Abstract: Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention features, inter alia, methods of treating (a) a patient who has been diagnosed with a hematopoietic cancer or (b) a population of patients who have been diagnosed with a hematopoietic cancer with a fixed dose of tamibarotene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The tamibarotene is administered daily, for a prescribed number of days, at 8-14 (e.g., 12 mg/day) regardless of the patient's weight or body surface area, and may be administered as the sole therapeutic agent or in combination with one or more of the additional therapeutic agents described herein.

Abstract: An electric power apparatus includes a main planar body having a circular opening that supports a brushless direct-current (BLDC) motor. The motor includes a stator, a rotor, a motor spindle extending through the circular opening, a first end cap formed on a first side of the stator and mounted on the main planar body; and a second end cap formed on a second side of the stator and secured to the first end cap to form a substantially watertight seal around the stator and the rotor. A ratio of a maximum power output of the motor when powered by at least one battery pack to a height of the motor as measured from an upper surface of the main planar body to a top surface of the motor is greater than or equal to approximately 34 watts/mm.

Abstract: An electric motor is provided including a stator, a rotor, a motor spindle coupled to the rotor and extending along a center axis, a first end cap formed on a first side of the stator, a second end cap formed on a second side of the stator and secured to the first end cap to form a first compartment around the stator and the rotor, an electro-magnetic brake module disposed on a side of the second end cap opposite the stator and engaged with the motor spindle, and a motor cover mounted on the second end cap to form a second compartment around the electro-magnetic brake module. The first end cap, the second end cap, and the motor cover form a substantially watertight seal around the stator, the rotor, and the position sensor assembly.

Abstract: A medical training device facilitating practice of a task-specific medical procedure for the treatment of a traumatic injury is presented. The invention includes a simulant with or without a simulated wound and an optional case adapted to receive the simulant. For embodiments specific to establishing an emergency airway, the simulant includes a compressible body with an outer covering and an insert with an inner covering. The compressible body and the outer covering approximate a neck. The insert approximates a trachea. The insert is disposed within and separable from the compressible body. The inner covering is disposed between the outer covering and the insert. For embodiments specific to an intramuscular injection, the simulant includes a compressible body, a slot, and a fill. The compressible body approximates a muscle. The slot extends into the compressible body. The slot is adapted to receive the fill. The fill is removably secured within the slot.

Abstract: A method of adsorbing mercury includes the use of silver nanodots formed on chabazite as a sorbent. The silver nanodots may be formed on chabazite by ion-exchange followed by activation.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for producing a discretely striped, multi-property foam and the products and articles produced thereby. The invention provides a pre-foam stream at a first pressure and intermittently injects at least one additive into the pre-foam stream at a pressure higher than the first pressure, providing a laminar flow pre-foam stream with alternating segments having different properties. The pre-foam stream is poured onto a surface and cures into a discretely striped foam product which may be used for many purposes such as but not limited to padding, clothing, toys, or bedding.

Abstract: The invention is a hydrophobic polyurethane foam prepared from a conventional PO/EO polyether polyol, a graft polyol and a hydrophobicity inducing surfactant. The foam is sufficiently hydrophobic to pass a stringent water impermeability test.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for producing a discretely striped, multi-property foam and the products and articles produced thereby. The invention provides a pre-foam stream at a first pressure and intermittently injects at least one additive into the pre-foam stream at a pressure higher than the first pressure, providing a laminar flow pre-foam stream with alternating segments having different properties. The pre-foam stream is poured onto a surface and cures into a discretely striped foam product which may be used for many purposes such as but not limited to padding, clothing, toys, or bedding.

Abstract: The invention is a hydrophobic polyurethane foam prepared from a conventional PO/EO polyether polyol, a graft polyol and a hydrophobicity inducing surfactant. The foam is sufficiently hydrophobic to pass a stringent water impermeability test.

Abstract: The present invention relates to very fine cell flexible polyurethane foams having at least 87 pores per linear inch (as measured by pressure drop techniques) wherein at least 65% of the isocyanate equivalents of said polyurethane are obtained from MDI. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the very fine cell polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Modified or filled rebond polyurethane foam structures having desired plushness and compression without adversely affected tensile strength at a given density as compared to unfilled rebond polyurethane foams are formed from an admixture of shredded or chopped polyurethane foam particles and a finely divided inorganic mineral filler, such as barium sulfate or calcium carbonate or mixtures of these and like mineral fillers, that is further mixed with a substantially non-foam forming liquid prepolymer binder that is free of surfactants in foam-stabilizing amounts. A portion of the polyurethane foam particles, from about 10 to about 60 parts by weight based upon 100 parts by weight, is replaced with filler. For each 100 parts by weight of the combined foam particles and filler, about 10 to about 30 parts by weight of prepolymer is added. After the wetted admixture is compressed to the required density, the prepolymer binder is cured with heat and/or steam.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams formed at elevated pressure using a graft polyol, or mixture of polyols to form a polyol system, having a low functionality and a high solids content, exhibit superior dynamic shock cushioning characteristics (energy absorption) as illustrated by the drop curves of deceleration versus static load. The foam-forming ingredients are mixed together and foamed under controlled pressures in the range of 1.2 to 1.5 bar, preferably 1.3 to 1.4 bar. The polyol preferably has a functionality in the range of about 2.0 to 2.5, a hydroxyl number in the range of about 50 to 90, a solids content above about 35%, preferably about 50 to 55%.

