Abstract: A method of casting a steel semi-product wherein a liquid steel is poured from a ladle to a tundish through a shroud including the steps of determining the light intensity emitted from the surface of the liquid steel in the tundish, detecting, based on said determined intensity, the presence of an open-eye at the surface of the liquid steel and emitting an alert towards an operator when an open-eye is detected.

Abstract: An elongated medical assembly is configured to be maneuverable proximate to a first biological feature of a patient. The elongated medical assembly is also configured to facilitate movement along an elongated length of the elongated medical assembly of a first medical device and a second medical device.

Abstract: A laceration device for use in medical procedures includes a shaft having opposed proximal and distal portions. A clamp extends from the distal portion. The clamp has first and second clamp arms. The clamp is movable between an open and closed positions. In the open position, the first clamp arm is spaced apart from the second clamp arm. In the closed position, the first clamp arm is moved towards the second clamp arm. A clamp actuator is connected to the clamp via the shaft and is manipulatable to move the clamp between the open and closed positions. A radiofrequency electrode (RF) is associated with the first clamp arm. The RF electrode has a first perforation surface that is positioned to face the second clamp arm when the clamp is in the closed position. An electrical connector extends proximally from the RF electrode for connection to a power source.

Abstract: A system for tissue puncture includes a radiofrequency (RF) generator, an RF puncture device, and at least a first intracorporeal grounding (IG) electrode. RF generator includes an RF output port and a ground return port. The RF puncture device includes an elongate member having a shaft and a tip. The tip includes an intracorporeal RF puncture electrode that is positionable adjacent a target site within a patient’s body, and the shaft includes a first electrical conductor that is electrically connected to the intracorporeal RF puncture electrode and is electrically connectable to the RF output port for delivering RF energy from the RF generator to the intracorporeal RF electrode. The IG electrode is positionable within the patient’s body proximate the target site, and is electrically connectable to the ground return port for returning current to the RF generator.

Abstract: An apparatus is for an elongated sheath assembly configured to receive, at least in part, an elongated dilator assembly. The apparatus includes a dilator-receiver device configured to be installed to the elongated sheath assembly. A dilator-receiver mover is configured to be mounted, at least in part, to the elongated sheath assembly. The dilator-receiver mover is configured to be operatively connected to the dilator-receiver device. The dilator-receiver mover is also configured to selectively move the dilator-receiver device along a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A laceration device for use in medical procedures includes a shaft having a proximal portion defining a proximal end, and an opposed distal portion defining a distal end. A perforation electrode is at the distal end, and a first electrical connector extends proximally from the perforation electrode for connection to a power source. An outwardly extending barb is positioned proximal of the distal end. The barb has an inner end proximate the shaft and an outer end opposite the inner end. A laceration electrode is proximal of and adjacent the inner end of the barb, and a second electrical connector extends proximally from the laceration electrode for connection to the power source.

Abstract: A primary elongated medical assembly is configured to be positioned in, and movable along, a patient. A secondary elongated medical assembly is configured to be positioned in, and movable along, the patient. The primary elongated medical assembly has a primary sensor device. The secondary elongated medical assembly has a secondary sensor device. The primary elongated medical assembly and the secondary elongated medical assembly are each configured to be movable relative to each other; this is done in such a way that the primary sensor device and the secondary sensor device are movable relative to each other.

Abstract: An elongated medical assembly includes a first elongated medical device configured to be inserted, at least in part, into the patient, and also configured to be maneuvered proximate to the biological feature. A second elongated medical device is configured to be received, at least in part, in the first elongated medical device, and also configured to be selectively extended, at least in part, from the first elongated medical device toward, and proximate to, the biological feature. A biological-removal device is mounted to the second elongated medical device, and configured to cut a portion of the biological feature after the second elongated medical device has been positioned proximate to the biological feature.

Abstract: An elongated medical assembly has a distal-assembly tip. The distal-assembly tip is, at least in part, selectively maneuverable along an assembly-tip movement path terminating proximate to a first biological feature of a biological structure of a patient. An elongated puncture device has a distal puncture tip. The distal puncture tip is, at least in part, selectively deployable along a puncture-tip movement path extending from the elongated medical assembly and into, at least in part, the first biological feature, and also extending from the first biological feature toward a second biological feature of the patient.

Abstract: An elongated medical assembly is configured to be maneuverable proximate to a first biological feature of a patient. The elongated medical assembly is also configured to facilitate movement along an elongated length of the elongated medical assembly of a first medical device and a second medical device.

Abstract: A medical sheath assembly is configured to be positioned in a patient, and is also configured to convey, at least in part, an electromagnetic-transmission signal through the medical sheath assembly. The medical sheath assembly includes a sheath-support component being sympathetic, at least in part, for transmission of electromagnetic energy traveling through the sheath-support component, dispatched toward, or dispatched away from, the medical sheath assembly.

Abstract: An electro-anatomic mapping system is configured, in accordance with a preferred embodiment (and not limited thereto) to: (A) receive a first reference response signal from a first medical device, in which the first reference response signal is configured to be utilized by the electro-anatomic mapping system for formation of a first medical image; and (B) receive a second reference response signal from the first medical device, in which the second reference response signal is configured to be utilized by the electro-anatomic mapping system for forming a second medical image, and in which the second medical image, in use, depicts image noise interference resulting from activation of a second medical device.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for delivering a therapy device during a cardiology procedure. The method includes a step of advancing a radiofrequency guidewire into a right atrium of the heart of a patient. A sheath and dilator are advanced over the radiofrequency guidewire. The distal tip of the radiofrequency guidewire is then positioned on the septum. The septum is then punctured by energizing the radiofrequency guidewire and advancing it through the septum. The dilator is then advanced across the septum, overtop the guidewire, dilating the septum. The radiofrequency guidewire and dilator are withdrawn, and an end therapy device is inserted.

Abstract: Luggage having an angularly retractable handle includes: a main body; a mounting plate, positioned at a front wall of the main body; a pivot, positioned at the mounting wall; an angularly retractable handle, connected to the mounting plate by the pivot, wherein the angularly retractable handle rotates with respect to the front wall of the main body via the pivot; a plurality of first wheel carriers, fixed on the bottom of the main body; a plurality of second wheel carriers, positioned on the bottom of the main body in a rotatable way; and at least four wheels, respectively assembled on the first wheel carriers and second wheel carriers.