Abstract: A process includes inserting a valve cartridge in a fitting, the valve cartridge comprising a valve stem. The process also includes after inserting the valve cartridge in the fitting, coupling a collar to the fitting such that the collar extends around the valve stem. The process also includes aligning the valve stem with an engagement crown of a handle such that an opening of the handle is located over the collar. The process also includes press fitting the valve stem into the engagement crown while pressing the handle towards the collar and such that the valve stem is rotatably coupled to the handle through the engagement crown.

Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.

Abstract: A polishing pad has a polishing layer having a polishing surface that has a circular central region and an annular outer region surrounding the central region. The polishing surface can include slurry distribution grooves formed with uniformity spacing across the central region and the annular outer region, and slurry discharge grooves that start at an outer perimeter of the circular central region and extend radially outward to an edge of the polishing pad so as to preferentially discharge the polishing liquid from the annular outer region. The central region can be formed of a first polishing material and the annular outer region can be formed of a second polishing material that is softer than the first polishing material.

Abstract: A power receptacle assembly includes a receptacle housing holding a power terminal including a socket at a mating end and a crimp barrel crimped to a power cable. The power receptacle assembly includes a rear cover coupled to the rear of the receptacle housing. Optionally, the rear cover includes a TPA element received in the cavity to interface with and assure proper positioning of the power terminal in the cavity. Optionally, the rear cover is fed on a carrier strip with a plurality of the rear covers with connecting strips therebetween, wherein the rear cover is singulated from the connecting strips to separate the rear cover from the carrier strip for coupling to the rear of the receptacle housing.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for configurable current steering in a printed circuit board (PCB) include a plurality of power sources each including a power output, and a plurality of power loads each including a power input. A power distribution element includes a switching array configurable to selectively couple a respective power output of each of the plurality of power sources to a respective power input of each of the plurality of power loads. A controller is configured to determine that a first power load of the plurality of power loads is included in a first system configuration, and provide a control signal to the power distribution element to configure the switching array to couple a respective power output of a first power source of the plurality of power sources to a respective power input of the first power load.

Abstract: Various product serialization systems can be integrated with thin-film wireless label technology. At the time of activating a thin-film wireless label, a wireless transmitter identifier can be associated with an existing serialization code, allowing the thin-film wireless label and the serialization code to be linked in an item tracking system. In some embodiments, a thin-film wireless label can be manufactured with a trace layer below the printable area of the label. The trace layer connected to a microcontroller in the thin-film wireless label can be used to capture an induction signal generated in the trace layer during thermal printing of a serialization code on the thin-film wireless label. The induction signal can be used to construct a representation of the serialization code. The representation can be associated with the thin-film wireless label, stored, and otherwise used in tracking an item to which the thin-film wireless label is attached.

Abstract: A method for treating effluent from hydrothermal liquification of feedstock that contains plastic oil, pyrolysis oil, synthetic oil or hydrocarbons distillates in a plastic recycle process using supercritical water as a reaction medium into a finished liquid hydrocarbon fuel by removing impurities such as i.e. silicon, chlorides, metals, heteroatoms, etc., in a pre-treatment zone and may be passed into a feed drum or a continuous mixed settler vessel. The feed is introduced into a hydrogen atmosphere reactor. The reactor effluent is passed to a separator for extracting product mixture by addition of make-up or recycled hydrogen to the separator. The overhead product mixture is water washed to remove sour water or salt. The separator effluent is passed to a distillation section for extracting a liquid fuel product stream. A portion of the hydro processing product stream may be recycled to the feed drum or the continuous mixed settler vessel, which reduces concentration of diolefins.

Abstract: A guidance system for guiding an intervention device such as a needle to a target location such as a vessel while remaining within a field of view of an imaging device such as an ultrasound. The guidance system may include an attachment mechanism for removable attachment to a specific ultrasound probe or which is adaptable to multiple different probes. A guidance mechanism may extend outwardly from the attachment mechanism for guiding the angle and depth of the intervention device. The guidance mechanism may include a plurality of openings through which the intervention device may be selectively inserted, with each opening being configured for a different angle and/or depth. Alternatively, the guidance mechanism may include a single opening that is adjustable along an arcuate path. A release mechanism may be included to allow the intervention device to be safely removed from the guidance mechanism without undue movement of the intervention device.

Abstract: A shock control cable assembly for a vehicle includes a routing guide including a channel configured to receive conductors of a main cable that connects to a shock control module, conductors of a first shock cable that connects to a first shock, and conductors of a second shock cable that connect to a second shock. At least one of the conductors of the main cable is connected to each of the first shock cable and the second shock cable within the channel. The routing guide further including a first flange having a first opening to receive a first fastener to secure the routing guide to a first member of a rear suspension of the vehicle. Potting material is injected into the channel to encapsulate the conductors of the main cable, the first shock cable, and the second shock cable to protect the conductors from environmental conditions.

