Abstract: Disclosed herein is a post repair kit comprising a stake defined by a body, proximal end, and a tapered anchor end. The post repair kit comprises a hammer mechanism comprising a power portion and a reciprocating ram structure, the power portion forcibly driving the reciprocating ram structure in a reciprocating motion. The reciprocating ram structure comprises a rod structure having a proximal end coupled with the power portion. The reciprocating ram structure further comprises an offset member connected to a distal end of the rod structure. The offset member has a first hole and a second hole. The distal end of the rod structure is connected to the first hole, wherein the offset member and the rod structure are connected perpendicular to each other. The reciprocating ram structure further comprises an interchangeable adaptor end tool detachably connected to the offset member using a fastening mechanism at the second hole.

Abstract: A breathable prosthetic liner that includes an inner material in varying patterns that allows for air and fluid to move around the limb while maintaining a secure hold upon the amputee. The inner material is preferably made of nylon but may be a fleeced elastic and may contain a plurality of openings which may be along a central axis and offset.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a prosthetic liner comprising a liner body configured to fit over a residual limb of an amputee, the liner body having an outer surface, and one or more elastomeric regions disposed on the outer surface of the liner body. The one or more elastomeric regions are configured to increase friction between the outer surface of the liner body and an inner surface of a prosthetic socket. The elastomeric regions may be arranged in a pattern on the outer surface, such as strips, lines, dots, or a customizable image. The liner body may be covered with a fabric material except for the elastomeric regions, which are formed from an exposed elastic polymer material.

Abstract: A prosthetic liner having a cylindrical or conical body with an open proximal end, a closed distal end, a posterior face, an anterior face, an internal thermoplastic elastomeric layer, and an external fabric layer, with a support material attached to the anterior face and a plurality of interior surface modifications on the internal thermoplastic elastomeric layer with the option of including at least one channel for wicking. The liner may be a locking or cushion liner. Also, the support material may be attached to the distal end of the liner inside of an enclosed pocket or inside of an open pocket attached to the exterior fabric layer. The support material is preferably a foam the foam selected from the group consisting of ethyl vinyl acetate, polyethylene, neoprene, ethylene propylene diene terpolymer, vinyl, silicone, and urethane.

Abstract: An object orientation indicator for indicating the orientation of an object, such as the vertical positioning of an object to be inserted or being inserted into a surface. The object orientation indicator is configured to determine or indicate when an object being inserted into a surface parallel or non-parallel to the ground is vertically level, i.e. perpendicular to the ground. The object orientation indicator may also be configured to determine or indicate if a preexisting vertical object inserted into a surface parallel or non-parallel to the ground remains in its originally inserted orientation. The object orientation indicator may include a housing assembly and a display panel.

Abstract: A prosthetic ankle joint used with a prosthetic foot to allow for a non-linear spring to be used for energy absorption and return capacity. Specifically, the ankle joint comprises a main body that connects to the shank of a prosthetic foot using mounting bolts that further connects to a pyramid adaptor using guide pins and a non-linear spring. The use of a non-linear spring as an attachment member allows for movement of the attachment point in relation to the foot while retaining the added benefits of a conical spring and the nonlinear compression it has. The non-linear spring of the present invention is preferably a progressive rate spring and is preferably conical but may other shapes that increase stiffness with deflection. The spring rate is determined by the weight of the patient and their activity level. Complementary teeth are alternatively available to prevent rotation.

Abstract: A prosthetic ankle joint used with a prosthetic foot to allow for a non-linear spring to be used for energy absorption and return capacity. Specifically, the ankle joint comprises a main body that connects to the shank of a prosthetic foot using mounting bolts that further connects to a pyramid adaptor using a non-linear spring. The use of a non-linear spring as an attachment member allows for movement of the attachment point in relation to the foot while retaining the added benefits of a conical spring and the nonlinear compression it has. The non-linear spring of the present invention is preferably a progressive rate spring and is preferably conical but may other shapes that increase stiffness with deflection. The spring rate is determined by the weight of the patient and their activity level.

