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The nucleus of an intervertebral disc is replaced with a construct including a distendable sack or balloon which is inflated with a hardenable material and is detached in situ when the injected material has hardened. Alternatively, two nested balloons may be inserted, and then filled with materials which have different hardnesses when cured, to simulate a natural disc.

An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis which can be implanted in a collapsed state, then expanded within the disc space such that minimally invasive surgical techniques may be employed for its insertion, and, by virtue of its expandable nature, ligaments can be restored to proper tension, facet joints can be unloaded posteriorly to inhibit degenerative changes, and functional mobility of the intervertebral segment can be restored.

The nucleus of an intervertebral disc is replaced with a construct including a distendable sack or balloon which is inflated with a hardenable material and is detached in situ when the injected material has hardened. Alternatively, two nested balloons may be inserted, and then filled with materials which have different hardnesses when cured, to simulate a natural disc.

A system and associated methods for performing spinal fusion, involving the use of a graft holder assembly, a locking assembly, and a pair of bone graft implants to simultaneously introduce the bone graft implants into a disc space to thereafter effect spinal fusion.

A container closure to be attached to a liquid container around a container opening of a liquid container. The container closure includes a storage compartment which includes a mix, such as powder or concentrated liquid. The storage compartment includes a seal or a rotating member to seal the mix within the storage compartment. A plunger unseals the seal or the rotating member is rotated to allow the mix to be mixed with the liquid in a liquid container to flavor the liquid when the container closure is attached to the liquid container.

A semiconductor memory device may include an intergate dielectric layer of a high-K, high barrier height dielectric material interposed between a charge storage layer and a control gate. With this intergate high-K, high barrier height dielectric in place, the memory device may be efficiently erased using Fowler-Nordheim tunneling.

A method is disclosed for introducing a spinal disc implant into an intervertebral space of a subject. The subject is placed in a lateral position, and the anterior face of the spinal disc intervertebral space is accessed, between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, from an anterior and lateral retroperitoneal approach. An operative corridor to the anterior face of the spinal disc space is established by introducing a retractor instrument anterolaterally to the spinal disc space between the anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior inferior iliac spine. The damaged spinal disc contents are removed from the intervertebral space through the operative corridor, and the implant is advanced into the intervertebral space at an oblique angle and pivoted to position the implant substantially laterally within the intervertebral space. Elongated retractor and insertion instruments, as well as a modified disc implant, are also disclosed for carrying out the method.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate and an array of protruding electrodes arranged at a pitch X1. Each of the protruding electrodes has a height X3 and is formed on a barrier metal base of diameter X2 coupled to an electrode arranged on the semiconductor substrate so as to satisfy the relations (X1 / 2)≦X2≦(3*X1 / 4) and (X1 / 2)≦X3≦(3*X1 / 4).

A method is disclosed for introducing a spinal disc implant into an intervertebral space of a subject. The subject is placed in a lateral position, and the anterior face of the spinal disc intervertebral space is accessed, between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, from an anterior and lateral retroperitoneal approach. An operative corridor to the anterior face of the spinal disc space is established by introducing a retractor instrument anterolaterally to the spinal disc space between the anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior inferior iliac spine. The damaged spinal disc contents are removed from the intervertebral space through the operative corridor, and the implant is advanced into the intervertebral space at an oblique angle and pivoted to position the implant substantially laterally within the intervertebral space. Elongated retractor and insertion instruments, as well as a modified disc implant, are also disclosed for carrying out the method.

One embodiment is directed to a mirror device (for a device such as an optical switch, scanner or projector) having a movable mirror structure with an attached magnet. The mirror structure is movably mounted on a base structure, which includes an actuation coil for controlling movement of the mirror structure. Another embodiment is directed to a mirror device (in a device such as an optical switch, scanner or projector) having a high mirror fill factor. The device includes a mirror mounted on a support member, which is connected to a gimbal frame. The support member includes an enlarged portion configured to at least partially extend over the gimbal frame. The mirror substantially covers the enlarged portion of the support member, thereby providing the device with a high mirror fill factor. A further embodiment is directed to a mirror support structure for a movable mirror device (in a device such as an optical switch, scanner or projector). The mirror support structure includes a post member and an enlarged lid member, one of which includes a plurality of holes and the other of which includes a corresponding plurality of projections. The post and lid members are assembled by positioning the projections in the corresponding holes.

