Abstract: A bone clamp (1, 200, 300) for use in fixation of a fractured bone, or prevention of fracture of a bone, the clamp (1, comprising a pair of handles (2a, 2b) joined together at a pivot point (5), the handles (2a, 2b) each having an arcuate jaw (4a 4b), the arcuate jaws (4a, 4b) comprising a first end (7a, 7b) having an opening at a proximal end (12a, 12b) of the jaw (4a, 4b) in communication with a second end (8a, 8b) having an opening at a distal end (14a, 14b) of the jaw (4a, 4b), the first end (7a, 7b) and second end (8a, 8b) in communication via a channel (6a, 6b), in which the channel (6a, 6b) is configured to accommodate a cable, a wire, a suture, a band or other suitable flexible material, and wherein the channel (6a, 6b) is an open channel.

Abstract: A bone clamp (1, 200, 300) for use in fixation of a fractured bone, or prevention of fracture of a bone, the clamp (1, comprising a pair of handles (2a, 2b) joined together at a pivot point (5), the handles (2a, 2b) each having an arcuate jaw (4a 4b), the arcuate jaws (4a, 4b) comprising a first end (7a, 7b) having an opening at a proximal end (12a, 12b) of the jaw (4a, 4b) in communication with a second end (8a, 8b) having an opening at a distal end (14a, 14b) of the jaw (4a, 4b), the first end (7a, 7b) and second end (8a, 8b) in communication via a channel (6a, 6b), in which the channel (6a, 6b) is configured to accommodate a cable, a wire, a suture, a band or other suitable flexible material, and wherein the channel (6a, 6b) is an open channel.

Abstract: A shim for a disc brake shoe incorporates a metal plate coated on both sides with an elastomer such as nitrile rubber. One elastomeric layer is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive which facilitates attaching the shim to a brake pad. The other elastomeric layer is coated with a pigmented polyester or epoxy layer which is intended to match the color of the car.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a silicon substrate and a silicon substrate having a silicon surface comprising a pattern of covalently bound monolayers. Each of the monolayers comprises an alkyne, wherein at least a portion of each monolayer is no more than about 5 molecules of the alkyne wide.

Abstract: A rear view mirror device for use with an elevated hunter platform to view the rear-ward approach of game and other hunters. The device is secured in position from the side of its mirror (a) by an adjustable and flexible arm assembly (b) which is in turn is connected to an “extended clamp” mounting assembly (c). The three components (a, b, and c) are securely and detachably connected to each other for easy transport and storage. A non-reflective black or camouflage finish covers all parts surfaces, except the mirror, to ensure the invention blends unobtrusively with the game animal habitat. The wide-angle, convex mirror is provided with an anti-glare, anti-glinting coating to reduce glare and to provide maximum area of rear vantage. The device features very few parts. In operation, the device may be assembled and operated without fasteners or tools.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a silicon substrate and a silicon substrate having a silicon surface comprising a pattern of covalently bound monolayers. Each of the monolayers comprises an alkyne, wherein at least a portion of each monolayer is no more than about 5 molecules of the alkyne wide.