Abstract: A circular saw includes a base with a first opening, a blade guard coupled to the base, and a saw blade at least partially positioned within the blade guard and extending through the first opening. The saw blade and the blade guard are pivotable relative to the base to adjust a cutting depth of the saw blade relative to the base. The circular saw also includes a housing supported by the blade guard, a motor positioned within the housing that is operable to rotate the saw blade about a rotational axis, a cutting depth guide coupled to the base and positioned adjacent the blade guard, and a battery receptacle to receive a battery pack for providing power to the motor. The battery receptacle spaced from the housing to define a second opening for viewing the cutting depth guide along a line of sight that is parallel with the rotational axis.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, method, and user interface to facilitate context based augmented reality communication between multiple users over a network. Virtual content item configuration data indicative of a selection by a first user of virtual content item to apply to a real-world environment that is visible to a second user via a second device is received from a first device. The virtual content item configuration data also includes one or more criteria to trigger application of the virtual content item to the real-world environment. A triggering event is detected based on satisfaction of the one or more criteria determined from context data generated at the second device. The second device presents the virtual content item overlaid on the real-world environment that is visible to the second user based on the triggering event.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating utility infrastructure using LIDAR data by dynamically capturing and processing the LIDAR data for improved assessment accuracy and processing efficiency. The method includes determining an orientation of a mobile LIDAR system, dynamically capturing LIDAR data corresponding to a region of interest by collecting LIDAR samples based on the orientation and the region of interest, identifying a utility object based at least in part on the LIDAR samples, decimating the LIDAR samples within a predetermined area around the utility object, generating depth-encoded multi-perspective images of the utility object using the decimated LIDAR samples, and determining at least one condition of the utility object. Certain implementations include determining a speed and an orientation of a mobile LIDAR system and dynamically capturing position data corresponding to a region of interest by collecting LIDAR samples at a rate based on the speed, the orientation, and the region of interest.

Abstract: An electrical bushing includes a conductor extending along a longitudinal axis and an insulating body surrounding at least a portion of the conductor. The insulating body includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a plurality of sheds extending away from the longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The insulating body further includes a recess extending into the insulating body from the first end. The recess defines a female connection interface in communication with the conductor. The insulating body further includes an outer surface extending from the first end to a first shed of the plurality of sheds. The outer surface is configured such that electrical stresses on the outer surface vary by 25% or less along an entire length of the outer surface when the conductor is energized to a non-zero potential.

Abstract: Traditionally, version numbers for application programming interfaces are determined manually and do not convey semantic meaning. Accordingly, disclosed embodiments automatically generate a version number for an application programming interface based on the changes, if any, from a past deployment to a current deployment of the application programming interface. The version number may comprise a major version number that is incremented when a change is to the interface and affects the operation of clients that utilize the application programming interface. The version number may also comprise a minor version number that is incremented when a change is to the interface, but does not affect the operation of clients. The version number may also comprise a patch version number that is incremented when a change is only to the implementation of the application programming interface.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are presented regarding utilizing a centralized knowledge base to analyze various data inputs pertaining to current/future operation of a process, identify prior data pertaining to the current data inputs, identify potential issues, and further provide solutions/recommendations to address the potential issues, as well as responding to the data inputs. Data inputs can be an operator query, current process operation data, HACCP/FMEA data, work instructions, and suchlike. Data can be processed, e.g., vectorized, to enable similarity comparison between the input data and the historical data present in the knowledge base.

Abstract: A stabilizer for use with a delivery system is provided. The stabilizer receives a delivery system, such as a handle portion, and prevents unwanted movement of the delivery system during a medical procedure. The stabilizer desirably includes an elongate rail that is adapted to be secured to a base or table. A rail dock is adapted to releasably couple to the delivery system. The rail dock is slidably mounted along an upper surface of the rail and includes a brake assembly. The brake assembly preferably includes a toggle member with at least one push button, wherein actuation of the push button may release or lock the brake assembly. Components of the stabilizer are provided for allowing the stabilizer to be used with different delivery systems and the stabilizer is capable of being secured to different sized tables.

Abstract: User information is protected by providing a protective layer between a provider and a user device. A server receives a suggestion to present to the user device from a third party, such as a provider of goods or services that wants to push the suggestion to the user device. The suggestion includes a request for user information. The server then determines a likelihood that the request for user information is a necessary component of the suggestion. When the likelihood is low, the request is removed from the suggestion. When the likelihood is high, the server creates an executable computer code that includes the request. The executable computer code can be transmitted to the user device to present the suggestion to the user device without disclosing the user's information to the server.

Abstract: A user fitness goal may be determined based at least in part on i) historical fitness data that was tracked by a fitness application during a plurality of periods that together correspond to a historical period, or ii) or a user input. Current fitness data may be tracked by the fitness application during a current period. A coaching notification may be determined based on the current fitness data and the user fitness goal. The coaching notification may correspond to progress toward achieving including a suggested action for achieving the user fitness goal prior to a conclusion of the current period. The coaching notification may be provided for presentation at a user device.

Abstract: A machine learning platform operating at a server is described. The machine learning platform accesses a dataset from a datastore. A task that identifies a target of a machine learning algorithm from the machine learning platform is defined. The machine learning algorithm forms a machine learning model based on the dataset and the task. The machine learning platform deploys the machine learning model and monitors a performance of the machine learning model after deployment. The machine learning platform updates the machine learning model based on the monitoring.

Abstract: Artificial satellites are dependent on solar arrays to produce the power needed to support the functional components of the satellite. The present invention is directed to a hinge-locking mechanism designed to maximize the photovoltaic real estate of a solar array of an artificial satellite. The hinge-locking mechanism facilitates the deployment of the solar array upon the artificial satellite entering orbit. The hinge-locking mechanism utilizes a tapered pin with an internal spring resting against an asymmetrically oval shaped cam of a common pivot point. The hinge-lock trades kinetic energy of a solar panel for spring compression to permanently lock the solar array in place upon deployment while reducing the shock load and maximizing deployed stiffness.