Abstract: A method for detecting degradation intermittencies in an electrical connection in a steering system of a vehicle includes, using a processor configured to execute instructions, receiving an input indicative of a plurality of measurements of resistance associated with the electrical connection, calculating, based on the received input, at least one adaptive control threshold, comparing a first measurement of the plurality of measurements to the at least one adaptive control threshold, determining whether the electrical connection has a degradation intermittency in response to the comparison between the first measurement and the at least one adaptive control threshold, and performing at least one action in response to determining that the electrical connection has the degradation intermittency.

Abstract: A method for detecting early life failure of an electrical connection of a power harness for a steering system of a vehicle including, using a processor configured to execute instructions, obtaining a resistance measurement associated with an electrical power delivery system including the electrical connection, obtaining historical resistance data obtaining at least one limit based on at least one of the historical resistance data and a functional limit, detecting an early life failure of the electrical connection based on a comparison between the resistance measurement and the at least one limit, performing at least one action in response to detecting the early life failure.

Abstract: A method for determining a state of health (SOH) of an electrical connection in a steering system includes, using a processor configured to execute instructions, receiving an input indicative of the SOH of the electrical connection, the input including a resistance associated with the electrical connection, and the SOH corresponding to at least one of an accumulated health (AH) of the electrical connection and a remaining usable life (RUL) of the electrical connection, calculating, based on the received input and usage associated with the vehicle, a first SOH value, calculating, based on the received input and behavior associated with the vehicle, a second SOH value, calculating, based on the first SOH value and the second SOH value, a third SOH value, the third SOH value being an indicator of the AH or the RUL of the electrical connection, and performing at least one action based on the third SOH value.

Abstract: An electrical terminal assembly for a vehicle electrical connector assembly includes a header. The electrical terminal assembly also includes a potting material disposed within a cavity of the header. The electrical terminal assembly further includes an electrical terminal extending through the header and the potting material, the electrical terminal formed of metal and having a non-uniform outer surface including at least one engagement feature for adhering to the header and the potting material.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus comprised of a housing comprising a bottom wall, a side wall, and a central wall dividing a volume enclosed by the bottom wall and side wall into a treatment chamber and a discharge chamber; and a cartridge disposed in the treatment chamber. The cartridge may be comprised of a base wall and a lateral wall forming a media chamber, and a plurality of passageways through at least one of the base wall and side wall rendering the media chamber in communication with the treatment chamber. A treatment medium is contained in the media chamber. The cartridge may be comprised of a plurality of divider walls partitioning the media chamber into media compartments. The housing may be further comprised of a plurality of locating walls extending vertically upward from the bottom wall of the housing and between the divider walls of the cartridge.

Abstract: Technical solutions are described for diagnosing an input power supply providing power to a motor. A method includes: generating a sinusoidal stimulus signal; applying, using the input power supply, the sinusoidal stimulus signal to the motor; measuring a response to the sinusoidal stimulus signal; determining a degraded condition of the input power supply based on the response to the sinusoidal stimulus signal; and performing an action in response to determining the degraded condition of the input power supply.

Abstract: Technical solutions are described for diagnosing an input power supply providing power to a motor. A method includes: generating a sinusoidal stimulus signal; applying, using the input power supply, the sinusoidal stimulus signal to the motor; measuring a response to the sinusoidal stimulus signal; determining a degraded condition of the input power supply based on the response to the sinusoidal stimulus signal; and performing an action in response to determining the degraded condition of the input power supply.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing an input power supply providing power to a motor includes: applying, using the input power supply, a power stimulus to the motor; measuring a response to the power stimulus; calculating, based on the response to the power stimulus, a metric indicative of a status of the input power supply; determining a degraded condition of the input power supply based on the metric indicative of the status of the input power supply; and performing an action in response to determining a degraded condition of the input power supply. The action may include one or more of: limiting an output power supplied to the motor; generating a diagnostic trouble code; and/or notifying an operator of the degraded condition of the input power supply.

Abstract: A pump comprising a volute housing, a rotatable shaft, and an impeller. The volute housing comprises a volute cavity side wall, an upper cylindrical wall, and an upper wall. The upper cylindrical wall extends upwardly from an upper perimeter edge and includes an upper recessed notch formed therein. The upper wall extends radially inwardly from the upper cylindrical wall. The rotatable impeller is operatively coupled to the rotatable shaft and comprises a top cylindrical wall and a top flange. The top cylindrical wall extends upwardly from a top perimeter edge of the top flange and includes a top recessed notch formed therein. The top cylindrical wall is separated from the upper cylindrical wall of the volute housing by an upper annular gap. The top recessed notch of the rotatable impeller and the upper recessed notch of the volute housing may be slot-shaped or wedge-shaped.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus comprised of a housing comprising a bottom wall, a side wall, and a central wall dividing a volume enclosed by the bottom wall and side wall into a treatment chamber and a discharge chamber; and a cartridge disposed in the treatment chamber. The cartridge may be comprised of a base wall and a lateral wall forming a media chamber, and a plurality of passageways through at least one of the base wall and side wall rendering the media chamber in communication with the treatment chamber. A treatment medium is contained in the media chamber. The cartridge may be comprised of a plurality of divider walls partitioning the media chamber into media compartments. The housing may be further comprised of a plurality of locating walls extending vertically upward from the bottom wall of the housing and between the divider walls of the cartridge.

