Abstract: Meniscal extrusion can occur due detachment of the knee capsule from structures of the knee. Disclosed herein are methods to repair the meniscal detachment. Additionally, cadaveric and synthetic models can be used to teach said methods of repair.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention is arranged to provide a hair treatment apparatus adapted to reduce the temperature of hair. This apparatus includes at least one thermal energy storage core arranged to draw heat out of hair wherein said at least one thermal energy storage core is arranged to cool hair to a temperature below 0° Celsius.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for coordinating batch payment and remittance advice transfer from a trustee to a plurality of creditors in response to a single click. In one example, the method may include receiving disbursement information via a user interface, the disbursement information being associated with a transfer initiated by a trustee, identifying a plurality of attributes from within the received disbursement information including an amount and remittance advice for the transfer, converting the plurality of identified attributes of the transfer into a NACHA file which includes a pre-defined field including the amount, a predefined field including the trustee, and an optional field including a description of the remittance advice, and transmitting the NACHA file to a computing system for processing via an ACH network.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for coordinating batch payment and remittance advice transfer from a trustee to a plurality of creditors in response to a single click. In one example, the method may include receiving disbursement information via a user interface, the disbursement information being associated with a transfer initiated by a trustee, identifying a plurality of attributes from within the received disbursement information including an amount and remittance advice for the transfer, converting the plurality of identified attributes of the transfer into a NACHA file which includes a pre-defined field including the amount, a predefined field including the trustee, and an optional field including a description of the remittance advice, and transmitting the NACHA file to a computing system for processing via an ACH network.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention is arranged to provide a hair treatment apparatus adapted to reduce the temperature of hair. This apparatus includes at least one thermal energy storage core arranged to draw heat out of hair wherein said at least one thermal energy storage core is arranged to cool hair to a temperature below 0° Celsius.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a connection manager that includes a dialer configured to interact with a modem to provide a connection to a service provider. The connection manager includes a graphical user interface and an advice window. The graphical user interface is configured to manipulate parameters associated with the connection. The graphical user interface includes a form component. The advice window is responsive to user actions associated with the form component.

Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is constructed of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.

Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is constructed of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.

Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is comprised of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.

Abstract: A shaped inflatable water sports board is presented. The inflatable water sports board includes an airtight elongated housing having a predetermined shape. An internal structure is contained within the housing for substantially maintaining the predetermined shape when the board is inflated.

Abstract: A child safety clip which consists of two elongated, opposed legs adjoined by a bridging section. Each leg provides a loop which may be opened or closed by a latch or clasp mechanism. Also, if the user desires to open or close either loop of the legs without using the latch or clasp mechanism such as through the application of pressure or force, the child safety clip is designed to succumb to the pressure or force and permit the latch or clasp mechanisms to open and the loops of the legs to bend or flex, thereby, releasing the item to the user held by the loops. The child safety clip is made of a material having a memory to return the clip to its original shape for continued use.

Abstract: A hand held eating utensil for creating ornamental designs or figures. The eating utensil is a spoon that consists of a main figure handle and a supplemental figure handle having a main figure part and a supplemental figure part, respectively, the combination of which forms a completed or assembled ornamental design or figure. A finger handle and a thumb handle are located at the proximal ends of the main figure handle and supplemental figure handle. The main figure handle also has a base member and the supplemental figure handle has an extension member. Upon the squeezing or spreading of the finger handle in relation to the thumb handle, all the members and handles rotate in a scissors like manner with respect to one another for transforming the spoon from an intermediary or handle open position of apparent broken parts to an extended or handle closed position in which the broken parts form a completed or assembled ornamental design or figure.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a connection manager that includes a dialer configured to interact with a modem to provide a connection to a service provider. The connection manager includes a graphical user interface and an advice window. The graphical user interface is configured to manipulate parameters associated with the connection. The graphical user interface includes a form component. The advice window is responsive to user actions associated with the form component.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for displaying geo-spatial images. Specifically, the method displays a geo-spatial image by providing a textured region of interest; selecting an arbitrary shaped area within the textured region of interest; and overlaying an image over the arbitrary shaped area.

Abstract: A hand held eating utensil having a pair of scissors like handles pivotally connected to each other at approximately their midpoints. A spoon bowl is at the forward end of one of the handles and a pusher mechanism shaped as an animal head is pivotally connected to the forward end of the other handle. As the rear ends of the handles are moved toward each other, the forward portion of the animal head dips down into the spoon bowl and pushes the food contents in the bowl forward out of the bowl. The animal head pivots downward when the handles are spread apart to minimize the chance of a child poking himself with the front end of the animal head.

Abstract: A hand held eating and drinking utensil that is constructed to be used for the dual purpose of serving as a spoon for eating and as a straw for drinking. The utensil is in the form of a spoon having a handle with a bowl for eating food as a spoon and having a handle that is hollow throughout its center for use as a straw to suck liquid or bits of food through the handle into a child's mouth. A decorative figure is attached to the handle for easier grasping and holding of the utensil while providing an amusing device for the child to play with either with or without any food or liquid thereon.