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A composite suture device , comprising: (a) an elongated suture body having a proximal end and a distal end , with a body running along a central axis; (b) a composite fixation tab secured to said distal end , said composite fixation tab comprising: (i) an end effector having a top side and a bottom side with thickness therebetween, and a length running parallel to the central axis, and a width running perpendicular to the central axis; (ii) a separate end attachment having a top side and a bottom side with thickness therebetween, and a length running parallel to the central axis, and a width running perpendicular to the central axis; wherein said bottom side of said separate end attachment is welded or bonded to said top side of said end effector . (a) an elongated suture body having a proximal end and a distal end , with a body running along a central axis; (b) a composite fixation tab secured to said distal end , said composite fixation tab comprising: (i) an end effector having a top side and a bottom side with thickness therebetween, and a length running parallel to the central axis, and a width running perpendicular to the central axis; (ii) a separate end attachment having a top side and a bottom side with thickness therebetween, and a length running parallel to the central axis, and a width running perpendicular to the central axis; wherein said bottom side of said separate end attachment is welded or bonded to said top side of said end effector . (i) an end effector having a top side and a bottom side with thickness therebetween, and a length running parallel to the central axis, and a width running perpendicular to the central axis; (ii) a separate end attachment having a top side and a bottom side with thickness therebetween, and a length running parallel to the central axis, and a width running perpendicular to the central axis;
An injectable composition comprising fibroblasts for use in treating heart failure, ischemic heart disease or myocardial infarction, wherein the fibroblasts contain CD 106-positive fibroblasts and wherein the injectable composition is to be injected into a region of necrotic cardiac tissue or the vicinity thereof, and/or infused into a coronary artery.
A method for continuous molding and curing of tire tread using a plurality of movable mold assemblies arranged adjacent to each other along a conveying direction (F), the method comprising: feeding an elongated strip of rubber material over a lower platen assembly ; positioning the mold assemblies and a plug assembly over the lower platen assembly with the elongated strip of rubber material therebetween and the plug positioned upstream of, and adjacent to, the mold assemblies; pressing the mold assemblies and the plug assembly against the elongated strip of rubber material and the lower platen assembly; advancing the mold assemblies, the plug assembly, and the elongated strip of rubber material along the conveying direction; forcing the mold assemblies and the plug assembly against the elongated strip of rubber material and the lower platen assembly; heating at least portions of the elongated strip of rubber material during the forcing; and retracting the plug assembly away from the mold assemblies. feeding an elongated strip of rubber material over a lower platen assembly ; positioning the mold assemblies and a plug assembly over the lower platen assembly with the elongated strip of rubber material therebetween and the plug positioned upstream of, and adjacent to, the mold assemblies; pressing the mold assemblies and the plug assembly against the elongated strip of rubber material and the lower platen assembly; advancing the mold assemblies, the plug assembly, and the elongated strip of rubber material along the conveying direction; forcing the mold assemblies and the plug assembly against the elongated strip of rubber material and the lower platen assembly; heating at least portions of the elongated strip of rubber material during the forcing; and retracting the plug assembly away from the mold assemblies.
A method of through-air drying a tissue web comprising the steps of transferring a wet tissue web to a first through-air drying fabric and through-air drying the wet web while supported by the first through-air drying fabric to a consistency from 40 to 80 percent to yield a partially dewatered web; transferring the partially dewatered web to second through-air drying fabric and through-air drying the partially dewatered web while supported by the second through-air drying fabric to a consistency of from 60 to 100 percent.
