Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to improve both the reliability of soft tissue repair procedures and the speed at which the procedures are completed are provided. The devices and systems include one or more tissue augmentation constructs, which include constructs that are configured to increase a footprint across which suture applied force to tissue when the suture is tied down onto the tissue. The tissue augmentation constructs can be quickly and easily associated with the repair suture, and can be useful in many different tissue repair procedures that are disclosed in the application. Tissue augmentation constructs can include various blocks and scaffolds, among other formations. The present disclosure includes, among other disclosures, methods for using tissue augmentation scaffolds, including folding scaffolds, and descriptions and methods associated with extra-wide tissue augmentation blocks.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to improve both the reliability of soft tissue repair procedures and the speed at which the procedures are completed are provided. The devices and systems include one or more tissue augmentation constructs, which include constructs that are configured to increase a footprint across which suture applied force to tissue when the suture is tied down onto the tissue. The tissue augmentation constructs can be quickly and easily associated with the repair suture, and can be useful in many different tissue repair procedures that are disclosed in the application. In one exemplary embodiment, one or more constructs are disposed on a suture threader, which can be used to associate the construct(s) with a repair suture(s) being used to repair the soft tissue. Tissue augmentation constructs can include various blocks and patches, among other formations. Exemplary methods for manufacturing the tissue augmentation constructs are also provided.

Abstract: An air sanitizing apparatus arranged within an HVAC duct having an air scoop, the air scoop arranged on a surface of the HVAC duct, the air scoop having an inlet end and an outlet end, the air scoop having a bracket extending distally from the air scoop, a UV light module, the UV light module secured to the bracket, the UV light module having a temperature sensor, a heat sink, the heat sink secured to the UV light module and proximate to the outlet end and, a control board, the control board in communication with the UV light module, the control board having a microprocessor in communication with an ambient temperature sensor and a heat-source temperature sensor arranged proximate to an external heat source, the microprocessor in communication with the temperature sensor of the UV light module.

Abstract: A lottery ticket scratching device is provided including a housing adapted to contain at least one battery and a motor assembly including a motor mounted within the housing and including a rotor. Also included is a scratch assembly in communication with the rotor and positioned at an opening of the housing for removing a film from a ticket upon the rotation of the scratch assembly. A switch is connected between the motor and the battery for selectively rotating the scratch assembly.

Abstract: A new shoe washing and drying device for washing and drying shoes. The inventive device includes a housing dimensioned for receiving a pair of shoes therein. The housing holds a predetermined quantity of water therein. A shoe support rack is secured within the housing for supporting the pair of shoes thereof. A pump mechanism is disposed interiorly of the housing on a closed lower end thereof. The pump mechanism is disposed below the water within the housing. The pump mechanism has openings in a lower end for receiving the water therein. A water conduit extends outwardly from the pump mechanism along an interior surface of the closed lower end of the housing. The water conduit has an upper portion extending upwardly along an interior surface of a front wall of the housing. A manifold is secured to and is in communication with an upper end of the upper portion of the water conduit. The manifold has a plurality of nozzles extending outwardly therefrom directed inwardly with respect to the housing.