Abstract: A cannula to access the deep pelvic space of a patient from an incision near a patient's navel, wherein the deep pelvic space is generally inaccessible from the incision due to being obstructed by the patient's sacral promontory. The cannula is envisioned having an inner tube that slides within a rigid outer tube. The inner tube has a suction-irrigation tip located at the distal tube end and a flexible tube section interposed between the suction-irrigation tip and a rigid inner tube, which extends from the flexible tube section, outside of the proximal end of the rigid outer tube, where it is attached to a handle. The handle has an exit port centered in the handle (in communication with the suction-irrigation tip aperture), which is configured to suck fluid buildup in the deep pelvic space when the exit port is connected to a suction source via a suction tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible multi-layered linear LED lighting device designed for uniform radial illumination and improved mechanical durability. The device includes a flexible chip-on-board (COB) LED string mounted on a clear polymer substrate with photo-etched copper cladding, over-molded with a clear silicone coating. A light-diffusing polymer jacket surrounds the LED string and a thin-gauge electrical return wire to promote high light transmission and uniform illumination. A UV-stabilized cylindrical outer sleeve is loosely positioned over the polymer jacket to protect against abrasion and impact while maintaining axial flexibility. The lighting device further incorporates a mounting assembly comprising a molded plastic base cap and a stainless steel tension spring forming a semi-rigid bridge to a mounting end cap. Electrical power is provided via stranded input wiring terminated with a connector and regulated by an inline DC-DC buck converter configured to accept input voltages from approximately 4.

Abstract: Disclosed are vise embodiments designed to lower manufacturing cost and work well in an automated CNC milling production environment. The disclosed embodiments include rigid vises having high clamp force and low internal friction. The embodiments include features for resisting the ingress of metal chips into sensitive moving parts through the use of commonly available seals and the flow of CNC coolant to flush metal chips away from the vise.

Abstract: Embodiments of a suction-irrigation cannula is provided, comprising a rigid outer tube concentrically aligned with a sliding inner tube. The inner tube includes a flexible tube segment interposed between a suction-irrigation tip substrate and a proximal rigid inner tube segment, which extends outside the rigid outer tube to a proximal hub. A suction-irrigation tip is mounted to the distal end of the inner tube and configured for fluid communication without fitting within the rigid outer tube. A nitinol member embedded along the flexible segment is configured to thermally actuate, bending the flexible segment into a predetermined shape upon reaching a target temperature. This arrangement facilitates navigation around anatomical obstructions, such as the sacral promontory, for deep pelvic space access without requiring additional incisions. The cannula may be used to aspirate or irrigate fluids in laparoscopic surgery through a single existing trocar entry point.

Abstract: A cannula to access the deep pelvic space of a patient from an incision near a patient's navel, wherein the deep pelvic space is generally inaccessible from the incision due to being obstructed by the patient's sacral promontory. The cannula is envisioned having an inner tube that slides within a rigid outer tube. The inner tube has a suction-irrigation tip located at the distal tube end and a flexible tube section interposed between the suction-irrigation tip and a rigid inner tube, which extends from the flexible tube section, outside of the proximal end of the rigid outer tube, where it is attached to a handle. The handle has an exit port centered in the handle (in communication with the suction-irrigation tip aperture), which is configured to suck fluid buildup in the deep pelvic space when the exit port is connected to a suction source via a suction tube.

Abstract: A cannula to access the deep pelvic space of a patient from the patient's abdomen that is generally inaccessible from the incision due to being obstructed by the patient's sacral promontory is presented. The cannula can have an inner tube that slides within a rigid outer tube. The inner tube has a suction-irrigation tip located at the distal tube end and a spring-loaded pre-bent tube section interposed between the suction-irrigation tip and a rigid inner tube, which extends from the flexible tube section, outside of the proximal end of the rigid outer tube, where it is attached to a handle. The pre-bent tube section can comprise at least one arc or bend. A handle connected to the tubes has an exit port centered in the handle, which is configured to suck fluid buildup in the deep pelvic space when the exit port is connected to a suction source via a suction tube.

