Abstract: Embodiments for a universal endoscope drying cabinet are disclosed. In an embodiment, an endoscope drying cabinet comprises: a first compartment configured to receive at least one endoscope; a second compartment and a partition separating the first and second compartments. The partition comprises an aperture and an airflow accelerator configured to generate a first pressure in the first compartment and a second pressure in the second compartment, wherein the first pressure is greater than the second pressure. The endoscope drying cabinet further comprises: a conduit extending through the at least one aperture, wherein a proximal end of the conduit terminates in the first compartment and a distal end of the conduit terminates in the second compartment. Additionally, the endoscope drying cabinet comprises: a distal end coupled to the proximal end of the conduit and a proximal end configured to receive at least two different sizes of endoscope distal tips.

Abstract: A system for retrieval and storage of membership data that includes: a database accessible through a network; and a plurality shopping incentive membership data associated with each user, where the plurality shopping incentive membership data is stored in the database. The system also includes a software application adapted for storage onto a user's portable electronic device and an interactive interface available on a user's portable electronic device. The interactive interface enables a user to selectively retrieve shopping incentive membership data through functionality provided by the software application. Connectivity is provided through the network to sources of the shopping membership data. Data transfers occurs periodically between the database and sources updating specific membership data associated with each shopping incentive data. The system further includes a means to input shopping incentive membership data into the database.

Abstract: A system for performing bone arthrodesis includes an implant for bone arthrodesis and a bone fastening device. The implant includes a fastener with an elongated shaft having a head at one end and a bone-piercing point at the opposite end. A first washer has structure for engaging the head of the shaft so as to be polyaxially pivotable with respect to the head. A locking member has structure for engaging the shaft. The locking member can have a second washer pivotally engaged thereto. The bone fastening device can include an elongated cannula with a collet for detachably engaging the first washer and for advancing the first washer. Structure is provided for engaging the fastener and for advancing and rotating the fastener through the collet and through the first washer. The bone arthrodesis device further includes a lower end portion extending from the cannula. The lower end portion has structure for detachably engaging the locking member.

Abstract: A latch in a door is protected from an unauthorized entry by forming a first bracket that fits around the latch, and a second bracket that is rotatably connected to the first latch. The second bracket covers the latch when rotated to be in a first position, and exposes the latch when rotated to be in a second position.

Abstract: A system for performing bone arthrodesis includes an implant for bone arthrodesis and a bone fastening device. The implant includes a fastener with an elongated shaft having a head at one end and a bone-piercing point at the opposite end. A first washer has structure for engaging the head of the shaft so as to be polyaxially pivotable with respect to the head. A locking member has structure for engaging the shaft. The locking member can have a second washer pivotally engaged thereto. The bone fastening device can include an elongated cannula with a collet for detachably engaging the first washer and for advancing the first washer. Structure is provided for engaging the fastener and for advancing and rotating the fastener through the collet and through the first washer. The bone arthrodesis device further includes a lower end portion extending from the cannula. The lower end portion has structure for detachably engaging the locking member.

Abstract: A cart assembly for transporting products on a base platform carried on wheels has a canvas wall. Inversely U-shaped front and rear side rail skeleton structures, with vertically spaced cross rails, on the cart define a front to rear extending product compartment between them spanned by the canvas wall. Vertically spaced side straps loop around the side rail structures to correlate with the cross rails and have coupler ends. Straps carrying mating couplers project from the edges of the canvas wall in vertically spaced relation correlating with the cross rails to couple with the couplers on the side straps.