Abstract: An anchor for an anchoring with, for example, a synthetic resin mortar in an anchoring hole in an anchoring substrate made, for example, of stone, concrete or masonry. In order that a displacement of the anchor in the direction of a mouth of the hole and, as a result, potential failure of the anchoring can be ascertained at an early stage, a cap as position sensor holder having an electrical counter-contact, which cap is mounted on the anchor. If the anchor becomes displaced, the counter-contact moves out of contact with the anchor, with the result that the displacement can be ascertained.

Abstract: An anchor for an anchoring with, for example, a synthetic resin mortar in an anchoring hole in an anchoring substrate made, for example, of stone, concrete or masonry. In order that a displacement of the anchor in the direction of a mouth of the hole and, as a result, potential failure of the anchoring can be ascertained at an early stage, a cap as position sensor holder having an electrical counter-contact, which cap is mounted on the anchor. If the anchor becomes displaced, the counter-contact moves out of contact with the anchor, with the result that the displacement can be ascertained.

Abstract: An anchor for attaching an elongate member to bone. The anchor includes a longitudinal shaft having a tip at one end adapted to enter bone. A thread extends along the shaft for advancing the shaft into the bone and holding the shaft in place in the bone. A head is mounted on the shaft at a position spaced from the tip. The anchor also includes connector mounts spaced along the head. Each mount is adapted to connect the elongate member to the head.

Abstract: An anchor for attaching an elongate member to bone. The anchor includes a longitudinal shaft having a tip at one end adapted to enter bone. A thread extends along the shaft for advancing the shaft into the bone and holding the shaft in place in the bone. A head is mounted on the shaft at a position spaced from the tip. The anchor also includes connector mounts spaced along the head. Each mount is adapted to connect the elongate member to the head.

Abstract: A spinal fixation system connector for maintaining a predetermined positions of a spinal linkage members fastened to vertebrae of a patient. The connector includes a body having first and second openings extending along first and second axes, respectively. The connector includes a first fastener for fastening the first member in the first opening and a second fastener for fastening the second member in the second opening. Prior to the first fastener fastening the first spinal linkage member in the first opening and the second fastener fastening the second spinal linkage member in the second opening, the body is manipulatable to adjust an angle between the first axis and the second axis. When the first fastener fastens the first member in the first opening and the second fastener fastens the second member in the second opening, the angle between the first axis and the second axis is fixed.

Abstract: A device for the continuous production of a strand of foamed material comprising a vessel to which a foamable reactant material is continuously supplied and from which said material continuously issues over a weir whose height is adjustable. The material passing over said weir becomes supported on a foaming track whose constituent parts are adjustable as regards length and inclination to suit the foaming characteristics of said material. Said foaming track is adjustable also relative to said weir so as to be kept close thereto and is also adjustable relative to a curing track.