Abstract: A custom healing abutment and a method of manufacturing the same. The custom healing abutment can include a head with a customizable geometry configured to engage the surrounding gingival tissue to form an anatomically desirable emergence profile in the gingival tissue during healing. The method of manufacturing the custom healing abutment may include either additive or subtractive fabrication of the custom healing abutment directly or a casting pattern from which the custom healing abutment may be cast.

Abstract: A sign for indicating the temporary reservation of a coin operated apparatus including a coin slot for receiving a coin includes a first sheet-type display and a tab sized for insertion in a coin slot that depends from the display and is hingedly attached to it. The sign may also include additional display sheets hingedly connected to the first sheet-type display to enlarge the total display area. The sign includes a pocket for receiving a transaction or comp card and a tether to keep the card and sign together. The sign folds up to approximate the footprint of a transaction card and fit into the pocket or wallet of a user.

Abstract: A thumb-retained stylus that allows single-handed operation of a PDA or other hand held device. The thumb-retained stylus comprises a thumb-mounting device and at least one projection extending from the thumb-mounting device.