Abstract: Methods and apparatuses, and in particular rigidizing catheters and associated components, that may be used to provide access and support to one or more cardiovascular devices, including aspiration devices. In particular, described herein are methods and apparatuses to remove clot material from a vessel, using a rigidizing aspiration sheath catheter that is adapted for use within a subject's vasculature.

Abstract: A fuel combustor for nitrogen-containing fuel minimizes NOx emissions from the combustion of nitrogen-containing fuels such as ammonia fuel. A turbine for generating power includes a drivable turbine and at least one of the fuel combustors for nitrogen-containing fuel. Methods of combusting nitrogen-containing fuel with the fuel combustor, minimizing NOx emissions formed by the combustion of nitrogen-containing fuel, and generating power are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are rigidizing apparatuses (e.g., rigidizing apparatuses, and systems including one or more rigidizing apparatus, including, but not limited to overtubes) that are configured to prevent harm or damage to a patient when rigidized.

Abstract: Described herein are rigidizing apparatuses (e.g., rigidizing apparatuses, and systems including one or more rigidizing apparatus, including, but not limited to overtubes) that are configured to prevent harm or damage to a patient when rigidized.

Abstract: A hemostasis valve includes a housing having a central bore therethrough, a compression tube positioned within the central bore, a soft annular elastomeric seal positioned within the central bore distal to the compression tube, and at least one actuator coupled to the housing. Movement of the actuator relative to the housing may move the compression tube towards or away from the annular elastomeric seal to increase adjust the inner diameter of the annular elastic seal. The large-bore hemostatic valves described herein may be particularly well suited for use with controllably adjusting the seal pressure around a medical device (e.g., catheter) inserted through the valve and may maintain a tight seal at high pressure and with large diameter medical devices.

Abstract: Described herein are rigidizing apparatuses (e.g., rigidizing apparatuses, and systems including one or more rigidizing apparatus, including, but not limited to overtubes) that are configured to prevent harm or damage to a patient when rigidized.

Abstract: A rigidizing guiderail includes a rigidizing elongate tube having a tubular inner layer, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the tubular inner layer, an outer layer over the tubular inner layer and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the tubular inner layer and tire outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The inner diameter of the tubular inner layer forms a guide wire lumen. The rigidizing elongate tube is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.

Abstract: The photoreactor system includes a chamber, a lid, a catalyst coating, and an oxygen supply port. The photoreactor system is configured to process a sample by breaking down organic molecules, such as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The catalyst coating is coupled to an interior surface of the chamber. The photoreactor system includes a mixing blade to agitate the sample. The chamber also includes a baffle substantially covered with the catalyst coating to enhance the turbulent flow of the sample and provide more catalyst coated surface area within the chamber.

Abstract: A network timing view provides enhanced visualization for synch timing in support of mobile (4G/5G deployments) and others requiring sync. It allows network managers to view relevant synch data both textually and graphically displayed on the network map nodes and links in a unified view. The user is able to select the appropriate filter on the network map to show the 1588/SyncE connectivity and relevant nodes that are participating in delivering timing. It allows a user to trace the timing path from any timing device upstream to the clock source. It also allows the user to interactively discover and navigate downstream timing paths from any timing device, similar to exploring a tree hierarchy. The timing topology and path data provided allows a user to investigate the timing network for troubleshooting purposes such as timing alarms and events, sync problems, clock quality levels and clock states.

Abstract: A network timing view provides enhanced visualization for synch timing in support of mobile (4G/5G deployments) and others requiring sync. It allows network managers to view relevant synch data both textually and graphically displayed on the network map nodes and links in a unified view. The user is able to select the appropriate filter on the network map to show the 1588/SyncE connectivity and relevant nodes that are participating in delivering timing. It allows a user to trace the timing path from any timing device upstream to the clock source. It also allows the user to interactively discover and navigate downstream timing paths from any timing device, similar to exploring a tree hierarchy. The timing topology and path data provided allows a user to investigate the timing network for troubleshooting purposes such as timing alarms and events, sync problems, clock quality levels and clock states.

Abstract: A laser imaging system may include a laser source, a laser receiver, a rotatable base defining a rotation axis, and an optical element (OE) carried by the rotatable base in an optical path between the laser source and laser receiver. An adjustable OE mounting fixture may mount the OE to be adjustably movable with respect to the rotatable base in a plane transverse to the rotation axis. A controller may be configured to adjust the adjustable OE mounting fixture to provide scan angle compensation.

