Abstract: Laminar structure comprising two outwardly facing metal layers with an interposed alternating layer sequence made up of n layers of a hydraulically cured inorganic cement composition and n?1 metal layers, where n=1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of encapsulated semiconductor dies and/or of encapsulated semiconductor packages or for the manufacture of an encapsulation of semiconductor dies and/or of semiconductor packages comprising the steps: (1) assembling a multitude of bare semiconductor dies on a temporary carrier, and (2) encapsulating the assembled bare semiconductor dies, characterized in that an aqueous hydraulic hardening inorganic cement preparation is applied as encapsulation agent in step (2).

Abstract: A composition is provided. The composition consists essentially of (a) 1 to 30 wt. % of a hydrogen phosphate selected from the group consisting of mono and dihydrogen phosphates of sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, calcium, aluminium, zinc, iron, cobalt, and copper; (b) 1 to 40 wt. % of a compound selected from the group consisting of oxides, hydroxides, and oxide hydrates of magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper; (c) 40 to 95 wt. % of a particulate filler selected from the group consisting of glass; mono-, oligo- and poly-phosphates of magnesium, calcium, barium and aluminum; calcium sulfate; barium sulfate; simple and complex silicates; simple and complex aluminates; simple and complex titanates; simple and complex zirconates; zirconium dioxide; titanium dioxide; aluminum oxide; silicon dioxide; silicon carbide; aluminum nitride; boron nitride and silicon nitride; and (d) 0 to 25 wt. % of a constituent that differs from constituents (a) to (c).

Abstract: An inserter includes a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. A first impacting surface is disposed at the first end, and a second impacting surface is disposed adjacent to the second end. An interface disposed at the second end and is configured to engage an implant. The first impacting surface is configured to direct a first impacting force along the body of the inserter in a first direction, and the second impacting surface is configured to direct a second impacting force along the body in a second direction that is different from the first direction. Methods of use also are disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.

Abstract: A composition is provided. The composition consists essentially of (a) 1 to 30 wt. % of a hydrogen phosphate selected from the group consisting of mono and dihydrogen phosphates of sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, calcium, aluminium, zinc, iron, cobalt, and copper; (b) 1 to 40 wt. % of a compound selected from the group consisting of oxides, hydroxides, and oxide hydrates of magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper; (c) 40 to 95 wt. % of a particulate filler selected from the group consisting of glass; mono-, oligo- and poly-phosphates of magnesium, calcium, barium and aluminum; calcium sulfate; barium sulfate; simple and complex silicates; simple and complex aluminates; simple and complex titanates; simple and complex zirconates; zirconium dioxide; titanium dioxide; aluminum oxide; silicon dioxide; silicon carbide; aluminum nitride; boron nitride and silicon nitride; and (d) 0 to 25 wt. % of a constituent that differs from constituents (a) to (c).

Abstract: An inserter includes a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. A first impacting surface is disposed at the first end, and a second impacting surface is disposed adjacent to the second end. An interface disposed at the second end and is configured to engage an implant. The first impacting surface is configured to direct a first impacting force along the body of the inserter in a first direction, and the second impacting surface is configured to direct a second impacting force along the body in a second direction that is different from the first direction. Methods of use also are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of (a) 1 to 30% by weight of a 1 to 90% by weight aqueous phosphoric acid and/or a hydrogen phosphate; (b) 1 to 40% by weight of a compound selected from the group of oxides, hydroxides and oxide hydrates of magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc and copper; (c) 40 to 95% by weight of a particulate filler selected from the group of glass; mono-, oligo- and polyphosphates of magnesium, calcium, barium and aluminium; calcium sulphate; barium sulphate; simple and complex silicates; simple and complex aluminates; simple and complex titanates; simple and complex zirconates; zirconium dioxide; titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide; silicon oxide; silicon carbide; aluminium nitride; boron nitride and silicon nitride; (d) 1 to 10% by weight of an urea compound selected from the group consisting of imidazolidine-2-on, allantoin and imidazolidinyl urea; and (e) 0 to 15% by weight of a component differing from (a) to (d).

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of (a) 1 to 30% by weight of a 1 to 90% by weight aqueous phosphoric acid and/or a hydrogen phosphate; (b) 1 to 40% by weight of a compound selected from the group of oxides, hydroxides and oxide hydrates of magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc and copper; (c) 40 to 95% by weight of a particulate filler selected from the group of glass; mono-, oligo- and polyphosphates of magnesium, calcium, barium and aluminium; calcium sulphate; barium sulphate; simple and complex silicates; simple and complex aluminates; simple and complex titanates; simple and complex zirconates; zirconium dioxide; titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide; silicon oxide; silicon carbide; aluminium nitride; boron nitride and silicon nitride; (d) 1 to 10% by weight of an urea compound selected from the group consisting of imidazolidine-2-on, allantoin and imidazolidinyl urea; and (e) 0 to 15% by weight of a component differing from (a) to (d).

