Abstract: An automated grain unloading system includes at least one sensor and a processor. The at least one sensor is configured to detect an interface between an upper surface of a grain mound in the receiving container and an interior surface of a wall of the receiving container, at least a portion of an upper edge of the wall, and an orientation of the grain transfer element. The processor is configured to compare the detected interface and the detected portion of the upper edge to the detected orientation of the grain transfer element, and to control the operation of the grain transfer element to direct a transfer of grain from the supplying container to the receiving container based at least in part on a result of the comparison of the detected interface and the detected portion of the upper edge to the detected orientation of the grain transfer element.

Abstract: A grain cart includes a supplying container and a grain transfer element coupled to and configured to receive grain from the supplying container. The grain transfer element is inclined upwardly, forwardly, and laterally outwardly from the supplying container. A control spout is coupled to and projects laterally outwardly from the grain transfer element. A first control spout actuator is configured to move the control spout about a first axis between a forward discharge direction and a rearward discharge direction to direct discharged grain forwardly and rearwardly into a receiving container. A second control spout actuator is configured to move the control spout about the second axis between a generally downward discharge direction and a laterally outward discharge direction to direct the discharged grain generally downwardly and laterally outwardly into the receiving container.

Abstract: An electronic display device including a visual display operably coupled to one or more sensors on a grain cart. The visual display is mounted on a grain transfer element of the grain cart. The visual display is configured to be viewable by an operator of the grain cart during a grain transfer operation. The visual is configured to display at least one of grain cart information or operating instructions.

Abstract: A suture pushing device includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and a suturing head at the distal end of the shaft. The suturing head includes a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw and/or the second jaw have a tissue cutting edge adapted to cut an opening in a tissue. A blunt suture pushing member advances from within the shaft, through the suturing head, and through the cut opening in the tissue to place a suture.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing a separation in body tissue includes an elongated repair member having an intermediate portion extending between a first end and a second end. A first retaining portion is defined at the first end. A second retaining portion is defined at the second end. The elongated repair member is porous and adapted to allow vascularization through the body tissue while urging opposing portions of the separation together in an implanted position.

Abstract: A positioning member may be released to move an anchor member to a holding position. The positioning member being operable to be held in a selected orientation until the anchor member is in a selected position.

Abstract: A method for suturing soft tissue in arthroscopic or endoscopic procedures. The method includes inserting a bendable steerable arm in a straightened configuration through an incision, curving the steerable arm, piercing the tissue, deploying a suture holder from a bore of the steerable arm, moving the suture holder relative to the bendable steerable arm, and suturing the tissue.

Abstract: A method for securing a graft to a bone. The method includes forming a tunnel in the bone, positioning the graft in the tunnel, securing the graft in the tunnel with an anchor, and inserting biological material in a bore formed in the anchor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reattaching soft tissue to a boney structure using an expanding suture anchor. The method can include providing a suture anchor and forming a cavity in the boney structure for receipt of the suture anchor. The method can also include coupling the soft tissue to a suture and coupling the suture to the suture anchor. The method can further include deploying the suture anchor to fix the suture to the suture anchor and the suture anchor to the cavity.

Abstract: A tissue repair assembly for repairing tissue. The tissue repair assembly includes a rotatable anchor for insertion through a tissue tear on a surface of the tissue, a threaded fastener for insertion into the tissue, the threaded fastener having a longitudinal bore and a plurality of apertures communicating with the bore, and a flexible member coupled to the rotatable anchor and passing through the bore such that tensioning the flexible member compresses the tear.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for performing a surgery, such as an orthopedic surgery. The apparatus can include a guide portion and an alignment portion. The guide portion can assist in positioning the alignment portion to assist in aligning an implant. The implant can be aligned and positioned to hold a graft relative to a bone portion.

Abstract: A fixation device for securing tissue to a bone. The fixation device includes an anchor having a hollow body defining a longitudinal passage, and a plug configured to be received in at least a portion of the passage. The body comprises a cylindrical portion and a tapered tip portion. The cylindrical portion comprises a plurality of thin-walled window covers such that after implantation the window covers are resorbed first relative to other portions of the cylindrical portion for defining a plurality of apertures on the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A method for forming a patch using a laminated material and a process for forming the laminated material. Also a plurality of patches using the laminated material for various implantation purposes into an anatomy. In addition, an implant method for implanting one or a plurality of the selected patches for various reasons.

Abstract: A positioning member may be released to move an anchor member to a holding position. The positioning member being operable to be held in a selected orientation until the anchor member is in a selected position.