A dual-color laser light source comprising: a blue laser emitter configured to emit blue laser light and a red laser emitter configured to emit red laser light; a fluorescent wheel whose surface is coated with green fluorescent powder which can be excited by the blue laser light to emit green fluorescent light; and a speckle dissipation system , the speckle dissipation system comprising: a first diffusion element , which is fixedly disposed in a beam shaping optical path or paths of the blue laser light and the red laser light, being configured to diffuse the blue laser light and the red laser light; characterised in that the speckle dissipation system also comprises a second diffusion element , which is controlled to rotate and is disposed upstream of a light bar in an incident light path of the blue laser light, the red laser light and the green fluorescent light, being configured to transmit and output at least the blue laser light and the red laser light in time sequence. a blue laser emitter configured to emit blue laser light and a red laser emitter configured to emit red laser light; a fluorescent wheel whose surface is coated with green fluorescent powder which can be excited by the blue laser light to emit green fluorescent light; and a speckle dissipation system , the speckle dissipation system comprising: a first diffusion element , which is fixedly disposed in a beam shaping optical path or paths of the blue laser light and the red laser light, being configured to diffuse the blue laser light and the red laser light; characterised in that the speckle dissipation system also comprises a second diffusion element , which is controlled to rotate and is disposed upstream of a light bar in an incident light path of the blue laser light, the red laser light and the green fluorescent light, being configured to transmit and output at least the blue laser light and the red laser light in time sequence. a first diffusion element , which is fixedly disposed in a beam shaping optical path or paths of the blue laser light and the red laser light, being configured to diffuse the blue laser light and the red laser light; characterised in that the speckle dissipation system also comprises a second diffusion element , which is controlled to rotate and is disposed upstream of a light bar in an incident light path of the blue laser light, the red laser light and the green fluorescent light, being configured to transmit and output at least the blue laser light and the red laser light in time sequence.
A cutting tool comprising: a hole saw ; a pilot bit ; and an arbor assembly including a shank having a first end and a second end and defining a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, the first end of the shank removably coupled to the hole saw and to the pilot bit, the second end of the shank configured to be coupled to a power tool, a sleeve moveable along the shank in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, a first ball bearing disposed on the sleeve and moveable with the sleeve, the first ball bearing engaging the hole saw to releasably secure the hole saw to the shank, and a second ball bearing disposed on the shank and moveable relative to the sleeve, the second ball bearing engaging the pilot bit to releasably secure the pilot bit to the shank, wherein when the sleeve moves toward the second end of the shank, the first ball bearing disengages the hole saw and the second ball bearing disengages the pilot bit, allowing removal of the hole saw and the pilot bit from the shank. a hole saw ; a pilot bit ; and an arbor assembly including a shank having a first end and a second end and defining a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, the first end of the shank removably coupled to the hole saw and to the pilot bit, the second end of the shank configured to be coupled to a power tool, a sleeve moveable along the shank in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, a first ball bearing disposed on the sleeve and moveable with the sleeve, the first ball bearing engaging the hole saw to releasably secure the hole saw to the shank, and a second ball bearing disposed on the shank and moveable relative to the sleeve, the second ball bearing engaging the pilot bit to releasably secure the pilot bit to the shank, a shank having a first end and a second end and defining a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, the first end of the shank removably coupled to the hole saw and to the pilot bit, the second end of the shank configured to be coupled to a power tool, a sleeve moveable along the shank in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, a first ball bearing disposed on the sleeve and moveable with the sleeve, the first ball bearing engaging the hole saw to releasably secure the hole saw to the shank, and a second ball bearing disposed on the shank and moveable relative to the sleeve, the second ball bearing engaging the pilot bit to releasably secure the pilot bit to the shank, wherein when the sleeve moves toward the second end of the shank, the first ball bearing disengages the hole saw and the second ball bearing disengages the pilot bit, allowing removal of the hole saw and the pilot bit from the shank.
A ceramic dead-end filter for filtration of liquid, the filter comprising at least one ceramic filter membrane having a first side with a front surface and a second side, said ceramic membrane comprising a selective front layer providing said front surface, said selective front layer comprising a maximum pore size diameter of 25 μm or smaller, such as 20 μm or smaller, such as 15 μm or smaller, such as 10 μm or smaller, such as 5 μm or smaller, such as 1 μm or smaller, the selective front layer comprises a circular correlated maximum pore size diameter determined by the Bubble Point Test Method, according to ASTM Standard E-128 and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) test standard 4003, but without multiplying with a correction factor, which is 25 μm or smaller, said selective front layer has a thickness of at least the maximum pore size up to 100 times the maximum pore size and wherein said ceramic filter membrane comprises at least one supporting layer providing said second side of said ceramic filter membrane, said at least one supporting layer has a maximum pore size diameter which is at least 2 times larger than said maximum pore size diameter of said selective front layer.
