Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the concept of integrating a charger with an electronic aerosol provision device into a single unit, so as to eliminate the need for a user to carry or stow charging cables, adaptors, and/or docks. In various implementations, the device utilizes a standard USB plug that is permanently attached to the device body and fully integrated with the charging circuitry. In some implementations, the plug may extend from an end of the device or be deployed from a side wall of the device and/or from the mouthpiece end of the device. The charger may be covered or otherwise hidden when the device is not charging.

Abstract: A band clamp including a housing; a screw that extends through a top surface of the housing and into a cavity defined by the housing; a band opening located within the housing and configured and dimensioned to receive a band; an inserter opening located within the housing and configured and dimensioned to receive an inserter; and an anvil located within the cavity of the housing is disclosed. A band clamp assembly, an inserter, and an inserter assembly is also disclosed. A method of inserting a band clamp is also disclosed.

Abstract: An artificial facet is implanted and attached to the spine. The artificial facet is an assembly of components that includes a rod formed of first and second curved sections. First and second pedicle screws are connected to the first and second curved sections, respectively. The first curved section has a sliding engagement with the second curved section along a curved longitudinal axis to allow adjustment of the length of the rod along the curved longitudinal axis. Each of the first and second pedicle screws incorporates a polyaxial head to enable lateral movement of each of the pedicle screws in a plane transverse to the curved longitudinal axis of the rod. The first and second pedicle screws are connected to the respective first and second curved sections with set screws so that the position of the pedicle screws along the curved sections is adjustable.