Abstract: This disclosure relates to surgical devices and methods. The disclosed surgical device and method may be used to resect, cut or otherwise remove tissue during an orthopaedic procedure. The surgical device may be reconfigured to reduce a size of the surgical device during placement in the patient.

Abstract: A system for classifying patient parameter values may include at least one processor programmed to access first information associated with a plurality of patients, the first information including a plurality of patient parameters associated with the plurality of patients, the first information being accessed electronically via a database; determine a first value associated with a patient parameter of at least one of the plurality of patients; analyze second information associated with at least one patient to determine a second value of the patient parameter; detect, based on analysis of at least the first value and the second value, a potential anomaly in the second value; and cause a graphical user interface of a computing device to display at least one graphical element indicating the potential anomaly.

Abstract: A guide apparatus for a surgical cutting tool includes a plurality of plates arranged in parallel with a guide plane. The plates form opposing bearing surfaces spaced apart over a clearance distance that defines an opening. A sheath includes a cylindrical portion that extends along a longitudinal axis and forms an interior passage extending through cylindrical portion along the longitudinal axis. The cylindrical portion of the sheath slidably engages the opening through the clearance distance, and the interior passage of the sheath receives a rotary cutting head of the surgical cutting tool in an operating configuration.

Abstract: An adapter apparatus for a cable saw or similar cutting implement includes a hub adapter that may detachably engage a mounting hub of a power tool. A pair of lateral arms extend outward on opposing sides of the hub adapter to a connection interface of the cable saw. The connection interface engages opposing wire ends of the cable saw and provides for a cutting operation in response to an oscillating motion of the power tool.

Abstract: A system for classifying patient parameter values may include at least one processor programmed to access first information associated with a plurality of patients, the first information including a plurality of patient parameters associated with the plurality of patients, the first information being accessed electronically via a database; determine a first value associated with a patient parameter of at least one of the plurality of patients; analyze second information associated with at least one patient to determine a second value of the patient parameter; detect, based on analysis of at least the first value and the second value, a potential anomaly in the second value; and cause a graphical user interface of a computing device to display at least one graphical element indicating the potential anomaly.

Abstract: A surgical simulator comprising a haptic arm capable of simulating forces generated during surgery from interactions between a surgical tool and tissue operated upon. The simulator further comprises a visual display capable of depicting a three-dimensional image of the simulated surgical tool and a physics-based computer model of the tissue. The haptic arm controls the movement and orientation of the simulated tool in the three-dimensional image, and provides haptic feedback forces to simulate forces experienced during surgery. Methods for simulating surgery and training users of the simulator are also described.

Abstract: Devices and methods for brain modulation are provided herein. A device may comprise a body and components for activating the brain. Such components include ultrasound transducers. The devices are used to provide ultrasound waves to brain structures in a subject wearing a device for methods to treat traumatic brain injury, affect postural control, affect wakefulness, attention, and alertness, to provide memory control, to alter cerebrovascular hemodynamics, to minimize stress, and to reinforce behavioral actions.

