Abstract: A suturing system including apparatus and methods for disposing stitches in a substrate comprising a thread carrier which inserts a thread in the substrate at a first location and withdraws the thread from the substrate at a second location.

Abstract: Provided herein are Prevotella histicola extracellular vesicles (EVs), solutions, and dried forms (and therapeutic compositions thereof) of Prevotella histicola extracellular vesicles (EVs) that can be useful as therapeutic agents, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided that includes a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a first mating surface engageable with a second mating surface of a fastener. A second member includes an expandable portion. A third member is engageable with the expandable portion to releasably capture the fastener. A first lever is connected to the first member, and a second lever is connected with the first lever via a pivot. The levers being rotatable relative to the longitudinal axis between a non-locked orientation and a locked orientation such that the pivot is rotatable past axial alignment to fix position of the first member relative to the fastener. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A hard hat configured to support an AR/VR headset or goggles and associated components is provided. The hard hat does not include a front brim allowing for appropriate positioning of the AR/VR goggles relative to the hard hat. A hinged bracket is coupled to the hard hat and the AR/VR goggles to allow for movement of the AR/VR goggles. The AR/VR goggles are moveable between an in use position in which the goggles are positioned in front of a user's face and a storage position in which the goggles are positioned above or away from the user's face.

Abstract: Components, methods for producing the components from metallic blanks, and vehicles comprising the components are provided. The components include a body having protrusions and recesses formed by a process including forming the component from a metallic blank by a drawing or stamping process. The metallic blank has at least one notch along a perimeter thereof that is configured to reduce elastic strain retained in the component formed therefrom. The at least one notch provides for relaxation of elastic strain within the component during the drawing or stamping process and thereby reduces springback distortion of the component.

Abstract: Sole structures, fluid transfer systems, foot support systems, articles of footwear, and/or other foot-receiving devices include one or more pumps (e.g., foot activated pumps) that facilitate movement of fluid within the sole structure/article of footwear, e.g., to change and/or control pressure (e.g., foot support pressure) in one or more fluid filled bladders included in the overall system.

Abstract: A funnel for a small-format blood collection device and system according to embodiments described herein. The system may include a funnel having a first conical portion attached to a second cylindrical portion. At the confluence of these two portions is a shoulder having a raised exterior contour to match a contour of a mating small-format container. The mating of the contours of the shoulder and a matching topside of a small-format container provides for greater stability when utilizing the funnel during a blood collection procedure by way of capillary bleeding.

Abstract: A patient interface structure includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and a front that is more rigid than the cushion. The cushion includes a forward opening, a rearward opening that is opposite the forward opening and a continuous sealing surface. The continuous sealing surface has a mouth sealing portion configured to seal around the patient's mouth and a nasal sealing portion configured to seal around both of the patient's nasal airways. The front plate includes an air inlet configured to both receive the pressurized respiratory gas and secure headgear to the patient interface structure. In addition, the nasal sealing portion includes at least one aperture that is separate from the rearward opening. Also, the front plate, the mouth sealing portion and the nasal sealing portion together form a common chamber.

Abstract: Please substitute the new Abstract submitted herewith for the original Abstract: A motor bearing assembly for a vehicle, wherein an x axis, a y axis, and a z axis are defined which are perpendicular to one another. The motor bearing assembly comprises a motor bearing with a housing to be secured to the vehicle body and a stop buffer which protrudes from the housing parallel to the z axis, said stop buffer having an end face outside of the housing. An engine support mounting is to be connected to the engine, said engine support mounting having a base surface which faces the end face. A securing element protrudes through the end face parallel to the z axis and connects the engine support mounting to the motor bearing. The engine support mounting has at least one heat protection side element, said at least one heat protection side element together with the base surface completely covering the end face.

Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating fluid flow are provided. A valve for regulating fluid flow includes a tubing, a regulating element, and an actuator. The tubing is configured to allow fluid flow therethrough. The regulating element is arranged proximate to the tubing. The actuator is arranged proximate to the regulating element, and is configured to manipulate a parameter associated with the regulating element.

Abstract: A method to perform autodiversion of a sand management system includes determining a first weight of a first vessel. In response to a determination that the first weight is above a first weight threshold, the method also includes actuating a first set of valves to flow the fluid from the first vessel to a second vessel of the sand management system. The method further includes flushing the first vessel.

