Abstract: A system and a method for diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in a subject are provided. The system includes a memory and a control system. The memory stores machine-readable instructions. The control system includes one or more processors configured to execute the machine-readable instructions. Ultrasound image data associated with the gastrointestinal tract of the subject is received. The received ultrasound image data is processed to output a set of ultrasound image features. The output set of ultrasound image features is received, as an input to an automated algorithm. A set of radiomic features is extracted from the input set of ultrasound image features, using the automated algorithm. The ultrasound image data is classified as normal or abnormal based on the extracted set of radiomic features, the classifying being an output of the automated algorithm.

Abstract: A mobile device shade generally comprising a back panel, a top panel, a shade panel, two side panels, and a securing arrangement. The securing arrangement is designed to bias the two side panels to clamp onto a mobile device. The securing arrangement includes two buttons, a mechanical linkage, and a spring arrangement. Each of the two buttons is designed to be pressed toward one another in a pinching motion deform the two side panels outwardly to temporarily increase the space therebetween and permit the user to place the mobile device shade over an upper portion of a mobile device.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging device is disclosed that provides users with an economical, natural, and electrical grid-free device to charge an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle charging device is a septic tank gas collection device which harnesses and stores methane gas to power an electrical generator. The device can be used in areas where no power grid is available.

Abstract: A valve that has an inlet and an outlet in fluid connection in a first position. When the valve is in a second position fluid enters the first inlet and exits the second outlet and enters in a second inlet and out the first outlet. The valve can be used for example to add a fluid circuit to a preexisting circuit.

Abstract: A valve is disclosed that has an inlet and an outlet in fluid connection in a first position. When the valve is in a second position fluid enters the first inlet and exits the second outlet and enters in a second inlet and out the first outlet. The valve can be used for example to add a fluid circuit to a preexisting circuit.

Abstract: A system for warming the engine of a water-cooled vehicle by exchanging coolant with a warm vehicle or a storage tank of warmed coolant. The system utilizes a fitting that, in one position, allows for normal function of the cooling system of a vehicle, and in another position the fitting allows for fluid exchange with an outside source, such as another vehicle. The outside source can be a second vehicle equipped with a fitting or a standalone heater. Fluid transfer hoses are connected to each fitting to exchange coolant between vehicles.

Abstract: A torque motor actuator includes a first magnetic pole piece, a second magnetic pole piece, an armature, and an armature stop. The second magnetic pole piece is spaced apart from the first magnetic pole piece to define an armature gap. The armature is disposed in the armature gap and is spaced apart from the first and second magnetic pole pieces. The armature includes a magnetically permeable material and has a central portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The armature is rotationally mounted at the central portion, and the first and second arms extend, in opposite directions, from the central portion. The armature stop extends from the first arm, and comprises a non-magnetic material. The armature stop is configured, upon rotation of the armature, to selectively engage one of the first or second magnetic pole pieces to thereby limit armature rotation.

Abstract: A system for warming the engine of a water-cooled vehicle by exchanging coolant with a warm vehicle or a storage tank of warmed coolant. The system utilizes a fitting that, in one position, allows for normal function of the cooling system of a vehicle, and in another position the fitting allows for fluid exchange with an outside source, such as another vehicle. The outside source can be a second vehicle equipped with a fitting or a standalone heater. Fluid transfer hoses are connected to each fitting to exchange coolant between vehicles.

Abstract: A system for warming the engine of a water-cooled vehicle by exchanging coolant with a warm vehicle or a storage tank of warmed coolant. The system utilizes a fitting that, in one position, allows for normal function of the cooling system of a vehicle, and in another position the fitting allows for fluid exchange with an outside source, such as another vehicle. The outside source can be a second vehicle equipped with a fitting or a standalone heater. Fluid transfer hoses are connected to each fitting to exchange coolant between vehicles.

Abstract: A system for warming the engine of a water-cooled vehicle by exchanging coolant with a warm vehicle or a storage tank of warmed coolant. The system utilizes a fitting that, in one position, allows for normal function of the cooling system of a vehicle, and in another position the fitting allows for fluid exchange with an outside source, such as another vehicle. The outside source can be a second vehicle equipped with a fitting or a standalone heater. Fluid transfer hoses are connected to each fitting to exchange coolant between vehicles.

Abstract: A torque motor actuator includes a first magnetic pole piece, a second magnetic pole piece, an armature, and an armature stop. The second magnetic pole piece is spaced apart from the first magnetic pole piece to define an armature gap. The armature is disposed in the armature gap and is spaced apart from the first and second magnetic pole pieces. The armature includes a magnetically permeable material and has a central portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The armature is rotationally mounted at the central portion, and the first and second arms extend, in opposite directions, from the central portion. The armature stop extends from the first arm, and comprises a non-magnetic material. The armature stop is configured, upon rotation of the armature, to selectively engage one of the first or second magnetic pole pieces to thereby limit armature rotation.

Abstract: A torque motor includes an armature support, a flapper, and a flexible metallic seal. The armature support comprises a base, an armature-flapper support, and a plurality of springs. The armature is coupled to the armature-flapper support. The flapper is coupled to the flapper support and to the armature, and extends through the first and third flapper openings, and extends at least partially into the second flapper opening. The flexible metallic seal surrounds a portion of the flapper, and has a first end, a second end, and a plurality of convolutions between the first end and the second end. The first end is disposed between and hermetically connected to the flapper and the armature, and the second end is disposed within the first opening and hermetically connected to the base.

Abstract: A chain tension monitoring apparatus and method includes a conveyor drive having a fixed frame and a floating frame. The floating frame supports a conveyor drive unit and is biased against the fixed frame by a compression spring to oppose forces generated by the conveyor drive operation. A force sensor is mounted to the floating frame to sense chain pull applied thereto. A pre-compression load is applied to the force sensor and chain pull is monitored as a function of the pre-compression load and actual load sensed by the force sensor.