Abstract: Techniques for automated rotation of a needle in a computer-assisted system include an end effector having a drive mechanism configured to be coupled to a curved needle and configured to rotationally actuate the curved needle along an arcuate path and a control unit coupled to the drive mechanism. The control unit is configured to, in response to receiving a first input, cause the drive mechanism to rotationally actuate the curved needle by a first preset rotation amount along the arcuate path, and, in response to receiving a second input, cause the drive mechanism to rotationally actuate the curved needle by a second preset rotation amount along the arcuate path.

Abstract: A process of making a fuel product as an additive from a non-auto-combustible high protein organic material for the destruction of polyfluoro compounds in a thermal process system is provided. Thermal reactions within thermal reaction equipment are controlled by controlling the moisture and oxygen in the reaction atmosphere of the equipment and energy inputs at or downstream of a thermal reaction chamber. The concentration of protein thermal decomposition by-products, temperature, and residence time and/or additions of energy within the thermal reaction equipment environment are controlled to destroy hazardous polyfluoro compounds.

Abstract: Presented are electrical microcurrent systems for treating ocular diseases, methods for making/using such microcurrent systems, and wearable microcurrent devices for treatment of macular degeneration. A microcurrent system for treating an ocular disease includes a mounting support, e.g., that mounts inside a housing shell of a microcurrent headset unit. Mounted onto the mounting support, e.g., inside the housing shell, are a power source that stores and dispenses electrical power, and a system controller that electrically connects to and controls the electrical output of the power source. A pair of electrically conductive eyecups is attached to the mounting support and electrically connected to the power source to receive therefrom an electrical microcurrent. Each eyecup may be a single-piece structure that includes a pair of terminal rails projecting from respective sides of a longitudinal end of an elongated pedestal. The terminal rails are shaped and sized to contact an eyelid of a user.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for a remote fetal sensor device. For example, the remote fetal sensor device may detect a first signal measurement from a first sensor device and a second signal measurement from a second sensor device. For example, the first signal measurement may be indicative of a first parameter. The second signal measurement may be indicative of a second parameter. Based on at least one of the first parameter or the second parameter, a contractile event indicative of a uterine contraction for a pregnant person may be determined.

Abstract: Technologies for transitioning between two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) display views for video conferencing are described herein. Video conferencing applications can have multiple display views for a user participating in a video conference. In certain situations a user may want to transition from a 2D display view of the video conference to a more immersive 3D display view. These transitions can be visually jarring and create an uncomfortable user experience. The transition from a 2D display view to a 3D display view can be improved by executing the transition to a 3D display view by manipulating visual properties of a virtual camera that is employed to generate the display views.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container, wherein a bottom surface of the container includes a container opening to the interior storage; first and second sliding members that engage with the first and second tracks, respectively; a bowl support connected to the first and second sliding members, and wherein the bowl support is configured to move between a filling position and a serving position; and an actuator including a body including a first end and a second end. When the first end is in a first position, the bowl support is in the filling position. When the first end is in a second position, the bowl support is in the serving position.

Abstract: A tilt wall comprising a sealed abutment joint between two concrete wall panels comprising a first wall panel, a dual gasket assembly, and a second wall panel, wherein the dual gasket assembly comprises an interior gasket, a support coupling, and a weather gasket, with the support coupling attached to a first edge face of the first wall panel by the metallic channel, wherein the first and second wall panels are aligned adjacent to one another in the same plane, with the support coupling positioned between the first edge face of the first wall panel and a second edge face of the second wall panel, the second edge face of the second wall panel positioned relative to the first wall panel a desired distance proximate the first edge face to form a desired breadth of the abutment joint between the edge faces; and the interior gasket and the outer weather gasket in contact with and compressed against both the first and second edge faces to seal the abutment joint between the edge faces.

Abstract: An interventional catheter for treating an artery includes an elongated body sized and shaped to be transcervically introduced into a common carotid artery at an access location in the neck. The elongated body has an overall length such that the distal most section can be positioned in an intracranial artery and at least a portion of the proximal most section is positioned in the common carotid artery during use.

