Abstract: A device for retrofitting an existing trimmed recessed lighting fixture for installation of a trimless recessed light fixture may include a collar section configured to be received within an opening of a housing of the existing trimmed recessed lighting fixture installed above a ceiling surface, the collar section including a proximal section configured to be fitted within the opening of the housing; a surface being secured the collar section, the surface being configured to lie flush against the ceiling and to be joined integrally to the ceiling; and a baffle being releasably lockable to the collar section. A kit including the device and a method of retrofitting an existing trimmed recessed lighting fixture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for retrofitting an existing trimmed recessed lighting fixture for installation of a trimless recessed light fixture may include a collar section configured to be received within an opening of a housing of the existing trimmed recessed lighting fixture installed above a ceiling surface, the collar section including a proximal section configured to be fitted within the opening of the housing; a surface being secured the collar section, the surface being configured to lie flush against the ceiling and to be joined integrally to the ceiling; and a baffle being releasably lockable to the collar section. A kit including the device and a method of retrofitting an existing trimmed recessed lighting fixture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A prosthesis for implant in a human patient body has an external envelope, at least one implant filling material, and at least one biologically compatible rupture indicator encapsulated in a sustained release delivery vehicle and disposed in a carrier medium, the rupture indicator capable of leaking out of upon rupture of the external envelope and triggering a signal detectable by the patient as it is released from the delivery vehicle, allowing for detection of a rupture or impending rupture by the patient.

Abstract: A prosthesis for implant in a human patient body has an external envelope, at least one implant filling material, and at least one biologically compatible rupture indicator encapsulated in a sustained release delivery vehicle and disposed in a carrier medium, the rupture indicator capable of leaking out of upon rupture of the external envelope and triggering a signal detectable by the patient as it is released from the delivery vehicle, allowing for detection of a rupture or impending rupture by the patient.

Abstract: A prosthesis containing a rupture indicator is disclosed, which includes an indicator lumen enclosed by an indicator lumen envelope made of at least one layer of elastomer containing therein a biologically compatible chemical indicator and a carrier medium; and at least one implant lumen enclosed by an implant lumen envelope made of at least one layer of elastomer, disposed within the indicator lumen. The implant lumen contains therein an implant filling material. Also disclosed is a single lumen prosthesis which includes an envelope made of elastomer containing therein an implant filling material and a biocompatible chemical indicator in a carrier medium. Further disclosed is a method of detecting rupture of a prosthesis, which includes surgically implanting the prosthesis containing a biologically compatible chemical indicator in a desired location of a patient's body and monitoring a change of a body excretion or secretion for indication of prosthesis rupture.

Abstract: A suspended planting container includes a base including an outer periphery and an aperture defining a central vegetation region. An outer wall extends upward from the periphery of the base to a top edge and defines a container region. An inner wall, surrounding the central vegetation region extends upward from the base to a top edge in the interior of the container region. A growing medium retention device is coupled to the top edge of the inner wall to permit vegetation to grow through the perforation into the central vegetation region but prevent growing medium from falling from the container region into the vegetation region.