A method for image processing for computer-aided eye-surgery, said method comprising: acquiring a reference image of the eye; enriching said reference image by inserting additional context information which is helpful for a surgeon when performing the eye surgery; registering said reference image with a real-time image of the eye; and overlaying the context information over the real-time image of the eye based on a tracking of the eye movement such that the context information is displayed at the same position despite a movement of the eye; wherein the location where the context information is overlaid on the real-time eye image is the same location as it was added to the reference image, and wherein said context information is one or more of the following: diagnostic data which graphically represents properties or parameters of the eye which are useful for diagnostic purpose; surgery planning data which indicate graphically one or more directions into which the surgeon should perform a certain surgical operation; implant placement data which indicate graphically one or more locations where and or orientation of or directions into which an implant e.g. an IOL shall be placed onto or into the eye. acquiring a reference image of the eye; enriching said reference image by inserting additional context information which is helpful for a surgeon when performing the eye surgery; registering said reference image with a real-time image of the eye; and overlaying the context information over the real-time image of the eye based on a tracking of the eye movement such that the context information is displayed at the same position despite a movement of the eye; wherein the location where the context information is overlaid on the real-time eye image is the same location as it was added to the reference image, and wherein said context information is one or more of the following: diagnostic data which graphically represents properties or parameters of the eye which are useful for diagnostic purpose; surgery planning data which indicate graphically one or more directions into which the surgeon should perform a certain surgical operation; implant placement data which indicate graphically one or more locations where and or orientation of or directions into which an implant e.g. an IOL shall be placed onto or into the eye. diagnostic data which graphically represents properties or parameters of the eye which are useful for diagnostic purpose; surgery planning data which indicate graphically one or more directions into which the surgeon should perform a certain surgical operation; implant placement data which indicate graphically one or more locations where and or orientation of or directions into which an implant e.g. an IOL shall be placed onto or into the eye.
A microfluidic device comprising: an enclosure having a microfluidic structure and a base, wherein the base comprises a common electrical conductor, wherein the microfluidic structure and an outer surface of the base together define a flow path within the enclosure, and wherein the base comprises an array of transistor structures , each said transistor structure in the array comprising a lateral bipolar transistor connecting a corresponding region of the outer surface of the base to the common conductor, wherein each said transistor structure in the array further comprises a vertical bipolar transistor connecting the corresponding region of the outer surface of the base to the common conductor; wherein each said transistor structure in the array comprises a collector region , a base region , and an emitter region , wherein the base region surrounds the emitter region and comprises a lateral portion and a vertical portion , wherein the collector region surrounds the base region and comprises a lateral portion and a vertical portion , and wherein the microfluidic device further comprises a dielectric border disposed on the outer surface of the base between adjacent pairs of the transistor structures of the array, wherein the border overlays a perimeter portion of the emitter region of each said transistor structure of the array but comprises windows exposing an interior portion of the emitter region . an enclosure having a microfluidic structure and a base, wherein the base comprises a common electrical conductor, wherein the microfluidic structure and an outer surface of the base together define a flow path within the enclosure, and wherein the base comprises an array of transistor structures , each said transistor structure in the array comprising a lateral bipolar transistor connecting a corresponding region of the outer surface of the base to the common conductor, wherein each said transistor structure in the array further comprises a vertical bipolar transistor connecting the corresponding region of the outer surface of the base to the common conductor; wherein each said transistor structure in the array comprises a collector region , a base region , and an emitter region , wherein the base region surrounds the emitter region and comprises a lateral portion and a vertical portion , wherein the collector region surrounds the base region and comprises a lateral portion and a vertical portion , and wherein the microfluidic device further comprises a dielectric border disposed on the outer surface of the base between adjacent pairs of the transistor structures of the array, wherein the border overlays a perimeter portion of the emitter region of each said transistor structure of the array but comprises windows exposing an interior portion of the emitter region .
A method of making a coated abrasive article , comprising: filling a plurality of formed abrasive particles into a plurality of apertures of a first precision apertured screen to position the formed abrasive particles into a specified z-direction rotational orientation, positioning a coated backing having a make layer parallel to the first precision apertured screen surface containing the plurality of formed abrasive particles with the make layer facing the formed abrasive particles in the apertures; bringing the coated backing into contact with the formed abrasive particles in the first precision apertured screen to adhere the formed abrasive particles to the make layer; and removing the first precision apertured screen, thereby leaving the formed abrasive particles having the specified z-direction rotational orientation on the coated backing, wherein the specified z-direction rotational orientation of each of the plurality of formed ceramic abrasive particles is about a z-axis passing through the formed ceramic abrasive particle and through the backing at a 90 degree angle to the backing. filling a plurality of formed abrasive particles into a plurality of apertures of a first precision apertured screen to position the formed abrasive particles into a specified z-direction rotational orientation, positioning a coated backing having a make layer parallel to the first precision apertured screen surface containing the plurality of formed abrasive particles with the make layer facing the formed abrasive particles in the apertures; bringing the coated backing into contact with the formed abrasive particles in the first precision apertured screen to adhere the formed abrasive particles to the make layer; and removing the first precision apertured screen, thereby leaving the formed abrasive particles having the specified z-direction rotational orientation on the coated backing, wherein the specified z-direction rotational orientation of each of the plurality of formed ceramic abrasive particles is about a z-axis passing through the formed ceramic abrasive particle and through the backing at a 90 degree angle to the backing.
