Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a plurality of absorbable filaments arranged in a support structure and configured degrade within a defined time period and a membrane arranged about the plurality of absorbable filaments and configured to contain fragments of the plurality of absorbable filaments in response to a fracture or degradation of a filament.

Abstract: Asymmetric, single-channel radio frequency (“RF”) coils are provided for use with portable or other low-field magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) systems. In general, the asymmetric, single-channel RF coils make use of asymmetric, optimized winding configurations in order to reduce B1+ inhomogeneities and to reduce signal sensitivity outside of the desired imaging field-of-view (“FOV”).

Abstract: A single-sided magnet and magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) system are portable and lightweight, enabling use as a point-of care (“POC”) MRI device. The portable MRI system includes a magnet assembly containing layers of magnet blocks, such as rare-earth magnet blocks. The magnet blocks are arranged in concentric rings in each layer, and surround a central aperture extending through the magnet assembly. The central aperture is sized to allow a medical instrument, such as a needle, to pass through the central aperture. The portable MRI system can therefore be used for image guidance in lumbar puncture (“LP”) and other medical procedures.

Abstract: A cryptoprocessor may comprise processing logic configured to upon powering up of a management controller communicatively coupled to a processor of an information handling system and configured to provide management of the information handling system via management traffic communicated between the management controller and a dedicated management network external to the information handling system, preventing the management controller from booting, attempt to authenticate a primary executable code image stored in a primary memory and a backup image to the primary executable code image stored in a secondary memory, and responsive to at least one of the primary executable code image and the backup image being authenticated, allow the management controller to execute an authenticated image comprising one of the primary executable code image and the backup image.

Abstract: A mid-plane assembly includes a main circuit board portion including a plurality of electrical connectors configured to releasably engage a plurality of devices, a first circuit board portion, and a first electrical coupling assembly configured to electrically couple the first circuit board portion to the main circuit board portion and position the first circuit board portion essentially orthogonal to the main circuit board portion.

Abstract: A method and system for power management of storage drives. The method includes selecting an initial predetermined dual bit pattern that corresponds to a select power state of the storage drive, for providing to a first and second bit pin of a bit pin pair of a power control circuit that respectively connects to the storage drive. The method includes providing the initial predetermined dual bit pattern to the power control circuit which generates a discrete signal to the storage drive. The method includes encoding the initial predetermined dual bit pattern on the first bit pin and the second bit pin to selectively implement a power change on the storage drive in response to identification of a fault condition. In response to detection of the fault condition, the method includes selectively managing power to the storage drive based on input of the discrete signal.

Abstract: A mid-plane assembly includes a main circuit board portion including a plurality of electrical connectors configured to releasably engage a plurality of devices, a first circuit board portion, and a first electrical coupling assembly configured to electrically couple the first circuit board portion to the main circuit board portion and position the first circuit board portion essentially orthogonal to the main circuit board portion.

Abstract: A method and system for power management of storage drives. The method includes selecting an initial predetermined dual bit pattern that corresponds to a select power state of the storage drive, for providing to a first and second bit pin of a bit pin pair of a power control circuit that respectively connects to the storage drive. The method includes providing the initial predetermined dual bit pattern to the power control circuit which generates a discrete signal to the storage drive. The method includes encoding the initial predetermined dual bit pattern on the first bit pin and the second bit pin to selectively implement a power change on the storage drive in response to identification of a fault condition. In response to detection of the fault condition, the method includes selectively managing power to the storage drive based on input of the discrete signal.

Abstract: A mid-plane assembly includes a main circuit board portion including a plurality of electrical connectors configured to releasably engage a plurality of devices, a first circuit board portion, and a first electrical coupling assembly configured to electrically couple the first circuit board portion to the main circuit board portion and position the first circuit board portion essentially orthogonal to the main circuit board portion.

Abstract: A multi-piece storage shuttle for removeably securing a storage device within an enclosure assembly includes a stationary shuttle portion rigidly affixed to the enclosure assembly. A moveable shuttle portion is slidably affixed to the enclosure assembly and is configured to releasably engage the storage device.

Abstract: A user-configurable decoder circuit is associated with a controlled subcomponent and is configured to receive a cumulatively-encoded status signal and compare the cumulatively-encoded status signal to a user-definable threshold that defines a subcomponent policy for the controlled subcomponent.