An intervertebral prosthesis, in particular for the cervical spine, has two attachment plates connected in an articulated manner. The attachment surfaces of the attachment plates, which are configured for attachment to adjacent vertebral bodies have a base surface configured to bear on the surface of the vertebral bodies, and self-tapping fixing projections rising from the base surface. These fixing projections are formed by at least one pair of ribs which extend in opposite directions obliquely with respect to a predetermined implantation direction and whose side faces oriented more away from the implantation direction are steeper than their side faces oriented more in the implantation direction. The ribs can be toothed.

The present invention provides a system, or kit, of injection molded panels having integrated connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The bilaterally symmetrical panels are formed of injection molded plastic to interlock with one another without the need for separate I-beam connectors. The ends of the wall panels have cavities to accept both roof and floor outwardly projecting interlocking posts for interlocking cooperative engagement which serve to rigidly connect the components together. The bilateral symmetry of the wall, roof, floor and door components also minimizes component shapes and simplifies enclosure construction.

A wheelchair seat assembly (16) including a seat (30,36), and back rest assembly (49). Back rest assembly (49) includes lateral pelvic supports (52) for carrying pelvic bolster pads (62), an outer shell piece (50) and an inner shell piece (28) adjustably secured to each other, torso supports (76) and a head rest assembly (88). Outer shell piece (50) has a deep concave shape while inner shell piece (28) has a shallow concave shape, which creates a gap (120). Gap (120) provides space for receiving torso supports (76) and head rest assembly (88) in a manner that these two components can be adjusted without interfering with the back rest cushion and without causing discomfort for the user.

A method is disclosed for introducing a spinal disc implant into an intervertebral space of a subject. The subject is placed in a lateral position, and the anterior face of the spinal disc intervertebral space is accessed, between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, from an anterior and lateral retroperitoneal approach. An operative corridor to the anterior face of the spinal disc space is established by introducing a retractor instrument anterolaterally to the spinal disc space between the anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior inferior iliac spine. The damaged spinal disc contents are removed from the intervertebral space through the operative corridor, and the implant is advanced into the intervertebral space at an oblique angle and pivoted to position the implant substantially laterally within the intervertebral space. Elongated retractor and insertion instruments, as well as a modified disc implant, are also disclosed for carrying out the method.

A method is disclosed for introducing a spinal disc implant into an intervertebral space of a subject. The subject is placed in a lateral position, and the anterior face of the spinal disc intervertebral space is accessed, between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, from an anterior and lateral retroperitoneal approach. An operative corridor to the anterior face of the spinal disc space is established by introducing a retractor instrument anterolaterally to the spinal disc space between the anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior inferior iliac spine. The damaged spinal disc contents are removed from the intervertebral space through the operative corridor, and the implant is advanced into the intervertebral space at an oblique angle and pivoted to position the implant substantially laterally within the intervertebral space. Elongated retractor and insertion instruments, as well as a modified disc implant, are also disclosed for carrying out the method.

The invention relates to multi deck passenger aircraft, having passenger cabins and / or service facilities arranged on the upper and lower deck and inner load bearing cell structure provided within aircraft body. The present invention is also directed toward methods for manufacturing derivative multi deck aircrafts. Energy absorbing, floatable cargo containers (24) attached to fuselage belly. External fuel tanks (26) displaced on the top of fuselage. Center wing region of the fuselage is using for arranging rows of seats and service facilities. Addition seating configuration for narrow and wide bodied aircraft is provided. Multi deck seating configuration significantly reduces per passenger operating cost over existing technology. Less fuel per passenger is required since there is less airframe weight and wetted area per passenger. Due to the lower overall cost per passenger seat within the multi deck seating structure, the net profit and return on investment in the aircraft are also increased.