Abstract: The disclosed principles prevent over pressurization of harvested veins by controlling the amount and consistency of pressure applied through the veins from a continuous flow of fluid. This combination of regulated pressurization and continuity/uniformity in the pressure applied through veins is provided using a preparation pump constructed in accordance with the disclosed principles. In some embodiments the pump incorporates a spiral spring to deliver fluids from a bladder within the pump and through a vessel cannula inserted into the grafted vein, and in other embodiments the pump incorporates magnets to compress the bladder. The disclosed apparatus provides only a limited amount of pressure such that no injury is caused to the vein. Pressure and flow are limited and maintained constant, i.e.

Abstract: Provided here are antibodies that bind Protein S, and methods of making and using such antibodies. In some embodiments, the Protein S antibodies provided herein are useful for treating a bleeding disorder or platelet disorder, or a condition characterized by reduced or impaired blood coagulation and/or clotting.

Abstract: Various surgical cutting blocks are presented herein. One surgical cutting block includes a cutting platform including a positioning aperture formed on the cutting platform in which the positioning platform divides the cutting platform into first and second sides and the first side and/or the second side includes multiple single cut guides formed thereon. Another surgical cutting block includes a cutting platform including a positioning aperture formed on the cutting platform in which the positioning platform divides the cutting platform into first and second sides and the first side and/or the second side incudes a double cut guide formed thereon. Yet another surgical cutting block includes a cutting platform including a positioning aperture formed on the cutting platform in which the positioning platform divides the cutting platform into first and second sides and the first side and/or the second side includes a multi-cut guide formed thereon.

Abstract: The presented invention relates to a method of synthesis of carbon-supported platinum group metal or metal alloy nanoparticles, which comprises the following steps: adsorbing on carbon support complexes of a platinum group metal with a urea complexing agent selected from a group comprising urea, urea derivative, a mixture of urea with at least one urea derivative, and a mixture of at least two urea derivatives; and reducing the complexes adsorbed on the carbon support to metal nanoparticles, forming a product of carbon-supported metal nanoparticles. The invention also provides the use of the carbon-supported platinum group metal or metal alloy nanoparticles obtained by the method of the invention as catalyst. The present invention further relates to a method of adsorption of precursors of platinum group metals on the surface of a carbon support and use of complexes of platinum group metals with urea complexing agent for adsorption of platinum group metal precursors on carbon support.

Abstract: An insect repellent device includes a selectively closable vent providing fluid communication between an interior of the device and the external environment, a repellent holder, and a sensor. The repellent holder is movable between an operating position wherein repellent contained by the holder is arranged within the device, and a loading position wherein the repellent holder is arranged at least partially outside of the device. The sensor is adapted to detect the presence of the repellent holder at least in the operating position. A timer is provided for determining a duration the repellant holder is maintained in the operating position.

Abstract: A transistor device may be formed with a doped perovskite material as a channel region. The doped perovskite material may be formed via an epitaxial growth process from a seed layer, and the channel regions of the transistor device may be formed from lateral overgrowth from the epitaxial growth process.

Abstract: A solar table mobile transport with sideshift capability is described that moves a solar table to a point of installation. The solar table mobile transport comprises multiple motors that allow movement within a three-dimensional coordinate system as well as provide angular controls of pitch, yaw and roll. Extended horizontal movement of the solar table is provided by a sideshift element that extends the solar table beyond an edge of a transport component of the solar table mobile transport.

Abstract: A vehicle and method of operating the vehicle that is operationally non-disruptive to one or more other rail vehicles or equipment of a railroad. The vehicle including a frame, drive wheels, and articulatable arms. The articulatable arms extend from the frame and supporting the drive wheels. The articulatable arms are selectively transitionable between first orientations and second orientations, and the drive wheels are engageable with rails that are configured to support the rail vehicle having wheel pairs. In the first orientations the drive wheels engage with the rails to support the frame, and in the second orientations the drive wheels disengage from the rails.

Abstract: Blower systems for providing air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a driver or passenger of a vehicle (e.g., a delivery or commercial vehicle) are disclosed. The blower systems can be positioned for blowing air against the neck of the driver or passenger, and can be configured to passively adapt to direct airflow for different heights of the driver or passenger.