Abstract: An apparatus can include a needle with a distal tip for insertion into a vessel of a patient, the needle defining an outer surface. The apparatus can include a catheter with a distal end and an inner surface that defines a lumen through which the needle extends. The apparatus can include a longitudinally extending stiffener positioned between the outer surface of the needle and the inner surface of the catheter. The stiffener can be movable to a distally advanced position relative to the needle to deploy the catheter and can be removable from the catheter along with the needle while in the distally advanced position. The stiffener can include a region of weakness at which the stiffener is predisposed to bend, which is closer to the distal tip of the needle than to the distal tip of the stiffener when the stiffener is in the distally advanced position.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a high-heat-dissipation mixed substrate includes: preparing a mother substrate, the mother substrate including an insulating layer and a temporary carrier plate which are laminated; arranging a plurality of first grooves and a plurality of first cavities on the mother substrate; filling the first groove with a thermally-conductive material to form a first thermally-conductive block, and adhering an embedded device in the first cavity and filling the first cavity with the thermally-conductive material to form a second thermally-conductive block; removing the temporary carrier plate to obtain a semi-finished substrate; manufacturing circuit layers on two opposite side surfaces of the semi-finished substrate to obtain a target mother substrate; and cutting the target mother substrate along region dividing lines to obtain a mixed substrate with a side surface being a thermally-conductive surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for confirming the tip location of a static endovascular device are disclosed. The system can include an ivECG acquisition module for receiving ECG data from an implanted endovascular device and a notification module. The system can calculate P×I and distance parameters to determine the location of the tip of the implanted endovascular device relative to a predetermined location such as the cavoatrial junction. The system can use chaos theory and the concept of self-organized criticality (SOC) to determine parameters where P-waves are absent or atypical. The notification module can include one or more of an audio signal, a video signal, and a tactile signal. Also disclosed are systems and methods of establishing an electrical pathway within a previously positioned, endovascular device, including saline columns and electrically conductive guidewires.

Abstract: A latch bolt with a bolt head that is removably mounted on a latch tail through the use of a reversibility assembly, such as bolt head adjustment mechanism, or the like. The reversibility assembly may comprise one or more locking members (e.g., within the bolt head, the latch tail, tail plate, and/or independent from the other components of the latch bolt) that allow the bolt head and/or the latch tail to be removed, rotated, and reassembled without opening the case of the mortise lock. The bolt head may comprise an anti-friction latch that is configured to pivot within the flanges of the bolt head in a way that maintains contact between the anti-friction lock and the strike plate.

Abstract: Avalanche transceiver, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for identifying a location of a victim buried in an avalanche includes: emitting a signal by a transmitting transceiver of the victim; receiving the signal by a receiving transceiver; and identifying an orientation from the receiving transceiver to the victim based on constructing a straight line from the receiving transceiver to the transmitting transceiver.

Abstract: Rapidly insertable central catheters (“RICCs”) including catheter assemblies and methods thereof are disclosed. A RICC assembly can include a RICC, an introducer, and a coupling system configured to couple the RICC and the introducer together. A catheter tube of the RICC includes a side aperture in a distal-end portion of the catheter tube, which opens into an introducing lumen extending from the side aperture to a distal end of the RICC. The introducer includes a syringe and an introducer needle having a cannula. The coupling system includes a distal coupler slidably attached to the catheter tube proximal of the side aperture. The cannula extends through a longitudinal through hole of the distal coupler, through the side aperture of the catheter tube, along the introducing lumen of the catheter tube, and through the distal end of the RICC when the RICC assembly is in at least a ready-to-deploy state thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are puncturing devices and puncturing systems including the puncturing devices. Such puncturing devices and systems include those that sense a difference between venous blood and arterial blood as a function of blood oxygen, impedance, or pressure. As a result, the puncturing devices and systems are able to differentiate between a venipuncture and an arterial puncture. Methods of the puncturing devices and systems for differentiating between a venipuncture and an arterial puncture for are also disclosed.

Abstract: A patency system for maintaining a patency of an indwelling medical device including an elongated shaft configured to be at least partially received within a portion of the indwelling medical device, and at least one cleaner configured to at least partially dislodge debris formed within the indwelling medical device.

Abstract: A secure video visitation booth configured for individual use. The booth includes a plurality of wall assemblies joined at edges to form the walls of the booth, a mesh ceiling panel supported by the wall assemblies, a bench, an A/V module in one of the wall assemblies, a door in a door opening in another of the wall assemblies and a window in yet another of the wall assemblies. Each of the wall assemblies is of a spaced double wall construction, with an acoustic insulation material between the two walls.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system, apparatus and method directed to a magnetizer comprising at least one magnet; and a housing, the housing comprising: a top face; a bottom face positioned on an opposite side of the housing from the top face; a plurality of faces adjoining the top face and the bottom face; an interior comprising an interior surface formed at least in part by the top face, the bottom face and the plurality of faces; wherein the top face includes a first opening configured to receive a medical device; and wherein the at least one magnet is positioned within the interior of the housing. A face of the plurality of faces may include a second opening to expose at least a portion of the interior surface through the second opening. The second opening may be larger than the first opening.