Abstract: A seat cushion assembly is formed by (a) placing a foam-fabric laminate (14, 15) and an air impervious adhesive film (16) over a mold (18); (b) drawing the adhesive against the foam and urging the fabric against the mold by vacuum; (c) placing a foam pad (12) adjacent to the adhesive film; (d) heating the film and diffusing it into the foam pad and into the foam of the foam-fabric laminate; and (e) curing the film adhesive. The foam layer laminated to the fabric is formed as the reaction product of a polyether polyol or a graft polyether polyol with about 30 to 60 parts by weight of an MDI or polymeric MDI/TDI blended isocyanate with the major portion MDI or mixtures thereof, about 1.5 to 3.0 parts by weight water as a blowing agent, about 0.05 to about 0.90 parts by weight amine catalyst and about 0.5 to about 1.5 parts by weight silicone surfactant, wherein all amounts are based on 100 parts by weight polyol.

Abstract: In a method for bonding a foam-fabric composite to a molded foam core, particularly suitable for use as an automotive cushion assembly, specific advantageous polymeric MDI-based foams are used to achieve consistently excellent bond strength. In the method, a foam layer is flame laminated to a fabric layer. Then the foam-fabric laminate and an air impervious adhesive film are placed over a mold surface, and the adhesive is drawn against the foam of the foam-fabric laminate and the fabric layer is urged against the mold surface by applied vacuum. The foam core pad is placed adjacent to the adhesive film. The film is heated and diffused into the foam pad and into the foam of the foam-fabric laminate, respectively, and allowed to cure. The foam layer laminated to the fabric is formed as the reaction product of a polyether polyol or a graft polyether polyol with from about 30 to about 60 parts by weight of an MDI or a polymeric MDI/TDI blended isocyanate or mixtures thereof, from about 1.5 to 3.

Abstract: Modified or filled rebond polyurethane foam structures having desired plushness and compression without adversely affected tensile strength at a given density as compared to unfilled rebond polyurethane foams are formed from an admixture of shredded or chopped polyurethane foam particles and a finely divided inorganic mineral filler, such as barium sulfate or calcium carbonate or mixtures of these and like mineral fillers, that is further mixed with a substantially non-foam forming liquid prepolymer binder. A portion of the polyurethane foam particles, from about 10 to about 60 parts by weight based upon 100 parts by weight, is replaced with filler. For each 100 parts by weight of the combined foam particles and filler, about 10 to about 30 parts by weight of prepolymer is added. After the wetted admixture is compressed to the required density, the prepolymer binder is cured with heat and/or steam.

Abstract: An electrical socket is disclosed for interfacing between a printed circuit board having contact pads and an electronic module having external leads, such as an integrated circuit. The electrical socket includes a base frame, containing an opening generally conforming to the body shape and size of the electronic module, and a plurality of spaced, parallel conductive members, such as electrical wires, arrayed on a resilient strip coextensive with at least part of the surface of the opening. Each conductive member includes both a lead portion in adjacent parallel relationship with one of the electronic module external leads and a contact portion in electrical engagement with a contact pad, and may also include a retaining portion for securing the conductive member to the resilient strip. The electrical socket may include a cover, with thermal vent holes, to secure the electronic module within the base frame opening.

Abstract: A plastic ignition high voltage switch housing comprising two separately molded components formed of a high temperature, high strength insulating thermoplastic material, each component containing one bushing. The two components are spun welded together while maintaining axial alignment of the bushings. The two components can be designed to permit the placement of a gasket between them prior to spin welding, thereby capturing the gasket within the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting and catching fish while removing the twist in twisted fishing line. The device may comprise a body member that is adapted to be attached directly to the end of the twisted line. The body may be shaped such that when drawn through water it will impart a rotary motion to the twisted line or it may have fins attached thereto that cause the body to rotate in a desired direction as it is drawn through the water. A swivel is used to fasten a hook to the body and to disrupt the rotary motion that is transferred to the hook.

Abstract: A low density, open cell polymeric body is formed by coating or filling a reticulated polymeric foam with a liquid-form polymer which is resistant to high temperatures, curing the liquid form polymer in and on the foam and then removing the foam skeleton by dissolving and leaching the foam out of the solid polymeric body which remains.