Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.

Abstract: A surgical drape support for positioning on a patient's chest to support a drape above the patient's nose and mouth includes a main arch defining an inner main surface, an outer main surface, a main crown, a first main base edge, and a second main base edge. A first lower foot extends downward from the first main base edge and away from the outer main surface. A second lower foot extends downward from the second main base edge and away from the outer main surface. A first upper foot and a second upper foot extend upwards and away from the outer main surface to a position above the main crown. When the first lower foot and the second lower foot are positioned on the patient's chest they are configured to support the drape over the patient's nose and mouth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for calculating spare capacity in a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) communication network at sector and network level. The capacity is measured in terms of sellable customers, that is, the number of Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs) that can be connected to a sector in order to deliver a minimum guaranteed downlink speed at a busy hour to each user. Using the available technical assets, business requirements (installation metrics, guaranteed speed, sales rate, CPE categories) and the performance of each individual sector and customer (cell and user delivered throughputs, radio quality of existing customers, activity ratio of existing customers), the present invention enables accurate estimation of the remaining number of sellable customer premise equipment, and to identify capacity bottlenecks, forecast capacity expansions and plan marketing campaigns or promotions.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a material is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a toroidal bed chamber (110) and a waveguide (120). The toroidal bed chamber (110) has chamber walls comprising an inner sidewall (111), an outer sidewall (112) and a base (113), the inner sidewall (111), outer sidewall (112) and base (113) at least partly defining a toroidal volume for material to circulate within. A circulation fluid inlet (130) is provided for introducing a circulation fluid (131) with a velocity component tangential to the toroidal volume for causing the material to circulate within the toroidal volume. The waveguide (120) is for receiving microwave radiation and communicating the microwave radiation to interior of the toroidal bed chamber. The waveguide (120) comprises at least one microwave transparent window (121) in the inner sidewall (111), the outer sidewall (112) or the base (113).

Abstract: A camper shell lock assembly includes a camper shell that is installed on a bed of a pickup. The camper shell has a door and the door has a locking mechanism that is movably integrated into the door. The locking mechanism is rotatable into a locked condition for inhibiting the door from is opened. The locking mechanism is rotatable into an unlocked condition to facilitate the door to be opened. A box is positionable over the locking mechanism thereby restricting motion of the locking mechanism. The box is comprised of a rigid material thereby facilitating the box to inhibit the locking mechanism from being rotated into the unlocked condition. In this way the door from is inhibited from being opened to inhibit a person outside of the camper shell from opening the door.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing direct reduced iron (DRI) move a material comprising iron ore and biomass through a preheat zone (20) and then a reduction zone (30) of a hearth furnace (3) and heat and progressively reduce iron ore and discharge DRI. Reduction gases flow in an opposite direction to material, and combustible gases in the reduction gases are combusted in the preheat zone and generate heat. Microwave energy heats material and reduces iron ore in the reduction zone. The microwave energy is supplied via a plurality of microwave applicators (66) arranged in a plurality of rows of applicators extending across a width of and along a section of a length of the reduction zone. The reduction zone (56) includes a lower sub zone (58) and an upper sub zone separated by an interface (80).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for automated performance testing in a containerized environment. For example, a system may invoke one or more PTSs (PTSs) that each manage a respective type of performance test, such as a load test, a stress test, and a soak test. Each PTS may instantiate one or more dynamic clusters in a container to execute performance test scripts that execute operations to conduct the performance test. The PTS may estimate a testing capacity of each dynamic cluster so that the load during testing does not exceed those limits. The dynamic clusters may perform client-side load balancing that approximates real-world load profiles to more accurately simulate real-world loads based on user behaviors that would occur throughout a test session. The system may use logging and metrics from a diverse set of services that monitor target systems during the automated performance test.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.

Abstract: A camper shell lock assembly includes a camper shell that is installed on a bed of a pickup. The camper shell has a door and the door has a locking mechanism that is movably integrated into the door. The locking mechanism is rotatable into a locked condition for inhibiting the door from is opened. The locking mechanism is rotatable into an unlocked condition to facilitate the door to be opened. A box is positionable over the locking mechanism thereby restricting motion of the locking mechanism. The box is comprised of a rigid material thereby facilitating the box to inhibit the locking mechanism from being rotated into the unlocked condition. In this way the door from is inhibited from being opened to inhibit a person outside of the camper shell from opening the door.

Abstract: A surgical drape support for positioning on a patient's chest to support a drape above the patient's nose and mouth includes a main arch defining an inner main surface, an outer main surface, a main crown, a first main base edge, and a second main base edge. A first lower foot extends downward from the first main base edge and away from the outer main surface. A second lower foot extends downward from the second main base edge and away from the outer main surface. A first upper foot and a second upper foot extend upwards and away from the outer main surface to a position above the main crown. When the first lower foot and the second lower foot are positioned on the patient's chest they are configured to support the drape over the patient's nose and mouth.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.

Abstract: An accessory adapter for a wheelchair having a chassis, a mounting bracket and a foot platform. The adapter includes a base mount having a bracket engagement portion for engaging the mounting bracket and an extension engagement portion for engaging an extension member. The extension member includes a first and second extension engagement feature for engaging the mounting bracket and an accessory member respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.

Abstract: A boat with an inner cabin suspended on a rotating shaft inside an outer shell. The outer shell completely encloses the inner cabin. The inner cabin freely rotates on the shaft inside the outer shell to maintain an upright orientation in any sea condition. Optionally, a motor is provided between the inner cabin and outer shell to dampen rotation of the inner cabin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for calculating spare capacity in a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) communication network at sector and network level. The capacity is measured in terms of sellable customers, that is, the number of Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs) that can be connected to a sector in order to deliver a minimum guaranteed downlink speed at a busy hour to each user. Using the available technical assets, business requirements (installation metrics, guaranteed speed, sales rate, CPE categories) and the performance of each individual sector and customer (cell and user delivered throughputs, radio quality of existing customers, activity ratio of existing customers), the present invention enables accurate estimation of the remaining number of sellable customer premise equipment, and to identify capacity bottlenecks, forecast capacity expansions and plan marketing campaigns or promotions.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system that enables a user to efficiently view messages of a conversation that are more relevant to the user. The system is configured to display content of a first application within an application user interface (UI) and to determine that a message of a second application being monitored includes a trigger feature that comprises a piece of information or an interaction from another user that is worthy of the user's attention. The system can then generate a visual notification for the trigger feature. The visual notification can be displayed in association with a graphical element of the application UI. Upon receiving an indication of a selection of the visual notification, the system can switch from displaying the content of the first application to displaying the message of the second application and trigger feature and/or change visual characteristics associated with the message to bring focus to the message.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system that enables a user to efficiently view messages of a conversation that are more relevant to the user. The system is configured to display content of a first application within an application user interface (UI) and to determine that a message of a second application being monitored includes a trigger feature that comprises a piece of information or an interaction from another user that is worthy of the user's attention. The system can then generate a visual notification for the trigger feature. The visual notification can be displayed in association with a graphical element of the application UI. Upon receiving an indication of a selection of the visual notification, the system can switch from displaying the content of the first application to displaying the message of the second application and trigger feature and/or change visual characteristics associated with the message to bring focus to the message.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.