Abstract: A prosthetic wrist having at least one of a radial insert, which is configured to be fixed to a radius of a patient, a carpal implant or a wrist bearing component. The carpal implant can include a body and a pair of flanges, each of which being skewed to the axis of the body in a manner that permits them to abut the ulnar side of the hamate bone and the radial side of the distal portion of the carpal bone complex, respectively. The radial insert may be provided with a plurality of modular portions to allow for selection and customization of an implant. Also the various portions can allow for a hemi- or total, or revision wrist arthroplasty. The modular portions can allow for intraopertative customization.

Abstract: A method for forming a patch using a laminated material and a process for forming the laminated material. Also a plurality of patches using the laminated material for various implantation purposes into an anatomy. In addition, an implant method for implanting one or a plurality of the selected patches for various reasons.

Abstract: An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.

Abstract: A method of using an engine cooling system with a bus includes providing a horizontal rooftop engine cooling system including a radiator unit through which coolant fluid flows for removing heat from the radiator unit, a fan to assist in removing heat from the radiator unit, and a continuously variable power drive and speed control system for controlling power to and the speed of the fan; horizontally locating the rooftop engine cooling system on a rooftop of the bus; interconnecting the radiator unit of the rooftop engine cooling system to a passage of an engine of the bus to allow coolant to flow between the engine and the rooftop cooling system to cool the engine; and controlling power to and the speed of the fan with the continuously variable power drive and speed control system using pulse width modulation.

Abstract: A safety mechanism for a hedge trimmer is disclosed. Thumb catches 1032, 1048, together with corresponding locking members are initially biased downwardly relative to corresponding actuator levers 1010, 1014, as a result of which actuation of a motor of the hedge trimmer is prevented. This prevents inadvertent one-handed actuation of the hedge trimmer. In order to actuate the hedge trimmer, the user holds one of the actuator levers 1010, 1014 the corresponding thumb catch 1032 or 1048 upwardly, which causes movement of the other thumb catch towards its release position to allow pivotable movement of the actuator levers 1010, 1014 relative to a handle of the hedge trimmer. Movement of one of the actuator levers 1010, 1014 relative to the handle brings the lever 1018 into engagement with the electrical switch assembly 1008 to actuate the motor of the hedge trimmer.

Abstract: A positioning member may be released to move an anchor member to a holding position. The positioning member being operable to be held in a selected orientation until the anchor member is in a selected position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing a surgery, especially an ACL replacement surgery, where a flexible strand insertion rod co-operates with a U-Guide apparatus to insert a flexible strand into a tunnel formed in a bone portion and to guide a pair of drill points to form a pair of tunnels transversely to the tunnel of the insertion rod. The drill points are guided through the insertion rod and the flexible strand is held over the drill points as the transverse tunnels are formed. The insertion rod is then removed from the tunnels formed in the bone and the flexible strand is held looped over the second drill point. Subsequently, a soft tissue replacement is affixed to one end of the flexible strand and pulled over up to the first drill point with the other end of the flexible strand. The first drill point is then used to pull a cross pin through the transverse tunnel to hold the looped end of the soft tissue replacement in place.

Abstract: Matrix material for a substantially immunologically-compatible meniscal augmentation device of biocompatible and partially bioresorbable fibers is prepared by treatment with ?-galactosidase to eliminate ?-Gal epitopes. Upon implantation into a segmental defect of a meniscus, the composite of the meniscal augmentation device and the meniscus establishes a scaffold adapted for ingrowth of meniscal fibrochondrocytes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular shoulder prosthesis having an adjustable radial offset and/or angular inclination provided by relative rotation of an adapter interdisposed between the stem and the head. Specifically, the interface configuration between the stem and the adapter, as well as between the adapter and the head are designed such that relative positioning of these components provides a continuous adjustment in the radial offset and/or angular inclination. Indicia are provided at the interface between the adapter and the head to precisely determine the magnitude and direction of the adjustment being made.

Abstract: A digital signal processor includes a functional unit configured to execute instructions. The functional unit determines a first minimum data of a first data and a second data, in parallel with a determination of a second minimum data of a third data and a fourth data. The functional unit outputs processed data including the first minimum data and the second minimum data. Each bit length of the first minimum data and the second minimum data is equal to n bits in length. A bit length of the processed data is equal to 2n bits in length.

Abstract: There is disclosed an actuation mechanism for actuating a power tool. The actuation mechanism comprises a cable assembly comprising at least one outer cable (41) arranged coaxially around an inner cable (40), wherein the inner cable (40) is adapted to slide axially relative to the outer cable (41). The actuation mechanism also comprises at least one electrical contact (42) connected to the cable assembly and a plurality of switch members (51, 54) connected to the cable assembly. In use, actuation of at least one predetermined one of the switch members causes the inner cable to move relative to the outer cable to close the electrical contact and actuate the power tool.

