Abstract: An optically variable security device comprising a thin film reflection filter structure (23) which exhibits a first optically variable effect; and a relief structure (20) on or in the thin film reflection filter structure which exhibits a second optically variable effect.

Abstract: A method of recording a surface relief microstructure in a record medium comprises:

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device. an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery. particularly in port-access CABG surgery,. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member. forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member. forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member. with the graft vessel attached. into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: A turbomachine for moving air includes a shroud 12 disposed about an axis A. The shroud 12 has a pair of opposing faces 14 and 16 defining a gap 18 therebetween. The opposing faces are disposed generally transversely with respect to the axis. A rotor assembly 13 is mounted for rotation about the axis. The rotor assembly has a plurality of blades 22 with tips of the blades being coupled to an annular band 30. At least a portion 32 of the annular band is disposed in the gap 18. Seal structure 36 extends from each opposing face of the shroud and into the gap to reduce swirl and minimize air leakage across the gap.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: A supply cabinet with inventory sensors in a bore/slot arrangement. The supply cabinet contains a plurality of vertically adjustable shelves. Each shelf has a plurality of bore/slot arrangements extending from the front to the rear of the shelf. Each bore/slot arrangement secures a plurality of containers, which are suspended from a lower surface of the shelf.

Abstract: A turbomachine for moving air includes a shroud 12 disposed about an axis A. The shroud 12 has a pair of opposing faces 14 and 16 defining a gap 18 therebetween. The opposing faces are disposed generally transversely with respect to the axis. A rotor assembly 13 is mounted for rotation about the axis. The rotor assembly has a plurality of blades 22 with tips of the blades being coupled to an annular band 30. At least a portion 32 of the annular band is disposed in the gap 18. Seal structure 36 extends from each opposing face of the shroud and into the gap to reduce swirl and minimize air leakage across the gap.

Abstract: A turbomachine for moving air comprising includes a shroud disposed about a longitudinal axis and a rotor assembly mounted for rotation about the longitudinal axis. The rotor assembly has a plurality of blades and tips of the blades are coupled to an annular band. The annular band is disposed with respect to the shroud so as to define a gap extending continuously between an outer surface of the annular band and an inner surface of the shroud. A seal structure extends from the inner surface of the shroud and into the gap. The seal structure has a density sufficient to reduce swirl in recirculating airflow and to minimize air leakage across the gap.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: A walk-in crib supply system. The system includes a room with an interior, an exterior, and a locked electric door. The system further includes an identity key reader, and a computing terminal. The networked computing terminal verifies a user identity based on the identity key, sends an unlock signal to the locked electric door and logs in the user identity and a login time. The system also includes a shelf in the interior, which has a monitoring device that monitors an item inventory of the shelf. The monitoring device reports the item inventory to the computing terminal, and the computing terminal reports the item inventory to a remote inventory data center.

Abstract: An axial flow fan 10 for producing airflow through an engine compartment of a vehicle includes a hub rotatable 12 about an axis 22. An annular band 16 is concentric with the hub and spaced radially outward from the hub. A plurality of fan blades 14 are distributed circumferentially around the hub and extend radially from the hub to the annular band. Each blade is constructed and arranged to ensure that the fan can operate at high speed and low torque.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device. an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining engine oil temperature without an oil temperature sensor infer the oil temperature at engine start based on the calculated temperature at power down and various other parameters which may include engine coolant temperature, soak time, ambient temperature, and whether an engine block heater has been used. The invention provides a more accurate determination of engine oil temperature to allow more precise engine control particularly during cranking and during the first few minutes of engine operation.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: Airfoils 10 having high lift to drag characteristics at low Reynolds number are disclosed. The airfoils including a leading edge 12, a trailing edge 14 spaced from the leading edge, an upper surface 16 extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge, and a lower surface 18 extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge. An airfoil designed for a tip region of a blade has a thickness in a range of 3% to 13%, a Reynolds number in a range from 120,000 to 400,000, and a maximum lift coefficient in a range from 1.0 to 1.2. An airfoil designed for a midspan region of a blade has a thickness in a range of 3% to 13%, a Reynolds number in a range from 90,000 to 200,000, and a maximum lift coefficient in a range from 1.4 to 1.6. An airfoil designed for a root region of a blade has a thickness in a range of 5% to 15%, a Reynolds number in a range from 60,000 to 120,000, and a maximum lift coefficient in a range from 1.8 to 2.0.

Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.

Abstract: A holographic security device comprising first and second holographic generating structures (2,3) recorded in respective sets of substantially non-overlapping regions of a record medium is disclosed. The regions of one set are interleaved with regions of the other set, whereby both interleaved line structures are substantially non-visible to the unaided eye, whereby the holographic security device generates two or more holographic images (A,B) viewed from separate viewing directions around the device and normally seen by tilting the device. Each particular holographic image in a viewing direction is generated in whole or part by the holographic structure associated with one set of interleaved lines.