Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole defining a length direction and a width direction of the article of footwear. An upper is connected to the sole and includes at least one panel having a plurality of layers that are secured together by an embroidery stitching pattern. The plurality of layers include a first layer arranged outward from a second layer, wherein a plurality of cells are formed on the first layer by the embroidery stitching pattern such that a perimeter of each cell is defined along the embroidery stitching pattern. An outer surface of the first layer is buckled such that an interior portion defined within the perimeter of each cell bulges outward on the first layer of the upper. A plurality of gripping pads are disposed on the outer surface of the first layer. Each of the gripping pads are arranged on the interior portion of each of the plurality of cells.

Abstract: Provided is a method for managing a data migration operation, including creating, by a storage device, a read submission queue entry indicating a location of data at a source storage of the storage device to be copied from the source storage to a target storage, the read submission queue entry including a field including metadata including information for reading the data from the source storage.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for determining location information of a remote device relative to an object based on a phase-based range.

Abstract: A method for collecting and filtering biological material from blood and other fluids during a surgical procedure includes: attaching a first cover including a suction port and an intake port to a collection trap; attaching a suction source to the suction port; attaching an instrument to the intake port, through which blood and tissue are suctioned and received into the collection trap; filing the collection trap with blood and tissue; removing the collection trap from the first cover; attaching a second cover to the collection trap in place of the first cover, the second cover including a suction port and a plunger, the plunger including a press head having a screen portion permitting blood and other fluids to pass; attaching a suction source to the suction port of the second cover; separating the blood from the tissue by deploying the plunger; and drawing off the blood through the suction port.

Abstract: Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. An exemplary anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable.

Abstract: A vent valve assembly for use with a fuel tank may comprise a housing having outer and inner wall structures that define a chamber therebetween, and a float located inside the chamber and configured to be translatable relative to the housing along an axis. The float has an orifice extending along the axis. The inner wall structure of the housing is disposed within the orifice of the float, facing an inner surface of the orifice. The vent valve assembly also comprises one or more guiding features located on the inner surface of the orifice, and one or more mating guiding features located on the inner wall structure of the housing and configured to mate with the guiding features. The guiding features and mating guiding features cooperate to guide translation of the float relative to the housing along the axis and restrict rotation of the float about the axis.

Abstract: One variation of a method for retrieving patient data for an encounter between a patient and a provider includes, at a first time during the encounter: receiving an indicator exhibited by the patient; querying a diagnostic model for a set of possible diagnoses for the patient based on the indicator; populating a first data request with a patient identifier, a set of evidence types supporting the possible diagnoses, and a time period; and rendering patient data—received responsive to the first data request—within the provider portal. This variation of the method further includes, at a second time succeeding the first time: populating a second data request with the patient identifier and the first time period; and rendering patient data—received responsive to the second data request—within the provider portal.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method for providing more effective compression therapy, for example, by including pre and post volume plethysmography as indicators in addition to Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)/Toe-Brachial Index (TBI) and pulse volume recording (PVR) to evaluate safety and effectiveness of compression therapy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus with electronic components integrated within a wound dressing. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus can comprise a wound contact layer, an absorbent layer over the wound contact layer, the absorbent layer comprising one or more apertures, a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer and the absorbent layer, and an electronics assembly comprising a negative pressure source. A portion of the cover layer overlying the one or more apertures in the absorbent layer can be configured to be compressed within the aperture in the absorbent layer when negative pressure is applied to the wound dressing apparatus. The compressed cover layer can indicate a level of negative pressure below the cover layer. In some embodiments, the wound dressing apparatus can comprise an indicator material layer and a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer and the indicator material layer.

Abstract: A catheter system for imparting pressure to induce fractures at a treatment site within or adjacent a blood vessel wall includes a catheter, a fortified balloon inflation fluid and a first light guide. The catheter includes an elongate shaft and a balloon that is coupled to the elongate shaft. The balloon has a balloon wall and can expand to a first expanded configuration to anchor the catheter in position relative. The fortified balloon inflation fluid can expand the balloon to the first expanded configuration. The fortified balloon inflation fluid includes a base inflation fluid and a fortification component. The fortification component reduces a threshold for inducing plasma formation in the fortified balloon inflation fluid compared to the base inflation fluid. The fortification component can include at least one of carbon and iron. The first light guide is disposed along the elongate shaft and is positioned at least partially within the balloon.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a wound therapy apparatus includes a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound, the wound dressing including a substantially stretchable wound contact layer supporting a plurality of electronic components and a plurality of electronic connections that connect at least some of the plurality of the electronic components. The wound contact layer can include a first plurality of flocked fibers positioned on a wound facing side of the wound contact layer, the first plurality of flocked fibers including soft material configured to cushion the wound contact layer when the wound dressing is positioned over the wound. The wound contact layer can include a second plurality of flocked fibers positioned on a non-wound facing side opposite the wound facing side.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a body portion having a helical shape and the body portion defines an outer width of the pet toy. The pet toy also includes a first end portion that extends from a top end of the body portion and a second end portion that extends from a body end of the body portion. The first and second end portions are free ends of the pet toy.