Abstract: A suture for a suture anchor or surgical needle. The suture is a tubular sheath defining an empty bore and is braided using biocompatible filaments of the same or different materials. The sheath has a flattened annular cross-section.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool is disclosed, in which the power tool has a housing, a motor provided in the housing and an output shaft adapted to be caused by the motor to execute reciprocating motion. The handle assembly (2, 102) comprises a front handle (6, 106), a rear handle (7, 107) integral with the front handle, and a mounting portion adapted to be mounted to the body of the tool, wherein the front handle defines a first aperture, and the rear handle defines a second aperture larger than the first aperture. By providing a rear handle that forms a continuous loop defining such an aperture, this provides the advantage that the rear handle can be made as large as possible, and therefore positioned as far away from the centre of mass of the power tool as possible, without significantly increasing the overall weight of the power tool, and in particular without unnecessarily increasing the size and weight of the front handle.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a power tool such as a hedge trimmer having a housing (103) accommodating a motor and a handle assembly adapted to pivot relative to the housing between a plurality of positions is disclosed. The latch mechanism includes a lever (210) carrying a first retaining member (181) for movement relative to the housing (103) between an engaging condition to engage the handle assembly to releasably retain the housing relative to the handle assembly, and a retracted condition for allowing pivotal movement of the housing (103) relative to the handle assembly. A second retaining member (182) is movable relative to the housing (103) between an engaging position to engage the handle assembly to releasably retain the housing (103) in position relative to the handle assembly, and a retracted condition for allowing pivotal movement of the housing (103) relative to the handle assembly. The retaining members (181), (182) are biased towards their engaging conditions by means of a spring (186).

Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool is disclosed, in which the power tool has a housing, a motor provided in the housing, and an output shaft adapted to be caused by said motor to actuate a working member extending from the housing along a first axis (A-A). The handle assembly (102) comprises a front handle (106), a rear handle (107) integral with the front handle, and a mounting portion adapted to be mounted to the housing of the tool, wherein the front handle (106) forms an obtuse angle with the axis (A-A) of the working member in use. This last feature makes the power tool more comfortable for a user to operate, provided that the centre of mass of the power tool lies in the region between the front handle (106) and the rear handle (107). This will usually be the case, since the heaviest parts of the tool are generally the working member and the motor housing thereof.

Abstract: There is disclosed a power tool comprising a housing (3), a motor provided in the housing and having a rotary output shaft, a reciprocating output shaft adapted to be caused by the motor to execute reciprocating motion to actuate a blade assembly, and a handle assembly (2, 102) comprising a front handle (6, 106) and a rear handle (7, 107) integral with the front handle. The handle assembly (2, 102) is pivotably mounted to the housing of the power tool and is adapted to be fixed in a plurality of orientations relative to the housing. By providing a handle assembly with integrally formed front and rear handles that is pivotable relative to the body of the power tool, this provides the advantage of avoiding the need for a user to hold the tool upside down when using the blade assembly to perform high-up horizontal cutting, instead of holding the tool above the user's head.

Abstract: A two piece humeral component for use in joint arthroplasty which is adapted to be implanted into a joint and engaged by a socket component of the joint. The joint component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to be engaged by the socket and the second medial surface is adapted to be secured to mounting portion. The mounting portion has a first surface and a second medial surface. The first surface is adapted to be fixably engaged to the second mounting portion of the humeral component. The second medial surface is adapted to be secured to the humerus. A peg which has a first end adapted to engage a cavity found in the humerus is disposed on the mounting portion's second medial surface.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool is disclosed, in which the power tool has a housing, a motor provided in the housing, an output shaft adapted to be caused by said motor to execute reciprocating motion, and a blade assembly (5) extending from the housing along a first axis (A-A). The handle assembly (2) comprises a front handle (6), a rear handle (7) integral with the front handle (6) and a mounting portion adapted to be mounted to the housing of the tool, wherein the rear handle (7) is displaced from the plane (A-A) of the blade assembly (5) in use. As a result of this, the knuckles of the hand of the user that is gripping rear handle (7) are raised away from the surface of the object being cut. This provides the advantage that the user's knuckles avoid any grazing or cutting resulting from contact with the object, or with the ground when carrying out low cutting.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a power tool is disclosed, in which the power tool has a housing, a motor provided in the housing, and an output shaft adapted to be caused by the motor to execute reciprocating motion. The drive mechanism comprises a gear plate (34) adapted to rotate about a first axis (Z-Z) and having a plurality of elongate first teeth (33) extending substantially in a plane perpendicular to said first axis; and connecting means cooperating with said gear plate (34) and adapted to cause reciprocating movement of an output shaft of the tool in response to rotation of said gear plate about said first axis, wherein said reciprocating movement has a component perpendicular to said first axis. Conventional drive mechanisms which have an output shaft adapted to be caused by the motor to execute reciprocating motion generally have bevel gears with teeth formed at 45° to the axis of rotation of the gears.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a power tool is disclosed, in which the power tool has a housing (3), a motor provided in the housing, an output shaft adapted to be caused by said motor to actuate a working member, and a handle assembly (2) adapted to pivot relative to the housing between a plurality of positions.