Abstract: A pass-through tapered nose tool for a wellbore including a housing mounting portion, and a tapered nose component including a degradable material attached to the housing mounting portion. A method for operating in a wellbore including running the tool into a wellbore, negotiating downhole profiles with the tool, and degrading the degradable portion of the tapered nose component of the tool.

Abstract: A tie-back string and a method of coupling the tie-back string to a casing is disclosed. The tie-back string is disposed within the casing. The tie-back string includes an anchor and an actuator section. The actuator section including a sleeve that forms a first chamber and a setting piston that forms a second chamber. A pressure differential is created between the first chamber and the second chamber to move the setting piston to engage the anchor of the tie-back string.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section changes towards a first desired shape for the first fuselage section to join the first the fuselage section to a second fuselage section.

Abstract: A tie-back string and a method of coupling the tie-back string to a casing is disclosed. The tie-back string is disposed within the casing. The tie-back string includes an anchor and an actuator section. The actuator section including a sleeve that forms a first chamber and a setting piston that forms a second chamber. A pressure differential is created between the first chamber and the second chamber to move the setting piston to engage the anchor of the tie-back string.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section changes towards a first desired shape for the first fuselage section to join the first the fuselage section to a second fuselage section.

Abstract: An adjustable exercise bar comprises a bar (145) and one or more rails (100, 105) upon which one or more bar retainers are constrained to move. The rails are secured to a vertical surface such as a wall or post (110). A plunger assembly (400) contained within the bar retainers is coupled to the bar by a stiff metal band that is attached to the bar. A plunger in each plunger assembly is normally inserted in a hole (115) in the rail or rails, preventing the bar retainer from moving. The plunger assembly is actuated by rotating the front of the bar upward (from the user's perspective). This actuation causes the plunger (405) to be removed from the hole, enabling movement of the bar upward or downward. When the rotational force on the bar is removed, a spring (435) within the plunger assembly returns the bar to its original rotational position and returns the plunger to a hole in the rail. An optional weight (155) secured to the bar retainers by cords (160, 161) acts as a counterbalance to bar movement.

Abstract: A method for recovering vapor during an onboard refueling operation comprising the steps of: providing a flow path between a fuel tank and a purge canister; providing a valve in the flow path; providing a fuel level sensor for indicating the level of fuel in the fuel tank, and a vapor pressure sensor for indicating the pressure of the fuel vapor in the fuel tank; and actuating the valve to selectively open and close the flow path in response to signals received from the fuel level sensor and the vapor pressure sensor.

Abstract: A tether device for securing baby objects includes a stretchable cord, first and second double-buckles, and first and second loopable straps. The stretchable cord has a first end and a second end. Each loopable strap is operably attached to a corresponding double-buckle at a proximal end of the strap. Each loopable strap is configured to releasably secure an object within the strap when the distal end of the strap is threaded through the corresponding double-buckle. The straps include a section of hook fastener material and a section of loop fastener material on one side and gripping material such as neoprene on the other side. Independent buckles can be joined by a fixed loop at the proximal end of the strap, or an integral double-buckle is provided.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of osteoporosis in mammals are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for parenteral administration and comprise Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions for use in the methods may also include bone antiresorptive compounds.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of osteoporosis and the method of treatment of osteoporosis therewith in mammals is disclosed. The method comprises administering Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) to a mammal in need thereof. Need is determined by bone mineral density levels, whether by single measurement (as compared to the population generally) or by a series of measurements evidencing a loss of bone mineral density, or due to a genetic or familial or other predisposition to bone mineral density loss.

Abstract: There is described an article, suitable for handling phonograph records, which is in the form of a supple, laminated pad comprising (i) a supporting layer, (ii) a cushioning layer and (iii) a contact layer there being formed in said pad an elongate aperture which is from about 1 to about 3 inches in length and of a width such that part of the rim of a phonograph record can pass through said elongate aperture.