Abstract: An apparatus includes a surgical retractor and a light conduit releasably coupled to the surgical retractor. In an alternative embodiment, a method of illuminating a surgical cavity includes expanding the cavity with a plurality of surgical retractors, transmitting light from a remote source the to the cavity through a light conduit of at least one of the retractors, focusing a first amount of the light into a first portion of the cavity via the retractor including the conduit, and dispersing a second amount of the light into a second portion of the cavity via substantially lustrous surfaces of the retractors.

Abstract: A method of making a loaf of crustless, sliced bread from a rectangular prismatic loaf of bread, the method comprising: decrusting the bread by moving the loaf of broad longitudinally past cutting blades to remove the crust from four sides of the loaf of bread; slicing the crustless bread by moving the loaf transversely past a plurality of blades to slice the loaf; and packaging the loaf by moving the loaf longitudinally to a packaging station.

Abstract: A system and method provide for the modeling of a virtual call center for PSTNs in specified geographic locations. The system includes a user interface through which basic configuration and forecast information may be input for one or more PSTNs. Based on the information provided through the interface, various financial and engineering rules are employed to identify an optimal system configuration and to provide cost and revenue information with regards for that system. In configuring the optimal system, a number of fault and failure modes may be taken to account.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for repeatably positioning a forearm at a plurality of angular positions for medical analysis. A forearm of a patient is positioned in a support channel within reach of a rotatable handle. The handle can be locked in a number of angular positions, providing a counteractive force as the handle is rotated. The patient rotates and applies a torque force to the handle at selected rotational angles. The forearm and wrist can be scanned in these locked position, and applied torque can be measured to evaluate joint stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nodulosporic acid derivatives, which are acaricidal, antiparasitic, insecticidal and anthelmintic agents.

Abstract: An anatomical prosthesis for implantation after a resection of the distal ulna includes a head and a stem. The head is formed with a curved surface for articulation with the sigmoid notch of the distal radius. A bore is provided in the head to allow for attachment of the head to the stem. The head is further formed with suture holes for anchoring the head to the soft tissues such as the ulnar collateral capsule, the triangular fibrocartilage and the extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath that are exposed after resection of the distal ulna. The stem is elongated, having a proximal end for engagement with the intramedullary canal of the ulna, and a distal end for engagement with the bore formed in the head.

Abstract: A ball is provided with a radar signal reflecting element, so that during a game a radar sends a signal to the ball and receives a reflected signal which is compared by a computer with a stores position of a playing field to determine a position of the ball relative to the playing field.

Abstract: A tennis ball is provided with a radar signal reflecting element, so that during a tennis game a radar sends a signal to the tennis ball and receives a reflected signal which is compared by a computer with a stored position of a tennis court to determine a position of the tennis ball relative to the tennis court.

Abstract: A sterile closure device for a stoppered container which includes a cover member positioned over the top portion of the stopper, a shrinkable band member enclosing a peripheral portion of the cover member and the top portion of the stopper and having a pull tab portion by which the band member can be fractured and a spot of adhesive connecting the peripheral portion of the cover member to the band member such that upon fracture of the band member the cover member and tab portion will be removed together.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved oral compositions for dental hygiene, and, in particular, to dental rinse formulations which upon application to the teeth, loosen plaque present on dental surfaces and render it more amenable to removal during brushing with a conventional dentifrice.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved oral compositions for dental hygiene, and, in particular, to dental rinse formulations which upon application to the teeth, loosen plaque present on dental surfaces and render it more amenable to removal during brushing with a conventional dentifrice.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in ophthalmic lenses and in particular to a three zone lens having a central optical portion connected by and secured to an intermediate tear pump zone which is secured and connected to an outer zone for retaining the lens on the eye. The central zone may function as a correction of vision or as a protection for the cornea of the eye. This central zone acting in conjunction with the intermediate tear pump zone of a bellow shape combine to form a pumping mechanism that is activated by the normal blinking of the eyelid. This pumping action causes tear fluid to be expelled and replenished in the area located behind the central zone and above the cornea of the eye. The fluids ingress and egress from this area through the tear layer located between the outer zone of the lens and the surface of the eye.