Tracheostoma epithesis comprising an epithesis body having a proximal, i.e. patient facing, side , a distal side , i.e. facing away from the patient, and a recess extending completely from proximal (p) to distal (d), the recess being substantially conical, characterized in that the recess tapers towards distal (d).
A protective dressing set of a peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis catheter , the set being constituted by: - an impermeable and breathable dressing designed to protect an exit point of the catheter , and comprising a window for viewing the exit point ; and - a device for holding an outer connector of the catheter close to the dressing , the holding device comprising a pouch provided with an opening on at least one side; characterized in that the pouch is produced in the form of a film of polyethylene, viscose and polyester. - an impermeable and breathable dressing designed to protect an exit point of the catheter , and comprising a window for viewing the exit point ; and - a device for holding an outer connector of the catheter close to the dressing , the holding device comprising a pouch provided with an opening on at least one side;
Bag manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing open-mouth bags , comprising a storage device with a supply of bag film , a control device , a welding device including welding means for making a bottom seam in the bag film, a cutting device with a cutting means for separating a predetermined film length of the bag film for forming a bag body of an open-mouth bag , and at least one conveying device for conveying the bag film and/or the bag body along a conveying path , characterized in that the control device is set up and configured to control the conveying device so as to cause a relative motion of the bag body and the bag film , and a distance between the bag body and the bag film is generated prior to making the bottom seam , and that the control device is set up and configured to control the conveying device and the welding means such that while welding the bottom seam , the welding means extend beyond the bottom end in the longitudinal direction of the bag film of the bag body , wherein during cutting, the cutting means is positioned in the same longitudinal section as are the welding means , wherein the longitudinal section is defined by the length of the welding means along the conveying path . a control device , a welding device including welding means for making a bottom seam in the bag film, a cutting device with a cutting means for separating a predetermined film length of the bag film for forming a bag body of an open-mouth bag , and at least one conveying device for conveying the bag film and/or the bag body along a conveying path , characterized in that the control device is set up and configured to control the conveying device so as to cause a relative motion of the bag body and the bag film , and a distance between the bag body and the bag film is generated prior to making the bottom seam , and that the control device is set up and configured to control the conveying device and the welding means such that while welding the bottom seam , the welding means extend beyond the bottom end in the longitudinal direction of the bag film of the bag body , wherein during cutting, the cutting means is positioned in the same longitudinal section as are the welding means , wherein the longitudinal section is defined by the length of the welding means along the conveying path .
A T cell activating bispecific antigen binding molecule, wherein the molecule comprises a heavy chain of SEQ ID NO: 18, a heavy chain of SEQ ID NO: 19, two light chains of SEQ ID NO: 20, and a light chain of SEQ ID NO: 21; and wherein the heavy and light chains are assembled to form a first Fab molecule which specifically binds to CD20, a second Fab molecule which specifically binds to CD3 and a third Fab molecule which specifically binds to CD20, and a Fc domain composed of a first and a second subunit capable of stable association.
Method for operating an infotainment system , in which a list of selectable entries is displayed on a touch-sensitive display unit , wherein the display is switched to a handwriting recognition mode for inputting selection criteria in the list and/or for inputting search criteria for searching entries in a database, wherein, to activate the handwriting recognition mode on the touch-sensitive display unit , firstly a handwriting recognition control panel is shown, preferably in a corner of the display unit , and the handwriting recognition mode is initiated when, secondly, an operator touches the handwriting recognition control panel , wherein the handwriting recognition mode is initiated for a handwriting recognition input field , wherein the handwriting recognition input field is displayed only on one part of the touch-sensitive display unit , and wherein the entries of the list also remain visible in the handwriting recognition input field , characterized in that, on the other part of the touch-sensitive display unit , an entry of the displayed list can also be selected by means of a tap gesture and a scroll operation can be performed by means of a scroll gesture.