Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, image generating circuitry, and processing circuitry. The X-ray tube emits X-rays. The X-ray detector detects X-rays emitted from the X-ray tube and transmitted through a subject. The processing circuitry receives a designating operation related a display mode for a target that is at least one of a region of the subject and an object inserted in the subject. In response to the designating operation, the processing circuitry changes the display mode of the target in an X-ray projection image that is based on a detection result of the X-ray detector, the display mode being changed based on three-dimensional medical image data related to the subject.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The article carrier (90; 290) comprises a plurality of top-engaging openings or engaging structures RT1, RT2, RTS each having an annular series of engaging teeth or tabs (16; 216) along the perimeter of that opening. The annular series of engaging tabs (16; 216) of each opening is interrupted by at most two gaps (26, 26A, 26B). A notional diametrical line z-z? passes through the center of each of the at most two gaps (26, 26A, 26B) and extends substantially perpendicular to the grain direction GR of paper material from which the article carrier (90; 290) is formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to magnesium screws and screw-like devices for dental implant surgery and, more particularly, to magnesium and magnesium-based tenting devices for implementation in periosteal and gingival tissue overlying an alveolar ridge of a mandible or maxilla to provide vertical ridge augmentation, i.e., bone regeneration. The tenting devices may be composed of magnesium in dry form, such as metallic magnesium and salts thereof; or magnesium alloy including magnesium in dry form and at least one alloying element or compound; or magnesium-polymer composite including magnesium in dry form and at least one polymer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cargo-handling apparatus includes a holding unit, an image-capturing unit, a distance measurement sensor, and a control unit. The holding unit holds an article. The image-capturing unit captures an image of the article in a first direction. The distance measurement sensor measures a distance to the article in a second direction crossing the first direction. The control unit controls the holding unit. The control unit selects a first article to be held based on an imaging result by the image-capturing unit, calculates, based on a measurement result by the distance measurement sensor, a position of a first face of the first article and a position of a second face of the first article, and causes the holding unit to operate in accordance with the calculated position of the first face and the calculated position of the second face to hold the first article.

Abstract: A method for an RVM system and an RVM system configured to implement the method. The method includes the steps of: receiving a set of used containers from a user through an infeed; initiating a new collection session and establishing a Session ID; initiating a transfer of the Session ID to a user via physical or digital means after the new collection session has been initiated; establishing a resulting return value for the set of used containers; linking the resulting return value to the Session ID, where the initiating of a transfer of the Session ID to a user is performed before the step of linking the resulting return value to the Session ID.

Abstract: A system and method for distillation testing of a liquid sample at atmospheric pressure for the improved prediction of the heating necessary to reach the initial boiling point (IBP) and ensure the IBP is observed within certain time constraints, and regardless of sample composition. This monitors the sample by the camera during different heating phases of the test to obtain visual images of the sample and a computer analyzes image data observed to regulate the optimal distillation process.

Abstract: A method of pretinning a core wire for a guidewire having an elongate axis, comprising placing a ball of solder within a pocket in a soldering block; melting the ball of solder; holding a core wire over the ball of solder, with the elongate axis in a horizontal orientation; lowering a portion of the core wire into the ball of solder while maintaining the elongate axis in a horizontal orientation; removing the core wire from the ball of solder.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire a first coil sensitivity map and a second coil sensitivity map for a plurality of coils, the second coil sensitivity map being different in phase from the first coil sensitivity map; generate a first image based on the first coil sensitivity map and magnetic resonance data related to the plurality of coils; generate a second image based on the first coil sensitivity map, the second coil sensitivity map, and the first image; and generate a final image from the first image and the second image.

Abstract: A product unpacking system includes a work surface at a first height and a product unloading position at a second height. An adjustable cutter is positioned adjacent to the work surface and configured to cut a plurality of sides of each case. A case movement device, such as a robot or manual mover, is configured to retrieve a case from a group of cases and move the case to the cutter to cut a plurality of sides of the case. The case movement device may then move the cut case to an unload position over a product container to allow products within the case to drop into the product container. A system of conveyors may be used to convey empty product containers toward the work surface and to convey filled product containers away from the work surface. The system may be automated to receive recipe information for each case to be unloaded and modify parameters of the system based on the case.

Abstract: A more robust direction finding process that significantly improves processing time and reduce memory requirements relative to the current systems utilizing machine learning techniques to train a deep neural network to compute an azimuth and elevation solution given the channel phase pairs and frequency of measurements of a signal. The disclosed process may be further utilized with legacy direction finding systems to improve the performance and reduce the memory requirements thereof.

Abstract: An athermal and achromatic lens with a high resolution while further being near orthoscopic and providing a large field of view. Further, the provided VNIR lens may utilize only three types of optical glass allowing the lens to be reduced in size, cost, and weight while further reducing or minimizing the complexity thereof.

