Abstract: A closure for use with a container in which the closure includes a polymeric top portion and a polymeric annular skirt portion. The skirt portion depends from the top portion. The skirt portion includes exterior and interior surfaces. The interior surface of the skirt portion includes crushable ribs and anti-rotational lugs. The crushable ribs are configured to be crushed when the closure is applied to the container so as to prevent or inhibit axial movement of the closure with respect to the container by forming an interference fit. At least one of the plurality of anti-rotational lugs prevents or inhibits rotational movement of the closure with respect to the container such that the closure remains on the container.

Abstract: A package includes a container and closure. The container has a neck portion defining an opening. The container has an external thread formation and catch lugs. The closure fits to the neck portion for closing the opening. The closure includes first and second closure portions. The first closure portion includes a top wall portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion depends from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for mating engagement with the external thread formation. The second closure portion includes a tamper-evident band depending from and being partially detachably connected to the skirt portion by a frangible connection. An interior surface of the second closure portion includes catch teeth. The catch lugs mechanically catch and lock with a respective one of the catch teeth to prevent or inhibit the second closure portion from being removed during the opening of the container.

Abstract: A package includes a container and closure. The container has a neck portion defining an opening. The container has an external thread formation and catch lugs. The closure fits to the neck portion for closing the opening. The closure includes first and second closure portions. The first closure portion includes a top wall portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion depends from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for mating engagement with the external thread formation. The second closure portion includes a tamper-evident band depending from and being partially detachably connected to the skirt portion by a frangible connection. An interior surface of the second closure portion includes catch teeth. The catch lugs mechanically catch and lock with a respective one of the catch teeth to prevent or inhibit the second closure portion from being removed during the opening of the container.

Abstract: A closure for use with a container in which the closure includes a polymeric top portion and a polymeric annular skirt portion. The skirt portion depends from the top portion. The skirt portion includes exterior and interior surfaces. The interior surface of the skirt portion includes crushable ribs and anti-rotational lugs. The crushable ribs are configured to be crushed when the closure is applied to the container so as to prevent or inhibit axial movement of the closure with respect to the container by forming an interference fit. At least one of the plurality of anti-rotational lugs prevents or inhibits rotational movement of the closure with respect to the container such that the closure remains on the container.

Abstract: A child-resistant closure includes a polymeric top portion, a polymeric annular portion and a slidable lid. The polymeric top portion has an exterior surface. The polymeric top portion further includes a slide portal with a retention wall and at least one depression formed in a top surface thereof. The slide portal forms an aperture. The skirt portion depends from the polymeric top portion. The slidable lid includes at least one spring-retention mechanism and a retention projection extending from the slidable lid. The spring-retention mechanism is configured to be located in the depression when the closure is in a closed position. The slidable lid is configured to slide along the slide portal. The retention projection in conjunction with the retention wall assists in inhibiting removal of the slidable lid from the remainder of the closure.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging probe includes a housing (202) having a long axis and an elongate tubular shaft (214) including an internal cavity and first and second end portions (218, 220). The shaft extends along the long axis and is rotatably supported in the housing for rotation relative to the housing through an angular range including one hundred and eighty degrees to a predetermined maximum angle. The probe further includes a transducer array (222), including a plurality of transducer elements along the long axis, affixed to the first end portion (218) of the shaft. The probe further includes an electrical connector (228) fixedly mounted in the housing. The probe further includes an physical electrical pathway (226) having first and second ends and extending along and in the internal cavity of the shaft, wherein a first end of the pathway is connected to transducer array and a second end of the pathway is connected to the electrical connector.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are described for automatically generating a transformation matrix for correlating images from an ultrasound modality with images from another modality (or with ultrasound images acquired at a different point in time). Ultrasound volumetric data and volumetric data yielded from another image modality are examined to identify and/or extract features. The transformation matrix is automatically generated, or populated, based at least in part upon common features that are identified in both the ultrasound volumetric data and the volumetric data yielded from the other image modality. The transformation matrix can then be used to correlate images from the different modalities (e.g., to display a CT image of an object next to an ultrasound image of the object, where the images are substantially similar to one another even though they were acquired using different modalities).

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are described for automatically generating a transformation matrix for correlating images from an ultrasound modality with images from another modality (or with ultrasound images acquired at a different point in time). Ultrasound volumetric data and volumetric data yielded from another image modality are examined to identify and/or extract features. The transformation matrix is automatically generated, or populated, based at least in part upon common features that are identified in both the ultrasound volumetric data and the volumetric data yielded from the other image modality. The transformation matrix can then be used to correlate images from the different modalities (e.g., to display a CT image of an object next to an ultrasound image of the object, where the images are substantially similar to one another even though they were acquired using different modalities).

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging probe includes a housing (202) having a long axis and an elongate tubular shaft (214) including an internal cavity and first and second end portions (218, 220). The shaft extends along the long axis and is rotatably supported in the housing for rotation relative to the housing through an angular range including one hundred and eighty degrees to a predetermined maximum angle. The probe further includes a transducer array (222), including a plurality of transducer elements along the long axis, affixed to the first end portion (218) of the shaft. The probe further includes an electrical connector (228) fixidly mounted in the housing. The probe further includes an physical electrical pathway (226) having first and second ends and extending along and in the internal cavity of the shaft, wherein a first end of the pathway is connected to transducer array and a second end of the pathway is connected to the electrical connector.

