Abstract:
An adhesive article includes a biocompatible and at least partially biodegradable substrate having a surface; and a plurality of protrusions extending from the surface. The protrusions include a biocompatible and at least partially biodegradable material, and have an average height of less than approximately 1,000 micrometers.
Abstract:
An intervertebral implant that is configured to be inserted into an intervertebral space along a direction of insertion is provided. The intervertebral space is defined by a superior vertebral body and an inferior vertebral body that are opposed in a transverse direction. The intervertebral implant may include a body and a first keel. The body may have first and second opposing outer surfaces that are each configured to engage one of the superior and inferior vertebral bodies. The first keel may extend out from the first outer surface in an outward direction and may define a lateral width that increases with respect to an outward direction along the first keel such that an outer portion of the first keel is wider than an inner portion of the first keel. The lateral width may be substantially transverse to the insertion direction and the outward direction.
Abstract:
The invention provides a novel mobile web services discovery method that is capable of fulfilling the requirements from both the clients and providers. It allows the provider to balance the cost/performance ratios and utilize the network bandwidth more effectively, while also attaining the quality levels expected by the client.
Abstract:
A bandgap reference circuit that operates with a voltage supply that can be less than 1 volt and that has one stable, non-zero current operating point. The core has a current generator embedded within it and includes one operational amplifier that provides a self-regulated voltage for several transistors used in the circuit.
Abstract:
A signal multiplexer system and a signal latch system for low voltage (Vdd≈1.2 volts) and high speed transitions between states. A dc signal isolation circuit, inserted between a clock signal circuit and a signal input/output circuit, allows use of a two-transistor-layer vertical structure that provides adequate headroom voltage (about 0.3-0.4 volts, or larger) for high speed transistor response.
Abstract:
An intervertebral implant frame that is configured to be attached to a spacer body can include a pair of arms that extend longitudinally from a support member such that the arms extend substantially around the spacer body. The arms may be configured to expand, crimp, or otherwise engage the spacer body to thereby hold the spacer body to the frame. The spacer body may be made from bone graft.