Abstract: A zinc-air charger having a case defining a plurality of pass core vents, and an internal case cavity; a plurality of zinc-air cells that are electrically coupled and disposed within the internal case cavity; a coupling plug configured to couple with and provide electrical power generated by the plurality of zinc-air cells to a device that is separate from the zinc-air charger; and a system configured to: output electrical power generated by the plurality of zinc-air cells to the device; identify a state of the plurality of zinc-air cells, determine, based at least in part on the identified state of the plurality of zinc-air cells, that one or more of the plurality of zinc-air cells are air-starved, and in response to determining that the one or more of the plurality of zinc-air cells are air-starved, generate a power cut-off for a period of time that ceases electrical power output to the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely joining ropes for rope suspension or payload tie down. The apparatus includes a two substantially identical channel assemblies configured having a first bend to form a rope groove on one end and a second bend to form a cam channel on the other end, the cam channel having a rivet hole and a pin therethrough to enable a cam to rotate therein, and an attachment mechanism to secure the channel assemblies back-to-back thereto. By opening the cam of either assembly, a rope may be threaded through the rope grove, then again on the opposite assembly. The rope can be pulled from its end away from the assemblies to tighten prior to closing the cam(s) upon the ropes. The rope can further be secured by continuing to pull after the cam has been closed, or by using an optional tightening mechanism and method.

Abstract: A modular electro-mechanical agent having a plurality of modules including mechanical and electrical components, that can be constructed to complete at least one pre-determined task and/or contribute in performing the at least one pre-determined task. The electro-mechanical agent can include extension modules and can be altered as per user preference to add, eliminate or modify any features of the agent for completing and/or participating in a plurality of pre-determined tasks.

Abstract: A value stream method of manufacturing a plurality of vehicle structural rails includes feeding a coil of aluminum alloy sheet into a roll forming machine and forming a tubular shape with a seam, bobbin tool-friction stir welding the seam of the tubular shape and forming a welded tubular shape with a welded seam, cutting the welded tubular shape into a plurality of tubular sections, tube bending each of the plurality of tubular sections and forming a plurality of bent tubular sections, and hydroforming each of the plurality of bent tubular sections and forming a plurality of structural rails. The coil of aluminum alloy sheet may or may not be pre-treated and/or lubricated.

Abstract: Example electrosurgical devices and systems are disclosed. An example electrosurgical device includes a body, an electrosurgical electrode secured to the body, the electrosurgical electrode including a distal tip. The electrosurgical device also includes a shroud translatable relative to the electrosurgical electrode between a first position and a second position, a first magnetic component which is operably connected to the body, and a second magnetic component which is operably connected to the shroud, wherein the first and second magnetic components magnetically interact to releasably maintain the shroud in the first position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epiregulin antibodies, compositions comprising the same, and methods of making and/or using the antibodies and/or compositions thereof for chronic pain disorders such as chronic osteoarthritis pain, or chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain, or chronic low back pain.

Abstract: Waveguides and methods for manufacturing a waveguide that include forming a first channel in a first layer of dielectric material, the first channel comprising one or more walls; forming a second channel in a second layer of dielectric material, the second channel comprising one or more walls; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel; arranging the first layer adjacent to the second layer to form a stack with the first channel axially aligned with and facing the second channel; and heating the stack so that the conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel and the conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel connect to form the waveguide.

Abstract: Waveguides and methods for manufacturing a waveguide that include forming a first channel in a first layer of dielectric material, the first channel comprising one or more walls; forming a second channel in a second layer of dielectric material, the second channel comprising one or more walls; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel; arranging the first layer adjacent to the second layer to form a stack with the first channel axially aligned with and facing the second channel; and heating the stack so that the conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel and the conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel connect to form the waveguide.

Abstract: A server comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to obtain transfer records identifying value transfers associated with an account of a user, the transfer records including a transfer amount, a transfer date and a transfer descriptor; group the transfer records based on predefined criteria; within at least one group of the transfer records, identify one or more representative transfer records based at least on stored selection criteria; obtain an image associated with at least one of the representative transfer records; and send, via the communications module and to a computing device associated with the user, a transfer record summary interface, the transfer record summary interface including the image associated with the at least one representative transfer record.

