Abstract: A directed order process and related market center are disclosed, wherein a market center grants permission to order sending firms to send directed order flow to participating designated market makers. Such designated market makers create a virtual guarantee order book for each permissioned order sending firm. If an order sending firm sends a directed order to the market center that is marketable against a virtual guarantee order, then the market center automatically pairs the orders in a two-sided directed cross order instruction, which executes against any superior trading interest in the marketplace first before crossing.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for changing data within a solid state drive without using a host interface, comprising issuing a write buffer command with a code to the solid state drive, receiving the code at the solid state drive, storing the code at the solid state drive, transmitting a command to run the code at the solid state drive, running the code with a processor in a virtual machine arranged within the solid state drive, wherein the running of the code alters data within the solid state drive and altering at least one memory arrangement in the solid state drive such that the memory arrangement records the altered data.

Abstract: An external magnetic actuator for use in adjusting an implantable medical device having a magnetically actuatable rotatable portion, such as an intramedullary (EVI) lengthening nail is disclosed. The actuator may include a magnet having opposite major surfaces representing opposite poles of the magnet. The magnet may be contained within an actuator body having first and second handles coupled to first and second opposing side walls of the housing. The actuator body may also include one or more projections operable to prevent first and/or second walls of the actuator body from lying flat against an external planar surface. Also provided are various kits and systems that include a disclosed external magnetic actuator and methods for using the disclosed external magnetic actuator.

Abstract: A dental composition is provided as a coating comprising glass flakes providing improved wear-5 resistance and aesthetic properties. The compositions may be used in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity, dental caries, or in the protection of a tooth from the external environment of the mouth.

Abstract: An enhanced system and method for handling, matching and executing a diverse group of limit-priced orders in an electronic options environment is disclosed. Most of the order types disclosed are automatically repriced and reposted as the NBBO changes to increase their execution opportunities. Market maker entitlements are integrated with the order processing, so that the market maker is guaranteed an allocation of the trade if the market maker is at the NBBO when an order priced at or better than the NBBO is received. Once posted to the order book, the displayed price of an order may be eligible for preferential execution in a market maker entitlement process, regardless of whether the displayed price is original or has been automatically repriced.

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

Abstract: An RF antenna includes a first substrate having a first top surface and a first bottom surface and a second substrate having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein the first substrate is disposed on top of the second substrate, the second bottom surface including a ground plane disposed thereon. The RF antenna further includes a low-band (LB) radiation element disposed on the first top surface of the first substrate. The LB radiation element is to resonate within a first frequency band to transmit and receive RF signals associated with the first frequency band. The RF antenna further includes multiple high-band (HB) radiation elements disposed between the first bottom surface of the first substrate and the second top surface of the second substrate. Each HB radiation element is to resonate within a second frequency band to transmit and receive RF signals associated with the second frequency band.

Abstract: An enhanced system and method for handling, matching and executing a diverse group of limit-priced orders in an electronic options environment is disclosed. Most of the order types disclosed are automatically repriced and reposted as the NBBO changes to increase their execution opportunities. Market maker entitlements are integrated with the order processing, so that the market maker is guaranteed an allocation of the trade if the market maker is at the NBBO when an order priced at or better than the NBBO is received. Once posted to the order book, the displayed price of an order may be eligible for preferential execution in a market maker entitlement process, regardless of whether the displayed price is original or has been automatically repriced.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a ring-shaped housing member defining an interior volume. The ring-shaped housing member may be configured to receive electronic device components. The ring-shaped housing member may include a first element comprising an angled region, and a second element comprising an angled region. A first intermediate element may be placed between the first and second elements, where the intermediate element is secured to internal surfaces of each of the first and second elements such that the first and second elements do not overlap. The first intermediate element may fasten the first and second elements to one another, and electrically isolate the first and second elements from one another.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a waveguide antenna includes a top plane made of electrically conductive material, a bottom plane made of electrically conductive material, a first feed member coupled to the top plane and the bottom plane through a first via, the first feed member to be electrically coupled a transceiver of an electronic device, and an array of vias disposed surrounding the first via. The array of vias coupling the top plane and the bottom plane to form a cavity between the top plane and the bottom plane. When an electrical signal is provided to the first feed member, the first feed member excites a space within the cavity between the top plane and the bottom plane.

