Abstract: A flow diversion device for treating branch point aneurysms that includes a wire stent frame comprising a plurality of wire elements, the wire stent comprising a proximal limb and two distal limbs, wherein the proximal limb and the two distal limbs converge at a crotch of the wire stent frame. The plurality of wire elements may be braided together. The flow diversion device may have a substantially Y-shape or T-shape. The flow diversion device may be manufactured by using two tubular flow diversion devices to make a Y-shaped flow diversion device.

Abstract: Optical devices having multi-functional coatings.

Abstract: The fitness device comprising dual retaining members in engagement with a tension member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter comprising a self-supporting body of non-woven carbon nanotubes useful in the sequestration of an airborne virus.

Abstract: A system and method for initializing an electronic subscriber identity module (SIM) are provided. The method includes activating a device using a first bootstrap profile, wherein the first bootstrap profile is set with a first range of international mobile subscriber identifiers (IMSIs); attempting to connect to a first cellular network through an IMSI in the range of IMSIs; establishing a connection with a central server when the device is connected to the first cellular network; storing a last successful location information (LOCI) of the established connection; and upon receiving at least an IMSI switch request, executing at least an IMSI profile switch, wherein execution of the IMSI profile switch includes replacement of a current IMSI value with a selected IMSI value based on the stored LOCI.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the potential effectiveness of refracking a previously fracked oil/gas well is accomplished by isolating a plurality of previously fracked zones of an oil/gas well in a formation and measuring the fluid flow rates from the isolated zones using a three phase flow meter positioned within the well at or near the previously fracked zones. The zones may be isolated by an isolation assembly which includes two packers connected by a perforated pipe and attached to a tubular positioned within the well.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage into a vessel, the beverage dispenser including a vessel-receiving region in which the vessel is locatable for receiving beverage; and a sensor arrangement for providing signals based on which a distance between one or more wall portions of the vessel, when located in the vessel-receiving region, and the sensor arrangement can be determined, wherein a volume of beverage to be dispensed into the vessel can be determined based on the determined distance between one or more wall portions of the vessel and the sensor arrangement.

Abstract: A plug for a fluid valve has a stem extending along an axis between a first end and a second end, a tip secured to the first end of the stem, a plug body mounted to the stem toward the second end relative to the tip, and a valve seat between the tip and the plug body. The valve seat has a sealing surface that extends past an outer perimeter of the tip and is sized to engage a valve ring of the fluid valve, the valve seat defining an annular space that permits radial movement of the valve ring relative to the axis of the stem to align with the valve ring as pressure is applied to the valve seat.

Abstract: A resiliently deformable member for use in an apparatus for dispensing a viscous material from a container, such as an apparatus consisting of a container for holding the viscous material and a dispensing gun. The resiliently deformable member has a relaxed state and a compressed state. In use, the resiliently deformable member applies a force between the container and the dispensing gun to modulate the flow of the material from the container.

Abstract: A method for initializing an electronic subscriber identity module (SIM) is provided. The method includes selecting a first bootstrap profile out of a plurality of bootstrap profiles configured with a device, wherein the first bootstrap profile is set with a first range of international mobile subscriber identifiers (IMSIs); activating the first bootstrap profile; attempting to connect to a first cellular network through an IMSI in the range of IMSIs; and establishing a connection with a central server when the device is connected to the first cellular network. The method may be operated by any device configured to connected to a cellular network.

Abstract: A multi-compartment refuse collecting truck body includes segmented shields to close a rear opening of the compartments. The segmented shields are positioned to close a rear opening of the refuse compartments when a packing unit is raised to discharge refuse from one of the compartments. The segmented shields include a lower segment that can be placed in a packing position to allow refuse to be packing into the compartments by a packing unit, and moved to a closed position before the packing unit is raised to prevent unintended discharge of refuse from the compartments. A control system operates actuators in the packing unit and truck body in a pre-determined sequence to ensure that refuse is not mixed during unloading of the truck body and that actuators are not operated in a manner that will damage other systems of the truck body or packing unit.

