Abstract: The devices and methods can provide short-term strength and rigidity and long-term stability and support after a bone and/or ligament injury in a single procedure. An orthopedic fixation device may include a body having a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween. The body may include a first portion, a second portion and a shaft portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The shaft portion may include one or more bioabsorbable materials. The body may include an internal channel disposed along the length. The device may also include a suture being disposed within the internal channel.

Abstract: An interface for positive pressure respiratory therapy includes a mask assembly having a mask seal and a mask shell. The mask assembly is positioned lower than and exposes a bridge of the user's nose. The mask seal includes first and second portions on respective first and second sides of a nasal region that contact opposing sides of the user's nose. The first and second portions each include supports that help maintain a shape of the mask seal. A pair of covers can be supported relative to the mask assembly and adjacent a respective one of the first and second portions of the mask seal. The covers limit expansion of the first and second portions of the mask seal in response to pressurized air within the mask seal. The supports of the first and second portions can transfer load from the mask seal to the covers.

Abstract: A warning system for vehicles equipped with air brakes is provided. The present invention provides one or more warning modules in connection with a low pressure switch and a door jamb switch to provide an alert if the driver fails to apply the parking brake and opens the vehicle door. A low pressure switch is connected to an air line controlled by a cabin parking brake switch. When the parking brake switch is toggled on, air is evacuated from the air line and the parking brakes are applied; the low pressure switch is then open. When the air line is pressurized, the parking brake switch is not toggled on and the parking brakes are not applied, causing the low pressure switch to close. If the door jamb sensor registers the driver door is open, the low pressure switch and door jamb sensor complete a circuit, activating the warning modules.

Abstract: A warning system for vehicles equipped with air brakes is provided. The present invention provides one or more warning modules in connection with a low pressure switch and a door jamb switch to provide an alert if the driver fails to apply the parking brake and opens the vehicle door. A low pressure switch is connected to an air line controlled by a cabin parking brake switch. When the parking brake switch is toggled on, air is evacuated from the air line and the parking brakes are applied; the low pressure switch is then open. When the air line is pressurized, the parking brake switch is not toggled on and the parking brakes are not applied, causing the low pressure switch to close. If the door jamb sensor registers the driver door is open, the low pressure switch and door jamb sensor complete a circuit, activating the warning modules.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree denominated varietally as ‘AB17’ which produces fruit which is larger than that produced by the ‘Kidd's D-8’ apple tree under the ecological conditions prevailing near Ephrata, Wash. and which is further less acidic and which further produces a flower having a purple color with red-purple highlights.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree Malus pumila Mill, and which is denominated varietally as ‘PB-148’ and which produces an attractively colored apple which is mature for harvesting and shipment about August 30th under the ecological conditions prevailing near Ephrata, Wash.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington about August 29th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington, about August 15th.

Abstract: A home entertainment system has a switching matrix having supply ports that are connected to a plurality of TV tuners and at least one video camera. Each TV tuner demodulates a high frequency carrier signal to provide a specific channel to a supply port. Control signals that change the channel output of each TV tuner are transmitted upstream from the supply port to a corresponding TV tuner. The switching matrix has consumer ports that connect to terminals with consumer devices such as TV monitors located in different rooms of the home, each terminal receiving a signal of baseband frequency (no demodulation required) that may represent a television channel or a camera view and each terminal having a control that delivers signals to the consumer port to select a TV channel or select the camera. The switching matrix enables different ports to be coupled together, so that, for example, a camera in baby's room can be coupled to a television monitor in another room.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a composition for use in the treatment of endometriosis, comprising an agent capable of interfering with the production and/or activity of VEGF, and a physiologically acceptable carrier substance; a composition for the treatment of endometriosis comprising an agent which inhibits the activation and/or recruitment of peritoneal macrophages, and a physiologically acceptable carrier; and method of making the compositions and their use in the treatment of endometriosis.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington, about August 11th to August 14th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington about August 29th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington, about August 15th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree (Malus Pumila Mill) named ‘Nevson,’ and which is characterized as to novelty by uniqueness of shape, color, flavor and texture, and a date of maturity for commercial harvesting and shipment of approximately September 10 through October 1 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the Columbia Basin area of Central Washington.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree Malus pumila Mill, and which is denominated varietally as ‘PB-148’ and which produces an attractively colored apple which is mature for harvesting and shipment about August 30th under the ecological conditions prevailing near Ephrata, Wash.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree denominated varietally as ‘AB17’ which produces fruit which is larger than that produced by the ‘Kidd's D-8’ apple tree under the ecological conditions prevailing near Ephrata, Wash. and which is further less acidic and which further produces a flower having a purple color with red-purple highlights.