Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided having a body portion defining a cavity therein, a top lid assembly connectable to the body portion, which includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, a spout bottom lid; and a resilient tube having a lumen therethrough, wherein the lumen is occluded when the spout is retracted and the resilient tube is kinked, and wherein the lumen is opened when the spout is deployed and the resilient tube is not kinked; a trigger assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat characterized by the addition of a voice activated command system for electronically communicating through a car seat cover. An electronically controlled apparatus is embedded behind an image displayed on the back side of the car seat cover. The car seat cover contains a feature of a first personalized image displayed on the front and a second personalized image on the rear side of the seat cover. When the image is displayed on the rear side facing the rear seat passenger, a voice activated electronic command apparatus behind the image of the car seat cover allows the driver to speak and communicate with the rear seat passenger such as a child. The electronic communication device conveys the driver's words to the rear seat passengers through the car seat cover's rear displayed image.

Abstract: A system and method for personalizing and dispensing greeting cards and gift cards, wherein a user can use a kiosk to search available greeting cards and gift cards, make a selection, edit the selection, pay for the selection, and dispense the finalized greeting card or gift card from the kiosk. Among other customization options, the system enables the user to change the text, the images, and the language of a selected greeting card or gift card. Additional items such as stamps, pens, stickers, and coupons may be provided to, or purchased by, the user.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger suite including a seat configured for movement between an upright position and a horizontal bed position, an ottoman positioned apart from the passenger seat, and at least one armrest assembly configured for vertical movement, wherein the seat, ottoman and at least one armrest reside in horizontal alignment to form a bed in the horizontal bed position.

Abstract: Fluid line clamping pliers include shanks, jaws, handles, a pivot connecting the shanks such that first and second jaws are opposed to one another and movable using first and second handles within a common plane between a clamping position and a non-clamping position. The pliers include a biasing mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a retainer return mechanism. A retainer is adapted to be pivoted to a locking position using an index finger of an operator of the clamping pliers while the operator's other fingers grasp the handles of the clamping pliers, and the retainer return mechanism is adapted to move the retainer from a locking position to a non-locking position when the operator squeezes the handles towards one another while the jaws are in a clamping position.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a request from a technician for a software configuration. Further, the processor is configured to send a current software configuration responsive to the request, while maintain verbal communication between the technician and a vehicle occupant. The processor is also configured to receive instructions, relayed from the technician, for installing a software update. Additionally, the processor is configured to process the software update to update the software configuration. The processor is also configured to contact the technician with confirmation of the processed software update upon completion of the update.

Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided having a body portion defining a cavity therein, a top lid assembly connectable to the body portion, which includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, a spout bottom lid; and a resilient tube having a lumen therethrough, wherein the lumen is occluded when the spout is retracted and the resilient tube is kinked, and wherein the lumen is opened when the spout is deployed and the resilient tube is not kinked; a trigger assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for passive extension and flexion of at least one finger of a patient with an upper arm unit, a lower arm unit, and at least one connective line. The apparatus is configured such that elbow extension of the patient promotes finger flexion. This is accomplished by taking advantage of the geometry of the arm, where the distance from a point on the patient's humeral area to the patient's fingers is greater when the patient's arm is in extension than when it is in flexion. In one aspect, the upper arm unit is configured to connect to a portion of the patient's arm between the patient's elbow and shoulder and the lower arm unit is configured to connect to a portion of the patient's arm intermediate the patient's hand and elbow.

Abstract: A system and method for managing blood product inventory, acquisition, transport and tracking. Blood centers can collect blood and other biologics and place supply information on a virtual market where hospitals and other healthcare institutions can see available quantities and types, select the amount and type needed, and make a purchase. The system and method enables distribution of blood and other biologics to institutions like hospitals and other healthcare institutions to be more efficient and more consistent in terms of quality and cost.

Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided having a body portion defining a cavity therein, a top lid assembly connectable to the body portion, which includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, a spout bottom lid; and a resilient tube having a lumen therethrough, wherein the lumen is occluded when the spout is retracted and the resilient tube is kinked, and wherein the lumen is opened when the spout is deployed and the resilient tube is not kinked; a trigger assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.

Abstract: A bone screw comprises an interior channel and at least one opening extending from the interior channel to an exterior of the screw shaft. A head is connected to the screw shaft. A fluid delivery probe comprises an interior channel. The fluid delivery probe is locked to the head so that the fluid delivery probe does not separate from the head under extremely high pressures when a fluid is pumped through the fluid delivery probe and into the screw shaft. Also, a leak-free seal is formed between the fluid delivery probe and the screw shaft so that the leak-free seal does not leak under extremely high pressures when a fluid is pumped through the fluid delivery probe and into the screw shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed in a filter for filtering a working fluid comprising a canister having an inlet and an outlet; a first partially perforated generally conical member positioned in said canister; a second generally conical member positioned inside said first partially perforated generally conical member, whereby the working fluid upon entering the inlet is caused to spin inside the canister, to pass through the perforated portion of the first generally conical member, to enter an inlet to the second generally conical member, to spin within the second conical member and to pass through the outlet.

Abstract: A fluid delivery and bone screw driver apparatus attaches to a bone screw. An inner sleeve joins a material delivery source connected to one end of the inner sleeve to the bone screw connected to the other end. A removable liner communicates the material through the inner sleeve and into the bone screw. An outer sleeve seals the outer sleeve to the head of the bone screw. Rotating the outer sleeve tightens the seal and rotates the bone screw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device for intradermal or subcutaneous treatment of a patient, comprising: a piercing element to penetrate a skin portion of the patient; an illumination arrangement to illuminate the piercing element and/or to illuminate the skin portion prior and/or during a treatment process, wherein the illumination arrangement is further adapted to visually indicate a predefined treatment sequence of the treatment process.

Abstract: Fluid line clamping pliers include shanks, jaws, handles, a pivot connecting the shanks such that first and second jaws are opposed to one another and movable using first and second handles within a common plane between a clamping position and a non-clamping position. The pliers include a biasing mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a retainer return mechanism. A retainer is adapted to be pivoted to a locking position using an index finger of an operator of the clamping pliers while the operator's other fingers grasp the handles of the clamping pliers, and the retainer return mechanism is adapted to move the retainer from a locking position to a non-locking position when the operator squeezes the handles towards one another while the jaws are in a clamping position.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying a trail to a user. A user profile is established for the user. A learning preference for the user is determined in response to receiving user input to multiple questions. A set of peers is determined for the user in response to interactions with the user. A trail is displayed for the user utilizing the set of peers.

Abstract: A belt positioner 1 for installing a flexible belt into a grooved periphery 12 of a pulley 11. The positioner 1 comprises a belt guiding ramp 2, a pulley flange engaging mechanism 3, a handle 4 and a belt guiding rim 5. The belt guiding ramp 2 is extendible across the grooved periphery 12 and a belt-bearing slanting surface 20 of the ramp 2 enables the belt to be moved into engagement with the grooved periphery 12 when the pulley 11 is rotated about its rotational axis. The pulley flange engaging mechanism 3 comprises a groove 30 extending across the positioner 1 for receiving a pulley flange 13 bordering the grooved periphery 12 and a shoulder 31 bordering the groove 30 for bearing against a side face 14 of the pulley flange 13, wherein the engaging mechanism 3 locks the positioner 1 to the pulley 11 while the belt bears against the slanting surface 20. The handle 4 extends from the ramp 2 and provides a gripping surface 42 for fingers adjacent the ramp 2.