Abstract: A method to create a shredded jackfruit product is described and includes: pre-heating a mixer or tumbler; adding dried shredded jackfruit to the mixer or tumbler; adding a hot brine to the mixer or tumbler; sealing the mixer or tumbler; placing the mixer or tumbler in a vacuum; and tumbling the tumbler at a rate for a time period until the hot brine is absorbed in the dried shredded jackfruit to form a final shredded jackfruit product. A method to create a minced product from shredded jackfruit is also described and includes: chilling shredded jackfruit to a temperature; transferring the chilled shredded jackfruit to a grinder; grinding the chilled shredded jackfruit; preparing a binding agent emulsion using a device; and preparing a minced product.

Abstract: A settlement monitoring system 1 for a construction site 400, the system 1 comprising an elongate liquid vessel 100, a continuous body of liquid 110 within the vessel 100, a first sensor 201 housed within a first portion of the vessel, and at least one additional sensor 202 206 housed within a second portion of the liquid vessel 100, wherein the sensors 201-206 are submerged within the liquid 110 and each sensor 201-206 is capable of detecting a pressure of the liquid 110, wherein in use the first portion of the liquid vessel 100 is configured to be situated at a known reference point of the site 400, the second portion is configured to be embedded within the ground 416, and the pressures are communicated to a surface system 308, the surface system 308 being configured to record the pressures.

Abstract: A printing device to skew print media in accordance with pre-determined offsets, in order to assist a user to delineate the print media of successive print jobs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medication management portal device, and techniques for managing a person's healthcare needs using the disclosed medication management portal device.

Abstract: A system may include sensors that may acquire health data related to an individual. The system may also include a processor that may receive trip data associated with a current location of the individual and a destination location for the individual, traffic condition data associated with routes between the current location and the destination location, and weather related data associated with the routes. The processor may also receive the health data from the sensors and determine whether the individual is associated with a driver assessment score above a threshold based on the trip data, the traffic condition data, the weather data, the health data, or any combination thereof. The processor may then send an activation signal to a vehicle control system in response to the driver assessment score being above the threshold, such that the activation signal may enable the vehicle control system to control operations of a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle with a monitoring device may be used for the adjustment of an insurance policy property by auctioning information obtained about the policy holder and the vehicle. The vehicle monitoring device transmits the information to a marketing provider server that will transform and categorize the information to generate advertisements by third-party businesses directed to the user vehicle. A fee is charged to the third-party business responsible for the advertisement to offset and reduce the insurance premium charged to that policy holder.

Abstract: A body weight support system includes a trolley, a powered conductor operatively coupled to a power supply, and a patient attachment mechanism. The trolley can include a drive system, a control system, and a patient support system. The drive system is movably coupled to a support rail. At least a portion of the control system is physically and electrically coupled to the powered conductor. The patient support mechanism is at least temporarily coupled to the patient attachment mechanism. The control system can control at least a portion of the patient support mechanism based at least in part on a force applied to the patient attachment mechanism.

Abstract: An insurance payment reward system using sensors integrated into a vehicle operated by an insurance policy holder may be used to reduce the insurance policy payment of the insurance policy holder when the insurance policy holder purchases goods or services from a third-party business participating in the reward program. The onboard vehicle sensors transmit information to a data center that translates the vehicle characteristics into available reward opportunities at participating local businesses. In exchange for the insurance policy holder's purchase of goods or services from a participating business, the business deposits a reward amount into an account that provides credits to the insurance policy holder's insurance payment or other rewards or incentives.

Abstract: A body weight support system includes a trolley, a powered conductor operatively coupled to a power supply, and a patient attachment mechanism. The trolley can include a drive system, a control system, and a patient support system. The drive system is movably coupled to a support rail. At least a portion of the control system is physically and electrically coupled to the powered conductor. The patient support mechanism is at least temporarily coupled to the patient attachment mechanism. The control system can control at least a portion of the patient support mechanism based at least in part on a force applied to the patient attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining document data for a first web document; identifying one or more tradeable objects based on performing a contextual scan of webpage content of the first web document; generating supplementary display data associated with the first web document, the supplementary display data including one or more user interface elements for initiating data record access actions in connection with at least one data record associated with the one or more identified tradeable objects; and graphically presenting the supplementary display data with the webpage content of the first web document.

Abstract: A skeletal structure and method of assembly are provided. The skeletal structure includes one or more vertical columns, one or more upper tracks operatively attachable to the vertical columns, and one or more base tracks operatively attachable to the vertical columns. Upper brackets are attached to the upper tracks, such that the upper brackets attach the upper tracks to the vertical columns. Base brackets are attached to the base tracks, such that the base brackets attach the base tracks to the vertical columns. The skeletal structure is freestanding upon attachment of the upper tracks and the base tracks to the vertical columns.