Abstract: A laser imaging system may include a laser source, a laser receiver, a rotatable base defining a rotation axis, and an optical element (OE) carried by the rotatable base in an optical path between the laser source and laser receiver. An adjustable OE mounting fixture may mount the OE to be adjustably movable with respect to the rotatable base in a plane transverse to the rotation axis. A controller may be configured to adjust the adjustable OE mounting fixture to provide scan angle compensation.

Abstract: Optical scanning devices and systems are disclosed. In one aspect, an optical scanning device comprises a first rotatable optical component and a second rotatable optical component. The first and second optical components are configured to rotate about a common optical axis and further configured to deflect an optical path of light transmitted or received through the optical scanning device. The device further comprises a mounting bracket positioned between the first and second optical components and comprises first and second motor assemblies configured to rotate the corresponding first and second optical components about the optical axis independently of each other. An inner portion of each of the first and second optical components is mounted to an outer portion of the corresponding first and second motor assemblies such that the optical axis is configured to extend through the center of the first and second optical components and tubes.

Abstract: An optical switch (16) for alternatively redirecting a source beam (14) includes a director assembly (18) that is selectively moveable between (i) a first switch position (350), (ii) a second switch position (352), and (iii) a dual switch position (354). In the first switch position (350), the source beam (14) passes to a first port (36). In the second switch position (352), the source beam (14) is directed to a second port (38). In the dual switch position (354), the director assembly (18) splits the source beam (14) into a first beam part (314A) that is directed to the first port (36), and a second beam part (314B) that is directed to the second port (38).

Abstract: Optical scanning devices and systems are disclosed. In one aspect, an optical scanning device comprises a first rotatable optical component and a second rotatable optical component. The first and second optical components are configured to rotate about a common optical axis and further configured to deflect an optical path of light transmitted or received through the optical scanning device. The device further comprises a mounting bracket positioned between the first and second optical components and comprises first and second motor assemblies configured to rotate the corresponding first and second optical components about the optical axis independently of each other. An inner portion of each of the first and second optical components is mounted to an outer portion of the corresponding first and second motor assemblies such that the optical axis is configured to extend through the center of the first and second optical components and tubes.

Abstract: An optical switch (16) for alternatively redirecting a source beam (14) includes a director assembly (18) that is selectively moveable between (i) a first switch position (350), (ii) a second switch position (352), and (iii) a dual switch position (354). In the first switch position (350), the source beam (14) passes to a first port (36). In the second switch position (352), the source beam (14) is directed to a second port (38). In the dual switch position (354), the director assembly (18) splits the source beam (14) into a first beam part (314A) that is directed to the first port (36), and a second beam part (314B) that is directed to the second port (38).

Abstract: A beam director (360) for directing a beam (356, 358) comprises a director base (464), a reflective element (462), a base pivot (474A), an element pivot (470), and a first element fastener (468A). The director base (464) is positioned adjacent to a mounting base (226). A first interface between the director base (464) and the mounting base (226) is in a first interface plane that is orthogonal to a first axis. The base pivot (474A) provides a base pivot axis for selectively rotating the director base (464) and the reflective element (462) relative to the mounting base (226) about the first axis. The element pivot (470) guides the rotation of the reflective element (462) relative to the director base (464) about a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis. The first element fastener (468A) is selectively movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively inhibit rotation of the reflective element (462) relative to the director base (464) about the second axis.

Abstract: A spa speaker mounting and illumination receptacle includes a light transmitting circular flange and a circular light transmitting sidewall perpendicularly disposed to and supporting the flange, the sidewall including at least a first lamp receptacle and at least a first tapered portion, the first lamp receptacle being disposed to direct illumination from a lamp disposed therein into said first tapered portion, the first tapered portion being tapered to enhance the uniformity of distribution of illumination around the flange.

Abstract: A spa speaker mounting and illumination receptacle includes a light transmitting circular flange and a circular light transmitting sidewall perpendicularly disposed to and supporting the flange, the sidewall including at least a first lamp receptacle and at least a first tapered portion, the first lamp receptacle being disposed to direct illumination from a lamp disposed therein into said first tapered portion, the first tapered portion being tapered to enhance the uniformity of distribution of illumination around the flange.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of conducting and assessing the outcomes of a randomized controlled clinical trial. The method comprises the steps of: trialing, with respect to a first group of patients as an experimental group, an experimental treatment; and trialing, with respect to a second group of patients as a control group, at least first and second control therapies. The control therapies will have been previously validated or are a known standard of care. This method is described in relation to trialing and assessing implantable medical devices such as left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) but may be used for trialing and assessing other medical devices.