Abstract: A clip having a compression surface and a clamping mechanism to compress an outer surface of a syringe barrel around a sealing portion. The clamping mechanism can comprise a rigid c-shape body, a flexible body that latches to clamp, or a flexible strap. The clip can alternatively clamp on to two flanges of a plunger, and have a protrusion that locks onto a syringe barrel flange.

Abstract: A cannula including a shaft an outer layer and an inner layer, the inner layer being composed of a material that will cause the inner layer to be destroyed when autoclaved. A pre-applied layer of lubricant covers the inner and outer surfaces of the shaft. A slide is slidingly received within the shaft. An adaptor on the cannula includes a fitting forming a tapered bore sized to allow an outer end of a receptacle post to compressively contact the end of the shaft. An elastic sealing device is configured to be compressed between the fitting and the receptacle when the receptacle post is received within the tapered bore. This sealing device further seals the connection, protecting the tissue from contamination.

Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly for a prosthetic hip joint includes an outer shell for attachment to the acetabulum. The outer shell has an inner surface receiving an adaptor. Complimentary coupling features are provided on the inner surface of the outer shell and the outer surface of the adaptor for coupling the bearing insert to the outer shell. A plurality of adaptors are provided having inclined outer surfaces for engaging an inner surface of the outer shell and having an inner surface for receiving the bearing insert. Each shell has at least one radial extending strap or flange for engaging the bone surrounding the acetabulum. The straps or flanges may be of different sizes and shapes and may be at different locations on the shell. The inner surface of the adaptor includes coupling features be able to receive different design bearing inserts.

Abstract: A method of tsunami hazard assessment, including the steps of establishing a tsunami scenario, and compiling a plurality of geographic information layers regarding a particular tsunami hazard at a geographic location for a given target. Each layer pertains to target bodies characterized by a different characteristic set of one or more target characteristics. Each layer provides data representing the geographic area over which the hazard will occur to any present target bodies characterized by the characteristic set to which the layer pertains.

Abstract: An apparatus to modify a wing to provide increased lift over drag ratios compared to similar wings with straight leading edges. For wings extending in a lateral direction, and defining a longitudinal upstream direction, the apparatus forms a laterally extending leading edge facing in the upstream direction. The apparatus forms a plurality of protrusions spaced laterally along the leading edge, the protrusions creating a smoothly varying, alternately forward-and-aft sweep along the leading edge relative to the upstream flow direction along the leading edge.