Abstract: This invention relates generally to medical devices, and more specifically, to systems and methods for providing a fiducial marker. In one embodiment, a device includes, but is not limited to, one or more markers; and one or more connectors configured to link the one or more markers, wherein at least a portion of the device is detectable via medical imaging.

Abstract: A decorative lighting fixture assembly with end connectors to accommodate both horizontal and vertical installation. The lighting fixture assembly includes a base channel, a wiring and bulb supporting bar, and a cover unit that is configured to snap-on to the base channel and conceal the light bulbs during off-seasons.

Abstract: A fiducial marker for use in the body of a living being to enable the localization of targeted internal tissue. The implant is in the form of an elongated, e.g., rod-like, spacer located between pair of end members, e.g., gold cylinders, and held together by an elongated sleeve, e.g., a heat-shrinkable sleeve. When so connected portions of the end members are exposed, i.e., extend beyond the ends of the sleeve. The outer surface of the exposed portions of each of the end members is textured, e.g., grooved, to provide resistance to migration when the marker is implanted. The spacer and the sleeve are each be formed of an absorbable material.

Abstract: A fiducial implant for use in the body of a living being to enable the localization, e.g., radiographic, of targeted internal tissue. The implant is in the form of an elongated, e.g., rod-like, central section and a pair of end sections, each of said end sections is arranged so that it can be readily imaged by a first type of imaging, e.g, X-ray imaging, ultrasonic imaging and magnetic resonance imaging. The implant can be inserted via a needle or cannula into targeted tissue so that when exposed to the first type of imaging the bulbous ends of the implant can be readily discerned.