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An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system comprising: a U-shaped implantable device comprising an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and a pair of lateral walls extending from at least one of the inferior section and superior section for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture for receiving a bone fastener; a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous process; characterized in that the system further comprises an insertion tool for inserting the bone fastener through the apertures of the implantable device during implantation of the system; and a tightening tool configured to cooperate with the insertion tool such that rotation of the tightening tool effects threading of the bolt and nut together. a U-shaped implantable device comprising an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and a pair of lateral walls extending from at least one of the inferior section and superior section for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture for receiving a bone fastener; a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous process; characterized in that the system further comprises an insertion tool for inserting the bone fastener through the apertures of the implantable device during implantation of the system; and a tightening tool configured to cooperate with the insertion tool such that rotation of the tightening tool effects threading of the bolt and nut together.
A method automatically assigning foot pedals of a robotic surgical system to surgical instruments (20, 20', 20") of a surgical robot of the robotic surgical system, the method comprising: receiving a signal that a first electrosurgical foot pedal is actuated; determining a number of electrosurgical instruments (20, 20', 20") connected to the surgical robot in response to actuation of the first electrosurgical foot pedal, wherein determining the number of electrosurgical instruments (20, 20', 20") includes determining a first electrosurgical instrument and a second electrosurgical instrument are connected to the surgical robot; generating a first prompt for a clinician interfacing with the robotic surgical system to select one of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') to assign to the first electrosurgical foot pedal in response to actuation of the first electrosurgical foot pedal; receiving a selection of one of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') from the clinician; assigning the first electrosurgical foot pedal to the selected one of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') in response to receiving the selection of one of the first or second electrosurgical instrument (20, 20'); and assigning a second electrosurgical foot pedal to the other of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') in response to receiving the selection of one of the first or second electrosurgical instrument (20, 20'). receiving a signal that a first electrosurgical foot pedal is actuated; determining a number of electrosurgical instruments (20, 20', 20") connected to the surgical robot in response to actuation of the first electrosurgical foot pedal, wherein determining the number of electrosurgical instruments (20, 20', 20") includes determining a first electrosurgical instrument and a second electrosurgical instrument are connected to the surgical robot; generating a first prompt for a clinician interfacing with the robotic surgical system to select one of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') to assign to the first electrosurgical foot pedal in response to actuation of the first electrosurgical foot pedal; receiving a selection of one of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') from the clinician; assigning the first electrosurgical foot pedal to the selected one of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') in response to receiving the selection of one of the first or second electrosurgical instrument (20, 20'); and assigning a second electrosurgical foot pedal to the other of the first or second electrosurgical instruments (20, 20') in response to receiving the selection of one of the first or second electrosurgical instrument (20, 20').
A radiation detection cassette comprising: a radiation detector configured to detect radiation; and a housing configured to house the radiation detector, wherein the housing has a back housing part arranged on a side opposite to a radiation exposure side, wherein the back housing part is formed of an alloy containing Mg, characterised in that the alloy contains 0.1 mass% or more of Li, a protective film is provided in a portion or all of an outer surface of the back housing part, and the cassette further comprises: a nonmetallic insertion screw that can fit a metallic male thread thereinto, wherein the nonmetallic insertion screw is provided within a female thread part of the back housing part, which female thread part is made of the alloy. a radiation detector configured to detect radiation; and a housing configured to house the radiation detector, wherein the housing has a back housing part arranged on a side opposite to a radiation exposure side, wherein the back housing part is formed of an alloy containing Mg, characterised in that the alloy contains 0.1 mass% or more of Li, a protective film is provided in a portion or all of an outer surface of the back housing part, and the cassette further comprises: a nonmetallic insertion screw that can fit a metallic male thread thereinto, wherein the nonmetallic insertion screw is provided within a female thread part of the back housing part, which female thread part is made of the alloy. a nonmetallic insertion screw that can fit a metallic male thread thereinto, wherein the nonmetallic insertion screw is provided within a female thread part of the back housing part, which female thread part is made of the alloy.
