Abstract: A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a polymer film and to the use of such polymer film as in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) or other optical or electro optical devices, for decorative or security applications, as alignment layer or optical retardation film

Abstract: In various embodiments, an exemplary system for viewing a content object through a web-based interface comprises a content object management module, an import/export module, a conversion module, and a GUI module. The content object management module may be configured to manage storage of the content object in the system. The import/export module may be configured to receive the content object from a database or an application external to the system, index the content object for viewing access by a user, and provide the computer readable material to the content object management module for management. The conversion module may be configured to convert the content object, received through the importation module, from a native format to a format viewable by the user through the system. The GUI module may be configured to present the content object to the user, through the web-based interface, in the viewable format.

Abstract: A crusher with one stationary jaw and one movable jaw, the movable jaw is moved by a cam at the top of the jaw, in the well known manner of jaw crushers. The cam shaft is adapted to be driven with a conventional square drive lever. A dual purpose bolt, transversely behind and against an upper portion of the stationary jaw, serves as a re-active stop and as a pinch bolt to clamp the stationary jaw between the side plates. The upper ends of the front legs abut a lower portion of the stationary jaw, thereby serving as legs and re-active members for the stationary jaw. A transparent Poly-carbonate feed opening cover is secured to the tops of the side plates with magnets.

Abstract: A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.

Abstract: A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.

Abstract: The invention relates to reactive mesogens (RMs) comprising a terphenyl group, to mixtures and formulations comprising them, to polymers obtained form such RMs and RM mixtures, and the use of the RMs, RM mixtures and polymers in optical or electrooptical components or devices, like optical retardation films for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Abstract: A method of switching taps of an on-load tap changer includes providing a main finger, a first side finger including a first solid state switch and a second side finger including a second solid state switch. The main finger, the first side finger and the second side finger are utilized to provide a connection between the taps and a power terminal of the on-load tap changer. The method also includes triggering the on-load tap changer to shift the fingers from a first tap to a second tap of the on-load tap changer when a tap change signal is received and utilizing the first solid state switch and the second solid state switch to commutate a current during the tap change operation.

Abstract: A hinged pivoting guide for positioning a femoral tunnel in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction locates a drilling hole for placement that optimally penetrates a minimal depth of soft tissue (skin, muscle, etc.) yet directs drilling into a sufficiently rigid and structurally sound area of the femur. The hinged guide allows placement of an aimer point at a desired drilling exit location on the femur. The hinge is adapted to secure the aimer at a degree of rotation about an axis defined by the hinge rotation, such that the axis passes through the aimer point throughout rotation of the hinge while maintaining the aimer point in line with an insertion guide slideably movable through the aperture in the handle, the aperture defined by an insertion axis extending toward the aimer point such that the aimer point remains disposed at the intersection of the hinge axis and the insertion axis.

Abstract: A pulse generator is disclosed. The pulse generator can include a pulsed switch, such as a diode. The pulsed switched can be connected between an input source, such as an oscillator and a frequency multiplier.

Abstract: A textual search index is used to identify data objects that have numerical properties that satisfy search queries. As described herein, a search index contains search index entries, each of which specifies a reference string and a set of data object identifiers. When an original search query is received, the search query is transformed into a transformed search query such that numerical comparison query elements in the original search query are transformed into equivalent textual comparison query elements. The search index is then used to identify ones of the data objects that satisfy the transformed search query. A list of the identified data objects may then be provided in response to the original search query.

Abstract: A method of switching taps by an on-load tap changer includes providing at least two fingers each comprising an impedance and a mechanical switch. When first and second mechanical switches of the first and second fingers are closed, they provide a connection between the first and second impedances of the first and second fingers and a power terminal of the on-load tap changer. The on-load tap changer is triggered to shift at least one of the fingers from a first tap to a second tap of the on-load tap changer when a tap change signal is received. A solid state switch connected between the first and second impedances is switched on to commutate a current from the first finger to the second finger during the tap change operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of radio fluorination of biological targeting molecules (BTMs) with the radioisotope 18F. Also provided are novel conjugates useful in the 18F-radio fluorination method, and the use of such conjugates and automated synthesizer apparatus including cassettes for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Isatin 5-sulfonamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the derivatives, their use as molecular imaging agents, their use for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases or disorders associated with dysregulation of apoptosis, methods for synthesizing the derivatives, methods for the molecular imaging of caspase activity and apoptosis, and methods of assessing the therapeutic effect of a test substance on caspase activity are disclosed.

Abstract: A pulse generator is disclosed. The pulse generator can include an ac source for providing an ac signal. A pulsed switch can be connected to an ac output of the ac source that is adapted or configured to generate a pulsed output from the ac signal and a non-linear frequency multiplier adapted or configured to shorten the pulses of the pulsed output. The pulsed switch can include a mixer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reactive mesogen (RM) formulation comprising a conductive additive, to a polymer film obtained thereof, and the use of the RM formulation and polymer film in optical or electrooptical components or devices, like optical retardation films for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Abstract: A graft attachment apparatus including at least two separately formed filament loops, and a fixation member comprising at least one opening configured to receive the at least two separately formed filament loops. The at least two separately formed filament loops are continuous loops.

Abstract: A guide apparatus including a body having a proximal end, a distal end, a hole formed therethrough, and a central axis defined therethrough, and a projection member coupled to the distal end of the body. An outer diameter of the body is larger than an outer diameter of the projection member. Further, the projection member does not obstruct a pathway defined by the hole.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tissue collection apparatus including a housing defining an inlet and an outlet and a tissue scaffold suitable for disposal within the housing, the tissue scaffold configured to be loaded with the tissue under the application of an aspiration force applied through the tissue collection apparatus.

Abstract: A feedhorn comprising a first section for coupling radiation from a waveguide into the feedhorn, and a second section for coupling radiation from the feedhorn into free space. The second section defines the feedhorn aperture. The first section is configured to allow excitation of HE11 and HE12 modes and suppress excitation of other higher order HE modes. The second section is configured to ensure that the HE11 and HE12 modes are in phase at the feedhorn aperture.