Abstract: A modular wallet assembly including a casing, a rail fixed to the casing, and an accessory configured to be detachably coupled to the casing via the rail. The modular wallet assembly further includes a lever arm configured to dispense personal cards stored in the casing.

Abstract: Charging stations for electric vehicles may include arms that extend from a structure to allow easy deployment of a charging plug to a charging receptacle on an electric vehicle. The arms may be pivotally connected to the structure. Charging cables may be attached to the arms by a break away construction. Arms may include mechanical fuses that deform or break when excessive forces are applied to the arms. These features of construction can help to protect the charging station and charging cable from damage. Charging stations may include other features including lighting, motion sensors, cameras, and suspended plug cradles.

Abstract: A modular wallet assembly including a casing, a rail fixed to the casing, and an accessory configured to be detachably coupled to the casing via the rail. The modular wallet assembly further includes a lever arm configured to dispense personal cards stored in the casing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for integrating an electromagnetic navigation system and a tool and aligning the tool with a target are presented, including a sensor tool, a tool, a field generator, a display, and a computer. The sensor tool attaches to a target component in a unique position relative to target features. The field generator is fixed relative to the tool except in rotation about a tool axis. The display is adjustably mounted to the tool and automatically adjusts image parameters. Target registration and error compensation methods are provided. The system detects magnetic field and signal disturbances that may lead to inaccurate navigation, filters navigation data, and adjusts filtering parameters based on detected conditions. Apparatus for proximally locking an IM nail such that a clear passage through the cannulation of the nail is maintained are provided.

Abstract: A system for isolating electrical current in an aircraft structure includes a first structure a bearing having an outer race and an inner race and a liner disposed therebetween, the outer race having a second structure coupled thereto. A dielectric seal is secured to the outer race and engages the inner race. A conditionally non-conductive gas occupies a sealed chamber that defines a gap between the inner race and the outer race. The gap has a predetermined magnitude sufficient to prevent electrical arcing or current leakage between the inner race and the outer race at a first voltage less than that voltage resulting from a lightning strike; and/or to conduct an electrical current between the inner race and the outer race at a second voltage greater than or equal to the voltage resulting from the lightning strike.

Abstract: A system for isolating electrical current in an aircraft structure includes a first structure a bearing having an outer race and an inner race and a liner disposed therebetween, the outer race having a second structure coupled thereto. A dielectric seal is secured to the outer race and engages the inner race. A conditionally non-conductive gas occupies a sealed chamber that defines a gap between the inner race and the outer race. The gap has a predetermined magnitude sufficient to prevent electrical arcing or current leakage between the inner race and the outer race at a first voltage less than that voltage resulting from a lightning strike; and/or to conduct an electrical current between the inner race and the outer race at a second voltage greater than or equal to the voltage resulting from the lightning strike.

Abstract: Compositions and methods that are useful for the treatment of herpesvirus infection (including herpes simplex virii) are disclosed. Methods for identifying compounds useful for the treatment of herpesvirus infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for integrating an electromagnetic navigation system and a tool and aligning the tool with a target are presented, including a sensor tool, a tool, a field generator, a display, and a computer. The sensor tool attaches to a target component in a unique position relative to target features. The field generator is fixed relative to the tool except in rotation about a tool axis. The display is adjustably mounted to the tool and automatically adjusts image parameters. Target registration and error compensation methods are provided. The system detects magnetic field and signal disturbances that may lead to inaccurate navigation, filters navigation data, and adjusts filtering parameters based on detected conditions. Apparatus for proximally locking an IM nail such that a clear passage through the cannulation of the nail is maintained are provided.

Abstract: A method for locating a guide wire axis on a femoral neck comprises the steps of tracking a position and orientation of a femur; registering a frame of reference with respect to the position and orientation of the femur from a first registration probe mounted onto the femur in a predetermined configuration, the frame of reference having preoperative planned data pertaining to the femoral neck; digitizing femoral neck data with respect to the position and orientation of the femur from a second registration probe positioned onto the femoral neck at desired orientations; calculating a position and orientation of the guide wire axis with respect to the position and orientation of the femur as a function of the preoperative planned data and the femoral neck data.

Abstract: A retractable audio cord device comprising a housing to contain a plurality of internal components; a retraction button attached to the surface of the housing, where the retraction button activates a spool within the housing; a set of receivers around an edge of the housing, where the set of receivers enable a set of cords to extend and retract from the housing; a pair of earphone cords extending from the set of receivers, where the pair of earphone cords retract into the housing and wraps around the spool when the retraction button is pressed; a pair of earbuds attached to the earphone cords; a connection cord extending from the set of receivers, where the connection cord retracts into the housing and wraps around the spool when the retraction button is pressed and where the connection cord includes a connector to attach the retractable audio cord device to an audio device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing targeted content to a network user. In one embodiment, a method for providing targeted content to a consumer via a network during the consumer's viewing of a webpage can be provided. The method can include aggregating data from one or more of the following: crawled webpage data, vertical clickstream data, and previously stored webpage visitation data. The method can further include determining one or more trends associated with an industry vertical based at least in part on some of the aggregated data. Further, the method can include determining at least one content recommendation for the consumer based at least in part on one or more trends associated with an industry vertical. Moreover, the method can include outputting the at least one content recommendation to the consumer via the webpage.

