Showing papers on "Collar published in 2007"

Spinal stabilizing system

Abstract: A spinal stabilizing system includes a collar having a tubular sidewall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface at least partially bounding a longitudinal passage extending therethrough. A shoulder radially inwardly projects from a second end of the sidewall so as to at last partially encircle the longitudinal passage. A pair of spaced apart channels transversely extend through the sidewall at the first end thereof. The system further includes a screw having a threaded portion and an enlarged head mounted on the end thereof, the head of the screw resting against the shoulder of the collar so that the head can pivot on the shoulder, a locking slot being formed on the head of the screw. A pin is secured to the collar and projects into the locking slot on the head of the screw such rotation of the collar facilitates rotation of the screw.

Gasket with spring collar for prosthetic heart valves and methods for making and using them

Abstract: A heart valve prostheses includes an annular member implantable within a biological annulus, a collar extending upwardly from the annular member, and a sewing ring extending from the annular member. A spring structure couples the collar to the annular member and biases the collar to align with the annular member at a predetermined distance above the annular member. During use, the prosthesis is introduced into a biological annulus, and fasteners are directed through the sewing ring into surrounding tissue to secure the prosthesis with the annular member within the biological annulus. A mechanical or bioprosthetic valve is introduced and coupled to the collar, e.g., using tabs or other connectors on the collar. The spring structure allows the collar to be directed towards the annular member and/or folded inwardly, e.g., to facilitate accessing the sewing ring to deliver fasteners.

Spinal stabilization systems and methods

Abstract: A spinal stabilization system includes bone fastener assemblies to be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly includes a bone fastener (100) and a collar (200). The bone fastener has a head portion (102) having at least a first cross-sectional shape in a first plane, and a second cross-sectional shape in a second plane. The collar has a circular opening (210) in the bottom, with a relief (212) extending from the circular opening. The second cross-sectional shape of the bone fastener is keyed to the opening to permit insertion of the bone fastener into the collar assembly, from the bottom. After insertion, the bone fastener is rotated to prohibit removal of the bone fastener from the collar. The collar can then be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. An elongated member can be positioned in the collar and a closure member is then used to secure the elongated member to the collar.

Expandable spinal prosthesis

Abstract: A device is disclosed for insertion in the human or animal body in order to increase the spacing between adjacent spinous processes of the spinal column The device comprises a plurality of shaped members which are pivotally joined to each other and arranged around a central screwed rod which is supported by a collar at one end and a threaded collar at the opposite end said collar and collar being located within the pivoting axis of the adjacent members forming each end of the device Following insertion in the body and positioning between adjacent spinous processes the device may be deployed by rotation of the central screwed rod in order to achieve the desired separation of adjacent spinous processes while at the same time providing a secure location of the device in the deployed condition

Shoulder prosthesis and set of instruments for the implantation thereof

Abstract: This shoulder prosthesis comprises a glenoidal component (6) that is meant to be anchored in the socket of the shoulder blade. According to the invention, this glenoidal component (6) comprises a distal anchoring stem (20) and a proximal collar (21), where the distal anchoring stem (20) has a substantially I-shaped transverse section, that is, a central core and two lateral partitions roughly perpendicular to this central core and having a helically twisted shape, and the proximal collar (21) has at least one hole (30) drilled therein; and the prosthesis comprises at least one screw that is meant to be fixed into the hole (30) of said collar (21) and inserted into the bone.

Reprogrammable receiver collar

Abstract: An animal training system including a programming apparatus and an animal training collar. The animal training collar is communicatively couplable to the programming apparatus. The animal training collar includes at least one stimulation probe and a programmable device operatively connected to the at least one stimulation probe to activate the at least one stimulation probe. The at least one stimulation probe also transferring data at least one of to and from the programming apparatus.

Self-opening skin staple

Abstract: A tissue closure apparatus having a collar, a pair of elastically deformable legs, and a flexible adjustment member is provided. The collar includes a collar wall defining a passage therethrough, along which are disposed a plurality of teeth extending outward into the passage. A pair of elastically deformable legs is connected to the collar, and each leg includes a lateral portion adjacent the collar and an engagement portion connected to the lateral portion. A flexible adjustment member is connected to the engagement portion of at least one of the elastically deformable legs. The flexible adjustment member is disposed within the passage of the collar and includes a plurality of teeth to engage the plurality of teeth of the collar.

Endotracheal catheter for use during surgery, has tube including distal end connected to collar and another end connected to circular pusher, where pusher is actuated outside buccal cavity by user after endotracheal intubation

Abstract: The catheter has a flexible and grooved collar (1) fixed to a deployed and lower end (5) when the probe is reinforced, where the catheter integrates a device for deploying the collar. A tube (2) has a distal end connected to the collar and another end connected to a circular pusher (3). The pusher is actuated outside the buccal cavity by a user after endotracheal intubation. The tube is stopped in a deployment position of the collar against stopping edges (4).