Abstract: A prosthetic ankle joint used with a prosthetic foot to allow for a non-linear spring to be used for energy absorption and return capacity. Specifically, the ankle joint comprises a main body that connects to the shank of a prosthetic foot using mounting bolts that further connects to a pyramid adaptor using guide pins and a non-linear spring. The use of a non-linear spring as an attachment member can also allow for a multiaxial movement of the attachment point in relation to the foot while retaining the added benefits of a conical spring and the nonlinear compression it has. The non-linear spring of the present invention is preferably a progressive rate spring and is preferably conical but may other shapes that increase stiffness with deflection. The spring rate is determined by the weight of the patient and their activity level. Complementary teeth are alternatively available to prevent rotation.

Abstract: A prosthetic liner having an open proximal end, a closed distal end, an inner layer comprising an elastomeric material with an inner fabric reinforcement that is bonded to an exterior fabric layer. The inner fabric reinforcement and/or the exterior fabric layer may be made of a spacer material. The liner may also comprise a distal attachment with a further fabric reinforcement and may also include a plurality of sensors distributed throughout the length of the liner. Use of the inner reinforcement fabric allows for the creation of a thinner liner than was previously possible using other known techniques.

Abstract: An object orientation indicator for indicating the orientation of an object, such as the vertical positioning of an object to be inserted or being inserted into a surface. The object orientation indicator is configured to determine or indicate when an object being inserted into a surface parallel or non-parallel to the ground is vertically level, i.e. perpendicular to the ground. The object orientation indicator may also be configured to determine or indicate if a preexisting vertical object inserted into a surface parallel or non-parallel to the ground remains in its originally inserted orientation. The object orientation indicator may include a housing assembly and a display panel.

Abstract: An electronic device with one or more processors and memory includes a procedure for enabling conversation persistence across two or more instances of a digital assistant. In some embodiments, the device displays a first dialogue in a first instance of a digital assistant user interface. In response to a request to display a user interface different from the digital assistant user interface, the device displays the user interface different from the digital assistant user interface. In response to a request to invoke the digital assistant, the device displays a second instance of the digital assistant user interface, including displaying a second dialogue in the second instance of the digital assistant user interface, where the first dialogue remains available for display in the second instance of the digital assistant user interface.

Abstract: A longitudinal sealer includes a housing, an arm, and a heating element. The housing is configured to be installed in a foam-in-bag system. The arm is movably coupled to the housing. The heating element has a leading edge exposed through an exterior surface of the arm. A position of the arm with respect to the housing is controllable so that the arm is movable between a first location where the leading edge of the heating element is not in contact with a film in a film path of the foam-in-bag system and a second location where the leading edge of the heating element is in contact with the film in the film path of the foam-in-bag system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a post repair kit comprising a stake defined by a body, proximal end, and a tapered anchor end. The post repair kit comprises a hammer mechanism comprising a power portion and a reciprocating ram structure, the power portion forcibly driving the reciprocating ram structure in a reciprocating motion. The reciprocating ram structure comprises a rod structure having a proximal end coupled with the power portion. The reciprocating ram structure further comprises an offset member connected to a distal end of the rod structure. The offset member has a first hole and a second hole. The distal end of the rod structure is connected to the first hole, wherein the offset member and the rod structure are connected perpendicular to each other. The reciprocating ram structure further comprises an interchangeable adaptor end tool detachably connected to the offset member using a fastening mechanism at the second hole.

Abstract: An electronic device with one or more processors and memory includes a procedure for enabling conversation persistence across two or more instances of a digital assistant. In some embodiments, the device displays a first dialogue in a first instance of a digital assistant user interface. In response to a request to display a user interface different from the digital assistant user interface, the device displays the user interface different from the digital assistant user interface. In response to a request to invoke the digital assistant, the device displays a second instance of the digital assistant user interface, including displaying a second dialogue in the second instance of the digital assistant user interface, where the first dialogue remains available for display in the second instance of the digital assistant user interface.