Abstract: A system for foreign material accountability includes a kiosk, which further includes a touch enabled display screen that is back lit and automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient environment. A user input device, wherein the user input device includes a pin pad, one or more sensors selected from a group consisting of temperature sensors, RFID sensors, IR sensors, optical sensors, iris sensors and one or more cameras, a processor, a data bus coupled to the processor and a computer-usable medium embodying computer code operating on the kiosk. The computer code includes programmed instructions executable by the processor to control accessibility of items into a restricted area based on data received from at least one of the display screen operated by a user, the user input device, and the one or more sensors.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structure for embedding and packaging multiple devices by layer includes preparing a polymer supporting frame, mounting a first device in a first device placement mouth frame to form a first packaging layer, forming a first circuit layer and a second circuit layer, forming a second conductive copper pillar layer and a second sacrificial copper pillar layer, forming a second insulating layer on the first circuit layer, and forming a third insulating layer on the second circuit layer, forming a second device placement mouth frame vertically overlapped with the first device placement mouth frame, mounting a second device and a third device in the second device placement mouth frame to form a second packaging layer, forming a third circuit layer on the second insulating layer. A terminal of the second device and a terminal of the third device are respectively communicated with the third circuit layer.

Abstract: A storage system includes a protective housing member configured to mate with a handheld electronic device. The protective housing member includes a charging area formed between a surface of the protective housing member and a surface of an accessory item of the handheld electronic device. The charging area is configured to charge the accessory item of the handheld electronic device. The charging area is powered by at last one power component of the protective housing member or at least one power component of the handheld electronic device. The storage system further includes at least one integrated circuit which is either a component of the handheld electronic device or a component of the protective housing member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and fusion proteins containing at least two Mycobacterium sp.) antigens, and polynucleotides encoding such compositions and fusion proteins. The invention also relates to methods for their use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of tuberculosis infections.

Abstract: Disclosed are disinfecting covers for optical-fiber connectors. For example, a male disinfecting cover can include a plug, a bore of the plug, an absorbent disposed in the bore, and a disinfectant absorbed by the absorbent. The plug is configured to insert into a receptacle of a female optical-fiber connector. A female disinfecting cover can include a body, a receptacle in the body, an absorbent disposed in the receptacle, and a disinfectant absorbed by the absorbent. The receptacle is configured to accept a male optical-fiber connector. Whether the disinfecting cover is male or female, the absorbent is configured to contact the ferrule and the optical fiber disposed of the optical-fiber connector. Methods can include at least a method of using the male or female disinfecting cover.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are push activated intraosseous (IO) access devices, and methods thereof. Embodiments include replaceable and rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery packs, or spring driven devices. Intraosseous access devices often require training to ensure correct placement of the access device. Users must coordinate the opposing actions of pulling proximally on a trigger, while applying sufficient distal drive force to penetrate the bone. Devices disclosed herein include an intuitive operation with a unidirectional activation and drive force application. Further the trigger is both activated and deactivated automatically to prevent premature activation and prevent “backwalling”. The device includes various indicators to further guide a user in placing the device correctly, with little or no training. Devices further include replaceable battery packs to ensure a full charge is available when the device is used, and to provide a multi-use device that requires less storage.

Abstract: A pre-assembled decking panel and strut assembly for data center ceilings and roofs including a decking panel that is a sheet metal in a shape of a wave and an elongated strut member configured such that hanging systems can be attached to the elongated strut member. The peaks and valleys of the decking panel and the strut member extend in a first direction and are spaced in parallel in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A top wall of the strut member is affixed to a peak of the decking panel.

Abstract: A package substrate with an embedded device and a manufacturing method therefor are disclosed. The method includes: manufacturing a third circuit layer and a target on a temporary carrier plate, and laminating a third dielectric layer; placing a device to be embedded on the third dielectric layer which is then covered with a second dielectric layer; laminating a second copper foil and manufacturing a second circuit layer, a second copper pillar, and a third copper pillar; laminating a first dielectric layer and a first copper foil sequentially, and removing the temporary carrier plate; laminating a fourth dielectric layer on the third circuit layer; laminating a fourth copper foil on the fourth dielectric layer; and manufacturing a fourth circuit layer and a fourth copper pillar through the fourth copper foil, and manufacturing a first circuit layer and a first copper pillar through the first copper foil.

Abstract: An access floor panel that includes a base and a top plate on top of the base in a thickness direction of the access floor panel. The base includes at least one elongated slot having (1) a depth in the thickness direction, (2) a longitudinal axis in a first direction perpendicular to the thickness direction and (3) a slot opening in the top of the base in the thickness direction. The top plate has an elongated opening that is aligned with the slot opening of the at least one slot. The base and the top plate are configured such that a fastener assembly is received through the slot opening of the base and the elongated opening of top plate and retained within the slot to attach a structure to the access floor panel.