59 results about "Endoskeleton" patented technology

A modular speaker system, comprising an exoskeleton, configured to mechanically support and quick attach and release at least one functional panel and an electrical interface provided within the exoskeleton, configured to mate with a corresponding electrical connector of the functional panel. An optional endoskeleton is provided to support internal components. The system preferably provides a digital electronic controller, and the electrical interface is a digital data and power bus, with multiplexed communications between the elements of the system. The elements of the system preferably include at least one speaker, and other audiovisual and communications components. Multiple modules may be interconnected, communicating through the electrical interface. A base module may be provided to provide power and typical control, user and audiovisual interface connectors.

A clamp for coupling an electronic battery tester to a post of a storage battery. The clamp includes a first metal arm that extends from a first proximal end to a first distal end and a second metal arm that extends from a second proximal end to a second distal end. A first hinge portion on the first metal arm is positioned between the first proximal end and the first distal end. A second hinge portion is positioned on the second metal arm between the second proximal end and the second distal end. A pivot is configured to pivotally couple the first hinge portion to the second hinge portion. A first covering is overmolded on the first metal arm and a second covering is overmolded on the second metal arm.

A system and method for the repair of damaged tissue and bones, congenitally missing tissue / cosmetic reconstruction of tissue is described. The system has a layered porous structure with a sufficiently large area of exposed pores to promote neo-vascularization as well as bone and tissue formation. The disclosed porous implant system can contain bioactive agents necessary for rapid tissue formation and keep ingrowth of unwanted tissue out of the implant surgical site. The implant can be reinforced with an additional, stronger polymer layer and / or may include an endoskeleton or exoskeleton for dimensional stability.

The invention provides a built-in instrument for preventing from osteonecrosis and collapse of the femoral head, and particularly discloses a built-in device which can be implanted into the femoral head to prevent from osteonecrosis of the femoral head and preventing the femoral head from early collapsing after a core compression. The build-in device mainly comprises a nickel-titanium shape memory alloy umbrella, a TA2 pure titanium supporting device body, and TA2 pure titanium tail fastening screws, wherein the nickel-titanium shape memory alloy umbrella is arranged at one end of the supporting device body, and the other end of the supporting device body is jointly inserted to the tail fastening screw; the nickel-titanium shape memory alloy umbrella comprises eight supporting belts, and is structured as a semispherical umbrella shape; the nickel-titanium shape memory alloy umbrella is controlled through the phase-transition temperature after being expanded; the supporting device body has a titanium mesh structure which can contain bone materials or growth factors; and the tail fastening screw has the function of guiding and self-tapping, which is capable of fixing the supporting device and transmitting the stress. The supporting device has the characteristics that the nickel-titanium shape memory alloy umbrella is arranged; after being implanted into a small-aperture core compression bone tunnel, the nickel-titanium shape memory alloy umbrella can be automatically expanded to increase the supporting area and adapt to the defect of endoskeleton of the femoral head; with adoption of the titanium mesh structure, the bone ingrowth can be increased. By adopting the supporting device, the femoral head can be effectively prevented from osteonecrosis and collapse after the core compression.

A modular speaker system, comprising an exoskeleton, configured to mechanically support and quick attach and release at least one functional panel and an electrical interface provided within the exoskeleton, configured to mate with a corresponding electrical connector of the functional panel. An optional endoskeleton is provided to support internal components. The system preferably provides a digital electronic controller, and the electrical interface is a digital data and power bus, with multiplexed communications between the elements of the system. The elements of the system preferably include at least one speaker, and other audiovisual and communications components. Multiple modules may be interconnected, communicating through the electrical interface. A base module may be provided to provide power and typical control, user and audiovisual interface connectors.

A neck support device comprises a flat, portable device comprised of a central malleable but supportive inner core or endoskeleton covered by a comfortable padded shell. The device shapes into a structure, supporting a user's head by translating the weight of the user' head to the user's shoulder, bypassing the neck, thus allowing relaxation of the supportive structures of the neck. The neck support device comprises a flexible and bendable inner core and an outer sheath material. Portions of the device may be bent into a support position by the user to support the user's head. The device may be bent into a substantially flat configuration for storage. The device may comprise contoured padding located for support or comfort and slip-resistant materials or surfaces. The device may translate the weight of the user's head from a head portion to a shoulder portion via a neck portion.