Abstract: Multimodal techniques are described for classifying start pages and/or document types of an unstructured document image package. To that end, some implementations of the disclosure relate to a method, including: obtaining a document image file including multiple pages and multiple document types; generating, for each page of the multiple pages, using multiple independent trained models, multiple independent predictions, each of the multiple independent predictions indicating: whether or not the page is a first page of a document, or a document type of the multiple document types that the page corresponds to; and generating, for each page of the multiple pages, based on the multiple independent predictions, using a neural network, a final prediction output indicating whether or not the page is the first page of a document, or one of the multiple document types that the page corresponds to.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of a medicinal applicator can comprise a base, a medicinal cream receiving port in the base, and a shaft with a shaft axis that is defined extending down the center of the shaft from the base and terminating at an applicator tip. There is at least one longitudinal outlet port located along a portion of the shaft. A medicinal cream passageway is in communication with the medicinal cream receiving port and the longitudinal outlet port via a funneled chamber. The medicinal cream passageway exits into the funneled chamber partway along the length of the longitudinal outlet port via a passageway exit port. A stop plate that extends essentially radially from the base delineates the base from the shaft.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of a medicinal applicator can comprise a base, a medicinal cream receiving port in the base, and a shaft with a shaft axis that is defined extending down the center of the shaft from the base and terminating at an applicator tip. There is at least one longitudinal outlet port located along a portion of the shaft. A medicinal cream passageway is in communication with the medicinal cream receiving port and the longitudinal outlet port via a funneled chamber. The medicinal cream passageway exits into the funneled chamber partway along the length of the longitudinal outlet port via a passageway exit port. A stop plate that extends essentially radially from the base delineates the base from the shaft.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of a medicinal applicator can comprise a base, a medicinal cream receiving port in the base, and a shaft with a shaft axis that is defined extending down the center of the shaft from the base and terminating at an applicator tip. There is at least one longitudinal outlet port located along a portion of the shaft. A medicinal cream passageway is in communication with the medicinal cream receiving port and the longitudinal outlet port via a funneled chamber. The medicinal cream passageway exits into the funneled chamber partway along the length of the longitudinal outlet port via a passageway exit port. A stop plate that extends essentially radially from the base delineates the base from the shaft.

Abstract: Multimodal techniques are described for classifying start pages and document types of an unstructured document image package. To that end, some implementations of the disclosure relate to a method, including: obtaining a document image file including multiple pages and multiple document types; generating, for each page of the multiple pages, using multiple independent trained models, multiple independent predictions, each of the multiple independent predictions indicating: whether or not the page is a first page of a document, or a document type of the multiple document types that the page corresponds to; and generating, for each page of the multiple pages, based on the multiple independent predictions, using a neural network, a final prediction output indicating whether or not the page is the first page of a document, or one of the multiple document types that the page corresponds to.

Abstract: There is provided a method of measuring liquid volume in a sealed container of a breast pump of known volume comprising liquid and gas. The method includes a measurement phase, measuring the volume of gas in the container by changing a first parameter of the gas by a known amount. The method also includes measuring a change in a second parameter of the gas; calculating the volume of gas in the container using the measured change and a predetermined operation equation; and determining the volume of liquid in the container based on the calculation.

Abstract: An in-bra wearable breast pump is provided. The breast pump includes an air pump system for generating a base level vacuum and a pumping vacuum, a breast shield for receiving a user's breast and having a first side and a second side, a first channel for drawing the base level vacuum on the first side of the breast shield, and a second channel for drawing the pumping vacuum on the second side of the breast shield.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved liquid dispensing system communications are disclosed. In an example method for communicating control data between a plurality of component of a liquid dispensing system, a controller of a first component of a liquid dispensing system publishes a control data message to a composite controller associated with the plurality of component. Based on a classification of the control data message, a second component is determined to be a subscriber for the control data message. The composite controller then transmits the control data message to a controller of the second component.

Abstract: Disclosed are vise embodiments designed to lower manufacturing cost and work well in an automated CNC milling production environment. The disclosed embodiments include rigid vises having high clamp force and low internal friction. The embodiments include features for resisting the ingress of metal chips into sensitive moving parts through the use of commonly available seals and the flow of CNC coolant to flush metal chips away from the vise.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved liquid dispensing system communications are disclosed. In an example method for communicating control data between a plurality of component of a liquid dispensing system, a controller of a first component of a liquid dispensing system publishes a control data message to a composite controller associated with the plurality of component. Based on a classification of the control data message, a second component is determined to be a subscriber for the control data message. The composite controller then transmits the control data message to a controller of the second component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined radiotherapy and MRI system in which an imaging coil is mounted on a mechanical arm. The position of the imaging coil is thus known and in embodiments can be controlled to prevent collisions with the patient and unfavourable interactions between the imaging coil and the radiation beam.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined radiotherapy and MRI system in which an imaging coil is mounted on a mechanical arm. The position of the imaging coil is thus known and in embodiments can be controlled to prevent collisions with the patient and unfavourable interactions between the imaging coil and the radiation beam.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system for controlling radiotherapy equipment in a treatment environment includes a controller for receiving, from one or more image capture devices, data indicating the position of one or more objects in the treatment environment. Based on the position data, the controller defines one or more exclusionary zones from which the radiotherapy equipment is excluded. Each zone has a buffer area surrounding one or more of the objects. The controller further directs the radiotherapy equipment such that a radiotherapy treatment plan is delivered without the equipment entering into the exclusionary zones.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined radiotherapy and MRI system in which an imaging coil is mounted on a mechanical arm. The position of the imaging coil is thus known and in embodiments can be controlled to prevent collisions with the patient and unfavourable interactions between the imaging coil and the radiation beam.