Abstract: Structures and methods enable emergency or rapid shutdown of an energized no-insulation (NI) superconducting magnet, without damage due to thermal effects of a quench. A resistive bypass wire is coupled between electrical terminals of the magnet coil, and does not pass significant current during normal magnet operation. When rapid shutdown is required, the bypass wire is cooled below its critical temperature, adding a superconducting current path in parallel with the magnet coil. A portion of the coil is then heated above its critical temperature, interrupting current flow through the coil. Hot spots near the coil leads are mitigated through the use of a conductive structure, such as copper cladding, that carries away excess heat due to the quench. This heat may be deposited in a resistive matrix, such as a steel plate, over a duration of seconds and without compromising other magnet design parameters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an axial flux motor. The axial flux motor includes a rotating shaft, a rotor assembly, and a stator assembly. The rotor assembly includes a rotor disc, a plurality of rotor disc teeth provided on a first side of the rotor disc, and a cage. The stator assembly includes a stator base, a plurality of electromagnet assemblies, a supporting plate, and a bearing housing. An electromagnet assembly from the plurality of electromagnet assemblies comprising a core, a first fixture, a second fixture, a coil winding, and a couple of connecting screws. The yoke is configured to be secured between the first fixture and the second fixture.

Abstract: A method (and system) of segmenting one or more histological structures in a tissue image represented by multi-parameter cellular and sub-cellular imaging data includes receiving coarsest level image data for the tissue image, wherein the coarsest level image data corresponds to a coarsest level of a multiscale representation of first data corresponding to the multi-parameter cellular and sub-cellular imaging data. The method further includes breaking the coarsest level image data into a plurality of non-overlapping superpixels, assigning each superpixel a probability of belonging to the one or more histological structures using a number of pre-trained machine learning algorithms to create a probability map, extracting an estimate of a boundary for the: one or more histological structures by applying a contour algorithm to the probability map, and using the estimate of the boundary to generate a refined boundary for the one or more histological structures.

Abstract: Methods of immobilizing the head of a patient include heating a thermoplastic mask preform to a formable temperature, forming the thermoplastic mask over at least a mouth of the patient, and pushing a mouth receiving end of a bite piece into a portion of the thermoplastic mask preform that is positioned over the mouth of the patient, which moves the portion of the thermoplastic mask preform into the mouth of the patient. The methods also include allowing the thermoplastic mask preform to cool from the formable temperature, causing the portion of the thermoplastic mask moved into the mouth of the patient to harden.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure disclose manifolds, microfluidic systems and methods that provide control over fluid flow distribution to an array of bio-scaffolds contained within the manifolds. In some embodiments, multiple perfusates may be injected into the manifold via multiple inlets where the manifold contains a bio-assembly with a substrate having a bio-scaffold disposed thereon. Biological investigations of the perfusates may then be conducted in the vascular components and chambers of the bio-scaffold.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying and quantifying the peptides displayed by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Such methods may comprise the ability to determine the type, identity, and quantity of each peptide displayed by the MHC. In some embodiments, these methods may be used to develop an anti-cancer therapy or type the HLA of a patient. Also provided herein are compositions comprising peptides from the MHC which have been prepared for sequencing.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a mechanical reducer for an aircraft turbomachine including a central pinion, an outer crown, N planet pinions, where N?3, each planet pinion including a first stage meshing with the central pinion, and a second stage meshing with the outer crown, the method including the assembly marking, wherein N teeth of the central pinion are marked, and N pairs of teeth of the first stage of each planet pinion are marked, the N planet pinions each being marked identically, and the assembly of the mechanical reducer, so that the teeth of the pairs of marked teeth of the first stage of each planet pinion are disposed on either side of a marked tooth of the central pinion.

Abstract: A pressure supply device for prioritised volume flow splitting, in particular in mobile working machines, includes at least one adjusting pump (2) controllable by an LS signal as main pump, a constant-displacement pump (4) as an auxiliary pump, and two pressure balances. A system is supplied primarily, in particular in the form of steering hydraulics (PL), which outputs an LS signal. A system is supplied secondarily, which outputs a further LS signal, in particular in the form of working hydraulics (PA). A further system is supplied hydraulically, in particular in the form of brake hydraulics (PB).

Abstract: A carbonation system for a beverage appliance or machine that can include a liquid chamber and a carbonation chamber separated from the liquid chamber by a wall of the carbonation chamber is disclosed herein. In some implementations, the liquid chamber is defined by a liquid tank (e.g., a water tank), and the carbonation chamber is defined by a carbonation tank. The carbonation system can move liquid (e.g., water) from the liquid chamber to the carbonation chamber and introduce carbonating gas (e.g., carbon dioxide) into the carbonation chamber to create a carbonated liquid (e.g., a carbon dioxide water dissolution, such as carbonated water, sparkling water, or seltzer).