Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.

Abstract: An orthopaedic implant for use with or as part of an orthopaedic implant system, comprising: a body having a bone facing surface configured to mate with a prepared surface of a bone; and bone engaging means extending from said bone facing surface and being adapted to extend into corresponding cavities formed in the prepared surface of the bone when said body is mated with the bone, said bone engaging means comprising one or more of: guiding means adapted to guide the implant into its fixated position with the bone; integration means adapted to promote integration of the implant with the bone; and securing means adapted to secure the implant to the prepared surface of the bone.

Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.

Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.

Abstract: A method for intraoperative state analysis and classification of articular tissue comprising the steps of: sensing data of the articular tissue via a plurality of sensors situated in proximity to the articular tissue for detecting a response to a stimulus; determining state analysis and classification information through a verified means; processing the sensed data into a form adapted to be evaluated against a comparator; generating a means of predicting the state analysis and classification utilizing a historical dataset of processed information; and performing the state analysis and classification using the generated means based on processing the stimulus response obtained intraoperatively.

Abstract: Systems and methods for intraoperative implant fit analysis and longevity prediction for a prosthetic implant to be integrated with the physiological tissue of a patient, the method comprising the steps of: collection of data via a plurality of sensors situated in proximity to the tissue and implant and a plurality of data sources; determining tissue and implant state and morphology based on the collected data; generating compatibility information between the tissue and implant based on the determined tissue and implant state and morphology; processing compatibility information into a form adapted for evaluation against a pre-determined comparator; generating a means of predicting postoperative implant performance and longevity utilising the historical dataset of comparison information and postoperative results; and generating and providing corrective information for alteration of the tissue state and morphology for improved postoperative implant performance and longevity.

Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming shouldered tubular rivets is disclosed in which three forming operations are provided, two of which are performed in a single die station. In the first operation, the head end of the blank is squared and the inner end is trapped extruded. In the second operation, both the shoulder and the inner end of the blank are squared. During such second operation, the volume required to form the entire shank is confined within the die and the projecting portion of the blank is headed so that variations in blank volume appear as variations in the head. In the last or third operation, the tubular section is extruded on the inner end of the blank. An apparatus for performing the method is disclosed which permits the accurate positioning of a sleeve and an extrusion pin with respect to the die during the second operation to insure proper squaring of the inner end of the blank and the confinement of the exact volume of material required to form the entire shank of the rivet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming shouldered tubular rivets is disclosed in which three forming operations are provided, two of which are performed in a single die station. In the first operation, the head end of the blank is squared and the inner end is trapped extruded. In the second operation, both the shoulder and the inner end of the blank are squared. During such second operation, the volume required to form the entire shank is confined within the die and the projecting portion of the blank is headed so that variations in blank volume appear as variations in the head. In the last or third operation, the tubular section is extruded on the inner end of the blank. An apparatus for performing the method is disclosed which permits the accurate positioning of a sleeve and an extrusion pin with respect to the die during the second operation to insure proper squaring of the inner end of the blank and the confinement of the exact volume of material required to form the entire shank of the rivet.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Felicia plant named ‘King Fisher’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; large inflorescences with relatively broad violet blue-colored ray florets; freely flowering habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sutera plant named ‘Bushy White’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and low mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous large white-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Arctotis, ‘On The Red’, characterized by its compact and dense growth habit, its strong and short flowering stems, its large number of ray florets, its continuous blooming habit, and its dark red ray florets with a yellow base creating a ring of yellow near the center of the inflorescences.