Abstract: An embodiment includes an orthopedic fusion system comprising: a cage; a curved first channel coupling a lateral wall of the cage to a superior surface of the cage; a curved second channel coupling the lateral wall of the cage to an inferior surface of the cage; a third channel coupling the superior surface of the cage to the inferior surface of the cage; a curved first anchor configured to slide within the first channel; a curved second anchor configured to slide within the second channel; and a resilient member comprising a resilient first arm that projects across a portion of the first channel and a resilient second arm that projects across a portion of the second channel. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: A system for processing a feed includes a membrane system configured to receive the feed and produce a concentrate and a permeate, wherein the membrane system includes an active cooling system, a passive cooling system, or a combination thereof. Further, the system includes a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the membrane system and disposed upstream of the membrane system, such that the feed enters the heat exchanger prior to entering the membrane system, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to cool the feed and heat the concentrate by transferring heat from the feed to the concentrate.

Abstract: A patient-positioning device includes a first link designed as a base frame for fastening the patient-positioning device on a support surface, a second link mounted on the first link for rotation about a first axis of rotation by a first joint, and a third link mounted on the second link for rotation about a second axis of rotation by a second joint. The third link is arranged on the second link by the second joint in such a way that, with a floor mounting of the first link, the third link is arranged below the second link by the second joint in order to suspend the third link on the second link in an overhead arrangement by means of the second joint. The third link is mounted so as to be rotatable under the second link by the second joint.

Abstract: A method of operating a user equipment (“UE”) to handle an internet protocol multimedia subsystem (“IMS”) emergency call can include sending a session initiation protocol (“SIP”) REGISTER request relating to an emergency registration to a proxy call session control function (“P-CSCF”) of an IMS network. The method can further include, responsive to sending the SIP REGISTER request, receiving a response from the P-CSCF. The method can further include, responsive to receiving the response, performing an action based on the response.

Abstract: In an example, a circuit includes a first signal path including a first filter having a first number of taps and having an input and an output. The circuit also includes a combiner having first and second inputs, the first input coupled to the output of the first filter. The circuit includes a second signal path coupled to the input of the first filter and to the second input of the combiner. The second signal path includes a gain component, a delay component coupled to the gain component, and a second filter having a second number of taps and coupled to the delay component.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes porous GaN layers and/or compliant substrates used to enable relaxation of previously strained top layers and the deposition of relaxed or partially relaxed on top. Relaxed In GaN layers are fabricated without generation of crystal defects, which can serve as base layers for high performance long wavelength light emitting devices (LEDs, lasers) solar cells, or strain engineered transistors. Similarly, relaxed AlGaN layers can serve as base layers for high performance short wavelength UV light emitting devices (LEDs, lasers) solar cells, or wide bandgap transistors.

Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.

Abstract: A system for inspecting or screening electrically powered device includes a signal generator inputting a preselected signal into the electrically powered device. There is also an antenna array positioned at a pre-determined distance above the electrically powered device. Apparatus collects RF energy emitted by the electrically powered device in response to input of said preselected signal. The signature of the collected RF energy is compared with an RF energy signature of a genuine part. The comparison determines one of a genuine or counterfeit condition of the electrically powered device.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: An anti-rotation connector for releasable coupling a field device with an inner room of a fluidic component via an anti-rotation counter-connector includes a connector stub, an access channel, and a first connector-sided anti-rotation structure. The connector stub has a stub body that extends along a connector axis. The access channel is coaxial with respect to the connector axis and extends through the stub body. The first connector-sided anti-rotation structure is arranged at a lateral stub body surface and is rotationally symmetric of order two with respect to the connector axis. The first connector-sided anti-rotation structure is engageable with a first counter-connector-sided anti-rotation structure of the anti-rotation counter-connector by relatively displacing the connector and the counter-connector towards each other. A locking connector for the releasable coupling includes the connector stub, the access channel, and a circumferential locking structure that is arranged at a lateral stub body surface.

Abstract: A system for providing maintenance and repair units for maintenance work on an aircraft includes a maintenance and repair unit having a frame structure which carries equipment and which is transportable, and a transport vehicle having a lifting device which can raise, set down, and transport the maintenance and repair unit.