Vacuum insulation panel with a lead-through

Abstract: To provide a cost-effective, stable vacuum insulation panel ( 10 ) having at least one lead-through ( 20 ) in a main surface ( 16 ) of an insulating material supporting body ( 14 ) and having a vacuum-tight film envelope ( 17 ), it is proposed that the lead-through ( 20 ) is formed as a bush ( 30 ) with an outer side ( 32 ) facing the insulating material supporting body ( 14 ) and that on the first bush end ( 36 ) is provided a first, preformed collar ( 37 ) extending radially away from the bush ( 30 ) into the main surface ( 16 ) and, opposite said collar, is provided a second collar ( 39 ) formed by thermal deformation of the second bush end ( 38 ), wherein the vacuum-tight film envelope ( 17 ) is welded to the collars ( 37, 39 ). A corresponding method for producing the panel is also described.

Yankauer suction device with sleeve and wiper

Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. A wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.

Electrical box mounting plate with adjustable ring

Abstract: An electrical box assembly includes an adjustable electrical box cover. The cover includes a base having a central opening and a collar encircling the central opening. A sleeve slides through the collar and is adjusted by a plurality of adjustment screws. In one embodiment, the adjustment screws are positioned within the sleeve and the collar. The sleeve and collar have inwardly extending tabs to receive the adjustment screws allow adjustment of the sleeve with respect to the collar.

Slider valve fitment and collar

Abstract: A collar for a dispensing connector and a fitment assembly are disclosed. The connector collar engages a valved fitment for a container for holding and dispensing fluid. The fitment includes a spout connected to the container and a sliding internal valve body and an external valve body securely positioned within the spout. The connector collar has a fitment end mateable with the fitment so as to compress the top edge of the external valve body so as to form a seal between the external valve body and the dispensing connector.

Container and collar with attaching means

Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular/powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket (330) to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates sealing features, a geometry for container wall junctions (50) and a junction congruent scoop (32) enabling easy access to the contents, and a strength improving receptacle (280) with indentations (290) that interlock with flex clips (310) of a J-shaped collar (300), and which accommodate wide tolerance variations between the collar (300) and receptacle (280).

Closure assembly with valve and method for its manufacturing

Abstract: A closure assembly for a container comprises a closure cap (1, 101, 201) having an open ended body (2, 102, 202) with a peripheral wall (3, 103, 203) and a top wall (4, 104, 204) provided with a dispensing passage (5, 105, 205) which is defined by a collar (6, 106, 206) arranged to the top wall (4, 104, 204). A self closing valve (20) is arranged in the closure cap (1, 101, 201). The valve (20) comprises a slitted central portion (21 ) and a skirt (23) extending downwardly from the central portion (21), which has an outwardly extending flange (24). The skirt (23) is arranged in the collar (6, 106, 206) and the flange (24) is located below the collar (6, 106, 206) and extends radially outwardly beyond it. On a lower surface of the top wall (4, 104, 204), a plurality of lips (8, 108, 208) are formed outward from the collar (6, 106, 206). The lips (8, 108, 208) are folded over the flange (24) such that the latter is partly enveloped between the lips (8, 108, 208) and the top wall (4, 104, 204) so as to secure the valve (20) in the closure cap (1, 101, 201).

Low-profile valve assembly

Abstract: Disclosed are low-profile valve assemblies for engaging a counter top or other mounting surface having a through opening. A special collar is provided which has a flange facing the outer surface of the mounting surface, and a skirt that extends into the through opening where the inward portion of the skirt connects to the valve body. This insets the valve body. o-ring and recess structures are provided to seal the construction, and a handle has an outer skirt to hide the collar.

Garment with deployable hood and method for using same

Abstract: A garment, and methods of using the garment, including a main body portion, a collar attached to the main body portion, and a hood attached to the main body portion adjacent to the collar. The collar includes first and second flaps that define a collar pocket. The hood is moveable between a non-deployed position where it is received within the collar pocket and a deployed position where it is not received within the collar pocket.

