Abstract: An anastomotic system including a plurality of needles loaded with sutures and a delivery tool. The sutures include a suture core and crimp or fastener member at a proximal end of the core. An anchoring sleeve is optionally provided at a distal end. The anchoring sleeve is configured to collapse and prevent retraction of the suture after insertion through the tissue wall. A method of deploying the needles using the delivery tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for providing image information in a single graphics pipe for operation of a plurality of display panels, where a displaying of an image represented by data in the single graphics pipe is to span the plurality of display panels. In an embodiment, the plurality of display panels is represented to an operating system as a single display. In another embodiment, a scale factor may be determined for the representation of the plurality of display panels to conform to one or more criteria of the operating system.

Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering.

Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to quickly change and deliver Internet radio sources. The apparatus can receive multiple Internet radio sources simultaneously, and route each of the multiple Internet radio sources to a stream receiver. The stream receiver is operable to maintain connection with one of a multitude of Internet radio sources. Each of the sources can be buffered by a stream buffer that can receive data from one of each of the stream receivers. A stream selector can select one of the multiple Internet radio sources and deliver the selected one of the multiple Internet radio sources as output to a user. The apparatus can be implemented as part of a multiple function system such as a personal computer or as an Internet radio receiver apparatus.

Abstract: A NOR-gate architecture memory with an erase and write time table. The memory processor creates an erase and write time table in a table block. The table contains the most recent times for erase and write operations for each data block in the memory. When a storage operation is initiated, the processor accesses the table and estimates the amount of time it will take to perform the data storage operation and then communicates that back to a host computer. Each data storage operation results in a new table being created that is written into the data block. To save erase and write operations for the table block, the new table is written directly after the most recent table unless there is not enough space. An erase and write operation is only performed on the table block if there is not enough space for the new table.

Abstract: System and method in a USB environment for providing secondary management channel access to a managed system via a communications device connected to the managed system. The communications device can be shared between management channel use and system use. A remote management system can connect directly to the platform management subsystem of the managed system and the channel provides a communications path to the platform management subsystem under conditions where the host processor(s) and system software are unavailable. A management controller simulates the presence of the communication device to the USB host when the management controller takes ownership of the communication device. For non-USB communication devices, the management controller also converts data from non-USB format to USB format and routes the converted data to the USB host.

Abstract: A NOR-gate architecture memory with an erase and write time table. The memory processor creates an erase and write time table in a table block. The table contains the most recent times for erase and write operations for each data block in the memory. When a storage operation is initiated, the processor accesses the table and estimates the amount of time it will take to perform the data storage operation and then communicates that back to a host computer. Each data storage operation results in a new table being created that is written into the data block. To save erase and write operations for the table block, the new table is written directly after the most recent table unless there is not enough space. An erase and write operation is only performed on the table block if there is not enough space for the new table.

Abstract: Magnet housing assemblies embedded into the top surface of a skateboard are attracted to thin ferrous metal plates which are molded into a strap-on rubber sole that can be attached to each of a rider's shoes. The magnet housing assemblies increase the strength of the magnets housed within them to keep the skateboard firmly attached to the rider's feet giving the rider better control, stability and confidence throughout the airborne maneuvers. The size and position of the magnet housing assemblies with respect to the strap-on rubber sole attached to the bottom of the riders shoes allows the rider to use the standard positioning and movement of the feet that is required by most skateboard maneuvers.

Abstract: A NOR-gate architecture memory with an erase and write time table. The memory processor creates an erase and write time table in a table block. The table contains the most recent times for erase and write operations for each data block in the memory. When a storage operation is initiated, the processor accesses the table and estimates the amount of time it will take to perform the data storage operation and then communicates that back to a host computer. Each data storage operation results in a new table being created that is written into the data block. To save erase and write operations for the table block, the new table is written directly after the most recent table unless there is not enough space. An erase and write operation is only performed on the table block if there is not enough space for the new table.

Abstract: A snowboard or snowskate having ferrous metal plates inlaid into the top surface is attracted to magnet housing assemblies embedded in the soles of the rider's boots. The magnet housing assemblies increase the strength of the magnets housed within them to a point sufficient to overcome the strong G forces induced from the sudden upward thrust of the rider's legs during an airborne maneuver.

Abstract: A skateboard having ferrous metal plates inlaid into the top surface is attracted to magnet housing assemblies embedded in the soles of the rider's shoes. The magnet housing assemblies increase the strength of the magnets housed within them to a point sufficient enough to overcome the strong G forces induced from the sudden upward thrust of the rider's legs during an airborne maneuver. The ferrous metal plates are positioned such that if the skateboard is flipped end for end, the magnet housing assemblies embedded in the shoes will no longer align with the ferrous metal plates and the skateboard can be used as a conventional non-magnetic skateboard.

Abstract: A digital music player. The player includes a memory capable of storing music files. The player has a user interface allowing a user to select and access the music files. A port on the player allows the user to establish a connection to other digital music players. The user can then send and receive music files without an intervening host.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing power in an electronic device that receives the power from a bus is described. The apparatus comprises a clock enable circuit that disables a clock that generates nominal clock frequencies derived from raw frequencies output by an oscillator upon receiving a first signal. A time-wise independent time reference circuit is coupled to the clock enable circuit. The time-wise independent time reference circuit sends the first signal to the clock enable circuit a first predetermined period of time after receiving a signal to enter into a suspend state.

Abstract: An improved surgical stapler for closing wounds, having an approximation device connected to a side of the surgical stapler. The approximation device is a hook positioned adjacent the stapled ejection port and is adapted to grip one side of a wound and enable the operator to temporarily close the wound, while precisely positioning the staple ejection port over the closed wound. Subsequent actuation of the stapler causes the wound to be precisely stapled closed. In an alternative embodiment, the approximation device is integrally formed from one leg of a surgical staple, and provides an asymmetric staple configuration. The longer staple leg is designed with a hook end. When the stapler is partially actuated, the staple legs partially protrude from the staple ejection port, and the longer staple leg can engage the skin on one side of a wound, and enable the temporary closing of the wound for accurate positioning.

Abstract: An endermology body massager having at least two rollers spaced from each other in a parallel configuration. The rollers rotate in the same direction and are rotatably mounted movable axes. A vacuum source is connected to the chamber that houses the rollers. The vacuum source facilitates the suction of the skin between the rollers and helps bring the rollers closer to each other during operation. The rollers or housing have ultrasound generators that are selectively controlled by the operator. In a first embodiment, the ultrasound generators are located within the rollers. In the second embodiment, the ultrasound generators are disposed in the housing around the rollers. Therefore, a controlled and combined endermology with ultrasound treatment can be achieved.

Abstract: A computer system having two ports for connecting the computer system to a computer network by means of different transmission media types. Electronic switching is implemented to select between these two ports. The electronic switching is controlled by software. Depending upon which of the two ports is being utilized to connect the computer system to the network, power is either switched on or off to a transceiver. The switching can be accomplished by a voltage regulator with an enable signal or by means of a MOSFET. The computer system can detect which of the two ports is being utilized as a connection to the network by sending a data packet through each of the ports and determining the status of the transmissions.

Abstract: A computer system having two ports for connecting the computer system to a computer network by means of different transmission media types. Electronic switching is implemented to select between these two ports. The electronic switching is controlled by software. Depending upon which of the two ports is being utilized to connect the computer system to the network, power is either switched on or off to a transceiver. The switching can be accomplished by a voltage regulator with an enable signal or by means of a MOSFET. The computer system can detect which of the two ports is being utilized as a connection to the network by sending a data packet through each of the ports and determining the status of the transmissions.