Abstract: A sturdy, wall mounted indoor firewood rack which includes a detachable tray capable of catching and retaining dirt, wood chips, residue, snow, and water.

Abstract: A wrist support for supporting a wrist of a user is provided that comprises a plurality of cushioning elements, and a connector for connecting the cushioning elements together, wherein the wrist support is substantially an annulus, and wherein the cushioning elements: comprise a resilient material, are arranged adjacent to one another in the annulus, are arranged radially about the central axis of the annulus, and are capable of being disposed on the user's wrist in a position wherein the user experiences minimal or no wrist strain. The wrist support supports the wrist comfortably in a neutral position that minimizes or eliminates wrist strain when the user is engaged in an activity that involves repetitive wrist or hand movements such as computer mouse usage or typing.

Abstract: Financial news distribution apparatus comprising: a first terminal (10) comprising means (14, 17) for displaying a selected one of a plurality of data entry screens (1000) associated with news items of different types, each said data entry screen comprising: a plurality of data entry fields (1004) for entry of respective data items of a new said news item, and respective data item label text fields (1002) each containing text describing the corresponding data entry field in a source language, selection means (12) for selecting at least one of a plurality of target languages; translation means (50) for translating the source language text of said data item label text fields (1002) into corresponding text in said at least one target language; means (12) for inputting data specifying a type of news item and a subject of a new news item; a computer (30) remote to said first terminal (10), said computer (40) being arranged to read a store (40) containing a database of previous news items, accessible by type and su

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a three-dimensional composite structure and a method for producing the mold for the three-dimensional composite structure. The mold is formed of at least one rigid die member and a second thermoplastic die member. The second thermoplastic die member is formed by coupling a rubber flexible pattern to a surface of the first die member. Vacuum or pressure is applied to a heated thermoplastic sheet to cause the heated thermoplastic sheet to deform about the flexible pattern, thereby forming the second die. Strips of reinforced polymer thermoset pre-preg material are then positioned within the cavities formed by the flexible pattern and are allowed to cure. Optionally, heat, pressure, and vacuum may be applied to the mold construction to facilitate the curing of the thermoset materials.

Abstract: Orthopedic support devices are provided that include a main body having at least one border area and causing targeted compression to a body part over which an orthopedic support device is worn and that further include at least one transition cuff located at a border area of the main body, wherein the main body is made of a material that has a predetermined elastic modulus and wherein the at least one transition cuff is made of a material that has a lower predetermined elastic modulus than the material from which the main body is made such that the presence of the at least one transition cuff is effective to reduce displacement of soft tissue at the border area that is caused by the targeted compression of the main body.

Abstract: Orthopedic support devices are provided that include a first layer of elastomeric material is attached directly atop or around a layer of a spacer material, wherein the first layer provides support and/or compression, and the second layer provides breathability and wicking and wherein characteristics of the first layer can be varied in order to vary the location, amount and/or level of compression provided by the support device.

Abstract: A brace to be worn over the wrist for preventing and reducing pain and discomfort associated with the ulnar styloid of the wrist. The brace includes a band circumferentially fitted around the wrist. The band has an opening positioned to circumferentially surround the ulnar styloid. A pressure ring is attached to the opening, so that when the band is fittingly secured around the wrist with the ulnar styloid protruding through the opening, the pressure ring exerts controlled pressure to tissues associated with the ulnar styloid.

Abstract: A gutter splint aids the healing of injuries to the metacarpals, proximal phalanges, and middle phalanges by substantially immobilizing the injured digits. The splint includes a volar member and a dorsal member. The volar member has a volar forearm support region for supporting a volar forearm, a volar palm support region for supporting a palm of the hand at a predetermined angle to the forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the palm. The dorsal member has a dorsal forearm support region for supporting the dorsal forearm, a dorsal hand support region for supporting the hand at a predetermined angle to the dorsal forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the dorsal hand. The volar member and dorsal member are flexibly secured to each other using a series of removable straps.

Abstract: A gutter splint aids the healing of injuries to the metacarpals, proximal phalanges, and middle phalanges by substantially immobilizing the injured digits. The splint includes a volar member and a dorsal member. The. volar member has a volar forearm support region for supporting a volar forearm, a volar palm support region for supporting a palm of the hand at a predetermined angle to the forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the palm. The dorsal member has a dorsal forearm support region for supporting the dorsal forearm, a dorsal hand support region for supporting the hand at a predetermined angle to the dorsal forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the dorsal hand. The volar member and dorsal member are flexibly secured to each other using a series of removable straps.

Abstract: An orthopaedic brace assembly includes a thigh cuff component, a calf cuff component and a pair of hinge assemblies. The thigh cuff component engages the wearer's leg above the knee and includes a suspension assembly having a pair of cantilevered arms. The calf cuff component engages the wearer's leg below the knee. The pair of hinge assemblies couples the thigh cuff component and the calf cuff component for relative articulation. The hinge assemblies include first and second arms interconnected for relative movement to one another through a range of articulation by first and second links. The hinge assemblies additionally include a series of stops which selectively snap fit to the first arm for limiting the range of articulation.

Abstract: An orthopaedic brace assembly includes a thigh cuff component, a calf cuff component and a pair of hinge assemblies. The thigh cuff component engages the wearer's leg above the knee and includes a suspension assembly having a pair of cantilevered arms. The calf cuff component engages the wearer's leg below the knee. The pair of hinge assemblies couples the thigh cuff component and the calf cuff component for relative articulation. The hinge assemblies include first and second arms interconnected for relative movement to one another through a range of articulation by first and second links. The hinge assemblies additionally include a series of stops which selectively snap fit to the first arm for limiting the range of articulation.

Abstract: Financial news distribution apparatus comprising: a first terminal (10) comprising means (14, 17) for displaying a selected one of a plurality of data entry screens (1000) associated with news items of different types, each said data entry screen comprising: a plurality of data entry fields (1004) for entry of respective data items of a new said news item, and respective data item label text fields (1002) each containing text describing the corresponding data entry field in a source language, selection means (12) for selecting at least one of a plurality of target languages; translation means (50) for translating the source language text of said data item label text fields (1002) into corresponding text in said at least one target language; means (12) for inputting data specifying a type of news item and a subject of a new news item; a computer (30) remote to said first terminal (10), said computer (40) being arranged to read a store (40) containing a database of previous news items, accessible by type and su

Abstract: An orthopaedic brace assembly includes a thigh cuff component, a calf cuff component and a pair of hinge assemblies. The thigh cuff component engages the wearer's leg above the knee and includes a suspension assembly having a pair of cantilevered arms. The calf cuff component engages the wearer's leg below the knee. The pair of hinge assemblies couples the thigh cuff component and the calf cuff component for relative articulation. The hinge assemblies include first and second arms interconnected for relative movement to one another through a range of articulation by first and second links. The hinge assemblies additionally include a series of stops which selectively snap fit to the first arm for limiting the range of articulation.

Abstract: A leg brace and method for forming thereof is provided. The brace includes a frame formed of at least a thermoplastic material. A harness is fixed to the frame, the harness being retained adjacent a user's leg during use. The leg brace may be further formed with a tibial restricting portion running along and substantially parallel to the medial shaft of a user's tibia during use, thereby preventing any unwanted movement or rotation of the user's tibia. The brace is formed by forming a brace core of a mixture of a thermoplastic material and a blowing agent and then placing a composite material in contact with the core. Next, the core and composite material are heated in a mold to a temperature sufficient to allow the thermoplastic material to become molten, causing the blowing agent to expand and force the composite material against an interior wall of the mold cavity and to form a thermoplastic cellular core.