Abstract: A femoral intramedullary device is capable of treating a variety of femoral bone fractures. The device includes an intramedullary nail capable of antegrade or retrograde insertion into the femur and having a shank long enough to extend into the shaft of the long bone and reach the corresponding distal area or proximal area and sockets located intermediate the ends of the shank for receiving anchoring pins or screws extended transversely or radially from the shaft of the long bone. The intramedullary nail is placed in the intramedullary canal of a portion of the bone and the screws are fixed in the radial sockets or receivers at the level of the femoral neck to provide mechanical support across the bone. Transverse screws are placed through the transverse sockets to provide additional support and secure the nail within the femur.

Abstract: A subtalar nail implant system, an apparatus and spacer for such a subtalar nail implant system and methods of fusing a subtalar joint of a patient allow for primary and revision arthrodesis of the subtalar joint. The system allows for a more stable fusion construct, compression at the fusion site and immediate weight-bearing.

Abstract: A method for fusing a tibiotalar joint of a patient with an intramedullary device while leaving an adjacent subtalar joint intact includes the steps of placing an intramedullary nail through a talus and into a tibia of the patient without violating a posterior facet of the adjacent subtalar joint and fixing the intramedullary nail to the talus and the tibia.

Abstract: A femoral intramedullary device is capable of treating a variety of femoral bone fractures. The device includes an intramedullary nail capable of antegrade or retrograde insertion into the femur and having a shank long enough to extend into the shaft of the long bone and reach the corresponding distal area or proximal area and sockets located intermediate the ends of the shank for receiving anchoring pins or screws extended transversely or radially from the shaft of the long bone. The intramedullary nail is placed in the intramedullary canal of a portion of the bone and the screws are fixed in the radial sockets or receivers at the level of the femoral neck to provide mechanical support across the bone. Transverse screws are placed through the transverse sockets to provide additional support and secure the nail within the femur.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fiber composition useful for fire blocking; a high loft web structure made from such fiber composition and a process for making such web structure; and a fire blocked article such as a mattress or furniture incorporating such high loft web structure and a method for fireblocking said articles; the fiber composition comprising (a) 1 to 20 parts by weight p-aramid fiber, (b) 5 to 30 parts by weight regenerated cellulose fiber containing silicic acid, and (c) 10 to 40 parts by weight modacrylic fiber, (d) 10 to 60 parts by weight polyester fiber, (e) up to 20 parts by weight binder material wherein the total of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is on a basis of 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fiber composition useful for fire blocking; a high loft web structure made from such fiber composition and a process for making such web structure; and a fire blocked article such as a mattress or furniture incorporating such high loft web structure and a method for fireblocking said articles; the fiber composition comprising (a) 1 to 20 parts by weight p-aramid fibers, (b) 20 to 60 parts by weight regenerated cellulose fibers containing silicic acid, and (c) 10 to 60 parts by weight polyester fibers, (d) up to 20 parts by weight binder material wherein the total of (a), (b), (c) and (d) is on a basis of 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fiber composition useful for fire blocking; a high loft web structure made from such fiber composition and a process for making such web structure; and a fire blocked article such as a mattress or furniture incorporating such high loft web structure and a method for fireblocking said articles; the fiber composition comprising (a) 1 to 20 parts by weight p-aramid fiber, (b) 5 to 30 parts by weight regenerated cellulose fiber containing silicic acid, and (c) 10 to 40 parts by weight modacrylic fiber, (d) 10 to 60 parts by weight polyester fiber, (e) up to 20 parts by weight binder material wherein the total of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is on a basis of 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fiber composition useful for fire blocking; a high loft web structure made from such fiber composition and a process for making such web structure; and a fire blocked article such as a mattress or furniture incorporating such high loft web structure and a method for fireblocking said articles; the fiber composition comprising (a) 1 to 20 parts by weight p-aramid fibers, (b) 20 to 60 parts by weight regenerated cellulose fibers containing silicic acid, and (c) 10 to 60 parts by weight polyester fibers, (d) up to 20 parts by weight binder material wherein the total of (a), (b), (c) and (d) is on a basis of 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: A vertically stacked carded web structure having an area density in a range from 60 to 500 gm/m2, a height of in a range from 5 mm to 40 mm and a peak frequency which occurs in a range from 4 to 24 times per inch exhibits superior insulating properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fibers comprising a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate and poly(ethylene napthalate) (PETN). These fibers are used in polyester fiberfill batts, structures and articles made therefrom. Such articles provide superior bulk retention on exposure to high temperature.