Abstract: A system and method for processing a tubular tissue sample defining a lumen and an exterior surface. The system includes a container having a one or more walls defining a hollow interior chamber for receiving the tubular tissue sample. A first fluid inlet passage is associated with the container and configured to direct fluid through the lumen of the tissue sample. A second fluid inlet passage is also associated with the container and configured to direct fluid over the exterior surface of the tissue sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides demineralized bone fibers exhibiting optimal handling properties (e.g., high moldability and low elastic modulus) and biological activities (e.g., osteoinductivity) as well as non-demineralized bone fibers useful for preparing the demineralized bone fibers. A well-controlled demineralization process for preparing the demineralized bone of fibers is also provided. Products comprising the demineralized bone fibers and uses thereof are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides demineralized bone fibers exhibiting optimal handling properties (e.g., high moldability and low elastic modulus) and biological activities (e.g., osteoinductivity) as well as non-demineralized bone fibers useful for preparing the demineralized bone fibers. A well-controlled demineralization process for preparing the demineralized bone of fibers is also provided. Products comprising the demineralized bone fibers and uses thereof are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cannula for delivering a tissue graft to a treatment site. The cannula comprises a distal end, a proximal end, a bore formed by an interior surface of the cannula, extending from the distal end to the proximal end and having a diameter, and a tissue graft inside the bore and in contact with the interior surface. The tissue graft may be released from the cannula at the distal end to the treatment site. The tissue graft may have a final loading pressure of 20-200 psi. Also provided is a delivery system comprising the cannula and a delivery device. Further provided are methods for delivering a tissue graft in a cannula to a treatment site and methods for preparing a cannula loaded with the tissue graft.

Abstract: The present invention provides demineralized bone fibers exhibiting optimal handling properties (e.g., high moldability and low elastic modulus) and biological activities (e.g., osteoinductivity) as well as non-demineralized bone fibers useful for preparing the demineralized bone fibers. A well-controlled demineralization process for preparing the demineralized bone of fibers is also provided. Products comprising the demineralized bone fibers and uses thereof are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides demineralized bone fibers exhibiting optimal handling properties (e.g., high moldability and low elastic modulus) and biological activities (e.g., osteoinductivity) as well as non-demineralized bone fibers useful for preparing the demineralized bone fibers. A well-controlled demineralization process for preparing the demineralized bone of fibers is also provided. Products comprising the demineralized bone fibers and uses thereof are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides demineralized bone fibers exhibiting optimal handling properties (e.g., high moldability and low elastic modulus) and biological activities (e.g., osteoinductivity) as well as non-demineralized bone fibers useful for preparing the demineralized bone fibers. A well-controlled demineralization process for preparing the demineralized bone of fibers is also provided. Products comprising the demineralized bone fibers and uses thereof are further provided.

Abstract: A ducted fan air vehicle having increased storage capacity inside the duct for equipment and electronics provides improved airflow and fan efficiency over ducted fan air vehicles carrying cargo in external pods. The outside of the duct may extend outwardly to allow equipment and electronics to be stored inside the duct in storage areas located at intervals along the duct. The storage areas may form a square duct having a circular inside wall. Additionally, the storage areas may extend in the direction of the axis of rotation of the fan to provide additional storage above the lower lip of the duct.

Abstract: A ducted fan air-vehicle having a duct lip shape is described. The duct lip has an internal duct lip portion and an external duct lip portion, both of which are substantially curvature continuous around the circumference of the air duct. The duct has a plurality of cross-sections along its circumference and at least some of the plurality of cross-sections have a different shape. Further, each cross-section around the circumference of the duct has an a/b ratio and the a/b ratio for each cross-section is substantially the same.

Abstract: A ducted fan air-vehicle having a duct lip shape is described. The duct lip has an internal duct lip portion and an external duct lip portion, both of which are substantially curvature continuous around the circumference of the air duct. The duct has a plurality of cross-sections along its circumference and at least some of the plurality of cross-sections have a different shape. Further, each cross-section around the circumference of the duct has an a/b ratio and the a/b ratio for each cross-section is substantially the same.