Abstract: Systems and methods for removal of thrombus from a blood vessel in a body of a patient are disclosed herein. The method can include: providing a thrombus extraction device including a proximal self-expanding member formed of a fenestrated structure, a substantially cylindrical portion formed of a net-like filament mesh structure having a proximal end coupled to a distal end of the fenestrated structure; advancing a catheter constraining the thrombus extraction device through a vascular thrombus, deploying the thrombus extraction device by stacking a portion of the net-like filament mesh structure outside of the catheter by distally advancing the self-expanding member until the self-expanding member is beyond a distal end of the catheter; retracting the self-expanding member to unstack the portion of the net-like filament mesh structure and to capture the portion of the thrombus; and withdrawing the thrombus extraction device from the body.

Abstract: A sensor mounting assembly is configured for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels. The assembly includes first and second elongated frame members, first and second rollers, and first and second sensors. The first sensor is attached to the first elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the first vessel upon actuation in a first direction. The second sensor is attached to the second elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the second vessel upon actuation in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. This disclosure also describes a method of mounting at least six sensors for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels, the vessel arrangement disposed in a container in a two-by-two stacked configuration having a central space.

Abstract: Neuromodulation cryotherapeutic devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A cryotherapeutic device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an elongated shaft having distal portion and a supply lumen along at least a portion of the shaft. The shaft can be configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site proximate a renal artery or renal ostium. The supply lumen can be configured to receive a liquid refrigerant. The cryotherapeutic device can further include a cooling assembly at the distal portion of the shaft. The cooling assembly can include an applicator in fluid communication with the supply lumen and configured to deliver cryotherapeutic cooling to nerves proximate the target site when the cooling assembly is in a deployed state.

Abstract: Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to determining variations or changes to a predetermined programming schedule. In accordance with one method, a predicted end time of video content may be determined to be later than a scheduled end time of the video content. Also, it may be determined that video content scheduled to be displayed on a first stream or channel has been moved to a second stream or channel. A scheduled recording or transmission time of video content may be altered based on detected changes to the predetermined programming schedule. A program listing such as an electronic program guide may be revised based on detected changes to the predetermined programming schedule.

Abstract: A tibial spacer paddle comprises a spacer block comprising opposing bearing surfaces, an alignment slot extending into the spacer block; and a handle extending from the spacer block. The spacer block can include feet for passively engaging the femur or pegs for actively engaging a femoral component so that the spacer block is linked to the femur while the tibia rotates. A tibial spacer system comprises a provisional component having an alignment tab extending from a body and an alignment indicator located on the body, a femoral component and a pin extending from the femoral component. The pin can engage the alignment tab so that the provisional component is linked to the femur while the tibia rotates. In addition to or alternatively to the alignment tab and pin, the provisional component can include a tibial plate that can be rotationally connected to the provisional component.

Abstract: A fence includes a wall panel portion having an upper edge and a lower edge, and a plurality of tubular pockets running across the wall panel between the upper edge and the lower edge. The tubular pockets each configured to receive a mounting post. The upper edge and the lower edge can each include a channel in which a draw cord is threaded. The fence can further include an apron portion extending from the lower edge of the wall panel portion. Methods of installing the fence are also provided.

Abstract: A method of operating a mobile cleaning robot can include navigating the mobile cleaning robot within an environment. Whether a movement condition is satisfied can be determined and a mopping pad tray can be moved relative to a body of the mobile cleaning robot between a cleaning position and a stored position in response to receipt of a command to move the mopping pad tray when the movement condition is satisfied.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method for simulating performance of a physical device is provided. Calculating a current time step of an operational simulation of the physical device includes, for each voxel of a simulated environment, concurrently with loading a set of field values for the voxel for a previous time step from a main memory, determining permittivity values for the voxel using feature parameter values. The computing system calculates a set of field values for the voxel for the current time step based on the set of field values for the voxel for the previous time step and the permittivity values.

