Abstract: A pulsed field ablation effector comprising: (a) an electrode including an electrode surface for delivering electric current to anatomical tissue, and a deformable insulator selectively covering the electrode surface, the deformable insulator configured to deform when contacted by the anatomical tissue to expose the electrode surface. Also disclosed are methods and devices for carrying out electroporation and other forms of ablation concomitant with electroporation.

Abstract: Durable, pigmented and transparent, inorganic-organic hybrid sol, gel coating materials are provided which mitigate galvanic corrosion of metal substrates. The coating materials are generally an acid catalyzed condensation reaction product comprised of an organic polymeric silane (e.g., a polyol functionalized with a silane through a urethane linkage or a polyamine functionalized with a silane through a urea linkage, such as isocyanatopropyltrimethoxysilane or isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane), an inorganic metal alkoxide (e.g., silicon alkoxides such as tetraethoxysilane or tetramethoxysilane) and metal oxide nano particles such as silica (SiCte) which may optionally include other additives such as color agents and/or corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to charged mass label compositions and methods of use thereof for detecting a target analyte in a sample. In certain aspects, the invention provides a charged mass label composition including an affinity reagent, and a mass label precursor bound to the affinity reagent. The mass label precursor includes a label binding unit and a mass label. The label binding unit reversibly binds the mass label to the affinity reagent. The mass label includes a charge unit and a mass label unit having a pre-defined mass-to-charge-value in a mass spectrum.

Abstract: Ultrasound systems and devices are provided that facilitate positioning and orientation of an ultrasound beam relative to the vasculature of the patient for the detection of Doppler signals from vessels and the determination of a hemodynamic measure. In some example embodiments, a support structure, such as a patch, is provided that supports one or more ultrasound transducers relative to a coupling component, the support structure being removably attachable to a skin surface of a subject. Control and processing circuitry is connectable to the one or more ultrasound transducers to generate ultrasound beams, receive ultrasound signals, and process the received ultrasound signals to provide a Doppler signal and determine an associated hemodynamic measure. In some example implementations, the example embodiments disclosed herein may be employed to determine a hemodynamic measure associated with blood flow with major and/or minor vessels of the pedal arch, such as a pedal acceleration time.

Abstract: A combustion burner employed in a submerged combustion vessel used to melt high index glass includes an arch positioned on a burner in the submerged combustion vessel. An amount of combustible gas flows through a first port disposed in a first haunch of the arch and through a second port disposed in a second haunch of the arch. Fuel is supplied through an end port in a fuel supply line. The end port is disposed under the arch. An amount of glass is fed into the submerged combustion vessel and is melted inside the submerged combustion vessel by igniting the burner. Some of the melted glass at least partially solidifies against a wall of the submerged combustion vessel such that the melted glass is contained in a vessel of itself.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide an organic matter processing apparatus and method for the use thereof to convert organic matter into a ground and desiccated product. This can be accomplished using a bucket assembly that can grind, paddle, and heat organic matter contained therein. An air treatment system is provided to treat the air interacting with the organic matter.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of active learning for computer vision in digital images, comprising: inputting labelled image training examples into an artificial neural network in a training phase; training a computer vision model using the labelled training examples; carrying out a prediction task on each image of an unlabelled training set of unlabelled, unseen images using the model; calculating an uncertainty metric for the predictions in each image of the unlabelled training set; calculating a similarity metric for the unlabelled training set representing similarities between the images in the training set; selecting images from the unlabelled training set, in dependence upon both the similarity metric and the uncertainty metric of each image, to design a training set for labelling which tends to both lower the similarity between the selected images and increase the uncertainty of the selected images.

Abstract: A transaction card includes at least one metal layer having one or more apertures therein. A light guide is disposed beneath the metal layer. The light guide has a light output and a light input. The light output is positioned to transmit light through at least the one or more apertures of the metal layer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for online shopping is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of items for purchase, receiving a purchase order for at least one item selected by a user from among the plurality of items, and during at least part of the fulfillment of the purchase order, initiating a video conference with a user's device operated by the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting an angiotensinogen (AGT) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an AGT gene and to methods of preventing and treating an AGT-associated disorder, e.g., hypertension.