Abstract: A separating clutch for a drive train of a motor vehicle includes a torque forwarding component, an outer multiple disc carrier fixed to the torque forwarding component for conjoint rotation, a first plurality of friction discs, a second plurality of friction discs arranged to transmit torque through a non-positive connection with the first plurality of friction discs, a pressing element having a first side facing the friction discs and a second side, opposite the first side, facing away from the friction discs, and a restoring spring. The pressing element is for axially displacing a one of the first or second plurality of friction discs to realize the non-positive connection, and the restoring spring contacts the pressing element for canceling the non-positive connection. The restoring spring engages through and behind the first side from the second side in a positively locking connection with the pressing element.

Abstract: A disconnect clutch for a drive train of a motor vehicle includes a torque transfer component with a contact region, an outer disc carrier, an application element, and a return spring. The outer disc carrier is rotationally and axially fixed on the torque transfer component, and arranged for receiving rotationally fixed and axially displaceable friction discs arranged for torque transmission with counter friction discs. The application element is for axially displacing at least one of the friction discs for a frictional connection and the return spring is for releasing the frictional connection. The return spring contacts the application element, the return spring comprises a radially outer portion that bears against the contact region, and the contact region is designed to modify a preload of the return spring.

Abstract: A sensing system. In some embodiments, the system includes a first imaging radio frequency receiver, a second imaging radio frequency receiver, a first optical beam combiner, a first imaging optical receiver, a second optical beam combiner, and an optical detector array. The first optical beam combiner may be configured to combine optical signals of the imaging radio frequency receivers. The second optical beam combiner may be configured to combine the optical signals of the imaging radio frequency receivers, and the optical signal of the first imaging optical receiver.

Abstract: The invention relates to an external stator of a rotating-field machine with internal rotor, which external stator is designed as an internal stator or external stator and which external stator has a number of N stator teeth which together form a number of N/2 tooth groups, and each stator tooth has in each case one pole core and one pole shoe integrally formed thereon, wherein the pole cores are manufactured from a first material, and that in each case one tooth group is formed by two directly adjacently arranged stator teeth which, together with a magnetic return means, are constituent parts of a magnetic circuit, characterized in that, between two adjacent stator teeth of two adjacent tooth groups, there is arranged in each case at least one intermediate element which extends in particular in an axial direction of the stator and which is manufactured from a second material, and in that differs from the first material of the pole cores.

Abstract: A system facilitating differentiation between parathyroid tissue and thyroid tissue of a subject comprises a light source for illuminating tissue in a target region in the neck area of the subject; a light delivery device that is optically coupled with the light source for delivering a beam of light from the light source to the tissue; a collection device for collecting optical signals emitted from the tissue responsive to the beam of light; and a detector for detecting the intensities of the optical signals emitted from the tissue, wherein differences in the detected intensities enable a user to differentiate between parathyroid tissue and thyroid tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.

Abstract: A digital cooking thermometer includes a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, a printed circuit board disposed within the housing, and an electronic visual display in communication with the printed circuit board. The digital cooking thermometer has a dynamo assembly housing coupled with the distal end of the housing that is configured to rotate relative to the housing, and a dynamo assembly disposed within the dynamo assembly housing. The dynamo assembly is in communication with the printed circuit board and is configured to generate electrical current upon rotation of the dynamo assembly housing. A temperature probe is coupled with the dynamo assembly housing. The temperature probe includes a sensor for obtaining temperature readings. The temperature probe is moveable from a retracted position to an extended position for simultaneously rotating the dynamo assembly housing for generating the electrical current used for operating the digital cooking thermometer.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides systems and methods for power machines, including electrically powered mowers. A mower can be provided with a cooling system that produces a cooling airflow within a mower frame to extract heat from power electronics. A mower can include control assemblies with an adjustable neutral position to improve inter-operation of braking and tractive controls. A cutting assembly for a mower can include an adapter configured to allow a blade to rotate independently of a motor spindle when a transmitted torque is above a threshold torque value.