Abstract: A hitch mount assembly includes a coupler including an upper portion having a first opening and a lower portion, an actuator pivotally connected to the upper portion of the coupler, the actuator at least partially positioned within a second opening in the coupler, the actuator including a first portion extending from the coupler in a disengaged position and in contact with the coupler in an engaged position, a second portion positioned closer to the first opening in the engaged position than the disengaged position, and a third portion in contact with the coupler in the disengaged position and spaced apart from the coupler in the engaged position, and an indicator pivotally connected to the actuator, a first end of the indicator positioned farther away from the second portion of the actuator in a raised position than a lowered position.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a control station for controlling a vehicle, comprising a seat and a control interface. The control interface is mounted by a mounting system such that it can be positioned for left-handed or right-handed operation. The control interface is mounted at the end of a support arm. In one configuration the support arm is upright with the control interface at the top. In the other configuration, the support arm is lifted and rotated so that it lies over the lap of the user, and the control interface is then positioned towards the other side of the user.

Abstract: An agricultural material ejection apparatus includes a gas supply configured to supply a gas, an ejector configured to eject an agricultural material toward a supply target location by compressing the gas supplied by the gas supply and ejecting the compressed gas, and a controller configured or programmed to control an operation of the gas supply and an operation of the ejector. The gas supply, the ejector, and the controller are combined to define a material supply module.

Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle may include a. frame to which wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle may be attachable, a. power source operably coupled to the frame, wherein the power source may provide power to the wheels, a seat which an operator of the riding lawn care vehicle may utilize when operating the riding lawn care vehicle, a steering assembly which may be operably coupled to the wheels, and a. movable storage assembly which may be operably coupled to the frame. The movable storage assembly may include a storage bin to retain objects therein, and an engagement assembly operably coupling the storage bin to the frame. The engagement assembly may translate the storage bin between a forward position and an aft position. In the aft position, the storage bin may pivot to a pivoted position via the engagement assembly.

Abstract: A grain cleaning unit for a combine harvester comprises a line of belts. The line extends in a fore-aft direction of the combine harvester and the belts are inclined. A cleaning fan is in front of the line of belts for delivering an airflow in the fore-aft direction over the top and bottom faces of the belts.

Abstract: An on-demand thermal insulator system has a body that is configured to transition between a non-deployed state and a deployed state. The body configured to resist the transfer of thermal energy when in the deployed state and, when in the non-deployed state, is retracted to a first position from which the body is configured to traverse a guided path to a second, deployed position. In particular configurations, the body has a layer disposed between two materials that receives fluid when transitioning from the non-deployed state to the deployed state. A track comprising a channel configured to receive wheels coupled to the body actively guides the body's movement during deployment and retraction.

Abstract: A panel system is disclosed. The panel system comprising: one or more panel units configured to be assembled in vine rows in a vineyard, each unit comprising: a support for supporting panels; one or more panels hingedly connected to the support; and, at least one actuator configured to change a state of the one or more panels from an operative state to an inoperative state, wherein a total height and a total width of each panel unit at the inoperative state are determined based on a working space defined by the agricultural equipment.

Abstract: A rig is provided for cultivating seaweed. The rig comprises a pump and a disk formed at least in part from expandable pipes. In operation, the pump is configured to provide a flow of water through the expandable pipes. This causes the expandable pipes to maintain an expanded condition so as to create a framework for supporting seaweed which is being cultivated on the rig.

Abstract: This disclosure addresses deployment inaccuracies in conventional co-axial stent delivery systems. The disclosed stent delivery system includes a stationary proximal outer shaft, a retractable sleeve extending distal of the proximal outer shaft, and a moveable actuation shaft extending through a lumen of the proximal outer shaft and coupled to the retractable sleeve to deploy a self-expanding stent. By incorporating an internal actuation shaft rather than requiring retraction of the entire outer shaft, the systems reduces frictional deployment forces experienced by the stent delivery system.

Abstract: Example stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system includes a handle, a catheter shaft extending distally from the handle, the catheter shaft including a proximal outer shaft. Further, the stent delivery system includes an inner rail coupled to the proximal outer shaft and a distal inner shaft coupled to the inner rail and a collar disposed along and translatable relative to the inner rail, the collar defining a first lumen configured to permit the inner rail to extend therethrough. Further, the stent delivery system includes a radially expandable stent disposed along a portion of the distal inner shaft. Further, the first lumen has a first cross-sectional shape which mates with a second cross-sectional shape of the inner rail such that relative rotational movement between the collar and the inner rail is inhibited while axial translation of the collar relative to the inner rail is permitted.

