Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for comparing genetic data of at least two individuals to determine a relationship between the at least two individuals and to present the relationship while providing privacy protection of certain genetic data. One system includes a one or more processing circuits to receive at least a portion of a first genetic dataset and at least a portion of a second genetic dataset. Further, the one or more processing circuits to identify a first set of DNA markers and identify a second set of DNA markers, and wherein the first set of DNA markers and the second set of DNA markers at least partially correspond. Further, the one or more processing circuits to determine a plurality of relationship indices, generate a relationship interface that includes graphical representations, and provide the relationship interface.

Abstract: A temporary outer garment includes a first portion configured to cover hands of a user, a second portion configured to cover arms of the user, and a third portion configured to cover a front side of the user. The first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are attached together to form the temporary outer garment. The temporary outer garment is configured to be worn over primary garments of the user to only cover hands, arms, and front portion of the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a vent are described herein. In some embodiments, a vent may be configured to be positioned in an opening in a surface. The vent may include flexible members configured to inhibit extraction of the vent from the opening once positioned in the opening. The vent may include at least one vane. The vanes may rotate such that, during use, the vanes function to control the direction of fluids conveyed through the vent. In some embodiments, vane(s) may include at least one anti-uncoupling device on a vane to prevent overly exerted forces applied onto the vane by a vent operator from uncoupling the vane from its mating frame axle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a vent are described herein. In some embodiments, a vent may be configured to be positioned in an opening in a surface. The vent may include flexible members configured to inhibit extraction of the vent from the opening once positioned in the opening. The vent may include at least one vane. The vanes may rotate such that, during use, the vanes function to control the direction of fluids conveyed through the vent. In some embodiments, vane(s) may include at least one anti-uncoupling device on a vane to prevent overly exerted forces applied onto the vane by a vent operator from uncoupling the vane from its mating frame axle.

Abstract: An illuminated vent for a fluid circulation system is disclosed. The vent may include a base, a louver configured to influence the direction of fluid passing through the vent, and one or more light sources coupled to the base and/or to the louver. Illumination provided by at least one of the light sources may be aesthetically pleasing and/or facilitate location of vent.

Abstract: Apparatus including a first edge having a cutout adjacently located between a pair of counter bore panels, a connector assembly including a connector having a mounting flange with a pair of inserts and a pair of guide pins. The pair of inserts adapted to receive and secure the pair of guide pins. Mounting flange adapted to abut a rear face of the first edge such that the connector extends through the cutout and the pair of inserts align with the pair of counter bore panels. The cutout and the pair of counter bore panels are slightly oversized for the connector and respective guide pins. Once the pair of guide pins is received by the pair of inserts the connector floats within a space defined by the cutout and pair of counter bore panels and the connector and pair of guide pins.

Abstract: An adaptive module for a cable modem termination system housing having a backplane and a card cage that is attachable to the housing is provided. Active and backup first electronic modules are disposed within the card cage and are electrically connected to the backplane. The active and backup first electronic modules are respectively electrically connectable to active and backup second electronic modules disposed within the housing, where the backup first electronic module communicates with the backup second electronic module when there is a failure within the active second electronic module. A switch/relay is disposed within the card cage and is electrically connected to the backplane. The switch/relay is adapted to enable communication between the active first electronic module and the backup second electronic module when there is a failure within the active second electronic module.

Abstract: A clip applicator adapted to apply and remove C-shaped scalp clips from a surgical incision site, wherein the clip applicator includes a body, a trigger and a lever mounted on the body and mutually operable between respective first and second positions relative to the body. The lever includes a clip-engaging portion disposed at a distal end thereof and a trigger-engaging portion disposed at a proximal end thereof. The lever is movable from the lever first position to the lever second position in response to the trigger moving from a trigger first position to a trigger second position. The clip applicator further includes a magazine that is releasably fastened to the body. The magazine is adapted to store a plurality of clips, and to serially dispense the clips from the magazine.