A silk fibroin film, comprising: at least one organic material embedded in the film, wherein the organic material is or comprises an antibody or enzyme, wherein a surface of the film has a nanopattern thereon and the film acts as a biophotonic nanodevice selected from the group consisting of lenses, microlens arrays, optical gratings, pattern generators and beam reshaper; and wherein the film is formed from a aqueous silk fibroin solution having a concentration between 1.0 wt % and 30 wt % silk. at least one organic material embedded in the film, wherein the organic material is or comprises an antibody or enzyme, wherein a surface of the film has a nanopattern thereon and the film acts as a biophotonic nanodevice selected from the group consisting of lenses, microlens arrays, optical gratings, pattern generators and beam reshaper; and wherein the film is formed from a aqueous silk fibroin solution having a concentration between 1.0 wt % and 30 wt % silk.
A connector assembly for first and second fluid filter elements (401, 402) comprising: (a) a first connector element comprising at least two first connector snap arches, each of the at least two first connector snap arches including a snap tooth lock; and at least two first connector snap arms, each of the at least two first connector snap arms including a snap tooth; the first connector element having a central opening, and an annular channel for receiving an end of a first hollow cylindrical filter element; (b) a second connector element comprising at least two second connector snap arches, each of the at least two second connector snap arches including a snap tooth lock; and at least two second connector snap arms, each of the at least two second connector snap arms including a snap tooth; the second connector element having a central opening, and an annular channel for receiving an end of a second hollow cylindrical filter element; and, (c) a gasket arranged between the first connector element and the second connector element, the gasket having a central opening; wherein the first connector element and the second connector element are lockably engageable with each other when placed in contact with each other and an axial force is applied such that each first connector snap tooth (22A, 22B) is retained in each respective second connector snap tooth lock (26A, 26B), and each second connector snap tooth (22A, 22B) is retained in each respective first connector snap tooth lock (26A, 26B). (a) a first connector element comprising at least two first connector snap arches, each of the at least two first connector snap arches including a snap tooth lock; and at least two first connector snap arms, each of the at least two first connector snap arms including a snap tooth; the first connector element having a central opening, and an annular channel for receiving an end of a first hollow cylindrical filter element; (b) a second connector element comprising at least two second connector snap arches, each of the at least two second connector snap arches including a snap tooth lock; and at least two second connector snap arms, each of the at least two second connector snap arms including a snap tooth; the second connector element having a central opening, and an annular channel for receiving an end of a second hollow cylindrical filter element; and, (c) a gasket arranged between the first connector element and the second connector element, the gasket having a central opening;
A cooled radiofrequency ablation probe assembly comprising: at least a first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe comprising an electrically and thermally-conductive energy delivery device, and a second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe comprising a second electrically and thermally-conductive energy delivery device; cooling fluid tubing (108, 126, 128) for supplying the at least two cooled radiofrequency ablation probes (102, 104) with cooling fluid, the cooling fluid tubing comprising a connecting tubing portion extending between the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe such that the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe are spaced apart by the connecting tubing portion, the connecting tubing portion ranging from 60 cm to 185 cm in length to allow heat captured by the cooling fluid in the first radiofrequency ablation probe to dissipate into the atmosphere prior to the cooling fluid entering the second radiofrequency ablation probe; and an electrical cable (106, 132, 136, 138) for supplying the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe with electrical energy, wherein the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe are connected to the cooling fluid tubing in series. at least a first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe comprising an electrically and thermally-conductive energy delivery device, and a second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe comprising a second electrically and thermally-conductive energy delivery device; cooling fluid tubing (108, 126, 128) for supplying the at least two cooled radiofrequency ablation probes (102, 104) with cooling fluid, the cooling fluid tubing comprising a connecting tubing portion extending between the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe such that the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe are spaced apart by the connecting tubing portion, the connecting tubing portion ranging from 60 cm to 185 cm in length to allow heat captured by the cooling fluid in the first radiofrequency ablation probe to dissipate into the atmosphere prior to the cooling fluid entering the second radiofrequency ablation probe; and an electrical cable (106, 132, 136, 138) for supplying the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe with electrical energy, wherein the first cooled radiofrequency ablation probe and the second cooled radiofrequency ablation probe are connected to the cooling fluid tubing in series.
