Abstract: In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system is configured to receive a set of ultrasound images of a target anatomical region. The set of ultrasound images is combined to create a composite tissue frame. The ultrasound imaging system determines whether an interventional instrument is present within the ultrasound images based on a set of trained classification algorithms based on the set of ultrasound images and the composite tissue frame. If an interventional instrument is detected, the ultrasound imaging system further determines whether an additional ultrasound frame should be captured to image the interventional instrument, and the steer angle to be used for the additional ultrasound image. The ultrasound imaging system determines a linear structure corresponding to the interventional instrument, and creates a blended image showing the interventional instrument and the composite tissue frame.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system is configured to receive a set of ultrasound images of a target anatomical region. The set of ultrasound images is combined to create a composite tissue frame. The ultrasound imaging system determines whether an interventional instrument is present within the ultrasound images based on a set of trained classification algorithms based on the set of ultrasound images and the composite tissue frame. If an interventional instrument is detected, the ultrasound imaging system further determines whether an additional ultrasound frame should be captured to image the interventional instrument, and the steer angle to be used for the additional ultrasound image. The ultrasound imaging system determines a linear structure corresponding to the interventional instrument, and creates a blended image showing the interventional instrument and the composite tissue frame.

Abstract: A concrete form consisting of a metallic sheath (20) having a front (22), top (24), back (26), and an angular locking flange and bug barrier (28) nesting over an insulated barrier (30). The sheath (20) is permanently attached to the barrier (30) with a heating adhesive material (31) set by rotatably compressing the assembly between two rollers. Corners are made by notching the sheath (20) on one of the sides and adding a metallic corner splice angle (32). Longitudinal splice joints utilize a straight splice angle (34) inserted between the sheath (20) and barrier (30), where the two ends butt together. Conventional prepositioned wooden stakes (36) are held tightly against the outside surface of the concrete form with wire form clips (38). A metallic sill plate (40) may be added to the structure after the concrete has been poured into the form and hardened. Only the stakes (36) and clips (38) need to be removed, as the remainder of the form becomes an integral part of the floor structure.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a novel refuse derived fuel comprising a mixture of solid refuse, fly ash and a binder and to a process for its production. In a further embodiment of the invention, the novel refuse derived fuel includes coal fines as an additional component.