A neck support device comprises a flat, portable device comprised of a central malleable but supportive inner core or endoskeleton covered by a comfortable padded shell. The device shapes into a structure, supporting a user's head by translating the weight of the user' head to the user's shoulder, bypassing the neck, thus allowing relaxation of the supportive structures of the neck. The neck support device comprises a flexible and bendable inner core and an outer sheath material. Portions of the device may be bent into a support position by the user to support the user's head. The device may be bent into a substantially flat configuration for storage. The device may comprise contoured padding located for support or comfort and slip-resistant materials or surfaces. The device may translate the weight of the user's head from a head portion to a shoulder portion via a neck portion.

The invention provides a knee joint tibial component. The knee joint tibial component comprises a contact surface in contact with a tibial resected surface, wherein the contact surface comprises a surface protruded towards the tibial resected surface. The knee joint tibial component provided by the embodiment of the invention is provided with the surface protruded towards the tibial resected surface, therefore, the surface protruded towards the tibial resected surface, of the knee joint tibial component, is in press fit combination with a tibial resected concave surface, the aims of gradually tightening along with pressure increase is achieved, further initial fixation of a product is facilitated, and a better press fit environment is provided; bone ingrowth on a biological fixation coating or a trabecular structure of the knee joint tibial component is realized under the pressure action of endoskeleton and the knee joint tibial component, bone growth is promoted, and finally a biological fixing effect of the bone ingrowth is realized.

An anti-tamper synthetic elastomeric cap structure, of the type having a dilated external head in abutment with an apex to form a “T-cap”, includes a composite structure having, embedded in the head, an endoskeleton with external appendages that provides a cage having a circumferential projection, with respect to a penetrating body under the head that defines a band having a notching therein and disposed about the neck of a bottle to provide a pre-fracture line and a grasping appendage.

The present invention is an easily mobilized compact module that combines habitable quarters and integrated interior and / or exterior multipurpose storage structures. Mobilization may be via trailer, truck bed, helicopter, adjustable jacks or other conveyance means. The module may be easily and quickly removed and reattached to one of the aforementioned mobilization means via attachable height-adjustable legs, hoist, crane, or forklift with locking turnbuckles, bolts, or other hold-downs. The module is built of a rigid exoskeleton designed for enclosure habitat and for utility as a base for attaching items or equipment. It has various end cap options such as doors, windows, or solid panels, as a user dictates. The interior of a module has modular panels that form many configurations for functional use and / or storage. The interior also has a useful endoskeleton or useful interior storage structure for attaching useful items such as soft stowage and electrical wires thereto. The module may be used as a single unit or attached together to form a larger habitable structure.

The invention discloses a culture method capable of improving the cuttlebone medicinal value of sepiella maindroni. The method comprises the following steps: temporary parent culture, seedling raising, larva culture and adult culture, wherein adding the step of screening the amino acid component of the parent mantle for the temporary cultured sepiella maindroni in the step of temporary parent culture in the culture process so as to select the parent sepiella maindroni with the cuttlebone rapid proliferation potential; in the step of larva culture, feeding the sepiella maindroni larva with theartemia or copepoda which is strengthened by the amino acid relevant with cuttlebone proliferation; and in the step of adult culture, feeding the sepiella maindroni adult with the fodder which contains the amino acid relevant with cuttlebone proliferation. By supplying the relevant ammonia acid greatly needed by the cuttlebone growth, the method can ensure the nutritional need for the endoskeleton growth of the sepiella maindroni, in particular the synthesis need for the biomineralization regulatory protein. The method can use up the aspartic acid in the sepiella maindroni to promote the mineralization. The method has the advantages of simple steps, remarkable effects, and suitability for large-scale generalization.

An assembly for replacing a vertebral disc. The assembly includes an implant and a device for positioning the implant between two adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a body having an internal compartment enclosed by an outer wall, and an endoskeleton coupled to the body. The device includes a cannula, a container coupled to the cannula, the container having a first end and a second end, a plunger threadingly coupled to the cannula and to the first end of the container, and a conduit coupled to the second end of the container and in fluid communication with the body of the implant. The implant is positioned within the cannula in an undeployed state and is deployed within a vertebral disc to receive a biological fluid in a second state.