Abstract: An apparatus includes a first and second elongate member that can releasably couple together to in order to cooperate to clamp and staple tissue, a latch member that can latch the first and second elongate member to clamp tissue, a firing assembly that can sever and staple clamped tissue, and a clamp force measuring assembly. The clamp force measuring assembly can measure a parameter associated with a clamping force imparted on the first and second stapling surfaces while clamping tissue, and process and communicate the measured parameter to be compared with a predetermined limit associated with successful staple formation.

Abstract: Electrostatic chucks and methods for forming electrostatic chucks are provided. A method comprises obtaining a substrate comprising an etch resistant coating layer; ablating, with a laser, the etch resistant coating layer so as to remove at least a portion of the etch resistant coating layer so as to provide one or more exposed portions of the substrate; and forming an electrostatic chuck, wherein, when measuring an electrical resistance across the one or more exposed portions of the substrate between two metallized portions, the electrostatic chuck exhibits an electrical isolation of 300 G? or more. An electrostatic chuck comprises a substrate having at least one etch resistant coating layer comprising a laser ablated pattern, wherein the laser ablated pattern comprises one or more exposed portions of the substrate spanning distances of at least 0.5 mm.

Abstract: An ice cream making assembly includes a mixing bowl having an outer housing and an inner liner defining a wall cavity therebetween. The mixing bowl further includes a radiator fin unit received within a portion of the wall cavity and a phase-change medium filling a further portion of the wall cavity surrounding at least a portion of the radiator fin unit. The radiator fin unit defines an outer chamfer extending generally along an outer cross-sectional profile of the wall cavity and a tapered inner profile extending along inner cross-sectional profile of the wall cavity and in at least partial contact with the inner liner. The assembly further includes a dasher including first and second mixing arms extending outwardly from an anchor end of the axle and upwardly and outwardly to generally follow an angled inner profile of the food-product receiving cavity defined by the liner.

Abstract: A computing system for detecting patterns in data is provided. The computing system includes a model engine configured to receive an initial dataset, and segment the initial dataset into a plurality of subsets. The model engine is further configured to assign a weight to each subset based at least in part on an age of the subset, train a machine learning model on each subset separately in accordance with the assigned weighting for that subset. The model engine is further configured to receive a candidate dataset, analyze the candidate dataset using the trained machine learning model, and assign a score to the candidate dataset based on the analysis. The computing system further includes a rules engine configured to receive the candidate dataset and the corresponding score from the model engine, and generate and output, based at least in part on the score, a decision regarding the candidate dataset.

Abstract: A mobile platform may include: a base member; at least one wheel arrangement including at least one wheel, the at least one wheel arrangement detachably mounted to the base member; a plurality of adjustable support members configured to support the base member on a surface; and a plurality of panels extending about the base member. The plurality of panels may be transitionable relative to the base member between an upright position and an unfolded position, and the at least one locking mechanism may be is configured to lock the plurality of panels in either the upright position or the unfolded position.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a vehicle user entry and egress into a vehicle includes receiving vehicle user data and receiving vehicle data. The vehicle data includes vehicle dimensions. The method further includes determining a three-dimensional path to enter and egress the vehicle using the vehicle user data and the vehicle data, determining a user satisfaction score of the three-dimensional path to enter and egress the vehicle, comparing the user satisfaction score with a predetermined score threshold to determine whether the user satisfaction score is greater than the predetermined score threshold; and virtually updating the vehicle dimensions until the user satisfaction score is greater than the predetermined score threshold in response to determining that the user satisfaction score is not greater than the predetermined score threshold.

Abstract: A multi-tool is provided having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools, wherein at least one of the tools is a slitting punch. In some cases, the slitting punch can be centrally positioned/oriented in the multi-tool. The multi-tool includes a guide plate configured to connect a driver assembly of the multi-tool and a selected one of the tools of the multi-tool via a drive mechanism. In some cases, the guide plate has a plurality of openings through which protruding portions of the drive mechanism correspondingly extend. One or more of the protruding portions extending through the guide plate openings are positioned in front of the desired tool-receipt opening. Adjustment of the drive mechanism can result from corresponding adjustment of the guide plate and/or corresponding adjustment of the driver assembly head.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of determining one or more objects in a transport that may become airborne and altering a portion of the transport to minimize the one or more objects from becoming airborne during a collision.

Abstract: An applicating machine for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided from an infeed includes an orienter for placing containers into a correct rotational position and a transfer device for transferring the oriented containers in a fixed rotational position to a jaw drum for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided.

