Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to intoxication detection of one or more vehicle occupants are provided. A system includes a plurality of sensor assemblies disposed at different locations within a vehicle. The system further includes a controller configured to determine which occupant among a plurality of occupants in the vehicle is intoxicated based on an analysis of sensor signals received from the plurality of sensor assemblies. The controller is further configured to output an alert based on determining that a driver of the vehicle is intoxicated. Associated vehicles, controllers, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for flow-activated plug assembly flow seat initiation, which in some aspects may comprise sealing a plug within a downhole bore, and may include a plug assembly comprising a frustoconical tube; a tubular mandrel positioned longitudinally through the frustoconical tube and having port(s) fluidly connecting a mandrel bore with the bore of the frustoconical tube, and having a shear member extending from the mandrel; and a ball configured to fluidly seal the proximal end of the tubular mandrel; wherein the tubular mandrel is configured to move between a first position having a fluid passageway through the ports and a second position wherein the shear member has been sheared away when a predetermined fluid pressure is applied to the plug assembly and the tubular mandrel is positioned relative to the frustoconical tube such that the port(s) are blocked, closing the fluid passageway.

Abstract: Various aspects of the techniques are directed to a turbine engine comprising a core section, a fan, and an electrical generator. The core section includes a low pressure turbine that drives a low pressure spool that rotates about a longitudinal axis of the turbine engine, a high pressure turbine that drives a high pressure spool, and a compressor rotated by the high pressure spool. The fan is connected to the low pressure spool and rotated by the low pressure spool. Rotation of the fan may provide thrust to a vehicle that includes the turbine engine. The electrical generator is positioned between the fan and the compressor. The electrical generator comprises a rotor concentric with and rotated via the low pressure spool, the rotor configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis, and a stator positioned radially within the rotor and configured to electromagnetically interact with the rotor to generate power.

Abstract: Interleaved infrastructure can interleave fragment execution during query compilation. For example, compilation can be paused, and a plan fragment is executed. The results of the plan fragment can be fed back into the compiler, which can then restart the compilation and modify the compilation based on the results of the plan fragment execution. The interleaved workflow provides a flexible, robust infrastructure, which can enable and improve a variety of database features and query optimizations.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a flow of fluid to an endoscope. An illustrative container and tube set arranged and configured to couple to an endoscope may comprise, a first container configured to contain a fluid, a first water supply tube including a first lumen extending therethrough and in selective fluid communication with the first container, a first gas supply tube including a second lumen extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the first container, a second container configured to contain a fluid, a second water supply tube including a third lumen extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the second container, and a fluid flow control mechanism positioned in-line with the second water supply tube, the fluid flow control mechanism configured to selectively fluidly couple the second container with the first container.

Abstract: A first mobile communication device is configured to transmit video and audio content to a second mobile communication device utilizing a server. The first mobile communication device, via the server, transmits a share request or “knock” with the second mobile communication device. The second device must either accept the request or reject the request. If the second mobile communication device accepts the knock, it transmits a share accept message to the server. The first mobile communication device then transmits the video and audio content to the second mobile communication device via the server.

Abstract: A method of analysis of a sample is described. The method includes providing a sample holder having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface having a plasmonic layer associated therewith, the plasmonic layer including a periodic array of sub-micron structures. A sample is applied to the sample holder and illuminated. At least one localised structural property of the sample is visible in an image formed based on the colour of the received light. The method includes using the image formed to control a subsequent analysis process. The subsequent analysis process can be another microscopy process such as TEM, SEM or the like.

Abstract: A temperature-activatable temperature indicator that includes a substrate and an indicator material supported by the substrate. The indicator material includes a mixture of a side-chain crystalline polymer and conductive particles and provides an electrical indication of exposure to increased temperature.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for particle-based photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of diseases such as cancer of the oral cavity and/or ovarian cancer metastases along the lining of the pelvis. The technology includes an imaging system (e.g., a multichannel imaging camera) configured to perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic treatment on diseased tissue. In certain embodiments, the imaging system comprises one or more excitation sources (e.g., one or more lasers) to assess and/or treat diseased tissue.