Measurement while drilling tool with interconnect assembly

Abstract: An embodiment of the apparatus includes a first drill collar section having an outer surface, an MWD tool for interaction with an earth formation coupled to the first drill collar section, the MWD tool including a first fluid line and a first electrical conduit, a second drill collar section, and an interconnect assembly coupling the second drill collar section to the first drill collar section, the interconnect assembly comprising a fluid line connection coupled to the first fluid line and an electrical connection coupled to the first electrical conduit. Another embodiment of the apparatus includes a probe, an interconnect assembly adapted for fluid communication and electrical communication, and a sample bottle drill collar section including at least one removable sample bottle in fluid communication with the probe. Another embodiment of the apparatus includes a flush pump mounted in the power collar section and coupled to the probe. An additional embodiment includes a fluid ID sensor disposed in a flow line between the flush pump and the probe.

Electrical connector set

Abstract: An electrical connector set having mating male and female connectors is provided with a first lock preventing separation, the first lock consisting of standard bayonet slot on one member and a mating key on the other member and a secondary locking mechanism consisting of a rotatable spring lock ring affixedly carried by one of the members and is positioned interior a rotatable and axially movable collar carried by the associated member. The spring ring has at least one radially urged spring finger and the collar has at least one opening dimensioned to receive the spring finger. The spring ring includes an increased thickness area in an axial dimension which is engaged against an undersurface configuration of the collar so that as the collar is rotated with respect to the spring ring it will undergo axial movement. When the spring finger is positioned in the collar opening locking the collar against rotation, the collar will be positioned in its forward most axial position abutting an end surface of the mating connector preventing the mating connector from undergoing an axial movement necessary to initiate disconnection of the bayonet lock. A tool is required to press the pin against the spring radially inwardly of the collar opening to allow the collar to be manually rotated to an axially withdrawn position which will then allow disengagement of the bayonet lock.

Stabilization and support strut with secure deployment features

Abstract: A stabilization and support strut for use in rescue operations in buildings, trenches, vehicle accidents, and the like has secure deployment features including first and second inter-fitting collar assemblies, the first collar assembly including a first collar, circumferentially based spring-biased piston-retaining pins mounted in the collar for fitting into orifices in a piston body, and a locking pin for precluding rotation and axial movement of the first collar on the strut; and the second collar assembly including a second collar rotatingly secured on the barrel with a portion of the second collar underlying the first and having a circumferentially inclined ratchet surface for snugly engaging the piston-retaining pins upon rotation of the second collar, the second collar further including rotatable studs for engaging the barrel and precluding rotation of the second collar about the barrel when snug against the piston-retaining pins.

Collar Saddle for Positioning a Device Carried by an Animal on the Animal's Neck

Abstract: Described is a collar saddle device for maintaining the position of a device carried by an animal at the top of the animal's neck. The collar saddle device includes a saddle, a carried device, and a collar. The saddle is fixedly secured to the collar and includes a contoured portion that is structured to substantially parallel the contour of the top of the animal's neck. The carried device is fixedly secured to the collar and is situated proximately to the saddle. The contoured portion of the saddle matingly receives the top of the animal's neck to the extent that the saddle does not slide or rotate from the top of the animal's neck. Because the saddle and the carried device are situated proximately along the collar, the position of the carried device is maintained at the top of the animal's neck.

Vertebral fastening device for a system for correcting the abnormal curvatures of the rachis

Abstract: The invention relates to a vertebral fastening device for a systeme 'for correcting the abnormal curvatures of the rachis. It comprises a linking part (1) adapted for engaging a rod (40) of said system. According to the invention, said linking part is associated with at least one tightening collar (10) including a flexible strip notched and made of a flexible material that is placed about a blade or apophasis of a vertebra. The collar is adapted to extend through a lumen (12) provided with a fastening member adapted for interacting with the notching of said strip in order to adjust the tightening of said collar.

Substrate support with adjustable lift and rotation mount

Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning a substrate support within a processing chamber is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for positioning a substrate support includes a first portion configured to mount to a bottom of a processing chamber and second portion configured to support a substrate support. The first portion is releaseably coupled to the second portion. The second portion includes a lower housing coupled to a lower collar. The lower collar is laterally positionable relative to the first portion. The lower housing has a planar orientation that is adjustable relative to a planar orientation of the lower collar.

Collar stay, shirt collar, combination, and method

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a collar stay having a body and an ornament disposed on the body. The body may include a material such a metal, a precious stone, a polymeric material, and combinations thereof. The ornament may be a precious stone, a metal, a cut-out, a light, an indicia, a sound, and combinations thereof. The collar stay may be worn with a shirt having a collar with a slit adapted to receive the collar stay and expose a portion of the collar stay to a viewer. The present disclosure provides a shirt collar with an exposed collar stay having a unique structure and distinct appearance.

Post Positioning Jig Assembly

Abstract: A post positioning device includes a collar defining a post positioning aperture therein for receiving a post; a stabilizer for removably securing the collar about the post; and a positioning system operably connected to the collar having a first angular state and a second angular state relative to the collar; wherein the positioning system is configured to adjust from the first angular state into contact with the post to maintain the post plumb in a hole in the second angular state.