Abstract: Techniques for operating a depth sensor are discussed. A first sequence of operation steps and a second sequence of operation steps can be stored in memory on the depth sensor to define, respectively, a first depth sensing mode of operation and a second depth sensing mode of operation. In response to a first request for depth measurement(s) according to the first depth sensing mode of operation, the depth sensor can operate in the first mode of operation by executing the first sequence of operation steps. In response to a second request for depth measurement(s) according to the second depth sensing mode of operation, and without performing an additional configuration operation, the depth sensor can operate in the second mode of operation by executing the second sequence of operation steps.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and apparatus for automatically generating a pull test schedule and/or executing one or more pull tests. In certain embodiments, a priori data may be used to automatically generate a pull test plan or schedule. In addition, in certain embodiments, real-time data may be used to automatically and/or manually adjust or fine-tune the pull test schedule. In addition, in certain embodiments, an application may automatically generate a pull test schedule and/or automate one or more pull tests. In addition, in certain embodiments, the application may automatically advise a coiled tubing (CT) operator regarding where and how to pull test in substantially real-time.

Abstract: A system and method for collection of non-metallic and metallic foreign object debris (FOD) is disclosed. The foreign object debris system consists of one or more debris collection modules and can be deployed in various width configurations. Debris collection modules can be pulled, pushed, attached to moving equipment, vehicles or to a tow trailer to provide motion. Each pickup module consists of a frame, a debris bin area, a brush, one or more rigid ramp(s) with replaceable tip(s). Multiple debris collection modules can be connected to form a wider or narrower sweeping width. As the foreign object debris system travels forward, debris travels up the tip(s) and ramp(s) and is deposited into a debris bin.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pepper plants exhibiting resistance to Phytophthora capsici. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed chromosomal regions associated with disease resistance. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease resistance phenotype are provided.

Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.

Abstract: One or more controllers may, after activation of a vehicle, sequentially pulse field effect transistors of a power distribution module of the vehicle that are connected to inputs of an upfitter power module, and preclude operation of the upfitter power module responsive to, for at least two of the field effect transistors, electrical parameters resulting from the corresponding pulses being reported for a same one of the inputs.

Abstract: A pasteurization control system comprising an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust a pasteurization parameter; a sensor adapted to sense a pasteurization condition; and a controller coupled to the adjustment mechanism and the sensor. The controller is adapted to initiate the pasteurization process in accordance with a baseline setting for the pasteurization parameter and receive data indicative of the pasteurization condition from the sensor. The controller is further adapted to modify, via the adjustment mechanism, the pasteurization parameter based on a comparison between the data indicative of the pasteurization condition and an expected value for the pasteurization condition.

Abstract: A winter sport equipment wax composition including at least 20 wt % of a fatty acid ester or fatty acid esters derived from a renewable feedstock and up to 80 wt % of one or more additional materials selected from the group of additional waxes, natural plant oils and waxes, and hydrogenated plant oils.

Abstract: A device for organizing and storing pre-set fishing rigs. The storage device includes a housing having an upper cover and lower cover pivotally secured to a middle section. A first compartment is formed from the upper cover and middle section, whereas a second compartment is formed from the lower cover and middle section. The first and second compartments are disposed in a stacked configuration to allow for compact storing of multiple assembled fishing rigs. A plurality of eyelet fasteners is disposed at a first end of the first compartment and a plurality of tensioning member are disposed at a second end, aligned with the eyelet fasteners. A retaining member is positioned between the first and second ends of the compartment and can receive a fishing hook. The present invention allows pre-set lure combinations to be assembled and properly stored such that each fishing rig is ready for use while fishing.

Abstract: A cable management system includes a cable bundling system for tracking a plurality of cables included in a cable bundle. The cable bundling system includes a pair of cable bundlers, including a first cable bundler for installing a first end of a cable, and a second cable bundler for installing a second end of the cable.

Abstract: An imaging and display system is provided for a vehicle having: a video display disposed in an interior of the vehicle; a visible light video camera configured to capture a visible light video stream of a scene in a visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum; a long-range IR video camera configured to capture an IR video stream of the scene in an IR region of the electromagnetic spectrum; and a processing circuit for receiving the visible light video stream and the IR video stream for generating a composite video stream including at least part of the visible light video stream superimposed with at least part of the IR video stream, the processing circuit configured to supply the composite video stream to the video display for display thereon.