Abstract: A device includes a display screen and a processor. The processor is configured to convert a textual document into sequentially ordered portions of text and display at the same designated location on the display screen the portions of text one at a time in the sequential order for a user to read.

Abstract: One or more aspects of the invention include transforming source data in order to display a work product. A plurality of rules relating to content manipulation of the source data include at least one rule relating to content selection and at least one rule relating to content compression. Source data for content manipulation may also be received. A selected portion of the source data and a compressed portion of the source data may be formed. The compressed portion may then be received and presented on a computer a work product.

Abstract: A device includes a display screen and a processor. The processor is configured to convert a textual document into sequentially ordered portions of text and display at the same designated location on the display screen the portions of text one at a time in the sequential order for a user to read.

Abstract: A method and system 10 for controlling fluid flow 12 in relation to a body or foil 14. The system 10 has one or more channels 16, at least some of which having an inlet port 18 and an outlet port 20 defined in the foil 14 through which at least some of the fluid 12 may flow. The inlet port 18 is defined adjacent to a leading edge region 22 of the foil 14 and the outlet port 20 is located in a another region 24 of the foil. Optionally, a differential vectoring means 24 provides a differential mass flow rate across the foil 14 to provide a resultant force that in one illustrative environment creates, enhances, or stops a rolling action of the foil 14.

Abstract: A fixation apparatus for attaching a medical device to a patient includes an attachment feature attached to the medical device and configured to cooperate with one or more surgical staples to facilitate stapling of the medical device to the patient. The attachment feature includes a staple receiving portion including two ends, each of which has a staple retaining end disposed adjacent thereto. The staple receiving portion is configured to receive surgical staples, and the staple retaining ends are configured to inhibit the staple receiving portion from dislodging from the surgical staples.

Abstract: One or more aspects of the invention include transforming source data in order to display a work product. A plurality of rules relating to content manipulation of the source data include at least one rule relating to content selection and at least one rule relating to content compression. Source data for content manipulation may also be received. A selected portion of the source data and a compressed portion of the source data may be formed. The compressed portion may then be received and presented on a computer a work product.

Abstract: A method and system 10 for controlling fluid flow 12 in relation to a body or foil 14. The system 10 has one or more channels 16, at least some of which having an inlet port 18 and an outlet port 20 defined in the foil 14 through which at least some of the fluid 12 may flow. The inlet port 18 is defined adjacent to a leading edge region 22 of the foil 14 and the outlet port 20 is located in a another region 24 of the foil. Optionally, a differential vectoring means 24 provides a differential mass flow rate across the foil 14 to provide a resultant force that in one illustrative environment creates, enhances, or stops a rolling action of the foil 14.

Abstract: A fixation apparatus for attaching a medical device to a patient includes an attachment feature attached to the medical device and configured to cooperate with one or more surgical staples to facilitate stapling of the medical device to the patient. The attachment feature includes a staple receiving portion including two ends, each of which has a staple retaining end disposed adjacent thereto. The staple receiving portion is configured to receive surgical staples, and the staple retaining ends are configured to inhibit the staple receiving portion from dislodging from the surgical staples.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 and method for attaching a medical device 12 to a patient is provided. The apparatus 10 includes an applicator tool 50 containing at least one staple 20. The applicator tool 50 is adapted to insert each staple into the patient. At least some of the staples 20 are adapted to be retained by the patient upon insertion. Most of the staples 20 have at least one attached suture 24. The suture 24 has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the staple. The second end in some embodiments has means for stiffening formed thereon.

Abstract: An improved fighter aircraft has three primary lifting surfaces acting as wings on the airframe. The lifting surfaces are attached 120 degrees apart on the airframe so the fighter may turn in any direction without prior movements. The pilot has means to position himself to feel only positive g's in these maneuvers. A rotatable cockpit section, for example, moves independent of the airframe with the canard wings thereon. The pilot flies the cockpit section and the airframe with wings thereon responds accordingly.