Abstract: Disclosed herein are catheter control handles that include various mechanisms for controlling the circumferential angle and radial magnitude of flexion of an attached catheter. Control handles can comprise a housing. Control wires extend from a distal end of the housing and into a steerable transluminal device. A flex control member is operable to control tension on the pull wires to adjust a magnitude of radial flexion of the steerable transluminal device. A position control member is operable to control tension on the pull wires to adjust a circumferential angle in which the radial flexion of the steerable transluminal device is directed.

Abstract: Steerable catheter control handles and catheter assemblies that include pull wires and direction and magnitude controls on the handle operable such that adjustment of the direction and magnitude controls adjusts a direction and degree of catheter flex, thereby to steer the catheter as an operator directs.

Abstract: A valve repair devices and systems for repairing a native valve of a patient include a spacer, a plurality of paddles, and a plurality of moveable clasp arms. The plurality of moveable clasp arms are disposed between the plurality of paddles and the spacer. The moveable clasp arms are configured to attach to leaflets of a heart valve.

Abstract: A valve repair system for repairing a native valve of a patient during a non-open-heart procedure includes a delivery device and a valve repair device. The valve repair device include a pair of paddles, first gripping member, a second gripping member, and a spacer. First and second gripping member controls or first and second gripping member control portions are coupled to the first and second gripping members to move the gripping members. The spacer element is configured to close a gap in the native valve of the patient when the valve repair device is attached to the native valve.

Abstract: A valve repair device for repairing a native valve of a patient. The valve repair device includes a compressible spacer element, a pair of paddles, and a pair of gripping members. The pair of paddles are coupled to the spacer element. The pair of gripping members are disposed between the pair of paddles. The paddles and the gripping members are configured to attach to leaflets of a heart valve.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-program product includes detecting, via a localization machine learning model, a target object within a scene based on downsampled image data of the scene, identifying a likely position of the target object within original image data of the scene, extracting, from the original image data of the scene, a target sub-image containing the target object, classifying, via an object classification machine learning model, the target object to a probable object class of a plurality of distinct object classes, routing the target image resolution of the target sub-image to a target object-condition machine learning classification model of a plurality of distinct object-condition machine learning classification models, classifying, via the target object-condition machine learning classification model, the target object to a probable object-condition class, and displaying, via a graphical user interface, a representation of the target object in association with the probable object-condition

Abstract: A multi-zone automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and a method for controlling operation of robotic storage/retrieval vehicles (RSRVs) therein are provided. The multi-zone ASRS includes first and second storage zones isolated by at least one barrier and including first and second groups of storage locations respectively for accommodating storage units therein. The multi-zone ASRS includes one or more portals opening through the barrier(s) between the storage zones, and at least one track layout. The track layout(s) includes first and second track areas occupying the first and second storage zones respectively, and one or more connective track segments interconnecting the first and second track areas through the portal(s). The RSRVs deposit and retrieve the storage units to and from the storage locations and travel on the first and second track areas via the connective track segment(s) to respectively access the first and second groups of storage locations therefrom.

Abstract: A tray for forming frozen solids such as ice cubes is described. The tray includes a plurality of cavities, each cavity having a base, sidewalls, and a top edge. An overflow notch including an aperture is located in the top edge of each cavity. The overflow notch is of a sufficient depth such that when the tray is filled with liquid up to the level of the overflow notch, and then placed in a freezer to form cubes of frozen solids, connections of frozen solid are not formed between the cubes, even if the liquid expands when it freezes.

Abstract: A tray for forming frozen solids such as ice cubes is described. The tray includes a plurality of cavities, each cavity having a base, sidewalls, and a top edge. An overflow notch including an aperture is located in the top edge of each cavity. The overflow notch is of a sufficient depth such that when the tray is filled with liquid up to the level of the overflow notch, and then placed in a freezer to form cubes of frozen solids, connections of frozen solid are not formed between the cubes, even if the liquid expands when it freezes.

Abstract: This document provides conductive patterns, electrical sensors including conductive patterns, and methods of making conductive patterns used in electrical sensors. In some cases, the conductive patterns can define one or more microelectrodes. For example, thermal transfer printing techniques are described. In some cases, a microfluidics device can include one or more microelectrodes in a micro-channel.