Abstract: An orthotic foot brace for a person wearing a footwear, the orthotic foot brace comprising a leg holder, a foot strut having a hinge member extending from the posterior of the leg along a length of the footwear joining an instep strut securable to an instep portion of the footwear, and a heel member engaging the heel portion of the footwear below the hinge member, and a leg strut composed of a plurality of beams extending along the posterior of the lower leg towards the footwear, each beam secured at a first end within a cuff connector of the leg holder and secured at a second end within a foot strut connector of the foot strut.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical apparatus (40) for use with an instrument includes a hollow terminal portion (50) defining an internal passage (54) and at least one aspiration port (56) and a hollow sheath portion (70) extending from the terminal portion (50) along a central axis and defining at least one irrigation port (74). The sheath portion (70) defines a first external diameter in a direction perpendicular to the central axis. The apparatus (40) includes a flaring, hollow hub portion (90) extending from the sheath portion (70). The hub portion (90) defines an open proximal end (94) for receiving the instrument. The hub portion (90) defines an internal connecting means (98) to secure the hub portion (90) around the instrument. The hub portion (90) defines a second external diameter that is greater than the first external diameter of the sheath portion (70).

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous humor outflow device insertion apparatus which enables an aqueous humor outflow device (AHOD) to be accurately inserted into a desired location within the eye. The apparatus comprises: a cylindrical housing; an injection needle which accommodates an AHOD and protrudes or retracts in a longitudinal direction of the housing through a sliding hole formed on top of the housing, to move between first and second positions; and a support having a lower end fixed to the housing and an upper end inserted into the injection needle. When the injection needle protrudes through the sliding hole to be placed in the first position, the support supports the lower part of the AHOD. When the injection needle retracts through the sliding hole to move to the second position, the AHOD is exposed to the outside by the movement of the injection needle and the support by the support.

Abstract: This disclosure provides wound healing compositions comprising glycerine, at least one or more emulsifiers selected from the group consisting of cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, and phosphatidyl choline, at least one thickening agent selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum and gellan gum, at least one essential oil selected from the group consisting of tea tree oil, lavender oil, helichrysum oil, frankincense oil, menthol oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, chamomile oil, rose oil, geranium oil, and neroli oil, and chelated silver oxide, wherein said chelating agent is citric acid. The wound healing composition may be infused into a carrier material to form a wound dressing. The carrier material may be shaped to resemble a petal or a leaf of a plant known for wound-healing properties, such as plantain, comfrey, Calendula, Arnica, yarrow, or lavender. A method of treating a wound by applying the wound dressing is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for making absorbent articles having front and/or back waist regions including one or more frangible pathways and at least one line accessibility opening. Methods and apparatuses may be configured to displace portions of substrates when making absorbent articles to break bond regions.

Abstract: A pants-type disposable diaper includes a side seal in which a side portion of a ventral portion and a side portion of a dorsal portion are joined, a waist opening, and two leg openings, in which in the side seal, at least two columns of a plurality of seal portions arranged in a longitudinal direction are formed in a width direction, the seal portions of a first inner column and the seal portions of a second inner column are alternately arranged in the longitudinal direction, an interval between the seal portion and the seal portion along the longitudinal direction is set to 0.8 to 1.2 mm, and the seal portions have a longitudinal dimension larger than a lateral dimension.

Abstract: The invention describes an absorbent product having a sequence of layers and comprising at least the following layers in this order: (i) a fluid-permeable top sheet facing the body of the user, (ii) an acquisition and distribution layer (ADL), (iii) an absorbent layer, and (iv) a fluid-impermeable back sheet, wherein at least layers (i) and (iv) are or comprise a sheet made of a polysaccharide. The invention also describes a sanitary system comprising the absorbent product and a receptacle.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin with an innovative wing configuration designed to enhance ergonomic fit, secure attachment, and functional reliability. The napkin includes a topsheet, backsheet, and absorbent layer, with multiple wing segments (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) positioned along the lateral edges of the napkin. Outer wing segments are angled inwardly (22°) to align with undergarment seams, preventing material bunching and ensuring smooth folding. Inner wing segments are narrower and shorter, conforming to garment curvature for added comfort. Adhesive strips (32) beneath each wing enable secure attachment to the undergarment and overlapping wings, enhancing lateral stability during movement. Central wings may feature alternative shapes, such as truncated triangles or rectangles, to accommodate high-mobility activities. The napkin is available in various sizes, with wing spacing and adhesive placement tailored for optimal performance.

Abstract: A seated patient positioner for placement on a chair comprises a seating segment including an off-loading element, a seating surface and an opposite interface surface. A base segment includes an elongated sheet sized to cover the seat of the chair, with a top surface and an opposite slip-resistant bottom surface which contacts the seat of the chair and provides a friction surface to resist slipping between the base segment and the seat of the chair. A fold segment connects the seating segment to the elongated sheet of the base segment, and is configured for the seating segment to be folded over onto the base segment with the interface surface in contact with the top surface of the base segment. A chair engagement feature is provided for engaging the seated patient positioner to the chair to resist dislodgment of the positioner from the chair.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a shock-absorbing rollator, including: a foldable seat assembly; armrest assemblies, respectively provided at both sides of the seat assembly, and each of which at least including a crossbar at the bottom and an armrest bar provided on the crossbar; connecting rods, each having an upper end connected to a middle-rear position of the respective crossbar, and a lower end connected to a respective rear wheel; and shock-absorbing systems, each having an upper end connected to a rear end of the respective crossbar, and a lower end connected to a middle position of the respective connecting rod. The shock-absorbing rollator has better shock-absorbing and buffering performance and is beneficial to enhancing the riding experience of a passenger.