Abstract: Biological activity in holding pens in a micro-fluidic device can be assayed by placing in the holding pens capture objects that bind a particular material of interest produced by the biological activity. The biological material of interest that binds to each capture object can then be assessed, either in the micro-fluidic device or after exporting the capture object from the micro-fluidic device. The assessment can be utilized to characterize the biological activity in each holding pen. The biological activity can be production of the biological material of interest. Thus, the biological activity can correspond to or arise from one or more biological cells. Biological cells within a holding pen can be clonal cell colonies. The biological activity of each clonal cell colony can be assayed while maintaining the clonal status of each colony.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an oscillating sprinkler system is provided that includes: a central tubular portion having at least one row of flexible nozzles; a cam plate located inside a peripheral wall of said central tubular member, said cam plate having a plurality of cam slots for adjusting positions of said flexible nozzles upon rotation of said cam plate within said peripheral wall; and said peripheral wall including a window via which an edge of said cam plate is observable during rotation of said cam plate such as to designate an extent of angular displacement of the nozzles based on the positioning of the cam plate within the window.

Abstract: Nested robotic systems including rigidizing members that are configured to aid in transporting a scope, e.g., endoscope, or other medical instrument through a body. These apparatuses may include a first rigidizing device coaxially located relative to a second rigidizing device, a user-activated control for steering, advancing and/or retracting the systems, an actuator to enable axial movement and/or steering of the second rigidizing device, and a controller for coordinating the rigidity of the first and second rigidizing devices. The first and second rigidizing devices may be configured to be rigidized by the application of pressure and/or vacuum.

Abstract: A device and method for analyzing structures within a medium. The device may include: at least one acoustic signal transmitter and acoustic signal receiver configured to output an acoustic signal and to receive an acoustic signal; an analyzer configured to analyze received acoustic data; a signal modifier configured to modify the acoustic signal of the acoustic signal transmitter or acoustic signal receiver; and control circuitry for controlling analysis of the structure. The control circuitry is configured to: initiate analysis of a first portion of the structure by controlling the signal modifier to apply a signal modification to the transmitter or the receiver to modify respective acoustic signals according to first modification data; and initiate analysis of a second portion of the structure by controlling the signal modifier to apply a signal modification to the transmitter or the receiver to modify respective acoustic signals according to second modification data.

Abstract: A device and method for analyzing structures within a borehole is disclosed. The device comprises: a medium determiner for determining a medium surrounding the device; at least one acoustic signal transmitter and acoustic signal receiver configured to output an acoustic signal and to receive an acoustic signal; and a signal modifier configured to modify at least one of a phase and amplitude of the acoustic signal at at least one of the acoustic signal transmitter and acoustic signal receiver. The signal modifier is configured to receive a medium indicator signal from the medium determiner indicative of the medium surrounding the device and to apply a signal modification to at least one of the at least one acoustic signal transmitter and acoustic signal receiver in dependence upon the medium indicator signal.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an oscillating sprinkler system is provided that includes: a central tubular portion having at least one row of flexible nozzles; a cam plate located inside a peripheral wall of said central tubular member, said cam plate having a plurality of cam slots for adjusting positions of said flexible nozzles upon rotation of said cam plate within said peripheral wall; and said peripheral wall including a window via which an edge of said cam plate is observable during rotation of said cam plate such as to designate an extent of angular displacement of the nozzles based on the positioning of the cam plate within the window.

Abstract: A Self Monitoring And Reporting Therapeutics, SMART® composition, method apparatus and system are provided which flexibly provide options, by combining different embodiments of the device with different embodiments of the composition, the ability to conduct definitive medication adherence monitoring over the short term (Acute Medication Adherence Monitoring, immediately up to an hour or so after taking a medication), intermediate term (Intermediate Medication Adherence Monitoring, IMAM, an hour or so to a day or so after taking a medication), and longer term (Chronic Medication Adherence Monitoring, CMAM, a day to several days after taking a medication).

Abstract: An improved traveling sprinkler is provided in which, e.g., a) a water tank is supported on a support surface of a base member at a forward position of a traveling sprinkler system from a water flow path that extends upright through the base member or b) a water tank includes a float valve contained within a removable cap on a top wall of the tank.

