Abstract: A single-use surgical mallet of modular construction having a handle and a hammer head insert, which engages the handle. In an embodiment, the handle may be an injection molded unit. Injection molding the handle allows producing the handle in a cost-efficient manner. The handle includes a receiving recess or socket for receiving the hammer head insert. Hammer head inserts may be made in a variety of different weights and/or materials while having a substantially similar or identical exterior configuration. In this regard, differently weighted hammer head inserts are configured to engage a common handle allowing the production of differently weighted mallets using the same handle.

Abstract: A collaborative robot welding system for the assembly, construction, fabrication, and/or the completion of weldments. A method of assembly and fabrication of weldments employing the intuitive graphical interactive programming features of a robot welding system user interface to enhance productivity and versatility in high mix, low volume weld fabrication environments with minimal operator training.

Abstract: A system having a program running thereon to facilitate and track monetary transactions, the system including a storage device to store data regarding monetary transactions, at least one first apparatus, including a display unit to display to at least one borrower a listing of potential lenders, and an input unit to allow the at least one borrower to request a loan from at least one of the potential lenders, and to link a bank account of the at least one borrower, and at least one second apparatus, including another display unit to display to at least one lender a listing of potential borrowers, and another input unit to allow the at least one lender to input an interest rate, a repayment term, acceptance of the request of the loan, and a bank account of the at least one lender.

Abstract: A construction system using core blocks having a horizontal front mounting recess in the front surface defining a core detent lip, and face blocks having a horizontal rear mounting recess defining a face detent lip, and connectors for supporting stacked courses of the face blocks suspended on the front surfaces of stacked courses of core blocks, the connectors having a rear hook and a front hook, wherein the face blocks are each supported by their rear surfaces with at least one connector, by engagement of the front hook with the face detent lip and engagement of the rear hook with the core detent lip.

Abstract: A hydraulic elevator system includes a power unit and elevator controller where the elevator car is controlled within the hoistway when a portion of the hoistway might be flooded. The power unit includes a water tight tank having a ventilation tube or snorkel. A moisture sensor is connected with the elevator controller, and positioned within the pit of the hoistway. The moisture sensor detects the existence of a flooded pit condition and communicates such a condition to the elevator controller. The elevator controller initiates a safety sequence when the presence of a flooded pit condition is detected to prevent the elevator car from entering a flooded area of the hoistway.

Abstract: A construction system using core blocks having a horizontal front mounting recess in the front surface defining a core detent lip, and face blocks having a horizontal rear mounting recess defining a face detent lip, and connectors for supporting stacked courses of the face blocks suspended on the front surfaces of stacked courses of core blocks, the connectors having a rear hook and a front hook, wherein the face blocks are each supported by their rear surfaces with at least one connector, by engagement of the front hook with the face detent lip and engagement of the rear hook with the core detent lip.

Abstract: A construction system using core blocks having a horizontal front mounting recess in the front surface defining a core detent lip, and face blocks having a horizontal rear mounting recess defining a face detent lip, and connectors for supporting stacked courses of the face blocks suspended on the front surfaces of stacked courses of core blocks, the connectors having a rear hook and a front hook, wherein the face blocks are each supported by their rear surfaces with at least one connector, by engagement of the front hook with the face detent lip and engagement of the rear hook with the core detent lip.

Abstract: A construction system using core blocks having a horizontal front mounting recess in the front surface defining a core detent lip, and face blocks having a horizontal rear mounting recess defining a face detent lip, and connectors for supporting stacked courses of the face blocks suspended on the front surfaces of stacked courses of core blocks, the connectors having a rear hook and a front hook, wherein the face blocks are each supported by their rear surfaces with at least one connector, by engagement of the front hook with the face detent lip and engagement of the rear hook with the core detent lip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tapered femoral hip stem implant for use in total hip replacement surgery. The implant is constructed using anthropomorphic data to obtain an optimal configuration for use in hip replacement surgery as well as to promote bone regrowth in the anterior proximal dimensions. In certain aspects, the implant is particularly well suited for use in an anterior approach to total hip replacement surgery due to its relatively small stem length. The implant includes a 12 degree proximal taper, which affords inherent fixation and rotational stability and a 4 degree distal taper to reduce the possibility of stress shielding.

Abstract: A wall system comprising: a plurality of core blocks, each core block having: a front face; a rear face; a top face; a bottom face; a left side face; and a right side face, each core block having protrusions and grooves in one of the top and bottom faces for interlocking together an assembly of core blocks in stacked rows with abutting side faces, each core block having a slip molding axis and a substantially uniform cross-sectional profile transverse to the slip molding axis, wherein the front, rear, top and bottom faces define the cross-sectional profile; a plurality of fascia blocks, each fascia block having: a decorative exposed front face; a rear face; a top face; a bottom face; a left side face; and a right side face; and a plurality of connectors for mounting the fascia blocks to the assembly of core blocks.

Abstract: A hydraulic elevator system includes a tank and power unit configured with noise and/or vibration abatement features. In one aspect the tank may include an insulated and sealed lid. In another aspect tank-to-floor dampening pads may be used. In another aspect the tank may have an increased thickness and/or stiffening trays or panels may be installed on the tank. Still in yet other aspects the noise and/or vibration abatement features may be associated with the power unit. For instance, in one aspect of the present disclosure the power unit may mount to the tank using a plurality of isolators. In another aspect, silencers and/or an expansion tank may be used to alter the hydraulic fluid flow properties within the system. Still yet, in another aspect certain noise generating components of the power unit may be wrapped in a noise blanket having an air barrier within.

Abstract: A hydraulic elevator system includes a power unit and elevator controller where the elevator car is controlled within the hoistway when a portion of the hoistway might be flooded. The power unit includes a water tight tank having a ventilation tube or snorkel. A moisture sensor is connected with the elevator controller, and positioned within the pit of the hoistway. The moisture sensor detects the existence of a flooded pit condition and communicates such a condition to the elevator controller. The elevator controller initiates a safety sequence when the presence of a flooded pit condition is detected to prevent the elevator car from entering a flooded area of the hoistway.

Abstract: An implantable knee prosthesis for in-vivo measuring force components along three different axes, the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis. The prosthesis can measure six different force components along these axes while the prosthesis is under load.

Abstract: An implantable knee prosthesis for in-vivo measuring force components along three different axes, the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis. The prosthesis can measure six different force components along these axes while the prosthesis is under load.