Abstract: A motorcycle brake pedal lever includes a rod connected to a motorcycle and a base is connected to the rod. The base includes a bore. A pivotal member includes a first pivot and a second pivot extending toward different directions. The first pivot is pivotably connected to the bore of the base so that the pivotal member is pivotable about the first pivot. A peg includes a space formed therein, and the second pivot of the pivotal member is pivotably engaged with the space by a pin so that the peg is pivotable about pin and the second pivot. Multiple torsion springs are respectively mounted to the first and second. The torsion springs respectively contact the pivotal member, the base and the peg. The peg is returned relative to the pivotal member, and the pivotal member is returned relative to the base by the torsion springs.

Abstract: A mobile CAN-Bus control system is provided, in which a CAN-Bus based machinery converts CAN control signals to a data stream based on a communication schema. At least a portion of the converted data stream includes an index lookup identifier, which, together with a locally stored index loop table, permits the receiving device to extract the control signal. The data stream, which is compatible with communication protocols such as Bluetooth™ and/or Wi-Fi, is transmitted to a mobile controller, which in turn parses the data stream and translates it into useable data points based on a locally stored index lookup table. The mobile controller may upload the received data stream to a server for data storage and retrieval, and is capable of remotely accessing the CAN-Bus based system to modify system parameter values and bumping them to the CAN-Bus system to achieved desired operational state of the machinery.

Abstract: A fluid injection system for dispensing a solution into a fluid flow in a flow line, the fluid injection system including a storage tank having a product to be dispensed therein. The system includes a connector for connection to a fluid flow line. The connector has an outlet port for diverting fluid from the flow line into the tank, an inlet port for returning a mixture of fluid and/or product back into the fluid flow line, and a restrictor provided between the inlet and outlet ports. The system includes an inlet dip tube and an outlet dip tube provided inside the tank and a mixing chamber connected between the inlet dip tube and the outlet dip tube. The mixing chamber is configure to mix the fluid with the product to create a fluid/product mixture, wherein the fluid/product mixture is injected back into the fluid flow line via the inlet port.

Abstract: A method, process, or software package configured to receive user inputs related to health, calculate a diagnosis based upon user inputs and historical data, calculate a treatment plan based upon user inputs and historical data, and present the diagnosis and a treatment plan to the user via a graphical user interface.

Abstract: A fluid control device includes a fluid pipe section including a fluid inlet and outlet connectable in series to a fluid pipe. A fluid valve is coupled in series within the fluid pipe section separating a fluid inlet and outlet side and controlling a fluid flow. An electric motor is mechanically connected to the fluid valve. A temperature sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a temperature of the fluid flow. A pressure sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a pressure of the fluid flow. A flow rate sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a flow rate of the fluid flow. A control device processor is electrically connected to the electric motor and electrically connected to the sensors. A communication device coupled to the control device processor is for wirelessly connecting to a remotely disposed fluid monitoring and control system.

Abstract: Slide gate for a metallurgical vessel, in particular a ladle, including a slide gate housing attachable to a metallurgical vessel, a head plate accommodated in the slide gate housing and having a passage opening for a metallic melt, a slide frame mounted in the slide gate housing so as to be displaceable in a direction relative to the head plate, and a slide plate accommodated in the slide frame and having a passage opening, characterized in that a device for compensating the contact pressure of the slide plate against the head plate is arranged between the slide gate housing and the slide frame, wherein the compensating device includes at least one carrier body mounted in the slide gate housing so as to be rotatable about at least one axis of rotation, and at least one spring element, via which the carrier body is coupled to the slide frame.

Abstract: A filtration apparatus for filtrating particles from fluid, the filtration apparatus comprising a filtration vessel; at least one filtering element for removing particles from fluid passing therethrough, the at least one filtering element being arranged to move along a path into the filtration vessel, and out from the filtration vessel; a filtration inlet arranged to convey a mixture of particles and fluid to the at least one filtering element within the filtration vessel; and a filtration outlet arranged to convey fluid, filtrated by the at least one filtering element, out from the filtration vessel; wherein the filtration apparatus is configured to establish a differential pressure over the at least one filtering element inside the filtration vessel. A method of filtrating particles from fluid is also provided.