Abstract: An independent friction joint structure including: at least one plug part having a connection to a device, the device comprising a lamp head; at least one joint part holding the at least one plug part in place, the at least one joint part having at least one holding structure; at least one side part having the ability to generate frictional rotational resistance to keep the at least one plug part in a predetermined position; at least one electrical contact between the at least one side part and the at least one holding structure of the at least one joint part; and at least one screw to fit all the components of the independent friction joint structure together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacture of an interconnected porous non-biodegradable polymer implant suitable for implantation into a mammal for the treatment, repair or replacement of defects or injury in musculoskeletal tissue, wherein the mechanical properties of the implant can be controlled by varying the concentration of the non-biodegradable polymer and/or varying the duration and number of freeze-thaw cycles and the interconnected porous non-biodegradable polymer implant has sufficient percent porosity and pore diameter to facilitate integration of cells and attachment within the mammal via ingrowth of surrounding tissue. The present invention also relates to an implant manufactured by the method.

Abstract: The lamp has a superior, sleek, aesthetic profile, while also providing robust functionality and articulation. The lamp includes at least one joint that combines the functionality of allowing an arm of the lamp to articulate and rotate, as well as allowing the joint to be pulled apart and plugged back together. Each articulating hinged or pivoting joint transmits electrical power between the adjoining members without the use of exposed wiring. There are a variety of structural options regarding the lamps base or attachment mechanism, including a weighted base, a clamp, a through-table mount, or a wall mount. Available versions of this sleek lamp include a variety of arm and joint configurations so that the lamp can serve a wide range of installations and applications, while using a standardized group of components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacture of an interconnected porous non-biodegradable polymer implant suitable for implantation into a mammal for the treatment, repair or replacement of defects or injury in musculoskeletal tissue, wherein the mechanical properties of the implant can be controlled by varying the concentration of the non-biodegradable polymer and/or varying the duration and number of freeze-thaw cycles and the interconnected porous non-biodegradable polymer implant has sufficient percent porosity and pore diameter to facilitate integration of cells and attachment within the mammal via ingrowth of surrounding tissue. The present invention also relates to an implant manufactured by the method.

Abstract: An Articulating Lamp. The lamp has a superior, sleek, aesthetic profile, while also providing robust functionality and articulation. The lamp includes at least one joint that combines the functionality of allowing an arm of the lamp to articulate and rotate, as well as allowing the joint to be pulled apart and plugged back together. Each articulating hinged or pivoting joint transmits electrical power between the adjoining members without the use of exposed wiring. There are a variety of structural options regarding the lamps base or attachment mechanism, including a weighted base, a clamp, a through-table mount, or a wall mount. Available versions of this sleek lamp include a variety of arm and joint configurations so that the lamp can serve a wide range of installations and applications, while using a standardized group of components.

Abstract: Novel glycerol cyclic pyruvate derivates were prepared and demonstrated to inhibit the binding of an immobilized D-proline derivative to serum amyloid P component (SAP) have been prepared. As such, the compounds of the invention are useful for treating amyloidosis and diseases associated with amyloidosis, for example Alzheimer&supl;s disease and maturity onset diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: A multiplier circuit to receive a multiplier and a multiplicand comprises at least one Booth encoder circuit to encode a plurality of multiplier bits into four encoded outputs. The encoded outputs select Booth-multiply functions. The circuit also includes a plurality of multiplexer circuits, one multiplexer circuit for each bit of the multiplicand. The at least one of the plurality multiplexer circuits includes four pass gates coupled to receive a multiplicand bit, a complement of the multiplicand bit, multiplexed data from a next lower order multiplexer circuit and the encoded outputs of the Booth encoder circuit outputs to provide one bit of a partial product at a multiplexer output.

Abstract: A shutter assembly for a receptacle. The shutter assembly may include a first plate, a second plate disposed adjacent the first plate, a shutter disposed between the first plate and the second plate, a first spring that provides lateral movement of the shutter, a second spring that provides transverse movement of the shutter and a plunger for providing a pivot point to the shutter. The plunger may be disposed between the second spring and the shutter. According to an embodiment of the invention, when there are no pins or there is one pin inserted into the shutter assembly, the shutter is in a first position and lugs on the shutter abut locks disposed on the first plate and the second plate, thereby barring access to apertures in the assembly. When two pins, other than the ground pin, either sharp or round edges, are inserted into the shutter assembly, the shutter slides laterally to expose apertures in the assembly, making the receptacle available for use.