Abstract: A system for visualizing a surgical site is provided. The system includes a robotic mechanism for performing a procedure on a patient, an imaging device coupled to the robotic mechanism, the imaging device configured to provide image data of a site of interest, and a computing device coupled to the imaging device. The computing device includes one or more processors and at least one memory device configured to store executable instructions. The executable instructions, when executed by the processor, are configured to receive the image data of the site of interest, track motion patterns of the site of interest in the received image data, filter the received image data to remove line-of-sight restrictions therein and alter pixels therein based on the tracked motion patterns, and generate an output frame from the filtered image data. The system also includes a presentation interface device coupled to the computing device and configured to present the output frame for visualization of the site of interest.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to an earpiece. The earpiece can include a speaker suitable for use within or adjacent to an ear canal of a user and a layered composite associated with the speaker. The layered composite can include an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer, a self-supporting substrate applied to a first side of the expanded PTFE layer, and a fabric substrate applied to a second side of the expanded PTFE layer. The expanded polytetrafluoroethylene layer can have a pore size having an average value from 0.1 micron to 0.5 micron. The self-supporting substrate can define a contour of the earpiece.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a device from a first media device, audio data and image information. The audio information indicates vibrations of an object caused by sound in a vicinity of the object. The method includes generating, at the device, an audio signal based on the audio data. The method includes transmitting the audio signal from the device to a second media device conditioned upon a quality of the audio signal satisfying a threshold. Conditioned upon the quality of the audio signal failing to satisfy the threshold, the method further includes generating audio information based on the vibrations, generating audio content associated with the first media device from the audio information, and transmitting the audio content from the device to the second media device.

Abstract: Combinations of open cell flexible foams with polyurethane gel particles, and methods of making the combinations are described using a variety of procedures. The open cell flexible foam may partially or wholly comprise polyurethane foam and latex foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is an overmolding device of a cosmetic vessel including a cosmetic vessel made of glass, a cooling means for cooling the inside of the cosmetic vessel, and left and right outer molds and overmolding an outer shape of the cosmetic vessel with the cosmetic vessel and the cooling means interposed therebetween. According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent breakage of the vessel due to a molding temperature by cooling the inside of the cosmetic vessel by the cooling means at the time of overmolding of the cosmetic vessel such as a perfume bottle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed herein that provide an asset management tool and a centralized platform that analyzes various investment vehicles and improves asset allocation between the different available investment vehicles so as to ensure two outcomes for investors. The first outcome is an assured minimum monthly/annual payment (income) to each investor over a defined period of time. The second outcome is maximum exposure of each investor's investment to plus portion conditioned on meeting the first outcome.

Abstract: A disinfecting system includes a housing. An ultraviolet light (UV) source is secured to the housing and configured to emit UV light for disinfection of a target. A processor is secured to the housing in communication with the UV light source. The processor is configured to activate the UV light source for a selected amount of time suitable for disinfection of the target.

Abstract: Ultrasonic spray deposition (USD) used to deposit a base layer on the substrate, followed by chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) to introduce a binder phase that creates a composite coating with good adherence of the binder to the initial phase particles and adherence of the composite coating to the substrate, is disclosed. We have used this process to create coatings consisting of cubic boron nitride (cBN), deposited using USD, and titanium nitride (TiN) applied using CVI in various embodiments. This process can be used with many materials not usable with other processes, including nitrides, carbides, carbonitrides, borides, oxides, sulphides and silicides. In addition, other binding or post-deposition treatment processes can be applied as alternatives to CVI, depending on the substrate, the coating materials, and the application requirements of the coating. Coatings can be applied to a variety of substrates including those with complex geometries.

Abstract: A pocketed spring comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has pockets characterized by the individual mini coil springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with between at least one cushion assembly and a sheet of polypropylene fabric. Each cushion assembly includes at least one foam layer. A segmented seam joins the cushion assembly and the sheet of polypropylene fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the pocketed spring comfort layer. The method of making the pocketed spring comfort layer includes compressing the mini coil springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.

Abstract: A floatable, portable and readily deployable apparatus used in a surface water body for the collection, mixing, separation, containment and removal of total solids from fluid in surface water by settling, sorption, floatation or filtration of total solids from fluid entering or induced to flow into the apparatus. Separation of total solids from fluid can include the use and recycling of commercially available or proprietary biologic, chemical and/or physical substances and processes to increase the rate and percentage of total solids removed from fluid in the apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and combinations of mattress support surfaces comprising one or more flexible polyurethane foam layers containing highly thermally-conductive solids, such as diamond or silicon carbide, and said layer combination is capable of transferring heat from a warm surface, such as a person sleeping on a bed, to a cooler region at a faster rate throughout the mattress than the thermal dissipation rate obtained from flexible polyurethane foam without highly thermally-conductive solids.

