Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the production of tellurium and selenium nanostructures in bacteria. The nanostructures are unique in size, shape, length and stability.

Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface inspection device; more specifically to the inspection of complex geometry welded joints. There is provided a device suitable for structural health monitoring of a surface said device comprising; a guide rail and a platform comprising at least one sensor, wherein said platform is cooperatively engaged with said guide rail, when said platform traverses along the rail.

Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface inspection device; more specifically to the inspection of complex geometry welded joints. There is provided a device suitable for structural health monitoring of a surface said device comprising; a guide rail and a platform comprising at least one sensor, wherein said platform is cooperatively engaged with said guide rail, when said platform traverses along the rail.

Abstract: A spacer and fixing apparatus for deck boards on supporting timber joists or metal tracks has a track member with a fixing portion secured to the top face of the joist or metal track and a web portion pivotally supporting a plurality of spaced fixing members. Each fixing member has a fixing head with a pair of opposed fixing teeth or spikes. One of the fixing teeth or spikes is driven into the side face of a deck board placed on the joist or metal track; and the side face of a second deck board is driven into fixing engagement with the other fixing tooth or spike on the fixing head, the fixing head spacing the deck boards apart. To omit the track member, the body of each fixing member has a fixing tongue driven into a side face of a respective joist.

Abstract: A fastener having an elongate base and a series of extensions proceeding outwards from the base at spaced intervals, each extension having a series of outwardly oriented claws formed by forcing the claws outwards from a main part of the extension to leave a corresponding space in the main part and then pressing or otherwise forcing the claws into a widened state so that they are too wide to return into spaces from which they came, the fastener formed so that when it is in use a wooden board can be arranged between two extensions such that edges of the board contact the two extensions so that a force applied to an outer face of the board will cause at least a substantial number of the claws to penetrate the edges to retain the board against the fastener.

Abstract: New Bacillus licheniformis strain named V9T14 that produces a new biosurfactant composition that is effective against colonization and/or bio film formation from bacteria. The new biosurfactant composition can be used in combination with biocides for preventing formation and/or for eradicating bacteria grown planktonically and/or as a biofilm, preferably on biotic and/or abiotic surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting biofilms by combinations of antimicrobials, particularly with their synergistic activity against bioFilms. The antimicrobials include combination of copper ion and quaternary ammonium compound or combination of copper ion and peroxide. The invention also include methods for inhibiting biofilm-induced microbial corrosion or fouling.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating an index entry for a record in a semi-structured database involves analysing each field to identify an entry within each field and to identify a sequence of characters having a format corresponding to a predetermined format. Thereafter, the method and apparatus operate to generate an index entry for the identified entry, and for at least one field, define any characters not identified as an entry as a free text entry.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable hypodermic syringe which has an elongate, rigid, hollow chamber with a longitudinal axis, a posterior opening and an anterior opening smaller than the posterior opening. The syringe also has a hollow needle axially disposed within the anterior opening. The first end of the needle is outside the chamber in fluid communication with an opposed second end. The second end of the needle is disposed within the chamber and in fluid communication therewith. The syringe also includes an axially slidable plunger in a fluid-tight seal within the chamber for drawing a fluid into the chamber through the first end of the needle and for expelling the fluid from the chamber through the second end of the needle. The plunger has a anterior end and a posterior end and comprises a grip for the user which extends out of the posterior opening of the chamber and a sloped surface for deflecting the second end of the needle during operation of the syringe.

Abstract: A sheet carrying assembly comprises a platen and a carrier secured to the platen by a vacuum. The registration of the carrier on the platen is achieved by use of magnets. The magnets have fixed positions on the platen so that the carrier will always be properly positioned. In a sheet carrying system a set of interchangeable carriers is provided which have attachment means in different positions for different sheets. Such a system is particularly useful in facsimile transmission of films.

Abstract: Modular support systems constructed from a plurality of transportable modular components which are capable of being rapidly assembled and disassembled at an on-site location. The support systems are capable of being assembled into shelves, platforms, ladders, walkways, and like structures, and may be attached to existing structural members. The support systems are comprised of a plurality of rails and metal rungs for extension between and attachment to the rails in a variety of positions to form various structures. The rungs are provided on each of their opposite transverse ends with tabs capable of fitting through complementary slots in the rails. The tabs may be displaced so as to make the ends of the rungs captive in the rails. The modular support systems also include various other components such as vertical risers, 90.degree. bends, tees, reducers, and the like.