Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical tensioning instrument configured to apply a tension to a strap portion of a tensioning member about a target bone or parts thereof. The tensioning member further includes a locking portion configured to cooperate with the strap portion so as to maintain the tension in the tensioning member. The tensioning instrument comprises a clamping mechanism configured to secure the locking portion to the instrument. The clamping mechanism comprises opposed clamping jaws, with at least one of the clamping jaws being configured to be movable between a closed position, in which the locking portion is secured to the instrument, and an open position, in which the locking portion is released from the instrument. The clamping mechanism is specifically operable to move the at least one of the clamping jaws from the closed position to the open position upon its operation.

Abstract: A modular personal care implement including a surface treatment head having a first end with an applicator and a second end with a first detachable connector; and a first interconnector having a first end with a second detachable connector and a second end with a third detachable connector, in which the second detachable connector is removably attached to the first detachable connector of the surface treatment head. Also provided are a method of providing a modular personal care implement and a kit including a modular personal care implement.

Abstract: A modular personal care implement including a surface treatment head having a first end with an applicator and a second end including an extension; an end interconnector; and a sleeve positioned between the surface treatment head and the end interconnector, in which the extension extends through the sleeve and is received in the end interconnector such that the surface treatment head is releasably attached to the end interconnector. Also provided are a method of providing a modular personal care implement and a kit including a modular personal care implement.

Abstract: A connector for repeatedly attaching and detaching a head to and from a handle of a personal care implement comprises a snap-fit element, where the snap-fit element has a base portion and a resilient arm extending from said base portion, where the resilient arm has a first section and a second section, where the first section having the form of a semi-sphere, and the second section being a bridge connecting the semi-sphere with the base portion. The bridge may apply a force onto the semi-sphere in a substantial radial direction towards an outer lateral surface of the connector. Related handles and personal care implements.

Abstract: A connector for repeatedly attaching and detaching a head to and from a handle of a personal care implement is unitarily formed as one piece, where the connector includes a first substantially cylindrical section, a second substantially cylindrical section, and an intermediate section connecting the first and the second cylindrical sections, where the intermediate section comprises a snap-fit element having a base portion and a resilient arm extending from said base portion. Related handles and personal care implements.

Abstract: A connector for repeatedly attaching and detaching a head to and from a handle of a personal care implement comprises a snap-fit element. The snap-fit element has a base portion and a resilient arm extending from said base portion. The resilient arm is made from a polymer material having an e-modulus from about 5 N/mm2 to about 15 N/mm2, preferably about 10 N/mm2.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical tensioning instrument configured to apply a tension to a strap portion of a tensioning member about a target bone or parts thereof. The tensioning member further includes a locking portion configured to cooperate with the strap portion so as to maintain the tension in the tensioning member. The tensioning instrument comprises a clamping mechanism configured to secure the locking portion to the instrument. The clamping mechanism comprises opposed clamping jaws, with at least one of the clamping jaws being configured to be movable between a closed position, in which the locking portion is secured to the instrument, and an open position, in which the locking portion is released from the instrument. The clamping mechanism is specifically operable to move the at least one of the clamping jaws from the closed position to the open position upon its operation.

Abstract: A method of resetting a digital counter for a personal care appliance by sending an electrical output signal from an optical sensor to a control circuit. The electrical output signal is compared to a predetermined value with the control circuit or a change in the electrical output signal from the optical sensor is detected over time. A signal is sent to a consumer user interface by the control circuit based on the electrical output signal and the predetermined value or based on the change in the electrical output signal from the optical sensor. The digital counter is reset based on an input signal from the consumer user interface.

Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.

Abstract: Plate holding forceps for one-hand use are presented. The forceps are configured to press a bone plate to bone and comprise a clamp portion, including a first jaw and second jaw movable towards and away from each other. At least the first jaw includes a through-bore configured to be aligned with a hole of a bone plate engaged by the plate holding forceps. The forceps also include an adjustment portion configured to adjust a distance between the jaws. The adjustment portion includes a first handle part and a second handle part manually movable with the fingers of one hand relative to each other and configured to thereby adjust the distance between the jaws.

Abstract: A personal care appliance with a handle having a coupler at a first end. A control circuit is positioned within the handle. A consumer user interface is operably connected to the control circuit. A digital counter is operably connected to the control circuit. An optical sensor is mounted to the coupler that sends an electrical output signal to the control circuit. A cartridge is removably mounted to the coupler. The cartridge has an opaque surface covering the optical sensor and blocking ambient light from reaching the optical sensor when mounted to the coupler. The control circuit determines an attachment status of the cartridge by comparing the electrical output signal to one or more predetermined thresholds or by detecting a change over time in the electrical output signal of the optical sensor.

Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.

Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.

Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.

Abstract: A molding material having from about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin, from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate and from about 65 weight percent to about 87 weight percent of iron oxide.

Abstract: A molding material having from about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin, from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate and from about 65 weight percent to about 87 weight percent of iron oxide.