Abstract: A pet toy has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes an interior cavity and a sound mechanism. The second portion is removably connected to the first portion and the second portion includes a food cavity with a food opening. The food opening is closed when the first portion and the second portion are connected to each other. The food opening is open when the first portion and the second portion are disconnected from each other.

Abstract: Systems and methods for component stress relief are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wound dressing includes a substantially stretchable wound contact layer including a wound facing side and a non-wound facing side. The wound facing side or the non-wound facing side of the wound contact layer can support a plurality of electronic components and a plurality of electronic connections that connect at least some of the plurality of the electronic components. The wound facing side or the non-wound facing side of the wound contact layer can include a region of substantially non-stretchable material that supports at least one electronic component from the plurality of electronic components. The at least one electronic component can be attached to the wound contact layer with adhesive material. Such arrangement can securely position the at least one electronic component and limit the mechanical strain on the at least one electronic component supported by the region.

Abstract: A modular vehicle management system includes a vehicle management board configured to interface with any of a plurality of vehicle-specific boards. The vehicle management board includes connectors configured to receive operational data from a vehicle-specific board and to send control data to the vehicle-specific board. The vehicle management board includes processors configured to receive the operational data, generate the control data, and send the control data to the vehicle specific board. The vehicle-specific board includes connectors configured to interface with computing devices, connectors configured to interface with the connectors on the vehicle management board to convey operational data and receive control data, and connectors configured to interface with controllers of the vehicle.

Abstract: A camera is configured for use with a removable camera lens cover, which can be secured to or removed from the camera by a user without the use of a tool set. The mechanism which allows the lens cover to be secured to and removed from the camera includes a set of wires embedded into the lens cover and a set of wedges protruding from the lens wall of the camera. To secure the lens cover to the camera, the lens cover is placed onto the front of the camera and rotated until the wires align with corresponding wedges, securing the wires underneath the tapered surface of the wedges. To remove the lens cover from the camera, a force is applied outward and normal to the lens cover, causing the wires to flex outward and enabling the rotation and removal of the lens cover from the camera.

Abstract: A method includes sending an enumeration of a resource unit of the computing device to a first computing system tenant and to a second computing system tenant. The enumeration is sent through a first protocol and indicating a managing protocol associated with managing the resource unit. The method further includes receiving a first request from the first computing system tenant to reserve the resource unit. The first request is received through the managing protocol. The method further includes receiving a second request from the second computing system tenant to reserve the resource unit. The second request is received through the managing protocol. The method further includes sending, to the second computing system tenant, an indication that the resource unit is reserved by the first computing system tenant. The indication is sent through the managing protocol.

Abstract: A storage device may include at least one storage medium, and a controller that may include at least one processor configured to perform an update operation associated with a reclaim unit handle that references at least one reclaim unit of the at least one storage medium, read, based on the update operation, data from a first reclaim unit of the at least one storage medium, and write, based on the update operation, the data to a second reclaim unit of the at least one storage medium. Based on the update operation, the second reclaim unit may be associated with the reclaim unit handle. The first reclaim unit may be associated with the reclaim unit handle. The reclaim unit handle may be a first reclaim unit handle, and the first reclaim unit may be associated with a second reclaim unit handle.

Abstract: An article of apparel includes a composite material. The composite material includes a pliable first layer and a resilient second layer, where the first and second layers are secured to each other via a patterned strand network. In forming the composite material, the second layer is stretched and maintained under tension while the first layer is secured to the second layer via the patterned strand network. The tension on the second layer is then released, resulting in contraction of the second layer in relation to the first layer and an outward buckling or protrusion of the first layer in relation to the second layer to form protruding cells along the composite material that are bounded by portions of the patterned strand network. The patterned strand network can be formed using embroidery with one or more auxetic patterns in the stitching.

Abstract: A catheter system for pressure wave and inertial impulse generation for intravascular lesion disruption at a treatment site includes a catheter including an elongate shaft and balloon coupled to the elongate shaft. The catheter system includes a light guide disposed along the elongate shaft and at least partially within the balloon, where the light guide is in optical communication with a light source and a balloon fluid. The catheter can include a first focusing element located at a distal portion of the light guide and in optical communication with the light source. The first focusing element can direct light from within the light guide to a first location at a first distance away from the distal portion of the light guide to initiate plasma formation in the balloon fluid away from the distal portion and to cause rapid bubble formation, thereby imparting pressure waves at the treatment site.