A high efficiency radiation detector employs longitudinally extending converter elements receiving longitudinally propagating radiation to produce high-energetic electrons received by detector structures in interstitial spaces. The secondary electron generation in this architecture allows great freedom in selection of converter materials and thickness. A variety of detector mechanisms may be used including ionization-type detectors or scintillation-type detector.

A protective garment is provided and includes a jacket having various releasably mounted protective components. The jacket includes a protective collar of ballistic resistant fabric for protecting the neck of a wearer and has front and rear portions which are releasably connected together at opposed side portions of the collar so that the front and rear portions can fold down when not in use. A protective plate is releasably fastened to the front of the jacket and the fastening mechanism allows the plate to be held in a number of different vertical positions. The jacket also includes a rear pocket for housing a rear protective plate. The sleeves of the jacket include a sleeve extension which is slideably mounted to the main sleeve to vary its effective length.

This emptying station is suited for emptying contents from bulk bags, especially bulk bags containing particulate hazardous materials as their contents. The emptying station includes a bulk-bag receptacle body having a top opening and bottom outlet, a bulk-bag cutting subassembly in the receptacle body, a raisable and lowerable top closure, and a sealing structure. The cutting subassembly includes at least three cutters each having an associated blade facing upwards, with the cutters collectively arranged to define a pyramid having an apex, and puncture pin positioned at the apex to point upwardly. In operation, a bulk bag is suspended from the top closure, then lowered with the top closure to pass the bulk bag into the receptacle body and cause the substantially flat bottom of the bulk bag to be pieced by the puncture pin and cut by the blades of the cutters to start emptying contents from the bulk bags to the bottom outlet. The sealing structure seals gaps formed between inner surfaces of the side walls and the bulk bag to prevent dust from escaping through the top opening. As the bulk bag is emptied, the top closure continues to lower until the top closure is positioned in a closed state in the top opening. Spray nozzles are preferably arranged in the receptacle body for external and / or internal rinsing of the emptied bulk bag.

The present invention provides a system, or kit, of injection molded panels having integrated connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The panels are formed of injection molded plastic to interlock with one another without the need for separate I-beam connectors. The ends of the wall panels have cavities to accept both roof and floor outwardly projecting locking posts for interlocking cooperative engagement which serve to rigidly connect the components together. The symmetry of the wall, roof, floor and door components also minimizes component shapes and simplifies enclosure construction.

Of a plurality of standard cells in which an N-well region and a P-well region are vertically formed, some standard cells have a border line between the N-well region and the P-well region which is set to be a low height (first height), and other standard cells have a border line between the N-well region and the P-well region which is set to be a high height (second height), depending on the size of a transistor formed in the standard cell. Although these standard cells have different border lines, a standard cell for linking the border lines is provided. In such a standard cell, an empty space is created by forming a small-size transistor therein, and the empty space is utilized so that, for example, a left end of the border line is set to have the first height and a right end of the border line is set to have the second height, whereby the border line is converted so as to link the heights therein.

Mobility device for physically disabled people 1, comprising a chassis 10 with at least one motor for maneuvering the entire mobility device 1; a pivot arm 20, which at its lower end 22 is pivotably connected to the chassis 10; and a pelvis support 40, which is connected to an upper end 23 of the pivot arm 20; wherein a physically disabled person 2 can sit with the pelvis support 40 attached to its body, can move around with the mobility device 1 in a standing position on the chassis 10, and can change on its own from sitting to standing position, wherein all elements of the mobility device 1 except the elements directly contacting the body of the person 2 extending above pelvis height h of the sitting person 2 can be lowered or moved to or below this height h. The present invention further comprises a method for erecting of a sitting physically disabled person 2 and for fixing of the person 2 in standing position onto a motor-driven mobility device 1.

