Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar monitoring system for monitoring one or more conditions associated with a railcar comprises a railcar controller and one or more sensors disposed throughout the railcar and communicably coupled to the railcar controller. The railcar controller is configured to exchange data with the one or more sensors and transmit data from the one or more sensors to a remote location. An amount of data exchanged between the railcar controller and the one or more sensors is controlled based on a railcar context. The railcar context is based on a location and/or activity associated with the railcar.

Abstract: The present invention is a fistula sleeve for covering and protecting a fistula on the inside of an arm. The sleeve grips the wrist and adjustably and snuggly fits around the wider contours of the arm without imparting pressure on the fistula. The sleeve partially opens to expose the fistula for dialysis and daily care. A narrower wrist region secures around the wrist. An elongated forearm region wraps around the forearm, and a smooth central region covers the fistula. The wrist and forearm regions are independently secured. Securement strips have semi-rigid backings that stiffen the side portions of the sleeve help secure and remove the sleeve with one hand, and form a spine to help maintain the alignment of the sleeve on the arm. A double layer of material is stitched together along its perimeter, while the inner layer is free to slide relative to the outer layer in the smooth central area that engages the fistula.

Abstract: The present invention is a fistula sleeve for covering and protecting a fistula on the inside of an arm. The sleeve grips the wrist and adjustably and snuggly fits around the wider contours of the arm without imparting pressure on the fistula. The sleeve partially opens to expose the fistula for dialysis and daily care. A narrower wrist region secures around the wrist. An elongated forearm region wraps around the forearm, and a smooth central region covers the fistula. The wrist and forearm regions are independently secured. Securement strips have semi-rigid backings that stiffen the side portions of the sleeve help secure and remove the sleeve with one hand, and form a spine to help maintain the alignment of the sleeve on the arm. A double layer of material is stitched together along its perimeter, while the inner layer is free to slide relative to the outer layer in the smooth central area that engages the fistula.

Abstract: The present invention is a fistula sleeve for covering and protecting a fistula on the inside of an arm. The sleeve grips the wrist and adjustably and snuggly fits around the wider contours of the arm without imparting pressure on the fistula. The sleeve partially opens to expose the fistula for dialysis and daily care. A narrower wrist region secures around the wrist. An elongated forearm region wraps around the forearm, and a smooth central region covers the fistula. The wrist and forearm regions are independently secured. Securement strips have semi-rigid backings that stiffen the side portions of the sleeve help secure and remove the sleeve with one hand, and form a spine to help maintain the alignment of the sleeve on the arm. A double layer of material is stitched together along its perimeter, while the inner layer is free to slide relative to the outer layer in the smooth central area that engages the fistula.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that employs schedules and gains in an electronic control unit for a gas turbine engine which are independent of fuel type used to run the engine. According to one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of determining engine requirements and calculating a desired energy flow for at least one engine, maintaining desired engine conditions according to the desired energy flow; converting the desired energy flow into expected fuel flow according to the specific fuel being utilized, calculating a fuel flow command, and communicating the fuel flow command to at least one fuel valve.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that employs schedules and gains in an electronic control unit for a gas turbine engine which are independent of fuel type used to run the engine. According to one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of determining engine requirements and calculating a desired energy flow for at least one engine, maintaining desired engine conditions according to the desired energy flow; converting the desired energy flow into expected fuel flow according to the specific fuel being utilized, calculating a fuel flow command, and communicating the fuel flow command to at least one fuel valve.

Abstract: A control and method for arresting flashback in a gas turbine engine combustion system having a venturi for delivering a mixture of air and fuel to a combustion chamber and a valve for controlling the amount of air flowing to the venturi. The control and method includes a flashback detection routine, a valve position trim routine, and a reference flame temperature adjustment routine. The flashback detection routine detects a flashback in the venturi by comparing the temperature at the venturi to the temperature of the air entering the valve. The valve position trim routine receives this flashback signal and in response causes the valve to open until the flashback is arrested. Finally, to prevent the flashback from recurring, the reference flame temperature adjustment routine adjusts a reference flame temperature in the control system so as to prevent the valve from returning to the position at which the flashback occurred.

Abstract: A control and method is provided that continuously adjusts fuel sensitive schedules in the ECU for changes in the heating value of the fuel being combusted by the engine. The control and method includes calculating, as the engine is running, an expected fuel flow for a baseline fuel type and an actual fuel flow. A ratio of these two fuel flows is determined and applied to the heating value of a baseline fuel type that is preprogrammed into the ECU. This results in a scale factor that is then applied to fuel sensitive schedules in the ECU.

Abstract: The present invention providing a control and method having for starting and stopping gas turbine engines in a set of such engines controlled from a master controller. Incorporated in the master controller is a predetermined optimum life schedule selected to make maintenance intervals predictable. The actual age of each engine is compared to its optimum age as determined by the schedule. When power demand increases, the master controller will always start the engine whose actual age is the farthest below its optimum age and when power demand decreases, the master controller will always stop the engine whose actual age is the farthest above its optimum age. Thus, over the life of the site, the aging of the engines will converge on the predetermined optimum life schedule making maintenance intervals predictable.

Abstract: A simplified fault logic accomodation control which utilizes fuzzy logic to assist in calculating a preselected weighted average of the values of two redundant sensors that are sensing the same parameter. A synthesized, third, predicted value of the parameter is used in the fuzzy logic to arbitrate between the two sensed values.