Abstract: A molded lamp socket. The molded lamp socket includes a lamp base body defining a socket cavity with an opening for receiving a lamp bulb. The molded lamp socket also includes a lead extending from a first contact portion disposed in the socket cavity to a second contact portion spaced from the socket cavity. The molded lamp socket also includes a mounting body defining a plug cavity encircling the second contact portion. The mounting body is overmolded with respect to the lamp base body and less than all of the lead, the second contact portion being exposed. The lamp base body is formed from a first plastic with a first level of resistance to out-gassing and the mounting body is formed from a second plastic with a second level of resistance to out-gassing less than the first level of out-gassing.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are described for automatically generating a transformation matrix for correlating images from an ultrasound modality with images from another modality (or with ultrasound images acquired at a different point in time). Ultrasound volumetric data and volumetric data yielded from another image modality are examined to identify and/or extract features. The transformation matrix is automatically generated, or populated, based at least in part upon common features that are identified in both the ultrasound volumetric data and the volumetric data yielded from the other image modality. The transformation matrix can then be used to correlate images from the different modalities (e.g., to display a CT image of an object next to an ultrasound image of the object, where the images are substantially similar to one another even though they were acquired using different modalities).

Abstract: A molded lamp socket. The molded lamp socket includes a lamp base body molded from a first plastic material providing a socket cavity with an opening for receiving a lamp bulb. The molded lamp socket also includes a lead extending from a first contact portion disposed in the socket cavity to a second contact portion spaced from the socket cavity. The molded lamp socket also includes a mounting body molded from a second plastic material providing a plug cavity encircling the second contact portion. The mounting body is overmolded with respect to the lamp base body.

Abstract: An electrical junction assembly for a wiring harness (10) couples one or more branch wires (18) to a main trunk line (12). The junction assembly includes a housing (16) having an internal cavity into which is received first (34) and second (36) trunk terminals which interlock with one another and establish electrical conductivity therethrough. A branch wire (18) is inserted into the housing (16) through a branch opening (28). The branch wire (18) has a branch terminal (48) on its end which is adapted to mechanically connect to the interlocked first (34) and second (36) trunk terminals, thereby establishing electrical conductivity between the branch wire (18) and the main trunk line (12). A mounting member (56) is formed integrally on the housing (16) to provide a secure connection to a suitable mounting structure (58). A hook (40) within the cavity in the housing (16) automatically engages and securely retains the second trunk terminal (36) when inserted into a full operative position.

Abstract: A wiring system that allows easy installation into a vehicle and includes a connector that allows functional signals to perform a function in a connector while passing through the connector.

Abstract: A wiring system that allows easy installation into a vehicle and includes a connector that allows functional signals to perform a function in a connector while passing through the connector.

Abstract: A wiring assembly that allows easy installation into a vehicle and includes a connector that allows functional signals to perform a function in a connector while passing through the connector.

Abstract: A lamp and socket assembly (10) comprises a housing (12) including a socket cavity (25). The socket cavity (25) is defined by side walls and a bottom wall (80). A vent hole (82) passes though the bottom wall (80) of the socket cavity. A lamp (16) has a lamp base (17). A lamp socket (14) is disposed in the socket cavity (25) and includes a through passage (42) for receiving the lamp base (17) and at least one retaining finger (38a, 38b) for retaining the lamp base (17) in the through passage (42). An electrical contact insert (26) is received in the socket cavity (25). A plurality of electrical contacts (28) are received in and retained by the contact insert (26). A plurality of blade terminals (46) are interlocked with the contact insert (26), with respective ones of the contacts (28), and with the housing (12).

Abstract: An electrical junction assembly for a wiring harness (10) couples one or more branch wires (18) to a main trunk line (12). The junction assembly includes a housing (16) having an internal cavity into which is received first (34) and second (36) trunk terminals which interlock with one another and establish electrical conductivity therethrough. A branch wire (18) is inserted into the housing (16) through a branch opening (28). The branch wire (18) has a branch terminal (48) on its end which is adapted to mechanically connect to the interlocked first (34) and second (36) trunk terminals, thereby establishing electrical conductivity between the branch wire (18) and the main trunk line (12). A mounting member (56) is formed integrally on the housing (16) to provide a secure connection to a suitable mounting structure (58). A hook (40) within the cavity in the housing (16) automatically engages and securely retains the second trunk terminal (36) when inserted into a full operative position.

Abstract: A molded lamp socket. The molded lamp socket includes a lamp base body molded from a first plastic material providing a socket cavity with an opening for receiving a lamp bulb. The molded lamp socket also includes a lead extending from a first contact portion disposed in the socket cavity to a second contact portion spaced from the socket cavity. The molded lamp socket also includes a mounting body molded from a second plastic material providing a plug cavity encircling the second contact portion. The mounting body is overmolded with respect to the lamp base body.

Abstract: A lamp and socket assembly (10) comprises a housing (12) including a socket cavity (25). The socket cavity (25) is defined by side walls and a bottom wall (80). A vent hole (82) passes though the bottom wall (80) of the socket cavity. A lamp (16) has a lamp base (17). A lamp socket (14) is disposed in the socket cavity (25) and includes a through passage (42) for receiving the lamp base (17) and at least one retaining finger (38a, 38b) for retaining the lamp base (17) in the through passage (42). An electrical contact insert (26) is received in the socket cavity (25). A plurality of electrical contacts (28) are received in and retained by the contact insert (26). A plurality of blade terminals (46) are interlocked with the contact insert (26), with respective ones of the contacts (28), and with the housing (12).