Abstract: A system for delivery of a medical device includes a delivery member and a medical device, which is mounted to the delivery member and releasably retained in a delivery configuration for endoluminal delivery of the medical device toward a treatment site in a human vessel. The delivery member includes an elongated first portion configured to extend outside of the body from a first percutaneous access site and an elongated second portion configured to extend outside the body from a second percutaneous access site to allow positioning of the medical device at the treatment site by manipulation of the first portion and second portion from outside of the body.

Abstract: A pump comprising a volute housing, a rotatable shaft, and an impeller. The volute housing comprises a volute cavity side wall, an upper cylindrical wall, and an upper wall. The upper cylindrical wall extends upwardly from an upper perimeter edge and includes an upper recessed notch formed therein. The upper wall extends radially inwardly from the upper cylindrical wall. The rotatable impeller is operatively coupled to the rotatable shaft and comprises a top cylindrical wall and a top flange. The top cylindrical wall extends upwardly from a top perimeter edge of the top flange and includes a top recessed notch formed therein. The top cylindrical wall is separated from the upper cylindrical wall of the volute housing by an upper annular gap. The top recessed notch of the rotatable impeller and the upper recessed notch of the volute housing may be slot-shaped or wedge-shaped.

Abstract: A liquid level control module comprising an elongated tubular housing immersible through a surface of a liquid and into a bulk volume of the liquid, and first, second, and third electrical switches, and first and second floats movable along the tubular housing. The first electrical switch is disposed within a lower portion of the tubular housing, the second electrical switch is disposed within an intermediate portion of the tubular housing, and the third electrical switch is disposed within an upper portion of the tubular housing. Each of the switches has an open state and a closed state. Motion of the first float relative to the first switch changes its state. Motion of the second float relative to the second switch changes its state, and motion of the second float relative to the third switch changes its state. Thus a two-float module may provide three level control signals.

Abstract: Catheters for the removal of occlusions in a patient's vasculature. Exemplary catheters use a flexible distal end tube which is capable of coiling irregularly within the occlusion and securing it for removal.

Abstract: A visually observable display comprising a circuit board including at least one illuminator emitting light outwardly from a surface of the board, a light transmissive display window pane operable to receive light at an inner surface and transmit the light through an outer surface, and an insert disposed between the illuminator and the display window pane. The insert comprises an elongated light distributing conduit receiving light from the at least one illuminator at a first location in a direction substantially perpendicular to the display window pane, distributing the light transversely through the light conduit along the inner surface of the display window pane, and redirecting the distributed light outwardly along an outer wall of the conduit and outwardly through the window pane. The display may include multiple light illuminators emitting light outwardly from the board surface and into the light distributing conduit at discrete locations along the conduit.

Abstract: A liquid level control module comprising an elongated tubular housing immersible through a surface of a liquid and into a bulk volume of the liquid, and first, second, and third electrical switches, and first and second floats movable along the tubular housing. The first electrical switch is disposed within a lower portion of the tubular housing, the second electrical switch is disposed within an intermediate portion of the tubular housing, and the third electrical switch is disposed within an upper portion of the tubular housing. Each of the switches has an open state and a closed state. Motion of the first float relative to the first switch changes its state. Motion of the second float relative to the second switch changes its state, and motion of the second float relative to the third switch changes its state. Thus a two-float module may provide three level control signals.

Abstract: A visually observable display comprising a circuit board including at least one illuminator emitting light outwardly from a surface of the board, a light transmissive display window pane operable to receive light at an inner surface and transmit the light through an outer surface, and an insert disposed between the illuminator and the display window pane. The insert comprises an elongated light distributing conduit receiving light from the at least one illuminator at a first location in a direction substantially perpendicular to the display window pane, distributing the light transversely through the light conduit along the inner surface of the display window pane, and redirecting the distributed light outwardly along an outer wall of the conduit and outwardly through the window pane. The display may include multiple light illuminators emitting light outwardly from the board surface and into the light distributing conduit at discrete locations along the conduit.

Abstract: A macerating apparatus for a toilet in which the problem of jamming the macerator at startup is solved by rapidly detecting the flushing of the toilet and accelerating the macerator before motion-jamming solid objects in the effluent from the toilet can reach the macerator. The macerating apparatus may be comprised of a macerating cutter operatively connected to a motor, and a sensor in communication with the motor. The sensor may detect the flow of effluent from the toilet toward the macerator, the flow of makeup water from the supply tank into the toilet, or the mechanical action of the mechanism used to flush the toilet. The apparatus may include an intake basket having an asymmetric inlet tube and containing the macerating cutter, wherein the asymmetry of the inlet tube provides additional operating clearance between a cutting blade of the macerating cutter and the intake basket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections.