Abstract: A system and method for modification of cooling holes in a combustion liner to prevent cracking. The invention provides a portable combustion liner modification system for a gas turbine able to allow for the correct placement of cooling holes on the combustion liner preventing cracks from forming around the mixing hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides assemblies of oligomeric amyloid beta protein and uses thereof.

Abstract: A centralized interrupt controller with a single copy of APIC logic provides APIC interrupt delivery services for all processing units of a multi-sequencer chip or system. An interrupt sequencer block of the centralized interrupt controller schedules the interrupt services according to a fairness scheme. At least one embodiment of the centralized interrupt controller also includes firewall logic to filter out transmission of selected interrupt messages. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to techniques for simultaneously scanning multiple physical models of a patient's tooth structure in order to register the models relative to one another within a digital model generated from the single scan. For example, simultaneously scanning a physical model of a patient's upper arch along with a physical model of a patient's lower arch with the arches set in maximum intercuspation generates a digital model of the arches, such that the upper arch is registered to the lower arch.

Abstract: An indirect bonding tray for use in applying and bonding orthodontic appliances to a patient's teeth is made by providing a replica of the patient's dentition including replicas of the patient's teeth. A guide is provided on each replica tooth in a location corresponding to the ultimate intended location of the orthodontic appliance on the patient's teeth. Each guide has a receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance, and serves to ensure that the respective orthodontic appliance is placed in its proper, intended position on the replica tooth. A tray is then formed over the replica teeth and the appliances for subsequent use in bonding the appliances to the patient's teeth.

Abstract: A method of making transfer apparatus for use in indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes the act of applying a spacer material over a dentition replica. The spacer material includes at least one cavity for releasably receiving an orthodontic appliance, and a base of the appliance is in contact with one of the teeth of the dentition replica. A tray is formed over the spacer material and the spacer material is then removed. Subsequently, a quantity of matrix material is directed into the space between the tray and the dentition replica in order to releasably hold the appliance for an indirect bonding procedure.

Abstract: An aquatic exercise device (100) includes a cuff strap (102) for fastening a plurality of fins (106) to a user's leg. The cuff strap (102) is configured to position the plurality of fins (102) to extend outwardly form an interior of the cuff strap (102) when the cuff strap (102) is fastened to an ankle area of the user's leg. The plurality of fins (106) provide resistance in a direction opposite to the direction of motion of the user's foot when the aquatic exercise device (100) is moved through water.

Abstract: An indirect bonding apparatus is made by initially placing spacer material over a replica of the patient's tooth structure. A tray is then formed over the spacer material and hardened. Next, the spacer material is removed from the tooth replica and orthodontic appliances are placed on the replica at desired locations. A matrix material is placed between the tray and the replica and allowed to harden. Optionally, the apparatus includes features for facilitating removal of the transfer apparatus after the bonding procedure has been completed, and features for applying firm, uniform pressure to the appliances during the bonding procedure. Other aspects of indirect bonding are also described.

Abstract: An indirect bonding apparatus is made by initially placing spacer material over a replica of the patient's tooth structure. A tray is then formed over the spacer material and hardened. Next, the spacer material is removed from the tooth replica and orthodontic appliances are placed on the replica at desired locations. A matrix material is placed between the tray and the replica and allowed to harden. Optionally, the apparatus includes features for facilitating removal of the transfer apparatus after the bonding procedure has been completed, and features for applying firm, uniform pressure to the appliances during the bonding procedure. Other aspects of indirect bonding are also described.

Abstract: Techniques are described for using radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags to track patient-specific materials throughout the manufacturing of indirect bonding trays. A series of RFID tags may be used to track the patient-specific material starting with the taking of a patient's impression at a clinic within a dental impression tray, through the process of casting and forming the indirect bonding tray at a manufacturing facility, back into the clinic where the appliances are bonded to the patient's teeth, and eventually into storage where the left-over materials may be archived. A database may be used to capture unique identifiers for the RFID tags and other information throughout the process.

Abstract: A hand instrument for debonding an adhesively bonded orthodontic bracket from a patient's tooth includes two jaws, each of which includes a contact pad for engaging opposite sides of the bracket. When the jaws are moved together, at least a majority of the area of each contact pad that contacts the side of the bracket is located beneath the archwire slot of the bracket in a lingual direction in order to facilitate fracture of the adhesive bond and release of the bracket from the tooth surface.

Abstract: An orthodontic kit includes brackets and at least one archwire for a single patient. The brackets and archwire are provided in a sealed container that is sterilized after the container is closed. Optionally, the kit includes all or at least some of the additional orthodontic articles desired for a bonding procedure, such as buccal tubes or buccal tube preweld assemblies, ligatures, bonding compositions, single use hand instruments and articles for moisture control.

Abstract: A routing method for a mobile handset message system to facilitate identification of the correct return path for messages initially passing through a gateway from email or other electronic text or graphics message transmission device interfaced customers to message enabled mobile handset customers; the routing method including the steps of: a) providing a routing system associated with a gateway; the system having a predetermined number of output lines each having a different calling line identifying number (CLID); b) identifying the target telephone number for each incoming message received by the system; c) routing each successive incoming message directed to the same target mobile handset through a different calling line identifying number based upon a predetermined pattern of usage in which the calling line identifying numbers are to be utilized; d) storing a return path associated with each calling line identifying number and associated with each message which is dispatched from that number to a targe

Abstract: A hand instrument that is useful for releasing an archwire from an orthodontic appliance includes a shaft and a head. In certain embodiments, the head is pivotally connected to the shaft for movement of the head relative to the shaft to any one of a plurality of orientations. In other embodiments, the head includes a cam section for bearing against the appliance, and the cam section is made of a non-metallic material.

Abstract: A recreational watercraft device consisting of a light hull in the shape of a sail board hull and on the bottom a strut hydrofoil assembly. The hydrofoil has a bilateral symmetric plan-form with a pivot connection at the center of the hydrofoil span. The pivot connection joins the hydrofoil to the strut. The strut has a streamline cross-section. The plane of symmetry of the strut is positioned in the plane of symmetry perpendicular to the span of the hydrofoil. In operation the rider stands on the hull and reciprocates the hydrofoil up and down via a strut having a T handle. The elements of the strut hydrofoil assembly comprise a foil, a pivot, a strut, a T handle, and extension.

Abstract: A brace for an orthodontic patient includes a polymeric arch member that is removably connected to a series of appliances that are affixed to the patient's teeth. The arch member is preferably made of an aesthetic polymeric material that transmits light and has shape memory properties. Optionally, a sequential set of arch members may be provided to move the teeth in incremental steps toward desired final positions.

Abstract: An orthodontic set-up tray includes at least two sections, and each section includes at least one receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance. A coupling movably connects the sections together to enable relative movement between the sections. The coupling advantageously permits the overall size of the set-up tray to be reduced or enlarged as may be desired by the practitioner. Optionally, the coupling is a releasable coupling that enables the sections to be detached from one another.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a latch that comprises at least one clip with a region for receiving an archwire. The clip also includes a recess for receiving a post of the appliance, and the recess is not in communication with the archwire-receiving region. The post functions to secure the clip to remaining components of the appliance, such as a body or base of the appliance. Optionally, the clip may include a second recess for receiving a second post of the appliance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding orthodontic appliances such as brackets, buccal tubes and the like to a patient's teeth includes the use of an array of solid state light emitters adapted for placement and activation in the oral cavity. When activated, the light emitters are operable to direct light toward a number of appliances simultaneously, so that photocurable bonding material located between the appliances and the teeth begins to harden. Optionally, the apparatus comprises an indirect bonding placement device that functions to precisely place the appliances on certain preselected locations of the teeth as desired by the practitioner.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes a container having a chamber and a placement device received in the chamber. At least one orthodontic appliance is releasably connected to the placement device and has a base with a contour that is a replica of a portion of the patient's tooth structure. A bonding composition for bonding the appliance to the patient's tooth structure is applied to the base before the container is closed by the manufacturer, such that the practitioner can simply remove the placement device from the chamber and immediately transfer the appliances to the patient's teeth.