Abstract: A system with a flow deflector that generally directs the flow of multiple fluids, such as lubricants and/or coolants, so as to reduce fluid flow collisions or other flow hinderances. With this system, motor temperatures are able to be more tightly controlled, with less power loss to heat. When used in an electric motor, the flow deflector baffles most of the oil from one side of the motor to enable the oil from a single side or end of the motor to flow unimpeded through a rotor-stator gap. The flow deflector is further shaped to guide fluid radially outwards towards the sump so as to further reduce interactions between the various oil flow paths.

Abstract: A planetary system, which may be found in an automotive transmission, is provided. The planetary system may include a sun gear, a plurality of pinion gears that are operably coupled to the sun gear and carried by a carrier, and a ring gear operably coupled to the plurality of pinion gears. The carrier may include a plurality of spaced apart side walls and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart posts that interconnect the side walls. The plurality of posts and side walls may be unitary with one another. Further, at least one of the posts may include an oil delivery channel and an oil exit channel in fluid communication with one another.

Abstract: A tool including a housing; a working head; and an elongated member extending between and coupling together the housing and the working head, wherein the elongated member includes: a first elongated member coupled to the housing, the first elongated member including one of a latch or engagement surface; and a second elongated member coupled to the working head, the second elongated member including the other of the latch or engagement surface, wherein the first and second elongated members are pivotally coupled together about a pivot axis, and wherein the latch is configured to selectively interface with the engagement surface to lock the first and second elongated members in an in-use configuration.

Abstract: An accessory mount device for a power tool, wherein a reference axis forms an axis of rotation of the accessory mount device, the accessory mount device including a housing forming an interior volume, the housing including a ramped surface in the interior volume at which a bearing is positioned; a first plate forming a channel at which the bearing is positioned at the ramped surface to push the first plate along the reference axis; and a second plate configured to push a spool in the direction of the reference axis, wherein the bearing is configured to selectively push the first plate to the second plate when a centrifugal force threshold is exceeded, and wherein the second plate is allowed to rotate around the reference axis separate from the first plate.

Abstract: A chainsaw includes a housing, a motor, a bar fixedly coupled to the housing and configured to form a cutting track, a cutting implement configured to move along the cutting track and drivable by the motor, and a tensioning system configured to adjust tension in the cutting implement.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying device for releasable connection to an end effector is provided. The surgical fastener applying device includes an elongated body portion having an outer tube and an inner shaft assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a non-circular bore in a distal end thereof. The inner shaft assembly is longitudinally movable through the outer tube. The outer tube and the inner shaft assembly define corresponding openings extending radially therethrough. The surgical fastener applying device includes a detent movable within the openings of the elongated body portion. The detent floats between the end effector and the elongated body portion to enable selective connection between the end effector and the elongated body portion.

Abstract: A removable light for a towed vehicle includes a housing with a low profile shape, an anchor, a safety tether strap, and lens protection features.

Abstract: A joint connects a first portion of a tool to a second portion of the tool. The joint comprises a first elongated portion, a second elongated portion, and a hub. The first elongated portion is configured to couple to the first portion of the tool and includes a first joint end. The second elongated portion is configured to couple to the second portion of the tool and includes a second joint end with a plurality of cavities formed therein. The hub is positioned between the first joint end and the second joint end and is shiftable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The hub includes a projection that is operable to extend into one of the cavities when in the locked position and shift out of the cavities when in the unlocked position.

Abstract: A removable light for a towed vehicle includes a housing with a low profile shape, an anchor, a safety tether strap, and lens protection features.

Abstract: A joint connects a first portion of a tool to a second portion of the tool. The joint comprises a first elongated portion, a second elongated portion, and a hub. The first elongated portion is configured to couple to the first portion of the tool and includes a first joint end. The second elongated portion is configured to couple to the second portion of the tool and includes a second joint end with a plurality of cavities formed therein. The hub is positioned between the first joint end and the second joint end and is shiftable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The hub includes a projection that is operable to extend into one of the cavities when in the locked position and shift out of the cavities when in the unlocked position.

Abstract: A connector assembly for providing electrical connection from an electrical device ground wire to a vehicle chassis ground comprises a wire connector, a cable, and a surface connector. The wire connector is configured to receive the electrical device ground wire. The cable is electrically connected to the ground wire. The surface connector is coupled to the cable and configured to attach to a vehicle chassis. The surface connector includes a conductive disc, an outer insulating ring, and an inner insulating ring. The conductive disc is electrically connected to the cable and includes a central opening configured to receive a fastener which attaches the surface connector to the chassis. The inner insulating ring, a portion of the lower surface of the conductive disc, and the outer insulating ring form a hermetically sealed chamber with the chassis when the surface connector is attached to the chassis.