Abstract: A prosthetic suspension sleeve with a fabric section of 5-60 degrees that allows for a greater comfort for the wearer. The use of polymeric material is easier on the skin while also enhancing the function of the sleeve by retaining its location due to the grip on the skin and exterior socket wall and sealing the socket and wearer's skin to allow a vacuum to form or be created within the socket. The sleeve generally comprises an internal gel or silicone layer and an outer fabric layer, both of which are pre-flexed to a 5 to 60-degree bend at about a midsection of the sleeve, and an internal fabric layer which is located throughout the midsection of the suspension sleeve depending on the placement of a prosthetic socket. The prosthetic suspension sleeve may also be a straight sleeve with fabric reinforcement. The internal fabric layer may alternatively further comprise an internal layer of sprayed silicone.

Abstract: A shock absorbing liner or sock that has an opening, a closed liner distal end, and sidewalls. The distal end further comprises a distal region that is knitted with spacer fabric to the same circumference as the liner or sock or is configured to conform to specific areas of a foot; preferably, (1) the toe region leaving out the big toe region, (2) the metatarsal head (MTH) 1 region leaving out the MTHs 2-3 region and the MTHs 4-5 region, (3) the medial mid-foot region, (4) the lateral mid-foot region, and (5) the lateral heel region leaving out the medial heel region. The spacer fabric is preferred as a 2×2 knit outer wall with a 1×3 inner wall made using a number of knitting steps described herein but may be a multitude of configurations allowing for a continuous seamless shape in three dimensions.

Abstract: A shock absorbing covering that has an opening, a closed liner distal end, and sidewalls. The distal end further comprises a distal region that is knitted with spacer fabric to the same circumference as the liner or sock or is configured to conform to specific areas of a foot; preferably, (1) the toe region leaving out the big toe region, (2) the metatarsal head (MTH) 1 region leaving out the MTHs 2-3 region and the MTHs 4-5 region, (3) the medial mid-foot region, (4) the lateral mid-foot region, and (5) the lateral heel region leaving out the medial heel region. The spacer fabric is preferred as a 2×2 knit outer wall with a 1×3 inner wall made using a number of knitting steps described herein but may be a multitude of configurations allowing for a continuous seamless shape in three dimensions. An alternative yarn may be used that is coated in poly(vinyl alcohol) that expands after being washed to create shock absorbing expansion pockets.

Abstract: A shock absorbing liner or sock that has an opening, a closed liner distal end, and sidewalls. The distal end further comprises a distal region that is knitted with spacer fabric to the same circumference as the liner or sock or is configured to conform to specific areas of a foot; preferably, (1) the toe region leaving out the big toe region, (2) the metatarsal head (MTH) 1 region leaving out the MTHs 2-3 region and the MTHs 4-5 region, (3) the medial mid-foot region, (4) the lateral mid-foot region, and (5) the lateral heel region leaving out the medial heel region. The spacer fabric is preferred as a 2×2 knit outer wall with a 1×3 inner wall made using a number of knitting steps described herein but may be a multitude of configurations allowing for a continuous seamless shape in three dimensions.

Abstract: A system includes a dip tube, a feed line, and a check valve. The dip tube is inserted through an opening in a source of chemical precursor and into the chemical precursor in the source. A portion of the feed line is located in the dip tube. The feed line passes out of the dip tube. The chemical precursor is capable of flowing out of the source through the feed line in a downstream direction. The check valve is located in the portion of the feed line in the dip tube. The check valve permits the chemical precursor to pass substantially only in the downstream direction. The feed line is coupled to a transfer pump that draws the chemical precursor out of the source through the portion of the feed line in the dip tube.

Abstract: An object orientation indicator for indicating the orientation of an object, such as the vertical positioning of an object to be inserted or being inserted into a surface. The object orientation indicator is configured to determine or indicate when an object being inserted into a surface parallel or non-parallel to the ground is vertically level, i.e. perpendicular to the ground. The object orientation indicator may also be configured to determine or indicate if a preexisting vertical object inserted into a surface parallel or non-parallel to the ground remains in its originally inserted orientation. The object orientation indicator may include a housing assembly and a display panel.