A method for managing compliance of apparel, the method comprising: receiving an identifier associated with a toe cap for footwear; receiving, via radio frequency, characteristic information associated with the toe cap for footwear, wherein the toe cap comprises an antenna configured to provide a first response signal when the toe cap is functioning properly and to provide a second response signal indicative of a compromised state of the toe cap as the characteristic information; determining a compliance of the toe cap based at least on the identifier and the characteristic information; and providing a response to a wearer of the footwear based at least upon the determination of the compliance. receiving an identifier associated with a toe cap for footwear; receiving, via radio frequency, characteristic information associated with the toe cap for footwear, wherein the toe cap comprises an antenna configured to provide a first response signal when the toe cap is functioning properly and to provide a second response signal indicative of a compromised state of the toe cap as the characteristic information; determining a compliance of the toe cap based at least on the identifier and the characteristic information; and providing a response to a wearer of the footwear based at least upon the determination of the compliance.
A method of applying course of a composite item on a mandrel, the method comprising: determining, from a design of the composite item, ply boundaries (40a-n) that define a plurality of plies (38a-n) on the mandrel; applying a tape of composite material for each ply at an oblique angle relative to its ply boundary, wherein a leading edge of the tape is butt cut; generating a trailing edge, wherein the trailing edge of the tape is butt cut, wherein, for each ply, the tape is applied and the trailing edge generated such that a center line of the tape, the ply boundary, and the leading edge essentially intersect at a first point, the center line of the tape, the ply boundary and the trailing edge essentially intersect at a second point, and a course interface is disposed between adjacent courses; and staggering, for each ply, the leading and trailing edges of the tape such that, within a transition zone of the composite item, the leading and trailing edges of the tape and the course interface do not coincide with those of any of the other plurality of plies (38a-n), wherein the transition zone defines an area that begins at a first thickness and ends at a second thickness and includes the ply boundaries (40a-n), and wherein each of the ply boundaries (40a-n) in the transition zone is offset from each other. determining, from a design of the composite item, ply boundaries (40a-n) that define a plurality of plies (38a-n) on the mandrel; applying a tape of composite material for each ply at an oblique angle relative to its ply boundary, wherein a leading edge of the tape is butt cut; generating a trailing edge, wherein the trailing edge of the tape is butt cut, wherein, for each ply, the tape is applied and the trailing edge generated such that a center line of the tape, the ply boundary, and the leading edge essentially intersect at a first point, the center line of the tape, the ply boundary and the trailing edge essentially intersect at a second point, and a course interface is disposed between adjacent courses; and staggering, for each ply, the leading and trailing edges of the tape such that, within a transition zone of the composite item, the leading and trailing edges of the tape and the course interface do not coincide with those of any of the other plurality of plies (38a-n),
A surface treated steel sheet comprising a base steel sheet; a zinc or zinc alloy plated layer formed on the base steel sheet; a blackened film formed on the zinc or zinc alloy plated layer; and an organic and inorganic composite conversion coating film formed on the blackened film, wherein the organic and inorganic composite conversion coating film satisfies the weight ratio of P:Mg:Zr:Ti:V = 1:0.045 to 2:0.035 to 1.5:0.035 to 1.3:0.035 to 1.5 (based on P).
