Abstract: In some embodiments, a spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient using quick-connect sleeve assemblies. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly can be coupled to a bone fastener assembly in a fast and intuitive way. In one embodiment, a quick-connect sleeve assembly has a detachable member and a movable member. Both members engage a collar of the bone fastener assembly. In one embodiment, the engagement can be locked via one or more locking features to facilitate screwing a bone fastener of the bone fastener assembly onto a vertebral body in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly has a low profile and is particularly shaped for minimally invasive entry.

Abstract: A gaming system, computer-implemented method and gaming device are operable enhance player experience using image data. A system includes a processor circuit and a memory including machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to perform operations. Such operations include receiving, from a camera, image data that includes visual signals corresponding to a player and determining player action components from the image data. The player action components include multiple different player attributes that correspond to an emotional state of the player. Operations further include, based on the different player attributes, determining a predicted action of the player and causing a casino related action that corresponds to the predicted action.

Abstract: A helmet includes a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a cavity sized to receive a head of a user. The shell is formed from a resilient material. The helmet additionally includes at least two slots formed in the shell and located at respective lateral portions of the shell, with each slot extending from the outer surface toward the inner surface. The helmet further comprises a chin strap having at least two mounting segments. Each mounting segment is advanceable through a respective one of the at least two slots for connecting the chin strap to the shell.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming devices, systems, and methods. As an example, a gaming device is disclosed to generate game outcomes based on game instructions applying game rules to user inputs; cause gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the game outcomes; receive, from a sensor, information that enables the processor to identify a number of players positioned in proximity of the user interface; dynamically modify the game rules based on the identified number of players being greater than one; generate additional game outcomes based on the game instructions applying the modified game rules to user inputs; and cause additional gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the additional game outcomes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming devices, systems, and methods. As an example, a gaming device is disclosed to generate game outcomes based on game instructions applying game rules to user inputs; cause gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the game outcomes; receive, from a sensor, information that enables the processor to identify a number of players positioned in proximity of the user interface; dynamically modify the game rules based on the identified number of players being greater than one; generate additional game outcomes based on the game instructions applying the modified game rules to user inputs; and cause additional gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the additional game outcomes.

Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seatback, a seat base, and/or a retractable cover assembly connected to the seat base. The retractable cover assembly may include a retractable cover that is selectively connectable to the seatback. The retractable cover assembly may include a housing mounted to an underside of the seat base. The seat base may be configured to rotate relative to the seatback between a seating position and a storage position. The retractable cover may be selectively connectable to the seatback at least when the seat base is in the seating position. The retractable cover may be selectively connectable to a second seatback of a second seat at least when the seat base is in the storage position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming devices, systems, and methods. As an example, a gaming device is disclosed to generate game outcomes based on game instructions applying game rules to user inputs; cause gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the game outcomes; receive, from a sensor, information that enables the processor to identify a number of players positioned in proximity of the user interface; dynamically modify the game rules based on the identified number of players being greater than one; generate additional game outcomes based on the game instructions applying the modified game rules to user inputs; and cause additional gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the additional game outcomes.

Abstract: A helmet includes a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a cavity sized to receive a head of a user. The shell is formed from a resilient material. The helmet additionally includes at least two slots formed in the shell and located at respective lateral portions of the shell, with each slot extending from the outer surface toward the inner surface. The helmet further comprises a chin strap having at least two mounting segments. Each mounting segment is advanceable through a respective one of the at least two slots for connecting the chin strap to the shell.

Abstract: An animal feeding system can consist of at least a housing physically supported by a stand a predetermined distance above a ground level. A first dispensing assembly may be attached to a first dispensing aperture of the housing while a second dispensing assembly is attached to a second dispensing aperture of the housing. The first dispensing assembly and second dispensing assemblies can be different and physically separated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.

Abstract: A system and method for optimising the preparation of dental restorations is provided. The system comprises a dental restoration surface processing unit, a dental restoration assessment unit, a database comprising a treatment parameters database and a processing protocols database, a processor operationally coupled to said dental restoration surface processing unit and a protocol selector. The method treats a dental restoration surface using the system and according to one or more selected processing protocol.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a lower piston in a lower chamber and an upper piston in an upper chamber; a filter between the lower and upper pistons; at least one processor and memory to: move the lower piston away from the filter, while the upper piston is still, to draw bone marrow aspirate (BMA) into the lower chamber from an external container; move the lower piston towards the filter while simultaneously moving the upper piston away from the filter to advance BMA fluid of the BMA from the lower chamber across the filter and into the upper chamber and to locate BMA cells of the BMA adjacent the filter and within the lower chamber; move the lower piston toward the filter, while the upper piston is still, to advance the BMA cells out of the lower chamber and into one of the external container and another external container.

Abstract: An expandable interbody fusion device includes superior and inferior plates that are configured to receive a sequentially inserted stack of expansion members or wafers. The superior and inferior plates include features that at least initially interlock the two plates until the superior plate is dislodged by pressure from the growing wafer stack. The wafers include features on their top and bottom surfaces that interlock the wafers in multiple degrees of freedom so that the wafer stack is not disrupted when the fusion device is fully expanded. Each wafer also includes features that interlock with the inferior plate until the wafer id dislodged by sequential introduction of another wafer.

Abstract: An animal feeding system can consist of at least a housing physically supported by a stand a predetermined distance above a ground level. A first dispensing assembly may be attached to a first dispensing aperture of the housing while a second dispensing assembly is attached to a second dispensing aperture of the housing. The first dispensing assembly and second dispensing assemblies can be different and physically separated.