Abstract: A bone fusing implant device includes an elongated body extending along a longitudinal direction, and has one or more elongated grooves extending along the longitudinal direction on an outer surface of the elongated body and one or more elongated ridges alternating with the one or more elongated grooves and extending along the longitudinal direction on the outer surface of the elongated body. The elongated body includes a first segment having an outer surface with cortical threads, a second segment having an outer surface with cancellous threads, a top segment and a bottom segment. The first segment is configured to engage a cortical bone with the cortical threads and the second segment is configured to engage a cancellous bone with the cancellous threads. The cortical threads and the cancellous threads are formed on the one or more elongated ridges and do not extend into the one or more elongated grooves.

Abstract: A self-quoting system for life contingent payments and guaranteed future payments for charting health viability, for assisting a structured settlement provider in formulating lump sum payment offers for a recipient, in the form of real-time instant quotes, the system including a multi-tiered network, wherein a first tier of the multi-tiered network comprises a computing device having a user interface, wherein the user interface is operable to display a series of consecutive tabular forms displaying sets of field parameters pertaining to a recipient's identification, structured settlement payment information, history and lifestyle. The system further includes a second tier in communication with the first tier, the second tier including an application server configured for manipulating data responsive to the field parameters, for executing and generating an instant quote; and a third tier in communication with the second tier, configured for storing data responsive to the field parameters and the instant quote.

Abstract: A training system enables improved training outcomes and reduced trainer injuries. An exemplary system includes a handle, a striking target, and a flexible linkage coupling the handle and target. The system may be swung to provide an offensive or defensive target for a trainee. Because the trainee strikes the striking target rather than an item held in the hand of a trainer, impact to the body of the trainer is reduced and/or eliminated.

Abstract: A training system enables improved training outcomes and reduced trainer injuries. An exemplary system includes a handle, a striking target, and a flexible linkage coupling the handle and target. The system may be swung to provide an offensive or defensive target for a trainee. Because the trainee strikes the striking target rather than an item held in the hand of a trainer, impact to the body of the trainer is reduced and/or eliminated.