Abstract: A method for determining competitive interest for a subject property includes receiving data regarding a subject property from a handheld device operating a competitive interest application; determining a set of buyers based on the subject property; classifying the set of buyers; determining at least one comparable property based on the subject property; communicating an output that compares a competitive interest in the subject property in response to the set of buyers and the at least one comparable property.

Abstract: A multi-media whiteboard system that operates to display interactive content maintained in non-volatile computer readable memory, and that operates to control a TV tuner to receive a TV signal and display content associated with the TV signal on a screen comprising the whiteboard system. The display of TV content on the system to a user can be restricted pending the successful completion of one or more tasks.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) validator instrument is provided for testing functionality of a test article. The instrument includes an RF transmitter, a connection apparatus, an RF receiver, a direct current (DC) bias detector, and an RF verifier. The transmitter produces an emission signal supplied to an in-port and an out-port. The apparatus connects the in-port and the out-port to separate terminals of the article. The receiver receives said emission signal and producing a detection signal. The DC bias detector receives the emission signal through the out-port to a first voltage divider as a first bias signal, through the in-port to a second voltage divider as a second bias signal, and combining the first and second bias signals as a combination bias signal. The verifier compares the detection and combination bias signals to determine whether the article satisfies functionality.

Abstract: A staple cartridge comprising a cartridge body, a sensor array, and a thermal control system is disclosed.

Abstract: A nicotine liquid formulation comprising nicotine, an acid, and a biologically acceptable liquid carrier, wherein heating an amount of said nicotine liquid formulation using low temperature electronic vaporization device, i.e.

Abstract: Novel or improved microporous single or multilayer battery separator membranes, separators, batteries including such membranes or separators, methods of making such membranes, separators, and/or batteries, and/or methods of using such membranes, separators and/or batteries are provided. In accordance with at least certain embodiments, a multilayer dry process polyethylene/polypropylene/polyethylene microporous separator which is manufactured using the inventive process which includes machine direction stretching followed by transverse direction stretching and a subsequent calendering step as a means to reduce the thickness of the multilayer microporous membrane, to reduce the percent porosity of the multilayer microporous membrane in a controlled manner and/or to improve transverse direction tensile strength.

Abstract: A multifunction device for improving sleep and methods of use are disclosed herein. The device can comprise an outer housing, a front panel, a front textile wrapped partially around the front panel, a plurality of LEDs within the outer housing, and an internal reflector coupled to the outer housing. The internal reflector can be configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs towards the front textile such that the light generated by the plurality of LEDs shines through the front panel and the front textile when a sleep-related program of the multifunction device is automatically initiated.

Abstract: There is provided a testing device for evaluation of at least one analyte, comprising: a planar element, at least one electronic sensor disposed on the planar element for sensing at least one sensing region of a lateral flow test element for evaluation of the at least one analyte, and an adhesive substrate connected to a surface of the planar element and set to connect to a surface of the lateral flow test element.

Abstract: A hot melt system is configured to generate liquid adhesive from solid adhesive pellets. The liquid adhesive is applied to components, such as box tops, to fix components together. A melter is configured to melt the adhesive pellets into the liquid adhesive. Adhesive pellets are periodically fed from a hopper to the melter to maintain a constant supply of liquid adhesive. An adjustable flow restrictor is disposed upstream of a feeder that displaces the adhesive pellets from the hopper to the melter. The adjustable flow restrictor is adjustable to change a flow of the compressed gas flow to the feeder. Adjusting the flow of the compressed gas flow adjusts the feed rate of the adhesive pellets from the hopper to the melter.

Abstract: A method of selecting a parking spot for an autonomous vehicle. The method includes receiving a parking request to park the autonomous vehicle at a parking infrastructure and determining a parking priority for the autonomous vehicle. A parking space is assigned for the autonomous vehicle from a pool of available parking spaces based on the parking priority determined for the autonomous vehicle. A departure status of the autonomous vehicle is monitored to determine if the autonomous vehicle is leaving the parking space. The parking space is associated with the pool of available parking spaces based on the departure status of the autonomous vehicle changing to leaving the parking space.