Abstract: The present invention surrounds to a ratchet apparatus, system and use thereof. The invention is presented to provide additional mechanical advantage and added angular engagement of a ratcheting wrench. In particular the present invention provides increased torque and angular engagement within a compact space without requiring an extended handle, wherein an extended handle reduces portability and further restricts access and movement within confined spaces.

Abstract: The present invention surrounds to a ratchet apparatus, system and use thereof. The invention is presented to provide additional mechanical advantage and added angular engagement of a ratcheting wrench. In particular the present invention provides increased torque and angular engagement within a compact space without requiring an extended handle, wherein an extended handle reduces portability and further restricts access and movement within confined spaces.

Abstract: A method of an event management system trapping changes using a server in an indoor positioning system with trap management to a plurality of devices each having a transponder within a location having a plurality of anchor nodes at fixed locations.

Abstract: A pipe positioner having an arm including a lower jaw and an upper jaw mounted thereon is provided. The pipe positioner includes at least one of the lower jaw and the upper jaw with at least one shear pin disposed in location to provide protection of the pipe positioner from mechanical overload. A method for retrofit of a pipe positioner and a blasthole drilling rig are disclosed.

Abstract: A pipe positioner having an arm including a lower jaw and an upper jaw mounted thereon is provided. The pipe positioner includes at least one of the lower jaw and the upper jaw with at least one shear pin disposed in location to provide protection of the pipe positioner from mechanical overload. A method for retrofit of a pipe positioner and a blasthole drilling rig are disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a catheter holding device for use with a urethral catheter in a urodynamic testing procedure. In one embodiment, the device includes a catheter holding arm for holding the urethral catheter directly in front of the urethra during the urodynamic testing procedure. In another embodiment, there is disclosed a method of holding a urethral catheter. The method includes attaching a base portion of a urodynamic catheter holder to an inner thigh of a patient; extending a catheter holding arm away from the base portion, toward an external urethral meatus of the patient; and securing a catheter to the catheter holding arm at a position substantially in alignment with a urinary lumen of the patient. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical implantation device comprising: a flexible conduit having a proximal end and a distal end; a means for securing the flexible conduit to an operator's hand over a surgical glove such that the position of the conduit may be adjusted by the movement of one of the operator's fingers; a tissue anchor configured to enter the opening in the proximal end, be advanced through the conduit, and exit the opening in the distal end where it can be deployed beyond the surface of a target tissue layer; a suture element connected to the tissue anchor, the suture element configured to extend from the tissue anchor through the conduit; and a flexible rod having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the rod configured to advance the tissue anchor through the conduit and deploy the tissue anchor beyond the surface of the target tissue layer.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure provide a surgical instrument and its methods of use. In particular embodiments, the surgical instrument includes first and second arcuate arms, a coupling section connecting the first and second arms, and a material mounting section. In certain embodiments, the second arm is telescopingly mounted in the first arm. In further embodiments, the first and second arms are hingeably connected. A removable sleeve may be placed over the hinge to prevent the first and second arms from moving with respect to one another. In other embodiments, the first arm includes a locking ridge configured to fit in a mating groove of the second arm. The first arm may be biased towards the second arm. Certain methods of using the surgical instruments include making first and second incisions, inserting the first and second arms into respective first and second incisions, and rotating the surgical instrument.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand tool comprising a pair of handles that rotate about a pivot point. The proximal end of the handles may be covered in an electrically insulating material in order to aid in insulating the hands of the user from electrical shock and cushion the grip of the tool. A jaw member of thin cross-section may be affixed to the distal end of the handles or formed in the distal end of the handles. The unique shape of the portion of each jaw member grips the locknut. Each jaw member is designed in such a manner that, when the hand tool's handles are closed, each jaw member independently engages one or more of the locknut protrusions. A method of tightening and loosening locknuts using a hand tool with the distal end of the handles forming a shaped jaw member for gripping the locknut.

Abstract: The invention provides a method to automatically create high quality computer-based drawings by virtually eliminating text and graphics overwrites. This has broad practical application to a class of problems where drawings are created or updated from a non-graphic database. This is achieved through the representation of graphics as a set of bitmap images. As graphic elements are placed onto a drawing plane they contribute to the composition of a drawing's ‘committed’ bitmap. The proposed addition of new graphic elements onto the drawing plane is represented by a second ‘tentative’ bitmap. The white space algorithm uses efficient logical AND and logical OR bit manipulations to track and compare these bitmap images and determine if white space is available for placement of the proposed new graphic elements. When acceptable space is located the proposed graphics are simultaneously added to the drawing plane and inserted into the drawing's ‘committed’ bitmap.

Abstract: Several embodiments of an improved multifunction hand tool, such as electricians' pliers 10 are disclosed. The hand tool may comprise one or more of: a deburring section 34; a bore 28 for bending wire; sheath stripping die 37, 41; conductor insulation stripping die 33, 37, 43, 46; wire cutter 38; and shaped notch 42 for holding objects.

Abstract: The present invention is a shock-absorbing apparatus that dampens the impact between a hand and an impact tool 120. The apparatus includes a handle 110 that can be gripped in the hand and allow the impact tool 120 movement within the handle 110. A shock-absorbing means 130 provides a shock-absorbing function to the handle 110. A stopping means 132 limits the movement of one end of the impact tool 120. The handle 110 may include a flange extending from the upper region of the handle 110 to provide protection from hand injury, and a gripping surface on the exterior of the handle 110 that cushions and enhances the grip and control of the impact tool 120.

Abstract: A comminuting device is provided having a support structure, a set of intermeshing scissor rolls, at least two entrance openings, and a bulkhead. The support structure has an enclosure. The set of intermeshing scissor rolls are rotatably carried by the support structure. The at least two entrance openings are provided in the enclosure. The bulkhead is interposed between a first one of the entrance openings and a second one of the entrance openings. The bulkhead provides a first entrance shoot and a second entrance shoot, with the bulkhead including a mouth portion configured to transfer scrap products between the first entrance shoot and the second entrance shoot.