An electrically driven cylinder controlled and served by the straight movement of a piston rod

Abstract: A piston-rod linear motion control-and-servo electric cylinder comprises a cylinder (1) and arranges a second lead screw which comprises a lead screw (3) and a screw nut (4) in the cylinder (1), wherein the cylinder (1) is equipped with a piston rod (2) with a tubular structure inside, and one end of the piston rod (2) is connected with the screw nut (4) by a bolt (20) via a flange (10) and a middle block (11), while the piston rod (2) is locked equipped with a spring collar (12) to axial fixed connect with the middle block (11). One end of the lead screw (3) inserts into the piston rod (2) and is connected with a buffer device, while another end is directly or indirectly connected with an output end of a servo-motor (5). The utility model converts the rotary motion of the servo-motor to the linear motion of the piston rod via the second lead screw, and compared with prior control device with air-pressure or fluid-pressure structure, the utility model reduces a plurality of inertias and slacks of intermediate links, thereby making the structure more compact and improving control accuracy, and also making assembling, using and maintaining more convenient.

Dispenser assembly for a fluid dispensing receptacle and method of assembling same

Abstract: A dispensing assembly has a ferrule and collar for maintaining a coupling of a dispensing module to a receptacle neck. The ferrule has an annular plastic skirt open on one end, and plastic nibs extending radially inwardly from the skirt inner surface. The skirt outer surface is a regular polygon with flat surfaces between corners. The collar has a Nomar edge defining an annular recess adjacent the open end with an annular face facing the collar other end. At least the corners of the skirt open end extend radially outwardly into the annular recess of the collar inner surface when the dispensing assembly is secured to the receptacle to retain the collar on the ferrule while the dispensing assembly is secured to the receptacle by the ferrule nibs beneath the flange of the receptacle neck. Installation involves pushing the collar and ferrule onto the receptacle neck with the collar in a raised position on the ferrule, and then pushing the collar down relative to the ferrule.

Pet collar with ear guards

Abstract: This invention relates to a collar device that limits the head movement for a canine or feline pet while the pet is recuperating from surgery or injury. The collar may be fitted with removable ear guards. The collar is capable of being coupled to a leash so the animal can be taken on a walk with the protective collar in an operative position.

Toggle bolt assembly

Abstract: An improved toggle bolt assembly consisting of a toggle nut 100 , collar 200 , and screw 300 , wherein the toggle nut 100 consists of an internally threaded cylindrical sleeve 110 , a first winged member 120 , and a second winged member 130 . The cylindrical sleeve 110 of the toggle nut 100 engages with a collar 200 , acting to center the assembly, hold the toggle nut 100 and collar 200 in place without engagement of the screw 300 , and eliminate the need to apply tension to the screw 300 during installation.

Method of branching power around an obstacle

Abstract: A modular furniture power distribution system includes at least two multiconductor electrical cables, at least two upstanding partition panels, a stanchion for supporting juxtaposed partition panel ends, and a collar. Each of the at least two multiconductor electrical cables have an electrical connector at a first end thereof. Each of the at least two upstanding partition panels have an elongated generally horizontally extending channel for receiving a corresponding electrical cable. The stanchion forms an obstacle precluding direct communication between adjacent partition channels and providing inadequate clearance to accommodate electrical coupling between the electrical connectors. The collar at least partially encircles the stanchion and forms an electrical coupling for circumventing the obstacle and electrically coupling the connector of the cable in one channel with a corresponding connector of the cable in the other channel. The collar includes a pair of electrical connectors at opposite ends of the collar, each of the electrical connectors being adapted to mate with a corresponding cable connector, the mating cable connector and collar electrical connector pairs engaging and disengaging by relative motion in the direction of channel elongation.

Track-based support system for electronic cards

Abstract: An apparatus and method provide supplemental support to an electronic card from above, such as along a longitudinal edge of a PCI card opposite an edge connector on the motherboard. The supplemental support may be provided at any of a plurality of locations along the edge of the card, to avoid interference with certain features on the card and to accommodate cards of a variety of shapes and sizes. One embodiment provides a support apparatus that includes a track secured to the computer chassis over the card, and is generally aligned with a longitudinal edge of the electronic card. A collar is disposed on the track and is moveable to any of a plurality of positions along the track. A plunger is inserted through the collar and is movable with respect to the collar into engagement with the longitudinal edge of the electronic card. A first locking member is activated in response to inserting the plunger into the collar to prevent relative movement of the collar and the plunger with respect to the track. A second locking member locks the plunger with respect to the collar when the plunger engages the card.