Abstract: An oscillating decorticating burr assembly for decortication of the articular surfaces of joints of the human body is disclosed. The oscillating decorticating burr assembly comprises a burr, a burr-support post, and a handle. Power is imparted to the assembly by way of a user input on the handle causing oscillation of the burr.

Abstract: An oscillating decorticating burr assembly for decortication of the articular surfaces of joints of the human body is disclosed. The oscillating decorticating burr assembly comprises a burr, a burr-support post, and a handle. Power is imparted to the assembly by way of a user input on the handle causing oscillation of the burr.

Abstract: An oscillating decorticating burr assembly for decortication of the articular surfaces of joints of the human body is disclosed. The oscillating decorticating burr assembly comprises a burr, a burr-support post, and a handle. Power is imparted to the assembly by way of a user input on the handle causing oscillation of the burr.

Abstract: An oscillating decorticating burr assembly for decortication of the articular surfaces of joints of the human body is disclosed. The oscillating decorticating burr assembly comprises a burr, a burr-support post, and a handle. Power is imparted to the assembly by way of a user input on the handle causing oscillation of the burr.

Abstract: An oscillating decorticating burr assembly for decortication of the articular surfaces of joints of the human body is disclosed. The oscillating decorticating burr assembly comprises a burr, a burr-support post, and a handle. Power is imparted to the assembly by way of a user input on the handle causing oscillation of the burr.

Abstract: A pressure swing adsorption air dryer system and method is described herein. In some embodiments, the air dryer system receives moist air and dries the air using a desiccant in a pressure swing adsorption method. The resulting dry air may be used as a working fluid for an application and a portion of the dry air may be used to aid in regenerating, or removing moisture from a desiccant. Sensors are strategically placed throughout the air drying system to measure the state of the air. The air and airflow may be controlled throughout the system based on the sensor measurements.

Abstract: An insulated utility vehicle for supporting a utility worker during the performance of a task is provided. The utility vehicle comprises a base, a boom assembly, and a utility platform. The base includes a power source of electrical energy and an energy emission assembly for emitting light energy within an enclosed housing. The boom assembly presents a proximal end pivotably attached to the base. An insulated energy transmission assembly associated with the boom assembly for receives and transmits the emitted light energy from the energy emission assembly. The utility platform is secured to a distal end of the boom assembly. An energy reception assembly associated with the utility platform receives the transmitted light energy from the energy transmission assembly and converts at least a portion of the transmitted light energy into electrical energy, which can be utilized by the utility worker in the utility platform to power a device.

Abstract: An oscillating decorticating burr assembly for decortication of the articular surfaces of joints of the human body is disclosed. The oscillating decorticating burr assembly comprises a burr, a burr-support post, and a handle. Power is imparted to the assembly by way of a user input on the handle causing oscillation of the burr.

Abstract: A deflection detection system determines a deflection of a boom assembly. The deflection detection system may include a beam source, a beam target, and a processor. The beam source is configured to be installed into a hollow boom section at a first end and configured to emit a beam. The beam target configured to be installed into the hollow boom section at a second end that is opposite the first end. The processor is configured to instruct the beam source to emit the beam; acquire a first target-impact indication that is associated with a first impact location of the beam on the beam target; acquire a second target-impact indication that is associated with an impact location of the beam on the beam target; and determine a deflection of the hollow boom section based at least in part on the first target-location and the second target-location indication.

Abstract: A deflection detection system determines a deflection of a boom assembly. The deflection detection system may include a beam source, a beam target, and a processor. The beam source is configured to be installed into a hollow boom section at a first end and configured to emit a beam. The beam target configured to be installed into the hollow boom section at a second end that is opposite the first end. The processor is configured to instruct the beam source to emit the beam; acquire a first target-impact indication that is associated with a first impact location of the beam on the beam target; acquire a second target-impact indication that is associated with an impact location of the beam on the beam target; and determine a deflection of the hollow boom section based at least in part on the first target-location and the second target-location indication.

Abstract: An oscillating decorticating burr assembly for decortication of the articular surfaces of joints of the human body is disclosed. The oscillating decorticating burr assembly comprises a burr, a burr-support post, and a handle. Power is imparted to the assembly by way of a user input on the handle causing oscillation of the burr.

Abstract: A grappler overload protection system uses a load-measuring device to provide a first load indication for preventing the grappler from bearing an unsafe load when the first load indication exceeds a first limit. A grappler overload protection method determines a spread of grappler arms based on information from a first sensor, determines an expected weight of the load based on the spread of the grappler arms, and compares the expected weight to a first limit for preventing the grappler from bearing an unsafe load. The method may optionally determine an angle of a boom supporting the grappler for determining an expected torque on the boom based on the boom angle and the expected weight of the load. The method may take preventative measures to prevent the grappler from bearing the load when the expected weight exceeds the first limit or when the expected torque exceeds a second limit.

Abstract: An insulated utility vehicle for supporting a utility worker during the performance of a task is provided. The utility vehicle comprises a base, a boom assembly, and a utility platform. The base includes a power source of electrical energy and an energy emission assembly for emitting light energy within an enclosed housing. The boom assembly presents a proximal end pivotably attached to the base. An insulated energy transmission assembly associated with the boom assembly for receives and transmits the emitted light energy from the energy emission assembly. The utility platform is secured to a distal end of the boom assembly. An energy reception assembly associated with the utility platform receives the transmitted light energy from the energy transmission assembly and converts at least a portion of the transmitted light energy into electrical energy, which can be utilized by the utility worker in the utility platform to power a device.

Abstract: The present invention relates a closure device implant for sealing an opening formed through biological tissue including a plug, a rigid wire including a plastically deformable portion configurable between an unrestrained position and a restrained position relative to the plug, wherein a distal end of the wire is substantially spherically shaped, and a footplate attached to the wire, wherein the footplate comprises an elongated plate portion including a wire channel. The present invention also relates to a closure device deployment device including an elongated housing, a sheath assembly connected to the housing, and at least two sliding members slidably connected to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for sealing and closing passages formed through tissue. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices for sealing or closing an opening formed through biological tissue comprising a distal or outside margin or surface, and a proximal or inside margin or surface (i.e., a wall thickness), and to apparatuses and methods for delivering such devices, to control (or prevent or stop) bleeding (or the flow of other biological fluid or tissue). The openings comprise percutaneously formed punctures, incisions, or other openings formed through biological tissue, such as in blood vessels, organs, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates a closure device implant for sealing an opening formed through biological tissue including a plug, a rigid wire including a plastically deformable portion configurable between an unrestrained position and a restrained position relative to the plug, wherein a distal end of the wire is substantially spherically shaped, and a footplate attached to the wire, wherein the footplate comprises an elongated plate portion including a wire channel. The present invention also relates to a closure device deployment device including an elongated housing, a sheath assembly connected to the housing, and at least two sliding members slidably connected to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for sealing and closing passages formed through tissue. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices for sealing or closing an opening formed through biological tissue comprising a distal or outside margin or surface, and a proximal or inside margin or surface (i.e., a wall thickness), and to apparatuses and methods for delivering such devices, to control (or prevent or stop) bleeding (or the flow of other biological fluid or tissue). The openings comprise percutaneously formed punctures, incisions, or other openings formed through biological tissue, such as in blood vessels, organs, and the like.