Abstract: A stemless humeral anchor (10) includes a first end (12) configured to be embedded in a proximal portion of a humerus and a second end (14); a mating portion (16) for an articular component; a transversely extending collar (20); and a rotation control feature (22, 22A) for resisting rotation when the stemless humeral anchor is implanted. A void filling protrusion (24) can extend circumferentially from rotation control feature and can include a porous shell (26), in which a void filling component (28) can be disposed. The rotation control feature can comprise arms. One or more arms (22A) can have a larger radial extent than the others (22). A prosthesis assembly includes a base member (104) that has a helical structure (224) and one or more pathways (300). The pathway is accessible from a proximal end and is directed distally through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of (a) 1 to 30 wt. % of a hydrogen phosphate selected from the group consisting of mono and dihydrogen phosphates of sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, calcium, aluminium, zinc, iron, cobalt, and copper; (b) 1 to 40 wt. % of a compound selected from the group consisting of oxides, hydroxides, and oxide hydrates of magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper; (c) 40 to 95 wt. % of a particulate filler selected from the group consisting of glass; mono-, oligo- and poly-phosphates of magnesium, calcium, barium and aluminium; calcium sulfate; barium sulfate; simple and complex silicates; simple and complex aluminates; simple and complex titanates; simple and complex zirconates; zirconium dioxide; titanium dioxide; aluminium oxide; silicon dioxide; silicon carbide; aluminium nitride; boron nitride and silicon nitride; and (d) 0 to 25 wt. % of a constituent that differs from constituents (a) to (c).

Abstract: An exemplary bone screw includes a proximal section including a first outer thread, a center section including a second outer thread, an unthreaded distal section on an opposite side of the center section from the proximal section, a channel extending from the proximal section to a distal opening of the unthreaded distal section, and at least one side opening extending from the channel to an outer surface of the unthreaded distal section. In some embodiments, the at least one side opening includes a cutting edge configured to cut a material as the bone screw is rotated in a direction for removing the bone screw. In other embodiments, the side opening is formed in at least one of the center section and the unthreaded distal section and includes a diameter that increases in a direction from the channel toward an outer surface of the center section or the unthread distal section. The exemplary bone screws may be used to treat bone fractures with or without a bone plate.

Abstract: An exemplary bone screw includes a proximal section including a first outer thread, a center section including a second outer thread, an unthreaded distal section on an opposite side of the center section from the proximal section, a channel extending from the proximal section to a distal opening of the unthreaded distal section, and at least one side opening extending from the channel to an outer surface of the unthreaded distal section. In some embodiments, the at least one side opening includes a cutting edge configured to cut a material as the bone screw is rotated in a direction for removing the bone screw. In other embodiments, the side opening is formed in at least one of the center section and the unthreaded distal section and includes a diameter that increases in a direction from the channel toward an outer surface of the center section or the unthread distal section. The exemplary bone screws may be used to treat bone fractures with or without a bone plate.

Abstract: A security keyboard is disclosed with a contacting circuit board, a plurality of keys and a switching foil, where the contacting circuit board comprises contact elements necessary for the security keyboard and which is substantially completely enveloped in a security film and in operating the plurality of keys the keyboard pressure is transmitted through the security film to the contacts of the contacting circuit board. In accordance with the invention, the plurality of keys are held in the switching foil in such a way that on operating the plurality of keys a tactile feedback is produced. This permits a positive switching of the security keyboard since, because of the tactile feedback, an `automatic` backpressure of the keys results through a force inflection point, after which an operating force necessary for the operation of the keys, increases again as a consequence, in part, of the security film lying between the key and the contacting means of the security keyboard.

Abstract: The invention discloses a security foil which covers a security module, wherein the security foil comprises a shielding from electromagnetic radiation from inside and outside. In a preferred embodiment the security foil comprises a metal lattice with defined lattice distances. The lattice distances can be used to change characteristics of the shielding from electromagnetic radiation, in particular the relevant spectra. The invention is especially applicable in electronic payment transactions. The invention permits effective and low-cost shielding of security modules against electromagnetic radiation from inside and outside. Additional time and labor is saved because existing components can be used.