Abstract: A set of material candidates expected to yield materials with target properties can be generated. A subject matter expert's decision indicating accepted and rejected material candidates from the set of material candidates can be received. Based on the subject matter expert's input, a machine learning model can be trained to replicate the subject matter expert's decision.

Abstract: An intramedullary (“IM”) nail for internal fixation of a bone is disclosed. In one embodiment, the IM nail may be a retrograde femoral nail. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the IM nail may be a tibial IM nail. In one or more embodiments, the screw holes are arranged and configured to optimize placement of one or more screws, fasteners, or the like. In addition, and/or alternatively, an IM nail may be arranged and configured to facilitate removal of a broken screw. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the tibial IM nail may be arranged and configured to be side-specific so that the anatomic specific tibial IM nails can be used to, for example, target specific bony anatomy such as, for example, the patient's posterior malleolar, the syndesmotic joint, etc.

Abstract: A process, using simple tools, is provided for the removal and replacement of lawn sprinkler units in a manner that facilitates alignment of threaded components and prevents entrance of lawn soil into water distribution piping that feeds the sprinkler units.

Abstract: A hand manipulatable tool for removing and replacing sprinkler heads threadably connected to an underground watering system employs a straight metal pipe component having outwardly flared portions at both extremities adapted to grip the sprinkler heads. A straight handle rod interactive with the pipe component facilitates unscrewing and lifting of the gripped sprinkler head.

Abstract: A system of belt and buckle components enable a handicapped person to achieve self-transfer between a bed and contiguous wheelchair. One extremity of the belt is secured to the wheelchair, and the other extremity of the belt is anchored to a panel inserted beneath the bed at a site transversely opposite the wheelchair.

Abstract: An in-line formed web having major surfaces in the X-Y plane and a depth in the Z direction is suitable for use as a composite fluid distribution and fluid retention layer in a disposable absorbent article. The web contains multiple layers of composite material which may have both thermoplastic fibers and absorbent material. The multiple layers can have different compositions of thermoplastic fibers and absorbent material as applied in-line by various arrangements of thermoplastic melt dies and absorbent fiber dispensers. By arranging at least two of the multiple layers in an opposing relation overlaid in the Z-axis direction of the web, a gradient can be formed in the Z-direction of the web. By coordinating the timing and deposition of the material onto a forming wire, at least one of the multiple layers is arranged to have zones of intermittent material deposition in at least one of a machine direction or a cross direction of the web.

Abstract: A wrench having a specific configuration which permits it to be used in tightening a nut which secures a yoke of a yoke/universal joint assembly with the end of a shaft of a drive shaft assembly of a vehicle. The nut is generally seated in a recessed opening in the body of the yoke between a pair of extending trunnions and is secured to a threaded shaft on a stub shaft which extends into an opening in the recess of the yoke. The wrench includes an elongated handle, neck, and a nut engaging head. The neck is provided with specific curvatures which permit the wrench to be inserted into the yoke and a handle having cutout side surfaces which permit the handle to be rotated in a wider arc than could be achieved with a handle having straight sides. The head is provided with an extending portion having an internal nut engaging portion for engaging the nut.

Abstract: In an open mouth bag, in which a primary closure is formed by folding down a lip of the rear panel and securing it to the front panel with means to release the lip from the front panel, an improved secondary closure of a reclosable fastening tape which can be repeatedly opened and reclosed after the lip has been released from the primary closure.

Abstract: A valve bag with an opening in one corner adapted to receive a spout for filling the bag, the opening having an insert therein, which insert has a light coating of a lubricant on its inner surface, so that when the bag is slipped on the filling spout some of the lubricant will be transferred to the spout and lubricate the spout for the next bag to be slipped on the spout.