Abstract: A floor tool for an apparatus for cleaning a floor surface includes a source of suction. The floor tool includes a housing having an interior surface that defines a chamber for receiving at least a portion of a cleaning member. The housing includes a chamber inlet for receiving dirty air, and a chamber outlet for communication with the suction source. The housing is formed of at least two housing portions which provide said interior surface and all of said housing portions are permanently connected or permanently joined to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is an invention that provides a method of treating a bone void of a patient through the use of an implantable device whilst minimising the potential for an increase in pressure within the bone void thus avoiding embolization of the void contents into the patient's bloodstream.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for implantation into a bone void while minimising the potential for an increase in pressure within the bone void.

Abstract: A suction cleaner comprising a source of suction, for creating a suction airflow and a separator upstream of the source of suction, for separating and retaining entrained matter from the suction airflow, wherein the separator is adapted for separation of wet material from the suction airflow, the cleaner has a reservoir for liquid and there is a liquid delivery device for delivering the liquid into the suction airflow which enters the separator.

Abstract: A suction cleaner comprising a source of suction, for creating a suction airflow and a separator upstream of the source of suction, for separating and retaining entrained matter from the suction airflow, wherein the separator is adapted for separation of wet material from the suction airflow, the cleaner has a reservoir for liquid and there is a liquid delivery device for delivering the liquid into the suction airflow which enters the separator.

Abstract: A biodegradable material for use in making items usable in surgery and related fields of medicine. The material comprising a bioabsorbable thermoplastic polymer component and a bioactive filler material. In components made of the material particles of the filler material occur embedded within the surface of the components.

Abstract: A suture anchor assembly with an anchor and a driver locatable in an axial longitudinal opening in the anchor. A suture is provided extending through the opening and outside of the anchor at its distal end, and passing proximally along longitudinal grooves on the outside of the anchor. A recess is provided in the longitudinal opening of the suture body and a groove formation is provided in the drive part of the driver to locate the suture therein.

Abstract: The limb elevating accessory can attach itself onto an existing wheelchair and provide a means to support and elevate a limb of an end user seated therein. The limb elevating accessory includes a base support that attaches onto the frame of the wheelchair, and also attaches to an upper support. The upper support has a plurality of holes from which a stirrup or support attaches to support an arm or a leg thereon. The base support also includes an adjustable hook that hooks at a second location to the frame of the wheelchair in order to further stabilize the accessory upon the wheelchair.

Abstract: A biodegradable material for use in making items usable in surgery and related fields of medicine. The material comprising a bioabsorbable thermoplastic polymer component and a bioactive filler material. In components made of the material particles of the filler material occur embedded within the surface of the components.

Abstract: Surgical apparatus includes a trocar and obturator. The trocar has a hollow cylindrical body with a handle at the proximal end thereof. The obturator has a solid cylindrical body with a handle at the proximal end thereof. A central through hole is provided extending through the body and a slot is provided in the circumference of the body, extending parallel to the hole. Guide wires can selectively extend through either the central hole or along the slot.

Abstract: A method and system for authenticated dynamic extension of security domain boundaries includes high security domain extension instructions for sequentially and dynamically forming an extended high security domain (133) through a protected communication path (128). The protected communication path (128) extends from a first computer (10) associated with a high security domain (80) into a second computer (10) associated with low security domain (120). The method and system establish the extended high security domain (133) within the second computer (10). A protected communication path (128) forms an isolation barrier (131) separating the extended high security domain (133) from other objects (126) within the low security domain (120). Authentication instructions (146) temporarily 20 authenticate at least one object (132) associated with the low security domain (120).

Abstract: A suture anchor assembly with an anchor and a driver locatable in an axial longitudinal opening in the anchor, the driver having a through hole at its distal end. A suture is provided extending through the opening and outside of the anchor at its distal end, and passing proximally along longitudinal grooves on the outside of the anchor. Once the anchor has been inserted into a body, the driver can be withdrawn providing a loop of suture extending from the opening, plus the suture ends extending from the grooves.

Abstract: A server having a computer readable medium storing a set of bingo numbers and bingo ball information representing bingo numbers and a closing pattern representing a winning bingo pattern. Instructions stored in the medium for receiving player information, selecting bingo cards from bingo card information, selecting a first bingo numbers less than the quantity of bingo numbers needed to obtain the closing pattern, determining whether the player performs a first daub within a time period for determining which first selected bingo numbers match the bingo card numbers, selecting a second set of bingo numbers to complete the closing pattern, determining whether the player performs a second daub within a time period for determining which second selected bingo numbers match the bingo card numbers, and determining whether the first and second selected numbers match the bingo card numbers resulting in the closing pattern thereby ending the game.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a system for playing bingo. The system comprises a computer readable medium having a set of computer readable instructions that may include instructions for determining whether sufficient credits exist to continue play, providing a set of unique bingo cards with each unique card having a plurality of card numbers, displaying at least one unique bingo card to the player, generating an initial set of called numbers having a population of numbers less than those on the bingo card winning pattern, comparing each called number with a card number, determining whether an intermediate prize should be awarded according to the initial set of called numbers and the bingo card, selecting additional called numbers from a set of remaining called numbers until a winning pattern is determined. The set of computer readable instructions may also include instructions for determining whether multiple players are playing before allowing game play to continue.

Abstract: The invention is a system for enhancing amusement games containing a game terminal, a first computer readable medium in electronic communication with the game terminal and in electronic communication with a concession terminal, player account information in communication with the first computer readable medium, and, a set of computer readable instructions in communication with the first computer readable medium. The set of instructions are for displaying an order menu during the playing of an amusement game, receiving order information from the player of an amusement game representing desired items by the player, determining whether there are sufficient credits from the player information to pay for the ordered items, debiting the player credits by an amount according to the ordered items, and providing the order information to the concession terminal so that said order can be filled.

Abstract: A method and system for authenticated dynamic extension of security domain boundaries includes high security domain extension instructions (144) for sequentially and dynamically forming an extended high security domain (133) through a protected communication path (128). The protected communication path (128) extends from a first computer (10) associated with a high security domain (80) into a second computer (10) associated with low security domain (120). The method and system establish the extended high security domain (133) within the second computer (10). A protected communication path (128) forms an isolation barrier (131) separating the extended high security domain (133) from other objects (126) within the low security domain (120). Authentication instructions (146) temporarily authenticate at least one object (132) associated with the low security domain (120).

Abstract: A biodegradable material for use in making items usable in surgery and related fields of medicine. The material comprising a bioabsorbable thermoplastic polymer component and a bioactive filler material. In components made of the material particles of the filler material occur embedded within the surface of the components.

Abstract: A coupler for connecting a first communications network to a second communications network. The coupler implements its functionality in software.

Abstract: A pruning vehicle having characteristics specifically utilizable in an orchard having rows of trees opposite each other. The vehicle is equipped with two platforms side by side which can be adjustably located vertically and horizontally in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the vehicle's motion. Each platform is controllable by an operator standing upon the platform through foot pedals incorporated thereon. Platforms are elevated above the vehicle by lifting structures designed to keep the platforms level to the ground at all times. The platforms are connected to a frame of the vehicle at a low slung central portion of the frame for added stability. Wheels of the vehicle are of a thin disc shape. Each wheel can slice through soft surfaces such as mud to attain a firm foundation for the pruning vehicle. Fins and teeth on the wheels provide added traction. Mud deflectors on the wheels prohibit mud from climbing up too high onto or bogging down the pruning vehicle.