Abstract: Alignment structures are included in high-speed data cage assemblies to prevent damage to one or more electronic components connected within the cage assembly and prevent misalignment of connected components. The alignment structures extend inwardly into a port and prevent movement of a module beyond the intended position of the module in a port. This allows connection between the module and a connector and prevents misalignment of the module. Damage to either the module or the connector by misalignment or by over-insertion of the module is prevented.

Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fixation includes a first construct. The first construct includes a first tapered screw member fixated into a subchondral bone. The first tapered screw member is aligned along a first longitudinal axis and has a first head portion comprising a first aperture and a first shaft extending from the first head portion. Moreover, the first longitudinal axis of the first tapered screw member is aligned substantially parallel to an articular surface of a bone. The first construct also includes a first lag screw member aligned along a second longitudinal axis. The first lag screw member has a first bulbous portion and a second shaft extending from the first bulbous portion, wherein the first lag screw member is coupled to the first tapered screw member, and further wherein the second longitudinal axis of the first lag screw member is aligned generally along the length of the bone.

Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fixation includes a first construct. The first construct includes a first tapered screw member fixated into a subchondral bone. The first tapered screw member is aligned along a first longitudinal axis and has a first head portion comprising a first aperture and a first shaft extending from the first head portion. Moreover, the first longitudinal axis of the first tapered screw member is aligned substantially parallel to an articular surface of a bone. The first construct also includes a first lag screw member aligned along a second longitudinal axis. The first lag screw member has a first bulbous portion and a second shaft extending from the first bulbous portion, wherein the first lag screw member is coupled to the first tapered screw member, and further wherein the second longitudinal axis of the first lag screw member is aligned generally along the length of the bone.

Abstract: An implant system and apparatus configured to permit motion of the wrist in at least one physiological direction, as well as in a dart thrower's motion, and constrain motion of the wrist in at least one non-physiological direction are provided. The implant according to one embodiment includes a distal component and proximal component. Each of the distal and proximal components includes a primary articulating portion and a secondary articulating portion. Primary and secondary articulating portions include at least one component having either a substantially convex or a substantially concave shape. The secondary articulating portion is configured to be radially and volarly disposed in relation to the primary articulating portion.

Abstract: A process for treating cloth textiles after a dying cycle to make the cloth textile be resistant to both water and alcohol is described. In particular, after the dying cycle, the dye bath container having the dyed cloth material is mixed with acetic acid and a fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer emulsion to exhaust the fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer onto the fabric to make the cloth resistant to alcohol. The cloth is also treated after the dying cycle by mixing acetic acid and a fatty amide/wax/fluoroacylate copolymer blend in the water bath to exhaust the fatty amide/wax/fluoroacylate copolymer onto the fabric to make the cloth resistant to water. After each of these treatment steps, the fabric may optionally be tested for the effectiveness of that treatment step. The disposal of the fatty amide/wax/fluoroacylate copolymer and the fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer emulsion are not as restricted by the EPA as to the type or method of disposal unlike conventional chemicals used in current treatment processes.

Abstract: A shaving or shearing blade utilized in dressing solder joint chip technologies without the use of heat or a copper block wicking process. In essence, any solder debris resulting from the solder shaving process as implemented by the shaving blade is removed through the intermediary of a vacuum arrangement located as an integral structure in the shaving blade so as to inhibit the potential formation of electrical shorts or causing solder damage in subsequent replacement chip joins or other assembly operations.

Abstract: A shaving or shearing blade utilized in dressing solder joint chip technologies without the use of heat or a copper block wicking process. In essence, any solder debris resulting from the solder shaving process as implemented by the shaving blade is removed through the intermediary of a vacuum arrangement located as an integral structure in the shaving blade so as to inhibit the potential formation of electrical shorts or causing solder damage in subsequent replacement chip joins or other assembly operations.