Abstract: A rapid exchange microcatheter for accessing the intracranial neurovasculature. A side opening through the sidewall is located a first distance proximal to the distal-most tip. A proximal opening located proximal to the side opening is a second distance from the distal-most tip. A distal, reinforced catheter portion extends between a distal end region to a point near the side opening. A proximal, reinforced catheter portion extends a distance from a point near the side opening towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The side opening is positioned within a gap between a proximal end of the distal reinforced catheter portion and a distal end of the proximal reinforced catheter portion. A payload of a cerebral treatment device is housed within the lumen proximal to the side opening. Related devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of tuning a proximity reporter assay. The methods include providing multiple series of compositions with first binding agents labeled with nucleic acid molecules, wherein compositions in the series comprise the first and second binding agents at different concentrations from the other compositions in the series, forming a plurality of mixtures by contacting each composition from the series of compositions with the target analytes; performing, for each mixture in the plurality of mixtures, a proximity assay, wherein the assay produces, for each mixture, a signal comprising a nucleic acid product and selecting from each of the series of compositions a single composition comprising binding agents at a concentration that results in signals within four orders of magnitude for the target analytes. The method can be performed for any number of analytes.

Abstract: A citrus juicer includes a base unit including a housing enclosing a drive motor. The housing defines a battery-receiving cavity along a portion thereof with a plurality of terminals exposed therein. The citrus juicer also includes a reservoir assembly mountable on the base unit and enclosing a liquid receiving cavity and a juicing implement rotatably mounted at least partially within the reservoir assembly and configured to be driven by the motor when the reservoir assembly is mounted on the base. A battery is mountable in the battery-receiving cavity in electrical connection with the plurality of terminals such that the base unit is configured to operably power the drive motor using the battery.

Abstract: Described are methods, systems, devices for facilitation of intraluminal medical procedures within the neurovasculature. A catheter advancement device includes a flexible elongate body having a proximal portion coupled to a proximal end region of the flexible elongate body and extending proximally to a proximal-most end of the catheter advancement element. A hardness of the flexible elongate body transitions proximally towards increasingly harder materials up to the proximal portion forming a first plurality of material transitions. At least a portion of the flexible elongate body is formed of a plurality of layers including a reinforcement layer. An outer diameter of the flexible elongate body is sized to be positioned coaxially within a lumen of a catheter such that a distal tip portion of the flexible elongate body extends distally beyond a distal end of the catheter to aid in delivery of the catheter to an intracranial vessel.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes devices and methods of providing a technology environment for analyzing unstructured data to generate structured data. A set of electronic documents, each electronic document associated with a type of product, may be accessed. A data instance for each of the documents may be generated. The data instance may include a plurality of data fields that are based on the type of product. The electronic documents may be analyzed to identify values for each of the plurality of data fields. Analyzing the electronic documents may comprise applying a respective character recognition algorithm to respective electronic documents, and assigning a confidence factor to each of the values. The data instances comprising the values for each of the plurality of data fields may be stored in a second database.

Abstract: An aquatic system is provided for use with an object. The aquatic system includes: a parameter detector being configured to detect a parameter of the object and to output an activation signal based on the detected parameter; an inflatable bladder being configured to inflate with a gas to displace a volume of water when the object is in the water; a memory having instructions stored therein; and a stabilization controller being configured execute the instructions to cause the inflatable bladder to inflate so as to establish horizontal buoyancy of the object based on the activation signal.

Abstract: A component retainer, wherein the retainer comprises an annular-shaped body defining a central aperture, and a plurality of engagement tabs extending substantially orthogonally from the annular-shaped body. Each engagement tab comprises an engagement tab body and a retaining tooth integrally formed with the engagement tab body and extending radially inward toward a center of the central aperture.

Abstract: A paving machine can include a frame; a screed coupled to the frame, the screed including one or more screed plates; one or more movable extender mechanisms located at a back end of each screed plate and configured to extend and retract up and down beneath the screed plate; and a controller configured to extend the one or more extender mechanisms a pre-determined distance before the screed begins a paving operation and to retract the one or more extender mechanisms after the screed has begun the paving operation.

Abstract: A vehicle chassis sensor assembly for measuring the ride height of a vehicle which comprises a rotary arm member including an overmolded magnet encapsulated in the rotary arm member. In one embodiment, the overmolded magnet includes a layer of overmold material defining an open overmold window in the side and/or top exterior surfaces of the layer of overmold material. Another embodiment includes a pair of spaced magnets that are completely encapsulated in a two step molding process before being molded into a rotary arm member.