Abstract: The invention relates to a compact contactor module (2) for installation in a power post (4). The contactor module (2) comprises a first region (6) associated with a first section (6a) of a printed circuit board (30) said first region (6) comprising control circuitry (8). A power converter (13) provides power to the contactor module (2). A second region (10) is associated with a second section (10a) of the printed circuit board (30). The second region (10) is galvanically isolated from said first region and comprises a 2-pole contactor (12) and an energy meter (16) associated with said contactor (12). A digital isolator (18) transfers signals between the first (6) and the second (10) regions. The printed circuit board is sandwiched between two electromagnetic shield layers (32, 34) made in a conducting material. An enclosure (20) fully encloses above-cited components of said contactor module (2).

Abstract: A system including a bottom hole assembly and a ram positioned below a barrier of a well and methods for deploying the same are described. The ram is configured to secure the bottom hole assembly at an end of the bottom hole assembly to secure the bottom hole assembly within the well.

Abstract: A minimally invasive surgery system including a robot, a cannula assembly and a computer system. The robot has at least one movable robot arm and the cannula assembly is detachably mounted to the robot arm. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a pattern generating member. The cannula has a distal end and a proximal end with a flange portion and an elongate cannula shaft portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end and an access port through the elongate cannula shaft portion. The pattern generating member includes a pattern light source and a projector temporarily or permanently fixed to the cannula shaft portion. The pattern light source is operatively connected to the projector for projecting a light pattern. The computer system is configured for in real time receiving image data representing light pattern reflections from a surgical surface and for determining a real-time spatial position of the cannula assembly relative to the surgical surface.

Abstract: A minimally invasive surgery system including a robot, a cannula assembly and a computer system. The robot has at least one movable robot arm and the cannula assembly is detachably mounted to the robot arm. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a pattern generating member. The cannula has a distal end and a proximal end with a flange portion and an elongate cannula shaft portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end and an access port through the elongate cannula shaft portion. The pattern generating member includes a pattern light source and a projector temporarily or permanently fixed to the cannula shaft portion. The pattern light source is operatively connected to the projector for projecting a light pattern. The computer system is configured for in real time receiving image data representing light pattern reflections from a surgical surface and for determining a real-time spatial position of the cannula assembly relative to the surgical surface.

Abstract: The invention comprises a surgical instrument assembly for minimally invasive surgery. The surgical instrument assembly comprises a light emitting arrangement and a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has a distal end and a proximal end and comprises a handle portion at its proximal end and a grasper at its distal end, the grasper comprising at least two jaws and having a closed grasper position and an open position where a grasping space is formed between the jaws. The light emitting arrangement comprises a light source for generating light and a projector for projecting at least a beam of light comprising a string shape perpendicular to the optical axis of the beam of light. At least the projector of the light emitting arrangement is at least temporally fixed to the surgical instrument proximally to the jaws and is arranged to project the string shaped beam of light such that it will be broken upon a lateral movement of an object into the grasping space.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laparoscopic tool system for minimally invasive surgery. The laparoscopic tool system comprises a) a laparoscopic instrument, comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, b) a time-of-flight distance sensor set, comprising a time-of-flight light emitter and a time-of-flight receiver and/or a time-of-flight camera set, comprising a time-of-flight light emitter and a time-of-flight image sensor and, c) a computer system.

Abstract: The invention comprises a surgical instrument assembly for minimally invasive surgery. The surgical instrument assembly comprises a light emitting arrangement and a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has a distal end and a proximal end and comprises a handle portion at its proximal end and a grasper at its distal end, the grasper comprising at least two jaws and having a closed grasper position and an open position where a grasping space is formed between the jaws. The light emitting arrangement comprises a light source for generating light and a projector for projecting at least a beam of light comprising a string shape perpendicular to the optical axis of the beam of light. At least the projector of the light emitting arrangement is at least temporally fixed to the surgical instrument proximally to the jaws and is arranged to project the string shaped beam of light such that it will be broken upon a lateral movement of an object into the grasping space.

Abstract: A minimally invasive surgery system including a robot, a cannula assembly and a computer system. The robot has at least one movable robot arm and the cannula assembly is detachably mounted to the robot arm. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a pattern generating member. The cannula has a distal end and a proximal end with a flange portion and an elongate cannula shaft portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end and an access port through the elongate cannula shaft portion. The pattern generating member includes a pattern light source and a projector temporarily or permanently fixed to the cannula shaft portion. The pattern light source is operatively connected to the projector for projecting a light pattern. The computer system is configured for in real time receiving image data representing light pattern reflections from a surgical surface and for determining a real-time spatial position of the cannula assembly relative to the surgical surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating vaginal dryness and lack of lubrication comprising: a poloxamer component; a phospholipid component; an optional oil component; and a non-aqueous carrier; wherein the composition is substantially anhydrous. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of treating vaginal dryness comprising the step of administering to a patient suffering from vaginal dryness the above composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating vaginal dryness and lack of lubrication comprising: a poloxamer component; a phospholipid component; an optional oil component; and a non-aqueous carrier; wherein the composition is substantially anhydrous. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of treating vaginal dryness comprising the step of administering to a patient suffering from vaginal dryness the above composition.