Abstract: An electrically boosted cooling air system including a high pressure compressor; at least one cooling air supply line coupling the high pressure compressor with at least one of a high pressure turbine and a low pressure turbine; and an electrically powered centrifugal compressor fluidly coupled with the at least one cooling air supply line; wherein the electrically powered centrifugal compressor is configured to provide at least one of a pressure increase and a flow rate increase for cooling air supplied from the high pressure compressor.

Abstract: A gasket apparatus, comprising an inner gasket portion configured to form an airtight seal with a substrate, wherein the substrate is a human face; an outer gasket portion formed partially or completely around the inner gasket portion; and an interstitial space formed between the inner gasket portion and the outer gasket portion, wherein the interstitial space is configured to receive a portion of a protective item therein.

Abstract: A user input may be received at a user device to begin a breathing sequence. First heart rate information may be presented on a display of the user device during a first phase of the breathing sequence. A fluctuating user interface element may fluctuate on the display of the user device during a second phase of the breathing sequence. Second heart rate information may be presented on the display of the user device during a first phase of the breathing sequence.

Abstract: An article of footwear can include an upper and a sole member coupled to the upper, where the sole member comprises a plurality of spaced apart apertures extending through the sole member. The article of footwear can further include a plurality of individual sensory nodes, where each sensory node has a first end coupled directly to the upper and an opposite, second end configured to engage with a ground surface. Each sensory node is configured to translate freely within a respective aperture of the sole member.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for dynamic communication channel switching based on preconfigured network security protocols.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software program products for dispensing chemical solutions. A controller receives a signal from a pressure sensor indicative of a pressure of a diluent. The controller determines an expected flow rate of the diluent through an eductor based at least in part on the pressure of the diluent. The controller may further determine an expected concentration of a chemical product in the solution dispensed from a discharge port of the eductor. Based on the expected flow rated and concentration of the chemical product, the controller determines a duration of a dispense stage of a dispensing operation required to dispense a predetermined dose of the chemical product. The controller then causes the diluent to flow through the eductor for the determined duration of the dispense stage. A check valve on the output of the eductor prevents dissimilar chemicals from mixing and reduces a response time of the eductor.

Abstract: Methods and computer systems are described that classify a cardiogram as being an atrial fibrillation (AF) or ventricular fibrillation (VF) cardiogram, automatically detect an AF epoch within an AF cardiogram, and automatically detect a VF epoch within a VF cardiogram. A classification and identification (C&I) system includes a classification system, an AF identification system, and a VF identification system. The C&I system processes cardiograms collected from patients to classify the cardiograms as being AF cardiograms or VF cardiograms and to identify AF epochs within the AF cardiograms or VF epochs within the VF cardiograms. The C&I system may then identify an AF source location of an AF based on the AF epochs and a VF source location of a VF based on the VF epochs. The C&I system may display a graphic of a heart that includes an indication of a source location.

Abstract: Delivery devices for an occlusive implant and method for making and using delivery devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include a delivery sheath having a proximal region, a distal tip region, and a lumen formed therein. A core wire may be slidably disposed in the lumen. The core wire may include a central shaft, a first region having a first coil assembly disposed along the central shaft, a second region having a second coil assembly disposed along the central shaft, and a distal implant securing region. An occlusive implant may be coupled to the distal implant securing region.

Abstract: An electronic fitness device comprises a housing, a first optical transmitter, a second optical transmitter, an optical receiver, and a processor. The housing is positioned partly in contact with a user's skin. The first optical transmitter emits a first optical signal. The second optical transmitter emits a second optical signal. The optical receiver receives the optical signals and generates a first photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal resulting from the received first optical signal and a second PPG signal resulting from the received second optical signal. The processor receives the PPG signals, determines a pressure metric value based on a characteristic of a waveform of the first PPG signal and a characteristic of a waveform of the second PPG signal, and determines a pressure compensation factor based on the determined pressure metric value, the first wavelength corresponding to the first optical signal and the second wavelength corresponding to the second optical signal.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for improving sensitivity and estimation of tumor-informed MRD assays and reducing error rates by performing post-sequencing error-correction and error correction using internal controls that are proximate to the variant sites.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of preparing an enriched library of nucleic acids, comprising: (a) identifying a panel of patient-specific somatic variants present in a tumor sample from a patient, wherein the somatic variants comprise one or more of (i) tumor somatic variants, (ii) non-tumor somatic variants, and (iii) germline sites incorrectly identified as somatic; (b) preparing a sample of cell-free DNA fragments from the patient for sequencing; (c) selectively enriching the cell-free DNA for the fragments comprising one or more of the somatic variants to generate an enriched library; and (d) analyzing the enriched library by generating sequencing reads for each somatic variant position, wherein analyzing comprises applying a classification model to the somatic variants to classify each somatic variant as either tumor, non-tumor, or germline variants.