Abstract: Furniture systems, furniture system components, methods of assembling furniture systems, and methods of assembling furniture system components are described in the present disclosure. The furniture systems comprise a seat frame assembly connected to a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly and a back assembly, wherein the seat frame assembly is connected to the first and second arm assemblies by inserts and tabs formed thereon. Inner frame assemblies and deck sections for furniture pieces are also described and include deck webs that define deck gaps therein.

Abstract: The invention provides a method, system, and program product for attenuating a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader. In one embodiment, the method includes optimizing a coverage area of an RFID reader.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to content layout in a pervasive device display and provide a method, system and computer program product for the dynamic selection of a content layout for content in a pervasive device display. In one embodiment of the invention, a dynamic content layout method for pervasive devices can include obtaining display characteristics for a host pervasive device, locating a layout mode corresponding to the obtained display characteristics, and arranging panels of a graphical user interface for an application in the host pervasive device according to the located layout mode.

Abstract: Methods and computer program products for locating devices having a given state by locating a device using an RFID tag associated with the device that responds to queries from an RFID tag reader independently of the state of the device, and determining the state of the device using an RFID tag associated with the device that responds selectively in dependence upon the state of the device. The invention also includes systems for locating devices having a given state. The systems comprise an RFID tag reader for locating a device by reading an RFID tag associated with the device that responds independently of the state of the device, and an RFID tag reader for determining the state of the device by reading an RFID tag associated with the device that responds selectively in dependence upon the state of the device.

Abstract: Methods and computer program products for managing a device connected to a network include querying the device using the network, querying the device using a simulated RFID tag, and querying the device using a suppressible RFID tag to determine status information about the device. A system for managing a device connected to a network comprises means for monitoring status of the device using the network, for receiving status information about the device reported by a simulated RFID tag, and for receiving status information about the device reported by a suppressible RFID tag.

Abstract: In an RFID system having an edge controller and a tag reader that is operably connected to the edge controller, a manifest of items having RFID tags tracked by the RFID system is identified, and data from the manifest is downloaded to the edge controller in anticipation of reading the RFID tags, i.e., the manifest data is prefetched. An RFID edge controller that may be operably connected to a tag reader receives, in anticipation of the tag reader reading RFID tags associated with items, manifest data prefetched from a database that stores manifests of items, and compares the manifest data with data read from the RFID tags to determine whether the items comply with the manifest.

Abstract: A device includes a stationary housing. A carriage is slidable mounted on to the housing and at least one corrugated diaphragm mechanism is housed in the housing and connectable to the carriage. The corrugated diaphragm is structured to elastically expand and retract, depending on an application of pressure, to extend and retract, respectively, the carriage relative to the stationary housing. A manifold is provided to connect the corrugated diaphragm to a pump system.

Abstract: A device includes a stationary housing. A carriage is slidable mounted within the housing and at least one corrugated diaphragm mechanism is housed in the housing and connectable to the carriage. The corrugated diaphragm is structured to elastically expand and retract, depending on an application of pressure, to extend and retract, respectively, the carriage relative to the stationary housing. A connecting assembly is provided to connect the corrugated diaphragm to the carriage.

Abstract: A process of conditioning a corrugated diaphragm adapted for use in a traction device in order to impart a spring force. The process includes obtaining a neutral state corrugated diaphragm with a length of predetermined size. The process further includes heating the corrugated diaphragm at a predetermined temperature and time to reduce the overall length of the corrugated diaphragm and increase a minor and major diameter of the corrugated diaphragm. The process further includes having the corrugated diaphragm installed on the traction device at a length greater than the reduced overall length and less than the neutral state.

Abstract: A device includes a stationary housing. A carriage is slidable mounted on the housing and at least one corrugated diaphragm mechanism is housed in the housing and connectable to the carriage. The corrugated diaphragm is structured to elastically expand and retract, depending on an application of pressure, to extend and retract, respectively, the carriage relative to the stationary housing.

Abstract: Method of performing an orthopedic procedure using an orthopedic device and an electrode comprising a body portion having a first surface and indicia located on a side opposing the first surface. The method includes arranging the first surface of the electrode on a patient's skin during an orthopedic procedure so that the indicia provides for visual stimulation during the orthopedic procedure. This abstract is not intended to limit the invention in any way.

Abstract: A lumbar traction device comprises a first frame member having a first handle portion and a second frame member attached to the first frame member by a hinged member. The second frame member has a second handle portion. The first frame member and the second frame member are moveable between an open position and a closed position. The first handle portion and the second handle portion are substantially aligned to form a first handle when the first frame member and the second frame member are in the closed position.

Abstract: A traction device, comprising a stationary support and a movable carriage mounted on the stationary support. A mechanism is provided for moving the moveable carriage between a first position and a second position. A wedge system is mounted to the moveable carriage and a stand is adjustably mounted to the stationary support. The stand provides different adjustable angles for the wedge system.

Abstract: A hand pump includes a pumping system having a primary pressure chamber and a valve control assembly. The valve assembly includes a vent passageway in communication between the primary pressure chamber and ambient and a valve seal assembly having a seal and a seat. A biasing mechanism biases the seal against the seat to obstruct fluid or gas passage in the vent passageway to ambient. A traction device may be fluidly coupled to the hand pump system.

Abstract: An electrode including an adhesive and sensing or emitting layer and an outer surface having a design or indicia thereon. The design is used for entertainment and visual stimulation to the patient. The electrode is a preferably a skin electrode and is used with an orthopedic device such as a muscle stimulation, electrotherapy, inferential stimulation or EMG device.