Abstract: A torque sensor for use in an electric power assisted steering system comprises a first shaft, a second shaft, and a torsion bar, a hollow sleeve that is secured to the first shaft and extends along the torsion bar to at least partially axially overlap the second shaft, angular deflection indicating means that produce a signal that is dependent on the angular deflection of the first shaft relative to the second shaft as a torque is applied across the torque sensor that causes the torsion bar to twist, at least one drive dog fixed to the sleeve and at least one corresponding drive dog fixed to the second shaft, in normal operation the two dogs being offset so that they permit a defined range of angular deflection of the torsion bar but will engage each other to provide a path for torque to be transferred from the first shaft to the second shaft in the event of a failure of the torsion bar, and a connecting element which has a first part that is secured within a bore in one of the second shaft and the sleeve, t

Abstract: A dipole antenna with resonant cavities operates with a resonant frequency near the antenna operating frequency to widen the operating bandwidth of the dipole antenna. Specifically, a ground consisting of multiple layers of electrically conductive planes and electrically conductive vias connecting the electrically conductive planes to form a ground wall cavity for a dipole member. The ground wall induces multiple resonant frequencies due to its coupling effect to the dipole member. A radio frequency (RF) frontend for mobile communication devices contains the dipole antenna with cavity coupled to a transceiver to receive and transmit communication signals.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a ring-shaped housing member defining an interior volume. The ring-shaped housing member may be configured to receive electronic device components. The ring-shaped housing member may include a first element comprising an angled region, and a second element comprising an angled region. A first intermediate element may be placed between the first and second elements, where the intermediate element is secured to internal surfaces of each of the first and second elements such that the first and second elements do not overlap. The first intermediate element may fasten the first and second elements to one another, and electrically isolate the first and second elements from one another.

Abstract: A pet identification tag in which the tag body is adapted to include an integrated attachment ring that can be releasable coupled to a pet collar in a secure and convenient fashion without the need for a separate intermediate coupling device.

Abstract: The present invention provides dental compositions and devices comprising a rechargeable fluoride delivery system wherein the rechargeable fluoride delivery system comprises a layered double hydroxide with the formula M(II)1-x M(III)x (OH)2(An?)x/nyH2O where M(II) is a divalent cation, M(III) is a trivalent cation, A is an anion with a charge, x is a value between 0.2 and 0.33, y is an integer between 1 and 10 and n has a value of 1.

Abstract: A remedial composition comprising a soluble silicate, a surfactant, a polyol and water is disclosed. The remedial composition of the present invention is generally intended for use in the treatment of water, soil, sand, fly ash and other mediums that may contain hazardous materials. In one embodiment of the present invention the soluble silicate of the remedial composition has a mole ratio of about 2.6 to about 3.9 moles silicate per mole of alkali metal oxide. In yet another embodiment of the present invention the remedial composition will be utilized as part of a treatment method for lowering the concentrations of free metal ions in water, soil, sand, fly ash and other mediums.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicomponent oral health care composition, comprising a source of a fluoride ion, a source of a calcium ion, a source of a phosphate ion, and stabilised chlorine dioxide, that can be used as a toothpaste, oral spray or a mouth wash/oral rinse formulation. The different components in the composition act synergistically together to clean the teeth and mucous membranes of an oral cavity of a subject, perfuming them or protecting them in order to keep them in good condition, change their appearance or correct unpleasant odours. They achieve this by inhibiting caries, promoting teeth remineralisation, and helping to alleviate dentine hypersensitivity, gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a waveguide antenna includes a top plane made of electrically conductive material, a bottom plane made of electrically conductive material, a first feed member coupled to the top plane and the bottom plane through a first via, the first feed member to be electrically coupled a transceiver of an electronic device, and an array of vias disposed surrounding the first via. The array of vias coupling the top plane and the bottom plane to form a cavity between the top plane and the bottom plane. When an electrical signal is provided to the first feed member, the first feed member excites a space within the cavity between the top plane and the bottom plane.

Abstract: A dipole antenna with resonant cavities operates with a resonant frequency near the antenna operating frequency to widen the operating bandwidth of the dipole antenna. Specifically, a ground consisting of multiple layers of electrically conductive planes and electrically conductive vias connecting the electrically conductive planes to form a ground wall cavity for a dipole member. The ground wall induces multiple resonant frequencies due to its coupling effect to the dipole member. A radio frequency (RF) frontend for mobile communication devices contains the dipole antenna with cavity coupled to a transceiver to receive and transmit communication signals.

Abstract: A dental composition is provided as a coating comprising glass flakes providing improved wear-5 resistance and aesthetic properties. The compositions may be used in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity, dental caries, or in the protection of a tooth from the external environment of the mouth.