Abstract: A signal-analysis-based process for detecting and correcting power feeds is provided. The process includes obtaining voltage waveform data for power feeds connected to a system, and determining for the power feeds, using the obtained voltage waveform data, at least one respective signal characteristic. Further, the process includes comparing the respective signal characteristics of the power feeds to ascertain at least one signal characteristic difference between the power feeds. Based on the at least one signal characteristic difference not exceeding at least one respective difference limit, the process determines that the power feeds are not separately-sourced redundant power feeds connected to the system, and based on determining that the power feeds are not separately-sourced redundant power feeds, the process initiates a corrective action to ensure that the system is connected to separately-sourced redundant power feeds.

Abstract: Aspects relate to system and methods for determining a user specific mission operational performance, using machine-learning processes.

Abstract: A composition is described herein that includes a polysiloxane, a silicon based crosslinker, a reinforcement filler, a vulcanization catalyst, and a repair-enabling filler. Methods of using such a composition are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection, comprising a compound which is or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a second anti-respiratory syncytial virus agent.

Abstract: A tool includes a body, a cleaning system including nozzles coupled to the body and configured to spray a fluid onto an interior of a wellsite component, and an inspection system coupled to the body. The inspection system is configured to capture images, video, or both of the wellsite component that are to be used to determine whether the wellsite component is clean after being sprayed with the fluid.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring a driver's actual driving behaviors (e.g., acceleration, deceleration) in a manual driving mode to determine their preferred driving style, and then causing an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle to operate itself, within limits, in accordance with the drivers' driving style when operating in a self-driving mode, thereby providing a more familiar and comfortable driving experience for the driver. Data is collected on the actual driving behavior, any pre-existing data is accessed on the actual driving behavior, and the collected data and the pre-existing data are combined. A custom control is then created based upon the combined data, and the custom control is applied to manage the self-driving behavior of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle in a self-driving mode. Additional data continues to be collected on the actual driving behavior, and the custom control is adjusted based upon the collected additional data.

Abstract: Methods of generating performic acid by contacting aqueous oxidizing agent and aqueous formic acid source in liquid phase are disclosed. A system and apparatus for the in situ production of the performic acid chemistries is further disclosed. In particular, a continuous flow reactor is provided to generate performic acid at variable rates. Methods of employing the oxidizing biocide for various disinfection applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for irrigating a tissue site are described. The system can include a tissue interface and a sealing member configured to be placed over the tissue site to form a sealed space, and a negative-pressure source fluidly coupled to the sealed space. The system includes an irrigation valve having a housing, a piston disposed in the housing, a fluid inlet to fluidly couple a fluid inlet chamber to a fluid source, and a fluid outlet to fluidly couple a fluid outlet chamber to the sealed space. A piston passage extends through the piston and fluidly couples the fluid inlet chamber and the fluid outlet chamber, and a biasing member is coupled to the piston to bias the irrigation valve to a closed position. The negative-pressure source is configured to move the piston between the closed position and an open position to draw fluid to the sealed space.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for generating therapy annotations for display on a graphical user interface are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, therapy annotations can correspond to a location of a tip section of a catheter relative to an anatomical structure of a patient when therapy is delivered to the anatomical structure. One or more properties of the therapy annotations can be based at least in part on signals received from sensors distributed about the tip section of the catheter and/or on other characteristics of therapy delivery. The therapy annotations can be displayed alone or in combination with a three-dimensional surface representation of the anatomical structure, a representation of the catheter, and/or other visual indicia, such as a therapy contour, a distance from a nearest therapy site and/or the most recent therapy site, and/or a representation of gaps between two therapy sites.

Abstract: Plasma viewports for high-temperature environments in semiconductor processing equipment are disclosed; such viewports may use a triple-window design, with each window providing particular functionality.