Abstract: The multipurpose manual mixing and tilling tool, consisting of two elongated manipulating handles attached to opposingly hinged jaw members, each having a plurality of offset and optionally intermeshing tines makes use of manipulating actions that are ergonomically performed to accomplish the task of manual mixing or tilling especially for mixing in vessels such as a bucket, or for manual mixing of materials in vessels that have a deep volume requiring ability to easily reach and integrate the bottom layers. The resulting invention has also proven to be effective and useful as a garden type implement for tilling or loosening soil and such use is a further object of the present invention.

Abstract: A digital stethoscope has an earpiece microphone (4) connected acoustically with flexible tubing to a Precordial Hockey-Puck sensor (1) and connected electronically to a Pro-audio Computer (8) with real-time software to display, control monitoring and record vital signs of a patient undergoing medical procedures. The patient is acoustically isolated from the computer. The user interface can select or de-select optional functional real-time code blocks.

Abstract: A Horn Performance Stand has a tripod (1) on which is mounted a support block (3) on which is mounted a foam tubing cylinder (6). The foam cylinder is cut to accept and support a brass musical instrument to minimize pressure on the lips while performing.

Abstract: A Printed Circuit Assembly has a multiplicity of connectors with each connector containing insulating matrices with each matrix containing a multiplicity of conducting or non-conducting standoffs with each standoff contacting one or more printed circuit boards. The standoffs permit controlled-impedance electrical connections, thermal management and mechanical rigidity of the overall assembly making the assembly suitable for use in any environment including the most harsh extremes.

Abstract: This document provides conductive patterns, electrical sensors including conductive patterns, and methods of making conductive patterns used in electrical sensors. In some cases, the conductive patterns can define one or more microelectrodes. For example, thermal transfer printing techniques are described. In some cases, a microfluidics device can include one or more microelectrodes in a micro-channel.

Abstract: A method for locating a machine includes collecting machine data from a first machine over a communications network. The machine data for the first machine includes data reflecting at least one operational parameter associated with the first machine. The method also includes determining that the first machine is missing based on the collected machine data and receiving, from the first machine, over the communications network, a location message including location data reflecting a geographic location of the first machine. The method further includes sending a notification message to a first entity including data reflecting a status of the first machine and the location data, and sending a command to the first machine to control at least one operation of the first machine based on determining that the first machine is missing.

Abstract: Comfort noise is derived from a white noise signal by filtering the white noise signal in a QMF bank to produce comfort noise signal that is selectively coupled to at least one channel in a telephone. Preferably, a plurality of QMF banks are used and the magnitude of the white noise into each filter is controlled in accordance with the magnitude of the signal in a corresponding analysis sub-band in a channel. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the signals from higher frequency analysis sub-bands are combined and control a single input to a QMF bank, thereby increasing the low frequency resolution of the comfort noise. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the QMF banks are cascaded upwardly (the output of one bank is coupled to the low pass input of the next bank), which also enhances the low frequency resolution of the comfort noise.

Abstract: Disclosed is an in vivo method of incorporating exogenous genetic material into the genome of a vertebrate, which involves administering to a male vertebrate's testis a gene delivery mixture comprising a viral vector, such as a retroviral vector, to deliver a polynucleotide encoding a desired trait or product. Also disclosed is an in vitro method of incorporating exogenous genetic material into the genome of a vertebrate, in which germ cells are obtained from a donor male vertebrate and are genetically modified in vitro, before being transferred to a recipient male vertebrate. After the transfer, the male vertebrate bearing the genetically modified germ cells is bred with a female vertebrate such that a transgenic progeny is produced that carries the polynucleotide in its genome. Also disclosed are non-human transgenic vertebrates produced in accordance with the method, including transgenic progeny.

Abstract: A data communication system for a component of a machine includes a control module configured to monitor at least one type of machine data associated with the machine component configured to be mounted on the machine. The data communication system also includes a processor device configured to receive and process the machine data from the control module, and a transceiver device configured to communicate with the processor device and at least one off-board system. The processor device, the transceiver device, and the control module are formed integral with the machine component such that the data communication system communicates the machine data to the at least one off-board system when the machine component is not mounted on the machine.

Abstract: A method for locating a machine includes collecting machine data from a first machine over a communications network. The machine data for the first machine includes data reflecting at least one operational parameter associated with the first machine. The method also includes determining that the first machine is missing based on the collected machine data and receiving, from the first machine, over the communications network, a location message including location data reflecting a geographic location of the first machine. The method further includes sending a notification message to a first entity including data reflecting a status of the first machine and the location data, and sending a command to the first machine to control at least one operation of the first machine based on determining that the first machine is missing.