Abstract: A method for locating a guide wire axis on a femoral neck comprises the steps of tracking a position and orientation of a femur; registering a frame of reference with respect to the position and orientation of the femur from a first registration probe mounted onto the femur in a predetermined configuration, the frame of reference having preoperative planned data pertaining to the femoral neck; digitizing femoral neck data with respect to the position and orientation of the femur from a second registration probe positioned onto the femoral neck at desired orientations; calculating a position and orientation of the guide wire axis with respect to the position and orientation of the femur as a function of the preoperative planned data and the femoral neck data.

Abstract: An add value terminal provides an automatic fare collection environment with a compact, easy to use, and easy to install device that re-values and issues transit fare smart cards exclusively utilizing credit and debit functions. The add value terminal alleviates long lines often associated with automatic vending machines that allow bill and coin transactions. The add value terminal also can be configured to sell tickets in out-of-station environments including malls, grocery stores, post offices, and airports.

Abstract: A pneumatic tourniquet adapted for self application by an injured person in a military or emergency situation to stop arterial blood loss in an injured arm or leg comprises: a bladder having a width dimension and having a length dimension greater than the circumference of an injured limb of a subject at a selected location; and clamp means for securing the bladder around the limb at the selected location and adapted for sealing the bladder across the bladder width to establish an inflatable portion of the bladder to be the portion of the bladder that encircles the injured limb at the selected location.

Abstract: A low cost tourniquet cuff with identification apparatus comprises: an outer strip; an inner strip positioned against the outer strip; a gas-tight seal joining the inner strip to the outer strip to form a cuff having a physical characteristic wherein the cuff includes an inflatable bladder of a predetermined length greater than the circumference of a limb at a selected location; and a cuff connector carried on the cuff and communicating pneumatically with the bladder for releasably connecting to a tourniquet instrument to establish a gas-tight passageway between the bladder and the instrument, wherein the cuff connector includes identification means indicative of the physical characteristic and detectable by the tourniquet instrument upon establishment of the gas-tight passageway.

Abstract: A pneumatic tourniquet adapted for self application by an injured person in a military or emergency situation to stop arterial blood loss in an injured arm or leg comprises: a bladder having a width dimension and having a length dimension greater than the circumference of an injured limb of a subject at a selected location; and clamp means for securing the bladder around the limb at the selected location and adapted for sealing the bladder across the bladder width to establish an inflatable portion of the bladder to be the portion of the bladder that encircles the injured limb at the selected location.

Abstract: An add value terminal provides an automatic fare collection environment with a compact, easy to use, and easy to install device that re-values and issues transit fare cards exclusively utilizing credit and debit functions. The add value terminal alleviates long lines often associated with automatic vending machines that allow bill and coin transactions. The add value terminal also can sell tickets in out-of-station environments including malls, grocery stores, post offices, and airports.

Abstract: An air filter assembly includes a filter media that is electrostatically charged. The filter media has a first porosity at the inlet side and a second porosity at the outlet side. An electrostatic charge preferably is maintained across the entire filter media to enhance the particle gathering qualities of the media. In one example, multiple layers of filter materials having different porosities are used. In another example, a single filter material having a progressively decreasing porosity is used. One example includes a conductive filter layer that serves as one of the electrodes for the electrostatic field generating portion of the assembly.

Abstract: An air filter assembly includes a filter media that is electrostatically charged. The filter media has a first porosity at the inlet side and a second porosity at the outlet side. An electrostatic charge preferably is maintained across the entire filter media to enhance the particle gathering qualities of the media. In one example, multiple layers of filter materials having different porosities are used. In another example, a single filter material having a progressively decreasing porosity is used. One example includes a conductive filter layer that serves as one of the electrodes for the electrostatic field generating portion of the assembly.

Abstract: A low cost tourniquet cuff with identification apparatus comprises: an outer strip; an inner strip positioned against the outer strip; a gas-tight seal joining the inner strip to the outer strip to form a cuff having a physical characteristic wherein the cuff includes an inflatable bladder of a predetermined length greater than the circumference of a limb at a selected location; and a cuff connector carried on the cuff and communicating pneumatically with the bladder for releasably connecting to a tourniquet instrument to establish a gas-tight passageway between the bladder and the instrument, wherein the cuff connector includes identification means indicative of the physical characteristic and detectable by the tourniquet instrument upon establishment of the gas-tight passageway.