Abstract: A novel surgical router bit is disclosed which comprises a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end and an outer surface tapering outwardly from its distal end to its proximal end, at least one spiral cutting flute or groove formed in and extending along the length of the shaft from the distal end of the shaft to the proximal end of the shaft, with the at least one spiral cutting flute or groove having a planar floor which is inclined relative to the center axis of the router bit, wherein for each pitch of the at least one spiral cutting flute or groove, the distal end of the floor is level with the tapering outer surface of the shaft and the proximal end of the floor has a fixed depth relative to the tapering outer surface of the shaft so as to define a helical cutting edge of fixed height, and at least one straight cutting flute or groove formed in and extending along the length of the shaft from the distal end of the shaft to the proximal end of the shaft, the at least one straight cutting flute or gro

Abstract: A drill head assembly for a cranial perforator, which assembly is similar to the drill head assembly disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,884,571, except that the configuration of the axially-projecting sections of the front end surfaces of the inner drill are modified to cause the inner drill to stop rotating more quickly upon penetration of the inner drill through a skull.

Abstract: A drill head assembly for drilling holes in bony structure is disclosed. The assembly has an inner drill and an outer drill which rotate together as a unit. The leading portions of the outer drill are contiguous with the peripheral portions of the inner drill, and the inner and outer drills are adapted to form a bore-countersink opening in the bone, whereby the drill head assembly may be used to safely drill through relatively thin bone.

Abstract: A new drill-type cranial perforator is disclosed of the type which comprises a front drill head assembly made up of a leading inner drill and a trailing outer drill, and a rear support and drive assembly adapted to enable both drills so long as the leading inner drill is encountering a resistive surface and to disable both drills when the leading inner drill stops encountering the resistive surface.The leading inner drill has at least one drilling flute with a forward cutting edge including a reentrant cutting segment axially rearward from the outer end of the forward cutting edge and extending inwardly towards the longitudinal axis of the perforator.

Abstract: An adjustable louver unit for controlling the quantity and/or direction of the air flow in air systems, such as heaters, air conditioners and the like. This louver unit includes a rotary vane assembly having a central longitudinal shaft. A blade perpendicular and radial to the shaft, and containing circular vanes projecting from the blade and at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the central shaft. This entire rotary vane array, comprising a single member is molded from a continuous unitary material having a central shaft, a radial blade and a plurality of vanes, all having been formed from flexible plastic resin, which provides for ease of assembly, durability, simplicity, and efficiency of operation.

Abstract: A new drill-type cranial perforator is disclosed of the type which comprises a front drill head assembly made up of a leading inner drill and a trailing outer drill, and a rear support and drive assembly adapted to enable both drills so long as the leading inner drill is encountering a resistive surface and to disable both drills when the leading inner drill stops encountering the resistive surface.The leading inner drill has at least one drilling flute with a forward cutting edge including a reentrant cutting segment axially rearward from the outer end of the forward cutting edge and extending inwardly towards the longitudinal axis of the perforator.

Abstract: A new drill-type cranial perforator is disclosed of the type which comprises a front drill head assembly made up of a leading inner drill and a trailing outer drill, and a rear support and drive assembly adapted to enable both drills so long as the leading inner drill is encountering a resistive surface and to disable both drills when the leading inner drill stops encountering the resistive surface. The inner drill is coupled to the outer drill and to the rear support and drive assembly by a plurality of lugs, each of the lugs having a cam surface, and the outer drill includes a plurality of drive surfaces which coact with the cam surfaces. The new perforator is characterized by cam surfaces which are beveled outwardly toward an outer surface of the inner drill member in a helical twist, with the degree of bevel increasing progressively along the length of the cam surface.

Abstract: A new drill-type cranial perforator is disclosed of the type which comprises a front drill head assembly made up of a leading inner drill and a trailing outer drill, and a rear support and drive assembly adapted to enable both drills so long as the leading inner drill is encountering a resistive surface and to disable both drills when the leading inner drill stops encountering the resistive surface.

Abstract: An improved sewer relief valve which is vandal-proof and automatically opens responsive to a back flow of sewage and drain water within a plumbing system.