Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and system for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures and non-unions of small bones and other small bone fragments, and more particularly to a threaded nail with a robust length and a trailing end with a cutting tip and longitudinal cutting flutes and a stepped diameter with cutting flutes at the transition point, and an optional cannulation along the central longitudinal axis of the nail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and system for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures and non-unions of small bones and other small bone fragments, and more particularly to a threaded nail with a robust length and a trailing end with a cutting tip and longitudinal cutting flutes and a stepped diameter with cutting flutes at the transition point, and an optional cannulation along the central longitudinal axis of the nail.

Abstract: A system for an electrophotographic image forming device includes a toner container having a reservoir for storing toner and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the toner container to cause vibration of the toner container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the toner container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the toner container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of toner in the reservoir based on the sensed vibration of the toner container.

Abstract: A system for sensing material within a container includes a container having a reservoir for storing material and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the container to cause vibration of the container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of the material in the container based on the sensed vibration of the container.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer products for download notification including identifying content for download, requesting a download of the content to a device and requesting a notification related to the status of the download.

Abstract: A method of calibrating an optical detector arrangement (38,42) comprises simultaneously generating a plurality of entangled photon pairs, such that one photon from each pair traverses a first path (36-38-42) and the other photon from each pair traverses a second path (36-40-44). The number of photons received along the first path is calculated using the detector arrangement (38,42), while the number of simultaneously-generated photons received along the second path is calculated using a second detector arrangement (40,44). These photon numbers are used to calculated an estimate of the detection efficiency (50) of the first detector arrangement (38,42).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer products for download notification including identifying content for download, requesting a download of the content to a device and requesting a notification related to the status of the download.

Abstract: A method of calibrating an optical detector arrangement (38,42) comprises simultaneously generating a plurality of entangled photon pairs, such that one photon from each pair traverses a first path (36-38-42) and the other photon from each pair traverses a second path (36-40-44). The number of photons received along the first path is calculated using the detector arrangement (38,42), while the number of simultaneously-generated photons received along the second path is calculated using a second detector arrangement (40,44). These photon numbers are used to calculated an estimate of the detection efficiency (50) of the first detector arrangement (38,42).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a pharmaceutical active and up to about 99.8% wt/wt water soluble protein hydrolysate to total weight of composition is provided. Whey protein hydrolysate is exemplary of a suitable soluble protein hydrolysate. A method for preparing such a composition is also provided.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer products for download notification including identifying content for download, requesting a download of the content to a device and requesting a notification related to the status of the download.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically blending gases, comprising an input device for receiving predetermined mixed gas concentration data from the user, a plurality of gas inlet valves which allow a plurality of gas flows to enter a homogenizing chamber for mixing the plurality of gas flows into a mixed gas, at least one gas sensor for detecting the concentration of one or more components of the mixed gas and generating at least one output signal representative thereof; and a manager for receiving the at least one output signal and comparing the at least one output signal with the predetermined mixed gas concentration data and in response generating a signal to at least one gas inlet valve to modify the plurality of gas flows to maintain the desired mixed gas concentration.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically blending gases, comprising an input device for receiving predetermined mixed gas concentration data from the user, a plurality of gas inlet valves which allow a plurality of gas flows to enter a homogenizing chamber for mixing the plurality of gas flows into a mixed gas, at least one gas sensor for detecting the concentration of one or more components of the mixed gas and generating at least one output signal representative thereof; and a manager for receiving the at least one output signal and comparing the at least one output signal with the predetermined mixed gas concentration data and in response generating a signal to at least one gas inlet valve to modify the plurality of gas flows to maintain the desired mixed gas concentration. The system and method may further be used for the production of breathing gases for divers, such as Nitrox or Trimix, which significantly extend bottom time and reduce required decompression.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrical isolation trench in a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure. The method comprises forming a first oxide layer on top of the upper silicon layer of the SOI structure, forming a polysilicon layer on top of said oxide layer, forming a second oxide layer on top of said polysilicon layer, patterning the first oxide layer, polysilicon layer, and second oxide layer to provide an etch mask, etching the upper silicon layer of the SOI structure to form said trench, and removing said second oxide layer and said polysilicon layer.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrical isolation trench in a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure. The method comprises forming a first oxide layer on top of the upper silicon layer of the SOI structure, forming a polysilicon layer on top of said oxide layer, forming a second oxide layer on top of said polysilicon layer, patterning the first oxide layer, polysilicon layer, and second oxide layer to provide an etch mask, etching the upper silicon layer of the SOI structure to form said trench, and removing said second oxide layer and said polysilicon layer.

Abstract: A pressure transducer and method of manufacture is disclosed wherein a tantalum diaphragm is held in position in a pressure transducer by sandwiching the tantalum diaphragm between a stainless steel weld ring and the stainless steel body of the pressure transducer. The stainless steel weld ring is welded to the stainless steel body at a temperature above the melting point of the stainless steel but below the melting point of the tantalum whereby simultaneous to the welding of the weld ring to the body, a braze is created between the tantalum diaphragm and both the stainless steel weld ring and stainless steel body. This braze creates the required hermetic seal between the tantalum diaphragm and the stainless steel body. Additionally, an inert seal is provided between the pressure body of the transducer and the tantalum diaphragm disposed interior of the inner circumference of the stainless steel weld ring whereby process fluids which would otherwise erode the weld ring are isolated therefrom.