Abstract: The presently claimed invention is related to a method for vegetative propagation of woody plants selected from the group consisting of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.), Salix sp., olive tree (Olea europaea), rootstock Atlas (Prunus persica x Prunus dulcis x Prunus blireiana), blueberries (Vaccinum corymbosurn), Vitis vinifera, Aristotelia chilensis, Quillaja saponaria and Quercus ilex, from prepared leaf cuttings, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) providing cuts of leaf cuttings from a donor tree, b) immersing the prepared leaf cutting into a combination of growth regulators, c) planting the prepared leaf cutting into a solid substrate of organic and/or inorganic origin, d) inducing sprouting and rooting of the prepared leaf cutting, by means of controlled ambient temperature, humidity and illumination, wherein steps a) through d) always occur outside an in vitro environment; and embodiments thereof.

Abstract: A wall mounted device that holds a wet wipe disposable bag. The device is a moldable rectangular sheet of material that has a first and a second end. The rectangular sheet measures approximately ten inches in length by seven inches in width. The sheet is folded lengthwise as follows: first, at about the four inch juncture from the first end of the rectangular sheet the sheet is bent in a first direction that is at about an angle that is between seventy to eighty degree; and then at about the six point two five inch juncture from the first end of the rectangular sheet the sheet is bent toward the first direction at about an angle that is between seventy to eighty degree.

Abstract: A wall mounted device that holds a wet wipe disposable bag. The device is a moldable rectangular sheet of material that has a first and a second end. The rectangular sheet measures approximately ten inches in length by seven inches in width. The sheet is folded lengthwise as follows: first, at about the four inch juncture from the first end of the rectangular sheet the sheet is bent in a first direction that is at about an angle that is between seventy to eighty degree; and then at about the six point two five inch juncture from the first end of the rectangular sheet the sheet is bent toward the first direction at about an angle that is between seventy to eighty degree.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention is related to a method for vegetative propagation of woody plants selected from the group consisting of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.), Salix sp., olive tree (Olea europaea), rootstock Atlas (Prunus persica x Prunus dulcis x Prunus blireiana), blueberries (Vaccinum corymbosurn), Vitis vinifera, Aristotelia chilensis, Quillaja saponaria and Quercus ilex, from prepared leaf cuttings, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) providing cuts of leaf cuttings from a donor tree, b) immersing the prepared leaf cutting into a combination of growth regulators, c) planting the prepared leaf cutting into a solid substrate of organic and/or inorganic origin, d) inducing sprouting and rooting of the prepared leaf cutting, by means of controlled ambient temperature, humidity and illumination, wherein steps a) through d) always occur outside an in vitro environment; and embodiments thereof.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention is related to a method for vegetative propagation of poplar trees (Populus sp.), from prepared leaf cuttings, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) providing cuts of leaf cuttings from a donor tree, b) immersing the prepared leaf cutting into a combination of growth regulators, c) planting the prepared leaf cutting into a solid substrate of organic and/or inorganic origin, d) inducing sprouting and rooting of the prepared leaf cutting, by means of controlled ambient temperature, humidity and illumination, wherein steps a) through d) always occur outside an in vitro environment; and embodiments thereof.

Abstract: An implant for stabilizing spinous processes of adjacent vertebral bodies can include first and second contact elements. The first contact element is placed onto a first side of the spinous processes and the second contact element is placed onto a second side of the spinous processes. The implant includes at least one clamping element which couples to the first contact element, can be moved relative to the second contact element, and extends through the intervertebral space between the spinous processes and the second contact element. The implant also includes at least one fixing element on the second contact element which can be brought into engagement with the at least one clamping element to clamp the second contact element in the direction of the first contact element along the at least one clamping element. The first contact element is movable relative to the at least one clamping element.

Abstract: An implant for stabilizing spinous processes of adjacent vertebral bodies can include first and second contact elements. The first contact element is placed onto a first side of the spinous processes and the second contact element is placed onto a second side of the spinous processes. The implant includes at least one clamping element which couples to the first contact element, can be moved relative to the second contact element, and extends through the intervertebral space between the spinous processes and the second contact element. The implant also includes at least one fixing element on the second contact element which can be brought into engagement with the at least one clamping element to clamp the second contact element in the direction of the first contact element along the at least one clamping element. The first contact element is movable relative to the at least one clamping element.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis.

Abstract: A surgical fixation system for stabilizing spinous processes of adjacent vertebral bodies relative to one another comprising at least one first fixing element and at least one second fixing element, which can be transferred relative to one another from an insertion position into an implantation position, wherein the fixing elements in the implantation position have a smaller spacing from one another than in the insertion position and in which implantation position the fixing elements are engageable laterally from different sides with at least one of the spinous processes in each case, and comprising a securing device for securing the fixing elements relative to one another in the implantation position and comprising at least one spacer element, which can be fixed by the fixing elements in the implantation position thereof in the intervertebral space between the spinous processes.

Abstract: A method for determining the viability of a plant sample includes providing a viability detection device containing a solid or semisolid culture medium suitable for the nutritional requirements of a plant sample, wherein the culture medium has a starch supplement; growing the plant tissue in the viability detection device from the previous step; removing the plant tissue sample from the viability detection device; and revealing the viability detection device.

Abstract: An insertion device has pivotable elongated members manipulable by a hand, one of which holds a trocar, and the other a target through which the trocar will pass as the elongated members are pivoted. A tube is connected to the trocar or elongated member holding the trocar, and the tube is passed through body tissue from a position interior to the body to a position exterior to the body, together with the trocar. An end of the tube is positioned in a fluid accumulating area of the body, and passes to a container external to the body. The container contains markings which enable a determination of the quantity of passed fluid. At intervals, the quantity of fluid is determined, and the container is replaced with another container.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis.

Abstract: A method and system for matching lending companies with prospective borrowers during an on-line loan prequalification process. The system includes a database for storing lender prequalification criteria received from one or more lenders over a communication network where the lender prequalification criteria include each lender's available loan products. The system also includes a server in communication with the database. The server receives loan prequalification requests from one or more loan requesters over the communication network such as the Internet, and provides real time loan prequalification matches in response to the loan prequalification requests. The loan prequalification matches are based upon a comparison of the loan prequalification requests with the lender prequalification criteria.