System (20; 120; 220) for monitoring use of an impact application device (10; 110; 210) operated by a user to assemble a prosthetic component (1; 101; 102; 103) with a support member (P; H; 101) by impaction, the impact application device including a hand hammer (12; 112; 212) and an impactor (11; 111; 211) intended to transmit force from the hammer to the prosthetic component, the system comprising: - at least one vibrational sensor (21; 121; 221) which is operable to produce data each time the impactor (11; 111; 211) is hit by the hammer (12; 112; 212) manipulated by hand by the user and thus applies an impact to the prosthetic component during assembly of the prosthetic component and the support member, the produced data representing acoustic vibrations (V A) generated in the air and/or material vibrations (V M) generated in the impact application device, - an analysis unit (22; 122; 222) which is configured both to calculate a frequency characterization of the vibrations for each impact applied by the impact application device to the prosthetic component, from the corresponding data produced by the at least one vibrational sensor, and to compare the frequency characterizations that are respectively calculated for successive impacts so as to provide at each of the successive impacts either a first indication when the assembly between the prosthetic component and the support member is not fully seated or a second indication when the assembly between the prosthetic component and the support member is fully seated, and - a user interface (23; 123; 223) which provides the user with feedback based on the first and second indications. - at least one vibrational sensor (21; 121; 221) which is operable to produce data each time the impactor (11; 111; 211) is hit by the hammer (12; 112; 212) manipulated by hand by the user and thus applies an impact to the prosthetic component during assembly of the prosthetic component and the support member, the produced data representing acoustic vibrations (V A) generated in the air and/or material vibrations (V M) generated in the impact application device, - an analysis unit (22; 122; 222) which is configured both to calculate a frequency characterization of the vibrations for each impact applied by the impact application device to the prosthetic component, from the corresponding data produced by the at least one vibrational sensor, and to compare the frequency characterizations that are respectively calculated for successive impacts so as to provide at each of the successive impacts either a first indication when the assembly between the prosthetic component and the support member is not fully seated or a second indication when the assembly between the prosthetic component and the support member is fully seated, and - a user interface (23; 123; 223) which provides the user with feedback based on the first and second indications.
A method comprising: - measuring in real time a weight on bit, a torque on bit, and a bit revolutions per minute over a drilling interval in a wellbore; - inputting a bit parameter; - calculating, in real time, using a torque versus weight on bit model, an updated friction slope and an updated worn bit friction slope for the drilling interval using the measured weight on bit, torque on bit, and bit revolutions per minute and the bit parameter; and - calculating at least one of an updated drilling operating weight on bit and operating bit revolutions per minute using the updated bit friction slope and the updated worn bit friction slope for drilling a next drilling interval of the wellbore; wherein the updated bit friction slope and the updated worn bit friction slope are each slopes determined by a ratio of a change in the torque on bit to a change in the weight on bit. - measuring in real time a weight on bit, a torque on bit, and a bit revolutions per minute over a drilling interval in a wellbore; - inputting a bit parameter; - calculating, in real time, using a torque versus weight on bit model, an updated friction slope and an updated worn bit friction slope for the drilling interval using the measured weight on bit, torque on bit, and bit revolutions per minute and the bit parameter; and - calculating at least one of an updated drilling operating weight on bit and operating bit revolutions per minute using the updated bit friction slope and the updated worn bit friction slope for drilling a next drilling interval of the wellbore; wherein the updated bit friction slope and the updated worn bit friction slope are each slopes determined by a ratio of a change in the torque on bit to a change in the weight on bit.
An aircraft gas turbomachine having an axis (X, 130) and comprising an outer housing and an annular combustion chamber comprising two annular shrouds, respectively inner annular shroud and outer annular shroud, radial with respect to the axis (X, 130) of the turbomachine, arranged one inside the other and connected at upstream ends by an annular wall of chamber bottom, the annular combustion chamber being fixed, at an upstream part thereof, to the outer housing, via pins individually connected by a swivel connection, characterized in that, at said upstream part of the annular combustion chamber, and for each pin: - the swivel connection is established between the pin and a part of the outer housing in which a convex wall of the pin is received, and - a sliding connection is established, spaced from the swivel connection, between the pin and a part of the outer annular shroud and/or the annular wall of the chamber bottom. - the swivel connection is established between the pin and a part of the outer housing in which a convex wall of the pin is received, and - a sliding connection is established, spaced from the swivel connection, between the pin and a part of the outer annular shroud and/or the annular wall of the chamber bottom.