Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, an identity of a vehicle operator may be determined and a vehicle operator profile and/or operating data regarding autonomous operation features of the vehicle may be received after the vehicle operator opts into a rewards program and agrees to share their data. Autonomous operation and vehicle operator risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined. Based upon the risk levels and/or comparison thereof, one or more autonomous operation features may be disengaged. A preparedness level of the vehicle operator to assume or reassume control of operating the vehicle is determined prior to disengagement. If satisfactory, an alert is presented to the vehicle operator prior to disengagement of the autonomous operation features.

Abstract: According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be provided. With the customer's permission, an identity of a vehicle operator may be identified and a vehicle operator profile may be retrieved. Operating data regarding autonomous operation features operating the vehicle may be received from vehicle-mounted sensors. When a request to disable an autonomous feature is received, a risk level for the autonomous feature is determined and compared with a driver behavior setting for the autonomous feature stored in the vehicle operator profile. Based upon the risk level comparison, the autonomous vehicle retains control of vehicle or the autonomous feature is disengaged depending upon which is the safer driver—the autonomous vehicle or the vehicle human occupant. As a result, unsafe disengagement of self-driving functionality for autonomous vehicles may be alleviated.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for a fishing boat pedestal seat wherein a horizontally extending arm has one end connected to the seat pedestal and a cylindrical beverage container holder secured to the radially outwardly portion of the arm. The container holder and associated arm can be freely rotatable relative to the seat or fastened thereto and movable therewith A seat is provided in the cylindrical sidewall of the container holder for accommodating a handle on the beverage container.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided to reduce bony fragments and maintain a human's wrist or hand in a healing position. The apparatus may include a first clamp assembly operable to removably mount to an external fixator when the external fixator is coupled to a first bone of a human. A second clamp assembly may be releasably engaged with at least one bone pin embedded in a second bone of a human. A connector rod may be provided to join the first clamp assembly to the second clamp assembly.

Abstract: The present invention includes a fixation device for treatment of orthopedic indications. The device preferably includes a first portion and a second portion which may be incrementally and independently articulated relative to each other to promote healing of an orthopedic indication. One or more worm gear assemblies may be used to incrementally adjust articulation of the first portion and the second portion relative to each other.

Abstract: A combined tissue/bone growth stimulator and external fixation device is provided to aid in the treatment of fractures, osteotomies, soft tissue injuries, and reconstructive surgery and to reduce the likelihood of complications. The tissue/bone growth stimulator apparatus includes an external fixation device for stabilization of a selected portion of a patient. The tissue/bone growth stimulator apparatus also includes an electrical circuit attached to and forming an integral component of the external fixation device and operable to generate an electrical drive signal. The tissue/bone growth stimulator apparatus also includes a cable adapted to connect the electrical drive signal to a stimulator portion operable to provide an electromagnetic field to stimulate the growth of bone and tissue at the selected portion of the patient and/or at other portions of the patient. More particularly, the electromagnetic field may be produced by directing a current through the external fixation device into the patient.

Abstract: A device and a method for performing a high tibial osteotomy repair is disclosed. The osteotomy device may have the general configuration of a horseshoe-shaped wedge. The device is inserted into an osteotomy site after the tibia is realigned. The device generally conforms to the anatomical cross section of the tibia and thereby enhances weight bearing on the extremity in a postoperative recovery period. The device may also accommodate the stem of a knee replacement prosthesis. The method for correcting tibial deformities includes using a wedge-shaped body composed of various materials and having variable thickness and angulation to fill a gap in the tibia created by an osteotomy.

Abstract: External fixation apparatus and method are disclosed for use in osteotomy and other medical procedures. The apparatus includes a stabilizing portion adapted to be externally coupled to an anterior portion of a tibial bone. The apparatus also includes an angulation portion adapted to be externally coupled to another anterior portion of the tibial bone and coupled to the stabilizing portion. The angulation portion may be selectively adjustable to angulate a portion of the tibial bone about an axis of rotation offset from a longitudinal axis of the tibial bone following an osteotomical procedure on the tibial bone. An osteotomy guide can be attached to the external fixation apparatus and used by a physician to create an osteotomy.

Abstract: External fixation apparatus and method are disclosed for use in osteotomy and other medical procedures. The apparatus includes a stabilizing portion adapted to be externally coupled to an anterior portion of a tibial bone. The apparatus also includes a angulation portion adapted to be externally coupled to another anterior portion of the tibial bone and coupled to the stabilizing portion. The angulation portion may be selectively adjustable to angulate a portion of the tibial bone about an axis of rotation offset from a longitudinal axis of the tibial bone following an osteotomical procedure on the tibial bone.

Abstract: A mounting frame for avionic trays which accommodates various tray sizes and provides a structrual member which also serves as a wire bundle and terminal block support and provides for an integral plenum that receives hot air and distributes cooling air. A seal and orifice assembly feature in the shelf assembly includes seal cross section geometry suitable for accommodating an adjustable lip feature which adapts to the variable tolerance encountered in the avionic box tray assembly interface. The metal ground terminal block utilizes poke-home electrical pins and sockets which are mounted to structure with rivets, thereby establishing ground contact with the aircraft structure.