A pumping station for pumping a cooling and lubricating fluid containing particulate matter such as machining chips has a compact structure with a relatively low total structural height, while still assuring that the chips are conveyed with the fluid to the pump suction inlet, without settling-out or accumulating in the apparatus. The pumping station (1) includes a collecting container (5) with at least one pump (6) arranged therein, a chip breaker (7) and a supply conduit arrangement. The supply conduit arrangement includes a supply line (2) through which the cooling and lubricating fluid containing the machining chips is received from a machining tool or transfer station. Furthermore, two branch lines (3) and (4) are interposed and connected between the supply line (2) and the collecting container (5). A first branch line (3) conveys the fluid, from which the chips have been removed, with a slight downward slope toward the collecting container (5). The second branch line (4) conveys the chips that have been removed from the fluid flow. A scraper conveyor or the like conveys the chips upward through the second branch line (4), and the outlet end of the branch line (4) is arranged directly above the chip breaker (7), which in turn is arranged above the outlet end of the fluid conveying branch line (3). The comminuted chips thus fall from the breaker (7) directly into the flow of fluid, in which the chips are then entrained and carried along into the sump (13) of the collecting container (5), where the chips and fluid are sucked and pumped away by the pump (6).

A package assembly 10 for the storage and distribution of a plurality of stacked mints 12 is provided. The package assembly 10 includes a cylindrical outer shell 14 including a shell sidewall 16, a shell bottom surface 18, and a shell open top 20. The shell sidewall 16 includes a sidewall inner surface 22 and a sidewall outer surface 24. A vertical control slot 28 is formed in the shell sidewall 16, the vertical control slot 28 having a control slot height 40 and a control slot width 42. At least one retention protrusion 78 is formed onto a slot side edge 34 such that the control slot width 42 is reduced in the location of the at least one retention protrusion 78. A cylindrical inner insert 26 including an insert sidewall 44, an insert top surface 46, and an insert open bottom 48, is formed to house the plurality of stacked mints 12. The cylindrical inner insert 26 is positioned within the cylindrical outer shell 14 such that the insert open bottom 48 faces the shell bottom surface 18. A control pad 52 is formed onto and protrudes outwards from the insert sidewall 44. The control pad 52 is positioned within the vertical control slot 28 and is movable such that the cylindrical inner insert 26 can be moved between a closed position 68 and an open position 70. The control pad 52 has a control pad width 54 such that said control pad 52 engages the at least one retention protrusion 78 when in the closed position 68 and such that the cylindrical inner insert 26 is resisted from moving into the open position 70. A dispensing chamber 72 is formed in the insert sidewall 44 adjoining the insert top surface 46. The dispensing chamber 72 is covered by the shell sidewall 16 when the cylindrical inner insert 26 is in the closed position 68. The dispensing chamber 72 is positioned outside the cylindrical outer shell 14 when the cylindrical inner insert 26 is in the open position 70. The dispensing chamber 72 has a dispensing chamber height 74 sufficient to allow one of the plurality of stacked mints 12 to be removed from the cylindrical inner insert 26.

Of a plurality of standard cells in which an N-well region and a P-well region are vertically formed, some standard cells have a border line between the N-well region and the P-well region which is set to be a low height (first height), and other standard cells have a border line between the N-well region and the P-well region which is set to be a high height (second height), depending on the size of a transistor formed in the standard cell. Although these standard cells have different border lines, a standard cell for linking the border lines is provided. In such a standard cell, an empty space is created by forming a small-size transistor therein, and the empty space is utilized so that, for example, a left end of the border line is set to have the first height and a right end of the border line is set to have the second height, whereby the border line is converted so as to link the heights therein.

A bodywork part (2) is provided with an integrated antenna arrangement (4) and with a carrier unit (8) on which the antenna arrangement (4) is detachably arranged. This construction permits an antenna to be integrated and replaced easily.