Abstract: Chainsaws are provided. A chainsaw includes a housing, a motor, a bar fixedly coupled to the housing and configured to form a cutting track, a cutting implement configured to move along the cutting track and drivable by the motor, and a tensioning system configured to adjust tension in the cutting implement.

Abstract: A connector assembly for providing electrical connection from an electrical device ground wire to a vehicle chassis ground comprises a wire connector, a cable, and a surface connector. The wire connector is configured to receive the electrical device ground wire. The cable is electrically connected to the ground wire. The surface connector is coupled to the cable and configured to attach to a vehicle chassis. The surface connector includes a conductive disc, an outer insulating ring, and an inner insulating ring. The conductive disc is electrically connected to the cable and includes a central opening configured to receive a fastener which attaches the surface connector to the chassis. The inner insulating ring, a portion of the lower surface of the conductive disc, and the outer insulating ring form a hermetically sealed chamber with the chassis when the surface connector is attached to the chassis.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying device for releasable connection to an end effector is provided. The surgical fastener applying device includes an elongated body portion having an outer tube and an inner shaft assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a non-circular bore in a distal end thereof. The inner shaft assembly is longitudinally movable through the outer tube. The outer tube and the inner shaft assembly define corresponding openings extending radially therethrough. The surgical fastener applying device includes a detent movable within the openings of the elongated body portion. The detent floats between the end effector and the elongated body portion to enable selective connection between the end effector and the elongated body portion.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying device for releasable connection to an end effector is provided. The surgical fastener applying device includes an elongated body portion having an outer tube and an inner shaft assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a non-circular bore in a distal end thereof. The inner shaft assembly is longitudinally movable through the outer tube. The outer tube and the inner shaft assembly define corresponding openings extending radially therethrough. The surgical fastener applying device includes a detent movable within the openings of the elongated body portion. The detent floats between the end effector and the elongated body portion to enable selective connection between the end effector and the elongated body portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a construct including a porous core, a cargo, and a spacer disposed between the core and the cargo. In some examples, the construct further includes an outer layer composed of a lipid, a polymer, or a combination thereof. Methods of making and employing such constructs are also described herein.

Abstract: Systems, tools, and screws for reducing a bone fracture are disclosed. In embodiments, the system comprises: a screw, a driver, a sleeve comprising a longitudinal bore configured to enable insertion of the driver through the sleeve, a locking mechanism configurable into a first state that locks the sleeve to the driver and a second state that unlocks the sleeve from the driver, and a retaining sleeve coupled to a first end of the driver and configured to couple to the screw. In the first state, the sleeve applies a compressive force while distal threads of the screw are driven into the bone while retaining proximal threads of the screw in the sleeve. After a desired compression is achieved, the locking mechanism is configured to the second state, allowing the proximal threads of the screw to be driven into the bone while maintaining application of the compressive force to the bone.

Abstract: A deployment device and an associated surgical fastener as well as their methods of use are disclosed. In one embodiment, the deployment device includes a restraining mechanism constructed and arranged to temporarily limiting movement of a surgical fastener back span. The surgical fastener includes two legs extending in a distal direction from opposing ends of the back span. The legs are in a first closed position with a first shape. The deployment device also includes a spreader configured and arranged to engage the legs of the surgical fastener in the first closed position. When the spreader is moved in a distal direction relative to the back span, the spreader spreads the legs of the surgical fastener from the first closed position to a second open position as the back span is limited from distally moving by the restraining mechanism.

Abstract: Systems, tools, and screws for reducing a bone fracture are disclosed. In embodiments, the system comprises: a screw, a driver, a sleeve comprising a longitudinal bore configured to enable insertion of the driver through the sleeve, a locking mechanism configurable into a first state that locks the sleeve to the driver and a second state that unlocks the sleeve from the driver, and a retaining sleeve coupled to a first end of the driver and configured to couple to the screw. In the first state, the sleeve applies a compressive force while distal threads of the screw are driven into the bone while retaining proximal threads of the screw in the sleeve. After a desired compression is achieved, the locking mechanism is configured to the second state, allowing the proximal threads of the screw to be driven into the bone while maintaining application of the compressive force to the bone.

Abstract: A method of determining 3D coordinates of a reference point comprises positioning a targeting device comprising an elongated rigid rod having an end point and first and second scanning targets affixed to the rod, the targeting device positioned such that the end point contacts the reference point; scanning the targeting device; determining, using the scan data, (i) 3D coordinates of the center point of the first target and (ii) 3D coordinates of the center point of the second target; and calculating 3D coordinates of the end point based on (i) the 3D coordinates of the center point of the first target, (ii) the 3D coordinates of the center point of the second target, (iii) a distance between the center point of the first target and the end point, and (iv) a distance between the center point of the second target and the end point.