Abstract: A Self Monitoring And Reporting Therapeutics SMART® composition, method, apparatus and system are provided which flexibly provide options, by combining different embodiments of the device with different embodiments of the composition, the ability to conduct definitive medication adherence monitoring over the short term (Acute Medication Adherence Monitoring, immediately up to an hour or so after taking a medication), intermediate term (Intermediate Medication Adherence Monitoring, IMAM, an hour or so to a day or so after taking a medication), and longer term (Chronic Medication Adherence Monitoring, CMAM, a day to several days after taking a medication).

Abstract: A Self Monitoring And Reporting Therapeutics, SMART® composition, method, apparatus and system are provided which flexibly provide options, by combining different embodiments of the device with different embodiments of the composition, the ability to conduct definitive medication adherence monitoring over the short term (Acute Medication Adherence Monitoring, immediately up to an hour or so after taking a medication), intermediate term (Intermediate Medication Adherence Monitoring, IMAM, an hour or so to a day or so after taking a medication), and longer term (Chronic Medication Adherence Monitoring, CMAM, a day to several days after taking a medication).

Abstract: A surgical stapling device including a frame configured to support a proximal portion of an approximation assembly and a proximal portion of a staple pusher assembly and a pair of handle sections pivotally secured to the frame such that the handle sections can be moved from a closed position wherein the handle sections enclose the proximal portion of the approximation assembly and the staple pusher assembly and an open position wherein the proximal portion of the approximation assembly and the staple pusher assembly are exposed.

Abstract: A reusable surgical stapling device is provided. The stapling device includes a staple pusher assembly and an approximation assembly. The stapling device further includes a handle assembly including first and second handle sections pivotally secured in relation to each other about a proximal portion of the staple pusher and approximation assemblies. The first and second handle sections being pivotal between an open configuration and a closed configuration. When in the open configuration, the first and second handle sections are pivoted to expose the proximal portion of the staple pusher and approximation assemblies. An outer tube is selectively received about a distal portion of the staple pusher and approximation assemblies. A ferrule is received about a proximal end of the outer tube and is releasably connected to a distal end of the first and second handle sections to secure the outer tube to the handle assembly and retain the first and second handle sections in a closed configuration.

Abstract: An integrated circuit radio transceiver and method therefor includes circuitry and logic for transmitting outgoing or ingoing communication signals as well as one of a digital data signal or a digital clock on the same antenna signal paths between a radio and a switch fabric. The switch fabric is operable to selectively couple any of a plurality of antennas to antenna signal paths based upon the digital data and the digital clock extracted from at least one of the antenna signal paths conducting RF signals. The switch fabric is further operable to extract all required power from at least one antenna signal path that may be used to conduct RF.

Abstract: A training aid includes a garment including multiple securements. The securements are located at areas corresponding to predetermined anatomical areas of the torso including but not limited to the chest and abdomen. The training aid also includes at least one pair of securements worn on opposite upper extremities, such as the left and right forearms, wrists, hands, fingers, and/or thumbs and are configured to releasably attach the upper extremities in close proximity to any of the anatomical areas of the torso as desired by the wearer. When attached, the wearer is trained to emulate efficient running styles of world class runners. The various securements can include fibers that interlock when they are brought into pressing contact with each other.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner includes a body portion, a nozzle portion and a dirt cup which is removable from the body portion. The dirt cup collects dirt and other debris separated by a cyclone and a cyclone slinger portion in the body portion. A main filter may be housed in a transparent filter door downstream of the cyclone. The dirt cup may be inserted into and sealingly held within the body portion by using a rotational caroming structure.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner includes a body portion, a nozzle portion and a dirt cup which is removable from the body portion. The dirt cup collects dirt and other debris separated by a cyclone and a cyclone slinger portion in the body portion. A main filter may be housed in a transparent filter door downstream of the cyclone. The dirt cup may be inserted into and sealingly held within the body portion by using a rotational camming structure.

Abstract: An integrated circuit radio transceiver and method therefor includes circuitry and logic for transmitting outgoing or ingoing communication signals as well as one of a digital data signal or a digital clock on the same antenna signal paths between a radio and a switch fabric. The switch fabric is operable to selectively couple any of a plurality of antennas to antenna signal paths based upon the digital data and the digital clock extracted from at least one of the antenna signal paths conducting RF signals. The switch fabric is further operable to extract all required power from at least one antenna signal path that may be used to conduct RF.