Abstract: A signal generation subsystem is configured to receive a plurality of status signals from a plurality of monitored subcomponents within a system being monitored and generate a cumulatively-encoded status signal based, at least in part, upon the plurality of binary status signals, which is indicative of the overall health of the system being monitored.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer system comprising an enclosure adapted to contain one or more printed circuit boards, the enclosure including a back plane having a recessed port for coupling a data communication cable to a printed circuit board, the recessed port including a receptacle adapter coupled to the printed circuit board adapted to receive a connector of the data communication cable, and a perpendicular clearance space for facilitating alignment of the connector of the data communication cable with the receptacle.

Abstract: A method for making a Popsicle embedded with a liquid container is disclosed. The method for making a popsicle with a liquid container comprises: filling a plurality of liquid containers with liquor; sealing a plurality of top portions on the plurality of liquid containers; placing the plurality of the top portion of the plurality of liquid containers upside down on a plurality of stoppers disposed in a bottom portion of a popsicle tray mold; compressing and interlocking a top portion of the popsicle tray mold over the bottom portion of the popsicle tray mold; filling the bottom portion of the popsicle tray mold with a flavored liquid; flash freezing the pop side tray mold; and forming a plurality of popsicles embedded with the plurality of liquid containers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sternal closure fixation device. The fixation device includes a first sternum implant disposable within an interior cavity of a first half of a severed sternum such that the first implant contacts opposing anterior and posterior faces of the cavity. The fixation device additionally includes, a second sternum implant disposable within an interior cavity of a second half of a severed sternum such that the second implant contacts opposing anterior and posterior faces of the cavity. Furthermore, the fixation device includes a rigid fixation pin sized and structured to be disposed within an internal bore of the first implant and within an internal bore of the second implant, whereby when the first and second halves of the severed sternum are joined together, the first and second halves of the sternum are prevented from shear movement in any direction relative to each other.

Abstract: A protective cover is provided for a remote control device of the type having a plurality of buttons designed to be pressed to perform operations on a remote apparatus. The protective cover includes a rigid skin configured to be secured to the remote control to cover a front of the remote control. The rigid skin includes openings formed therein to selectively reveal certain buttons of the remote control device to be pressed by an operator of the remote control device. The rigid skin is configured to prevent covered buttons from being pressed by the operator.

Abstract: A computing system is disclosed having one or more processors, a display, and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. In this computing system, the memory stores program instructions executable by the one or more processors to display a graphical user interface on the display. The graphical user interface includes at least one user interface data object associated with a stored data set and displaying visual attributes corresponding to properties of the data set, including an attribute corresponding to data type.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sternal closure fixation device. The fixation device includes a first sternum implant disposable within an interior cavity of a first half of a severed sternum such that the first implant contacts opposing anterior and posterior faces of the cavity. The fixation device additionally includes, a second sternum implant disposable within an interior cavity of a second half of a severed sternum such that the second implant contacts opposing anterior and posterior faces of the cavity. Furthermore, the fixation device includes a rigid fixation pin sized and structured to be disposed within an internal bore of the first implant and within an internal bore of the second implant, whereby when the first and second halves of the severed sternum are joined together, the first and second halves of the sternum are prevented from shear movement in any direction relative to each other.

Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure provides an expansion rod holder for the assembly of fin and tube heat exchangers. The expansion rod holder includes a first plate having a first aperture therethrough and a ring located in the first aperture and that has a second aperture therethrough. The first and second apertures are configured to receive a tapered end of an expansion rod having an annular groove proximate the tapered end. A biasing member is located in the first aperture between the ring and a wall of the first aperture. The biasing member is configured to bias the ring in a first direction toward an opposite wall of the first aperture and into the annular groove. A method of manufacturing the expansion rod holder is also disclosed, as well as a tube expander system used to manufacture heat exchangers.

Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure provides an expansion rod holder for the assembly of fin and tube heat exchangers. The expansion rod holder includes a first plate having a first aperture therethrough and a ring located in the first aperture and that has a second aperture therethrough. The first and second apertures are configured to receive a tapered end of an expansion rod having an annular groove proximate the tapered end. A biasing member is located in the first aperture between the ring and a wall of the first aperture. The biasing member is configured to bias the ring in a first direction toward an opposite wall of the first aperture and into the annular groove. A method of manufacturing the expansion rod holder is also disclosed, as well as a tube expander system used to manufacture heat exchangers.