Abstract: Disclosed is a three-dimensional advertisement device. The present invention includes: a frame having a predetermined shape; a plurality of unit cells supported by the frame and arrayed in an X-Y matrix; and a controller for selectively driving the unit cells according to an external input signal, wherein the unit cell includes: a cell plate having a magnet on a rear surface thereof and having an upper end hinge-coupled to the frame, the cell plate being vertically disposed; and an electromagnet arranged to face the magnet of the cell plate to enable the cell plate to rotate forward when power is applied thereto according to a signal of a controller. The cell plate of the unit cells includes a reflection plate such that advertisement text is three-dimensionally expressed through a combination of the cell plates which rotate to be opened.

Abstract: In one example, a method for low-latency multimedia stream reception and output in a receiving device is described. Data packets may be extracted from a multimedia stream received over a network. The sequence of independently decodable units associated with the multimedia stream may be decoded. Each independently decodable unit may include one or more data packets. The sequence of decoded units may be stored in an output buffer. Further, flow of the decoded units from the output buffer to an output device may be controlled based on one of (a) a latency associated with the decoded units and (b) a rate of reception of the decoded units by the output buffer and a rate at which the output device is operating. The decoded units may be rendered on the output device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing pigmentary titanium dioxide particles coated with a SiO2 coating layer includes steps of (i) forming an aqueous dispersion containing rutile titanium dioxide particles having an average particle size of in a range of 7-1000 nm, (ii) introducing to said dispersion of step (i) a silicon containing compound and a base, (iii) adding to the dispersion obtained from step ii acid, (iv) repeating the steps ii and iii at least once. Finally, the pH of the dispersion is lowered to a value within the range from 1.9 to 9.0 before filtering and washing thus obtained product.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism provides motion capabilities for various chair types. For example, a linkage mechanism includes a combination of links that facilitate ottoman extension/closing and backrest recline/incline. In addition a linkage mechanism includes a compact design that is usable with hi-leg style chairs having a relatively low seat height.

Abstract: Methods and systems related to SAGD injection and/or production wells that utilize flow distribution control devices. Additionally, methods and systems using limited vertical spacing separating the wells are described. These methods and systems improve steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) oil production, reduce SAGD start-up time and costs, and improve overall SAGD performance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a non-medical food additive that is an animal growth promoter containing 99% pure zeolite partially or totally exchanged with a Cm+ cation (in other words a synthetic zeolite) with the general formula I below: 1 m ? yC m + ? ( 1 - y ) ? 1 n ? M n + ? AlO 2 ? x ? SiO 2 in which x is greater than 1 and advantageously between 1 and 15; Mn+ represents an alkaline or alkaline earth exchangeable ion, advantageously Na+, K+, Ca2+ or Li+; n is between 1 and 2; y is the exchange rate and is between 0.001 and 1; Cm+ is a metallic cation chosen from among copper Cu2+, silver Ag+ or zinc Zn2+; m is between 1 and 2. It also relates to an additive premix and a supplemented food containing it and a method of improving the growth of animals.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for reducing the risks of exposure to air pollutants, comprising nasally administering to a subject in need thereof a composition that counteracts the effects of one or more air pollutants, wherein the composition is adapted for nasal administration. In some embodiments the composition comprises an agent that binds to one or more air pollutants, wherein the agent comprises one or both of nonporous silicon dioxide and porous silicon dioxide and/or the composition provides a physical barrier between one or more air pollutants and internal nasal surfaces. Also described are nasal compositions comprising an agent comprising one or both of nonporous silicon dioxide and porous silicon dioxide, a lipophilic or partly lipophilic vehicle, and a surfactant, wherein the composition is adapted for nasal administration. The compositions also may comprise other agents, such as an immunosuppressant. Also described are methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: A vehicle body and controller plug-in module for a material handling vehicle. The vehicle body having an upstanding body portion having an upwardly open compartment having a bottom including an upward extending wall surrounding electrical contacts associated with controller functions of the vehicle. The controller plug-in module includes a housing configured to be received by the upwardly open compartment of the vehicle body. The housing has a lower portion that includes an upward extending wall defining a recess surrounding electrical contacts. The controller plug-in module is configured to be removably electrically connected to the vehicle when the upward extending wall surrounding the electrical contacts of the upwardly open compartment of the upstanding body is plugged into and received by the recess in the lower portion of the housing of the controller plug-in module having the upward extending wall surrounding the electrical contacts of the controller plug-in module.