Abstract: Apparatus for delivering fluid to a fluid consuming asset having a fluid tank includes a tank operable to contain the fluid and a fluid delivery coupling fluidically coupling the tank to a manifold. A pressure relief valve is fluidically coupled to the manifold, disposed between the manifold and the tank, and coupled to the tank through a recirculation inlet. The pressure relief valve is set at a predetermined pressure threshold and opens when the back-pressure in the manifold exceeds that threshold. The fluid is directed to the tank through the recirculation inlet when the pressure relief valve opens. A fluid transporting mechanism is fluidically coupled to the manifold at a first distal end and a fill cap at a second distal end. The fill cap is coupled to an opening of the fluid tank and fluid can flow from the manifold to the fluid tank through the fluid transporting mechanism.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a wound dressing comprising: a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam, including open cells, having first and second states; and a hydrogel (HG) included within the cells; wherein (a) in a first position a composite, including the SMP foam and the HG, is configured to be located proximate a hemorrhagic tissue with the SMP foam in the first state; (b) in a second position the composite is configured to be expanded to the second state against the hemorrhagic tissue when the SMP foam is plasticized at 37° C. depressing a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the SMP foam to below 25° C. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer-readable medium, for determining a level of hypertension of a person. Image data defining a retinal image of a retina of the person that has been captured by a retinal imaging system is acquired. Processing the image data is performed to identify a plurality of vessel segments present in the retinal image. Determining is performed of respective widths of vessel segments of at least a subset of the plurality of vessel segments present in the retinal image. Calculating, as a vascular summary metric, at least one average value or median value of the determined widths of the vessel segments present in the retinal image, is performed to determine a level of hypertension by which the person has been affected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a modified wood product wherein a step of resin treatment is followed by a thermal modification step. The present invention also relates to a modified wood product produced using said process.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the instantaneous position of a scanning element of a light scanner via an optical-feedback signal are disclosed, where the optical-feedback signal is a portion of a light signal being steered in a two-dimensional pattern by the light scanner. The optical-feedback signal is detected by a position monitor that provides a commensurate feedback signal. In some embodiments, the feedback signal is used to develop a transfer function for the light scanner via a calibration routine. In some embodiments, the feedback signal is used in a closed-loop driving scheme used to drive the light scanner. Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure are particularly well suited for use in object tracking systems, such as eye trackers.

Abstract: Techniques are described for deploying a virtualized computing environment configured in a user-specific configuration, the virtualized network function comprising a plurality of virtual machines. A solution definition file (SDF) identifies a configuration for the deployment. The SDF replaces each secret needed for the deployment with an identifier for the secret. A schema defines a format for each identifier for each secret included in the SDF and a format of the secrets. The secrets and corresponding identifiers are stored in a secure storage. The identifiers are sent to the deployed virtual machines, the identifiers being usable by the virtual machines to obtain the secrets from the secure storage.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a substrate of a medical device; an un-foamed polyurethane coating directly contacting the substrate and fixedly attached to the substrate; a thermoset polyurethane shape memory polymer (SMP) foam, having first and second states, which directly contacts the polyurethane coating and fixedly attaches to the polyurethane coating; wherein the polyurethane coating fixedly attaches the SMP foam to the substrate. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Sauna heaters are used to generate heat for saunas. Sauna heaters include a first halogen tube configured to generate heat, a second halogen tube configured to generate heat, wherein the first halogen tube is implemented a distance from the second halogen, and wherein the distance between the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube is configurable to adjust an amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by the heater. Sauna heaters also include a source of alternating current electrically coupled to the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube such that the source of alternating current is configured to provide the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube with a current, wherein the current powering the first halogen tube is out of phase with the current powering the second halogen tube.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waste disposal apparatus for assisting in the disposal of waste from an aircraft and replenishment of sanitary chemical solutions to the aircraft during servicing of a variety of aircraft lavatories. The waste disposal apparatus features, among other parts, a waste receptacle, a face shield, multiple interface inserts, a waste hose port, a rinse/refill hose port, an electric wire port, a drain port, and, optionally, one or more add-on tanks. Further, the waste disposal apparatus can be used in conjunction with various types of stands which can be adapted to existing aircraft service vehicles. Through the use of the waste disposal apparatus, the ramp attendant, the aircraft ramp, the tarmac, customer baggage, and other property on the ramp are protected from contamination with human waste and chemical solutions used to deodorize and sanitize aircraft lavatories.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an apparatus and method for a personalized user interface. The method may include a method for generating a personalized user interface is described. The method may include receiving user data and classifying the user data to a membership tier. The method may include generating a unique token as a function of the membership tier, associating the unique token with a plurality of service identifiers; and generating a personalized user interface as a function of a modified token. Generating the personalized user interface may include generating a plurality of event handlers and associated display elements, wherein each event handler is associated with a service identifier of the plurality of service identifiers, and the personalized user interface configures a user device to display each display element. Moreover, the method may include receiving an activation of an event and initiating an automated process.

Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an outer surface that defines an oblique surface. A wall is connectable with the implant body and translatable relative to the oblique surface. Systems and methods are disclosed.