Abstract: A surgical simulator comprising a haptic arm capable of simulating forces generated during surgery from interactions between a surgical tool and tissue operated upon. The simulator further comprises a visual display capable of depicting a three-dimensional image of the simulated surgical tool and a physics-based computer model of the tissue. The haptic arm controls the movement and orientation of the simulated tool in the three-dimensional image, and provides haptic feedback forces to simulate forces experienced during surgery. Methods for simulating surgery and training users of the simulator are also described.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for controlling levels of perceived intensity of a sensory stimulus. The method includes configuring a stimulation signal with an activation charge rate (ACR) based on a predefined level of intensity by a subject during an action. The ACR is based on a strength of pulses in the stimulation signal parameter and a frequency of pulses in the stimulation signal parameter. The stimulation signal can be applied to neural tissue of a subject during the action. Based on the stimulation signal, the subject can be induced to perceive the predefined level of intensity during the action.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for controlling levels of perceived intensity of a sensory stimulus. The method includes configuring a stimulation signal with an activation charge rate (ACR) based on a predefined level of intensity by a subject during an action. The ACR is based on a strength of pulses in the stimulation signal parameter and a frequency of pulses in the stimulation signal parameter. The stimulation signal can be applied to neural tissue of a subject during the action. Based on the stimulation signal, the subject can be induced to perceive the predefined level of intensity during the action.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed that enables the display of permits and/or permit information related to a specific location, collection of permitting data onsite, comparison of the onsite data to permitted constraints, and reporting the results of the inspection, as well as sending immediate notifications, as appropriate, to decision makers.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an IC includes forming a layer stack thereon including silicon nitride layer on a first silicon oxide layer, with a second silicon oxide layer thereon on a substrate including a semiconductor material. The layer stack is etched to form ?1 trench that is at least 2 microns deep into the semiconductor material. A dielectric liner is formed on sidewalls and a bottom of the trench. A polysilicon layer is formed on the dielectric liner that fills the trench and extends lateral to the trench. Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processing stops on the silicon nitride layer to remove the polysilicon layer and the second silicon oxide layer to form a trench structure having a polysilicon fill. After the CMP processing, thermal oxidation oxidizes exposed regions of the polysilicon layer to form a polysilicon oxide layer. After the thermal oxidizing, the silicon nitride layer is removed.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed that enables the display of permits and/or permit information related to a specific location, collection of permitting data onsite, comparison of the onsite data to permitted constraints, and reporting the results of the inspection, as well as sending immediate notifications, as appropriate, to decision makers.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and verifying athlete attendance in a classroom is disclosed. An exemplary embodiment defines a GPS-based fence in association with a classroom as well as defines a class start time and a class end time. GPS coordinates associated with a portable computing device (“PCD”) associated with a given athlete are received and determined to be within a range of coordinates associated with the fence. Also, a time associated with the receiving of the GPS coordinates is determined to be within a window of time comprising the class start time. Subsequently, a picture of a user is captured with a camera of the PCD. Next, from the picture the user is verified to be the given athlete. Finally, the given athlete is marked as “present” within the class.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for controlling levels of perceived intensity of a sensory stimulus. The method includes configuring a stimulation signal with an activation charge rate (ACR) based on a predefined level of intensity by a subject during an action. The ACR is based on a strength of pulses in the stimulation signal parameter and a frequency of pulses in the stimulation signal parameter. The stimulation signal can be applied to neural tissue of a subject during the action. Based on the stimulation signal, the subject can be induced to perceive the predefined level of intensity during the action.

Abstract: A system for providing guideline concordance may include at least one processing device programmed to receive, via a graphical user interface of a user device, a search term associated with a drug; access a structured database to identify, based on the search term, a description of at least one regimen that includes the search term; display, via the graphical user interface, a selectable identifier of the at least one regimen; receive, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a regimen, wherein the regimen is associated with the drug; generate, based on the structured database, one or more indications that are concordant for the regimen; receive, via the graphical user interface, a selection of a concordant indication; and store, in an electronic health record database, a patient record with information identifying the selected regimen and the selected indication.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed that enables the display of permits and/or permit information related to a specific location, collection of permitting data onsite, comparison of the onsite data to permitted constraints, and reporting the results of the inspection, as well as sending immediate notifications, as appropriate, to decision makers.

Abstract: Devices and methods for brain modulation are provided herein. A device may comprise a body and components for activating the brain. Such components include ultrasound transducers. The devices are used to provide ultrasound waves to brain structures in a subject wearing a device for methods to treat traumatic brain injury, affect postural control, affect wakefulness, attention, and alertness, to provide memory control, to alter cerebrovascular hemodynamics, to minimize stress, and to reinforce behavioral actions.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and verifying athlete attendance in a classroom is disclosed. An exemplary embodiment defines a GPS-based fence in association with a classroom as well as defines a class start time and a class end time. GPS coordinates associated with a portable computing device (“PCD”) associated with a given athlete are received and determined to be within a range of coordinates associated with the fence. Also, a time associated with the receiving of the GPS coordinates is determined to be within a window of time comprising the class start time. Subsequently, a picture of a user is captured with a camera of the PCD. Next, from the picture the user is verified to be the given athlete. Finally, the given athlete is marked as “present” within the class.

Abstract: A socket for mating with the eyelet of a hot line clamp, an eye nut, an eye bolt, and a wing nut, the socket defining two slots for straddling and axially-rotating a bolt of the hot line clamp to tighten or loosen the hotline clamp.