface of the body, and a tower portion coupled to and extending away from a top surface of the body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for augmentation of a tibial component. The system includes an augmentation component having a first porous structure, a second porous structure, a top portion having a top surface, and a bottom portion having a bottom surface arranged opposite the augmentation component from the top surface. The system also includes a tibial component and an instrument, with the tibial component being configured to couple to the augmentation component. The instrument includes an engagement portion having a geometry complimentary to that of the augmentation component. Further, a method of augmenting a tibial component is disclosed with the steps of collecting imaging data from a patient, identifying a void in the distal tibia, obtaining an augmentation component that corresponds to the void, coupling the augmentation component to the tibial component and implanting the tibial component into the tibia so the augmentation component occupies the tibial void.

Abstract: An encapsulation method is disclosed for the capture of natural flavors within a clean-label derived from a malt comprising at least partially germinated whole grain seed, pulses, legumes, false grains or flour derived therefrom. Moreover, a spray dryable malted rice composition is disclosed that has rice present at an amount that is at least about 30% by weight.

Abstract: There is an implant, comprising a plate portion at a first end, and a stem portion at a second end extending away from an end of the plate portion. In one embodiment, the plate portion comprises a first lobe with a first screw hole; and a second lobe with a second screw hole, wherein the first lobe is adjacent to the second lobe. There is also method of inserting an implant, comprising preparing a patient's bones, performing an osteotomy on the patient's bones to form a first bone segment and a second bone segment, aligning the first bone segment and the second bone segment and inserting an implant into an intramedullary canal in the second bone segment.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bone fixation device that can include a cage having an optional mesh portion. The bone fixation device can be configured to couple a leg portion to a foot portion of a user's body. In at least one embodiment, the device includes at least one cage having a plurality of struts forming cells. There can be an optional mesh portion having a pre-set porosity that can be either constant or variable in density. In at least one embodiment there can be a cage portion which is substantially spherical shaped. Alternatively, the device can be substantially egg shaped. In at least one embodiment there can be a central post hole for receiving a post. In another embodiment at least one plate or shaft can connect to the cage.